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Georgia lands 2019 4-star cornerback Jalen Perry

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and defensive back Maurice Smith, who intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown, celebrate a 13-7 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Athens. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and defensive back Maurice Smith, who intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown, celebrate a 13-7 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Athens. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
By Maghen Moore
Oct 30, 2017

The University of Georgia landed 2019 4-star recruit cornerback Jalen Perry Monday.

According to 247Sports, Perry chose Georgia over Alabama, Oklahoma and Ohio State.

The cornerback from Dacula visited Alabama for the Alabama-Tennessee game on Oct. 21.

The cornerback also visited Georgia Oct. 14 for the Missouri game.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and defensive coordinator Mel Tucker reacted to Perry’s commitment on Twitter Monday.

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