Georgia Bulldogs miss on recruit Karlos May, who joins Ohio State

The Georgia Bulldogs lost out on four-star defensive lineman Karlos May, who committed to Ohio State on July 18, 2026. May, a 6'2", 330-pound nose tackle from Birmingham, Alabama, chose the Buckeyes over Georgia, Auburn, Ole Miss, and Florida State. Despite this loss, Georgia remains strong with the No. 14 recruiting class in the country, featuring 19 commits, including two five-stars and seven four-stars. Ohio State, benefiting from May's commitment, now ranks No. 6 nationally and has added a second top defensive lineman in this recruitment cycle, enhancing their defensive line depth.

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