Georgia football flips elite Tennessee high school DB to nation's No. 1 class
LSU landed 11 prospects over a strong summer 2023 where the program was recruiting what is now considered the nation's No. 3 class, per On3.
One of those commits was Christ Presbyterian (Tennessee) defensive back Ondre Evans, a 4-star, the nation's No. 10 corner and the top-rated recruit in Tennessee in 2024, who committed to LSU in June.
On Wednesday, 247 Sports' Steve Wiltfong and On3's Hayes Fawcett reported the 6-foot, 185-pound corner had flipped his commitment to Georgia.
Evans' relationship with UGA defensive backs coach Fran Brown was reportedly pivotal in the decision.
Georgia, the two-time defending national champions and nation's No. 1 team, also has the nation's No. 1 recruiting class in 2024.
The Bulldogs were in a top 5 he released in June that also included North Carolina State, Alabama and Michigan.
It's headlined by Buford (Georgia) quarterback Dylan Raiola, the nation's No. 1 prospect and 5-star corner Ellis Robinson IV and linebacker Justin Williams.
Alongside Robinson IV, Evans joins a class that also includes Swainsboro (Georgia) 4-star DB Demello Jones.
Evans fielded more than 30 offers, including from Alabama and Arkansas.
As a junior, Evans had 38 tackles, five pass break-ups, two picks and a forced fumble, leading CPA to a Tennessee Division II title appearance.
Through eight games as a senior, Evans is having a strong season for CPA (7-1). He's logged eight solo tackles and two pass deflections.
-- Andy Buhler | andy@scorebooklive.com | @sblivetx
