Breaking Nebraska is hiring Geep Wade as its O-Line Coach

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GT is a finalist for the Joe Moore award

 

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Starters (projected/used as starters in 2025 game notes / depth chart)

1. LT — Ethan Mackenny
   • Class: r-Sophomore (redshirt Sophomore).
   • Recruiting / rating: 3-star recruit (247 / Rivals / ESPN profiles).
   • 2025 snaps (season): ~690 snaps (~85% snap rate) per snap tracking.
   • Estimated years left (standard assumption): ~2–3 seasons remaining (he’s a redshirt sophomore in 2025, so normally would have 2 seasons of eligibility remaining after 2025; exact remaining eligibility can vary with medical/COVID/waiver years).
2. LG — Joe Fusile
   • Class: r-Senior (redshirt Senior).
   • Recruiting / rating: listed as a mid-level HS recruit in Georgia (team pages/On3 show HS recruit background — not a high-major 5*). (247/On3 profile).
   • 2025 snaps: ~557 snaps (~69%).
   • Estimated years left: likely 0–1 seasons (as an r-Sr in 2025 he may be at or near the end of eligibility unless he has an extra COVID/medical year or uses a graduate year).
3. C — Harrison Moore
   • Class: Sophomore.
   • Recruiting / rating: 3-star recruit (Rivals / 247 / ESPN HS profile).
   • 2025 snaps: ~611 snaps (~75%).
   • Estimated years left: ~2–3 seasons (a true Sophomore in 2025 typically has multiple years left — exact count depends on prior redshirt/waiver usage).
4. RG — Keylan Rutledge
   • Class: Senior.
   • Recruiting / rating: 3-star recruit / transfer background (was a transfer target / on roster — team bio lists him as a three-star HS recruit).
   • 2025 snaps: ~801 snaps (~99%) — team primary blocker/most snaps among OL.
   • Estimated years left: likely 0–1 seasons (Senior in 2025; could have grad year/extra eligibility but likely near end).
5. RT — Malachi Carney
   • Class: r-Junior / Junior (transfer) (listed as JR on roster).
   • Recruiting / rating: 3-star recruit / transfer ranking — 247 transfer profile and prospect rating (transfer composite ranking listed on 247).
   • 2025 snaps: ~709 snaps (~87%).
   • Estimated years left: ~2 seasons (a junior in 2025 normally has ~1–2 seasons left depending on prior redshirt/transfer rules—estimate assumes no special waivers).

Backups who played an “extended” amount of snaps in 2025

(These players are listed on GT’s depth chart and logged meaningful snap totals.)

1. Tana Alo-Tupuola — (C/backup)
   • Class: Sophomore.
   • Recruiting / rating: 3-star HS recruit (team bio).
   • 2025 snaps: ~455 snaps (~56%) — significant usage across center/utility OL roles.
   • Estimated years left: ~2–3 seasons (as a Sophomore).
2. Jameson Riggs — (T / swing)
   • Class: r-Freshman (listed r-Fr on depth chart).
   • Recruiting / rating: 3-star HS recruit (incoming freshman recruit profile).
   • 2025 snaps: ~184 snaps (~23%) — meaningful rotational snaps for a freshman.
   • Estimated years left: ~3–4 seasons (true/ redshirt freshman status affects count).
3. (Mention — Josh Petty & Peyton Joseph) — both are 2025 freshmen who are high recruits (Petty shown as 4-star on roster pages) but limited snaps in 2025 (Petty listed with ~17 snaps; Joseph with very few). They’re notable on the depth chart as high recruits but did not yet log extensive snaps.

 

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Here’s a breakdown of the most recent Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets offensive-line recruits (classes 2025 and 2026) — who they are, how they were rated, and what they bring to the OL pipeline. I also note any public concerns (e.g. decommits).
🎯 2025 Class — OL Recruits
These are the offensive-line players that committed to Tech for 2025.

Player​	Position (HS) / Size​	Recruiting Rating / Rank​	Notes / Context​
Josh Petty	OT — ~6’5”	5-star prospect; listed ~No. 27 overall in 2025 by ESPN.	First 5-star OL commit in Georgia Tech history; viewed as cornerstone of this class.
Damola Ajidahun	OT — ~6’6”, 280 lbs (from Duluth, GA)	4-star (247 Composite); at one point considered among top ~25 OTs nationally.	Picked over offers from several Power-5 schools; seen as a strong addition to build depth up front.
Justin Hasenhuetl	IOL (interior OL at HS)	3-/4-star (depending on service); mid-ranking among country’s IOL group.	Provides interior depth; part of a broader offensive-line haul.
Jimmy Bryson	OG/OL (HS)	3-star (per recruiting lists)	More of a developmental/ depth-piece in the class.
Kevin Peay	OG/OL (HS)	3-star	Depth piece — lower on the recruit rankings but adds numbers on the OL roster.
Xavier Canales	OG/OL (HS)	3-star	Similar to Peay — adds depth to interior line-room.

Summary/Context for 2025 Class:

• The 2025 class stands out as historically significant for Georgia Tech: landing a 5-star (Petty) and multiple other solid linemen upgrades the OL recruiting profile versus prior cycles.
• The mixture of high-end (Petty, Ajidahun) and developmental OL recruits (Hasenhuetl, Bryson, Peay, Canales) gives the staff both immediate upside and long-term depth.

2026 Class — OL Recruits & Commitments (so far)
Recruiting for 2026 is ongoing; here are the publicly committed OL recruits (and near-commits) for Georgia Tech as of now.

Player​	Position (HS) / Size or Notes​	Recruiting Rating / Rank or Status​	Notes / Context​
Courtney Heard	OT	3-star (5.7 by Rivals); Georgia rank ~#75 state-wide.	Committed after official visit; coaches highlight development potential under Tech’s OL staff.
Courtlin Heard	OT	3-star (less-prominent/nationally unranked or lower-tier) as of initial listing.	Twin of Courtney — adds size/potential depth; likely more developmental project now but could grow.
Bear Fretwell (pledged, but recent flip)	OT — 6’7”, 290 lbs (from Southeast Bulloch HS, GA)	Initially 3-star; ranked ~No. 50 OT / ~No. 590 nationally (per composite at time of pledge)	Flipped commitment to another program (as of mid-2025).

Context / Observations:

• The “Heard twins” (Courtney & Courtlin) are the only confirmed 2026 OL commitments for now — both 3-star OTs who would likely be developmental prospects.
• The loss of Bear Fretwell (flip) is a setback — he had size and upside, so that reduces the immediate recruiting impact for the 2026 OL haul.
• Given the turnover, 2026 is shaping up (so far) as a lower-tier OL class, but there remains time to add more targets before signing day; the staff seems to lean on development and building depth over chasing elite high-star volume this cycle.

✅ What This Means for Georgia Tech’s OL Pipeline

• The 2025 class significantly improved depth and long-term potential on the offensive line. Having a 5-star (Petty) and 4-star (Ajidahun) as part of the class gives the Jackets some long-term upside and potential future starters — especially helpful given aging seniors on the current roster.
• The 2026 class (so far) is modest in terms of star power: 3-star OTs primarily, and one flip-away. That suggests 2026 is more about depth, development, and internal competition rather than immediate blue-chip starters.
• The mix of “high-ceiling talent + developmental depth pieces” across 2025–2026 gives flexibility: coaches can redshirt some, let others compete early, and gradually integrate them as upper-classmen depars.