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) |
| College |
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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
[edit]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
[edit]As a true freshman in 2026, Helton was a standout in spring practices.[7][8]
References
[edit]- 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.