Watch: Georgia Tech QB somehow avoids a sack on sweet TD run

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King. Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Watch: Georgia Tech QB Haynes King somehow avoids a sack on sweet TD run

By Eric Smithling | Last updated Sep 7, 2024 12:36 PM ET

So far this season, nothing is stopping Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King.

Not even a 232-pound linebacker charging full speed directly at him.

Early in the Yellow Jackets' Week 2 game at Syracuse, the junior quarterback showed incredible balance in staying on his feet after an attempted tackle by Orange linebacker Derek McDonald.

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McDonald hit King behind the line of scrimmage on a 2nd-and-1 from the Syracuse 21-yard line.

King gathered himself, paused and jetted toward the end zone for a touchdown after finding a crease in the defense.

The score pulled Associated Press No. 23 Georgia Tech (2-0, 1-0 in ACC) even with Syracuse (1-0) in its first true road conference game this season.

In Week 0, it stunned Florida State (0-2, 0-2 in ACC), 24-21, in Ireland.

Last week, Tech built on its performance against the Noles with a 35-12 win over Georgia State.

King was 24-of-29 for 275 yards, two touchdowns and an interception while adding 27 yards and a touchdown on five rushing attempts.

He's continued his strong start against Syracuse. Early in 2024, King rules.

Eric Smithling

Eric Smithling is a writer based in New Orleans, LA, whose byline also appears on Athlon Sports. He has been with Yardbarker since September 2022, primarily covering the NFL and college football, but also the NBA, WNBA, men’s and women’s college basketball, NHL, tennis and golf. He holds a film studies degree from the University of New Orleans

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