2014 Georgia Tech Football Spring Guide

2014 SPRING OUTLOOK 2014 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Aug. 30 Wofford Sept. 6 at Tulane Sept. 13 Georgia Southern Sept. 20 at Virginia Tech Sept. 27 Open Oct. 4 Miami Oct. 11 Duke Oct. 18 at North Carolina Oct. 25 at Pittsburgh Nov. 1 Virginia Nov. 8 at NC State Nov. 15 Clemson Nov. 22 Open Nov. 29 at Georgia

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2014 CAPSULE Starters Returning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Starters Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Letterwinners Returning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Letterwinners Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Redshirted in 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Others Returning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Others Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 2014 Signing Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Other Newcomers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 DATES TO REMEMBER March 24 First day of spring practice March 28 Pro Day April 15 International Clinic April 18 7 p.m. -- Spring Game PERCENTAGES RETURNING IN 2014 Category Returning Lost Points 279 177 Rushing Yards 1,750 2,151 Rushing Attempts 280 424 Rushing TDs 20 26 Pass Attempts 23 180 Pass Yards 134 1,561 Passing TDs 1 11 Receptions 67 92 Receiving Yards 1,153 542 Receiving TDs 9 3 Kickoff Returns 28 12 Kickoff Return yards 629 252 Punt Returns 19 0 Punt Return Yards 160 0 PATs 57 3 Field Goals 10 0 Field Goal Attempts 14 0 Interceptions 9 5 Sacks 11.0 23.0 Tackles for Loss 44.5 38.5 Tackles 446 338 Forced Fumbles 5 6 Fumbles Recovered 4 2 Pass Break-Ups 21 19

Pct. 61.2 44.9 39.8 43.5 11.3 7.9 8.3 72.8 68.0 75.0 70.0 71.4 100.0 100.0 95.0 100.0 100.0 64.3 32.4 53.6 56.9 45.5 66.7 52.5

A LOOK AT 2014 Georgia Tech doesnʼt put much stock in preseason predictions, nor should it.

Over the last six seasons -- or since head coach Paul Johnson arrived in Atlanta -- no team in the ACC has exceeded preseason expectations more so than the Yellow Jackets.

Over the last six seasons, Tech has finished first or tied for first in the ACCʼs Coastal Division four times and it has never finished lower than third.

The Yellow Jackets will likely be ranked low in the preseason rankings once again this year.

Some early polls have Georgia Tech ranked as low as sixth (out of seven) in the Coastal Division.

The preseason prognosticators point to the numbers: 12 starters lost (six on offense, six on defense) including three on the offensive line, the loss of the schoolʼs all-time leader in sacks (Jeremiah Attaochu) and the departure of one of the most versatile defensive backs in recent Tech history (Jemea Thomas).

Shaquille Mason (Sr., OG) is an All-American candidate in 2014.

Theyʼll also make a big deal out of Techʼs starting quarterPoole, it returns another scholarship punter, back from a year ago, Vad Lee, transferring to sophomore Ryan Rodwell, who redshirted in James Madison.

2013.

Down on the Flats, however, there is a quiet To say Tech was a few plays away from winning confidence brewing.

10 games is not hyperbole. The Jackets lost in double-overtime to rival Georgia, had the ball MISLEADING NUMBERS with a chance to tie or take the lead against VirOfficially, Georgia Tech returns just 11 starters ginia Tech, led Miami 17-0 and trailed just 24-23 from a team that finished 7-6 in 2013, 5-3 in the in the fourth quarter, and had the ball with a Coastal (tied for second) and played in the Music chance to tie late in the game against Ole Miss in City Bowl. the Music City Bowl.

Those numbers -- the returning starters and last yearʼs won-loss record -- are both somewhat BIGGEST SHOES TO FILL misleading. Consider: With respect to the other 18 letterwinners not While only 11 players who started at least returning this fall, Georgia Techʼs two biggest individual departures are likely defensive end Jereseven games last season return, there are 23 playmiah Attaochu and defensive back Jemea ers on the roster with starting experience.

Thomas.

The offensive line, which took a hit because Attaochu broke the school record and finished of graduation, will be anchored by senior fifth in ACC history for career sacks (31.5). ReplacShaquille Mason, a first-team All-ACC selection ing Attaochuʼs pass-rush ability this fall will be a last season and an All-American candidate in challenge, to say the least.

2014.

Thomas tied for the school record for career While the starting quarterback transferred, games played (54) while playing every position in Johnson and the Tech coaching staff are excited the secondary. about sophomore Justin Thomas, who may very Both are expected to be selected in the May well be the quickest quarterback in the nation.

NFL Draft.

Eight players, including some who will start Attaochu is one of three starters gone from the this season, missed most or all of the 2013 season defensive line, joining end Emmanuel Dieke and with injuries. Seven of those eight players are tackle Euclid Cummings. Those three combined healthy enough to participate in spring practice. to play in 141 career games and made great Techʼs signing class of 21 players, considered strides under defensive coordinator Ted Roof. its deepest and most talented in years, includes Along with Thomas, cornerback Louis Young is four players who enrolled in January and will take also gone from an otherwise young secondary. part in spring drills.

Brandon Watts, arguably Techʼs quickest line One member of the Signing Class -- defenbacker, is the other starter lost on defense. sive end Kenderius Whitehead -- is actually a On the offensive line, Tech loses center Jay transfer from NC State via Georgia Military ColFinch, honorable mention All-ACC Will Jackson lege who has three years of eligibility remaining. and Ray Beno. That trio combined to play in 137 Under the radar is running back Travis Custis, career games. one of the more highly-touted players in the 2013 Also gone on offense are Robert Godhigh, the Signing Class, who officially enrolled this past Jan5-7 dynamo who was Techʼs best big-play threat uary. in 2013, and B-back David Sims, who rushed for While Tech loses senior starting punter Sean

2014 SPRING OUTLOOK 2013 FINAL ACC STANDINGS Coastal Division ACC Overall 1. Duke * # 6-2 .750 10-4 .714 2. Georgia Tech # 5-3 .625 7-6 .538 2. Miami # 5-3 .625 9-4 .692 2. Virginia Tech # 5-3 .625 8-5 .615 5. North Carolina # 4-4 .500 7-6 .538 6. Pittsburgh # 3-5 .375 7-6 .538 7. Virginia 0-8 .000 2-10 .167 Atlantic Division ACC Overall 1. Florida State * # !

8-0 1.000 14-0 1.000 2. Clemson # 7-1 .875 11-2 .846 3. Boston College # 4-4 .500 7-6 .538 4. Syracuse # 4-4 .500 7-6 .538 5. Maryland # 3-5 .375 7-6 .538 6. Wake Forest 2-6 .250 4-8 .333 7. NC State 0-8 .000 3-9 .250 * clinched division title | # bowl eligible | ! national champion QUICK FACTS General Location ...............................................Atlanta, Ga. 30332 Founded..........................................................................1885 Enrollment..................................................................21,000 Nicknames...............Yellow Jackets, Rambling Wreck Colors .................................................Old Gold and White Conference..............Atlantic Coast (Coastal Division) President.....................................Dr. G.P. “Bud” Peterson Alma Mater..............................................Kansas State ʻ77 Director of Athletics .................................Mike Bobinski Alma Mater ..............................................Notre Dame ʻ79 StadiumBobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field Surface............................................................Natural Grass Capacity.......................................................................55,000 Basic Offense .............................................Spread Option Basic Defense ...................................................................4-3 History First Year of Football ..................................................1892 Number of Seasons ...................................................121st All-Time Record ..............................................701-474-43 All-Time W-L at Bobby Dodd Stadium...452-189-21 Bowl Appearances............................................42 (23-19) Consecutive Bowl Appearances ................................17 First Year Competed For ACC Title .......................1983 National Championships.......... 4 (1990, ʻ52, ʻ28, ʻ17) ACC Championships 2 (1998, 1990) (2009 vacated) SEC Championships ...........................................................5 Southern Conference Championships.......................3

more than 2,200 career yards and finished his career ranked 11th in Tech rushing history.

THE NOT-SO-NEW FACES Injuries took a toll on the 2013 version of the Yellow Jackets, but it also afforded some younger players to gain valuable experience.

The good news for Tech is that seven players who missed most or all of last season with injuries are back in the fold, healthy and ready to go.

Senior Isaiah Johnson and junior Jamal Golden would have likely been the starting duo at safety last season. Johnson, however, sat out the entire season to fully recover from a knee injury (he was cleared to play early in the 2013 season but opted to sit out). Golden, who was one of the nationʼs leading kick and punt returners in 2012, suffered a shoulder injury early last fall and did not return.

Roderick Rook-Chungong, a member of the 2012 Signing Day class, redshirted in ʻ12 and sat out all of ʻ13 with an injury. Heʼll be full-go this fall.

Anthony Autry, a smooth and skilled wide receiver who played well as a true freshman in 2012, missed all of last year with a knee injury.

Two offensive linemen -- sophomore center Freddie Burden and junior tackle Errin Joe -- were sidelined most of last season with injuries.

Sophomore Travin Henry, a wide receiver who battled injuries most of 2012, is back, although heʼs now competing for playing time at defensive end.

Two other players who missed significant action last season with injuries -- junior long snapper Sean Tobin and sophomore OL Chase Roberts -- are back in the mix this spring.

ROOKIES WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Georgia Techʼs signing class, itʼs largest (21 signees) since 2011 and its deepest in years, should have an immediate impact. Johnson feels a number of true freshmen could play, sticking to his policy of putting the best players on the field,

Staff Head Coach ..................................................Paul Johnson Alma Mater ....................................Western Carolina ʻ79 Career Record (Years) ...................................154-71 (17) Record At Tech .....................................................47-32 (6) Quarterbacks/B-Backs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bryan Cook Linebackers/Recruiting Coordinator Andy McCollum A-Backs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lamar Owens Defensive Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Pelton Wide Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Al “Buzz” Preston Defensive Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ted Roof Offensive Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Sewak Secondary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joe Speed Special Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave Walkosky Graduate Assistant (Defense) . . . . . . . . .Kevin Reddy Graduate Assistant (Defense) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD Graduate Assistant (Offense) . . . . . .Preston Pehrson Graduate Assistant (Offense) . . . . . .Steven Sylvester Staff Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Zac Etheridge Staff Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD Player Development Director . . . . . . . . . . . .John Sisk Director of Sports Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jay Shoop Director of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Huff Assistant Director of Operations . . . . . . . . .Andy Lutz Director of Player Personnel . . . . . . . . . . .Matt Griffin Assistant Director of Player Personnel . . . .Pete Hurt Assistant Director of Player Personnel .Saeed Khalif Director of Video Operations . . . . . . .Todd McCarthy Equipment Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom Conner Assistant Equipment Manager . . . . .Punt Windham Administrative Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . .Teri Anton Administrative Coordinator . . . . . . . . .Courtney Keck Junior DT Adam Gotsis was outstanding as a sophomore in ʻ13.

regardless of class.

Under the radar is running back Travis Custis, who originally signed with Tech in 2013 but did not enroll until January of 2014.

WHO RETURNS IN ʻ14 The fact that Georgia Tech returns just 11 starters from last season is somewhat misleading.

The Yellow Jackets return 23 players, including 13 on offense, who have at least one career start.

Quarterback -- There are three scholarship QBs who will participate in spring practice as well as walk-on Tim Byerly. Thomas enters the spring as the starter, Byerly as the back-up, and r-Fr. Ty Griffin and Fr. Matthew Jordan are jockeying to move up the depth chart.

Thomas saw action in 10 games last season, averaging 7.1 yards per carry while completing 9of-17 passes for 131 yards.

B-Back -- The top back-up the last two seasons -- senior Zach Laskey, who led Tech in rushing in 2012 and has amassed more than 1,000 career rushing yards -- has the most experience. Junior Broderick Snoddy, one of the fastest players in the ACC, anxiously awaits his shot. True freshman Travis Custis has potential to challenge Laskey and Snoddy, and in the fall, heralded freshman Christopher Leggett arrives.

A-Back -- There are a half-dozen players with significant experience returning making it one of the deepest position groups on the team. The only loss -- Robert Godhigh -- was a big one, however. The 5-7 Godhigh rushed for more than 1,000 career yards and was one of the ACCʼs top bigplay threats.

Senior Synjyn Days, whose blocking skills have improved greatly, is a returning starter. Four other seniors -- Deon Hill, B.J. Bostic, Charles Perkins and Tony Zenon -- all bring something to the table.

Sophomore Dennis Andrews has a good shot at earning a starting job, and Snoddy and Leggett could both see time at A-back. Highly-touted newcomer Myles Autry and his high school teammate, Clinton Lynch, arrive in August.

Wide Receiver -- This may be the deepest Georgia Tech has been at wide receiver since Paul Johnsonʼs arrival in 2008. Both starters -senior DeAndre Smelter and sophomore Micheal Summers -- are back in the fold. Senior Darren Waller, who is suspended for the first two games of 2014, is the most experienced of the bunch with 38 career games played and more than 500 receiving yards. Anthony Autry, who played well as a true freshman in 2012 before being sidelined with a knee injury in 2013, will compete for a starting role.

Senior Corey Dennis also returns, and Antonio Messick and Ricky Jeune both redshirted last year.

Offensive Line -- Even though three key starters have departed, the Jacket O-line cupboard is far from bare. In addition, Tech signed six offensive linemen on Signing Day. The leader of the bunch is senior guard Shaquille Mason, a first-team All-ACC selection last season and a potential All-American.

Mason enters his third season as a starter.

Junior guard Trey Braun and junior tackle Bryan Chamberlain are both returning starters as well. Sophomore Chase Roberts replaced Chamberlain as a starter at tackle in late October, but a head injury caused him to miss the final three games of the season.

At center, expect sophomore Freddie Burden and Thomas OʼReilly to compete for the

2014 SPRING OUTLOOK TECH IN THE 2013 ACC, NCAA STATISTICS Team Pct./# ACC NCAA Total Offense 429.7 3 44 Rushing Offense 299.3 1 6 Passing Offense 130.4 14 118 Passing Effi ciency 122.2 9 84 Scoring Offense 35.1 3 26 Total Defense 360.2 4 27 Rushing Defense 115.8 2 11 Passing Defense 244.5 12 83 Passing Effi ciency Defense 132.4 12 79 Scoring Defense 22.8 4 29 Turnover Margin -4 12 85 Third Down Conversion Pct. 51.4 2 4 Fourth Down Conversion Pct. 44.4 11 83 Third Down Conv. Defense 36.3 7 34 Fourth Down Conv. Defense 61.5 12 99 Red Zone Offense 89.8 3 13 Red Zone TD Percentage 81.6 1 2 Red Zone Defense 73.8 1 14 First Downs Offense 21.8 4 49 First Downs Defense 19.7 10 51 Time of Possession 33:19 2 6 Fewest Penalties Per Game 4.8 4 34 Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game 40.7 3 31 Net Punting 37.6 6 45 Punt Returns 8.4 9 56 Kickoff Returns 22.0 6 52 2013 INDIVIDUAL HONORS Jeremiah Attaochu, Sr., DE • Third Team All-America (AP) • Third Team All-America (CBS Sports) • Honorable Mention All-America (SI.com) • First Team All-ACC (Coaches) • Second Team All-ACC (ACSMA) • Reeseʼs Senior Bowl Inivitee • College All-Star Bowl Invitee • Athlon ACC Defensive Player of the Week (11.30) • ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week (11.30) Ray Beno, Sr., OL • ACC All-Academic Team Trey Braun, So., OG • ACC All-Academic Team Harrison Butker, Fr., K • ACC All-Academic Team Euclid Cummings, Sr. DT • Medal of Honor Bowl Invitee Jay Finch, Sr., C • College All-Star Bowl Invitee Robert Godhigh, Sr., AB • ACCʼs Brian Piccolo Award winners (most courageous) • Honorable Mention All-ACC (ACSMA) • Burlsworth Trophy Nominee • College All-Star Bowl Invitee • Medal of Honor Bowl Invitee Will Jackson, Sr., OG • ACC Postgraduate Scholar • Honorable Mention All-ACC (ACSMA) • CoSIDA Academic All-Region • Wuerffel Trophy Finalist • College All-Star Bowl Invitee Vad Lee, So., QB • ACC Offensive Back of the Week (9/16/13) • Athlon ACC Offensive Player of the Week (9/16/13) Shaquille Mason, Jr., RG • First Team All-ACC (ACSMA) • Third Team All-ACC (Coaches) • ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week (9/16/13) • ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week (9/23/13) Quayshawn Nealy, Jr., LB • ACC co-Linebacker of the Week (10/21/13) Sean Poole, Sr. P • Ray Guy Award candidate Ted Roof, Defensive Coordinator • Athlon ACC Coordinator of the Week (9/22/13) David Sims, Sr., RB • Honorable Mention All-ACC (Coaches) • Honorable Mention All-ACC (ACSMA) • College All-Star Bowl Invitee Jemea Thomas, Sr., CB • ACC Defensive Back of the Week (11/4/13) • ACC co-Defensive Back of the Week (10/28/13) • East-West Shrine Bowl Invitee • College All-Star Bowl Invitee

starting job. Burden is a promising talent who sat out all of 2013 with a knee injury suffered last August. OʼReilly was a back-up to Jay Finch last season.

