Georgia Lands Four-Star Cornerback Caden Harris, Flipping Top-100 Talent from Vanderbilt
One of the most dynamic two-way athletes in the 2025 class is heading to Athens. Caden Harris, a Top 100 national prospect out of Haywood High School in Brownsville, Tennessee, made it official on Wednesday, the first day of the Early Signing Period: he's signed with the Georgia Bulldogs.
At 6-foot and 160 pounds, Harris had been Vanderbilt’s highest-rated commitment since April, but Georgia never backed off. Defensive backs coach Donte Williams kept the lines of communication open, and that consistent effort paid off. By June, Harris had flipped his commitment, choosing Georgia over 39 other programs that had extended offers.
Harris visited Georgia for a spring practice and returned for his official visit on June 6. That visit turned out to be pivotal.
"I'm a man of my word," Harris said. "Coach Donte and I had a conversation prior to my commitment, so I for sure had to at least come see what was offered to me.
All of it was important. I retained a lot of information that was needed, so overall it'll all tie in together.
The message has been that I'm wanted, and they'll continue to push for me."
That message clearly resonated.
A Two-Way Threat with Next-Level Tools
Harris brings the kind of versatility and athleticism that coaches love to build around. As a senior, he made plays all over the field.
On defense, he posted 17 tackles, two tackles for loss, a shared sack, an interception, and four pass breakups. On offense, he logged 24 carries for 331 yards and four touchdowns, and added 24 receptions for 383 yards and five more scores.
Oh, and he returned two punts for 91 yards and another touchdown.
His junior season was just as electric: 30 tackles, seven pass breakups, and an interception on defense, while hauling in 37 catches for 782 yards and 11 touchdowns on offense. He also averaged over 30 yards per punt return, including a house call. Even back in his sophomore year, Harris was flashing high-level potential on both sides of the ball.
Ranking Among the Nation’s Best
According to 247Sports, Harris is the No. 94 overall prospect in the country, the No. 8 cornerback nationally, and the No. 4 player in Tennessee. The industry-generated 247Sports Composite bumps him up even higher - No. 75 overall, still holding steady as the No. 8 corner and the No. 3 player in the state.
That kind of ranking speaks to his ceiling as a future impact player in the SEC, and potentially beyond.
Scouting the Future Dawg
There’s a lot to like about what Harris brings to the table, especially on the defensive side of the ball. He’s a natural cover corner with the twitch and foot speed to stay glued to receivers on the outside. While he’s still lean, his testing numbers before his senior season were elite - including one of the best broad jumps in the entire class.
He’s comfortable in both press-man and off-man coverage, showing the hip fluidity and footwork to stay in phase with receivers through the route. He’s not overly physical yet, but he uses subtle hand checks and plays through contact well when the ball is in the air.
And while his high school interception numbers aren’t eye-popping, that doesn’t tell the whole story. Harris has flashed excellent ball skills, particularly in camp settings and 7-on-7 play, and his experience as a wide receiver adds another layer to his ability to track and attack the football.
He’s also not shy about coming downhill in run support - a trait that will serve him well in Georgia’s aggressive defensive scheme. A few years in a college weight program will help him add the strength needed to finish more consistently as a tackler.
What Georgia Is Getting
In Harris, Georgia is adding a high-upside defensive back who can contribute in multiple ways. His lower-body explosiveness and agility make him a strong candidate to play on the outside, but he also has the traits to slide inside and handle nickel responsibilities. That kind of versatility is gold in today’s college game, especially for a team with College Football Playoff aspirations.
Harris is the type of player who could carve out a role early if he continues to develop physically and absorbs the playbook. With his athletic tools, football IQ, and competitive edge, he has the potential to be a difference-maker in the Bulldogs’ secondary.
For Georgia, it’s another big recruiting win. For Harris, it’s a new chapter - one that starts in Athens, under the bright lights of SEC football.