Five-star defensive lineman recruit Justus Terry has committed to the Texas Longhorns over the Georgia Bulldogs in a shocking decision on the final day of the early signing period. Terry was projected to commit to Georgia across the recruiting industry, but decided to roll with the Longhorns.
The 6-foot-5, 275 pound defensive lineman plays high school football at Manchester High School in Manchester, Georgia. Terry is the No. 2 recruit in Georgia and the No. 2 defensive lineman in the country. Terry is ranked as a consensus five-star across all recruiting platforms.
Terry has had a wild recruitment. Terry was committed to Georgia back in summer of 2023 then decommited to commit to the USC Trojans. Later, he decommited from USC and now with his commitment Texas has the number one recruiting class.
Georgia was the leader after his decommitment, but their main competitors were the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers, where he recently took a visit late in November. Texas was a competitor but many thought they were on the outside looking in. The Longhorns had Terry in on an official visit when Georgia came into town.
Terry thoughts on his visit to Texas. “What drew me in was the connections that are out there. With being from Georgia I didn’t want to stay in a box,” said Terry.
Texas went in and swooped Terry for the next three to four years. His relationship with Texas defensive line coach Kenny Baker is key. “Man coach Baker has a relentless motor and he gets after it.”
Kirby Smart and company has landed Elijah Griffin and Isaiah Gibson to set them up for a dominant defensive front for the future. Georgia no longer has a realistic shot at the nation’s top recruiting class.
