Georgia Tech Lands 9th Transfer Portal Player With the Addition of JUCO OL JaKolby Jones

Jones is the latest addition to the offenisve line room for Georgia Tech

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 just landed another transfer portal commitment. JUCO offensive lineman Jakolby Jones, who played at Copiah-Lincoln Community College (MS) last season announced on social media tonight that he has committed to Georgia Tech. Jones is the 9th overall transfer pickup for the Yellow Jackets and the 2nd offensive lineman, joining North Carolina transfer Andrew Rosinski. Jones has three years of eligibility remaining.

After a lot of thought and consideration, I’m beyond blessed to say I’m Committing to Georgia institute of technology!! I want to thank my family and everyone who’s supported me along this journey, and I want to thank all of the programs that recruited me along the way!#StingEm🐝 pic.twitter.com/rdpi4gj20N

— JaKolby Jones (@Kolby_J57) December 20, 2024

Georgia Tech has received three commitments today, including a big one from FIU transfer Dean Patterson. Last season, Patterson (6'2, 202 LBS) caught 50 passes for 685 yards and seven touchdowns for the Panthers. He also averaged 13.7 yards per catch. In four years with FIU, Patterson caught 98 passes for 1,406 yards and eight touchdowns. He joins his former teammate Eric Rivers and South Carolina transfer Debron Gatling as the transfer receivers who have committed to Georgia Tech this cycle. Pro Football Focus gave him a 74.9 grade in 679 snaps, which was the 6th highest on the Panthers offense. With Malik Rutherford and Eric Singleton Jr gone, these three players, as well as young guys like Bailey Stockton and Isiah Canion, will have to step up for Georgia Tech.

Earlier today, Cal transfer tight end J.T. Byrne also committed to the Yellow Jackets.

According to 247Sports, the 6'6 240 LBS tight end was ranked as a three-star transfer prospect, the No. 636 player in the transfer portal, and the No. 35 tight end in the portal. Pro Football Focus gave him a 67.5 grade on offense this season, including a 78.5 run-blocking grade. Hawes was a tremendous asset in the run game this year and Byrne looks like he can step in and fill that role. Of his 63 offensive snaps, 51 of them were in run blocking according to PFF, showing how he was used at Cal last season.

Here is a scouting report on Byrne as a high school prospect from 247Sports analyst Greg Biggins:

"We're big on multi-sport athletes who showcase functional athleticism and that fits Byrne to a tee. He's a three-sport athlete who also plays basketball and baseball but football will be his meal ticket. That multi-sport background not only helps a player stay fluid and avoid burn out but means he has never had the benefit of a spring conditioning program, so he's far from maxed out like so many young high school players we see. At 6-6, 230 pounds, he has a prototype tight end frame who can run and uses his athleticism and body control to make contested catches and win jump balls."

Georgia Tech Transfer Portal Commitments (9)

• DB Daiquan White (Previous School- Eastern Michigan)

• DB Kelvin Hill (UAB)

• WR Debron Gatling (South Carolina)

• OL Andrew Rosinski (North Carolina)

• WR Eric Rivers (FIU)

• DL Ronald Triplette (UTSA)

• TE J.T. Byrne (Cal)

• WR Dean Patterson (FIU)

• OL Jakolby Jones