Georgia State expands 2018 recruiting class
Georgia State added several players to its 2018 recruiting class Wednesday.
The Panthers are hoping to capitalize off the momentum that comes with winning their first bowl game in school history when they defeated Western Kentucky 27-17 in the Cure Bowl.
Here’s a look at Wednesday’s signees:
👏🖋Order in the "Court" as another 🍑State standout is on the dotted line! Welcome @Courtjr_21 #BeTheChange18 #NSD18 pic.twitter.com/NKeiHzGSkG
— GSU Football (@GeorgiaStateFB) February 7, 2018
👏🖋Can't wait for @jontreyh1 to be "Hunt-ing" ballcarriers for the Panther defense!#BeTheChange18 #NSD18 pic.twitter.com/JDXpGK9Q7Y
— GSU Football (@GeorgiaStateFB) February 7, 2018
👏🖋 This Florida back is DESTIN-ed to run the 🏈 for the Panthers! Welcome @CoatesDestin #BeTheChange18 #NSD18 pic.twitter.com/JR1m3SjFAS
— GSU Football (@GeorgiaStateFB) February 7, 2018
👏🖋A defensive star taking his talents from Hollywood 🎬 to the ATL!
— GSU Football (@GeorgiaStateFB) February 7, 2018
Introducing @Zach_DixonJr #BeTheChange18 #NSD18 pic.twitter.com/PcRCepmBQF
👏🖋A big, and I do mean BIG, addition to the offensive line from right here in the 🍑 State. Welcome @Travis2Great #BeTheChange18 #NSD18 pic.twitter.com/Luhy6Xjvc2
— GSU Football (@GeorgiaStateFB) February 7, 2018
👏🖋"Paige-ing" the #PantherFamily to welcome this exciting running back @WorkHard4Life #BetheChange18 #NSD18 pic.twitter.com/FHaeQtsNGo
— GSU Football (@GeorgiaStateFB) February 7, 2018
👏🖋A SWIFT and smart decision for this talented signal-caller - Welcome to the ATL @swift_lyle #BeTheChange18 #NSD18 pic.twitter.com/QMxIK4b5mF
— GSU Football (@GeorgiaStateFB) February 7, 2018
👏🖋Our first signee of the day is in the 📚 and he's a big, exciting wideout from the Palmetto State!
— GSU Football (@GeorgiaStateFB) February 7, 2018
Welcome @workin_hard15 #BeTheChange18 #NSD18 pic.twitter.com/VbRK29fZbr
👏🖋Super Mario races to the ATL! Say hello to @RioDungy28 #BeTheChange18 #NSD18 pic.twitter.com/FkNFhixIiX
— GSU Football (@GeorgiaStateFB) February 7, 2018
#BeTheChange18 #NSD18 is officially in the 📚
— GSU Football (@GeorgiaStateFB) February 7, 2018
That's 9⃣new Panthers today, for a total of 2⃣6⃣
Let's have one more #PantherFamily welcome for all our great new additions! Can't wait to see you at @GSUStadium next fall pic.twitter.com/djVb5fLauy
The Panthers signed 16 players in December:
• Despelado Alexandre, 6-5, 265, OL, Deerfield Beach High, Deerfield Beach, Fla.
• Johnathan Bass, 6-4, 270, OL, Kell High, Marietta
• Blake Carroll, 6-2, 219, ILB, Mountain View, Lawrenceville
• Diondre Champaigne, 6-3, 195, WR, Jones County (Miss.) JC, North Charleston, S.C.
• Jacorey Crawford, 6-1, 205, S, Thomson High, Thomson
• Dan Ellington, 6-2, 192, QB, Itawamba (Miss.) CC, Olive Branch, Miss.
• Tyler Gore, 5-10, 170, CB, North Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, S.C.
• Dawson Hill, 5-11, 190, RB, South Plantation, Plantation, Fla.
• Brandon Joseph, 6-2, 280, OL, Central Gwinnett, Lawrenceville
• D'Angelo Knight, 6-2, 215, OLB, Fort Dorchester, North Charleston, S.C.
• Cornelius McCoy, 5-10, 170, WR, Deerfield High, Deerfield Beach, Fla.
• Herman McCray, 6-4, 230, TE, Oxbridge Academy, West Palm Beach, Fla.
• Tre Moore, 6-2, 230, DE, Strom Thurmond, Johnston, S.C.
• T.J. Smith, 6-3, 242, DE, Scotland High, Laurinburg, N.C.
• Akeem Smith, 6-0, 292, DT, Bishop Sullivan Catholic, Virginia Beach, Va.
• Marlon Young, 6-3, 245, DE, Opelousas High, Opelousas, La.
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