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ACKERMAN

Offensive Line6-5 • 245 • r-sO.JacksOnviLLe, fLa. The BOLLes schOOL

2016-17: Played in nine games, starting two … Saw action on a total of 206 snaps (202 offense, 4 special teams) … Recorded his lone catch of the season against ULM, going for 12 yards … Had offseason shoulder surgery and missed spring practice … Made the move to offensive line in the spring.

2015-16: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Named Second-Team All-Jacksonville at tight end while playing at The Bolles School … Had 11 catches for 152 yards and three touchdowns … Also lettered in track and weightlifting.

PERSONAL: Born Kevin Michael Ackerman on October 11 in Columbia, MD … Son of Dave and Lisa Ackerman … Has two older siblings, Kelly and Justin … Brother, Justin, played one season of football at Texas State.

MAJOR: Management

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h-Back6-2 • 235 • sr.cOLumBia, mO.rOck Bridge hs

2016-17: Played in 10 games, starting five … Was in for a total of 387 snaps (317 offensive, 70 special teams) … Improved as a tight end as the season went along … Totaled two catches for 33 yards with a long of 26 … Recorded a catch for 26 yards against Louisiana on a fake punt … Tallied a catch for 7 yards against Georgia State … Made the Dean’s List in both the fall and spring.

2015-16: Played in all 13 games, starting one at defensive end … Had 10 tackles and an interception on the season … Played 207 snaps on defense for the season … Recorded one assisted tackle against both The Citadel, Idaho, Texas State, and Georgia State … Got the start against The Citadel and recorded an interception for 11 yards … Had two tackles against ULM … Recorded one solo tackle against New Mexico State … Played against rival Appalachian State and had two tackle assists … Recorded a solo tackle in the win over South Alabama … Had a stop against Georgia State … Moved to linebacker in the spring and was then moved to tight end late in the session … Made the Dean’s List in the spring.

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2014-15: Played in six games … Recorded three tackles on the season, including two against Savannah State and one against Idaho.

HIGH SCHOOL: An all-state first-team choice by the Associated Press with second-team honors from the Missouri Football Coaches Association … Suited up at linebacker and fullback to help lead Rock Bridge to its first Class 6 District 3 title since 2005 and first semifinal playoff game since 2002, eventually playing for the 2013 state title … The top tackler for the Bruins with a single-season record 157 total, breaking his brother Van’s record set in 2002 … Also recorded a team-best 7.5 sacks, as well … Named to the Missouri Class 6 all-state first-team defense by members of the media … Selected to the Central All-District team by area sportswriters and all-state second team by Missouri Football Coaches Association (MFCA) … Compiled second-highest tackles total as a junior with 84, including eight tackles for loss … Season statistics for 2012 included two interceptions and two pass breakups with a forced and recovered fumble … A four-year letterwinner for the Bruins was elected team captain. PERSONAL: Born Ross D. Alexander on July 7 … Son of Rick and Dana Alexander … Has two brothers, Van and Blake … Brother, Van, played linebacker at Missouri from 2005-08.

MAJOR: International Studies ROSS ALEXANDER’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATSYEAR G-S U A TT TFL SKS INT PBU QH FR-FF2014 6-0 0 3 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 1 0 0-02015 13-1 3 7 10 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0 1 0-0 19-1 3 10 13 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 1 1 0-0

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Wide receiver6-0 • 180 • r-fr.Warner rOBins, ga.hOusTOn cOunTy hs

2016-17: Redshirted … Dressed for almost every game.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Houston County High for Coach Von Lassiter … A four-star recruit by ESPN Recruiting who was a member of the ESPN300 … The first four-star recruit to ever sign with Georgia Southern … Ranked the No. 176 overall player in the country, No. 12 athlete in the country, the No. 17 player in the state and the No. 85 player in the region … Named a Semper Fidelis All-American … Played in the Marines Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl at the StubHub Center in Santa Ana, CA … Rated a three-star recruit by Rivals, Scout and 247Sports … Rated the No. 69 player in the state of Georgia by Rivals … Ranked as the No. 94 wide receiver in the country and the No. 51 player in the state by 247Sports … Rated by the 247Sports Composite Rankings as the No. 468 player in the country, the No. 80 wide receiver in the country and the No. 40 player in Georgia … Listed as the No. 102 wide receiver in the country, the No. 43 wide receiver in the south and the No. 8 wide receiver in Georgia by Scout … Earned honorable mention all-state honors as a senior at defensive back … Caught 22 passes for 432 yards and six touchdowns … Named a first-team Class AAAAA all-state wide receiver as a junior … Caught 55 passes for 1,262 yards and 16 touchdowns as a junior … Named as the Region 2-AAAAAA Player of the Year as a junior … Was also listed as a first-team wide receiver and defensive back for the All-Middle Georgia team and second-team kick returner … Caught 87 passes for 1,981 yards and 28 touchdowns for his career.

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MEET THE EAGLESMEET THE EAGLESPERSONAL: Born Darion A. Anderson on January 4 in Columbus, GA … Son of Timothy and Lasandra Anderson … Has three brothers: Darius Anderson, Richard Smalls and Derrick Smalls.

MAJOR: Sport Management

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ANTHONY

QuarTerBack6-0 • 195 • r-Jr.hinesviLLe, ga.BradWeLL insTiTuTe • WesT aLaBama

2016-17: Played in two games (Savannah State and Western Michigan) … Totaled 30 offensive snaps … Finished the season with seven carries for 10 yards with a long of 17 yards and one interception … Recorded six carries for 11 yards with a long of 17 yards against Savannah State.

2015-16: Redshirted after transferring.

2014-15: Attended West Alabama … Played in three games for the Tigers … Ran for 92 yards and a touchdown against Concordia.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coaches Jim Walsh and Adam Carter at Bradwell Institute … Was named the Coastal Courier Player of the Year … An all-region selection … A four-year letter winner … Passed for 682 yards as a senior … Rushed for 619 yards and seven touchdowns … An All-Region 3AAAAA selection in 2013 … Also ran track … Was an AP honor student.

PERSONAL: Born LaBaron Tyshawn Christopher Anthony on August 3 in Bartow, FL … Son of LaQuinda and Johnnie Davis … Oldest of four siblings: Malcolm, Dre and Monifah … Cousin, Brynden Trawick, plays in the NFL for the Tennessee Titans.


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cOrnerBack6-1 • 190 • r-fr.hephziBah, ga.hephziBah hs

2016-17: Redshirted … Made the Dean’s List in the fall.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played football for four years at Hephzibah High for Coach William Wardell Harrell … Also ran track & field … The 2016 state champion in the long jump … Also ran the 4x100m relay, the 100m and the 200m, as well as competed in the triple jump.

PERSONAL: Born Darrell Megail Baker Jr., on March 27 in Panama City, Panama … Son of Darrell Baker Sr., and Johnetta Dixon … Both parents are retired Army veterans.

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kicker5-10 • 175 • r-sO.irmO, s.c.duTch fOrk hs

2016-17: Started all 12 games for the Eagles as the kickoff specialist … Played 76 total special teams plays … Had 66 kickoffs with 45 touchbacks … Handled the kicking duties in the opener against Savannah State, going 6 for 7 on PATs … Made the Dean’s List in the spring.

2015-16: Redshirted … Dressed for every home game, but did not play … Made the Dean’s List in the fall … Connected on a 41-yard field goal in the Spring Game … Made the school’s honor roll in the spring … Named to the 2015-16 Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List for maintaining a 3.50 GPA or higher.

HIGH SCHOOL: Named all-state and All-Region 4-4A at kicker for Dutch Fork High School … Earned Chris Sailer Award for High School Kicker of the Year … Converted 239 of 249 (.959) career extra points with a 28-of-33 mark in field goal attempts … Made 74 extra points as a junior and 84 as a senior … Also lettered in soccer.

PERSONAL: Born Tyler Royce Bass on February 14 in Columbia, SC … Son of Rob and Kathy Bass … Has a younger sister, Abby.

MAJOR: Management

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BAUERLE

punTer6-1 • 200 • r-fr.aThens, ga.aThens academy

2016-17: Redshirted … Made the Eagle Honor Roll in the spring.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played several sports at Athens Academy … Played football for Coach Josh Alexander, earning first-team all-region and first-team all-state as a punter … Named to the Athens Herald All-Area squad … Was an all-region defender for Coach Stefan Billmayer on the soccer team … Played tennis, earning first-team all-state … The region’s player of the year.

PERSONAL: Born Stuart Magill Bauerle on July 14 in Athens, GA … Son of Jack and Frances Bauerle … Has two brothers, John and Duke … Dad swam at the University of Georgia and is the head coach of the national champion UGA swim teams … Was also the United States’ women’s swimming team coach for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China.

MAJOR: Economics/International

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BELVIN

LineBacker5-10• 215 • r-Jr.camiLLa, ga.miTcheLL cOunTy hs

2016-17: Played in six games … Was on the field for 41 special teams plays … Had a solo tackle against Troy in the season finale.

2015-16: Did not see any game action … Moved to linebacker for spring practice.


HIGH SCHOOL: A two-way player at Mitchell County High School, running for five touchdowns and recording 49 total tackles as a senior … Also earned letters in track and tennis, placing second in the 4x400m relay in 2010.

PERSONAL: Born Jacorey K. Belvin on February 8 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL … Son of Delceina Layne and Willie Belvin Jr. … Has three older siblings: Shaniqua, Bianca and Kendrick Lyne … Related to Detroit Lions linebacker Joshua Bynes.

MAJOR: Exercise Science

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BOWDRY

safeTy6-0 • 200 • r-sO.ThOmasviLLe, ga.ThOmasviLLe hs

2016-17: Played in all 12 games, starting four … Totaled 460 snaps (360 defensive, 100 special teams) … Recorded one kick return for 17 yards, as well as 29 total tackles (21u, 8a) and a fumble recovery … Had a blocked kick against Georgia State … Recorded a season-high seven tackles against Georgia State.


HIGH SCHOOL: Ranked as a three-star recruit by ESPN.com and 24/7 Sports out of Thomasville High School … Named first-team all-state as a senior … Twice named defensive player of the year … Earned all-region honors as a junior … Tallied 314 career tackles, eight interceptions, seven total touchdowns (kickoff return, receiving, interception return, punt return) and 11 forced fumbles … Also played basketball … Member of Beta Club.

PERSONAL: Born Ja’Quise De’James Bowdry … Son of April Samuel (mother), Monkeith Samuel (step-father) and Jimmy Bowdry (father) … Has two younger siblings, Oscyon Knolton and Jimmy Bowdry … His uncle, Guy McIntyre, played offensive line for 12 seasons in the NFL, with three Super Bowl and five Pro Bowl appearances for San Francisco.

MAJOR: Justice Studies

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BOYNTON

Offensive Line6-4 • 300 • r-Jr.JacksOnviLLe, fLa.The BOLLes schOOL

2016-17: Redshirted … Member of the Eagle Honor Roll for fall 2016 and spring 2017.

2015-16: Started all 13 games for the Eagles at right tackle … Played 69 snaps in his first start at West Virginia … Played a season-high 86 snaps in the win at UL Monroe … Played 73 snaps against Texas State and 78 against Troy in back-to-back weeks … Played all 76 snaps in the GoDaddy Bowl win … Played 773 snaps on offense and eight on special teams for a total of 781 snaps on the season … Helped pave the way for the nation’s No. 1 rushing offense … Made the school’s honor roll in the spring … Named to the 2015-16 Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll for maintaining a 3.00-3.49 GPA.

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MEET THE EAGLESMEET THE EAGLES2014-15: Played seven games … Helped create holes for the Eagle running game that ran for 564 yards against Savannah State and 613 yards against Georgia State … Member of the Eagle Honor Roll and the Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll for 2014-15.

HIGH SCHOOL: A first-team all-state offensive lineman who was an anchor for the Mustangs in 2013 … League coaches tabbed him for First-Team All-Gateway Conference accolades as both a junior and senior … Recognized by the Florida Times-Union on its All-First Coast First-Team offense two consecutive years … Voted Offensive MVP by Mustang coaches … Played all three positions on the line … Recorded 34 pancake blocks, allowing only one sack on the season … Selected to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association District 5 First Team … Earned Class 8A Elite Team Honorable Mention honors as a junior … A three-year letterwinner and starter who was voted most improved after his sophomore season … Selected all-state honorable mention as a junior … Named team captain as a junior. PERSONAL: Born Thomas W. Boynton on September 13 in Jacksonville, FL … Son of Tom Boynton and Carla Collins-Torres … Youngest of three with two older sisters, Amy and Carrie.

