4-star TE Brayden Fogle commits to Georgia over Penn State, LSU

Mansfield (Ohio) Lexington four-star tight end Brayden Fogle narrowed his list down to three schools last month, but he could only choose one.

On Thursday he did exactly that, picking Kirby Smart and Georgia over LSU and Penn State. Each had him on campus in June. What he experienced in Athens and the chance to play at a school developing tight ends at an elite level was too much to pass up.

“From the start, Georgia just felt like home,” he told Rivals’ Greg Smith. “The coaching staff made it clear they believed in me, and the culture of excellence — both on and off the field — really stood out. It’s a place where I know I can grow as a player and a person.”

He adds to a Georgia class that has been on fire since the beginning of June, adding nearly 20 commitments in the span of less than five weeks. With him in the fold, they now have 27 total pledges and are making up ground quickly on USC for the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class.

The chance to play for and against some of the country’s top programs in the SEC was a big selling point.

“It’s the best of the best,” he told Smith. “I’m excited for the challenge — every week you’re lining up against elite competition. That’s exactly the kind of environment I want to be in to push myself and prove I belong.”

Fogle joins four-star tight end Lincoln Keyes, who committed back in November 2024 as one of UGA’s earlier commits in this class.

The 6-foot-4, 235-pounder is is the No. 159 overall prospect and No. 10 TE in the 2026 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 7 player in Ohio.

As a junior for Lexington, Fogle finished the regular season with 49 receptions for 584 yards and four touchdowns. He also plays defense at the high school level and will be one of the top players in Ohio this fall.