Peyton Woodyard, elite 2024 safety, announces SEC commitment

Peyton Woodyard is taking his talents to Athens. The elite 2024 defensive back announced his commitment to Georgia during Saturday’s All-American Bowl, an all-star game recognizing some of the top prospects in the 2023 recruiting class.

In November, Woodyard named Georgia, Florida, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon and USC as his top 7 teams. Saturday, he also included a Texas hat on the table when announcing his commitment to Georgia live on NBC.

Georgia lands Peyton Woodyard. pic.twitter.com/eV3YsBwIJO

— Tommy Yarrish (@tommy_yarrish) January 7, 2023

Out of St. John Bosco in Bellflower California, Woodyard is currently listed at 6-2, 188 pounds. On the 247Sports composite rankings, Woodyard is rated 4-stars, the No. 2 California product and No. 2 safety in the 2024 recruiting class.

Woodyard has picked up scholarship offers from 32 schools already during his recruitment.

In November, Woodyard tweeted about visiting Georgia.

Back in Athens this weekend! Appreciate you Coach @FranBrownUGA @CoachWMuschamp @KirbySmartUGA ! Looking forward to experiencing game day with the Dawgs! #GoDawgs @Mansell247 @GregBiggins @adamgorney @GeorgiaFootball @JeremyO_Johnson pic.twitter.com/dFtDCTD6jj

— Peyton Woodyard (@peypey_wood) November 2, 2022

Thank you @GeorgiaFootball for the hospitality! My family and I felt the love! We had a great time and appreciate all you did for me and my family Coach Fran! #GoDawgs ? #BetweenTheHedges #GeorgiaFootball pic.twitter.com/Q7XP5FavpU

— Peyton Woodyard (@peypey_wood) November 8, 2022

Woodyard’s highlights can be viewed below, via Hudl: