George Lamons Stands 7 Feet Tall: No. 1 Player in America Commits to Georgia Bulldogs over Tennessee Vols and Georgia Tech
At just 18 years old, George Lamons was already a living legend.
Standing an astonishing 7 feet tall and weighing 275 pounds of pure athleticism, George was the kind of high school football player who could make entire stadiums fall silent with awe. Hailing from a small town outside Macon, Georgia, he played both defensive end and tight end—though some said he could probably play quarterback, kicker, and coach if he wanted to.
Every major college in the country had come knocking, but the real battle came down to three: the Tennessee Volunteers, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, and the hometown favorite—University of Georgia Bulldogs.
Fans speculated for months. Tennessee offered tradition. Tech offered academics and a slick NIL deal. But UGA had heart—and a legacy of building legends.
On a cool spring afternoon in front of a packed high school gym and thousands watching online, George stepped up to the podium. A row of hats sat before him: orange, gold, and red. He smiled, picked up the red and black Georgia Bulldogs cap, and slid it on his head.
“The journey starts now,” he said. “I’m stayin’ home. Go Dawgs.”
The gym erupted.
For Georgia, it wasn’t just a commitment—it was a statement. The biggest, most dominant player in the country was headed to Athens. And for George Lamons, the kid who could outrun safeties and out-jump receivers, it was just the beginning of a career that already felt larger than life.
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