CHAUNCEY RIVERS
Position, school: Defensive end, Stephenson High School
Colleges: He switched his commitment to UGA on Feb. 15, 2014, after originally pledging to South Carolina the previous summer.
Why UGA? "Georgia has always been my dream school. I've always wanted to go to Georgia, and I really like the new defensive coaches that they brought in. I felt comfortable (with making the switch) after talking to everybody. I wanted to end my recruiting today, so I went ahead and committed."
Vitals: 6-2, 247
Things to know: Stephenson is one of the state's top high schools for producing college talent, and Rivers is the first UGA commit from the DeKalb County school since Michael Thornton in 2010 … Current UGA sophomore defensive Josh Dawson also played a big factor in Rivers' decision. The two played together at Tucker High School before Rivers transferred to Stephenson before his junior season. Rivers is also friends with UGA 2014 signees Detric Dukes and Dominick Sanders of Tucker.
They said it: "Ever since Josh went to Georgia, it was something that Chauncey wanted to do, too. Josh has always been Chauncey's mentor. He's like an older brother. Being that Georgia is his home state, it was always where my son's heart was. It feels like home, and like a big family with Josh, Detric and Dominick there. After talking with Coach Richt today, it just brought everything together." -- said Rivers' mother, Devaunya Rivers.
TERRY GODWIN
Position, school: Wide receiver, Callaway High School
Colleges: Committed to UGA over Auburn
Why UGA: "UGA has been there since Day One. Coach (Mark) Richt and (assistant John) Lilly have been like father figures to me, and they've helped me become a better person. It just felt right to go there," Godwin said.
Vitals: 6 feet, 190 pounds
Recruiting rankings: Rated as a 5-star and the state's No. 3 overall prospect, per the 247sports.com composite rankings on Feb. 14, 2014.
In the know: Godwin can play both sides of the ball, but said he will start off his UGA career at wide receiver. He can also play defensive back, and is expected to help the Bulldogs immediately on special teams as a returner on kickoffs and punts … As a junior at Callaway, Godwin caught 24 passes for 585 yards and nine touchdowns. On defense, Godwin registered 38 tackles and five interceptions … Was one of the top performers in the RisingSeniors.com all-star game.
They said it: "When I told Coach Richt, the phone got silent. Then I heard a big hooray and a lot of screaming. He was so glad that I had committed. He was just happy, and it brings a lot of responsibility that I'm a Bulldog," Godwin said.
RICO McGRAW
Position, school: Safety, Ensworth (Nashville, Tenn.)
Colleges: Committed to UGA over Tennessee and Alabama, Auburn and Ohio State on Jan. 16, 2014.
Why UGA: "I love Jeremy Pruitt, and he has been recruiting me since my sophomore year. I know he is a defensive coordinator that will get me where I need to be. I loved Georgia, and they were one of my favorite schools for a long time. I wanted an offer from the old staff. So getting the first one from Coach Pruitt meant the world to me. It feels great to be committed to Georgia and be done with the process," McGraw told 247sports.com.
Vitals: 6 feet, 190 pounds.
Recruiting rankings: Rated as a 4-star and the Tennessee's No. 2 overall prospect, per 247sports.com composite ranking on Feb. 14, 2014.
In the know: McGraw committed to UGA one day after getting an offer from the Bulldogs.
They said it: "It's a school I was always interested in, but they've always been hesitant to offer, but Coach Pruitt had offered me everywhere he has been and I've always wanted to play for him. When he offered me at Georgia, it just felt right," McGraw to SECwriter.com
CHRISTIAN OWENS
Position, school: Wide receiver, Griffin
Colleges: Committed to UGA over Vanderbilt at the 2013 G-Day spring game.
Why UGA: "He's always liked Georgia growing up. He's always been a fan of the Bulldogs. He and his family went up there for G-Day, and just decided that this is where he wants to go to college," said Griffin coach Steve DeVoursney
Vitals: 6 feet 5, 200 pounds.
Recruiting rankings: Rated as a 4-star and the state's No. 17 overall prospect, per the 247sports.com composite rankings on Feb. 2014.
In the know: As a junior, Owens helped lead Griffin to the Class AAAA state championship … Played in the RisingSeniors.com all-star game
They said it: "He's a kid that is going to be able to come across the middle and catch the ball. He's got good hands. He's a really good possession receiver. He's a big target, and he's going to work hard. He will do exactly what they tell him. He's a good kid," said Griffin coach Steve DeVoursney
DeVONDRE SEYMOUR
Position, school: Offensive lineman, Hinds (Miss.) Junior College
Colleges: Signed with UGA in February 2013 out of North Gwinnett High School but did not meet NCAA academic requirements
Vitals: 6 feet 6, 315 pounds.
In the know: Seymour is the nephew and adopted son of Richard Seymour, the former NFL Pro Bowl defensive tackle who starred in college at UGA. The younger Seymour was a last-minute addition to UGA's 2013 class, but he was signed with the knowledge that he would likely have to attend a prep school or junior college to work on his academics.
They said it: "He's still learning (football) He never really played any football until he got here (North Gwinnett) as a sophomore. I think he played freshman football at a small school in South Carolina. When Richard moved into the area and brought DeVondre up to the office, Richard was very upfront and said, 'He really doesn't know any football. He's a project.' But DeVondre is learning pretty fast. He has great size. All the college scouts love his size, and they think he's pretty athletic for that kind of size. He's got long arms, and that's what you want at an offensive tackle," said North Gwinnett coach Bob Sphire.
-Michael Carvell
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