Georgia wasted no time replacing their top WR flip. Milton (GA) Cambridge’s 4-star receiver Craig Dandridge pledged to UGA on Thursday. He becomes the fifth consecutive day UGA has landed a commitment—a streak even DawgNation called “one of the best weeks of recruiting Georgia football has ever had” .
Dandridge ranks No. 236 in the 247Sports Composite and chose the Bulldogs over the likes of Georgia Tech, Oklahoma, and Tennessee . His addition vaulted UGA up to No. 3 in 247Sports team rankings . Expect him to add versatility and playmaking to UGA’s 2026 WR corps.
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❌ 5★ RB Loss: Ezavier Crowell
On a tougher note, 5-star running back Ezavier Crowell opted for Alabama, spurning Georgia’s pursuit . UGA remains in the mix for fellow five-star RB Derrek Cooper, keeping their hopes alive—but the Crowell loss still stings.
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👀 Texas Factor Helps UGA Land 5★ LB
Georgia is in prime position to land 5-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson, and there’s a twist: Texas may be unwittingly boosting Georgia’s chances. The Longhorns have been eyeing another LB (4★ Kosi Okpala), and if Texas secures him, it could make Atkinson hesitate—shaking up the LB depth chart and maybe nudging him toward UGA . A neat example of how competition dynamics can work to Georgia’s advantage.
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🔙 4★ CB from Texas: Chace Calicut
Additionally, Georgia landed 4-star corner Chace Calicut from North Shore HS in Houston. His choice over literally in-state Texas is a major recruitment win . At 6‑3, 190 lbs, Calicut praised Georgia’s player development and coaching staff after his official visit . He’s the sixth DB commit in UGA’s impressive defensive back haul.
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📊 Big Picture
UGA has now locked in six commits in six straight days.
Their class sits at No. 2 nationally per Rivals, trailing only USC .
Losing out on some elite five-stars stings—but with guys like Atkinson, Calicut, and Dandridge, Georgia is maintaining elite balance and depth.
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Georgia’s hot recruiting run shows no signs of slowing. While missing out on Crowell underscores the intense SEC/Rivals pressure, the Dawgs are doubling down with key picks in-state and from Texas. If Texas’s LB pickup nudges Atkinson further toward Athens—and Dandridge, Calicut, and friends keep the class rolling—this cycle might end up being one of UGA’s most polished yet.
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