MAJOR: Management

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BRADLEY

LineBacker6-0 • 230 • sO.vaLdOsTa, ga.vaLdOsTa hs

2016-17: Totaled 101 snaps in four games (65 defensive, 36 special teams) … Recorded 11 total tackles (6u, 5a) with 1.5 for a loss of 2 yards, as well as one pass break up … Tore his ACL prior to the Arkansas State game and missed the rest of the season … Made the Dean’s List in the spring.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Valdosta High for Coach Rance Gillespie … A three-star recruit as rated by ESPN Recruiting Nation, 247Sports and MaxPreps … Rated as the No. 97 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 129 player in the state of Georgia by ESPN Recruiting … Ranked as the No. 99 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 116 player in his state by 247Sports … Missed a majority of his senior year due to injury … Played in the GACA North-South All-Star Classic.

PERSONAL: Born Todd L. Bradley on June 11 in Valdosta, GA … Son of James and Tomiko Glenn

MAJOR: Marketing

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cOrnerBack5-11 • 175 • sO.aTLanTa, ga.mays hs

2016-17: Played in all 12 games as a true freshman, starting seven contests … Totaled 429 snaps (417 defensive, 12 special teams) … Finished the season with 25 total tackles (21u, 4a) with two TFL for 3 yards … Forced one fumble, had one quarterback hurry and three pass breakups … Had a career-high seven tackles against Arkansas State … Had four tackles against Appalachian State … Recorded five tackles at Ole Miss.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Mays High for Coach Corey Jarvis … A three-star recruit as rated by Rivals and 247Sports … Rated the No. 38 cornerback in the country and the No. 39 player in the state by Rivals … Listed as the No. 84 cornerback in the country and the No. 84 player in Georgia by the 247Sports Composite Rankings … Rated by ESPN Recruiting as the No. 101 cornerback in the country and the No. 131 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting … Ranked as the No. 107 cornerback in the country and the No. 103 player in the state by 247Sports … A first-team all-state selection to the Class AAAAA squad by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution … A first-team all-region selection.

PERSONAL: Born Monquavion J. Brinson on December 23 in Atlanta … Son of Nichole Brinson.

MAJOR: Graphic Design

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h-Back6-2 • 225 • r-fr.suWanee, ga.peachTree ridge hs

2016-17: Joined the team as a walk-on in January.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Peachtree Ridge High for Coach Mark Fleetwood … A scholar-athlete … Also played lacrosse for two seasons.

PERSONAL: Born Cameron Littleton Brown on October 7 in Greenville, SC … Son of Craig Brown and Courtney Brown … Has a younger sibling, Chandler.


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defensive TackLe6-0 • 305 • r-Jr. pOrT charLOTTe, fLa.charLOTTe hs

2016-17: Did not play in any games … Made the Eagle Honor Roll in the spring.

2015-16: Played in four games, seeing action on 52 defensive snaps … Tallied three tackles on the season, including half a sack … Recorded three tackles against The Citadel … Also recorded half a sack for a loss of 4 yards … Missed a good portion of the back half of the season with a hand injury … Returned to see limited action against Georgia State.


HIGH SCHOOL: Honored as a Class 7A Florida first-team all-state selection by newspaper editors and reporters … Named Defensive MVP of the Charlotte Sun’s All-Area team for second-straight year in 2013 … FloridaHSFootball.com staff tabbed him for the All-Southwest Florida regional elite second team … Helped Pirates to 7A-3 regional finals and first district championship with a 11-2 overall record … Totaled 74 tackles and registered 7.5 sacks as a senior … Started for South team in North-South All-Star game … Named to South team in South-Central All-Star game … Led Port Charlotte in tackles as a junior with 70 and added five sacks to his totals.

PERSONAL: Born Ian J. Bush on October 17 in Nocatee, FL … Son of Ian Bush Sr. and Nika Bush … One of seven children.

MAJOR: Interdisciplinary Studies

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LineBacker6-0 • 230 • r-fr.nOrTh augusTa, s.c.nOrTh augusTa hs

2016-17: Redshirted … Dressed for several games, but did not play … Member of the Eagle Honor Roll for fall 2016.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at North Augusta High for Coach Brian Thomas … Ranked as the No. 119 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 31 player in South Carolina by 247Sports … Rated the No. 168 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 49 player in the state by 247Sports Composite Rankings … A 2015 HSSR-SCHSL Division II AAAA All-State Defense first-team selection … The Augusta Chronicle’s All-Area South Carolina football player of the year … The Aiken Standard Defensive Player of the Year in both 2014 and 2015 … Won the Deon Grant Player of the Year Award, presented by The Augusta Chronicle and the Augusta Sports Council … A first-team all-area pick … Had 172 tackles, five interceptions (returning two for touchdowns), a blocked punt, two sacks and 17 tackles for loss as a senior … Also threw two touchdown passes … Tallied 232 tackles as a junior to win his first player of the year award …

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Part of the South Carolina roster for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas … Was the All-Area South Carolina baseball player of the year as a junior.

PERSONAL: Born Thomas Rashad Byrd on June 30 in Augusta, SC … Son of Carolyn and Charles Byrd.

MAJOR: Pre-Health Education and Promotions

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CAMPBELL

sLOT-Back5-6 • 165 • r-sr.duLuTh, ga.duLuTh hs

2016-17: Played in all 12 games, starting four … Was second on the team with 31 receptions … Had 384 yards receiving and a team-high four touchdowns … Was on the field for 696 snaps (605 offensive, 91 special teams) … Had touchdown receptions against Western Michigan, Arkansas State, Ole Miss and Louisiana … Had a big game against Arkansas State, catching six passes for 98 yards and a score, which came on a 63-yard catch and run … Caught four passes for a career-high 121 yards and a score at Ole Miss … Had 10 kick returns for 207 yards, with a long of 38 … Made the Eagle Honor Roll in the spring.

2015-16: Started 10 games, including each of the final nine contests … Played in all 13 games … Was in for 330 offensive snaps and 127 on special teams … Had eight receptions for 130 yards on the season … Also had 20 yards rushing and six tackles on special teams … Caught two passes for 37 yards, including a 21-yarder against The Citadel … Also had three solo tackles on special teams in that game … Recorded one reception for 11 yards and had a tackle against ULM … Had a catch for 12 yards against New Mexico State … Recorded two receptions for 46 yards against Appalachian State … Had one carry for 20 yards in the win over Troy … Had one reception against Georgia (17 yds) and South Alabama (7 yds) … Had a tackle on special teams in the Eagles’ win over Bowling Green in the GoDaddy Bowl … Made the school’s honor roll for his academic work in the fall and made the Dean’s List in the spring … Named to the 2015-16 Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll for maintaining a 3.00-3.49 GPA.

2014-15: Played in all 12 games … Made one catch against Troy … Tallied four tackles on special teams with three at Texas State and one against ULM … Made the Dean’s List in spring 2015 … Member of the Eagle Honor Roll for 2014-15 … Member of the Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll for 2014-15.

2013-14: Redshirted … Made the school’s honor roll for his academic work in the fall … Made the Dean’s List in the spring … Member of the Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll for 2013-14. HIGH SCHOOL: A two-time Gwinnett County Specialist of the Year and was selected all-state specialist second team as a junior with two punt returns for touchdowns … Replicated that feat as a senior with two punt return touchdowns … As a senior, amassed 989 all-purpose yards … Posted back-to-back seasons with 1,000 or more all-purpose yards as a sophomore (1,000) and junior (1,500) … Pulled in 51 receptions and racked up 15 touchdowns as a junior … Scored six total touchdowns and had 33 receptions as the team’s top receiver in his final season … Finished his career with six touchdowns off return efforts, five on punt returns, one on a kickoff … Named team MVP as a junior … A three-sport letterwinner with nine letters earned total (four in track and field, three in football and two in basketball) … Competed in the sprints and long jump for the Wildcats … Captained the football team for two years … Member of the A/B Honor Roll all four years.

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MEET THE EAGLESMEET THE EAGLESPERSONAL: Born Myles A. Campbell on April 14 in Atlanta … Son of Richard Campbell and Wendy Gatlin … Oldest of three brothers. MAJOR: Finance (graduated)

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Wide receiver6-0 • 180 • r-fr.JacksOnviLLe, fLa.BOLLes schOOL

2016-17: Redshirted … Made the Eagle Honor Roll in the spring.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at The Bolles School for Coach Corky Rogers … A first-team all-state selection … Named to the Times-Union’s Super 24 … Helped lead his team to a state title and four title game appearances … Had 1,557 offensive yards and 21 TDs on 130 touches as a junior, earning a first-team spot on The Times-Union’s 2014 All-First Coast football team … Earned honorable mention Class 4A All-State honors that year … A three-star recruit as rated by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 925 overall player in the country, the No. 114 wide receiver in the country and the No. 120 player in the state by the publication … Also played lacrosse.

PERSONAL: Born Dexter Anthony Carter Jr. on September 9 in Fort Lauderdale, FL … Son of Dexter Carter Sr. and Sandra Hulbert … Has four siblings: Chadé, Jada, Devin and Jaylen … Father was a Florida State standout and San Francisco 49ers and New York Jets running back who won a Super Bowl with the 49ers.


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COPIAH-LINCOLN CC: Played two seasons at Co-Lin Community College for Coach Glenn Davis … A three-star recruit as rated by ESPN Recruiting Nation and Rivals … Listed as the No. 30 overall JUCO player and the No. 4 JUCO outside linebacker in the country by 247Sports … Rated as the No. 9 JUCO defensive end in the country by ESPN.

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HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Columbia High, helping the program to a 6-4 overall record and to a play-in game against Banneker to qualify for the Class 4A playoffs as a senior … A three-star recruit according to Scout, Rivals and 247Sports … Earned a place on the Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAA All-State First-Team Defense … Selected to play in the Georgia-Florida All-Star Game after final season … Helped defense allow 198 points in 10 games, an average of 19.8 per contest, in 2013 … Unit posted one shutout (McNair) and held two foes under 10 points during senior year … Tallied 49 tackles, 17.0 hits for lost yardage, 16.0 sacks, five forced fumbles and one fumble recovery during senior year … On offense, made 18 receptions for 335 yards and three touchdowns … As a junior, booked 63 tackles with 6.0 sacks and four forced fumbles and helped the Eagles go 5-5 … Contributed on offense with 123 receiving yards and two scores … Defense surrendered 174 points, an average of 17.4 a contest … Squad limited four opponents to eight or fewer points during the campaign … Also suited up for the basketball squad at Columbia … Won the Georgia High School Association Class 4A state championship first two years before falling to Eagle’s Landing 61-47 as a junior … Signed with Mississippi State out of high school.

PERSONAL: Born Deshon Devonta Cooper on July 9 in Decatur, GA … Son of Thomas Cooper and Verinda Blakely … Has one sister, Cyntrall Blakely.


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Offensive Line6-3 • 285 • r-sO.LiLBurn, ga. parkvieW hs

2016-17: Played in two games … Played 18 offensive snaps and recorded one knockdown against Savannah State … Was also in for four special teams plays in the game … Was in for three special teams plays against Georgia State.

2015-16: Redshirted … Made the school’s honor roll in the spring.

HIGH SCHOOL: Named all-state as a senior at Parkview High School … Also claimed offensive lineman and special teams player of the week honors over his career … Lettered in basketball and track & field.

PERSONAL: Born Jakob Andrew Cooper on October 24 in Atlanta … Son of David and Carla Cooper … Has a younger brother, Aaron … Uncle Kevin Welniak played football from 1982-86 at Alabama.


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2016-17: Played in four games, playing 40 defensive snaps … Recorded two tackles on the season, both for loss … Played four snaps against Savannah State … Was in for a season-high 24 snaps at Georgia State … Had TFL at Arkansas State … Recorded a sack at Georgia State … Suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the offseason and missed spring practice … Made the Eagle Honor Roll in the spring.

2015-16: Played in nine games, seeing action on 40 defensive snaps … Tallied five total tackles on the season … Recorded three tackles against The Citadel… Had two tackles against South Alabama … Made the school’s honor roll in the spring.


HIGH SCHOOL: Recognized as first-team all-state by the Georgia Sportswriters Association … Honored as First-Team All-Region 1-6A … Recorded 75 tackles, including 26 for loss as a senior at Lowndes High … Credited for 12 quarterback sacks … Selected MVP in Lowndes vs. Valdosta game … Totaled 56 tackles in 2013 with 23.5 tackles for loss … Hails from the same high school as Eagle letterwinners Brad Almon (1989-91), James Carter (1986-87), Chris Wright (1991-93) and Tavaris Williams (2008-09). PERSONAL: Born Zacchaeus D. Copeland on December 28 … Son of Akilah and Darryl Pickett … Has one brother, Dezmon.


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Offensive Line6-4 • 320 • Jr.fairBurn, ga.LangsTOn hughes hs

2016-17: Started and played in 10 games for the Eagles … Played in 668 total snaps on the offensive line, recording 12 knockdowns … Had a season-high five knockdowns against Savannah State … Had at least one knockdown in six games … Had two games where he played at least 80 snaps (87 vs. ULM, 86 vs. Georgia Tech) … Missed the Appalachian State and Ole Miss games due to injury.

