Analyzing Georgia Tech's Tight End Room After Signing Day

Georgia Tech added one tight end to its offense on signing day

One of the few positions that Georgia Tech has not seen any departures at so far this offseason is tight end. The Yellow Jackets still have the same group of tight ends that took the majority of snaps for the offense, but there is one key addition the team made and he was the first transfer on board for the Yellow Jackets this offseason. 

Heading into the 2022 season, the tight end position was supposed to take a step forward under offensive coordinator Chip Long, but that turned out to not be the case. No tight end on Georgia Tech's roster topped 100 yards or caught a touchdown and that was a problem. Most offenses are going to function better when they have a threat at the tight end position and that will be something that new offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner is going to be working on. 

Dylan Leonard had 90 yards receiving for Georgia Tech in 2022 / Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

During the 2022 season, Dylan Leonard led the tight ends with 90 yards receiving on 11 catches and zero touchdowns. Luke Benson had nine catches for 85 yards and Peje' Harris finished with six catches for 61 yards. No tight end caught a touchdown for Georgia Tech last season. 

The new addition to the room is USF tight end transfer Jackson Long. Long did not play a snap for the Bulls last season, but I am intrigued if he will be able to be an upgrade at the position, despite not having the playing experience the other tight ends on the roster have. 

This is a position that will need to be a bigger factor in the passing game next season, especially with the losses Georgia Tech has had at wide receiver this offseason. Keep an eye out this spring on how the tight ends are doing and how the reps are being distributed. 

Follow us on social media for the latest on Georgia Tech Athletics!

Facebook: All Yellow Jackets

Twitter: @AllYellowJacket

Follow Jackson on Twitter: @jacksoncaudell

See all of the latest Tech News at AllYellowJackets.com

Check out the Georgia Tech Homepage

Listen to the Goal Line Stand Podcast for the best Georgia Tech and national college football coverage!

More Georgia Tech Related Content:

Former Georgia Tech wide receiver Nate McCollum transfers to North Carolina

Updated look at Georgia Tech's coaching staff after hiring of Josh Crawford

Georgia Tech will hire Western Kentucky's Josh Crawford to be the next wide receivers coach

Georgia Tech's Malachi Carter to play in NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

Analyzing Georgia Tech's Wide Receiver Room After Signing Day

How did former Yellow Jackets perform in week 16?

Georgia Tech offers 2024 offensive lineman Luke Masterson

Four-star defensive end Elias Rudolph has Georgia Tech in his top ten

Analyzing Georgia Tech's running back room after signing day

ACC Basketball Power Rankings: 12/26