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Who are Georgia State’s new football players?
Here are biographies on all of Georgia State’s high school signees. The information comes directly from the athletic department’s website.
Peyton Moore, LB,6-2, 225, Mill Creek
All-Gwinnett County by the Gwinnett Daily Post (third team) and Touchdown Club of Gwinnett (honorable mention) … Tallied 57 tackles (seven for losses), nine sacks and a team-best 11 quarterback hurries for Mill Creek High School, which reached the semifinals in Class AAAAAA, Georgia’s largest classification …Chosen to play in Rivalries of Gwinnett all-star game in December … Played tight end as a junior before moving to defense.
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Terry Thomas, DL, 6-3, 245, Luella
Defensive lineman from Luella High School … All-Metro (Southside) by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution …One of two signees from Luella, along with running back Darius Stubbs.
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Kendrec Grady, S, 6-2, 209, Norcross
All-county selection (honorable mention) by the Touchdown Club of Gwinnett … Talented safety from had 44 tackles and one interception as a senior at Norcross High School.
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Trey Chapman, ATH, 5-11, 180, Morgan County
Two-way standout at Morgan County High School…Projects as a cornerback…Chosen for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Area All-Star Game, in which he scored a touchdown.
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Darius Stubbs, RB, 5-10, 188 Luella
Versatile running back from Luella High School … Named to the Henry County Super 7 … Rushed for 681 yards and six touchdowns on just 90 carries while catching six passes for 118 yards as a junior.
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Kwon Williams, S, 202, West Hall
Safety who was named All-Area by the Gainesville Times … First-team All-Region 7-AAA … Collected 55 tackles, three interceptions, two tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one defensive touchdown as a senior at West Hall High School … Versatile, two-way athlete who had a 54-yard touchdown run and a fumble recovery in West Hall’s playoff-clinching victory, then threw a 39-yard TD pass in first-round playoff game.
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Jawan Nobles, WR, 6-3, 180, Campbell
Outstanding athlete who was a dual-threat quarterback at Campbell High School but projects as a wide receiver …All-county (honorable mention) by the Marietta Daily Journal…Cobb County champion in the 100 meters (10.79) and 200 meters (21.79) as a junior.
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Clifford Amazan, DL, 6-2, 315, Archer
Massive defensive lineman for Archer High School in football hotbed Gwinnett County … Honorable mention all-county by the Touchdown Club of Gwinnett … Helped Archer reach the state playoffs in Class AAAAAA, Georgia largest classification…Played in the Rivalries of Gwinnett all-star game in December…One of two 300-pounders in this year’s class.
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Nick Meyer, OL, 6-5, 270, St. Xavier (Ohio)
Talented offensive lineman for St. Xavier High School … All-star selection in the Greater Catholic League.
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David Gentry, ATH, 5-10, 180, Male
Explosive athlete who earned honorable mention all-state honors as a running back …Led Male High School to a 14-0 record and the Class 6-A Kentucky state title…Rushed for over 1,000 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior…Also a track standout, as a sophomore he was Class 3-A state runner up in 100-meter dash and long jump. As a junior he finished among the top 12 in four events — triple jump (fourth), 100 (fifth), long jump (ninth) and 200 (12th).
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Malik Besseck, OL, 6-4, 275, Robbinsdale Armstrong
Offensive line prospect who is the first Georgia State signee from the state of Minnesota … All-Minneapolis Area selection at Robbinsdale Armstrong High School.
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Zeke Pernell, OL, 6-5, 265, Jackson (Ala.)
Tall, rangy offensive line prospect who should grow into a prototype offensive tackle … Helped Jackson (Ala.) High School reach the state playoffs.
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Eric Elder, WR, 6-1, 177, Stephenson
Wide receiver who helped Stephenson High School reach the state playoffs in Class AAAAA … Will join three other current Panthers from coach Ron Gartrell’s powerful program.
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Tra Barnett, RB, 5-10, 170, Elbert County
Promising running back with good speed … Helped lead Elbert County High School to the state quarterfinals in Class AAA.
