The transfer portal has been closed and no more players can enroll, but players remaining in the portal are still trying to find a new school. Georgia Tech has taken a defensive-focused approach to the portal this offseason, with the Yellow Jackets signing departing former five-star recruit Jacoby Matthews, according to Hayes Forcett of On3 Sports. It is said that it was one of 12 schools that contacted the top management regarding safe transfers. Texas A&M.
Matthews is one of the top players still in the portal, but is highly sought after. He would be a great addition to Georgia Tech's secondary, but it's unclear what interest he actually has in Georgia Tech. When he first entered the portal, Oregon and Florida State were rumored to be top options, but he hasn't committed anywhere.
Georgia Tech is also reportedly in contact with another safety in the transfer portal, Miami's Savion Riley, according to 247Sports.
We'll have to see if Georgia Tech wants to add more through the transfer portal with the window closed, but there's still a chance they could add talent in the coming weeks.
To learn more about Matthews, check out his biography on 12thman.com.
2023 (2nd year):Played in 11 games, started nine…made two solo tackles in the season opener win over New Mexico…made four tackles in the win vs. Miami…made four tackles in the win, ULM broke up a pass … made two tackles against Auburn … broke up a pass and made two tackles in a win against Arkansas … had three takedowns against Alabama … Recorded eight tackles against Tennessee … Recorded three tackles for loss against South Carolina … Scored a special teams touchdown, caught a blocked field goal attempt, and made a second tackle. He returned the ball 75 yards to the enzone in the quarter to put A&M on the board at Ole Miss while adding four tackles and a breakup. … Picked off a pass and returned it six yards in the win against Mississippi State … Led LSU with eight takedowns.
2022 (Freshman): Played in 10 games, started the last three games of the season…Made a tackle against App State…Made a solo tackle against Alabama…Made four tackles and a rushing break in his first career start against Ole. MISS… made 4 tackles and added a rush and break-up against Ole MISS… had a breakout game against Florida, recorded 15 tackles and broke up 2 passes… Annual Won Special Teams Most Improved Award at team banquet.
high school:Coached by coach Brent VanPlan at Ponchatoula High School…was a 5-star prospect according to Rivals and 4-star by 247Sports and ESPN…named a 2022 Under Armor All-American. … Played in six games in 2021, had six catches for 87 yards and three touchdowns, and forced two fumbles on defense… Played on both sides as a junior, Green Led the Wave to a 7-2 record and advanced to the second round of the playoffs…Started at quarterback in 2020 and had 1,582 yards of offense and 23 touchdowns…Played two sports The skilled athlete averaged 12.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game on the hardwood as a sophomore.