2015-16: Started the final 11 games at the left tackle position as a true freshman … A 2015 Honorable Mention Freshman All-American by Campus Insider … Was on the field for 768 offensive snaps and 23 special teams plays for 791 total plays in his first season … Played three snaps in the opener against West Virginia and came off the bench due to an injury to finish the Western Michigan game … Made his first start against The Citadel, playing 51 snaps on offense … Played 86 snaps on offense at ULM … Played 78 snaps at Troy … Played 76 snaps on offense in the Eagles’ win over Bowling Green in the GoDaddy Bowl … An integral part of the nation’s leading rushing offense.

HIGH SCHOOL: Named All-Region 3-6A three times at Hughes High School … Tallied 178 career tackles with 8.0 sacks while playing both ways … Also lettered in basketball.

PERSONAL: Born Jeremiah A. Culbreth on December 9 in Grand Forks, ND … Son of Jimmie and Kim Culbreth … Has a younger sister, Kyra … Both parents attended Georgia Southern.

MAJOR: Psychology

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LineBacker6-1 • 225 • sr.LOngWOOd, fLa.Lake BranTLey hs

2016-17: Appeared in seven games, starting three … Was hampered by a high ankle sprain in the final month of the season … Totaled 326 snaps (218 defensive, 108 special teams) … Recorded 33 tackles, including 5.0 for a loss … Had two sacks, while forcing one fumble and recovering one fumble … Had a season-high 10 tackles against New Mexico State… Had nine tackles against Western Michigan and seven against Arkansas State … Tallied a sack against ULM and New Mexico State … Sack against ULM came on third down on the final drive of the game, forcing a longer game-winning field goal that was blocked … Forced and recovered a fumble against Appalachian State … Did not play after the ASU game due to the injury suffered late in the game.

2015-16: Started four games, playing in all 13 … Tallied 43 total tackles with 4.0 tackles for loss and a sack … Also had two forced fumbles … Was on the field for 311 defensive snaps and 78 on special teams … Had four total tackles, including a sack, and a forced fumble against Western Michigan … Had four total tackles, including one for a loss, against The Citadel …

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2014-15: Played in 10 games … Posted 15 tackles … Had four tackles against both Savannah State and Texas State … Member of the Eagle Honor Roll for spring 2015.

HIGH SCHOOL: Selected to 8A all-state third team … Member of the Seminole Athletic Conference first team and all-district squad … Ranked No. 37 by the Orlando Sentinel in its annual Super-60 team … Top tackler as a senior with 87 solo tackles and 10 assists … Caused two fumbles and recovered three, one for a touchdown … Led Lake Brantley in tackles as both a junior and senior … Named to the Orlando Sentinel’s 2014 Central Florida Super60 as a senior … Earned a spot on the All-Seminole Athletic Conference first team.

PERSONAL: Born Christopher L. DeLaRosa … Son of Larry DeLaRosa as well as Carol King and stepfather Darrell King … Has one sister, Rachelle.

MAJOR: Marketing

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LineBacker6-1 • 205 • r-fr.hampTOn, s.c.hiLLcresT hs

2016-17: Redshirted … Dressed for some games early on, but did not play.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played his final two seasons at Hillcrest High for Coach Marquice Cole … Named South Carolina’s defensive player of the year by USA TODAY High School Sports … A first-team selection to the 2015 American Family Insurance ALL-USA South Carolina Football Team … A 2015 HSSR-SCHSL Division I AAAA Defense First-Team selection … A three-star recruit as rated by 247Sports and MaxPreps … Ranked as the No. 81 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 22 player in his state by 247Sports … Played in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas … Ranked among the state leaders in tackles with 148, including 21 for loss and six sacks, as a senior … Finished his career at Hillcrest High School with 158 total tackles, 90 being solo … Averaged 13 tackles a game, and totaled 7.0 sacks … Was awarded Defensive Player of the Game 11 times in his career … Began his high school career at Wade Hampton High.

PERSONAL: Born Reivyn N’Tori Delesline on December 18 in Orangeburg, SC … Son of Sonya Lawson … Goes by “Tori.”


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LineBacker5-11 • 190 • r-sO.irmO, s.c.duTch fOrk hs

2016-17: Dressed for several games, but did not play … Moved from safety to linebacker in spring practice … Made the President’s List in both the fall and spring for a perfect 4.0 GPA.

2015-16: Redshirted … Made the Dean’s List in both the fall and spring … Named to the 2015-16 Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List for maintaining a 3.50 GPA or higher.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played four seasons at Dutch Fork High School … Three-time all-state honoree … Named all-region three times … A Shrine Bowl Selection in 2014 … A two-time Region Defensive Player of the Year … Midlands Defensive Player of the Year as a senior … Tallied 437 career tackles with 39 tackles for loss, nine sacks and seven interceptions … Also lettered in baseball and track … Graduated with honors.

PERSONAL: Born Jonathan Lane Ecton on November 11 in Columbia, SC … Son of John and Angela Ecton … Has a younger brother, Kyle … Father played football at Oklahoma State … Uncle played at South Carolina.


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Offensive Line6-4 • 280 • r-Jr.frankLin, ga.heard cOunTy hs/geOrgia

2016-17: Had to sit out the season per NCAA transfer rules.

2015-16: Member of the scout team at the University of Georgia … Recipient of the Heyward Allen Football Scholarship … Transferred to Georgia Southern in the summer.

2014-15: Redshirted at the University of Georgia … Recipient of the Heyward Allen Football Scholarship.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Tim Barron at Heard County … PrepStar Magazine three-star prospect and All-Southeast Region … ESPN.com three-star prospect, No. 46 ranked OT nationally, No. 54 overall prospect in the state of Georgia, No. 291 overall player in the Southeast region … Rivals.com three-star prospect, No. 46 overall prospect in the state of Georgia … Scout.com three-star prospect, No. 41 ranked offensive nationally, No. 52 overall prospect in the state of Georgia … 247sports.com three-star prospect, No. 28 ranked OG nationally, No. 46 overall prospect in the state of Georgia … DawgPost No. 52 overall player in Georgia … Atlanta Journal- Constitution 2013 Class AA First-Team All-State Offense … Georgia Sports Writers Association 2013 Class AA First-Team All-State Offense … Helped lead Heard County to a 10-2 record and a second consecutive Class AA Region 5 Championship his senior season, advanced to the second round of the State Playoffs before falling to Jefferson High School 61-57 …

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PERSONAL: Born Jake A. Edwards on November 8 in Carrollton, GA … Son of Chris and Krysti Edwards … Father played football at West Georgia … Has two sisters, Julia and Ellie Kate.

MAJOR: General Studies

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Offensive Line6-6 • 300 • r-fr.pOrT Orange, fLa.spruce creek hs

2016-17: Dressed for most of the season as the No. 2 tackle, but redshirted … Made the Eagle Honor Roll in the spring.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Spruce Creek High for Coach Andy Price … A three-star prospect by ESPN …Ranked as the No. 59 offensive tackle in the country and the No. 124 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting.

PERSONAL: Born Lawrence Eric Edwards on May 7 in Jersey City, NJ … Son of Jacqueline Jones.


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running Back6-0 • 200 • Jr.americus, ga.americus-sumTer hs

2015 - GoDaddy Bowl Offensive MVP2015 - All-Sun Belt Conference Newcomer Team

2016-17: Played in nine games, starting five … Played in 335 total snaps (298 offensive, 37 special teams) … Had 94 carries for 492 yards and three touchdowns … Also caught 11 passes for 177 yards and three touchdowns … Had a season-high 12 carries for 88 yards against New Mexico State … Recorded rushing touchdowns against Savannah State, ULM and South Alabama … Caught a 42-yard pass against New Mexico State for a touchdown … Tallied receiving touchdowns against Savannah State and Western Michigan as well … Was limited down the stretch by an ankle injury.

2015-16: Played in all 13 games, starting one … A member of the All-Sun Belt Newcomer Team … Named the Offensive MVP of the GoDaddy Bowl … Was on the field for 225 offensive snaps and 94 more on special teams … Rushed for 682 yards and seven touchdowns on 101 attempts with 64 yards being his longest run … Averaged 6.8 yards per carry, one of the top averages in program history … Also had four receptions for 105 yards and one touchdown with

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HIGH SCHOOL: Played four seasons at Americus-Sumter High, running for 3,781 career yards with 35 touchdowns on the ground … Went 38 for 67 through the air as a senior with 452 passing yards and three touchdowns … Named Region 1-4A Offensive Player of the Year … Three-time All-Region 1-4A selection … Two-time all-area pick … Also lettered in basketball and track … Graduated with honors, and was a member of the Beta Club.

PERSONAL: Born Wesley Phillip Fields on January 10 in Cordele, GA … Son of C. Pam and Willie Fields … Has a brother, Pat, who played football at Shorter University.


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WESLEY FIELDS’ CAREER RECEIVING STATSYear G-S REC NET APC TD APG LONG2015 13-1 4 105 26.3 1 8.1 60t (NMSU)2016 9-6 11 177 16.1 3 19.6 44t (WMU) 22-6 15 282 21.2 4 13.8 60t (NMSU)

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punTer6-0 • 200 • r-sr.LOganviLLe, ga.LOganviLLe hs

2016-17: Was the starting punter for Eagles … Played in 111 snaps, all coming on special teams) … Punted 56 times, accumulating 2,189 yards … Averaged 39.1 yards per punt … Had a long of 60 yards against Arkansas State … Only had one touchback with 29 punts being fair caught … Ten punts ended up inside the 20 and he recorded six punts of 50 yards or longer … Was forced to punt eight times against Appalachian State … Had two games where he punted seven times (ULM and Arkansas State) … Completed a 26-yard pass on a fake punt for a first down against Louisiana … Made the Dean’s List in the fall … Made the Eagle Honor Roll in the spring.

2015-16: Played in four games, punting eight times … Averaged 41.0 yards per punt with a long of 55 yards … Punted four times for a 45.8-yard average at West Virginia … Had a 55-yard punt in that game … Had two punts for 78 yards (39.0 avg.) and one fair catch against Western Michigan … Had a 43-yard punt against Idaho … Made the Dean’s List in the spring.

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2013-14: Redshirted … Member of the Eagle Honor Roll for 2013-14. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four letters in football … Named the Region 8-5A Special Teams Player of the Year … Also earned two letters as a member of the soccer team and one with golf.

PERSONAL: Born Matthew A. Flynn on October 23 … Son of Richard and Jackie Flynn … Has a sister, Katie.

MAJOR: Accounting (graduated)

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Wide receiver6-1 • 190 • r-sO.aLphareTTa, ga.miLTOn hs

2016-17: Played in all 12 games for the Eagles … Was on the field for 166 total snaps (100 offensive, 66 special teams) … Had three catches for 28 yards … Recorded his first career reception against Savannah State on a 4-yard completion … Had a season long of 16 yards against Troy … Recorded one tackle on special teams against Louisiana … Made the Eagle Honor Roll in the spring.

2015-16: Dressed and traveled for most of the season, but ended up redshirting … Made the school’s honor roll for his academic work in the fall … Named to the 2015-16 Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll for maintaining a 3.00-3.49 GPA.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time all-area and all-region selection at Milton High School … Named Area Player of the Year of a senior as well as Milton’s Offensive Player of the Year … Tallied 1,058 yards receiving with 13 total touchdowns as a senior … Also played defense with 135 career tackles over four years … Also lettered in track & field.

PERSONAL: Born Obed Jean-Wesley Fortune on December 18 in Atlanta … Goes by “Obe” … Son of Rose Fortune … The youngest of nine siblings … Sister, Sephora, played softball at Spelman College.


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safeTy6-0 • 190 • Jr.fOrT vaLLey, ga.peach cOunTy hs/easTern arizOna

2016-17: Played in all 12 games, starting four … Was on the field for 257 snaps (246 defensive, 11 special teams) … Recorded 21 tackles, with one for a loss… Made his first start at Arkansas State, recording six tackles in the first half … Had a season-high eight tackles against New Mexico State … Had three stops, including one for loss, in the finale against Troy.

2015-16: Played at Eastern Arizona JC for Coach John O’Mera … An honorable mention NJCAA All-American … Named an all-conference safety … Had 55 tackles, two interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Chad Campbell at Peach County High … The defensive MVP in 2014-15 … Named all-region in 2013-14 and 2014-15 … Had 90 tackles and an interception … Named team captain.

PERSONAL: Born Sean Anthony Donnell Freeman on July 1 in Americus, GA … Son of N’kema Cooper and Sean Freeman.


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cOrnerBack5-11 • 170 • fr.pLanT ciTy, fLa.duranT hs

2016-17: Graduated high school early and enrolled in January 2017 … Went through spring practice … Made the Eagle Honor Roll in the spring.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Michael Gottman at Durant High … Ranked as the No. 129 cornerback nationally and the No. 163 player in Florida by 247Sports … A three-star recruit … Named second-team All-Western Conference as junior … Also participated in track & field, setting a new school record in the long jump … Named to the all-academic team from 2014-16.

