I am going to break down position by position along with recruiting points per position to see if Georgia has caught Alabama on the recruiting trail. This will include guys from the 2017, 2018, and 2019 classes. I know the class of 2019 is not finalized yet and will have some moving parts, but this is what I have up to this point.
QUARTERBACK
Alabama:
Tua Tagovailoa (178 Points)
Mac Jones (140 Points)
Taulia Tagovailoa (125 Points)
Paul Tyson (105 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.00
Avg Points Per: 137.00
Georgia:
Justin Fields (233 Points) 5*
Jake Fromm (210 Points) 5*
John Plumlee (90 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.33
Avg Points Per: 177.67
ADVANTAGE GEORGIA
RUNNING BACK
Alabama
Najee Harris (250 Points) 5*
Brian Robinson (156 Points)
Keilan Robinson (105 Points)
Jerome Ford (75 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.00
Avg Points Per: 146.50
Georgia:
Zamir White (222 Points) 5*
James Cook (208 Points) 5*
D'Andre Swift (186 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.67
Avg Points Per: 205.33
ADVANTAGE GEORGIA
WIDE RECEIVER
Alabama:
Jerry Jeudy (211 Points) 5*
Jaylen Waddle (201 Points) 5*
DeVonta Smith (182 Points)
Henry Ruggs (148 Points)
Tyrell Shavers (142 Points)
Xavier Williams (122 Points)
John Metchie (120 Points)
Chadarius Townsend (113 Points)
Slade Bolden (105 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.22
Avg Points Per: 149.33
Georgia:
Jadon Haselwood (226 Points) 5*
Dominick Blaylock (184 Points)
Kearis Jackson (138 Points)
Tommy Bush (105 Points)
Trey Blount (105 Points)
Jeremiah Holloman (105 Points)
Matthew Landers (60 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.00
Avg Points Per: 131.86
ADVANTAGE ALABAMA
TIGHT END:
Alabama:
Jahleel Billingsley (116 Points)
Kedrick James (105 Points)
Major Tennison (105 Points)
Michael Parker (105 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.00
Avg Points Per: 107.75
Georgia:
Luke Ford (182 Points)
John FitzPatrick (143 Points)
Ryland Goede (115 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.00
Avg Points Per: 146.67
ADVANTAGE GEORGIA
OFFENSIVE LINE
Alabama:
Alex Leatherwood (231 Points) 5*
Jedrick Wills (205 Points) 5*
Pierce Quick (165 Points)
Amari Kight (163 Points)
Elliot Baker (150 Points) 5*
Emil Ekiyor (141 Points)
Tommy Brown (118 Points)
Kendall Randolph (108 Points)
Tanner Bowles (75 Points)
Hunter Brannon (60 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.10
Avg Points Per: 141.60
Georgia:
Jamaree Salyer (223 Points) 5*
Isaiah Wilson (213 Points) 5*
Cade Mays (211 Points) 5*
Netori Johnson (173 Points)
Andrew Thomas (155 Points)
Xavier Truss (146 Points)
Trey Hill (145 Points)
Warren McClendon (116 Points)
Warren Ericson (111 Points)
D'Marcus Hayes (105 Points)
Owen Condon (90 Points)
D'antne Demery (90 Points) ***Dismissed
Justin Shaffer (75 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.00
Avg Points Per: 142.54
ADVANTAGE EVEN
DEFENSIVE LINE
Alabama:
LaBryan Ray (182 Points)
Antonio Alfano (153 Points)
Stephon Wynn (151 Points)
Isaiah Buggs (150 Points)
Byron Young (147 Points)
Phidarian Mathis (142 Points)
Justin Eboigbe (141 Points)
Christian Barmore (105 Points)
Rashad Cheney (90 Points)
DJ Dale (90 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 3.80
Avg Points Per: 135.10
Georgia:
Travon Walker (180 Points)
Malik Herring (121 Points)
Jordan Davis (105 Points)
Devonte Wyatt (105 Points)
Bill Norton (105 Points)
Tramel Walthour (90 Points) ***JUCO
Zion Logue (75 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 3.71
Avg Points Per: 111.57
ADVANTAGE ALABAMA
LINEBACKER
Alabama:
Eyabi Anoma (225 Points) 5*
Dylan Moses (201 Points) 5*
Shane Lee (182 Points)
Vandarius Cowan (174 Points) ***Dismissed
Jordan Davis (155 Points)
King Mwikuta (153 Points)
