The Georgia Bulldogs’ tight end factory has added another potential superstar, as East Northport (NY) phenom Preston Carey announced his commitment to the back-to-back national champions. The 6’6″, 245-pound four-star recruit chose Kirby Smart’s program over finalists Alabama, Ohio State, and Michigan in what recruiting analysts are calling one of the most significant offensive pickups of the 2025 cycle.
A Program-Defining Commitment
Carey’s decision continues Georgia’s remarkable run of developing NFL-caliber tight ends, following in the footsteps of Bulldogs-turned-pros like Brock Bowers, Darnell Washington, and Charlie Woerner. What makes this commitment particularly noteworthy is the immediate reaction from NFL scouts, with multiple telling ESPN they’ve had Carey on their “early watch” lists since his sophomore season.
“Preston has the kind of rare athletic profile you see maybe once every three or four recruiting cycles at the tight end position,” said 247Sports National Recruiting Analyst Greg Biggins. “His combination of size, ball skills, and fluid movement reminds me of a young Kyle Pitts. Georgia just landed someone who could be a first-round pick in three years.”
Why NFL Scouts Are Buzzing
Several factors have pro evaluators excited:
– **Prototype Frame:** At 6’6″ with an 83-inch wingspan, Carey possesses ideal NFL measurables
– **Elite Ball Skills:** His basketball background shows in contested-catch ability and body control
– **Route-Running Polish:** Unusually refined for a high school tight end, with crisp breaks in his stem
– **Blocking Upside:** Played in a pro-style offense that required in-line blocking responsibilities
An AFC North area scout told Bleacher Report: “We don’t usually get this excited about high school tight
