Georgia Tech Football Transfer Profile: Chase Lane

Can Texas A&M transfer Chase Lane make an impact for Georgia Tech next fall?

Author:
Jackson Caudell
Publish date:
Feb 22, 2023 3:30 PM EST

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Georgia Tech is losing four of their top five receivers from last season and lost two others via the transfer portal. Head coach Brent Key knew that he was going to need to add talent via the portal and through the 2023 high school class and I think he did a solid job of doing both. New wide receivers coach Josh Crawford is going to have some things to sort out with this position group during the spring and into the fall.

The first transfer wide receiver that joined Georgia Tech this offseason was Texas A&M transfer, Chase Lane. Lane left the Aggies after spending four seasons in College Station and he is coming to Atlanta as a veteran player looking to make a strong impact on the field and in the locker room.

So what are the Yellow Jackets getting in Lane?

Texas A&M Wide Receiver Chase Lane — Chase Lane will bring plenty of experience to Georgia Tech this season
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Lane was a three-star recruit from Houston, TX in the 2019 class and he committed to play for Jimbo Fisher and the Aggies. Here is what 247Sports national scouting analyst Gabe Brooks wrote about Lane as a prospect:

"High-volume playmaker from a talent-laden private school who put up big numbers as a prep standout. Adequate receiver frame with average height and enough space to add bulk in college. Can line up outside or in the slot. Could provide special teams value in the return game. Shows good run-after-catch ability. Light-footed and agile in the short area. Owns above average long speed. Instinctive receiver who runs to open space. Willing to work the middle. Flashes encouraging high-pointing ability and body control in the red zone. Outstanding production. More than 2,000 receiving yards and 20 TD's in final two high school seasons. Must add bulk and strength to combat Power Five defensive backs. May be more quick than fast. Rounds off routes at times. Will be asked to run a full route tree after getting a ton of touches in the screen game in high school. Faces notable jump in competition going from Texas private school level to P5. Intriguing receiver prospect with the athleticism and instincts to become a Power 5 starter."

Lane redshirted during his first season at Texas A&M and played a total of six snaps according to PFF (Pro Football Focus). He would not have his breakout college season until he was a redshirt freshman in 2020.

During the 2020 season, Lane set his career highs with 29 catches for 409 yards and two touchdowns, while averaging 14.1 yards per catch. He played 633 snaps and received a 64.5 grade on PFF, with a 64.2 grade in the passing game and a 61.0 run-blocking grade

Injuries played a part in the 2021 season for Lane. He played 257 snaps and received a 60.7 grade on PFF, with a 57.1 grade in the passing grade and a 79.0 grade for run blocking. He finished with 12 catches for 132 yards.

Last season, Lane played 224 snaps and received a 52.2 grade from PFF, including a 51.3 in the passing game and 58.1 in run blocking. It was the lowest-graded season for Lane in which he played a significant number of snaps.

For his career, the 6'0 195 LBS wide receiver totaled 48 catches for 617 yards and two touchdowns while averaging 12.9 yards per catch.

If healthy, he is going to have a chance to improve a Georgia Tech passing game that was not very good last season. One of the most crucial questions about this team is where they will find consistent receiver production and Lane figures to be a big part of that equation.

Lane is not an early enrollee this spring and will join the team later.

I think that Lane is going to compete for playing time immediately and could play on the outside or in the slot. I think fellow transfer Christian Leary is going to be the main guy in the slot, as well as speedster Malik Rutherford, so Lane might see more opportunities on the outside.

Hopefully, Lane will build a quick rapport with fellow Texas A&M transfer Haynes King or Zach Pyron and start contributing immediately for the Yellow Jackets. Georgia Tech must be more explosive in the passing game this season to improve on offense and I expect Lane to be a part of that. I can't wait to see what he brings to the field this fall.

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