No. 1 recruit DJ Jacobs visits Georgia despite Ohio State commitment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:46 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Five-star edge rusher recruit DJ Jacobs attended Georgia's 70-20 victory over Western Kentucky on September 18, 2026. Jacobs is committed to Ohio State but remains a target for Georgia, where his father played from 1999 to 2002. He recorded 16 sacks and 102 tackles in the 2025 season with Blessed Trinity Catholic, showcasing his elite talent. Ohio State currently leads in name, image, and likeness spending, which may influence Jacobs' decision. The Bulldogs have not given up their pursuit despite his commitment to the Buckeyes.
- •DJ Jacobs committed to Ohio State but visited Georgia.
- •He watched Georgia's dominant win over Western Kentucky.
- •Jacobs is the nation's top recruit for 2027.
- •He recorded 16 sacks in the 2025 high school season.
- •Ohio State leads in NIL spending compared to Georgia.
- 4:46 PMYahoo Sports — Nation's No. 1 recruit visits Georgia despite Ohio State commitment
"Five-star edge rusher recruit DJ Jacobs visited the Georgia Bulldogs even though he is committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes
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