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USA Today
19-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Washington football lands commitment from fast-rising three-star WR
The Washington Huskies rounded out their wide receivers class on Saturday morning after securing a commitment from three-star prospect Blaise LaVista. LaVista, a product of Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort, Illinois, will have a new quarterback this season, after four-star prospect and USC commit Jonas Williams transferred into the program. At 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds, LaVista was one of the most successful receivers in the state last year, tallying 60 catches for a state-leading 1,447 yards and 24 touchdowns. Catching passes from Williams, he's also likely to receive a major ratings bump from the 247Sports Composite, which ranked him as the No. 193 receiver in the class and No. 32 player in the state. The Huskies were the first Power Four team to offer the fast-rising prospect after he won Alpha Dog on the first day of the OT7 7-on-7 Finals, and that helped the pass catcher make up his mind. "I just got off the phone with Coach Fisch, I told him I'm going to be a Dawg," LaVista told Scott Eklund on Saturday. "Generally, it comes down to the relationship I have with the staff. They have pushed hard for me from day one. I get a text every day from them. They are asking me about me and my family. It's about everything from football to family, to culture, to education. They really are focused on me and supporting everything that will help me be a better player and person." According to the rising prospect, who chose the Huskies over offers from Akron, Central Michigan, Kent State, and Marshall, among others, several other Power Four programs reached out to him after the Huskies offered, but it was too late. "A lot of Power Four programs called me and were like 'are we too late?'," LaVista added. "I was like, 'Yeah, I know where I want to be', so they didn't offer me, but there were a lot." LaVista is expected to round out a wide receivers class that also includes four-star Mason James and three-star athlete Dre Pollard.
USA Today
10-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Georgia fans react after 3-star Zachary Lewis commits to UGA football
Georgia fans react after 3-star Zachary Lewis commits to UGA football Go Dawgs !! — Coach Kirby Smart (@KirbySmartUGA) June 9, 2025 The Georgia Bulldog and head coach Kirby Smart strengthened their class of 2026 after landing a commitment from three-star offensive lineman Zachary Lewis. The elite offensive lineman projects to play center at the next level, but currently plays right tackle for North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, Georgia. Georgia has the SEC's top ranked recruiting class in the 2026 cycle. Lewis is Georgia's second offensive line commitment and the Bulldogs' eighth in-state commitment. Georgia has 13 total commitments in the class of 2026 and the sixth-best recruiting class in the country. The 6-foot-4, 270-pound offensive lineman is ranked as the No. 86 recruit in Georgia, per the 247Sports Composite. He's the No. 69 interior offensive lineman in the country and the No. 780 recruit in the nation in the 2026 recruiting class. How did social media react after Lewis' commitment to Georgia football? Kirby Smart reacts Another commit from the Peach State Lewis speaks out after his commitment 1000% COMMITTED #AGTG GO DAWGS!! 🐶🐶!! Thank you to all my friends and family for the support over the years! I dreamt about this day and it feels amazing to be dawg!! All glory to God and Go Dawgs!! — Zachary Lewis (@Zach_Lewis107) June 9, 2025 Lewis had some thoughtful words after his commitment. He made sure to thank his support system. Lewis projects as a center for UGA BAM! 3* offensive lineman Zachary Lewis is a Dawg! Georgia gets the likely center of the future. — UGA Football Recruiting (@DCjasonFSF) June 9, 2025 Lewis is an excellent shot put thrower More analysis on Lewis Georgia gets a commitment from North Gwinnett 3* IOL Zachary Lewis Here's what @GrahamCoffeyDC said about Smith yesterday on our subscriber's forum — Dawgs Central (@DawgsCentral_) June 9, 2025 Lewis squatting 500 pounds
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Simone Biles Announces Milestone With Husband Jonathan Owens
All-time great gymnast Simone Biles and Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens are one of the sports world's most-prominent power couples. On Wednesday — just one day after the couple took the red carpet for the 2025 Met Gala — Biles and Owens celebrated their second wedding anniversary. Advertisement Biles and Owens began dating in March 2020 and got married at a Houston courthouse in April 2023. They celebrated their marriage with a bigger wedding in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico a few weeks later. Biles took to social media to announce this milestone with a special post. "2 year anniversary. ilysfm," Biles wrote as the caption to a pre-Met Gala photo with Owens. Biles described Tuesday night's Met Gala as a pre-anniversary "date night" for her and Owens. "Oh my gosh, I am really excited," Biles said in a recent interview. "Obviously no training goes into the Met, so I'm happy about that. "It's