2027 5-Star Defensive End Transferring To Benedictine (Georgia)

According to a report, La'Damion Guyton confirmed the move to the crosstown school from Savannah Christian

Savannah Christian's Elijah Griffin and LaDamion Guyton prepare for the snap on Friday, August 23, 2024 at Pooler Stadium. / Richard Burkhart/Savannah Morning News / USA TODAY NETWORK

There's been plenty of movement when it comes to transfers in the high school football world, but a big one came up on Sunday.

According to a report by Dennis King of the Savannah Morning News, 2027 5-star defensive edge La'Damion Guyton will be transferring from Savannah Christian to Benedictine.

Per Knight's report, news swirled about Guyton leaving Savannah Christian in a recruiting video published on X this past Friday (January 3rd) by CBS Sports recruiting analyst Tom Lemming. Guyton will join a Benedictine team that went 7-5 in 2024, falling 24-10 to Blessed Trinity in the AAAA, Region 1 playoffs.

5* DE LaDamion Guyton 6‘3“ 232 Savannah Benedictine HS, GA really impressed me during my visit with him today as one of the nations premier 2027 defenders. Exceptional first step with explosive moves towards the ball, great frame and feet.⁦@_DamionG18⁩ impressive in person. pic.twitter.com/jHFYfwcLU8

— Tom Lemming (@LemmingReport) January 3, 2025

There were sophomores across the country that have impressed, but not many come close when it pertains to Guyton. As a freshman last season for Savannah Christian, Guyton racked up 82 tackles, 19.5 went for a loss and 10 sacks. In 2024, Guyton posted numbers of 52 tackles, 13.5 for a loss and 6.5 sacks.

Savannah Christian was right on the doorstep of winning a state championship in Class 3A, but fell against Cedar Grove.

Among Guyton's offers are from Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU and a host of others across the country.

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