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The Kennesaw State football program has formalized plans for its second annual National Signing Day Presented by Fifth Third Bank that is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 4. The KSU Department of Athletics will have a number of events scheduled throughout the day and will provide up-to-the-minute coverage of all the signees.

A special "Signing Day Central" page will be available at www.KSUOwls.com. Beginning at 7 a.m. (ET), KSUOwls.com will provide live updates, along with comprehensive social media coverage via Twitter (@KSUOwlNation and @KennesawStFB), Instagram (http://instagram.com/KennesawStateOwls) and Facebook (Facebook.com/KennesawStateOwls).
 
Members of head coach Brian Bohannon’s Coach’s Club will be in attendance during the signing period that will be held at the coaches’ office.
 
The KSU Department of Athletics is inviting athletics supporters to a luncheon at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest beginning at noon. Bohannon and his coaching staff will provide insight into the signing class and conduct a question and answer session. 

For media members, a press conference officially announcing the recruiting class will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria. Highlights of the press conference will be posted to www.KSUOwls.com shortly following the conclusion of the press conference. Bohannon will provide an overview of the signing class and will be accompanied by his coaching staff.

Per NCAA rules, the Kennesaw State Department of Athletics will announce a signee when the program has received and KSU Compliance has verified the signee's National Letter of Intent. Signees are not officially Owls until approved and listed on KSUOwls.com. 

2015 KENNESAW STATE SIGNING CLASS
Names will be added to this list as soon as their National Letters of Intent
have been received by the Kennesaw State Compliance office and verified.
SignedNamePos.Ht.Wt.Hometown (High School/JC)Video
7:03Zach TaislerLB6-3215Warner Robins, Ga. (Houston County HS)Watch
7:20Chance McNultyDB5-11180Madison, Miss. (Germantown HS)Watch
7:32Auston BanksRB5-9185Chattanooga, Tenn. (Notre Dame HS)Watch
7:42Leigh ComfortOL6-2270Oklahoma City, Okla. (North Eastern Oklahoma A&M)Watch
7:59Derrick FarrowDB5-11200Cochran, Ga. (East Central Community College)Watch
8:03Darnell HollandAth.5-10185Bowdown, Ga. (Bowdon High School)Watch
8:17Raekwon ChatmanDB6-0175Waycross, Ga. (Ware County HS)Watch
8:20Kyle ArrasmithTE6-5235Navarre, Fla. (Navarre HS)Watch
8:33Matt FosterDE6-3245Sparks, Ga. (Middle Tennessee State)Watch
8:44Dustyn MooreDE6-0225Conyers, Ga. (Kent State)Watch
8:46Kingsley EjikeDL6-3230Covington, Ga. (UAB)Watch
8:55Chaston BennettRB5-10170Crockett, Texas (Tyler Junior College)Watch
9:00Malik LetatauOL6-1280Mountain View, Calif. (College of San Mateo)Watch
9:01TJ ReedRB5-9175Daphne, Ala. (Daphne HS)Watch
9:18EJ HurleyOL6-3335Tyrone, Ga. (Sandy Creek HS)Watch
9:30Kyron MinterLB6-0210Fort Worth, Texas ( Navarro College)Watch
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Zach Taisler
LB | 6-3 | 215 | Warner Robins, Ga. | Houston County High School | 

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA:

HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letter winner at Houston County High School in Warner Robins, Ga. . . . A two-time all-county and all-region selection . . . 2014: Named all-county and all-region . . . Honorable Mention All-Middle Georgia by the Macon Telegraph . . .  Recorded 71 total tackles, including 44 solo stops while averaging 7.9 tackles a game . . . Also registered one sack and three forced fumbles . . . Helped Houston County to a 10-3 overall record.
 
PERSONAL: Born February 12, 1997 in Valdosta, Ga. . . . A resident of Warner Robins, Ga. . . . Attended Houston County High School in Warner Robins . . . Recognized by the Atlanta Falcons with the Captain Community Award . . . Parents are Steve and Michelle . . . Has a sister, Kayla . . . Plans to major in nursing.

 

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Chance McNulty
DB | 5-11 | 180 | Madison, Miss. | Germantown HS | 

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA:

JUNIOR COLLEGE: 2014: Recorded 43 tackles, including one tackle for loss, returned a fumble 42 yards and had two interceptions during sophomore season at Itawamba Community College.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: A two-way player at Germantown High School during junior and senior seasons . . . Named first team all-district as a junior and senior . . . Totaled 218 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns on 23 catches in 2011 and 2012 . . . in two years . . . Averaged 9.5 yards per catch . . . 2012: Named team Most Valuable Player . . . Recorded 12 receptions for 129 yards, while averaging 10.8 yards per catch . . . Accumulated 71 solo tackles, four interceptions and two passes defensed in 11 games.
 
