2025 DL attrition

[jzgt22]

Looks like we lose:

DE:
32
11
27

DT:
8
88
59

Did any returing DL get meaningful snaps besides 9, 99, and possibly 95?

 

[LargeFO]

Looks like we lose:

DE:
32
11
27

DT:
8
88
59

Did any returing DL get meaningful snaps besides 9, 99, and possibly 95?

I’m not sure why we didn’t play Lockett some all season. He played last year some.

 

[jgtengineer]

I’m not sure why we didn’t play Lockett some all season. He played last year some.

I think it was a nagging injury

 

[billga99]

We need to hit the transfer portal heavily to get experience on the DL. We also are losing a fair amount in the defensive backfield. If we want to continue to make progress on defense, we need some experience players not on our roster currently. No knock against the returning players but you need upper classman in key positions.

 

[MountainBuzzMan]

We need to hit the transfer portal heavily to get experience on the DL. We also are losing a fair amount in the defensive backfield. If we want to continue to make progress on defense, we need some experience players not on our roster currently. No knock against the returning players but you need upper classman in key positions.

I think DB's and Safeties can play and even start right out of HS. I know one of the recruits will play and may straight up win the spot out right.

LB is possible but more difficult. DL it almost never happens

 

[jepherson]

Looks like we lose:

DE:
32
11
27

DT:
8
88
59

Did any returing DL get meaningful snaps besides 9, 99, and possibly 95?

Jordan Van Den Berg (99) is listed as a RS-JR, so he should be back. Lockett should be back. Plus others, and recruits. We’re as deep on the DL as we have been in years. Not sure it’s time to panic.

 

[33jacket]

Jordan Van Den Berg (99) is listed as a RS-JR, so he should be back. Lockett should be back. Plus others, and recruits. We’re as deep on the DL as we have been in years. Not sure it’s time to panic.

Its not panic. Its still a position thats not top 20 team good imo. So we need to add.

 

[takethepoints]

Others here said that Horace has had a hand injury. Makes playing DT at full tilt pretty hard. He has tremendous promise, however, and I expect him to start next year. And Van Den Berg is back as is Moore. Still, this is where Tech needs the most help. Key will try to get some transfer talent, no doubt, but I expect to see freshmen on the field at DT next year.

Tech is in less trouble at DE, I think. Here the bench is a bit deeper. I wouldn't be surprised to see Petty get some playing time at DE. He plays both ways in high school and is truly superior on D as well. But Tech has other really good DE prospects coming up next year.

The DL will be younger and may take as long to jell as it did this year. But I don't think Tech has in major difficulties on either side of the LoS. It's more a reload than a rebuild.

 

[stinger 1957]

Are there not some promising young DL players that they have been developing during the year that might be ready to step up and contribute next fall? Players like Cade Adams, Jordan Boyd, Rochell, Uche Iloh, Shymeik Jones, Landon Marshall, maybe not all but some of these guys. There are a couple other names I left off also.

 

[THWG]

Are there not some promising young DL players that they have been developing during the year that might be ready to step up and contribute next fall? Players like Cade Adams, Jordan Boyd, Rochell, Uche Iloh, Shymeik Jones, Landon Marshall, maybe not all but some of these guys. There are a couple other names I left off also.

The staff was really high on Boyd so I imagine he gets a lot of time next year.

 

[jzgt22]

Jordan Van Den Berg (99) is listed as a RS-JR, so he should be back. Lockett should be back. Plus others, and recruits. We’re as deep on the DL as we have been in years. Not sure it’s time to panic.

No panic just haven't seen many of the DL get actual game reps. With the production we're losing, I'd feel better knowing some of the young guys had actually gotten real snaps.

 

[jzgt22]

Are there not some promising young DL players that they have been developing during the year that might be ready to step up and contribute next fall? Players like Cade Adams, Jordan Boyd, Rochell, Uche Iloh, Shymeik Jones, Landon Marshall, maybe not all but some of these guys. There are a couple other names I left off also.

There are and I hope they can step up and fill the void. Just curious as to how much we contribution we can expect...

 

[4shotB]

Jordan Van Den Berg (99) is listed as a RS-JR, so he should be back. Lockett should be back. Plus others, and recruits. We’re as deep on the DL as we have been in years. Not sure it’s time to panic.

JVB is a rarity at the DT position in that his name is mentioned a lot on TV (i.e. he makes plays and is extremely visible). We need to keep this guy in the fold. He is Adam Gotsis level of good. i would love to have Zeek for one more year. his progress and development over the years was fun to watch. In this past year, he looked like the type of guy we saw on other teams but never had ourselves. Does Height return? he too could be special if he's back.

 

[jepherson]

JVB is a rarity at the DT position in that his name is mentioned a lot on TV (i.e. he makes plays and is extremely visible). We need to keep this guy in the fold. He is Adam Gotsis level of good. i would love to have Zeek for one more year. his progress and development over the years was fun to watch. In this past year, he looked like the type of guy we saw on other teams but never had ourselves. Does Height return? he too could be special if he's back.

Totally agree. Van Den Berg’s potential is so exciting. I think Height is listed as a RS-JR too.

 

[TechPhi97]

Are there not some promising young DL players that they have been developing during the year that might be ready to step up and contribute next fall? Players like Cade Adams, Jordan Boyd, Rochell, Uche Iloh, Shymeik Jones, Landon Marshall, maybe not all but some of these guys. There are a couple other names I left off also.

Boyd is humongous, saw him on the sideline on TV.

 

[kg01]

I'd be surprised if we don't attract some portalers. The improvement we showed in just one offseason was remarkable. That's gotta get some attention from guys looking to be developed.

 

[iceeater1969]

Lockett is in portal out. Injury is a tough partner. Hope he gets a spot where he can have fun.

 

[GCdaJuiceMan]

Here is a decent reference about our current DL depth. Not sure about the accuracy of all of the info but I think it is all somewhat accurate. Info from the 247 scholarship distribution page. (So shouldn't include any guys not on a scholarship for us)

Georgia Tech 2025 Football Scholarship Distribution

Georgia Tech

247sports.com

 

[a5ehren]

Even in a 4-2-5 system being down to 5 LBs is rough. Gotta think there's some portal recruiting happening there.

 

[UgaBlows]

We need like 3 DT’s from the portal