It's Day 1 of the Early Signing Period and the Georgia Bulldogs are once again expected to bring in another huge haul.
Names will start trickling in early and well into the afternoon, so stick with UGASports to bring you the very latest on the newest Dawgs.
"The No. 2 nationally rated Junior College prospect committed to Georgia back in August and never wavered on that pledge. Before announcing his commitment, Johnson had a top six of Georgia, Miami, Oregon, Texas, UCLA, and USC. The Independence C.C. standout will bring immediate help to a pass rush that struggled at times this season. He tallied 38 total tackles, six tackles for loss, and four and a half sacks his sophomore season. Johnson was originally a two-star defensive end from Eden Prairie, Minnesota before heading to JUCO." – Trent Smallwood
"Only the second true center prospect to have earned five-star status, Clay Webb of Oxford (Ala.) is an absolute rare signee for Georgia. The No. 23 overall prospect in the 2019 class is only the fourth five-star prospect from the state of Alabama during the Rivals era (beginning in 2002) not to sign with either the University of Alabama or Auburn—and just the fifth Bulldog signee from Alabama during the same period. Seemingly giving 110 percent effort on every play, Webb has tremendous, quick feet for his size and technically excels in limited spacing. Choosing the Bulldogs over Alabama, Auburn, and Clemson during a ceremony on Dec. 10, Webb was practicing with Georgia for its bowl game less than a week following his announcement." - Patrick Garbin
"One of the Bulldogs’ three junior-college signees and one of four early enrollees, four-star cornerback DJ Daniel attended Georgia Military College after graduating in 2017 from Spalding High School in Griffin. The No. 5 overall prospect coming out of the JUCO ranks, Daniel totaled a combined 14 passes broken up, five interceptions, and blocked five kicks in two seasons at GMC. After being committed to South Carolina for roughly three months, Daniel pledged his commitment to Georgia in early November, becoming the team’s second committed defensive back after Lewis Cine. Besides having two seasons of post-high school football experience under his belt, the athletic Daniel brings to the Bulldogs an uncommon combination of strength and speed. He figures promptly to add depth to Georgia’s secondary.” – Patrick Garbin
“Tramel Walthour is the least discussed of Georgia JUCO trio in 2019, but that can be attributed to his past. His is a name Bulldog fans are already familiar with, given that he was a part of the Class of 2018 originally. Now, with a year of junior college behind him, he’s arrived on campus and garnered early praise by Kirby Smart. Walthour added weight and put on muscle during his time at Hutchinson, and the Liberty County native could easily find himself in the line rotation next season.” - Jake Reuse
Nolan Smith has been one of the bell cows for the Bulldogs. The five-star performer from IMG Academy could not be a bigger get. At 6-foot-3 and 228 pounds, Smith figures to slot in quite nicely with the likes of Adam Anderson, Brenton Cox and Walter Grant next year for the Bulldogs. One of nation’s most sought-after players, the Savannah native picked Georgia over such powerhouses as Alabama and Clemson.” – Anthony Dasher
“At 6-foot-7 and 240 pounds, Goede certainly fits the mode for recent Bulldog tight ends: tall and athletic. His signing could wind up bigger than many originally thought. With Isaac Nauta considering a jump to the NFL, and Luke Ford a possibility to transfer, Goede could be in line for significant playing time as a true freshman. If Nauta and Ford leave, Goede, Charlie Woerner, and John FitzPatrick would be the only other scholarship tight ends on hand for head coach Kirby Smart.” – Anthony Dasher.
