The Bulldogs have soared under Kirby Smart, turning into a CFB machine. Yet, 2024 ended with a sting—an SEC title over Texas, but a playoff stumble against Notre Dame. Still, Smart’s dominance is unquestioned. ESPN just crowned him the No. 1 head coach in CFB for 2025. And the numbers say it all. “With more first-round NFL draft picks (20) than losses (19) in his nine seasons as coach of his alma mater and back-to-back national titles in 2021 and 2022, it’s hard to argue it could be anyone other than Smart with Nick Saban retired,” wrote ESPN’s Kyle Bonagura. So, that stat? Unreal. Now, with his eyes locked on another championship, is Smart done just yet?
Maybe not. Because just as the championship drive continues, Kirby Smart got a major update—from the son of a Georgia legend. Look, in CFB, family legacies run deep. Like Barry Sanders and his son, Barry J. Sanders. Dad won the Heisman at Oklahoma State. Years later, his son transferred there, walking the same path. Now, Georgia has its own father-son story unfolding. NFL veteran and Bulldog great Kedric Golston left his mark in Athens. And now, his son, Kedric Golston II, is stepping into the red and black. So, for Kirby Smart, it’s more than recruiting—it’s a full-circle moment.
On May 17, Georgia insider Jeff Sentell dropped a recruiting bomb. His post? “Like father? Like son? 🐶🐶 We shall see.” That’s right—Kedric Golston II is officially on the Dawgs’ radar. And the legacy linebacker is loving it. “It’s amazing,” said Golston II about being recruited by Georgia. The connection runs deep, and now the next-gen Bulldog is set to take his official visit in June. Well, as a 3-star in the 2026 class per 247Sports, Golston II ranks as the No. 32 LB and No. 390 overall. He also stands tall as Virginia’s No. 11 player. Now, the name Golston may be coming back to AthensOn May 17, Georgia insider Jeff Sentell dropped a recruiting bomb. His post? “Like father? Like son? 🐶🐶 We shall see.” That’s right—Kedric Golston II is officially on the Dawgs’ radar. And the legacy linebacker is loving it. “It’s amazing,” said Golston II about being recruited by Georgia. The connection runs deep, and now the next-gen Bulldog is set to take his official visit in June. Well, as a 3-star in the 2026 class per 247Sports, Golston II ranks as the No. 32 LB and No. 390 overall. He also stands tall as Virginia’s No. 11 player. Now, the name Golston may be coming back to Athens
