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Thomasvile, Ga. defensive tackle receives 2019 offer from Tech

Head coach Paul Johnson of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets looks on during the second half against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Bobby Dodd Stadium on October 15, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
Head coach Paul Johnson of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets looks on during the second half against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Bobby Dodd Stadium on October 15, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
By Juliakate E Culpepper
Jan 26, 2017

Upson-Lee High School defensive tackle Travon Walker received an offer from Georgia Tech on Wednesday.

Walker announced his offer on Twitter writing, "Picked up another offer from Georgia Tech."

The 6-foot-4, 240 pound sophomore from Thomasville, Ga. has offers from Alabama, Appalachian State and Georgia, according to Walker’s Twitter page.

Walker is ranked a 4-star defensive tackle by Scout.com.

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