Georgia expected to welcome twelve summer enrollees
The boys are back in town, and this time for good. Georgia is expected to welcome twelve new faces into the program on Tuesday, as summer enrollees are set to report.
While the early enrolling group of 2022 freshman was stacked with talent, their summer counterparts are equally loaded up.
Here’s a quick rundown of who is expected to join the team today:
A standout pass rusher from Plantation, Florida’s American Heritage High, Jones chose the Georgia over Alabama and the Florida State. That was a a big deal, as his father, Marvin Jones Sr., was a standout for the Seminoles in his collegiate years. The nation’s No. 22 overall player in the On3 Consensus, Jones brings outstanding length and quickness to the EDGE position and certainly has the upside to find his way into the rotation this fall.
At 6-foot-2 and a half, Singletary is a jumbo cornerback with a physical nature to his game. A Jacksonville, Florida native, he was a key win for the Dawgs over Florida and Ohio State, the team he was once committed to. A five-star prospect, Singletary checks in as the nation’s No. 26 overall prospect in the Consensus and has the tools that coaches drool over. He’s the new breed of defensive back — quick, big, and able to cover the biggest receivers and tight ends.
From Madison, Mississippi’s Germantown High School, Robinson is well known in Georgia circles for his freaky strength. A warrior in the weight room, he benches over 400 pounds, squats 600-plus, and put up a 715-pound deadlift. On the field, he uses that power to run through opponents who manage to get a hand on him, though that’s not an easy task either. Robinson was a crown jewel for Georgia in this class, with so much effort poured into his recruitment. He finished the 2022 cycle ranked as the nation’s No. 2 running back.
Another top 100 defensive back, Humphrey was a one-time Florida commit, but the Dawgs didn’t relent despite that fact. It was a smart move, as he’s earned rave reviews from his high school coaches for being the total package as a defensive back. Humphrey has speed to spare, excellent hips, and a fiery competitive streak that drives his game.
A surprise late add to the 2022 class, Washington reclassified from 2023 to join up early with the Dawgs and carry on his father’s legacy in Athens. Washington oozes athleticism and excellent technique, and while there will be a learning curve in skipping his senior year and going straight to college, he’s more than capable of making it look smooth.
For my money, Smith is the hidden gem of the class. He was not discussed often, as he committed and didn’t create much in the way of drama the rest of the way. He was not a big spotlight guy either, but his film, size, and speed on the track speaks for itself. His high school coach compared him to former first round pick Leonard Floyd, and while it’s lofty, we’re not going to say it’s off base. Smith has that sort of upside.
Miller’s recruitment was long and featured plenty of twists and turns, but the big man from Cedar Grove found his way home in the end, choosing the Dawgs over the Buckeyes of Ohio State. He’s a force in the trenches, thanks to his size and power, but Miller is more than just football. It should surprise no one if he’s representing Georgia at SEC Media Days at some point. He’s got charisma that makes him a leader both on and off the field.
Bell did it all for his high school. In his state championship winning performance, he posted 148 yards rushing on 22 carries, 89 yards receivings on eight catches, a passing touchdown, and four total touchdowns on the day. The Michigan Wolverines pushed heavily for the his services down the line, but he stayed true to his Georgia commitment and will bring Lone Star State speed to the Classic City.
Speaking of the Lone Star State, the Dawgs dipped in once again this cycle to pull out Paul, a running back whose stock exploded after the early signing period. That’s not a huge surprise, though; it’s easy to burst on to scene when you’re rushing for 2,616 yards and 41 touchdowns on 271 carries in your senior year. Michigan and Clemson made it interesting all the way until the morning of Signing Day, but Georgia walked away the victors and were quite pleased to do so.
A former Florida commit, Lightsey reopened his process in early December and saw South Carolina and Georgia both pour in heavily. He signed in February but was immediately faced with a serious off the field incident, as he was the victim of a shooting in his hometown of Fitzgerald. Luckily, Lightsey survived, and there’s been no indication his recovery has gone anything but well. In Athens, he’s expected to man the inside linebacker position, where he’ll use his immense physicality to patrol the middle of the defense.
The son of Georgia offensive analyst, former offensive coordinator, and quarterback great Mike, Drew will be in charge of protecting the guy under center moving forward. He flipped his commitment from the Auburn Tigers, not surprising given his father’s dismissal there, and was welcomed in with open arms in Athens, the town he largely grew up in. We’re projecting Bobo as a guard early on, but he’s capable of playing as needed anywhere along the front.
Speer won Georgia coaches over with a 4.39 40-yard dash, a 38-inch vertical, and a top speed of 22 miles per hour when they evaluated him. With the offer in hand, he locked in his commitment and never looked back. The Calhoun-based wideout has all the tools necessary to find his way into the wideout rotation.
CONFIRMED: All expected summer enrollees have arrived
