Georgia Tech’s Brian Gregory (AJC)

Today’s need-to-know stories

1. Georgia Tech commit ready to make an impact

Christian Matthews, the 6-foot-6 guard who committed to Georgia Tech over the weekend, opened up to the AJC on Monday about his decision.

Check out what else Matthews had to say here.

2. 2017 RB takes in practice at Georgia Tech

Kurt Taylor, a 3-star running back from Newton High School, visited Georgia Tech and watched practice over the weekend, according to Rivals.com's Kelly Quinlan.

3. Three-way battle for Georgia defensive tackle

T.J. London, or "Big Snack" to some, told the AJC on Monday that he's narrowed down his final schools to Kentucky, Alabama, Tennessee, UAB, Mississippi State and Louisville. According to London, the latter three lead the way.

4. Family tradition powers 3-star tight end

Sam Letton, a 3-star tight end from Walton High School, has a rich background in football. His father, Bill, is his offensive coordinator, and both of his brothers have played collegiately.

Find out which schools are high on his list here.

5. Soundbites and storylines from around the SEC

Steve Spurrier and South Carolina stumbled upon a starting quarterback … Five Florida players voted to the preseason coaches All-SEC teams … Former Arkansas star supplanted as starter, speaks on the decision … This prized Tennessee recruit shoots down transfer rumors …

6. Recruiting round-up

Jake Fromm, a 4-star quarterback from Houston County, visited Alabama over the weekend.

Tony Gray, a 4-star offensive lineman from Central Gwinnett, visited Kentucky over the weekend.

Joseph Randolph, a defensive end from Jefferson, picked up an offer from Furman.

Chase Brice, a 4-star quarterback from Grayson High School, visited Clemson.

David Moore, a 3-star quarterback, picked up his 21st offer from Nevada, he confirmed to the AJC.

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