The Georgia Bulldogs signed 12 players in essentially the first 2 1/2 hours of Wednesday's Early Signing Period.
As part of that large mix of big-time talent, the Dawgs welcomed their coup-de-grace signing of Nolan Smith--the top defensive end in the Class of 2019 (according to Rivals.com).
Rivals has Smith listed as the No. 5 prospect in the nation, whereas some publications have Smith pegged for No. 1.
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Either way, the IMG Academy alum (Bradenton, Fla.) and 5-star talent could be a devastating addition to the UGA defensive line sooner than later, perhaps cracking the Bulldogs' already-deep rotation in Year 1.
According to Rivals, Smith turned down Alabama, Clemson, Florida and LSU, among others, to secure the connection with Georgia, which will face Texas in the upcoming Sugar bowl.
At 6-foot-3, 228 pounds Smith is blessed with great speed off the edge, quick feet, raw power and a body control that's typically uncommon in growing teenagers.