The Georgia Bulldogs landed five-star-plus offensive tackle Mark Matthews on Monday morning, one day after he decommitted from Texas A&M on Sunday afternoon. Matthews is 6-6, 300 pounds and sits as the No. 2 recruit in the 2027 Rivals industry rankings. That makes him one of the biggest recruiting wins Georgia has pulled off in this cycle.

It’s fair to assume Matthews backed away from the Aggies because of what’s happening with that program right now. Texas A&M looks like one of the worst teams in the SEC, and it doesn’t appear to be heading in the direction Matthews expected when he committed. Georgia was more than happy to take advantage.

Why Mark Matthews is the offensive tackle everyone wanted

Mark Matthews’ recruiting profile

Composite rating: 98.56; National ranking: No. 2 in the 2027 class; Position ranking: No. 1 offensive tackle; State ranking: No. 1 in Florida * Size: 6-6, 300 pounds

Matthews draws comparisons to Laremy Tunsil from Tunsil’s days at Ole Miss. He has the same supreme athleticism and fluidity that made Tunsil such a special prospect. That fluid movement gives him a high ceiling at either tackle spot. He projects mainly at left tackle, which is usually the more coveted position along the offensive line.

What else could you possibly want from an offensive tackle prospect? Georgia gets size, athleticism, and the top ranking at his position in one player.

Georgia flipped Matthews without ever hosting him

The surprising part of this commitment is that Georgia never got Matthews on campus for an official visit. Most people expected him to stay close to home, and Miami looked like the obvious favorite. The Hurricanes hosted him six times, but that didn’t seal the deal.

Here’s how his visits broke down:

Miami: six; Texas A&M: two; Florida: two; Notre Dame: one; Nebraska: one; Ohio State: one * Georgia: zero

Georgia didn’t need a visit to win this one. The Bulldogs closed without the step most programs lean on to land elite recruits.

What Matthews means for the Bulldogs’ 2027 class

This commitment pushes Georgia’s 2027 recruiting class up into the top-10 range. The Bulldogs sat around 15th before Matthews picked them, so the jump is significant. He also joins a class that already includes five-star running back Kemon Spell and five-star tight end Jaxon Dollar.

The offensive line, though, has a wrinkle. Georgia already has commitments from two 4-star offensive tackles, Kennedee Jackson and Kelsey Adams. Both stand around 6-6 and weigh more than 300 pounds, and both project to play tackle, just like Matthews.

That creates a logjam worth watching. One of them could decommit and look for a clearer path elsewhere. Then again, all three could stay and compete to see who earns the most playing time as a freshman. Either way, Matthews is a massive addition for Georgia. The Bulldogs landed the country’s top offensive tackle on their own terms.