5-star Georgia decommitment shuts down recruitment

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5-star Georgia decommitment shuts down recruitment

5-star Georgia decommitment shuts down recruitment

Five-star cornerback Donte Wright has declared his recruitment 'shut down' after he decommitted from Georgia and flipped to Miami.

5-star Georgia decommitment shuts down recruitment

Five-star cornerback Donte Wright has declared his recruitment 'shut down' after he decommitted from Georgia and flipped to Miami.

The college football recruiting world just got a seismic shake-up. Five-star cornerback Donte Wright, once a prized pledge for the Georgia Bulldogs, has officially flipped his commitment to the Miami Hurricanes—and he's making it crystal clear that his recruitment is over.

Wright, widely regarded as the No. 10 overall recruit in the nation and the second-best cornerback in the 2027 class according to 247Sports, announced his decision on May 9. Shortly after committing to Miami, he took to social media to declare, "Recruitment shut down! I'm all with Canes Football time to load up... No. 1 class loading up."

While it's rare for any top prospect to fully close the door until the early signing period in December, Wright's confidence is hard to ignore. His commitment gives Miami a massive boost, making him the highest-ranked recruit in the Hurricanes' 2027 class. Head coach Mario Cristobal is building something special in Coral Gables, with 11 commitments already on board and the nation's No. 11 recruiting class taking shape.

Pairing Wright with five-star quarterback Israel Abrams gives Miami a dynamic foundation for the future. Wright's shutdown coverage skills and elite athleticism will be a cornerstone of the Hurricanes' defensive backfield for years to come.

For Georgia, this is a tough loss. The Bulldogs have now seen two cornerback commitments—Wright and Jerry Outhouse—walk away in the past month, leaving a noticeable void in their secondary recruiting efforts. Kirby Smart and his staff will need to regroup quickly to fill that gap.

As the 2027 cycle heats up, all eyes are on Miami. Wright's bold proclamation has set the stage for a thrilling recruiting battle, but for now, the Canes are celebrating a major win.

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