Georgia lands commitment from nation's No. 2 safety in class of 2024

Safety Peyton Woodyard has committed to the University of Georgia.

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Woodyard ranks as the nation’s No. 29 overall player in the class of 2024.

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He is the second-ranked safety in America and second-ranked player in California, per 247Sports.

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Woodyard made his announcement at the All-American Bowl, choosing Georgia over Ohio State, Oregon and Texas.

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Woodyard is a 6-foot-2, 188-pound two-sport athlete who also plays baseball.

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“It was a really tough decision but in the end, I felt like Georgia was the best all around fit for me,”

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Woodyard said. “They have everything I wanted in a school from a football standpoint,

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and being comfortable with how they can develop me.

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Georgia defensive backs coach Fran Brown has been the lead recruiter for Woodyard.

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Head coach Kirby Smart has also been involved.

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