The annual National Signing Day arrived on Wednesday, allowing college football clubs to finalize their 2024 signing class. There wasn’t much going on for the Georgia Bulldogs, which isn’t awful given their December success.
Georgia had not signed another scholarship player as of 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday, but is still expected to bring in the nation’s top-ranked class. The Bulldogs were unable to sign five-star athlete Terry Bussey, but missing out on him was not a major disappointment given what the team has already added to this year’s roster.
Georgia finished December on a high note, signing all 27 of its commitments and flipping Florida State safety commit KJ Bolden. Kirby Smart and his team were able to produce yet another top-tier recruiting class.
With Georgia’s 2024 signing class signed, sealed, and delivered, we at Dawgs247 decided to take a deeper look at the group and bestow a number of accolades onto the newest Dawgs. Here is what we came up with.
ALPHA DAWG
Nate Frazier is Ben Wolk. At the All-American Bowl in San Antonio, the Mater Dei running back may have been the most popular among other recruits. He finished an entire practice session with a big touchdown catch, which he repeated at the all-star game. Frazier conducts himself like he’ll be a leader in Athens, and he has the explosive playmaking ability to back it up.
Kipp Adams is Ryan Puglisi. His confidence was never questioned. Whether quarterbacks were recruited or turned down, Puglisi kept his head down and concentrated on his own route. At the Elite 11, it was evident that his appearance had piqued the interest of his fellow competitors. While he spent nearly a year being compared to Dylan Raiola, he lands in Athens as the only freshman quarterback with the physical capabilities and mental makeup to be QB1 in the future.
Ben Wolk: Ellis Robinson. All eyes will be on the nation’s top cornerback as Georgia attempts to determine who its cornerbacks will be for the 2024 season. Despite his freshman status, Robinson will be given every opportunity to secure the starting role. Robinson’s length and athleticism give him everything he needs to challenge Daylen Everette, Daniel Harris, and Julian Humphrey this season.
Kipp Adams is KJ Bolden. While Robinson is likely the most physically gifted cornerback since Champ, he is not the only five-star freshman defensive back in Athens. Bolden has an equally obvious road to starting in the secondary. While Jacorey Thomas and Dan Jackson are expected to compete early on for the opportunity to replace Javon Bullard, Malaki Starks could follow Bullard’s lead and swap positions, going from free safety to strong safety, to get Bolden on the field. Bolden is the type of guy who can make plays deep in coverage while using his quickness to force turnover.
Jordan Hill: Robinson. Ben addressed the most important points here. Robinson is a top talent who happens to be at a position of need for the Bulldogs. I wouldn’t be surprised if he was a starter come September.
FUTURE 1ST-ROUNDER
Ben Wolk: Joseph Jonah-Ajonye. It still blows my mind that Jonah-Ajonye only recently turned 17 years old. His growth trajectory from an 185-pound freshman to a 280-pound senior has been a sight to behold. There’s also no reason to think that will slow down anytime soon. Jonah-Ajonye is someone who, with a couple offseasons of strength & conditioning, has a chance to be one of the best defensive linemen in college football. He saw his stock rise and fall at various times throughout his process, but when it’s all said and done, his upside leaps off the screen.
Kipp Adams mentions Ellis Robinson. Georgia has signed several five-star cornerbacks throughout the years, including Branden Smith, Damian Swann, Tyson Campbell, and Kelee Ringo. But with Robinson, Georgia appears to have added its most complete cover corner to compete with the electric playmakers of today. Given how tough it is to predict how linemen will develop in college, Robinson is the best bet in a class loaded with extraordinary talents to hear his name called on Day 1 in 3-4 years.
Ben Wolk: Nasir Johnson. With Georgia bringing in a dozen offensive and defensive line prospects this cycle, there were plenty of options for this superlative. Johnson’s stock has risen the most since the beginning of the year, and for good reason. He’s grown a lot since then, and he still has the ability to do backflips despite his 320-pound frame. When all is said and done, this will be a memorable Florida flip.
He was explosive for his size, as evidenced by footage from his senior season. While many prospects gain early traction and become household names in recruiting, Johnson serves as a reminder that senior production is an important data point in the development process. There is a lot of Devonte Wyatt in his game.
Jordan Hill : Jordan Thomas. Thomas appeared to be an exciting prospect when he was in high school in New Jersey, and he lived up to the expectations by performing well at the All-American Bowl. Thomas seems like a disruptive defensive lineman, and Georgia could use some depth up front this fall. I believe we’ll see Thomas on the field sooner than later.
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