Kennesaw State University Athletics

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First Verbal Commitment to Kennesaw State
 
Honors: 2013: Paulding County Football Athlete of the Year . . . Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class 5A First Team All-State . . . Georgia Sportswriters First Team Class 5A All-State . . . Coaches’ Class 5A Region 5 Player of the Year . . . South Paulding High Most Outstanding Player . . . Named to the Georgia Northwest All-Star Game.. 2012: First Team Class 5A Region 5 defensive back. 2011: First Team All-Paulding County defensive back.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Enjoyed standout career at South Paulding High in Douglasville, Ga. . . . Participated in football, baseball, basketball and track and field during high school career . . . .Played quarterback, wide receiver and defensive back . . . Completed three-year career with 4,801 total yards . . . Passed for 2,510 yards and 25 touchdowns while rushing for 2,104 yards and 28 TDs . . . Had 16 career receptions for 187 yards and three touchdowns . . . South Paulding went 22-11 and made the Class 5A state playoffs . . . 2013: Led the Spartans to a 10-3 record and second round of Georgia state playoffs as a senior . . . A dual threat as a quarterback and runner . . . Also played on the defensive side of the ball . . . Named Class 5A All-State by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Georgia Sports Writers Association . . . Selected 5A Region Player of the Year, Paulding County Football Athlete of the Year and South Paulding High’s Most Outstanding Player . . . Named to Inaugural Georgia Northwest All-Star Game . . .. . . Accumulated 3,944 total yards of offense . . . Completed 168 of 242 pass attempts for 2,468 yards and 24TDs . . . Also rushed 161 times for 476 yards and 18 touchdowns, and caught 12 passes for 159 yards and three TDs. . . . Threw for career-high 391 yards, tossed personal-high four touchdowns while rushing for 116 yards and two TDs in 48-45 win over Allatoona . . . Had eight 100-yard rushing games, including career-high 255 yards and two touchdowns in a 48-21 victory over Sequoyah in the first round of the state of the playoffs . . . Ran for career-high three touchdowns in 42-13 win over Hiram . . .  Named Touchdown Club of Atlanta Player of the Week and Domino’s Player of the Week . . . 2012: Defensive captain . . . First Team Class 5A Region 5 as a defensive back . . . Second Team All-Region as a wide receiver . . . 2011: First team All-Paulding County as a defensive back . . . Coached by Ed Koester . . . A three-year letter winner in track . . . Received Coaches Award, and named Best Academic Male Athlete . . . Part of 4x200 and 4x400 relay teams that school records in 2013 . . . 4x400 relay team also competed at 2013 state championships.

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Honors: 2013: 3 Star on 247sports.com . . . Georgia Sportswriters Association Class 5A Second Team All-State; Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class 5A Honorable Mention All-State; Named to the Georgia North-West All-Star Game.
 
Other Colleges Considered: Appalachian State, Eastern Kentucky, Georgia State, Ohio, Troy, Western Kentucky
 
HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letter winner at South Paulding High School in Douglasville, Ga. . . . Concluded career with 3,388 yards from scrimmage . . . Rushed for 2,523 yards and 29 touchdowns . . . Caught 63 passes 865 yards and 12 TDs . . . Scored 41 touchdowns . . . Eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark during junior and senior seasons . . . Also had 59 passing yards on two completions and 86 return yards . . . Served as the team punter during junior and senior seasons and averaged 32.1 yards on 64 punts . . . South Paulding advanced to the Class 5A Region 5 state playoffs in 2012 and 2013 . . . 2013: Georgia Sportswriters Association Class 5A Second Team All-State; Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class 5A Honorable Mention All-State; Named to the Georgia North-West All-Star Game . . . Helped the Spartans to an 11-2 record and the third round of the state playoffs . . . Rushed 168 times for 1,223 yards and 21 TDs . . . Caught 54 passes for 762 yards and 11 touchdowns . . . Totaled 1,995 rushing-receiving yards and 32 touchdowns . . . Had six 100-yard rushing games, including a career-high 188 yards on 29 carries during a 48-45 win over Allatoona . . . 2012: Rushed for 1,114 yards and seven touchdowns on 162 carries . . . Caught five passes for 92 yards and a touchdown . . . 2011: Totaled 197 rushing-receiving yards, rushing 50 times for 186 yards and catching four passes for 11 yards . . . Coached by Ed Koester.
 
