NORCROSS, Ga. -- Georgia's 2015 class picked up a highly sought-after addition Thursday morning, as in-state prospect Darius Slayton made a surprise announcement of a commitment to the Bulldogs during his U.S. Army All-American ceremony at Greater Atlanta Christian School.

According to Dawgs247's Rusty Mansell in Norcross, the 6-foot-2, 182-pound Slayton donned a UGA hat and said, "Go Dawgs." He chose Georgia over top contenders Auburn, Tennessee and South Carolina, becoming the 25th commitment for 2015 currently to the Bulldogs. His announcement occurred before a large number of students on hand for the ceremony.

Thursday's announcement came after what has been a tight-lipped recruitment for Slayton. That held true right down to the end, as Slayton didn't offer any hints publicly that an announcement was coming during that previously scheduled Army ceremony at his school. Slayton told Dawgs247's Rusty Mansell on Wednesday night that his announcement could be "soon."

Slayton is a four-star and the nation's No. 144 overall prospect and No. 18 wide receiver, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. The 247Sports staff has Slayton a bit higher, ranking him at 120th nationally and as the 11th-best receiver.

He is likely to play wide receiver on the next level for UGA, though he does have the ability to play defense as well.

More to come from Slayton's announcement ...

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