To Flip or Not to Flip, That is the Question

It will be “Merry Flipmas” time during the early signing period in December, but there is a lot of work to be done between now and then for Georgia and other programs across the country. While I have not heard of any commits that the Dawgs have to worry about losing right now, four months is a lifetime in recruiting. Just look at Christian Garrett. It was somewhat of a surprise to see him decommit after jumping on board with UGA just over two months ago.

There are a few prospects committed elsewhere that Kirby Smart and company are working on flipping, with some getting more attention than others. It wouldn’t surprise me one bit to see two or maybe even three of the following targets end up playing their college ball in the red and black:

4* EDGE CHASE LINTON

The North Atlanta edge rusher committed to Rutgers early on in June a couple of days after his official visit. Georgia recently came through with an offer in late July after he had a good workout in front of the coaching staff. He’s probably the most likely to Flip to the G right now, but will take his recruitment into the fall. Look for him to visit Rutgers and UGA, possibly in October, then make a final decision.

3* LB ANTHONY KRUAH

The in-state linebacker is another in-state prospect who committed before getting an offer from the home state Dawgs. Just like Linton, that may not be a big deal for Kruah. I’m told he’s seriously been considering a flip since UGA offered. It’s well known that Georgia is his dream school. I have him as the second most likely to flip, especially with Jadon Perlotte off the commit list and off the board.

3* DL BRAXTON KYLE

With Linton above and now Kyle, Rutgers might learn their lesson on trying to get recruits out of the Peach State. You have to feel bad for them if they’re competing against Georgia for any recruit, but especially a recruit from the state of Georgia. Kyle is another who has said that Georgia is his dream school. Watch this one closely if Georgia makes a big push for him.

4* WR CJ WILEY

Georgia has been in touch with WIley since the day he surprisingly committed to Florida State. A flip isn’t imminent here, but this one will go into the fall. Watch for the 4* receiver to visit Athens at least once this fall. Also don’t be surprised if he’s at The Benz to watch Them Dawgs face Clemson.

4* DL KEVIN WYNN

When talking about Georgia trying to flip prospects from FSU, Kevin Wynn can not be forgotten. The Greene County, Georgia native had a great official visit to Tellahassee in late June and committed shortly thereafter. Whale the Dawgs have been in touch, I’m told the contact has really ramped up since Garrett decommitted. It wouldn;t be a surprise at all if he makes his way to Athens once or twice this fall.

4* OL DAMOLA AJIDAHUN

Georgia seemingly had the lead for the talented offensive lineman for much of the summer. Something happened since then to cause him to commit to Georgia Tech. I was told at the time that there is something going on as far as having the right classes to get into Georgia. I’m also told he is fine as far as grades, it’s the amount of classes and’or the correct classes. I have as many questions as you do as far as being able to get into Tech, but not UGA. My guess is that it’s the same situation there, but Tech is taking the route of getting the commitment and figuring the other part out. If this is figured out, watch Georgia closely.

3* RB SHANE MARSHALL

As far as we know, the Minnesota commit doesn’t have an official offer from the Dawgs yet. But it could be coming depending on his senior season and building a strong enough relationship to make him comfortable to flip. The good thing is his main recruiter and position coach at UGA, running backs coach Josh Crawford, spent a lot of time coaching high school football in south Georgia. Kirby Smart and company have really ramped up the contact since he worked out in front of the coaches in late July. Let’s see if we offer and then see what he thinks about the difference in the weather in Minnesota and Georgia in the fall.

3* DL JOSIAH VICTOR

Georgia actually offered the Grayson defensive lineman in early June and have kept in contact. Defensive line coach Tray Scott has recently started turning up the heat on the Boston College commit. This is another situation where it just isn’t a fair fight if the Dawgs make him a priority. There’s a bigger chance of that happening with Garrett now off the board. Right now I’d put this in “wait and see” mode.