4-star DL Christian Garrett decommits from Kirby Smart's Georgia, ACC team now among frontrunners to pursue 2025 class prospect: Reports

Four-star defensive lineman Christian Garrett, from Prince Avenue Christian in Georgia, has announced his decommitment from the Georgia Bulldogs. The blue-chip prospect, who had pledged to coach Kirby Smart's program on June 9 after an official visit to Athens, is now reopening his recruitment.

Garrett earlier mentioned that he was still in communication with Georgia Tech and Tennessee. Following his decommitment from the Bulldogs, On3 Sports recruiting expert Steve Wiltfong has predicted that the prospect would likely commit to Georgia Tech.

According to the On3 recruiting prediction machine, Georgia Tech holds an 88.4% chance of landing Garrett's commitment. He has made multiple visits to the Yellow Jackets this year, including his official visit on June 14.

Garrett becomes the fifth decommitment for Kirby Smart's Bulldogs in the 2025 class, joining Justus Terry, Micah Debose, Jadon Perlotte and Jabree Wallace-Coleman.

His departure also reduces the class, which is ranked No. 4 nationally and No. 3 in the SEC per 247Sports, to 22 commits. The class has several blue-chip prospects like edge rusher Isaiah Gibson, tight end Elyiss Williams and linebacker Zayden Walker.

Meanwhile, the Yellow Jackets have 21 committed players in the 2025 class, which ranks No. 27 in the nation and No. 5 in the ACC. It has already earned the commitments of three-star defensive linemen Derry Norris and Kamron Cullins.

Christian Garrett's athletic profile

Christian Garrett is ranked as the No. 189 overall player in the nation, the No. 23 defensive lineman in the 2025 class and the No. 28 prospect in Georgia, according to 247 Sports. On3 ranks him as the No. 62 overall player nationally, the No. 5 defensive lineman in the class and the No. 9 prospect in Georgia.

As a junior, the 6-foot-4, 290-pound prospect recorded 86 tackles, nine tackles for loss, five sacks and even snagged an interception. His sophomore year saw him record 56 tackles, seven quarterback hurries and three sacks, contributing to his team's Georgia A-D1 state title win. Over three high school seasons, he has amassed over 140 total tackles.

Christian Garrett also excels in track and field, especially in throwing events. As a sophomore, he was a state qualifier in the shot put with a personal best of 49-8.5.