Look, something’s been feeling really off in Athens lately. The vibes? Weird. The recruiting momentum? Low-key hit the wall like their DBs. And if you’ve been paying even a little attention, you know Georgia’s been taking some quiet Ls. First it was a 5-star, the No.1 QB, Jared Curtis dipping, then a blue-chip RB, Derek Cooper said ‘Deuce’—and now? Now, Kirby Smart just got snatched on again. Not by a SEC rival, not even by a Big Ten bully. Nah. This time, it’s palm trees, pastel fits, and the 305 pulling a fast one.

Jontavius Wyman, Georgia’s longest-standing 2026 commit, just packed his bags and said, “It’s all about The U.” The 4-star corner from Jonesboro High in Georgia, who’s been in the Dawgs’ class since July, woke up and flipped to Miami like it was nothing but a Sunday breakfast decision. That’s three high-profile decommits now for Kirby Smart and the Dawgs. And this one? It might sting the most.

Wyman’s been a problem on the field—straight-up triple-threat mode. He’s got hands like a wideout, instincts like a safety, and jets like a return man. 34 catches for 506 yards and seven scores on offense, two picks on D, and two punts taken to the crib. Dude was doing it all. And now? He’s doing it all in South Beach colors.

“I just felt like everything going on, that’s the school I see myself playing at,” Wyman said, real chill. “The culture, I love the coaches, facilities and how that program carries itself in general. The standard.” Translation? He’s rocking with the Mario Cristobal crew heavy. And Miami? They snatched this one clean. The Canes weren’t just whispering sweet nothings in Wyman’s ear—they had the whole defensive staff cooking. Zac Etheridge, formerly of Auburn, played recruiter-in-chief and closed the deal like a vet. Wyman slid through Coral Gables twice this spring, and that second visit hit different. The palm trees must’ve been whispering something, because CB flipped within days.

Now here’s where it gets real: Georgia’s 2026 class is looking thin. Like… five-commits thin. Wyman was their third-highest ranked guy. With him gone, UGA’s class drops to No. 26 in the nation. That’s not Athens energy. That’s barely top-30 energy. Worse? They’ve got just one in-state player locked in—three-star WR Brady Marchese outta Cartersville. And let’s be real, that ain’t gonna get you any parades.

Another one slips: The Bulldogs’ secondary crisis is starting to look real

Look, this isn’t an isolated event. Georgia’s been catching cornerback Ls all over the place. Wyman’s flip is just the latest in a pattern that’s got fans pacing. Just last week, 5-star in-state CB Jorden Edmonds said “I’m good” and rolled with Alabama instead. The Dawgs lost him before they even had a chance to play ball. That’s two studs gone. In a cycle where Georgia desperately needs to reload the secondary.

Wyman had the build Georgia loves—6-foot-1 with length, quickness, and high football IQ. He fit the mold of a future SEC lockdown corner, but now he’s Miami’s third-highest rated 2026 commit. That’s not just a loss—it’s a straight-up win for the Canes. And it’s happening at a time when Smart’s staff is scrambling. They’ve now turned their attention to guys like Caden Harris in Tennessee and Florida CBs Justice Fitzpatrick and Chauncey Kennon. But let’s be real—those guys aren’t sure things either.

This whole situation? It’s an NIL-era wake-up call. UGA’s recruiting machine ain’t what it was five years ago. Back then, Kirby Smart could walk into a living room and walk out with a 5-star. Now? He’s getting ghosted. NIL money, coastal lifestyle, and slick coaching staffs are eating into Georgia’s turf. The Dawgs have averaged eight decommitments per cycle over the past three years. Wyman’s just No. 3 this year… so far.

“I feel like it’s going to be great being part of the program and being coached by him and some of the other great coaches,” Wyman added, giving a nod to Coach Etheridge. The guy sounds locked in. Miami isn’t just a vacation spot anymore—they’re flipping Georgia commits and flexing in the recruiting game like it’s 2001.

Meanwhile, Kirby Smart better figure something out. The current roster’s still stacked—Demello Jones, Ellis Robinson IV, Dominick Kelly—they’ve got bodies. But that 2026 pipeline? Leaking. And unless they patch it up fast, Georgia might be low-key watching the playoff from the couch real soon. Because right now? The Dawgs aren’t hunting. They’re just hoping.