Georgia flips in-state CB from Auburn commitment days before rivalry clash
By Andrew Olson
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Days before the 2026 edition of the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry, a 2027 prospect has switched sides.
Nash Johnson III announced a verbal commitment to Auburn on May 31. Tuesday, Johnson told Hayes Fawcett of Rivals that he is now committed to the Georgia Bulldogs.
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Out of Powder Springs (Georgia) McEachern High School, Johnson is listed as measuring 6-feet tall and 180 pounds. On the 247Sports Composite, Johnson is rated 3-stars, the No. 54 cornerback, No. 65 player in the state of Georgia and No. 551 prospect overall in the Class of 2027.
As one of the top cornerbacks in the Peach State, Johnson has an impressive list of scholarship offers. In addition to commitable offers from Alabama, Auburn and Georgia, Johnson also drew interest from Clemson, Florida, Georgia Tech, Miami, Mississippi State, Mizzou, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ole Miss, Penn State, Tennessee and Texas during his recruitment.
Johnson’s verbal pledge gives Georgia 22 commitments in its 2027 class, which ranks No. 10 nationally on the Composite. Dawg fans who may not follow McEachern football can get a preview of what Johnson brings to Athens by checking out his highlight reel below:
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