Dawgs engineer good visit for 2013 OL 
February, 2, 2012
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Despite signing three new offensive linemen yesterday, Georgia still has not addressed its lack of depth on the line. The Bulldogs’ coaches are looking to the 2013 class for help already.
This past Saturday, Georgia hosted a top in-state lineman at the Bulldogs' first Junior Day of the year.
“It was a pretty good experience, considering it was my first junior day,” Delando Crooks (Atlanta/Carver) said. “I got to see the campus and what is was like.”
This past Saturday, Georgia hosted a top in-state lineman at the Bulldogs' first Junior Day of the year.
“It was a pretty good experience, considering it was my first junior day,” Delando Crooks (Atlanta/Carver) said. “I got to see the campus and what is was like.”
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National signing day is finally over and the SEC once again showed its dominance.
With the ESPN.com class rankings finalized, the SEC came away looking pretty good yet again, as the conference had eight teams in the top 25 rankings.
Alabama led the way with the No. 1 class in the country, after inking 26 commitments, including 13 ESPNU 150 members. Florida finished fourth, with 23 signees and nine ESPNU 150 members. And Georgia rounded out the top five with 18 signees. Georgia waited until Thursday morning to finally get No. 1 outside linebacker Josh Harvey-Clemons (Valdosta, Ga./Lowndes) to fax his letter of intent in, after family issues prevented it Wednesday. That gave the Bulldogs 19 signees and six ESPNU 150 members.
There are still a couple of prospects unsigned and waiting to make their decisions, so the 2012 recruiting season isn't quite done for some teams.
As we try to say goodbye to the 2012 recruiting class, we'll end things with an awards ceremony. It's time to hand out our 2012 recruiting superlatives!
Take a look:
Top class -- Alabama: Alabama had most of its stellar class done before national signing day even started. The Crimson Tide was in it for a few top prospects Wednesday, but most importantly, Alabama didn't lose any significant prospects, including No. 1 safety Landon Collins (Geismar, La./Dutchtown), whose mother had her eyes set on him signing with LSU. Beyond bringing in 13 ESPNU 150 members, Alabama met every need on both offense and defense.
Biggest surprise -- Torshiro Davis flips to Texas: Davis was supposed to be LSU's headliner in its 2012 class, and seemed to be locked up ... until the 11th hour. The LSU coaches waited and waited for his letter of intent to come in Wednesday, but it never did. Instead, Davis pulled a shocker and signed with Texas. LSU usually doesn't let top players leave the state of Louisiana, but did Wednesday.
Recruiter of the year -- D.J. Durkin, Florida: The Gators' linebackers coach went into North Carolina and cleaned up for Florida. He helped to secure commitments from four of the state's top 14 players, including No. 1 offensive tackle D.J. Humphries (Charlotte, N.C./Mallard Creek) and No. 4 defensive end Jonathan Bullard (Shelby, N.C./Crest).
Player you’ll see often next season -- Dorial Green-Beckham: Missouri needed a big-play receiver in its lineup to make its transition to the SEC complete, and got it in Green-Beckham, who has drawn comparisons to Calvin Johnson, A.J. Green and Julio Jones. He'll see plenty of playing time this fall.
Future Thorpe Award winner -- Landon Collins: Alabama is stockpiled with talent in its secondary, but Collins is someone who shouldn't have to sit and wait very long in Tuscaloosa. With his athleticism and game-changing ability, he should see the field in some capacity next season, but he might be a real star in the future. He can play down in the box like a linebacker and be a ballhawk in the secondary. This award will definitely be on his mind.
Biggest headache -- Woodrow Clemons: Josh Harvey-Clemons' grandfather appeared to be the only thing standing in the way of him faxing his LOI to Georgia. As his legal guardian, Clemons had to sign his grandson's LOI in order for it to be valid, but he wanted him to sign with Florida. After refusing to sign in Wednesday, Clemons did the right thing early Thursday morning by signing Harvey-Clemons' LOI to the right school
Most underrated -- South Carolina: Steve Spurrier and his staff had a pretty quiet national signing day, but the Gamecocks had a heck of a class. South Carolina's class ranks 16th, but has really good balance on both sides, and No. 5 wide receiver Shaq Roland (Lexington, S.C./Lexington), No. 5 safety Chaz Elder (College Park, Ga./Benjamin E. Banneker) and No. 6 running back Mike Davis (Stone Mountain, Ga./Stephenson) should compete for early playing time.
