UNSTOPPABLE IN JUNE: GEORGIA BULLDOGS GO ON HISTORIC RECRUITING HEATER WITH 15 COMMITMENTS IN A SINGLE MONTH — KIRBY SMART TURNS UP THE HEAT IN ATHENS AS DAWGS FLEX NATION’S DEEPEST CLASS AND SET THE STAGE FOR ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP RUN
The Georgia Bulldogs have set the college football recruiting world ablaze with an unprecedented surge of commitments in June — locking in an eye-popping 15 pledges in a single month and sending a clear message to the rest of the nation: the kings of recruiting are not slowing down anytime soon.
Under the relentless leadership of head coach Kirby Smart, Georgia has shifted into fifth gear heading into the summer recruiting stretch, solidifying their No. 1 spot in the 2025 recruiting class rankings and leaving rivals scrambling to keep pace. The flurry of June commitments covers nearly every position group and reflects the program’s unmatched ability to identify, recruit, and secure top-tier talent from across the country — and even beyond.
A Recruiting Masterclass: 15 Names, 15 Statements
The Bulldogs didn’t just fill slots — they landed difference-makers. From dynamic skill-position stars to elite linemen in the trenches, Georgia checked every box in June with a recruiting spree rarely seen at this scale.
Among the biggest gets:
1. DJ Sanders (4⭐ DL, Alabama)
A monster in the middle with a rare blend of power and quickness, Sanders adds serious muscle to Georgia’s interior line. He chose the Dawgs over Alabama and Auburn, making his commitment a major SEC win.
2. Braylon Starks (4⭐ CB, Florida)
This long, athletic corner brings elite closing speed and a knack for turnovers. Starks could be the next in a long line of lockdown defenders to come out of Georgia’s DB room.
3. TJ Barkley (4⭐ WR, Georgia)
A local product with elite route-running ability and glue-like hands, Barkley is a homegrown win for the Dawgs, choosing Georgia over Tennessee and Clemson.
4. Colton Merritt (3⭐ OT, Tennessee)
An underrated offensive tackle with sky-high upside, Merritt fits Georgia’s developmental blueprint and gives offensive line coach Stacy Searels another high-ceiling project to work with.
5. Marcus “Jet” Holloway (4⭐ RB, Texas)
One of the fastest backs in the country, Holloway brings lightning to the Georgia backfield. His burst and versatility make him a perfect fit for the modern SEC offense.
And those are just five of the fifteen.
The full list includes elite defenders, skill players, and two promising quarterbacks, solidifying depth in nearly every room. Georgia’s June haul features players from nine different states — proof of the program’s national reach.
How Kirby Smart & Staff Pulled It Off
So, how did Georgia manage to pull in 15 high-level commitments in just one month? It boils down to vision, organization, and relationships.
The Bulldogs hosted multiple elite camps and official visits throughout June, using those weekends to showcase Athens, Georgia’s NFL pipeline, and the program’s championship culture. Smart and his assistants were fully hands-on with prospects, and it paid off.
According to recruiting insiders, Georgia’s pitch is simple but effective: Come here, compete, get developed, and win.
And the message is clearly working.
Many of the June commits referenced Georgia’s “realness,” their emphasis on family, and their unrelenting focus on development — not hype.
“Coach Smart told me from day one, ‘If you want to be great, this is the place,’” said DJ Sanders. “It’s about more than playing time. It’s about becoming a pro.”
Georgia Stays No. 1 — But They’re Not Done Yet
The June commitments have solidified Georgia’s lead in the 2025 recruiting rankings. According to 247Sports and On3 Composite, Georgia currently holds the top spot nationally with over 300 class points and five top-100 players.
But don’t expect the Dawgs to hit cruise control.
Georgia remains in the thick of it for several elite five-star prospects, including:
Micah Brewton (5⭐ EDGE, TX)
KJ Knight (5⭐ WR, FL)
Zion Matthews (5⭐ LB, NC)
Landon Pope (5⭐ OT, GA)
If Georgia lands even one or two of those names, it could officially push this class into historically elite territory.
The Bigger Picture: A Dynasty Being Built One Recruit at a Time
What Georgia is doing on the recruiting trail isn’t just impressive — it’s dynasty-building. Kirby Smart and his staff have created a machine that is outworking, out-recruiting, and out-developing nearly every program in the country.
These 15 commitments don’t just fill up a spreadsheet — they represent the future of Georgia football. A future where the Dawgs stay elite in the SEC, stay present in the College Football Playoff conversation, and continue to churn out NFL talent year after year.
And if June was any indication of what’s to come? The rest of the country better buckle up.
Because in Athens, the heat is on — and Kirby Smart is just getting warmed up.
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