COMMITMENT ALERT: Top Georgia Prospects Make Big College Decision

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These top Georgia prospects made their college commitments this week...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1648845"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1dc52eb51bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the most productive pass-catchers in Georgia, Rawlins is an explosive pass-catcher who can stretch the field and find the end-zone anytime he has the football. Ranked as the No. 9 WR prospect in the state, the Sandy Springs native committed to the Bulldogs over the weekend after his big official visit. The Mount Vernon playmaker shined all season long as a junior last season, catching an impressive 67 passes for just under 1,400 yards and 17 touchdowns, averaging about 21 yards per catch. He's one of the best across Georgia and chose the Bulldogs over Ohio State, Arkansas, among others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["662615"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1dc52eb5234"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top running backs in Georgia, Newkirk is a physically-gifted back who runs with authority at 5-foot-11 200-pounds. A tackle-breaking back who ran for just under 1,500 yards and 19 touchdowns, hitting the 100-yard mark nine times last fall as a junior. He's shifty, shows good footwork, and will take his physical running style to Tuscaloosa down the road after making a commitment this weekend to the Alabama Crimson Tide. Newkirk chose Alabama over teams like LSU, Michigan, Arkansas, among others. He's ranked as the No. 4 RB prospect in Georgia and is bound for a monster senior season in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1214567"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1dc52eb5296"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A mean, physical offensive tackle who can also play some guard, Mathis was a consistent weapon in the trenches for the Gainesville Red Elephants last season, leading the way and opening up consistent holes for the Gainesville rushing attack. Ranked as the No. 16 OL prospect in the state, Mathis brings a 6-foot-7 310-pounder brings easy size and power to go along with balanced feet, a strong punch, and the ability to drive defenders into the ground. Over the weekend Mathis committed to Pitt over schools like N.C State and Virginia Tech.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1669907"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1dc52eb52fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ranked as the No. 1 linebacker in the state, Gouda is an instinctive, hard-hitting defender who committed to the Georgia Bulldogs this week over schools like Florida, Auburn, among others. A physical defender and one of the hardest hitters you'll find across the South, Gouda is a playmaking defender who reacts quickly, can play in space, and tackles everything in sight. He's ranked as the No. 9 prospect in Georgia after a terrific junior season where he made 100 total tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble last fall for South Paulding (GA). Look for Gouda to do big things in Athens down the road.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1924595"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1dc52eb535c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another big, impressive linebacker in the state, Culpepper is a West Georgia defender coming off a breakout junior season where he made 59 tackles, 16 TFLs and an eye-opening 12 sacks. He's terrific against the run but also showed last year he can attack the quarterback as well as any linebacker in the state. He's one of the best defenders in Georgia for a reason and this weekend he committed to play for the Ole Miss Rebels over schools like Tennessee, Auburn, and many more. The SEC commitment is currently ranked by Prep Redzone as the No. 4 LB and the No. 20 overall prospect in Georgia for the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->