4-star DL Christian Garrett commits to Georgia Tech

Bogart (Ga.) Prince Avenue Christian four-star defensive lineman Christian Garrett backed off his pledge to Georgia earlier this month. And now he’s ready to call another school in the Peach State home.

On Monday, Garrett announced his commitment to Georgia Tech, choosing the Yellow Jackets over a host of others school that reached out to him after he left UGA’s class. He was previously pledged to the in-state Bulldogs for nearly two months, choosing the SEC powerhouse over Georgia Tech, Clemson, Tennessee and USC.

But the excitement around Brent Key’s program, the ability to play close to home in Atlanta, and the academics at Georgia Tech were too much for any other program to overcome.

“At Georgia Tech, I just felt good. I had a feeling that Georgia Tech was home earlier this summer,” he told On3. “After I committed to Georgia, it didn’t set in my heart. It was hard to rest. My heart led me to Georgia Tech.

… It not just football. Georgia Tech building a great program, and I want to be a part of that. But the academics are important too. Coach Key is a great guy, and he made really good impressions on me and the family.”

Garrett is the No. 129 overall prospect and No. 11 DL in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 15 player in Georgia.

On3 ranks Garrett much higher than other recruiting services. He checks in at No. 62 overall, No. 5 on the DL and No. 9 in the Peach State.