4-star WR Craig Dandridge locks in commitment date
The Georgia Bulldogs are among the schools contending to land a commitment from four-star wide receiver recruit Craig Dandridge, who will announce his commitment at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 26. Dandridge is deciding among Georgia, Oklahoma, Stanford, Tennessee, Georgia Tech and Florida.
Dandridge plays high school football for Cambridge High School in Milton, Georgia. He is coming off an excellent junior season, where he recorded 58 receptions for 1,443 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns. The 6-foot-1, 175-pound receiver is a great route runner and does a good job of generating separation.
The four-star is projected to commit to Georgia. He is announcing his commitment on his 18th birthday.
"I'm extremely blessed to be in this position to announce my commitment on my 18th birthday, thank you to every Coach and school that took a chance and believe in me," said Dandridge ahead of his commitment. Dandridge is visiting the Oklahoma Sooners ahead of his decision.
The elite class of 2026 wide receiver helped Cambridge advance to the 4A quarterfinals during the 2024 high school football season. Dandridge is ranked as the No. 237 recruit in the nation, the No. 38 wide receiver and the No. 26 prospect in Georgia.
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