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New York Post
11-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
East Northport's Preston Carey excited to play for Georgia with eyes on NFL future
Ask East Northport's Preston Carey how long he's loved football, and he'll tell you 'since the helmet weighed me down as a 4-year-old.' The no-nonsense, towering defensive lineman — he stands 6-foot-5 and weighs nearly 300 pounds — has been the talk of the sport after recently committing to the University of Georgia inside a wing of the North Shore's lavish Oheka Castle, filled to the brim with a few hundred of his diehard fans. Advertisement 'I had a full scholarship offer from Georgia since eighth grade — and I believe another five other schools at the time. I would go to college football camps at that point, and just dominate ninth- to 12th-grade talent,' the soon-to-be Bulldog told The Post. 'Georgia believed in me since Day 1. … I was looking for the next big step, and Georgia was 100 percent that next big step,' added the 18-year-old, who narrowed his 50-something offers to UGA, Florida, Auburn and Rutgers. The big man, who said his favorite part of football is 'the aggression … and dominating your opponent,' added that his life's M.O. is accomplishing challenge after challenge to reach that next level. Advertisement Carey started on varsity as a freshman for prestigious St. Anthony's High School and led the Friars to a 27-20 state-title win over Buffalo's St. Francis High School in 2022. He credits the strict but caring South Huntington Catholic academy for giving him 'a great base' of discipline and motivation both on and off the field, as St. Anthony's students are held to a higher standard than most. 'A passing grade there is a 75, not 65 — so you have to be locked in for every class,' Carey said. 4 Preston Carey helped lead St. Anthony's to a 27-20 state-title win over Buffalo's St. Francis High School in 2022. Preston Carey Advertisement 'It definitely builds callus.' Stunt on 'em After two years, Carey took his talents to the prestigious IMG Academy in Florida, which has produced NFL talent such as Giants offensive lineman Evan Neal and Jets safety Andre Cisco — a Long Islander who also played at St. Anthony's before transferring to the Sunshine State school. 'It was easy for me. I would pack a bag up and go anywhere if it was beneficial for my career,' said Carey, who considers himself a Friar alumnus after 'a great two years.' 4 Long Island-based high school football standout, Preston Carey, who recently committed to Georgia, works out at Peak Training on July 9, 2025, in Deer Park, NY. Corey Sipkin for New York Post Advertisement 'When that came about, it was just a 'yes' for me, no matter what. Thinking about who I was leaving behind, everything else was an afterthought. … It was a business decision.' Carey soon soared with the IMG national team and developed a strong social media presence with several thousand followers keeping tabs on the young man's belligerent style of play. He has one more fall season at IMG before redshirting for Georgia in December at playoff time. Throughout his recruiting process, Carey said he's been in constant communication with Georgia defensive line coach Tray Scott, who has already been passing on advice to the youngster. 4 Preston Carey Preston Carey 'He keeps it real 100 percent through and through, and tells me what I do best and what I need to do better — and what it takes to get to that level of becoming one of those first-rounders,' Carey said. Got that dawg in him Like other years, Carey is spending his summer mornings — 6 a.m. sharp — at Peak Training System in Deer Park under the tutelage of Golden Ukonu, an offensive lineman who signed as an undrafted free agent with the Tennessee Titans in 2016. Advertisement After five hours in the take-no-prisoners gym he has trained at since middle school, Carey throws on gloves for MMA and boxing training. 4 Preston Carey Corey Sipkin for New York Post 'As a defensive lineman, you're basically boxing. You're using your hands to fight,' he said. 'Lots of hand-eye coordination, lots of quick feet.' Regarding mental preparation, Carey is keeping focused on being the best football player he can be, but is also enthusiastic about NIL opportunities — specifically as a way to give back to his family for its relentless support of his dream. Advertisement Still, the thought of prospectively appearing in the video game 'NCAA Football 27' puts a smile on his face. 'It's gonna be crazy,' Carey said. 'It's all a blessing.' He's looking to use his time in the SEC for an even bigger achievement in hearing his name called at the NFL draft some years from now. 'It's a goal, not a dream,' he said, 'because I'm working toward it every day.'
