G.T. Football Recruiting, 2017, (24).
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We have a chance at hauling in a great LB group to augment the already great DB group. 2017 could be the class that solidifies the back end of the defense for a long time. Fingers crossed!
Talking to a friend in G.T. land of recruiting this morning...not to worry about Swilling(S) chatter with USC-West. Only a family trip, not for Clay Helton.
Another OLB visiting on Jan. 20th is Jaquan Henderson. G.T. looking strong. Like Mr. Texwood proclaimed, LBers will front the secondary.
If you'll let me take a step further up, I see Cortez Alston growing the right way to help us on the DL in the future. A hypothesis from me is that we rake on the 2018 DE's which will be filling out in mass. This month, it's fairly certain we take two of these four in the least for the line/end slots of 2017: 1)Ant. Owens(a flip), 2)A. Vimahi, 3)M. Tag.-Amosa, 4)Robt. Porcher.
Another OLB visiting on Jan. 20th is Jaquan Henderson. G.T. looking strong. Like Mr. Texwood proclaimed, LBers will front the secondary.
If you'll let me take a step further up, I see Cortez Alston growing the right way to help us on the DL in the future. A hypothesis from me is that we rake on the 2018 DE's which will be filling out in mass. This month, it's fairly certain we take two of these four in the least for the line/end slots of 2017: 1)Ant. Owens(a flip), 2)A. Vimahi, 3)M. Tag.-Amosa, 4)Robt. Porcher.
G.T. on 01-19 through 01-22-then a decision a few days later....
http://www.macon.com/sports/college...ldogs-beat/uga-football/article124106849.html
http://www.macon.com/sports/college...ldogs-beat/uga-football/article124106849.html
Kentrevious Williams....
http://www.albanyherald.com/sports/...cle_06b56331-6b54-5b70-a826-c63460b0ef7e.html
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http://www.albanyherald.com/sports/...cle_06b56331-6b54-5b70-a826-c63460b0ef7e.html
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GT for a visit on the 13th or 20th?
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/66531
Edited to say: looking like 01-13-17 for an official visit if GT supports one for Caleb Sampson.
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/66531
Edited to say: looking like 01-13-17 for an official visit if GT supports one for Caleb Sampson.
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We will sign at least three more on the DL in this class because that's what the numbers dictate. Only question is who.
The other question I've been pondering is how close will we get to 85 on NSD? I believe we have 10 more to give at this point and I don't see us getting to that number.
If you'll let me take a step further up, I see Cortez Alston growing the right way to help us on the DL in the future. A hypothesis from me is that we rake on the 2018 DE's which will be filling out in mass. This month, it's fairly certain we take two of these four in the least for the line/end slots of 2017: 1)Ant. Owens(a flip), 2)A. Vimahi, 3)M. Tag.-Amosa, 4)Robt. Porcher.
Two of these are 270+, the other two will fill out and could redshirt-not saying we get them all. We have room for 10, I believe we take 11(they say another defection or graduation or whatever you phrase attrition will happen, could be Devine?). We have a list of transfers who are inquiring, PWO candidates and if for some odd reason we only take 9, CPJ will hand the other two out in summer. Josh White, a long snapper, a senior to be, plenty to choose from.
Eugene Mafah, Jr.
SAM-DE/MIKE-LB
....could play the Will-LB if CTR wants him to. Will visit GT.
SAM-DE/MIKE-LB
....could play the Will-LB if CTR wants him to. Will visit GT.
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Lockdown CB, Ja'Kolbi Griffin...
...G.T. knows about all four brothers, we've mentioned Ja'Quon previously-
http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com...324-7d5e-11e6-b5d5-03f02668c32a.html?mode=jqm
...G.T. knows about all four brothers, we've mentioned Ja'Quon previously-
http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com...324-7d5e-11e6-b5d5-03f02668c32a.html?mode=jqm
You have to love the name...
Stone Edwards –
@StoneEdwards3
2017- 6'5/230-DE @StoneEdwards3 (3.5GPA/1120MV) SR-Hudl
North Carolina, USA·hudl.com/video/3/350074…
CAP recruit, just say Coach Buzz!
Stone Edwards –
@StoneEdwards3
2017- 6'5/230-DE @StoneEdwards3 (3.5GPA/1120MV) SR-Hudl
North Carolina, USA·hudl.com/video/3/350074…
CAP recruit, just say Coach Buzz!
