5-Star WR Ryan Wingo Sets Commitment Date

One of Georgia's top wide receiver targets has set Dec. 20 as his commitment date.

While Georgia has consistently been one of the nation's recruiting superpowers under Head Coach Kirby Smart, the Bulldogs' wide receiver recruiting has not been commensurate with the rest of the roster. However, it is not for a lack of effort as the Bulldogs continue to take big swings at some of the nation's most high profile receiver prospects. One of those prospects in the 2024 class is St. Louis University (MO) receiver Ryan Wingo, a 5-star prospect who, according to Adam Gorney of Rivals.com, has set a commitment date of Dec. 20 - the first day of the early signing period.

Five-star WR Ryan Wingo will announce his commitment Dec. 20 - the first day of the early signing period.

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— Adam Gorney (@adamgorney) July 14, 2023

The Bulldogs have been a consistent presence in Wingo's recruitment and were even thought to have gained the lead in his recruitment following a visit to Athens in April for Georgia's spring practice. Georgia's momentum for the 6-foot-2, 205-pound receiver waned as he took visits to other campuses throughout the spring and summer, but the Bulldogs have not relented and maintain a position among his top schools. In a sign that Georgia remains in strong contention for his commitment, the St. Louis, Missouri native returned to Athens for an official visit on June 2.

5-Star WR Ryan Wingo poses for a photo while on a recruiting visit to Georgia. The Bulldogs remain a contender for his commitment which will be announced on Dec.20

Yet, while Georgia remains a player in Wingo's recruitment, the competition for his signature is intense. In addition to Georgia, Wingo has taken official visits to Michigan on June 9, Texas on June 16, and Missouri on June 23. Texas gained momentum following Wingo's visit to Austin, but the home-state Tigers also remain a major contender in his recruitment. Additionally, while Wingo has yet to take or schedule an official visit to Tennessee, the Volunteers were long considered his leader early in the process and cannot be entirely counted out as a player in his recruitment.

Wingo is rated as the No. 23 overall prospect and as the No. 7 receiver in the 2024 class in the 247 Composite rankings. With a verified 10.55 100-meter-dash on his resume, Wingo brings legitimate track speed to the football field and is a dynamic threat with the ball in his hands. At 205 pounds, he also possesses a college-ready frame that will serve him well against press coverage from aggressive college corner backs. His impressive size and speed combination gives Wingo the versatility to play multiple positions at the next level. He primarily plays receiver in high school, but he is also used as a running back and wildcat quarterback at times, opening up the possibility of him serving in a hybrid role at the next level. Wingo is also a dangerous threat in the return game, which might be where he makes his earliest impact in college.