CB Robinson, No. 5 in 2024 class, chooses Georgia
First-class junior cornerback Ellis Robinson IV committed to two-time defending nationwide champ Georgia on Wednesday, adding to the program’s blossoming 2024 class.Robinson made the announcement on “College Football Live “on ESPN2.” They told me I’m
the very best DB in the 2024 class and among the very best in the 2023 class,” Robinson told ESPN. “They valued my ability and always revealed me how I fit in the defensive scheme. I was a priority from the start, and they were pretty consistent throughout the process.
“The very best part is we didn’t constantly talk ball. Often we talked school, life goals, even spiritual discussions. They appreciated me as an individual first, not just a football player.”
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1 Related His other finalists were Miami, Alabama, LSU and Colorado.Robinson, ranked No. 5 total in the 2024 ESPN 300, is the cycle’s second-best cornerback, behind just Jaylen Mbakwe( No. 4), who committed to Alabama in July.The 6-foot-1, 185-pound Robinson, initially
from New Haven, Connecticut, attends IMG Academy( Florida )after dipping into Iona Preparation (New York City). He is the current to sign up with the fold for the Bulldogs for 2024, becoming the highest-ranked recruit in their class.”I’m a complete corner with flexibility,
“Robinson stated.” I’m a big corner that can run. I can play within, outdoors and even safety, if required. I play quick and physical. I enjoy press guy, but I can play off male as well as zone. I’m a ball hawk, and when the ball’s in the air, I think it’s mine.”
Robinson would be the highest-ranked general recruit and highest-ranked cornerback to sign with the Bulldogs given that Kelee Ringo (No. 8 overall, No. 1 CB) in 2020.
Coach Kirby Smart has promises from 8 ESPN 300 potential customers in the 2024 cycle, including 3 who play in the secondary: Robinson and safeties Jaylen Heyward (No. 40, No. 2 S) and Peyton Woodyard (No. 43 overall, No. 3 S).
“Jaylen and Peyton are cool dudes and are very good football players,” Robinson stated. “… I think adding me and a couple of others would truly make this a really special class for Georgia football. There are some real Dawgs in this class.”
Fresh off taking apart TCU 65-7 in the College Football Playoff Championship Game Video Game on Jan. 9 to claim a second straight title, Georgia hauled in the second-best class in 2023– highlighted by 21 ESPN 300 players– trailing just Alabama.