When Georgia Tech lines up Saturday for its college football opener at Florida State, it will do so with a heralded freshman at offensive tackle.
Jordan Williams, a big recruiting win for the Yellow Jackets out of Gainesville, is an integral part of a rebuilt Tech offensive line. The 6-foot-6, 330-pounder looks the part.
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