Tech has a slew of new professional Jackets that have just been signed by football teams in the NFL and USFL. 10 former Jackets were signed (nine of them to NFL teams) as free agents and the eleventh, Tariq Carpenter, was drafted by the Green Bay Packers with the 228th pick in the seventh round during day three of the NFL draft on April 30.
Carpenter impressed NFL scouts with a strong performance at his pro day that was highlighted by a 39 inch vertical jump and 4.52 second 40-yard dash. At the Institute, Carpenter was a vital part of the Tech defense, accumulating four interceptions and 223 total tackles through five seasons with the Jackets, four of which he had significant playing time during.