The Georgia Bulldogs came up short in their pursuit of in‑state edge prospect Dre Quinn, a 4-star EDGE from Buford, GA. Once considered a strong candidate for Georgia’s 2026 class, Quinn ultimately narrowed his decision to Clemson and Texas—and does not include Georgia in his final two .
🔍 What happened in the recruitment?
Broad Top-Six List
At one point, Quinn’s finalists included Clemson, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Georgia Tech, Georgia, and Texas. His official visits—Clemson on May 30 and Georgia in early June—signaled that Georgia was very much in the mix .
Cutting to Two Finalists
However, by June 17, Quinn decided to eliminate Georgia (and Notre Dame and Tennessee) from contention. On3’s Hayes Fawcett confirmed he was remaining solely between Clemson and Texas, with his commitment set for June 19 .
Decision Day
On June 19, Quinn officially committed to Clemson, choosing the Tigers over Texas .
🎯 Georgia’s Outlook
In-State Talent Loss
Missing out on Dre Quinn is a sting for Georgia, especially since he’s a ranked in-state defender (No. 263 nationally, No. 26 at EDGE per 247) with productive junior-year production: 42 tackles, 9.5 TFLs, 2.5 sacks .
Defensive End Need
With only a couple of defensive line commitments in the 2026 class—and Quinn initially set to fill that void—Georgia’s EDGE room loses momentum. Though Georgia remains elite, they’ll need to target other pass-rushers to compensate .
Recruiting Continues
Coach Kirby Smart and staff will have to double down on other EDGE recruits. Georgia remains among the top national recruiters in 2026, but this flip underscores how competitive the landscape is—especially within Georgia’s own backyard.
🏁 Bottom Line
Georgia’s momentum took a hit with the loss of in-state EDGE Dre Quinn to Clemson. Despite official visits and recruitment interest, Quinn trimmed his list—excluding the Bulldogs—before committing elsewhere. For Smart’s program, the challenge now is to replenish the defensive edge depth in the Class of 2026 and continue competing for elite talent.
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