Program on the rise -- Vanderbilt: James Franklin's first full class at Vanderbilt was a total success. It spent most of the year in ESPN's top 25 before a late fall, but met the needs of what Franklin wanted. He got bigger and more athletic on the offensive line, and added really good depth to the linebacker spot. For the first time, Vanderbilt was really competing with the bigger SEC schools for prospects. Franklin signed a lot of speed and athleticism, and the types of players who wouldn't have considered Vanderbilt in the past.
With the ESPN.com class rankings finalized, the SEC came away looking pretty good yet again, as the conference had eight teams in the top 25 rankings.
Alabama led the way with the No. 1 class in the country, after inking 26 commitments, including 13 ESPNU 150 members. Florida finished fourth, with 23 signees and nine ESPNU 150 members. And Georgia rounded out the top five with 18 signees. Georgia waited until Thursday morning to finally get No. 1 outside linebacker Josh Harvey-Clemons (Valdosta, Ga./Lowndes) to fax his letter of intent in, after family issues prevented it Wednesday. That gave the Bulldogs 19 signees and six ESPNU 150 members.
There are still a couple of prospects unsigned and waiting to make their decisions, so the 2012 recruiting season isn't quite done for some teams.
As we try to say goodbye to the 2012 recruiting class, we'll end things with an awards ceremony. It's time to hand out our 2012 recruiting superlatives!
Take a look:
Top class -- Alabama: Alabama had most of its stellar class done before national signing day even started. The Crimson Tide was in it for a few top prospects Wednesday, but most importantly, Alabama didn't lose any significant prospects, including No. 1 safety Landon Collins (Geismar, La./Dutchtown), whose mother had her eyes set on him signing with LSU. Beyond bringing in 13 ESPNU 150 members, Alabama met every need on both offense and defense.
Biggest surprise -- Torshiro Davis flips to Texas: Davis was supposed to be LSU's headliner in its 2012 class, and seemed to be locked up ... until the 11th hour. The LSU coaches waited and waited for his letter of intent to come in Wednesday, but it never did. Instead, Davis pulled a shocker and signed with Texas. LSU usually doesn't let top players leave the state of Louisiana, but did Wednesday.
Recruiter of the year -- D.J. Durkin, Florida: The Gators' linebackers coach went into North Carolina and cleaned up for Florida. He helped to secure commitments from four of the state's top 14 players, including No. 1 offensive tackle D.J. Humphries (Charlotte, N.C./Mallard Creek) and No. 4 defensive end Jonathan Bullard (Shelby, N.C./Crest).
Player you’ll see often next season -- Dorial Green-Beckham: Missouri needed a big-play receiver in its lineup to make its transition to the SEC complete, and got it in Green-Beckham, who has drawn comparisons to Calvin Johnson, A.J. Green and Julio Jones. He'll see plenty of playing time this fall.
Future Thorpe Award winner -- Landon Collins: Alabama is stockpiled with talent in its secondary, but Collins is someone who shouldn't have to sit and wait very long in Tuscaloosa. With his athleticism and game-changing ability, he should see the field in some capacity next season, but he might be a real star in the future. He can play down in the box like a linebacker and be a ballhawk in the secondary. This award will definitely be on his mind.
Biggest headache -- Woodrow Clemons: Josh Harvey-Clemons' grandfather appeared to be the only thing standing in the way of him faxing his LOI to Georgia. As his legal guardian, Clemons had to sign his grandson's LOI in order for it to be valid, but he wanted him to sign with Florida. After refusing to sign in Wednesday, Clemons did the right thing early Thursday morning by signing Harvey-Clemons' LOI to the right school
Most underrated -- South Carolina: Steve Spurrier and his staff had a pretty quiet national signing day, but the Gamecocks had a heck of a class. South Carolina's class ranks 16th, but has really good balance on both sides, and No. 5 wide receiver Shaq Roland (Lexington, S.C./Lexington), No. 5 safety Chaz Elder (College Park, Ga./Benjamin E. Banneker) and No. 6 running back Mike Davis (Stone Mountain, Ga./Stephenson) should compete for early playing time.
