Top 50 Joenel Aguero commits to Georgia

Four-star safety Joenel Aguero of Lynn (Mass.) St. John’s Prep announced his commitment to Georgia Saturday morning.

The 6-foot, 205 pounder chose the Bulldogs over Miami, Florida, and Ohio State.

Joenel Aguero on why he chose Georgia 

“Everything stood out about the University of Georgia,” Aguero said. “It just felt like home, and my family loves the whole coaching staff; it just felt right.”

Development a huge factor in Aguero’s decision

“Georgia is a good place for me to go and get developed to get me ready for the league,” Aguero said in a previous interview with On3. “I really want to make sure I got developed by the best.”

Joenel Aguero Scouting Summary

“Head-hunting, twitched-up safety who is the biggest hitter in the 2023 cycle, On3’s Director of Scouting Charles Power wrote. “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. 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.”

Aguero ranks as the No. 42 player in the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that accounts for all four major recruiting sites. He also tabs in as the No. 5 safety and the No. 2 player in the state of Massachusetts.