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Recruiting

*Recruiting news such as general recruiting articles and updates on prospects who are still considering a number of schools will often appear on the Index page. The Recruiting page will report commitments, UGA offers and other news and articles that have more of a direct impact on the Dawgs.

2008 Signees

1. LB Akeem Hebron - 6-1, 220 lbs. (Milledgeville, GA - GMC)

2. ATH Cornelius Washington - 6-4, 220 lbs. (Waynesboro, GA - Burke Co.HS)

3. WR A.J. Green - 6-4, 185 lbs. (Summerville, SC - Summerville HS)

4. RB/ATH Richard Samuel - 6-0, 195 lbs. (Cartersville, GA - Cass HS)

5. ATH Bacarri Rambo - 6-1, 195 lbs. (Donalsonville, GA - Seminole HS)

6. K Blair Walsh - 5-10, 165 lbs. (Fort Lauderdale, FL - C. Gibbons HS)

7. DT DeAngelo Tyson - 6-2, 275 lbs. (Statesboro, GA - Statesboro HS)

8. CB Brandon Boykin - 5-11, 175 lbs. (Fayetteville, GA - Fay. Co. HS)

9. WR Tavarres King - 6-1, 165 lbs. (Mt. Airy,GA - Habersham Central HS)

10. LB Christian Robinson - 6-2, 205 lbs. (Norcross, GA - GAC)

11. CB Makiri Pugh - 6-0, 195 lbs. (Charlotte, NC - Independence HS)

12. DT Toby Jackson - 6-4, 245 lbs. (Griffin, GA - Griffin HS)

13. DE Jeremy Longo - 6-5, 225 lbs. (Ft. Lauderdale, FL - C. Gibbons HS)

14. OL Jonathon Owens - 6-5, 290 lbs. (Blountsville, AL - Susan Moore)

15. TE Bryce Ros - 6-4, 235 lbs. (Kennesaw, GA - Kennesaw Mtn. HS)

16. C Ben Jones - 6-2, 305 lbs. (Centreville, AL - Bibb County HS)

17. LB Marcus Dowtin - 6-2, 215 lbs. (Fork Union, VA - F. Union Military)

18. S Nick Williams - 6-3, 205 lbs. (Bainbridge, GA - Bainbridge HS)

19. RB Carlton Thomas - 5-6, 160 lbs. (Frostproof, FL - Frostproof HS)

20. ATH Xavier Avery - 5-11, 185 lbs. (Ellenwood, GA - Cedar Grove HS)

21. ATH Sanders Commings - 6-1, 195 lbs. (Augusta, GA - Westside HS)

22. RB Dontavius Jackson - 5-11, 195 lbs. (Franklin, GA - Heard Co. HS)

23. OT Cordy Glenn - 6-6, 315 lbs. (Riverdale, GA - Riverdale HS)

24. OL/DT A.J. Harmon - 6-5, 325 lbs. (Louisville, GA - Jefferson County HS)

click here for 2008 commitment profiles

2009 Commitments

1. RB Washaun Ealey - 5-11 205 lbs. (Twin City, GA - Emanuel Cty Institute)

2. LB Dexter Moody - 6-2, 205 lbs. (Twin City, GA - Emanuel Cty Institute)

3. LB Chase Vasser - 6-3, 205 lbs. (Gainesville, GA - Chestatee HS)

4. OL Chris Burnetts - 6-4, 290 lbs. (LaGrange, GA - Troup HS)

5. QB Zach Mettenberger - 6-5, 210 lbs (Watkinsville, GA - Oconee County HS)

6. S/LB Shawn Williams - 6-1, 195 lbs (Blakely, GA - Early County HS)

7. DL Abry Jones - 6-3, 250 lbs. (Warner Robins, GA - Northside HS)

8. OL Dallas Lee - 6-4, 290 lbs. (Buford, GA - Buford HS)

9. QB Aaron Murray - 6-1, 200 lbs. (Tampa, FL - Plant HS)

10. OT Austin Long - 6-6, 275 lbs. (Memphis, TN - Briarcrest Christian)

11. LB Michael Gilliard - 6-2, 200 lbs (Valdosta, GA - Valdosta HS)

click here for 2009 commitment profiles

News:

5/23/08: Gastonia, NC WR Jheranie Boyd has been added to the Offered List (right).

