PJ Dean is taking his talents to Athens.
It was a Georgia vs. South Carolina battle to land Dean, who has collected 25 scholarship offers during his recruitment. Ohio State was also named a finalist, but considered a distant third.
Dean announced his verbal commitment on Monday, pledging to play for Kirby Smart‘s program.
PJ Deans announces his commitment to Georgia.@deanpj56 @WF_Football @wsfcsathletics pic.twitter.com/5J7j8sXUu4
— Marc Pruitt (@Marc_Pruitt) June 30, 2025Out of Clemmons (North Carolina) West Forsyth High School, Dean is listed as measuring 6-5 and 255 pounds. On the 247Sports Composite, Dean is rated 4-stars, the No. 6 player in the state of North Carolina, No. 7 defensive lineman and No. 66 prospect overall in the Class of 2026.
Dean wasn’t always a defensive lineman. It was the Georgia coaching staff that suggested Dean switch sides of the ball. He sees himself as becoming the next great Bulldog defender.
Mykel (Williams), Travon Walker, Nakobe (Dean), Jalon (Walker), I can go on, really. I’ve been watching them for so long because my brother’s been there,” Dean told Jed May of On3. “I’ve kind of just like idolized their edge defenders and their rushers. So it was kind of like, I see what they do, you know what I’m saying, I feel like I could be just that or better.
With Dean on board, Georgia has 25 verbal pledges in its 2026 recruiting class, which ranks No. 2 nationally on the Composite. Fans can get a preview of what Dean brings to Athens by watching his highlights below:
Georgia beats out South Carolina to land elite 2026 DL PJ Dean Saturday Down South.
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