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Georgia Tech commit tweets ‘back to Atl’ for homecoming game

September 12, 2015 Atlanta - Georgia Tech cheerleader team member waves a giant Georgia Tech flag in the first half against the Tulane Green Wave at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 12, 2015. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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September 12, 2015 Atlanta - Georgia Tech cheerleader team member waves a giant Georgia Tech flag in the first half against the Tulane Green Wave at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 12, 2015. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
By Maghen Moore
Oct 19, 2017

Georgia Tech commit Dontae Smith tweeted Wednesday that he will be at the school’s homecoming game Saturday night.

The 3-star running back from Tennessee committed to Georgia Tech in June.

As a junior, Smith rushed for 2,204 yards and scored 21 touchdowns in 2016. Smith finished his game on Oct. 13 with 173 yards and three of Spring Hill's four touchdowns –– on his way to a second consecutive season with 2,000 yards.

Georgia Tech plays Wake Forest Saturday in Bobby Dodd Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. on ESPNU.

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