Two-time All‑American Chris Corbo commits to Georgia Tech

Chris Corbo, a two-time FCS first-team All‑American at Dartmouth, announced his commitment to Georgia Tech during the January 2026 transfer window, joining an early wave of FCS standouts moving to FBS programs. Corbo finished his FCS career with roughly 86 catches for 912 yards and 13 touchdowns, numbers that made him one of the more sought-after skill-position transfers this winter.

The commitment arrives as Georgia Tech looks to add proven playmakers who can contribute immediately in the pass game. Corbo’s track record as a reliable receiving tight end gives the Yellow Jackets a player who can create matchup problems over the middle and in the red zone, and his production profile suggests a readiness to compete for snaps without a long developmental timeline.

For Dartmouth, losing a two-time All‑American is a clear turnover in personnel and leadership. Corbo’s departure highlights the continuing challenge FCS programs face retaining top talent in the era of the transfer portal. Coaches at the FCS level will need to account for the reality that high-performing players can leverage successful college careers into FBS opportunities, especially when January transfer windows open.

Corbo’s move is also a datapoint in a broader trend: this transfer window has seen multiple FCS standouts land Power Five and Group of Five opportunities. That flow affects recruiting strategy and roster management at both levels. For FBS programs, the portal offers immediate help who already have game tape against Division I competition. For FCS rosters, it requires deeper pipelines and clearer succession plans for key positions.

In a short Q&A ahead of his announcement, Corbo discussed how he sees his fit in Georgia Tech’s offense and what he expects to bring to the Yellow Jackets’ receiving corps and blocking room. While the details of how coaches will deploy him are still being worked out, his collegiate production suggests he will be integrated as a bona fide receiving option at tight end.

Community impact is practical: for Georgia Tech fans, expect a tight end rotation that now includes a player with red zone production and catching experience. For Dartmouth supporters and FCS coaches, use this as confirmation that strong statistical seasons and All‑American recognition remain viable springboards to FBS opportunities.

Our two cents? Follow the tape more than the hype — Corbo’s numbers translate into real options for a team that needs pass-catching tight ends, but how quickly he changes the Yellow Jackets’ personnel chart will depend on spring practice and how coaches match schemes to his skill set.