Program on the rise -- Vanderbilt: James Franklin's first full class at Vanderbilt was a total success. It spent most of the year in ESPN's top 25 before a late fall, but met the needs of what Franklin wanted. He got bigger and more athletic on the offensive line, and added really good depth to the linebacker spot. For the first time, Vanderbilt was really competing with the bigger SEC schools for prospects. Franklin signed a lot of speed and athleticism, and the types of players who wouldn't have considered Vanderbilt in the past.
Updated: Josh Harvey-Clemons sends LOI
February, 2, 2012
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Kipp Adams | ESPN.com
VALDOSTA, Ga. -- After a sleepless night in Athens, the Georgia coaches can finally rest at ease now, as the drama surrounding the nation’s No. 1 outside linebacker and Georgia commit has ended.
Twenty-three hours after signing it, Josh Harvey-Clemons (Valdosta, Ga./Lowndes) sent his letter of intent Thursday morning to the University of Georgia, according to Lowndes coach Terry Quinn. Georgia senior associate athletic director Claude Felton confirmed to DawgNation that the letter was received.
While the drama of national signing day ended Wednesday evening around most of the country, tensions rose higher for the Bulldogs as each hour passed with no word from UGA that Harvey-Clemons' paperwork had been processed.
Twenty-three hours after signing it, Josh Harvey-Clemons (Valdosta, Ga./Lowndes) sent his letter of intent Thursday morning to the University of Georgia, according to Lowndes coach Terry Quinn. Georgia senior associate athletic director Claude Felton confirmed to DawgNation that the letter was received.
While the drama of national signing day ended Wednesday evening around most of the country, tensions rose higher for the Bulldogs as each hour passed with no word from UGA that Harvey-Clemons' paperwork had been processed.
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Instant analysis: Auburn 59, Georgia 51
February, 1, 2012
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David Ching | ESPN.com
How the game was won: Auburn (13-9, 3-5 SEC) built a 26-15 halftime lead as Georgia (10-11, 1-6) had a horrendous first half on offense. A double-digit halftime deficit was significant in a game with so little offense, but Georgia rallied to challenge late in the game. The Bulldogs were never able to overtake the Tigers, however, after their season-low 15 first-half points put them in such a difficult position.
Turning point: Despite their horrible first half, the Bulldogs trailed 51-49 following Gerald Robinson’s fast-break layup off a Kentavious Caldwell-Pope dish with 52 seconds to play. Auburn’s Kenny Gabriel responded by converting a three-point play off a Marcus Thornton foul with 38 seconds left, however, as the Tigers managed to hold on for the win.
Stat of the game: 4-23. Auburn didn’t score a field goal until nearly 10 minutes into the game, but Georgia was even worse from the floor in the first half. The Bulldogs hit only four of 23 shots (18 percent) before the break.
Player of the game: Varez Ward. The Auburn guard entered the game hitting only 60 percent of his foul shots, but made a huge impact from the line against Georgia. He consistently drove the lane to draw fouls and then converted his free throws. Ward finished 12-for-12 at the line to account for most of his game-high 17 points.
What it means: Georgia’s late-game struggles continue, having had a chance to win several times in SEC play only to blow opportunities in the closing minutes. This was an ugly performance overall by the Bulldogs, but they still had a chance to win in the final minute and could not. Auburn didn’t perform much better, but it continued its success on its new home floor. The Tigers are now 12-1 at home this season.
Turning point: Despite their horrible first half, the Bulldogs trailed 51-49 following Gerald Robinson’s fast-break layup off a Kentavious Caldwell-Pope dish with 52 seconds to play. Auburn’s Kenny Gabriel responded by converting a three-point play off a Marcus Thornton foul with 38 seconds left, however, as the Tigers managed to hold on for the win.
Stat of the game: 4-23. Auburn didn’t score a field goal until nearly 10 minutes into the game, but Georgia was even worse from the floor in the first half. The Bulldogs hit only four of 23 shots (18 percent) before the break.
