Peach-State Prospects Make Big College Commitments

Matt DeBary March 25, 2024 @ 10:08 AM

Which peach-state prospects made their college commitments over the weekend?   Prep Redzone has the details...   [player_tooltip player_id='321489' first='Justus' last='Terry'] - DL - Manchester   An elite, game-changing defensive lineman with a muscular 6-foot-5 275-pound frame, Terry is a run-stopping, pass-rushing lineman ranked as a 5-star prospect and one of the top defenders across the country. This dominant defender was committed to the in-state Georgia Bulldogs for over a year, but after a weekend visit to Los Angeles, this playmaking lineman jumped on the opportunity to play out West and flipped his commitment to the Southern Cal Trojans. As a junior last fall, Terry made 78 tackles, six TFLs, and 13 sacks along with two forced fumbles and two recoveries. He's big, powerful, and someone that the Trojans need desperately if they want to change their defensive style of play. Terry has big-play ability and NFL potential, and that's why he's ranked as the No. 8 overall prospect in the country.   [player_tooltip player_id='787923' first='Isaiah' last='Gibson'] - EDGE - Warner Robins   An outstanding pass-rusher who has the ability to turn into a three-down defender at the next level, this Middle Georgia defender has good size and excellent burst off the snap at 6-foot-4 240-pounds. He holds offer from some of the nation's top programs, but after visiting Southern Cal this weekend, Gibson decided to end his recruitment and make a commitment to the USC Trojans. Like Terry, Gibson is a special talent from Georgia who saw an opportunity to play somewhere different. This Warner Robins native made 42 tackles last fall as a junior with 12 TFLs, six sacks, and 24 QB hurries. He's ranked by Prep Redzone as the No. 21 overall prospect in the state, and that ranking could improve more and more over time. He's one of the top overall defenders in Georgia on pace for a massive senior season, and right now, he plans on taking his talent to Los Angeles.   [player_tooltip player_id='667558' first='Marshall' last='Pritchett'] - WR/TE - Rabun Gap   One of the very best receivers across Georgia, this North Georgia pass-catcher brings an excellent combination of size, speed, and ball skills. He comes from a football family and it's easy to see on the field. He runs well and is a big target down the field at 6-foot-5 220-pounds. He held some impressive power five offers, but this week Pritchett was ready to make a decision, committing to play for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He'll be a weapon for North Carolina whether he's a receiver or as a tight end. What he'll do is catch passes and make plays down the field. As a junior last fall, Pritchett hauled in 44 passes for 621 yards and four touchdowns. He's currently ranked by Prep Redzone as the No. 30 overall prospect in the state for the 2025 class.   [player_tooltip player_id='1195852' first='Luke' last='Metz'] - LB - Mill Creek   An outstanding linebacker who can run, hit, and lead, Metz is a highly-intelligent defender who can sneak out the run and blitz the quarterback. He brings easy power five size at 6-foot-3 220-pounds and made a giant commitment this weekend to the Alabama Crimson Tide. The new staff in Tuscaloosa wants to add quality defenders from the peach-state, and that's exactly what they're getting in this Mill Creek standout. This hard-hitting linebacker is ranked as the No. 6 linebacker in Georgia and the No. 63 prospect overall. He's coming off a strong junior season whwhere he made 51 tackles, five TFLs, five sacks, and 14 more QB hurries while intercepting one pass and forcing one fumble. He's one of the top returning defenders in a very talented region and bound for a massive senior season in 2024.

Which peach-state prospects made their college commitments over the weekend?