Josh Petty, Fellowship Christian’s 6-foot-5, 265-pound behemoth, has been one of the most sought-after recruits of the Class of 2025 and around 9 p.m. Thursday, he put pen to paper, deciding to continue his football and academic career at Georgia Tech.
The offensive tackle joins arguably the greatest Georgia Tech signing class in program history. According to 247/Sports scouting analyst Gabe Brooks, Petty’s upside is astronomical.
“High-level offensive tackle prospect with outstanding functional athleticism fostered by impressive two-way snaps. Legitimately 6-5 with offensive tackle length thanks to confirmed arm and wing numbers. Lean with ample frame space for adding mass. Quicker off the ball on offense than defense, but flashes surprising linear closing speed in pursuit. Georgia 2A state champion wrestler in 285-pound weight class as a sophomore before finishing as state runner-up as a junior in Feb. 2024. Wrestling prowess translates into body control and hand-to-hand combat strength. Can get punchier but plays angry and finishes blocks. Mean streak is obvious. Motivated drive blocker who also climbs to second level with relative ease. Very young for the 2025 cycle. Naturally high center of gravity but cognizant of leverage firing off and engaging defenders. Need more consistent measure of pass-pro ability, but functional athleticism suggests ample potential. Will face significant jump in competition going from lower-level high school ball to the high-major level, but consistent dominance at multiple positions is promising. Athletic profile and on-field evidence suggest immense developmental potential, especially given 34-inch arms and a wingspan approaching 6-11, per reliable sources. May need a bit more seasoning to gain requisite mass and strength, but owns the traits to become a multi-year starter at the high-major level with NFL Draft early-round upside,” Brooks explained on Petty’s 247Sports page.
Petty, a five-star recruit, joins a signing class that currently includes 32 players from the state of Georgia. That list includes four-star safety Tae Harris from Cedartown, 4-star cornerback Dalen Penson from Sandy Creek, 4-star defensive lineman Christian Garrett from Prince Avenue Christian, 4-star running back JP Powell from Miller County and 4-star offensive lineman Peyton Joseph of Houston County. Then there’s 3-star edge Andre Fuller from Grayson, 3-star offensive tackle Xavier Canales from Douglass 3-star safety Jayden Barr from Eastside and 3-star running back Shane Marshall from Irwin County.
Petty, who had offers from Georgia, Florida State, Ohio State and Tennessee, has helped guide Fellowship into the semifinals of the Class 3A-1A Private playoffs. The Paladins will host Hebron Christian Friday for a chance at a state championship berth.
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