Which program will earn 5-star Smael Mondon's commitment? National recruiting analyst makes his prediction
One of the nation’s highest-rated high school seniors is set to make his college decision public this month as Dallas, Ga., native Smael Mondon is expected to announce his commitment in June.
The exact date of Mondon’s commitment has yet to be publicly announced but the five-star linebacker from Paulding County High School has stated his intention to declare his intentions at some point this month. Mondon’s declaration likely has Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee working the phone lines like crazy in an effort to win over the Peach State native before his final decision is made.
That wouldn’t be much of a surprise considering Mondon is rated as the No. 25 overall prospect in the nation and the No. 2 outside linebacker in the 2021 recruiting cycle according to 247Sports Composite Rankings.
So which school will Mondon pick when the time comes?
With the five-star prospect’s recruitment winding down, Rivals National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell recently made his prediction.
“This is a hard one to call as Mondon is relatively quiet about the process and has interest in some great programs. Right now, I would say Georgia has the edge as Mondon is an in-state prospect and is such a priority in the class for Smart,” Farrell wrote.
To get an idea of what Mondon potentially brings to the collegiate level, check out his junior season highlight reel with Paulding County High School.
Mondon needs to be playing with Monday. WDE!
No, he will be playing on Saturdays in Athens.
@Weagle99………..Isn’t Monday transferring to UGA??? If he ain’t. He is the only one!!! LOL
King Negan
Honestly I think this is a two team race between Georgia and UF, currently with Georgia having a slight lead. LSU could also be considered in the running.
The Barn is in it because of the Travis Williams relationship but you know how Bama reels in those top linebackers. Florida is outside looking in.
Everything I’ve read makes it out to be a UGA/Auburn/Tenn battle
Come along young man. With these guys leaving after their junior years at an increasing rate, a stud like this would be welcome.
All Dawg
Hound dawg
you are sniffing around on the wrong blog, assume the position bytch
is it true that Smokey was born a hermaphrodite, with the female organs being dominant?
just kidding
Uncalled for. Hey, what’s Rambo up to these days?
No really. Probably Georgia, slight lean towards Auburn
Stay home young man, mama is calling! The DAWG nation awaits!
No one does less with more than UGA. Richt seems to have passed on that trait to Smart…
Less compared to who?
Less with more …
1980 …
When Kirby wins the NC the only thing they’ll have left to say is “yes sir”
1980????
I realize you’re a Georgia fan, but you DO realize 1980 was 40 years ago?
wHeN kIrBy WiNs ThE nC…. heard the same garbage from you and all your homies about Richt. How’d that work out for you? Kirby is Richt 2.0. Seriously, how hard is it really to recruit well in Georgia?
Absolute #1 need.
Can’t outbid Georgia.
“Can you Smael what the Smart rock is cooking?!?!”
All Dawg
Haha smart wont when a NC when was the last dawgs NC any way and how many do they have again with all those seasons of play and top recruiting classes oh thats right like 2 cause the dawgs are nothing but choke artists
*Win
Why correct win? That entire post is a travesty to the English language?
time to put the crack pipe down
He is a SMART kid!!! And SMART KIDS always commit to Smart!!! Smart is after all GUARANTEED TO BE IN ATHENS for as long as he plays!!!! Saban always lies and says he will stay. But his track record already proves he is a LIAR!!!
Plus they keep saying that Saban taught Smart how to coach defense. I SAY BULL$HIT!!!! Kirby was an ALL AMERICAN DEFENSIVE BACK AT UGA!!! Did Saban even play football??? Any way. It don’t matter. Just look at the defense for both!!!! ALABAMA IS GIVING UP HALF A HUNDRED TO AUBURN. WHILE UGA IS RANKED #1 IN THE COUNTRY ON DEFENSE!!!
PS. There is no decision here!!! If the kid needs a sign from God. Just look at the defensive rating the past few years!!!! Remember SMART KIDS are always going to pick Smart and UGA!!!
King Negan
Saban is a great coach (probably the greatest), but, it’s obvious Smart was the force behind those dominant Alabama defenses, win Bama was winning NC’s on the backs of their defense.
Since Smart left Bama which way has Bama’s defense trended? Since Smart arrived in Athens which way has UGA’s defense trended?
In his 4th season as HC Smart had the best defense in the nation. Barring injuries Smart will have the best defense in the nation for his 5th season.
Smart is an incredible defensive coach no doubt, but Bama had some of the best defenses and topped the nation in that category with Pruitt at the helm too.
Offense has changed dramatically since Smart was Bama’s d-coordinator. Bama’s offense and style of play has changed dramatically since Smart left. Football is different now.
Did UGA have the best defense in 2019? Clemson led the nation in PPG defense and YPG defense.
Cases can be made for several teams – UGA, Clemson, Ohio St, Utah.
I add to the rankings 2 subjective factors in UGA’s favor:
1. UGA plays in the SEC (within the SEC look who UGA played in 2019 – UF, AU, TAMU and LSU)
2. UGA had a terrible offense. Image UGA defensive stats if UGA had more sustained drives, more time of possession, more points.
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This NCAA ranking has UGA 3rd behind Ohio St and Utah:
wwwDOTncaaDOTcom/stats/football/fbs/current/team/22
ESPN has UGA #1 in team defense:
wwwDOTespnDOTcom/college-football/stats/team/_/view/defense/group/8
This Stat Service has UGA #1 in team defense:
wwwDOTsports-referenceDOTcom/cfb/years/2019-team-defense.html
This Stat Service has UGA #1 in team defense:
wwwDOToddssharkDOTcom/ncaaf/defensive-stats
Pruitt is the better coach. Smart is so overrated.
Strange thing about some of these recruits. Some of their names just sound like UGA names to me. Take Amarius Mims I hope a spelled his name right. But I can just hear Munson in my head. Calling his name or really any announcer!!! The same with this kid!!! I don’t know who he will choose. But whoever it is. They are getting a good one!!!!
Hey kid come on down!!! Athens has always been where heroes play. Even in ancient times!!!!! Athens Greece and now Athens Georgia!!! But have a G in at the beginning!!!! Be a hero!!!!
PS. Commit to the G!!!!!!
King Negan
King Negan
Even in 200BC Athens was the place to be.