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NSD 24: Georgia Southern Football Signing Class Takes Shape

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NSD24

Football | 12/20/2023 6:55:00 AM

STATESBORO - Welcome to National Signing Day for the Class of 2024. Eagle Nation, follow along here as all the signees are announced on social media (@GSAthletics_FB) and their bios are posted below.

The bios below are from the December signees as well as the February addition. The full list of transfer and spring enrollees will be announced on Thursday. Additionally, Q&As and video interviews will be poated over the next month to highlight all the new mid-year enrollees.

The breakdown of the 25-player signing class is as follows:

Offense: 15 (QB: 2; RB: 2; TE: 2; WR: 4; OL: 5)
Defense: 10 (DL: 3; LB: 1; DB: 6)

From Georgia: 21 (third straight year GS has led the FBS in Georgia HS signees)
From North Carolina: 2
From Florida: 1
From Alabama: 1
 
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown High School/Last
Mikhai Isaac Tight End 6-4 205 Warner Robins, Ga. Warner Robins HS
Keon Davis Wide Receiver  6-2   190 Atlanta, Ga. Newton HS
CJ Allen Linebacker 6-0 205 Jacksonville, Fla. Sandalwood HS
Carmelo Mays Wide Receiver 6-2 195 Macon, Ga. Southwest Macon HS
Colin Alexander Offensive Line 6-5 285 Stockbridge, Ga. Dutchtown HS
Jaquari Brown Cornerback 6-2 180 Warner Robins, Ga. Houston County HS
Eli Anders Defensive End 6-5 230 Cornelius, N.C. Hough HS
Devin Collier Safety 5-11 200 Albany, Ga. Lee County HS
Elijah McDowell Cornerback 6-3 180 Snellville, Ga South Gwinnett HS
Jordan Woolen Wide Receiver 6-0 160 Hoover, Ala. Hoover HS
Taeo Todd Running Back 5-9  175 West Point, Ga. Troup County HS
Dorrian Smith Cornerback 6-0 185 Fort Valley, Ga. Peach County HS/Northeast Mississippi CC
Antavious Murphy Wide Receiver 5-9 185 Bainbridge, Ga. Bainbridge HS
Jaylen Bentley Safety 6-1 185 Valdosta, Ga. Valdosta HS
Tyler Budge Quarterback 6-3 205 Matthews, N.C. Weddington HS
Kingtriton Samuela Offensive Line 6-4 310 Mableton, Ga. Pebblebrook HS
Nasir Smith Defensive Tackle  6-4  250 Lawrenceville, Ga. Grayson HS
Bryce Baker Running Back 6-0 210 Savannah, Ga. Benedictine Military
Phillip Gladney Defensive Back 6-0 175 Kennesaw, Ga. North Cobb HS
Tyler Fromm Tight End 6-5 240 Warner Robins, Ga. Warner Robins HS/Auburn
Kyle Frazier Offensive Line 6-3 310 Augusta, Ga. Glenn Hills HS/Savannah State
Jalen Burgess Offensive Line 6-3 270 Valdosta, Ga. Valdosta HS
Korey Jordan Defensive Tackle 6-2 340 Douglasville, Ga. Douglas County HS
Dexter Williams II Quarterback 6-2 210 Macon, Ga. Mount de Sales Academy/Indiana
Jaylen Slaughter Offensive Line 6-4 270 Ellenwood, Ga. Cedar Grove

THE BIOS

MIKHAI ISAAC
Tight End
6-4 • 205
Warner Robins, Ga. • Warner Robins HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Shane Sams at Warner Robins HS … A first-team all-region selection for the 2-5A grouping as a senior … Rated the No. 131 tight end in the country and the No. 245 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports.
 

KEON DAVIS
Wide Receiver
6-2 • 190
Atlanta, Ga. • Newton HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Josh Skelton at Newton HS … A first-team all-region selection for the 4-7A grouping as a senior … Ranked the No. 219 wide receiver in the country and the No. 188 player in the state by On3 … Rated the No. 284 receiver in the country and the No. 227 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Rated as the No. 158 receiver in the country and the No. 158 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting.

CJ ALLEN
Linebacker
6-0 • 205
Jacksonville, Fla. • Sandalwood HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Adam Geis at Sandalwood HS … A two-time all-conference selection … As a senior, posted 98 tackles, an interception and a forced fumble … Rated the No. 167 linebacker in the country and the No. 232 player in the state of Florida by 247Sports.

