Georgia Football: 5 Biggest Recruiting Commit Busts in Program History

When a recruiting class is signed, the fans of that school hope all the players have successful college careers and get a great education at the same time.

While getting a great education is almost a guarantee, having success on the football field is not.

Georgia normally has one one the best recruiting classes in the country year in and year out, and there's is that one player (or two) that heads the class that is expected to be the next big thing.

For the most part, that player has a fine career and will go down as one of the Bulldog greats. But there are a few players that are highly recruited that don't always pan out and are called the "B" word that players never want to hear about themselves.

Here's the five biggest recruiting busts in program history.

No. 5: Albert Hollis

Albert Hollis was one of the top running backs in the country when he was recruited by the Bulldogs in 2000.

Things were looking up for the running back from Sacramento, California until he suffered a major knee injury in 2001 and would not be cleared for full-contact practice for three years.

Because of the injury, Hollis would never play a down of football for the Bulldogs, but he was able to run track .

He would play in the 2004 G-Day game, rushing for 11 yards on four carries.

No. 4: Sterling Boyd

Fans had high hopes for Sterling Boyd, who was one of the top prospects in the country when he signed with the Bulldogs in 1992.

Those high hopes fell to the ground quickly as he sat out the 1992 season with a shoulder injury and rushed for only 29 yards in 1993 as a reserve. Boyd ultimately quit the team in 1994.

No. 3: Marquis Elmore

Elmore was one of the biggest recruits to come out of the 2001 signing class. But he had to attend Hargrave (Va.) Military Academy after failing academic requirements. When he finally arrived in Athens, he had to have back surgery to repair a herniated disc.

Elmore could never escape the nagging injuries, and during his final season in 2006, the defensive tackle played sparingly.

He currently is a defensive line coach for Northview High School located in the Atlanta area.

No. 2: Jamie Harris

Back in 1982, Jamie Harris signed with the Bulldogs, and they hoped he would be the next great quarterback. Well, the Parade All-American could not adjust to the college game that well.

In fact, he never lettered at UGA and transferred to Wake Forest where he played as a reserve for three seasons.

Harris was one of four 1982 freshmen for Georgia that did not letter a single season while they were in Athens.

No. 1: Jasper Sanks

When it comes to recruiting busts, Bulldog fans may think of the name Jasper Sanks first. Sanks was a first-team Parade and USA Today All-American back in 1996. He signed with the Bulldogs in 1997, but because of a low ACT score, he was forced to go to Folk Union for one season.

Sanks came back in 1998 and arrived at preseason camp overweight and low on the depth chart. He was able to have a respectable year in 1999 with over 800 yards on the ground, but could not put up better nor the same numbers in 2000 and 2001. Sanks was kicked off the team in 2001 because of numerous off-the-field issues.