Georgia added a potential leader of its future defense Wednesday by receiving a commitment from coveted inside linebacker Nakobe Dean.
Per ESPN's Tom VanHaaren, Dean's pledge to the Bulldogs is another coup for head coach Kirby Smart:
Tom VanHaarenESPN 300 LB Nakobe Dean has committed to Georgia. The Dawgs now have 16 ESPN 300 commitments, Dean is the No. 23 ranked prospect overall.
Dean is a 5-star prospect and the No. 14 overall player in the 2019 recruiting class, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. He's also listed as the top inside linebacker and the best recruit from Mississippi.