PERSONAL: Born January 16, 1995 in Jackson, Miss. . . . A resident of Madison, Miss. . . . Attended Germantown High School in Madison, Miss. . . . A two-sport athlete at Madison, playing football and soccer . . . Won a South State championship in soccer as a senior . . . 100 Black Men Academic Scholarship Award recipient . . . Considered Henderson State, Northwestern State (La.) and North Texas before choosing Kennesaw State . . . A pre-med major.

 

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Auston Banks
RB | 5-9 | 185 | Chattanooga, Tenn. | Notre Dame HS | 

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA:

Statistics: 2014: 160-1,950 yards (12.3 yards per carry), 2,300 all-purpose yards and 30 TDs. 2013: 180-1,500 yards, 1,750 all-purpose yards.
 
Honors: 2014: Tennessee Sports Writers Association Class 3A First-Team All-State; District 7AA Offensive Most Valuable Player; All-Region.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Enjoyed an accomplished career at Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga, Tenn. . . . 2014: District 7AA Offensive Most Valuable Player . . . Capped prep career by rushing for 1,950 yards and 2,300 all-purpose yards . . . Scored 30 touchdowns . . . Helped Notre Dame to a 12-2 record and berth in the state semifinals . . . 2013: Rushed for 1,500 yards and totaled 1,750 all-purpose yards while helping Notre Dame to a 9-4 record and the state quarterfinals . . . Also a standout performer on the track team.
 
PERSONAL: Born March 29, 1996 in Chattanooga, Tenn. . . . A resident of Chattanooga, Tenn. . . . Attended Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga, Tenn. . . . Parent’s names are Alvin and Maria . . . Ranked No. 1 in honors English class . . . Won Most Valuable Player accolades at the 2014 Chicago Nike Football Training Camp . . . Considered Texas, Wofford and Elon before choosing Kennesaw State . . . Plans to major in business.

 

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Leigh Comfort
OL | 6-2 | 270 | Oklahoma City, Okla. | North Eastern Oklahoma A&M | 

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA:

Junior College Honors: 2014: Second team All-Southwest Junior College Conference. 2013: Honorable Mention All-Southwest Junior College Conference.
 
JUNIOR COLLEGE: A two-year starter at North Eastern Oklahoma A&M . . . 2014: Earned second team All-Southwest Junior College Conference after helping Golden Norsemen to a 5-6 record . . . 2013: Received honorable mention all-conference recognition.
 
 HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Putnam City North High School in Oklahoma City, Okla. . . . Earned all-conference and all-metro honors as a senior in 2012.
 
PERSONAL: Born February 26, 1994 in Oklahoma . . . A resident of Oklahoma City, Okla. . . . Attended Putnam City North High School in Oklahoma City . . . Moster is Lorraine Comfort . . . Brother’s name is Rome . . . Will enter Kennesaw State as a junior . . . Considered Northern Iowa, Grambling State, Lamar, Texas State and Texas Southern before choosing KSU . . . Plans to major in computer science.

 


 
 

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Derrick Farrow
DB | 5-11 | 200 | Cochran, Ga. | East Central Community College | 

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA:

Junior College Statistics: 2014: Totaled 49 tackles, including 39 solo, and one fumble recovery. 2013: Recorded 61 tackles and one interception. Totals: 110 tackles, 1 interception, 1 fumble recovery.
 
Junior College Honors: 2014: Named to Mississippi Association of Community and Junior College All-Star Game.
 
High School Statistics: 2012: Rushing: 58-521 yards, 11 TDs; Defense: 5 interceptions.
 
High School Honors: 2012: First Team 4-AA All Region Team, Second Team Georgia Sportswriters Association All-State, Georgia Athletic Coaches Association North-South All-Star Game.
 
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Ranked as the No. 3 junior college safety in the country while at East Central Community College . . . Named to the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) All-Star Game . . . 2014: Totaled 49 tackles, including 39 solo, and one fumble recovery during sophomore campaign . . . 2013: Recorded 61 tackles and one interception as a freshman.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Beckley County High School in Cochran, Ga. . . . Served as team captain . . . 2012: Selected second team all-state and first team all-region as a senior while helping the Royals to an 8-3 record . . . Voted team Most Valuable Player . . . Played in the East vs. West and North vs. South All-Star Games in 2012 . . . Rushed for 521 yards on 58 carries and scored 11 touchdowns while averaging 8.9 yards per carry . . . Also collected five interceptions.
 
