Four star RB Jae Lamar commits to Georgia football

🚨Big news out of Moultrie, GA – Four‑star running back Jae Lamar (Colquitt County High) has committed to Georgia, choosing the Bulldogs over Clemson, Miami, FSU, and Auburn .

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🔥 Why this is a big recruiting win for Georgia

Elite talent: Lamar is among the nation’s top RBs—ranked No. 8 at his position and around No. 100 overall in the 2026 class .

Filled a need: He’s the first running back commit this cycle; Georgia signed just one (Bo Walker) previously .

Perfect fit: Analysts liken his play to Georgia’s James Cook style—home-run threat with vision, speed, and receiving ability .

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🗣️ What he said

“It just feels like home at Georgia,” Lamar shared, emphasizing the strong bond with RB coach Josh Crawford .

On his emotional commitment day, he told fans: “They better get ready to see me in that end zone, baby” .

He also reflected on his journey, saying he overcame personal challenges and views this moment as part of a bigger plan .

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📊 Player profile

Attribute Details

Height/Weight ~5’11”, 200–205 lbs

High School Stats 885 rushing yards, 11 TDs, 7.9 ypc as a first‑year varsity player  

Speed Sub‑4.4 40‑yard dash 

Rankings #8 RB & #107 nationally on 247Sports; #9 RB & #122 overall by On3 

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🎯 What Georgia gets

A versatile weapon: excels in zone runs, as a receiver out of the backfield, and could contribute on special teams .

Depth and potential: adds to a backfield with Nate Frazier, Bo Walker, and transfer Josh McCray—but brings home‑state talent and home‑run upside .

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🚀 Final take

Jae Lamar’s commitment boosts Georgia’s already impressive class and fills a key positional gap. With size, speed, and a special‑teams future, he fits the UGA mold perfectly. And as he said—expect him to fill the end zone in Athens.