GEORGIA STRIKES GOLD
BREAKING: 4-Star Defensive Lineman PJ Dean has officially committed to the Georgia Bulldogs, choosing Athens over top contenders South Carolina and Ohio State!
Who is PJ Dean?
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4-Star Recruit
No. 66 overall prospect in the 2026 class (per 247Sports Composite)
Dominant DL presence from Maryland, known for elite hand technique, burst off the line, and motor that doesn’t quit
Widely considered one of the most disruptive interior D-linemen in his class
️ Dean on choosing UGA:
> “It just felt like home. The development, the brotherhood, the standard — Georgia is where I know I’ll become the best version of myself.”
Why this is huge for Georgia:
Dean becomes a cornerstone of UGA’s rising 2026 recruiting class, now firmly inside the Top 3 nationally
He joins a defensive haul that’s shaping up to be another classic Kirby Smart monster class
His commitment solidifies UGA’s continued dominance on the defensive line, a spot where NFL factories are made in Athens
Finalists:
South Carolina (made a strong regional push, but couldn’t close)
️ Ohio State (had momentum, but Georgia’s D-line legacy sealed it)
UGA 2026 Class Outlook:
With Dean now on board, Georgia continues to build a terrifyingly elite defense for the future — and they’re not done yet.
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