Well based on the attrition so far, I think they could sign 25 and still not get to 85 players.
There looks to be plenty of playing time at several spots if there are some HS seniors out there who want to come in and make an immediate impact on the ACC.
Hypothesizing, that enrolling this semester allows him to participate in spring Track and Football, too!
I seriously doubt that we will be at 85 when the sun sets on February 1st, and that's okay. What's important to me is the handful of high ceiling kids that we have a legit shot at securing on signing day. If we can get all of the ones we know about, I'll be thrilled with this class!!
01-20 GT visit:
AVERY SHOWELL
Cartersville HS
POSITION: S
HEIGHT/WEIGHT6'1"/195
HOMECartersville, GA
WR & Basketball, also. Decommit. on Dec. 20th from W.F.(still involved)when D.C. went to N.D.
AVERY SHOWELL
Cartersville HS
POSITION: S
HEIGHT/WEIGHT6'1"/195
HOMECartersville, GA
WR & Basketball, also. Decommit. on Dec. 20th from W.F.(still involved)when D.C. went to N.D.
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01-27 GT visit:
TARIQ CARPENTER
Long County School
POSITION: S
HEIGHT/WEIGHT6'2"/195
HOMELudowici, GA
UCF commit, presently.
TARIQ CARPENTER
Long County School
POSITION: S
HEIGHT/WEIGHT6'2"/195
HOMELudowici, GA
UCF commit, presently.
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Quinn Miller, wrestling & football star....
http://www.gwinnettprepsports.com/s...cle_e4528744-dfef-5090-af4e-601a06ef90ce.html
.....might be more of a UVA, UGAG, fight.
http://www.gwinnettprepsports.com/s...cle_e4528744-dfef-5090-af4e-601a06ef90ce.html
.....might be more of a UVA, UGAG, fight.
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A few questions and answers (not verbatim) with Gentry Bonds:
Q: Who was your primary recruiter on the staff, and at what point did you realize you wanted to commit to GT?
A: Coach Andy McCollum was my primary recruiter. I knew I wanted to come to Tech when I saw how much they truly had to offer, with great football and great academics. I couldn't pass it up.
Q: Speaking about academics, have you decided what major you're going to take? And on a scale of 1-10, how excited are you to be coming to the Institute?
A: I honestly haven't decided yet. And I'm 10/10 excited to be at Tech.
Q: You're enrolling early with fellow DB and roommate Jaytlin Askew: is that correct? And is it just you two rooming, or are there fellow suitemates?
A: That's correct. There will be 2 other suitemates but we aren't really sure who yet.
Q: I also heard that Jaytlin convinced you to enroll early; is that also correct? And how important is it for you personally to get a head start on your Tech career?
A: I put myself in a position this summer with classes that if I wanted to enroll early I could. Jaytlin and I talked and I figured if he was going to enroll early, I would come too. It means a lot to get to come early and get a feel for college and the weight room and even to be here for spring practice.
Q: Do the coaches want you to play more boundary or field corner?
A: Boundary.
Q: Have you developed any close relationships with any of the players currently on the team (either that you knew prior to coming to Tech or that you met on visits here)?
A: Brandon Adams, Bryce Vickers, and Josh White are all good friends of mine.
Q: Who was your primary recruiter on the staff, and at what point did you realize you wanted to commit to GT?
A: Coach Andy McCollum was my primary recruiter. I knew I wanted to come to Tech when I saw how much they truly had to offer, with great football and great academics. I couldn't pass it up.
Q: Speaking about academics, have you decided what major you're going to take? And on a scale of 1-10, how excited are you to be coming to the Institute?
A: I honestly haven't decided yet. And I'm 10/10 excited to be at Tech.
Q: You're enrolling early with fellow DB and roommate Jaytlin Askew: is that correct? And is it just you two rooming, or are there fellow suitemates?
A: That's correct. There will be 2 other suitemates but we aren't really sure who yet.
Q: I also heard that Jaytlin convinced you to enroll early; is that also correct? And how important is it for you personally to get a head start on your Tech career?
A: I put myself in a position this summer with classes that if I wanted to enroll early I could. Jaytlin and I talked and I figured if he was going to enroll early, I would come too. It means a lot to get to come early and get a feel for college and the weight room and even to be here for spring practice.
Q: Do the coaches want you to play more boundary or field corner?
A: Boundary.
Q: Have you developed any close relationships with any of the players currently on the team (either that you knew prior to coming to Tech or that you met on visits here)?
