Georgia has maintained its status as a favorite in the recruitment of Travis Smith Jr.

The four-star receiver saw his primary recruiter, former Georgia receivers coach Bryan McClendon, depart for the NFL. But two subsequent hires by Georgia - James Coley as receivers coach and Josh Crawford as running backs coach - helped the Bulldogs weather that storm.

A visit to Athens for Georgia's first spring practice only further cemented the program's place at the top for Smith.

"This would be a great place to be," Smith said.