Player of the game: Varez Ward. The Auburn guard entered the game hitting only 60 percent of his foul shots, but made a huge impact from the line against Georgia. He consistently drove the lane to draw fouls and then converted his free throws. Ward finished 12-for-12 at the line to account for most of his game-high 17 points.
What it means: Georgia’s late-game struggles continue, having had a chance to win several times in SEC play only to blow opportunities in the closing minutes. This was an ugly performance overall by the Bulldogs, but they still had a chance to win in the final minute and could not. Auburn didn’t perform much better, but it continued its success on its new home floor. The Tigers are now 12-1 at home this season.
Yes, it's early. The ink isn't dry on the LOI's kind of early. But that won't stop RecruitingNation from getting a jump on the Class of 2013. Who are the players among the nation's top 100 heading into next season? Find out here.
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Georgia offers 2013 DE Naim Mustafaa
February, 1, 2012
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Radi Nabulsi | ESPN.com
During the middle of a very busy day, the Georgia Bulldogs coaches stopped what they were doing to talk to a recruit. He wasn’t one of the 2012 targets from whom the staff was eagerly awaiting word, but rather a high-priority recruit for 2013.
Defensive end Naim Mustafaa (Alpharetta, Ga./Alpharetta) now has a Georgia offer to add to his 12 others.
“Today I got offers from Georgia, Vanderbilt and Mississippi State,” Mustafaa said. “It feels pretty good. I have always liked Georgia.”
Defensive end Naim Mustafaa (Alpharetta, Ga./Alpharetta) now has a Georgia offer to add to his 12 others.
“Today I got offers from Georgia, Vanderbilt and Mississippi State,” Mustafaa said. “It feels pretty good. I have always liked Georgia.”
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Josh Dawson flips to UGA in the 11th hour
February, 1, 2012
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Until late last night, outside linebacker Josh Dawson (Tucker, Ga./Tucker) was committed to Vanderbilt. But as of this morning, the talented pass-rusher is a Georgia Bulldog.
“I made my decision around 11:00 pm last night,” Dawson said. “I called Vanderbilt last night to show my respect. I talked to Coach [James] Franklin. He was disappointed, very disappointed, but I had to make the decision that was right for me.”
Dawson was scheduled to sign his letter of intent with the rest of his Tucker teammates at a ceremony at the school. Each player went up to onto a stage to sign while pictures were taken in front of the logo for their new school. Dawson signed his Georgia letter of intent in front of a huge Vanderbilt star.
“I made my decision around 11:00 pm last night,” Dawson said. “I called Vanderbilt last night to show my respect. I talked to Coach [James] Franklin. He was disappointed, very disappointed, but I had to make the decision that was right for me.”
Dawson was scheduled to sign his letter of intent with the rest of his Tucker teammates at a ceremony at the school. Each player went up to onto a stage to sign while pictures were taken in front of the logo for their new school. Dawson signed his Georgia letter of intent in front of a huge Vanderbilt star.
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Todd Gurley has quite the doubleheader of activity scheduled today.
This morning he faxed in his letter of intent to officially become part of Georgia’s 2012 football signing class. Then at 6 p.m. ET, Gurley will represent the United States in the International Bowl -- an all-star game in Austin, Texas, that pits an under-19 team of Americans against a “World” team composed of players from outside the U.S.
After a lengthy playoff run that resulted in a third consecutive state championship for Gurley’s Tarboro (N.C.) High School, this will be the 18th game in which he has competed since the start of the 2011 football season.
“It’s a blessing, man, just to be able to get anywhere in the playoffs,” Gurley said. “Some people don’t get in the playoffs or lose in the first round. I’m kind of blessed that we played all those playoff games. It felt real good. And this feels good, to go out and represent my country and know what that feels like.”
Although Georgia already has a stable of backs on campus -- including his friend and fellow North Carolinian Keith Marshall, who enrolled in January -- Gurley is not concerned about having to share carries.
In fact, he likes the Bulldogs’ tailback depth.
“Most people wouldn’t want to share, but I don’t really care about that,” Gurley said. “These days, most people are using two or three backs, especially in the SEC when you’re banged up week in and week out. You never know what’s going to happen.”
In fact, Marshall’s presence was a factor in Gurley also selecting the Bulldogs.
