Three Star WR Jordan Christie Details Why He Chose To Commit To Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech commit Jordan Christie feels right at home and loves his relationship with WR Coach Trent McKnight

Nov 21, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets helmet is seen on the sideline in the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Georgia Tech made headway this week, landing one of the best playmakers the state has to offer. To put it simply, Jordan Christie is a difference-maker on the gridiron. When you roll his tape, you see an elite route runner who can create separation at the top of his route and leave defenders in the dust. He is also excellent on the perimeter securing blocks and holding off defenders from making plays. It is probably one of the most underrated aspects of his game. 

His story with the Yellow Jackets started on November 27th when he picked up an offer from Georgia Tech. 

I’m home 🏡 🐝 @SWD_FB @mb_3three @CoachTMcKnight @GeorgiaTechFB @QuincyLCarter @ChadSimmons_ @JeremyO_Johnson @RustyMansell_ @JedMay_ pic.twitter.com/quK9x0pDo1

— Jordan “ JC “ Christie (@5jordanchristie) June 16, 2025

He details why he committed to Georgia Tech. 

“Georgia Tech just felt different. The coaches were real with me the whole time, and I felt love every visit. It’s a place where I can grow as a player and a person. The balance of academics and football and being in the heart of Atlanta stood out big time,” said Christie. 

I asked him why commit now when the cycle has just begun for the 2027 class, and coaches can begin to recruit. 

“I just knew it was the right fit. No reason to wait when you find the place that checks all the boxes. I wanted to lock in early, focus on my junior season, and keep building with the staff and future teammates,” said Christie. 

Christie is a big advocate for the campus feel on the Flats and loves the relationship he has built with Georgia Tech WR coach Trent McKnight. 

“Coach McKnight is my guy. He’s real, he’s detailed, and he sees the small things in my game that I want to sharpen. He believes in me, and I know he can help take my game to the next level. We’ve built a strong bond already. The energy from the staff to the players to the campus, it just feels alive. Plus, being in Atlanta, you get the big city vibe with a strong college feel. It’s a dope mix,” said Christie. 

Christie plays for Southwest Dekalb, located in Decatur, Georgia, which is coached by Marion Bell, who has turned the program around and into one of the better teams in 4A. In 2024, they finished 7-4 and made it to the first round of the playoffs. They also have several standout recruits during the Bell era. Last season, they had Sam Turner, who was a Georgia Tech commit before flipping his pledge to Auburn; they also had Brandon Gunn who is a standout cornerback. This year, they have four-star Earnest Rankins, who is coveted by programs from all over the country. Now the Panthers have another stud receiver on their hands in Christie. He talked about what makes him special. 

“I bring that work ethic and that mindset. I’m not just about the flash, I run great routes, I block, and I play physical. I want to be great, and I’m willing to grind for it. This year, I want to lead on and off the field. I’m aiming to up my stats, be more explosive, and help my team win. I also want to keep sharpening my route running and be the guy defenses have to game plan for. 

Route Runner !! @SWD_FB @Rivals @RustyMansell_ @QuincyLCarter @coachjtstovall @SWiltfong_ @ChadSimmons_ @RivalsCamp @On3Recruits @mb_3three pic.twitter.com/X2RN37Cuv1

— Jordan “ JC “ Christie (@5jordanchristie) May 24, 2025

To be so young and have leadership on your mind definitely says a lot about his character and the type of player he is on and off the field. Another part of his game that is dangerous is his yards after the catch. It doesn’t take much for Christie to elude the defense and turn a short pass, and take it the distance. You can expect more big-time programs to recruit Christie as the cycle changes and 2027 prospects become the primary focus. Georgia and Tennessee were already high on him. 

So, what does an early recruitment like this solidify for the Yellow Jackets? 

It marks a changing of the guard. The program in the Brent Key era is already moving in the right direction and is on the edge of becoming a nationally respected program that is contending for ACC titles and a College Football Playoff spot. With commitments like Christie's, prospects and recruits are seeing the value the Yellow Jackets bring and want to be a part of a program that is competing at the highest level of college football and on the brink of being a contender. You can expect for more recruits to jump on board, especially after the historic class the Yellow Jackets landed in 2024. 2025 will be a great barometer to measure where Georgia Tech is and a tool they can use to bring in more blue-chip prospects.