ATHENS — Five-star outside linebacker Mekhail Sherman from Washington, D.C. began Georgia’s early signing day haul. 

The 6-foot-4, 225-pound Sherman, rated as a five-star prospect by 247sports.com, was the first letter of intent received. 

The signing class, ranked sixth by rivals.com and fifth by 247sports, has two Rivals five-stars — Rome offensive lineman Tate Rutledge and Clovis (Calif.) running back Kendall Milton.

Georgia’s class is far-flung — there are three signees from the Peach State, five from Florida, three from Texas and one each from Louisiana and New Jersey. 

Four-star defensive tackle Nazir Stackhouse, from Columbia High in Decatur, and four-star wide receiver Justin Robinson from Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy join Ratledge as in-state signees.

Georgia crossed the state line for four-star prospects wide receiver Marcus Rosemy (Fort Lauderdale-St. Thomas Aquinas), defensive tackle Jalen Carter (Apopka), wide receiver Arian Smith (Lakeland), quarterback Carson Beck (Jacksonville-Mandarin) and defensive tackle Warren Brinson (IMG Academy).

Four-star safety Major Burns, out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was a late commit. The Bulldogs also got four-star cornerback Jalen Kimber of out Arlington, Texas, and four-star offensive tackle Chad Lindberg out of League City, Texas.

Georgia’s third Texas signee is kicker Jared Zirkel.

The Bulldogs also landed three-star offensive tackle Devin Willock (6-6, 345) out of Paramus, New Jersey.