Georgia football gains commitment from top JUCO cornerback Alius Mayo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Georgia football has secured a commitment from cornerback Alius Mayo, the nation’s top JUCO recruit, who flipped his commitment from California. Mayo, a 6-foot-4, 190-pound defender from Modesto College, had previously visited Cal before committing to Georgia after an official visit on September 26. Last season, he recorded 30 tackles, one interception, and five pass breakups. He is Georgia's first cornerback commitment for the 2027 class, adding to their current haul of 21 commitments and a ranking of No. 9 in the nation for the recruiting cycle.
- •Alius Mayo was ranked as the No. 1 JUCO player in the country.
- •He previously committed to Cal before flipping to Georgia.
- •Mayo made 30 tackles and had one interception in the 2025 season.
- •He is Georgia's first cornerback commitment for the upcoming class.
- •Georgia holds 21 commitments for the 2027 recruiting cycle, ranked No. 9.
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Georgia lands nation’s No. 1 JUCO prospect Alius Mayo after flip from Cal
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Georgia football flips nation's No. 1 JUCO recruit
"Stockton native and nation’s No. 1 JUCO prospect Alius Mayo has flipped his commitment from Cal to Georgia Tuesday.
"Georgia football lands top JUCO cornerback Alius Mayo after he flips his commitment from the Cal Golden Bears.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 8:27 PMGeorgia lands nation’s No. 1 JUCO prospect Alius Mayo after flip from Cal
Stockton native and nation’s No. 1 JUCO prospect Alius Mayo has flipped his commitment from Cal to Georgia Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 8:01 PMGeorgia football flips nation's No. 1 JUCO recruit
Georgia football lands top JUCO cornerback Alius Mayo after he flips his commitment from the Cal Golden Bears.
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