Georgia’s 2027 recruiting class just landed a massive cornerstone, and his name is Kemon Spell. The five-star running back - ranked No. 1 at his position and No. 7 overall in the country - committed to the Bulldogs last week, giving Kirby Smart and his staff a game-changing talent in the backfield. It’s the kind of pickup that turns heads nationally and sets the tone for the rest of the class.
But Spell isn’t stopping there. He knows football is a team sport, and while he may be the headliner, he’s already working to make sure he’s not the only star in Athens. Less than a week after announcing his commitment, Spell is putting on his unofficial recruiter hat, and his first target is a name Georgia fans might want to start getting familiar with: Amare Patterson.
Patterson, a three-star wide receiver in the 2027 class, isn’t carrying a five-star label - at least not yet - but don’t let the rankings fool you. He’s a playmaker with high upside, and Georgia’s coaching staff clearly sees something special. Despite sitting just outside the top 400 nationally, Patterson is getting the kind of attention usually reserved for higher-ranked prospects, and Spell is right in the middle of it.
The two were in Athens together recently for Georgia’s Junior Day, a key event on the recruiting calendar that often lays the groundwork for future commitments. While Patterson hasn’t gone public with any major takeaways from that visit, what we do know is that he’s already locked in an official visit for May. That’s a strong sign of mutual interest - and a big win for Georgia’s recruiting momentum.
There’s also a family connection working in Georgia’s favor. Patterson is cousins with current Bulldog standout KJ Bolden, a name that needs no introduction in Athens. Bolden has emerged as one of Georgia’s brightest young stars, and his influence - along with Spell’s recruiting push - gives the Bulldogs a compelling pitch: come join the family.
It’s still early, and Patterson hasn’t tipped his hand just yet. But right now, Georgia looks like the frontrunner.
With Spell and Bolden both in his corner, the Bulldogs are building more than just a recruiting class - they’re building a culture. And if this is how the 2027 cycle is starting, Georgia fans have every reason to be excited about where it’s headed.