Wrapping UGA's Giant Recruiting Weekend

ATHENS - Georgia’s big recruiting weekend saw many new, young faces in Athens - setting up what Matt DeBary calls “a very real shot at the No. 1 class in 2020.”

First things first, 4-star 2019 North Forest OL and Texas commit Javonne Shepherd‍ was in town for his official visit. Matt DeBary said on Sunday that “sources say Shepherd would have a spot in this class if he decided to jump on board.”

Shepherd just returned from an official visit from Alabama.

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In addition, 2019 Warren Central (IN) QB Jayden George was in town with his father, former NFL QB Jeff George, to be hosted by Kirby Smart, James Coley and the Bulldogs.

5-star 2020 RB Zach Evans‍, 5-star 2020 CB Kelee Ringo‍, 5-star RB Marshawn Lloyd‍, OL Dwayne Allick Jr, 4-star 2020 Poteet RB Seth McGowan‍, 3-star QB Jeff Sims‍, 3-star 2020 WR Dominick Hill‍, 2021 Woodstock DB David Daniel‍, 2021 ATH Jayden Thomas‍ and 2021 OL Micah Morris‍ were all in town. 

Hill called UGA “a special place”, and that Athens is “built different”. McGowan said he had a “phenomenal experience” in Athens. Ringo said: “Athens is something different.” Daniel said of his trip: “Great staff and dope facilities.” Thomas added that he had “an amazing time at UGA.”

Meanwhile, the Bulldogs took in two preferred walk-ons this weekend - Columbia OL Brandon Bunkley and Buford SN JC Vega. Both committed to walking on at UGA on social media on Sunday.