4-star LB decommits from Notre Dame after Georgia football offer

Georgia Bulldogs co-defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann visited four-star linebacker recruit Ellis McGaskin just days after his decommitment from the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Schumann is an excellent recruiter and is known for signing elite linebacker classes year after year.

McGaskin decommitted from Notre Dame on Jan. 23 just a few days after Georgia offered him on Jan. 20. He had been committed to the Fighting Irish since June 2025. Schumann visited McGaskin days later on Jan. 28.

The four-star linebacker plays high school football for Williamson High School in Mobile, Alabama, along with several other elite recruits including four-star safety Jaylen Scott, who puts Georgia among his top schools. McGaskin is a member of the class of 2027 and is ranked as the No. 263 recruit in the nation. He is the No. 17 linebacker and the No. 10 prospect in Alabama, per 247Sports.

The 6-foot-1, 205-pound linebacker is coming off a massive junior season where he showed proficiency as a blitzer. McGaskin posted 160 tackles, three fumble recoveries, four blocked punts and one interception in 2025. College football coaches will love McGaskin's productivity on special teams.

Georgia has the No. 8 recruiting class in the nation in the 2027 cycle. The Bulldogs and coach Kirby Smart do not have any commitments at linebacker yet. Based on the timing of McGaskin's decommitment, he's definitely considering Georgia.

Glenn Schumann visits Notre Dame decommit

Thanks for stopping by @CoachSchuUGA#godawgspic.twitter.com/3pVzhSSoyv

— Ellis “Golden Child” Mcgaskin (@mcgaskin_ellis) January 28, 2026

On film, McGaskin shows excellent speed. He often finds himself in the opposing backfield and generated 27 tackles for a loss as a junior.

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