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Georgia’s QB Watch: Bulldogs and the Elite 11 Twist

Each summer, the Elite 11 finals bring together the nation’s top high school quarterbacks for a weekend of skills competitions and head-to-head drills. This year, no prospect currently pledged to the Georgia Bulldogs will suit up in Frisco, Texas—but that doesn’t mean Georgia fans should tune out. Although rising stars like Peter Bourque have already committed elsewhere, UGA remains in pursuit of uncommitted talents such as Colton Nussmeier, who plans a campus visit, and in-state signal-caller Kharim Hughley, currently bound for Clemson. Georgia’s recruiting staff hopes to quietly make a late push to flip one or two passers, keeping Dawg supporters glued to every throw and laser-sharp spiral.

In a move that reads like the world’s friendliest stalking mission, Kirby Smart’s staff will be lurking around locker rooms and souvenir stands, scuba-snorkel style, hoping to snag an uncommitted quarterback. “Sure, you just pledged to Clemson yesterday, but how about you pledge to our plywood dog statue today?” they seem to whisper through magnifying glasses. Meanwhile, Georgia fans across the Peach State will be live-tweeting every practice rep and underhand noodle toss, just in case a five-star arm has a sudden change of heart. It’s college football recruiting in full soap-opera mode—popcorn highly recommended.