2016 (Redshirt Sophomore): Saw action in eight games as a reserve offensive lineman … Became a regular on Georgia Tech’s field goal/PAT units in the second half of the regular season.
2015 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in two games … Made collegiate debut vs. Alcorn State (Sept. 3) … Saw action vs. Tulane (Sept. 12).
2014 (True Freshman): Redshirted.
High School: A three-year starter at Manatee H.S. (coach Joe Kinnan) … Played both offensive tackle and tight end … Helped team win Florida 7A state championship as a sophomore in 2011 … Part of offensive line that helped Manatee average 323 yards per game rushing and score 47 rushing touchdowns as a senior in 2013 … Team went 11-1 in 2013.
Personal: Full name is Jacob Sean Stickler … Born Feb. 28, 1996 … Son of Sean Stickler and Jennifer Hale … Has three younger siblings – sisters, Jordan and Makenna, and brother, Griffin … Father, Sean, played football at UCF … Jake began playing football at age five when he joined flag football team … Participated in school’s orchestra for seven years … Can play seven musical instruments … Chose Georgia Tech in part because of academic prestige that comes from earning Tech degree … Majoring in literature, media and communication.