Three-star offensive lineman Terrence Brandon Jr. is quickly becoming one of the more sought-after linemen in the 2028 class, and Georgia Tech has already put itself in a strong position with the Douglas County standout.
Brandon Jr. said the Yellow Jackets have made a real impression on him, and that starts with being one of the first schools to offer. He also pointed to the way he has been treated by head coach Brent Key and the rest of the staff.
“Georgia Tech made a strong impression on me; one of the reasons is that it was one of the first schools to offer me, which means a lot to me. The relationship with Coach Key and the staff is amazing.
Every time I see Coach Key in person, he comes and speaks first. It’s always a good conversation, which is rare for head coaches to stop and talk.
With the rest of the staff, Coach Mo, Ted Baugh, Coach Brock, and Coach Bell stay in touch with me pretty often just with texts and phone calls,” said Brandon Jr.
He also likes what he sees from the program itself. Georgia Tech’s upward trend has caught his attention, especially with the way the Yellow Jackets have built momentum on the recruiting trail.
“The thing that stands out the most to me about GT is how they’re on the rise. What I mean by on the rise each year is their record has been getting better and better, and you can see it’s something special going on in the program based on the ‘27 commits they have so far.”
That 2027 class is already a major part of the pitch. Georgia Tech’s group ranks in the top 25 nationally and includes at least nine blue-chip prospects, giving Brandon Jr. another reason to keep the Jackets near the top of his list. He plans to get back on campus twice this fall, including a trip for the Colorado game.
“I will be going to Ga Tech twice this fall. My first time going will be at the Colorado game, then I’ll make another stop later on in the season,” said Brandon Jr.
There’s also a familiar face in the mix. Brandon Jr.’s teammate, Joshua Sam-Epelle, is already committed to Georgia Tech, and that connection matters to him.
“It would mean a lot for me to join Josh at Gt I mean, when I got to DC, Josh was coaching me up most of the time when the coach wasn’t available, so it’ll be amazing to spend another 3-4 years with Josh,” said Brandon Jr.
On top of the recruiting attention, Brandon Jr. has his own goals lined up for the season at Douglas County. He says he’s ready for a bigger role and has his sights set on both individual honors and a championship run.
“I have many things I want to accomplish. I’m taking a bigger role this year at DC now that I’m not behind Eddie, Julius, and Chase.
I’m expecting to go all-state and win a state championship. That’s my standard.
I believe I’m one of the best offensive linemen in the country, and I play for one of the best teams in the country as well, and it’s going to show this year,” said Brandon Jr.
It’s still early in the 2028 cycle, but Brandon Jr. is already drawing plenty of attention and looks like a prospect plenty of programs will keep chasing. Georgia Tech, though, appears to have a clear early edge.
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