4-Star DT TK Chimedza Commits to Georgia Tech over FSU, Others

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets continued putting together their 2018 recruiting class Wednesday with a commitment from intriguing defensive tackle T.K. Chimedza.

Chimedza announced his decision on Twitter:

SB Nation's From The Rumble Seat emphasized what his commitment meant for the program:

Chimedza checks in as a 4-star prospect and the No. 262 overall recruit in the 2018 class, according to Scout.com. He's also listed as the No. 22 defensive tackle and the second-best player at the position from Florida.

While those are fair ratings based on his overall body of work, they don't fully represent his potential. He's shown flashes of becoming a special talent.

The IMG Academy product has all the tools. He's quick off the snap to create an immediate push into the backfield, and his agility allows him to quickly plug holes against the run. He also does a nice job of taking on extra blocks to open space for other members of the front seven to make plays.

In addition, his 6'2'' frame is filled with plenty of raw power, though he'll probably still look to bulk up a bit from his 280 pounds.

Now, the focus for Chimedza is consistency. The physical ability and the natural athleticism are there, but his play-to-play presence can improve. If it does, and he becomes the well-rounded force his upside suggests is possible, he'd be a massive addition.

He's hoping his time at IMG Academy, which has become a popular school for college football prospects, will help him make the necessary progress, per Jeff Sentell of DawgNation.

"The way I see it is if you decided to come here, then you already knew you were giving up a big part of your social life," Chimedza said. "I didn't come here to talk to girls or see what kind of parties I can go to. I came here to get better and to make sure I make it to the next level and that I will be prepared to play at that next level."

All told, Chimezda is a high-upside, low-risk addition for head coach Paul Johnson and the Yellow Jackets. His development floor is a solid rotational member. But there's a strong chance he'll become much more than that.

He could end up cracking the Georgia Tech two-deep chart by the end of his freshman campaign. But this is mostly a signing for the future. If everything breaks correctly he could be one of the best defensive tackles in the country as an upperclassman.