PERSONAL: Born September 10, 1995 . . . A resident of Hiram, Ga. . . . Prepped at South Paulding High in Douglasville, Ga. . . . Parents are Ramon and Erica . . . Plans to major in architecture and minor in business.

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Other Colleges Considered: Coastal Carolina
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Enjoyed a standout career at McIntosh County Academy in Darien, Ga. . . . Played on both the offensive and defensive lines . . . 2013: Opened the season a preseason First Team All-State by Georgia High School Football Daily . . . First team all-state by the Georgia Sportswriters Association and Atlanta Journal-Constitution . . . Region 2A Co-Defensive Player of the Year . . . 2012:  GSWA and Atlanta Journal-Constitution first team all-state . . . All-Region 2A . . . Coached by Keith Gosse . . . A two-time all-region selection in wrestling . . . Finished in the top 10 in the discus at the 2012 state championships.
 
PERSONAL: Born February 22, 1996 in Gainesville, Fla. . . . A resident of Darien, Ga. . . . Attended McIntosh County Academy in Darien, Ga. . . . Parents are LaShonda Macmillan and Ernest Palmer . . . Has not declared a major

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Other Colleges Considered: Air Force, The Citadel, Charleston Southern, Coastal Carolina, Mercer and Wofford
 
HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letter winner at Union County High School in Blairsville, Ga. . . . A two-time All-State selection and team captain . . . 2013: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class 2A First Team All-State . . . Georgia Sportswriters Association (GWSA) Second Team All-State . . . Class 2A Region 8 Co-Defensive Player of the Year . . . Second Team All-Area by The Times of Gainesville . . . 2012: GSWA First Team All-State . . . Atlanta Journal-Constitution Honorable Mention All-State…Coached by Brian Allison.
 
PERSONAL: Born November 21, 1995 in Blairsville, Ga. . . . A resident of Blairsville, Ga. . . . Attended Union County High in Blairsville, Ga . . . Parents are Leslie and Brannon . . . Undecided on a major.

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Other Colleges Considered: Mercer
 
HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year standout at Kell High School in Marietta, Ga. . . . One of just three athletes in school history to have their jersey retired . . . Kell went 44-7 in his four years, winning three region championships and posting two undefeated regular seasons . . . Concluded prep career with 470 yards and six touchdowns as a receiver and tallied 322 tackles, six interceptions, 17 passes defensed, three fumble recoveries, five forced fumbles and a blocked punt . . . 2013: Helped the Longhorns to a 10-0 regular season and region championship as a senior . . . Kell went 3-1 in the Class 5A state playoffs, advancing to semifinals . . . Class 5A First Team All-State by Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Georgia Sportswriters Association . . . Named All-Cobb County by Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Marietta Daily Journal . . . Member of Marietta Daily Journal’s Dynamite Dozen . . . Named Kell High’s Defensive Player of the Year and Defensive Back of the Year . . . Saw action on both sides of the ball as a wide receiver and defensive back . . . Totaled 408 yards and scored six touchdowns . . . Had a 22-yard rushing TD and caught 28 passes for 358 yards and scored five touchdowns . . . Defensively, totaled 104 tackles and had four interceptions . . .  2012: Second Team All-State by Georgia Sportswriters Association and All-Cobb County by Cobb County Touchdown Club . . . Caught four passes for 29 yards and had 24 tackles . . . 2011: Tallied 97 tackles, including 54 solo, had one forced fumble and pass defended as a sophomore . . . 2010: Collected 97 tackles, including 66 solo, and caught two passes for 18 yards during freshman season . . . Coached by Derek Cook.
 
PERSONAL: Born December 15, 1994 in North Carolina . . . A resident of Kennesaw, Ga. . . . Attended Kell High School in Marietta, Ga. . . Chose Kennesaw State to start something that will go down in history . . . Parents are Jennifer Henkle and Kris Henkle … Plans to major in sports management.

