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UGA and head coach Kirby Smart have announced 26 football signees for the 2017 recruiting class.

Listed below are bios for the 26 recruits who signed with the Georgia Bulldogs on National Signing Day, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017.

ROBERT BEAL

LB, 6-4, 244

Lawrenceville, Ga., Peachtree Ridge HS

High School: Peachtree Ridge, coached by Mark Fleetwood...PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #27 overall player nationally and Top 150 Dream Team…ESPN.com five-star prospect, #2 defensive end nationally, #3 overall prospect in Georgia…Rivals.com four-star prospect, #9 weakside defensive end nationally, #177 overall prospect nationally…247Sports.com four-star prospect, #8 weakside defensive end nationally, #11 overall prospect in Georgia…Scout.com four-star prospect, #15 defensive end nationally and #115 overall prospect nationally…Dawg Post #16 overall prospect in Georgia…Participant in the Under Armour All-American Game on Team Highlight…led team to a 6-6 record in 2016……Recorded 18 tackles, a tackle for loss, an interception and a touchdown in five games in 2016.

Personal: ROBERT BEAL…Born: Aug. 18, 1999.


DETRAVION BISHOP

DB, 6-3, 200

Dawson, Ga., Terrell County HS

High School: Terrell County, coached by William Huff … Selected to represent the East in the 2017 U.S. Army All America Game, listed as a RB … PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #138 prospect nationally … ESPN.com four-star prospect, #6 ranked ATH and #97 overall prospect nationally… Rivals.com three-star prospect, #39 ATH nationally and #40 overall in Georgia … 247Sports.com four-star prospect, #19 CB nationally, #14 overall prospect in Georgia … Scout four-star prospect, #156 overall prospect and #10 ATH in the country … Dawg Post #15 overall prospect in Georgia … Led the Greenwave to a 7-4 record as a quarterback and a first round appearance in the 2016 GHSA Class A Playoffs.

Personal: DETRAVION BISHOP … Born: September 14, 1998.


TREY BLOUNT, III

WR, 6-2, 193

Atlanta, Ga., Pace Academy

High School: Pace Academy, coached by Chris Slade… PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #258 player nationally on the Top 350 All-American … ESPN.com four-star prospect, #71 WR nationally, #49 player in the state of Georgia … 247Sports.com four-star prospect, #321 player nationally, #47 WR nationally, #33 player in the state of Georgia … Rivals.com four-star prospect, #27 WR nationally, #25 player in the state of Georgia … Scout four-star prospect, #254 overall prospect and #33 WR prospect nationally … Dawg Post #26 player in the state of Georgia … 2016 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AAA Honorable Mention … Helped Pace Academy to a 10-4 finish in the 2016 season where he caught 23 passes for 403 yards–19.2 yards per catch … Caught 36 passes for 642 receiving yards during his junior season.

Personal: TREY BLOUNT …Born: November 5, 1998.


LATAVIOUS BRINI

DB, 6-2, 196

Miami Gardens, Fla., Mater Academy Charter

High School: Mater Academy, coached by Rocco Casullo … ESPN.com three-star prospect #42 CB in the nation … 247sports.com three-star prospect, #42 CB nationally, #48 player in the state of Florida … Rivals.com three-star prospect, #39 CB nationally, #77 player in the state of Florida … Scout three-star prospect, #46 CB nationally, #7 CB in the state of Florida … helped his team to an 11-2 recorded, making it to the FHSAA Class 7A state quarterfinals…in 2016 he recorded 55 tackles, 3INT, one forced fumble, three fumble recoveries, and scored two TD’s

Personal: LATAVIOUS BRINI … Born: Sept. 11, 1998.


D’ANTNE DEMERY

OL, 6-6, 312

Brunswick, Ga., Brunswick HS

High School: Brunswick, coached by Matt Martin … Selected to represent the East in the 2017 U.S. Army All-America Bowl … PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #121 player nationally, Top 150 Dream Team … ESPN.com four-star prospect, #195 player nationally, #21 OT nationally, #24 player in the state of Georgia … 247Sports.com four-star prospect, #206 player nationally, #26 OT nationally, #17 player in the state of Georgia … Rivals.com three-star prospect, #35 OT nationally, #34 player in the state of Georgia … Scout.com four-star prospect, #115 player nationally, #13 OT nationally, DawgPost #11 player in the state of Georgia … 2016 Atlanta Journal-Constitution All-State Class AAAAAA Offense … 2016 Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State Class AAAAAA First Team offense … Only gave up four sacks in four years of high school.

