2012 Commitments
1. K Marshall Morgan 6-3, 195 lbs. (Miami, FL -Archbishop McCarthy HS) Committed to UGA on 1/31/2011. Chose the Dawgs over Florida, FSU, Virginia Tech and others.
2. TE Ty Smith 6-3, 230 lbs. (Moultrie, GA - Colquitt County HS) Committed to UGA on 3/26/2011. Chose the Dawgs over Florida and others.
3. OLB/TE Leonard Floyd 6-5, 220 lbs. (Eastman, GA - Dodge County HS) Committed to UGA on 4/28/11. Chose the Dawgs over Florida, Alabama and many others.
4. FB Quayvon Hicks 6-2, 245 lbs. (Blackshear, GA - Pierce County HS) Committed to UGA on 6/11/11. Chose the Dawgs over Miami, Tennessee, Duke, Georgia Tech and others.
5. P Colin Barber 6-2, 185 lbs. (Cartersville, GA - Cartersville HS) Committed to UGA on 6/11/11 after his performance at the Mark Richt Camp. Averaged 43 yards per punt as a junior.
6. DT Jonathan Taylor 6-3, 305 lbs. (Millen, GA - Jenkins County HS) Committed to UGA on 6/12/11. One of the top players in the nation. Teammate of commitment DE James Deloach. Chose the Dawgs over several national powers.
7. DE James Deloach 6-3, 265 lbs. (Millen, GA - Jenkins County HS) Committed to UGA on 6/12/11. Highly recruited linebacker, teammate of commitment DT Jonathan Taylor. Chose the Dawgs over every major southern school.
8. OT John Theus 6-6, 295 lbs. (Jacksonville, FL - Bolles HS) Committed to UGA on 7/15/11 at Dawg Night. One of the most highly recruited players in the nation. Younger brother of current Dawg Nathan Theus. Ranked as the 2nd best OT in the nation, 7th best overall player in the country and a 5-star prospect by Rivals.Com. Ranked as the 3rd best OT in the country and a 5-star prospect by Scout.Com. Chose the Dawgs over all the major powers.
9. OT Greg Pyke 6-5, 310 lbs. (Baltimore, MD - Boys Latin School) Committed to UGA on 8/05/11. One of the top prospects in Maryland. Ranked as the 78th best OL in the nation, 7th best overall player in Maryland and a 3-star prospect by Rivals.Com. Ranked as the 23rd best OT in the country and a 4-star prospect by Scout.Com. Chose the Dawgs over Virginia Tech, Penn State and many others.
10. DT John Atkins 6-4, 300 lbs. (Thomson GA - Thomson HS) Committed to UGA on 9/02/11. One of the top lineman in the state. Could play either inside or outside in college. Ranked as the 47th best player in Georgia, 42nd best at his position nationally and a 3-star prospect by Rivals.Com. Ranked as the 44th best defensive tackle in the country and a 3-star prospect by Scout.Com. Chose the Dawgs over Auburn, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia Tech and many others.
11. WR Blake Tibbs 6-2, 185 lbs. (Lithonia, GA - Martin Luther King HS) Committed to UGA on 9/24/2011. One of the top receivers in Georgia. Ranked as the 75th best player in Georgia and a 3-star prospect by Rivals.Com. Ranked as the 122nd best wide receiver in the country and a 3-star prospect by Scout.Com. Chose the Dawgs over Arkansas, Kentucky, Southern Miss and others.
12. QB/ATH Faton Bauta 6-3, 225 lbs. (West Palm Beach, FL - Dwyer HS) Committed to UGA on 11/13/2011. Big, strong, athletic QB who could play multiple positions if QB doesn't work out. Ranked as the 65th best player in Florida, 10th best as a 'dual threat QB' nationally and a 3-star prospect by Rivals.Com. Ranked as the 47th best QB in the country and a 3-star prospect by Scout.Com. Also had offers from Alabama, Miami (FL), Boston College and many others.
13. RB Keith Marshall 5-11, 190 lbs. (Raleigh, NC - Millbrook HS) Committed to UGA on 12/06/11. One of the top players in the country. 2011 North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year. Very fast, elusive all-purpose back who get often compared to Gale Sayers. Ranked as the #1 player at his position, #31 overall and a 4-star prospect by Rivals.Com. Ranked as the #1 player at his position and a 5-star prospect by Scout.Com. Chose the Dawgs over Clemson, Florida, Notre Dame and North Carolina. Very good student, 4.29 GPA. Enrolling at UGA in January.
14. OL Mark Beard 6-4, 290 lbs. (Adamsville, AL - Coffeyville C.C.) Committed to UGA on 12/14/11. One of the top-ranked junior college offensive linemen in the country. Expected to enroll in January and will have a shot at starting job for 2012. Has three years of eligibility left. Chose the Dawgs over Arkansas and Mississippi State.
15. DE/OLB Jordan Jenkins 6-3, 245 lbs. (Hamilton, GA- Harris County HS) Committed to UGA on 1/09/12. One of the top players in the country. Very fast and athletic who has the frame to put on more weight. Rated a 4-star prospect by Rivals.Com. Ranked as the #5 player at his position and a 5-star prospect by Scout.Com. Excellent student: 3.65 GPA. Chose the Dawgs over Alabama, Florida and Auburn.
16. RB Todd Gurley 6-1, 195 lbs. (Tarboro, NC - Tarboro HS) Committed to UGA on 1/13/12. One of the top-rated running backs in the country. Ranked as the #29 player at his position, #10 player in North Carolina and a 3-star prospect by Rivals.Com. Ranked as the #13 player at his position and a 4-star prospect by Scout.Com. Chose the Dawgs over Clemson.
17. ATH/CB Sheldon Dawson 5-10, 185 lbs. (Memphis, Tennessee - Ridgeway HS) Committed to UGA on 1/30/12. Very versital athlete who has often been compared to UGA great Brandon Boykin. Expected to play cornerback but could also get a look at WR. Ranked as the 27th best player at his position, 11th best player in Tennessee and a 3-star prospect by Rivals.Com. Ranked as the 11th best player at his position and a 4-star prospect by Scout.Com. Chose the Dawgs over Ole Miss, Arkansas and others.
18. DE Josh Dawson 6-4, 225 lbs. (Tucker, GA - Tucker HS) Signed with UGA on 2/01/12. One of the top players in Georgia. Fast, athletic DE who could also play OLB. Ranked as the 20th best player at his position, 22nd best player in Georgia and a 4-star prospect by Rivals.Com. Ranked as the 27th best player at his position and a 4-star prospect by Scout.Com. Chose the Dawgs over Vanderbilt and many other schools.
19. OLB Josh Harvey-Clemons 6-4, 210 lbs. (Valdosta, GA - Lowndes HS) Signed with UGA on 2/02/12. One of the top overall players in the country. Very athletic, could even play some WR in college. Widely considered the #1 prospect in Georgia. Ranked as the 2nd best player at his position, #1 player in Georgia and a 5-star prospect by Rivals.Com. Ranked as the 2nd best player at his position and a 5-star prospect by Scout.Com. Chose the Dawgs over Florida and Florida State.
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