Georgia Tech Football: Eastern Michigan DB Daiquan White Becomes First Transfer Commitment for Yellow Jackets

White played two years at Eastern Michigan and will look to provide playmaking for the secondary

Nov 21, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets helmet is seen on the sideline in the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Georgia Tech has officially landed their first commitment of this transfer portal cycle.

While on a visit to The Flats, Eastern Michigan transfer defensive back Daiquan White has committed to the Yellow Jackets and looks to provide depth and playmaking to the secondary in 2025.

I’M HOME 🐝🐝🐝🐝 #Committed @GTFootball pic.twitter.com/YjPT1xHXTd

— Quan (@DaiquanWhite) December 14, 2024

White (5'10 170 LBS) played for the Eagles for two seasons, totaling 50 tackles and 18 pass deflections. Per Pro Football Focus, White played 660 snaps this season and finished with a 66.2 overall grade, including a 79.2 grade in run defense. In 2023, PFF gave him a 69.5 overall grade in 558 total defensive snaps. He is originally from Georgia and played at Creekside High School. He also held offers from Liberty and East Carolina.

So far, Georgia Tech has had the following players enter the transfer portal:

• QB Zach Pyron (committed to Minnesota)

• WR's Eric Singleton Jr and Leo Blackburn

• OL Corey Robinson II and Jordan Brown

• DL Horace Lockett and Uche Iloh

• DB Taye Seymore

White is going to have a chance to come in and play right away and is going to be a name to watch across spring. The Yellow Jackets are losing Seymore, LaMiles Brooks, and Warren Burrell in the secondary.

The secondary seems to be a priority for Georgia Tech in the transfer portal and White was not the only defensive back that was slated to vist the Yellow Jackets. Miami transfer Robert Stafford is going to visit over the weekend per his social media and that would be a nice addition as well.

Stafford (5'11 175 LBS) is a former four-star prospect in the 2023 recruiting class and played his high school football at Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne, FL. Stafford was ranked as the No. 156 prospect in the country according to the 247Sports Composite, No. 17 cornerback, and No. 35 player in the state of Florida. He redshirted in 2023 and this past season he only played 31 total snaps according to Pro Football Focus. He finished with a 70.2 defensive grade, but that is a low snap count to try and judge.

Here is a scouting report from 247Sports director of scouting on Stafford from when he was a prospect coming out of high school:

"An explosive multi-sport athlete that has just started to make the transition from wide receiver to defensive back. Not much meat on the bones, but makes up for it with his fast-twitch muscle fibers and insane ups. Tested off the charts spring before senior season posting the fastest 40-yard dash at an invite-only camp loaded with talented skill players. Also had the best vertical jump out of anyone that day. Aggressive in coverage and not one to shy away from a challenge. Ability to go up in the air and make a play at the catch point separates him from most other defenders his size. Rather fluid in his backpedal and has shown that he can mirror with his hips while gaining some depth. Appears to be pretty comfortable in off-man situations, which makes sense given his burst and ability to close gaps. However, will need to bulk up some if he’s going to jam larger wideouts at the line of scrimmage on Saturdays. Viewed by most college recruiters as a corner at the next level because of how easily he changes directions. Could also get a look as a single-high safety given his range, although he would need to embrace the role of mashing ball carriers in the open field. Skillset and athletic profile suggest that he should be viewed as one of the top cornerback prospects in the Sunshine State for the 2023 cycle. Will need some seasoning, but has NFL upside."

Three-sport athlete (basketball, track)

2021: Two-way player that didn't get snaps on defense until spring before junior season. While working at WR, caught 42 passes for 605 yards and 5 TD. On defense, lined up primarily at CB where he was credited with 17 tackles, 5 PBU and an INT in 9 games per MaxPreps.

2020: Played primarily WR for a Melbourne Eau Gallie team that made Sunshine State's 6A state playoffs. Caught 12 passes for 199 yards and two touchdowns.

Additional Links

Georgia Tech Football: Miami Cornerback Transfer Robert Stafford Set To Visit the Yellow Jackets

Bleav Georgia Tech: Evaluating Georgia Tech's Roster as the Transfer Portal Opens and Looking At Potential Needs

Georgia Tech Football: Former Yellow Jackets QB Zach Pyron Commits to Minnesota