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Other Colleges Considered: Air Force, Furman, Miami of Ohio, Navy, VMI, Appalachian State
 
HIGH SCHOOL: A two-year letter winner at South Paulding High School in Douglasville, Ga. . . . 2013: Helped the Spartans to a 10-2 overall record, including a regional championship and a first-round win in the Class 5A state playoffs . . . Named the Class 4A Region 5A Lineman of the Year . . . Played both offensive and defensive tackle . . . Played in six games along the defensive line and recorded 10 tackles, including seven solo, and had one sack . . . 2012: Collected six solo tackles while playing four games on defense during junior year . . . Coached by Ed Koester.
 
PERSONAL: Born January 26, 1996 in Atlanta, Ga. . . . A resident of Douglasville, Ga. . . . Attended South Paulding High School in Douglasville, Ga. . . . Parents are Lori and Leonard Adger . . . Plans to major in business . . . Chose Kennesaw State for the opportunity to start a tradition.

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Other Colleges Considered:  Middle Tennessee State, Appalachian State, Tennessee State,
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Tri Cities High in East Point, Ga. . . .  2013: Class 6A Region 3 All-First Team defensive lineman. . . Tri-Cities High Top offensive lineman. . . 2012: Class 6A Region 3 Second Team offensive lineman . . . Coached by Kenneth Miller.
 
PERSONAL: Born August 11, 1996 in Atlanta, Ga. . . . A resident of East Point, Ga. . . . Attended Tri Cities High in East Point . . . Parents are Joseph & Beverly Alexander. . . Plans to major in  engineering/computer sciences.

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Other Colleges Considered: Tennessee-Chattanooga, East Tennessee State, Campbell
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Enjoyed a standout career at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tenn. . . . 2013: Capped career by helping the Tornados capture the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Class 3A state championship . . . Named game’s Defensive Most Valuable Player after recording five tackles, including 2.5 for loss, and a half sack during 25-7 victory over Christ Presbyterian Academy . . . Alcoa concluded the year 13-2 . . . Totaled 90 tackles, including 35 for loss, 13 sacks, 20 quarterback hurries and seven forced fumbles . . .  Finalist for Class AA Lineman Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Award; Tennessee Sports Writers Association Class 3A All-State First Team Defensive Lineman; 2A Defensive Player of the Year; Team captain for East-West All-Star Game . . . Led the East team with 11 tackles . . . 2012: Tallied 85 tackles, including 11 for loss, and 20 quarterback pressures . . . Coached by Gary Rankin.
 
PERSONAL: Born December 14, 1995 in Knoxville, Tenn. . . . A resident of Alcoa, Tenn. . . . Attended Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tenn. . . . Parents are Bobbie Lee and Michael Lee . . . Undecided on major.

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Other Colleges Considered: Miami of Ohio, Appalachian State, Charleston Southern, Tennessee-Chattanooga, Eastern Kentucky, Navy, South Alabama
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Newton High School in Covington, Ga. . . . 2013: The Covington News/The Rockdale News All-Area First Team; 6A All-Region First Team . . .  Totaled 91 tackles, including 74 solo, five tackles for loss, three sacks and one forced fumble . . . Coached by Terrance Banks.
 
PERSONAL: Born February 18, 1996 in Birmingham, Ala. . . . A resident of Covington, Ga. . . . Attended Newton High School in Covington, Ga. . . . Parents are Andre and Yokita Byrd . . . Plans to major in biology with a minor in coaching.

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HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letter winner at Bowdon High School in Bowdon, Ga. . . Played quarterback and defensive back . . . 2013: Helped lead the Red Devils to the state quarterfinals for the time since 2005 . . . Team finished 11-2 . . . Named team’s Most Valuable Offensive Player of the Year . . . All-Times Georgian All-Area First Team as an athlete . . . 2012: All-Times Georgian All-Area first team defense and second team offense . . . 2011: Honorable mention All-Carroll County . . . All-Times Georgian All-Area first team defense and second team offense . . . A four-year starter on the basketball team . . . Placed fourth at the state finals in the 300 hurdles and part of 4x100 relay team that finished second at state championships . . . Coached by Dwight Hochstetler
 
PERSONAL: Born January 14, 1996 in El Cajon, Calif. . . . A resident of Bowdon, Ga. . . . Attended Bowdon High School in Bowdon, Ga. . . . Parents are Mark and Diane . . .  A four-year honor roll student . . . Plans to major in either physical therapy or accounting.

