Georgia Tech looking to capitalize on Tennessee LB decommitment

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key. Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Georgia Tech looking to capitalize on recent Tennessee LB decommitment

By Andrew Kulha | Last updated Oct 29, 2025 10:03 PM ET

One gets the sense that Braylon Outlaw is not going to be on the market for long.

Outlaw, a three-star linebacker from Pike Road, Alabama, had been a long-time commitment of the Tennessee Volunteers. He committed to Josh Huepel's 2026 class back in November 2024. He stayed committed to Tennessee despite a heavy pursuit from Ole Miss, and with just weeks remaining until the December signing period, he seemed a lock to play his freshman season of college football on Rocky Top.

And then, Outlaw took a visit to Georgia Tech this past weekend to watch the undefeated and No. 8-ranked Yellow Jackets wax Syracuse, 41-16.

“My visit was great,” Outlaw told Steve Wiltfong of Rivals. "I really enjoyed being up there. What excites me most is the culture of the program and the direction it is headed in.”

Not long after that statement, the three-star announced his decommitment from Tennessee.

@Madhousefit #WeBuiltDifferent @GrangerShook @graylin30 @coachjermelbell @ChadSimmons_ @SWiltfong_ @DownSouthFb1 @HallTechSports1 @SouthernCharmSp @TomLoy247 @adamgorney pic.twitter.com/hlfO5U17H8
— Braylon Outlaw (@B__Law5) October 29, 2025

Just under a year is a long time to be committed in today's era of recruiting, so whatever he saw at Georgia Tech must have been extremely intriguing.

It could be the fact that head coach Brent Key has the Yellow Jackets trending up. At 8-0 and on top of the ACC, GT is a legitimate College Football Playoff contender this season.

Key is also building a strong class on the recruiting trail. Should Outlaw decide to commit to Georgia Tech, he'll be joining a class that's currently ranked in the top 50 nationally. In 2025, Key's class finished ranked No. 23 nationally, so he is getting it done as a recruiter.

As far as Outlaw is concerned, he's ranked as the No. 53 linebacker in the 2026 class, according to the 247Sports Composite.

Andrew Kulha

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