Georgia Bulldogs Land In-State 4-Star 2017 LB Breon Dixon

Written by Ryan Wright

Twitter: @HogManInLA

The Kirby Smart era officially kicked off with recruiting for Georgia on Christmas day when in-state linebacker Breon Dixon committed to the Bulldogs.

Dixon helped Peachtree Ridge High School to an 8-4 mark in 2015 coming up with 42 tackles, 16.5 tackles for a loss, six sacks, two forced fumbles, and four interceptions in 10 games played. Georgia wrapped up the highly regarded linebacker over 20-plus other offers.

On Christmas Eve, Dixon released his Top 7 schools listing: Tennessee, Florida, Auburn, Georgia, Miami, Oklahoma, and TCU. When the list was released, many thought Tennessee was the leader based on the order. The Volunteers hosted Dixon on an unofficial in mid-August.

The Bulldogs have four verbal commits to their 2017 class but have 14 for their 2016 haul.

Georgia 2017 Verbal Commitment List

ATH Deejay Dalls, 6’0”, 180 lbs, Glynn Academy, Brunswick, GA

CB Richard LeCounte, 5’10”, 180 lbs, Liberty County, Riceboro, GA

LB Breon Dixon, 6’0”, 215 lbs, Peachtree Ridge HS, Suwanee, GA

WR DeVonta Smith, 6’1”, 160 lbs, Amite HS, Amite, LA

Photo credit: gwinnettdailypost.com; No. 4 Breon Dixon.