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Other Colleges Considered: Charleston Southern, Western Carolina
 
Honors: 2013: Class 4A Region 3 Division A All-Region.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Statesboro High School in Statesboro, Ga. . . . Statesboro compiled a 37-7 overall record in four years, advancing to state playoffs each year . . . 2013: Named 3-AAAA Div.-A All-Region . . . Helped the Blue Devils to a 10-2 record and second round of Class 4A Region state playoffs . . .  Statesboro High posted 13-2 record and advanced to state championship game . . . Selected Statesboro Herald Prep Player of the Month for December . . . 2012: Blue Devils recorded 8-4 record and reached second round of state playoffs . . . Coached by Steve Pennington.
 
PERSONAL: Born October 17, 1995 in Statesboro, Ga. . . . A resident of Statesboro, Ga. . . . Attended Statesboro High School . . . An honor graduate . . . Holds 3.64 grade-point average . . . Parents are Tonja and Tony… Has not declared a major.

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Other Colleges Considered: Army, Jacksonville State, Presbyterian
 
HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letter winner at Monroe Academy in Monroeville, Ala. . . . A dual-threat performer from the quarterback position . . . Capped career by leading the Volunteers to 13-0 record and Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) 3A state title as a senior. . . 2013: AISA 2A Back of the Year . . . Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) first team all-state . . . Named AISA All-Star Game West Team Most Valuable Player . . . Completed 63 of 120 passes for 1,212 yards and 13 touchdowns . . . Rushed 154 times for 1,581 yards and 27 touchdowns . . . Returned 28 punts for 241 yards and a TD . . . Scored on runs of 19 and 27 yards and threw a 21-yard TD pass during Monroe Academy’s 31-6 win over Bessemer Academy in the state championship game . . . Named the Volunteers’ Offensive Most Valuable Player as a sophomore and junior . . .Coached by Mitchell Tuberville.
 
PERSONAL: Born October 24, 1995 in Pensacola, Fla. . . . A resident of Monroeville, Ala. . . . Attended Monroe Academy in Monroeville . . . Parents are Shannon and Stacey . . . Chose KSU because of the educational opportunity and starting a legacy . . . Undecided on a major.

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Other Colleges Considered Georgia State, Carson Newman
 
Honors: 2013: Times Georgian All-Area First Team; 2012: Times Georgian All-Area Offensive Player of the Year.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letter winner at Carrollton High School in Carrollton, Ga. . . . Concluded career with 3,139 all-purpose yards and 35 touchdowns . . . Rushed for 1, 712 yards, totaled 847 receiving yards and 847 kickoff return yards . . . 2013: Times Georgian All-Area First Team . . . Helped Carrollton High to a 13-2 record and berth in the Class 4A Region 5 state championship game . . . Rushed 90 times for 784 yards and 14 touchdowns . . . Also caught 17 passes for 335 yards and three TDs . . . Had touchdown runs of 13, 9 and 5 yards and caught 48-yard TD reception versus Griffin in Class 4-AAAA state championship game . . . 2012: Named Times Georgian All-Area Offensive Player of the Year . . . Carried the ball 111 times for 816 yards and 13 TDs . . . Added 23 receptions for 512 yards and four touchdowns . . . 2011: Rushed 22 times for 112 yards and 1 TD . . . Coached by Rayvan Teague.
 
PERSONAL: Born November 13, 1995 in Carrollton, Ga. . . . A resident of Carrollton, Ga. . . . Attended Carrollton High School . . . Father’s name is Victor . . .Plans to major in business.

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Other Colleges Considered: Cincinnati, Western Carolina
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Played one season at Alpharetta High School in Alpharetta, Ga. . . . Helped the Raiders to a 9-3 record . . . Senior year was first year playing football . . . Coached by Jason Dukes.
 
