Birr, Haynes Earn Preseason All-America Honors from Athlon

THE FLATS – Georgia Tech place kicker Aidan Birr (Kennedale, Texas/Kennedale H.S.) and running back Justice Haynes (Alpharetta, Ga./Buford H.S.) have both been named preseason all-America by Athlon Sports. Birr and Haynes were tabbed third- and fourth-team preseason all-America by Athlon, respectively. The duo was also named first-team preseason all-Atlantic Coast Conference, as was Georgia Tech offensive tackle Ethan Mackenny (Marietta, Ga./Lassiter H.S.). Offensive guard Malachi Carney (Pleasant Grove, Ala./Pleasant Grove H.S.) earned second-team preseason all-ACC recognition from Athlon, while linebacker Kyle Efford (Dacula, Ga./Dacula H.S.) is a third-team selection. Running back Malachi Hosley (Columbus, Ga./Northside H.S.) and linebacker E.J.…