Georgia football is facing unexpected competition in retaining its four-star cornerback commit, Jontavius Wyman. Wyman, who committed to the Bulldogs in July 2024, is currently ranked as the No. 120 overall player and the No. 11 cornerback in the 2026 class. Despite his commitment, Wyman is reportedly considering visits to other programs. According to Rivals Recruiting Director Adam Gorney, Wyman plans to visit Nebraska and Miami, in addition to returning to Athens. Gorney notes that while it may be challenging for other teams to surpass Georgia, these upcoming visits indicate that Wyman’s recruitment is still
This development is noteworthy for Georgia, which currently has four commits in its 2026 recruiting class, placing them at No. 16 nationally according to 247Sports. Wyman’s potential reconsideration underscores the dynamic nature of college football recruiting, where verbal commitments can be fluid until official signing. The Georgia coaching staff, led by Kirby Smart, has a history of securing their top targets and will likely intensify efforts to reaffirm Wyman’s commitment. It’s important to recognize that such situations are common in recruiting, and a prospect taking additional visits doesn’t necessarily indicate an impending decommitment. Nonetheless, Georgia will need to remain vigilant to ensure Wyman remains part of their future plans. addition to his recruitment status, Wyman has expressed a desire to strengthen Georgia’s 2026 class by targeting other top prospects. His wish list includes four-star safety Nassir McCoy, four-star athlete Tyriq Green, four-star wide receiver Ryan Mosley, five-star quarterback Jared Curtis, four-star tight end Kaiden Prothro, and five-star running back Savion Hiter. Wyman’s proactive approach in recruiting peers highlights his commitment to building a strong class for Georgia.
As the recruiting landscape evolves, Georgia will need to continue its efforts to retain Wyman and attract other top talents to maintain its competitive edge.