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Georgia football continues recruiting surge with 4-star DL addition
The post Georgia football continues recruiting surge with 4-star DL addition appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Georgia football team is one of the hottest programs in the country right now on the recruiting trail, and it had quite a day on Monday. The Bulldogs picked up three commitments in total, with two coming from the 2026 class, and one coming from the 2027 class. The first 2026 prospect to commit to Georgia was four-star defensive lineman PJ Dean. Then later in the day, another four-star DL decided to play for Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs as Preston Carey announced his commitment. Advertisement 'BREAKING: Four-Star DL Preston Carey has Committed to Georgia, he tells me for @Rivals,' Hayes Fawcett said in a post. 'The 6'5 300 DL chose the Bulldogs over Florida, Auburn, & Rutgers.' Florida, Auburn and Rutgers were all recruiting Preston Carey hard, but they were no match for Kirby Smart and the Georgia football team. The Bulldogs are on another level on the recruiting trail right now. After announcing his commitment to Georgia, Carey had a short message to share: 'To be the best in the country, you have to play with the best in the country,' he said. Carey is a four-star recruit, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. He is the #309 player in the 2026 recruiting class, the #36 DL and the #48 player in the state of Florida. Carey currently attends IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL. The in-state Gators recruited him hard, but Carey chose rival Georgia. Advertisement The 2026 Georgia football recruiting class is shaping up to be another special one. After this commitment from Preston Carey, the Bulldogs have the #2 recruiting class in the nation, according to 247Sports. Georgia now has commitments from one five-star, 18 four-stars and six three-stars. Kirby Smart has always been good at bringing top talent to Athens, and he is outstanding at turning those players into NFL draft picks. The Bulldogs are poised for long-term success in this new era of college football. Related: Alabama football stays hot on recruiting trail with 2026 WR Related: Michigan football reveals attendees for Big Ten Media Days
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
4-star DL Preston Carey commits to Georgia football
Four-star defensive line recruit Preston Carey has committed to the Georgia Bulldogs over the Florida Gators, Auburn Tigers and Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Carey is Georgia's 26th commitment in the class of 2026. His decision is the latest in the Bulldogs' slew of recent commitments. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound defensive lineman plays high school football for IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. He's high school teammates with fellow Georgia class of 2026 commit safety Zech Fort and several other elite recruits. Advertisement 247Sports ranks Carey as the No. 309 recruit in the country and the No. 36 defensive lineman. The IMG Academy standout is the No. 48 recruit in Florida. Defensive lineman Preston Carey (#99) during practice on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 on IMG Academy Football Media Day in Bradenton, Florida. Carey is Georgia's sixth defensive line commitment in the class of 2026. The four-star joins Corey Howard, PJ Dean, Carter Luckie, James Johnson and Seven Cloud as defensive line commitments. Georgia's defensive line coach Tray Scott has done a fantastic job of recruiting elite talent to UGA. Carey has over 50 scholarship offers and prioritized a team having a plan for him and being able to develop him in his recruitment. Carey, who is from Long Island, New York, will look to be the next Georgia defensive lineman to be drafted. Advertisement Carey primarily plays defensive tackle in IMG Academy's 4-3 defensive scheme. He does a good job of shedding blockers and is a strong run defender. He has pass rushing upside and plays against a very high level of high school competition. This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: 4-star DL recruit Preston Carey makes surprising commitment decision
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Florida Receives Promising Recruiting News on Sunday
Florida Receives Promising Recruiting News on Sunday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier comes into 2025 with an overall record of 19-19. Now that Napier has secured his first winning season, he is building through recruiting. Rivals' Steezo reported on X Sunday that Florida was one of four finalists for four-star defensive lineman Preston Carey. Advertisement Carey's other finalists are the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, the Auburn Tigers, and the Georgia Bulldogs. He will be picking one of those schools on Monday. He attends the prestigious IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida and is listed at 6-foot-4, 280 pounds. The Penn State Nittany Lions, USC Trojans, Texas A&M Aggies, and Ohio State Buckeyes are among the teams that have extended offers to him. Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier.© Melina Myers-Imagn Images Carey is the No. 30 DL in the On3 Industry Rankings for the 2026 class. The On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine currently has Rutgers as the leader, at 24.9%. Florida (18.2%) is in second, followed by Georgia (12.5%) and Auburn (7.9%). Advertisement If the Gators are who Carey goes with, the prospect will join a class highlighted by four-star corner CJ Bronaugh, four-star receiver Marquez Daniel, four-star defensive lineman JaReylan McCoy and four-star receiver Justin Williams. Florida was one of the last teams to visit with Carey before his commitment date, with the Gators hosting him for an official visit on June 6. Napier has been putting in work on the recruiting trail. Florida has made a good impression with 2027 five-star offensive tackle Kennedy Brown. The Gators were also a finalist for another five-star prospect, in 2026 safety Jireh Edwards. Edwards will pick from Florida, Georgia, Texas A&M, the Alabama Crimson Tide, Auburn and the Oregon Ducks on July 5. Advertisement Florida opens year four of Napier's tenure against Long Island on August 30. Related: Urban Meyer Makes Florida Gators Prediction Ahead of 2025 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
