5-star confirmed as a visitor to Georgia this weekend

Manchester (Ga.) five-star defensive lineman Justus Terry is the latest to join a star-studded list of recruits in Athens this weekend for Georgia’s cookout event. Terry has confirmed that he will be in town for an unofficial this weekend.

The Bulldogs are one of the key programs battling to land the No. 7 overall after he decommitted from USC back on June 19.

Georgia got an official visit from Terry on May 31. The Bulldogs made an impression over that weekend. Terry was still committed to USC at the time.

He got time with Georgia star defensive end Mykel Williams during that visit. Williams had a few strong pitches that have the five-star defensive lineman thinking.

“He said they develop players a lot and they’re sending players out to the NFL, defensive linemen especially,” Terry said. “That’s what I love about it.”

Georgia has remained diligent even when Terry flipped his commitment from Georgia to USC in March.

“You know, the motto is always, you know, it’s a marathon,” Terry told WeAreSC’s Scott Schrader back in June. “You know, they preaching that to me, instilling it in me and, you know, to December, I won’t sign until December, so I won’t know it to the end.”

On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine favors Georgia in the race for Terry. The Bulldogs have a 96.8 percent chance of landing the five-star defensive lineman.

Justus Terry Scouting Report

Explosive defensive lineman with a big frame and outstanding first-step quickness. Measured in at over 6-foot-4 and around 280 pounds prior to his senior season. Has good length with arms that are around 33.5 to 34 inches.

Weight is evenly proportioned throughout his frame. Dominant while playing the small school level, tallying 78 tackles, 21 tackles for loss and 13 sacks. Lines up all over the defensive front at the high school level. Has the skill set to develop into a dynamic interior pass rusher. 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.

Uses his length to initiate contact consistently and sheds blockers with ease. Able to anchor and two-gap if needed. Will need to continue adding mass and play strength in addition to honing his technical skills. A high upside prospect given his natural traits who could develop into a true interior disruptor.

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