Markeith Wylie Bio
7/20/2009 4:11:00 AM | General
Enters his senior year as one of the veterans on the defensive line… will challenge for key playing time at defensive tackle… recorded two tackles for the Blue team in the annual spring game… JUNIOR (2008): Played in nine games… started in consecutive games against Austin Peay and Northeastern… also earned a start against Appalachian State and in the finale at Furman… made two tackles, including 1.5 for a loss and forced a fumble against APSU… solo tackle against Northeastern… two tackles in the Elon game… one stop against Wofford… two solo stops at Chattanooga… recorded one tackle at Western Carolina… season-high three tackles, including one for a loss, at Furman… signed with the Eagles in February 2008… AT GMC: Played two years at Georgia Military College… his sophomore year recorded 18 tackles, including 10 for a loss and nine sacks… helped fourth-ranked GMC advance to the Pilgrim's Pride Bowl game last fall, going 9-1 in the regular season… GMC finished the year ranked ninth nationally… top-ranked team nationally in rush defense… earned Academic All-America honors… position coach was former Eagle all-conference defensive lineman Victor Cabral… HIGH SCHOOL: Team MVP at Washington-Wilkes HS… earned All-State and All-Area honors… weightlifting champion in 2005… played for coach Russell Morgan… PERSONAL: Born November 22, 1987… his mom has been a major influence… enjoys lifting weights… Atlanta Falcons is favorite professional team… favorite musician is Rick Ross… MAJOR: General Studies with a minor in Coaching
