Georgia's 2026 class sits No. 1 in the cycle as the program builds a foundation for 2027, leaning hard on in-state talent. Kamarui Dorsey, the No. 4 safety in the 2027 class from Hampton, Georgia, has Georgia on him “the hardest,” with Kirby Smart and Travaris Robinson regularly sending clips and staying in touch. The setup underscores a Bulldogs philosophy: keep top prospects home while pushing NFL development every day. The program’s track record at defensive back is a big selling point for recruits who want a path to the pros.

Georgia’s pipeline is already proven: 11 defensive backs from the program are on NFL rosters, including Malaki Starks, who went in the first round to Baltimore. That success fuels optimism around KJ Bolden and a potential first-round impact for more Bulldog DBs. Rivals slots Dorsey at No. 35 nationally and No. 4 in Georgia for 2027, while 247Sports peers him as a linebacker prospect, hinting at versatile traits that Georgia could harness. The narrative reinforces the value of staying home while chasing NFL outcomes, a theme central to Georgia’s ongoing recruiting playbook as it chases elite in-state talent and NFL-ready depth.