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2/1/2017 6:00:00 AM | Football
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STATESBORO - It's National Signing Day and we've got you covered. Our multi-media team is stationed in the Ted Smith Family Football Center, ready to announce when the first NLIs come in. Prospects are not officially Eagles until their NLIs are verified by the Georgia Southern compliance team, and as soon as they are, we will post on the official at all the links above.
Be sure to also check out the Facebook Live broadcast from 7-11 AM. Eagles Live Presented by Beacon Place is the place to get all the info you need on the program and the newest Eagles. The Voice of the Eagles, Danny Reed, serves as the host of the show and will be joined by other members of the Georgia Southern Sports Network. The show will feature live interviews with head coach Tyson Summers and other GS coaches, along with video highlights and biographical information of each football signee.
As each NLI is confirmed and announced, that player's bio will be posted below. #HailSouthern
JANUARY ENROLLEE
Ted Field Jr.
OL • 6-5 • 285
Glen Mills, Pa. • Cardinal O'Hara • Salisbury (CT) School
2016-17: Enrolled at Georgia Southern in January.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played a post-graduate year at The Salisbury School in Connecticut for Coach Chris Phelps … Also played at Cardinal O'Hara High and Garnet Valley High … Ranked No. 16 on PennLive's list of Pennsylvania's top 20 football recruits in the Class of 2016 … A three-star recruit as rated by 247Sports and Rivals who originally signed with Rutgers … Ranked the No. 24 player in the state of Pennsylvania by Rivals and the No. 21 player in the state by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 123 offensive tackle in country by ESPN.com and the No. 237 offensive tackle nationally by 247Sports.
PERSONAL: Born Theodore Frederick Field Jr. on August 29, 1997 in Media, PA … Son of Ted Sr. and Anita Field … Has three sisters: Audrey, Elizabeth and Vivian … Is a black belt in Tang Soo Do.
MAJOR: Sport Management
JANUARY ENROLLEE
Jaden Garrett
CB • 5-11 • 175
Plant City, Fla. • Durant
2016-17: Enrolled at Georgia Southern in January.
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, 1999 in Brandon, FL … Son of Stephanie Garrett and Jamell Garrett … Has two siblings: Jamell and Sierra … Cousin of former GS receiver Micheal Summers Jr.
MAJOR: Communications
JANUARY ENROLLEE
Jarrod Leeds
OL • 6-5 • 270
Green Cove Springs, Fla. • Clay
2016-17: Enrolled at Georgia Southern in January.
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 pave 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, 1999 in Jacksonville, FL … Son of Daryl Leeds and Susan Leeds … Has two siblings, Millie and Frankie.
MAJOR: Management
Time Announced: 7:14 a.m.
Melton Brown Jr.
DL • 6-3 • 248
Louisville, Ga. • Jefferson County
HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Jefferson County High 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, 1998 in Augusta GA … Son of Adell Stone Brown … Contemplated major is physical education.
Time Announced: 7:27 a.m.
Wesley Kennedy III
ATH • 5-10 • 181
Savannah, Ga. • Benedictine
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, 1998 in Savannah, GA … Son of Wesley Kennedy Jr. and Yulonda Maxwell … Has a sister, Alexis Brantley … Contemplated major is business.
Time Announced: 7:32 a.m.
Grant Walker
RB • 6-0 • 195
Ellenwood, Ga. • Cedar Grove
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, 1997 in Decatur, GA … Son of Duane Walker and Laura Walker … Contemplated major is sports medicine.
Time Announced: 7:37 a.m.
Benz Josue
LB • 6-0 • 190
Lawrenceville, Ga. • Mountain View
Pronounced HO-sway
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, 1999 in Port au Prince, Haiti … Son of Eugenie and Williere Josue.
Time Announced: 7:46 a.m.
Kenderick Duncan Jr.
S • 6-3 • 190
Stockbridge, Ga. • Stockbridge
Pronounced KEN-drick
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, 1999 … Son of Tiffany Duncan and Kenderick Duncan Sr. … Has a younger sister … Contemplated major is sports management
Time Announced: 7:52 a.m.
Caleb Kelly
OL • 6-2 • 275
Warner Robins, Ga. • Northside
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, 1998 in Warner Robins, GA … Son of Eric Wright and Harelyn Kelly-Wright … Contemplated major is mechanical engineering.
Time Announced: 7:57 a.m.
Jaalon Frazier
QB • 6-2 • 190
Hinesville, Ga. • Liberty County
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 quarterback in the country and the No. 297 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports.
PERSONAL: Born Jaalon Michael Anthony Frazier on December 10, 1998 in Savannah, GA … Son of Lelon and Deborah Frazier … Contemplated major is either biology or veterinarian science.
Time Announced: 8:07 a.m.
Raymond Johnson III
DE • 6-4 • 230
Sumter, S.C. • Sumter
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, 1998 in Columbia, SC … Son of Yvonne Johnson … Contemplated major is business.
