Zykie Helton
| No. 55 – Georgia Bulldogs | |
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| Position | Guard |
| Class | Freshman |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 15, 2008[1] |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 300 lb (136 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Carrollton (Carrollton, Georgia) |
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Zykie Helton (born March 15, 2008)[1] is an American college football guard for the Georgia Bulldogs of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Early life
Helton grew up in Carrollton, Georgia. He entered foster care at nine years old before finding a home with his fourth-grade teacher Kimberly Perry and her family.[2][3] He attended Carrollton High School and committed to play college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.[4] However, about a year later, he de-committed from the Crimson Tide, holding offers from schools such as Auburn, Georgia, and Texas A&M.[5] Helton ultimately signed to play for the Georgia Bulldogs over Florida State and Georgia Tech.[6]
College career
As a true freshman in 2026, Helton was a standout in spring practices.[7][8]
References
- 1 2 @zykiehelton52 (March 15, 2025). "Blessed to see another year #17 🙏🏾" (Tweet). Retrieved June 13, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ↑ Sentell, Jeff. "With 'cards stacked against' Zykie Helton, his 4th grade teacher stepped in". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
- ↑ Hill, Jordan D. (June 12, 2025). "What stands out about Georgia offensive line commit Zykie Helton". 247Sports. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
- ↑ Alvarez, Nick (July 9, 2023). "Georgia OL Zykie Helton opens Alabama football's recruiting class of 2026". AL.com. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
- ↑ Snyder, Anna (March 16, 2024). "Class of 2026 offensive line prospect decommits from Alabama football". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
- ↑ Morgan, James. "4-star OL Zykie Helton announces commitment". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
- ↑ Riley, Connor (March 26, 2026). "Georgia seems to have found another diamond in the rough with this freshman". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
- ↑ Weiszer, Marc (March 24, 2026). "This Georgia football newcomer is drawing early praise from teammates". Online Athens. Retrieved June 13, 2026.