The early signing period for college football’s 2024 recruiting cycle saw the Georgia Bulldogs emerge as the top dogs. Coach Kirby Smart and his team secured the No. 1-ranked recruiting class on National Signing Day by flipping five-star defensive back KJ Bolden from Florida State, boosting their 247Sports class score to an impressive 315.33 points.
Georgia’s star-studded class includes 28 commits, with a remarkable 10 of them being among the top 100 prospects. Among these, four players boast a coveted five-star ranking in the 247Sports Composite. The group’s standout is IMG Academy cornerback Ellis Robinson IV, hailed as the No. 1 player in his position and the No. 3 overall talent in the 2024 class according to 247Sports.
Joining Robinson among the five-star ranks are KJ Bolden, Justin Williams, and Joseph Jonah-Ajonye, all of whom have already made significant waves in their respective positions. Bolden’s addition was especially remarkable, considering his flip from Florida State to Georgia at the opening of the early signing period.
Robinson, who stands at 6-foot-1 and weighs 185 pounds, made his commitment in February, shortly after Georgia’s repeat national championship victory. Despite entertaining offers from Miami and Alabama, he remained true to his commitment to the Bulldogs.
Described by 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins as the ideal modern cornerback with impressive length and speed, Robinson’s two-year tenure at IMG Academy made him a challenging opponent for quarterbacks.
Williams, the second-highest ranked member of Georgia’s class at No. 9 overall, pledged to the Bulldogs in July. Like Robinson, he received 32 offers during his recruitment, showcasing his immense potential. Standing at 6-foot-2 and weighing 205 pounds, Williams, from Oak Ridge High School in Conroe, Texas, earned the title of Defensive Player of the Year for his district in 2022.
Described as having limitless pursuit range, exceptional speed, and an uncanny ability to stay in plays due to sheer athleticism, Williams is poised to become a household name on the Bulldogs’ defense.
The full lineup in Georgia’s 2024 recruiting class can be seen below. To get a sense of just how deep this group is, 24 of the 28 players set to join the Bulldogs in this haul have at least a four-star rating in the 247Sports Composite. No other recruiting class for the 2024 cycle can say that, though Alabama is currently second with 20 commits boasting a four-start rating or higher in the 247Sports Composite.
2024 Georgia Commits
1. Ellis Robinson IV (CB) – 6-1/185 – Bradenton, FL – 0.9988
2. Justin Williams (LB) – 6-2/205 – Conroe, TX – 0.9961
3. KJ Bolden (ATH) – 6-1/185 – Buford, GA – 0.9951
4. Joseph Jonah-Ajonye (DL) – 6-4/275 – Conroe, TX – 0.9851
5. Chris Cole (LB) – 6-3/210 – Salem, VA – 0.9825
6. Jaden Reddell (TE) – 6-4/233 – Peculiar, MO – 0.9740
7. Nate Frazier (RB) – 5-11/208 – Santa Ana, CA – 0.9716
8. Demello Jones (S) – 6-1/176 – Swainsboro, GA – 0.9699
9. NiTareon Tuggle (WR) – 6-1/190 – Nappanee, IN – 0.9598
10. Ondre Evans (CB) – 6-0.5/183 – Nashville, TN – 0.9527
11. Ryan Puglisi (QB) – 6-3/205 – Avon, CT – 0.9473
12. Daniel Calhoun (OT) – 6-6.5/365 – Marietta, GA – 0.9458
13. Kristopher Jones (LB) – 6-2/220 – Fairfax, VA – 0.9419
14. Jordan Thomas (DL) – 6-5/296 – Ramsey, NJ – 0.9397
15. Nasir Johnson (DL) – 6-4.5/300 – Dublin, GA – 0.9378
16. Justin Greene (DL) – 6-4.5/260 – Lawrenceville, GA – 0.9350
17. Michael Uini (OT) – 6-7/335 – Copperas Cove, TX – 0.9309
18. Dwight Phillips Jr. (ATH) – 5-11/170 – Mableton, GA – 0.9304
19. Chauncey Bowens (RB) – 5-11/219 – North Palm Beach, FL – 0.9297
20. Nyier Daniels (OT) – 6-8/360 – Oradell, NJ – 0.9186
21. Marques Easley (OT) – 6-5.5/335 – Kankakee, IL – 0.9145
22. Marcus Harrison (OT) – 6-7.5/336 – Hamburg, NY – 0.8999
23. Quintavius Johnson (Edge) – 6-4/242 – Atlanta, GA – 0.8950
24. Sacovie White (ATH) – 5-8/170 – Cartersville, GA – 0.8929
25. Colton Heinrich (TE) – 6-3.5/232 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – 0.8808
26. Nnamdi Ogboko (DL) – 6-4/335 – Garner, NC – 0.8756
27. Malachi Toliver (IOL) – 6-5.5/320 – Cartersville, GA – 0.8642
28. Drew Miller (P) – 6-2/195 – Mediapolis, IA – 0.8367
With Georgia’s latest achievement, the SEC extends its streak to 16 consecutive recruiting cycles finishing on top. Alabama, projected to finish second in the 2024 rankings, secured last year’s recruiting title with a 2023 signing class that earned 328 points from 247Sports. Prior to that, Texas A&M held the all-time record with a 2022 class that earned a whopping 333.13 points, surpassing Alabama’s 2021 record of 327.8 points.