Why Georgia Tech? “I have a lot of reasons for picking Georgia Tech. Location played a key factor. They have a great recruiting staff. And, also, I have a better chance of getting on the field and making a major impact when I first get to college at Georgia Tech.”
Vitals: 5-foot-11, 180 pounds. 3.5 GPA and wants to major in Business. “If the NFL doesn’t go well, maybe I will open my own business.”
Recruiting rankings: TBA
Things to know: In 2010, Durham said he made history by becoming the first freshman to start on the varsity at Atlantic Coast … Vertical jump of 38.5 inches … When Durham pledged the Georgia Tech in June 2013, he was the team’s top recruit in two years as a 4-star.
They said it: “Step is supposed to come to Georgia Tech in January. He’s going to enroll early. He’s a talented corner and a good all-around guy. He’s going to be able to come in and compete immediately for playing time. He could push for a starting job from getting the experience of going through the spring with the team.” – Jacketsonline’s Kelly Quinlan.
Something people are surprised to know? “I actually enjoy doing homework. It makes me feel good about myself. It’s a sense of accomplishment. And it’s relief knowing once you get it done, you can relax more.”
Favorite non-coach teacher? "Ms. Turner, who taught me in the third grade at Brookview Elementary. She was my best teacher. She made learning fun.”
For a complete list of Georgia Tech's 2014 recruiting class, please CLICK HERE
In BYU, Georgia Tech will face a defense that is one of the toughest in the nation to score against and has a playmaking force in outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy.
Tailback J.J. Green said he can’t say for sure how many times he has heard “you’re one play away from playing” from Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo and running backs coach Bryan McClendon.
Here is a clue that your trip to sunny south Florida may not be a carefree vacation: You’re a football team, and you lose one of your starters during warm-ups.
If nothing else, Georgia has ensured at least one thing about its season. Regardless of where the rest of the schedule takes them, whether its to an SEC championship, a BCS bowl bid or a national title, there will be no claims from outsiders that this team received too many breaks and escaped health issues, no suggestions that the road to success was lined with lollipops and unicorns.
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