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Competition ongoing at several spots on Tech’s defense

Georgia Tech defensive coordinator Ted Roof said it’s still too early to name a starter at strong safety, middle linebacker and linebacker, but the picture is becoming clearer.

Corey Griffin and Lawrence Austin are competing at safety, senior Chase Alford and sophomore Brant Mitchell at middle linebacker and junior Terrell Lewis and redshirt freshman David Curry at linebacker.

Coach Paul Johnson said that Mitchell and Lewis are “probably running with the ones,” but that the competition between Lewis and Curry “will go on all year when you have guys like that.”

Competition ongoing at several spots on Techu2019s defense photo
April 17 2015 Atlanta - Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets linebacker Marcus Allen (24) is brought down by Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive lineman Patrick Gamble (left) and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets linebacker Chase Alford (48) during 2015 Spring Game at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Georgia Tech campus on Friday, April 17, 2015.