PERSONAL: Born Jaden J. Garrett on April 20 in Brandon, FL … Son of Stephanie Garrett and Jamell Garrett … Has two siblings: Jamell and Sierra … Cousin of GS receiver Micheal Summers Jr.

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2016-17: Did not see any game action … Made the move to running back early in the season … Made the Dean’s List in the spring.

2015-16: Did not see any game action.


HIGH SCHOOL: Selected Athlete of the Year in back-to-back years by the Talladega County Coaches Association … Three-time all-county selection at Munford High School who won four letters as a member of the Lion football team … Named all-state honorable mention … Led Munford to the AHSAA Class 4A semifinals and a 12-2 record, both firsts for the Lions since 1992 … A dual-threat quarterback threw for 1,902 yards and 19 touchdowns and ran for more than 1,400 yards with 17 scores … Accounted for five touchdowns in a win over rival Lincoln, including three rushing for distances of 86, 61 and 55 yards … Amassed 3,272 all-purpose yards as a junior … Also earned letters in basketball and track and field … All-county selection in basketball … Member of the state champion 4x100m relay team, running the anchor and second leg … Two-time state runner up in the 100m dash. PERSONAL: Born Monteo S. Garrett on August 23 … Son of Louketra Curry and Tederral Forbes.


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Wide receiver6-5 • 220 • r-sO.dOugLasviLLe, ga.dOugLasviLLe hs

2016-17: Played in three games … Played in nine snaps against Savannah State … Caught his first collegiate pass against Appalachian State, a 28-yard reception.

2015-16: Dressed for several games, including a few on the road, but did not play … Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played four seasons at Douglas County High, catching 67 career passes for 984 yards … Caught two touchdown passes as a senior … Named Second-Team All-Region 3-6A as a senior … Also lettered in basketball and track … Graduated with honors.

PERSONAL: Born D’Ondre Malik Glenn on December 29 in Miami … Son of Schiwanna Collier and Maurice Glenn … Father played football at University of Richmond.

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running Back5-9 • 195 • r-sr.sharpsBurg, ga.easT cOWeTa hs

2016-17: Played in nine games, totaling 89 snaps (20 offensive, 69 special teams) … Had 14 carries for a career-high 124 yards against Savannah State in the season opener … Had one tackle against Appalachian State on special teams coverage … Played a majority of his snaps on special teams.

2015-16: Played in 10 games, mostly on special teams … Was on the field for six offensive snaps and 94 special teams plays … Carried the ball twice for 13 yards on the season and had four tackles … Recorded two total tackles in the win over Idaho … Had two carries for 13 yards in the win over New Mexico State … Also had a tackle in that game … Registered an assisted tackle in the loss at Georgia … Made the school’s honor roll for his academic work in the fall.

2014-15: Redshirted … Member of the Eagle Honor Roll for spring 2015 … Member of the Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll for 2014-15.

HIGH SCHOOL: A valuable two-way player for East Coweta who was the team’s leading rusher for his final three seasons … All-Region 2-5A and All-County Offensive Player of the Year … Averaged 6.96 yards per carry in his career (2,780 yards on 399 carries) … Started all 12 games as a senior, with 164 carries for 1,180 yards and 20 TDs for first-team all-region honors … Also posted 23 receptions for 216 yards and three TDs … Also had six interceptions … Played in North/Central All-Star game … All-region second-team defensive selection as a junior with five interceptions … Averaged 9.5 yards per carry as a junior with 790 yards and 14 touchdowns … Averaged 9.6 yards per carry in 2010 for a spot on the Times-Herald All-County first team and all-region second team … Played under QBs coach J.R. Revere, who was the signal caller for GS in its 2000 national championship run … Also won four letters as a member of the track team.

PERSONAL: Born Demarcus Derrell Godfrey on September 14 … Has three younger siblings: Jay, Anayiah and Collin Godfrey … Several members of family have played sports, including his mom, Chandra Godfrey, a former basketball player, uncles Donald and Gary Godfrey playing football, and uncle Carlos Godfrey who played both football and baseball.

MAJOR: Psychology

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Offensive Line 5-10 • 285 • r-Jr.LOcusT grOve, ga.henry cOunTy hs

2016-17: Played in one game … Was in for 21 snaps, recording five knockdowns, against Savannah State … Made the Dean’s List in both the fall and spring semesters.

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2014-15: Redshirted … Member of the Eagle Honor Roll for spring 2015.

HIGH SCHOOL: Named First-Team All-Region 2-3A on offense and defense at Henry County High School in McDonough, GA … Also lettered in golf and wrestling … Finished sixth at the state wrestling tournament.

PERSONAL: Born Drake Thomas Grall on August 31 … Son of Tina and John Grall … Has four siblings: Ike, Ross, Lili Grall and Jason McDonald … Brother, Ross, played football at Appalachian State.

MAJOR: Mechanical Engineering

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sLOT-Back6-0 • 175 • Jr.TifTOn, ga.TifT cOunTy hs

2016-17: Played in 10 games … Was on the field for 306 snaps (153 offensive, 153 special teams) … Recorded two catches for 41 yards with a long of 26 yards against Savannah State … Also had one catch for 15 yards against Louisiana … Had kickoff returns against Western Michigan, four against Arkansas State, Georgia Tech, New Mexico State, five against Appalachian State and one against Ole Miss … Had a long of 33 yards against New Mexico State.

2015-16: Played in nine games as a true freshman … Was on the field for 86 offensive snaps and 35 special teams plays … Caught two passes for 46 yards on the season … Had an 11-yard reception against The Citadel … Registered two tackles on special teams in the loss at Appalachian State … Caught a 35-yard pass at Troy … Had one carry for 6 yards against Georgia.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned all-state honors as a senior as a return specialist and picked up Athlete of the Year honors at Tift County High School … Earned First-Team All-Region 1-6A as a junior … Also lettered in track & field, winning the regional championship in the long jump and placing third at the state championships.

PERSONAL: Born Marquavius Malik Henry on April 16 in Tifton, GA … Son of Sabrina and Lionell Drayton … Has two brothers, Rashad Daniels and Montreal Henry.


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Offensive Line6-4 • 275 • r-Jr.musTang, OkLa.musTang hs

2016-17: Did not play in any games.

2015-16: Played in two games … Was on the field for five offensive snaps … Saw late-game action against The Citadel and South Alabama on the offensive line.


HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-state pick by the Oklahoma Coaches Association … Named District 6A-3 Offensive Lineman of the Year … Qualified for VYPE Mr. Football Honors … Two-year starter at offensive tackle … Graded out at 97 percent as a senior … Credited for 27 pancakes and allowed only one sack all season … Team totaled more than 2,500 yards passing and 2,500 yards rushing, averaging 37 points per game … Played defensive tackle as a freshman and was selected all-conference … Racked up 72 tackles … Team captain as a senior … Was on the track & field team, qualifying for the state meet in shot put and discus. PERSONAL: Born Tristan D. Hill on August 22 … Son of Jason and Kristi Hill … Has three siblings: Jessica, Jalenn and Zack.


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LineBacker6-0 • 205 • r-sO.BufOrd, ga.miLL creek hs

2016-17: Redshirted … Member of the Eagle Honor Roll for fall 2016.

2015-16: Joined the team as a walk-on in January … Went through all of spring practice.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Shannon Tarvis at Mill Creek High … Finished in the top 10 in school history for career tackles and was a three-time member of the Leadership Council … Also ran track and played rugby … A member of the 4x400m state champion relay team in 2013 … His 4x100m relay team placed fourth in the state in 2013 … Was the state’s leading scorer in rugby in 2013 as a flyhalf … Finished as his school’s all-time leading scorer, leading his squad to a state runner-up finish in 2013.

PERSONAL: Born Brandon James Holley on December 12 in Miami … Son of Richard and Cyndi Holley … Has four siblings: Ashley, Robbie, Josh and Kaitlyn.

MAJOR: Political Science

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Wide receiver6-2 • 180 • r-sO.gainesviLLe, fLa. BuchhOLz hs

2016-17: Played in nine games … Played in 115 snaps during the year (13 offensive, 102 special teams) … Had first career reception against Georgia State on a 19-yard completion.

2015-16: Redshirted … Moved to wide receiver in the spring.

HIGH SCHOOL: Tallied 1,244 career all purpose yards and three touchdowns at Buchholz High School along with two interceptions … Also lettered in track & field, winning district championships in 110m hurdles and triple jump.

PERSONAL: Born Naquan Alexander Malik Howard on August 19 in Gainesville, FL … Son of Alex Howard and Tameka Smith … Related to Terrence Brooks, Florida State alumnus and current free safety for Baltimore Ravens.


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defensive TackLe6-2 • 270 • Jr.sandersviLLe, ga.WashingTOn cOunTy hs

2016-17: Played in all 12 games for the Eagles, starting 11 … Was in for 738 snaps during the season (593 defensive, 145 special teams) … Recorded 34 tackles (24u, 10a) with 3.0 of them being for a loss … Recovered a fumble in games against Savannah State and Arkansas State … Had a season-high six tackles against South Alabama … Had five tackles against Arkansas State … Suffered an injury at the beginning of spring practice which required surgery.

2015-16: A true freshman who played in all 13 games of the season, starting in eight of them … Started the final six games of the season … Saw action on 342 defensive snaps and 51 on special teams … Recorded 30 tackles on the season (14u, 16a) … Also had a forced fumble … Rushed for 2 yards against Western Michigan on a fake punt attempt … Recorded five tackles three times, against The Citadel, Georgia State and in the GoDaddy Bowl against Bowling Green … Forced a fumble against The Citadel … Registered three assisted tackles against Western Michigan … Had two solo tackles against both New Mexico State and Appalachian State … Recorded four tackles against South Alabama … Fourteen of his 30 stops for the season came in the final three games … Made the school’s honor roll for his in both the fall and spring … Named to the 2015-16 Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll for maintaining a 3.00-3.49 GPA.

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HIGH SCHOOL: Tallied 17 sacks over his career at Washington County High School … Recorded 75 tackles as a senior, and 60 as a junior with 26 total tackles for loss … Three-time All-Region 3-3A selection and twice named all-state and all-region … Played in 2014 Georgia-South Carolina Border War Game … Also lettered in basketball and weightlifting … Won a state championship on the basketball court … Graduated with honors, member of Foreign Language Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Born Logan Chayse Hunt on April 2 in Augusta, GA … Son of L.C. and Rita Hurst … Has three siblings.


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sLOT-Back5-9 • 165 • r-Jr.BrOxTOn, ga.cOffee hs

2016-17: Played in eight snaps against Savannah State, his only action of the season … Made the Dean’s List in both the fall and spring semesters.

2015-16: Did not see any game action … Redshirted … Made the school’s honor roll for his academic work in both the fall and spring … Named to the 2015-16 Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll for maintaining a 3.00-3.49 GPA.

2014-15: Ran for the Georgia Southern Track & Field Club before joining the football team.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played four seasons for Coach Robby Pruitt at Coffee High … From 2009-2013, was a scholar-athlete (football, wrestling and track) … Earned letters in wrestling and track … A 2012 Region 1-AAAAA 152-pound champion … Part of the 2012 4x100m relay Region 1-AAAAA runner-up … State Region AAAAA Runner-Up Overall (track) … Ran the 100m dash in 10.86 … Finished in the top eight at the GHSA Region AAAAAA State Wrestling Meet … Placed third at the 2013 Region 1-AAAAAA Wrestling Meet.

PERSONAL: Born George Diontray Johnson Jr. in Douglas, GA … Son of Daisy McRae-Wilcox and Arlando Wilcox, as well as George Johnson Sr. … Has three sisters: Kiara Nixon, Jayla Hurd, and Shadasia Wilcox, and four brothers: Zayvion, Ijon, Isaiah and Tazmier Johnson.

MAJOR: Health Care Administration (graduated)

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defensive end6-2 • 245 • r-sO.nOrcrOss, ga.nOrcrOss hs


2015-16: Redshirted … Had a tackle for loss in the Spring Game.

HIGH SCHOOL: Tallied 180 tackles over junior and senior seasons at Norcross High School … Selected to 2014 Florida-Georgia High School All-Star Game … First Team All-Region 7-6A … Second-team all-county … Won state championships in 2012 and 2013 … Also lettered in basketball.

PERSONAL: Born JeanBaptiste M. Kouassi III on October 23 in Atlanta … Son of Yvonne and JeanBaptiste Kouassi.


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LineBacker6-1 • 205 • fr.aLBany, ga.deerfieLd WindsOr hs

2016-17: Enrolled at Georgia Southern in January 2017 and joined the team as a walk-on for spring practice.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Deerfield Windsor High for Coach Allen Lowe … An honorable mention all-state selection as a senior … Was also all-area, all-county and all-region … Team captain … A two-time WALB Player of the Week … Played in the GISA All-Star Game following his senior season.

