UGA commit new No. 1 overall prospect in 2015 recruiting class

Following the All-America games this past weekend, 247sports.com released its revised rankings for the 2015 recruiting class with just under one month until National Signing Day.

Georgia Bulldogs fans, rejoice.

Five-star defensive tackle and UGA commit Trenton Thompson moved from the No. 7 spot all the way to No. 1 overall in 247sports’ latest rankings.

The 6-foot-2, 313-pound defensive lineman is considered the headliner of a particularly strong defensive line class for the Bulldogs. Currently, UGA has seven defensive line commits, but Thompson is expected to be an immediate impact player in 2015.

From 247sports:

In one of the best years for defensive tackle talent we’ve ever see, Thompson is the best of the lot. He can be a penetrating defender or a space eater and he dominated in every session of every day in San Antonio. His 101 rating puts him on par with Robert Nkemdiche (Ole Miss) and Myles Garrett (Texas A&M).

Thompson is the No. 1 overall recruit in the state of Georgia, making it the second consecutive year in which the Bulldogs had secured the commitment of the state’s top player.

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