Personal: D’ANTNE R’SHAD DEMERY…Born September 5, 1997.


JAKE FROMM

QB, 6-2, 221

Warner Robbins, Ga., Houston County HS

High School: Houston County, coached by Von Lassiter … Selected to represent the East in the 2016 U.S. Army All-America Bowl … Parade Magazine All-America Honorable Mention…American Family Insurance 2016 USA Today All-USA Second Team offense … PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #41 player nationally on the Top 150 Dream Team … ESPN.com four-star prospect, #132 player nationally, #7 QB nationally, #17 player in the state of Georgia … 247Sports.com four-star prospect, #47 player nationally, #3 QB nationally, #5 player in the state of Georgia … Rivals.com five-star prospect, #20 player nationally, #3 QB nationally, #3 player in the state of Georgia … Scout five-star prospect, #28 overall prospect and #3 QB prospect nationally … Dawg Post #3 prospect in the state of Georgia … Named to the 2016 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia Super 11 and 2016 Class AAAAAA Offensive Player of the Year … 2016 Georgia Sports Writers Class AAAAAA Offensive Player of the Year … Passed for 12,745 yards and 116 touchdowns throughout 46 career games … Completed 244 passes of 383 attempts for 3,910 passing yards during the 2016 season to lead his team to a 7-3 record … Led Houston County in rushing yards during his senior season, totaling 363 yards and four touchdowns … Also completed 249 of 421 attempts to total 4,073 passing yards and 36 touchdowns during his junior season.

Personal: JAKE FROMM …Born: July 30, 1998.


DEANGELO GIBBS

DB, 6-1, 208

Oxford, Ga., Grayson HS

High School: Grayson, coached by Jeff Herron…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #20 overall player nationally and Top 150 Dream Team…ESPN.com five-star prospect, #2 athlete nationally, #1 overall prospect in Georgia…Rivals.com four-star prospect, #6 athlete nationally,  #132 overall prospect nationally and #12 overall prospect in Georgia…247Sports.com four-star prospect, #4 safety nationally and #6 overall prospect in Georgia…Scout.com five-star prospect, #1 athlete nationally and #25 overall prospect nationally…Dawg Post #No. 3 overall prospect in Georgia…Participant in Under Armour All-American Game on Team Highlight…Member of the 2016 Atlanta Journal Constitution Georgia Super 11 and All-State Class AAAAAAA defense…Named to the Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State Class AAAAAAA defense…led team to a state championship and 14-1 record in 2016…2015 Atlanta Journal-Constitution All-State Class AAAAAA defense while at Peachtree Ridge…2015 Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State Class AAAAAA second-team defense while at Peachtree Ridge…. Touchdown Club of Atlanta Metro Atlanta All-Star Team.

Personal: DEANGELO GIBBS…Born: Sept. 23, 1998.


WALTER GRANT

LB, 6-4, 232

Cairo, Ga., Cairo HS

High School: Cairo, coached by Tom Fallaw…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #219 overall player nationally and Top 350 All-American…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #5 inside linebacker nationally and #22 overall prospect in Georgia…Rivals.com three-star prospect, #17 inside linebacker nationally and #39 overall prospect in Georgia…247Sports.com four-star prospect, #13 outside linebacker nationally, #200 overall prospect nationally and #21 overall prospect in Georgia…Scout.com four-star prospect, #6 outside linebacker nationally and #100 overall prospect nationally…Dawg Post #9 overall prospect in Georgia…Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2016 All-State Class AAAA Player of the Year and All-State Class AAAA defense…Georgia Sportswriters Association 2016 All-State Class AAAA honorable mention… A two-way player at Cairo, posted 512 rushing yards on 82 carries with seven touchdowns in addition to 3.5 sacks and an interception in 2016…led team to an 11-2 record and a trip to the state quarterfinals in 2016.

Personal: WALTER GRANT… Born: July 13, 1998.


