Now, let’s move on to some recent happenings around the state of Georgia and the SEC. 

Tremayne Anchrum (StudentSports.com)

Today’s need-to-know stories

1. Top Georgia OL reels in Georgia Tech offer

Tremayne Anchrum is one of the top uncommitted offensive lineman in the state. And on Thursday, Georgia Tech threw its hat in the ring for the 3-star guard.

2. Close decision between UVA and Georgia Tech for DB

Georgia Tech lost out on a 3-star safety from Wesleyan High School this past summer in Jordan Mack.

The UVA commit spoke with the AJC about his recent commitment and says the decision wasn't an easy one. Mack, who reported several offers, acknowledged that his decision came down to UVA, Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech.

3. Clemson commit says Auburn was his No. 2 school

You probably didn't know that Tre Lamar, a 4-star linebacker from Roswell, is totally into drag racing. He even got involved in a push-up contest at an NHRA event this year.

Want to find out more about the 6-foot-4 linebacker? Read the AJC's full-length interview here.

4. Georgia TE talks Alabama commitment, martial arts

Remember Johnny Lawrence from The Karate Kid? That's Miller Forristall, a 6-foot-5 tight end out of Cartersville High School, who just so happens to have the build of Rob Gronkowski.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu. 6-foot-5. Am I making myself clear?

Read what sold Forristall on Alabama here.

5. Texas QB finds new home at Georgia high school

SMU commit David Moore may have relocated to Georgia last year, but his Texas roots are undeniable.

Check out a more detailed account of his story here.

6. Top Georgia OL talks injury, UNC commitment

When Luke Elder suffered a knee injury during LaGrange High School's spring scrimmage, he was told it would take six to eight months to recover. It was the kind of news no recruit wants to hear.

Read it all here.

7. AJC’s Friday Night Spotlight: Dreshun Miller

This is the first installment of the AJC's Friday Night Spotlight, which aims to introduce a lesser-known recruit in the state as part of a weekly series. This week's Friday Night Spotlight is on Dreshun Miller, a converted defensive back out of Sprayberry High School.

8. Highly touted QB has two SEC schools in his top 3

Class of 2018 quarterback Joey Gatewood of Bartram Trail High (Jacksonville, Fla.) announced through Twitter on Thursday his top three, a list that includes LSU, Auburn and Florida State.

Gatewood, who's considered a strong lean to FSU, is definitely a name to keep an eye out for over the next two seasons. The 6-foot-3, 206-pound quarterback has a four-star ranking with 247Sports, which lists him as the nation's No. 1 dual-threat quarterback in his class.

9. Soundbites and storylines from around the SEC

Florida hands out scholarships to walk-ons, and their reaction is priceless … Steve Spurrier, the human quote machine … Merchandise slip-up leads to accidental Alabama troll … 5-star receiver cleared to return to Tennessee … Injured Arkansas running back could leave to NFL … Tennessee suspends star receiver … Former Florida coach Will Muschamp refused to accept this transfer player … Comedian dishes out on Nick Saban and his unauthorized biography

10. Recruiting round-up

Antonneous Clayton, a 4-star defensive lineman from Dooly County, received an offer from Virginia Tech.

Xavier McKinney, a 3-star safety from Roswell, received an offer from Virginia Tech.

Josh White, a 3-star athlete from Walton High School, has been offered at four different positions.

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