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LOOK: West Virginia DL commit Justin Benton on Texas OV

The Longhorns are hoping to pull off the late flip over Big 12 rival West Virginia. 

Three-star defensive lineman Justin Benton made his way to Austin this weekend for his Texas official visit.

The West Virginia commit is becoming a priority target for Steve Sarkisian and the Texas staff. The Longhorns are hoping to pull off the late flip over Big 12 rival West Virginia.

247Sports ranks Benton as the No. 47 prospect in the state of Georgia and the No. 62 overall defensive lineman in the 2023 recruiting class. He has offers from Texas, Penn State, Arkansas and Georgia.

Benton’s 6-foot-0, 280-pound frame projects well to play on the interior at the college level. His quick feet and excellent run-stopping ability make him a great fit for Texas’ defenive front.

Texas class currently sits comfortably inside the top five of the 2023 247Sports recruiting rankings. The Horns hope to close on a few more targets as the early signing period approaches.

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Three players Texas is working to flip before signing day

Texas is hoping for another flipmas this season.

Early signing day is right around the corner, as the majority of the 2023 class will sign their letters of intent on Dec. 21.

Texas is sitting in a great spot with its 2023 class. The Longhorns rank No. 4 in the nation according to the 247Sports composite ratings. Five-stars Arch Manning and Cedric Baxter Jr. lead Texas’ talented recruiting class.

Steve Sarkisian and the Texas staff are hoping to end the 2023 cycle by making a massive splash on the recruiting trail.

Last season Texas made a late charge up the recruiting ranks with a few crucial flips in the month of December.

Offensive linemen Kelvin Banks and Cameron Williams made the last-second switch to Texas from Oregon. Banks had himself a Freshman All-American season, while Williams is expected to push for a starting job next season.

Here is a look at three prospects Texas is pushing to flip before the early signing period. Landing a couple of these prospects could move this class into the top three in the country.

Texas offers West Virginia commit, three-star defensive lineman Justin Benton

Justin Benton has received an impressive list of Power Five offers.

Texas is now targeting an impressive defensive lineman prospect out of Georgia. Continue reading “Texas offers West Virginia commit, three-star defensive lineman Justin Benton”

UGA football recruiting target Justin Benton is ready to commit

Three-star in-state defensive line recruit Justin Benton is expected to pick between Georgia and West Virginia.

Class of 2023 defensive line recruit Justin Benton has locked in his commitment date for June 18, 2022. Benton is a three-star recruit that plays high school football for Newton High School in Covington, Georgia.

Can Benton be the next great player out of Covington to commit to the Bulldogs? Benton could join four-star class of 2021 cornerback Nyland Green and Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes as recent Covington products to sign with Georgia.

The 6-foot-2, 275-pound defensive line prospect would likely fit into Kirby Smart’s defensive system as a 3-4 defensive end. Benton previously played high school football for national powerhouse IMG Academy, which is located in Bradenton, Florida.

Justin Benton is ranked as the No. 496 recruit in the class of 2023. The Newton star is considered the No. 59 defensive lineman in the rising senior class and the No. 48 recruit in Georgia.

The three-star defensive line recruit named his top eight schools on May 20. Benton has taken a recent official visit to West Virginia. The Mountaineers are Georgia’s top competition to land Benton.

Justin Benton has a strong connection to the University of Georgia. Benton’s father, Phillip Benton played football at UGA. Phillip Benton was a member of Georgia’s 1994 signing class that featured players like wide receiver Hines Ward and defensive back Kirby Smart.

Justin Benton previously ranked Georgia, Mississippi State, Houston, Tennessee, West Virginia, Duke, Nebraska, and Penn State as his top eight. Where will Benton play college football?

The Newton standout is currently favored to attend UGA per 247Sports. He announced his upcoming commitment date via Twitter:

Justin Benton can win with power or quickness at the point of attack. He can overwhelm offensive guards when he rushes the passer. Benton has a sturdy frame and excellent experience against high level competition from his time at IMG Academy.

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Auburn makes top 10 for 4-star DL Justin Benton 

The 2023 class is going to be an important one for Coach Harsin.

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Auburn is squarely in the mix for one of the top players in the 2023 recruiting class.

Justin Benton is the No. 34 defensive lineman and the No. 222 overall recruit in the 247Sports composite ranking for the 2023 recruiting class. Benton announced his top 10 schools Tuesday and Auburn made the cut.

The Tigers will be battling Penn State, Georgia, Mississippi State, USC, Oregon, Michigan State, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Miami for the talented defensive lineman.

Benton, who is 6-foot-1 and 265-pounds, plays for IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, and is originally from Georgia.

Auburn does not have a commitment for the 2023 class but is in the running for several elite recruits.

Michigan State football makes top ten for 2023 4-star DL Justin Benton

Michigan State football makes top ten for 2023 4-star DL Justin Benton

Michigan State football has made one major step forward in the recruitment of a top-250 player in the 2023 recruiting class. On Tuesday, 2023 4-star defensive lineman Justin Benton out of IMG Academy placed the Spartans in his top ten.

Benton is the No. 222 ranked player in the country by 247Sports and their No. 34 ranked defensive lineman overall.

His top ten are:

  • Penn State
  • Michigan State
  • Mississippi State
  • Georgia
  • USC
  • Oregon
  • Auburn
  • North Carolina
  • Arkansas
  • Miami

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Elite recruits visiting UGA for Arkansas game

A bunch of elite high school football recruits are planning to attend the Arkansas at Georgia game.

A bunch of elite high school football recruits are planning to attend the Arkansas at Georgia game. The contest is set for an early kickoff at noon, but Sanford Stadium should be rocking.

Kirby Smart and Georgia football currently have more elite talent lined up for the future. In fact, Georgia has top-five ranked recruiting classes for 2022 and 2023.

Some fans at home will be relieved to know that Arch Manning is not among the recruits attending the game, so those watching on TV may actually hear commentary that’s focused on the game between the No. 11 and No. 2 teams in the country.

Here’s some of the top recruits who are planning to attend the Georgia versus Arkansas game:

Numerous top recruits visiting Georgia football program in June

The Georgia Bulldogs and Kirby Smart hold the top-ranked recruiting class for the class of 2022 and 2023. Who is visiting UGA in June?

Recruiting visits are back for college football! For the first time since March 2020, the NCAA’s recruiting dead period is lifted.

The Georgia Bulldogs and Kirby Smart hold the top-ranked recruiting class for the class of 2022 and 2023. There is still a long way to go, but the Dawgs have a promising amount of talent lined up to visit in June.

College football recruiting is feeling more normal. It will be a crazy month of June. Numerous prospects have committed to schools without visiting the schools in person. June is expected to be one of the busiest college football recruiting months ever.

Who are some of the top prospects set to visit the University of Georgia in June?