“I don’t think that’s the only reason he came here, but I think we definitely wanted to play together,” Marshall said. “When I committed, that was my main goal -- to get him to come here.”
This morning he faxed in his letter of intent to officially become part of Georgia’s 2012 football signing class. Then at 6 p.m. ET, Gurley will represent the United States in the International Bowl -- an all-star game in Austin, Texas, that pits an under-19 team of Americans against a “World” team composed of players from outside the U.S.
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Max Olson/ESPN.comNew Georgia RB Todd Gurley's senior season wasn't even finished today when he signed his LOI at the International Bowl in Texas.
“It’s a blessing, man, just to be able to get anywhere in the playoffs,” Gurley said. “Some people don’t get in the playoffs or lose in the first round. I’m kind of blessed that we played all those playoff games. It felt real good. And this feels good, to go out and represent my country and know what that feels like.”
Although Georgia already has a stable of backs on campus -- including his friend and fellow North Carolinian Keith Marshall, who enrolled in January -- Gurley is not concerned about having to share carries.
In fact, he likes the Bulldogs’ tailback depth.
“Most people wouldn’t want to share, but I don’t really care about that,” Gurley said. “These days, most people are using two or three backs, especially in the SEC when you’re banged up week in and week out. You never know what’s going to happen.”
In fact, Marshall’s presence was a factor in Gurley also selecting the Bulldogs.
“I don’t think that’s the only reason he came here, but I think we definitely wanted to play together,” Marshall said. “When I committed, that was my main goal -- to get him to come here.”
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Richt on OL class: 'The day's not over yet'
February, 1, 2012
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ATHENS, Ga. -- Mark Richt says he likes what Georgia brought in with today’s offensive line signing class -- but he reminded fans at Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall that the class might not be complete yet.
Offensive lineman Avery Young will announce his decision at 2 p.m. ET live on ESPNU and reportedly listed Georgia among his finalists.
“I don’t know for certain because the day’s not over yet,” Richt told fans when asked how many offensive linemen Georgia would sign in this class. “… I know I’m thrilled about the ones that have already signed on the dotted line. The biggest issue that we thought that we had was at the tackle position and I feel like we did a tremendous job there.”
The Bulldogs already have three offensive line signees in junior college transfer Mark Beard -- who enrolled in January -- John Theus and Greg Pyke.
Offensive lineman Avery Young will announce his decision at 2 p.m. ET live on ESPNU and reportedly listed Georgia among his finalists.
“I don’t know for certain because the day’s not over yet,” Richt told fans when asked how many offensive linemen Georgia would sign in this class. “… I know I’m thrilled about the ones that have already signed on the dotted line. The biggest issue that we thought that we had was at the tackle position and I feel like we did a tremendous job there.”
The Bulldogs already have three offensive line signees in junior college transfer Mark Beard -- who enrolled in January -- John Theus and Greg Pyke.
High three-star star defensive end Josh Dawson (Tucker, Ga.) switched from Vanderbilt to Georgia on national signing day. He made an official visit to Athens on Jan. 13.
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ATHENS, Ga. -- Josh Harvey-Clemons’ ability as a defensive player is well known, but Georgia’s interest in the outside linebacker isn’t limited to that side of the ball.
At 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds, Harvey-Clemons (Valdosta, Ga./Lowndes) has offensive skills that the Bulldogs intend to utilize -- particularly when they get close to an opponent’s goal line.
“He’s a heck of a wide receiver, too,” Georgia coach Mark Richt said on ESPNU Wednesday morning. “He’s a guy that in the red zone we may need to use his talents inside the 20-yard line because he’s got such great leaping ability and strong hands.”
ESPN ranks Harvey-Clemons as the nation’s top outside linebacker, No. 17 overall prospect and as the No. 1 prospect in the state of Georgia.
Although his ability to catch jump balls in the end zone is enticing, Harvey-Clemons still projects as a defensive star. And that’s what most excites Richt’s staff about the newcomer.
“I think he really fell in love with Georgia period and then he fell in love with the players,” Richt said. “I know he really is excited about what we’re doing defensively and the leadership of Todd Grantham. Todd’s actually our coordinator and our outside linebackers coach, so he’ll be working with him a lot.”