PERSONAL: Born Carey Jacob Allen Jr. on May 1 in Jacksonville … Son of Carey Allen Sr. and Rochelle Wesley … Has three siblings: Keziah, Macaria and Joe.
 

CARMELO MAYS
Wide Receiver
6-2 • 195
Macon, Ga. • Southwest Macon HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Joseph Dupree at Southwest Macon HS … The Region 2-2A Athlete/Specialist of the Year as a senior … An honorable mention all-state selection as a junior … A two-time all-region selection … Recorded 1,000 yards receiving two straight seasons … Rated the No. 229 wide receiver in the country and the No. 181 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Qualified for states in track.

PERSONAL: Born Carmelo James Mays on June 20 in Macon, GA … Son of Erica Albritton … Has a brother, Nasir, and a sister, Zariya.
COLIN ALEXANDER
Offensive Line
6-5 • 285
Stockbridge, Ga. • Dutchtown HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Guy Mistretta at Dutchtown HS … A first-team all-region selection for the 2-5A grouping as a senior … Named all-state by the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association for Class 5A as a junior … An all-region selection for Group 2-5A as a junior … Rated the No. 194 interior offensive lineman in the country and the No. 241 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports.
JAQUARI BROWN
Cornerback
6-2 • 180
Warner Robins, Ga. • Houston County HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Jeremy Edwards at Houston County HS … A first-team all-region selection for the 1-6A grouping as a senior … A second-team all-region selection as a sophomore … Rated the No. 179 cornerback in the country and the No. 185 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 192 cornerback in the country and the No. 183 player in the state by On3.
ELI ANDERS
Defensive End
6-5 • 230
Cornelius, N.C. • Hough HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach David Baker at Hough HS … A second-team 4A QCAC all-conference selection as a senior … Recorded 41 total tackles, including 7.0 for loss and 6.0 sacks, as a senior … Ranked the No. 149 edge rusher in the country and the No. 53 player in the state by On3 … Rated the No. 178 edge rusher in the country and the No. 62 player in the state of North Carolina by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 140 edge rusher in the country and the No. 46 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting.

PERSONAL: Born William Elijah Anders on May 3 in New Jersey … Son of Ingrid Langford and William Anders … Has a brother, Nolan, and a sister, Laila. DEVIN COLLIER
Safety
5-11 • 200
Albany, Ga. • Lee County HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Lee County HS for Coach Dean Fabrizio … The Athlete of the Year for his play as a defensive back and receiver for the 4-7A grouping as a senior … A three-time all-region player and a two-time honorable mention all-state player … Had 76 carries for 551 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior … Also had two passing touchdowns, 523 kick return yards and 164 punt return yards … On defense, had 69 tackles, including 6.0 for loss and 3.0 sacks, along with four pass breakups … Ranked the No. 52 "athlete" in the country and the No. 177 player in the state by On3 … Rated the No. 154 safety in the country and the No. 148 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Earned all-region honors in track.

PERSONAL: Born Devin Shamar Collier on September 3 in Albany, GA … Son of Kelvin and Delorise Collier … Has three siblings: Victor Moore, Deantea Collier and Carlos Moore … Cousin is former NFL receiver Isaac Bruce. ELIJAH MCDOWELL
Cornerback
6-3 • 180
Snellville, Ga. • South Gwinnett HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Bryan Lamar at South Gwinnett HS … A second-team all-region selection for the 4-7A grouping as a senior … Had 20 tackles and an interception as a senior in six games … Ranked the No. 138 safety in the country and the No. 172 player in the state by On3 … Rated the No. 148 cornerback in the country and the No. 163 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 150 safety in the country and the No. 168 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting … Played basketball and ran track.

PERSONAL: Born Elijah J. McDowell on October 27 in Atlanta … Son of Exabia and Angela McDowell … Has three siblings: Exavier, Evin and Avree … Exavier plays football at West Georgia. JORDAN WOOLEN
Wide Receiver
6-0 • 160
Hoover, Ala. • Hoover HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Hoover HS for Coach Wade Waldrop … Named a first-team 7A Region 3 selection as a senior … Had 34 catches for 587 yards and six scores as a senior … A two-year starter who amassed 86 receptions for 1,371 Yards and 11 touchdowns along with 216 yards on kickoff returns … Named second-team all-state as a junior … Ranked the No. 98 wide receiver in the country and the No. 34 in the state of Alabama by 247Sports … Also played baseball and ran track.