Junior tackle Errin Joe hopes to be healthy after missing almost all of 2013 with injuries. Sophomore Nick Brigham, a Maryland transfer, played significant snaps last fall. Chris Griffin and 6-7 Shamire Devine both redshirted in ʻ13.

Defensive Line -- Four players -- Attaochu, Dieke, Cummings and rising junior Adam Gotsis - started every game last season. Three-fourths of that line has graduated, leaving Gotsis, the Australia native, as the centerpiece. The nose tackle ranked second on the team behind Attaochu in tackles for loss (14.5) and sacks (5.5), and he blocked two kicks against Ole Miss in the Music City Bowl.

The most experienced back-ups returning are sophomores Tyler Stargel and Pat Gamble, senior Shawn Green and junior Jimmie Kitchen.

Sophomore Francis Kallon saw limited action, mostly at tackle, last season. Roderick Rook-Chungong will compete after sitting out all of 2013 with an injury. Sophomore Travin Henry will get a look at defensive end after playing wide receiver last season.

True freshman DE KeShun Freeman, who enrolled at Tech in January, will be in spring drills.

Kenderius Whitehead, who redshirted at NC State in 2012 and played at Georgia Military College in 2013, will be a welcome addition in the fall.

Junior Jabari Hunt-Days, a two-year starter at linebacker, will get a look at end this spring.

Linebacker -- Two of three starters return including senior Quayshawn Nealy and junior Jabari Hunt-Days.

Nealy, who tied for second on the team with 66 tackles to go with two interceptions and two fumble recoveries, should be one of the top LBs in the ACC. Hunt-Days has 21 career starts under his belt.

Others returning include true sophomore Paul “P.J.” Davis, small in size but relentless in pursuit.

Junior Anthony Harrell, who played exceptional football before a knee injury midway through the 2013 season, will miss the spring to recover but will compete for a starting job in August. Junior Tyler Marcordes played significant snaps a year ago, sophomore Beau Hankins and senior Tremayne McNair have experience as well.

Secondary -- While the Yellow Jackets return a strong corps of experienced players, the loss of Jemea Thomas will sting for a while. Thomas played every position in the secondary and returned kicks as well.

Competition for the four starting spots should be wide open and intense.

No one has more experience than senior Isaiah Johnson, a three-year starter who sat out last season to fully recover from a knee injury suffered in 2012 bowl practice. The return of Johnson will be a boost to the secondary.

Junior safety Jamal Golden, who doubles as one of the best kick returners in college football, injured his shoulder early in the 2013 season.

How active he will be in spring practice remains uncertain, but he expects to be 100 percent in the fall.

The two returning starters in the secondary are junior safety Demond Smith and junior cornerback D.J. White. Juniors Domonique Noble and Chris Milton, and sophomore Lynn Griffin, all have experience and all can play multiple positions.

John Marvin and Corey Griffin redshirted last

fall and sophomore Zach Allen could be a contributor as well.

Punter -- Gone is senior Sean Poole, who enjoyed his best season in 2013, but the Yellow Jackets should not miss a beat in ʻ14. Ryan Rodwell, a scholarship player who played as a true freshman in 2012, redshirted 2013 and has three seasons of eligibility remaining.

Kicker -- Harrison Butker was better than solid as a true freshman in 2013. He booted 10-of-14 field goals, 53-of-54 extra points -- his only miss on a bad snap at Miami -- and 30 of his 73 kickoffs were touchbacks.

Long Snapper -- Scholarship junior Sean Tobin, who battled injuries while playing in nine games last season, gives Tech consistency at the longsnapper position. Trevor Stroebel is a sophomore walk-on who was forced into action last season following an injury to Tobin.

Returner -- In 2012, Golden was remarkable in the return game. He ranked in the top 10 nationally in both kick and punt returns, and he returned two kickoffs for touchdowns. Previously, the Yellow Jacketsʼ last kick return for a TD came in 1998.

Special teams coordinator Dave Walkosky has options this fall.

Five other returnees returned punts last season including senior DeAndre Smelter, who averaged 11.3 yards per attempt.

Smelter, Lynn Griffin, Dennis Andrews, Chris Milton and Broderick Snoddy all gained experience returning kickoffs last season.

CHALLENGING SCHEDULE Home games against Orange Bowl champion Clemson, ACC Coastal Division champion Duke and division rivals Miami and Virginia, and road games at Georgia, Pittsburgh, Virginia Tech and North Carolina highlight Georgia Tech's 2014 football schedule.

"It's certainly a challenging schedule. Five of our six road games come against teams that played in bowl games last season and the home schedule is strong as well,” head coach Paul Johnson said.

The Yellow Jackets, 7-6 overall and 5-3 in the ACC a year ago, open the season Aug. 30 against Wofford in Bobby Dodd Stadium. Georgia Tech opens ACC play on the road against Virginia Tech Sept. 20 in Blacksburg, Va. Notes on the Yellow Jackets' 2014 schedule: • Eight of Georgia Tech's 12 opponents played in bowl games last season. Two Yellow Jacket opponents - Clemson and Duke - were ranked in the final top 25 polls, and two other teams - Georgia and Miami - received votes for the final Coaches Poll.

• Tech will play just six home games for the first time since 2010 after playing seven home contests each of the last three seasons.

• Georgia Tech will play every game on a Saturday for the first time since 1992.

• The Yellow Jackets will not play a Thursday night game for just the second time since 1993.

Tech did not play on Thursday night in 2012, but the Jackets opened that season on a Monday (Labor Day) evening at Virginia Tech.

• Tech has two open dates for the second consecutive season.

• The Yellow Jackets will open ACC play on the road for the third consecutive year. Last year Tech kicked off league play at Duke, and in 2012 at Virginia Tech.

2014 SPRING ROSTER NUMERICAL No. Name Pos. 1 Isaiah Johnson S 3 Dennis Andrews AB 4 Jamal Golden DB +4 Brady Swilling QB 5 Justin Thomas QB 6 Chris Milton DB 7 B.J. Bostic AB 8 Travis Custis RB +8 Andrew Chau K/P 9 Tony Zenon AB 10 Synjyn Days RB ^11 Matthew Jordan QB 12 Demond Smith DB +12 Will Somers P 13 John Marvin DB 14 Corey Griffin DB 15 DeAndre Smelter WR 16 Corey Dennis WR 17 Ty Griffin QB +18 Tim Byerly QB +18 Zach Allen DB 21 Charles Perkins RB 22 Broderick Snoddy RB +22 Tyler Teknipp DB 23 Domonique Noble DB 24 Marcus Allen LB ^25 Treʼ Jackson LB +25 Dillon Moore K 26 Travin Henry DE 27 Lynn Griffin DB 28 D.J. White CB ^29 Step Durham DB +29 Isiah Willis AB 31 Deon Hill AB 32 Jabari Hunt-Days LB 33 Beau Hankins LB +33 Jalen Saunders WR 34 Matt Connors BB 35 Tyler Marcordes LB +36 Brandon Oliver WR +36 Brandon Dumbuya CB 37 Zach Laskey RB +38 Sam McNearney AB 39 Chaz Cheeks DE +39 Ryan Braswell BB 40 Paul Davis LB 41 Roderick Rook-Chungong DE +41 Austin McClellan AB ^42 KeShun Freeman DE +42 Roberto Hinojosa K 43 Kyle Travis LB 45 Donovan Wilson AB 46 Tremayne McNair LB 48 Nick Menocal DE 51 Anthony Harrell LB 53 Bryan Chamberlain OL +53 Chase Alford LB 54 Quayshawn Nealy LB 55 Sean Tobin LS +57 Niko Anderson OL +57 Trevor Stroebel LS 58 Freddie Burden OL +58 Mitchell Williams DL +60 Kyle Stallard OL +61 Adrian Gardner DE +62 Joshua Rogers LB +63 Rusty Scott LB +68 Michael Muns OL 70 Shaquille Mason OL 71 Shamire Devine OL 73 Chris Griffin OL +74 Tim Seager OL 75 Errin Joe OL 76 Nick Brigham OL 77 Thomas OʼReilly OL 78 Trey Braun OL 79 Chase Roberts OL 80 Anthony Autry WR 81 Ricky Jeune WR +82 Bennett Barton WR +83 Matt Serpico WR 84 Micheal Summers WR 85 Ryan Rodwell P +85 Will Smith WR 86 Antonio Messick WR 87 Harrison Butker K

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Wt. 213 182 193 211 185 183 172 207 174 174 232 204 194 188 199 195 225 208 195 215 177 216 190 187 216 231 225 170 225 200 190 185 194 194 249 225 186 205 243 204 195 217 170 237 202 218 248 182 234 177 230 213 230 244 229 286 225 236 213 272 230 292 225 266 279 203 209 252 311 370 294 291 326 302 302 295 270 186 218 189 232 195 193 190 195 201

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ALPHABETICAL No. Name +53 Chase Alford 24 Marcus Allen +18 Zach Allen +89 Jamie Alvarez +57 Niko Anderson 3 Dennis Andrews 80 Anthony Autry +82 Bennett Barton 7 B.J. Bostic +39 Ryan Braswell 78 Trey Braun 76 Nick Brigham 58 Freddie Burden 87 Harrison Butker +18 Tim Byerly 53 Bryan Chamberlain +8 Andrew Chau 39 Chaz Cheeks 94 Darius Commissiong 34 Matt Connors 8 Travis Custis 40 Paul Davis 10 Synjyn Days 16 Corey Dennis 71 Shamire Devine +36 Brandon Dumbuya ^29 Step Durham ^42 KeShun Freeman 91 Patrick Gamble +61 Adrian Gardner 4 Jamal Golden 96 Adam Gotsis 97 Shawn Green 73 Chris Griffin 14 Corey Griffin 27 Lynn Griffin 17 Ty Griffin 33 Beau Hankins 51 Anthony Harrell 26 Travin Henry 31 Deon Hill +42 Roberto Hinojosa 32 Jabari Hunt-Days ^25 Treʼ Jackson 81 Ricky Jeune 75 Errin Joe 1 Isaiah Johnson ^11 Matthew Jordan 92 Francis Kallon 98 Jimmie Kitchen 37 Zach Laskey 35 Tyler Marcordes 13 John Marvin 70 Shaquille Mason +41 Austin McClellan 46 Tremayne McNair +38 Sam McNearney 48 Nick Menocal 86 Antonio Messick 6 Chris Milton +25 Dillon Moore +68 Michael Muns 54 Quayshawn Nealy 23 Domonique Noble +36 Brandon Oliver +36 Denis Onwuala 77 Thomas OʼReilly 21 Charles Perkins 79 Chase Roberts 85 Ryan Rodwell +62 Joshua Rogers 41 Roderick Rook-Chungong +33 Jalen Saunders +63 Rusty Scott +74 Tim Seager +83 Matt Serpico 15 DeAndre Smelter 12 Demond Smith +85 Will Smith 22 Broderick Snoddy +12 Will Somers +60 Kyle Stallard 99 Tyler Stargel +57 Trevor Stroebel 84 Micheal Summers +4 Brady Swilling +22 Tyler Teknipp

Pos. LB LB DB WR OL AB WR WR AB BB OL OL OL K QB OL K/P DE DL BB RB LB RB WR OL CB DB DE DL DE DB DL DL OL DB DB QB LB LB DE AB K LB LB WR OL S QB DE DL RB LB DB OL AB LB AB DE WR DB K OL LB DB WR DB OL RB OL P LB DE WR LB OL WR WR DB WR RB P OL DE LS WR QB DB

Ht. 6-1 6-2 5-9 6-1 6-3 6-0 6-2 6-1 5-11 5-11 6-5 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-0 6-4 5-10 6-4 6-3 6-0 6-0 5-11 6-2 6-2 6-7 5-9 5-11 6-1 6-5 6-2 6-0 6-5 6-0 6-6 6-2 6-0 6-0 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-0 5-10 6-3 5-10 6-3 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-5 6-3 6-1 6-4 6-1 6-1 5-9 6-2 5-6 6-3 6-3 5-11 6-1 6-4 6-1 6-2 5-11 5-8 6-3 6-0 6-3 6-2 5-9 6-3 6-1 6-3 6-2 6-4 6-3 6-0 5-11 5-9 6-1 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-1 6-2 5-10

Wt. 225 231 177 200 272 182 186 189 172 202 295 302 292 201 215 286 174 237 275 205 207 218 232 208 370 195 185 234 280 279 193 285 280 294 195 200 195 225 229 225 194 177 249 225 218 326 213 204 296 270 217 243 199 311 182 230 170 244 195 183 170 252 236 216 204 170 302 216 270 193 203 248 186 209 291 232 225 194 190 190 188 266 242 230 195 211 187

Cl. So. r-So. r-So. r-Sr. r-Fr. r-So. r-So. r-Fr. r-Sr. r-Fr. r-Jr. r-So. r-So. So. r-Jr. r-Jr. r-Jr. r-Jr. r-Fr. r-Sr. Fr. So. r-Sr. Sr. r-Fr. r-Fr. Fr. Fr. r-So. r-Jr. Sr. Jr. r-Sr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-So. r-Fr. r-So. r-Jr. r-So. r-Sr. r-Jr. r-Jr. Fr. r-Fr. r-Jr. r-Sr. Fr. r-So. r-Jr. Sr. r-Jr. r-Fr. Sr. r-So. Sr. r-Sr. Sr. r-Fr. r-Jr. r-Fr. r-So. r-Sr. r-Jr. r-Jr. r-So. r-Jr. r-Sr. r-So. r-So. r-Sr. r-So. r-Fr. r-Jr. r-Jr. r-Jr. Sr. r-Jr. r-Jr. r-Jr. r-Fr. r-So. r-So. So. r-So. r-Fr. r-So.

VL 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 2 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 3 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 1 1 3 2 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 0 3 2 0 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 0

Hometown Conyers, Ga. Hilliard, Fla. Roswell, Ga. Ft. Myers, Fla. Macon, Ga. Tallahassee, Fla. Norcross, Ga. Roswell, Ga. Louisville, Ga. Atlanta, Ga. Tallahassee, Fla. Atlanta, Ga. Statesboro, Ga. Decatur, Ga. Alpharetta, Ga. Albany, Ga. Griffin, Ga. Gainesville, Ga. Forestville, Md. Alpharetta, Ga. Hampton, Ga. Cairo, Ga. Marietta, Ga. Troy, Ala. Atlanta, Ga. Stone Mountain, Ga. Jacksonville, Fla. Hogansville, Ga. Carrollton, Ga. Dawson, Ga. Wetumpka, Ala.

High School Previous Heritage Hilliard Middle-Senior Roswell Bishop Verot Mount De Sales Academy Godby Norcross Roswell Jefferson County St. Pius X Leon Marist School Maryland Statesboro Westminster Chatahoochee MTSU Monroe Pike County East Hall Bishop McNamara Marist School Lovejoy Cairo Hillgrove Charles Henderson Tri-Cities Southwest DeKalb Atlantic Coast Callaway Central Carroll Terrell County Wetumpka Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia Kew Grayson, Ga. Grayson Panacea, Fla. Wakulla Tyrone, Ga. Sandy Creek Jacksonville, Fla. Trinity Christian Atlanta, Ga. McEachern Birmingham, Ala. Jackson-Olin Tampa, Fla. Jesuit Adel, Ga. Cook County Phenix City, Ala. Central Suwanee, Ga. North Gwinnett Marietta, Ga. Hillgrove Valdosta, Ga. Lowndes Spring Valley, N.Y. Saint Joseph Regional (N.J.) Lakeland, Fla. Lake Gibson Tyrone, Ga. Sandy Creek Jackson, Ala. Jackson Lawrenceville, Ga. Central Gwinnett Lithonia, Ga. Lithonia Peachtree City, Ga. Starrʼs Mill Normal, Ill. Normal Community West Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. Ft. Walton Beach Columbia, Tenn.

Columbia Central Wildwood, Fla. Trinity Catholic Jacksonville, N.C. White Oak Atlanta, Ga. Marist School Miami, Fla. Belen Jesuit Prep Fayetteville, Ga. Fayette County Folkston, Ga. Charlton County College Station, Texas A&M Consolidated Swainsboro, Ga. Swainsboro Lakeland, Fla. Lakeland Mount Ulla, N.C. West Rowan Douglasville, Ga. Lithia Springs Alpharetta, Ga. Northview Marietta, Ga. Pope Auburn Lawrenceville, Ga. Collins Hill Duluth, Ga. Greater Atlanta Christian Deland, Fla. Deland Canton, Ga. Sequoyah Silver Spring, Md. Good Counsel Augusta, Ga. Evans Lincolnton, Ga. Lincoln County Blacksburg, Va. Blacksburg Fayetteville, Ga. Whitewater Macon, Ga. Tattnall Sauare Academy Monroe, Ga. Monroe Area St. Louis, Mo. John Burroughs Carrollton, Ga. Carrollton Johns Creek, Ga. Johns Creek Alpharetta, Ga. Alpharetta Orange Beach, Ala. Gulf Shores Saukville, Wis. Ceadarburg Statesboro, Ga. Statesboro Chatsworth, Ga. North Murray McDonough, Ga. Eagles Landing

2014 SPRING ROSTER No. 88 +89 91 92 94 96 97 98 99

Name Darren Waller Jamie Alvarez Patrick Gamble Francis Kallon Darius Commissiong Adam Gotsis Shawn Green Jimmie Kitchen Tyler Stargel

Pos. WR WR DL DE DL DL DL DL DE

Ht. 6-5 6-1 6-5 6-5 6-3 6-5 6-0 6-3 6-3

Wt. 232 200 280 296 275 285 280 270 242

^ Denotes true freshman, enrolled in January + Denotes non-scholarship player (d) Denotes duplicate number Weights are from March, 2014

Cl. Sr. r-Sr. r-So. r-So. r-Fr. Jr. r-Sr. r-Jr. r-So.

