Georgia Southern University Athletics

2017-18: Played in all 12 games …Was on the field for 134 special teams snaps … Had a kick return for 7 yards against Louisiana.

2016-17: Played in 11 games … Started the season along the defensive line, but moved to tight end during the season … Was on the field for 69 total snaps (9 offensive, 60 special teams) … Played eight offensive snaps in the opener against Savannah State … Moved back to defensive line in the spring … Member of the Eagle Honor Roll for fall 2016 and spring 2017... Named to 2016-17 Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll.

2015-16: Redshirted while sitting out per NCAA transfer rules.

2014-15: Attended Miles College.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four times for Coach Tony Plott at Woodland High … A three-time member of the all-county and all-region teams … A member of the 2011 North Metro Super 7 Selection Team … Recorded 113 Tackles (52 solo), 3.0 sacks and four caused fumbles his senior season … Also played basketball and wrestled … Was the state runner-up in wrestling.

PERSONAL: Born Shelby Jerome Townsend Jr. … The son of Shelby Sr. and Margaret Townsend … Has three older siblings: Jessica Townsend, Shelishia Taylor and Irenishia Taylor.

MAJOR: Construction Management