The first few Kirby Smart recruiting class were loaded with offensive lineman. Athens has never seen so many elite linemen prospects come to town. Each of Smart’s first two full classes (2017 and 2018) featured three linemen in the top 100. But the 2019 class only has one elite lineman. That’s likely because of the wealth Smart has built on the offensive line, and his decision to use scholarships to address other positions.
But Smart will not take two years off from signing top 100 linemen. One is already committed, five-star tackle Broderick Jones. Others probably won’t be too far behind.