Texas Tech Lands No. 1 Edge Rusher in Georgia, Beats Out SEC Powerhouses

LaDamion Guyton is the No. 1 recruit in Georgia and the best edge rusher in the country for the Class of 2027. For Texas Tech, signing him was one of the biggest recruiting moves it has ever made. 

On Thursday, the five-star talent made his choice on a 247Sports Live Stream. He picked Texas Tech over Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina.

Both On3 and 247Sports rank Guyton as the second-best recruit in the country. He is a 6-foot-3, 240-pound star from Benedictine Military School in Savannah. Georgia has a strong pull for in-state stars, but Guyton chose Texas Tech because of its family atmosphere and the opportunity to contribute to the team's improvement.

Gunter said, "I just feel like I can start a great thing at a program that I am ready to be a part of."

Scouts like Guyton's decisive first step, top bend off the edge, and ability to turn speed into strength. He had 33 stops for loss in two years at Savannah Christian before moving on to Benedictine, which is one of the top 200 high schools in the country.

Billionaire Cody Campbell, who has invested millions of dollars in facilities and NIL opportunities, has helped Texas Tech attract more recruits. According to On3, Guyton's first-year NIL deal could be worth up to $900,000.

Guyton said, "You will get a player who is around the ball on and off the field." "I will be a great addition to the team and participate alongside the fans."

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