PERSONAL: Born Thomas Connor Lawson on February 12 in Atlanta … Son of Michael and Kamy Lawson … Has a younger sibling, Davis … Had one cousin, Caleb Peterson, who played football at North Carolina and another cousin, Taylor Peterson, who played football at Southern Miss.

MAJOR: Undeclared

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Offensive Line6-4 • 265 • fr.green cOve springs, fLa.cLay hs

2016-17: Enrolled at Georgia Southern in January … Went through spring practice.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Clay High for Coach Josh Hoekstra … The 2016 Clay Today Offensive Player of the Year … Named to The Times-Union’s 2016 All-First Coast football first team … A first-team selection to the Clay Today All-County Football Team … Also named first-team all-area by Duval Sports … Helped paved the way for 3,280 rushing yards and 38 touchdowns and 2,000 yards passing … Rated as the No. 114 offensive guard in the country and the No. 346 player in the state of Florida by 247Sports.

PERSONAL: Born Jarrod Parker Leeds on June 2 in Jacksonville, FL … Son of Daryl Leeds and Susan Leeds … Has two siblings, Millie and Frankie.

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cOrnerBack5-11 • 190 • r-sO.aTLanTic Beach, fLa.fLeTcher hs

2016-17: Played in 11 games, starting eight … Started the final four games of the season … Was on the field for 480 snaps (463 defensive, 17 special teams) … Finished the season with 35 total tackles (24u, 11a) with one for a loss … Recovered a fumble against New Mexico State … Had his first career interception against South Alabama to seal the win for the Eagles … Had a season-high eight tackles against Western Michigan … Had seven tackles at Ole Miss.

2015-16: Redshirted … Dressed for several games early on in the season … Made the school’s honor roll for his academic work in the fall.

HIGH SCHOOL: Won the Senators’ Player of the Year Award at Fletcher High School … Tallied 115 tackles and eight interceptions as a senior with seven interceptions and 86 tackles as a junior … Also lettered in basketball and track & field.

PERSONAL: Born Jessie Maurice Liptrot on January 27 in Jacksonville, FL … Son of Vertima Noble … Has an older brother, Cortez Noble, and a younger sister, Tamara Liptrot.

MAJOR: Justice Studies

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Offensive Line6-5 • 300 • r-Jr.LiLBurn, ga.parkvieW hs/campBeLLsviLLe

2016-17: Joined the team as a walk-on in the summer … Had to sit out per NCAA transfer rules, using a redshirt season.

2015-16: Played in 11 games on the offensive line for the Tigers.

2014-15: Attended Campbellsville University … Played in seven games on the offensive line.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Cecil Flowe at Parkview High.

PERSONAL: Born Leonard Thomas Malloy on July 1 in Nashville … Son of Leonard and Traci Malloy … Has a younger sibling, Christian.


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Offensive Line6-2 • 235 • r-sO.TyrOne, ga.sandy creek hs

2016-17: Redshirted after tearing his right ACL in the summer … Moved to the offensive line during the spring.

2015-16: Joined the team as a walk-on in January … Went through all of spring practice with the Eagles.

2014-15: Was not with the program.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at East Coweta High and finished his career at Sandy Creek … As a senior, had 55 tackles, an interception, two fumble recoveries and a pass break-up from his linebacker spot … Named All-Region 4A honorable mention … In 2012 at East Coweta, had 92 total tackles, including a pair of sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery from his defensive end spot … Earned second-team all-region honors that year … Also played baseball and wrestled … A member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Born Tristan Kade Mann on June 2 in Birmingham, AL … Son of Jason and Savann Mann … Has two younger brothers, Troy and Magnus … Has two uncles who played football at Alabama and his grandfather, M.H. Trimble, played at Texas A&M.


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kicker5-9 • 215 • r-fr.mOuLTrie, ga.cOLQuiTT cOunTy hs


HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Colquitt County High for Coach Rush Propst … Helped team to a pair of state championships in his final two seasons, going 30-0 over that span … Squad was declared national champions his senior season … A first-team all-state selection to the Class AAAAAA team by the Georgia Sports Writers Association and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution … A four-star kicking recruit by Kohler’s Kicking … Set the state record for consecutive PATs made … The Special Teams Player of the Year on the Region 1-AAAAAA football team … Kicked a 41-yard field goal in the Florida-Georgia War of the Border All-Star Game … Finished his high school career netting 34 field goals … Also made 164 out 166 PATs.

PERSONAL: Born Luis Abraham Martinez on June 8 in Moultrie, GA … Son of Wendy Martinez and Avelino Martinez … Has three siblings: Carlos, Karina and Johnathan.


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cOrnerBack6-3 • 175 • r-sO.cOLumBus, ga.chaTTahOOchee cOunTy hs

2016-17: Played in nine games, starting one … Totaled 288 snaps this season (266 defensive, 22 special teams) … Accounted for 19 tackles (13u, 6a) with half a tackle loss against Georgia State … Recorded his first career interception against Arkansas State … Had a season-high five tackles against Arkansas State as well … Had four tackles at Ole Miss … Made the Eagle Honor Roll in the spring.

2015-16: Redshirted … Dressed for several games early in the season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Made 29 catches for 629 yards as a senior with 64 tackles and four interceptions on defense as a senior for Chattahoochee High School … Second-team all-state and First-Team All-Bi-City as a senior … Named Chattahoochee High School Offensive Player of the Year as a sophomore.

PERSONAL: Born Christian L. Matthew on October 26 in Miami, FL … Son of Theresa and Efren Matthew … Has three siblings.

MAJOR: Finance

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Wide receiver6-2 • 205 • r-sO.cumming, ga. WesT fOrsyTh hs

2016-17: Played in five games … Played 48 offensive snaps … Made the move to wide receiver in the preseason …Had two catches for 18 yards … Picked up his first catch against Louisiana, a 11-yard grab … Had a 7-yard catch at Georgia State.


HIGH SCHOOL: Played four seasons at West Forsyth High School in Cumming, GA … Named First-Team All-Region 6-6A and all-county at quarterback as a junior and senior … Named Offensive Player of the Year by Forsyth County News as a junior … Passed for 2,100 yards with 17 touchdowns while running for 900 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior … Also threw for 2,300 yards, 15 touchdowns through the air as well as 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground … Played wide receiver as a freshman and sophomore … Also played baseball, earning first-team all-region 6-6A three straight years.

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MAJOR: Management

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Wide receiver6-4 • 220 • sO.spring vaLLey, ny.paramus caThOLic • avOn OLd farms

2016-17: Played in eight games as a true freshman, starting three games …Was on the field for 119 snaps (71 offensive, 48 special teams) … Had starts against Western Michigan, New Mexico State and Appalachian State.

2015-16: Prepped at Avon Old Farms in Connecticut for Coach Bill Mella … Played football, basketball and ran track.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Chris Partridge at Paramus Catholic … Won a state championship … A two-star recruit as rated by Rivals … Hauled in 42 receptions for 526 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior.

PERSONAL: Born Mark A. Michaud on February 4 … Son of Wilfred and Marie Michaud.

MAJOR: Management/Entrepreneurship-Small Business

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running Back5-11 • 210 • r-sO.marieTTa, ga.hiLLgrOve hs



HIGH SCHOOL: Played three seasons at Hillgrove High School, tallying more than 1,300 yards of total offense … Named honorable mention all-county as a senior … Also lettered in basketball as a freshman … Member of the Honor Roll.

PERSONAL: Born Eric Shawn Montgomery on March 26 in Spring Valley, NY … Son of Kevin and Gina Montgomery … Has an older sister, Tiffany.

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safeTy 6-0 • 190 • Jr.fairBurn, ga.creekside hs

2016-17: Played in 11 games, starting 11 … Started the final six games of the season … Was on the field for 807 snaps (720 defensive, 87 special teams) … Was third on the team in tackles with 72 (45u, 27a) and had 2.5 for loss … Had a fumble recovery against Louisiana, as well as an interception against both Arkansas State and New Mexico State … Had 10+ tackles against Louisiana and Ole Miss … Had eight tackles against Arkansas State.

2015-16: Played in five games … Was on the field for one defensive snap and 79 special teams plays … Had one tackle for loss in the game against The Citadel … Had one solo tackle against the University of Idaho … Made the school’s honor roll for his academic work in the fall.

HIGH SCHOOL: An all-state honoree as a senior at Creekside High School … Named Defensive Player of the Year as a senior, and was a part of the Seminoles’ 2013 5A GHSAA State Championship … Also lettered in track, winning a state championship in 4x100m relay … Member of the Honor Roll … Won the Coca-Cola Golden Helmet Award in 2015 for Academic Excellence.

PERSONAL: Born Joshua Gerrod Moon on May 18 in Atlanta … Son of Erick Gerrod and Janice Moon … Has five siblings … Father played football at Alcorn State, and was named to the program’s Top-50 all-time players in 2014.


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Wide receiver6-0 • 160 • r-fr.duLuTh, ga.peachTree ridge hs

2016-17: Joined the team as a walk-on in January.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Peachtree Ridge High for Coach Mark Fleetwood … Also played baseball for the Lions.

PERSONAL: Born Malik Rashaad Murray on December 30 in Tampa, FL … Son of Monique Murray and Rod Murray … Has an older brother, RJ, who plays football at Georgia Southern … Also has three other siblings: Brittanee, David and Payton.


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LineBacker6-0 • 205 • r-Jr.duLuTh, ga.peachTree ridge hs

2016-17: Played in, and started, four games before injuring his knee against Western Michigan … Was on the field for 252 snaps (196 defensive, 56 special Teams) … Had 10 tackles on the season (5u, 5a) … Blocked a potential game-winning field goal against ULM.

2015-16: Played in eight games … Totaled seven tackles (3u, 4a) on the season … Was on the field for 49 defensive snaps and 18 special teams plays … Recorded a season-high five tackles in the win at home over The Citadel … Had a tackle against both New Mexico State and South Alabama.


HIGH SCHOOL: Played safety for the Lions of Peachtree Ridge High School.

PERSONAL: Born Roderick J. Murray on November 15 in Tampa, FL … Son of Monique Murray and Rod Murray … Has one younger sibling, Malik, who plays on the Eagle football squad.

MAJOR: Information Technology

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Offensive Line6-2 • 290 • r-Jr.nOrcrOss, ga.nOrcrOss hs

2016-17: Played in, and started, 12 games for the Eagles at left guard… Was on the field for 835 snaps (827 offensive, 8 special Teams) … Was second on the team in knockdowns with 28 … Had a season-high nine knockdowns against Georgia Tech … Twice played over 80 offensive snaps in a game (87 vs. ULM, 86 vs. Georgia Tech).

2015-16: Played in 11 games, starting four … Earned the starting nod in the final three games … Started against New Mexico State, South Alabama, Georgia State and Bowling Green at the right guard position … Was on the field for 310 offensive snaps and 55 special teams plays … Played 69 snaps in the win over New Mexico State … Was in for 63 snaps against South Alabama … Started in the GoDaddy Bowl for the win over Bowling Green as the Eagles scored eight touchdowns … A big part of the nation’s leading rushing offense.

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MEET THE EAGLESMEET THE EAGLES2014-15: Redshirted … Graduated early from high school and joined the Eagles in January 2014. HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterman helped lead Norcross to back-to-back state championships with a 13-2 overall record and 7-1 mark in 2013 and perfect 15-0 record in 2012 … The Blue Devils ran off 12 straight wins and advanced to the championship game, then scoring 31 unanswered points for the win … Honored as the Offensive Player of the Year for the offensive line … Started in the last 30 games for the Blue Devils on the offensive line and led the team in pancake blocks (42) and grade percentage … Named the offensive player of the week six times … First-team all-state selection by the Georgia Sportswriters Association and placed on the All-Region 7 first team by the state’s coaches. PERSONAL: Born Ryan D. Northrup on September 29 … Son of Robert and Dixie Northrup … Has two older sisters, Amanda and Nicole, who both competed for the West Georgia women’s tennis program. MAJOR: Sport Management

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defensive TackLe6-3 • 290 • sO.mOuLTrie, ga.cOLQuiTT cOunTy hs

2016-17: Played in six games as a true freshman … One of three players to see action on offense, defense and special teams … Was on the field for 50 total snaps (39 offensive, 9 defensive, 2 special teams) … Moved from the defensive line to the offensive line in preseason camp due to injuries … Moved back to defense after camp ended and played in seven snaps on defense against Savannah State … Moved to tight end in the second half of the season due to injuries and moved up the depth chart there … Played a season-high 22 offensive snaps against Troy in the finale … Made the Eagle Honor Roll in the spring.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Colquitt County High for Coach Rush Propst … Team went 30-0 his final two seasons, winning a pair of state titles and a national championship … Named to the All-Region 1-AAAAAA first team … Ranked as the No. 171 player in the state of Georgia and 126th defensive tackle in the nation by 247Sports … Recorded 48 solo tackles and 67 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, as a senior … In his final game, had 3.5 tackles for loss and broke up a pass in a 30-13 victory over Roswell in the Class AAAAAA final … Played in the War of the Border All-Star game.