D’MARCUS HAYES

OL, 6-6, 321

Perkinston, Miss., Madison Central HS

Mississippi Gulf Coast CC

Junior College: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, coached by Chad Huff. … PrepStar Magazine three-star prospect, Top 100 JUCO prospect … Rivals.com four-star prospect, #13 ranked JUCO prospect nationally … ESPN.com four-star prospect, #11 ranked JUCO prospect nationally and #2 ranked JUCO OL overall … 247sports.com four-star prospect, #15 ranked JUCO prospect overall, #2 JUCO OL overall … Scout four-star prospect, No. 5 overall JUCO prospect in the country … Two-year starter at offensive tackle for the MGCCC Bulldogs … In his sophomore year, he received 2016 NJCAA All-Region 23 Team honors, All-MACJC South Division honors and was named the Offensive Line MVP … He helped the MGCCC Bulldogs average 194.1 rushing yards a game … In his freshman year, he aided in paving the way to a MACJC South Division Championship and an 8-3 record, again he earned All-MACJC South Division and All-Region 23 accolades.

High School: Madison Central, coached by Bobby Hall … Played two years of football and a year of basketball … Appeared in three games in his senior year and recorded 12 pancake blocks.

Personal: D’MARCUS HAYES … Born: October 12, 1996.


MALIK HERRING

DL, 6-3, 265

Forsyth, Ga., Mary Persons HS

High School: Mary Persons High School, coached by Brian Nelson … PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #80 prospect in the nation … ESPN.com four-star prospect, #8 ranked DE nationally, #12 overall prospect in Georgia … Rivals.com four-star prospect, #6 DE nationally and #17 overall in Georgia … 247Sports.com four-star prospect, #4 DE nationally and #15 overall prospect in Georgia … Scout four-star prospect, #215 player nationally, #19 DE nationally … Dawgs Post #20 overall prospect in Georgia … Selected to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2016 Georgia’s Supper 11 team and Class 4A All-State team … Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAA All-State team … Aided the Mary Persons Bulldogs to the semifinals of the 2016 GHSA Class AAAA playoffs … Touchdown Club of Atlanta Metro Atlanta All-Star Team …Appeared in 13 games his senior year accumulating 81 total tackles, 27 TFL, nine sacks and caused two fumbles … He also added two touchdowns on three receptions … In his junior year, he tallied 74 total tackles, 21 TFL, seven sacks, forced two fumbles and recovered a fumble in 10 games played … On the offensive end, he scored three touchdowns on three receptions.

Personal: MALIK HERRING … Born: November 9, 1997.


JEREMIAH HOLLOMAN

WR, 6-2, 193

Covington, Ga., Newton County HS

High School: Newton, coached by Terrance Banks … Selected to represent the East in the 2017 U.S. Army All-America Bowl … PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect #159 player nationally, Top 350 All-American … ESPN.com four-star prospect, #104 player nationally, #15 WR nationally, #14 player in the state of Georgia … 247Sports.com four-star prospect, #98 player nationally, #16 WR nationally, #10 player in the state of Georgia … Rivals.com four-star prospect, #36 ATH nationally, #30 player in the state of Georgia … Scout.com four-star prospect, #136 player nationally, #19 WR nationally, DawgPost #13 player in the state of Georgia … Touchdown Club of Atlanta Metro Atlanta All-Star Team….as a senior, caught 31 passes for 513 yards and seven touchdowns, including a long reception of 80 yards … as a junior, hauled in 32 catches for 632 yards and seven touchdowns … finished his career at Newton with 101 catches for 1,596 yards and 17 touchdowns … punted 12 times as a senior with an average of 38.8 yards and a long of 60 … led the Rams to six wins as a senior and a berth in the GHSA Class AAAAAAA playoffs.

Personal: JEREMIAH HOLLOMAN … Born Oct. 30, 1998.


JADEN HUNTER

LB, 6-2, 213

Atlanta, Ga., Westlake HS

High School: Westlake, coached by Kareem Reid … PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #88 player nationally, Top 150 Dream Team … ESPN.com four-star prospect, #168 player nationally, #11 OLB nationally, #20 player in the state of Georgia … 247Sports.com four-star prospect, #238 player nationally, #15 OLB nationally, #18 player in the state of Georgia … Rivals.com four-star prospect, #46 player nationally, #3 OLB nationally, #6 player in the state of Georgia … Scout.com four-star prospect, #198 player nationally, #13 OLB nationally, DawgPost #15 player in the state of Georgia … 2016 Atlanta Journal-Constitution All-State Class AAAAAAA defense, City/South Fulton All-Metro Defensive Player of the Year … 2016 Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State Class AAAAAAA Second Team defense … Touchdown Club of Atlanta Metro Atlanta All-Star Team …helped lead Westlake to a trip to the semifinals of the GHSA Class AAAAAAA playoffs as a senior and to the quarterfinals as a junior.

