Breaking: Kirby Smart, Georgia football flip 2025 Massive CB from South Carolina
Georgia football secured a commitment from a top 2025 recruit on Sunday, who happened to be a part of the SEC. Shamari Earls, a highly rated cornerback in the 2025 class, revealed that he has changed his commitment from South Carolina to Georgia. Earlier in April, Earls had initially committed to South Carolina during their spring practice. However, in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), he expressed his gratitude to South Carolina’s coaching staff and fan base while explaining that he needed to make the best decision for himself. As a result, he announced his decision to de-commit from South Carolina and commit to the University of Georgia, indicating his new allegiance with the hashtag #Dawg.
Respect my decision! pic.twitter.com/vZZat1jLzK
— Shamari Earls (@shamari_earls) July 7, 2024
Given the situation of successfully securing a recruit from within its conference and including a highly regarded prospect in its recruitment class, Earls’ announcement prompted a jubilant tweet from Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart on X. Additionally, Earls’ commitment propelled Georgia to surpass Notre Dame and claim the No. 3 spot in the 2025 recruiting class rankings according to 247Sports’ Composite team rankings.
“Go Dawgs!!” Smart posted on X.
Go Dawgs !!
— Coach Kirby Smart (@KirbySmartUGA) July 7, 2024
Here’s the key information about Earls and the latest developments in the Bulldogs’ 2025 recruiting class:
Shamari Earls’ 247Sports Ratings National ranking: He is ranked as the No. 105 prospect nationally (a four-star recruit). Positional ranking: He is positioned as the No. 11 cornerback. State ranking: In his home state of Virginia, he is the No. 4 prospect. According to his 247Sports Composite ranking profile, Earls is categorized as a four-star recruit and stands at No. 105 in the Class of 2025. He holds the No. 11 position in his recruiting class as a cornerback and is the fourth-ranked prospect in Virginia, as per 247Sports.
Shamari Earls’ Performance Stats Like many high school cornerbacks, Earls is a two-way player and has taken on the role of a wide receiver in addition to his cornerback duties at Benedictine High School in Richmond, Virginia. Here are his performance breakdowns based on his MaxPreps profile page:
2023-24 (Junior Season): 25 total tackles, nine solo tackles, two interceptions, and two passes broken up; 30 receptions for 720 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. 2022-23 (Sophomore Season): 18 total tackles, four solo tackles, one interception, and one pass broken up; five receptions for 146 receiving yards with two touchdowns.
Georgia Football 2025 Recruiting Class National ranking: Currently placed at No. 3 overall. SEC ranking: Ranked at No. 2 within the SEC. Here’s an updated overview of the Bulldogs’ 2025 recruiting class following Earls’ commitment. With Earls onboard, Georgia has surged past Notre Dame to claim the No. 3 spot in the country for the 2025 recruiting class, as per 247Sports’ Composite team rankings:
(Star ranking by 247Sports in parentheses)
LB Zayden Walker (Five-star) Edge Isaiah Gibson (Five-star) TE Elyiss Williams (Five-star) Edge Darren Ikinnagbon (Four-star) CB Shamari Earls (Four-star) WR Talyn Taylor (Four-star) LB Jadon Perlotte (Four-star) TE Ethan Barbour (Four-star) QB Ryan Montgomery (Four-star) S Todd Robinson (Four-star) DL Christian Garrett (Four-star) IOL Mason Short (Four-star) WR Landon Roldan (Three-star) IOL Dontrell Glover (Three-star) DL Stephon Shiver (Three-star) WR Thomas Blackshear (Three-star) RB Bo Walker (Three-star) WR Tyler Williams (Three-star)