When discussing the greatest Georgia Tech football players of all time, one player that often comes to mind for fans is defensive end Pat Swilling. A member of the famous “Black Watch” defense, Swilling is one of the greatest defensive players to ever suit up for the Yellow Jackets.
The Toccoa, Georgia native played for the Yellow Jackets from 1982 to 1985. Swilling had a phenomenal career on The Flats but his biggest achievement by far was when he set the NCAA record for sacks in a game with seven. The date was September 14, 1985 when the Yellow Jackets traveled to Raleigh to take on the N.