Georgia Tech appears set to head into Memorial Day with no commitments in the 2023 class. They are one of two Power Five schools without one (Kansas) and in a vacuum that feels like a really bad place to be.
At the same time while they have yet to add a commitment (after losing the three commits they did have) they have at the same time added numerous pieces to their roster. Some of these pieces are strictly for 2022, while others are for 2022 and beyond.
The focus appears to be set to shift, as the available scholarship numbers are dwindling, and in-person evaluations for the 2023 class continue to pick up.
Each of the new coaches have spent time on the road recruiting, and it feels like there is somewhat of an order emerging for GT targets in terms of who is a priority and who may be on the back-burner as camp season approaches. The main takeaway isn’t a surprising one, but the numbers may surprise you
Going into this next week, Georgia Tech has sent out a total of 111 offers to prospects in the state of Georgia. dozens of those offers are likely no longer committable, but that number is already more than any class in the Rivals era.
2019- 61
2020- 67
2021- 66
2022- 96
There are numerous instances of back-to-back years that you could combine the number of in-state offers and it still be substantially less than the amount (so far) for the 2023 class.
This feels like a shift in strategy, as Coach Geoff Collins and the rest of his staff look to capitalize on the increased depth inside the state.
Also, it seems that there is a much different profile to the kids that are now being offered..
Gone are the days being offered on the OL just because of impressive measurables, QB’s being offered just to be offered, sub-six foot WR being offered by the dozens, and last but not least it seems that the days of star chasing or focusing primarily on targets that GT has no chance (or a slim one) to land. Players in the secondary are being recruited for their ability rather than just their tools, too.
This staff also doesn’t seem like one to waste official visits. They are going to have a rather large weekend the week of June 10th, and that will be a large group of realistic targets given the circumstances.
The circumstances, you ask?
The combination of being able to obtain a level of momentum on the field that will lead to the opportunity to be able to upgrade the recruiting class depending on available scholarship numbers.
A lot has changed in the world of recruiting the last several cycles. NIL, early official visits, and even the continued emergence of the early signing period. One thing that hasn’t changed, and has lead to the increased amount of offers out in the class, is the importance of winning games.
How they do in that regard, or don’t do, will determine the success of the 2023 class and beyond.
The wins come this fall? Georgia Tech will be in the position to be able to circle back on many former top targets, some of which will be committed elsewhere.
The class that is on paper come Labor Day or Halloween will be far from what the class could look like come December.
What level the difference will be between the two is yet to be seen, as is the "new and improved" product on-the-field following the overhaul on both sides of the field this off-season.
At the same time while they have yet to add a commitment (after losing the three commits they did have) they have at the same time added numerous pieces to their roster. Some of these pieces are strictly for 2022, while others are for 2022 and beyond.
The focus appears to be set to shift, as the available scholarship numbers are dwindling, and in-person evaluations for the 2023 class continue to pick up.
Each of the new coaches have spent time on the road recruiting, and it feels like there is somewhat of an order emerging for GT targets in terms of who is a priority and who may be on the back-burner as camp season approaches. The main takeaway isn’t a surprising one, but the numbers may surprise you
Going into this next week, Georgia Tech has sent out a total of 111 offers to prospects in the state of Georgia. dozens of those offers are likely no longer committable, but that number is already more than any class in the Rivals era.
2019- 61
2020- 67
2021- 66
2022- 96
There are numerous instances of back-to-back years that you could combine the number of in-state offers and it still be substantially less than the amount (so far) for the 2023 class.
This feels like a shift in strategy, as Coach Geoff Collins and the rest of his staff look to capitalize on the increased depth inside the state.
Also, it seems that there is a much different profile to the kids that are now being offered..
Gone are the days being offered on the OL just because of impressive measurables, QB’s being offered just to be offered, sub-six foot WR being offered by the dozens, and last but not least it seems that the days of star chasing or focusing primarily on targets that GT has no chance (or a slim one) to land. Players in the secondary are being recruited for their ability rather than just their tools, too.
This staff also doesn’t seem like one to waste official visits. They are going to have a rather large weekend the week of June 10th, and that will be a large group of realistic targets given the circumstances.
The circumstances, you ask?
The combination of being able to obtain a level of momentum on the field that will lead to the opportunity to be able to upgrade the recruiting class depending on available scholarship numbers.
A lot has changed in the world of recruiting the last several cycles. NIL, early official visits, and even the continued emergence of the early signing period. One thing that hasn’t changed, and has lead to the increased amount of offers out in the class, is the importance of winning games.
How they do in that regard, or don’t do, will determine the success of the 2023 class and beyond.
The wins come this fall? Georgia Tech will be in the position to be able to circle back on many former top targets, some of which will be committed elsewhere.
The class that is on paper come Labor Day or Halloween will be far from what the class could look like come December.
What level the difference will be between the two is yet to be seen, as is the "new and improved" product on-the-field following the overhaul on both sides of the field this off-season.
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