No. 5 55 43 88 28 +58 +29 45 9

Name Justin Thomas Sean Tobin Kyle Travis Darren Waller D.J. White Mitchell Williams Isiah Willis Donovan Wilson Tony Zenon

Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. VL QB 5-11 185 r-So. 1 LS 6-3 213 r-Jr. 2 LB 6-3 230 Sr. 3 WR 6-5 232 Sr. 2 CB 5-11 190 Jr. 2 DL 6-2 225 r-Fr. 0 AB 5-9 194 r-So. 0 AB 6-0 213 r-Fr. 0 AB 5-8 174 r-Sr. 3

^ Denotes true freshman, enrolled in January + Denotes non-scholarship player (d) Denotes duplicate number Weights are from March, 2014

Hometown Prattville, Ala. Holmdel, N.J. Cumming, Ga. Acworth, Ga. McDonough, Ga. Alpharetta, Ga. Marietta, Ga. Dublin, Ohio Albany, Ga.

High School Previous Prattville Saint John Vianney South Forsyth North Cobb Union Grove Milton Lassiter Jerome DeerďŹ eld Windsor Academy

2014 ROSTER BREAKDOWN STARTERS LOST (12) Offense (6) 64 Ray Beno 50 Jay Finch 25 Robert Godhigh 52 Will Jackson 2 Vad Lee 20 David Sims Defense (6) 45 Jeremiah Attaochu 99 Euclid Cummings 93 Emmanuel Dieke 14 Jemea Thomas 11 Brandon Watts 8 Louis Young Specialists (1) 82 Sean Poole

Pos OL OL AB OL QB BB Pos DE DT DE DB LB CB Pos P

Ht 6-2 6-3 5-7 6-3 6-1 6-0 Ht 6-3 6-4 6-6 5-10 6-2 6-1 Ht 6-1

Wt 295 285 190 295 215 225 Wt 242 275 270 195 235 196 Wt 160

Class r-Sr. r-Sr. r-Sr. r-Sr. r-So. r-Sr. Class Sr. r-Sr. r-Sr. r-Sr. r-Sr. Sr. Class r-Sr.

VL 3 3 3 3 1 3 VL 3 2 3 3 4 3 VL 3

GS 34 41 27 42 13 32 GS 37 15 25 29 29 34 GS --

GP 39 50 42 48 25 42 GP 49 43 49 54 49 49 GP 46

STARTERS RETURNING (11) Offense (6) 78 Trey Braun 53 Bryan Chamberlain 10 Synjyn Days 70 Shaquille Mason 15 DeAndre Smelter 84 Micheal Summers Defense (5) 96 Adam Gotsis 32 Jabari Hunt-Days 54 Quayshawn Nealy 12 Demond Smith 28 D.J. White Specialists (1) 87 Harrison Butker

Pos OL OL RB OL WR WR Pos DL LB LB DB CB Pos K

Ht 6-5 6-4 6-2 6-1 6-3 6-1 Ht 6-5 6-3 6-1 6-0 5-11 Ht 6-3

Wt 295 286 232 311 225 195 Wt 285 249 236 194 190 Wt 201

Class r-Jr. r-Jr. r-Sr. Sr. Sr. r-So. Class Jr. r-Jr. r-Sr. r-Jr. Jr. Class So.

VL 2 2 3 3 1 1 VL 2 2 3 2 2 VL 1

GS 8 8 7 26 8 11 GS 14 21 32 10 9 GS --

GP 21 27 33 38 13 13 GP 25 27 39 27 23 GP 13

LETTERWINNERS LOST (20) Offense (7) 72 Morgan Bailey 64 Ray Beno 50 Jay Finch 25 Robert Godhigh 52 Will Jackson 2 Vad Lee 20 David Sims Defense (11) +65 Corey Alford 45 Jeremiah Attaochu 29 Coray Carlson 95 Chris Crenshaw 99 Euclid Cummings 93 Emmanuel Dieke 30 Daniel Drummond 14 Jemea Thomas 11 Brandon Watts 56 Anthony Williams 8 Louis Young Specialists (2) 82 Sean Poole 44 David Scully

Pos OL OL OL AB OL QB BB Pos LB DE DB DE DT DE LB DB LB DE CB Pos P K

Ht 6-4 6-2 6-3 5-7 6-3 6-1 6-0 Ht 5-11 6-3 6-0 6-3 6-4 6-6 6-3 5-10 6-2 6-4 6-1 Ht 6-1 6-2

Wt 297 295 285 190 295 215 225 Wt 226 242 180 258 275 270 245 195 235 237 196 Wt 160 205

Class r-Jr. r-Sr. r-Sr. r-Sr. r-Sr. r-So. r-Sr. Class r-Sr. Sr. r-Jr. r-Sr. r-Sr. r-Sr. r-Sr. r-Sr. r-Sr. r-Jr. Sr. Class r-Sr. r-Sr.

VL 1 3 3 3 3 1 3 VL 0 3 1 2 2 3 2 3 4 2 3 VL 3 2

GS 7 34 41 27 42 13 32 GS 0 37 0 2 15 25 7 29 29 0 34 GS ---

GP 15 39 40 42 48 25 42 GP 18 49 11 25 43 49 31 54 49 28 49 GP 46 28

LETTERWINNERS RETURNING (44) Offense (19) Pos 3 Dennis Andrews AB 78 Trey Braun OL 76 Nick Brigham OL 53 Bryan Chamberlain OL 34 Matt Connors BB 10 Synjyn Days RB 16 Corey Dennis WR 31 Deon Hill AB 37 Zach Laskey RB 70 Shaquille Mason OL 77 Thomas OʼReilly OL 21 Charles Perkins RB 79 Chase Roberts OL 15 DeAndre Smelter WR 22 Broderick Snoddy RB 84 Micheal Summers WR 5 Justin Thomas QB 88 Darren Waller WR 9 Tony Zenon AB Defense (22) Pos 39 Chaz Cheeks DE 40 Paul Davis LB 91 Patrick Gamble DL

Ht 6-0 6-5 6-3 6-4 6-0 6-2 6-2 6-0 6-1 6-1 6-3 6-0 6-3 6-3 5-9 6-1 5-11 6-5 5-8 Ht 6-4 5-11 6-5

Wt 182 295 302 286 205 232 208 194 217 311 302 216 270 225 190 195 185 232 174 Wt 237 218 280

Class r-So. r-Jr. r-So. r-Jr. r-Sr. r-Sr. Sr. r-Sr. Sr. Sr. r-Jr. r-Sr. r-So. Sr. r-Jr. r-So. r-So. Sr. r-Sr. Class r-Jr. So. r-So.

VL 1 2 1 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 3 VL 1 1 1

GS 0 8 0 8 0 7 3 3 6 26 0 1 3 8 0 11 0 14 2 GS 0 1 0

GP 13 21 9 27 26 33 40 36 35 38 6 27 8 13 25 13 19 38 34 GP 5 13 9

4 Jamal Golden 96 Adam Gotsis 97 Shawn Green 27 Lynn Griffin 33 Beau Hankins 51 Anthony Harrell 32 Jabari Hunt-Days 92 Francis Kallon 98 Jimmie Kitchen 35 Tyler Marcordes 46 Tremayne McNair 48 Nick Menocal 6 Chris Milton 54 Quayshawn Nealy 23 Domonique Noble 12 Demond Smith 99 Tyler Stargel 43 Kyle Travis 28 D.J. White Specialists (3) 87 Harrison Butker +57 Trevor Stroebel 55 Sean Tobin

DB DL DL DB LB LB LB DE DL LB LB DE DB LB DB DB DE LB CB Pos K LS LS

6-0 6-5 6-0 6-0 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-3 6-4 6-2 6-3 5-11 6-1 6-2 6-0 6-3 6-3 5-11 Ht 6-3 6-4 6-3

193 285 280 200 225 229 249 296 270 243 230 244 183 236 216 194 242 230 190 Wt 201 230 213

Sr. Jr. r-Sr. r-So. r-So. r-Jr. r-Jr. r-So. r-Jr. r-Jr. Sr. Sr. r-Jr. r-Sr. r-Jr. r-Jr. r-So. Sr. Jr. Class So. So. r-Jr.

2 2 3 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 3 3 2 3 2 2 1 3 2 VL 1 1 2

8 14 0 0 0 0 21 0 0 2 0 0 7 32 4 10 0 0 9 GS ----

28 25 25 12 8 21 27 10 11 27 28 29 27 39 26 27 11 33 23 GP 13 6 18

OTHERS LOST (5) 90 Justin Akins 67 Ben Keith +66 Blake Hembree +42 Jerredith Jiles 59 Kevin Robbins

Pos DL DT LB DB DL

Ht 6-4 6-1 6-0 5-8 6-4

Wt 240 269 205 190 244

Class r-Fr. r-Sr. r-Jr. r-So. r-Fr.

VL 0 0 0 0 0

GS 0 0 0 0 0

GP 0 3 0 2 0

OTHERS RETURNING (23) + 53 Chase Alford 24 Marcus Allen +25 Zach Allen +89 Jamie Alvarez 58 Freddie Burden +18 Tim Byerly +8 Andrew Chau +61 Adrian Gardner 26 Travin Henry 75 Errin Joe 41 Austin McClellan +38 Sam McNearney +68 Michael Muns +36 Brandon Oliver +62 Joshua Rogers 41 Roderick Rook-Chungong +63 Rusty Scott +74 Tim Seager +83 Matt Serpico +85 Will Smith +60 Kyle Stallard `+22 Tyler Teknipp +29 Isiah Willis

Pos LB LB DB WR OL QB K/P DE WR OL AB AB OL WR LB DE LB OL WR WR OL DB AB

Ht 6-1 6-2 5-9 6-1 6-3 6-0 5-10 6-2 6-3 6-3 5-9 5-6 6-4 5-11 5-9 6-3 6-3 6-2 6-4 5-11 6-3 5-10 5-9

Wt 225 231 177 200 292 215 174 279 225 326 182 170 252 204 203 248 209 291 232 190 266 187 194

Class So. r-So. r-So. r-Sr. r-So. r-Jr. r-Jr. r-Jr. r-So. r-Jr. r-So. r-Sr. r-So. r-Jr. r-Sr. r-So. r-Jr. r-Jr. r-Jr. r-Jr. r-So. r-So. r-So.

VL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

GS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

GP 5 2 3 7 0 4 1 4 2 3 3 6 0 5 2 0 2 2 3 3 3 2 3

REDSHIRTED IN 2013 (21) +57 Niko Anderson 80 Anthony Autry + 82 Bennett Barton +39 Ryan Braswell 94 Darius Commissiong 71 Shamire Devine +36 Brandon Dumbuya 73 Chris Griffin 14 Corey Griffin 17 Ty Griffin 81 Ricky Jeune 1 Isaiah Johnson 13 John Marvin 86 Antonio Messick +25 Dillon Moore 85 Ryan Rodwell +33 Jalen Saunders +12 Will Somers +4 Brady Swilling +58 Mitchell Williams 45 Donovan Wilson

OL WR WR BB DL OL CB OL DB QB WR S DB WR K P WR P QB DL AB

6-3 6-2 6-1 5-11 6-3 6-7 5-9 6-6 6-2 6-0 6-3 6-2 6-1 6-3 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-1 6-2 6-2 6-0

272 186 189 202 275 370 195 294 195 195 218 213 199 195 170 193 186 188 211 225 213

r-Fr. So. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Sr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-So. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr. r-Fr.

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

2014 EARLY ENROLEES Step Durham KeShun Freeman Treʼ Jackson Matthew Jordan

DB DE LB QB

5-11 6-1 5-10 6-2

185 234 225 204

Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Jacksonville, Fla. Hogansville, Ga. Valdosta, Ga. Jackson, Ala.

Atlantic Coast Callaway Lowndes Jackson

2014 ROSTER BREAKDOWN OTHER NEWCOMERS Player Pos Ht Wt Travis Custis RB 6-0 207 Roberto Hinojosa K 5-10 177 Denis Onwuala DB 5-8 170 2014 SIGNING CLASS Player Pos Lance Austin DB Lawrence Austin DB Myles Autry RB Gary Brown OL *Step Durham DB *KeShun Freeman DE *Tre始 Jackson LB Jalen Johnson S *Matthew Jordan QB Trey Klock OL Christopher Leggett RB Terrell Lewis LB Clinton Lynch WR Andrew Marshall OL Tyler Merriweather DE Michael Preddy OL Qua Searcy WR Antonio Simmons LB Jake Stickler OL Kenderius Whitehead DE Jake Whitley OL *Early enrollee

Ht 5-10 5-9 5-11 6-3 5-11 6-4 5-10 6-3 6-2 6-4 5-10 6-2 6-0 6-4 6-3 6-3 5-11 6-3 6-5 6-5 6-4

Wt 170 170 170 285 175 230 235 190 205 260 210 215 185 265 220 270 170 190 263 220 295

Hometown Hampton, Ga. Suwanee, Ga. Alpharetta, Ga.

Previous School Lovejoy North Gwinnett Northview

Hometown Barnesville, Ga. Barnesville, Ga. Norcross, Ga. Tampa, Fla. Jacksonville, Fla. Hogansville, Ga. Valdosta, Ga. Oneonta, Ala. Jackson, Ala. Hummelstown, Pa. Suwanee, Ga. Ocoee, Fla. Norcross, Ga. Cumming, Ga. Demopolis, Ala. Charleston, S.C. Barnesville, Ga. Jacksonville, Fla. Bradenton, Fla. Milledgeville, Ga. North Augusta, S.C.

Previous School Lamar County Lamar County Norcross Alonso Atlantic Coast Callaway Lowndes Oneonta Jackson Lower Dauphin North Gwinnett Ocoee Norcross West Forsyth Demopolis Academy Porter Gaud School Lamar County University Christian School

Manatee Georgia Military College North Augusta

HEAD COACH PAUL JOHNSON THE JOHNSON FILE Wife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Susan Daughter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kaitlyn Born . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 20, 1957 Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Western Carolina, B.S., `79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appalachian State, M.S., `82

WINNINGEST ACTIVE FBS COACHES

By Percentage, min. of five full years as a head coach Rk. Coach 2013 Record Pct 1. Chris Petersen (Washington) 8-5 92-13 .876 2. Urban Meyer (Ohio State) 12-2 128-25 .837 3. Bob Stoops (Oklahoma) 11-2 160-39 .804 4. Nick Saban (Alabama) 11-2 165-57 .743 5. Brian Kelly (Notre Dame) 9-4 208-72-2 .741 6. Mark Richt (Georgia) 8-5 126-45 .737 7. Steve Spurrier (S. Carolina) 11-2 219-79-2 .733 8. Gary Patterson (TCU) 4-8 120-44 .732 Les Miles (LSU) 10-3 123-45 .732 10. Bo Pelini (Nebraska) 9-4 160-62-1 .719 11. Bronco Mendenhall (BYU) 8-5 82-34 .707 12. Paul Johnson (Georgia Tech) 7-6 154-71 .684 13. Bret Bielema (Arkansas) 3-9 71-34 .676 14. Chris Ault (Nevada) 4-8 237-117-1 .669 Mike Gundy (Oklahoma St.) 10-3 77-38 .669 16. Frank Beamer (Virginia Tech) 8-5 266-132-4 .667 17. Bill Snyder (Kansas State) 8-5 178-90-1 .664 18. Kyle Whittingham (Utah) 5-7 76-39 .661

CAREER WINS / ACTIVE FBS COACHES Rk. Coach School 1. Frank Beamer Virginia Tech 2. Chris Ault Nevada 3. Steve Spurrier South Carolina 4. Brian Kelly Notre Dame 5. Dennis Franchione Texas State 6. Mike Price UTEP 7. Bill Snyder Kansas State 8. Gary Pinkel Missouri 9. Larry Blakeney Troy 10. Nick Saban Alabama 11. Bob Stoops Oklahoma 12. Paul Johnson Georgia Tech 13. Paul Pasqualoni Connecticut 14. Terry Bowden Akron 15. Tommy Tuberville Cincinnati 16. Rich Rodriguez Arizona 17. Frank Solich Ohio 18. Gary Patterson TCU

2012 Wins 8-5 266 4-8 237 11-2 219 9-4 208 6-6 203 2-10 179 8-5 178 12-2 175 6-6 174 11-2 165 11-2 160 7-6 154 3-9 154 5-7 146 9-4 140 8-5 136 7-6 124 4-8 120

TECH COACHES BY PERCENTAGE Coach John Heisman Bobby Dodd George OʼLeary Paul Johnson William Alexander Chan Gailey

Years 1904-19 1945-66 1994-01 2008-** 1920-44 2002-07

W-L-T 102-29-7 165-64-8 52-33-0 47-32-0 134-95-15 44-32-0

Pct. .779 .713 .612 .595 .580 .579

TECHʼS ACC COACHES OF THE YEAR 2009 2008 2000 1998 1990 1985

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .George OʼLeary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .George OʼLeary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bobby Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Curry

COACHES IN FIRST SIX SEASONS AT TECH Coach Paul Johnson George OʼLeary Chan Gailey Bobby Dodd William Alexander John Heisman Pepper Rodgers Bill Curry

Years 2008-12 1995-99 2002-06 1945-49 1920-24 1904-08 1974-78 1980-84

W-L-T 47-32-0 45-25-0 44-33-0 42-21-0 37-11-6 36-13-3 34-31-2 26-38-3

APR SCORES UNDER JOHNSON Year 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009

(Multi-Year) Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .967 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .955

PAUL JOHNSON @GTPaulJohnson Head Coach 7th Season at Tech (47-32) 18th season overall (154-71) Western Carolina (1979) Paul Johnson, who has led Georgia Tech to six consecutive bowl games and to two ACC Championship Game appearances while breaking records with his spread option offense, enters his seventh year with the Yellow Jackets and his 18th year overall as a head coach.

