Four-Star LB Ellis McGaskin Decommits From Notre Dame as Georgia Enters Race
The four-star Alabama linebacker reopened his 2027 recruitment after a Georgia offer.
Overview
- McGaskin backed off his verbal pledge on Friday, Jan. 23, a move first reported by Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett.
- Georgia extended a scholarship on Jan. 21, and the Bulldogs are now actively recruiting the Williamson (Mobile, Ala.) standout.
- With his recruitment open, McGaskin is planning to attend Florida State’s Junior Day this weekend, with Florida and LSU also in pursuit, according to recruiting reports.
- The decommitment dents Notre Dame’s 2027 class, which had been ranked in the national top five entering the day, per Yahoo Sports.
- Notre Dame has begun exploring alternatives and, according to EssentiallySports, extended an offer to St. John Bosco linebacker Josiah Poyer.