Personal: JADEN HUNTER … Born July 21, 1999 … son of the late Brice Hunter and the former Brandi Decker … father, Brice, served as a captain in 1995 and was an All-SEC wide receiver for the Bulldogs, holding the school record for most catches in a season (76) set in 1993 … mother, Brandi, was a standout on the basketball court for the Lady Bulldogs and was a member of two Final Four teams.


NETORI JOHNSON

OL, 6-4, 334

Ellenwood, Ga., Cedar Grove HS

High School: Cedar Grove, coached by Jermaine Smith … Selected to represent the East in the 2017 U.S. Army All-America Bowl … PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #122 player nationally, Top 150 Dream Team … ESPN.com four-star prospect, #142 player nationally, #10 OG nationally, #18 player in the state of Georgia … 247Sports.com four-star prospect, #115 player nationally, #6 OG nationally, #12 player in the state of Georgia … Rivals.com four-star prospect, #71 player nationally, #4 OG nationally, #9 player in the state of Georgia … Scout.com four-star prospect, #110 player nationally, #5 OG nationally….DawgPost #10 player in the state of Georgia … 2016 Atlanta Journal-Constitution All-State Class AAA offense … 2016 Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State Class AAA First Team offense … Touchdown Club of Atlanta Metro Atlanta All-Star Team …helped lead Cedar Grove to a 13-2 record his senior year and the 2016 GHSA Class AAA state title.

Personal: NETORI JOHNSON … Born July 15, 1997.


MATTHEW LANDERS

WR, 6-5, 185

Pinellas Park, Fla., St. Petersburg HS

High School: St. Petersburg High School, coached by Joe Fabrizio … PrepStar Magazine three-star prospect, All-Southeast Region … ESPN.com three-star prospect, #88 ranked WR nationally, #84 overall prospect in Florida … Rivals.com three-star prospect … 247Sports.com three-star, #97 ranked WR nationally and #89 overall prospect in Florida … Scout three-star prospect, #57 ranked WR nationally … He led the Green Devils in receiving in their first round appearance in the 2016 FHSAA Class 7A playoffs in his senior year … He totaled 40 receptions for 719 yards and seven touchdowns while also adding a score on the ground … Tampa Bay Times 2016 All-Tampa Bay Honorable Mention … In his junior year at Admiral Farragut Academy, he amassed 1,038 yards and 15 touchdowns, both team highs… Coached by Ryan Hearn, the Blue Jackets went 10-2 and reached the 2015 FHSAA Class 2A Regional Finals … Tampa Bay Times 2015 All-Tampa Bay First Team Offense … Sun Sentinel 2015 Florida All-State Class 2A First Team Offense

Personal: MATTHEW LANDERS … Born: June 16, 1999.


