Georgia Tech reveals uniform combination for Louisville game

Georgia Tech vs. Louisville kicks off on Friday

Author:
Jackson Caudell
Publish date:
Aug 30, 2023 8:19 PM EDT

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The Brent Key era is just a couple of days away from getting underway in the Aflac Kickoff game against Louisville and the Yellow Jackets are going to be playing on national TV in Mercedes Benz Stadium. Tonight, Georgia Tech revealed its uniform combination for the matchup with the Cardinals.

Georgia Tech is going to be going with the gold helmets, gold jerseys, and white pants for their first game of the season.

Georgia Tech also revealed the captains for the game on Friday. Tight end Dylan Leonard and safety LaMiles Brooks were selected to be the captains for the Yellow Jackets against Louisville.

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.

What do you think of the uniform combination for Georgia Tech?