One of the nation’s top cornerbacks is officially off the board and this is no doubt incredible news for Kirby Smart and the Georgia football team. That’s right, moments ago, 4-star CB Justice Fitzpatrick revealed that he doesn’t need any more time to think about where he’ll call home in 2026.
Fitzpatrick, wanted by loads of powerhouses, announced his commitment to the Bulldogs via On3's Hayes Fawcett and this indeed is a huge get for the Bulldogs. Fitzpatrick just took his official visit to Athens last weekend, with his time on campus clearly sending things over the top for him with this latest decision.
BREAKING: Elite 2026 CB Justice Fitzpatrick has Committed to Georgia, he tells me for @on3recruits
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) June 3, 2025
The 6’1 195 CB from Fort Lauderdale, FL chose the Bulldogs over Texas, Ohio State, Florida & Miami
He’s the brother of NFL Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick https://t.co/0R3Id4JekJ pic.twitter.com/vqfgLM6F6S
4-star CB Justice Fitzpatrick has officially committed to the Georgia Bulldogs
This is monster news for several different reasons. To start, Fitzpatrick is the younger brother of All-Pro Steelers defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick, who was an All-American at Alabama. Plenty of people thought Kalen DeBoer and Bama would have an advantage because of this.
Instead, the younger Fitzpatrick has decided to pave his own path and he’ll be suiting up for a different SEC side. Another reason to get excited about the 6-0, 185-pounder announcing that his future will be with Georgia?
Not only is he ranked four stars, but he’s also the No.3 cornerback in the country, No. 5 player from Florida and the No. 47 prospect overall for the 2026 class according to the 247Sports Composite. Yeah, this kid is a total baller.
Throughout his recruitment, the newest UGA pledge has picked up 43 offers. In addition to his official visit with Georgia, he was all set to visit Texas to meet with Steve Sarkisian and Co. on June 13, but it now looks like that trip will be canceled. In the end, Fitzpatrick was down to UGA, Ohio State, Texas, Florida and Miami. His OV was one to remember and it made the difference in Smart posting yet another recruiting win. The veteran coach has struck again.