The Georgia Bulldogs claimed another crucial in-state defensive commitment early Wednesday morning, landing local linebacker Jaleel Laguins.
He decided between a pair of SEC programs after exploring other opportunities in the conference.
"I can say it was a tough decision," Laguins told Chad Simmons of Scout. "Auburn was right there and it was Georgia over Auburn for me with Florida and Tennessee next. It was not easy."
The 6'2", 213-pound playmaker is a senior at Oconee County High School, located a short drive away from campus in Athens. He broke the news to Georgia head coach Mark Richt shortly before an announcement ceremony, per Fletcher Page of the Athens Banner-Herald.