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Georgia Tech’s first ‘Above the Line’ chart released by Geoff Collins

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins addresses the media during the 2019 ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday July 18, 2019. (Photo by Sara D. Davis, the ACC)
Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins addresses the media during the 2019 ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday July 18, 2019. (Photo by Sara D. Davis, the ACC)
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Aug 25, 2019

Georgia Tech released coach Geoff Collins’ first “Above the Line” chart, his version of a depth chart.

It lists every player who is ready and could play by position group, in numerical order. It does not specify starters, however. (Later lists will include the previous game’s starters in bold.)

The "Above the Line" chart for Georgia Tech for its season opener against Clemson. (Ken Sugiura/AJC)
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The initial list includes 11 freshmen and also one player featured on both the offensive and defensive line, senior Jahaziel Lee.

There is a total of 66 players on the list.

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