This weekend is a big one for Georgia Tech’s efforts in the 2025 class.
With Spring Break looming for much of the state, several local recruits are set to visit schools they may not normally get the chance to see.
The same is taking place around the country, with Georgia Tech being a stop for several out of state recruits, such as new QB target Grady Adamson who was offered following his visit earlier this week.
For Brent Key and his staff, this means that this weekend is a chance to leave a lasting impression on several priority targets.
Among the expected group of visitors this weekend-
Four-star Sandy Creek CB Dalen Penson
Four-star Grayson DE Andre Fuller Jr
Four-star La. RB Jasper Parker
Stockbridge LB Chase Taylor
Four-star Ohio LB Grant Beerman
Coveted S.C. CB Cam Strong
Ala. DE Caleb Smith
Tenn. DT Jhrevious Hall
Newly-offered ELCA S Fenix Felton
No. 12 recruit in the 2026 class, Zelus Hicks from Carrollton (Ga.)
No. 50 overall recruit in the 2026 class, Shadarius Toodle from Cottage Hill (Ala.) Christian Academy
I’m not one to make guarantees or promises, and I’ve abandoned the FutureCast feature for this cycle, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Key closed on his first commit this weekend.
QUICK HITTERS:
The offer from GT to Alpharetta DL JQ Madison earlier this week was a big one.
“My hometown school wants me, that makes this offer way more important to me than a lot of others,” said Madison when talking to JOL. Jess Simpson gave him the offer. He plans to return again soon.
Georgia Tech is in the thick of things for Okla. QB Grady Adamson after offering earlier this week. Brent Key impressed both Adamson and his dad, and the two spent a good amount of time with him in his office prior to getting the news of the offer. A return visit could be in the works, but Adamson also has some other visits coming up.
New WR coach Trent McKnight did a great job earlier this week with Langston Hughes trackstar and WR Maurice Gleaton. When GT lost Crawford, Gleaton wasn’t sure where he stood on the board for the hometown Jackets, but he got the clarity he was hoping for and thoroughly enjoyed his time both with McKnight and at GT.
“I like the new WR coach, he’s a pretty cool guy, and is straight forward. The visit was a great experience.”
The combination of McKnight and close friend Eric Singleton are key factors here.
BC SERIES PREVIEW:
On paper, this BC team is one that Danny Hall’s bunch should not have much trouble with.
They don’t hit a lot of home runs, they don’t score an extraordinary amount of runs, and they strikeout a ton.
They’ve got three batters with an OPS over 1.000-
Nick Wang (.315/.394/.674) 27 RBI
Kyle Wolff (.348/.455/.629) 27 RBI
Cameron Leary (.338/.509/.713) 25 RBI, 8 HR
Leary seems to be the x-factor among the trio, leading the team in OBP and slugging. He is also the only regular for the Eagles that has more walks (27) than strikeouts (24)
Thursday’s starter for BC, Michael Farinelli, enters the weekend with a not-so-pretty 6.75 ERA, but the issue with Farinelli is more about his command than it is control. He’s missing his spots, and teams have made him pay for it.
He could only get one out in a start earlier this month against NC State, allowing 7 runs (4 earned) on 5 hits without a single strikeout.
His best starts of the season have been against Cal (4 IP, 0 ER with 7 K) and W&M (3 IP, 0 ER with 5 K)
If GT can get to him early, which I project they will, the Eagles are going to have a tough time finding their footing in Atlanta.
If they are passive at the plate like they were last weekend in Chapel Hill, the Eagles might steal one, or two, and could head out of Atlanta on Saturday with a series win.
With Spring Break looming for much of the state, several local recruits are set to visit schools they may not normally get the chance to see.
The same is taking place around the country, with Georgia Tech being a stop for several out of state recruits, such as new QB target Grady Adamson who was offered following his visit earlier this week.
For Brent Key and his staff, this means that this weekend is a chance to leave a lasting impression on several priority targets.
Among the expected group of visitors this weekend-
Four-star Sandy Creek CB Dalen Penson
Four-star Grayson DE Andre Fuller Jr
Four-star La. RB Jasper Parker
Stockbridge LB Chase Taylor
Four-star Ohio LB Grant Beerman
Coveted S.C. CB Cam Strong
Ala. DE Caleb Smith
Tenn. DT Jhrevious Hall
Newly-offered ELCA S Fenix Felton
No. 12 recruit in the 2026 class, Zelus Hicks from Carrollton (Ga.)
No. 50 overall recruit in the 2026 class, Shadarius Toodle from Cottage Hill (Ala.) Christian Academy
I’m not one to make guarantees or promises, and I’ve abandoned the FutureCast feature for this cycle, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Key closed on his first commit this weekend.
QUICK HITTERS:
The offer from GT to Alpharetta DL JQ Madison earlier this week was a big one.
“My hometown school wants me, that makes this offer way more important to me than a lot of others,” said Madison when talking to JOL. Jess Simpson gave him the offer. He plans to return again soon.
Georgia Tech is in the thick of things for Okla. QB Grady Adamson after offering earlier this week. Brent Key impressed both Adamson and his dad, and the two spent a good amount of time with him in his office prior to getting the news of the offer. A return visit could be in the works, but Adamson also has some other visits coming up.
New WR coach Trent McKnight did a great job earlier this week with Langston Hughes trackstar and WR Maurice Gleaton. When GT lost Crawford, Gleaton wasn’t sure where he stood on the board for the hometown Jackets, but he got the clarity he was hoping for and thoroughly enjoyed his time both with McKnight and at GT.
“I like the new WR coach, he’s a pretty cool guy, and is straight forward. The visit was a great experience.”
The combination of McKnight and close friend Eric Singleton are key factors here.
BC SERIES PREVIEW:
On paper, this BC team is one that Danny Hall’s bunch should not have much trouble with.
They don’t hit a lot of home runs, they don’t score an extraordinary amount of runs, and they strikeout a ton.
They’ve got three batters with an OPS over 1.000-
Nick Wang (.315/.394/.674) 27 RBI
Kyle Wolff (.348/.455/.629) 27 RBI
Cameron Leary (.338/.509/.713) 25 RBI, 8 HR
Leary seems to be the x-factor among the trio, leading the team in OBP and slugging. He is also the only regular for the Eagles that has more walks (27) than strikeouts (24)
Thursday’s starter for BC, Michael Farinelli, enters the weekend with a not-so-pretty 6.75 ERA, but the issue with Farinelli is more about his command than it is control. He’s missing his spots, and teams have made him pay for it.
He could only get one out in a start earlier this month against NC State, allowing 7 runs (4 earned) on 5 hits without a single strikeout.
His best starts of the season have been against Cal (4 IP, 0 ER with 7 K) and W&M (3 IP, 0 ER with 5 K)
If GT can get to him early, which I project they will, the Eagles are going to have a tough time finding their footing in Atlanta.
If they are passive at the plate like they were last weekend in Chapel Hill, the Eagles might steal one, or two, and could head out of Atlanta on Saturday with a series win.
