BREAKING: 7’4” Left Tackle Mason Graham Flips Commitment from Georgia to Texas – Tallest Player in CFB History Headed to Austin
AUSTIN, TX – June 14, 2025
In a stunning and historic recruiting bombshell, Mason Graham, the towering 7-foot-4, 365-pound five-star left tackle, has flipped his commitment from the Georgia Bulldogs to the Texas Longhorns. The move sends shockwaves through the college football landscape and delivers a massive win — literally and figuratively — for head coach Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns.
Already projected as a generational offensive line prospect, Graham’s sheer size would make him the tallest player in the history of college football. But he’s not just a freakish frame — earlier this year, the giant from Tacoma, Washington, clocked a jaw-dropping 4.5-second 40-yard dash, a time that left scouts in disbelief and NFL general managers salivating.
A “Franchise-Changer” for Texas
“This is a franchise-changer,” said an ecstatic Steve Sarkisian in a brief statement following the announcement. “Mason is unlike anything we’ve ever seen. He’s a skyscraper with footwork like a tight end. He can anchor a line, protect the blindside, and dominate edge rushers from day one.”
Graham had been verbally committed to Georgia for nearly nine months and was considered a lock for the Bulldogs. But sources say a late push from Sarkisian, offensive line coach Kyle Flood, and an elite NIL package sealed the deal, swinging the momentum in Texas’s favor during a surprise official visit last weekend.
The Recruitment Battle
Graham’s recruitment was already the stuff of legend. NFL comparisons came early — Jonathan Ogden’s frame, Trent Williams’ athleticism. His high school tape showed him pancaking defenders and chasing down linebackers 30 yards downfield. But it was his 40-yard dash at the Nike Combine in February that went viral.
“A 7-foot-4 kid isn’t supposed to move like that,” said 247Sports national analyst Cooper Petagna. “If he stays healthy, he’s a Top 5 NFL Draft pick before he ever plays a college snap.”
Texas reportedly beat out late offers and re-recruitment efforts from Alabama, Oregon, and Michigan — all of whom re-entered the race when rumors of a potential flip surfaced earlier this week.
Eyes on the Future
For Texas, Graham’s commitment comes as the Longhorns prepare for their first full season in the SEC — and now, they do so with the most intimidating left tackle in college football history protecting their quarterback. He joins a class that’s already ranked top-three nationally and includes several other top-100 prospects.
Graham released a short statement via his social media:
> “I want to thank the Georgia program for everything. But after prayer, reflection, and talking with my family — I’ve decided to flip my commitment to the University of Texas. Hook ’Em.”
The ripple effect of his decision could shift the balance of power not just in the SEC, but in college football as a whole. With Graham anchoring the line, Texas may finally have the missing piece in their quest to return to national championship contention.
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