A 6-foot-7, 345-pound four-star Interior offensive lineman from Atlanta-Westlake. Juan Gaston is one of the most impressive prospects at his position in the 2025 cycle.
His offer sheet backs that up. Over 25 of his Power Four programs are offered. Last fall, he cut his list of top schools to eight.
georgia is a member of that group and has become an essential part of Gaston's recruitment. According to , bulldogs are currently trending very popular in the state. On3 Adoption Prediction Machine (RPM). On3 Vice President of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong recorded his pick in favor of UGA Wednesday morning with a 60% confidence rating.
The Dawgs currently have a more than 90% cushion in On3 RPM and could be on their way to adding another commitment from one of the top trench monsters in the high school ranks. No school has welcomed Gaston to its campus like Georgia State.
“At Georgia, we have a good bond with the players and coaches. I know the (offensive) coaches. (Stacey) Sarel Well, he's a great guy.” Gaston previously spoke to On3 about UGA..
Gaston has already returned to Athens this spring and is scheduled to make an official visit on the weekend of May 31st. He is also currently convening officials in South Carolina (June 7) and Oregon (June 21). Other schools in his top eight include Florida State, USC, UCF, Tennessee, and Texas.
When speaking with On3 Director of Recruiting Chad Simmons earlier this year, Gaston made it clear there was no need to rush into a college decision. He has strong relationships with top schools and will likely leave during his senior season.
“I'm hoping to make a decision around mid-season,” he said. “What's important to me is the bond I have with the players on my team. The bond I have with the coach is important, but I really value the bond I have with the players. When I go to games, I interact with the players, We'll see how it goes.”
Gaston is projected to finish 173rd overall and 11th in IOL in the 2025 cycle, according to . On3 industry ranking, A weighted average using all four major recruitment media companies. He is also the No. 25 player in Georgia.
Georgia class breakdown
The Bulldogs have eight commitments early in the cycle and sit eighth in the rankings. On3 industry team recruitment ranking.
Folkestone (Ga.) Camden County 5-star tight end. Ellis Williams He is the top-ranked player at his position and currently Kirby, Smart & Co.'s only top-100 candidate.Last month, UGA added three major commitments in the form of Hillside (N.J.) four-star EDGE Darren Ikinagbona four-star quarterback from Findlay (Ohio). ryan montgomery and Evans, Georgia 4-star IOL. mason evans.
Ikin-Nagbon and Montgomery are both top-200 recruits, as is a four-star linebacker from Buford (Ga.) jadon parlott and 4-star TE from Alpharetta (Ga.). ethan barber.Ellenwood (Ga.) 4-star running back from Cedar Grove. Beau Walker Three-star defensive lineman from Humboldt (Tenn.) Stephon Shivers We conclude the class.