OFFENSIVE LINEMAN – Parker Braun, Georgia Tech, Fr., LG, 6-3, 280, Hallsview, Texas
One of three freshmen to start across the offensive front for Georgia Tech on Saturday, Braun led the Yellow Jackets with 10 knockdown blocks in their 30-20 win at No. 18 Virginia Tech. Behind the Braun-led line, Georgia Tech rushed for 309 yards on 58 carries (5.3 yards per carry) and surrendered only one sack.
DEFENSIVE BACK – Lawrence Austin, Georgia Tech, Jr., NB, 5-9, 185, Barnesville, Ga.
Austin turned in one of the finest performances by a Georgia Tech defender in recent memory, directly contributing to three of the Yellow Jackets’ four takeaways in a 30-20 victory at No. 18 Virginia Tech. Austin recorded two interceptions and forced a fumble to go along with four tackles in the victory, with two of those forced turnovers leading to Georgia Tech touchdowns. He became the first Georgia Tech player with two interceptions in a game since 2011 and led a defensive effort that saw Georgia Tech limit Virginia Tech to 14.9 points below its season average going in to the game.
One of three freshmen to start across the offensive front for Georgia Tech on Saturday, Braun led the Yellow Jackets with 10 knockdown blocks in their 30-20 win at No. 18 Virginia Tech. Behind the Braun-led line, Georgia Tech rushed for 309 yards on 58 carries (5.3 yards per carry) and surrendered only one sack.
DEFENSIVE BACK – Lawrence Austin, Georgia Tech, Jr., NB, 5-9, 185, Barnesville, Ga.
Austin turned in one of the finest performances by a Georgia Tech defender in recent memory, directly contributing to three of the Yellow Jackets’ four takeaways in a 30-20 victory at No. 18 Virginia Tech. Austin recorded two interceptions and forced a fumble to go along with four tackles in the victory, with two of those forced turnovers leading to Georgia Tech touchdowns. He became the first Georgia Tech player with two interceptions in a game since 2011 and led a defensive effort that saw Georgia Tech limit Virginia Tech to 14.9 points below its season average going in to the game.
