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UGA’s Smart shares Bainbridge roots with Bama commit he hopes to flip

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart may be using local ties to draw the interest of a coveted running back prospect.

Dameon Pierce has been an Alabama pledge for nine months. But Smart has returned to his hometown of Bainbridge to try and pry the four-star running back away from his commitment. Smart spent nine seasons at Alabama as its defensive coordinator and a primary recruiter before heading back to his alma mater.

Pierce has openly explored his options, despite holding the pledge to the Crimson Tide. After a visit to Florida and Florida State throughout the Spring, Pierce confirmed to The Telegraph that he will attend Georgia’s spring game on Saturday.