Georgia Bulldogs' football signing class strengthened with late addition of Mecole Hardman Jr. - Gainesville Times

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Georgia Bulldogs' football signing class strengthened with late addition of Mecole Hardman Jr.

Elbert County High athlete said on signing day he'd be a Bulldog

Elbert County High senior and East running back Mecole Hardman, right, evades West's Curtis Robinson (25) and Camilo Eifler during the first half of the Army All-American Bowl on Jan. 9 in San Antonio. Hardman signed with the University of Georgia on Wednesday. - photo by Darrell Abate

0204Georgia — Elbert County High senior and East running back Mecole Hardman, right, evades West's Curtis Robinson (25) and Camilo Eifler during the first half of the Army All-American Bowl on Jan. 9 in San Antonio. Hardman signed with the University of Georgia on Wednesday. - photo by Darrell Abate

Kirby Smart made quite a splash with his first recruiting class at Georgia. Even though he got a late start on the job, Smart landed one of the nation’s leading collection of prospects Wednesday. Most notably, the Bulldogs picked up top-rated athlete Mercole Hardman Jr., who announced his decision during a morning ceremony at Elbert County High School in Elberton, Georgia.

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