According to 247Sports, Sone is a four-star prospect, the No. 3 player in Virginia, the No. 4 DL, and the No. 45 player nationally. Sone has continued to rise up the recruiting boards with his block-shedding ability and ability to cause chaos.

Georgia has tapped into the international pipeline for talent again in its 2026 recruiting class with a commitment from a D-lineman from Sweden.

Four-star defensive lineman Valdin Sone announced he's committing to Georgia over Florida, Nebraska, and Auburn