Cameron Latu (150 Points)
Jarez Parks (149 Points)
Markail Benton (143 Points)
Kevin Harris (121 Points)
Chris Allen (114 Points)
Jaylen Moody (45 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.08
Avg Points Per: 151.00
Georgia:
Nolan Smith (219 Points) 5*
Adam Anderson (218 Points) 5*
Brenton Cox (201 Points) 5*
Quay Walker (184 Points)
Jaden Hunter (180 Points)
Nate McBride (176 Points)
Trezman Marshall (144 Points)
Channing Tindall (142 Points)
Azeez Ojulari (138 Points)
Robert Beal (122 Points)
JD Bertrand (115 Points)
Walter Grant (90 Points)
Monty Rice (75 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.08
Avg Points Per: 154.15
ADVANTAGE EVEN
DEFENSIVE BACK
Alabama:
Patrick Surtain (224 Points) 5*
Xavier McKinney (184 Points)
Christian Williams (154 Points)
DeMarcco Hellams (152 Points)
Jalyn Armour-Davis (148 Points)
Daniel Wright (139 Points)
Saivion Smith (135 Points)
Brandon Turnage (114 Points)
Josh Jobe (112 Points)
Kyriq McDonald (105 Points)
Eddie Smith (90 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.00
Avg Points Per: 141.55
Georgia:
Tyson Campbell (205 Points) 5*
Otis Reese (176 Points)
Richard LeCounte (176 Points)
Nadab Joseph (154 Points) ***JUCO
Mark Webb (152 Points)
Jalen Perry (150 Points)
Deangelo Gibbs (146 Points)
William Poole III (140 Points)
Divaad Wilson (105 Points)
Ameer Speed (90 Points)
Tray Bishop (90 Points)
Latavious Brini (90 Points)
Eric Stokes (75 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 3.77
Avg Points Per: 134.54
ADVANTAGE ALABAMA
KICKER
Alabama:
Joseph Bulovas (60 Points)
Skyler DeLong (60 Points)
Will Reichard (60 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 3.00
Avg Points Per: 60.00
Georgia:
Jake Camarda (60 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 3.00
Avg Points Per: 60.00
ADVANTAGE EVEN
Breakdown
Alabama (2017)- 3,477 (4.1 avg per commit) [1st] 7 5*
Alabama (2018)- 2,467 (3.89 avg per commit) [7th] 3 5*
Alabama (2019)- 2,531 (3.80 avg per commit) [1st] (20 commits) 0 5*
Georgia (2017)- 2,825 (3.69 avg per commit) [3rd] 2 5* (2nd in SEC)
Georgia (2018)- 3,461 (4.19 avg per commit) [1st] 8 5* (1st in SEC)
Georgia (2019)- 1,865 (4.00 avg per commit) 5th (13 commits) 2 5* (3rd in SEC)
Georgia Per Year Under Mark Richt
2015: 2 5*, 11 4*, 14 3* (3.45 avg per commit) [6th] (3rd in SEC)
2014: 1 5*, 12 4*, 7 3* (3.62 avg per commit) [7th] (5th in SEC)
2013: 0 5*, 16 4*, 17 3* (3.48 avg per commit) [12th] (7th in SEC)
2012: 2 5*, 6 4*, 10 3* (3.47 avg per commit) [12th] (4th in SEC)
2011: 2 5*, 12 4*, 11 3* (3.58 avg per commit) [5th] (2nd in SEC)
2010: 0 5*, 9 4*, 9 3* (3.42 avg per commit) [15th] (6th in SEC)
2009: 1 5*, 14 4*, 4 3* (3.65 avg per commit) [6th] (3rd in SEC)
2008: 2 5*, 13 4*, 8 3* (3.67 avg per commit) [7th] (3rd in SEC)
2007: 0 5*, 12 4*, 10 3* (3.48 avg per commit) [9th] (6th in SEC)
2006: 2 5*, 14 4*, 12 3* (3.64 avg per commit) [4th] (2nd in SEC)
2005: 0 5*, 10 4*, 7 3* (3.59 avg per commit) [10th] (2nd in SEC)
2004: 1 5*, 10 4*, 8 3* (3.55 avg per commit) [6th] (2nd in SEC)
2003: 2 5*, 8 4*, 13 3* (3.40 avg per commit) [6th] (3rd in SEC)
2002: 1 5*, 18 4*, 8 3* (3.48 avg per commit) [3rd] (2nd in SEC)
From 2017-2019 under Kirby Smart (3 Classes)
12 5* (4.00 per year)
38 4* (12.67 per year)
15 3* (5.00 per year)
3.95 avg per commit
Best avg per commit in class: 4.19 (2018)
Worst avg per commit in class: 3.69 (2017)
From 2002-2015 under Mark Richt (14 Classes)
16 5* (1.14 per year)
165 4* (11.79 per year)
138 3* (9.86 per year)
Best avg per commit in class: 3.67 (2008)
Worst avg per commit in class: 3.40 (2003)
So to make a long story short, Kirby Smart's worst class is better than Mark Richt's best class to this point. A lot of people say "Georgia has always recruited on this level". Not even close.....
