IMG Academy DL Preston Carey commits to Georgia over Florida

Former St. Anthony's football star Preston Carey commits to University of Georgia

The 6-5, 300-pound Northport native chose Georgia over other power conference programs Alabama, USC, Auburn, Florida, Ohio State and Rutgers.

Georgia Lands Preston Carey as Kirby Smart Closes June with 16 Commits

Who says recruiting’s a tall order in this new era of the transfer portal and NIL? Just ask Georgia’s HC Kirby Smart, who’s building a powerhouse back in Athens. Fresh off landing top defensive tackle James Johnson, Smart has added another major piece: four-star defensive lineman Preston Carey. The 6’5″, 300-pound Carey from East Northport, New York, chose Georgia over Florida, Auburn, and Rutgers. This commitment further strengthens Georgia’s a…

IMG Academy DL Preston Carey commits to Georgia over Florida

The Dawgs just won a second recruiting stunner on Monday.

LI-grown Preston Carey reveals football commitment to University of Georgia

Preston Carey, one of the most dominant high school football players ever to come out of Long Island, sat behind a table at Oheka Castle Sunday night, four hats in front of him, ready to make a decision that had been four years in the making. “Feels really good,” Carey told Varsity Media after choosing the University of Georgia. “There’s a lot of work to be done though, and I’m just excited to get back in the gym and go back to work, because tha…

Trifecta: Georgia adds massive 4-star DL for 3rd commitment of day

Georgia recruiting is on fire. In a matter of hours, the Bulldogs have landed 3 blue-chip commitments. PJ Dean, a standout 2026 defensive lineman, got the party started by choosing Georgia over South Carolina. Later Tuesday, UGA picked up its first defensive commitment for 2027 with a verbal pledge from 4-star DB Donte Wright. Kirby Smart wasn’t done. Preston Carey is the latest recruit to announce his commitment to the Dawgs. The blue-chip defe…

How We Got Here: Preston Carey commits to Georgia

UGASports examines Preston Carey's journey to committing to Georgia.