PERSONAL: Born Ty’Kevious Dre’Quan Phillips on November 29 in Moultrie, GA … Son of Connie Phillips … Goes by “Ty.”


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Offensive Line6-2 • 290 • Jr.JacksOnviLLe, fLa.rOBerT e. Lee hs

2016-17: Played in all 12 games for the Eagles, starting nine at right guard … Was on the field for 812 snaps (757 offensive, 55 special teams) … Had 21 knockdowns on the season, including four against South Alabama … Played a season-high 87 snaps at Georgia Tech.

2015-16: Played in eight games along the offensive line … Was on the field for 48 offensive snaps and 11 special teams plays … Saw brief action against West Virginia, Western Michigan and The Citadel … Played a season-high 18 snaps in the win over New Mexico State.

HIGH SCHOOL: Tallied more than 200 career pancake blocks at Robert E. Lee High School … Earned second team all-state honors as a senior along with all-county, All-First Coast and team MVP awards … Also lettered in basketball and track & field.

PERSONAL: Born Curtis Paul Rainey on December 9 in Jacksonville … Son of Pamela and Pernell Rainey … Has three siblings, Davin Rainey, Lamon Rainey and Mikhail Coker.

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running Back5-11 • 200 • r-sr.cincinnaTi, OhiOcOLerain hs

2015 - All-Sun Belt Conference Honorable Mention 2014 - All-Sun Belt Conference Newcomer Team 2016-17: Played in 11 games, starting four … Was on the field for 278 snaps (221 offensive, 57 special teams) … Had 84 carries for 343 yards and a team-high eight rushing touchdowns on the year … Also had seven catches for 22 yards … Had a season-high two touchdowns against Louisiana, tallying nine carries for 14 yards … Had a season high for yards in a game against ULM when he rushed 14 times for 84 yards against the Warhawks … Had a 13-yard reception against Louisiana.

2015-16: Played in all 13 games … Earned honorable mention honors from the Sun Belt Conference … Carried the ball 165 times for 816 yards and 13 touchdowns … Also had four receptions for 14 yards … Was on the field for 348 offensive snaps … Scored a touchdown in 11 of the Eagles’ 13 games, including at least one in each of the final nine contests … Rushed 10 times for 28 yards at West Virginia … Had 42 yards rushing and a score against Western Michigan … Rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown against The Citadel … Ran for 64 yards at Idaho … Rushed 13 times for 98 yards and two touchdowns at ULM … Had two more touchdowns against New Mexico State, rushing for 85 yards … Also had a 4-yard reception … Had 58 yards rushing and a score at Appalachian State … Carried the ball 17 times for 69 yards and a score against Texas State … Ran 19 times for 82 yards and a touchdown in the win at Troy … Had a touchdown at Georgia and another against South Alabama, rushing for 85 yards … Scored a touchdown against Georgia State … Scored the first touchdown in Georgia Southern bowl history with an early score against Bowling Green in the GoDaddy Bowl … Finished the game with 44 yards rushing in the win … A big part of the nation’s leading rushing attack.

2014-15: Played in all 12 games off the bench … Ran 148 times for 691 yards with 12 touchdowns … Had a season-best 18 carries for 136 yards in the win at New Mexico State … Ran for 98 yards against Idaho and 92 at Georgia State … Scored a touchdown in each of the final 10 games of the year … Season-long rush came at New Mexico State with a 46-yard run … Caught six total passes for 100 yards, including a career-long of 38 against ULM.

2013-14: Redshirted due to injury … Made the move from quarterback to running back in spring 2014.

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HIGH SCHOOL: The Cincinnati Enquirer Player of the Year and First-Team All-Ohio … The AP Cincinnati Area Division I Offensive Player of the Year … A first-team all-state and All-Greater Miami Conference pick … Earned All-Southwest Ohio honors … Rushed for 1,510 yards and 18 touchdowns while throwing for 1,646 yards and 15 TDs … As a senior, helped lead Colerain to an undefeated regular season, No. 13 national ranking and No. 2 ranking in the state of Ohio … As a junior, had four games with 300-plus rushing yards and 300-plus passing yards … Selected to represent Colerain in North/South All-Star Classic, the longest-running high school all-star game in the United States.

PERSONAL: Born Alfred C. Ramsby Jr. on December 14 … Nickname “L.A.” stands for “Little Al” … Parents are Alfred Ramsby Sr. and Latoya Cannon.


L.A. RAMSBY’S CAREER RUSHING STATSYear G-S ATT. NET APR TD APG LONG2014 12-0 148 691 4.7 12 57.6 46 (NMSU)2015 13-0 166 820 4.9 13 63.1 46t (USA)2016 11-4 84 343 4.1 8 31.2 61t (A-ST) 36-4 398 1854 4.6 34 50.6 61t (A-ST)

L.A. RAMSBY’S CAREER RECEIVING STATSYear G-S REC NET APC TD APG LONG2014 12-0 6 100 16.7 0 8.3 38 (ULM)2015 13-0 4 14 3.5 0 1.1 5 (CITADEL)2016 11-4 7 22 3.1 0 2.0 13(ULL) 36-4 17 136 8.0 0 3.8 38 (ULM)

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Wide receiver5-11 • 190 • r-sO.sTOne mOunTain, ga.sOuTh gWinneTT hs

2016-17: Played 26 snaps against Savannah State, his only action of the season.

2015-16: Redshirted … Made the school’s honor roll in the spring … Named to the 2015-16 Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll for maintaining a 3.00-3.49 GPA.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played one season at South Gwinnett for Coach John Small … The 2014 Student-Athlete of the Year … Had one touchdown catch.

PERSONAL: Born Colby Ransom in Dunwoody, GA … Son of William Ransom and Kisha Lane … Has three siblings: Kamil, Kende and William Ransom Jr.

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RICHARDSON

h-Back6-3 • 235 • r-Jr.aTLanTa, ga.dOugLas cOunTy hs • aLaBama sTaTe

2016-17: Had to sit out the season per NCAA transfer rules … Used the year as a redshirt season while working on the scout team … Member of the Eagle Honor Roll for fall 2016 and spring 2017 … Moved to tight end during the spring.

2015-16: Played in nine games at Alabama State … Rushed for 550 yards and eight touchdowns … Threw for 739 yards and six touchdowns … Had two games where he rushed for 100 or more yards (TSU, 135; and Miles College, 123) … Honored with the SWAC Offensive Player of the Week, ASU Woody McCorvey Success Award, ASU Elite 11 and Coca-Cola Academic Award 4.0 GPA.

2014-15: Played Los Angeles Valley College in the fall as a true freshman … Transferred to at Alabama State in the spring.

2013-14: Enrolled in prep school.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Douglas County High for Coach Jason Respert … A first-team all-region and all-county selection at quarterback … Played in Central vs. North Georgia All-Star Game in 2012 … The All-County Offensive Player of the Year … Also played basketball … Awarded the U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award … Nominated for the Howard Thompson Trophy … Academic Gifted Programs: International Baccalaureate Program (3 years) and AP Honors Program.

PERSONAL: Born Ellis Jerrod Richardson on February 12 in Nashville, TN … Son of Cynthia and Chuck Richardson … Father played linebacker at Clemson on the 1981 national championship team … Has two siblings, Chris and Miranda … Brother played defensive end for Clemson’s football team.


DARRIUS

SAPP

defensive TackLe6-1 • 320 • sr.vaLdOsTa, ga.vaLdOsTa hs

2016-17: Played in all 12 games, starting 11 … Was one of three Eagles to see action on offense, defense and special teams … Was on the field for 567 snaps (1 offensive, 442 defensive, 124 special teams) … Recorded 19 tackles (8u, 11a) with 2.0 being tackles for a loss … Had one sack against Savannah State … Had a season-high four tackles against Georgia Tech … Blocked a kick against Louisiana.

2015-16: Played in all 13 games, starting 11 … Was on the field for 416 defensive snaps … Totaled 23 tackles (7u, 16a), including 1.5 tackles for loss … Had one quarterback hurry …

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2014-15: Played 11 games … Had 10 tackles (6u, 4a) … Tallied three tackles against NC State and South Alabama.

HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year starter and Associated Press all-state honorable mention selection for the Wildcats … Earned all-region accolades in back-to-back years … Won the Wright Bazemore Defensive MVP Award from the Valdosta Touchdown Club … Named to South squad for North-South All-Star game … Selected to play for Georgia All-Stars in “Border Wars” game vs. Florida All-Stars … Made key play to halt Florida All-Stars on third-and-1 conversion.

PERSONAL: Born Darrius M. Sapp on January 24 … Son of Ivory Sapp … Has two siblings, older brother Dontavis, who played linebacker at Tennessee and signed with the Dallas Cowboys in 2014, and younger sister, Zendeshia.


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SMITH

Offensive Line6-4 • 280 • r-fr.WOOdsTOck, ga.eTOWah hs

2016-17: Redshirted … Made the Dean’s List in both the fall and spring semesters.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Dave Svehla at Etowah High … Rated as the No. 185 offensive tackle in the country by 247Sports’ Composite Rankings … A two-star recruit, as rated by Rivals … An honorable mention all-state selection to the Class AAAAAA team by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution … Named to the Cherokee County Gridiron Club’s all-county team and the best lineman … Selected to the Cherokee County Senior Bowl … Named first-team all-region.

PERSONAL: Born Alexander E. Smith on October 25 in Woodstock, GA … Son of Kevin Smith and Letitia Smith.

MAJOR: Management

MIKE

SUMMERS JR.

Wide receiver6-1 • 200 • 6Th year sTaTesBOrO, ga.sTaTesBOrO hs • geOrgia Tech

2016-17: Did not dress for any games … Suffered a knee injury in preseason that required surgery … Was set back again by a calf injury early in the season.

2015-16: Played in seven games at Georgia Tech, making seven starts … Caught 12 passes for 178 yards and two touchdowns … Caught a 19-yard touchdown pass, the first score of college career … Had a team-high three catches for 45 yards and 30-yard touchdown vs. Tulane … Recorded a 10-yard reception at Notre Dame … Caught a career-high four passes for 58 yards at Virginia … Left the Georgia Tech team in November 2015 … Graduated in May 2016 and transferred to Georgia Southern, where he was immediately eligible to play.

2014-15: Played in all 14 games at Georgia Tech, making eight starts … Had seven receptions for 45 yards … Caught two passes for 11 yards in Tech’s win over Mississippi State in the Orange Bowl … Had two receptions for 15 yards against Wofford in the season opener.

2013-14: Played in all 13 games at Georgia Tech and started 11 times … Had 10 receptions for 211 yards, helping Georgia Tech lead the nation in yards per pass completion … Had three receptions for 79 yards in season opener vs. Elon … Hauled in a 49-yard reception at BYU … Had three receptions for 24 yards and an 11-yard rushing attempt at Clemson.

2012-13: Redshirted at Georgia Tech.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Steve Pennington at Statesboro High … Rated with three stars and ranked No. 85 at safety position by Scout … Totaled over 1,400 yards of total offense

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PERSONAL: Born Micheal Wayne Summers Jr. on January 24 in Augusta, GA … Son of Micheal and Vivian Summers … Has one sister, Jasmyne … Father played football at South Carolina State (1984-88) and in the NFL for the Colts (1988-89).

MAJOR: Business Administration (graduated; GT); Higher Education (Master’s; GS)

AMARI

THOMPSON

cOrnerBack6-2 • 190 • r-fr.Lake minneOLa, fLa.Lake minneOLa hs


HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Walter Banks at Lake Minneola High in Florida … Named Most Improved Player on his team.

PERSONAL: Born Amari B. Thompson on November 13 in Washington, DC … Son of Lisa and Greg Hardy.

MAJOR: Journalism

SHELBY

TOWNSEND JR.

defensive TackLe 6-1 • 245 • r-Jr.carTersviLLe, ga.WOOdLand hs • miLes cOLLege

2016-17: Played in 11 games … Started the season along the defensive line, but moved to tight end during the season … Was on the field for 69 total snaps (9 offensive, 60 special teams) … Played eight offensive snaps in the opener against Savannah State … Moved back to defensive line in the spring … Member of the Eagle Honor Roll for fall 2016 and spring 2017.

2015-16: Redshirted while sitting out per NCAA transfer rules.

2014-15: Attended Miles College.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four times for Coach Tony Plott at Woodland High … A three-time member of the all-county and all-region teams … A member of the 2011 North Metro Super 7 Selection Team … Recorded 113 Tackles (52 solo), 3.0 sacks and four caused fumbles his senior season … Also played basketball and wrestled … Was the state runner-up in wrestling.

