2010 Commitments

1. DE Jalen Fields 6-5, 245 lbs. (Dalton, GA - Dalton HS) First 2010 commitment for the Dawgs. Committed to on UGA on 3/21/09. One of the top overall prospects in the state and one of the top defensive ends in the country. Very athletic end with good first step, excels at rushing the passer. Says Georgia is his dream school and he has always been a fan of the Dawgs. Forty: 4.65 secs, bench max: 270 pounds, squat max: 475 pounds. Chose the Dawgs one Alabama, Tennessee, Florida State and others.
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2. S Marc Deas 6-0, 185 lbs. (Kissimmee, FL - Osceola HS) Committed to UGA on 4/11/09. First team all state selection as a junior, with over 100 tackles and six touchdowns on offense. Has been timed in the 40 at 4.48. FSWA First Team All-State 5A LB, 2008 District 10 Player of the Year, Osceola News Gazette Player of the Year. High School teammate of UGA commitment B.J. Butler. Chose the Dawgs over Rutgers, Cenrtal Florida, Kentucky and others.
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3. OL/DL Kolton Houston 6-5, 270 lbs. (Buford, GA - Buford HS) Committed to UGA on 4/11/09. One of the top players in the state of Georgia. Father Shane Houston played for the Dawgs in the late 80s. 2008 Georgia Sports Writers Association AA All-State team as an offensive lineman, Atlanta Journal-Constitution first team All-State as an offensive lineman, 2008: All-Area First Team as a junior. Chose the Dawgs over Georgia Tech, Tennessee, Auburn, Clemson, South Carolina and many others.
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4. DE/LB B.J. Butler 6-3, 240 lbs. (Kissimmee, FL - Osceola HS) Committed to UGA on 4/18/09. One of the top prospects in Florida. Quick off the ball and he has a lot of room to grow physically. Could play a number of positions but will likely end up at either DE or LB. Timed at 4.7 on the 40-yard dash. High School teammate of UGA commitment Mar Deas. Also had offers from Florida, Florida State, Alabama and others.
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5. WR Da'Rick Rogers 6-3, 205 lbs. (Calhoun, GA - Calhoun HS) Committed to UGA on 6/09/09. One of the top wide receivers in the country. Smooth athlete who is fast and strong. Forty: 4.4 secs, vertical: 41 inches. Ranked as a 4-star prospect and the 4th best at his position in the nation by Rivals.Com. Ranked as a 4-star prospect and the 11th best at his position in the nation by Scout.Com.Chose Dawgs over LSU, Florida, Alabama, Florida State and several other schools.
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6. OLB Demetre Baker 6-0, 200 lbs. (Orange Park, FL - Orange Park HS) Committed to UGA on 6/16/09. Very athletic linebacker. Forty: 4.45 secs, vertical: 41 inches. Ranked as a 4-star prospect and the 17th best at his position in the nation by Scout.Com. Chose the Dawgs over Miami, Michigan State, South Carolina and others.
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7. WR Michael Bennett 6-3, 185 lbs. (Alpharetta, GA - Alpharetta HS) Committed to UGA on 6/16/09. One of the top players in the state of Georgia. Great body control and excellent hands. Forty: 4.55 secs, vertical: 34 inches, shuttle: 4.29 secs. Ranked as a 3-star prospect and the 68th best at his position in the nation by Rivals.Com. Ranked as a 3-star prospect and the 98th best at his position in the nation by Scout.Com. Chose the Dawgs over Central Florida, Southern Miss, Indiana and others.
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8. OL Brent Benedict 6-5, 280 lbs. (Jacksonville, FL - Bolles HS) Committed to UGA on 6/18/09. One of the top linemen in the country. Plays aggressive, good at both run and pass blocking, very intelligent. Forty: 5.07 secs, vertical: 30 inches, shuttle: 4.71 secs. Ranked as a 4-star prospect and the 5th best at his position in the nation by Rivals.Com. Ranked as a 4-star prospect and the 9th best at his position in the nation by Scout.Com. Chose the Dawgs over a number of schools including Florida, USC, Alabama and many others.
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9. ATH Derek Owens 5-11, 180 lbs. (Jacksonville, FL - Andrew Jackson HS) Committed to UGA on 6/19/09. Very athletic defensive back who could play a number of positions in college. Had twelve interceptions over the last two years. Runs the 40 in 4.45. Ranked as a 3-star prospect and the 26th best at his position in the nation by Scout.Com. Also had offers from Florida, Miami, South Carolina and others.
