One of the top uncommitted defensive recruits in the 2026 cycle is nearing a decision. Blue Ridge School (Dyke, Virginia) four-star defensive lineman Valdin Sone will announce his college commitment this July 18. Sone will chose among his top schools which are Auburn, Florida, Georgia and Nebraska.
The four-star was born in Sweden and played in the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl. Sone is a strong run defender with good size at 6-foot-4, 310-pounds.
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Sone has been predicted to come play for Georgia, per Rivals Chad Simmions and Steve Wiltfong. Georgia has been the leader in this recruiting race for quite some time, but these races are never over early signing day in this age of recruiting. Georgia also lost a commitment from five-star defensive lineman James Johnson, so landing Sone is even more critical for the Bulldogs.
Georgia currently has seven commitments along the defensive line in the class of 2026, so the Bulldogs would have a pretty crowded defensive line class if they add Sone. Coach Kirby Smart and Georgia are still looking to replace a significant amount of veteran defensive linemen that left via the 2025 NFL draft.
The Blue Ridge standout is ranked as the No. 4 player at his position in the nation, per 247Sports. Sone is the No. 46 recruit in the country and the third-best prospect in Virginia.
This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Four-star DL Valdin Sone drops his top four schools
