Georgia Recruiting: 2025 commit breakdown
Coming off the No. 1 recruiting class in 2024, Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs are looking to add another title to the mantle in 2025.
The state of Georgia is loaded in the rising senior class, punctuated by seven five-stars, a few of whom are major targets. UGA already has a head start with commitments from three of the top seven in-state targets pledged and two more trending in their direction — five-star defensive linemen Elijah Griffin and Justus Terry.
The Bulldogs now have 20 commitments in the cycle and sit at No. 3 in the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.
Georgia Class Breakdown
Of Georgia’s 20 pledges, 10 project to the offensive side of the ball and 10 are expected to play defense at the next level. Recently committed five-stars Zayden Walker and Isaiah Gibson, along with five-star tight end Elyiss Williams, four-star EDGE Darren Ikinnagbon, and four-star wideout Talyn Taylor give UGA five commits who rank in the top-100 in the country. 12 of the 20 pledges hail from the Peach State, with an average distance from Athens of just 236.4 miles.
Top Bulldogs Offensive Commit: TE Elyiss Williams
One of two elite offensive prospects in Georgia this cycle, Williams ranks as the nation’s No. 23 overall prospect and No. 1 tight end nationally at this point. On3’s Scouting and Rankings team writes this about him as a prospect:
“Rare combination of athleticism and size for the tight end position. Stands in at nearly 6-foot-7 with crazy bounce and ability to play above the rim which stems from his dominance on the hardwood. Smooth mover in space that can win vertically up the seam with his top-end speed. Has the fluidity and looseness in his hips in order to win in intermediate routes as well. Physical and more than willing blocker at the line of scrimmage. Plays with tenacity and ferocity at the point of attack. Comfortable pass catcher but will need to get stronger catching the ball away from his frame more consistently. Has all the physical and athletic tools that offensive coaches covet at the position. Extremely high upside prospect.”
Top Defensive Commit: EDGE Isaiah Gibson
Gibson’s road to Athens included a detour to Los Angeles, as the nation’s No. 1 EDGE originally committed to USC in March. UGA kept the foot on the gas, had him in for an official visit and landed his commitment in June soon after he backed off his pledge to the Trojans.
Now the No. 19 overall prospect, Gibson currently headlines Georgia’s 2025 class. On3 writes this of him as a prospect:
“Isaiah Gibson is a prospect that we know certain programs have different visions for at the next level. Some see him as a 3-technique, some as a stand up outside linebacker. For us, we know that no matter where he lines up, he’s going to be a complete mismatch due to his absurd length and athleticism. We verified Gibson’s wingspan at a freakish 7-foot-1 with 35-inch arms at our On3 Elite Series event this summer. He’s also been clocked in the 4.7 range in the 40-yard dash during the spring game circuit at 260-plus pounds which is elite for his size. Isaiah Gibson can line up standing up or with his hand in the dirt, but no matter what technique he plays in, he’s someone opposing offenses have to account for on every single snap.”