Georgia Tech captains revealed for matchup with Louisville
Georgia Tech vs. Louisville is less than 48 hours away and tonight, the Yellow Jackets revealed their captains for the upcoming matchup with the Cardinals.
Safety LaMiles Brooks and tight end Dylan Leonard are going to be the captains for Georgia Tech in their first game of the 2023 season.
Brooks finished as the highest-graded player on Georgia Tech last according to PFF (Pro Football Focus) and his coverage grade of 86.8 was good for 21st in the country and fourth in the ACC. He finished as the 23rd highest-graded safety in the country according to PFF last season.
Brooks finished the season with 52 tackles and a team-leading three interceptions. His best performance came in a loss to Virginia when he finished with nine tackles and a pick-six.
He possesses the size to be a first-round pick as well at 6'2 192 LBS and is a physical tackler. He is going to be the new leader of the Yellow Jackets' defense with Charlie Thomas, Ace Eley, and Keion White gone.
During the 2022 season, Leonard led the tight ends with 90 yards receiving on 11 catches and zero touchdowns.
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Betting odds per Si Sportsbook: Louisville -7.5; Over/under 49.5; Moneyline: Louisville -300, Georgia Tech +220
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