Jackets sign 'balanced' class of 22

ATLANTA -- Georgia Tech went out of state for 12 of its 22 signees on Wednesday to land what coach Paul Johnson called a "very balanced, talented class."

Georgia Tech signed eight linebackers, four offensive linemen and three running backs. The Yellow Jackets return only starting offensive linemen from its 2010 team which finished 6-7.

Johnson and his staff signed three players from North Carolina: quarterback Vad Lee, linebacker Tremayne McNair and defensive back Domonique Noble.

Georgia Tech also signed two players from Alabama while also adding singees from Illinois, New Jersey and Tennessee.

"I think we addressed our needs and signed a very balanced, talented group," Johnson said. "We are excited about this class and feel like we have a number of players who are not only quality players, but quality young men as well."

Quarterback Jamal Golden is from Wetumpka, Ala., also the home of junior quarterback Tevin Washington. Golden also is a highly ranked baseball player.

Corey Dennis, a wide receiver and defensive back from Troy, is the second signee from Alabama.

The class includes wide receiver Jeff Greene and running back Zach Laskey from Star's Mill High in Peachtree City, near Atlanta.

Linebacker Jabari Hunt-Days of Hillgrove High in Marietta is the younger brother of redshirt freshman quarterback Synjyn Days.

Offensive lineman Trey Braun of Tallahassee, Fla., is the only signee already enrolled at Georgia Tech. The other 21 are expected to enroll in August.

Georgia Tech 2011 Football Signees

Trey Braun, OL, 6-5, 305, Tallahassee, Fla., Leon HS

Bryan Chamberlain, OL, 6-4, 291, Albany, Monroe HS

Chaz Cheeks, LB, 6-4, 223, Gainesville, East Hall HS

Corey Dennis, WR/DB, 6-2, 205, Troy, Ala., Charles Henderson HS

Jamal Golden, DB, 6-0, 185, Wetumpka, Ala. Wetumpka HS

Jeff Greene, WR, 6-4, 200, Peachtree City, Starr's Mill HS

Anthony Harrell, LB, 6-2, 225, Tampa, Fla., Jesuit HS

Jabari Hunt-Days, LB, 6-3, 226, Marietta, Hillgrove HS

Errin Joe, OL, 6-3, 285, Lakeland, Fla. Lake Gibson HS

Zach Laskey, RB, 6-1, 185, Peachtree City, Starr's Mill HS

Vad Lee QB, 6-1, 195, Durham, N.C., Hillside HS

Tyler Marcordes, LB, 6-4, 215, Normal, Ill., Normal Community West HS

Shaquille Mason, OL, 6-1, 305, Columbia, Tenn. Columbia Central HS

Tremayne McNair, LB, 6-2, 225, Jacksonville, N.C., White Oak HS

Nick Menocal, LB, 6-3, 240, Miami, Fla., Belen Jesuit Prep School

Chris Milton, RB, 5-11, 175, Folkston, Charlton County HS

Domonique Noble DB, 6-2, 185, Mount Ulla, N.C., West Rowan HS,,

Demontevious Smith, QB/DB 6-0, 173, Monroe, Monroe Area HS

Broderick Snoddy, RB, 5-9, 190, Carrollton, Carrollton HS

Sean Tobin, SN/LB, 6-3, 220, Holmdel, N.J., Saint John Vianney HS

Kyle Travis, LB, 6-3, 235, Cumming, South Forsyth HS

Darren Waller, WR/DB, 6-5, 204, Acworth, North Cobb HS