Kirby Smart on High Alert as Top Prospect J’Vari Flowers’ College Football Fate Confirmed in Latest Intel

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Four-star CB J’Vari Flowers is about to shake up the recruiting world. Yes, the Miami Northwestern star just leveled up in a big way. Once a top corner in the 2026 class, he’s now reclassifying to 2025. That means his recruitment just got even crazier. However, back in February, he dropped a bombshell during National Signing Day week—he’s making his decision sooner than expected.And at first, he locked in on three powerhouse programs: FSU, Florida, and Georgia. He also said those schools would ‘definitely’ get official visits. But now? The buzz is shifting. And fresh intel has Georgia head coach Kirby Smart on high alert.Although the Bulldogs are making a serious push for J’Vari Flowers, his elite speed, toughness, and South Florida swagger make him a must-have corner. So, every top program wants him. Thus, on a recent episode of On3 Recruits, Josh Newberg and Rusty Mansell of DawgsHQ broke down Flowers’ recruitment. Well, that’s when Newberg dropped the latest update on Flowers’ CFB fate. He stated, “Javari Flowers, give me the latest. He’s from Miami Northwestern. Yep, he’s going to make a decision here at the end of March, I believe.”And then came the real buzz. Newberg pressed Mansell: “Where do you think Georgia stands? Who’s the biggest competition?” To be honest, here, Mansell made a snap decision. He remarked, “First of all, I love him already. He says he’s committing at a local lounge. I mean, sign me up for that guy already. I like that.” It sounds old-school for a player to commit in a local lounge. It obviously fizzes the deal!“Uh, you know, he’s going to take an OV to Georgia in mid-March, get a chance in him, and the same reasons I said about South Florida. You look at James Coley and you look at T-Rob (Travaris Robinson), the connections those guys have, the success they’ve had in South Florida. I think that puts Georgia in this thing. Georgia is looking for definitely, you know, some corner help,” mentioned Mansell.But here’s the shocker!Mansell continued, “This guy reclassifies, you know, from what I see and what I’ve heard, tough-a– Miami Northwestern kid, man. You can’t get enough of those guys that know how to play down there, and you know it’s high-level competition. And Georgia gets a swing at this thing.” Multiple teams have entered the rat race to get J’Vari Flowers with Syracuse, Florida, and Auburn warming up their interest.He continued, “Obviously, Miami is going to be a team you’re gonna have to watch locally. But Georgia is going to take a swing here, and there’s been a little bit of momentum with Georgia, I think, behind the scenes. Not ready to say he’s going to Georgia, but I do think they’re a serious threat here.” While the competition is fierce, the Bulldogs might just be closing in.But hold on, J’Vari Flowers is a Miami native, and that alone could make this decision easy. Yes, the hometown pull is real, and while Miami has shifted focus to the 2026 class, they’re still in the mix. But with three early commits and a No. 13 ranking on On3, it’s hard to say exactly where they stand. Here, one thing is clear—Miami isn’t backing down.Even after reclassifying, Flowers remains a top-10 CB in the nation. So, that kind of talent doesn’t go unnoticed. And Miami? They’re making moves. But here’s where it gets interesting. Remember when Flowers announced his top six schools, mentioning Miami and his poster featured a backdrop of sunny Miami Beach? And that sent social media into a frenzy—was it a hint or a sign of where he was leaning? That poster certainly gave out GTA Vice City Miami vibes!Don’t know, but one thing is for sure—Georgia and Miami are locked in a battle. Where Kirby Smart is on high alert, but he’s not out of the race. And with Flowers’ elite skill set, more schools could still shake things up. As of now, if Georgia wants him, they’ll have to fight for him.The recruitment mix of J’Vari FlowersEarlier on February 20, Hayes Fawcett dropped a major update on J’Vari Flowers. And just like that, his IG post had everyone talking. While Flowers looks locked in on what he wants, the caption read, “NEWS: Four-Star CB J’Vari Flowers is down to 6️⃣ Schools.” But what really has fans buzzing? The six logos in the graphic. Yes, these are programs still battling for one of the nation’s top corners. And the fight for Flowers is just getting started.While the battle for the standout CB just got even bigger, the Gators and Bulldogs, two of his original top three, are still in the mix. But four new contenders have entered the ring—the hometown Miami, the North Carolina Tar Heels, the Auburn Tigers, and the Syracuse Orange. So, landing Flowers will not be easy for Kirby Smart.Nevertheless, Flowers is hitting the road, and his schedule’s stacking up. Florida on March 10, Georgia on March 17, Syracuse on March 21, Miami on March 24, and UNC on March 3. Let’s be real, six visits and six chances to make an impression.As of now, who will be the lucky one to land Flowers? Let’s wait and see who gives him his flowers!The post Kirby Smart on High Alert as Top Prospect J’Vari Flowers’ College Football Fate Confirmed in Latest Intel appeared first on EssentiallySports.