STARS OF 2008:

DT Vance Walker -- Walker had 14 tackles for loss in starting all 13 games for the Yellow Jackets last season. They included 8.5 sacks.

DT Darryl Richard -- Richard combines with Walker to give the Jackets solidarity up front. He had 11.5 tackles for loss, 4.4 of them sacks.

S Morgan Burnett -- Burnett, who had one start as a freshman last season, is Tech's top returning tackler. He had 57 stops and led the Jackets in interceptions with three.

OT Andrew Gardner -- Gardner was an All-ACC selection in 2007. He has 39 career starts.

TOP NEWCOMERS

OT Clyde Yandell -- A redshirt freshman, Yandell (6-5, 305) looks to fill one of the holes in the offensive line.

SB Roddy Jones -- Some returnees may not like the shift in offensive scheme to the triple option, but Jones, a redshirt freshman, should fit right in at slot back.

OL Omoregie Uzzi -- Uzzi is considered the top catch among this year's signing class.

QB Jaybo Shaw -- With Tech down to two quarterbacks with any playing time, Shaw could move into a key backup role as a true freshman.

ROSTER REPORT

--LB Shane Bowen is the only Yellow Jacket sitting out spring practice. Bowen is recovering from shoulder surgery. He started 10 games last season.

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