Georgia football eagerly awaits its first commitment in over a month, but there’s no clear timeline for when that might happen. In the meantime, head coach Kirby Smart and his staff must continue their relentless efforts on the recruiting trail to stay competitive for top prospects.
One highly sought-after recruit Georgia is strongly pursuing is linebacker Izayia Williams, ranked as the nation’s No. 1 linebacker by On3. Williams recently narrowed his choices to a top five, which includes Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Penn State, and Florida State.
Initially, it was expected that Georgia wouldn’t receive any major updates regarding Williams’ recruitment until after his official visits later this summer.
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Izayia Williams predicted to Florida
Georgia appeared to be in a strong position in Williams’ recruitment, but that momentum took a major hit when On3’s Steve Wiltfong projected him to commit to Florida on Thursday.
However, there’s still hope for the Bulldogs. Williams has had an unpredictable recruitment journey, previously committing to Louisville, Syracuse, and Florida State. His history suggests that another change of heart is possible, meaning Georgia could still have a shot at flipping him.
For now, though, the Bulldogs find themselves trailing one of their biggest rivals in the race for the nation’s top linebacker—a less-than-ideal situation. Georgia is set to host Williams for an official visit on May 30, which could be a crucial opportunity to turn things around. Until then, Florida holds the upper hand in his recruitment.
