Two members of the Georgia Tech football program may be on the move. Offensive lineman Zakk Mckeehan has reportedly placed his name in the transfer portal, and running back Kirvonte Benson is expected to do the same, according to Kelly Quinlan of Rivals (via Twitter).
#GaTech OL Zakk Mckeehan has put his name into the NCAA transfer portal and sources tell JOL that KirVonte Benson will do the same and more are expected. https://t.co/AzgrnuzyL7
— Kelly Quinlan (@Kelly_Quinlan) May 3, 2019
Benson can play immediately wherever he goes, Zakk would have to sit or get a waiver. pic.twitter.com/OdiW87GOnU
Benson was lost for the majority of the 2018 season when he suffered a knee injury in Week 2 last season. The injury was a season-ending one for the upperclassmen. Benson has one more year of eligibility and could gain an extra year from the NCAA if he applies for a medical waiver. He will still be eligible to play right away this upcoming season as a graduate transfer.
Benson rushed for 1,053 yards and six touchdowns during the 2017 season, so he has shown he is more than capable of being a featured back in the right offensive system. But with a new head coach and some new philosophies in play for the Yellow Jackets this season, a chance to get a clean slate to work with elsewhere may be good for Benson in 2019.