The only person ever named ACC Coach of the Year in his first two seasons in the league, Johnson has compiled a record of 47-32 in six seasons on the Flats. Johnson won more games in his first six seasons than any coach in Georgia Tech history.

In 17 years overall as a head coach, with previous stops at Georgia Southern and Navy, Johnson owns a career record of 154-71. Among active FBS coaches, Johnson ranks 12th in career victories and 12th in winning percentage (.684).

The mastermind behind Georgia Techʼs high-octane spread option offense, Johnsonʼs teams have ranked in the top six nationally in rushing offense each of the last six seasons. Since 2008, Georgia Tech has rushed for more yards than any team in college football. Over the past six seasons combined, the Yellow Jackets have rushed for more than 24,000 yards -- or the equivalent of 13.8 miles.

What Johnson has accomplished at Georgia

Tech has been remarkable: In his first two seasons at Tech, Johnson was named the ACC Coach of the Year.

In 2008, he was named National Coach of the Year by CBS Sports.

In 2009, the Jackets played in the ACC title game against Clemson (Tech won the game, but later vacated).

Tech played in a BCS bowl game for the first time in 2009.

Tech has averaged 7.8 wins per season under Johnson.

Tech led the nation in rushing in 2010 and finished second in 2011.

In 49 of Johnsonʼs 79 games at Georgia Tech, the Yellow Jackets produced more than 400 yards of total offense.

Under Johnson, Tech produced four singleseason 1,000-yard rushers -- Jonathan Dwyer in 2008, Dwyer and Joshua Nesbitt in 2009, and Anthony Allen in 2010.

Johnson has seen 15 of his players earn firstteam All-ACC honors.

Tech has produced two first team All-Americans under Johnson -- Michael Johnson in 2008 and Derrick Morgan in 2009.

Since Johnsonʼs arrival, a Tech player has been named ACC Offensive Player of the Year (Dwyer in 2008) and ACC Defensive Player of the Year (Morgan in 2009).

JOHNSON AS A HEAD COACH Year School W-L 2013 Georgia Tech 7-6 2012 Georgia Tech 7-7 2011 Georgia Tech 8-5 2010 Georgia Tech 6-7 2009 Georgia Tech *10-3 2008 Georgia Tech 9-4 Georgia Tech Totals (6 seasons) *47-32

Pct. .538 .500 .615 .462 .769 .692 .595

Postseason Franklin Mortgage Music City Bowl Hyundai Sun Bowl ACC Championship game Hyundai Sun Bowl Advocare V100 Independence Bowl FedEx Orange Bowl *ACC Championship game Chick-fil-A Bowl

2007 Navy 2006 Navy 2005 Navy 2004 Navy 2003 Navy 2002 Navy Navy Totals (6 seasons)

8-4 9-4 8-4 10-2 8-5 2-10 45-29

.667 .692 .667 .833 .615 .167 .608

Poinsettia Bowl (did not coach in bowl) Meineke Car Care Bowl Poinsettia Bowl Champions Emerald Bowl Champions EV1.net Houston Bowl

12-2 13-2 13-2 14-1 10-3 Georgia Southern Totals (5 seasons) 62-10 Career Totals (17 seasons) *154-71

.857 .867 .867 .933 .769 .861 .684

Southern Conference Champions Southern Conference Champions I-AA National Champion Southern Conference Champions I-AA National Champion Southern Conference Champions I-AA Runner-Up Southern Conference Champions

2001 2000 1999 1998 1997

Georgia Southern Georgia Southern Georgia Southern Georgia Southern Georgia Southern

*2009 ACC Championship later vacated due to NCAA sanctions. Johnsonʼs actual on-field record for 2009 was 11-3.

JOHNSON AS AN ASSISTANT COACH Year 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979

School Navy Navy Hawaiʼi Hawaiʼi Hawaiʼi Hawaiʼi Hawaiʼi Hawaiʼi Hawaiʼi Hawaiʼi Georgia Southern Georgia Southern Georgia Southern Georgia Southern Lees-McRae Junior College Lees-McRae Junior College Avery County (NC) High School Avery County (NC) High School

Position Offensive Coordinator Offensive Coordinator Offensive Coordinator Offensive Coordinator Offensive Coordinator Offensive Coordinator Offensive Coordinator Offensive Coordinator Offensive Coordinator Offensive Coordinator Offensive Coordinator Offensive Coordinator Defensive Line Coach Defensive Line Coach Offensive Coordinator Offensive Coordinator Assistant Coach Assistant Coach

W-L 9-3 5-6 3-8-1 6-6 11-2 4-7-1 7-5 9-3-1 9-3 5-7 13-2 13-2 8-3 6-5 6-2-1 4-5 8-2 9-1-1

Postseason Aloha Bowl Champions

Holiday Bowl Champions

Aloha Bowl

I-AA National Champion I-AA National Champion

HEAD COACH PAUL JOHNSON TECH NFL DRAFTEES UNDER JOHNSON Player Pos Year Rd. NFL Team Derrick Morgan DE 2010 1st Tennessee Demaryius Thomas WR 2010 1st Denver Stephen Hill WR 2012 2nd NY Jets Morgan Burnett S 2010 3rd Green Bay Jonathan Dwyer RB 2010 6th Pittsburgh Michael Johnson DE 2009 3rd Cincinnati Andrew Gardner OT 2009 6th Miami Anthony Allen RB 2011 7th Baltimore Vance Walker DT 2009 7th Atlanta Darryl Richard DT 2009 7th New England OTHER TECH NFL PLAYERS UNDER JOHNSON T.J. Barnes DT Jets (PS) Mario Butler DB Cinc/Denv.

Kevin Cone WR Atlanta Izaan Cross DL Bills (PS) Michael Cox FB KC/Atl. Cord Howard OL Buffalo Joshua Nesbitt QB Buffalo (PS) Rod Sweeting DB New Orleans

JOHNSONʼS RECORD At Tech *Total Overall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47-32 . . . .93-61 Playing at home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-11 . . . 49-23 Playing on the road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-15 . . . 33-26 Playing at a neutral site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6 . . . .11-12 In bowl games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 . . . . . .3-7 In overtime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4 . . . . . . 3-6 More than 7 days to prepare . . . . . . . . .12-9 . . . .30-17 In August . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-0 . . . . . . 5-0 In September . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-8 . . . 27-18 In October . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-8 . . . 26-20 In November . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-10 . . . .23-16 In December . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 . . . . .10-6 In January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 . . . . . . 0-2 Outrushing opponent . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-23 . . . 93-42 When rushing for 300 yards . . . . . . . . . .32-8 . . . .66-17 When rushing for 400 yards . . . . . . . . . .11-1 . . . . .22-2 When rushing for 500 yards . . . . . . . . . . .1-0 . . . . . .1-0 When rushing for 600 yards . . . . . . . . . . .1-0 . . . . . .1-0 Outrushed by opponent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8 . . . . . 0-18 When allowing 300 yards rushing . . . . . .1-1 . . . . . .1-2 Rushing yards the same . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-1 . . . . . .0-1 Outpassing opponent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2 . . . . .15-6 When passing for 300 yards . . . . . . . . . . .1-0 . . . . . .1-1 Outpassed by opponent . . . . . . . . . . . .38-30 . . . 77-55 When allowing 300 yards passing . . . . . .6-5 . . . .11-10 When allowing 400 yards passing . . . . . .1-1 . . . . . . 4-3 More total offense than opponent . . . .41-9 . . . 80-18 When having 400+ total offense . . . .35-14 . . . .64-23 When having 500+ total offense . . . . . .16-1 . . . . . 27-4 When having 600+ total offense . . . . . . .3-0 . . . . . .3-0 Less total offense than opponent . . . . .7-23 . . . .13-43 When allowing 400+ total offense . . . .7-17 . . . .16-38 When allowing 500+ total offense . . . . .1-7 . . . . . 5-15 Committing fewer turnovers . . . . . . . . .24-5 . . . . . 49-9 Committing more turnovers . . . . . . . .11-18 . . . .23-40 Turnovers are even . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-9 . . . .21-12 0-30:00 of time of possession . . . . . . .16-16 . . . 45-34 30:01-plus of time of possession . . . . .32-16 . . . 48-27 Scoring first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-8 . . . .60-17 Opponent scores first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-23 . . . .31-43 Leading after the 1st quarter . . . . . . . . .31-7 . . . 57-14 Trailing after the 1st quarter . . . . . . . . . .7-19 . . . .17-33 Tied after the 1st quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4 . . . .19-12 Leading at halftime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-6 . . . . .68-9 Trailing at halftime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-23 . . . .15-44 Tied at halftime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3 . . . . . 10-8 Leading after the 3rd quarter . . . . . . . . .43-5 . . . . .82-9 Trailing after the 3rd quarter . . . . . . . . . 3-26 . . . . . 8-48 Tied after the 3rd quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 . . . . . .3-4 Scoring 0-10 points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 . . . . .1-13 Scoring 11-20 points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12 . . . . .2-18 Scoring 21-30 points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-9 . . . .26-21 Scoring 31-40 points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-5 . . . . .34-8 Scoring 41-plus points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-0 . . . . .35-1 Opponent scores 0-10 points . . . . . . . . .13-0 . . . . . 23-0 Opponent scores 11-20 points . . . . . . .15-4 . . . . . 29-6 Opponent scores 21-30 points . . . . . .13-12 . . . 25-20 Opponent scores 31-40 points . . . . . . . . .5-6 . . . . . 7-12 Opponent scores 41-plus points . . . . . .3-10 . . . . .7-23 Individual 100-yard rusher . . . . . . . . . .27-11 . . . .61-21 With two 100-yard rushers . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 . . . . .20-3 Opponent 100-yard rusher . . . . . . . . . .11-13 . . . .22-27 Opponent with two 100-yard rushers . .0-1 . . . . . .0-1 *Total includes Johnsonʼs six seasons at Navy and his entire tenure at Georgia Tech

Johnson is 12-5 at Tech in games decided by five points or less.

Tech has scored more than 30 points in a game 39 times under Johnson and has a 33-6 record in those contests.

In 2009, Tech won in Tallahassee (Fla.) for the first time in school history, beat a top-five ranked team at home (Virginia Tech) for the first time since 1962, won on the road in Charlottesville (Va.) for the first time since 1990 and earned its highest national ranking (7th) since 1999.

In Johnsonʼs six seasons, Tech has scored 18 non-offensive touchdowns (three each season).

Johnson is 6-2 in home games against top-25 opponents.

Under Johnson, Techʼs Academic Progress Report (APR) scores have risen every year.

Last season Georgia Tech finished 7-6 overall, 53 in the ACC, beating eventual Coastal Division champion Duke for the 10th straight season and topping Coastal rival North Carolina for the fifth consecutive year. The Yellow Jackets recorded two shutouts -- 56-0 vs. ACC newcomer Syracuse and 70-0 vs. Elon -- the first time since 1985 that Tech pitched two shutouts in one season.

While Tech advanced to a bowl game for the 17th consecutive season, the Jackets were a play or two away from double-digit victories. Tech had the ball with a chance to tie or take the lead in the fourth quarter of losses to Virginia Tech, Miami and Georgia.

Tech finished ranked in the top 10 in eight different national statistical categories, including sixth in rushing offense.

In 2012, Georgia Tech struggled to a 2-4 start, which included a pair of heart-breaking overtime losses to ACC Coastal Division rivals Virginia Tech and Miami. But the Yellow Jackets turned it around the second half of the season, erupting for 68 points at North Carolina en route to winning four straight conference games. By the time the dust cleared in late November, Tech was crowned Coastal Division champion and played in the ACC Championship Game.

Statistically, the Yellow Jackets produced more yards of total offense and rushed for more yards than any team in school history, and averaged a school-record 40.0 points per game in conference play. The 7-7 season culminated with an upset win over Southern California, 21-7, in the Hyundai Sun Bowl.

In 2011, Georgia Tech exceeded all expectations. After being picked to finish fourth in the ACC Coastal Division, the Yellow Jackets went 8-5, 5-3 in the ACC. With just 10 scholarship seniors on the roster, Tech bolted to a 6-0 start, setting school, ACC and NCAA records for offense along the way, and rising to as high as 13th in the national polls. In October, the Jackets handed sixth-ranked and eventual ACC champion Clemson a 31-17 loss in Bobby Dodd Stadium, a win that eventually helped Tech earn a bid to the Sun Bowl.

In 2010, the Yellow Jackets -- who lost four juniors to the 2010 NFL Draft and played the final four games without injured quarterback Joshua Nesbitt -- finished 4-4 in the ACC and led the nation in rushing offense for the first time in school history.

Two Yellow Jackets -- senior center Sean Bedford and senior running back Anthony Allen -- were named first team All-ACC in 2010.

The 2009 season was one of the most memorable in Yellow Jacket history despite fielding one of the youngest rosters in college football (just six scholarship seniors).

After a mid-September loss at nationally-ranked Miami when the Yellow Jackets played their third

game in a 12-day span, Tech reeled off eight consecutive victories including a 5-0 record in October when it played four road games. A convincing 4910 win at Duke on Nov. 14 clinched the ACC Coastal Division crown, then Tech defeated Clemson for a second time, this time in the ACC Championship Game in Tampa, Fla. That game was later vacated due to NCAA sanctions.

Tech, which reached a national ranking as high as seventh, played in the FedEx Orange Bowl, its first appearance in a major bowl game since 1962.

Along the way, the Yellow Jackets rolled up mindboggling numbers on offense, ranking second nationally in rushing offense (295.4 ypg) and third in time of possession (33:49).

Prior to the start of the 2008 season, Sports Illustrated projected Georgia Tech to finish 3-9 and the ACC media picked the Yellow Jackets to finish fourth in the Coastal Division. However, Johnson directed Tech to a 9-4 record, a share of the Coastal Division title and a Chick-fil-A Bowl berth. Johnsonʼs first Yellow Jacket team beat three nationallyranked opponents ‒ Florida State, Miami and Georgia ‒ over the final four games of the regular season. The win over Georgia snapped a sevengame losing streak to Techʼs in-state rival.

Johnsonʼs first season at Georgia Tech was remarkable for a number of reasons. Not only did he and his staff install completely new offensive and defensive schemes, but Johnson inherited one of the nationʼs youngest rosters, which included 76 freshmen and sophomores. The last one-third of the season, 16 of Techʼs 22 starters were freshmen or sophomores. He also took over a program low in scholarship numbers, well below the maximum of 85, the lingering effects of distant NCAA penalties.

The 2008 team also suffered more than its share of injuries. Twelve opening-day starters combined to miss 31 games because of injuries. In a September road game at defending ACC champion Virginia Tech, the Jackets started a walk-on freshman at wide receiver. A few weeks later, Tech started its third-string quarterback as the result of injuries to starter Joshua Nesbitt and back-up Jaybo Shaw.

Almost as soon as Johnson was hired, the pundits questioned if Johnsonʼs option-based spread offense would work on the BCS level. Those questions came even though Navy had racked up mind-numbing offensive numbers, leading the NCAA in rushing three straight years from 2005 to 2007, mostly against ACC and other BCS-level competition.

Johnson quieted those critics almost as soon as the 2008 season kicked off and certainly after Tech closed the regular season by combining for 86 points and 881 rushing yards in games against nationally-ranked Miami and Georgia. The Yellow Jackets, with freshmen and sophomores manning every skill position and behind a patch-work offensive line, averaged 273.2 rushing yards per game, ranking fourth nationally and first in the ACC. Georgia Tech also led the ACC in total offense (372.5 ypg).

Johnson enjoyed success as the head coach at Georgia Southern (1997-2001) and Navy (20022007) before being named Georgia Techʼs 12th head coach on Dec. 12, 2007.

Johnson coached six years at Navy, where in 2007 the Midshipmen won a fifth straight Commander-In-Chief's Trophy, earned a postseason bowl bid for the fifth consecutive year and beat Notre Dame for the first time since 1963. Johnson was a finalist for the 2007 Liberty Mutual National Coach of the Year.

In six seasons at Navy, Johnson compiled a record of 45-29.

