Georgia Tech makes the cut on 3-star running back Mataeo Durant’s top five schools list

A Georgia Tech cheerleader waves the giant GT flag after a Georgia Tech touchdown in Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2013. JOHNNY CRAWFORD / JCRAWFORD@AJC.COM

A Georgia Tech cheerleader waves the giant GT flag after a Georgia Tech touchdown in Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2013. JOHNNY CRAWFORD / JCRAWFORD@AJC.COM

McCormick High School running back Mataeo Durant included Georgia Tech in his list of top five schools.

Durant, 6-foot, 183 pounds, released his list and a statement on Twitter on Sunday evening. The list includes Duke, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest and Wofford.

The three-star running back from McCormick, SC received his offer from Georgia Tech on June 4, according to Durant's announcement on Twitter.

Durant is listed as the 26th best player on 247 Sports’ list of top recruits in the class of 2018.