Georgia Tech Adds Former Virginia Tech Linebacker as Defensive Analyst

Jack Tyler, who most recently served as defensive coordinator at East Texas A&M, will help coach GT's linebackers.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Georgia Tech's football staff has a new addition in Jack Tyler, who has been hired as a defensive analyst. Tyler, a former standout linebacker at Virginia Tech, will mainly work with the Jackets' linebackers alongside new defensive coordinator Jason Semore. Tyler spent the last four years at East Texas A&M, the first two as linebackers coach before being elevated to defensive coordinator.

Why it matters

Tyler's hiring brings valuable experience and a proven track record to Georgia Tech's defensive coaching staff. As a former All-ACC performer at Virginia Tech, he can provide valuable insight and mentorship to the Jackets' linebackers as they look to improve on last season's defensive performance.

The details

Tyler began his coaching career as a student assistant at Virginia Tech in 2016 and worked his way up over the next several years, becoming a graduate assistant on defense, a defensive quality control coach, and eventually the Hokies' linebackers coach in 2021. Prior to joining the Georgia Tech staff, Tyler spent the last four years at East Texas A&M, the first two as linebackers coach before being elevated to defensive coordinator.

  • Tyler was named Virginia's Player of the Year and set a school record with 147 tackles as a senior in high school.
  • Tyler played at Virginia Tech from 2010-2013, earning First-Team All-ACC honors in 2012 and Second-Team All-ACC recognition in 2013.
  • Tyler joined the East Texas A&M coaching staff in 2022, serving as linebackers coach for two seasons before being promoted to defensive coordinator in 2024.

The players

Jack Tyler

A former standout linebacker at Virginia Tech who most recently served as the defensive coordinator at East Texas A&M. He has been hired as a defensive analyst at Georgia Tech, where he will work primarily with the Jackets' linebackers.

Brent Key

The head coach of the Georgia Tech football team, who has continued to shape his coaching staff in the offseason.

Jason Semore

The new defensive coordinator at Georgia Tech, who will work alongside Tyler in coaching the Jackets' linebackers.

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The takeaway

The addition of Jack Tyler to Georgia Tech's coaching staff is a strategic move that bolsters the Jackets' defensive expertise. Tyler's experience as a standout player and coach at the collegiate level, combined with his familiarity with the ACC, makes him a valuable asset as Georgia Tech looks to improve its defensive performance in the upcoming season.