Georgia Still in the Driver’s Seat for Five-Star CB Donte Wright Jr., But Oregon’s Not Backing Off
Georgia has built its powerhouse under Kirby Smart by locking down elite talent from across the country-not just the Southeast. And one of the key out-of-state pipelines that’s quietly become a staple for the Bulldogs?
California. That’s where five-star cornerback Donte Wright Jr. comes in.
The Long Beach Poly standout has been committed to Georgia since June 2025, and he’s a major piece of the Bulldogs’ 2027 recruiting class. Wright is ranked as the No. 2 player in California, the No. 3 cornerback nationally, and sits at No. 31 overall in the 247Sports Composite. In short, this is the kind of player you build a future secondary around.
But the recruitment isn’t over-not by a long shot.
Wright recently made a return trip to Eugene for Oregon’s Junior Day, and the Ducks are pushing hard for a flip. Dan Lanning has never been one to ease up on the recruiting trail, especially when it comes to top-tier West Coast talent.
And let’s be honest, Eugene is a lot closer to Long Beach than Athens is. That geographic pull matters-especially for a high school junior still weighing his options.
Still, Georgia has a strong hand to play here. Donte Williams is Wright’s primary recruiter, and his roots in Southern California run deep from his time at USC. Travaris Robinson is also involved in Wright’s recruitment, giving Georgia a seasoned duo working to keep the five-star corner locked in.
Williams’ connection to the region is more than just a footnote-it’s a central reason Georgia has been able to consistently pull elite talent out of California. If the Bulldogs want to keep that pipeline flowing, retaining Wright is a big deal.
Wright’s offer list is as competitive as you’d expect for a player of his caliber. In addition to Georgia and Oregon, he’s got offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, Miami, Michigan, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, UCLA, and USC. That’s a who’s who of programs trying to make noise in the 2027 cycle.
Now, let’s be clear: If Wright ends up flipping to a West Coast program like Oregon, USC, or UCLA, it wouldn’t be a program-crushing blow for Georgia. He’s a California kid, and there’s always a natural pull to stay closer to home. But it would raise some questions about Georgia’s reach on the West Coast-and whether Williams still has the recruiting sway the program counted on when they brought him in.
If Georgia’s secondary shows signs of slippage in the coming seasons, and if more West Coast targets start slipping away, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Kirby Smart reevaluate how the Bulldogs are approaching that region from a staffing standpoint. That’s not a knock on Williams-he’s a strong recruiter and a respected position coach-but Georgia expects to land these battles.
For now, though, Georgia has every reason to feel confident. Wright remains committed, and the Bulldogs continue to lead in his recruitment.
But with Oregon and others turning up the heat, this is one to keep a close eye on. The race isn’t over, and in today’s recruiting landscape, no commitment is ever truly safe until the ink dries.