Elite edge rusher commits to Georgia football

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The Georgia Bulldogs have landed a commitment from three-star edge rusher recruit Olayiwola Taiwo. The elite pass rusher committed to coach Kirby Smart and Georgia over Kansas, Wake Forest, Virginia Tech and Rutgers.

Taiwo is part of a recent Georgia recruiting hot streak. The Bulldogs have landed recent commitments from three-star offensive tackle D.J. Dotson and three-star wide receiver Taurean Rawlins.

The 6-foot-3, 225-pound pass rusher plays high school football for Lovejoy High School in Hampton, Georgia. The talented edge rusher is ranked as the No. 1,356 recruit in the nation and the No. 103 player at his position. Taiwo is the No. 146 recruit in Georgia and is a member 2027 recruiting cycle.

Georgia has been on a recent run of adding three-star recruits, which is very different from what the Bulldogs have done in the past. The Bulldogs appear to be using a different recruiting strategy than normal for the 2027 recruits.

The Bulldogs have just thee commitments from four- and five-star recruits in the class of 2027. The Bulldogs have 11 total commitments including eight from three-stars. Georgia has the No. 26 recruiting class in the country.

Taiwo took an official visit to Georgia from May 29-31. In his highlights, Taiwo flashes explosiveness and strength. The pass rusher is good at defeating offensive linemen with his hands.

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