Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs have good news regarding their pursuit of five-star offensive line prospect Mark Matthews. According to On3 insider Hayes Fawcett, Matthews announced on Monday that he will make an official decision regarding his commitment on May 15, choosing between the LSU Tigers, Miami Hurricanes, Texas A&M Aggies, and Georgia Bulldogs. Matthews is a five-star lineman with a composite score of 0.9984, placing him first in the first two categories and fifth nationally.
According to On3 insider Hayes Fawcett, Matthews announced on Monday that he will formally decide on his commitment on May 15. He will pick between the Georgia Bulldogs, Texas A&M Aggies, Miami Hurricanes, and LSU Tigers.
With a 98 rating on 247Sports, Matthews stands out as a five-star lineman. He is the best player in his position, the highest-ranked player from the state of Florida, and the third-best player in the whole 2027 class. With a composite score of 0.9984, he ranks first in the first two categories and fifth nationally.
“Athletic offensive tackle with the quickness and mobility to eventually man the hot corner at the game’s highest levels. Still far from a complete product after beginning his prep career as a defensive lineman, but has put extremely encouraging stretches on tape while facing stiff competition. Fires out of his stance and initiates contact. Moves with excellent balance and posture. Extends the arc in pass sets with an elite kick slide,” wrote 247Sports’ Scouting Director Andrew Ivins. After beginning his prep career as a defensive lineman, he is still far from a finished product, but despite fierce competition, he has recorded incredibly encouraging streaks. Leaps from his position and makes contact. has outstanding posture and balance when moving. Scouting Director Andrew Ivins of 247Sports noted, “Extends the arc in pass sets with an elite kick slide.”
“Will get his head around and unlock the hips on angle/move blocks.” When asked to climb, he darts into space and tries to finish. Although he is a natural knee-bender with a remarkable big-man twitch that is extremely young for the position, he still has to work on his technique and hand placement.
Georgia will be hoping for positive news from Matthews at the end of the week. As an underclassman in 2026, he participated in both the Under Armour All-America Game and the Polynesian Bowl. He also anchored a St. Thomas Aquinas line that helped pave the way for another Sunshine State 5A championship throughout the 2025 season. He is likely to face an initial adjustment period but projects as a multi-year starter for a College Football Playoff contender with early-round NFL Draft upside.
At the conclusion of the week, Georgia will be hoping for positive news from Matthews. As an underclassman in 2026, he took part in the Polynesian Bowl and the Under Armour All-America Game. Additionally, during the 2025 season, he spearheaded a St. Thomas Aquinas line that helped Sunshine State win another 5A championship.
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