Strengths & Weaknesses for GA TECH?
I posted this on another thread here.
We have a 4 way QB battle. Paul Johnson has said this is our deepest position and he's comfortable with any of the four starting. I personally think Matthew Jordan will be the starter. He started @ VT last year and led us to a win.
If he starts expect to see a ton of running up the middle with him. He will run a lot of midline IMO.
Lucas Johnson is the best passer of the group (Rs Fr) and Jay Jones is the most electric (Rs Fr) of the group.
B Back is Derrick Mills. Our star player. He's a hoss. Tough bruising running style. Not a lot of top end speed but he's a bulldozer.
A Back's are JJ Green, Qua Searcy and Clinton Lynch. All three are really good players. Clinton Lynch is our big play threat and is great in passing game. We rotate A Backs in and out every play (they actually being the play call in from the sidelines) our 4th A back position is still up for grabs. I expect it to be Nathan Cottrell a speedy back from Tennessee. We will most likely rotate Green, Lynch and Search with Cottrell playing sparingly.
WR we have Ricky Jeune and Brad Stewart starting. Jeune is a good blocker and has steady hands. Same goes for Stewart. Stewart really gets after it blocking has has great hands. Just doesn't get a ton of separation. The backup spots will be determined in camp. Most likely Jalen Camp will be the 3rd WR.
LT is Jahaziel Lee. Played a bunch as a Freshman last year and played well. He struggled a bit and Spring ball according to Coach Johnson. He's athletic and excells at getting to the second level. Backup will likely be Jake Stickler who hasn't played much.
LG is Parker Braun. Played a ton as a FR last year and started majority of the year. Our best lineman. He's tough and physical. Really good player. Backup position is up for grabs but it will be someone who hasn't played much. Could be a true FR.
C is Kenny Cooper. Another one who played as a true FR last year. He started @ VT last year due to injury and played a lot in the bowl game. He's a good player. Backup spot is wide open. If Cooper were to get hurt we'd likely slide out starting RT (Marshall) back to C as he's played there before.
RG is Will Bryan. Has played a lot and is a proven lineman. Another good player up front for us. Same as LG the backup spot is open for grabs. Shamire Devine is the first lineman off the bench at G right now. He has all the potential in the world but has never kept his weight down. Hes anywhere from 380-400 pounds. Coaches have always wanted him in the 330 range. He's good for a few snaps a game.
RT is Andrew Marshall. Has seen a lot of snaps in his time at Tech. Solid lineman. Backup is up for grabs. Stickler could slide over here if needed.
We have 5 lineman coming in. I expect a couple to make the 2 deep.
Our eligibility is as follows
QB Matthew Jordan - RS JR
A Back Clinton Lynch - RS JR
A Back JJ Green - RS SR
B Back Dedrick Mills - So
WR Ricky Jeune - RS SR
WR Brad Stewart - JR
LT Jahaziel Lee - So
LG Parker Braun - So
C Kenny Cooper - So
RG Will Bryan - RS Jr
RT Andrew Marshall - SR
Hope that helps.
Be glad to answer any questions that I can
