5-Star Justin Williams Commits to Georgia over Oregon, Alabama; No. 1 LB in 2024

The defending national champs just keep loading up on high level talent.

Justin Williams, the No. 1 ranked linebacker recruit in the class of 2024 in 247Sports composite rankings, committed to Georgia on Monday over a number of other powerhouse programs like Alabama and Oregon, according Stevie Wiltfong of 247 Sports.

He is the third 5-star prospect to join the Bulldogs' recruiting class, joining top-ranked quarterback Dylan Raiola as well as cornerback Ellis Robinson IV. All three players are the highest rated at their respective positions.

"Everything really," Williams said of why he chose Georgia. "Coach staff, the facilities are great, the people surrounding the facilities are great, my ability to grow in my faith.

"Georgia is a great school. They're up there with the best."

Williams, who has been a star at Oak Ridge High School in Conroe, Texas, had Oregon as his early front runner but his mind started to turn towards the Bulldogs after he took his official visit to Athens on June 23, per Wiltfong.

He had a sensational junior season for the War Eagles, racking up 105 tackles, including 18 for a loss in 2022.

Georgia's recent success—back-to-back national titles—as well as their track record of producing NFL talents, were a couple of the main selling points for the rising senior.

"Just how hard they really work," Williams said. "You have to work to be the best and they show it. They really lay it out for you. They don't tell you you're going to start, stars don't mean anything, and you have to work hard to be the best. That's what I'm hoping to do, be the best and come in and do great things for Georgia."

An electric player on and off the ball, Williams has drawn rave reviews from recruiting analysts with 247's Gabe Brooks comparing him to former Mississippi State star Willie Gay Jr.

"Turbo-charged off-ball linebacker prospect with physical traits and athleticism to become a high-major difference maker," Brooks wrote. "Possesses a lean, athletic build with ample frame space. Explosive athlete with a strong track and field profile and excellent combine testing data. Bouncy, twitched-out athlete in space and plays with more strength than listed size suggests."

Williams is the lone linebacker in Georgia's 2024 recruiting class, which is now up to 26 players and is the best of any program in the country. Coach Kirby Smart currently has the No. 1 class for the 2025 cycle as well, looking to continue the Bulldogs' dynastic run for as long as he can.