Georgia Predicted to Lose Nation’s No. 2 QB to SEC Rival originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
One of the biggest reasons that the Georgia Bulldogs are consistently competing for national championships is their ability to always build for the future and bring in talented players.
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Despite much of the hype currently surrounding the 2026 recruiting class, head coach Kirby Smart has been putting effort into the 2027 class, with one big name being quarterback Jayce Johnson out of Valdosta, Georgia.
They’ve already brought him in on two unofficial visits on Oct. 5, 2024, and Feb. 1, as they’ve quickly gotten to work in trying to make a strong impression.
Of course, it’s a while until Johnson has to make his commitment decision, but unfortunately for Georgia, On3’s Sam Spiegelman logged an expert prediction on Tuesday for him to land with the Texas A&M Aggies.
Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko is predicted to land quarterback Jayce Johnson.© Jake Crandall / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Last season for Lowndes High School, he put up solid numbers, completing 123-of-183 passes for 1,799 yards, 16 touchdowns and three interceptions while also rushing for 318 yards and three touchdowns.
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That’s helped him earn some high ratings, with On3 currently placing him as a four-star recruit, the No. 2 quarterback, the No. 5 player in Georgia and the No. 53 player in the nation.
The Bulldogs aren’t the only team that Texas A&M is fighting for Johnson’s commitment, as he also has offers from Ole Miss, Tennessee, Florida, Florida State, Auburn and Indiana.
Even if they don’t come out on top in this battle, though, the Aggies are still pushing for several other quarterbacks, as the On3 recruiting prediction machine gives them the best chance (33.1%) to land four-star Weston Nielsen.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
