Georgia’s top-ranked class for the 2024 recruiting cycle reached even greater heights on Tuesday morning with the addition of highly touted 4-star defensive Justin Greene.
Greene, from Lawrenceville, Georgia, picked Georgia over Auburn, LSU, South Carolina and others. At 6-foot-4 and 260 pounds, Greene ranks as the nation’s No. 101 overall player and No. 17 in the state of Georgia.
Greene was first-team all-region as a junior. In 2022, he recorded 63 tackles, 11 quarterback hurries, 9.5 tackles for loss, four sacks and two pass breakups.
Georgia’s class of 2024 now has 17 commitments and is No. 1 in the nation, headlined by quarterback Dylan Raiola, the top ranked player in the class.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the news on Tuesday morning:
Go Dawgs !!
— Coach Kirby Smart (@KirbySmartUGA) June 6, 2023
Behind every commit. There is a coaching story.
They get their guys one percent better every day. Even the All-Americans.
S/o to Mario Lane at @MVFootballBears for the tireless work he's put into building new #GoDawgs commit Justin Greene into the 'Dawg he is today. pic.twitter.com/ygyShqX6vx
— Jeff Sentell (@jeffsentell) June 6, 2023
4⭐️ DL Justin Greene commits to Georgia!! Nice way to start the day!! #GoDawgs https://t.co/28x0cyk6Ta
— Allyson (@ally32250) June 6, 2023
BREAKING: Top247 DL Justin Greene commits to #Georgia adding to the #Bulldogs No. 1 ranked recruiting class.
“I think just the expectations they have for their players,” Greene said. “I remember watching the NFL Draft in my living room and seeing Travon Walker get drafted, just… https://t.co/sXgvRE2lC8
— Steve Wiltfong (@SWiltfong247) June 6, 2023
Georgia lands elite DL Justin Greene to continue building top 2024 recruiting class https://t.co/JlqktZt4XI
— DawgNation (@DawgNation) June 6, 2023
BREAKING: 2024 4 Star DE Justin Greene has Committed to Georgia!
The 6’ 4 260 DE from Lawrenceville, GA chose the Bulldogs over Auburn, South Carolina, and others.
Greene joins the Dawgs No. 1 class in 2024🐶 pic.twitter.com/Iv4HfUmlkz
— The DGD Podcast (@thedgdpodcast) June 6, 2023
4⭐️ DL Justin Greene made his way to Athens for his official visit over the weekend. The Bulldogs again impressed. Greene is a major priority for Georgia and the Bulldogs made that clear this week. Greene came in contact with QB commit Dylan Raiola and the 5⭐️ also let Greene… pic.twitter.com/QCEkZM4U9V
— Jeremy Johnson (@JeremyO_Johnson) June 5, 2023
Georgia picked up a commit from 4-star DL Justin Greene this morning. I think he has the right mindset to be a Dawg. https://t.co/wNGCWvfpfD
— Jon Tweets Sports (@jontweetssports) June 6, 2023
Justin Greene sounds like the name of the next great defensive player at UGA https://t.co/1G1Y8sBDc5 pic.twitter.com/7iQHEnhLQC
— Jackson Dobbs (@holla_jack_ttv) June 6, 2023
#Georgia got a commitment from ESPN 300 defensive lineman Justin Greene. The Dawgs now have 11 ESPN 300 commits in the class. https://t.co/NquCZ4iq5F
— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) June 6, 2023