BREAKING NEWS: Another talented key men praises Bulldogs after massive sideline

If someone were to craft a catchy headline asserting that Travis Smith Jr. is among the most coveted prospects for Georgia’s 2025 receiver class, they wouldn’t be exaggerating much. In fact, they might be spot on, with only a couple of other prospects in contention for that title.

This sentiment has been held by this reporter for quite some time, going back to the middle of last season. It’s also the message Georgia and their returning wide receiver coach, James Coley, have been conveying to Smith as they recruit him. The standout from Westlake High recently visited Alabama and has both schools among his final eight choices.

Georgia has already arranged for Smith’s official visit at the end of May, and he plans to attend G-Day next month. During his visit to Athens for the first day of spring practice, Smith had his first face-to-face meeting with Coley, leaving a strong impression on him.

According to Smith, Georgia made it clear that they want him more than any other program in the country. Coley’s natural ability to connect with players and their families played a significant role in this, as Smith found him easy to talk to and share common interests with.

Smith’s visit seemed to go well, with him and his family leaving Athens late in the evening. He compared the energy levels between Georgia and Alabama during practices, noting they were similar, although he found himself more enthusiastic than the players at times.

Overall, Smith was impressed with Georgia’s practice tempo and could see himself fitting into that environment. The purpose of such visits is to leave a lasting impression on the prospect, and it seems Georgia succeeded in doing so with Smith, solidifying his position as one of their top targets for the 2025 recruiting cycle.