Georgia Southern University Athletics

2024-25: Did not see any game action … Suffered a shoulder injury that required surgery and caused him to miss the season.

2023-24: Played in two games … Was on the field for two total snaps (one defense, one special teams) … Was redshirted … Made his collegiate debut late at App State, playing on defense for one snap … Saw action on a kickoff coverage against Ohio in the Myrtle Beach Bowl.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Kyle Hockman at New Hampstead High … Had 37 total tackles, including 3.0 for loss, as senior to earn first-team all-region honors … Had a 37-yard touchdown catch as a tight end … A member of WJCL’s Big 22 Team … Rated as the No. 80 edge rusher in the country and the No. 76 player in the state by On3 … Ranked the No. 130 edge rusher in the country and the No. 142 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Also ran track and played basketball … Regional qualifier as a junior in 110m and 300m hurdles as well as the high jump.

PERSONAL: Born Alijah Lacey on December 4 in Savannah, GA … Son of Kindle Kyle and Rachel Lacey Kyle … Has four siblings, Aiden, Angel, Alex and Alexsis. 

MAJOR: Exploratory