Johnson took over a Navy program that was

HEAD COACH PAUL JOHNSON JOHNSON AT TECH YEAR-BY-YEAR 2008 (9-4) A28 Jacksonville State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 41-14 S6 at Boston College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 19-16 S13 at Virginia Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 17-20 S20 Mississippi State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 38-7 O4 Duke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 27-0 O11 Gardner-Webb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 10-7 O18 at Clemson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 21-17 O25 Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 17-24 N1 Florida State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 31-28 N8 at North Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 7-28 N20 Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 41-23 N29 at Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 45-42 D31 *LSU (Chick-fil-A Bowl) . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 3-38 *Georgia Dome - Atlanta, Ga. 2009 (11-3) S5 Jacksonville State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 37-17 S10 Clemson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 30-27 S17 at Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 17-33 S26 North Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 24-7 O3 at Mississippi State . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 42-31 O10 at Florida State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 49-44 O17 Virginia Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 28-23 O24 at Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 34-9 O31 at Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 56-31 N7 Wake Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(ot) W, 30-27 N14 at Duke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 49-10 N28 Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 27-30 D5 ^ vs. Clemson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 39-34 J5 # vs. Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 14-24 ^ ACC Championship Game (Tampa) (Vacated) # FedEx Orange Bowl (Miami Gardens, Fla.) 2010 (6-7) S4 South Carolina State . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 41-10 S11 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 25-28 S18 at North Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 30-24 S25 NC State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 28-45 O2 at Wake Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 24-20 O9 Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 33-21 O16 Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . . . .W, 42-14 O23 at Clemson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 13-27 N4 at Virginia Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 21-28 N13 Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 10-35 N20 Duke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 30-20 N27 at Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 34-42 D27 # vs Air Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 7-14 # Advocare V100 Independence Bowl (Shreveport) 2011 (8-5) S1 Western Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 63-21 S10 at Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . .W, 49-21 S17 Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 66-24 S24 North Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 35-28 O1 at NC State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 45-35 O8 Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 21-16 O15 at Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 21-24 O22 at Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 7-24 O29 Clemson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 31-17 N10 Virginia Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 26-37 N19 at Duke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 38-31 N26 Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 17-31 D31 # vs. Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 27-30 ot # Hyundai Sun Bowl (El Paso, Texas) 2012 (7-7) S3 at Virginia tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 17-20 ot S8 Presbyterian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 59-3 S15 Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 56-20 S22 Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 36-42 ot S29 Middle Tennessee State . . . . . . . . . .L, 28-48 O6 at Clemson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 31-47 O20 Boston College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 37-17 O27 BYU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 17-41 N3 at Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 33-13 N10 at North Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 68-50 N17 Duke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 42-24 N24 at Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 10-42 D1 ^ vs. Florida State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 15-21 D31 # vs. USC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 21-7 ^ ACC Championship Game (Charlotte, N.C.) # Hyundai Sun Bowl (El Paso, Texas) 2013 (7-6) A31 Elon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 70-0 S14 at Duke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 38-14 S21 North Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 28-20 S26 Virginia Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 10-17 O5 at Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 30-45 O12 at BYU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 20-38 O19 Syracuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 56-0 O26 at Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 35-25 N2 Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 21-10 N14 at Clemson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 31-55 N23 Alabama A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 66-7 N30 Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 34-41 2ot D30 # vs. Ole Miss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L, 17-25 # Franklin Mortgage Music City Bowl (Nashville)

coming off the worst two-year span in its 123-year history (1-20) and had recorded just two winning seasons in the last 20 years. After a 2-10 mark in Johnson's first year, Johnson brought the Midshipmen back into the national spotlight with a 43-19 (.694) record over his last four-plus years.

Johnson dominated the other two Service Academies like no other coach in the school's annals, posting an 11-1 (.917) overall record, including a perfect 6-0 mark against rival Army. His 2007 senior class was the first in school history to post a perfect 8-0 mark against Army and Air Force.

Johnson's Navy teams improved as each season progressed. Over his last five years, Navy posted a 13-2 (.867) record over the final three games of the season and outscored the opposition 611-335 in those contests.

The Midshipmen led the nation in rushing in 2007 for an unprecedented third consecutive year, producing more than 350 yards per game. Under Johnson, Navy never finished lower than third nationally in rushing offense. Navy ranked among the nation's highestscoring teams in 2007, averaging 39.92 points per outing. The 2007 Mids also ranked in the top 10 nationally in kickoff returns and in fewest sacks allowed.

Navy ranked No. 1 in the country in graduation rates during Johnsonʼs tenure.

In 2004, Johnson was named Bobby Dodd National Coach of the Year after leading Navy to a 10-2 record, tying the school record for wins set in 1905, and won a bowl game (34-19 victory vs. New Mexico in the Emerald Bowl) for just the fifth time in the history of the program.

In 2003, Johnson led Navy to an 8-5 record and brought the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy back to Annapolis for the first time since 1981, propelling Navy to a bowl game for the first time since 1996. The Mids became just the sixth team in NCAA history to go from a winless season to a bowl game in two years or less.

Before arriving at Annapolis, Johnson served as head coach at Georgia Southern from 1997 to 2001. At Georgia Southern, Johnson posted a 62-10 (.861) record, won two straight I-AA National Championships (1999 and 2000), five consecutive Southern Conference Championships and was named the Division I-AA National Coach of the Year four straight years (19972000).

After Johnson took over as head coach at Georgia Southern in 1997, he returned the Eagle program to national prominence statistically and in the won-lost ledger. In addition to Georgia Southern's 62-10 mark, the Eagles scored 2,855 points (39.7 points per game), picked up 25,941 rushing yards (360.3 yards per game), 7,816 passing yards (108.6 yards per game) and 33,757 total yards (468.8 yards per game). GSU scored 380 touchdowns in the Johnson era, an average of 5.3 per game. The Eagles' scoring margin under Johnson was +21.5 (39.7-18.5).

Johnson picked up a milestone victory in the 2000 IAA National Championship Game against Montana.

Not only did the 27-25 victory give Georgia Southern its second straight national title, but it was also Johnson's 50th career win in four seasons. Only three other coaches in the history of Division I football won 50 or more games in four seasons -- Walter Camp (18881891, 54-2 at Yale), George Woodruff (1892-1895, 53-4 at Penn) and Bob Pruett (1996-99, 50-4 at Marshall).

Johnson took over a Georgia Southern program in 1997 that was 4-7 the previous year and orchestrated a turnaround that ranked among the NCAA's best, directing the Eagles to a 10-3 record. He was named Southern Conference Coach of the Year by the media and Region II Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association.

In 1998, Johnson guided the Eagles to a perfect 110 regular season record and the school's sixth NCAA Division I-AA National Championship Game appearance

before finishing with a 14-1 mark. He directed a highpowered offensive unit that tied or broke 100 records during the campaign, again earned the league's top coaching honor and received The Sports Network's Eddie Robinson Award -- symbolic of the division's national Coach of the Year selection.

In 1999, Johnson brought Georgia Southern its fifth national title, and the Eagles finished 13-2 while breaking 197 records. For his efforts, Johnson was honored as the 1999 AFCA and Chevrolet I-AA National Coach of the Year. Johnson duplicated the feat in the 2000 season as the Eagles repeated as national champions, again finishing 13-2, and Johnson captured the AFCA IAA Coach of the Year award once more.

In five seasons at Georgia Southern, Johnson's squads broke or tied 379 individual and team school, conference, playoff or stadium records, ranked in the top 10 in 21 statistical categories and produced 31 AllAmericans. The Eagles won an NCAA I-AA-record 39 consecutive games at home. Meanwhile, their 52 wins over those four seasons were the most in all of Division I. Johnson was previously Navy's offensive coordinator in 1995 and 1996, and his spread offense made an immediate impact, breaking five school records during the Mids' five-win season in 1995.

Navy posted a 9-3 record the next season in 1996, including a 42-38 victory over California in the Aloha Bowl. It was Navy's first winning season since 1982 and one of only two winning seasons the Mids had during a 19-year span. Prior to joining the Navy staff, Johnson spent eight seasons as the offensive coordinator at the University of Hawai'i (1987-94). He helped guide the Rainbows to their first Western Athletic Conference title and their first bowl appearance, coordinating an explosive offense that broke or equaled more than 160 school records.

While at Hawai'i, Johnson developed a successful offensive unit which earned top-20 I-A statistical rankings in scoring offense, total offense and rushing offense during six of his eight seasons. He earned top offensive coach honors in the WAC and was named one of the top 10 assistant coaches in the country by The Sporting News. After first arriving at Georgia Southern in 1983 as defensive line coach, Johnson was promoted to offensive coordinator in 1985. Under his tutelage, recordsetting quarterback Tracy Ham and the Eagle offense re-wrote the school record book while averaging 435 total yards and 36 points per contest. Georgia Southern rolled to a combined 26-4 record and captured a pair of I-AA titles in 1985-86.

Johnson's coaching career began when he was offensive coordinator and line coach at his alma mater, Avery County (N.C.) High School, in 1979-80. He accepted the offensive coordinator's position at LeesMcRae Junior College in 1981, leading his offensive unit to a sixth-place national standing among NJCAA total offense leaders.

Johnson, a native of Newland, N.C., earned his bachelor's degree in physical education from Western Carolina in 1979 and a Master's degree in health and physical education from Appalachian State in 1982. He and wife, Susan, are the parents of a daughter, Kaitlyn.

MORE ON JOHNSON Johnson has at least eight wins in 13 of his 16 seasons as a head coach.

Georgia Tech is 25-4 under Johnson when allowing 150 or fewer yards rushing.

A Yellow Jacket has earned Academic All-ACC honors 19 times in Johnsonʼs six seasons at Georgia Tech.

Only four teams in Georgia Tech history rushed for 300 yards per game. Three of those teams have been under Johnson.

Johnson has defeated all 13 other ACC opponents at least once, including newcomers Pitt and Syracuse.

THE STAFF BRYAN COOK @CoachBryanCook Quarterbacks/B-Backs 2nd Season at Georgia Tech Ithaca (1998) Bryan Cook, who is in his second stint at Georgia Tech, enters his second season as quarterbacks and B-backs coach for the Yellow Jackets.

Cook, who was on the Yellow Jacket coaching staff in the early 2000s, returned to Atlanta in 2013 after serving four seasons (2009-12) as cooffensive coordinator at Cal Poly.

Last season Cook saw the Georgia Tech offense put up huge numbers en route to a 17th consecutive bowl game appearance. The Yellow Jackets ranked sixth nationally in rushing, tied for fourth in third-down percentage and led the nation in yards per pass completion. Tech produced 48 rushing touchdowns, tying Oregon for the most nationally. The Jackets had 41 rushing plays of 20 yards or more, second only to Oregon (43).

Cook tutored a pair of young quarterbacks -sophomore Vad Lee and redshirt freshman Justin Thomas -- who combined for 747 yards rushing and 10 touchdowns.

Senior B-back David Sims, who finished his career ranked 11th in Georgia Tech history for rushing yards, earned honorable mention All-ACC honors. Junior Zach Laskey eclipsed 1,000 career rushing yards in 2013.

Cook was an ideal fit for the Tech coaching staff after working with a similar style offense at Cal Poly.

Cal Poly finished 9-3 in 2012 and advanced to the second round of the NCAA FCS playoffs. The Mustangs, who were 7-1 in their first year in the Big Sky Conference, compiled a record of 26-19 in Cookʼs four seasons.

Under Cook, who also coached the Cal Poly quarterbacks and fullbacks, the Mustangs ranked third nationally last season in FCS rushing offense (324.2 yards per game), seventh in scoring offense (36.7 ppg) and first in pass efficiency (175.7).

Prior to joining the Cal Poly staff in 2009, Cook served four years as head coach at West Point Prep in Monmouth, N.J., where he compiled a 2822-1 record. His 2008 team finished 7-3 and the 2006 squad went 8-2. He was the defensive coordinator at West Point Prep in 2004 before being promoted to head coach.

Cook was a graduate assistant coach three seasons at Georgia Tech under two different head coaches. In 2001, when Tech went 8-5 and played in the Seattle Bowl, Cook helped coach the Yellow Jacket defensive backs and special teams under head coach George OʼLeary. In 2002, Cook coached tight ends under head coach Chan Gailey and helped Tech produce a 7-6 record and a Silicon Valley Classic appearance. In 2003, Cook worked with the safeties for a team that advanced to the Humanitarian Bowl.

A 1998 graduate of Ithaca, Cook coached the Bomber wide receivers in 1999 before working as a defensive assistant at Lafayette in 2000.

Cook was a four-year Deanʼs List student at Ithaca, earning a bachelorʼs degree in health and physical education in December, 1998, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and completing his masterʼs degree in exercise science in September, 2000.

At Ithaca, Cook lettered in both football and lacrosse, earning all-conference honors in lacrosse as a defenseman. Cook was a starting strong safety on the gridiron when Ithaca captured ECAC championships in 1996 and 1998.

Originally from upstate New York, Cook and wife, Julia, have two children, son, Jackson, and daughter, Reagan.

ANDY McCOLLUM Linebackers/Recruiting Coordinator 5th Season at Georgia Tech Austin Peay State (1981) Andy McCollum, who has been an assistant and head coach in college football for 32 years, enters his fifth season on the Georgia Tech staff.

Since arriving on the Flats, McCollum has worn a number of hats. After coaching the Yellow Jacket defensive line for 2.5 years, the Marietta (Ga.) native switched to linebackers midway through the 2012 season.

In addition, McCollum has served as Techʼs recruiting coordinator the last four years.

Last season McCollum helped the Georgia Tech defense make remarkable strides. The Yellow Jackets improved their national ranking statistically in rushing defense, pass defense, total defense, scoring defense and third-down defense.

The linebacker trio of Brandon Watts, Quayshawn Nealy and Jabari Hunt-Days combined for 177 tackles, including 14 tackles for loss last season. McCollum tutored true freshman Paul Davis, who emerged as one of the ACCʼs top rookie defenders.

While coaching the defensive line, McCollum helped develop Jeremiah Attaochu, who last season broke Georgia Techʼs all-time career sacks record.

In 2012, McCollumʼs defensive line helped the Yellow Jackets improve statistically in rushing defense, scoring defense and sacks. Under McCollumʼs guidance, starters Izaan Cross and T.J. Barnes enjoyed outstanding senior seasons.

Cross was invited to play in the East-West Shrine Game and Barnes was selected to participate in the NFL Combine.

After Game 6, McCollum moved to coaching inside linebackers, where he saw Jabari HuntDays earn first team Freshmen All-American honors and Nealy earn ACC Linebacker of the Week honors.

In his first season at Georgia Tech, McCollum helped install the 3-4 defense. Faced with the task of players learning a completely new system, McCollum helped mold the defensive line into a solid front.

McCollum came to the Flats after serving three seasons (2007-09) as linebackers coach at NC State, where he was a part of Wolfpack head coach Tom OʼBrienʼs initial coaching staff. NC State participated in the 2008 Papajohns.com Bowl.

McCollum coached three Wolfpack linebackers who were drafted and went on to play in the NFL -- Nate Irving, Terrell Manning and Audie Cole.

Prior to his tenure at NC State, McCollum spent one season in the NFL as an advance scout for the Tennessee Titans in 2006.

McCollum served as head coach at Middle Tennessee State for seven seasons (1999-2005), helping the Blue Raider program make the transition from a struggling I-AA squad to a successful I-A program that competed against BCS opponents 26 times during his tenure. MTSU set 84 school records with McCollum at the helm. In 2000, McCollum led the Blue Raiders to a 6-5 record, their first winning record as a I-A program, including back-to-back wins over Connecticut and South Florida by a combined score of 111-19.

His 2001 MTSU squad finished 8-3, won the Sun Belt Conference championship, and ranked fifth nationally in offense. In 2005, the Blue Raider defense ranked ninth nationally. In 2002, 2004 and 2005 he brought in what were considered the top recruiting classes in the Sun Belt Conference. McCollum was named Coach of the Year by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association in 2000 and 2001.

From 1994 to 1998, McCollum worked at Baylor in a variety of roles. In 1995 and 1996 he served as associate head coach, defensive coordinator and coach of the special teams. In ʼ94, the Bears participated in the Alamo Bowl. In 1995, the Bear defense ranked fifth nationally in total defense, fifth in pass defense and ninth in scoring defense.

From 1989 to 1992, McCollum worked as an assistant coach at UTEP. He coached the Minersʼ wide receivers and special teams in 1989 before moving over to defense to coach the linebackers and special teams from 1990-93.

From 1981 to 1988, McCollum was an assistant coach at Middle Tennessee State. In 1984 and 1985 the Blue Raiders advanced to the Division IAA playoffs.

Before embarking on a coaching career, McCollum was a four-year starter (offensive guard and tight end) at Austin Peay State from 1977 to 1980. He led the Governors in receptions in 1979 and was a starter on the ʼ77 Ohio Valley Conference championship team.

McCollum earned his undergraduate degree from Austin Peay State in 1981, and his masterʼs from Middle Tennessee State in 1983.

McCollum was born (March 1, 1959) in Marietta (Ga.), where he played football at Marietta High School. He was inducted into the Marietta High School Hall of Fame.

McCollum has two children: Drew and Andrea.

LAMAR OWENS @owenlamar A-Backs 7th Season at Georgia Tech Maryland (2008) Lamar Owens enters his fifth season as coach of the A-Backs and his seventh season on the Georgia Tech coaching staff.

During his tenure at Georgia Tech, Owens has developed a number of A-backs into dependable ball-carriers and receivers.

Initially a walk-on, senior Robert Godhigh became a starter and a big-play threat under Owensʼ tutelage. Godhigh led the Yellow Jackets in touchdown receptions during the 2012 and 2013 seasons. Despite playing the first five games of the 2013 season in a cast, Godhigh led the team in all-purpose yards with 1215 yards.