“Warren McClendon is another name not a lot of fans talk about. After committing to the Bulldogs in summer of 2017, McClendon played his senior season and did few interviews. While he might’ve flown under the radar during his recruitment, the four-star will have every opportunity to learn behind Andrew Thomas at left tackle next season, and can then make a name for himself during his sophomore campaign.” – Paul Maharry
“Offensive line coach Sam Pittman loves to bring in five-star offensive linemen, but he also enjoys grabbing one sleeper prospect in each class. That's where Xavier Truss comes in. The Rhode Island native is a Rivals250 prospect, but still needs to work on some fundamentals. One thing Truss doesn’t have to work on is his size. Standing 6-foot-7 and weighing over 340 pounds, the signee will fit in just fine with the big boys up front in Athens.” – Paul Maharry
“Travon Walker committed to the Bulldogs way back in July, but that didn’t stop coaches from other schools from calling the four-star. Even with a late push coming from other SEC schools, Walker stayed committed. He could push for early playing time on the defensive line. Walker is ranked as the 40th player in the nation; he could potentially move up to a five-star before all is said and done.” – Paul Maharry
“Because he's been committed to Georgia for so long, Blaylock often gets overlooked when it comes to some of the top players in the Bulldogs’ Class of 2019. However, make no mistake, this 6-0, 192-pound speedster is one of the top performers at his position in the entire country. He'll have an opportunity for early playing time, considering he’s also very physical, a necessity for any receiver in Georgia’s offense. The nation’s 60th-ranked player, Blaylock should turn a lot of heads during his career in Athens.” – Anthony Dasher
“Zion Logue is one-third of the ‘Tennessee Three’ at the defensive line position, which includes Bill Norton and Tymon Mitchell. Logue decided to leave home and cross over the state line to be coached by defensive line coach Tray Scott. Logue is a 6-foot-6, 280-pound defensive end who has an array of moves to get to the quarterback.” – Paul Maharry
"Norton's measurables are what jumps off the page about the nation's No. 240 overall player. A product of Memphis, Tennessee's Christian Brothers High School, he registers at 6-foot-6, 265-pounds, and fits the Bulldogs' desire to get larger in the trenches. He'll start on the defensive side of the ball, as he was recruited by Tray Scott, but there are also those who believe he could play offensive line if that were not to work out for him in the long term." – Jake Reuse
"Makiya is the son of former Oregon State safety Reggie Tongue, who also spent ten years in the NFL, spread out between the Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, and Oakland Raiders. Makiya is a special talent who could play several different positions at the next level. With his 6-foot-2, 210-pound frame, the four-star athlete is slated to take on wide receiver when arriving at Georgia. He could eventually follow in his fathers footsteps and become a safety during his collegiate career. Makiya is coming off a 13-0 season and a state championship with his University Lab High School team." – Trent Smallwood
"Another four-star interior defensive lineman headed to Athens who is labeled as a project for the Bulldogs. Jordan Davis was the last name in that department, and Tray Scott did wonders with him during his freshman season. With depth on campus at the position, it will allow the 6-foot-3, 285-pound nose tackle to develop under Scott's watchful eye. Through the first five games of his senior season, Mitchell tallied 18 total tackles and five tackles for loss. He brings another big-bodied defensive lineman that will likely play a key role in 2020 after a year of development." – Trent Smallwood
Georgia’s lone running back commitment leading up to the Early Signing Period, four-star Kenny McIntosh is also the Bulldogs’ fourth consecutive out-of-state signee at running back dating back to 2017. While at University High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., McIntosh used his large physical frame to run between the tackles, and through would-be tacklers. Last season, he rushed for 1,345 yards and 19 touchdowns while averaging more than 11 yards per carry. The nation's No. 7 running back prospect committed to Georgia in mid-November, over the nearby Miami Hurricanes.” – Patrick Garbin
"The No. 4 nationally rated inside linebacker's senior year was cut short after he tore his ACL in game five of the season. Davis brings another athletic, physical presence to a young group of inside linebackers in Athens. The No. 125 ranked prospect in the country will enroll early at Georgia and start rehabbing that knee in an attempt to be ready to hit the field when summer camp rolls around." – Trent Smallwood
"A versatile athlete who played both sides of the ball in high school, Clinch County's Trezman Marshall will focus his efforts on the defensive side of the ball upon arrival. Look for the nation's No. 193 overall player to work at inside linebacker under Glenn Schumann. His aggressive nature, willingness to strike, and speed that led him to playing running back in high school should provide for a natural fit in what the Bulldogs are looking for from the position. He chose the Bulldogs over Alabama, Auburn, and Tennessee, to name a few." – Jake Reuse
"Talk about a surprise. Mathis, an Ohio State commit since late June, publicly popped onto the Georgia quarterback radar last night, but this isn't an eleventh-hour space filler. Ranked as the nation's No. 2 dual-threat quarterback and the No. 102 player overall, Mathis is just the salve the Bulldogs needed on the other side of the Justin Fields rumors. At 6-foot-4, 200-pounds, Mathis has an ideal frame for the position, and he's got an arm that can stretch defenses as well. This was a huge late coup for the Bulldogs." - Jake Reuse
"Perhaps no recruit generated more headlines ahead of early Signing Day than Dean. The five-star inside linebacker was forthcoming and entertaining a host of options, but Georgia was the lucky team in the end. Don't be surprised to hear Roquan Smith comparisons with the Mississippi native. The nation's top player at his position, Dean plays a similar brand of sideline-to-sideline defense and has all the smarts to become a future captain on that side of the ball." – Jake Reuse
“The Bulldogs brought Bennett back Wednesday night after one year at Jones County Junior College who passed for 1,840yards through the air to go along with 16 touchdowns and 14 interceptions in 12 games.” - Anthony Dasher
