where the targets and commits for Georgia in 2026 first appeared in the Top rankings

The Class of 2026’s Top rankings.

 

Georgia had a significant impact on the rankings, both in terms of Peach State prospects and targets/commits. Georgia’s lone 2026 commit was among the top 10 nationally ranked players.

 

This article examines the rankings of Georgia’s top targets and commits in the Top247 launch for the incoming junior class.

Remember that in the upcoming months, Georgia’s list of targets will increase significantly. Several players who aren’t considered major Georgia targets yet were left out of this piece, particularly those on the defensive and offensive lines. We all know that during this time of year, when coaches travel to conduct assessments, things may change quickly.

Let’s examine the initial rankings and Georgia’s position inside them.

QUARTERBACK

 

Faizon Brandon: No. 1 overall, No. 1 quarterback Ryder Lyons: No. 7 overall, No. 2 quarterback Jared Curtis (Georgia commit): No. 8 overall, No. 3 quarterback

 

RUNNING BACK

Tradarian Ball: No. 47 overall, No. 2 running back DeShonne Redeaux: No. 79 overall, No. 7 running back Savion Hiter: No. 111 overall, No. 9 running back Jonaz Walton: No. 120 overall, No. 10 running back

 

WIDE RECEIVER

Chris Henry Jr. (Ohio State commit): No. 2 overall, No. 1 wide receiver Jabari Brady: No. 14 overall, No. 2 wide receiver Devin Carter: No. 30 overall, No. 6 wide receiver Jordon Gidron: No. 49 overall, No. 7 wide receiver

Aaron Gregory: No. 105 overall, No. 14 wide receiver Naeem Burroughs: No. 114 overall, No. 16 wide receiver Daniel Odom: No. 207 overall, No. 34 wide receiver Nalin Scott: No. 222 overall, No. 37 wide receiver Jonah Winston: No. 247 overall, No. 38 wide

TIGHT END

Kendre Harrison: No. 6 overall, No. 1 tight end Xavier Tiller: No. 31 overall, No. 2 tight end Brock Harris: No. 36 overall, No. 3 tight end Kaiden Prothro: No. 72 overall, No. 5 tight end

OFFENSIVE TACKLE

Jackson Cantwell: No. 4 overall, No. 2 offensive tackle Ekene Ogboko: No. 13 overall, No. 3 offensive tackle Kevin Brown: No. 99 overall, No. 9 offensive tackle

INTERIOR OFFENSIVE LINE

Lamar Brown: No. 9 overall, No. 1 interior offensive lineman

Sam Utu: No. 61 overall, No. 2 interior offensive lineman

Leo Delaney: No. 76 overall, No. 3 interior offensive lineman

Tyler Merrill: No. 112 overall, No. 5 interior offensive lineman

Carter Scruggs: No. 128 overall, No. 7 interior offensive lineman

Kai Pritchard: No. 223 overall, No. 14 interior offensive lineman

DEFENSIVE LINE

James Carrington: No. 34 overall, No. 3 defensive lineman Bryce Perry-Wright: No. 38 overall, No. 4 defensive lineman Jareylan McCoy: No. 132 overall, No. 13 defensive lineman Vodney Cleveland: No. 146 overall, No. 14 defensive lineman Jermaine Kinsler: No. 158 overall, No. 18 defensive lineman Noah Clark: No. 177 overall, No. 22 defensive lineman Deuce Geralds: No. 190 overall, No. 23 defensive lineman Anthony Kennedy: No. 246 overall, No. 31 defensive lineman

EDGE

Anthony Jones: No. 11 overall, No. 1 EDGE Hezekiah Harris: No. 22 overall, No. 3 EDGE Jordan Carter: No. 42 overall, No. 6 EDGE Cam Brooks: No. 69 overall, No. 10 EDGE Tristian Givens: No. 134 overall, No. 15 EDGE

LINEBACKER

Xavier Griffin: No. 15 overall, No. 1 linebacker Tyler Atkinson: No. 16 overall, No. 2 linebacker Thomas Davis Jr.: No. 85 overall, No. 5 linebacker Rodney Colton: No. 227 overall, No. 14 linebacker Anthony Davis: No. 237 overall, No. 16 linebacker

CORNERBACK

Justice Fitzpatrick: No. 33 overall, No. 1 cornerback Dorian Barney: No. 55 overall, No. 6 cornerback Brandon Lockhart: No. 68 overall, No. 8 cornerback Jordan Thomas: No. 135 overall, No. 12 cornerback Jorden Edmonds: No. 159 overall, No. 14 cornerback Nassir McCoy: No. 224 overall, No. 19 cornerback

SAFETY

Bralan Womack: No. 26 overall, No. 1 safety Blaine Bradford: No. 52 overall, No. 3 safety Zelus Hicks: No. 71 overall, No. 6 safety J’Zavien Currence: No. 83 overall, No. 7 safety Lasiah Jackson: No. 166 overall, No. 14 safety Cortez Redding: No. 226 overall, No. 18 safety Kaiden Hall: No. 230 overall, No. 20 safety

ATHLETE

Jett Washington: No. 25 overall, No. 2 athlete Messiah Mickens (Penn State commit): No. 86 overall, No. 8 athlete