QUARTERBACK
Alabama:
Tua Tagovailoa (178 Points)
Mac Jones (140 Points)
Taulia Tagovailoa (125 Points)
Paul Tyson (105 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.00
Avg Points Per: 137.00
Georgia:
Justin Fields (233 Points) 5*
Jake Fromm (210 Points) 5*
John Plumlee (90 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.33
Avg Points Per: 177.67
ADVANTAGE GEORGIA
RUNNING BACK
Alabama
Najee Harris (250 Points) 5*
Brian Robinson (156 Points)
Keilan Robinson (105 Points)
Jerome Ford (75 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.00
Avg Points Per: 146.50
Georgia:
Zamir White (222 Points) 5*
James Cook (208 Points) 5*
D'Andre Swift (186 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.67
Avg Points Per: 205.33
ADVANTAGE GEORGIA
WIDE RECEIVER
Alabama:
Jerry Jeudy (211 Points) 5*
Jaylen Waddle (201 Points) 5*
DeVonta Smith (182 Points)
Henry Ruggs (148 Points)
Tyrell Shavers (142 Points)
Xavier Williams (122 Points)
John Metchie (120 Points)
Chadarius Townsend (113 Points)
Slade Bolden (105 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.22
Avg Points Per: 149.33
Georgia:
Jadon Haselwood (226 Points) 5*
Dominick Blaylock (184 Points)
Kearis Jackson (138 Points)
Tommy Bush (105 Points)
Trey Blount (105 Points)
Jeremiah Holloman (105 Points)
Matthew Landers (60 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.00
Avg Points Per: 131.86
ADVANTAGE ALABAMA
TIGHT END:
Alabama:
Jahleel Billingsley (116 Points)
Kedrick James (105 Points)
Major Tennison (105 Points)
Michael Parker (105 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.00
Avg Points Per: 107.75
Georgia:
Luke Ford (182 Points)
John FitzPatrick (143 Points)
Ryland Goede (115 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.00
Avg Points Per: 146.67
ADVANTAGE GEORGIA
OFFENSIVE LINE
Alabama:
Alex Leatherwood (231 Points) 5*
Jedrick Wills (205 Points) 5*
Pierce Quick (165 Points)
Amari Kight (163 Points)
Elliot Baker (150 Points) 5*
Emil Ekiyor (141 Points)
Tommy Brown (118 Points)
Kendall Randolph (108 Points)
Tanner Bowles (75 Points)
Hunter Brannon (60 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.10
Avg Points Per: 141.60
Georgia:
Jamaree Salyer (223 Points) 5*
Isaiah Wilson (213 Points) 5*
Cade Mays (211 Points) 5*
Netori Johnson (173 Points)
Andrew Thomas (155 Points)
Xavier Truss (146 Points)
Trey Hill (145 Points)
Warren McClendon (116 Points)
Warren Ericson (111 Points)
D'Marcus Hayes (105 Points)
Owen Condon (90 Points)
D'antne Demery (90 Points) ***Dismissed
Justin Shaffer (75 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.00
Avg Points Per: 142.54
ADVANTAGE EVEN
DEFENSIVE LINE
Alabama:
LaBryan Ray (182 Points)
Antonio Alfano (153 Points)
Stephon Wynn (151 Points)
Isaiah Buggs (150 Points)
Byron Young (147 Points)
Phidarian Mathis (142 Points)
Justin Eboigbe (141 Points)
Christian Barmore (105 Points)
Rashad Cheney (90 Points)
DJ Dale (90 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 3.80
Avg Points Per: 135.10
Georgia:
Travon Walker (180 Points)
Malik Herring (121 Points)
Jordan Davis (105 Points)
Devonte Wyatt (105 Points)
Bill Norton (105 Points)
Tramel Walthour (90 Points) ***JUCO
Zion Logue (75 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 3.71
Avg Points Per: 111.57
ADVANTAGE ALABAMA
LINEBACKER
Alabama:
Eyabi Anoma (225 Points) 5*
Dylan Moses (201 Points) 5*
Shane Lee (182 Points)
Vandarius Cowan (174 Points) ***Dismissed
Jordan Davis (155 Points)
King Mwikuta (153 Points)
Cameron Latu (150 Points)
Jarez Parks (149 Points)
Markail Benton (143 Points)
Kevin Harris (121 Points)
Chris Allen (114 Points)
