It’s official. 5-star linebacker Nakobe Dean is a member of the Georgia Bulldogs.
A native of Horn Lake, MS, Dean signed his letter of intent with the Bulldogs on Wednesday afternoon. He chose Georgia instead of Alabama, Ole Miss and LSU.
According to 247Sports, Dean is the No. 1 linebacker in the 2019 recruiting class. He’s also the No. 1 player from Mississippi and the 14th-best overall recruit in the class nationally based on the 247Sports composite rankings.
Shortly after signing his letter of intent, Dean spoke with DawgNation’s Brandon Adams in a one-on-one interview. Watch that full interview below:
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