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Georgia Tech Football: A Look Back at the Highest Rated Georgia Tech Recruits Since 2000

By Dylan Callaghan-Croley

Oct 17, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets cheerleaders ride the Ramblin Wreck car before a game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets cheerleaders ride the Ramblin Wreck car before a game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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#7. 4* RB Rashaun Grant  – 2003

Coming out of high school, Grant was considered the 102nd best player in the nation and the 10th best running back.

One of the best players to come through Georgia Tech in the last ten years based off pure talent alone, Grant biggest issue as a Yellow Jacket was staying on the field.

After redshirting his true freshman season, Grant began his career in the 2004 season. That season Grant appeared to live up to a lot of the hype surrounding his playing style and overall talent.

In his redshirt freshman season, Grant was a Freshman All-ACC selection by The Sporting news and finished as the Yellow Jacket’s second leading rusher. Unfortunately, the injury bug began to bite Grant that season as he missed the Champs Sports Bowl against Syracuse after suffering an injury against Georgia.

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In the following season, Grant saw time in just six games after suffering injuries prior to and during the season. He would finish the season with just 44 rushing yards. In 2006, Grant was able to stay healthy but was buried in terms of usage in the Yellow Jackets offense. Despite seeing time in all 12 games that season, Grant only had 36 carries that season.

In 2007, Grant got off to a better start over the Yellow Jackets first six games, collecting 231-yards on 39 rushing attempts. A full-yard better per attempt than the prior season. Unfortunately for Grant, he suffered a season ending injury against Army as he enjoyed a career-day.

Grant finished his Yellow Jacket career with 179 rushing attempts for 877-yards and two touchdowns. The one impressive stat that Grant did have during his time however was that he did not fumble the ball once during his career despite 210 career touches.

While it’s hard to say what Grant could have been without an injury plagued career at Georgia Tech, Grant without a doubt had the talent to be a huge playmaker for the Yellow Jackets. However due to his injuries, Grant was never able to become a consistent part of the Yellow Jackets offense following his freshman season even when he was healthy.

Hit or Miss: If Grant was able to stay healthy this may not even be a question, however due to his injuries, Grant’s production suffered which makes him a huge MISS for the Yellow Jackets.