PERSONAL: Born January 18, 1995 in Hawkinsville, Ga. . . . A resident of Cochran, Ga. . . . Attended Beckley County High School in Cochran, Ga. . . . Parents are Casandra Farrow and Demetrice Wells . . . Has a sister (Fellisia) and two brothers (Demetreon and D’Mitri) . . . Considered Savannah State and Jacksonville State before choosing Kennesaw State . . . Plans to major in physical education.
 

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Darnell Holland
Ath. | 5-10 | 185 | Bowdon, Ga. | Bowdon County HS | 

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA:

Statistics: 2014: Rushing: 147-1,894 yards, 25 TDs, Receiving: 5-35, 1 TD; Kickoff Returns: 194 yards, 2 TDs; Interception Returns: 1 TD. All-Purpose Yards: 2,123. Touchdowns: 29
 
Honors: 2014: Georgia Sports Writers Association Second Team All-State, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Honorable Mention All-State, Region 5-AA Offensive Player of the Year, Times-Georgian All-Area Most Valuable Player.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: A two-sport (basketball, football) athlete at Bowdon High School in Bowdon, Ga. . . . 2014: Georgia Sports Writers Association Second Team All-State, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Honorable Mention All-State, Region 5-AA Offensive Player of the Year, Times-Georgian All-Area Most Valuable Player . . . Played in 11 games and totaled 2,123 all-purpose yards and 29 TDs . . . Averaged 193.0 all-purpose yards a game . . . Rushed 147 times for 1,894 yards and 25 TDs . . . Averaged 12.9 yards per carry and 172.2 yards per game . . . Caught five passes for 35 yards and a TD . . . Totaled 194 kickoff returns and had two TDs . . . Had one interception return for a TD . . . Helped Bowdon to an 8-3 overall record and 5-0 mark in Class AA Region 5 . . . Averaged 5.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals a game as a member of the basketball team during junior season . . . Averaging 10.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.2 steals a game as a senior.
 
PERSONAL: Born November 6, 1996 in Bowdon, Ga. . . . A resident of Bowdon . . . Attended Bowdon High School . . . Parents are Sharon and Darnell . . . Has a sister, Danielle . . . Considered Carson Newman, Reinhardt and Shorter before choosing Kennesaw State . . . Plans to major in early childhood education.

 

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Raekwon Chatman
DB | 6-0 | 175 | Waycross, Ga. | Ware County HS | 

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA:

Statistics: 2014: Rushing: 60-463 yards, 6 TDs; Receiving: 11-255 yards; 3 TDs; Kickoff Returns: 6-151 yards. Defense: 26 tackles (17 solo), 3 passes defensed.
 
Honors: 2014: Region 3-5A First Team All-Region.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Enjoyed solid career at Ware County High School in Waycross, Ga. . . . 2014: Helped the Gators to an 11-1 record and second-round appearance in state playoffs. . . Ware County was Region 3-AAAAA champions and finished the regular season undefeated at 10-0 . . . Team was ranked No. 18 in Georgia . . . Saw action on both sides of the ball and on special teams. . . Totaled 889 all-purpose yards . . . Had 60 carries for 463 yards and six touchdowns, caught 11 passes for 255 yards and three TDs, and returned six kickoffs 151 yards . . . Recorded 26 tackles, including 17 solo stops, and three passes defensed . . . Played under Franklin Stephens.
 
PERSONAL: Born December 29, 1996 in Waycross, Ga. . . . A resident of Waycross . . . Attended Ware County High School in Waycross . . . Mother is Joyce Tobler . . . Considered Charlotte and Wake Forest before choosing Kennesaw State . . . Has not declared a major.
 
 

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Kyle Arrasmith
TE | 6-5 | 235 | Navarre, Fla. | Navarre HS | 

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA:

Statistics: 2014: 50 Total Tackles, 33 Solo Tackles, 8 Sacks for 52 yards, 16 quarterback hurries. 2013: 33 tackles, 3 sacks.
 
