Another Five Stars Commit To Georgia Bulldogs….

Alabama continued its recruiting momentum on Wednesday afternoon with the addition of four-star Darrell ‘Duke’ Johnson (Eastman, GA).

The No. 3 linebacker in the country committed to the Crimson Tide over schools like Florida State, UCF, Tennessee and others. He explained the decision with 247Sports Anna Adams.

“Honestly, Alabama has always been my dream school, but the fact that they have shown me and my family so much love really brought it all together for me.”

The 6-foot-1, 200-pounder is now the highest-ranked Alabama commit in the 2025 class, which jumped to No. 10 in the country. Johnson is the fourth commit since March 1 joining in-state prospects Antonio Coleman (DL) and Derick Smith (ATH) as well as all three-star Zymear Smith (ATH).

Six of the top-10 prospects in the class of 2025 committed ahead of their senior seasons, but plenty of action has yet to unfold on the college football recruiting trail. National recruiting analyst Tom Loy provided the latest news on several major prospects in the 2025 cycle, including multiple recruiting battles between Nebraska and Notre Dame and Florida State and Georgia.

The Huskers lead for Top247 quarterback prospect TJ Lateef, but Loy hesitates to log a Crystal Ball pick as Texas and Alabama pursue. The Longhorns are at risk of losing quarterback commitment KJ Lacey and may view Lateef as a backup plan. Nebraska is also heavily involved in several other major recruiting battles, pushing Miami and Notre Dame for multiple elite prospects.

Loy also updated the recruitment of top-ranked offensive tackle David Sanders Jr. and provided information on targets for USC, Oregon, LSU, South Carolina, Ohio State and Tennessee, among others.

Loy: “I still like Nebraska for TJ Lateef. I have been close to Crystal Balling them for a long time. I just haven’t pulled the trigger. I probably should. They are far and away the leader. He’s going to be at Nebraska for an official visit in April. But I’m watching Texas. Alabama may eventually get involved there. I’m hearing that the Crimson Tide has reached out and had some communication with Lateef over the last few weeks.”

THE LONGHORNS MAY VIEW LATEEF AS A BACKUP PLAN FOR KJ LACEY

Loy: “There’s a weird storyline with Texas and KJ Lacey. Texas has reached out and communicated with Keelon Russell, the SMU commit. Maybe they’re just covering their tracks and making sure that they don’t get left at the altar. If Texas loses quarterback commit KJ Lacey, there’s a relationship between Steve Sarkisian and TJ Lateef. He has respect for the Longhorns head coach. They could dip in and pull off the upset and beat Nebraska for Lateef. That’s one I’m watching.”

Loy: “My Crystal Ball for Cortez Mills is on Miami. I’m still watching Nebraska. He seems to like them a great deal. He’s got a great relationship with the coaching staff. They are one to watch. If somebody is going to dip into the Sunshine State and steal him from Miami, it could be Nebraska. Relationships, playing time, quarterback play, and connection with the coaching staff really matter to Mills. That’s going to play a bigger role than just cash, money and NIL value. I just see it a little differently. I feel good about my Miami pick; I have no questions about it. But, with Nebraska, it is about more than just money for Mills, and the Huskers are doing a great job. They have a they have a real shot.”

InsideTheU’s Gaby Urrutia: “The hometown Hurricanes have made Mills a top priority and there is certainly reciprocated interest. Others like Clemson, Florida, and Nebraska are also in the mix, but as things stand at the moment, the Canes may be tough to top. The Tigers could be tough competition.”

Loy: “It’s a Nebraska and Notre Dame battle for 4-star linebacker Christian Jones. He’s going to be in South Bend for the spring game in April and then for an official visit on June 7. He had a teammate land there last cycle. Notre Dame is a dark horse but the smart money and safe money is on Nebraska. Top247 offensive tackle Jack Lange is another Notre Dame and Nebraska battle. I lean towards Notre Dame but there’s some things behind the scenes, including multiple visits Nebraska that are already lined. Keep an eye on Nebraska, they could pull off what many would consider an upset over Notre Dame. He’s a big-time talent.”

Loy: “I like what Florida State is doing. I wouldn’t give them the No. 1 nod over Miami and Florida, but I really like what Florida State is doing. They have a great shot to land Top247 defensive lineman Myron Charles. They are very much in it for 4-star offensive tackle Ziyare Addison. He’s going to officially visit Florida State, Clemson and Oregon. USC is a sleeper. I could see Florida State getting it done with Top247 defensive lineman Kevin Wynn. I think Georgia is definitely a contender for the top 100 in-state kid.”

Addison to USCFootball.com’s Jarett Perez: “I feel good at Oregon, FSU, Penn State, UCLA, USC, Stanford, Miami, but I still have to visit Georgia, Colorado, Ole Miss, and Nebraska.”

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Another Five Stars Commit To Georgia Bulldogs….

THE LONGHORNS MAY VIEW LATEEF AS A BACKUP PLAN FOR KJ LACEY

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