There are slots to be had for more, and Tech coaches will recruit for the February signing duration. Here are 5 potentialities that Tech has recruited with updates on in which they stand.
James Graham, Fitzgerald High, QB
A twin-threat quarterback from the alma mater of former Tech defensive back Jemea Thomas, Graham took a legit visit to Georgia Tech this past weekend and is predicted to sign Wednesday with one of the two colleges. Graham has been committed to the Hokies seeing that October; however, Georgia Tech has maintained its pursuit of him, resulting in the respectable go to. Graham, a 4-superstar prospect inside the “athlete” class (247 Sports composite), might be a precious pickup for the Jackets, who no longer have a quarterback in the recruiting magnificence and simplest have three at the roster – TaQuon Marshall, Lucas Johnson, and Tobias Oliver.
Graham’s decision may provide additional relaxation, at least in part, on if and how much he desires to play quarterback. Virginia Tech is recruiting him as an athlete, which means he could move anywhere (and probably now not the quarterback), while Georgia Tech is recruiting him as a quarterback. Likewise, each is pursuing Barrett, who reputedly will wait until the ordinary signing length in February to cement his decision. Michigan is also recruiting Barrett, bringing him in for an authentic go-to in advance this month. Barrett might also come to Tech for an official go to in January.
Beyond geographical proximity, Tech has a similar ability advantage with Barrett that it does with Graham. Michigan is recruiting Barrett as an athlete, even as Tech has centered him as a quarterback. “Wherever he ends up, he’s going to do thoroughly, no matter what function he plays, at quarterback, anywhere, jogging back, protection,” Lowndes instructs Randy McPherson said. “He’s one of the nice soccer players I’ve ever coached.” It’s a noteworthy evaluation, as Lowndes is one of the most powerful teams in the nation and has gained three-country titles in McPherson’s tenure.
Posted: 3: fifty-four p.M. Tuesday, December 19, 2017
All of Georgia Tech’s 19 devoted gamers are expected to signal Wednesday whilst the primary-ever early signing length for college football starts. The Yellow Jackets have introduced two in recent days, cornerback Jaylen Jackson and offensive lineman Zakk McKeehan. There are slots available for greater, and Tech coaches will preserve to recruit for the February signing duration. Here are five possibilities that Tech has recruited with updates on where they stand.
James Graham, Fitzgerald High, QB
A dual-risk quarterback from the alma mater of former Tech protective lower back Jemea Thomas, Graham took an official go to Georgia Tech this beyond the weekend and is anticipated to signal Wednesday with one of the two faculties. Graham has been devoted to the Hokies because of October, but Georgia Tech has maintained its pursuit of him, resulting in the legitimate visit. Graham, a 4-superstar prospect in the “athlete” category (247 Sports composite), would be a precious pickup for the Jackets, who do no longer have a quarterback inside the recruiting elegance and most effective have three at the roster, TaQuon Marshall, Lucas Johnson, and Tobias Oliver. Graham’s selection may rest, at the least in the component, on if and how much he wants to play quarterback. Virginia Tech is recruiting him as an athlete, which means he should pass anywhere (and probably not quarterback), whilst Georgia Tech is recruiting him as a quarterback.
Michael Barrett, Lowndes High, QB
Tech is likewise pursuing Barrett, who apparently will wait until the normal signing length in February to cement his decision. Michigan is likewise recruiting Barrett, bringing him in for a legitimate go-to earlier this month. Barrett can also come to Tech for an authentic go-to in January. Beyond geographical proximity, Tech has a similar capability advantage with Barrett that it does with Graham. Michigan is recruiting Barrett as an athlete, while Tech has focused on him as a quarterback. “Wherever he finally ends up, he’s going to do very well, no matter what role he plays, at quarterback, anyplace, running back, protection,” Lowndes instructs Randy McPherson stated. “He’s one of the first-class football players I’ve ever coached.” It’s a noteworthy assessment, as Lowndes is one of the most powerful groups in the nation and has received 3 country titles in McPherson’s tenure.
Jamarcus Chatman, Rome High, DL
Chatman withdrew his dedication to Tennessee on December eleven in the wake of the school’s coaching exchange, and Tech fast jumped in. The following day, Chatman tweeted a picture of Tech assistant coach Ron West creating a domestic go-to.
Chatman also paid a go to campus this beyond the weekend, when his cousin and Tech devote Tijai Whatley changed into on the college for his reliable go-to. Chatman might be a massive pickup for the Jackets; he is rated the No. 29 protecting tackle prospect nationally (247 Sports) and the No. Forty-six participants in the state. The Jackets are forever trying to build up intensity and playmaking ability at the defensive line, and Chatman might appear to be a strong candidate to help.
Chatman, who helped Rome High to again-to-lower backcountry titles in Class 5A, is anticipated to attend the February signing period to make his decision very last. Michigan State and North Carolina additionally look like robust contenders. “I recognize that we’re recruiting him hard,” Tech devotes Jaylon King said.
Lorenz Metz, Germany, DL/OL
Metz, who Tech flew in a remaining weekend for a legit visit, is a significant prospect, checking in at 6-foot-9 and 280 kilos with a forty-yard dash time of 5.0 seconds, an exceedingly uncommon mixture of size and velocity. Metz additionally took professional visits to Connecticut, Cincinnati, Central Michigan, and Massachusetts. Expected to sign Wednesday, Metz is said to be leaning to Cincinnati. Were Tech to land him, he’d fill a need that Tech has for linemen on each side of the ball and be a certainly fascinating undertaking. He will be the 2nd German to enroll in the magnificence, following protecting cease Julius Welschof. While dedicated to Western Kentucky, Ingle got here to Tech for a professional go-to this past weekend. It appears that Ingle will stay with his commitment, however. The interest level, on one side or the opposite, may have waned after the visit.
Jaylon Baker, Chattanooga, Tenn., WR/CB
Baker tweeted out his provide from Tech on Monday morning. Baker, 6-foot-2, and one hundred seventy kilos had largely obtained FCS gives before Virginia jumped in early December. He’s expected to signal with the Cavaliers.