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10. OLB Deon Rogers 6-2, 195 lbs. (Port St. Lucie, FL - Treasure Coast HS) Committed to UGA on 6/26/09. Very fast and athletic linebacker who excels at rushing the passer. Forty: 4.48 secs, bench max: 275 pounds, squat max: 420 pounds. Chose the Dawgs over Buffalo, Florida International and others.
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11. S Alec Ogletree 6-3, 210 lbs. (Newnan, GA - Newnan HS) Committed to UGA on 6/26/09. One of the top overall player in the country. Has the body of a linebacker but runs like a defensive back. Runs a 4.55 40-yard dash. Ranked as a 4-star prospect and the #1 player at his position in the nation by Rivals.Com. Ranked as a 5-star prospect and the #2 player at his position in the nation by Scout.Com. Chose the Dawgs over Florida, Alabama, Florida State, Georgia Tech and many others.
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12. RB Kendrun Malcome 6-0, 215 lbs. (Decatur, GA - Southwest Dekalb HS) Committed to UGA on 6/30/09. One of the top power backs in the country. Forty: 4.54 secs, bench max: 310 pounds, squat max: 525 pounds. Ranked as a 3-star prospect and the #31 player at his position in the nation by Rivals.Com. Ranked as a 3-star prospect and the #27 player at his position in the nation by Scout.Com. Had an impressive list of offers including Florida, Florida Sate, Tennessee, Alabama, Michigan, Miami, Oklahoma, Clemson and many others.
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13. DE Brandon Burrows 6-3, 240 lbs (Marietta, GA - Walton HS) Committed to UGA on 7/08/09. One of the most explosive edge rushers in the country. Very athletic, played some running back in high school. Tore his ACL in spring practice and will miss his senior season. Ranked as a 3-star prospect and the #28 player at his position in the nation by Rivals.Com. Ranked as a 3-star prospect and the #38 player at his position in the nation by Scout.Com. Held offers from many powerhouse programs including Florida, Oklahoma, Alabama, Tennessee and many others.
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14. S Jakar Hamilton 6-2, 195 lbs. (Milledgeville, GA - Georgia Military College) Committed to UGA on 7/11/09 although he was a private commitment to the coaching staff for several weeks. One of the top junior college players in the nation. Played high school ball at Strom Thurmond HS is South Carolina. Nicknamed "Hitman" for his explosive hits. Very athletic, could also play some receiver in college. Ranked a a 4-star prospect by Scout.Com. Chose the Dawgs over Alabama.
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15. DE Dexter Morant 6-7, 240 lbs. (Manning, SC - Manning HS) Committed to UGA on 7/14/09. One of the top defensive ends in the county. Forty: 4.9 secs, bench max: 240 pounds, squat max: 375 pounds. Ranked as a 4-star prospect and the 16th best at his position in the nation by Rivals.Com. Ranked as a 3-star prospect and the 36th best at his position in the nation by Scout.Com.Chose Dawgs over Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, Clemson and many others.
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16. DT Garrison Smith 6-4, 250 lbs. (Atlanta, GA - Douglass HS) Committed to UGA on 7/19/09. One the top prospects in the country regardless of position. Ranked as a 4-star prospect and the 2nd best at his position in the nation by Rivals.Com. Ranked as a 5-star prospect and the 2nd best at his position in the nation by Scout.Com. Chose the Dawgs over Florida, Southern Cal, Georgia Tech and just about every other major program in the country.
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17. CB Nickell Robey 5-8, 165 (Frostproof, FL - Frostproof HS) Committed to UGA on 7/21/09. One of the top athletes in the country. Scored a combined 14 rushing and receiving touchdowns during the junior season. Forty: 4.4 secs, bench max: 285 pounds, squat max: 355 pounds. Ranked as a 4-star prospect and the 10th best at his position in the nation by Rivals.Com. Ranked as a 4-star prospect and the 17th best at his position in the nation by Scout.Com. Chose the Dawgs over Florida, Tennessee, Michigan and many others. (rivals.com profile, scout.com profile)
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18. DE T.J. Stripling 6-6, 215 lbs. (Decatur, GA - Southwest Dekalb HS) Committed to UGA on 7/22/09. One of the top defensive ends in th country. Big athlete that can rush the QB as well as drop into coverage. Needs to gain weight but develop into outstanding college player. Forty: 4.64 secs, bench max: 325 pounds, squat max: 425 pounds. Ranked as a 4-star prospect and the 4th best at his position in the nation by Rivals.Com. Ranked as a 4-star prospect and the 16th best at his position in the nation by Scout.Com. Chose the Dawgs over Florida, Florida State, Alabama, Ohio State and may others.
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