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MAJOR: Construction Management

IKE

UKWU

LineBacker6-1 • 230 • r-sr.nashviLLe, Tenn.grady (ga.) hs • cLark aTLanTa

2016-17: Dressed for several games, but did not see any playing time … Member of the Eagle Honor Roll for fall 2016.

2015-16: Sat out the season per NCAA transfer rules … Joined the team in January for spring practice.

2014-15: Played in every game as a redshirt freshman at Clark Atlanta … Recorded 13 tackles on the season.

2013-14: Redshirted while at Clark Atlanta.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Ronnie Millen at Grady High … Recorded 70 tackles, including three sacks, as a senior … Also ran track and played lacrosse … A member of the National Honor Society, the Honor Roll and was a Chick-fil-A Bowl All-Academic nominee.

PERSONAL: Born Kenneth Ike Ukwu on January 13 in Nashville, TN … Son of Susan and Edwin Ukwu … Has three older siblings: Kosi, Obi and Tochi.

MAJOR: Computer Science

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VILDOR

cOrnerBack5-11 • 180 • sO.cOLLege park, ga.nOrTh cLayTOn hs

2016-17: Played in 12 games as a true freshman … Was on the field for 127 snaps (42 defensive, 85 special teams) … Had five tackles on the season (3u, 2a) … Had two tackles against both Savannah State and Ole Miss … Made the Eagle Honor Roll in the spring.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at North Clayton High for Coach James Soza … A three-star recruit as rated by MaxPreps and 247Sports … Ranked as the No. 144 safety in the country and the No. 164 player in his state by 247Sports … Named first-team all-region and all-county … The Defensive MVP at the Cam Newton 7v7 Camp … Earned all-region honors as a sophomore and junior … Led the team with 892 all-purpose yards and three interceptions as a junior … Had 22 tackles, three interceptions, six pass breakups and two fumble recoveries that year, as well … Had six career interceptions and four fumble recoveries … Selected to play in the Clayton County Senior Bowl.

PERSONAL: Born Kindle Lee Vildor on December 11 in DeKalb, GA … Son of Merlissa Thompson.


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defensive end6-4 • 260 • r-fr.midLand, TexasmidLand hs

2016-17: Redshirted … Made the President’s List in the fall for a perfect 4.0 GPA … Made the Dean’s List in the spring.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Midland High for Coach Craig Yenzer … A three-star recruit as rated by Scout and 247Sports … Rated as the No. 79 defensive end in the country, the No. 16 defensive end in the midlands region and the No. 13 defensive end in the state of Texas by Scout … Listed as the No. 86 strongside defensive end in the country and the No. 233 player in his state by 247Sports … A defensive honorable mention selection on the Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 6A all-state football team … Named all-district … Had 61 tackles, including 18 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks, four fumbles caused and two fumble recoveries for the Bulldogs.

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MAJOR: Management

RANDY

WADE JR.

LineBacker6-2 • 240 • r-fr.BLakeLy, ga.earLy cOunTy hs


HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Early County High for Coach Randy Isom … Rated as the No. 94 outside linebacker in the country, the No. 8 outside linebacker in Georgia and the No. 33 outside linebacker in the south by Scout … Ranked as the No. 131 weakside defensive end in the country and the No. 203 player in his state by 247Sports … A first-team all-state selection to the Class AA team by the Georgia Sports Writers Association and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

PERSONAL: Born Randy Wade Jr., on April 20 in Albany, GA … Son of Janice Allen and Randy Wade Sr.


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LineBacker 6-4 • 215 • r-fr.ahOskie, n.c. herTfOrd cO. hs/aTLanTa spOrTs acad.


2015-16: Enrolled at Georgia Southern in January.

PREP SCHOOL: Prepped at Atlanta Sports Academy … A two-star recruit by Rivals … Listed as the No. 19 prep school prospect by Rivals.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Terrance Saxby at Hertford County High … Was named all-conference … Recorded nine sacks as a senior.

PERSONAL: Born Alvin Lee Ward Jr. on January 9 in Ahoskie, NC … Son of Alvin and Darlene Ward … Has two older sisters, Sheree and Shenae Ward.


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defensive TackLe6-0 • 315 • r-sr.hephziBah, ga.Burke cOunTy hs • WesT geOrgia

2016-17: Did not play in any games … Member of the Eagle Honor Roll for fall 2016 and spring 2017.

2015-16: Sat out per NCAA rules after transferring … Made the Dean’s List in the spring … Named to the 2015-16 Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List for maintaining a 3.50 GPA or higher.


2013-14: Played for West Georgia as a linebacker.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped under Coach Eric Parker at Burke County High School in Waynesboro, GA … Named Region Defensive Player of the Year in Region 3-AAAA North as a senior in 2012 … Named first-team all-area by the Augusta Times … Participant in the CSRA Senior Bowl … Named to the WJBF All-CSRA Team … Had 147 tackles, including seven sacks, as a senior … Also played basketball and wrestled … A state champion in wrestling.

PERSONAL: Born Christopher Darius Washington in Augusta, GA … Son of Chester and Glorida Washington … He and his wife, Linsay, have a daughter, Izabella … Has seven siblings, including brother Cornelius Washington, a defensive end for the Detroit Lions who played at Georgia.


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safeTy6-3 • 210 • r-fr.riceBOrO, ga.LiBerTy cOunTy hs

2016-17: Redshirted … Made the Dean’s List in the spring.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Liberty County High for Coach Kirk Warner … Rated a three-star recruit by Scout … As a senior, despite playing only seven out of 12 games due to injury, still had 72 solo tackles, two interceptions, 2.0 sacks and a forced fumble.

PERSONAL: Born Martial Mathew Washington on May 18 in Savannah, GA … Son of Martial Washington and lives with the White family.

MAJOR: Accounting

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WILLIAMS

Offensive Line6-1 • 285 • r-sO.miLLedgeviLLe, ga.geOrgia miLiTary cOLLege

2016-17: Saw action in one game … Played six snaps against Savannah State.

2015-16: Redshirted … Made the Dean’s List in both the fall and in the spring … Named to the 2015-16 Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll for maintaining a 3.00-3.49 GPA.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time all-region and all-county selection at Georgia Military College Prep … Tallied 166 total tackles over three seasons with eight sacks and 21 tackles for loss over his career … Also lettered in basketball and track & field … Two-time preseason academic all-state selection … Won the Vince Dooley Award and named to Atlanta Touchdown Club Hall of Fame.

PERSONAL: Born Herbert Parker Williams on December 18 in Barbourville, KY … Son of Bert and Cathy Williams … Has a younger brother, Zach … Father, Bert, played football at Davidson.

MAJOR: Management

DREW

WILSON

Offensive Line6-4 • 300 • sO.BamBerg, s.c.BamBerg-ehrhardT hs

2016-17: Saw significant action as a true freshman, playing in 10 games while drawing six starts … One start came at right guard while five came at right tackle … Was on the field for 420 total snaps (376 offensive, 44 special teams) …Played 39 snaps against Savannah State … Played 25 snaps against South Alabama … Played 14 snaps against ULM, drawing his first career start … Started and played 77 snaps, recording one knockdown against Ole Miss … Played 12 snaps against Louisiana.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Bamberg-Ehrhardt High for Coach Kevin Crosby … Selected to the Semper Fidelis All-American Game … A first-team selection to the 2015 American Family Insurance ALL-USA South Carolina Football Team … A three-star recruit as rated by ESPN Recruiting Nation, 247Sports, MaxPreps and Rivals … Rated as the No. 38 offensive guard in the country and the No. 11 player in the state of South Carolina by ESPN … Ranked as the No. 71 offensive guard in the country and the No. 20 player in the state of South Carolina by 247Sports … Rated as the No. 96 offensive guard in the country, the No. 2 offensive guard in South Carolina and the No. 34 offensive guard in the south by Scout.

PERSONAL: Born Paul Andrew Wilson on April 23 in Bamberg, SC … Son of Timmy and Rhonda Wilson.


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QuarTerBack5-11 • 190 • r-fr.cLinTOn, s.c.neWBerry hs

2016-17: Dressed for most of the games, serving as a top backup at quarterback … Did not play in any games, taking a redshirt … Member of the Eagle Honor Roll for fall 2016 and spring 2017.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Newberry High for Coach Phil Strickland … The 2015 HSSR-SCHSL Division I AA Offensive Player of the Year … Named to The State’s All-Midlands football team as an honorable mention selection … Ranked as the No. 37 dual threat quarterback in the country and the No. 37 player in his state by 247Sports … Rated as the No. 60 dual threat quarterback in the country and the No. 33 player in the state of South Carolina by ESPN Recruiting Nation … Played in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas … Had more than 6,000 total yards and 73 touchdowns in his career … Rushed for 1,308 yards and threw for 1,204 yards and 32 total touchdowns as a senior … Ran for 126 yards and passed for 106 more in his final prep contest, a state championship game defeat … A three-time all-region selection … Named to the all-academic team.

PERSONAL: Born Yafari Werts on October 19 in Clinton, SC … Son of Shona Watts and Forrest Werts … Goes by “Shai.”


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LineBacker6-1 • 225 • fr.sTOckBridge, ga.WOOdLand hs

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Woodland High for Coach Steve Davenport … Had 202 tackles, including 34 tackles for loss and eight sacks, and six forced fumbles in his career … Ranked as the No. 63 inside linebacker in the country and the No. 10 inside linebacker in the state of Georgia by Scout … Rated as the No. 122 “athlete” in the country and the No. 194 player in the state by 247Sports … A three-star recruit as rated by Scout and 247Sports.

PERSONAL: Born Richard Dell Allen III on April 20 … Son of Traci Allen and Richard Allen Jr. … Has an older sister, Tiffani.

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QuarTerBack6-1 • 195 • r-Jr.venTura, caLif.riO mesa hs • mOOrpark cc

2016-17: Played at Moorpark CC for Coach Mike Stuart … Named first-team all-conference as a quarterback … Accounted for 2,184 yards of offense and 17 touchdowns … Threw for 1,427 yards and eight touchdowns as a redshirt sophomore … Ran for 757 yards and nine scores … Rated as the No. 252 player nationally in the JUCO ranks, the No. 7 dual-threat quarterback in the country and the No. 60 player in the state of California by 247Sports.

2015-16: Attended Moorpark CC.

2014-15: Attended Army West Point … Redshirted.

2013-14: Attended Army Prep.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Rio Mesa High in 2013 … Committed to Army West Point his senior season.

PERSONAL: Born Kado Khalil Brown on June 5 in Ventura, CA … Son of John Brown and Diana Keller … Has four siblings.

MAJOR: Business

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defensive TackLe6-3 • 260 • fr.LOuisviLLe, ga.JeffersOn cOunTy hs

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Jefferson County for Coach J.B. Arnold … Ranked the No. 106 strongside defensive end in the country and the No. 248 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Named First-Team All-Region 4-AA as a defensive lineman … Participated in the Border Bowl IV … A second-team all-state selection to the Group AA team by the Georgia Sports Writers Association as a junior.

PERSONAL: Born Melton Brown Jr. on September 28 in Augusta, GA … Son of Adell Stone Brown.

MAJOR: Pre-Health Education and Promotion

Kenderick

Duncan Jr.

safeTy6-3 • 195 • fr.sTOckBridge, ga.sTOckBridge hs

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Kevin Whitley at Stockbridge High … Ranked the No. 188 safety in the country and the No. 273 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports.

PERSONAL: Born Kenderick Treymayne Duncan Jr., on January 28 … Son of Tiffany Duncan and Kenderick Duncan Sr. … Has a younger sister.


Jaalon

Frazier

QuarTerBack6-2 • 195 • fr.riceBOrO, ga.LiBerTy cOunTy hs

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Liberty County High for Coach Kirk Warner … A first-team all-state selection as an athlete to the Class AAA team by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution … A second-team all-state selection to the Class AAA team by the Georgia Sports Writers Association … The All-Greater Savannah Offensive Player of the Year and first-team selection … The EnMarket All-ESPN Radio Savannah High School Football Team first-team quarterback … Completed 57 percent of his passes for 2,878 yards with 41 touchdowns and just four interceptions as a senior … Also ran for 1,250 yards and 15 touchdowns … Helped lead his team to the state quarterfinals for the first time in school history … Rated as the No. 70 dual-threat

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PERSONAL: Born Jaalon Michael Anthony Frazier on December 10 in Savannah, GA … Son of Lelon and Deborah Frazier.

MAJOR: Biology

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GRIFFIN

defensive TackLe6-3 • 260 • fr.gLen sainT mary, fLa.Baker cOunTy

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Baker County Senior High for Coach Jamie Rodgers … Named to The Times-Union’s 2016 All-First Coast first team … Had 69 tackles, including 18 tackles for loss and 10 sacks, as a senior … Participated in the Florida Athletic Coaches Association state all-star game … Ranked as the No. 126 strongside defensive end in the country and the No. 388 player in the state of Florida by 247Sports.