RICHARD LeCOUNTE, III

DB, 5-11, 185

Riceboro, Ga., Liberty County HS

High School: Liberty County, coached by Kirk Warner … Selected to represent the East in the 2017 U.S. Army All-America Bowl … American Family Insurance 2016 USA Today All-USA Team First Team defense … Parade Magazine All-America first tream defense…MaxPreps 2016 All-America Second Team defense … PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #29 player nationally, Top 150 Dream Team … ESPN.com five-star prospect, #12 player nationally, #2 S nationally, #2 player in the state of Georgia … 247Sports.com five-star prospect, #17 player nationally, #1 S nationally, #1 player in the state of Georgia … Rivals.com four-star prospect, #58 player nationally, #6 S nationally,  #7 player in the state of Georgia … Scout.com four-star prospect, #43 player nationally, #4 safety nationally, DawgPost #4 player in the state of Georgia … Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2016 Georgia’s Super 11, All-State Class AAA defense … 2016 Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State Class AAA First Team defense … Savannah Morning News 2015-16 Male Athlete of the Year … All-Greater Savannah First-Team defense … as a senior, recorded 100 tackles, including 11 for a loss, with two forced fumbles and two interceptions, including one for a touchdown … on offense, caught 39 passes for 800 yards and 17 touchdowns, threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another … as a junior, recorded 100 tackles, including 12 for a loss, with four forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, two interceptions and two defensive touchdowns … on offense, caught 25 passes for 564 yards and four touchdowns, rushed for 865 yards and seven touchdowns and threw for 506 yards and six touchdowns… for his career, had 399 tackles (36 for loss),  13 interceptions, 13 forced fumbles, eight fumble recoveries and three defensive touchdowns … on offense in his career, caught 86 passes for 1,683 yards and 23 touchdowns, rushed for 1,450 yards and 3 touchdowns and threw for 750 yards and 10 touchdowns … led Liberty County to the quarterfinals of the GHSA Class AAA playoffs … also participated in basketball and track and field … as a junior, named co-Region 3-AAAA Player of the Year in basketball, leading the Panthers to the 2016 GHSA Class AAAA state title.

Personal: RICHARD LeCOUNTE, III … Born Sept. 11, 1998.


NATE MCBRIDE

LB, 6-2, 223

Lyons, Ga., Vidalia HS

High School: Vidalia, coached by Lee Chomskis … Selected to represent the East in the 2017 U.S. Army All-America Bowl … American Family Insurance 2016 USA Today ALL-USA First Team defense … Parade Magazine All-America Honorable Mention…MaxPreps 2016 All-America Second Team defense … PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #51 player nationally, Top 150 Dream Team … ESPN.com four-star prospect, #280 player nationally, #10 ILB nationally, #33 player in the state of Georgia … 247Sports.com four-star prospect, #269 player nationally, #10 ILB nationally, #23 player in the state of Georgia … Rivals.com four-star prospect, #60 player nationally, #5 OLB nationally, #8 player in the state of Georgia … Scout.com four-star prospect, #173 player nationally, #8 ILB nationally….DawgPost #17 player in the state of Georgia … Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2016 Georgia’s Super 11, Class AA defense … 2016 Georgia Sports Writer Association Class AA Second Team defense … recorded 115 tackles, including seven for loss and three sacks, as well as an interception as a senior … helped lead Vidalia to the second round of the GHSA Class AA playoffs … also participated in track and field, serving as the anchor leg on Vidalia’s state champion Class AA 4×100 relay team.

Personal: NATE MCBRIDE … Born June 9, 1998.


WILLIAM POOLE, III

DB, 6-0, 181

Atlanta, Ga., Hapeville Charter

High School: Hapeville Charter, coached by Winston Gordon … Selected to represent Team Highlight in the 2017 Under Armour All American Game … PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #52 player nationally on the Top 150 Dream Team … ESPN.com four-star prospect, #77 prospect nationally, #8 DB nationally, #8 player in the state of Georgia … 247Sports.com four-star prospect, #189 player nationally, #25 DB nationally, #20 player in the state of Georgia … Rivals.com four-star prospect, #163 player nationally, #16 DB nationally, #14 player in the state of Georgia … Scout four-star prospect, #31 DB prospect nationally … Dawg Post #37 prospect in the state of Georgia … Named to the 2016 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AA All-State Defense … Named to the 2016 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AA First-Team Defense … Touchdown Club of Atlanta Metro Atlanta All-Star Team …Accumulated 26 total tackles during the 2016 season.

Personal: WILLIAM POOLE, III …Born: March 12, 1999.


MONTY RICE

LB, 6-1, 232

Madison, Ala., James Clemens HS

High School: James Clemens, coached by Wade Waldrop … PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #285 player nationally, Top 350 All-American … ESPN.com four-star prospect, #289 player nationally, #11 ILB nationally, #13 player in the state of Alabama … 247Sports.com­ three-star prospect, #33 ILB nationally, #40 player in the state of Alabama … Rivals.com three-star prospect, #34 ILB nationally, #23 player in the state of Alabama … Scout.com four-star prospect, #192 player nationally, #9 ILB nationally, #9 player in the state of Alabama … 2016 Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 7A First Team defense… in 2016, had 137 tackles, including 80 solo and one sack … also had four interceptions and four touchdowns as a senior … recovered a blocked punt for a touchdown against Hoover HS … as a junior, made 79 tackles, including 11 tackles for loss … also had three hurries, three interceptions, five pass-breakups, three forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries.

