Georgia commit Raymond Cottrell flips, signs with Texas A&M
Georgia’s Class of 2023 took a hit on Monday as four-star wide receiver Raymond Cottrell announced his flip from Georgia across the SEC to Texas A&M. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound pass catcher out of Milton, Fla. had been committed to Kirby Smart and company since November of 2021. He is ranked the No. 23 wide receiver and just outside the top 150 overall at No. 151 according to the On3 Consensus. On3’s in-house rankings had him a little bit lower at No. 182 overall and No. 27 among players at his position.
Cottrell spoke with On3’s Hayes Fawcett and shared that former Georgia offensive coordinator and current Texas A&M wide receivers coach James Coley was one of the biggest reasons for the decision. Coley recruited the state of Florida well during his time in Athens and the addition of Cottrell is another example of it now in College Station.
Big-bodied route running savant that can dominate at the catch point and run through defenders with the ball in his hands. Versatile offensive weapon tallying 63 catches for 985 yards and 8 touchdowns as well as 55 carries for 311 yards and 7 touchdowns during his junior season. Thicker athletic build with excellent muscle definition and weight distribution. Body control and change of direction shine on tape. See the bend and burst in his route running and as a ball carrier working between the tackles. Excellent leg drive and ability to pull through arm tackles. Natural pass catcher. Can manipulate his body to put himself in the best position to catch the ball. Top end speed is solid. Ran an 11.13 100m during his sophomore track season. One of the most complete offensive weapons in the country. Has the ability to elevate any roster in Power 5 football. – Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting
Georgia doesn’t come up empty handed at wide receiver in the Class of 2023 though. In fact, the Bulldogs are bringing in five already. Tyler Williams, Anthony Evans and Yazeed Haynes all signed with Georgia during the Early Signing Period on December 21st. Then, the next day, the Bulldogs announced the addition of two wide receivers from the transfer portal: Mississippi State’s Rara Thomas and Missouri’s Dominic Lovett. All three of the high school signees are already on campus and working out with the team during the bowl season.
The loss of Cottrell in the class leaves just one player that’s currently committed as unsigned. Offensive lineman Jamal Meriweather from Brunswick, Ga. plans to sign in February after a late flip from UCF to Georgia. Even without its second highest-rated receiver commit ending up in the class, Georgia still ranks No. 2 in the country behind only Alabama.
