Georgia landed a major recruit on June 23 when four‑star EDGE Khamari Brooks from North Oconee High in Bogart, GA, officially committed to the Dawgs over Alabama .
Impressive profile: At 6′4″ and 230 lbs, Brooks is ranked No. 14 nationally among EDGE rushers and roughly No. 112 overall in the 2026 class .
On‑campus chemistry: He’s logged nearly 20 visits to UGA and described a standout official visit in late May, including a memorable team photo that showcased Georgia’s tight-knit culture .
Versatile athlete: A championship leader on both sides of the ball—he racked up 131 tackles, 13 sacks, two interceptions, and also contributed mid-field with over 500 receiving yards and nine scores .
Projected impact: As the Bulldogs’ first EDGE commit, Brooks brings high expectations: DawgNation dubbed him a potential “game‑wrecker” and team captain in the making .
His pledge marks Georgia’s 19th commitment in the 2026 class and injects a dynamic playmaker into a defense aiming to maintain national dominance .
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🔄 Former Commitment Moves On
Amid the incoming talent, Georgia saw a flip from within its class: four‑star WR Vance Spafford decided to de‑commit and has now pledged to Miami .
Early pledge: Spafford, a California-based wideout, was among Georgia’s early targets and had been considered a key part of the 2026 WR haul.
Unexpected switch: His flip came as a surprise, but Georgia remains well‑practiced at refocusing as other recruits fill in the gap .
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🎯 Bigger Picture: Bulldogs’ 2026 Class in Motion
Explosive recruiting: With 19 current commits and top targets still on the board—including 5‑star TE Kaiden Prothro—Georgia’s class continues to gain momentum .
Rebounding quickly: The program’s resilience shows; the arrival of Brooks offsets losses like Spafford, and Georgia’s depth across the board remains intact.
Late bloomers on horizon: Prothro—ranked No. 3 TE in the nation—is still leaning toward UGA, with an official visit already complete and insiders noting Georgia “still leads” .
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🧭 Final Take
Georgia’s recruitment roller-coaster continues: securing Khamari Brooks strengthens an elite class, while the loss of Vance Spafford reminds fans that commitments aren’t permanent. Still, with top-tier targets like Kaiden Prothro still in play and a strong pipeline at multiple positions, Kirby Smart’s Dawgs look poised to close out June—and the 2026 cycle—on a high note.
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