Georgia Football Lands 2027 Offensive Tackle Commitment

Three-star recruit Ty Johnson, son of former Bulldogs player, pledges to play for Kirby Smart's program.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 5:10pm

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Georgia has landed a commitment from three-star offensive line recruit Ty Johnson, a soon-to-be senior at Lucky Beckham High School in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Johnson, whose father played for the Bulldogs, chose Georgia over several other schools and becomes the seventh member of the program's 2027 recruiting class.

Why it matters

The addition of Johnson, the 42nd-best offensive line recruit and 11th-ranked player in South Carolina for 2027, continues to bolster Georgia's already strong recruiting efforts under head coach Kirby Smart. Johnson's family ties to the program also help solidify the Bulldogs' pipeline of local talent.

The details

Johnson announced his commitment to Georgia on Saturday, choosing the Bulldogs over reported interest from South Carolina, North Carolina, Duke, NC State and Nebraska. The three-star recruit is the son of former Georgia offensive lineman Travis Johnson, who played with current head coach Kirby Smart and offensive coordinator Mike Bobo during his time in Athens. Ty Johnson said the opportunity to follow in his father's footsteps and play for the Bulldogs was a 'surreal feeling' that he couldn't pass up.

  • Johnson announced his commitment on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

The players

Ty Johnson

A three-star offensive line recruit from Lucky Beckham High School in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, who has committed to play for Georgia's 2027 recruiting class.

Travis Johnson

Ty Johnson's father, who played offensive line for Georgia and was teammates with current Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart and offensive coordinator Mike Bobo.

Kirby Smart

The head football coach at the University of Georgia, who has continued to build the program's recruiting efforts with the addition of Ty Johnson.

Mike Bobo

The offensive coordinator at the University of Georgia, who previously played with Ty Johnson's father Travis during their time at Georgia.

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What they’re saying

“It's pretty surreal. Now it's started to sink in. It was pretty crazy. That's a real surreal feeling. I mean, honestly, like you try to stay unbiased with this recruiting stuff, but to say that I wasn't, I didn't feel something special about committing to Georgia, that's a lie. Just being able to say it out loud, I'm committing to Georgia, that kind of stuff is awesome. It's pretty crazy.”

— Ty Johnson

What’s next

Johnson's commitment is an early boost for Georgia's 2027 recruiting class, which now ranks fourth nationally according to 247 Sports. The Bulldogs will look to continue building momentum on the recruiting trail as they aim to secure more top talent for the future.

The takeaway

Georgia's ability to land a commitment from Ty Johnson, a local prospect with family ties to the program, demonstrates the Bulldogs' continued recruiting prowess under Kirby Smart. The addition of Johnson to the 2027 class further solidifies Georgia's status as one of the top programs in the country when it comes to identifying and securing elite talent.