PERSONAL: Born October 16, 1996 in Houston, Texas . . . A resident of Alpharetta . . . Attended Alpharetta High . . . Family is from Nigeria . . . Parents are Eire and Fola . . . Undecided on major.

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HIGH SCHOOL: Enjoyed a standout career at Calhoun High School in Calhoun, Ga. . . . Played basketball and football . . . The Yellow Jackets compiled a four-year record of 54-4, appeared in three Class 2A state title games . . . Posted 15-0 record and captured state championship in 2011 . . . 2013: Georgia Sportswriters Association Class 2A All-State First Team; Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class 2A All-State First Team . . . Totaled 74 tackles and nine sacks . . . Calhoun went 11-2 and advanced to state quarterfinals . . . Coached by Hal Lamb . . . Captured a regional championship and led the team in 3-point field goal percentage as a member of the basketball team. .  . Coached by Hal Lamb.
 
PERSONAL: Born August 20, 1996 in Calhoun, Ga. . . . A resident of Calhoun, Ga. . . . Attended Calhoun High in Calhoun, Ga. . . . Parents are Cecilia and Johnny . . . Plans to major in early childhood education and minor in computer engineering.

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Other College Considered: Mercer, Western Kentucky, Jacksonville State, Navy, Eastern Kentucky
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Newton High School in Covington, Ga. . . . 2013: Class 6A Region 2 All-Region First Team . . . Newton completed season 5-6 and advanced to the Class 6A Region 2 state playoffs . . . Coached by Terrance Banks.
 
PERSONAL: Born November 16, 1994 in Lakeland, Fla. . . . A resident of Covington, Ga. . . . Attended Newton High in Covington, Ga. . . . Parents are Corey Thomas Sr. and Laquaisha Zimmerman . . . Plans to major in nursing.

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Other Colleges Considered: Tennessee-Chattanooga
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Played football and ran track at Washington County High in Sandersville, Ga. . . . 2013: Led the Golden Hawks to the Class 3A State Championship game . . . Georgia Sportswriters Association and Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class 3A First Team All-State . . . All-Middle Georgia First Team . . . Class 3A Region 3 Offensive Player of the Year . . . Rushed for 1,793 yards and 33 touchdowns . . . Returned three punts and two kickoffs for TDs . . . Had a 99-yard punt return for a score against Ringgold in State Semifinal . . . Returned a punt return 86 yards for a TD versus Buford in the state championship game . . . 2012: Augusta Chronicle Georgia All-Area Second Team . . . Rushed for 1,236 yards . . . Coached by Joel Ingram . . . Region Champion in the 100 and 200 meters as a junior.
 
PERSONAL: Born July 5, 1995 in Augusta, Ga. . . . A resident of Sandersville, Ga. . . . Attended Washington County High in Sandersville, Ga . . . Mother is Tracie Hill . . . Undecided on major.

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Other Colleges Considered: Savannah State
 
HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letter winner at Eagles Landing High School in McDonough, Ga. . . . Concluded prep career with 609 receiving yards and six touchdowns as a wide receiver . . . As a member the Eagles Landing defensive backfield, totaled 48 tackles, three passes defensed, one fumble recovery and one forced fumble . . . 2013: Helped the Golden Eagles to an 8-2 regular-season record and berth in the state playoffs . . . Received the Golden Eagle Award for team leadership . . . Totaled 23 tackles, including 15 solo, two passes defensed, one fumble recovery and one forced fumble . . . 2012: Named First Team Class 4A All-Region 4 . . . Caught 12 passes for 158 yards . . . Tallied 22 tackles, including 17 solo, and had one pass defended . . . 2011: Had three total tackles . . . Coached by Joe Teknipp . . . Also competed in track . . . Placed third in the state championships in the 400 meter.
 
PERSONAL: Born February 22, 1996 in Macon, Ga. . . . A resident of McDonough, Ga. . . . Attended Eagles Landing High School in McDonough, Ga. . . . Parents are Melannie and Virgil . . . An A/B Honor Roll student and achieved perfect attendance . . . Chose KSU because of the environment, coaches and being part of something new and great . . . Plans to major in sports medicine and minor in business.