PERSONAL: Born Jordan Lebron Woolen on June 19 in Hoover, AL … Son of Jerry and Crystal Woolen and Shannon Ashford … Has a sister, Madison, and a brother, Legend. TAEO TODD
Running Back
5-9 • 175
West Point, Ga. • Troup County HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Troup County HS for Coach Tanner Glisson … Scored 12 touchdowns as a senior, six on the ground and six via receptions … Ranked the No. 45 "athlete" in the country and the No. 176 player in the state by On3 … Rated the No. 187 running back in the country and the No. 186 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Named 2022-23 GACA 4A Offensive Player of the Year … The 2021 Freshman of the Year … Also played basketball and ran track.

PERSONAL: Born Montaeo Alexander Todd on September 16 in West Point, GA … Son of Lachic Truitt and Brandon Todd … Has three siblings: Brandon Jr., Amari and Terez.

DORRIAN SMITH
Cornerback
6-0 • 185
Fort Valley, Ga. • Peach County HS • Northeast Mississippi CC 

2023-24: Played in nine games at Northeast Mississippi CC … Had 22 tackles, including 1.5 for loss, and an interception … Also had five pass breakups … Signed with Georgia Southern in December of 2023.

2022-23: Played in nine games at NMCC … Had 20 tackles and an interception … Also had five pass breakups.

2021-22: Attended Valdosta State, but did not see any action … Was redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Chad Campbell at Peach County HS … A two-time first-team all-state selection by the GACA … A two-sport standout … Started three years in football and four years in basketball … Was first-team all-region in football … Had 20 catches for 534 yards and five interceptions as a senior … Named all-region in basketball.

PERSONAL: Born Dorrian Smith on July 7 in Warner Robins, GA … Son of Tabatha Hicks and Damian Smith … Has six siblings: Kaylie Mannm Tavarus Mann Jr., Malia Smith, Myleik Smith, Damian Smith Jr. and Daylen Smith. ANTAVIOUS MURPHY
Wide Receiver
5-9 • 185
Bainbridge, Ga. • Bainbridge HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Jeff Littleton at Bainbridge HS … Had 64 receptions for 1,127 yards and 1,536 all-purpose yards as a senior to earn Region 1-4A Offensive Player of the Year accolades … Named all-state by the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association for the Class 4A as a junior … Was a first-team all-region receiver as a sophomore … Listed as the No. 225 wide receiver in the country and the No. 190 player in the state by On3 … Rated the No. 188 "athlete" in the country and the No. 155 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … In 2020, placed fourth in the state in the 300m hurdles … In 2021, placed sixth in the state in the 300m hurdles … In 2021, was the region champ in both the 110m and 300m hurdles.

PERSONAL: Born Antavious Garnez Murphy on January 4 in Bainbridge, GA … Son of Twyla Baker and Anthony Murphy … Has four siblings: Omariya, Cyrena, Mahogany and Desmond. JAYLEN BENTLEY
Safety
6-1 • 185
Valdosta, Ga. • Valdosta HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Shelton Felton at Valdosta HS … A first-team all-region selection as both a senior and junior … Had 58 tackles, including 12 for loss 3.0 three sacks, along with six quarterback hurries and an interception as a senior … Rated the No. 204 safety in the country and the No. 216 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Ranked No. 178 safety in the country and No. 198 in the state of Georgia by On3.

PERSONAL: Born Jaylen Tyrek Bentley on November 30 in Valdosta, GA … Son of Michael and Calandra Bentley.
TYLER BUDGE
Quarterback
6-3 • 205
Matthews, N.C. • Weddington HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Andy Capone at Weddington HS … Finished his senior season completing over 65% of his passes for 3,202 yards and 30 touchdowns … Also ran for 634 yards and 16 scores … Led his team to a North Carolina NCHSAA 4A state title as a senior … The SCC Offensive Player of the Year as both a junior and senior … Completed 230 of his 382 passing attempts for 3,219 yards and 34 touchdowns as a junior … A two-time Union County Offensive Player of the Year … A 2023 Shrine Bowl selection … Rated the No. 175 quarterback in the country and the No. 61 player in the state of North Carolina by 247Sports … Ranked the No. 61 quarterback (pocket passer) in the country and the No. 45 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting … Left as the school's all-time leader in career passing yards (6,521), career passing touchdowns (64), career completions, single-season passing yards, single-season passing touchdowns, single-season completions, passing yards in a game and passing touchdowns in a game … Had 1,017 career rushing yards and 20 touchdowns … Also played baseball.

