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Five-star defensive lineman Justus Terry shocked the college football world by signing to Texas after Georgia was the long-term favorite since he decommited from USC in March. His reason for going with the Longhorns is what college football has come to.
On3’s Chad Simmons explain why Terry committed to Texas over Georgia, “I don’t know how else to say it—just a straight-up better NIL package.” The Bulldogs and Longhorns have battled over several defensive linemen on the recruiting trail recently. With Texas landing Terry and Ohio State transfer Hero Kanu.
“Justus (Terry) had the better, much longer connections in Athens with Tray Scott, Kirby Smart, Glen Schumann and multiple off-field staffers. He had been there to Athens too many times to count,” added Simmons. Recruiting is no longer as much about personal connection and player development as it is about money in many cases.
This will not be the last case where a team outbid for a recruit. Blaming a kid by going to another school is one thing but setting up their family for future generations is something that you can not fault the kid for. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart is viewed as the smartest NIL spender.
Regardless, Georgia’s No. 2 ranked recruiting class, which trailed only Texas, showcased a strong emphasis on in-state talent, landing four of its five top defensive signees within Georgia, including the nation’s No. 1 defensive lineman, Elijah Griffin, the No. 1 edge rusher, Isaiah Gibson, and the No. 1 linebacker, Zayden Walker. The future of the Georgia defense looks promising, with all the key players staying in the Peach State.
This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: 5-star Justus Terry committed to Texas over UGA due to NIL
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Author : UGA Wire
Publish date : 2025-02-08 00:39:00
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