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#67 Joe Fusile

Joe Fusile - Football - Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Year R-Senior
Height 6-6
Weight 320
Hometown Richmond Hill, Ga.
Last School Richmond Hill H.S.
Major Civil Engineering
Year R-Junior
Weight 315
Joe Fusile - Football - Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

2024 (Redshirt Junior): Started all 13 games at left guard, extending his streak of consecutive starts to 26 … Helped anchor a Georgia Tech offensive line that finished third nationally in fewest sacks allowed (0.69/game) and paved the way for the Jackets to rank 32nd nationally and second in the ACC in rushing offense (187.0 ypg) … Had pass-blocking grades of 70 or higher in 8-of-13 games, including four games at 80 or higher, according to Pro Football Focus … Turned in best all-around performance of the year, according to PFF, in home opener against Georgia State (Aug. 31), with an overall blocking grade of 78.8, which included a 77.6 run-blocking mark and a 83.6 pass-blocking score … Also received an 83.6 pass-blocking grade in win at North Carolina (Oct. 12) … Had consecutive pass-blocking grades of 84.2 and 84.5 in wins over No. 4-ranked and previously undefeated Miami (Nov. 9) and NC State (Nov. 21) … Nominated for the Burlsworth Trophy, which recognizes the nation’s best player that began his career as a walk-on, for the third time in his career … Named to All-ACC Academic Team in recognition of his performances on the field and in the classroom.

2023 (Redshirt Sophomore): Started all 13 games as Georgia Tech’s left guard … Named one of Georgia Tech’s permanent captains for the season … Also named an honorable mention all-ACC selection … Led the team with 886 total plays … Was Georgia Tech’s top run blocker (66.8 grade) and top lineman in overall offensive grade (69.2), according to Pro Football Focus, and also ranked seventh among ACC guards in both categories … Helped pave the way for Georgia Tech to rush for 203.8 yards per game, good for tops in the ACC and 12th nationally … Also a key cog in an offensive front that allowed just 1.15 sacks per game, which also led the ACC and ranked 15th nationally … Nominated for the Burlsworth Trophy, which recognizes the nation’s best player that began his career as a walk-on, for the second-straight season.

2022 (Redshirt Freshman): One of Georgia Tech’s best stories, walk-on earned a spot in the starting lineup as a redshirt freshman, appearing in 10 games and making eight starts (seven at right guard, one at left guard) … Started seven of the first eight games of the season at RG (missing only Oct. 8 contest vs. Duke) … Made first start at LG in win over Virginia Tech (Nov. 5) … Missed the next game (Nov. 12 vs. Miami (Fla.)) due to injury, then played in a reserve role over the final two games of the season … Nominated for the Burlsworth Trophy, which recognizes the nation’s best player that began his career as a walk-on.

2021 (Freshman): Did not see game action as a true freshman … Redshirted.

High School: Three-year starter at left tackle at Richmond Hill H.S. … Led team in pancake blocks and anchored an offensive front that paved the way for one of the top rushing attacks in the Savannah area.

Personal: Majoring in civil engineering … Member of ACC academic honor roll.

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