Georgia Tech continued to add to the roster from the transfer portal Sunday as former Notre Dame defensive back KJ Wallace announced his commitment to the Yellow Jackets.

Wallace, from the Lovett School, played in 10 games for the Fighting Irish this past season and was credited with one tackle. He had a limited role on defense but was more involved on special teams. Wallace, 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds, played three seasons for Notre Dame, appearing in a total of 16 games. He was listed as a safety on the Fighting Irish roster.

Wallace went into the transfer portal in January, announcing his plans to graduate from Notre Dame over the summer. He figures to have three years of eligibility remaining. He adds depth and competition to a position group that has lost multiyear starters in safeties Juanyeh Thomas and Tariq Carpenter and cornerback Tre Swilling.

He is the third defensive back from the Atlanta area to transfer to Tech from Notre Dame in coach Geoff Collins’ tenure, following Derrik Allen in 2019 and Khari Gee in January.

Wallace’s commitment was the second in three days for Tech, as Wyoming defensive end Solomon Byrd announced his decision to transfer to Tech on Friday.

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