Will top UGA target pick Bulldogs on Aug. 19?

Jaleel Laguins (Michael Carvell/AJC)

One of UGA’s top priorities at inside linebacker has set his decision date.

Jaleel Laguins, a 4-star linebacker from Oconee County High School, confirmed with the AJC that he will announce his commitment on Aug. 19.

The AJC recently traveled to Oconee County to visit Laguins and he told us that UGA and Auburn are the two main schools fighting to gain his commitment.

Also in the mix to land the 6-foot-2, 215-pounder are Florida, Tennessee and Nebraska.

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