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Georgia LB target Chris Cole sets commitment date, final six

Jake Reuseby:Jake Reuse•08/07/23•

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One of Georgia’s top remaining targets is set to come off the board in just over a month, and the Dawgs are still part of the mix for his services. Four-star linebacker Chris Cole told On3 on Monday that he plans to announce a decision on September 10 and is down is six schools — Virginia Tech, Penn State, Georgia, Miami, USC, and Tennessee.

Cole explained to On3’s Hayes Fawcett what stood out about the Dawgs to make his final group of schools:

“The development on and off of the field, and they are a proven defensive program that gets players to the league,” he said.

Cole officially visited Athens on the weekend of June 16 and walked away giving the Bulldogs high marks for their efforts.

“Elite, physical, different (come to mind),” Cole told DawgsHQ in July. “It’s a program that demands the best out of you Mentally and physically. It’s not a program for everybody because you have to be ready to practice fast and hard, work hard, and play hard,” Cole said. “Everything is done at an elite level. You must have a champion mentality and always be on your game at UGA.”

A product of Salem High School in Salem, Virginia, Chris Cole ranks as the nation’s No. 53 overall prospect in the On3 Industry Ranking. He is also the No. 5 linebacker and No. 1 prospect in Virginia for the Class of 2024.

Currently, the Bulldogs hold a major lead for his services in the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine with an 86.4-percent chance of landing Cole’s commitment.

Scouting Report on Chris Cole

“Big-framed, toolsy linebacker with some of the highest physical upside at the position in the 2024 cycle. Measured in at around 6-foot-3, 210 pounds prior to his senior season. Has a long, high-hipped build with a big frame and plus length for the position. Arms have measured at 33 inches and hand checks in at over 10 inches. Registers as a top athlete in the combine setting. Doubles as a good track athlete with some impressive marks in the 55-meter hurdles. Began his high school career as a safety before adding considerable mass and growing into a linebacker. Lines up at various spots in the back half for his high school – playing as a hang linebacker, a center field safety and creeping up to the edge. Experienced playing in space. Effectively uses his long arms to corral ball carriers. Lowers his shoulder and drives through his tackles. Flashes some striking power and pop on contact. Also shows solid instincts in coverage. Finished his senior season with 76 tackles and 11 tackles for loss. Also showed some encouraging coordination while playing receiver. A long-strider who can take a few steps to get up to speed. Will need to continue developing and adjusting to playing linebacker. May need time to adjust, but has considerable developmental upside.” – Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings on Chris Cole

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