Brett Layson bio
7/20/2009 4:14:00 AM | General
Enters fall camp challenging for a starting role in the secondary and last year proved to be a valuable member of special teams… made two assisted tackles in the Blue-White game, including sharing on a tackle for loss… REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN (2008): Played in all 11 games… saw extensive action on kickoff coverage and punt rush teams… during the Western Carolina game blocked a punt and recorded a 14-yard return… that blocked punt led to the Eagles' first touchdown as they staged a NCAA record fourth quarter comeback (down 31-3 with 11 minutes remaining to win 38-31 in overtime)… during spring 2008 worked on both the offense (wide receiver) and defense (defensive back)… FRESHMAN (2007): Redshirted… signed with the Eagles in February 2007 as part of coach Hatcher's first recruiting class…HIGH SCHOOL: A standout quarterback at Tattnall Square Academy… named Macon Telegraph City Co-Player of the Year in 2005… tabbed by the Telegraph to its Class AAA North All-Region team as a QB… First Team All-Middle Georgia (Athlete)… accounted for 1,826 yards on offense and 46 total touchdowns… GISA Class AAA All-State team… rushed for three touchdowns and threw a 49-yard touchdown, leading Tattnall to the 2006 GISA Class AAA state championship… led team to 12-1 record last fall… lettered in football, basketball, golf and track… did not lose in 16 hurdles races during the 2006 season… named the Telegraph's All-Middle Georgia Track and Field Athlete of the Year… won the Class AAA state titles in the 110- and 300-meter hurdles… also finished third in the discus… broke the school record in the 110-hurdles... nominated for Wendy's High School Heisman Award… played for coach Barney Hester… PERSONAL: Born January 26, 1989 in Macon... MAJOR: Finance and Economics
