Kirby Smart, Georgia Add Another Recruiting Win as Surge Continues
Head coach Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs continue to bolster the class of 2026 during an important recruiting period.
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The Bulldogs had yet to surpass 10 commitments in the 2026 cycle at this time last month. After a number of high-profile official visits, though, things have certainly picked up.
Marking the fourth commitment over the last two weeks, Georgia received a pledge from in-state offensive lineman Zachary Lewis on Monday.
Lewis (6-foot-4, 270 pounds) plays for North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, Georgia, where he ranks as the No. 32 interior offensive lineman and the No. 53 player in the state (247Sports).
Georgia coach Kirby Smart leads his team onto the field before the start of the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Georgia hosted Lewis on an official visit over the weekend after he previously took an official trip to in-state rival Georgia Tech on May 30. South Carolina and North Carolina were also in contention for Lewis before he announced his decision.
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'I've grown up a Dawgs fan and now I get to be a Dawg!" Lewis said via On3's Hayes Fawcett.
The Bulldogs began the month of June by landing highly touted cornerback Justice Fitzpatrick, the brother of former Alabama Crimson Tide standout and current Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.
Justice Fitzpatrick, out of St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ranks as a top-100 recruit and the No. 8 player at his position.
Additionally, Georgia landed four-star defensive lineman Carter Luckie on May 31 after receiving a pledge from four-star wide receiver Ryan Mosley three days earlier.
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Now holding 13 commitments to date, Smart and Co. sit fifth nationally and have an inside track to finish with another top-five class. Georgia hasn't finished outside the top five in nine consecutive years under Smart.
Related: Nation's No. 1 RB Sounds Off Against Recruiting Report After Ohio State Visit
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
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