Five-star OT Mark Matthews commits to Georgia

Mark Matthews, a five-star offensive tackle, has committed to Georgia football for the class of 2027.

Matthews, who plays for St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., decommitted from Texas A&M and reopened his recruitment over the weekend. Matthews also held offers from Florida, Miami, Notre Dame, and others.

BREAKING: Five-Star Plus+ OT Mark Matthews has Committed to Georgia, he tells me for @Rivals

The 6’6 300 OT decommitted from Texas A&M yesterday

He’s ranked as the No. 2 Recruit in the 2027 Rivals Industry Rankingshttps://t.co/MGozxifYSS pic.twitter.com/s63JOWQxw7

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) November 9, 2026

At 6-foot-5.5, 285 pounds, Matthews is listed as a five-star prospect across major recruiting services, ranking as the No. 1 offensive tackle nationally and the No. 2 overall recruit according to the Rivals Industry Ranking.

Go Dawgs !!

— Coach Kirby Smart (@KirbySmartUGA) November 9, 2026

Prior to his commitment to Georgia, Rivals’ Director of Scouting Charles Power compared Matthews to Laremy Tunsil.

”Mark Matthews supreme athleticism and fluidity remind us of Laremy Tunsil at the same stage. Tunsil was a high-upside, fluid-moving left tackle prospect who is a truly elite player for the position coming out of high school. Matthews could be the top offensive tackle prospect from the Sunshine State since Tunsil. Matthews touts top notch athleticism and upside as he continues to gain experience. Tunsil was more progressed as a prospect at the same stage and flashed unique movement skills.”

Mark Matthews is the 25th commitment for the Georgia Bulldogs for the 2027 class, and seventh along the offensive line. Georgia’s class is currently ranked No. 10 in the Rivals 2027 Industry Team Rankings.

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