Devonta Smith from Amite, La., has committed to Georgia (Photo: 247 Sports)
Devonta Smith, a four-star multipurpose athlete from Louisiana, has committed to Georgia, according to 247Sports.
Smith from Amite, La., is ranked as the No. 17 athlete by the 247Sports Composite and the No. 7 athlete by 247 Sports. The site also had him ranked as the No. 54 player nationally, although the national composite has him ranked at No. 172.
“I love Georgia, they have family environment,” Smith told 247Sports. “I have a bond with the coaching staff and I really like the academics!”
That bond concerns Georgia director of player personnel Sam Pettito, a former Amite player and coach.
A lanky, 6-1 and 155 pounds, Smith picked Georgia over SEC rivals Alabama, LSU and Ole Miss.