A former Georgia player, new head coach Kirby Smart understands the importance of tradition within the Bulldogs program. That's why one of his first goals when getting hired at his alma mater was to convince legacy recruit Jaden Hunter that Georgia was where he belonged.
On Monday, Smart's efforts were rewarded.
Hunter, a 4-star outside linebacker prospect from the 2017 recruiting class, announced his commitment to Georgia via a video produced in conjunction with Rivals.com. He picked the Bulldogs over Alabama, Clemson, Florida State and LSU.
The son of former Georgia wide receiver Brice Hunter, Jaden Hunter is rated as the eighth-best outside linebacker and No.