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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Playing Right Away
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In most cases, Georgia Tech would prefer to redshirt freshmen. Depth issues have made that difficult this season.
So far, six true freshmen have gotten playing time:
WR Tyler Melton - Only true freshman starter. Has three catches for 22 yards; also averaging 11.5 yards on punt returns (though he fumbled against B.C., something CPJ said won’t happen again).
S Cooper Taylor -Rising fast. Played nearly 50 snaps against B.C.; has nine tackles and a forced fumble in two games. Always seems to be in the right place.
CB Rashaad Reid — Nickel back had an interception and a tackle for loss against B.C.
QB Jaybo Shaw — Played great in the opener, didn’t get in against B.C.
LB Steven Sylvester — Backup outside linebacker, one tackle against B.C.
A-back Embry Peeples — Two carries, 18 yards in the opener.
So which true freshman will make the biggest impact this season?