At 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds, Harvey-Clemons (Valdosta, Ga./Lowndes) has offensive skills that the Bulldogs intend to utilize -- particularly when they get close to an opponent’s goal line.
“He’s a heck of a wide receiver, too,” Georgia coach Mark Richt said on ESPNU Wednesday morning. “He’s a guy that in the red zone we may need to use his talents inside the 20-yard line because he’s got such great leaping ability and strong hands.”
ESPN ranks Harvey-Clemons as the nation’s top outside linebacker, No. 17 overall prospect and as the No. 1 prospect in the state of Georgia.
Although his ability to catch jump balls in the end zone is enticing, Harvey-Clemons still projects as a defensive star. And that’s what most excites Richt’s staff about the newcomer.
“I think he really fell in love with Georgia period and then he fell in love with the players,” Richt said. “I know he really is excited about what we’re doing defensively and the leadership of Todd Grantham. Todd’s actually our coordinator and our outside linebackers coach, so he’ll be working with him a lot.”
Four-star outside linebacker Josh Harvey-Clemons (Valdosta, Ga./Lowndes), the top prospect in Georgia, No. 1 outside linebacker and No. 17 player in the ESPNU 150, announced his decision to remain inside state lines and play for the Bulldogs.
Georgia topped Florida and Florida State for Harvey-Clemons. Auburn, Kentucky, Louisville, Clemson, Alabama, Miami-FL, South Carolina, Wake Forest, North Carolina and Tennessee also offered Harvey-Clemons, who could end up playing anywhere from defensive end to outside linebacker to safety, or even wide receiver, according to ESPN's Tom Luginbill.
Georgia topped Florida and Florida State for Harvey-Clemons. Auburn, Kentucky, Louisville, Clemson, Alabama, Miami-FL, South Carolina, Wake Forest, North Carolina and Tennessee also offered Harvey-Clemons, who could end up playing anywhere from defensive end to outside linebacker to safety, or even wide receiver, according to ESPN's Tom Luginbill.
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Signee: OT John Theus (Jacksonville, Fla./Bolles)
6-6, 295 pounds
Other schools considered: Florida, Florida State, Notre Dame
The skinny: A Bulldogs target for more than two years, Theus could be the most important signee of the 2012 class. His brother, long snapper Nathan Theus, signed with Georgia last year, but John maintained he was not a lock to follow Nathan to Athens. The connection to the coaching staff, players and the overall program were too much for Theus to ignore, and the ESPNU 150 tackle committed to Georgia at Dawg Night in July. When Georgia got off to a rocky 0-2 start, Theus took an official to Notre Dame, coincidentally enough with Keith Marshall, acknowledging the need to have a backup school in case something happened to the coaching staff at Georgia. But after the Bulldogs reeled off 10 straight wins, Theus’ commitment was solidified, and he went to work on recruiting Marshall and others like Jordan Jenkins to join him at Georgia. With the lack of depth and his immense talent, Theus has a chance to push for immediate playing time, and it is not out of the question that he starts on day one.
6-6, 295 pounds
Other schools considered: Florida, Florida State, Notre Dame
The skinny: A Bulldogs target for more than two years, Theus could be the most important signee of the 2012 class. His brother, long snapper Nathan Theus, signed with Georgia last year, but John maintained he was not a lock to follow Nathan to Athens. The connection to the coaching staff, players and the overall program were too much for Theus to ignore, and the ESPNU 150 tackle committed to Georgia at Dawg Night in July. When Georgia got off to a rocky 0-2 start, Theus took an official to Notre Dame, coincidentally enough with Keith Marshall, acknowledging the need to have a backup school in case something happened to the coaching staff at Georgia. But after the Bulldogs reeled off 10 straight wins, Theus’ commitment was solidified, and he went to work on recruiting Marshall and others like Jordan Jenkins to join him at Georgia. With the lack of depth and his immense talent, Theus has a chance to push for immediate playing time, and it is not out of the question that he starts on day one.