5/20/08: Gaithersburg, MD DE Sean Stanley has been added to the Offered List (right).

5/15/08: Delray Beach, FL CB Jayron Hosley has been added to the Offered List (right).

5/12/08: Hallandale, FL CB Ricardo Dixon has been added to the Offered List (right).

5/11/08: Valdosta, GA LB Michael Gilliard, one of the top linebackers in the South, has committed to the Dawgs. Gilliard chose the Dawgs over Florida, Georgia Tech and many others. His bio has been added to the 2009 Commitments page.

5/07/08: Sanford, FL ATH Andre Debore has been added to the Offered List (right).

5/05/08: Pahokee, FL WR Nu'Keese Richardson has been added to the Offered List (right).

4/30/08: Gaithersburg, MD CB Travis Hawkins has been added to the Offered List (right).

4/28/08: Memphis, TN OT Austin Long has committed to the Dawgs. Long chose the Dawgs over Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, Auburn and many others. His bio has been added to the 2009 Commitments page.

4/28/08: Pompano Beach, FL DB Michael Carter has been added to the Offered List (right).

4/24/08: Highly touted Tampa, FL QB Aaron Murray has committed to the Dawgs. Lee chose the Dawgs over Florida and many others. His bio has been added to the 2009 Commitments page.

4/22/08: Scranton, PA OT Eric Shrive has been added to the Offered List (right).

4/21/08: Dartmouth, MA TE Arthur Fontaine has been added to the Offered List (right).

4/20/08: Buford, GA OL Dallas Lee has committed to the Dawgs. Lee chose the Dawgs over Tennessee. His bio has been added to the 2009 Commitments page.

4/08/08: Tampa, FL TE Orson Charles has been added to the Offered List (right).

4/05/08: The Dawgs picked a commitment from one of the top players in the country, DL Abry Jones. His bio has been added to the Commitments pages. Here's an article on Jones' commitment from Scout.com.

3/29/08: Blakely, GA S Shawn Williams, one of the top athletes in Georgia, has committed to the Dawgs. His bio has been added to the 2009 Commitments page.

3/26/08: Duncan, SC RB Marcus Lattimore has been added to the Offered List (right).

2/07/08: Signing Day:

albany herald- Reason to smile.

albany herald- Nick Williams, Bacarri Rambo sign to play for UGA.

finebaum- Interview w/ Coach.

athens banner- Richt happy with 2008 class despite losing Allen.

athens banner- Sound recruiting tactics mean boredom on big day.

athens banner- National signing day draws football fans to UGA.

macon tele- Not much drama for Bulldogs.

macon tele- Recruiting Notebook.

macon tele- Recruiting glance: Georgia.

macon tele- Scouting the SEC.

columbus l-e- Georgia shines, minus one smudge, on signing day.

red&black- Signee picks red, not orange.

red&black- Bulldogs recruit top-class freshmen.

red&black- Stars don't always represent reality.

red&black- Georgia welcomes 22 new signees.

gwinnett daily- Another stellar UGA class.

gwinnett daily- Robinson shines in family's NFL glare.

gwinnett daily- County has record 28 players ink D-I offers.

gwinnett daily- Many junior stars already engulfed in recruiting.

chatt tfp- 2008 GEORGIA SIGNEES.

wjbf-tv- 2008 Georgia Bulldogs Football Signees.

usa today- Experts rank the Top 10 college recruiting classes.

usa today- Top storylines from yesterday.

usa today- Recruiting rankings don't guarantee football success.

athens banner- Drama minimal for Georgia on National Signing Day.

athens banner- Signing Day Notebook.

athens banner- Trio keeps Augusta pipeline flowing.

athens banner- Photo Gallery.

athens banner- Georgia fans praise signings, dream of next season.

scout.com- Georgia reels in another Top 5 Class.

ajc- Schultz: Dawgs too good for own good.

ajc- Bios on every UGA signee.

charleston p&c- A.J. Green: Georgia on his mind.

offic uga- Photo Gallery.

