Cornerback from Virginia commits to Georgia

Jordan Love of Glen Allen, Va., who said he was told by Georgia's coaches that they might sign only one cornerback for next year, seized an opportunity and committed to the Bulldogs. "I called Coach [Mark] Richt on his cellphone; he sounded like he was with his family, " Love said. "He didn't recognize my number because I usually call from my mom's phone. But when he realized it was me, he was glad I was calling. I told him I'm ready to commit, and he seemed excited." With 22 scholarship offers, Love is considered one of the nation's top cornerbacks. He picked Georgia over Florida and Penn State, and called the other finalists to let them know he is going to sign with the Bulldogs. Love is highly coveted because he offers a rare combination of size (6 feet, 185 pounds), speed (4.41) and athletic ability at cornerback. Georgia assistant Tony Ball observed Love during spring drills and extended an offer the same day. Love said he fell in love with Georgia after visiting the campus last month: "It was a great experience. The coaching staff really made me feel like it was home. I have been thinking about committing ever since then. "My mom told me to follow my heart. She told me whatever makes me happy, would make her happy." How did Georgia land one of Virginia's top players? Love said competing for SEC and national championships was appealing and that he had relatives living nearby, with his father in Atlanta and brother in Spartanburg, S.C. Georgia now has 12 commitments, including defensive back Shawn Williams of Early County.