really just getting in fitting, seeing what you're going to wear, and then going from there. ... It will be tailored, it will be a custom dress, I'm going back and forth between two right now. Both custom looks for me, so I'm excited." "It is date night it'll be the day before our wedding, second wedding anniversary as well," Biles continued. "So it'll be really exciting to celebrate at the Met with him." Simone Biles calls the Dawg with her husband Jonathan Owens during a NCAA gymnastics meet against Boise State in Athens, Ga., on Friday, Jan. 17, L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Owens is heading into his second season with the Bears after appearing in 17 games and making five starts for the team in 2024. Biles was frequently in attendance for her husband's games last year, and that trend is expected to continue in 2025. Advertisement Biles added to her all-time great Olympic resume this past summer, notching four new Olympic medals. The 28-year-old gymnast won gold in the all-around, vault and team events, and silver in the floor exercise. Related: Simone Biles Reacts to Historic Met Gala Announcement
USA Today
01-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Projected contract for Georgia LB Jalon Walker with Falcons
Projected contract for Georgia LB Jalon Walker with Falcons The Atlanta Falcons made team history when they selected Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jalon Walker with the No. 15 pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Walker, who played at Georgia for three seasons, is the Falcons' first ever first-round pick from the University of Georgia during the common draft era. Walker will bring leadership and versatility to the Falcons. He's capable of lining up both as an inside linebacker and as an edge rusher. Atlanta fans should expect for Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich to deploy Walker in a multitude of different ways. Walker was one of 13 Georgia Bulldogs selected in the draft. He's projected to earn the second largest rookie contract of any Dawg in the draft behind San Francisco 49ers first-round pick Mykel Williams. Jalon Walker's projected contract Walker is projected to earn a four-year rookie contract worth $20.5 million, according to Spotrac. The Falcons will have a team-option to have a fifth year in the contract. Rookie contracts no longer have much negotiating room like they used to. Walker is projected to ink a contract with a $11.6 million signing bonus. He'll earn an average of over $5.1 million per season during his four year deal. Walker and the Atlanta defense are looking to finally become one of the better units in the NFL. The Falcons also traded up to draft Tennessee defensive end James Pearce Jr. in the first-round.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NFL DRAFT 2025: Where are the UGA Bulldogs heading?
The 2025 NFL Draft is wrapping up with the final rounds on Saturday, so here are the University of Georgia Bulldogs leaving Athens behind and heading to the big leagues. As the draft heads into the fifth round, nine Bulldogs have been drafted. But with three rounds left to go, there's plenty of time for the other standouts to be picked. Advertisement So far, none of the Dawgs are set to be teammates. DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Round 1 It didn't take long for the first Bulldog to come off the board. With the No. 11 pick in the first round, the San Francisco 49ers drafted Columbus native defensive end Mykel Williams. Just a few picks later, linebacker Jalon Walker was drafted to head just a few miles down the road by the Atlanta Falcons in the No. 15 spot. Before the first round came to an end on Thursday, one more Dawg with local ties found himself picked up. With the No. 27 pick, the Baltimore Ravens grabbed Jackson County native safety Malaki Starks. Starks, 21, also spent three seasons with the Bulldogs. Last season, Starks led the Bulldogs with 77 tackles. Round 2 In the second round, the Detroit Lions were the only team to draft one of the Bulldogs when they took Rome native guard Tate Ratledge in the overall No. 57 spot. Round 3 The next Bulldog off the board was offensive guard Dylan Fairchild, drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals with the overall No. 81 pick. The Cumming native graduated from West Forsyth High School. Advertisement With the No. 95 pick, the New England Patriots drafted center Jared Wilson. Round 4 Saturday's first round saw two more Bulldogs head to the NFL. With the overall No. 110 pick, the New York Jets grabbed wide receiver Arian Smith. And in the No. 114 spot, running back Trevor Etienne, who joined the Bulldogs from Florida just last season, was drafted by the Carolina Panthers. Round 5 The Minnesota Vikings kicked off the fifth round by taking defensive tackle Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins as the overall No. 139 pick. And while not a Georgia Bulldog, the overall No. 2 draft pick, Travis Hunter, does call Gwinnett County home. Advertisement Hunter, a Heisman Trophy winner, graduated from Collins Hill High School in Suwanee before playing for the Jackson State Tigers and the Colorado Buffaloes. He's now heading to the Jacksonville Jaguars. RELATED STORIES: [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
