June turned into a major haul for Georgia Tech recruiting, and Brent Key’s program heads into July with real momentum.
The Yellow Jackets went from having just three commitments when the month started to sitting at No. 24 nationally in the 247Sports rankings. They’re up to 26 pledges now, and while that’s already a big class, there still appears to be room for more additions.
Georgia Tech already has its quarterback in three-star Brodie Campbell, a prospect who will need time but brings the kind of traits that can make him a starter on the Flats down the road.
The early part of the class also gave the Yellow Jackets a pair of names that could factor sooner than later. Moonie Gipson, a four-star prospect on the 247Sports Composite, and Tristan Willis were among the first commitments, and both could be in line to help in the future. With Justice Haynes and Malachi Hosley potentially headed to the NFL after this season, that room could open up quicker than expected.
Receiver is one spot where Georgia Tech could still use another piece. The Jackets already have three developmental wideouts committed in Kaden Howard, Antwan Lockett and Bryan Porter, but adding another talented pass catcher would strengthen the class even more.
At tight end, Georgia Tech has one commitment in Joshua Pettigrew, the in-state prospect from Houston County. At 6'5 229 LBS, Pettigrew has the size and skill set to grow into a difference-maker as both a blocker and a receiver.
The real backbone of this class, though, is up front. Georgia Tech loaded up on offensive linemen with four-star Joshua Sam-Epelle, four-star Kal-El Johnson, and three-stars Jordan Dillon, Jaiden Thompson and Braylin Mills. It’s a group that stands out not just in the ACC, but nationally, and it gives the Yellow Jackets a strong foundation to build around.
The defensive line haul is almost as impressive. Georgia Tech brought in four-star Jamar Thompson, four-star edge Justin Weeks, four-star edge Success Nwabude, four-star DL Maleek Lee, four-star edge Braden Gordon, three-star edge Kalib Spivey and three-star DL Adrian Williams. If the group holds together, it could wind up being the best defensive line class the program has signed in recent memory.
Georgia Tech also landed in-state blue-chip prospect Cole Crawford, who has a chance to become a starter one day. Three-star prospects Jason Crenshaw Jr and Noah Renes are also in the mix and could develop into impact players.
In the secondary, the Yellow Jackets added composite four-star DB Larry Moon III, the highest-rated member of the 2027 defensive back group. They also picked up MJ Burnett, the son of former Georgia Tech safety Morgan Burnett, and flipped three-star safety Julian Elzey from Kansas State.
Special teams got a piece too, with kicker prospect McCarty Harrelson in the class.
If there’s a clear theme here, it’s that Georgia Tech built its class where it matters most: on the lines of scrimmage. That’s the kind of foundation every program wants.
The spots that still stand out as possible areas for more help are wide receiver and cornerback. With 26 commitments already, finding those additions won’t be simple, but those are the two places where the Yellow Jackets could still benefit from more talent.
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