Junior lineman George Bento visits Tech

George Bento, a junior lineman from Jensen Beach, Fla., visited Georgia Tech on Nov. 19 before Tech’s last ACC game of the season against Virginia

On Thursday, Bento posted on Twitter pictures of his tour of Bobby Dodd Stadium and Tech's statue of John Heisman. Bento also posted a picture with Tech's freshman defensive end Tyler Vernon and freshman kicker Shea Underwood.

The 6-foot-3, 240 pound junior is listed as a defensive lineman and offensive lineman, but specializing as a defensive end for Jensen Beach High School. Bento has four sacks this season, according to Max Preps.

Bento and the Jensen Beach Falcons (3-6) finished the regular season with a five game losing streak.

In Bento's junior highlight package, Bento proved he's a skilled tackler on both sides of the ball. As a defender, Bento breaks tackles and maneuvers well around offensive lineman on the high school level.

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