Four-star linebacker Chris Cole commits to Georgia for 2024

Chris Cole, a four-star running back from Salem, Va., has committed to UGA football for the class of 2024.

Cole committed to the Georgia Bulldogs on Sunday. His main recruiter in Athens was Co-Defensive Coordinator and Inside Linebackers Coach Glenn Schumann.

“I just really love the whole coaching staff.”

“I feel like I’ll be the best developed and also get a great education too.”

“He showed me all the people he developed and also I can be the next one.”@Chris_Cole3 explains why he committed to Georgia:https://t.co/HJniAyuxad

— Jed May (@JedMay_) September 10, 2023

Go Dawgs !!

— Coach Kirby Smart (@KirbySmartUGA) September 10, 2023

Chris Cole (6-3, 210) currently plays for Salem High School in Salem. He committed to UGA over Miami, Penn State, Tennessee, and USC, and he also had offers from most of the top schools in the country.

“We talked about Georgia’s program and culture,” Cole told UGASports.com this Spring. “We talked about his vision for me at the inside linebacker position, and how much (Smart) liked my film. Coach Smart sees my ability as limitless.”

In the 247Sports Composite, Chris Cole is rated as a four-star recruit, the No. 6 linebacker, and the No. 56 overall recruit in the country for 2024. Rivals.com also rates Chris Cole as a four-star recruit, the No. 7 outside linebacker, and the No. 112 recruit nationally.

With the addition of Cole, the Georgia Bulldogs now have 27 commitments for the class of 2024. UGA’s 2024 class is currently ranked first in the 247Sports Team Rankings ahead of Ohio State, Florida, Alabama, and Texas A&M.

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