Time Announced: 8:15 a.m.
Kenton Tucker Jr.
DL • 6-4 • 275
Jacksonville, Fla. • First Coast
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, 1998 in Jacksonville … Son of Detra Tucker … Contemplated major is criminal justice.
Time Announced: 8:25 a.m.
Chris Harris Jr.
LB • 6-1 • 225
Savannah, Ga. • Benedictine
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 Harris Jr., on December 4, 1998 in Savannah, GA … Son of Christopher Harris Sr. and Janeen Harris.
Time Announced: 8:36 a.m.
Matt LaRoche
RB • 5-10 • 170
Venice, Fla. • Venice
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 touchdowns, 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, 1998 in Miami … Son of Jacques LaRoche … Contemplated major is business.
Time Announced: 8:44 a.m.
Josh Johnson
DE • 6-5 • 245
Suwanee, Ga. • Peachtree Ridge
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, 1999 in Atlanta, GA … Son of Shirley Johnson … Contemplated major is sales marketing.
Time Announced: 8:53 a.m.
Quan Griffin
DL • 6-2 • 260
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, 1998 in Macclenny, FL … Son of Sammie Griffin and Sheterria Jackson … Contemplated major is either sports medicine or business.
Time Announced: 9:12 a.m.
Tré Allen
LB • 6-0 • 225
Stockbridge, Ga. • Woodland
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, 1999 … Son of Traci Allen and Richard Allen Jr. … Has an older sister, Tiffani … Contemplated major is video broadcasting.
Time Announced: 9:25 a.m.
Logan Wright
RB • 6-0 • 212
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, 1999 in Jacksonville, FL … Contemplated major is business.
Time Announced: 9:46 a.m.
Tomarcio Reese
LB • 6-0 • 220
Moultrie, Ga. • Colquitt County • Northwest 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 Tomarcia K. Reese on December 3, 1995 in McComb, MS … Son of Nicole Wells … Has a sister, Tykia, and a brother, Isaac.
Time Announced: 9:53 a.m.
Demetrice Lofton
DL • 6-4 • 230
Fairburn, Ga. • Creekside
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.
Time Announced: 10:31 a.m.
Kado Brown
QB • 6-0 • 190
Ventura, Calif. • Rio Mesa • 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: Transfered to 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, 1995 in Ventura, CA … Son of Josh Brown and Diana Keller … Has four siblings … Contemplated major is business.
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STATESBORO - It's National Signing Day and we've got you covered. Our multi-media team is stationed in the Ted Smith Family Football Center, ready to announce when the first NLIs come in. Prospects are not officially Eagles until their NLIs are verified by the Georgia Southern compliance team, and as soon as they are, we will post on the official at all the links above.
Be sure to also check out the Facebook Live broadcast from 7-11 AM. Eagles Live Presented by Beacon Place is the place to get all the info you need on the program and the newest Eagles. The Voice of the Eagles, Danny Reed, serves as the host of the show and will be joined by other members of the Georgia Southern Sports Network. The show will feature live interviews with head coach Tyson Summers and other GS coaches, along with video highlights and biographical information of each football signee.
As each NLI is confirmed and announced, that player's bio will be posted below. #HailSouthern
JANUARY ENROLLEE
Ted Field Jr.
OL • 6-5 • 285
Glen Mills, Pa. • Cardinal O'Hara • Salisbury (CT) School
2016-17: Enrolled at Georgia Southern in January.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played a post-graduate year at The Salisbury School in Connecticut for Coach Chris Phelps … Also played at Cardinal O'Hara High and Garnet Valley High … Ranked No. 16 on PennLive's list of Pennsylvania's top 20 football recruits in the Class of 2016 … A three-star recruit as rated by 247Sports and Rivals who originally signed with Rutgers … Ranked the No. 24 player in the state of Pennsylvania by Rivals and the No. 21 player in the state by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 123 offensive tackle in country by ESPN.com and the No. 237 offensive tackle nationally by 247Sports.
PERSONAL: Born Theodore Frederick Field Jr. on August 29, 1997 in Media, PA … Son of Ted Sr. and Anita Field … Has three sisters: Audrey, Elizabeth and Vivian … Is a black belt in Tang Soo Do.
MAJOR: Sport Management
JANUARY ENROLLEE
Jaden Garrett
CB • 5-11 • 175
Plant City, Fla. • Durant
2016-17: Enrolled at Georgia Southern in January.
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, 1999 in Brandon, FL … Son of Stephanie Garrett and Jamell Garrett … Has two siblings: Jamell and Sierra … Cousin of former GS receiver Micheal Summers Jr.
MAJOR: Communications
JANUARY ENROLLEE
Jarrod Leeds
OL • 6-5 • 270
Green Cove Springs, Fla. • Clay
2016-17: Enrolled at Georgia Southern in January.
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 pave 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, 1999 in Jacksonville, FL … Son of Daryl Leeds and Susan Leeds … Has two siblings, Millie and Frankie.
