Kirby Smart continues to stack elite talent along Georgia's defensive line with latest 4-star commit

The 6-foot-5, 300-pound lineman out of the IMG Academy in Florida ranks as the No. 30 defensive lineman prospect and the No. 298 overall prospect in the country for the 2026 class. He’s also the No. 42 player in the Sunshine State.

“To be the best in the country, you have to play with the best in the country," Carey told On3 soon after committing to Georgia. 

Georgia’s 2026 recruiting class continues to gain serious momentum and is rapidly emerging as one of the strongest in the country, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Over the weekend, the Bulldogs made a significant jump in the national rankings, climbing from No. 6 to No. 2 with 26 commits as of right now. 

Georgia Bulldogs 2026 Commits

Georgia currently boasts the nation’s No. 2 recruiting class and has 26 players committed to their recruiting class of 2026:

• 4-star EDGE Khamari Brooks
• 4-star Defensive Lineman Preston Cary
• 4-star Defensive Lineman PJ Dean
• 4-star Cornerback Chace Calicut
• 4-star Defensive Lineman James Johnson
• 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-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