Two Georgia commits are now 5-star recruits after latest rankings updates
Georgia holds the No. 1 recruiting class in the 2024 On3 Industry Football Team Recruiting Rankings, and the Bulldogs aren’t far behind from the top spot in 2025 either.
UGA currently sits just a few hundredths of a point behind Alabama after two of the Bulldogs commits earned five-star rankings on Monday. On3 updated its own list of player rankings, which pushed defensive lineman Justus Terry and tight end Elyiss Williams up to five-star status.
Terry, a 6-foot-5, 275-pound defensive lineman from Manchester (Ga.) is the No. 10 overall prospect in the 2025 class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also checks in as the nation’s No. 3 defensive lineman and the No. 2 player in the Peach State.
“He has a tremendous frame and build for an interior defensive line prospect,” On3’s Scouting and Rankings team writes about Terry. “Stands in at 6-foot-5, 275 pounds with excellent weight distribution throughout his frame. Wins with first step and lateral quickness, has rare get off and leverage for a player of his stature. Quality bend and ability to change direction, comfortable in space. Uses his length to initiate contact consistently and sheds blockers with ease. Able to anchor and two-gap if asked to in run support. Will need to continue to fill out and gain functional play strength at the next level. Should be able to carry an extra 20-30 pounds on his frame. High upside prospect who will be in consideration for a first round selection in the NFL Draft.”
Williams is the Bulldogs latest elite tight end recruit
With the 6-foot-7, 235-pound Williams, Georgia continues its dominance over recruiting the tight end position. Kirby Smart, Todd Hartley and Co. have now secured commitments from multiple No. 1 TEs over the past few years, including All-American Brock Bowers and now Williams.
The latter checks in as the No. 14 prospect in the On3 Industry Ranking, as well as the top tight end in the country and the No. 4 recruit in Georgia.
“Williams has a rare combination of athleticism and size for the tight end position,” his scouting summary reads. “Stands in at nearly 6-foot-7 with crazy bounce and ability to play above the rim which stems from his dominance on the hardwood. Smooth mover in space that can win vertically up the seam with his top-end speed. Has the fluidity and looseness in his hips in order to win in intermediate routes as well. Physical and more than willing blocker at the line of scrimmage. Plays with tenacity and ferocity at the point of attack. Comfortable pass catcher but will need to get stronger catching the ball away from his frame more consistently. Has all the physical and athletic tools that offensive coaches covet at the position. Extremely high upside prospect.”
In total, UGA has commitments from five of the nation’s top 40 overall prospects in 2025 and three of the top nine in their home state.