Georgia Tech Gets Big News by Landing 2026 DL Commit

Georgia Tech Gets Big News by Landing 2026 DL Commit originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

On a holiday weekend filled with fireworks, Georgia Tech lit its own spark by landing one of Florida’s rising defensive stars. Freddie Wilson, a three-star defensive lineman out of Spruce Creek High School (Port Orange, Fla.), announced his commitment to the Yellow Jackets on July 6, choosing Tech over Miami and Minnesota.

Wilson becomes the third defensive line commit and the first true interior lineman in Georgia Tech’s 2026 class. A class that is quietly shaping up to be one of the more promising groups in Brent Key’s tenure.

At 6-foot-2 and 265 pounds, Wilson brings size, power, and versatility to the Jackets’ front. According to 247Sports Composite rankings, Wilson is the No. 60 defensive lineman nationally, No. 72 overall player in Florida, and sits just outside the national top 500.

But rankings only tell part of the story.

Wilson racked up 70 tackles, six sacks, and multiple tackles for loss in a breakout junior campaign after transferring from Mainland to Spruce Creek. His high-motor style and ability to shed blocks make him a consistent backfield threat, and a nightmare for offensive lines. One of his standout performances came in the Florida playoffs, where he notched 10 tackles in a narrow 36–35 win over Flagler Palm Coast.

“I could potentially be that guy,” Wilson told The Daytona Beach News-Journal, referring to his belief in Georgia Tech’s development pipeline under defensive line coach Jess Simpson. “They’re working on the facilities and the stadium for the Class of 2026, and I know it will look good when it’s done.”

The Yellow Jackets are building more than just facilities, they’re building a pipeline. Wilson now joins former teammate and fellow Spruce Creek defensive lineman Derry “Chuck” Norris, a 2025 signee who enrolled early in January. The duo will reunite in Atlanta, anchoring a defensive front that Georgia Tech hopes can return to the physical, dominant identity of years past.

Wilson is the Jackets’ 20th overall commit for the 2026 cycle and the eighth defensive commit, joining edge rushers Chris Carbin and Alex Willis on the defensive line.

And don’t expect Tech to slow down. With momentum on their side and strategic needs up front, look for the Jackets to target at least one more defensive lineman before the class is finalized.

As Brent Key continues to mold his vision for Georgia Tech football, securing versatile, high-upside prospects like Freddie Wilson signals a commitment to winning the battle in the trenches, where games are truly won.

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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.