Georgia Tech Offers 2027 4-Star Edge Prospect Keysan Taylor

Jackets' assistant coach Pope aims to land Guilford (Ill.) standout late in recruiting cycle.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Georgia Tech has extended an offer to Keysan Taylor, a highly touted 4-star edge prospect in the class of 2027. The Jackets are making a late push to land the Guilford (Ill.) standout, with assistant coach Pope leading the recruitment efforts.

Why it matters

Securing top talent like Taylor is crucial for Georgia Tech as they look to build a competitive roster and improve upon recent seasons. Landing a player of Taylor's caliber could provide a significant boost to the Jackets' defense in the coming years.

The details

Taylor is ranked as a 4-star prospect and one of the top edge rushers in the 2027 recruiting class. The Jackets' assistant coach Pope has been spearheading the recruitment, aiming to convince Taylor to join the program in Atlanta.

  • Georgia Tech extended the offer to Taylor on March 4, 2026.

The players

Keysan Taylor

A 4-star edge prospect in the class of 2027 from Guilford (Ill.).

Georgia Tech Jackets

The NCAA Division I football team of the Georgia Institute of Technology, competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Pope

An assistant coach for the Georgia Tech Jackets football team leading the recruitment of Keysan Taylor.

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What’s next

The Jackets will continue their recruitment efforts to try and secure a commitment from Keysan Taylor in the coming months.

The takeaway

Georgia Tech's pursuit of 4-star edge prospect Keysan Taylor demonstrates the program's commitment to building a strong defensive unit for the future. The Jackets' assistant coach Pope will play a crucial role in convincing Taylor to join the team in Atlanta.