4-star OL Zykie Helton announces commitment
Four-star offensive lineman Zykie Helton has committed to the Georgia Buldlogs over the Alabama Crimson Tide, Florida State Seminoles and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Helton was previously committed to Alabama from July 2023 to March 2024.
The 6-foot-2, 290-pound interior offensive lineman plays high school football for Carrollton High School in Carrollton, Georgia. Helton is the No. 31 interior offensive lineman in the class of 2026, per Rivals. The Carrollton star is the No. 54 recruit in Georgia. The 247Sports Composite ranks Helton as the No. 457 recruit in the country.
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Helton joins three-star offensive lineman Zachary Lewis in committing to Georgia football this week. Helton is Georgia's 14th commitment in the class of 2026. The Bulldogs now have the nation's No. 5 recruiting class after Helton's decision.
Dec 30, 2023; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Sedrick Van Pran (63) reacts against the Florida State Seminoles during the first half in the 2023 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Helton announced his commitment to Georgia via social media. He joins Carrollton star wide receiver Ryan Mosley in committing to the Bulldogs.
Coach Kirby Smart and Georgia have three offensive line commitments in the class of 2026 in Helton, Lewis and four-star offensive tackle Graham Houston. The Bulldogs have the best recruiting class in the SEC.
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