On November 14th, 2013 Godhigh became the only player to ever rush for over 100 yards and receive for over 100 yards against Clemson University when he accumulated 126 rushing yards and 105 receiving yards. His 9.1 yards per carry during his career is the second-best in ACC history, behind former teammate Orwin Smith.

In 2012, A-back Orwin Smith completed his career on the Flats leaving his mark on the Atlantic Coast Conference record books with an average of 9.3 yards per carry, more yards per carry than any running back with at least 1,000 career yards.

While under Owens, Smith rushed for 1,839 yards.

The Yellow Jackets finished the 2012 season ranked fourth nationally in rushing offense ‒ the

THE STAFF fifth consecutive season ranked top five nationally in rushing offense. Tech set school records for rushing yards and total offense yards while averaging a school-record 40.0 points per game in conference play.

In 2011, the A-backs played a significant role in Georgia Tech leading the ACC in rushing offense, scoring offense and total offense. That year Smith, Embry Peeples and Roddy Jones combined for more than 1,500 rushing yards and nearly 600 receiving yards. Smith averaged 10.2 yards per carry and Tech broke an NCAA singlegame record with an average of 12.1 yards per offensive play against Kansas. Both Peeples and Jones finished their careers in 2011 as 1000 yard rushers.

In 2010, Owens' group of young A-backs combined for 11 touchdowns -- nine via rushing and two by receiving. As a team, the Yellow Jackets led the nation in rushing for the first time in school history.

Owens spent the previous two seasons (2009 and 2008) as a staff assistant. He served in the role of Offensive Graduate Assistant working with the quarterbacks in 2009 and as the Offensive Quality Control Coach in 2008. In each of Owens' first two seasons on the Flats, the Yellow Jackets led the ACC in total offense while ranking in the top five nationally in rushing offense.

Owens graduated with a degree in Economics from the University of Maryland in May of 2008 after completing his football career at the US Naval Academy under head coach Paul Johnson.

In 2005, as the quarterback, Owens directed a Navy offense that averaged 34.2 points and a nation's best 319.3 yards per game on the ground as the Midshipmen went 8-4, won the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy and won a bowl game in consecutive years (beat Colorado State, 51-30) for the first time in school history. Owens was named All-East as he rushed for 880 yards and threw for 1,229 yards, breaking four school records for total offense and passing yards per attempt and completion.

A native of Savannah, Ga.,Owens is married to the former Lindsey Vincent.

MIKE PELTON Defensive Line 2nd Season at Georgia Tech Auburn (1999) A veteran coach with 14 years of experience coaching defense on the collegiate level, Mike Pelton enters his second season at Georgia Tech as coach of the defensive line.

Pelton came to the Flats early in 2013, reuniting with defensive coordinator Ted Roof. Pelton and Roof were on the same defensive staff at Auburn in 2010 when the Tigers won the national championship.

In Peltonʼs first season at Tech -- a year in which he helped Roof install a multiple 4-3 scheme -- the Yellow Jackets made remarkable strides in just one year. Tech made significant improvements in rushing defense, total defense, scoring defense and third-down defense. The Yellow Jackets recorded two shutouts -- vs. Elon and Syracuse -- the first time since 1985 that Tech recorded two shutouts in one season.

Under Peltonʼs watch, senior defensive end Jeremiah Attaochu recorded a team-best 16.0 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks. Attaochuʼs lateseason surge helped the senior break Techʼs alltime career sacks record. Attaochu was named

first-team All-ACC by the leagueʼs coaches and he earned third-team All-American honors from multiple sources.

Prior to coming to Atlanta, Pelton spent the previous two seasons at Auburn, his alma mater, where he coached the Tigersʼ defensive line.

Before to returning to his alma mater in 2011, Pelton coached defensive lines at LouisianaLafayette (January-March, 2011), Vanderbilt (2010), Iowa State (2007-08), Troy (2001-06) and Valdosta State (2000).

A native of Goshen, Ala., Pelton spent the 2008 and 2009 seasons at Iowa State working under Gene Chizik. Pelton's defensive lines were an area of strong improvement in his two seasons with the Cyclones. Pelton mentored a pair of secondteam All-Big 12 selections at Iowa State in nose guard Ahtyba Rubin and defensive end Kurtis Taylor. Rubin went on to become a starter for the Cleveland Browns after being selected in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL draft.

Prior to working under Chizik at Iowa State, Pelton spent six years under Larry Blakeney on the staff at Troy, including the final two years as co-defensive coordinator.

The Troy defense was consistently among the nation's leaders in several categories. In 2002, the Trojans ranked fourth nationally, allowing just 277 total yards per game. In 2004, the Trojans ranked 16th in total defense.

Pelton worked with two of the most prolific defensive linemen in Troy history, Demarcus Ware and Osi Umenyiora. A six-year NFL veteran, Ware is a five-time Pro Bowler and three-time AllPro linebacker with Dallas. Umenyiora is a twotime Pro Bowl defensive end for the New York Giants.

Prior to going to Troy, Pelton coached the defensive line at Valdosta State (Ga.) University in 2000. The Blazers posted a 10-2 record and made the NCAA Division II playoffs.

As a player at Auburn, Pelton was a standout defensive tackle, earning first team All-SEC recognition in 1994. A four-year letterman from 199194, Pelton was a co-captain as a senior and helped the Tigers win a school-record 20 consecutive games from 1993-94. Auburn posted an 11-0 record in 1993, finishing fourth in the Associated Press poll. The Tigers went 9-1-1 the following season in 1994, finishing ninth in the AP top 25.

As a senior in 1994, Pelton recorded 10.0 sacks which tied for fourth-most in a single-season in Auburn history. Pelton finished his career with 294 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and 15 sacks.

Pelton was a fifth-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1995 NFL Draft He graduated from Auburn in 1999 with a degree in Health & Sports Science.

Pelton and his wife, Staci, are the parents of three daughters: Myesa, Tyra and Peyton.

AL “BUZZ” PRESTON @CoachBuzzPres Wide Receivers 7th Season at Georgia Tech Hawaiʼi (1982) Al “Buzz” Preston, who has enjoyed success from Honolulu to South Bend and has coached in every American time zone, begins his seventh season in Atlanta as Georgia Techʼs wide receivers coach.

In just six seasons on the Flats, Preston has developed three NFL wide receivers -- Demaryius Thomas (Denver Broncos), Stephen Hill (New

York Jets) and Kevin Cone (Atlanta Falcons).

Thomas was an NFL first-round draft pick in 2010, while Hill was chosen early in the second round in 2012.

Thomas, who made remarkable strides under Preston, left Tech as one of the most prolific receivers in Georgia Tech history. In just three seasons Thomas caught 120 passes for 2,339 yards (fourth-most in Tech history) while averaging 19.5 yards per reception. Thomas had 15 career touchdown receptions and caught at least one pass in 29 consecutive games.

Hill collected more than 1,200 career receiving yards to go with nine touchdown receptions. As a junior in 2011, he led the nation in yards per reception (29.3).

Last season Preston tutored junior DeAndre Smelter -- a Yellow Jacket baseball player who joined the football program last summer -- and helped him develop into Techʼs most productive wide receiver. Smelter had 21 receptions for 345 yards and a team-best four touchdowns.

Both starting wide receivers -- Smelter and Micheal Summers -- entered last season having never played in a college football game. The Yellow Jackets, however, led the nation in yards per reception (18.4).

Entering the 2012 season, Preston faced an interesting situation: he had no receivers with a career reception. Under Prestonʼs guidance, however, two sophomores and a true freshman combined for 563 yards receiving and two touchdowns. The wide receivers played a large role in Georgia Tech breaking the school record for total offense yards in a season.

Since Prestonʼs arrival, Tech has led the ACC in total offense three times.

Preston came to Tech after serving one season at New Mexico, where he helped lead the Lobos to their first bowl victory in more than 45 years.

As New Mexicoʼs running backs coach in 2007, Preston coached Lobo junior running back Rodney Ferguson, who earned first team All-Mountain West Conference honors for the second straight year after rushing for 1,177 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Preston has 34 seasons of collegiate coaching experience, including two stints at Stanford (1999-2001, 2006). During his first three-year run with the Cardinal, Preston was part of two bowl teams that were also two of the best squads in Stanford history. He helped coach the Cardinal to the 1999 Pac-10 title on its way to the 2000 Rose Bowl. In 2001, Stanford put together a 9-3 record and was ranked among the top 10 teams in the nation during the year before playing in the Seattle Bowl against Georgia Tech.

Following his three seasons at Stanford, Preston went with coach Tyrone Willingham to Notre Dame for three more seasons (2002-04) to coach the running backs and serve as special teams coordinator. He helped lead the Irish to appearances in the Gator Bowl in 2002 and the Insight Bowl following the 2003 regular season.

Under Preston's tutelage, Julius Jones rushed for 1,268 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior at Notre Dame in 2003. Jones also had 1,568 all-purpose yards and a school-record three 200-yard rushing games in '03 en route to honorable mention All-America honors. Jones went on to be selected in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. In 2002, Irish running back Ryan Grant eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark as well.

Before coming to Stanford for the first time,

THE STAFF Preston was the assistant head coach and offensive coordinator/QB coach at UNLV in 1998. Prior to that, he coached running backs at Washington State from 1994-97. During his four-year term at Washington State, Preston was part of a coaching staff that guided the Cougars to the Pac-10 championship in 1997 and its first Rose Bowl appearance in 67 years. The Cougar offense broke the Pac-10 record for most total yards in a single season.

One of Preston's pupils, Mike Black, gained 1,157 yards rushing and was named All-Pac 10.

The Cougars finished 10-2 overall and were ranked ninth in the nation.

Preston also coached at his alma mater, Hawai'i, from 1987-93, when he served on the same coaching staff with Paul Johnson. He had several roles during his tenure with the Rainbows, including coaching the offensive special teams, receivers and defensive backs, while also serving as the strength and conditioning liaison.

Preston's seven-year stay at Hawai'i was highlighted by the first two bowl games in school history and the first Western Athletic Conference title ever for the program. In 1989, Hawai'i participated in its first bowl game, losing to Michigan State in the Aloha Bowl. The Rainbows won the WAC championship in 1992 and went on to defeat Illinois in the Holiday Bowl.

Preston's first full-time coaching job came at Southern Illinois from 1984-86 when he tutored receivers and the defensive backfield. During his three seasons in Carbondale, SIU's defense improved dramatically -- from eighth to second in the conference -- while nine of his pupils received all-conference recognition.

He was a graduate assistant at Hawai'i in 1980 and 1981, a part-time coach at UH in 1982, and a graduate assistant at Washington in 1983. During his career, Preston has also been a guest coach for the Toronto Argonauts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles.

A native of Los Angeles, Preston received a bachelor's degree in speech from Hawai'i in 1982.

He was a two-year letterwinner (1978-79) with the Rainbow football team. Preston is a 1975 graduate of Banning High School in Los Angeles.

Preston and his wife, Audrey, have three children: Amber, Evan and Quinn.

TED ROOF Defensive Coordinator 2nd/6th Season at Georgia Tech Georgia Tech (1986) Ted Roof has enjoyed success at Georgia Tech, his alma mater, as a player, an assistant coach, and most recently as defensive coordinator.

Roof enters his second season as coordinator of a rejuvenated Yellow Jacket defense that made remarkable strides in 2013.

After returning to the Flats in January (2013), it took Roof just 15 spring practices and a month of August practices to successfully install a multiple 4-3 scheme. In Roofʼs first season as defensive coordinator, Tech made significant improvements in rushing defense, scoring defense, total defense and third-down defense.

Last season, Georgia Tech shutout both Elon and Syracuse -- the first time since 1985 that the Yellow Jackets recorded two shutouts in one season. Ironically, Roof played on that 1985 Tech squad.

Roof and his staff helped tutor senior Jeremiah

Attaochu, who moved from outside linebacker in 2012 to defensive end in ʻ13, who earned All-ACC and All-American honors last season. Attaochu used a late-season surge to break Georgia Techʼs all-time career sacks record.

Senior defensive back Jemea Thomas, who will certainly join Attaochu in the NFL this fall, led the Yellow Jackets in tackles (88) and pass break-ups (8) last year.

Roof, one of the most-respected defensive minds in college football, has strong ties to Georgia Tech.

He was a four-year letterwinner as a linebacker under head coach Bill Curry from 1982-85. As a senior, Roof was co-captain and a first team AllACC selection on a team that finished 9-2-1 and defeated Michigan State in the All-American Bowl. He was named All-American and first team All-ACC. Roof remains one of the most prolific tacklers in Yellow Jackets history with 417 career tackles.

He made 25 tackles in one game against Tennessee in 1985.

Roof was enshrined into the Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame in 1998.

Roof returned to Georgia Tech in 1998 to serve as linebackers coach under head coach George OʼLeary. He was promoted to defensive coordinator in 1999 and held that position for three years. The Yellow Jackets shared an ACC title in ʼ98 and played in a bowl game all four years during Roofʼs tenure.

A native of Lawrenceville (Ga.), Roof attended Central Gwinnett High School.

Roof came back to Georgia Tech after serving the 2012 season as defensive coordinator at Penn State, where he worked under another former Yellow Jacket assistant coach, Bill OʼBrien.

The Nittany Lions exceeded all expectations by posting an 8-4 record. Roofʼs defense ranked second in the Big Ten Conference in scoring defense (19.1 ppg), first in sacks (34), first in red-zone defense and third in turnover margin.

Nationally, Penn State ranked tied for first in red-zone defense, 15th in sacks, 16th in scoring defense, 23rd in rushing defense, 28th in pass efficiency defense and 29th in total defense.

Two of the Big Tenʼs top six tacklers were Nittany Lions ‒ Gerald Hodges and Michael Mauti.

Hodges was named first team all-conference and Mauti was named the Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year.

Prior to working at Penn State, Roof was the defensive coordinator at Auburn for three years, including the Tigersʼ BCS national championship season in 2010.

In 2010 at Auburn, Roofʼs defense ranked ninth nationally in rushing defense and 16th in tackles for loss. In the BCS Championship game, the Tigers (14-0) held Oregon to 19 points ‒ 28 points below the Ducksʼ season average.

Prior to coaching at Auburn, Roof spent the 2008 season as defensive coordinator at Minnesota. In just one season under Roof, the Gophers made significant improvements on defense, allowing 160 fewer passing yards and 135 fewer total yards per game compared to the previous season. Minnesota improved from 1-11 to 7-6 in 2008, capped by an appearance in the Insight Bowl.

From 2004 to 2007, Roof served as head coach at Duke after working as the Blue Devilsʼ defensive coordinator in 2002 and 2003. He was promoted to interim head coach midway through the 2003 season after head coach Carl Franks was

fired.

In 2001, the year before Roof arrived in Durham, Duke ranked 113th nationally (out of 115) in rushing defense. In Roofʼs first season at Duke in 2002, the Blue Devils ranked first in the ACC in that category.

Roofʼs coaching career began as a graduate assistant at Alabama in 1987 and 1988. After one year as linebackers coach at West Georgia, he moved to Duke to coach linebackers from 1990 to 1993. Other coaching stops included 1994-96 (defensive coordinator in ʻ95-ʼ96) at Massachusetts and 1997 (defensive coordinator) at Western Carolina before returning to Tech in 1998.

In all, Roof has coached 27 years on the collegiate level. More than 50 players that he has coached went on to sign NFL contracts.

Roof and wife, Pam Ash-Roof, have twin boys, Terrence and Michael.

MIKE SEWAK @CoachMikeSewak Offensive Line 7th Season at Georgia Tech Virginia (1981) Mike Sewak, who has coached on the college level for 30 years including four years as head coach at Georgia Southern, enters his seventh year at Georgia Tech as coach of the offensive line.

Sewak, in his first four seasons at Tech, worked primarily with the guards and centers. He begins his third season coaching the entire offensive line.

Since Sewak arrived at Tech in 2008, at least one Yellow Jacket offensive lineman has earned first team All-ACC honors every year. In all, Sewak has coached seven Yellow Jackets who were named first team All-ACC: Andrew Gardner in 2008, Sean Bedford and Cord Howard in 2009, Bedford in 2010, Omoregie Uzzi in 2011 and 2012, and Shaquille Mason in 2013. Uzzi earned All-American honors in 2012 and 2013.

Mason enters the 2014 season as a candidate for All-American honors. Bedford, who came to Georgia Tech as a walk-on defensive lineman, blossomed under Sewak into a two-time first team All-ACC performer.

Over the last six years, the offensive line has helped pave the way for remarkable numbers put up by the Yellow Jackets. In each of the last six years, Tech has ranked in the top six nationally in rushing offense. Over the last six years combined, the Yellow Jackets have rushed for more than 24,000 yards -- more than any team in college football.

Tech led the ACC in total offense in 2008, 2009 and 2011. In 2009, the Jackets ranked second nationally in rushing offense. In 2010, Tech ranked first nationally in rushing for the first time in school history. In 2011, the Yellow Jackets ranked second in the nation.

Sewak, Johnsonʼs offensive coordinator at Georgia Southern from 1997 to 2001, replaced Johnson as head coach of the Eagles in 2002. He produced a record of 35-14 as Georgia Southernʼs head coach and led the Eagles to three NCAA Division I-AA playoffs appearances and two Southern Conference championships. He was named the 2004 Southern Conference Coach of the Year.

