Spring practice starts: March 11 Spring game: April 13

What to watch:

1. Tyler Santucci takes over. What is the Georgia Tech defense going to look like with Tyler Santucci in charge? Santucci directed the Atlantic Coast Conference’s top-ranked scoring defense in 2023 while at Duke. His defense allowed 19 points per game to rank 16th nationally. He has not really given out specifics about his plan on fitting personnel into his 4-2-5 base defensive scheme. The Jackets have some experienced, capable players scheduled to return for the 2024 season: defensive back Ahmari Harvey, who had three interceptions last season; linebacker Kyle Efford, who led the team in total tackles (81); and defensive lineman Zeek Biggers, an honorable mention All-ACC selection.

2. Haynes King. We saw a glimpse of what King can consistently become in every game last year. Last year he had to win the starting job in Spring and fall camp. Now, the show is all his, so we get to see how he develops as a full-time starter. Can King take the next step this year?

3. So long, Connor . The Jackets lose one of their most consistent blockers in Connor Scaglione, who appeared in all 12 games at right guard, making 11-straight starts to finish the season and recorded 804 snaps on the season, ranking third on the team among offensive linemen. Georgia Tech has to find somebody to replace that productivity.