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De'Shawn Dillon commits to Georgia Tech for football and basketball

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 6:05 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

De'Shawn Dillon commits to Georgia Tech for football and basketball
Summary

De'Shawn Dillon, a two-sport athlete from Northwest Rankin, announced his commitment to Georgia Tech for both football and men's basketball on August 22. He chose Georgia Tech over Ole Miss and Mississippi State, expressing a strong connection with the program. Dillon, ranked as the No. 13 player in the 2027 football class and the No. 28 shooting guard in basketball, aims to bring a national championship to Georgia Tech. Last season, he achieved 979 receiving yards and averaged 17.9 points in basketball, highlighting his dual-sport capabilities. Dillon's decision follows a trend where many schools preferred he focus on only one sport, leading him to seek programs that support his dual aspirations.

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  • •Dillon committed on a 247Sports livestream on August 22.
  • •He is ranked No. 13 in the 2027 football class and No. 28 in basketball.
  • •Dillon averaged 17.9 points and 5.1 rebounds in high school.
  • •He chose Georgia Tech over Ole Miss and Mississippi State.
  • •Dillon aims to win a national championship at Georgia Tech.
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  • 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — De'Shawn Dillon commits to Georgia Tech football, basketball over Ole Miss
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Northwest Rankin two-sport athlete De'Shawn Dillon announced his commitment to Georgia Tech over Ole Miss and Mississippi State on Aug. 22.

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