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Other Colleges Considered: Savannah State, Furman, Alabama State, Bethune-Cookman
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Charles Drew High School in Riverdale, Ga. . . . Played along the offensive line . . . 2013: Named to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Southside All-Area team . . . Selected to the Class 5A Region 4 All-Region time in a vote of league coaches . . . Tabbed All-Clayton County by the Clayton News Daily . . . 2012: Helped the Titans to 6-5 overall record that included a trip to the Class 5A state playoffs . . . Coached by Jarrett Laws.
 
PERSONAL: Born November 14, 1996 in Riverdale, Ga. . . . A resident of Riverdale, Ga. . . . Attended Charles Drew High School in Riverdale, Ga. . . . Parents are Norbert and Ethel. . . Chose KSU for the opportunity to play, great coaches, people and education . . . Has not declared a major.

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Other Colleges Considered: Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Mercer
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Enjoyed standout career at Jackson County High School in Jefferson, Ga. . . . A two-time 3A Class all-state performer and posted two 1,000-yard seasons as a wide receiver . . . Jackson County’s all-time leading receiver . . . Twice named All-Northeast Georgia and All-Area by the Gainesville Times and Athens Banner Herald . . . Three-time all-region selection . . . Completed three-year career with 2,734 receiving yards and 21 touchdowns . . . Also carried the ball 25 times for 232 yards and two TDs . . . Totaled 2,980 yards of offense and scored 24 touchdowns . . . 2013: Named first team All-State by the Georgia Sportswriters Association and received honorable mention All-State by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution . . . Fellowship of Christian of Athletes (FCA) Northeast Georgia Wide Receiver of the Year . . . Tabbed an FCA All-Star . . . Georgia North/South All-Star . . . Named to Gainesville Times Elite 11 and Athens Banner Herald Terrific 10 . . . Hauled in 62 receptions for 1,164 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior . . . Also rushed 13 times for 122 yards and two TDs . . . 2012: Tabbed First Team All-State by the Georgia Sportswriters Association . . . Established career highs for receptions (82) and receiving yards (1,186) as a junior . . . 2011: Caught 10 passes for 59 yards during sophomore season . . . Also competed as a member of the track and field team . . . Coached by Benji Harrison.
 
PERSONAL: Born May 16, 1996 in Gainesville, Ga. . . . A resident of Hoschton, Ga. . . . Attended Jackson County High School in Jefferson, Ga. . . . Parents are Trisha and Todd . . . Plans to major in biology and minor in education.

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Other Colleges Considered: Ball State Buffalo, FAU, FIU, Troy and Western Carolina
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended McEachren High School in Powder Springs, Ga. . . . 2013: Named to the Marietta Daily Journal/Cobb County second team all-county team . . . Helped the Indians post an 11-3 record and advance to the semifinals of Class 6A state playoffs . . . McEachren High finished the ranked No. 12 in the state . . . Participated in the Cobb All-Star Senior Bowl . . . 2012: Named to the Class 6A Region 4 All-Region first team . . . Coached by Kyle Hockman

PERSONAL: Born March 17, 1995 . . . A resident of Powder Springs, Ga. . . . Parents are Kevin Bennett and Ashanti Shipman.

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Other Colleges Considered: Campbell, Charleston Southern, Marist, VMI
 
HIGH SCHOOL: A two-year letter winner at North Paulding High in Dallas, Ga. . . . 2013: Named Class 5A Region 5 All-Region . . . Helped the Wolfpack to an 11-2 record and third round of state playoffs . . . Totaled 139 tackles, one interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery . . . Returned an interception 20 yards for a touchdown during a 31-28 victory over South Paulding . . . Recovered a fumble for a touchdown during a 63-31 win over Rome . . . 2012: Tallied 137 tackles, had two touchdowns and returned kickoff for a touchdown . . . Coached by Scott Jones.
 
