Georgia football lands commitment from five-star OT Mark Matthews

Less than 24 hours after decommitting from Texas A&M, Mark Matthews has found a home. The five-star offensive tackle committed to Georgia football on Monday, Nov. 9, giving Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs a massive boost to their 2027 recruiting class. The news was first reported by Hayes Fawcett of Ri

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Less than 24 hours after decommitting from Texas A&M, Mark Matthews has found a home.

The five-star offensive tackle committed to Georgia football on Monday, Nov. 9, giving Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs a massive boost to their 2027 recruiting class. The news was first reported by Hayes Fawcett of Rivals.

The 6-foot-6, 300-pound offensive tackle is a standout at St. Thomas Aquinas (FL), the No. 2-ranked team in USA TODAY Sports latest Super 25 rankings, and is regarded as one of the premier offensive line prospects in the country. Matthews is a consensus top five national prospect and the top-ranked offensive lineman in multiple industry rankings.

St. Thomas Aquinas OL Mark Matthews in a preseason game against Cardinal Mooney, Aug. 15, 2025.

His commitment marks a significant recruiting victory for Georgia, which was among the finalists when

Matthews originally announced his decision in May. He chose Texas A&M over Georgia, Miami and LSU on May 15, pledging to the Aggies after an extensive recruitment.

Matthews' decision to reopen his recruitment Sunday came on the heels of Texas A&M's 17-9 loss to South Carolina. The Aggies and coach Mike Elko had entered the season with Matthews as one of the foundational pieces of their 2027 recruiting class.

Georgia remained in contention following his departure from Texas A&M, ultimately securing the commitment of one of the most coveted offensive linemen in the cycle.

St. Thomas Aquinas OT Mark Matthews at the Rivals Elite camp in Miami on Feb. 15, 2026

A multi-year starter at left tackle for St. Thomas Aquinas, Matthews has drawn national attention for his combination of size, athleticism and pass-protection ability. He has helped anchor an offensive line that is averaging 9.5 yards per carry this season.

Matthews' addition gives Smart another elite prospect to build around as Georgia continues assembling its 2027 recruiting class. With the early signing period approaching, landing a player of his caliber represents a significant development for the Bulldogs.

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Georgia football lands commitment from five-star OT Mark Matthews