Georgia Tech Football adds veteran tackle Will Reed to solidify offensive front
When Georgia Tech fans talk about building a wall on The Flats, they aren’t talking about defense — they’re talking about the offensive line. And on Saturday, the Yellow Jackets took another big step toward reinforcing that wall by adding Princeton transfer Will Reed, a 6-foot-6, 305-pound right tackle with starting experience and brains to match his brawn.
Plug-and-Play Experience at Right Tackle
Reed started all 10 games last season for Princeton and played in 24 total over three years. His size and technique bring immediate depth and potential starting-caliber talent to a Georgia Tech line that allowed 29 sacks in 2024 — the third most in the ACC. Reed’s familiarity with high-level Ivy League schemes could give Brent Key’s offense a cerebral edge in pass protection and run support.
Winning the Portal Battle — Twice
Reed initially committed to West Virginia after entering the portal in December but ultimately flipped to Georgia Tech, a program that recruited him hard. Securing him on the second attempt is a statement: Tech isn’t just filling roster spots, it’s winning recruiting battles against Power 4 competition. This also marks the Jackets’ second offensive line addition through the spring portal window, following South Alabama tackle Malachi Carney.
A New Era of Physicality
Under Coach Key, a former offensive lineman himself, the emphasis on physical, smart trench play is clear. With Reed now in the mix, the Jackets have added 610 pounds of talent in just two linemen this spring. Combine that with a returning core that helped produce 2,439 rushing yards in 2024 — fifth-best in the ACC — and it’s clear the Jackets are building a line that can both protect and punish.
Georgia Tech’s offensive line wasn’t a weakness last season — but it also wasn’t a strength. With the addition of Reed, Brent Key is making sure that changes in 2025. The Jackets are serious about protecting their quarterbacks, controlling the line of scrimmage, and finally pushing back in the ACC trenches.
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