Georgia Tech vs Vanderbilt opt-outs and injury report: Top players not participating in Birmingham Bowl

The Birmingham Bowl will kick off on Friday in a matchup between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Vanderbilt Commodores. Neither the Yellow Jackets nor Commodores will have full rosters as they are both dealing with injuries and opt-outs.

Birmingham Bowl opt-outs and injuries for Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt

Georgia Tech injuries

Rodney Shelley

Defensive back Rodney Shelley is expected to miss the Birmingham Bowl with an undisclosed injury.

Zachary Tobe

Cornerback Zachary Tobe suffered an undisclosed injury against Georgia, but the coaching staff have not indicated whether he will be available against Vanderbilt.

Kyle Efford

Linebacker Kyle Efford is expected to miss the bowl game with an undisclosed injury.

Georgia Tech opt-outs

Eric Singleton

Starting wide receiver Eric Singleton will be unavailable after transferring to Auburn. He is the most significant missing player from the roster for the Yellow Jackets.

Corey Robinson

Starting left tackle Corey Robinson has transferred to Arkansas and is unavailable for the Birmingham Bowl.

Romello Height

Starting linebacker Romello Height has signed with Texas Tech and is unavailable.

Taye Seymore

Starting safety Taye Seymore has entered the transfer portal and is expected to sign with Auburn.

Jordan Brown

Left tackle Jordan Brown played 209 snaps this season but has not played since Week 5. He remains unavailable after entering the transfer portal.

Leo Blackburn

Wide receiver Leo Blackburn has entered the transfer portal. He played 67 snaps this season.

Zach Pyron

Quarterback Zach Pyron is headed to Minnesota after entering the transfer portal.

Vanderbilt injuries

AJ Newberry

Running back AJ Newberry is not expected to be available after suffering an injury at the end of the season.

Zaylin Wood

Defensive lineman Zaylin Wood is out with an undisclosed injury.

Vanderbilt opt-outs

Gunnar Hansen

Starting offensive tackle Gunnar Hansen will not be available for the Birmingham Bowl against Georgia Tech. He entered the transfer portal and has signed to transfer to Florida State next season.

BJ Diakite

Offensive linebacker BJ Diakite played 65 snaps for the Commodores this season. However, he will not be available for their bowl game as he has decided to enter the transfer portal. He has not signed with another team yet.

Nate Johnson

Lastly, backup quarterback Nate Johnson will not be available for the Commodores' bowl game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. He has entered the transfer portal. However, he has not signed with another team yet.