PERSONAL: Born Tyler King Budge on April 18 in Charleston, SC … Son of Alexis and Stephen Budge … Has a sister, Hayden … Dad played quarterback at Lehigh. KINGTRITON SAMUELA
Offensive Line
6-4 • 310
Mableton, Ga. • Pebblebrook HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Michael Woodridge at Pebblebrook HS … A two-time, second-team all-region selection … Rated the No. 205 interior offensive lineman in the country and the No. 238 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Ranked No. 206 interior offensive lineman and No. 241 in the state of Georgia by On3 … Also wrestled and participated in track & field.

PERSONAL: Born Kingtriton Bruce Samuela on December 11 in Waipahu, HI … Son of Tylin Walter … Has five siblings: Tyla, General, Tasmania, Tyra and Tyrissa … Father played defensive line at Fresno State. NASIR SMITH
Defensive Tackle
6-4 • 250
Lawrenceville, Ga. • Grayson HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Santavious Bryant at Grayson HS … Ranked the No. 99 defensive lineman in the country and the No. 109 player in the state by On3 … Rated the No. 130 defensive lineman in the country and the No. 127 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 48 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 86 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting … Ranked as the No. 28 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 64 player in the state by Rivals. BRYCE BAKER
Running Back
6-0 • 210
Savannah, Ga. • Benedictine Military

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Benedictine Military School for Coach Danny Britt … The Region 3-4A Athlete of the Year as a senior … Totaled 1,098 all-purpose yards, including 633 rushing yards on 61 carries as a senior.
  PHILLIP GLADNEY
Defensive Back
6-0 • 175
Kennesaw, Ga. • North Cobb HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Shane Queen at North Cobb HS … Tallied 40 tackles and five pass breakups as a senior, earning first-team Region 5-7A honors … Ranked the No. 242 cornerback in the country and the No. 235 player in the state by On3 … Rated the No. 226 cornerback in the country and the No. 240 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 158 cornerback in the country and the No. 178 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting.

PERSONAL: Born Phillip Lavon Gladney on December 16 in Marietta, GA … Son of Tammy Glandey and Reggie Gadney Sr. … Has five siblings: Neil Browning, Reggie Gladney Jr., Camden, Galdney, Aiden Gladney and Adriana Gladney. TYLER FROMM
Tight End
6-5 • 240
Warner Robins, Ga. • Warner Robins HS • Auburn

2023-24: Played in 12 games for Auburn … Had three catches for 21 yards … A semifinalist for the National Football Foundation's Campbell Trophy, college football's premier scholar-athlete award after completing his bachelor's degree in professional flight management at Auburn with a 3.76 grade point average … Named a College Sports Communicators academic all-district honoree.

2022-23: Played in 12 games with one start for the Tigers … A reserve tight end … Caught three passes for 51 yards on the season … Had a 35-yard reception vs. LSU, a career long … Named a CSC academic all-district honoree and to the SEC academic honor roll.

2021-22: Played in 13 games with two starts … Caught eight passes for 93 yards and a score … Had his first three career receptions and first touchdown on a 24-yd pass from Bo Nix at LSU … Had an 11-yard reception at Arkansas … Hauled in a 31-yard catch vs. Ole Miss … Posted three catches for 11 yards vs. Mississippi State … A game captain against Georgia … Named to the SEC academic honor roll, AD Honor Roll and Chi Alpha Sigma national student-athlete honorary.

2020-21: Played in one game during the COVID season … First action of the season came against LSU … Named to the SEC academic honor roll.

2019-20: True freshman tight end who battled injuries at Auburn … Did not see game action and was redshirted … Named to the AD Honor Roll and SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll

HIGH SCHOOL: Coveted tight end prospect who enrolled at Auburn in January … A two-year starter for Coach Mike Chastain at Warner Robins High, helping the Demons to the Class 5A state championship title game … Named to the All-American Bowl … ESPN ranked him the No. 8 tight end recruit nationally … A top 40 overall prospect from the state of Georgia by Rivals and 247Sports … Also a basketball letterman.

PERSONAL: Birthday is December 18 … Son of Lee and Emerson Fromm … Brothers Dylan (Mercer) and Jake (Georgia) also played college football … Chi Alpha Sigma national student-athlete honor society.

MAJOR: Professional Flight Management (graduated; Auburn) KYLE FRAZIER
Offensive Line
6-3 • 310
Augusta, Ga. • Glenn Hills HS • Savannah State

2023-24: Started all 10 games for Savannah State … Entered the NCAA Transfer Portal in November.

