Olayiwola Taiwo commits to Georgia after official visit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 4:08 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Olayiwola Taiwo, a 6-foot-3, 220-pound EDGE from Lovejoy, Georgia, has committed to the University of Georgia following his official visit over the weekend. Georgia offered him a scholarship on May 8, and Taiwo's recent visit solidified his decision to join Kirby Smart's program. He expressed enthusiasm about Georgia's coaching staff and the development opportunities available to players. Taiwo has been familiar with the program through multiple visits during his recruitment process.
- •Taiwo is a fast-rising defensive prospect in Georgia.
- •He visited Georgia multiple times before making his decision.
- •The official visit furthered his connection with the program.
- •Coach Larry Knight's detailed coaching influenced his choice.
- •Taiwo highlighted competition and player development as key factors.
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Kirby Smart adds another Georgia defender with EDGE Olayiwola Taiwo’s pledge
"Georgia offered Olayiwola Taiwo on May 8. Less than a month later, the Bulldogs have his commitment. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound EDGE from Hampton (Ga.) Lovejoy has pledged to Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs after taking his official visit to Athens this weekend, giving the Bulldogs another in-state win and adding one of the fastest-rising defensive […]
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