Five-Star Plus+ ATH Terry Bussey locks in National Signing Day announcement time

Elite Texas ATH Terry Bussey is one of the few blue-chip recruits still on the board ahead of National Signing Day on Wednesday.

That will change this week and the Five-Star Plus+ ATH has locked in a time to go public with his decision.

Bussey, the No. 1 ATH in the On300 for the 2024 recruiting cycle, will choose from Texas A&M, LSU and Georgia on Wednesday, February 7 at 9 a.m. CT from Timpson (Texas) High School in East Texas, On3 has learned.

Bussey has been committed to the Aggies since September when he committed to Jimbo Fisher and co. over the likes of LSU, Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama. The Five-Star Plus+ kept an “open” approach to his recruitment after Fisher and Texas A&M parted ways, which opened the door for visits back to LSU and to Georgia over the past two weekends. Bussey was back in College Station around new Aggies HC Mike Elko for the first time last weekend for an official visit.

Bussey is tabbed as the No. 1 athlete in the country, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies He is the No. 11 overall player in the country and the No. 3 overall prospect out of the state of Texas.

Terry Bussey Scouting Summary

Do-it-all athlete who is arguably the best high school football player in the state of Texas. Measured a shade over 5-foot-10 and around 180 pounds prior to his senior season. A top athlete, both in the combine setting and on the track. One of the fastest prospects in the 2024 cycle. Ran a personal best of 10.66 seconds in the 100 meters as a sophomore, finishing 3rd in the state meet. Posted strong marks in the long jump (23-4.75 feet and triple jump (45-11 feet) as a junior. Lines up at quarterback and defensive back for Timpson. Has eviscerated the level of competition dating back to his freshman season. Boasts a rare combination of top-tier explosiveness and fluidity. Gashes defenses with his legs. Shows range while working as a defensive back, both as a safety and corner. Does a nice job staying in phase in man coverage. Physical defender and is willing to stick his face into traffic. Shows the ability to track the ball as a receiver. A dominant player on Friday nights with elite production. Finished his junior season with 4,773 yards and 72 touchdowns from scrimmage en route to being named Mr. Texas Football. Also picked off five passes, returning four for touchdowns. A four-sport athlete with a sterling multi-sport profile. Averaged 19.6 points per game in basketball and has the ability to throw down dunks at 5-foot-10. Has genuine positional ambiguity at the next level, with his highest upside appearing to be as a defensive back given his natural athleticism and playmaking ability. Is not overly refined as a receiver and would need time to develop as a route-runner. May lack some size, but is an elite athlete with an undeniable body of work as a high school player.