PERSONAL: Born November 11, 1996 in Atlanta, Ga. . . . A resident of Dallas, Ga. . . . Attended North Paulding High in Dallas, Ga. . . . Parents are Tony and Toni . . . Chose KSU because it is close to home, family atmosphere and campus…Undecided on major.

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Other Colleges Considered: Furman, Mercer, Charleston Southern
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Spain Park High School in Hoover, Ala. . . . 2013: Named to the Birmingham News All-Hoover/South Team as a defensive lineman Named Jaguars’ Defensive Most Valuable Player. . . Served as team captain. . . Helped the Jaguars to a regional championship and 8-3 record . . . Totaled 56 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss and seven sacks . . . 2012: Helped Spain Park to a 10-3 record and Region 4 championship . . . Jaguars advanced to the third round of state playoffs and concluded the year No. 5 in 6A Alabama state rankings . . . Coached by Shawn Raney.
 
PERSONAL: Born November 17, 1995 in Auburn, Ala. . . . A resident of Hoover, Ala. . . . Attended Spain Park High School in Hoover, Ala. . . .Parents are Tim Pughsley and Paige Kirkley. . . Plans to major in civil engineering and minor in business.

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Other Colleges Considered: Air Force, Army, Tennessee-Chattanooga, The Citadel, Harvard, Mercer
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Enjoyed standout career at Griffin High School in Griffin, Ga. . . . Played basketball, football and ran track . . . A dual threat at quarterback . . . Passed for 7,041 yards and 59 touchdowns . . . Led the Bears to a 35-5 three-year record . . . Tabbed a 3-star recruit by ESPN.com . . . 2013: MaxPreps All-American . . . Georgia Sportswriters Association and Atlanta Journal-Constitution All-Classification Georgia Player of the Year . . . Class 4A Region 4 Player of the Year . . . Named to the Florida-Georgia High School All-Star Game . . . Capped career in record-breaking fashion by leading Griffin to a 15-0 record and first state championship since 1978 . . . Twice rallied the Bears back from 14-point deficits . . . Amassed 554 total yards during 56-35 victory over Carrollton in Class AAAA championship game . . . Completed 16 of 21 passes for 338 yards and four touchdowns . . . Rushed 16 times for a 216 yards and a TD . . . Concluded season with 4,929 total yards and 45 TDs, passing for 3,640 yards and 28 touchdowns, and running for 1,329 and 17 TDs . . . Led Griffin to a 32-26 fourth-quarter comeback victory against No. 1-ranked Sandy Creek, rallying the Bears back from a 26-17 deficit in the final seven minutes of the state quarterfinals  . . . Completed 8 of 9 passes for 125 yards in the fourth quarter . . . Griffin averaged 42.7 points a game . . . 2012: Class 4a Region 4 All-Region first team . . . Passed for 2,186 yards and 18 touchdowns . . . 2011: Led the Bears to a 6-1 record in final seven games while passing for 1,215 yards and 13 TDs . . . Coached by Steve Devoursney . . . Played point guard on the basketball team and competes in the 4x100 relay, hurdles, long jump, high jump and triple jump.
 
PERSONAL: Born October 23, 1995 in Griffin, Ga. . . . A resident of Griffin, Ga. . . . Attended Griffin High . . . Parents are Cassandra and O.J. . . . Maintains a 3.8 grade-point average . . . Undecided on major.

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HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Ga. . . . Part of two state championship teams . . . 2013: Class 4A first team all-state by Georgia Sportswriters Association and Atlanta Journal-Constitution . . . Named All-Southside Area by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution . . . Named first team All-Fayette County by the Fayette County News . . . Named all-region . . . Was ranked No. 1 in the Class 4A rankings before losing to Griffin in the quarterfinals of the state playoffs . . . Played in the Rising Senior Bowl . . . Concluded the year 11-1-1 . . . 2012: Tabbed first team All-Fayette County by the Fayette County News . . . Selected all-region . . . Sandy Creek went 15-0 and captured Class 4A state championship . . . 2011: Class 3A Region 4 champions and advanced to third round of state playoffs . . . Concluded season 12-1 . . . 2010: Patriots posted 15-0 season and claimed Class 3A State Title . . . Coached by Chip Walker.
 
