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2026 Jackson Cantwell 5* OT from Nixa, MO

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From the UGA 247 board:

There was some (sorta) news yesterday with 5-star OT Jackson Cantwell, and here's what I've been able to gather re: his recruitment over the last 24 hours.

  • The Nixa (Mo.) OL put out a semi-cryptic post on social media Thursday suggesting he might be ready to make a decision sooner than expected. There has been mixed feedback on how soon that might be, some taking an any-moment approach. One person very close to this situation shared with me that they could "see it happening before the OVs," which isn't as urgent of a description as I would've expected given the way the news permeated on Thursday. This is something we are now taking a daily look into, but the imminence of a commitment is unknown at this time.

  • Three programs keep coming up in my conversations: Georgia, Oregon and Miami. Depending on who you ask, different sides view different programs as the main competition. Truth be told, I believe there is still some negotiation and dialogue that needs to happen between his representatives and all the programs involved. Let's be real about this: Cantwell is almost universally considered OT1. That's a very lucrative recruiting profile and leverage point to hold. All three of the aforementioned programs are willing to play ball with Cantwell, but to what extent? The timing of this is all fascinating as schools shift into the rev-share cap world where, theoretically, there's a de facto cap preventing you from overpaying for an incoming freshman OL whose first-year playing time is up for debate in all three scenarios.

  • My intel is that Georgia hasn't been given a final answer one way or another, which leads me to believe this is ongoing. I cannot speak for any other programs being given firm answers one way or the other, but my (probably shouldn't say this) assumption is that nobody has been given a decisive answer. That said, Cantwell is represented by Drew Rosenhaus. Rosenhaus has represented many-a-former Georgia player, so there is a strong relationship in place between Kirby Smart, Georgia + Rosenhaus & Co. I would expect the Georgia side to be informed, either way, prior to a public announcement. Oh Really???? LOL

  • I've been told Georgia really values Cantwell, and that much has been evident throughout his process. There's a belief that his parents, who have ties to Athens, consider Georgia a preferred choice. Georgia has always felt it was in a top two in Cantwell's mind, but with which other school has always changed. Still, you have to be realistic about the depth chart and the expectations. Cantwell is as mean and physical of an offensive tackle in the class. He's also playing smaller-ball Missouri high school football and isn't going to blow you away with the length measureables at the Combine that so many GMs fall in love with nowadays (strength testing is an entirely different story). Teams have to be much more careful and selective with their cap for incoming freshmen, and this will be a fascinating case study in how Georgia and its recruiting rivals operate.
Not giving a prediction at this time, but think Georgia is very much in the mix.
 
Hoyacane1620 said:
He's also playing smaller-ball Missouri high school football and isn't going to blow you away with the length measureables at the Combine that so many GMs fall in love with nowadays (strength testing is an entirely different story). Teams have to be much more careful and selective with their cap for incoming freshmen, and this will be a fascinating case study in how Georgia and its recruiting rivals operate.
Not giving a prediction at this time, but think Georgia is very much in the mix.
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There is your future "we werent interested piece of info/we werent going to pay what Miami paid" if we do land him
 
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COCane4Life said:
Two factors lean Oregon here. Track aspect and Nike. His dad was a Nike athlete for **** near a decade. This was always gonna be a tough pull for Miami. We’ll see how it turns out.

May seem silly to some, but I really do think Addidas hurts us more than it helps us. Small factor here but something that I hope changes at some point. Nike is a superior brand and something I know I thought about during my own recruitment.
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The Nike issue will be addressed soon, perhaps by the time he enrolls.
 
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Mikesmith29150 said:
Yeah. But where does CIS have him ranked?
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He’s got a ways to go imo and I’ve said I was hesitant just based on the bag it would take

Same time it’s a statement recruit and if a guy you’re betting on potential it’s a dude freakish athletic ability and Olympics genes I guess
 
Hoyacane1620 said:
From the UGA 247 board:

There was some (sorta) news yesterday with 5-star OT Jackson Cantwell, and here's what I've been able to gather re: his recruitment over the last 24 hours.

  • The Nixa (Mo.) OL put out a semi-cryptic post on social media Thursday suggesting he might be ready to make a decision sooner than expected. There has been mixed feedback on how soon that might be, some taking an any-moment approach. One person very close to this situation shared with me that they could "see it happening before the OVs," which isn't as urgent of a description as I would've expected given the way the news permeated on Thursday. This is something we are now taking a daily look into, but the imminence of a commitment is unknown at this time.

