LOOK: Former Alabama offensive lineman commits to ACC program
A former Alabama offensive lineman is taking his talents to the ACC.
Pierce Quick, who entered the transfer portal Nov. 29, took to Twitter on Saturday to announce he’s transferring to Georgia Tech.
Quick is a former four-star recruit and has two years of eligibility remaining. He joins former Alabama offensive line coach Brent Key, who recruited Quick at Alabama in 2017.
Quick played in eight games at Alabama in his three years with Alabama. He played in four games his freshman year and was given a redshirt before injuries took away much of his 2020 and 2021 seasons.
He’s Georgia Tech’s second offensive line transfer coming in. The Yellow Jackets also got a commitment from former Clemson lineman Paul Tchio earlier this week. Tchio is also a former four-star recruit, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.
The two are joining a Georgia Tech offensive line that allowed 33 sacks per game — tied for third-most in the ACC this season. The Yellow Jackets had a rough go this season, going 3-9 overall and 2-6 in conference action.
Paul Tchio announces transfer commitment to Georgia Tech
Former Clemson offensive lineman Paul Tchio has found a new home. Tchio tweeted on Friday afternoon that he is transferring to Georgia Tech. He originally left Clemson to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal late in the season.
Tchio, a Alpharetta, Georgia, native, is returning to his home state to play for Georgia Tech. He is a former On3 Consensus four-star recruit, and was rated as the 22nd offensive tackle in the 2020 class. Tchio played in five games this season for Clemson, including one start. At the time of Tchio’s entrance into the transfer portal, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said that he was jut looking for a new opportunity.
“Nothing catches me off guard in 2021. Nothing surprises me. Absolutely nothing. Absolutely zero,” Swinney said. “That’s the world we’re in. … Just wants a different opportunity and that’s what we have in college football.”