Georgia football has fierce competition for their highest ranked commit.
Georgia football has had a relatively slow start to the 2026 recruiting class. Currently, Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs have only secured four commitments. While this isn’t necessarily a terrible position to be in given that it’s still January, other programs like Oregon and Texas A&M have already landed 10 recruits, meaning Georgia has some ground to make up.
As Smart and his staff focus on adding more recruits to their class, they also need to ensure they retain their current commitments and prevent any of them from decommitting. Unfortunately, there’s always a risk that a committed player might reconsider and join another program. In fact, one of Georgia’s current commits is reportedly exploring options with another school.
Vance Spafford, a four-star wide receiver, is one of the top players in the nation. As per the 247Sports composite rankings, he’s the No. 56 overall player, No. 9 wide receiver, and the No. 9 player from California in the 2026 class.
4-star WR Vance Spafford
Spafford is currently the highest-ranked commit in Georgia’s recruiting class, and losing him would be a significant blow. While it’s uncertain whether he will decommit from Georgia, Spafford did announce on Sunday that he will be visiting USC, which recently extended an offer to him.
In today’s recruiting landscape, it’s not uncommon for committed players to take visits to other schools. However, this visit stands out because Spafford is from California, and USC is the dominant program in the region. There’s a chance Spafford has long been a fan of the Trojans, which could put Georgia at a disadvantage in his recruitment.
It will be interesting to see how Spafford reacts after his visit, but Georgia will likely be hoping Smart and his staff can keep him committed, as he would be a major asset to their program.