Honors: 2014: First Team All-Northwest Florida Daily News; Eastbay Competitive Edge MVP at Football University Camp.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letter winner at Navarre High in Navarre, Fla. . . . A two-way player, playing tight end and defensive end . . . Helped the Raiders to a four-year record of 33-15 and two 6A District 2 championships and one regional title . . . 2014: First Team All-Northwest Florida Daily News . . . Finished second on the team with 50 tackles, including 33 solo stops, and topped the club with eight sacks for 52 yards and 16 quarterback hurries. Also had one caused fumble . . . Raiders posted a 9-3 overall record . . . 2013: Recorded 33 tackles and had three sacks while helping team to a 7-5 record . . . 2012: Helped Navarre to a 12-2 record that included a regional championship and trip to the state semifinals.
 
PERSONAL: Born October 11, 1996 in Walton, Fla. . . . A resident of Navarre, Fla. . . . Attended Navarre High School in Navarre, Fla. . . . Parents are Charles and Melanie . . . Has a brother Weston Jones . . .  Has accumulated a 3.28 grade-point average . . . Played in the 2014 Pensacola Sports Association’s Subway All-Star Game as a member of the East team . . . Attended the 2014 Football University Camp in Florida and received the Eastbay Competitive Edge Most Valuable Player Award at the end of camp for intense training, great physical strength, and attention to detail in his play . . . Considered Southern Mississippi and Louisiana-Lafayette before choosing Kennesaw State . . . Plans to major in science.

 

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Matt Foster
DE | 6-3 | 245 | Sparks, Ga. | Middle Tennessee State | 

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA:

High School Honors: 2012: First team All-State by Atlanta Journal-Constitution; First team all-region, First Team All-Tift Area, AP Preseason All-State.
 
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE: 2014: Lone appearance came during a season-opening 61-7 victory versus Savannah State (8/30) and had one tackle . . . 2013: Redshirted.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Enjoyed a standout career at Cook County High School . . . 2012: Named First team All-State by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution . . . Also earned all-region and All-Tift Area recognition . . . Recorded 63 tackles, eight sacks, eight tackles for a loss, six forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries as a senior . . . AP Preseason All-State . . . 2011: Accumulated 48 stops, 10 sacks, and four fumble recoveries . . . Played for Coach Ken Cofer . . . Also lettered in basketball.
 
PERSONAL: Born September 7, 1994 . . . . A resident of Spaks, Ga. . . . Attended Cook County High in Adel, Ga. . . . Parents are Frederick and Clemmie . . . Considered Jacksonville, Jacksonville State, South Alabama and Chattanooga before choosing Kennesaw State . . . Majoring in physical education.

 

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Dustyn Moore
DE | 6-0 | 225 | Conyers, Ga. | Kent State | 

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA:
KENT STATE: 2014: Appeared in nine games for the Golden Flashes and recorded 20 tackles (10 solo), had one tackle for loss and quarterback hurries . . . Had a season-high six tackles versus Army (10/18) and Toledo (11/4) . . . Posted a career-best four solo tackles against Toledo . . . 2013: Redshirted.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Enjoyed a solid career at Heritage High School in Conyers, Ga. . . . A two-time all-region and all-state selection . . . 2012: Recorded 103 tackles, three sacks and 27 tackles for a loss as a senior . . . 2011: Helped the Patriots to a 10-2 record and regional championship . . . Accumulated 103 tackles in his junior year, including 10 for a loss . . . Also scored a touchdown.
 
PERSONAL: Born January 7, 1994 in Atlanta, Ga. . . . A resident of Conyers, Ga. . . . Attended Heritage High in Conyers . . . Parents are Derrick and Stephanie . . . Has two siblings, Sydni and Sheldyn . . . A four-time scholar-athlete after posting a 3.0 or better GPA.
 

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Kingsley Ejike
DL | 6-3 | 230 | Covington, Ga. | UAB | 

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA:

High School Statistics: 2012: 87 tackles, 21.5 tackles for loss, 15 sacks, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble. 2011: 79 tackles, 57 solo tackles, 9.5 sacks, forced fumble, blocked field goal.
 
High School Honors: 2012: First-team Region 2-AAAAA selection.
 
UAB: 2014: Appeared in five games and made one tackle . . . Lone tackle came during a season-opening 48-10 victory over Troy (8/30) . . . 2013: Redshirted.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Newton High School in Newton, Ga. . . . 2012: First Team Region 2-AAAAA selection . . . Led team in with 87 tackles, including 21.5 tackles for loss and 15 sacks . . . Also had two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble . . . Recorded three sacks versus Druid Hills, Rockdale and Morrow . . . Registered a season-high 17 tackles against state power Valdosta . . . Helped the Rams to a state AAAAA playoff appearance . . . 2011: Registered 79 tackles, including 57 solo stops . . . Also contributed 9.5 sacks, a forced fumble and blocked field goal attempt . . . Had a season-high 11 tackles, including a sack, versus Eastside.
 
