### **Nascar McCoy: Georgia’s Top Defensive Prospect Making Waves**
The **Georgia Bulldogs** are making a strong push to land **Nascar McCoy**, one of the top remaining defensive back prospects on their recruiting board. Formerly known as **Nassir McCoy**, the talented Buford High School standout recently changed his government name to **Nascar**, a move that has caught the attention of fans and analysts alike [A](https://uga.rivals.com/news/nascar-mccoy-reveals-georgia-s-best-recruiter?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJNNDhwWUQ2dHRXZU1UeUZ5TXI2ZksiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiVTlDZ2lGYmJlWlBRMm5TZ2ZwRHFhIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvdWdhLnJpdmFscy5jb21cL25ld3NcL25hc2Nhci1tY2NveS1yZXZlYWxzLWdlb3JnaWEtcy1iZXN0LXJlY3J1aXRlciJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
### **Georgia’s Inside Track on McCoy’s Recruitment**
McCoy has deep ties to Georgia, making the Bulldogs a strong contender in his recruitment. His **former teammate and cousin, KJ Bolden**, is already part of Georgia’s roster, and the two have been in constant communication about what it takes to succeed in Athens [A](https://uga.rivals.com/news/nascar-mccoy-reveals-georgia-s-best-recruiter?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiVTlDZ2lGYmJlWlBRMm5TZ2ZwRHFhIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiTTQ4cFlENnR0V2VNVHlGeU1yNmZLIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvdWdhLnJpdmFscy5jb21cL25ld3NcL25hc2Nhci1tY2NveS1yZXZlYWxzLWdlb3JnaWEtcy1iZXN0LXJlY3J1aXRlciJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). McCoy has expressed admiration for Georgia’s **defensive system**, particularly the **4-2-5 scheme**, which allows players to showcase their versatility across multiple positions [A](https://uga.rivals.com/news/nascar-mccoy-reveals-georgia-s-best-recruiter?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJNNDhwWUQ2dHRXZU1UeUZ5TXI2ZksiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC91Z2Eucml2YWxzLmNvbVwvbmV3c1wvbmFzY2FyLW1jY295LXJldmVhbHMtZ2VvcmdpYS1zLWJlc3QtcmVjcnVpdGVyIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX21lc3NhZ2VJZCI6IlU5Q2dpRmJiZVpQUTJuU2dmcERxYSJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
Georgia’s **safeties coach, Travaris Robinson**, has been instrumental in recruiting McCoy, forming a close relationship with him throughout the process. McCoy even stated that **Robinson and Bolden are tied as Georgia’s best recruiters**, highlighting the strong influence they have on his decision [A](https://uga.rivals.com/news/nascar-mccoy-reveals-georgia-s-best-recruiter?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiVTlDZ2lGYmJlWlBRMm5TZ2ZwRHFhIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvdWdhLnJpdmFscy5jb21cL25ld3NcL25hc2Nhci1tY2NveS1yZXZlYWxzLWdlb3JnaWEtcy1iZXN0LXJlY3J1aXRlciIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jb252ZXJzYXRpb25JZCI6Ik00OHBZRDZ0dFdlTVR5RnlNcjZmSyJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
### **Competition for McCoy’s Commitment**
While Georgia is a frontrunner, McCoy’s recruitment remains highly competitive. **Ohio State**, the defending national champions, has been aggressively pursuing him, offering him a key role in their defensive lineup [A](https://uga.rivals.com/news/nascar-mccoy-reveals-georgia-s-best-recruiter?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC91Z2Eucml2YWxzLmNvbVwvbmV3c1wvbmFzY2FyLW1jY295LXJldmVhbHMtZ2VvcmdpYS1zLWJlc3QtcmVjcnVpdGVyIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiTTQ4cFlENnR0V2VNVHlGeU1yNmZLIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX21lc3NhZ2VJZCI6IlU5Q2dpRmJiZVpQUTJuU2dmcERxYSJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). Other programs in the mix include **Miami, Michigan, Texas A&M, USC, Auburn, and Alabama**, all of which have expressed strong interest in securing his commitment [A](https://uga.rivals.com/news/nascar-mccoy-reveals-georgia-s-best-recruiter?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJNNDhwWUQ2dHRXZU1UeUZ5TXI2ZksiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiVTlDZ2lGYmJlWlBRMm5TZ2ZwRHFhIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvdWdhLnJpdmFscy5jb21cL25ld3NcL25hc2Nhci1tY2NveS1yZXZlYWxzLWdlb3JnaWEtcy1iZXN0LXJlY3J1aXRlciJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
McCoy has been spotted wearing an **Ohio State wristband**, but also sporting a **Georgia headcap**, leaving fans speculating about his final decision [A](https://uga.rivals.com/news/nascar-mccoy-reveals-georgia-s-best-recruiter?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJNNDhwWUQ2dHRXZU1UeUZ5TXI2ZksiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiVTlDZ2lGYmJlWlBRMm5TZ2ZwRHFhIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvdWdhLnJpdmFscy5jb21cL25ld3NcL25hc2Nhci1tY2NveS1yZXZlYWxzLWdlb3JnaWEtcy1iZXN0LXJlY3J1aXRlciIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jbGlja1NvdXJjZSI6ImNpdGF0aW9uTGluayJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). When asked about his choice, McCoy playfully remarked, _“I look good in red, so we’ll see,”_ keeping the suspense alive [A](https://uga.rivals.com/news/nascar-mccoy-reveals-georgia-s-best-recruiter?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJNNDhwWUQ2dHRXZU1UeUZ5TXI2ZksiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiVTlDZ2lGYmJlWlBRMm5TZ2ZwRHFhIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvdWdhLnJpdmFscy5jb21cL25ld3NcL25hc2Nhci1tY2NveS1yZXZlYWxzLWdlb3JnaWEtcy1iZXN0LXJlY3J1aXRlciIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jbGlja1NvdXJjZSI6ImNpdGF0aW9uTGluayJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
### **What McCoy is Looking for in a Program**
Beyond football, McCoy has emphasized that his decision will be based on **development, family support, and overall program culture** [A](https://uga.rivals.com/news/nascar-mccoy-reveals-georgia-s-best-recruiter?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJNNDhwWUQ2dHRXZU1UeUZ5TXI2ZksiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC91Z2Eucml2YWxzLmNvbVwvbmV3c1wvbmFzY2FyLW1jY295LXJldmVhbHMtZ2VvcmdpYS1zLWJlc3QtcmVjcnVpdGVyIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX21lc3NhZ2VJZCI6IlU5Q2dpRmJiZVpQUTJuU2dmcERxYSJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) a strong support system for his family.
_“My recruiting process is about being developed. It’s really nothing more than that,”_ McCoy stated. _. He wants a school that will not only refine his skills but also provide“It’s not about any money. I say it’s about how they treat my family also. My family is a big thing to me.”_ [A](https://uga.rivals.com/news/nascar-mccoy-reveals-georgia-s-best-recruiter?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC91Z2Eucml2YWxzLmNvbVwvbmV3c1wvbmFzY2FyLW1jY295LXJldmVhbHMtZ2VvcmdpYS1zLWJlc3QtcmVjcnVpdGVyIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX21lc3NhZ2VJZCI6IlU5Q2dpRmJiZVpQUTJuU2dmcERxYSIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jb252ZXJzYXRpb25JZCI6Ik00OHBZRDZ0dFdlTVR5RnlNcjZmSyIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jbGlja1NvdXJjZSI6ImNpdGF0aW9uTGluayJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1)
