Georgia Tech’s defense in 2017 was, to put it nicely, not good. The unit ranked disappointingly low in sacks (108th), tackles for loss per game (118th) and turnovers forced (124th). With more than half of last year’s defensive starters graduating, the Jackets are searching for new playmakers to step up. Incoming freshman T.K. Chimedza may be up for the task.
Hailing from the prestigious IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, Chimedza comes in as one of the most college-ready defensive recruits that Georgia Tech has seen in the past several years. At 6-foot-3 and 300 lbs., he already possesses the size and strength of a starting defensive lineman, but what really sets him apart is his quickness and agility for a player his size.