Georgia Tech is already pushing into the 2028 recruiting cycle, and one of its biggest targets has trimmed his list.
Jaelyn Easterling-Flores, a safety from Desert Edge High School in Arizona, announced his final six schools today. Georgia Tech made the cut alongside Miami, LSU, Texas, Auburn, and Oklahoma.
The Yellow Jackets are trying to stay ahead of the curve while they continue building a strong 2027 class, and Easterling-Flores is exactly the kind of name that can keep that momentum rolling. The 6-foot-2, 180-pound defensive back is viewed as one of the premier safeties in the 2028 group, and his profile matches the billing. He has shown strong instincts and ball skills in coverage, while also bringing the physicality to play downhill and make stops in the box.
According to the 247Sports Composite, Easterling-Flores is the No. 59 player in the country, the No. 5 safety prospect in the nation, and the No. 4 player in Arizona. He also has offers from Georgia, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio State, among others.
For Georgia Tech, the fit is easy to see. The safety room is young heading into the 2026 season, but there’s talent in place. Sophomores Tae Harris and Fenix Felton are expected to start, while freshmen Kymani Morales, Kealan Jones, Chris Hewitt Jr, and Isaac Obrokta are all expected to factor into the defense.
A commitment from Easterling-Flores would be a major win for Brent Key, safeties coach Vinnie Sunseri, and the rest of the program. Georgia Tech’s 2027 class is currently ranked 26th nationally and fifth in the ACC, with 27 prospects already committed, and there is still room to add more before the early signing period. Key has made it clear that recruiting is central to the program’s growth, and this latest development is another sign that the Jackets are getting in early on elite talent.
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