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Dalton running back Jahmyr Gibbs commits to Georgia Tech

CHAPEL HILL, NC - NOVEMBER 03: Clinton Lynch #22 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets runs for a first down against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the fourth quarter of their game at Kenan Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Georgia Tech won 38-28. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

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CHAPEL HILL, NC - NOVEMBER 03: Clinton Lynch #22 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets runs for a first down against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the fourth quarter of their game at Kenan Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Georgia Tech won 38-28. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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May 25, 2019

Dalton High running back Jahmyr Gibbs has accepted a spot in Georgia Tech's recruiting class for 2020, becoming the first player at that position in the 13-player group. Gibbs announced his decision Saturday through a tweet.

Gibbs is a three-star prospect rated the No. 69 player in the state and the No. 9 all-purpose back in the country (247Sports Composite). Gibbs, who is listed at 5-foot-11 and 194 pounds, reported scholarship offers from Michigan, LSU, Virginia Tech, Texas A&M and others on his Twitter account.

Gibbs’ highlight video is a montage of tantalizing runs, showing vision, an ability to change direction without slowing down and speed to outrun pursuers. He was named honorable-mention all-state this past season in Class AAAAAA.

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