Personal: MONTY LAMAR RICE…. Born Jan. 8, 1999.


JUSTIN SHAFFER

OL, 6-4, 350

Ellenwood, Ga., Cedar Grove HS

High School: Cedar Grove, coached by Jermaine Smith…PrepStar Magazine three-star prospect, All-Southeast Region…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #29 offensive guard nationally and #51 overall prospect in Georgia… Rivals.com three-star prospect, #28 offensive guard nationally and #55 overall prospect in Georgia…247Sports.com three-star prospect, #22 offensive guard nationally, #420 overall prospect nationally and #43 overall prospect in Georgia…Scout.com four-star prospect, #16 offensive guard nationally and #239 overall prospect nationally…Dawg Post #18 overall prospect in Georgia…Named to the AJC 2016 All-State Class AAA offense…Named to the Georgia Sportswriters Association 2016 All-State Class AAA First Team offense…led team to a 13-2 record and state championship in 2016…Teammate of fellow Georgia commit Netori Johnson.

Personal: JUSTIN SHAFFER….Born: June 20, 1998.


AMEER SPEED

DB, 6-3, 207

Jacksonville, Fla., Sandalwood HS

High school: Sandalwood HS, coached by Adam Geis… PrepStar Magazine four-star recruit, top 350 ranked #316 nationally… 247sports.com three-star prospect…ranked #353 nationally, #41 at his position, #44 in the state of Florida…ESPN.com four-star recruit, 80 scout grade, #20 in his position, #138 in the Southeast region, #49 in the state of Florida…Rivals.com three-star recruit, #36 in his position, ranked #71 in the state of Florida…Scout.com four-star prospect, #240 scout rank, #24 at his position, #6 in the Southeast, #4 in the state of Florida… Florida Times-Union’s 2015 All-First Coast third team defense as a DB.

Personal: AMEER SPEED… Born  Oct. 11, 1999.


ERIC STOKES

DB, 6-1, 173

Covington, Ga., Eastside HS

High School: Eastside High School, coached by Troy Hoff … Named to 2016 Atlanta Journal Constitution Class AAAA Honorable Mention … ESPN.com three-star prospect, #99 overall prospect in Georgia … Rivals three-star prospect, #51 ATH nationally and #56 overall prospect in Georgia … 247Sports.com three-star prospect #61 ranked CB nationally and #66 overall prospect in Georgia … Scout three-star prospect, #37 ATH nationally and #7 ATH in Georgia … Helped lead the Eagles to a 7-3-1 record and an appearance in 2016 GHSA playoffs … Defensively, he tallied 20 total tackles, 1 TFL, 2 interceptions and 5 passes defended … Played both sides of the ball at Eastside as he rushed for 279 yards on 41 carries and two touchdowns while also catching 16 balls for 183 yards and three touchdowns … He also had one kick return on the season for 84 yards.

Personal: ERIC STOKES… Born: March 1, 1999.


D’ANDRE SWIFT

RB, 5-9, 220

Philadelphia, Penn., St. Joseph’s Prep

High School: St. Joseph’s Prep, coached by Gabe Infante … Selected to represent the East in the 2017 U.S. Army All-America Bowl … American Family Insurance 2016 USA Today All-USA First Tam offense … Prepstar Magazine five-star prospect, #48 player nationally on the Top 150 Dream Team … ESPN.com four-star prospect, #66 player in the nation, #6 RB nationally, #1 player in the state of Pennsylvania … 247sports.com four-star prospect, #33 player nationally, #4 RB nationally, #1 player in the state of Pennsylvania … Rivals.com four-star prospect, #35 player nationally, #3 RB nationally, #2 player in the state of Pennsylvania … Scout four-star prospect, #37 player nationally, #4 RB in the country, #2 player in the state of Pennsylvania … Named the 2016 Pennsylvania Football Writers All-State player of the year … Led his team to a 14-0 record and a 2017 PIAA Class 6A State Championship, where he rushed for 140 yards and three touchdowns …as a senior, he carried 149 times for 1,564 yards, and 25 TD’s…also recorded 21 pass receptions for 405 yards and nine TD’s…in the post-season playoffs, amassed 716 rushing yards and nine TD’s in three games.

