Once a New Mexico Lobo, defensive tackle Desmond Branch announced his transfer from community college to Georgia Tech back in the offseason of 2015. His arrival came at an opportune time for Paul Johnson and the Tech coaching staff, which saw a depleted and ineffective defensive line contribute to the atrocities of the 2015 season. He helped to shore up those issues as a reserve in 2016, but his best seasons are likely still ahead of him.
Impact during the 2016 season
The brother of current New England Patriots lineman Alan Branch, Desmond played relatively sparingly last season.