Georgia Football Gets More Good News on Wednesday From Multiple Coveted Players

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Dave Holcomb | Last updated Jun 12, 2025 7:06 PM ET

Wednesday was great for the Georgia Bulldogs football program for two reasons. It was great because of two recruits.

Both offensive lineman Zykie Helton and punter Wade Register gave the Bulldogs their verbal commitments Wednesday.

On3's Jeremy Johnson reported Helton, who was formerly committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide, pledged to Georgia. Register made his commitment public with his own social media announcement.

"Thank you Lord for this blessing!!"

"I am beyond excited to announce my Commitment to the University of Georgia!! Thank you Coach Smart and Coach Benedict for this opportunity," posted Register.

The punter also tagged several Georgia coaches and college football recruiting insiders.

With the pair committing on Wednesday, the Bulldogs received three recruits this week. Georgia also landed offensive lineman Zachary Lewis on Monday.

Johnson wrote Wednesday that the Bulldogs remained a steady presence throughout Helton's recruiting process, even when he was committed to Alabama.

“Georgia made my final four because of their consistent success in player development and the strong relationship I’ve built with the coaching staff,” Helton told On3 on May 11. “They’ve shown they know how to win and get guys to the league and that’s important to me.”

Thank you Lord for this blessing!!

I am beyond excited to announce my Commitment to the University of Georgia!! Thank you Coach Smart and Coach Benedict for this opportunity! #GoDawgs @KirbySmartUGA @Kirk_Benedict @a___ray @Coach_King01 @coach_thartley @GeorgiaFootball… pic.twitter.com/uRQYEMhcTn
— Wade Register (@Wade_Register) June 11, 2025

Based on the 247Sports composite rankings, Helton is a top 50 offensive lineman in the 2026 class. The lineman is also rated the No. 54 Georgia prospect and a top 500 recruit overall in the class.

As a punter, Register wasn't included in the 247Sports composite rankings. But according to Kohl's Professional Camps, he was considered the No. 1 punter in the 2026 class.

Register received offers from the Missouri Tigers, Navy Midshipmen, Air Force Falcons and Georgia Southern Eagles in addition to the Bulldogs.

Helton and Register attend high school in Georgia.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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