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Waylon Wooten’s Athens Adventure: Bulldozing Doubts

In an exclusive chat with Sports Illustrated, 2027 defensive line commit Waylon Wooten gushed about his official visit to the University of Georgia. Over June 5–7, Wooten felt “prioritized” by a near two-hour sit-down with DL coach Tray Scott and DC Glenn Schumann, who convinced him he could contribute from year one despite his “undersized” 6-foot-2 frame. Wooten detailed his decade-long bond with Coach Scott—who began recruiting him in 10th grade—and praised Kirby Smart’s Southern ties and unwavering belief in his skills. He left Athens energized, confident in his fit with the Bulldogs’ defense and eager for signing day in December.

It’s amazing that even college visits now come with full VIP treatment—two-hour pep talks, cinematic film reviews and heartfelt pep-rallies. Why stop at campus tours when you can get life coaching from defensive coordinators? Wooten’s trip must have felt like a Disney World FastPass: skip the line, ride the hype train, and get your signed helmet selfie. One can only hope future recruits get luxury swag bags with autographed Gators jerseys and motivational fortune cookies. Because nothing says “welcome to the Dawgs” like being told you’ll start immediately despite every scouting report screaming “project.”