How much of an impact will Tae Harris make in year one as a Yellow Jacket?
Georgia Tech recently secured one of the strongest recruiting classes in program history, bringing in several high-potential players who could make an immediate impact. With expectations rising, this class could play a pivotal role in shaping what could be a special season for the Yellow Jackets.
One name to watch is four-star signee Tae Harris. ESPN analysts Tom Luginbill and Craig Haubert highlighted Harris as a potential difference-maker:
“Harris embodies everything Georgia Tech coach Brent Key looks for in his players. Landing Harris, a local prospect, was a huge win for the Yellow Jackets and signals that the program is on the rise. He has elite speed, having clocked a 10.6-second 100-meter dash and a laser-timed 4.38-second 40-yard dash. Harris is also a physical tackler with strong instincts. With Georgia Tech losing key defensive backs Warren Burrell, LaMiles Brooks, and Taye Seymore, Harris is expected to rotate in with returning players Omar Daniels, Clayton Powell-Lee, and Christian Pritchett at safety.”
Harris was also featured on 247Sports analyst Chris Hummer’s 2025 All-Impact Team:
“A standout addition to Georgia Tech’s 2025 class, Tae Harris is a homegrown talent who has the potential to contribute immediately to a defense that ranked 100th nationally in opposing passer rating last season. While the Yellow Jackets return most of their safeties, there are snaps available following Seymore’s transfer to Auburn. Harris is an exceptional athlete, boasting a verified 4.38-second 40-yard dash.”
During his National Signing Day press conference, Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key detailed the persistent effort to secure Harris’s commitment:
“Stick to the process, believe in the process. Just because someone commits elsewhere, we’re not the type of program to simply let them go. If you believe in your school and its future, you keep recruiting the right players. Harris was someone we pursued hard, and even as he considered other options, our relationships with him remained strong. He’s a local talent, and keeping him home was important. From the moment he committed, he was already reaching out to teammates, eager to be part of the team. He’s a true competitor, an alpha, and we expect big things from him.”
Harris is one of the highest-rated recruits to ever sign with Georgia Tech and ranks among the nation’s top defensive prospects. According to the 247Sports Composite, he is the No. 57 overall player, the No. 3 safety, and the No. 10 recruit in Georgia. The Cedartown High School standout (5’10″, 200 lbs) has the potential to make an immediate impact in Georgia Tech’s secondary.
247Sports national analyst Hudson Standish provided the following scouting report:
“A versatile safety who excelled in all phases of the game for Georgia AAAA powerhouse Cedartown. Possesses legitimate track speed, recording personal bests of 10.6 in the 100m and 21.21 in the 200m dash, along with a verified 4.38-second 40-yard dash at the Under Armour Miami Camp in March 2024. Though listed at 5-foot-10, 185 pounds, he plays much bigger, frequently delivering hard hits on ball carriers. Harris moves fluidly in his backpedal and has demonstrated lockdown ability in man coverage. While he takes some risks in coverage, he profiles as an aggressive playmaker capable of enforcing the secondary. He has the skill set to develop into an all-conference defensive back and, with his athleticism, could be a standout at the NFL Combine with serious Day 2 draft potential.”
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