Georgia Tech flips safety Kealan Jones from Georgia Bulldogs

“This was a really hard decision, because there are pros and cons for each school, especially with both being in-state,” Jones told Rivals. “Georgia Tech has always been there. They recruited me from the beginning, but I wasn’t always listening. It took some time to really think about it, and over time, it grew on me. I made the decision recently.”

Jones relayed that he felt the Yellow Jackets really made him feel wanted, and that's always a huge thing on the recruiting trail. 

They also pitched him things every recruit wants to hear. He'll get a chance to play early, and he'll certainly get more opportunities to see the field quicker than he would at Georgia. He'll also be representing an in-state program that is on the rise, and that was very appealing to Jones.

“There’s a lot of positivity around the program,” he said. “They’re going up. The coaches are there, and now they’re getting the recruits. The program is on the rise.”

According to 247Sports, Jones is the No. 42 safety in the 2026 class. He's Georgia Tech's 20th commitment for this cycle.