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Amid massive roster turnover underway in Athens, Georgia fans now can look forward to adding names to the team rather than losing them.

The Bulldogs picked up a commitment from Miami safety Jaden Harris Monday evening, following a slew of former Georgia players entering the 2025 NFL Draft or transfer portal.

Harris, an Atlanta native out of Riverwood High School, signed with Miami during the 2022 recruiting cycle and quickly made his presence felt. He finished third on the Hurricanes with 40 total tackles last season, with one interception, two pass breakups and 3.5 tackles for loss in 13 games. Although Harris was often praised as a sure tackler with strong instincts in coverage, he posted a 25.9 percent missed tackle rate—tied for the highest on the Miami roster among players who saw more than 52 snaps.

At 6 feet and weighing around 195 pounds, Harris provides size and versatility in Georgia’s secondary. He saw time as both a cornerback and safety for Miami, offering flexibility for a Bulldogs’ unit that continues to reshape itself during the offseason. His instincts in coverage and willingness to hit ball carriers in run support have already drawn excitement from Georgia fans.

Georgia’s secondary has long been a point of emphasis for head coach Kirby Smart, and Harris’s arrival should provide depth and immediate competition for playing time. With several key Bulldogs departing for the NFL Draft, Smart seems determined to restock the back end of his defense. The additions of Harris and USC transfer Zion Branch signal a renewed focus on bolstering the unit, especially with the trend of SEC offenses increasingly relying on dynamic passing attacks.

Harris’s performance at Miami placed him among the Hurricanes’ most productive defenders, but the missed tackles indicate room for growth as he transitions to the SEC. Under Georgia’s defensive scheme, which emphasizes both physicality and disciplined technique, the coaching staff should look to refine his approach and help him transform potential lapses into consistent, high-level play.

Though the Bulldogs have lost multiple players to the transfer portal and NFL Draft, Harris’s transfer could serve as a significant boost. The program has already seen success with bringing in players who fit the “next-man-up” mentality, and Harris appears poised to seize this opportunity.

While much of the attention this year has been on who is leaving Athens, the addition of Harris shifts the narrative in favor of Georgia’s efforts to stay competitive for another championship run. If Harris adapts smoothly to the Bulldogs’ system and shores up his tackling, he could provide immediate impact in one of the toughest defensive backfields in college football