Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets#2 · LB E.J. Lightsey
77 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 230 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Fitzgerald, GA
E.J. Lightsey is a LB (#2) for Georgia Tech, from Fitzgerald, GA. In the 2026 season he has 22 tackles over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 18
Sacks 3
Interceptions 6
Passes defensed 7
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 6
Efficiency
Tackles per game 17
Sack rate 3
Coverage 10
Ball-hawking 6
Run defense 18
Havoc rate 9
Measurables
Height 11
Weight 13
Frame 12
Experience 17
How we rate The ACCFOOTBALL.CO skill model methodology & sources
Every rating is produced by our own model. Not a vendor score. Each skill is graded 0-20 by where a player ranks against others at his position, and the Overall is a position-normalized rating where an elite player tops out near 96 (a rare 97 plus is reserved for all-time greats) so a cornerback and a receiver read on the same scale. Ratings are built through week 6 of the 2026 season and refreshed every week through the season, so the ▲/▼ beside the Overall is the genuine move since last week.
- Data. Real box-score production from CollegeFootballData, drawn from official game stats.
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- People. Compiled by The ACCFOOTBALL.CO Desk and checked by Coverage Review against the official book.
- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
22
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1.5
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
E.J. Lightsey career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | GT | 4 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | GT | 12 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | GT | 9 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | UGA | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 28 | 125 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2022 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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45
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21No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at Stanford | L 27-34 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Mercer | W 44-11 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Tennessee | L 24-45 | 11 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | vs Colorado | L 13-14 | 6 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowGeorgia Tech LB: #2
- ClassSenior
- HometownFitzgerald, GA
E.J. Lightsey: Georgia Tech LB profile and stats
E.J. Lightsey is a LB (#2) for Georgia Tech, from Fitzgerald, GA. This profile tracks E.J. Lightsey's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Georgia Tech roster, the ACC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Georgia Tech sits in the race, check the live ACC standings.
E.J. Lightsey in the news
All newsPreviewDuke at Georgia Tech: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Duke visits Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Kickoff is 3:30 PM ET, on ESPN2.2026-10-07RecapGeorgia Tech beat Mercer 44-11 (Week 3, 2026)Georgia Tech beat Mercer 44-11 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Now Georgia Tech is 1-2, and Mercer is 2-2.2026-09-19RecapTennessee beat Georgia Tech 45-24 (Week 2, 2026)Tennessee beat Georgia Tech 45-24 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Now Tennessee is 2-0, and Georgia Tech is 0-2.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does E.J. Lightsey play for?
E.J. Lightsey plays for Georgia Tech, wearing #2 at LB.
What position does E.J. Lightsey play?
E.J. Lightsey is a LB for Georgia Tech.
How tall is E.J. Lightsey?
E.J. Lightsey is 6-2 and weighs 230 lb.
What year is E.J. Lightsey in?
E.J. Lightsey is listed as a senior on the Georgia Tech roster.
Where is E.J. Lightsey from?
E.J. Lightsey is from Fitzgerald, GA.
How many tackles does E.J. Lightsey have?
E.J. Lightsey has 22 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.