Georgia Tech B-back Dedrick Mills and backup B-back KirVonte Benson have been suspended for the Yellow Jackets’ home opener Saturday against Mercer for violating team rules. Coach Paul Johnson confirmed the disciplinary measures in a text message.
The suspensions were reported earlier Wednesday by Jackets Online.
An early-enrollee freshman, Mills started the opener against Boston College last Saturday and has earned Johnson’s praise for his effort and potential. He became Tech’s first first-year freshman to start the season opener since 2008. Mills was listed as the starter as late as Tuesday night when the depth chart for the Mercer game was released.