4-star DB recruit projected to commit to Georgia

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Four-star defensive back recruit Jontae Gilbert is now projected to commit to the Georgia Bulldogs, per Chad Simmons of On3. Gilbert, who is a member of the class of 2025, plans to announce his commitment on Aug. 10. Gilbert visited the Georgia Bulldogs ahead of his decision, which is less than two weeks away.

Jontae Gilbert plays high school football for Frederick Douglass High School in Atlanta, Georgia. Gilbert’s top five schools are Georgia, Georgia Tech, NC State, Louisville and UCF.

The 6-foot-1, 185-pound defender is ranked as the No. 19 cornerback in the country, per 247Sports. Gilbert is the No. 139 recruit in the nation and the No. 19 prospect in Georgia.

On tape, the Frederick Douglass star shows versatility. Gilbert lines up both in the slot and on the outside. The four-star plays wide receiver in addition to cornerback and shows impressive body control when hauling in catches.

Gilbert is a capable blitzer that is a good tackler. Gilbert is a great athlete and frequently lines up in press coverage.

Georgia has 21 total commitments in the class of 2025. The Bulldogs have the second-best recruiting class in the SEC behind Alabama and the No. 3 recruiting class in the country.

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Author : UGA Wire

Publish date : 2024-08-03 23:26:04

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