A: Brandon Adams, Bryce Vickers, and Josh White are all good friends of mine.
I just hope they don't sign some players at the last minute who end up like Sellers, moving on before they are a senior. GT has always been its best when it had a core group of seniors most of whom worked their tails off for 2 years to see the field.
I think he commits tonight to Louisville, possibly drives to the hoop game tomorrow with the other crazies(only joking), visits them on the 14th.......
Tyler Taylor
#8 / Class of 2017 / OLB, SS
Lanier High School - Varsity FootballSugar Hill, GA
#8 / Class of 2017 / OLB, SS
Lanier High School - Varsity FootballSugar Hill, GA
Tre' Swilling is tweeting him(like he is Caleb Sampson), so if G.T. can get a visit and keep him away from the Gainesville swamp/other predators....maybe a chance exists for this DT?
http://247sports.com/Player/Tyrone-Truesdell-75389
http://247sports.com/Player/Tyrone-Truesdell-75389
More Student Athletes Ga. Tech is checking in on to fill the 25 with quality skills at P5 level....
http://247sports.com/player/michael-scott-83307
http://247sports.com/Player/Jamari-Dunbar-85234
http://247sports.com/player/michael-scott-83307
http://247sports.com/Player/Jamari-Dunbar-85234
Visit to G.T. is scheduled for Jan. 13th(more info. four frames above this post)....
http://www.ajc.com/sports/college/v...-2017-offer-from-tech/MXOjNc2zdRDRELTgqaosfI/
http://www.ajc.com/sports/college/v...-2017-offer-from-tech/MXOjNc2zdRDRELTgqaosfI/
A fair number of questions and answers with Cortez Alston (not verbatim):
Q: Being the newest recruit in the 2017 class, do you feel like you have already made some solid relationships with the other recruits in the class? How well did you know the fellow recruits before committing?
A: Yeah, I definitely do. We all have a group chat and I've been able to talk to the guys a lot more and have gotten to know them well. I didn't know many but I knew Jaytlin Askew and and Tre Swilling beforehand. I like getting to know them a lot.
Q: Growing up and attending high school in the Atlanta area, did you begin following Tech when they offered you, or has your affiliation with GT been a long time coming?
A: Honestly, Tech was my childhood team and me being a part of their program seemed to be destiny.
Q: You currently attend Westminster, which is one of the high schools selected to journey to Ireland to play their season-opener. Did you happen to catch the Tech game while you were there? How was that overall experience?
A: Yeah, I did. That was a great experience. Being able to watch the sport I love in another country was amazing. I loved the entire experience.
Q: Do you know where the coaches want you playing on the defensive line, or is there another position altogether that the coaches want you to play?
A: Strong-side defensive end.
Q: What was the tipping point in choosing Tech over other colleges that offered? Do you have a particular major in mind, or have you not yet chosen? And on a scale of 1-10, how excited are you to be a part of this recruiting class and coming to Tech?
A: I'm not sure if there was really a tipping point; GT just gradually grew on me. Economics and definitely a 10.
Q: Being the newest recruit in the 2017 class, do you feel like you have already made some solid relationships with the other recruits in the class? How well did you know the fellow recruits before committing?
A: Yeah, I definitely do. We all have a group chat and I've been able to talk to the guys a lot more and have gotten to know them well. I didn't know many but I knew Jaytlin Askew and and Tre Swilling beforehand. I like getting to know them a lot.
Q: Growing up and attending high school in the Atlanta area, did you begin following Tech when they offered you, or has your affiliation with GT been a long time coming?
A: Honestly, Tech was my childhood team and me being a part of their program seemed to be destiny.
Q: You currently attend Westminster, which is one of the high schools selected to journey to Ireland to play their season-opener. Did you happen to catch the Tech game while you were there? How was that overall experience?
A: Yeah, I did. That was a great experience. Being able to watch the sport I love in another country was amazing. I loved the entire experience.
Q: Do you know where the coaches want you playing on the defensive line, or is there another position altogether that the coaches want you to play?
A: Strong-side defensive end.
Q: What was the tipping point in choosing Tech over other colleges that offered? Do you have a particular major in mind, or have you not yet chosen? And on a scale of 1-10, how excited are you to be a part of this recruiting class and coming to Tech?
A: I'm not sure if there was really a tipping point; GT just gradually grew on me. Economics and definitely a 10.
