Georgia Facing Uncertainty With Star Playmaker Amid Recruiting Rumors
The Georgia Bulldogs have received positive recruiting updates from a lot of different prospects lately. But things may still be up in the air with one four-star wide receiver.
Rivals' Adam Gorney suggested Thursday that the Bulldogs could be in line to get a commitment from Milton, Georgia native and four-star receiver Craig Dandridge. But that is also not guaranteed.
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"Dandridge's recruitment could still go in a lot of ways with Georgia, Florida, Georgia Tech, Tennessee, Stanford, Oklahoma and Clemson standing out the most for the four-star receiver from Milton (Ga.) Cambridge," wrote Gorney.
"If Dandrige is looking for things on and off the field, especially in academics, then the Cardinal could be a surprise pick here since he loved seeing those options on his weekend visit.
"Still, there are many other considerations as the Bulldogs are always tough to turn down."
Georgia Bulldogs football head coach Kirby Smart© Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
While Gorney's portrayed the receiver's recruiting process with a lot of uncertainty, On3's Jeremy Johnson had a more positive update this week for Georgia.
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"Dandridge has felt the love in Athens. He talks to Georgia wide receiver coach James Coley every day. Coley was in attendance for Dandridge's spring game on Thursday," wrote Johnson on Wednesday.
"Dandridge feels good about the bond he's built with Coley."
The receiver also told Johnson that the Bulldogs are at the top of his recruiting board.
According to the 247 Sports composite rankings, Dandridge is the No. 48 wide receiver in the 2026 class.
The wideout is also the 38th-ranked Georgia recruit and No. 310 overall prospect in the class.
The Bulldogs already have two receiver commitments for the 2026 class – four-star wideout Vance Spafford and three-star recruit Brady Marchese.
Related: Highly Touted Star Puts Georgia on Notice
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