EARLY BIRD 2007 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW
RELEASED DECEMBER 2006
 
GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS
OFFENSE - 8
------RETURNING STARTERS------
DEFENSE - 8
KEY LOSSES
OFFENSE: Reggie Ball-QB, Chris Dunlap-WR, George Cooper-TE, Michael Matthews-TE, Mansfield Wrotto-OT
DEFENSE: Joe Anoai-DT, KaMichael Hall-LB, Kenny Scott-CB
 

* DEPTH CHARTS were only designed as a simplistic gauge for listing players that departed and players that received the most playing experience (consistent starters). NationalChamps.net recognizes the importance of missing personnel data not listed such as redshirts, transfers, injuries, incoming recruits, back ups and alternates. Their coverage will begin with our full 2007 Preseason Preview due out this coming spring.
GEORGIA TECH 2007 DEPTH CHART
Returning Starters/
Key Players
OFFENSE
QB Taylor Bennett-Jr ..
FB Mike Cox-Sr ..
TB Tashard Choice-Sr Rashaun Grant-Sr / Jamaal Evans-So
WR James Johnson-Jr ..
WR Calvin Johnson-Sr Greg Smith-So
TE .. ..
OT Andrew Gardner-Jr ..
OG Matt Rhodes-Sr ..
C Kevin Tuminello-Sr ..
OG Nate McManus-Sr ..
OT .. ..
K Travis Bell-Sr ..
DEFENSE
DE Darrell Robertson-Sr ..
DT Darryl Richard-Jr ..
DT Vance Walker-Jr ..
DE Adamm Oliver-Sr Michael Johnson-Jr
LB Gary Guyton-Sr ..
LB Philip Wheeler-Sr ..
LB .. ..
CB Avery Roberson-Sr Jahi Word-Daniels-Jr / Pat Clark-Sr
CB .. ..
SS Jamal Lewis-Sr ..
FS Djay Jones-Sr ..
P Durant Brooks-Sr ..
QUICK ANALYSIS

Most feel it's unlikely WR Calvin Johnson will return for his final season as he opts to leave early for the NFL. The Yellow Jackets won the ACC Coastal Division in 2006; much of that had to do with a steady defense. This is going to be a gritty opponent to contend with once again since most of the defensive personnel return. Reggie Ball has been the starting QB for four years, so the Jackets will need to redefine an offensive identity to some degree…as in find someone to hurl the rock. Do not write this team off - they will be favored (with Virginia Tech) to once again reach the ACC Championship Game.

 

GEORGIA TECH
2007 SCHEDULE

9-1 @ Notre Dame
11-24 Georgia
TBA Army
TBA @ Maryland
TBA Clemson
TBA Boston College
TBA @ Virginia
TBA @ Duke
TBA North Carolina
TBA @ Miami FL
TBA Virginia Tech
TBA 1 non-conference opponent