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Georgia football rumors: 4-star OL Michael Uini sets decision date, Dawgs in mix

The Georgia offensive line has been one of the more underrated aspects of the start of the dynasty in Athens as they’ve consistently produced NFL-caliber talent in the trenches on that side of the ball in addition to the more-heralded defense. But O-line coach Stacy Searels is working to make sure that doesn’t stop.

Searels and the Bulldogs already have two offensive line commits for the 2024 recruiting cycle but they could be landing another one in 4-star Michael Uini. The 6-foot-7, 290-pound native of Copperas Cove, TX just wrapped up a run of June visits to Clemson, Alabama, Michigan and then Georgia. And he’s now set his commitment date for Friday, June 30 with the Dawgs being one of the favorites to land him.

Uini is the No. 130 player and the No. 8 offensive tackle in the 247Sports Composite. And he could be a crucial get for UGA as they deal with the recent loss of Broderick Jones and Walter McClendon while also preparing to see Amarius Mims, among others, leave after this season. They need all the reinforcements that they can get.

And while a lot eyes and hopes will be on Uini committing to the Dawgs, if he chooses one of the other favorites in Alabama or Michigan, it still wouldn’t be the end of the world for Georgia football.

Searels and Kirby Smart’s staff have eyes on several other 4-stars, including Nyier Daniels and Marques Easley, both of whom are set to announce their commitments in early July. So even if Uini doesn’t choose to come to Athens, there are others on his level who could. With that said, Smart and the Bulldogs would love to clean up in the O-line recruiting department, starting with the Copperas Cove target.