Kirby Smart Pumps up Georgia Fans by Hinting at Landing 5-Star Safety Prospect During UGA-ND Replay
By Jerry Trotta
In a delicious treat for college football fans, the SEC Network re-aired the 2019 meeting between Georgia and Notre Dame on Saturday. To nobody's surprise, Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart decided to live tweet the game.
While shouting out his secondary, Smart hinted that Georgia is targeting a commitment from James Williams, a 5-star safety recruit in the 2021 class, in a not-so subtle post.
Does anybody know where I can find another safety like that? I do! ?
— Coach Kirby Smart (@KirbySmartUGA) April 18, 2020
According to 247Sports ever-reliable crystal ball, the Dawgs are the prohibitive favorites to land the 6-5, 218-pound prospect.
Not only is Williams penciled in as the nation's No. 6 overall recruit, but he's also the top-rated safety and overall prospect in the state of Florida.
Entering the week, Georgia had the No. 11 recruiting class for the 2021 cycle. However, only Clemson and Ohio State have a higher percentage in terms of commitments than the SEC powerhouse. Landing Williams would likely see the Bulldogs jump in the rankings, and Smart's tweet suggests that is imminent.
Alabama, Clemson and Georgia are the top 3 schools remaining in the recruitment of five-star safety James Williams: https://t.co/Amo4Bg0CDn pic.twitter.com/fyhlP8qpcz
— 247Sports (@247Sports) February 16, 2020
Georgia supporters should be keeping close tabs on Williams' decision. Based on his excitement, we wouldn't be surprised if Smart tweeted out the news when (and if) it becomes official.