Four-star defensive lineman lists Georgia Tech in top four schools

Joseph Jonah-Ajonye is set to commit tomorrow

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Jackson Caudell
Publish date:
Jul 5, 2023 2:48 PM EDT

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One of the top defensive linemen in the country has listed his top four schools and Georgia Tech is one of them.

Joseph Jonah-Ajonye, who plays at Oak Ridge High School in Conroe, TX, listed his top four schools today, as well as setting his commitment date.

Joseph-Ajonye is going to be committing tomorrow and Brent Key, Marco Coleman, and the Yellow Jackets staff are hoping to pull a stunner tomorrow. As of today, the 247Sports Crystal Ball Predictions have Joseph-Ajonye landing in Athens to play for Kirby Smart and Georgia.

Georgia, Oregon, and Oklahoma are the other schools in his top four.

He is ranked the No. 37 player in the 247Sports Composite and the No. 6 defensive lineman in the country. He would become the highest-ranked commitment in Georgia Tech's class, which currently ranks 23rd on 247Sports and 19th on Rivals.

Georgia Tech gained momentum on the recruiting trail recently by flipping Notre Dame wide receiver commit Isiah Canion this week. This would be a huge get if the Yellow Jackets find a way to pull it off, but it looks like it will be the Bulldogs right now.

Here is the scouting report on Joseph-Ajonye, courtesy of 247Sports analyst Gabe Brooks:

"Big-framed, scheme-versatile defensive lineman with jumbo edge dimensions and true interior frame capacity over the next few years. Pushing 6-foot-4 with a 6-10+ wingspan.

Powerful at the point of attack with long levers that can separate from blockers. Displays engagement strength to knock opponents on their heels.

Functional athlete who can redirect better than expected relative to size / role. That broadens an already wide pursuit range thanks to closing speed and motor. Works his way back into plays that initially aren't there for him.

Appears to be extremely personnel versatile. Already owns experience outside and inside in odd and even fronts. Possesses limited track and field experience but does technically check the multi-sport box.

Change of direction is not a weakness, but can still get looser through the hips. Stands up at the snap at times and can play high. Expanding his move set and developing more secondary rush ability will enhance his pass-rushing upside.

Looks like one of the top defensive line prospects in America entering his senior season of Fall 2023. Projects as a high-major prospect who could become an impact player with a long-term ceiling in the early rounds of the NFL Draft."