Georgia Offers Promising 2029 Defensive Lineman Tatum White

The in-state prospect has already made multiple visits to Athens and is eager to return.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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Heard County (GA) class of 2029 defensive lineman Tatum White recently received an offer from the University of Georgia, a dream come true for the young player who grew up surrounded by Georgia football. White has already made multiple visits to Athens and plans to return for more games and camps this year, including a summer camp at Georgia.

Why it matters

Georgia's early offer to the promising 2029 prospect highlights the program's commitment to identifying and recruiting top in-state talent at an early stage. White's enthusiasm for the Bulldogs program and his plans to continue visiting suggest he could be a key target for Georgia going forward.

The details

White, who currently measures around 6-foot-4½ and 279 pounds, has lined up all over the defensive front at Heard County, playing defensive end, defensive tackle, and some nose. College coaches appear to like his length and movement on the edge. During his visits, White said he was impressed by Georgia's defensive line and has studied film of former Bulldogs like Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter, as well as current player Elijah Griffin, to pick up techniques he can add to his own game.

  • On January 22, 2026, White received the offer from Georgia.
  • White has attended multiple Georgia home games during the 2025 season, including matchups against Marshall, Kentucky and Charlotte.
  • White plans to return to Athens for more games and camps this year, including a summer camp at Georgia.

The players

Tatum White

A class of 2029 defensive lineman from Heard County, Georgia who recently received an offer from the University of Georgia.

Jordan Davis

A former Georgia defensive lineman who White studies to pick up techniques for his own game.

Jalen Carter

A former Georgia defensive lineman who White studies to pick up techniques for his own game.

Elijah Griffin

A current Georgia defensive lineman who White studies to pick up techniques for his own game.

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What they’re saying

“A coach from UGA called my coach during the day, and he pulled me out of class. He told me Georgia had offered, and I was just ecstatic. It was an unbelievable moment.”

— Tatum White (UGASports)

“My dad's a huge Georgia fan. My pop-pop, everybody. When I was little, my whole room was Georgia Bulldogs. So this was unreal.”

— Tatum White (UGASports)

“They're huge. They made me look tiny. But they're explosive off the ball and really locked in. You could tell they were ready to play.”

— Tatum White (UGASports)

What’s next

White plans to return to Athens for more games and camps this year, including a summer camp at Georgia.

The takeaway

Georgia's early offer to the promising 2029 defensive line prospect Tatum White highlights the program's commitment to identifying and recruiting top in-state talent at an early stage. White's enthusiasm for the Bulldogs and his plans to continue visiting suggest he could be a key target for Georgia going forward.