Georgia Lands Massive Recruiting Win as 5-Star QB Will Howard Flips from Ohio State to Bulldogs
In a seismic shift that sent shockwaves through the college football recruiting world, elite 2025 quarterback prospect Will Howard has decommitted from Ohio State and pledged his commitment to the Georgia Bulldogs. The 6’4″, 236-pound signal-caller chose Kirby Smart’s program over finalists Tennessee and Missouri in what recruiting analysts are calling a program-defining victory for the Bulldogs.
**The Announcement**
Howard made his decision public during a live ESPN broadcast from his high school in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Wearing a red-and-black Georgia polo, the cannon-armed quarterback revealed his choice by unbuttoning a Buckeyes shirt to show the Bulldogs logo underneath – sending his future teammates and Georgia coaches into a frenzy on social media.
**Why Georgia?**
In his announcement speech, Howard cited several key factors:
– “The quarterback development under Coach [Mike] Bobo and the entire staff is second to none”
– “Georgia’s track record of preparing players for the NFL”
– “The chance to compete for national championships in the new 12-team playoff era”
– “The incredible offensive weapons they keep bringing in”
**Scouting Report**
The five-star prospect brings a rare combination of NFL-ready size (6’4″/236), arm strength, and surprising mobility (4.6 40-yard dash). As a junior, Howard threw for 3,290 yards with 38 touchdowns against just 5 interceptions, adding 487 rushing yards. ESPN’s Tom Luginbill calls him “the most pro-ready QB in the 2025 class.”
**Impact on Georgia’s 2025 Class**
Howard’s commitment:
– Immediately boosts Georgia’s 2025 recruiting class into the top-3 nationally
– Gives the Bulldogs their QB of the future after expected starter Carson Beck departs for the NFL
– Could help attract other elite offensive weapons to Athens
**Ohio State’s Loss**
The Buckeyes’ 2025 class takes a major hit, dropping from No. 1 to outside the top-5 without their prized quarterback commit. Ohio State coaches had considered Howard the centerpiece of their class.
**What’s Next**
Howard plans to enroll early at Georgia in January 2025. He’ll likely compete with current freshman Ryan Puglisi for the starting job in 2026 after learning behind Beck (2024) and likely Gunner Stockton (2025).
Dawg Nation Reacts
Social media exploded with #GoDawgs trending nationally as Georgia fans celebrated landing their quarterback of the future. Current Bulldogs players, including several offensive linemen and receivers, immediately began recruiting Howard on Twitter.
This monumental recruiting win reinforces Georgia’s status as a quarterback development powerhouse and keeps the Bulldogs firmly in the national championship conversation for years to come. Welcome to Athens, Will Howard! 🐶🏈 #CommitToTheG
