Five Star Plus+ ATH Terry Bussey sets commitment time
2025 Timpson (Tex.) athlete Terry Bussey wrapped up visits to his finalists, Georgia, LSU and Texas A&M, over the past two weeks. On National Signing Day, he will make his final decision at 9 a.m. CT, On3’s Sam Spiegelman reported on Tuesday.
Bussey’s been committed to the Aggies since Sept. 28, but the coaching change in College Station reopened the door for other programs like LSU to get another shot at him.
The Tigers took full advantage, hosting him for an unofficial visit last week before he took his final visit to Texas A&M.
“It was good to be back to meet the new staff and get around them,” Bussey told On3. “It was a priority to get back there one last time before signing day. It was a really good visit and I’m glad I came out here.”
LSU secondary coach Corey Raymond spent time with the Five Star Plus+ prospect, who has visited LSU a number of times over the past six months.
“Great guy, great coach and he’s done a lot of great things,” Bussey said. “I think he’s a great fit at LSU. We’ve been talking for a couple weeks and I’ve talked to him a couple times. Overall, building a relationship. He’s a great coach. He’s got a lot of tools and tricks he does.”
Now LSU hopes to land Bussey when he makes his final college decision. Flip or stick with the Aggies? We’ll find out bright and early on National Signing Day.
Bussey is the No. 15 overall prospect, top-ranked athlete and No. 3 prospect in Texas in the 2024 On300.
Terry Bussey scouting report
Do-it-all athlete who is arguably the best high school football player in the state of Texas. Measured a shade over 5-foot-10 and around 180 pounds prior to his senior season. A top athlete, both in the combine setting and on the track. One of the fastest prospects in the 2024 cycle. Ran a personal best of 10.66 seconds in the 100 meters as a sophomore, finishing 3rd in the state meet. Posted strong marks in the long jump (23-4.75 feet and triple jump (45-11 feet) as a junior.
Lines up at quarterback and defensive back for Timpson. Has eviscerated the level of competition dating back to his freshman season. Boasts a rare combination of top-tier explosiveness and fluidity. Gashes defenses with his legs. Shows range while working as a defensive back, both as a safety and corner. Does a nice job staying in phase in man coverage. Physical defender and is willing to stick his face into traffic. Shows the ability to track the ball as a receiver.
A dominant player on Friday nights with elite production. Finished his junior season with 4,773 yards and 72 touchdowns from scrimmage en route to being named Mr. Texas Football. Also picked off five passes, returning four for touchdowns. A four-sport athlete with a sterling multi-sport profile. Averaged 19.6 points per game in basketball and has the ability to throw down dunks at 5-foot-10.
Has genuine positional ambiguity at the next level, with his highest upside appearing to be as a defensive back given his natural athleticism and playmaking ability. Is not overly refined as a receiver and would need time to develop as a route-runner. May lack some size, but is an elite athlete with an undeniable body of work as a high school player.
