STATESBORO - The Georgia Southern football program has announced its January enrollees which include 16 transfers. GSEagles.com had a chance to sit down with each of the transfers for a quick Q&A so all of Eagle Nation can get to know their new Eagles. Up next is Deuce Petty, from Tuskeegee.

NAME: Deuce Petty
Wide Receiver • 5-11 • 180 • Jr.
Warner Robins, Ga.
Warner Robins HS • Tuskeegee

What attracted you to Georgia Southern when you were making a decision to transfer?
Of course it is close to home and I've always heard about the football program. I had a coach in high school who went here and told me all about it, so it just seemed like the perfect fit.

What do you like to do when you're away from football?
I like to get stuff done, like little stuff. Like clean, if I can, to be by myself and enjoy my own company.

What's your pregame ritual?
Pregame, I like to listen to relaxing music. I don't like to listen to anything too amped up. Every game I'll call my grandma and pray with her.

What do you prefer - a book, a movie or a video game?
A movie - Cujo. A video game I can't really get into. A book, I don't want to read for so long to get to the plot.

If you weren't a football player, what sport would you go to college to play?
Probably, soccer. I played a lot in middle school, but I'm really good at soccer.

After football is over, what are your current career aspirations?
My aspirations 1) go to the league and see how far I can take it. If not I will work towards being an ophthalmologist and so surgery on eyes.

What's something most people don't know about you?
I don't fall into the stereotype of a football player, like partying. I'm a laid back guy, I don't really get into "football mode" until I get to practice and games when I really have to.

Finally, what aspect of gameday in Paulson Stadium are you looking forward to experiencing on Aug. 31 against Boise State?
The atmosphere of course and having all the fans, all the different things going on and getting a team win.

Georgia Southern opens its 2024 season at home on Saturday, Aug. 31 against defending Mountain West champion Boise State as part of an exciting six-game home schedule at Allen E. Paulson Stadium. Ticket renewals are underway and information can be found at GSEagles.com/PowerOfPaulson.