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List of Georgia Bulldogs Class of 2012 official signees:
1. OT John Theus (Jacksonville, Fla./Bolles), 6-foot-6, 295 pounds
2. RB Keith Marshall (Raleigh, N.C./Millbrook), 5-11, 199 pounds
3. OL Mark Beard (Coffeyville, Kan./Coffeyville CC), 6-3, 290 pounds
4. QB Faton Bauta (West Palm Beach, Fla./Dwyer), 6-2, 222 pounds
5. P Collin Barber (Cartersville, Ga./Cartersville), 6-1, 200 pounds
6. RB Todd Gurley (Tarboro, N.C./Tarboro), 6-1, 215 pounds
7. OL Greg Pyke (Baltimore/Boys Latin School), 6-5, 315 pounds
8. DL John Atkins (Thomson, Ga./Thomson), 6-3, 315 pounds
9. WR Blake Tibbs (Lithonia, Ga./Martin Luther King), 6-1, 170 pounds
10. DB Sheldon Dawson (Memphis, Tenn./Ridgeway), 5-11, 175 pounds
11. ATH Quayvon Hicks (Blackshear, Ga./Pierce Co.), 6-2, 252 pounds
12. DE Jordan Jenkins (Hamilton, Ga./Harris County), 6-3, 245 pounds
13. OLB Leonard Floyd (Eastman, Ga./Dodge Co.), 6-4, 220 pounds
14. TE Ty Flournoy-Smith (Moultrie, Ga./Colquitt Co.), 6-3, 225 pounds
15. DE James Deloach (Millen, Ga./Jenkins Co.), 6-3, 265 pounds
16. DT Jonathan Taylor (Millen, Ga./Jenkins Co.), 6-4, 315 pounds
17. DE Josh Dawson (Tucker, Ga./Tucker), 6-5, 225 pounds
18. K Marshall Morgan (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./American Heritage) 6-3, 195 pounds
19. Josh Harvey-Clemons (Valdosta, Ga./Lowndes) 6-5, 210 pounds
1. OT John Theus (Jacksonville, Fla./Bolles), 6-foot-6, 295 pounds
2. RB Keith Marshall (Raleigh, N.C./Millbrook), 5-11, 199 pounds
3. OL Mark Beard (Coffeyville, Kan./Coffeyville CC), 6-3, 290 pounds
4. QB Faton Bauta (West Palm Beach, Fla./Dwyer), 6-2, 222 pounds
5. P Collin Barber (Cartersville, Ga./Cartersville), 6-1, 200 pounds
6. RB Todd Gurley (Tarboro, N.C./Tarboro), 6-1, 215 pounds
7. OL Greg Pyke (Baltimore/Boys Latin School), 6-5, 315 pounds
8. DL John Atkins (Thomson, Ga./Thomson), 6-3, 315 pounds
9. WR Blake Tibbs (Lithonia, Ga./Martin Luther King), 6-1, 170 pounds
10. DB Sheldon Dawson (Memphis, Tenn./Ridgeway), 5-11, 175 pounds
11. ATH Quayvon Hicks (Blackshear, Ga./Pierce Co.), 6-2, 252 pounds
12. DE Jordan Jenkins (Hamilton, Ga./Harris County), 6-3, 245 pounds
13. OLB Leonard Floyd (Eastman, Ga./Dodge Co.), 6-4, 220 pounds
14. TE Ty Flournoy-Smith (Moultrie, Ga./Colquitt Co.), 6-3, 225 pounds
15. DE James Deloach (Millen, Ga./Jenkins Co.), 6-3, 265 pounds
16. DT Jonathan Taylor (Millen, Ga./Jenkins Co.), 6-4, 315 pounds
17. DE Josh Dawson (Tucker, Ga./Tucker), 6-5, 225 pounds
18. K Marshall Morgan (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./American Heritage) 6-3, 195 pounds
19. Josh Harvey-Clemons (Valdosta, Ga./Lowndes) 6-5, 210 pounds
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David Ching
David Ching came to ESPN.com in 2011 after six years covering UGA for the Columbus (Ga.) Ledger-Enquirer and Athens (Ga.) Banner-Herald. He lives in Athens. Email him at davidchingespn@gmail.com.
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Radi Nabulsi joined ESPN.com in 2011 after covering the University of Georgia for Rivals.com for four years and for the UGA Athletic Association since 1993. Nabulsi is a graduate of the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism and lives in Athens. He can be reached at radinabulsiespn@gmail.com.
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