In a move sending ripples through Georgia football’s 2026 recruiting class, North Gwinnett High School’s interior offensive lineman Zachary Lewis has officially pledged to the Georgia Bulldogs as of June 9, 2025on3.comen.wikipedia.org+10dawgnation.com+10uga.rivals.com+10.
🐶 Born a Dawg
Lewis, a 6’4″, 286‑pound powerhouse, comes from a family rooted in Bulldogs fandom. He admits, “My mom is a die-hard Georgia fan, and my Dad is the same,” saying his decision was always coming dawgnation.com. The visit to Athens solidified his decision: “I knew the first day … that something was different,” he beamed dawgnation.com.
📈 Rising Prospect
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He’s ranked as a 3‑star interior offensive lineman, coming in at No. 69 in the nation and No. 780 overall (247Sports composite) x.com+8dawgnation.com+8dawgnation.com+8.
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He’s blossomed from a 240‑lb high school DL to a 286‑lb O‑lineman, boosting his presence and appeal .
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Athleticism remains sharp—he recorded a 5.08‑sec 40‑yard dash as a junior, even before bulking up .
🛡️ Versatile Anchor
Lewis has experience at right tackle, lined up on the defensive front, and even caught a tight-end pass for 15 yards—sure signs of his versatility dawgnation.com+1on3.com+1. For his senior season, he’s expected to dominate as a snapper at center and battle for reps at tackle while anchoring the DL in rotation sports.yahoo.com.
🧠 Why Georgia?
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Development focus: UGA’s methodical approach to line play impressed him most—“the speed and detail they put into it all” dawgnation.com.
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Family atmosphere: He praised the connection with staff—from OL coach Stacy Searels to Kirby Smart—and how questions were welcomed and answered with transparency uga.rivals.com+1dawgnation.com+1.
⚔️ Bulldogs’ Class of 2026 Strength
Lewis becomes:
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Georgia’s 13th commit in 2026
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7th in‑state recruit
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2nd commit on the offensive line
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7th offensive‑side recruit overall sports.yahoo.com+4dawgnation.com+4x.com+4
His addition helps shrink the recruiting battle gap with Penn State (#5 class by 247Sports composite), which currently leads 19‑commit to Georgia’s 13 dawgnation.com+1247sports.com+1.
🔍 Scout’s Take
North Gwinnett coach Eric Godfree lauds Lewis’s tenacity: “He plays with a super‑high motor … from whistle to whistle.” His relentless effort and physical play earned rave reviews—even athletic directors highlighted his game intelligence x.com+4dawgnation.com+4247sports.com+4. A multi-sport athlete, Lewis has leadership credentials and might earn team captain honors this season .
🏁 What’s Next?
With all other official visits canceled, Lewis will now focus on thriving in his senior season at North Gwinnett. At Georgia, anticipate a redshirt-plus‑development trajectory—likely anchoring the Dawgs’ interior line by 2026–27.
This is a classic Georgia recruit: in‑state, moldable, athletic, and highly coachable. Bulldogs fans, get ready—Zachary Lewis looks rugged and ready to leave his mark in Athens.
