Second Georgia Tech wide receiver to transfer

Zion Taylor, a former Norcross High standout, played with the Yellow Jackets for two seasons.

Yellow Jackets wide receiver Zion Taylor redshirted at Tech in 2023, then played in five games in 2024. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2025)

By Chad Bishop

20 hours ago

A second Georgia Tech wide receiver from the 2025 roster intends to transfer.

Zion Taylor, a 6-foot, 205-pound redshirt-sophomore, is entering the NCAA’s transfer portal, according to an X post by SetVision Management. Taylor had 11 catches for 129 yards and a touchdown this past season.

A graduate of Norcross High School, Taylor is a former 3-star recruit, according to the 247Sports Composite. He redshirted at Tech in 2023, then played in five games in 2024, catching one pass and returning three kickoffs.

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Taylor joins Bailey Stockton as wide receivers leaving Tech. Stockton was also a 3-star prospect, according to the 247Sports Composite. He graduated from the Prince Avenue Christian School and redshirted in the 2023 season.

Tech wide receiver Stockton; defensive backs Christian Pritchett and D.J. Moore; quarterback Aaron Philo (Stockton’s former high school teammate); offensive linemen Peyton Joseph, Ben Galloway and Tana Alo-Tupuola; and linebacker Melvin Jordan IV already announced their intentions to transfer.

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