RED BATON – John Emery, the country's third defender since Destrehan, near New Orleans, resumed his verbal commitment to Georgia that he had taken on July 29.

Less than two weeks ago, Emery was out of the LSU when the Tigers beat No. 2 Georgia, 36-16, at Tiger Stadium.

Three days ago, LSU coach Ed Orgeron told the New Orleans Quarterback Club: "LSU should be the best running back in the country.We are targeting a close player from here. "

It was Emery (6-0, 200), which Rivals.com was the 3rd defender in the nation after Destrehan High. He is also the No. 59 prospect in the country and the No. 5 in the state.

"It's one of the most difficult decisions I've made in my life so far," Emery said on his Twitter account Thursday afternoon. "I'm here to announce that, for the moment, I'm disengaging from the Georgia Bulldogs, God bless you."

LSU has a commitment to its 2019 promotion to Tyrion Davis (6-1, 215) of Southern Lab High in Baton Rouge. He is number 10 in the country by Rivals.com and number 9 in Louisiana.

Orgeron and his staff continued to recruit Emery after his involvement in Georgia, a common practice in college football.

"I know it's going to be even tougher," Emery said of his future hiring, which is now officially open again. "My next move can be decisive for my future during and after football."

Alabama, Auburn, Arizona, Michigan and Texas are among the other schools that offered a scholarship to Emery.

"I want to thank Bulldog coaching staff first," Emery said in a tweet, thanking Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and coach Dell McGee. . "Thank you for recruiting and giving me tips after some of my matches and getting to know me personally as well as my family." learned patience. "

Emery seemed to be talking openly about her future decision and could return to Georgia.

"Even if something seems right and maybe even," he continued, perhaps evoking his initial commitment to Georgia, it is always better to pay attention. And time is a subset. "

The first day of football dedications will take place on December 19th and the second on February 6th.