With Georgia Tech’s spring practice beginning Monday, we’ll take a look at each position group and how the depth stacks up for the Yellow Jackets. Players will be rated as starting, competing or depth.
With the graduation of three-year starter Justin Thomas, as well as the hire of quarterbacks/B-backs coach Craig Candeto to replace Bryan Cook (now at Georgia Southern), the quarterback position will have a new look in 2017.
Matthew Jordan: Competing
With the graduation of Justin Thomas, Jordan is the only quarterback with significant experience, giving him a considerable leg up on the starting job. Jordan played in eight games last season, most notably starting the Virginia Tech game and leading the Jackets to a 30-20 upset win.
TaQuon Marshall: Competing
Shifted to quarterback last spring from A-back, Marshall was third on the depth chart last season and appeared in two games. Marshall has playmaking ability with his arm and legs, but will face the challenge of developing his ability to make the split-second decisions in running the option.
Jay Jones: Depth
Rated one of the more athletic prospects in the country, Jones took reps with the scout team this past season along with Lucas Johnson.
Lucas Johnson: Depth
He might be the best passer in the group and could give the offense a different dimension in that regard.
Incoming freshman: Tobias Oliver
Coming Thursday: Wide receivers, offensive line and kickers/punters
Coming Friday: Defensive line, linebackers and defensive backs
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