2015 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in one game, seeing action vs. Alcorn State (Sept. 3).
2014 (True Freshman): Redshirted, did not play … Member of scout team.
High School: North Augusta H.S., 2014 … Three-year starter under coach Dan Pippin … Started at both guard and tackle … Was voted team captain in 2013 … Senior class complied combined record of 56-11 … Was three-time all-region and all-state selection … Ranked 55th nationally at guard by ESPN.com … Nominated to both Shrine Bowl (South Carolina vs. North Carolina) All-Star Game and Border Bowl (South Carolina vs. Georgia).
Personal: Full name is Jake Wolfe Whitley … Born July 6, 1996 in Augusta, Ga. … Parents are John III and Nancy … Has older brother, Jackson … Jackson was drafted by Los Angeles Angels out of high school in 13th round in 2011 and played in team’s minor league system for two years … Distant relative of country music singer Keith Whitley … Intends to major in business … Has participated in North Augusta’s AMP (athlete mentoring program) … Has served as volunteer football camp instructor for AthElite training program, headed by Ryan Bowers, a former Atlanta Falcon … Chose Georgia Tech in part because of educational opportunity, great football program and coaches, and familiarity with Tech’s offensive system.
