As the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ready for their season opener against Tennessee on Sept. 4, head coach Paul Johnson continues to prepare his team to make some noise in the ACC. As part of his preparations every year, Johnson awards scholarships to deserving walk-on players.
Entering the 2017 season, Johnson was able to offer four walk-ons -- junior QB Chase Martenson, junior DB Zach Matthews, junior DB Josh Selembo and senior RB Brady Swilling -- a scholarship to reach the team's total of 85.
.@GTPaulJohnson awarded scholarships to four walk-ons tonight: Chase Martenson, Zach Matthews, Josh Selembo & Brady Swilling 🏈📜👏 pic.twitter.com/lzApwvPby9
— GeorgiaTech Football (@GeorgiaTechFB) August 17, 2017
Congratulations to Chase Martenson, Zach Matthews, Josh Selembo & Brady Swilling for earning scholarships!! Hard works pays off!! pic.twitter.com/cv1a60xTGd
— Paul Johnson (@GTPaulJohnson) August 16, 2017
S/O to all my brothers man!!!!!! My boy @JoshSelembo ALL UBERS ON YOU!!! 😂😂 https://t.co/hIavp0P3da
— Jalen Johnson (@jjbballin4) August 17, 2017
Man S/O to my boys @JoshSelembo @BradySwill Zach Matthews(18) and @crmartenson12 for getting that scholly tn!! Proud of y'all boys
— Lance Austin (@lance_austin14) August 16, 2017
As the room congratulated the four players, Johnson explained how hard work and dedication to the program can help other walk-ons earn playing time and a scholarship.
--Paul Saldaña