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Tavis Malakius, DL, 6-2, 320, Windsor Academy
First-team all-state (GISA Class AA) … Defensive line prospect who is the largest member of the signing class at 320 pounds … Standout on both sides of the line for Windsor Academy … Chosen for the GISA All-Star Game … Two-time all-region choice.
Bryson Duckworth, WR, 6-4, 212, Drew
Tall receiver who was a first-team all-region selection in 4-AAAAA … Played in the Florida vs. Georgia Rivalry Game in Boynton Beach, Fla. … Also played in the Clayton County Senior Bowl … Caught six touchdown passes as a senior at Drew High School, which reached the state quarterfinals in Class AAAAA … Also a basketball standout.
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Quion Gilmore, OL, 6-3, 265, Drew
First-team all-region (4-AAAAA) offensive lineman for Drew High School … All-Metro (Southside) by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution … Chosen to play for Team Georgia in the Florida vs. Georgia Rivalry Game in Boynton Beach, Fla. … Also played in the Clayton County Senior Bowl … Given name is Shamarius Gilmore.
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Jonathon Ifedi, WR, 5-11, 180, Vance (N.C.)
AT GEORGIA STATE: Wide receiver in the 2016 signing class … Graduated high school in December 2015 and enrolled in January 2016.
HIGH SCHOOL: All-conference receiver at Zebulon B. Vance High School, which was quarterbacked by his younger brother, Kingsley … Caught 12 touchdowns passes as a senior and 11 as a junior, totalling nearly 1,800 yards receiving … Coached by Aaron Brand … National Honor Society member … Also played basketball and ran track.
PERSONAL: Jonathan Ifedi was born Oct. 25, 1997 … Son of Ike and Victoria Ifedi.
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Charlie Patrick, LB, 6-0, 220, Mays
AT GEORGIA STATE: Linebacker prospect who enrolled for the spring 2016 semester after orginally signing as part of the 2015 class.
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-way standout as a linebacker and running back for Class AAAAA state runner-up Benjamin E. Mays High School … Two-time all-region selection …First-team All-Region 6-AAAAA (Division B) at running back as a senior … Rushed for more than 600 yards, averaging better than six yards per carry, and scored 12 touchdowns … Also earned first-team all-region honors at linebacker as a junior while playing at Carver-Atlanta.
PERSONAL: Full name is Charlie Owens Patrick … Son of Dimetrius Jones … Born June 19, 1997
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Cedric Stone, CB, 5-10, 175, Independence (N.C.)
AT GEORGIA STATE: Cornerback who enrolled for the spring 2016 semester after graduating high school in December.
HIGH SCHOOL: Southwestern 4A Defensive Player of the Year at Charlotte’s Independence High School …. First-team All-Charlotte Observer … Grabbed four interceptions as a senior, along with 10 pass breakups and 37 tackles … Also used as a receiver and returner.
PERSONAL: Cedric L. Stone II was born Oct. 27, 1997 … Parents are Cedric and Allison Stone.
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Javonte Lain, DE, 6-2, 220, Sandy Creek
AT GEORGIA STATE: Defensive end who joined the program for the spring 2016 semester … Member of 2015 recruiting class but did not enroll.
HIGH SCHOOL: Standout for coach Chip Walker at Sandy Creek High School … Played on Class AAAA state championship team as a sophomore in 2012.
PERSONAL: Full name is Javonte Wellington Lane … Parents are Wellington and Andrea Lain … Born June 8, 1997 … Sister Akeila plays volleyball at Buffalo.
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Matlin Marshall, WR, 5-9, 188, Evans
AT GEORGIA STATE: Versatile athlete who enrolled in January 2016 after originally signing with the Panthers in 2015 … Former high school quarterback who will work at receiver.
HIGH SCHOOL: All-region and all-county selection at Evans High School … Member of Augusta Chronicle “Dream 16” team … Played quarterback as a senior, passing for 1,539 yards and 14 touchdowns while rushing for 358 yards and six scores … Also played defensive back and grabbed one interception … Coached by Marty Jackson.
PERSONAL: Full name is Matlin Ali Marshall … Son of Marvin and LaScotia Marshall … Born Sept. 12, 1996 … Father is a member of the Hall of Fame at South Carolina State and went on to play in the NFL for three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He later coached in the NFL and is now a high school coach.