PERSONAL: Born Shaquan Robert Griffin on September 22 in Macclenny, FL … Son of Sammie Griffin and Sheterria Jackson.

MAJOR: Undeclared

Chris

Harris Jr.

LineBacker6-1 • 235 • fr.savannah, ga.BenedicTine miLiTary

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Benedictine for Coach Danny Britt, helping lead his team to a state title as a senior … Ranked as the No. 126 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 192 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … A three-star recruit … Was named to the CBS MaxPreps Small Schools All-American team as a first-team linebacker … Led the Cadets with 123 tackles, including 11.5 TFL, with four sacks and a pair of fumble recoveries … Named the GHSA Class AA Defensive Player of the Year and was a first-team all-state selection … Was a first-team All-Savannah Morning News selection his final two seasons … A member of the first WJCL Big 22 Squad … The EnMarket All-ESPN Radio Savannah High School Football Team first-team linebacker.

PERSONAL: Born Christopher Lamont Harris Jr., on December 4 in Savannah, GA … Son of Christopher Harris Sr. and Janeen Harris.

MAJOR: Pre-Health Education and Promotion

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Josh

Johnson

defensive end6-5 • 235 • fr.suWanee, ga.peachTree ridge hs

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Peachtree Ridge for Coach Mark Fleetwood … Ranked the No. 97 strongside defensive end in the country and the No. 230 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … A three-star recruit as rated by Rivals and 247Sports … A second-team all-county selection at outside linebacker by the Gwinnett coaches.

PERSONAL: Born Joshua Alexander Johnson on May 5 in Atlanta, GA … Son of Shirley Johnson.

MAJOR: Marketing

Raymond

Johnson III

defensive end6-3 • 225 • fr.sumTer, s.c.sumTer hs

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Sumter High for Coach Mark Barnes … Ranked the No. 104 weakside defensive end in the country and the No. 37 player in the state of South Carolina by 247Sports … A three-star recruit … An all-state selection who was named defensive lineman of the year three times … Selected for the North-South All-Star Game … Also played basketball for two seasons.

PERSONAL: Born Raymond Johnson III on October 21 in Columbia, SC … Son of Yvonne Johnson.

MAJOR: Management

Benz

Josue

LineBacker6-0 • 190 • fr.LaWrenceviLLe, ga.mOunTain vieW hs

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Mountain View for Coach Nick Bach … Ranked as the No. 164 “athlete” in the country and the No. 257 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … As a senior, had 68 tackles, one sack and three interceptions, while also playing receiver at times as well … Scored five touchdowns on offense and 400 all-purpose yards.

PERSONAL: Born Garbentz Josue on June 28 in Port au Prince, Haiti … Son of Eugenie and Williere Josue

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… Has two brothers, Guerby and Fratz, and two sisters, Vitchinie and Woodline.

MAJOR: Mechanical Engineering

Caleb

Kelly

Offensive Line6-2 • 295 • fr.Warner rOBins, ga.nOrThside hs

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Northside High for Coach Kevin Kinsler … A first-team all-state selection to the Class 6-A squad by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution … Also named first-team all-region and first-team All-Middle Georgia … Ranked the No. 127 offensive guard in the country and the No. 286 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports.

PERSONAL: Born Caleb Nathaniel Kelly on October 30 in Warner Robins, GA … Son of Eric Wright and Harelyn Kelly-Wright.

MAJOR: Undeclared

Wesley

Kennedy III

sLOT-Back5-10 • 165 • fr.savannah, ga.BenedicTine miLiTary

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Benedictine for Coach Danny Britt, helping lead his team to a state title as a senior … Named the GHSA Class AA Offensive Player of the Year as a senior, also garnering first-team all-state accolades … Also named the Class 2A offensive player of the year by the Georgia Sports Writers Association … Ranked the No. 89 running back in the country and the No. 166 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … A three-star recruit … Named the Savannah Morning News Football Player of the Year and first-team All-Savannah Morning News … A member of the first WJCL Big 22 Squad … The Offensive Player of the Year and first-team running back on the EnMarket All-ESPN Radio Savannah High School Football Team … Finished the season with 1,236 yards rushing (10.7 yards per carry) with 18 touchdowns … Caught 42 passes for 895 yards and 15 more scores … Added 693 yards in kick returns – finishing the season with 2,867 all-purpose yards and 37 touchdowns … Helped lead his team to a 53-4 record over his four-year career and two state titles … Won the Finocchiaro Award as Chatham County’s top football player, and was the Region 2-2A player of the year … For his career, scored 89 touchdowns and rushed for 3,605 yards with a school-record 7,552 all-purpose yards.

PERSONAL: Born John Wesley Kennedy III on September 30 in Savannah, GA … Son of Wesley Kennedy Jr. and Yulonda Maxwell … Has a sister, Alexis Brantley.

MAJOR: Undeclared

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Matt

LaRoche

running Back5-9 • 165 • fr.venice, fLa.venice hs

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Venice High for Coach John Peacock … Voted the Class 7A Player of the Year, according to balloting by a statewide panel of coaches and prep media representatives … A finalist for Mr. Football in Florida … The All-Area Offensive Player of the Year as selected by the Sarasota Herald-Tribune … Also a first-team all-area selection at running back … Set a new area single-season rushing record with 2,742 yards, shattering the mark of 2,016 set by Sarasota High’s Mike Ford in 2004 … Scored 37 rushing TDs, including five in the regular-season game against Braden River … Had 12 100-yard games, including 342 against Braden River … Also caught seven passes for 112 yards, including a 66-yarder against North Port.

PERSONAL: Born Matthew Bobby LaRoche on June 7 in Miami … Son of Jacques LaRoche.

MAJOR: Management

Demetrice

Lofton

defensive end6-5 • 215 • fr.fairBurn, ga.creekside hs

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Creekside High for Coach Will Rogers … Rated the No. 77 weakside defensive end in the country and the No. 162 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … A three-star recruit … Selected for the U-18 National Team for the inaugural North American Championships … A second-team choice to the all-region team for 5-AAAAAA, as voted by the league’s coaches … Selected for the GACA North–South All Star Football Game.

PERSONAL: Born Demetrice Montel Lofton on March 15 in College Park, GA … Son of Amanda Lofton and Maurice Lofton … Has three brothers: Jermaine Riddick, Jamal Troublefield and Teriell Troublefield.


Brian

Miller

defensive end6-3 • 260 • fr.savannah, ga.memOriaL day hs

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Memorial Day High for Coach Michael Thompson … Earned GISA all-state honors … Had 65 tackles on the season … Ranked as the No. 97 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 170

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player in the state by 247Sports’ Composite Rankings … A three-star recruit by 247Sports … Rated as the No. 155 defensive end in the country and the No. 15 defensive end in the state by Scout … An All-Greater Savannah first-team selection … A first-team selection at defensive tackle on the EnMarket All-ESPN Radio Savannah High School Football Team.

PERSONAL: Born Brian James Miller on February 21 in Hinesville, GA … Son of Tracy and Melinda Miller … Has one brother, Brandon.


Tomarcio

Reese

LineBacker5-11 • 220 • Jr.mOuLTrie, ga.cOLQuiTT cOunTy hsnOrThWesT mississippi cc

2016-17: Recorded 57 tackles in 12 games at Northwest Mississippi CC … Had 9.5 tackles for loss and half a sack … Also had nine quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles and a pass break up … Ranked as the No. 214 national JUCO player, the No. 9 outside linebacker in the JUCO preps and No. 63 JUCO player in the state of Mississippi by 247Sports … A three-star recruit.

2015-16: Played in eight games at Eastern Arizona College, helping the Monsters to a 7-4 record … Finished second on the team with 68 tackles and four sacks … Led the team with 8.5 tackles per game.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for head coach Rush Propst at Colquitt County High … Saw action as a defensive end, outside linebacker and inside linebacker … Named first-team all-region … The defensive MVP … Helped the Packers to a combined 47-10 record in his four seasons … Colquitt County advanced to three consecutive GHSA 6A state semifinals before winning the 2014 state championship his senior year … The Packers finished 15-0 and won the program’s first state title in 20 years … Played in the 2015 Florida-Georgia War of the Border All-Star Game.

PERSONAL: Born Tomarcio K. Reese on December 3 in McComb, MS … Son of Nicole Wells … Has a sister, Tykia, and a brother, Isaac.

MAJOR: Undeclared

Kenton

Tucker Jr.

defensive TackLe6-3 • 285 • fr.JacksOnviLLe, fLa.firsT cOasT hs

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at First Coast High for Coach Fredrick Culver … Ranked the No. 709 player in the country, the No. 33 strongside defensive end in the country and the No. 92 player in the state of Florida by 247Sports’ Composite Rankings … A three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports … Also ran track.

PERSONAL: Born Kenton Augustus Tucker Jr., on September 8 in Jacksonville … Son of Detra Tucker.

MAJOR: Pre-Law

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Grant

Walker

running Back6-1 • 200 • fr.eLLenWOOd, ga.cedar grOve hs

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Cedar Grove High for Coach Jermaine Smith … A three-star recruit by 247Sports … An honorable mention all-state selection to the Group 3-A squad by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution … Helped lead his team to the GHSA Class AAA State Championship as a senior, rushing for 133 yards and a touchdown in the win … Ranked the No. 159 safety in the country and the No. 45 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … An all-region selection … Named the Decatur High offensive player of the year in 2014 and 2015.

PERSONAL: Born William Grant Walker on October 29 in Decatur, GA … Son of Duane Walker and Laura Walker.


Logan

Wright

running Back6-0 • 230 • fr.JacksOnviLLe, fLa.sandaLWOOd

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Sandalwood High for Coach Adam Geis … A first-team selection to the Florida All-State Class 8A team as chosen by newspaper editors and reporters … Ranked the No. 203 running back in the country and the No. 435 player in the state of Florida by 247Sports … Named to the All-Gateway Conference first team … Named to The Times-Union’s 2016 All-First Coast first team … Was the Jacksonville area’s leading rusher with 2,221 yards and 26 touchdowns, doing it all in nine games … Also had four receiving touchdowns … Rushed for 292 yards against White High to put him over 2,000 yards his senior season, scoring on runs of 78, 38 yards and 60 yards and adding a 42-yard touchdown reception … Ran for 1,801 yards and 18 touchdowns as a junior, earning a first-team nod on the Florida High School Football’s 2015 Class 8A All-State Elite Team.

PERSONAL: Born Logan Dillon Wright on June 19 in Jacksonville, FL … Son of Christie and Larry Wirght … Has two brothers, London and Larry.


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sIgNINg Class BReaKDOWNBY STATEgeORgIa (13)Tré AllenMelton Brown Jr.Kenderick Duncan Jr.Jaalon FrazierChris Harris Jr.Josh JohnsonBenz JosueCaleb KellyWesley Kennedy IIIDemetrice LoftonBrian MillerTomarcio ReeseGrant Walker

FlORIDa (4)Quan GriffinMatt LaRocheKenton Tucker Jr.Logan Wright

sOuth CaROlINa (1)Raymond Johnson III

CalIFORNIa (1)Kado Brown

BY CITYgeORgIa (13) savaNNah (3) Chris Harris Jr. Wesley Kennedy III Brian Miller stOCKBRIDge (2) Tré Allen Kenderick Duncan Jr. elleNWOOD (1) Grant Walker FaIRBuRN (1) Demetrice Lofton RICeBORO (1) Jaalon Frazier laWReNCevIlle (1) Benz Josue lOuIsvIlle (1) Melton Brown Jr. MOultRIe (1) Tomarcio Reese suWaNee (1) Josh Johnson WaRNeR ROBINs (1) Caleb Kelly

FlORIDa (4) JaCKsONvIlle (2) Kenton Tucker Jr. Logan Wright gleNN saINt MaRy (1) Quan Griffin veNICe (1) Matt LaRoche

sOuth CaROlINa (1) suMteR (1) Raymond Johnson III

CalIFORNIa (1) veNtuRa (1) Kado Brown

BY POSITIONOFFeNse (8) RuNNINg BaCK (3) Matt LaRoche Grant Walker Logan Wright

QuaRteRBaCK (2) Kado Brown Jaalon Frazier

OFFeNsIve lINe (1) Caleb Kelly

slOt ReCeIveR (1) Wesley Kennedy III

DeFeNse (12) lINeBaCKeR (4) Tré Allen Chris Harris Jr. Benz Josue Tomarcio Reese

DeFeNsIve taCKle (3) Melton Brown Jr. Quan Griffin Kenton Tucker Jr.

DeFeNsIve eND (4) Josh Johnson Raymond Johnson III Demetrice Lofton Brian Miller

DeFeNsIve BaCK (1) Kenderick Duncan Jr.

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