3 freshmen could play on Tech’s offensive line
Georgia Tech football coach Paul Johnson said there’s a possibility that three freshmen could play on the offensive line this season.
The three freshmen are Jahaziel Lee, who is working at tackle, Kenny Cooper, who is working at guard, and Parker Braun, who is also working at guard.
“It doesn’t mean they are going to start, but if they can get into the two deep they will play,” Johnson said.
Will Bryan was the last freshman to start for the Yellow Jackets, and that happened last year. Bryan was the third true freshmen to play on the line for Johnson since he took over before the 2008 season.
Johnson said Cooper and Braun are strong and physical, and that Lee is a good athlete who is fluid.
Johnson agreed that it was very unusual for him to say that he thinks freshmen could play on the line.
“All three of them can play,” he said.
Johnson said he was pleased with how most of the players on the line were doing in camp, saying getting center Freddie Burden back has solidified the group.
The play of the line was frequently criticized by Johnson during last year’s 3-9 campaign.
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