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This could be the biggest week in UGA football recruiting since ... a couple of classes ago.
This week, the Bulldogs are strong contenders to land two of the nation’s top prospects at their respective positions – and both are from out of state.
Jeb Blazevich, a 4-star tight end from Charlotte, will pick UGA, Ole Miss or Clemson within the next few days.
The bigger prize, 5-star tailback Sony Michel of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., will] announce at 4:30 p.m. Friday on ESPNU[/B][/B] between UGA, Miami, Notre Dame, Florida State and Florida.
This past year, UGA signed 33 players but missed on its big-name targets. If the Bulldogs land both Blazevich and Michel, it would be the team’s highest-profile recruits since Josh Harvey-Clemons, Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall toward the end of the 2012 recruiting cycle.
“This could be a huge week for Georgia,” said 247sports.com’s Rusty Mansell. “Recruiting is a lot about momentum. If they can get these two kids, it could really get some things rolling. Both (Michel and Blazevich) are big-time prospects, kids that other recruits want to be around.”
Blazevich is ranked as the No. 5 tight end in the nation in the 247 composite rankings (which combine ESPN, Rivals, Scout and 247sports). He was named MVP at WR at the recent Atlanta Nike Camp – which is a rarity for a tight end.
“I mean, with our Crystal Ball feature on 247sports, that pretty much tells you what we think,” said Mansell, explaining his UGA prediction with Blazevich.
“Last week, we really started hearing more and more about Georgia around him. We think Georgia has a good shot at being his pick this week.”
Said Jake Rowe of UGASports.com: “I feel like Georgia is in good shape. It seems like Georgia or Clemson is going to be the school. I think the difference is (UGA tight ends coach) John Lilly. He’s struck up a good relationship with Jeb and has Georgia in good position. It wouldn’t surprise me if Jeb ended up at Ole Miss or Clemson, but at this point I expect him to pick Georgia.”
Meanwhile, Michel will likely be the biggest celebrity recruit at any school he selects. He is the nation’s No. 2 tailback in the composite rankings. Many recruiting analysts are projecting Michel to UGA in a close battle with the hometown area school, Miami.
“The team to beat has to be Georgia,” Rowe said. “I know it’s tough to leave South Florida, and there’s a lot of pressure for Sony to stay there. But, as we’ve seen the last few years, running backs from that area don’t mind leaving. From talking to people close to (Michel), it would be a surprise if Georgia didn’t get him.”
This could be the biggest week in UGA football recruiting since ... a couple of classes ago.
This week, the Bulldogs are strong contenders to land two of the nation’s top prospects at their respective positions – and both are from out of state.
Jeb Blazevich, a 4-star tight end from Charlotte, will pick UGA, Ole Miss or Clemson within the next few days.
The bigger prize, 5-star tailback Sony Michel of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., will] announce at 4:30 p.m. Friday on ESPNU[/B][/B] between UGA, Miami, Notre Dame, Florida State and Florida.
This past year, UGA signed 33 players but missed on its big-name targets. If the Bulldogs land both Blazevich and Michel, it would be the team’s highest-profile recruits since Josh Harvey-Clemons, Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall toward the end of the 2012 recruiting cycle.
“This could be a huge week for Georgia,” said 247sports.com’s Rusty Mansell. “Recruiting is a lot about momentum. If they can get these two kids, it could really get some things rolling. Both (Michel and Blazevich) are big-time prospects, kids that other recruits want to be around.”
Blazevich is ranked as the No. 5 tight end in the nation in the 247 composite rankings (which combine ESPN, Rivals, Scout and 247sports). He was named MVP at WR at the recent Atlanta Nike Camp – which is a rarity for a tight end.
“I mean, with our Crystal Ball feature on 247sports, that pretty much tells you what we think,” said Mansell, explaining his UGA prediction with Blazevich.
“Last week, we really started hearing more and more about Georgia around him. We think Georgia has a good shot at being his pick this week.”
Said Jake Rowe of UGASports.com: “I feel like Georgia is in good shape. It seems like Georgia or Clemson is going to be the school. I think the difference is (UGA tight ends coach) John Lilly. He’s struck up a good relationship with Jeb and has Georgia in good position. It wouldn’t surprise me if Jeb ended up at Ole Miss or Clemson, but at this point I expect him to pick Georgia.”
Meanwhile, Michel will likely be the biggest celebrity recruit at any school he selects. He is the nation’s No. 2 tailback in the composite rankings. Many recruiting analysts are projecting Michel to UGA in a close battle with the hometown area school, Miami.
“The team to beat has to be Georgia,” Rowe said. “I know it’s tough to leave South Florida, and there’s a lot of pressure for Sony to stay there. But, as we’ve seen the last few years, running backs from that area don’t mind leaving. From talking to people close to (Michel), it would be a surprise if Georgia didn’t get him.”
