Georgia Tech commits react to staff changes

It was a busy day on The Flats as Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key announced several staff changes amidst the team’s 2-7 start to the 2026 season, including dismissing defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Jason Semore, defensive ends/OLBs coach Kyle Pope, offensive line coach Allen Mogridge and wide receivers coach Jafar Williams.

Additionally, Key announced that there would be a restructuring of the offensive staff going forward and several current coaches were promoted to fill the roles left vacant for at least the remainder of the season.

With the changes happening swiftly and National Signing Day less than a month away, JOL reached out to several Georgia Tech commits for their reaction. Here’s what we’ve gathered so far…

2027 Commits

Maleek Lee, defensive lineman, Palmetto (Fla.)

“While the staff changes are definitely something I’ll be paying attention to, it doesn’t change my commitment to Georgia Tech right now.”

Kal-El Johnson, offensive tackle, Archbishop Moeller (Oh.)

“It was a surprise to me. I was close to Coach Mo (Mogridge). So I’m sad to hear the news. I’m going to make sure I get on a cal with him tomorrow. I also have a good relationship with Coach (Brandon) Torrey, and I believe in him as well. I am still committed to GT.”

Noah Renes, linebacker, Niceville (Fla.)

“I’m still locked in with GT. Nothing has changed.”

Kalib Spivey, edge, Benjamin Russell (Ala.)

“I really have nothing to say about the changes. Things like this just happen. This doesn’t change anything with my commitment to Georgia Tech.”

Jaiden Thompson, interior offensive lineman, Rockmart (Ga.)

“It’s not going to change anything with me. I’m still going to be a Jacket. I do have a good relationship with Coach (Brandon) Torrey. He just called me to see where my mind was at, and I told him I’m not going anywhere. He was pumped about it.”

2028 Commits

Sam Walker, interior offensive lineman, Central (Carroll, Ga.)

“It’s crazy right now. Coach Mo (Mogridge) was a good coach on the offensive line. I’ve got a good relationship with Coach (Brandon) Torrey too, and he was a big part of my recruitment before I committed. I’m still committed to Georgia Tech, and I’ll evaluate everything this next year and going into my senior year.”

Elijah Reeves, wide receiver, Mountain View (Ga.)

“I’m still committed to Georgia Tech. I believe in the school, the program and I’m looking forward to my future there.”