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4-star LB Target Puts Georgia In Top Group, Sets Commitment Date

June 4, 2024
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ATHENS - One of the nation’s top linebackers is ready to make his commitment, and the Georgia Bulldogs have a chance to win him over this weekend.

That would be four-star, Tavion Wallace‍.

Sources say the long, athletic linebacker from Wayne County (GA) has been trending towards Florida State for some time, but Kirby Smart and his staff have a chance to change that this weekend. The 6-foot-2 220-pounder from Jesup, Georgia announced this week that he’s down to his final four schools that includes Georgia, Florida State, Florida, and Arkansas. He’ll also be announcing his commitment on July 2nd.

 


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Wallace’s brother, Tevin Wallace, was a standout linebacker for the Kentucky Wildcats who was selected in the 3rd round of this year’s NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. The younger Wallace has a bright future as well, and he’ll be in Athens this weekend for a big official visit.

Sources say the Dawgs have some ground to make up, but you can never count out Kirby Smart and Glenn Schumann for an impressive linebacker target.

The Dawgs have one current linebacker commitment in 4-star Jadon Perlotte‍, who is coming off an official visit to Alabama. The Dawgs are also sitting in an excellent position to land 5-star Zayden Walker‍ who is coming off his official visit to Georgia this past weekend.

Other inside linebacker targets to keep an eye on include 4-star Ty Jackson‍ (Seminole Ridge, FL), 4-star Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng‍ (IMG Academy, FL), among others.

Wallace is ranked as the No.3 middle linebacker prospect and the No. 58 overall prospect in the country. As a junior last fall, Wallace made 58 tackles, four TFLs, 1.5 sacks, 10 QB hurries, and one forced fumble.

 

 
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