Georgia football fans, meet the future: Jayden Wade. The five-star quarterback and consensus No. 1 overall player in the 2028 recruiting class is already turning heads-and he’s only a sophomore in high school.
Wade committed to Georgia a couple of months ago, and if there were any doubts about why the Bulldogs went all-in on him, those were squashed the moment a video of him squatting 405 pounds went viral. That’s not a typo.
Four. Hundred.
And. Five.
Pounds. For a high school sophomore.
At quarterback. Let that sink in.
Physically, Wade is already built like a college athlete. And when you pair that with his elite arm talent, poise, and football IQ, it’s easy to see why he’s being talked about as one of the most polished quarterback prospects to come out of high school in recent years. He’s the kind of player who doesn’t just show up on recruiting boards-he takes over the top spot and dares anyone to challenge him for it.
Georgia’s coaching staff saw something special early on, and Wade hasn’t given them any reason to second-guess that belief. Since his commitment, he’s been all-in on the Bulldogs.
No wavering. No flirtation with other programs.
Just consistent, vocal support for UGA-even as the rest of the recruiting world spins in chaos, with players flipping commitments and entering the transfer portal at a record pace.
And that kind of loyalty matters. In today’s college football landscape, where roster turnover is the norm and commitments can feel more like placeholders, Wade’s steady presence is a breath of fresh air for Georgia fans. He’s not just saying the right things-he’s backing it up with action, staying focused and continuing to develop both physically and mentally.
Now, let’s be real: there’s still a long road between now and National Signing Day 2028. Two years is a lifetime in recruiting, and nothing is ever set in stone.
But right now, Wade looks locked in. And with each new clip that surfaces-whether it’s him dropping dimes on the field or moving serious weight in the gym-the anticipation in Athens only grows.
Georgia’s quarterback room is already strong, but Wade is the kind of talent that programs build around for the future. If he stays the course, the Bulldogs could be looking at their next great signal-caller-and maybe even the face of the program for years to come.