Joseph Ionata is a three-star recruit from Clearwater, FL, out of Calvary Christian (No. 570 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Georgia Tech's 8 games this season.
Where Ionata comes from
- Clearwater, FL
- Calvary Christian
- About 400 miles from Bobby Dodd Stadium
- Three-star, No. 570 in the 2024 class; signed with Alabama.
Where Ionata fits
Georgia Tech lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 102nd in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Georgia Tech is 2-6. Next: vs Louisville, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Calvary Christian
Also from Clearwater, FL
Transferred to Georgia Tech from Alabama.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Georgia Tech -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 102nd nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Georgia Tech has produced 2 All-Conference offensive linemen. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Keylan Rutledge went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
Three seasons, two schools
- 2026 Georgia Tech KeyYear 3 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalAlabama to Georgia Tech
- 2025 Alabama DeBoerYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Alabama DeBoerYear 1 · Games –
- High school Calvary ChristianClearwater, FL · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 570 in the 2024 class. Signed with Alabama.Also from Calvary Christian: Melvin Jordan IV (Georgia Tech), Preston Cushman (UCF) and Riley Smith (Arkansas State).
Moves
- Transferred from Alabama to Georgia Tech, Jan 6, 2026.
2024
- Signed with AlabamaThree-star, out of Calvary Christian
2026
- Transferred to Georgia Techfrom Alabama
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Kalen DeBoer and Brent Key.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Georgia Tech
