6-foot-5, 265-pounder pick the Yellow Jackets over fellow finalists Florida State, Ohio State, Tennessee and Stanford
This week, Georgia Tech made a significant impact in recruiting as five-star offensive tackle Josh Petty from Roswell (Ga.) Fellowship Christian School announced his commitment to the Yellow Jackets on Monday. The 6-foot-5, 265-pound prospect from the 2025 class chose Georgia Tech over other contenders like Florida State, Ohio State, Tennessee, and Stanford.
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Petty ranks as the No. 14 overall prospect in the 2025 class, the No. 2 offensive tackle, and the No. 4 player in Georgia. His elite skills fill a crucial position of need for the Yellow Jackets.
“I believe this is the perfect place for me, and I’m really pleased with my choice. The process has been quite stressful with a lot happening. I feel that Georgia Tech is the ideal fit for me,” said Petty. “The education there is exceptional, and I’m excited to earn an incredible degree. Coach Brent Key’s vision of revitalizing Georgia Tech with local talent and his genuine confidence in that plan has been a significant factor for me. The offensive line development at Georgia Tech is unparalleled—they’re achieving great things. That’s why I’ve made my decision to go to Georgia Tech.”
