Georgia making a strong push for 5-star offensive tackle Josh Petty
Roswell (Ga.) Fellowship Christian five-star offensive tackle Josh Petty is one of the Southeast’s most coveted prospects in the 2025 class.
More than 40 programs have extended offers, including Clemson, Georgia Tech, Georgia, Auburn, and Florida State. Petty has already visited the former three and will make stops on the Plains and in Tallahassee before the end of the month.
At that point, he’ll begin scheduling official visits. And while his recruitment doesn’t look to be over in the next few months, Georgia has made a big move for the No. 5 prospects in its own state. So much so, that DawgsHQ.com insider Jake Rowe had this to say on Monday during On3’s Inside Scoop recruiting show:
“I like the way Georgia is trending in this one,” Rowe told Josh Newberg. “If I take you back five to six months, I would’ve said I don’t really see it happening. There was something that was just a little bit off there. But Georgia’s message seems to be resonating with Petty in a way now that it wasn’t a few months ago. I actually like Georgia’s chances here right now, and I think this visit is a big part of it.”
Most recent visit to Athens made another good impression
The 6-foot-4, 265-pounder returned to Georgia this past weekend, his first trip in the new year. Petty watched their spring practice and had the chance to spend time with Georgia’s coaches, namely offensive line coach Stacy Searels. The two have built a strong relationship over the last few months.
“I had a great time with the coaches,” Petty said. “I really love the staff over there. I’ve got a great relationship with Coach (Kirby) Smart and Coach (Stacy) Searels those guys feel like family.”
Petty has always had Georgia high on his board. He admits they again put a positive notch on the board in his recruitment.
“Today was a great demonstration of how special that program is and how bad they want a national title,” Petty said.
Josh Petty Recruiting Profile
Petty is the No. 18 overall prospect in the 2025 class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also ranks as the nation’s No. 4 offensive tackle.
On3’s Scouting and Rankings team writes this about him as a prospect:
“Petty is an athletic, physical offensive lineman with considerable developmental upside. He measured in at 6-foot-4, 265 pounds with 33.5-inch arms prior to his junior season. Two-way standout working at offensive tackle and defensive end for his high school. Shows high-end movement skills. Easily works to the second level. Light on his feet and moves with fluidity. Operates with a high level of conditioning playing on both sides of the ball. Good enough of an athlete to play on defense in college, though his upside is highest on the offensive line. Plays with a high effort level and physicality. Works to finish blocks with authority, driving defensive linemen to the sideline at times.
… He shows strong flexibility and core strength, coming off the ball low and firing through his hips. More advanced as a run blocker than pass protector at this time, but has the athletic ability to pass block at a high level with further development. A strong wrestler, finishing as the state runner-up as a sophomore. Also throws the shot put with a personal best of 40-8.5 feet as a sophomore. Faces a lower level of competition at the high school level. Could ultimately project at tackle or slide inside. Will need to continue adding good mass to his frame. Younger for the cycle, with an August birthday. Could feasibly be a 2026 prospect from an age perspective.”