PERSONAL: Born April 16, 1996 . . . A resident of Fayetteville, Ga. . . . Attended Sandy Creek High in Tyrone, Ga. . . . Parents are Anthony and Rondalynn . . . Undecided on a major.

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Other College Considered: Ball State, Gardner-Webb, Presbyterian
 
HIGH SCHOOL: A three-sport athlete at Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Ga. . . . Participated in basketball, football and track and field . . . 2013: Second team All-Fayette County by Fayette County News . . . Caught 27 passes for 423 yards and four touchdowns . . . Also had a rushing TD . . . Helped the Patriots record an 11-1-1 and advance to third round of Class 4A state playoffs . . . 2012: Totaled 211 yards receiving and three touchdowns on 10 catches while helping Sandy Creek to the Class 4A state title . . . Coached by Chip Walker.
 
PERSONAL: Born May 22, 1996 in Austell, Ga. . . . A resident of Tyrone, Ga. . . . Attended Sandy Creek High in Tyrone, Ga. . . . Parents are Roosevelt and Shelia . . . Chose KSU for the opportunity to be part of history . . . Plans to major in engineering.

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA:

Other Colleges Considered: Ball State, Charleston Southern, Charlotte, Georgia Southern
 
HIGH SCHOOL: A standout versatile threat at Mary Persons High School in Forsyth, Ga. . . . A three-time all-state performer and twice named to All-Middle Georgia Team . . . 2013: 36 tackles, 4 interceptions, 7 offensive TDs, 3 kickoff return TDs . . . Georgia Sportswriters Association (GSWA) and Atlanta Journal-Constitution first team all-state . . .  Region 2-AAAA All-Purpose Player of the Year . . . 2012: GSWA Class-4-AAAA first team all-state defensive back . . . Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class 4A second team all-state defensive back . . .  2011: GSWA Class 3A second team all-state defensive back . . . Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class 3A honorable mention all-state . . . Coached by Brian Nelson.
 
PERSONAL: Born January 15, 1996 . . . Attended Mary Persons High in Forsyth, Ga. . .. Parents are Kim and Ron. . .Undecided on major.

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA:

Other College Considered: Jacksonville State, Presbyterian
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Callaway High School in Hogansville, Ga. . . . Cavaliers captured regional championships in 2012 and 2013 . . . Callaway advanced to the state semifinals in 2013 for first time in program history after recording a school-record 12 wins . . . Cavaliers compiled a 37-12 record in four years, including a 33-9 regular-season mark . . . 2013: Selected second team Class 3A All-State by the Georgia Sportswriters Association . . . Named Callaway’s Best Offensive Lineman as a senior while leading the way for one of the state’s best offenses . . . Played in the D.I. Scott Coalition Bowl at the Georgia Dome . . . Coached by Pete Wiggins . . . A three-year state qualifier while a member of the wrestling team . . . Placed fourth in the state as a junior..
 
PERSONAL: Born June 26, 1996 in Columbia, Mo. . . . . A resident of LaGrange, Ga. . . . Attended Callaway High in Hogansville, Ga. . . . Parents Paul Sutton and Deanna Brown . . . Plans to major in sports medicine and minor in coaching.

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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA:

Other Colleges Considered: Citadel, Hampton, Liberty, Mercer, Presbyterian
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended North Hall High School in Gainesville, Ga. . . . The Trojans posted a cumulative 16-4 regular season in 2012 and 2013, advancing the Class 3A state playoffs both seasons . . . North Hall reached the state semifinals in 2013 . . . Saw action on both sides of the ball as a running back and defensive back . . . 2013: Selected first team all-region . . . Rushed 19 times for 145 yards and three touchdowns . . . Totaled 78, four passes defensed and one interception . . . 2012: Selected first team all-region . . . Tallied 94 tackles, five passes defensed, two interceptions . . . Coached by Bob Christmas.
 
PERSONAL: Born August 10, 1995 in Gainesville, Ga. . . . A resident of Gainesville, Ga. . . . Attended North Hall High School in Gainesville, Ga. . . . Parents are Steve and Sabrina . ..Plans to major in biology and minor in business.

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