Georgia Bulldogs beat out in-state rival for local 4-star defensive lineman

Lonon Jr. is the son of former Bulldogs football player Anthony Lonon Sr., who played in Athens during the 90s.

Lonon, who plays high school ball right down the road from Sanford Stadium at Clarke Central, is ranked No. 288 nationally, No. 35 among defensive linemen, and No. 35 overall in the state of Georgia.

“Born in Athens, raised by Dawgs. True pure bred!" Lonon said right after announcing his pledge to Georgia.

Georgia Bulldogs 2026 Commits

Georgia currently boasts the nation’s No. 2 recruiting class and has 31 players committed to their recruiting class of 2026:

• 4-star EDGE Khamari Brooks
• 4-star Defensive Lineman Valdine Sone
• 4-star Tight End Brayden Fogle
• 4-star Defensive Lineman Pierre Dean
• 4-star Defensive Lineman Preston Cary
• 4-star Defensive Lineman PJ Dean
• 4-star Cornerback Chace Calicut
• 4-star Wide Receiver Craig Dandridge
• 4-star Running Back Jae Lamar
• 4-star Linebacker Shadarius Toodle
• 4-star Offensive Tackle Ekene Ogbok
• 4-star Cornerback Caden Harris
• 5-starKicker Harran Zureikat
• 5-Star Punt Returner Wade Register
• 4-star Offensive Lineman Zykie Helton
• 5-star Tight End Kaiden Prothro
• 4-star Cornerback Justin Fitzpatrick
• 4-star Safety Tyriq Green
• 4-star Defensive Lineman Carter Luckie
• 4-star Wide Receiver Ryan Mosely
• 4-star Safety Jordan Smith
• 5-star Quarterback Jared Curtis
• 4-star Defensive Lineman Anthony Lonon Jr.
• 3-star Offensive Tackle Graham Houston
• 3-star EDGE Corey Howard
• 3-star Offensive Lineman Zachary Lewis
• 4-star Tight End Lincoln Keys
• 3-starSafety Kealan Jones
• 3-star Defensive Lineman Seven Cloud
• 4-star Safety Zech Fort
• 3-star Wide Receiver Brady Marchese