For four years, Georgia Tech walk-on offensive lineman Michael Muns has filled a largely anonymous and taxing role for the Yellow Jackets, playing on the offensive scout team.

On Wednesday night, during a team meeting on the day that players reported for preseason camp, Muns was thanked with a scholarship for his final season. For an in-state student, that’s worth about $29,970.

Teammate Trey Klock paid tribute on Twitter, writing "Congrats to one of the hardest working people I know for earning a scholarship!"

Muns, from Swainsboro, has played in two games in his career. He is listed as a civil engineering major.

Tech had room under its 85-scholarship limit, and, in those circumstances, coach Paul Johnson has often reached the cap by awarding a scholarship to a walk-on. Last August, linebacker Chase Alford and A-back Isiah Willis earned scholarships by virtue of positioning themselves to receive extensive playing time.

About the Author

Keep Reading

Former Georgia Tech golfer Christo Lamprecht earned his PGA Tour card after finishing ninth on the Korn Ferry Tour's points list. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Credit: Jason Getz

Featured

A native of Columbus and a fine arts graduate of Clark Atlanta, Amy Sherald was chosen as the official portrait artist of former first lady Michelle Obama. On the same week that the portrait was unveiled at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, it was also announced that Sherald was awarded the High Museum's 2018 David C. Driskell Prize. (Andrew Harnik/AP)

Credit: Andrew Harnik