Transfer Portal Chaos: Steals 5-Star RB in Wild Last-Minute Flip
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the college football world, the Georgia Bulldogs have officially secured the commitment of 5-star running back Jeremiah “Jet” Daniels — a former Alabama lean — in a last-minute flip that fans and insiders are already calling one of the wildest transfer twists of the year.
Daniels, a 6-foot, 210-pound powerhouse out of IMG Academy, was considered a lock for Nick Saban’s Crimson Tide just days ago. Having verbally committed to Alabama earlier this spring, most recruiting analysts had already penciled him into the Tide’s backfield rotation. But in a whirlwind of behind-the-scenes visits, NIL discussions, and late-night phone calls, Georgia’s staff—led by head coach Kirby Smart and running backs coach Dell McGee—pulled off the unthinkable.
According to multiple sources close to the situation, Daniels made an unannounced visit to Athens last weekend, meeting with Georgia players, touring the facilities, and sitting down with Smart for what one insider described as “a heart-to-heart about legacy, not just playing time.”
By Monday morning, Daniels had decommitted from Alabama. By Tuesday afternoon, he had signed with Georgia and posted a cryptic Instagram story with the caption: “Red & Black Runs in My Blood 🐾 #GoDawgs.”
Georgia fans erupted across social media as the news broke, with forums lighting up and “Jet Daniels” trending nationally on X (formerly Twitter). The flip also adds to Georgia’s already loaded backfield and solidifies their 2025 class as one of the most talent-rich in the nation.
“This is a huge win for Georgia—not just because of Daniels’ talent, but because of what it signals,” said 247Sports recruiting analyst Corey Murray. “They went head-to-head with Alabama and won, and in this NIL era, that’s not easy.”
Daniels is expected to arrive in Athens for summer workouts in July and could compete immediately for playing time, especially with current star RB Branson Robinson entering his final season.
If Daniels lives up to the hype, this last-minute flip could go down as a program-defining moment—and another masterstroke in Kirby Smart’s relentless pursuit of dominance.