PERSONAL: Born April 17, 1995 in Columbia, S.C. . . . A resident of Covington, Ga. . . . Attended Newton High School in Covington, Ga. . . . Parents are Angelina Ejike . . . Has two brothers, Justice and Chris . . . Older brother, Justice, played at Georgia Southern . . . Majoring in computer science.

 

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Chaston Bennett
RB | 5-10 | 170 | Crockett, Texas | Tyler Junior College | 

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA:

Junior College Statistics: 2014: Rushing: 206-1,438 yards (7 yards per carry, 130.7 yards per game), 24 TDs; Receiving: 5-93 yards, 1 TD; 1,531 all-purpose yards, 25 TDs, 139.2 yards per game. 2013: Rushing: 53-276 yards, 1 TD; Receiving: 1-6. Totals: Rushing: 259-1,714 yards, 25 TDs; Receiving: 6-99 yards, 1 TD. All-Purpose: 1,813 yards, 26 TDs.
 
Junior College Honors: 2014: NJCAA Honorable Mention All-American, First-Team Region XIV All-Conference.
High School Statistics: 2012: 1,486 yards, 23 TDs. 2011: 1,456 yards, 15 TDs. Totals: Rushing: 2,942 yards, 38 TDs.
High School Honors: 2012: Associated Press Class 3A Honorable Mention All-State, First-Team 19-3A All-District.
 
TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE: 2014: Enjoyed a standout sophomore season, earning NJCAA Honorable Mention All-American and first team Region XIV All-Conference honors . . . Ranked second in the conference with 130.7 yards per game and 7.0 yards per rush . . . Finished second in the conference with 1,438 yards and topped the league with 24 rushing TDs . . . Had eight 100-plus rushing games, including two 200-plus yard games . . . Scored a season-high five rushing TDs and totaled 154 yards during a 72-65 victory over Blinn College (9/6) . . . Logged a season-high 231 yards on 15 carries and scored four TDs at Navarro College (10/18) . . . Recorded five catches out of the backfield for 93 yards and had a TD reception on the season. Tyler finished the year with an 8-3 overall record, including a 4-2 mark in conference play . . . 2013: Played in 10 games and rushed for 276 yards on 53 carries and scored one TD . . . Also had one reception for six yards . . . Capped freshman season by rushing for 117 yards and 1 TD during a 47-21 win over Garden City in the Football Capital of Kansas Bowl.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: A three-sport (baseball, football, basketball) athlete at Rusk High School in Rusk, Texas . . .  2012: Earned all-state and all-district honors as a senior . . . Rushed for 1,456 yards and 15 TDs . . . 2011: Named team Offensive Most Valuable Player after totaling 1,486 rushing yards and scoring 23 TDs.
 
PERSONAL: Born January 4, 1994 in Crockett, Texas . . . A resident of Rusk, Texas . . . Attended Rusk High School . . . Mother is Niki Bennett and grandmother is Carolyn Bennett . . . Undecided on major . . . Considered Georgia State and Southern Arkansas before choosing Kennesaw State.
 

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Malik Letatau
OL | 6-1 | 280 | Mountain View, Calif. | College of San Mateo | 

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA:

Junior College Honors: 2014: First Team All-NorCal Conference
 
High School Honors: Four-time All-El Camino League, 2012 El Camino League Offensive Lineman of the Year
 
COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO: 2014: First-team All-NorCal Conference . . . Helped the Bulldogs to a 9-2 overall record, including a 30-20 victory over Laney College in the Bothman Bulldog Bowl . . . Anchored an offensive line that helped College of San Mateo average 39.5 points per game . . . CSM opened the ranked No. 4 in the California Community College Football Coaches Association poll . . . 2013: Member of Bulldogs team that posted a 10-1 record and defeated American River College, 75-9, in the Bothman Building Bowl.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: A four-time All-El Camino League selection at Mountain View High in Mountain View, Calif. . . . 2012: Named the league’s Offensive Lineman of the Year . . . Played along the offensive and defensive lines . . . Helped the Spartans compile a 6-4-1 overall record . . . Totaled 51 tackles and 1.5 sacks. 
 
