The Georgia Bulldogs are actively reshaping their roster in pursuit of their third championship in four years. Nonetheless, a setback occurred as they experienced the departure of a key secondary recruit on Sunday, posing a potential challenge to their defense in the years ahead. According to information from Hayes Fawcett at On3 Sports, four-star cornerback Tae Harris has decided to decommit from Georgia. It’s worth noting that Harris is not alone in retracting commitments, as another prominent recruit, five-star player Dylan Raiola (2024), has also altered his commitment from Georgia to Nebraska.
Four-Star CB Tae Harris: Reopens Commitment
Please respect my decision🙏🏽🙏🏽
GODS PLAN! pic.twitter.com/G7WrUbwQM7— Tae Harris (@taeharris27) January 21, 2024
Tae Harris, a four-star recruit according to the 247Sports Composite, holds the 27th position among upcoming class cornerbacks. Having opened his recruiting process, he has received offers from Colorado, Kentucky, Florida, and Georgia Tech. Hailing from Cedartown, Georgia, Harris showcased his versatile skills in high school football, amassing 87 carries for 421 yards and five touchdowns, along with ten receptions for 221 yards and four scores in the last season. On the defensive end, the junior contributed 44 tackles, a tackle for loss, and caused three fumbles.
In addition to his football prowess, Harris is involved in track and boasts an impressive 10.73-second time in the 100-meter dash. Standing at five feet ten inches and weighing 180 pounds, this talented cornerback is currently considered a leading candidate for the Florida Gators according to 247Sports.
BREAKING: Four-Star CB Tae Harris (2025) tells me he has Decommitted from Georgia
The 6’0 190 CB from Cedartown, GA had been Committed to the Bulldogs since June
Holds a total of 16 offershttps://t.co/PRrfTzO9uZ pic.twitter.com/wsRtMVktGO
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 21, 2024
Georgia Bulldogs: Looking to Return to CFP
The Georgia Bulldogs, entering the SEC Championship with an undefeated record and aspirations for a third College Football Playoff appearance, faced a setback when they were defeated by the one-loss Alabama Crimson Tide. This narrow loss denied them a spot in the four-team postseason field. Looking ahead, head coach Kirby Smart aims to lead another impressive season.
Quarterback Carson Beck, who delivered a notable performance with 34 touchdowns and six interceptions in 2023, will be back. Additionally, Georgia has made strategic moves in the transfer portal, securing key players such as star running back Trevor Etienne from the Florida Gators, wideout Ondon Humphreys from Vanderbilt, safety Jake Pope from Alabama, and skill player Michael Jackson III from USC.
Had the 2024 rules been in effect this season, Georgia would have qualified for the College Football Playoff. The upcoming expansion of the postseason field to 12 teams in the next year creates new opportunities for one-loss teams, like Georgia, that miss out on the conference championship to compete for the national title.