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Former Yellow Jacket joins Georgia Southern football staff

Jamal Golden #4 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets attempts a diving tackle against Nick O'Leary #35 of the Florida State Seminoles in the 2nd half during the ACC Championship game on December 6, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Jamal Golden #4 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets attempts a diving tackle against Nick O'Leary #35 of the Florida State Seminoles in the 2nd half during the ACC Championship game on December 6, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
By Juliakate E Culpepper
July 10, 2017

Former Georgia Tech defensive back Jamal Golden has joined the Georgia Southern football coaching staff as a graduate assistant.

In five seasons as a Yellow Jacket, Golden recorded 169 tackles, eight interceptions, four forced fumbles and one touchdown.

Golden graduated from Georgia Tech prior to his senior season with a degree in business administration.

In 2016, Golden signed an free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints on Aug. 3 and released a few weeks later on Aug. 29.

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