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Georgia lands three-star recruits Olayiwola Taiwo and Joakim Gouda for 2027 class

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Georgia lands three-star recruits Olayiwola Taiwo and Joakim Gouda for 2027 class
Summary

Georgia football secured commitments from edge rusher Olayiwola 'Gideon' Taiwo and linebacker Joakim Gouda on June 1, 2026. Taiwo, a senior at Lovejoy High School, is 6-foot-3 and weighs 225 pounds, while Gouda, from McEachern High School, stands 6-foot-2 at the same weight. Both recruits have drawn interest from several Division I programs, with Taiwo choosing Georgia over schools like Rutgers and Virginia Tech. This marks Taiwo's commitment as the first edge rusher and overall 11th commitment for Georgia's 2027 recruiting class.

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  • •Olayiwola 'Gideon' Taiwo and Joakim Gouda commit to Georgia.
  • •Taiwo is a rising senior from Lovejoy and Gouda from McEachern.
  • •Taiwo is the first edge rusher commitment for Georgia's 2027 class.
  • •Gouda stands at 6-foot-2 and weighs 225 pounds.
  • •Taiwo turned down multiple offers from other Division I programs.
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  • 10:58 PMYahoo Sports — Georgia football picks up in state pair of three-stars for 2027 class
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Georgia football picked up a three-star pair in edge rusher Olayiwola "Gideon" Taiwo and linebacker Joakim Gouda on Monday.

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