  • Three programs keep coming up in my conversations: Georgia, Oregon and Miami. Depending on who you ask, different sides view different programs as the main competition. Truth be told, I believe there is still some negotiation and dialogue that needs to happen between his representatives and all the programs involved. Let's be real about this: Cantwell is almost universally considered OT1. That's a very lucrative recruiting profile and leverage point to hold. All three of the aforementioned programs are willing to play ball with Cantwell, but to what extent? The timing of this is all fascinating as schools shift into the rev-share cap world where, theoretically, there's a de facto cap preventing you from overpaying for an incoming freshman OL whose first-year playing time is up for debate in all three scenarios.

  • My intel is that Georgia hasn't been given a final answer one way or another, which leads me to believe this is ongoing. I cannot speak for any other programs being given firm answers one way or the other, but my (probably shouldn't say this) assumption is that nobody has been given a decisive answer. That said, Cantwell is represented by Drew Rosenhaus. Rosenhaus has represented many-a-former Georgia player, so there is a strong relationship in place between Kirby Smart, Georgia + Rosenhaus & Co. I would expect the Georgia side to be informed, either way, prior to a public announcement. Oh Really???? LOL

  • I've been told Georgia really values Cantwell, and that much has been evident throughout his process. There's a belief that his parents, who have ties to Athens, consider Georgia a preferred choice. Georgia has always felt it was in a top two in Cantwell's mind, but with which other school has always changed. Still, you have to be realistic about the depth chart and the expectations. Cantwell is as mean and physical of an offensive tackle in the class. He's also playing smaller-ball Missouri high school football and isn't going to blow you away with the length measureables at the Combine that so many GMs fall in love with nowadays (strength testing is an entirely different story). Teams have to be much more careful and selective with their cap for incoming freshmen, and this will be a fascinating case study in how Georgia and its recruiting rivals operate.
Not giving a prediction at this time, but think Georgia is very much in the mix.
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If they think Rosenhaus is a plus for UGA over Miami they are high as kites
 
Hoyacane1620 said:
From the UGA 247 board:

There was some (sorta) news yesterday with 5-star OT Jackson Cantwell, and here's what I've been able to gather re: his recruitment over the last 24 hours.

  • The Nixa (Mo.) OL put out a semi-cryptic post on social media Thursday suggesting he might be ready to make a decision sooner than expected. There has been mixed feedback on how soon that might be, some taking an any-moment approach. One person very close to this situation shared with me that they could "see it happening before the OVs," which isn't as urgent of a description as I would've expected given the way the news permeated on Thursday. This is something we are now taking a daily look into, but the imminence of a commitment is unknown at this time.

  • Three programs keep coming up in my conversations: Georgia, Oregon and Miami. Depending on who you ask, different sides view different programs as the main competition. Truth be told, I believe there is still some negotiation and dialogue that needs to happen between his representatives and all the programs involved. Let's be real about this: Cantwell is almost universally considered OT1. That's a very lucrative recruiting profile and leverage point to hold. All three of the aforementioned programs are willing to play ball with Cantwell, but to what extent? The timing of this is all fascinating as schools shift into the rev-share cap world where, theoretically, there's a de facto cap preventing you from overpaying for an incoming freshman OL whose first-year playing time is up for debate in all three scenarios.

  • My intel is that Georgia hasn't been given a final answer one way or another, which leads me to believe this is ongoing. I cannot speak for any other programs being given firm answers one way or the other, but my (probably shouldn't say this) assumption is that nobody has been given a decisive answer. That said, Cantwell is represented by Drew Rosenhaus. Rosenhaus has represented many-a-former Georgia player, so there is a strong relationship in place between Kirby Smart, Georgia + Rosenhaus & Co. I would expect the Georgia side to be informed, either way, prior to a public announcement. Oh Really???? LOL

  • I've been told Georgia really values Cantwell, and that much has been evident throughout his process. There's a belief that his parents, who have ties to Athens, consider Georgia a preferred choice. Georgia has always felt it was in a top two in Cantwell's mind, but with which other school has always changed. Still, you have to be realistic about the depth chart and the expectations. Cantwell is as mean and physical of an offensive tackle in the class. He's also playing smaller-ball Missouri high school football and isn't going to blow you away with the length measureables at the Combine that so many GMs fall in love with nowadays (strength testing is an entirely different story). Teams have to be much more careful and selective with their cap for incoming freshmen, and this will be a fascinating case study in how Georgia and its recruiting rivals operate.
Not giving a prediction at this time, but think Georgia is very much in the mix.
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Jesus. There’s literally nothing of substance in there.
 
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