Georgia Tech: Five Breakout Players To Watch For

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - OCTOBER 14: Lamont Simmons #6 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets celebrates with Ajani Kerr #38 after returning an onside kick for a touchdown during a game against the Miami Hurricanes at Sun Life Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

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ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 23: Defensive end Anree Saint-Amour #94 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets pursues a fumble by Qadree Ollison #37 of the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half of the game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on September 23, 2017, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images) /

Anree Saint-Amour, DE

In his senior year, Anree Saint-Amour is finally the main edge rusher with Antonio Simmons and Keshun Freeman leaving for the NFL. He had 32 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks last year despite not being the first or second option at DE. At 6’3 and 247 pounds, Saint-Amour has fantastic size. His most impressive attribute, though, is his strength.

"“I’ve never seen him fail at (lifting) any weight he’s done, like, ever, I’ve seen (strength-and-conditioning coach John Sisk) tell him, ‘Stop. Don’t put any more weight on.’ Like, there’s no point.”- DL Brentavious Glanton after a spring practice"

He excels in the weight room and it’s what has allowed him to be a good rusher, but he can sometimes rely purely on his strength when rushing.

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If he can work on his technique such as hand-fighting and pass rushing moves, he will be a monster for an already solid defensive line.

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