Buford High School safety Jake Pope has commitment to the Alabama Crimson Tide. Pope is ranked as a four-star recruit.
Jake Pope announced his decision ahead of Buford’s opening game against North Cobb. Pope committed to Alabama over Georgia, UNC, Ohio State, and Notre Dame.
Jake Pope is a member of the class of 2022 and received numerous scholarship offers from top college programs.
Pope plays wide receiver and safety. He’s ranked as the No. 26 safety in the class of 2022, but has received more recruiting interest than what this ranking would indicate.
The four-star is 6 feet, 2 inches and weighs 190 pounds. He plays against some of the strongest competition possible at the high school level and won a 6A state championship in 2020 with Buford. Jake Pope was named all-region for his efforts in 2020.
Jake Pope is a versatile athlete and a good route runner. He is an impressive tackler in the open field and made critical plays to help Buford win a state championship. Alabama and Nick Sabab love players who excel in the clutch.
Kirby Smart and the University of Georgia could have used a talented safety like Jake Pope. Georgia could lose both of its starting safeties (Lewis Cine and Christopher Smith) next offseason. Now, it is back to the drawing board for UGA.
Pope announced his commitment via Twitter:
blessed. @Hayesfawcett3 pic.twitter.com/hVhEoiVv1N
— Jake Pope (@JakePope24) August 17, 2021
