Karlos May has made his call, and the 4-star defensive lineman in the 2027 recruiting class is headed to Ohio State.
The Georgia Bulldogs were in the mix for a while and had been pushing hard on the recruiting trail this offseason, trying to stack as much talent as possible before signing day and build one of the nation’s top classes. But when the dust settled, May chose the Buckeyes and will continue his college career in Columbus, Ohio.
May’s recruitment had started to tilt toward Ohio State after his official visit to Columbus on June 19th, when reports began pointing to real momentum for Ryan Day and his staff. That buzz turned out to be accurate.
Georgia wasn’t the only heavyweight chasing him. Alabama, Auburn, and Florida State were all involved, along with the Bulldogs, but Ohio State ultimately won out for the highly regarded lineman.
Per 247Sports, May is a little over 6-foot-3 and weighs more than 300 pounds, a frame that makes him an obvious fit for the interior defensive line. He also took an official visit to Athens on June 5th, giving Georgia a chance to make its case up close.
For Kirby Smart and his staff, landing big bodies up front has always been a priority, especially with how important controlling the line of scrimmage is in the SEC. A player with May’s size and skill set was the kind of prospect Georgia fans could easily circle as a must-get, which is why this decision stings.
Still, the Bulldogs are not done building their 2027 class. They remain in solid shape and are expected to add more players before signing day.
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