What's the latest with 4-star UGA RB commit Jae Lamar? | Before The Hedges

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Four-star edge Kamari Brooks fractures his hip, cutting his senior season short just as North Oconee eyes a state title.

The episode opens with news that 2026 edge commit Kamari Brooks suffered a fractured hip, ending his season for North Oconee High School. Hosts discuss the implications for his team's state title hopes and his recovery timeline, which could allow him to join Georgia for bowl practices. The show then shifts to the major story of the week: 2026 running back commit Jae Lamar. Sentell broke the news that Lamar had quit the Colquitt County team after a practice incident where he admitted to being disrespectful. A clip from a local news interview with Lamar is played, where he takes ownership of his actions. The hosts analyze whether this affects Georgia's view of Lamar, noting he is the only running back commit in the 2026 class. They explore Georgia's potential backup plans, including evaluating other running backs like Ty Cummings, who rushed for 617 yards in a game, and Omari Latimer, committed to Wisconsin. The episode then features a Dog Nation conversation with Jaden Wade, the number one quarterback in the 2028 class. Wade discusses his visit to Georgia, his motivation from his mother, and his football IQ that impressed coaches. His teammate, Georgia commit Zach Fort, is interviewed and strongly endorses Wade. The show includes Mansell's Details, highlighting viral plays from 2026 commits like tight end Lincoln Keyes and defensive end Carter Luckey. It also covers linebacker Nick Abrams' big hits and safety Zach Fort's forced fumble. The Dog of the Week is kicker Heron Zarekat, who made a 57-yard field goal. The episode concludes with a class breakdown, noting injury updates on defensive lineman Anthony Lennon Jr. and discussing top targets like offensive tackle Jared J Dowdy, who committed to Alabama. The hosts recap that Georgia's 2026 class remains ranked number two nationally.

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A Georgia recruiting update where Kamari Brooks's recovery shapes the larger picture.

Before the Hedges frames a Georgia recruiting update around the way one injury can shift the mood around a program. The episode opens with four-star 2026 edge Kamari Brooks, whose fractured hip ends his North Oconee season, then tracks the roughly three-month recovery window…

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