4-star DL Justin Greene officially signs with Georgia
Lawrenceville (Ga.) Mountain View defensive lineman Justin Greene is officially a Georgia Bulldog. Greene committed to the Bulldogs back on June 6.
Greene is the No. 162 overall prospect in the On3 Rankings for the class of 2024. Georgia beat out South Carolina, Auburn, LSU and others for Greene.
Greene took an official visit to Georgia back on June 2, four days before he committed. That visit shifted the trajectory for Greene and Georgia.
The Bulldogs’ culture and potential development made a long-term impact on the four-star defensive lineman. Greene also looked deeply into Georgia’s scheme.
“It’s definitely how they are going to develop me,” Greene told DawgsHQ back on June 6. “All those draft picks they’ve put out lately have made it clear what they can do defensive linemen. I definitely think they can help me with my journey and just with where I want to go and what I want to do with my life after college.”
Greene feels he can make an early impact.
“I’m pretty certain that I’d be able to rotate in when I get there, they don’t really have any defensive ends,” Greene said back in June. “I think I can make an impact early.”
Justin Greene Scouting Report
Versatile defensive lineman who has seen considerable physical development later in his high school career. Measured in at 6-foot-3.5, 275 pounds prior to his senior season. Arms check in at 32.5 inches. Added well over 30 pounds in the off-season before his senior year. Lines up as a big defensive end for his high school and slides inside at times.
Employs an effective bull rush. Shows quick hands, swatting to disengage from offensive linemen. Has the ability to set the edge against the run, particularly when matched up on smaller offensive tackles. Has worked on his game over the years. Missed some time in the back part of his senior season with an injury. Allows himself to get knocked back and blocked at times as an interior run defender. Still adjusting to moving with the added mass. Projects as a 4i in a 3-man front at the next level.