Jaylen Moody (45 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.08
Avg Points Per: 151.00
Georgia:
Nolan Smith (219 Points) 5*
Adam Anderson (218 Points) 5*
Brenton Cox (201 Points) 5*
Quay Walker (184 Points)
Jaden Hunter (180 Points)
Nate McBride (176 Points)
Trezman Marshall (144 Points)
Channing Tindall (142 Points)
Azeez Ojulari (138 Points)
Robert Beal (122 Points)
JD Bertrand (115 Points)
Walter Grant (90 Points)
Monty Rice (75 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.08
Avg Points Per: 154.15
ADVANTAGE EVEN
DEFENSIVE BACK
Alabama:
Patrick Surtain (224 Points) 5*
Xavier McKinney (184 Points)
Christian Williams (154 Points)
DeMarcco Hellams (152 Points)
Jalyn Armour-Davis (148 Points)
Daniel Wright (139 Points)
Saivion Smith (135 Points)
Brandon Turnage (114 Points)
Josh Jobe (112 Points)
Kyriq McDonald (105 Points)
Eddie Smith (90 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 4.00
Avg Points Per: 141.55
Georgia:
Tyson Campbell (205 Points) 5*
Otis Reese (176 Points)
Richard LeCounte (176 Points)
Nadab Joseph (154 Points) ***JUCO
Mark Webb (152 Points)
Jalen Perry (150 Points)
Deangelo Gibbs (146 Points)
William Poole III (140 Points)
Divaad Wilson (105 Points)
Ameer Speed (90 Points)
Tray Bishop (90 Points)
Latavious Brini (90 Points)
Eric Stokes (75 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 3.77
Avg Points Per: 134.54
ADVANTAGE ALABAMA
KICKER
Alabama:
Joseph Bulovas (60 Points)
Skyler DeLong (60 Points)
Will Reichard (60 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 3.00
Avg Points Per: 60.00
Georgia:
Jake Camarda (60 Points)
Avg Star Rank: 3.00
Avg Points Per: 60.00
ADVANTAGE EVEN
Breakdown
Alabama (2017)- 3,477 (4.1 avg per commit) [1st] 7 5*
Alabama (2018)- 2,467 (3.89 avg per commit) [7th] 3 5*
Alabama (2019)- 2,531 (3.80 avg per commit) [1st] (20 commits) 0 5*
Georgia (2017)- 2,825 (3.69 avg per commit) [3rd] 2 5* (2nd in SEC)
Georgia (2018)- 3,461 (4.19 avg per commit) [1st] 8 5* (1st in SEC)
Georgia (2019)- 1,865 (4.00 avg per commit) 5th (13 commits) 2 5* (3rd in SEC)
Georgia Per Year Under Mark Richt
2015: 2 5*, 11 4*, 14 3* (3.45 avg per commit) [6th] (3rd in SEC)
2014: 1 5*, 12 4*, 7 3* (3.62 avg per commit) [7th] (5th in SEC)
2013: 0 5*, 16 4*, 17 3* (3.48 avg per commit) [12th] (7th in SEC)
2012: 2 5*, 6 4*, 10 3* (3.47 avg per commit) [12th] (4th in SEC)
2011: 2 5*, 12 4*, 11 3* (3.58 avg per commit) [5th] (2nd in SEC)
2010: 0 5*, 9 4*, 9 3* (3.42 avg per commit) [15th] (6th in SEC)
2009: 1 5*, 14 4*, 4 3* (3.65 avg per commit) [6th] (3rd in SEC)
2008: 2 5*, 13 4*, 8 3* (3.67 avg per commit) [7th] (3rd in SEC)
2007: 0 5*, 12 4*, 10 3* (3.48 avg per commit) [9th] (6th in SEC)
2006: 2 5*, 14 4*, 12 3* (3.64 avg per commit) [4th] (2nd in SEC)
2005: 0 5*, 10 4*, 7 3* (3.59 avg per commit) [10th] (2nd in SEC)
2004: 1 5*, 10 4*, 8 3* (3.55 avg per commit) [6th] (2nd in SEC)
2003: 2 5*, 8 4*, 13 3* (3.40 avg per commit) [6th] (3rd in SEC)
2002: 1 5*, 18 4*, 8 3* (3.48 avg per commit) [3rd] (2nd in SEC)
From 2017-2019 under Kirby Smart (3 Classes)
12 5* (4.00 per year)
38 4* (12.67 per year)
15 3* (5.00 per year)
3.95 avg per commit
Best avg per commit in class: 4.19 (2018)
Worst avg per commit in class: 3.69 (2017)
From 2002-2015 under Mark Richt (14 Classes)
16 5* (1.14 per year)
165 4* (11.79 per year)
138 3* (9.86 per year)
Best avg per commit in class: 3.67 (2008)
Worst avg per commit in class: 3.40 (2003)
So to make a long story short, Kirby Smart's worst class is better than Mark Richt's best class to this point. A lot of people say "Georgia has always recruited on this level". Not even close.....