Personal: D’ANDRE SWIFT … Born: Jan. 14, 1999.


ANDREW THOMAS

OL, 6-5, 338

Lithonia, Ga., Pace Academy

High School: Pace Academy, coached by Chris Slade … Selected to represent the East in the 2017 U.S. Army All-America Bowl… PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #37 player nationally on the Top 150 Dream Team … ESPN.com four-star prospect, #40 player nationally, #7 OT nationally, #5 player in the state of Georgia … 247sports.com four-star prospect, #42 player nationally, #9 OT nationally, #4 player in the state of Georgia … Rivals.com four-star prospect, #88 player nationally, #10 OT nationally, #10 player in the state of Georgia … Scout four-star prospect, #55 player nationally, #9 OT nationally … 2016 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super 11 in Georgia and Class AAA All-State offense … Helped Pace Academy to a 14-2 record in 2015, winning the Class AAA State Championship … played both offensive tackle and defensive line, recording 59 tackles his senior season.

Personal: ANDREW THOMAS….Born: Jan. 22, 1999.


MARK WEBB, JR.

WR, 6-1, 200

Philadelphia, Penn., Archbishop Wood

High School: Archbishop Wood, coached by Steve Devlin …  Selected to the inaugural Polynesian Bowl in Hawai’i … PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #91 player nationally on the Top 150 Dream Team … ESPN.com four-star prospect, #175 player nationally, #25 WR nationally, #6 player in the state of Pennsylvania … 247sports.com four-star prospect, #134 player nationally, #22 WR nationally, #6 player in the state of Pennsylvania … Rivals.com four-star prospect, #101 player nationally, #14 WR nationally, #5 player in the state of Pennsylvania … Scout four-star prospect, #55 WR nationally, #9 player in the state of Pennsylvania … helped his team to a 11-2 record in 2016, winning the 2016 PIAA Class 5A State Championship … Recorded 703 receiving yards and six touchdowns in his senior season.

Personal: MARK WEBB, JR.. …. Sept. 10, 1997.


ISAIAH WILSON

OL, 6-7, 350

Brooklyn, N.Y., Poly Prep Country Day School

High School: Poly Prep Country Day School, coached by Kevin Fountaine … Parade Magazine All-America Honorable Mention…Named to American Family Insurance 2016 USA Today All-USA Second Team Offense … Represented Team Armour in the 2017 Under Armour All American Game … New York State Sports Writers Association 2016 Class AA Player of the Year and Class AA All-State First Team Offense… PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #2 prospect nationally … ESPN.com five-star prospect, #2 ranked OT nationally, #1 overall prospect in New York … Rivals five-star prospect, #17 overall prospect nationally, #4 OT nationally and #1 overall prospect in New York … 247Sports.com five-star prospect, #16 overall prospect nationally, #5 ranked OT nationally and #1 overall prospect in New York … Scout four-star prospect, #42 ranked overall prospect nationally, #7 OT nationally and #1 overall prospect in New York … Wilson showcased his athleticism by lining up at quarterback in a wildcat offense and scoring three touchdowns on 20 yards in one game in 2016 … Received NYSSWA 2015 Class AA All-State First Team Offense honors in his junior year.

Personal: ISAIAH WILSON… Born: February 12, 1999.


DEVONTE WYATT

DL, 6-3, 301

Decatur, Ga., Towers HS

High School: Towers, coached by Brian Montgomery…PrepStar Magazine three-star prospect, All-Southeast Region…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #49 defensive tackle nationally and #65 overall prospect in Georgia…Rivals.com three-star prospect, #30 defensive tackle nationally and #43 overall prospect in Georgia…247Sports.com four-star prospect, #14 defensive tackle nationally, #273 overall prospect nationally and #28 overall prospect in Georgia…Scout.com four-star prospect, #12 defensive tackle nationally and #226 overall prospect nationally…Dawg Post #21 overall prospect in Georgia…Named to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2016 All-State Class AAA defense…Named to the Georgia Sportswriters Association 2016 All-State Class AAA First Team defense…. Touchdown Club of Atlanta Metro Atlanta All-Star Team.

Personal: DEVONTE WYATT….Born: March 31, 1998.

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