PERSONAL: Born April 14, 1994 in Palo Alto, Calif. . . . A resident of Mountain View, Calif. . . . Attended Mountain View High School . . . Has three siblings, Jay, Freddie and Danielle . . . Named to the Dean’s List Honor Roll at College of San Mateo . . . Considered Southwest Oklahoma State and Missouri Southern before choosing Kennesaw State . . . Plans to major in criminal justice.

 

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TJ Reed
RB | 5-9 | 175 | Daphne, Ala. | Daphne HS | 

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA:


 Honors: 2014: Class 6A First Team All-State by Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) and Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA); Team Captain.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Produced a standout career at Daphne High School in Daphne, Ala. . . . 2014: Named Class 6A First Team All-State by the Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) and Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) . . . Also named All-Baldwin County . . . Selected team captain . . . Helped the Trojans to a 7-4-1 record and a first-round appearance in the state playoffs . . . Had a season-high 245 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 38 carries during a 31-25 victory over Belmont (9/5) . . . Had three touchdowns and 196 yards rushing on 25 carries versus Saraland (8/29) . . . 2013: Helped Daphne to an 8-3 record . . . Trojans compiled a 33-13-1 record during his four years.
 
PERSONAL: Born June 6, 1996 in Fairhope, Ala. . . . A resident of Daphne, Ala. . . . Attended Daphne High School in Daphne . . . Parents are Sonia and Terry . . . Has a sister, Tierra . . . Considered Army, Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Prairie View A&M before choosing Kennesaw State . . . Has not declared a major.
 

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EJ Hurley
OL | 6-3 | 335 | Tyrone, Ga. | Sandy Creek HS | 

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA:

Honors: Region 2014: Georgia Sports Writers Association First Team All-State . . . Atlanta Journal-Constitution All-State honorable mention, 5-4A First Team All-Region. 2013: All-Fayette County honorable mention.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Ga. . . . Helped the Patriots reach the state quarterfinals as a junior and senior . . . Finished career with 371 pancakes . . . 2014: Named honorable mention All-State by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution . . . Selected 5-4A First Team All-Region . . . Led Sandy Creek to an 11-2 record and state quarterfinals . . . 2013: All-Fayette County honorable mention . . . Team posted an 11-1-1 record, won a regional championship and advanced to the quarterfinals of the state playoffs . . . Selected to play in the 2013 Chic-Fil-A Rising Seniors All-Star Game . . . 2012: Member of state championship team that posted a 15-0 record.
 
PERSONAL: Born April 13, 1997 in Atlanta, Ga. . . . A resident of Tyrone, Ga. . . . Attended Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Ga. . . . Parents are Chasidy Hurley and Kenneth Smith . . . Has two brothers, Genesis and Rich . . .  Considered Hampton, Jacksonville State, Furman and South Carolina before choosing Kennesaw State . . . Plans to major in sports medicine.
 
 

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Kyron Minter
LB | 6-0 | 210 | Fort Worth, Texas | Navarro College | 

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA:

Junior College Statistics: 2014: 10 games, 60 tackles (42 solo), 3 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 interception, 6 passes defensed. 2013: 12 games, 83 tackles (51 solo), 6.5 sacks, 18 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 10 passes defensed.
 
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played two seasons at Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas . . . 2014: Played in 10 games and recorded 60 tackles (42 solo), three sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, one interception and six passes defensed . . . Helped the Bulldogs to a 7-3 record . . . Registered a season-high 13 tackles during a 50-30 victory over Georgia Military College (8/23) . . . 2013: Appeared in 12 games and led Navarro with 83 total tackles, including 51 solo stops . . . Tallied 6.5 sacks, 18 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and 10 passes defensed . . . Recorded a team-high nine tackles in the Bulldogs’ 34-27 victory over Hinds Community College in the Brazos Bowl (12/7) that capped a 9-3 season.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Played linebacker and safety at Crowley High School in Crowley, Texas . . . Totaled more than 240 tackles during prep career . . . 2012: Named District 8-4A Defensive Player of the Year after posting a team-leading 69 tackles, including three for loss, recording nine passes defensed and one interception as a senior.
 
PERSONAL: Born January 7, 1995 in Fort Worth, Texas . . . A resident of Fort Worth . . . Attended Crowley High School in Crowley, Texas . . . Parents are Patricia Knox and Fred Minter . . . Considered Georgia State before choosing Kennesaw State . . . Majoring in sports marketing.
 
 

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