In a major win for Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs, five-star running back Bryce Carrington has officially committed to Georgia, giving the Bulldogs a massive boost in their 2026 recruiting class. The elite rusher made his announcement Saturday evening in front of family, friends, and high school teammates at a ceremony held at his school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Carrington, widely regarded as one of the top two running backs in the 2026 class and a consensus top-20 overall player, chose Georgia over heavy competition from Alabama, Ohio State, and Florida State. His commitment continues Georgia’s dominant streak in recruiting elite talent and signals that the program has no plans of slowing down in the SEC or the national landscape.
“Georgia just felt like home to me,” Carrington said after his announcement. “The coaches, the players, the environment—everything about Athens was different. Coach Smart and Coach McGee made me feel like a priority from day one, and I know they’ll help me get to the next level.”
The 5-foot-11, 200-pound back is known for his explosive acceleration, elite vision, and power through contact. Carrington racked up over 2,000 all-purpose yards and 25 touchdowns during his sophomore season, drawing national attention with his highlight-reel runs and ability to dominate in both the run and pass game.
Georgia running backs coach Dell McGee played a crucial role in Carrington’s recruitment, forming a strong relationship with the young prospect and his family. Known for developing NFL-caliber talent, McGee’s track record was a major selling point for Carrington, who dreams of becoming the next great Bulldog back.
“I’ve watched guys like Nick Chubb, D’Andre Swift, and now Kendall Milton—Coach McGee knows how to get the best out of his backs,” Carrington said. “That’s the kind of program I want to be part of.”
Georgia now holds one of the strongest early 2026 recruiting classes, with Carrington as a centerpiece. His commitment is expected to have a ripple effect, potentially attracting other top offensive playmakers to follow his lead to Athens.
Kirby Smart reacted to the commitment on social media, simply posting a “Go Dawgs” along with a bulldog emoji and a fire symbol—indicating how fired up the staff is about landing one of the nation’s premier talents.
Carrington plans to return to Athens this summer for Georgia’s annual “Dawg Night” and has already begun recruiting other elite 2026 players to join him.
With his recruitment now closed, Georgia fans can look ahead to a future backfield star who already looks like the next great name in the Bulldogs’ legacy of elite running backs.