The Georgia Bulldogs are pursuing talent in both the spring transfer portal and the 2026 recruiting class.The Bulldogs are positively trending for five-star offensive tackle recruit Jackson Cantwell, who is the top prospect in 2026 class. Cantwell has scheduled an unofficial visit to Athens, Georgia, before his upcoming commitment announcement. Georgia is among the final schools for Cantwell. He is considering, Georgia, Oregon, Ohio State, and Miami. Cantwell announced on social media that he will visit Georgia on May 10 and then announce his decision on May 13. He confirmed that his final contenders remain the same. After Cantwell’s announcement, On3’s recruiting expert Steve Wiltfong logged a prediction for Georgia to land the five-star recruit.
This development is significant for the Bulldogs, as it previously appeared Cantwell might commit to another program. This upcoming visit provides Georgia with a crucial final opportunity to secure the commitment of the top recruit in the 2026 cycle.
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The 6-foot-8, 300-pound offensive tackle has imposing size. Cantwell plays high school football and competes in track and field for Nixa High School in Nixa, Missouri. He is the top ranked recruit in Missouri and the No. 1 offensive lineman in the nation. Cantwell is also a decorated track and field thrower (discus and shot put).
Georgia can gain serious momentum on the recruiting trail if they can pick up the No. 1 quarterback Jared Curtis and the No. 1 player in Cantwell, which would make an amazing foundation for the Bulldogs’ 2026 recruiting class.
This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: 5-star OT Jackson Cantwell visiting Georgia days before his commitment
