One of Georgia Tech’s more celebrated recruits is Lovejoy High School tailback Travis Custis, a hometown hero who decided to stay home for college. A three-star running back, he signed with the Yellow Jackets over Miami, Tennessee and Clemson, among others. During his final two seasons at Lovejoy, Custis led the Wildcats to back-to-back appearances in state championship games. Custis broke the Lovejoy rushing records held by Tashard Choice, the former Tech standout who now plays in the NFL.
Q: Why did you sign with Tech?
A: The reason why I'm going to Georgia Tech is because it's home. You can get a good education there, the football program is really good, and it has got good coaches.
Q: What are Tech’s plans for you?
A: Their plans are for me to be the next Tashard Choice. They said they are going to switch around the Wing-T and use the "Pistol" formation for me. They said they didn't have a running back like me with my type of quickness and speed. They have Redskins' plays. They went all the way to Washington and got some plays from the Redskins … and they're going to use me in some of the formations.
Q: How do you feel about the big expectations that have been placed on you for college?
A: I feel good. I just have to go and do my thing when I get up there. It feels good that people expect big things out of me. When I go to Georgia Tech, I've got to show the coaches that I can play. I've got to work hard, show them my talent, and let them know that I can play at that level.
