Texas Secures Multiple Five-Star Football Recruits From Georgia

The Texas Longhorns have made significant recruiting gains against SEC powerhouse Georgia, securing commitments from two five-star prospects from Georgia's own backyard. Five-star defensive lineman James Johnson flipped his commitment from Georgia to Texas, and top linebacker recruit Tyler Atkinson also chose Texas over Georgia and other prominent programs, boosting Texas' 2026 recruiting class to a top-10 national ranking. Atkinson, ranked as the No. 1 linebacker prospect, is expected to play a key role in rebuilding Texas' defense, which saw several players drafted into the NFL. Additionally, Texas landed four-star cornerback Samari Matthews to strengthen its secondary, which remains a defensive strength despite losing key players to the NFL. However, Texas missed out on five-star tight end Kaiden Prothro, who committed to Georgia, helping the Bulldogs maintain a top recruiting class nationally. The recruiting battle exemplifies the ongoing rivalry between Texas and Georgia as both prepare to face off in the 2025 season, with recruiting momentum seen as a critical factor in their competitiveness.