On300 OT Dennis Uzochukwu commits to Georgia

Lawrenceville (Ga.) Peachtree Ridge offensive tackle Dennis Uzochukwu has committed to Georgia.

The 6-foot-6, 285-pound Uzochukwu becomes commit No. 27 for head coach Kirby Smart and his staff, adding to a class On3 already ranks No. 1 nationally.

“They always produce at a high level,” Uzochukwu said.

Uzochukwu flipped his commitment from Georgia State and also held offers from the likes of Ole Miss, Georgia Tech and Minnesota. He took an official visit to Athens this month.

“The OV went well and it was a very great experience overall from the game to the meetings had with the coaches,” Uzochukwu said.

Uzochukwu said Georgia had all the things he was looking for.

“Just the atmosphere and the the energy and the intensity of the coaches and how important every play matters,” he explained.

On3 ranks Uzochukwu as the nation’s No. 16 offensive tackle and No. 189 prospect overall.

Uzochukwu adds to a talented offensive line class that includes Cortez Smith, Juan Gaston, Mason Short and Dontrell Glover.