offic uga- Signee Bios.

anti-orange- Signing Day 2008.

cfnews- 2008 Georgia Bulldogs - Recruiting Class.

espn.com- Dawgs 5th nationally.

si.com- Rivals.com's 2008 Team Rankings.

si.com- Best of the best: Offense.

si.com- Best of the best: Defense.

cbs sportsline- Notre Dame, Miami, Alabama win big on signing day.

cfnews- Signing Day 2008.

fox sports- Who won on signing day?.

athens banner- The Class of 2008.

athens banner- Richt: 'We struck oil' with new recruits.

ajc- Meet the new Dawgs.

ajc- Assessing the UGA signing class.

ajc- Richt: ‘It’s not quite over yet’.

ajc- Allen kept Clemson in his mind.

scout.com- VIDEO OF THE DAY: Rodney Garner on Recruiting.

scout.com- VIDEO: John Lilly Signing Day Video.

scout.com- VIDEO: Tony Ball Signing Day Video.

offic uga- Signing Day 2008.

gb blog- Quick Notes.

gb blog- Rodney Garner Q/A.

gb blog- Signing Day bios.

ajc- Harmon to UGA is official.

The AJC UGA page has signing day photos on the site.

National Sites:

espn.com college football.

si.com college football.

cbs sportsline college football.

rivals.com.

college football news/scout.com.

fox sports college football.

Signing Day Blog:

dawg sports- Putting National Signing Day in Perspective.

gtp- NSD recap: was it good for you too?.

ga s.b.- Finebaum Loves Richt.

dawg-gone blog- Just a little nugget on Dwayne Allen....

dawg sports- The Signee Awards, Part One.

espn.com- National signing day live blog.

si.com- Signing Day blog.

inside the sprawl- Georgia Recruitin’ Highlights.

gtp- Class of 2008: who sees the field?.

dawg sports- Christmas in February (Unless You're Paul Johnson).

georgia bulldog blog.

gtp- Dwayne Allen’s fat lady.

aol fanhouse- Recruiting: Sometimes Sons Say Sorry, Dad.

ajc- How do Dawgs’ fans feel about TE defector?.

ga s.b.- Georgia loses commitment from Allen.

athens banner- Marc Weiszer's Blogs.

Signing Day Morning Articles:

athens banner- Kaltefleiter: Hebron paid his debt; Now, let him play.

athens banner- Georgia winning recruiting battle for in-state talent.

ajc- DeAngelo Tyson's beacon of hope.

ajc- Robinson: ‘Georgia the place’.

ajc- Ros to sign with UGA at 7:45 a.m..

macon tele- Bulldogs prepare to sign balanced class.

macon tele- Signing Day Coverage.

macon tele- Signing Day preview video.

columbus l-e- Georgia's 2007 season makes recruiting easier.

red&black- Signing day 2008.

savannah morning- For Tyson, next stop Athens.

gwinnett daily- Signing Day should be formality for county's top stars.

rivals.com- Information Overload: Signing Day Edition.

scout.com- 2008 Signing Day Headquarters.

usa today- SEC keeps a close eye on recruiting tactics.

dawg sports- Super Tuesday Dawg Bites.

2/06/08: Signing Day updates will be on the home page.

2/03/08: 2009 Recruiting:

Watkinsville, GA QB Zach Mettenberger, one of the top junior QBs in the country, commits to the Dawgs. His bio has been added to the 2009 Commitments page.

2/01/08: 2009 Recruiting:

LaGrange, GA OL Chris Burnetts, one of the top junior linemen in the South, commits to the Dawgs. His bio has been added to the 2009 Commitments page.

1/29/08: 2009 Recruiting:

Gainesville, GA LB Chase Vasser becomes the third commitment for 2009. His bio has been added to the 2009 Commitments page.

1/28/08: 2009 Recruiting:

Twin City, GA LB Dexter Moody and RB Washaun Ealey have committed to the Dawgs. Their bios have been added to the 2009 Commitments page.

2009 Offers

(Dawg Commitments in Bold)

OT Nick Alajajian

Naples, FL

RB Edwin Baker

Oak Park, MI

WR Jheranie Boyd

Gastonia, NC