In his first season as head coach in 2002, Sewak led Georgia Southern to the I-AA semifinals and within a last-second missed field goal of the national championship game. The Eagles finished the season with an 11-3 record, won the schoolʼs

THE STAFF sixth consecutive league title and made their fifth straight national semifinals appearance. In addition, Sewakʼs offense led the nation in rushing, averaging 386.2 yards per game.

Georgia Southern followed with an uncharacteristic 7-4 mark in 2003, a season which saw Sewak valiantly sidestep adversity and numerous key injuries to guide GSU to victories in six of its last eight games and earn his second straight rushing title as a head coach with a 335.6 yards per game average.

Sewak put GSU back on track in 2004. Georgia Southern rolled through the regular season with an offensive juggernaut, averaging 47 points per game and winning eight games in a row between losses to I-A Georgia and Southern Conference co-champion Furman, the No. 2 ranked team in I-AA. While young on both sides of the ball in 2005, Georgia Southern led I-AA in rushing again. After a 1-2 start, the Eagles won seven of their last eight games to clinch an at-large playoff bid. The only loss during that stretch was to Appalachian State, the Southern Conference champion and the No. 2 seed in the I-AA playoffs. Sewak also led the Eagles to a win over Furman when the Paladins were ranked No. 1 in the country.

As offensive coordinator under Johnson at Georgia Southern from 1997 to 2001, Sewak's offensive unit consistently ranked as one of the nation's best at the NCAA Division I-AA level during the five-year span. After finishing second in rushing offense, total offense and scoring offense in 1998, the Eagles improved to a first-place national standing in all three categories in 1999 -averaging 419.0 rushing yards, 551.7 total yards and 50.0 points per game.

In all, as Georgia Southern's offensive coordinator from 1997 to 2001, the Eagles rolled to a 62-10 mark, scored 2,855 points (39.7 ppg), picked up 25,941 rushing yards (360.3 ypg), 7,816 passing yards (108.6 ypg) and 33,757 total yards (468.8 ypg). Sewak also played a key role in helping lead Georgia Southern to five straight Southern Conference championships and NCAA Division I-AA playoff appearances, three national championship games and two national titles in 1999 and 2000.

In addition, three Georgia Southern offensive linemen earned All-America honors under his direct guidance from 1997 to 2001. Guard Mark Williams, who also was the recipient of back-toback Southern Conference Jacob's Blocking Trophies in '97 and '98, tackle Rich McGrath and center Matt Winslette all earned national honors under Sewak's leadership.

During his time at Georgia Southern, Sewak took an active role in the community, serving as a member of the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) in the Bulloch County (Ga.) School District.

He kept ties with the Special Olympics program, serving as a volunteer in various capacities. He also instilled a community relations leadership role for his players who spent many lunch and reading sessions with children at Statesboro's Mill Creek Elementary School and donated their time to the March of Dimes Walk America and "Operation Cleanup”.

Sewak was appointed as the honorary chairperson of the Keep Bulloch Beautiful campaign in February, 2002, and was selected to a similar capacity for the 2003 Bulloch County's Walk America in January.

Prior to his second stint at Georgia Southern, Sewak helped turn around a struggling program

at Ohio University as offensive coordinator and offensive line coach under head coach Jim Grobe in 1995 and 1996. The Bobcats, after going 0-11 prior to Sewakʼs arrival, went 2-8-1 in ʼ95 before posting a 6-6 record in 1996 ‒ the schoolʼs best mark since 1982. Sewak directed an offensive unit which ranked first in the Mid-America Conference in rushing with a 274.0 per game average.

Prior to Ohio, Sewak spent eight years as an assistant coach at Hawaiʼi, where he coached the Warriorsʼ offensive line for seven seasons and the wide receivers for one. During his tenure in Honolulu, Hawaiʼi won the 1992 Western Athletic Conference championship, broke more than 150 offensive records, and finished among the nation's offensive leaders each year, averaging 31.7 points and 418 yards per game.

Sewakʼs first stint at Georgia Southern came as an assistant coach with the Eagles in 1985 and 1986 when he worked under coach Erk Russell.

Sewak coached the running backs and the defensive backs on national championship teams in 1985 and 1986, respectively. The Eagles captured their first two NCAA Division I-AA titles those seasons, recording consecutive 13-2 records.

Sewakʼs first association with Georgia Tech came in 1984 when he served as a graduate assistant tight ends coach under head coach Bill Curry.

A native of Johnstown, Pa., Sewak began his career in 1982 at Hobart (N.Y.) College where he served as offensive coordinator and offensive line coach.

A three-year letterman as an offensive lineman at Virginia, Sewak earned a degree in psychology from UVa in 1981. He was invited to tryouts with the Baltimore Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers after the completion of his collegiate playing eligibility. Sewak added a masters degree in the spring of 2008 from Georgia Southern.

He and his wife, the former Robin Farmery of Marietta, Ga., are the parents of three children -Michael Robert, Olivia and Nicholas.

JOE SPEED @ramblinspeed Defensive Backs 5th Season at Georgia Tech U.S. Naval Academy (1996) Joe Speed begins his fifth season at Georgia Tech and his second coaching the Yellow Jacket defensive backs.

In 2010 and 2011, Speed coached Georgia Techʼs inside linebackers. Midway through the 2012 season, he moved over to coach the outside linebackers. In 2013, Speed began coaching the defensive backs.

In his first two seasons in Atlanta, Speed helped to install the 3-4 defense. In 2013, the Yellow Jackets reverted back to the 4-3 under defensive coordinator Ted Roof.

Last season, Speed helped the Yellow Jacket defense make remarkable strides. Tech made significant improvements statistically in rushing defense, scoring defense, total defense and third-down defense. The Jackets recorded two shutouts in one season for the first time since 1985.

Despite two projected starters at safety -- Isaiah Johnson and Jamal Golden -- missing most or all of the season with injuries, the Tech secondary flourished in 2013. Senior Jemea Thomas, who led the team in tackles (88) and pass breakups (8), paved the way. Thomas is highly likely to

play in the NFL in 2014.

Under Speedʼs guidance in 2012, inside linebacker Quayshawn Nealy developed into one of the top ILBʼs in the ACC, and redshirt freshman Jabari Hunt-Days started from Day One and emerged as one of the top defensive rookies in the nation.

Former Yellow Jacket inside linebacker Julian Burnett emerged as one of the most prolific tacklers in recent Tech history. In 2011, Burnett had a team-high 120 tackles -- 42 more tackles than any player on the team. Burnett also had 9.5 tackles for loss and he forced and recovered fumbles as a junior in 2011.

The previous season, two of Speedʼs inside linebackers -- Burnett and senior Brad Jefferson - ranked one-two on the team with a combined 173 tackles. Under Speed, Burnett went from a back-up in September to leading the team with 89 tackles.

Speed came to Georgia Tech from the U.S. Naval Academy, his alma mater, where he worked six seasons under head coach Paul Johnson.

In his final four seasons at Navy, Speed coached the Midshipmen defensive backs and also served as head coach of the junior varsity team.

Speed was part of a staff that brought the Midshipmen back into the national spotlight with a 61-29 record over his last seven years.

In 2009 Navy won 10 games (10-4) and defeated Missouri in the Texas Bowl. The Midshipmen defeated Army and Air Force to capture the Commander-In-Chiefʼs Trophy and the Navy defense ranked 18th nationally in scoring defense, allowing less than 20 points per game.

In 2008, Speed helped first-year head coach Ken Niumatalolo to one of the most successful seasons for a first-year head coach in school history. The Mids posted an 8-5 record in 2008, which is the best mark for a first-year head coach at Navy since 1934. The eight wins qualified the Midshipmen for the EagleBank Bowl. Navy earned a 24-17 victory over 16th-ranked Wake Forest, which was Navyʼs first win over a team ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 since 1985, as well as Navyʼs victory the previous week over Rutgers. It was the first time since 1981 that Navy beat teams currently in the BCS in back-to-back weeks. Navy also defeated a program-record four bowl teams.

The 2007 season -- Johnsonʼs final campaign in Annapolis -- was a memorable one as well as the Midshipmen posted an 8-5 record, won a school-record fifth-consecutive Commander-InChiefʼs Trophy, appeared in a school-record fifthstraight bowl game, and defeated Notre Dame for the first time since 1963. Safety Ketric Buffin became the first player in school history to intercept a pass in each of the first four games of the season.

In 2006 one of Speedʼs pupils, Keenan Little, became the first player in Navy history to score a defensive touchdown in both Service Academy games in the same year as Navy once again won the Commander-In-Chiefʼs Trophy and participated in a bowl game.

Speed returned to the Naval Academy after a two-year hiatus at the Naval Academy Prep School in Newport, R.I., where he served as the Director of Athletics for two seasons and as the head football coach for one year.

Before going to the prep school, Speed had a successful military tour at the United States Naval

THE STAFF Academy as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps.

In his first stint at Navy, Speed served as the Executive Administrator and Military Liaison Officer for the football team, while serving to recruit future Marine Officers, as well. Speed's military duties involved the supervision of various administrative, logistical, and professional matters pertaining to the football team and the Naval Academy Athletic Association.

On the field, Speed served as the assistant linebackers coach and head junior varsity coach. He coached four seasons at Navy and in 2003, helped guide the football team to an impressive 8-5 record, which included capturing the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy and an appearance in the 2003 Houston Bowl.

A 1996 graduate of the Naval Academy, Speed was a standout on the gridiron for the Midshipmen. A four-year starter at safety, he finished his career with 260 tackles and five interceptions.

Following graduation, Speed was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and reported to Quantico, Va., where he trained and took the Infantry Officers Course.

In September of 1997, he reported to GOLF Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines in TwentyNine Palms, Calif., and in July of 1998, went to Okinawa, Japan, for six months, where he was involved in exercise FOAL EAGLE in Korea. After working with the Army in Fort Erwin, Calif., for a month, Speed went to Africa for three months on a security mission for the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.

Speed, and his wife, Ingrid, reside in Atlanta.

DAVE WALKOSKY Special Teams Coordinator 3rd Season at Georgia Tech Toledo (1992) Dave Walkosky, who has previously worked as a head coach and assistant coach on the collegiate level, and more recently as an assistant in the Canadian Football League, enters his third season as Georgia Techʼs special teams coach.

Walkosky, the first special teams-only coach in Paul Johnsonʼs tenure as the Yellow Jacket head coach, has seen Techʼs special teams take great strides during his tenure.

Last season, Georgia Tech excelled on special teams despite losing kick and punt return specialist Jamal Golden to injury early in the season, and long-snapper Sean Tobin to injury midway through the campaign.

The Yellow Jackets finished tied for second nationally in blocked punts (3) and tied for fifth nationally in total blocked kicks (5). Sophomore Chris Milton blocked three punts -- the most by any individual player nationally -- and sophomore Adam Gotsis swatted a field goal and a PAT against Ole Miss in the Music City Bowl.

With a true freshman walk-on at long-snapper much of the year, true freshman kicker Harrison Butker kicked five field goals longer than 40 yards and was 10-of-14 overall. Butker, who converted nine of his last 11 field goal attempts, booted 53 PATs to rank third in Georgia Tech history.

In Walkoskyʼs first season on the Flats, the Yellow Jackets made great strides in special teams despite mid-season injuries to the starting punter and kicker.

For much of the 2012 season, Tech used a nonscholarship kicker and a true freshman punter.

Tech ranked 16th nationally in punt returns (12.6 yards per return) after ranking 61st the previous season. The Jackets ranked 25th nationally in kick returns after ranking 108th in 2011. Tech also ranked 14th nationally in punt return defense.

Prior to the 2012 season, Georgia Tech had not returned a kickoff for a touchdown since 1998, yet the Yellow Jackets returned two kicks for scores -- both Golden -- in 2012. Golden finished the season ranked third in the ACC in both kickoff and punt return average, and he was the only player in the nation to rank in the top 10 of both categories nationally.

Three Yellow Jacket kickers combined to make 11-of-18 field goal attempts. On kickoffs, David Scully had 21 touchbacks. The previous season, Tech kickers had just eight touchbacks.

Midway through the 2012 season, Walkosky also coached the Yellow Jacket defensive line and contributed to Techʼs defense making significant improvements the final half of the season. Over the final eight games of the season, Tech averaged a sack every 12 pass attempts. The defense held Florida State scoreless in the second half of the ACC Championship Game, then limited USC to seven points total on the Hyundai Sun Bowl.

Walkosky came to the Flats after serving one season (2011) as linebackers coach for the Calgary Stampeders. After helping lead the Stampeders to an 11-7 record, he was promoted in the off-season to defensive coordinator.

Prior to working in the CFL, Walkosky spent 19 years on the college level as a Division II head coach and Division I defensive coordinator and assistant coach.

From 2008-10, Walkosky served as head coach of Division II Tiffin University in Ohio.

Among the players Walkosky recruited to Tiffin was Chris Ivory, who now plays running back in the NFL for the New York Jets.

Before his three-year stint as Tiffinʼs head coach, Walkosky spent one season (2007) as special teams coordinator and cornerbacks coach at Washington State.

Walkosky was an assistant coach at Toledo from 1999-2006, working with the linebackers, defensive backs and special teams. During his eight seasons at Toledo, the Rockets produced eight winning seasons, appeared in four bowl games, won two Mid-American Conference championships and six MAC West Division titles.

In 2006, Toledoʼs defense led the MAC in both scoring defense and total defense, and Walkoskyʼs defensive secondary intercepted 11 passes, three of which were returned for touchdowns.

While at Toledo, seven of his 15 special teams units were ranked in the top 15 nationally. The Rockets blocked 24 kicks in his eight seasons. In 2003, Toledo ranked third nationally in punt returns (16.1) and fifth in net punting (42.3).

Walkosky also enjoyed outstanding recruiting success while at Toledo. During his eight seasons with the Rockets, he recruited eight team captains. Walkosky recruited and coached Lance Moore, who has played in the NFL since 2005, and Bruce Gradkowski, a quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals. At Toledo, Walkosky also coached Tennessee Titans punter Brett Kern and wide receiver/punt returner Andrew Hawkins.

Prior to working at his alma mater, Walkosky was an assistant coach at Memphis (1992-94), Waynesburg College (1995-96) and TennesseeMartin (1997-98).

Walkosky wore a number of hats at Waynes-

burg. In addition to working as assistant football coach, he served as the head baseball coach and sports information director.

Walkosky began his playing career as a walkon at Toledo, but quickly earned a scholarship in his first season with the Rockets and ultimately earned four varsity letters. As a junior, he emerged with the starting job at safety and, as a senior in 1990, Walkosky was the second-leading tackler on a team that was the MAC co-champion.

A native of Steubenville, Ohio, Walkosky earned his bachelorʼs degree in education from Toledo. He holds a Masterʼs degree in athletic administration from Memphis. Walkosky and wife, the former Dr. Wendy Batchelor, have four sons: Paulo, Nicolo, Matteo and Giano.

PLAYER BIOS

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CHASE ALFORD LB / 6-1 / 225 / So. Conyers, Ga. (Heritage)

who has made the Deanʼs List.

A non-scholarship player who worked his way onto the field as a true freshman last season... brother of former Yellow Jacket, Corey Alford.

2013 (true freshman): Saw action in five games -- vs.

Elon, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Alabama A&M and Georgia... had three tackles, including a pair of solo tackles... recorded two tackles vs. Alabama A&M (Nov. 23).

High School: Heritage HS, 2013... played four years of football including two years as team captain... played linebacker and tight end for head coach Chad Frazier... earned all-region honors in 2011... selected all-district three straight years... named the Georgia 8AAAAA Defensive Player of the Year... named AAAA first team allstate and all-region in both 2011 and 2012... named outstanding performer in the Georgia East-West All-Star Game... served as president of FCA... National Honor Society... graduated in the top 10 of senior class.

Personal: Parents are Dan and Theresa Alford.... Dan is a Georgia Tech graduate... full name is Chase Dan Alford... born Dec. 30, 1994 in Atlanta... brother, Corey, played linebacker at Tech from 2010-13... has one sister, Callie...

Callie plays softball for Georgia State... began playing football at age five... wants to one day be the CEO of a company.

CHASE ALFORD Year G-GS P-A 2013 5-0 2-1

Tkl 3

TFL 0.0-0

Sck 0.0-0

FC 0

FR 0

Int PB 0 0

CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 2 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013

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MARCUS ALLEN LB / 6-2 / 231 / r-So. Hilliard, Fla. (Hilliard Middle-Senior)

An athletic player who began his career as a running back before moving to linebacker in 2013... has potential to make the two-deep this season... has only been playing football for five years... versatile enough to play a number of positions.

2013 (redshirt freshman): Played in two games -- vs. Alabama A&M and Ole Miss... recorded two tackles, both of them solo tackles, vs. Alabama A&M (Nov. 23, 2013).

2012 (true freshman): Redshirted... played on the scout team.

High School: Hilliard Middle-Senior HS.. played for head coach Paul Whittenburg... versatile player on both sides of the ball... averaged 6.0 tackles per game and rushed for 812 yards and seven TDs as a senior... averaged 7.06 yards per carry... named Hilliardʼs football most valuable player in 2012 and was MVP of the basketball team in 2011... earned honor roll mention every year from sixth to 12th grade... presented the MLK Emerging Leader Award... didnʼt play high school football until his junior year.

