New Photo of Coveted Star Emerges Sparking Georgia Rumors
New Photo of Coveted Star Emerges Sparking Georgia Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
One four-star recruit has been around the Georgia Bulldogs football program for years. But the Bulldogs have had to court the prospect just like everyone else.
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On Saturday, though, four-star defensive lineman PJ Dean provided a little peak into what he would look like donning a Bulldogs uniform.
"4-star DL PJ Dean sporting the Georgia uniform on his official visit," On3's Jeremy Johnson wrote as a social media caption to a picture of Dean in the black Georgia uniform.
Over the weekend, Dean was set to work with Bulldogs defensive line coach Tray Scott. Dean was complimentary of the coach while speaking to Johnson before the visit.
'It's been smooth because coach Scott is a likable coach,' Dean told Johnson. 'He's definitely a cool, even-keeled guy. I was in the defensive line room, there wasn't really a lot of yelling going on.
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"It was more of a stern, just, hey, he's teaching you. That's just the way he goes about things. I feel like all of them go about it like that, but he goes about it. I love it.'
Georgia Bulldogs football head coach Kirby Smart© Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Dean's older brother, Jared Wilson, started at center for the Bulldogs last season. In April, the New England Patriots drafted Wilson in the third round.
Originally, Dean was set to become an offensive lineman in college as well. But he recently switched his focus to defense.
With his brother playing for the program, the Bulldogs could have the inside track on Dean. However, On3's Recruiting Prediction Machine projects the Ohio State Buckeyes to land the defensive lineman.
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According to the 247 Sports composite rankings, Dean is the No. 7 defensive lineman and 68th-ranked recruit overall in the 2026 class.
Related: Highly Touted Star Quarterback Sends Strong Two-Word Message on Georgia
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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