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Georgia State’s committed and signed players

Stephenson linebacker Malik Ricks is committed to Georgia State.
Stephenson linebacker Malik Ricks is committed to Georgia State.
By Doug Roberson
Feb 5, 2014

A list of the players who have already signed committed to Georgia State:

Signed

Antreal Allen, DB, 5-10, 195, Auburn (Ala.): Three-star prospect. … Earned first-team all-state honors in Class 6A from Alabama Sports Writers Association. … Had 42 tackles and six interceptions last year. … Led Auburn to 13-2 record and spot in Class 6A state title game. … Originally committed to UCLA.

Nick Arbuckle, QB, 6-1, 230, Pierce College (Calif.): A pro-style quarterback who passed for nearly 7,000 yards and 73 touchdowns in two seasons at Pierce. … Led the Pacific Conference with 259.3 yards per game in 2013 during which he passed for 2,852 yards and 26 touchdowns. … Attended St. Bonaventure High School in Ventura, Calif. … Two years of eligibility left. … Miles said he's got great leadership ability and a good arm.

Todd Boyd, WR, 5-11, 170, Colquitt County: First-team All-Region I-AAAAAA. … Team made it to the state semifinals last two years.

Niemus Bryant, DL, 6-2, 230, Carver-Columbus: Three-star prospect. … Second-team All Bi-City selection by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. … Had 38 tackles two sacks and seven pressures last year.

Marcus Caffey, DB, 6-1, 195, Iowa Western C.C.: He will have two seasons of eligibility. … Signed with Kentucky out of Grady High School and redshirted in 2011-12 … Was rated one of the nation's top 40 prep running backs by Rivals.com and among the top 50 backs by Scout.com … Rushed for 1,611 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior in high school. … Second-team all-state for Class AAA by the Georgia Sports Writers Association. … Honorable-mention all-state by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. … Miles said another coach described him as an NFL defensive back.

Tevish Clark, WR, 6-2, 190: First-team all-region in Class AAAAAA in his junior and senior years.

Ed Curney, LB, 5-11, 220, Carver: Earned first-team all-state preseason recognition. … All-area section as a junior by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Taylor Evans, OL, 6-3, 285, Saddleback College (Calif.): He was part of an offense that averaged nearly 500 yards per game in 2013. … He attended Woodbridge High School, where he was an all-league selection in 2010. … Can play inside on the line.

Maaseiah Francis, WR, 6-3, 190, Norcross: Helped Norcross to back-to-back state titles in Class AAAAA.

Krysten Hammon, RB, 5-9, 175, Dickinson (Texas): First-team All-District 24 in Class AAAAA. … Rushed for nearly 2,000 yards last year. … Rushed for 1,480 yards and 19 touchdowns as a junior. … Very fast.

Michael Ivory, OL, 6-5, 360, Coffeyville Commuity College (Kan.): He was a second-team all-conference selection in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) in 2013. … Attended Jeffersontown High School in Louisville, Ky.

Lucas Johnson, OL, 6-4, 260, Cass: Three-year starter … preseason first-team all-state in Class AAAA by Georgia High School Football Daily.

Gabe Mobley, OL, 6-3, 260, Colquitt County: Earned first-team all-state honors last year. … honorable-mention all-state from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. … First-team all-region I-AAAAAA.

Ronald Peterkin, S, 6-0, 170, Stephenson: Had 35 tackles and one interception last year. … good tackling skills and acceleration.

Malik Ricks, LB, 6-2, 230, Stephenson: Had 35 tackles with 10 tackles for loss last year … Led Stephenson to state playoffs.

Emiere Scaife, QB, 6-3, 225, Mallard Creek (N.C.): Missed most of his senior season because of an injury but is expected to be recovered by the summer. … Passed for more than 2,500 yards and 26 touchdowns as a junior. … Also rushed for 400 yards.

Michael Shaw, LB, 6-4, 205, Lanier: All-state linebacker. … First-team all-state in Class AAAA by Georgia Sports Writers Association. … Had 170 tackles last year. … Twice made 23 tackles in a game. … Led Lanier to state playoffs.

Nate Simon, DB, 6-2, 185, Golden West College (Calif.): Had 51 tackles and two interceptions last year.

Jerome Smith, DB, 5-10, 170, Mays: Two-time all-area selection by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. … Earned first-team all-region in Class AAAAAA in 2012.

Brandon Sullivan, FB, 6-1, 230, Parkview: Physical blocker who is described as having good feet.

Chandon Sullivan, DB, 5-11, 180, Winder-Barrow: Second-team all-region 8-AAAA at cornerback and running back.

Ari Werts, TE, 6-2, 220, Stephenson: All-area in Dekalb County by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. … Helped Stephenson reach the state playoffs.

Steve Wolgamott, OL, 6-6, 305, Butler Community College (Kan.): Helped Butler to a 9-2 record and a No. 6 national ranking in the final NJCAA in 2013 … He was also part of an 11-1 team ranked No. 2 nationally as a freshman in 2012.

Sheldon Wynn, DB, 6-1, 210, Hartnell College (Calif.): First-team all-conference selection. …Had 63 tackles in 11 games last year. … Blocked two kicks. … Defense led conference in scoring and total yards allowed.

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Doug Roberson covers the Atlanta United and Major League Soccer.

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