SEC Powerhouse Lands Former Notre Dame Defensive Back: Key Transfer News

A one-time Notre Dame defensive back is going to play for Kirby Smart

Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart looks on against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at Caesars Superdome. | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Not even a week after Notre Dame beat Georgia 23-10 in the Sugar Bowl to move to the College Football Playoff Semifinal in the Orange Bowl, a former Fighting Irish defensive back is headed to play for the Bulldogs.

Micah Bell was a member of Notre Dame's 2023 recruiting class before transferring to Vanderbilt, where he spent the 2024 season.

Bell now heads to Georgia where he will join his older brother, wide receiver Dillion Bell.

BREAKING: Former Notre Dame & Vanderbilt RB Micah Bell has Committed to Georgia, he tells @on3sports

The 5’10 180 RB will have 3 years of eligibility remaining

Younger brother of Georgia WR Dillon Bellhttps://t.co/RlUbB6EMhS pic.twitter.com/Zof5vn4jIB

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 8, 2025

Bell was ranked as the nation's 32nd overall cornerback by On3 in 2023 and the No. 265 overall recruit as well.

Bell will have three years of eligibility remaining with Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs.

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