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Opinion Week: Georgia Tech’s Inability to Land In-State Talent is Becoming Problematic

Ed. Note: Welcome to Opinion Week, your go-to source for five days of only the hottest and most intense Georgia Tech and college football takes as we count down from the century mark to the start of football season. Though we love sharing our own opinions, we also welcome your dissent or support in the comment section below. Enjoy!

Year after year, watching the NFL Draft provides a resounding testament to the sheer volume of football talent that comes from the state of Georgia. The 2017 Draft alone saw the Peach State run away with the crown for most players selected, as 27 Georgians heard their names called by professional teams after wildly successful college careers.