Georgia football reacts after landing fourth commitment in 4 days
Lamar is an elite in-state recruit. He's ranked as the No. 8 running back in the country and gives Georgia's class of 2026 a premier running back commitment. Lamar plays high school football for Colquitt County in Moultrie, Georgia. He has an impressive burst and is a good receiver out of the backfield.
How did Georgia football react after landing Jae Lamar? What is everyone saying after Georgia landed their fourth commitment in four days?
More commits are on the way!
Four-star wide receiver Craig Dandridge, cornerback Chace Calicut and tight end Kaiden Prothro are among the Georgia football recruiting targets that have yet to announce their respective commitments.
Another Colquitt County running back
Georgia co-defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann
Lamar, four-star linebacker Shadarious Toodle, four-star edge rusher Khamari Brooks and three-star defensive lineman Corey Howard have all committed to Georgia football over the past four days (June 22-25).
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