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4-Star LSU Commit Takes Surprise Visit to Georgia Right Before Signing Day

By Braulio Perez

Ed Orgeron and Kirby Smart are battling it out for 4-star wide receiver Jermaine Burton.
Ed Orgeron and Kirby Smart are battling it out for 4-star wide receiver Jermaine Burton. / Todd Kirkland/Getty Images

The drama continues out on the recruiting trail, as coaches across the country are in countless battles trying to win over some of the top prospects around for Wednesday's Early Signing Day.

For Kirby Smart and Georgia, they're looking to make a move on 4-star LSU wide receiver commit Jermaine Burton. The speedy WR surprised us all by taking an official visit to Athens over the weekend, where he was joined by 5-star CB Kelee Ringo and others. Will he end up flipping his verbal pledge?

It goes without saying, but Smart and Co. being able to get him to visit campus right before Signing Day could end up giving them the upper hand. The 6-0, 190-pounder wouldn't have traveled all the way from Calabasas, Calif. if he didn't have legitimate interest in UGA's offense.

Ranked the No. 4 receiver in the country, Burton picked up 20 offers this cycle, but it should come down to LSU and Georgia for his Wednesday signing.

Tigers or Bulldogs, Mr. Burton? We sure can't wait to find out where he decides to play his college ball.