Recruiting: Georgia successfully flips Raylen Wilson
Recruiting: Georgia successfully flips Raylen Wilson
Georgia has added another commitment to its 2023 recruiting class as four-star Raylen Wilson gave the Bulldogs a pledge on Sunday afternoon via his personal Twitter account.
The Georgia coaching staff successfully flipped Wilson from Michigan after he de-committed from the program on June 28. He initially committed to the Wolverines on Dec. 21, 2021.
Wilson is rated the nation’s No. 72 overall prospect, No. 5 linebacker and No. 17 player in the state of Florida, according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite.
The 6-foot-2, 215-pound linebacker was named the 2021 Tallahassee Democrat All-Big Bend Defensive Player of the Year. He racked up 139 total tackles and five sacks as a junior for Lincoln High School (Tallahassee, FL.) in 2021. He also served as the team’s punt and kick returner.
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Wilson is a dual-sport athlete and ran a 10.91 in the 100-meter and a 22.07 in the 200-meter this past season, per MaxPrpes.com. He was also a district qualifier in the 100-meter as a sophomore.
UGA co-defensive coordinator and inside linebackers Glenn Schumann was Wilson’s lead recruiter. Wilson’s speed and skill were considerable factors in why the Bulldogs extended him a scholarship.
With his commitment, the Bulldogs now have 13 players in the class of 2023. Wilson and four-star CJ Allen are the two lone inside linebackers in the group. The Bulldogs now rank sixth overall nationally in the updated list of 247Sports’ team recruiting rankings.
Scouting Report:
“Checking in at a listed 6-foot-2 and 213-pounds the guy is a long lean athlete. He has a muscular and ripped up frame to add mass to his build. This explosive player flashes excellent change of direction for someone his size. Good burst and acceleration are other parts of his game that stand out. Fluid and loose hips allow for him to utilize speed to close on the ball without false steps along with being a factor in the pass game, getting depth in his drops and coming to balance to make a break on the ball.
Wilson is an instinctive player that plays downhill with good read and react ability, he doesn’t just run into the play and give himself up. He keeps gap integrity to be able to make plays. Never stops his feet to get caught up in traffic where he is able to move laterally from sideline to sideline. A very good blitzer that can avoid the block of either the offensive lineman or the running back. Physically he has a natural snap and power to him that shows when he is making tackles to knock ball-carriers back. Does a nice job shedding blockers with a quick punch or his athleticism takes over to avoid line in the run game.
You constantly see flashes of how good a top-flight athlete he is by his ability in the return game on both kick return and punt return. His speed kicks in and always for him to go the distance. The verified speed he has shows up in every facet of his game as his closing speed and effort allow for him to make plays all over the field. Wilson should see the field early in his career on both special teams and defense. He is a 3-down backer that doesn’t have to come off the field. As he continues to mature physically it will only serve as a positive attribute to his game. Being a multiple-year starter and an all-conference performer are possible in his future.” - Chris Singletary, 247Sports
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