Transfer Portal: Who do we need to target this offseason?

[jgtengineer]

Ya know, the answer used to be "yes...as long as they haven't played professionally and revoked their amateur status."

But with NIL and other things supposedly coming down the pike, I wonder. Will all that go out the window?

If so, there's a wide receiver I'd love to entice to come back, finish up his degree, and introduce him to Haynes King...

Need him to finish the degree so he can be a GA

 

[tomknight]

Ya know, the answer used to be "yes...as long as they haven't played professionally and revoked their amateur status."

But with NIL and other things supposedly coming down the pike, I wonder. Will all that go out the window?

If so, there's a wide receiver I'd love to entice to come back, finish up his degree, and introduce him to Haynes King...

Sorry man, the wife wouldn't like if I went back to playing football. I'd have to work like heck to get my 40 time under 10 again too.

 

[CEB]

I don’t think I know any of you guys personally, and no offense intended but this is all I can see when reading your “comeback” plans

Little Chocolate Donuts

For what it’s worth… my comeback looks the same.

 

[leatherneckjacket]

It is my understanding he could have come back for one more year.

Yeah, I am just surprised he is declaring for the draft. I not sure who is in his ear suggesting he is going to make it to the NFL.

 

[78pike]

Yup. At least this guy is working the system the right way...but still, NINE years?!! Hey, good for him getting his education paid for.

BTW, I've seen multiple people questioning how long the NCAA's 4 years of eligibility rules will last. People seem to think that there will be a challenge to the 4 years of eligibility rule.

Heck he should have his masters and PHD by now.

 

[kg01]

I don’t think I know any of you guys personally, and no offense intended but this is all I can see when reading your “comeback” plans

Little Chocolate Donuts

For what it’s worth… my comeback looks the same.

Probably look more like ...

 

[wesgt123]

Sooo are we not targeting any bama players?

 

[GTRambler]

Sooo are we not targeting any bama players?

I’m pretty sure we are targeting a few or some of them. The important question, though, is whether any one of them is interested in transferring to us.

By the way, I just read that Alabama DB Caleb Downs has decided to go (transfer) to Ohio State.

 

[g0lftime]

I still can’t fathom that someone can graduate from Tech, and enter the transfer portal with eligibility, without ever having significantly contributed while in our program. In the age of the transfer portal, the redshirt process is broken.

Covid year makes 6 years of eligibility very common these days with occasional 7 or even 8 years allowed with hardship appeals. Eligibility rules don't seem to matter any more.

 

[gtee91]

Sooo are we not targeting any bama players?

At the current time none of the uncommitted players in the portal are a match to our needs. If you are suggesting poaching...it is hard to be heard over the cash registers of the army of poachers there now...maybe in the spring there will be a few opportunities. Plus I think poaching is against the rules but I have a hard time telling if there are rules...pretty sure the NCAA would enforce them against us...

 

[stinger78]

...pretty sure the NCAA would enforce them against us...

What makes you less than certain of this? Genuine curiosity.

 

[gtee91]

What makes you less than certain of this? Genuine curiosity.

Well I am actually 100% certain they would come after us...was trying to be objective...

 

[stinger78]

Well I am actually 100% certain they would come after us...was trying to be objective...

Understandable. Thanks!

 

[Dinner_Jacket]

Anyone know if there might be a few more High School recruits looking at GT as February Signing Day approaches?
Any transfer portal rumors of big, mean D-lineman coming to Tech?

 

[awbuzz]

Anyone know if there might be a few more High School recruits looking at GT as February Signing Day approaches?
Any transfer portal rumors of big, mean D-lineman coming to Tech?

Re: 2024 recruits that did not sign in December, you can find some information in the recruiting threads.

Georgia Tech Recruiting: Football 2024

Discussions about Georgia Tech Football Recruiting Class of 2024!

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[Lil G]

Romello Height, USC Trojans, Edge

Romello Height is a 6-5, 210-pound Outside Linebacker from Dublin, GA.

247sports.com

DE from GA that we recruited heavily with previous staff (2019) is back in the portal. 21 tackles and 4 sacks last season at USCal

 

[Oldgoldandwhite]

Romello Height, USC Trojans, Edge

Romello Height is a 6-5, 210-pound Outside Linebacker from Dublin, GA.

247sports.com

DE from GA that we recruited heavily with previous staff (2019) is back in the portal. 21 tackles and 4 sacks last season at USCal

Is it too late this semester?

 

[LargeFO]

Romello Height, USC Trojans, Edge

Romello Height is a 6-5, 210-pound Outside Linebacker from Dublin, GA.

247sports.com

DE from GA that we recruited heavily with previous staff (2019) is back in the portal. 21 tackles and 4 sacks last season at USCal

I remember that guy. Seem like he committed to about 5 different schools.

 

[Bleedwhiteandgold]

I agree with whoever said it, only one player that has shown anything at LB, Efford. I don't know anything about Hamilton except he played some and Tatum so far not that impressive and the kid from Athens a relative unknown, seems to have some nice measurables for LB position. I'm hopeful we are yet to get one or two out of the portal that can play like the kid we got from MD. If we improve up front and edge it certainly will help the LBs. I'm guessing we're in the process of getting some help, opportunity for some kids that make the move to GT.

Just curious, what's not impressive? His size could be better, he did make some mistakes this year (but who didnt?), most of what i saw can be corrected via coaching. There was one game this year he single handedly was in the backfield making plays. I like the kid, he's a ballplayer and competitor. Let's be easy on some of these kids, and btw Efford, i like him a lot, but he also made a lot of mistakes this year. Over pursuit and bad angles was his biggest issue. Young kid and will only continue to get better. I think Tatum, Lightsey, and Efford could be a great LB core next year with growth in weight room and added discipline through film study. With SANTUCCI coming in, Tatum will be a great fit.

 

[yeti92]

Just curious, what's not impressive? His size could be better, he did make some mistakes this year (but who didnt?), most of what i saw can be corrected via coaching. There was one game this year he single handedly was in the backfield making plays. I like the kid, he's a ballplayer and competitor. Let's be easy on some of these kids, and btw Efford, i like him a lot, but he also made a lot of mistakes this year. Over pursuit and bad angles was his biggest issue. Young kid and will only continue to get better. I think Tatum, Lightsey, and Efford could be a great LB core next year with growth in weight room and added discipline through film study. With SANTUCCI coming in, Tatum will be a great fit.

Which game was that? He had 4 TFL and 0 sacks on the season, and all 4 TFL were in different games. I don't mean to rag on the guy, but you asked what's not impressive and I would have to repond with what did you see that WAS impressive? He had only 2 games with more than 4 total tackles, despite being listed as starter all season in a position that should have one of the highest numbers of tackles on the team. He played in 12 games and averaged just over 3 total tackles per game.

If he sticks around to next season, I do hope he has significantly improved. Hopefully the new coaching can get him there.