What QB Brock Vandagriff's commitment means for Georgia

Georgia filled a need in the 2021 class by landing ESPN Jr. 300 quarterback Brock Vandagriff on Tuesday. Vandagriff is the No. 24-ranked prospect overall in the class and one of the more highly coveted signal-callers in 2021.

It was a big win for Georgia and the staff to add a talent such as Vandagriff, not just for recruiting purposes, but the future of the offense.

Here is a look at what Vandagriff's commitment means for the program, what he brings to the team and how he fits in the offense at Georgia.

Why he picked the Bulldogs

Vandagriff had been committed to Oklahoma since June 2019, but decommitted earlier this month. It seemed as though Georgia had gained some momentum soon after his decommitment, and the Bulldogs really became his main focus. Auburn and South Carolina were in the picture, but it was Georgia who stood out after his decommitment.

He is the No. 2-ranked prospect from the state of Georgia and became a priority for Georgia's staff. Vandagriff wanted an opportunity to play closer to home while still playing for a big-time program; Georgia provided that.

Georgia hired Todd Monken as its offensive coordinator, and Vandagriff visited Athens for a junior day to spend time with the new coach. As a pocket-passing quarterback who threw for 2,471 yards and 31 touchdowns his junior season, he also had six touchdowns on the ground.

The offense that Monken will likely bring to Georgia, combined with the opportunity given the depth chart and the fact it was the in-state school, made perfect sense for Vandagriff.

Scouting Vandagriff

He is a high-upside prospect with a terrific blend of athleticism and arm strength. He is physically gifted as well: He can run a 4.7 40-yard dash and has a vertical jump higher than 30 inches.

It is hard for opponents to defend him. As productive as he is in the pocket, he also can make things happen with his legs. Vandagriff can make the throws to all three levels and outside the numbers.

Vandagriff has a good feel for the pocket but can lose patience at times. He knows he's a threat to run and can get out of trouble easily at this level. But once he arrives in Athens, he must stick with his progressions first.

How he fits at Georgia

He is an excellent fit at Georgia if the Bulldogs continue to implement a multiple pro-style attack in Athens. Each year, we see more polish on the fundamental nuances of the position from Vandagriff. Once he develops more touch and timing of his throws, the sky is limit on college production.

Who he reminds us of

USC quarterback Kedon Slovis. Vandagriff has a similar size and athleticism, but he will enter college with better arm strength and ball velocity.

What does this mean for Georgia's future

Georgia had a big need at quarterback, partially because of Justin Fields' transfer to Ohio State and partially because of Jake Fromm exiting early for the NFL. The staff was able to land Wake Forest transfer Jamie Newman, who will help bridge the gap in 2020.

Newman has only one season of eligibility remaining, so after this coming season, Georgia will have former ESPN 300 quarterback Carson Beck from the 2020 class, four-star Dwan Mathis and junior college quarterback Stetson Bennett, who will all be on the roster once Vandagriff arrives.