2022-23: A second-team All-SIAC selection as an offensive lineman … Started all 10 games for SSU.

2021-22: A second-team All-SIAC selection as an offensive lineman … Started five games for the Tigers.

2020-21: Played defensive line for the Tigers … Did not see any game action during the COVID season played in the spring and was redshirted.

2019-20: Enrolled at Savannah State in the spring of 2020 … Went through spring practice.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Brandon Tull at Glenn Hills HS … A Region 4-AA first-team selection as an offensive lineman as a senior … Made the first team as a tight end as a junior … Also played basketball … Was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in May of 2019, but was declared cancer-free in August after chemotherapy and three surgeries, including two biopsies.

PERSONAL: Born Kyle Imahn Frazier on August 2 in Augusta, GA … Son of Kenya James and James Frazier … Has three siblings: Kyvan, Keasia and Kianna … Is a spokesperson for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. MAJOR: Biology (graduated; SSU)
JALEN BURGESS
Offensive Line
6-3 • 270
Valdosta, Ga. • Valdosta HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Shelton Felton at Valdosta HS … A Region 1-7A first-team selection as an offensive lineman as a senior … Rated the No. 155 offensive tackle in the country and the No. 197 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Ranked No. 114 interior offensive lineman and No. 163 in the state of Georgia by On3. KOREY JORDAN
Defensive Tackle
6-2 • 340
Douglasville, Ga. • Douglas County HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Johnny White at Douglas County HS … A first-team selection to the Region 5-6A team as a senior and junior … Totaled 64 tackles, including three sacks, and a quarterback hurry in 10 games as a junior … Listed the No. 209 defensive lineman in the country and the No. 238 player in the state by On3 … Rated the No. 210 defensive lineman in the country and the No. 210 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports. DEXTER WILLIAMS II
Quarterback
6-2 • 210
Macon, Ga. • Mount de Sales Academy • Indiana

2023-24: Did not see any game action for Indiana … Was redshirted … Entered the NCAA Transfer Portal in November.

2022-23: Appeared in four games with two starts … Made his collegiate debut against Penn State … First collegiate start came at Michigan State … Completed 4 of 11 passes for 41 yards … Rushed four times for 24 yards against the Nittany Lions … Completed 6 of 19 passes for 107 yards at No. 2 Ohio State … Threw the first two touchdowns of his career … Rushed 16 times for 46 yards … Connected with AJ Barner on a 7-yard scoring pass in the first quarter … Hit Donaven McCulley on a 19-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the Buckeyes … Rushed 16 times for 86 yards and completed two passes for 31 yards in first collegiate start at Michigan State … Ran for a 34-yard touchdown on the opening possession … Completed a two-point conversion to AJ Barner in double overtime … Made the start and was injured (knee) at the end of the first quarter versus Purdue … Completed his lone pass for 5 yards … Rushed four times for 9 yards.

2021-22: Did not see any game action in 2021 … Suffered an ACL injury in the spring … Was granted a medical hardship waiver … An Academic All-Big Ten honoree.

2020-21: Enrolled in spring classes and participated in practice at Indiana … Did not play in any games in the fall during the COVID season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Quarterback for head coach Carsten Franklin at Mount de Sales Academy … An all-state selection … The two-time Region 7A Offensive Player of the Year … A three-time all-region honoree … A two-time team captain selected to play in the 2020 Blue-Grey All-American Bowl … Named the Macon Telegraph Middle Georgia Player of the Year … Totaled 2,508 yards and 29 touchdowns as a senior … Completed 99 of 158 passes (62.7 percent) for 1,524 yards with 15 touchdowns … Rushed 135 times for 984 yards (7.3 average) with 14 scores … Led Mount de Sales to wins in 19 of his last 20 regular-season games and the school's first region championship in 23 years … Collected 5,088 total yards and 61 total touchdowns over his final two campaigns … Ranked the No. 21 dual-threat quarterback nationally by 247Sports.

PERSONAL: Born on February 1 … Son of Loretta Williams and Dexter Williams Sr. 

MAJOR: Liberal Studies (Graduated; Indiana)
 
Jaylen SLAUGHTER
Offensive Line • 6-4 • 270 • Fr.
Atlanta, Ga.
Cedar Grove HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach John Adams at Cedar Grove High … Named the Offensive Lineman of the Year for Region5-3A as a senior.

PERSONAL: Born Jaylen Malik Slaughter on May 13 in Atlanta … Son of Alesia Bing … Has one sibling, Jalesia McKoy.
   
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