Hiram High offensive lineman commits to Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech added to its 2024 recruiting class Tuesday when Jameson Riggs announced his commitment to coach Brent Key and Tech.

A 6-foot-4, 300-pound offensive lineman, Riggs is considered a three-star prospect by the 247Sports Composite. He reportedly holds scholarship offers from Tech, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, Southern California, Tennessee and many more. Riggs took an official visit to Tech in June.

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Riggs, who also competes in the discus and shot put, is a rising senior at Hiram High. He was an honorable-mention all-state selection in 2022.

Tech now has 24 commitments in its 2024 signing class, a class ranked 23rd nationally and fifth in the ACC in the 247Sports Composite.

WHAT’S THE GOOD WORD?! 🐝#Commited #4the404 @CoachBrentKey @GeepWade @GeorgiaTechFB @hiramhornetsFB pic.twitter.com/pgcilViJjv
— Jameson Riggs (@RiggsJameson) July 27, 2023

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