Legacy OL Ty Johnson commits to Georgia

3-star offensive tackle from South Carolina chooses Bulldogs

Mar. 21, 2026 at 3:41pm

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Ty Johnson, a 3-star offensive tackle from Lucy Beckham High School in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, has committed to play football at the University of Georgia. Johnson is a legacy player, as his father Travis Johnson played for the Bulldogs. The 6-foot-6, 305-pound rising senior is rated as the nation's No. 40 offensive tackle and No. 487 overall prospect for the Rivals industry ranking.

Why it matters

Georgia has landed a highly-touted offensive line recruit in Ty Johnson, who comes from a family with deep ties to the program. Johnson's commitment is an important early addition to the Bulldogs' 2027 recruiting class as they look to continue their success on the offensive line.

The details

Johnson planned his public commitment to Georgia while driving to Athens to catch a practice on Saturday. He is the first offensive line recruit to commit to the Bulldogs under new offensive line coach Phil Rauscher.

  • Johnson committed to Georgia on March 21, 2026.

The players

Ty Johnson

A 3-star offensive tackle from Lucy Beckham High School in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, who has committed to play football at the University of Georgia.

Travis Johnson

Ty Johnson's father, who played for the University of Georgia.

Phil Rauscher

The new offensive line coach for the University of Georgia football team.

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The takeaway

Ty Johnson's commitment to Georgia continues the program's strong recruiting on the offensive line, as they add a talented legacy player with deep ties to the school.