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Georgia Tech Dynasty in CFB 27

Georgia Tech opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 56th-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (78.6 OVR). The strongest unit is linebacker (80, 21st); the weakest is safety (76.5, 86th). 11 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.

Ratings: “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” · updated Aug 31, 2026
Starter avg
78.6
56th of 138
Offense
79
61st nationally
Defense
78.2
57th nationally
Senior starters
11 / 22
listed as seniors

Where the roster stands

Unit ratings

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets unit ratings in College Football 27
UnitProjected startersAvg OVRNational rank
Quarterback1 starter · 4 on rosterAlberto Mendoza 767675th / 138
Running back1 starter · 5 on rosterMalachi Hosley 838360th / 138
Wide receiver3 starters · 9 on rosterJordan Allen 81, Manuel Addison 78, Isaiah Fuhrmann 7678.385th / 138
Tight end1 starter · 7 on rosterGavin Harris 797942nd / 138
Offensive line5 starters · 15 on rosterEthan Mackenny 84, Malachi Carney 82, Markell Samuel 80, Jameson Riggs 75, Joseph Ionata 7579.239th / 138
Defensive line4 starters · 17 on rosterJordan Walker 78, Noah Carter 78, A.J. Hoffler 76, Amontrae Bradford 767779th / 138
Linebacker3 starters · 9 on rosterKyle Efford 83, E.J. Lightsey 81, Melvin Jordan IV 768021st / 138
Cornerback2 starters · 8 on rosterJaylen Mbakwe 80, Zachary Tobe 7979.564th / 138
Safety2 starters · 7 on rosterTae Harris 77, Savion Riley 7676.586th / 138
Kicker1 starter · 2 on rosterAidan Birr 83838th / 138
Punter1 starter · 2 on rosterIan Lawrence 767653rd / 138

Projected starters are the highest-rated players at each position group: 1 QB, 1 HB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 5 OL, 4 DL, 3 LB, 2 CB and 2 S. Kickers and punters are not included in the starter average. This is our calculation from the roster ratings, not EA’s official team rating.

Year-one departures

Senior starters to replace

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets projected starters listed as seniors
PlayerPosClassArchetypeOVR
Malachi HosleyHBSr.East/West Playmaker83
Gavin HarrisTESr.Vertical Threat79
Malachi CarneyRTSr.Raw Strength82
Markell SamuelLTSr.Agile80
Jordan WalkerRESr.Power Rusher78
A.J. HofflerLESr.Power Rusher76
Kyle EffordMLBSr.Thumper83
E.J. LightseyROLBSr.Thumper81
Melvin Jordan IVMLBSr.Lurker76
Zachary TobeCBSr.Boundary79
Savion RileyFSSr.Hybrid76

Class year as listed on the College Football 27 roster. Redshirt status isn’t in the data, so a player listed as a senior may still have a season left.

Freshmen and sophomores

Young core

Highest-rated Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets freshmen and sophomores
PlayerPosClassArchetypeOVR
Jordan AllenWRSo.Elusive Route Runner81
Noah CarterRESo.Speed Rusher78
Tae HarrisSSSo.Hybrid77
Trelain MaddoxHBSo.Contact Seeker77
Alberto MendozaQBSo.Pocket Passer76
J.P. PowellHBSo.East/West Playmaker76
Christian GarrettDTFr.Speed Rusher75
Dalen PensonCBSo.Bump and Run75

Roster composition

Roster by class

Freshmans
29
Sophomores
20
Juniors
14
Seniors
22

Rivalry games

Georgia Tech rivalries

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets rivalries and all-time series records
OpponentRivalryAll-time seriesFirst metStreak
Vanderbilt—Georgia Tech leads 20–161892L1
GeorgiaClean, Old-Fashioned HateGeorgia leads 73–411893L8
Clemson—Georgia Tech leads 51–361898W1
Virginia TechTechMo BowlVirginia Tech leads 12–91990W1

Full Georgia Tech CFB 27 rosterGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets team page

Sources & notes

  • EA Sports College Football 27 roster ratings — Ratings from “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” roster update, imported 2026-08-31 via Teamcrafters. Ratings change with each roster update.
  • EA Sports College Football 27 rivalry data — All-time series records as they ship in the game, before any dynasty games are played.

Last updated Aug 31, 2026.