Georgia prioritizing 2027 four-star wide receiver Amare Patterson

Georgia has made Bluffton (SC) four-star wide receiver Amare Patterson a priority in the 2027 class.

The Bulldogs offered Patterson in June 2025 and have been building a relationship with him ever since.

Georgia position coach James Coley recently stopped by Patterson’s home in South Carolina for an in-home visit.

“He was basically just telling me that I am the guy for his program,” Patterson told UGASports following the visit. “He likes my size and physique, and how much ball knowledge I’ve got, and how fast I am.”

Patterson noted that his relationship with Coley has grown since the offer, as the two remain in weekly contact.

The 6-foot-1, 180-pound wide receiver really appreciated the Bulldog position coach visiting him in person.

“It really shows how much love (Georgia) has for me, because anybody can get an offer,” Patterson said. “Sometimes the coaches don’t show them a lot of love or appreciation, but the fact that (Coach Coley) took time out of his day to come see me, I really appreciate that from a coach.”

Patterson sported a black “YAC” T-shirt on the visit and says he prides himself on generating yards after the catch.

He admitted that he watched the Georgia offense closely this season and how it utilized Zachariah Branch.

“That was something (Coach Coley) was talking about.  He was just saying that Zach ran a 10.4 (in the 100-meter dash), and this year, my goal is a 10.3,” Patterson said. “So he was saying he likes receivers who can move, and I’m big and can move. That was big for him. He watched my highlights and liked what he saw.”

Where does Patterson fit in?

Bluffton had one of the most explosive offenses in the state of South Carolina last season, and Patterson was a big part of the Bobcats’ success. The four-star wide receiver finished second on the team in receiving yards behind North Carolina signee Carnell Warren.

Patterson hauled in 51 passes for 912 yards with 10 touchdowns. He also rushed for 136 yards on 11 carries.

Patterson took snaps at several wide receiver positions and said Coley projects him as an X or Z receiver.

“He was telling me that he likes my ability to catch the deep ball and my blocking ability,” Patterson said.

Patterson’s thoughts on Georgia as a program

Patterson visited Georgia for its game against Alabama last September and left impressed, despite the loss.

It’s safe to say that he liked what he saw from the Bulldogs that day.

“It was definitely a crazy atmosphere, and I liked how they were using their wide receivers,” Patterson said.

During the game, Patterson noticed that freshmen Tayln Taylor and CJ Wiley were on the field. He mentioned that it was promising to see the younger Georgia wideouts earn snaps with all the veterans in the room.

“That’s actually something I look forward to in a program,” Patterson said of early playing time. “Somewhere I can start early and play, and somewhere that can develop me—that was big for me, seeing another freshman go on the field and make a play.”

Patterson is also big on development and knows Coley produced NFL wideouts before.

“Development, that’s what I am big on,” he said. “Of course, everyone wants to play college ball, but I want to get to the next level and Coach Coley is the person that can develop me and get me ready for the league.”

What’s next for Patterson?

Patterson is set to announce his commitment on July 25 and will take spring and official visits this summer.

He is planning a return trip to Athens this spring, with an official also set for the summer in June.

Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, and “a few other schools” are in the mix to land Patterson.

“I’m going to narrow it down to five soon,” Patterson said.

Regardless, Patterson loves the standard and culture built in Athens by head coach Kirby Smart.

“He’s all about winning, and he’s going to get players to the next level,” Patterson said of Smart. “Like I said, I want to play at the next level. He’s developed players and produced multiple first-rounders, so that was really big for me—seeing other guys who came from the same background as me become first-round picks.”