The Texas Longhorns football program has made a significant addition to their 2025 recruiting class with the commitment of five-star defensive tackle Justus Terry. Terry, a 6-foot-5, 270-pound standout from Manchester, Georgia, announced his decision on the final day of the early signing period, choosing Texas over Georgia and Auburn .([ESPN][1])
Ranked as the No. 7 overall prospect in the 2025 ESPN 300, Terry is the highest-rated recruit in Texas’s incoming class. His commitment bolsters the Longhorns’ defensive line, adding a versatile and powerful presence to their front seven. Terry’s impressive high school career includes 116 total tackles and 17 sacks over two seasons, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing offenses .([ESPN][1])
Head coach Steve Sarkisian expressed enthusiasm about the addition, highlighting Terry’s blend of physicality and character as a perfect fit for the program’s culture . With Terry on board, Texas continues to build momentum in recruiting, aiming to maintain its position among the nation’s elite programs.([Fox Sports][2], [Saturday Down South][3])
This commitment adds to a series of strong recruiting efforts by Texas, including the recent addition of 2026 five-star defensive back Zelus Hicks . As the Longhorns prepare for the upcoming season, the infusion of top-tier talent positions them for continued success on the field.([Saturday Down South][4])
[1]: https://www.espn.in/college-football/recruiting/story/_/id/42816285/dt-justus-terry-no-7-recruit-2025-class-commits-texas?utm_source=chatgpt.com “DT Justus Terry, No. 7 recruit in 2025 class, commits to Texas – ESPN”
[2]: https://www.foxsports.com/articles/cfb/texas-has-nations-top-recruiting-class-after-landing-elite-defensive-lineman-from-georgia?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Texas has nation’s top recruiting class after landing elite defensive lineman from Georgia | FOX Sports”
[3]: https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/news/college-football/texas-lands-2026-commitment-from-5-star-db-out-of-georgia/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Texas lands 2026 commitment from 5-star DB out of Georgia – Saturday Down South”
[4]: https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/texas-longhorns/texas-lands-2026-commitment-from-5-star-db-out-of-georgia/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Texas lands 2026 commitment from 5-star DB ou
t of Georgia”
