ATHENS, GA — The fireworks just keep coming in Athens, and the red-and-black recruiting engine shows no signs of cooling off.
In a move that sent shockwaves through the Peach State and beyond, Corey Howard, the towering 6’6”, 260-pound EDGE rusher out of Valdosta, Georgia, officially committed to the Georgia Bulldogs’ 2026 recruiting class—becoming the third commitment in just three explosive days, and adding more firepower to an already fearsome class.
If you thought Kirby Smart and his staff were done stacking weapons, think again. This is a recruiting heat wave—and Georgia is scorching the trail.
Georgia’s Wall of Doom Grows Stronger: Meet Corey Howard
A physical freak blessed with NFL-sized measurables as a high schooler, Corey Howard is far from your average three-star. Don’t let the star rating fool you—this young EDGE defender is a diamond-in-the-rough pass-rushing phenom with a ceiling that scouts say is sky-high and still rising.
Last season, Howard terrorized opposing quarterbacks with 36 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks, anchoring the Valdosta defense and proving he can overwhelm offensive lines with raw power, violent hands, and relentless motor. His 6’6 frame gives him exceptional length to disrupt passing lanes and shed blocks like paper mache.
Whether it’s chasing down scrambling QBs or setting the edge against the run, Howard brings SEC-ready physicality and a mean streak tailor-made for Georgia’s ferocious front seven.
UGA’s Recruiting Rampage: Three Commitments in Three Days
Howard’s commitment isn’t a one-off splash—it’s part of a full-on recruiting tidal wave. In just 72 hours, Georgia has landed:
- Corey Howard, 3⭐ EDGE from Valdosta, GA
- Khamari Brooks, 4⭐ EDGE and elite disruptor
- Shardarius Toodle, 4⭐ linebacker with sideline-to-sideline range
This trio adds brutality, versatility, and championship DNA to Georgia’s defensive class—and insiders believe more is on the way.
Kirby Smart is once again doing what he does best: weaponizing the state of Georgia and building the next wave of Bulldogs who’ll dominate the SEC trenches.
Homegrown and Hungry: The Georgia Advantage
Howard’s commitment highlights a trend that’s become undeniable—the best of Georgia want to stay in Georgia. In an era when top talent is wooed by NIL money and faraway programs, UGA’s ability to lock down elite in-state prospects is becoming a major storyline in college football recruiting.
It’s a testament to the culture, the pedigree, and the promise of NFL development under Kirby Smart’s system. For players like Howard, the path to greatness runs straight through Sanford Stadium.
Building the Future, One Savage at a Time
The Bulldogs aren’t just recruiting—they’re assembling an army of monsters for the 2026 season. Howard adds depth and upside to an EDGE group already feared across the country. Georgia’s future defense is beginning to look like a hybrid of a freight train and a wrecking ball.
And with momentum rolling and targets still on the board, don’t be surprised if UGA keeps the streak alive in the coming days. The Dawgs are barking, and the rest of the country better start listening.
Corey Howard is in. The trenches are getting deeper. And Kirby Smart’s empire continues to grow—one homegrown wrecking ball at a time.
