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Future Yellow Jackets: A final look at Georgia Tech football signees

Coach Brent Key has signed 24 high school seniors to the 2026 recruiting class.
Sprayberry running back Kealan Jones runs after a catch against Lee County during the first round of the GHSA Class 5A state playoffs at Sprayberry High School on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in Marietta. (Jason Getz/AJC)
Sprayberry running back Kealan Jones runs after a catch against Lee County during the first round of the GHSA Class 5A state playoffs at Sprayberry High School on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in Marietta. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Each week, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution looks at how Georgia Tech football commitments and signees are faring during their respective senior seasons.

Coach Brent Key has 24 high school seniors who have signed to play for Tech in 2026. Tech’s ’26 recruiting class ranks 38th overall and ninth among ACC teams.

Here is a look at how the 24 future Jackets are doing statistically this season (position and high school in parentheses):

Nate Agyemang (TE; Kell): Agyemang had 10 receptions for 232 yards and three touchdowns on offense and 13 tackles (three for a loss) and two sacks on defense. Kell finished its season 11-3.

Cole Bergeron (QB; St. Thomas More; Lafayette, Louisiana): Bergeron threw for 2,346 yards and completed 27 touchdown passes this past season. Bergeron and the Cougars went 8-4 this season.

Amier Clarke (DL; Osceola; Kissimmee, Florida): Clarke had 67 tackles (22 for a loss), 12 sacks and 15 quarterback hurries, defended three passes and forced three fumbles in the regular season. Osceola ended its season at 7-5.

Darnell Collins (WR; Rome): Collins had 757 yards receiving this season. The Wolves ended their season with an 11-3 record.

LJ Crumity (DB; Madison County; Madison, Florida): Crumity had 46 tackles (three for a loss), two interceptions and a fumble recovery on defense this season. He also was 53-for-100 passing for 837 yards with 10 touchdowns and six interceptions, had 102 rushes for 665 yards and 12 touchdowns and caught six passes for 72 yards on offense. Madison County ended its season at 6-6.

Kentrell Davis (WR; Parker; Birmingham, Alabama): Davis had 34 catches for 619 yards and 10 touchdowns. Parker ended its season at 8-4.

CJ Gamble (LB; Carrollton): Gamble had six tackles and a quarterback hurry in Carrollton’s win over North Gwinnett on Dec. 5. Carrollton (14-0) plays Buford on Tuesday in the Class 6A state championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Jonathan Genty (P; Blessed Trinity): Genty had 21 touchbacks on 40 kickoffs, averaged 35.7 yards on 30 punts (placing 13 inside the 20), made 15 extra points and went 2-for-5 on field-goal attempts. Blessed Trinity ended its season at 7-5.

Courtlin Heard (OL; East Coweta) and Courtney Heard (OL; East Coweta): The Heard brothers helped the East Coweta offense rush for 147.4 yards per game and total 358.8 yards per game. East Coweta ended its season at 4-8.

Chris Hewitt Jr. (WR; Towson, Maryland): Hewitt had eight catches for 109 yards in a touchdown over eight games this season. He also had 31 tackles on defense for the Cardinals who went 6-4 this season.

Kealan Jones (S; Sprayberry): Jones had 33 tackles (two for a loss) for Sprayberry, which went 9-2 this season. He also had a 74-yard interception return for a touchdown and recovered three fumbles. On offense, Jones ran the ball 40 times for 443 yards and scored seven touchdowns, and also caught 10 passes for 215 yards and a score.

Coi Jean-Noel (WR; American Heritage; Plantation, Florida): Jean-Noel has 57 receptions for 795 yards and six touchdowns and is 7-for-12 passing for 166 yards with two touchdowns. American Heritage (8-5) faces Jones on Saturday in Florida’s Class 4A state championship in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Krew Moledor (OL; Gainesville): Moledor is part of a 12-2 Gainesville team that plays Thomas County Central on Wednesday in the Class 5A state championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Red Elephants are rushing for 264.1 yards per game and totaling 453.8 yards of offense per game.

Kymani Morales (LB; American Heritage; Plantation, Florida): Morales has recorded 39 tackles (six for a loss), four sacks and a quarterback hurry in seven games. American Heritage (8-5) faces Jones on Saturday in Florida’s Class 4A state championship in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Isaac Obrokta (WR; Rabun Gap-Nacoochee): Obrokta had 35 catches for 528 yards and six touchdowns. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee ended its season at 7-5.

Braylon Outlaw (LB; Pike Road, Alabama): Outlaw made 81 tackles (nine for a loss) this season for Pike Road which went 10-3. He also recorded two sacks and four quarterback hurries, had three interceptions and forced a fumble. Outlaw also had 249 rushing yards on 27 carries and scored nine touchdowns.

Jack Richerson (TE, Marist): In a win over North Springs on Oct. 3, Richerson suffered a season-ending injury during the second quarter. Marist went 12-2 this season.

Christian Speakman (DL, Morrow): Speakman played offense and defense this past season for Morrow, which finished its season at 1-9.

Trae Stevenson (CB, Brooks County): Stevenson completed two passes for 46 yards and a touchdown, had 30 carries for 41 yards and a touchdown, and had 52 receptions for 946 yards and nine touchdowns on offense. He recorded 37 tackles (6.5 for a loss), defended eight passes, made two interceptions and forced a fumble. Brooks County went 7-6 this season.

Jaedyn Terry (CB; Manchester): No season stats were reported for Terry, who missed most of the season with an injury. Manchester finished with a 4-6 record.

Lex Willis (DL; The First Academy; Orlando, Florida): Willis had 10 tackles (two for a loss) this season. First Academy ended its season 5-5.

JJ Winston Jr. (WR; Rome): Winston finished with 1,356 yards receiving this season. The Wolves ended their season with an 11-3 record.

Jordan Woods (DL; Pell City; Pell City, Alabama): Woods had 34 tackles (eight for a loss) and four sacks this past season for the Panthers, who went 7-4.

About the Author

Chad Bishop is a Georgia Tech sports reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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