LOOK: Kirby Smart visiting Georgia 4-star S commit Joenel Aguero

Danvers (Mass.) St. John’s Prep four-star safety Joenel Aguero committed to Georgia on July 23. On Sunday, he received an in-home visit from Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart.

Aguero is the No. 48 overall prospect and No. 5 safety in the 2023 class, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 2 player in Massachusetts.

On3 rates Aguero higher than other recruiting services, according to the Industry Comparison. Per the 2023 On300, Aguero is the No. 45 overall prospect, No. 4 safety and No. 1 player in Massachusetts.

Great home visit from my guys pic.twitter.com/dKtvWmbe10

— Joenel Aguero (@Joenel_33) December 5, 2022

The 5-foot-11, 191-pound defensive back is the third-highest-ranked commit in Georgia’s 2023 recruiting class. It ranks No. 2 in the 2023 On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rankings and No. 2 in the SEC. The Bulldogs’ highest-ranked prospect is currently Saint Louis (Mo.) five-star EDGE Samuel M’Pemba.

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Aguero has an On3 NIL Valuation of $229K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Joenel Aguero On3 Scouting Summary

The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Joenel Aguero:

“Head-hunting, twitched-up safety who is the biggest hitter in the 2023 cycle. Delivers crushing blows over the middle of the field. Explodes into ball carriers and receivers. A top athlete who tests very well in the combine setting. Ran a 4.48 electronically-timed 40-yard dash prior to his junior season. Was considered the top athlete on the loaded IMG Academy defense as a junior.

“At his best when he can use his athleticism and physicality to play fast and move forward as a cover down defender. More of a strong safety type at this stage. Not overly long and may not have much more room for growth on his 5-foot-11 frame. Will need to continue developing his man coverage skills.”