MAJOR: Management
Time Announced: 7:14 a.m.
Melton Brown Jr.
DL • 6-3 • 248
Louisville, Ga. • Jefferson County
HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Jefferson County High 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, 1998 in Augusta GA … Son of Adell Stone Brown … Contemplated major is physical education.
Time Announced: 7:27 a.m.
Wesley Kennedy III
ATH • 5-10 • 181
Savannah, Ga. • Benedictine
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, 1998 in Savannah, GA … Son of Wesley Kennedy Jr. and Yulonda Maxwell … Has a sister, Alexis Brantley … Contemplated major is business.
Time Announced: 7:32 a.m.
Grant Walker
RB • 6-0 • 195
Ellenwood, Ga. • Cedar Grove
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, 1997 in Decatur, GA … Son of Duane Walker and Laura Walker … Contemplated major is sports medicine.
Time Announced: 7:37 a.m.
Benz Josue
LB • 6-0 • 190
Lawrenceville, Ga. • Mountain View
Pronounced HO-sway
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, 1999 in Port au Prince, Haiti … Son of Eugenie and Williere Josue.
Time Announced: 7:46 a.m.
Kenderick Duncan Jr.
S • 6-3 • 190
Stockbridge, Ga. • Stockbridge
Pronounced KEN-drick
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, 1999 … Son of Tiffany Duncan and Kenderick Duncan Sr. … Has a younger sister … Contemplated major is sports management
Time Announced: 7:52 a.m.
Caleb Kelly
OL • 6-2 • 275
Warner Robins, Ga. • Northside
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, 1998 in Warner Robins, GA … Son of Eric Wright and Harelyn Kelly-Wright … Contemplated major is mechanical engineering.
Time Announced: 7:57 a.m.
Jaalon Frazier
QB • 6-2 • 190
Hinesville, Ga. • Liberty County
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 quarterback in the country and the No. 297 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports.
PERSONAL: Born Jaalon Michael Anthony Frazier on December 10, 1998 in Savannah, GA … Son of Lelon and Deborah Frazier … Contemplated major is either biology or veterinarian science.
Time Announced: 8:07 a.m.
Raymond Johnson III
DE • 6-4 • 230
Sumter, S.C. • Sumter
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, 1998 in Columbia, SC … Son of Yvonne Johnson … Contemplated major is business.
Time Announced: 8:15 a.m.
Kenton Tucker Jr.
DL • 6-4 • 275
Jacksonville, Fla. • First Coast
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, 1998 in Jacksonville … Son of Detra Tucker … Contemplated major is criminal justice.
Time Announced: 8:25 a.m.
Chris Harris Jr.
LB • 6-1 • 225
Savannah, Ga. • Benedictine
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 Harris Jr., on December 4, 1998 in Savannah, GA … Son of Christopher Harris Sr. and Janeen Harris.
Time Announced: 8:36 a.m.
Matt LaRoche
RB • 5-10 • 170
Venice, Fla. • Venice
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 touchdowns, 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, 1998 in Miami … Son of Jacques LaRoche … Contemplated major is business.
Time Announced: 8:44 a.m.
Josh Johnson
DE • 6-5 • 245
Suwanee, Ga. • Peachtree Ridge
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, 1999 in Atlanta, GA … Son of Shirley Johnson … Contemplated major is sales marketing.
Time Announced: 8:53 a.m.
Quan Griffin
DL • 6-2 • 260
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, 1998 in Macclenny, FL … Son of Sammie Griffin and Sheterria Jackson … Contemplated major is either sports medicine or business.
Time Announced: 9:12 a.m.
Tré Allen
LB • 6-0 • 225
Stockbridge, Ga. • Woodland
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, 1999 … Son of Traci Allen and Richard Allen Jr. … Has an older sister, Tiffani … Contemplated major is video broadcasting.
Time Announced: 9:25 a.m.
Logan Wright
RB • 6-0 • 212
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, 1999 in Jacksonville, FL … Contemplated major is business.
Time Announced: 9:46 a.m.
Tomarcio Reese
LB • 6-0 • 220
Moultrie, Ga. • Colquitt County • Northwest 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 Tomarcia K. Reese on December 3, 1995 in McComb, MS … Son of Nicole Wells … Has a sister, Tykia, and a brother, Isaac.
Time Announced: 9:53 a.m.
Demetrice Lofton
DL • 6-4 • 230
Fairburn, Ga. • Creekside
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.
Time Announced: 10:31 a.m.
Kado Brown
QB • 6-0 • 190
Ventura, Calif. • Rio Mesa • 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: Transfered to 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, 1995 in Ventura, CA … Son of Josh Brown and Diana Keller … Has four siblings … Contemplated major is business.
Time Announced: 12:01 p.m.
Brian Miller
DE • 6-2 • 245
Savannah, Ga. • Memorial Day
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 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, 1999 in Hinesville, GA … Contemplated major is sport management.
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