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Georgia football picks up commitment from Athens quarterback prospect

Clarke Central quarterback Hezekiah Millender led his team from a 24-0 deficit to a 37-36 victory over Oconee County on Aug. 23, 2024. Earlier in that week, Millender committed to Boise State.

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Clarke Central quarterback Hezekiah Millender led his team from a 24-0 deficit to a 37-36 victory over Oconee County on Aug. 23, 2024. Earlier in that week, Millender committed to Boise State.
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Nov 30, 2024

Three-star quarterback Hezekiah Millender announced his commitment to Georgia on Saturday.

Previously committed to Boise State, the Clarke Central quarterback posted to X: “Athens y’all mind if I stay a little longer ? #Committed” and tagged coach Kirby Smart, offensive coordinator Mike Bobo and quarterbacks assistant Montgomery VanGorder.

Millender joins four-star prospect Ryan Montgomery in the class of 2025 quarterback group. Currently Georgia has the top-rated 2025 class.

Millender is the No. 73 quarterback in the class and the No. 139 overall prospect in Georgia, according to the 247Sports Composite ranking.

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