Georgia Southern University Athletics

2024-25: Played in all 13 games, starting one … Saw action on 331 plays (299 defense, 32 special teams) … Had 13 stops, including half a tackle for loss, and a quarterback hurry … Played 26 total snaps against Boise State … Had two tackles in the win at Nevada … Got the start against South Carolina State … Had one tackle in the game … Had two tackles at Ole Miss … Was in for 22 total snaps in the win at Georgia State … Played 19 total snaps in the win over Marshall … Had half a tackle for loss in the win over James Madison … Tallied two stops at Old Dominion … Had a tackle in the win over South Alabama … Posted three stops against Troy … Was in for 18 total snaps in the win at Coastal Carolina … Had a quarterback hurry in the win over App State … Played three snaps on defense against Sam Houston in the New Orleans Bowl.

2023-24: Played in one game and was redshirted … Played eight defensive snaps in the opener against The Citadel … Made the Honor Roll in the fall.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Tony Slaton at Mays High … A first-team all-state selection as a senior … Named first-team all-region for the Region 5-5A grouping twice … Had 109 tackles, including eight sacks, along with two forced fumbles as a senior … Rated as the No. 224 defensive lineman in the country and the No. 204 player in the state by On3 … Ranked the No. 196 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports. 

PERSONAL: Born Troy Charleston Dejon Pikes on March 15 in Natchitoches, LA … Son of Relonda Pikes and Eric Samuel… Has two brothers, Demetri Caesar and Damon Pikes, and a sister, Deneatra Caesar. 

MAJOR: Sport Management