Elite 2026 ATH Derrek Cooper gets first deep look at Georgia
Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna 2026 four-star athlete Derrek Cooper made national headlines two weeks ago.
He took to X with a post stating he was committed to Georgia. The No. 17 overall prospect in the 2026 On3 Rankings and his mother Tonya Brinson retracted the commitment announcement.
On Thursday, Cooper and his mother made a trip to Athens for a camp and a visit. There was a lot to like for Cooper.
Georgia made an impression on Cooper’s mother. While his recruitment is wide open, Georgia is very much a strong contender.
“The visit was good,” Brinson told DawgsHQ. “Derrek did an elite camp and toured the school. That was the first time we’d visited. We’d never toured the school. Kirby (Smart) and Coach (Josh) Crawford always show love. Derrek’s options are still open but Georgia definitely is one of the top 3 three colleges.”
Georiga’s head coach giving Derrek Cooper some things to think on
Georgia head coach Smart’s personality caught Cooper’s mother’s attention. Smart carries an honesty that Brinson enjoyed.
“I love how Coach Kirby handles his camp,” Brinson said. “There’s no filter, he gets to the point and makes sure everyone works out to his expectations.”
Georgia also provided some reassuring feedback after the commitment announcement that turned out to be a misunderstanding.
There was a welcoming spirit about the happenings on Thursday.
“Everyone understood and were happy to see him,” Brinson said. “Kirby told Derrek to take as much time as needed and enjoy the recruiting process. It’s no rush.”
On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine favors Miami at the moment for Cooper. The hometown Hurricanes have a 20.4 percent chance of landing the four-star athlete.
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