Nationwide Signing Day Group Highlight: No. 23 Georgia Tech

Signing this system’s finest recruiting class in additional than 15 years means a lot went proper for Georgia Tech, and that has all the time begun inside state traces. Simply have a look at the 2 highest-ranked signees in defensive again Tae Harris and offensive lineman Josh Petty. Neither was a simple win for the Yellow Jackets, but Brent Key and his workers battled Clemson earlier than flipping Harris after which held off many contenders for Petty. There have been others within the class pursued by different applications, reminiscent of Dalen Penson (USC), Christian Garrett (Georgia) and Derry Norris (Michigan), however they held true to their longstanding Tech commitments.

It wasn’t excellent in Atlanta, although, as two sturdy early will get from the state of Georgia have been swiped by SEC rivals in consecutive months. Sam Turner seemed like arguably a category headliner earlier than Auburn made its flip of him full in October. In November, it was the same old foe who flipped a Jacket dedication as secondary recruit Rasean Dinkins defected in favor of rival Georgia. Further linebacker assist in the category might have offered a bit extra stability to the historic haul, too.

Dalen Penson will make performs for Georgia Tech in all three phases of the sport. The prep quarterback with a projection to play within the secondary or exterior at vast receiver is a real do-it-all expertise with instincts, expertise and verified pace to burn within the course of. Penson informed Rivals one of many principal causes he caught with the Yellow Jackets was due to the chance to play each methods. Penson could have his shot and we see him making an impression on the ability spots and within the return sport as nicely.

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