Georgia Bulldogs beat out Clemson, Miami and more to land top running back from class of 2026

Lamar, 6 feet and 205 pounds, has established himself as one of the nation's top running back prospects from the class of 2024. On3's industry rankings have him listed as the No. 9 running back in his class and No. 13 overall prospect in the state of Georgia. 

He will enter his senior year following an outstanding junior year where he rushed for 885 yards on 112 carries, averaging 7.9 yards per attempt, and scored 11 rushing touchdowns. He also contributed two receiving touchdowns, bringing his total to 13 touchdowns for the 2024 season.

It's worth noting that Lamar really made a name for himself in a big rivalry game against Lowndes High School, where he went off for 182 rushing yards on just 13 carries, including a 71-yard touchdown run, and added a 77-yard touchdown catch, racking up a total of 250 all-purpose yards.

He is the first running back that Georgia has committed to their recruiting class of 2026, which has 21 players and currently ranks No. 6 nationally. 

“I’m at home baby, let’s work! Go Dawgs," Lamar said shortly after committing to Georgia on Tuesday, June 25. 

Georgia Bulldogs 2026 Commits

Georgia currently boasts the nation’s No. 6 recruiting class and has 21 players committed to their recruiting class of 2026:

• 4-star EDGE Khamari Brooks
• 4-star RB Jae Lamar
• 4-star Linebacker Shadarius Toodle
• 4-star Offensive Tackle Ekene Ogbok
• 4-star Cornerback Caden Harris
• 5-star Kicker Harran Zureikat
• 5-Star Punt Returner Wade Register
• 4-star Offensive Lineman Zykie Helton
• 4-star Cornerback Justin Fitzpatrick
• 4-star Defensive Lineman Carter Luckie
• 4-star Wide Receiver Ryan Mosely
• 4-star Safety Jordan Smith
• 5-star Quarterback Jared Curtis
• 3-star Offensive Tackle Graham Houston
• 3-star EDGE Corey Howard
• 3-star Offensive Lineman Zachary Lewis
• 4-star Tight End Lincoln Keys
• 3-star Safety Kealan Jones
• 3-star Defensive Lineman Seven Cloud
• 4-star Safety Zech Fort
• 3-star Wide Receiver Brady Marchese