Georgia Football: Bulldogs' Top Remaining Recruiting Targets for NSD 2016

This is it. This is the final full week of recruiting before national signing day takes place Wednesday. Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart and his staff have been working hard to get the top recruits in the country, and the Bulldogs currently have the ninth-best class according to 247 Sports Team Rankings.

That’s good considering the Bulldogs lost a handful of recruits when Mark Richt was fired, but they have a chance to move up the rankings Wednesday if they can finished strong. Smart is still going after a few recruits who have yet to make a decision, and if things go their way, the Bulldogs will have a very strong class heading into the 2016 season.

Here’s a look at the Bulldogs’ top remaining recruiting targets for national signing day.

DT Derrick Brown 

The Bulldogs already have one top defensive tackle recruit committed in Julian Rochester. But they have been after Derrick Brown for a very long time.

Brown, who is from Buford, Georgia, is listed as the top-ranked player in the state according to 247 Sports. At 6’3’’ and 317 pounds, Brown has the size to be a nose tackle in Georgia’s 3-4 scheme.

According to Keith Neibuhr of 247 Sports, Brown recently took an official visit to Athens. However, he has also taken official visits to Alabama and Auburn.

Brown reportedly has those three schools listed as his final three, as reported by Neibuhr, and he will make a decision Wednesday. If Georgia loses him, that would be a huge blow to the UGA coaching staff.

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With Signing Day just around the corner, get to know 5-star DT Derrick Brown. #Get2theGame @amfam https://t.co/DTGEuwsXQ5

— Scout Recruiting (@scoutrecruiting) January 27, 2016"

ATH Demetris Robertson

Another recruit the Bulldogs have been pursuing is Demetris Robertson, who is listed as the No. 1 wide receiver in the country according to 247 Sports.

Robertson is from Savannah, Georgia, and he’s expected to play wide receiver at the next level, which is an area of need for the Bulldogs.

Kipp Adams of 247 Sports reported Robertson will take his official visit to Georgia the weekend after signing day. He is also scheduled to meet with Notre Dame on Thursday, and he could also take an official visit to Alabama or Stanford.

Smart, along with offensive coordinator Jim Chaney and receivers coach James Coley, spent time with Robertson on Tuesday, which led to him making the decision to visit Athens. If he were to sign with UGA, he would have a chance to play right away.

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#Florida #Gators commit Feleipe Franks finds five-star Demetris Robertson deep. #ArmyBowl @RivalsMike @RivalsWoody https://t.co/qZyjDccnDZ

— Rivals.com (@Rivals) January 5, 2016"

OT E.J. Price

Offensive tackle is a huge need for the Bulldogs, and they are targeting in on E.J. Price, who is listed as the eighth-best offensive tackle in the country according to 247 Sports.

Adams reported that Price will be in Athens this week for his final official visit. However, Price is considering taking an official visit to Alabama or Michigan.

“I met with Coach Jim Harbaugh yesterday," Price said. "He came up, and I told him I was going to consider coming there. I met with Coach Kirby Smart yesterday. After my visit with him, I was more comfortable with him, and Coach Sam Pittman. I look forward to getting up there and meeting the rest of the staff."

Pittman likely loves what Price brings to the table. At 6’6’’ and 311 pounds, Price has the size to play left tackle, which is likely where he will play if he commits to Georgia. In fact, Price said the Bulldogs “need [him] at left tackle." That makes sense, considering they have lost John Theus to graduation.

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#UAAllAmerica EJ Price wins first rep against Antonneous Clayton. Clayton wins second. #UAAllAmerica https://t.co/LBoeBYqlcc

— Derek Tyson (@DerekTysonESPN) December 29, 2015"