Georgia Tech injury report ahead of Virginia Tech includes Justice Haynes

Yellow Jackets’ leading rusher listed as doubtful for Saturday’s game at Virginia Tech, adding to Tech’s lengthy injury list.

Georgia Tech running back Justice Haynes (22) scores a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 44-11 over Mercer. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

By Fletcher Page

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One of Georgia Tech’s top offensive players was added to its lengthy injury list Wednesday.

Justice Haynes, the Jackets’ leading rusher this season, was listed as doubtful with an undisclosed injury on the initial ACC availability report ahead of Saturday’s game at Virginia Tech.

Haynes, a senior transfer from Michigan, has rushed for 462 yards and scored five total touchdowns in five games this season.

The Jackets have played much of the season without multiple starters and key contributors.

Several, including defensive end Jordan Walker, cornerback Daiquan White and offensive tackle Ethan Mackenny, will again be sidelined this weekend.

Senior linebacker and captain Kyle Efford announced this week that he was retiring from football after injuries, including a long-standing shoulder issue, took a toll on his body.

Jackets coach Brent Key is scheduled to meet with the media Thursday.

Georgia Tech football availability report at Virginia Tech

Out:

RB Malachi Hosley
CB Daiquan White
DE Jordan Boyd
DE Jordan Walker
DB Fenix Felton
DB Will Kiker
LB Kyle Efford
OL Markell Samuel
OL Ethan Mackenny
WR Kentrell Davis
DE A.J. Hoffler
DT Shymeik Jones

Doubtful:

RB Justice Haynes

Questionable:

OL Josh Petty
DT Landen Marshall