Aaron Philo, the quarterback for Georgia Tech, is reportedly set to enter the NCAA transfer portal, as reported by On3’s Pete Nakos and Kelly Quinlan. Having spent the last two seasons with the Yellow Jackets, Philo will have three years of eligibility remaining at his next destination.
During his time at Georgia Tech, Philo served as a backup to Haynes King in 2024 and 2025, participating in eight games and securing one start this season. He showcased his skills in a victory against Gardner-Webb on September 6, completing 21 of 28 passes for 373 yards, along with one touchdown and one interception.
Over the past two years, Philo accumulated a passing record of 59 for 102, totaling 938 yards, with two touchdowns and three interceptions. He also demonstrated his running ability, with 16 carries amounting to 95 yards and a touchdown.
Hailing from Price Avenue Christian School in Bogart, Georgia, Philo was a standout high school quarterback. He was rated as a three-star prospect in the 2024 class, ranked 708th overall and 46th among quarterbacks according to the Rivals Industry Ranking. Notably, he holds the record as the all-time leading passer in Georgia high school history, amassing an impressive 13,922 yards, surpassing the previous record set by Trevor Lawrence. Philo led his high school team to consecutive state championships in his junior and senior years.
Philo chose to commit to Georgia Tech over other offers from schools like Cincinnati and Indiana. His entry into the transfer portal is expected to attract interest from similar programs looking for a skilled quarterback.
With Haynes King set to exhaust his eligibility, Georgia Tech will be on the lookout for a new starting quarterback for the upcoming 2026 season. Under the leadership of King, the Yellow Jackets finished the recent season with a promising 9-3 record and earned a spot in the Pop Tarts Bowl against BYU.
Transitioning into the offseason, the NCAA has made adjustments to the transfer portal timeline. The exclusive 15-day window for transfers will open on January 2 and close on January 16, eliminating the spring transfer window for football. This change is intended to allow teams to conclude their seasons with their entire roster intact before the portal opens. For athletes on College Football Playoff teams that are still competing, they will have a five-day window to enter the portal following their team’s last game, with the CFP semifinals scheduled for January 8 and 9, and the national championship set for January 19 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
These developments mark a significant moment for both Aaron Philo and Georgia Tech as they navigate changes in their respective futures.