Personal: Full name is Marcus Davion Allen... son of David Christopher Allen and Traci Ross... born Sept. 7, 1993 in Jacksonville, Fla... one of six siblings ‒ Michael, Sheena, Israel, Chris, Brandon and Cyrena... cousins with NFL players Champ Bailey and Boss Bailey... made the Deanʼs List in the fall of 2012... majoring in chemical and biomolecular engineering.

MARCUS ALLEN Year G-GS P-A 2013 2-0 2-0

Tkl 2

TFL 0.0-0

Sck 0.0-0

FC 0

FR 0

Int PB 0 0

CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 2 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013 Solo Tackles: 2 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013

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ZACH ALLEN DB / 5-9 / 177 / r-So. Roswell, Ga. (Roswell)

A non-scholarship player who is steadily moving up the depth chart.... enters the spring as one of the top four or five corners on the roster... joined the Tech program in the fall of 2012 as a preferred walk-on... a good student

2013 (redshirt freshman): Saw action in three games - vs. Elon, Syracuse and Alabama A&M... recorded two solo tackles and broke up a pass in the win over Alabama A&M (Nov. 23).

2012 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Roswell HS…was part of a regional championship team in 2009… played in the 2011 All-Stars Chamber Bowl.

Personal: Full name is Zachariah Colin Allen… born May 6, 1994 in Dayton, Ohio… son of Kenneth and Ina Allen… has two brothers ‒ Josh and Jordan… his father played football at Western Carolina (1978-81)… brother, Josh, played football at Vanderbilt (2003-08) and his other brother, Jordan, played at Jacksonville State (200611)… enjoys learning new languages… can speak Portugese... won the National Spanish Exam Gold Award in high school… intends to major in industrial engineering.

ZACH ALLEN Year G-GS 2013 3-0

P-A 2-0

Tkl 2

TFL 0.0-0

Sck 0.0-0

FC 0

FR 0

Int PB 0 1

CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 2 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013 Solo Tackles: 2 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013 Pass Break-Ups: 1 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013

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JAMIE ALVAREZ WR / 6-1 / 200 / r-Sr. Ft. Myers, Fla. (Bishop Verot)

A hard-working non-scholarship player who enters his fifth year in the program... has seen limited action each of the last three seasons... joined the team in August, 2010.

2013 (junior): Saw action in three games -- vs. Elon, Syracuse and Alabama A&M. 2012 (sophomore): A valuable member of the scout team... saw action in one game (vs. Presbyterian).

2011 (redshirt freshman): Played in three games -- vs.

Western Carolina, Kansas and Maryland.

2010 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Bishop Verot HS.... earned two varsity letters in football... played wide receiver and linebacker... served one year as a team captain... earned two letters in track and one in soccer... was a goalie on the soccer team that won the 2010 state championship... earned a 4.0 GPA. Personal: Full name is Jamie Alberto Alvarez, Jr... parents are Jaime and Helen... born June 26, 1992 in Coral Gables, Fla... has previously lived in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and Cleveland, Ohio... has one brother, Jonathan... began playing football in 8th grade... majoring in psychology.

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NIKO ANDERSON OL / 6-3 / 272 / r-Fr. Macon, Ga. (Mount De Sales Academy)

A walk-on who joined the program in August, 2013.

2013 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Mount De Sales Academy, 2013... as a junior his team beat Florida's Bay Hill High School, a much larger school, during the regular season... was president of the Spanish National Honor Society... served as treasurer of the FCA. Personal: Born June 20, 1995 in Macon, Ga... full name is Robert Nikolaus Anderson... nickname is “Niko”... parents are Lars and Annette... has one sibling -- Maxine... grandfather, Andy Anderson, played at Duke from 1947-52 and was drafted to play professionally... father, Lars, played at Virginia Tech from 1977-81... chose Georgia Tech because of the outstanding academics, ACC football and proximity to home... began playing football at age 5... founded his own recycling non-profit foundation -- “Move Your Glass” -- in 2012... planning to major in management.

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DENNIS ANDREWS AB / 6-0 / 182 / r-So. Tallahassee, Fla. (Godby)

A candidate to start at A-back and a potential big-play threat for the Yellow Jackets... can be a threat as a rusher, receiver and kick returner... enrolled early at Georgia Tech, in January of 2012... began career as a quarterback before moving to A-back at the start of the ʻ12 season.

2013 (redshirt freshman): Played in all 13 games...

Rushed for 140 yards on 12 carries for a team-best 11.7 yards per attempt... his only reception went for 37 yards... averaged 27.2 yards on five kickoff returns... rushed two times for 47 yards in his first collegiate game vs. Elon (Aug. 31)... had a career-high four rushing attempts for 27 yards at Miami (Oct. 5)... hauled in a 37yard reception in the win over Syracuse (Oct. 19)... carried twice for a career-best 51 yards vs. Alabama A&M (Nov. 23)... had a 44-yard kickoff return vs. Ole Miss in the Music City Bowl (Dec. 30).

2012 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Godby HS... played for head coach Ronnie Cottrel... considered one of the top “athletes” in the 2012 class... rated No. 79 at quarterback nationally by Scout.com and the No. 44 overall prospect in Florida by MaxPreps.com... passed for 5,426 yards and 36 TDs in his high school career, including 2,073 yards and 17 TDs as a senior... averaged 4.8 yards per carry in his career (1,915 yards) and scored 22 rushing TDs. Personal: Born Dec. 6, 1993... son of Dennis and Marcella Andrews... his father, Dennis was a fullback at Florida State, and his uncle played safety at Alabama.... has two siblings -- Lilliann and Daniel... plans to major in literature, media and communication.

DENNIS ANDREWS Year GP-S Rush Yds Avg TD LP Rec Yds Avg TD LP 2013 13-0 12 140 11.7 0 45 1 37 37.0 0 37 Returns 2013

KOR Yds Avg TD 5 136 27.2 0

LP PR Yds Avg TD 44 1 0 0.0 0

LP 0

CAREER HIGHS Rushing Attempts: 4 at. Miami, Oct. 5, 2013 Rushing Yards: 51 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 24, 2013 Longest Rush: 45 yards vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 24, 2013 Receptions: 1, vs. Syracuse, Oct. 19, 2013 Receiving Yards: 37 vs. Syracuse, Oct. 19, 2013 Long Catch: 37 vs. Syracuse, Oct. 19, 2013 Kick Returns: 3 vs. Georgia, Nov. 30, 2013 Kick Return Yards: 64 vs. Georgia, Nov. 30, 2013 Longest Kick Return: 28 vs. Georgia, Nov. 30, 2013

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ANTHONY AUTRY WR / 6-2 / 186 / r-So. Norcross, Ga. (Norcross)

A talented receiver who is anxious to return to the field after sitting out the 2013 season to recover from knee surgery... showed flashes of greatness in 2012 as a true freshman before suffering a knee injury midway through the season... sat out spring practice in 2013 to recover from the knee injury, then aggravated the injury in a non-football accident... is joined on the Tech roster by his brother, true freshman Myles Autry.

2013: Missed the entire season recovering from a knee injury.

2012 (true freshman): Played in eight games and started three times before suffering a knee injury in late October that kept him sidelined the rest of the season... his first career action came on national television in the season opener at Virginia Tech (Sept. 3)... made first career reception, for 19 yards, vs. Middle Tennessee State (Sept. 29)... made his first career start at Clemson (Oct. 6) and hauled in a 53-yard reception... his final catch of the season was a 45-yard TD reception against Boston College (Oct. 20).

High School: Norcross HS... played for head coach Keith Maloof... played on both sides of the ball... named the defensive back of the year by the Touchdown Club of Gwinnett... First Team All-State selection in 2011 by both the Atlanta Journal Constitution and the Gwinnett Writers Association... as a senior, recorded 53 tackles and five interceptions, including two INT returns for touchdowns... caught 20 passes for 515 yards and scored

PLAYER BIOS seven TDs... rated with three stars by Rivals... played in the Georgia North-South All-Star game... also played basketball and ran track.

2011 (redshirt): Suffered a season-ending injury in August... became completely healthy late in the season and practiced with the scout team.

Personal: Full name is Anthony Tyrone Autry... son of Anthony and Thalia Autry... born Nov. 21, 1993 in Buffalo, N.Y.... has four siblings ‒ Charles, Ann, Matthew and Myles.... is related to Thelonious Monk, a famous jazz pianist... was introduced to football at age eight by his uncle... majoring in mechanical engineering.

2010 (true freshman): Enrolled at Tech in January... played in all 13 games... had 13 rushing attempts for 127 yards (9.8 yards per carry)... took over primary kick return duties by the third game of the season (at North Carolina)... averaged 20.5 yards on 28 kickoff returns (9th in the ACC)... had five rushing attempts for 30 yards in the season opener vs. South Carolina State (Sept. 4)... had two carries for 51 yards and one kickoff return of 35 yards vs. NC State (Sept. 25)... produced 110 all-purpose yards in the win at Wake Forest (Oct. 2) with two carries for 41 yards and three kick returns for 69 yards... returned five kicks for 101 yards at Clemson (Oct. 23)... had six kickoff returns for 125 yards vs. Miami (Nov. 13).

ANTHONY AUTRY Year GP-S Rec Yds Avg TD LP Rush Yds Avg TD LP 2013 -- Injured -2012 8-3 3 117 39.0 1 53 0 0 0.0 0 0 CAREER HIGHS Receptions: 1, three times Receiving Yards: 53 at Clemson, Oct. 6, 2012 Receiving Touchdowns: 1 vs. Boston College, Oct. 20, 2012 Long Catch: 53 at Clemson, Oct. 6, 2012

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BENNETT BARTON WR / 6-1 / 189 / r-Fr. Roswell, Ga. (Roswell)

A walk-on who joined the program after classes began in August, 2013.

2013 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Roswell HS, 2013... earned three varsity letters... played wide receiver, kick and safety for coach Justin Sanderson... also played basketball and baseball, and ran track... was on the 2010 football team that won a regional title... earned all-region and all-county honors... winner of the National Football Foundation Scholarship... played in the North Forsyth/North Fulton All-Star Game... set a school single-game record with 248 receiving yards in 2013... ranks second in the Roswell record books for career receiving yards behind only former Yellow Jacket Chris Reis.

Personal: Full name is Bennett Ernest Barton... parents are Hollis and Jena Barton... Harris played college football at Furman... born Dec. 6, 1994 in Marietta, Ga... has four siblings -- Joy, Kendall, Josh and Zach... Kendall is a student trainer at Tech... began playing football in 5th grade... has helped children with Autism.. consider a major in business management.

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B.J. BOSTIC AB / 5-11 / 172 / r-Sr. Louisville, Ga. (Jefferson County)

In The Tech Record Books t-12th -- season kickoff return yards (574 in 2010)

An extremely quick A-back with big-play capability... one of a handful of players competing for a starting job at Aback this fall... has a knack for getting to the first-down marker... dangerous as a rusher and receiver... missed all of 2011 with an injury after playing as a true freshman in 2010... averages more than seven yards per rushing attempt... has experience as a kick returner... enters 2013 with 1,201 career all-purpose yards.

2013 (junior): Played in 12 games and started two times... averaged 7.2 yards on 16 rushing attempts... had five receptions for 33 yards... rushed two times for 20 yards and had a 10-yard reception in the season opener vs. Elon (Aug. 31)... rushed three times for 27 yards at Duke (Sept. 14)... caught two passes for 11 yards at Clemson (Nov. 14).

2012 (sophomore): Played in 13 games and started two games (at Georgia and vs. Florida State in the ACC Championship Game)... missed the Clemson game (Oct. 6) with an injury... rushed 34 times for an average of 6.2 yards per carry... had seven receptions for an average of 19.9 yards per catch... rushed five times for 35 yards and had a 19-yard reception in the season opener at Virginia Tech (Sept. 3)... had two receptions for 66 yards and rushed five times for 28 yards vs. Boston College (Oct. 20)... made first start of the season at Georgia (Dec. 1) and rushed five times for 33 yards... started in the ACC Championship Game against FSU and responded with five rushing attempts for 25 yards and two receptions for 41 yards.

High School: A standout quarterback and athlete at Jefferson County High School... rated the 17th-best prospect in the state of Georgia (Rivals)... rated 16th on the AJC Fab 50 list... rated the 20th-best prospect in Georgia (Superprep)... 2009 Region 3-AA Player of the Year, All-State, State Offensive Player of the Year, Augusta Chronicle Player of the Year... 2008 first team AllState, All-Area and All-Region... 2007 first team All-State, All-Area, All-Region... played in the third annual Offense/Defense All-America Bowl in Myrtle Beach, S.C... accounted for 2,600 yards as a quarterback in 2008... played four years of football under coach J.B. Arnold... served one year as a team captain... also played three seasons of basketball and ran track for three years... led high school team to regional championships in 2006 and 2009, and regional runner-ups in 2007 and 2008... rushed for 1,227 yards on 165 carries, scoring 17 touchdowns as a senior in 2009... averaged 7.4 yards per carry... caught nine passes for 231 yards and four touchdowns... at quarterback, threw for 1,124 yards and 17 touchdowns with a .680 completion percentage... set 15 school records.

Personal: First name is Barry but prefers to go by B.J... born July 2, 1992 in Fort Riley, Texas... has two siblings ‒ Krystal and Ebony... is related (cousin) to former Yellow Jacket Christopher Crenshaw... cousin, Storm Johnson, plays for Miami... majoring in history, technology & society.

B.J. BOSTIC Year GP-S Rush Yds Avg TD LP Rec Yds Avg TD LP 2013 12-2 16 116 7.2 0 14 5 33 6.6 0 10 2012 13-2 34 212 6.2 0 17 7 139 19.9 0 39 2011 --Redshirted-2010 13-0 13 127 9.8 0 43 0 0 0.0 0 0 TOTAL 38-4 63 455 7.2 0 43 12 172 14.3 0 39 Kick Returns 2013 2012 2011 2010

Att 0 0

Yds Avg TD 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 -- Redshirted -28 574 20.5 0

LP 0 0 35

Career All-Purpose Yards: 1,201 CAREER HIGHS Rushing Attempts: 5, five times, last vs. Florida State, Dec. 1, 2012 Rushing Yards: 51 vs. NC State, Sept. 25, 2010 Longest Rush: 43 vs. NC State, Sept. 25, 2010 Kick Returns: 6 vs. Miami, Nov. 13, 2010; 6 at Georgia, Nov. 27, 2010 Kick Return Yards: 125 vs. Miami, Nov. 13, 2010 Longest Kick Return: 35 vs. NC State, Sept. 25, 2010

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RYAN BRASWELL BB / 5-11 / 202 / r-Fr. Atlanta, Ga. (St. Pius X)

A non-scholarship player who joined the program in August, 2013.

2013 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: St. Pius X Catholic HS, 2013... played four seasons of football and served one year as a team captain... played for coach Paul Standard... played running back and linebacker... helped team to the state championship game as a senior in 2012... St. Pius won regional titles in 2009, 2011 and 2012... named first team allstate... named the GACA Offensive Player of the Year... named all-county and all-region... played in the DeKallb

County All-Star Game... broke a school record for singleseason rushing with 1,605 yards in 2012... scored a school-record 30 touchdowns as a senior... rushed for a school-record 283 yards in one game on Oct. 19, 2012... also played four seasons of baseball... an honor roll student who made the Principalʼs List every semester of high school.

Personal: Full name is Michael Ryan Braswell... parents are Mike and Kathleen... born Dec. 3, 1994 in Atlanta... has three siblings -- Chris, Scott and Jack... father, Mike, graduated from Georgia Tech in 1987... chose Georgia Tech because of the academic reputation, the great legacy of football, and the proximity to home... enjoys fishing... began playing football at age 6... planning to major in business administration.

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TREY BRAUN OL / 6-5 / 295 / r-Jr. Tallahassee, Fla. (Leon)

A returning starter on the offensive line... made significant improvement between sophomore and junior seasons... skilled enough to play a number of positions on the line, but has played primarily at guard during his career.... enrolled at Georgia Tech in January of 2011... a good student who has made the Deanʼs List and the ACC Academic Honor Roll.

2013 (sophomore): Played in 13 games and started the final eight games of the season... moved into the starting spot at left guard after left tackle Ray Beno went down with an injury... made first career start at BYU (Oct. 12)... an instrumental part of an offensive line that allowed just 1.08 sacks per game (1st in the ACC, tied for ninth nationally)... Tech ranked first in the ACC and sixth nationally in rushing offense.

2012 (redshirt freshman): Saw action in eight games... was listed as the top back-up at right guard for most of the season... part of an offensive line that helped the Yellow Jackets rank fourth nationally in rushing offense.

2011 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Leon HS... earned all-state, all-district and all-area honors as a senior... coached at Leon High School by Bill Ragans... recorded 66 tackles (24 solos) as a senior... added seven tackles for loss, two sacks and one forced fumble... earned four varsity letters in football... played guard and tackle on offense and tackle and end on defense... also earned three letters in wrestling and two in track and field... was ranked as the No. 1 heavyweight wrestler in Florida and finished third in the national AAU event... posted a 75-13 all-time record in wrestling.

Personal: His father, Mike, played at Army in the 1980s... began playing football in ninth grade... given name is Michael Albert Braun... parents are Mike and Karen... born March 16, 1993... both parents graduated from West Point... majoring in mechanical engineering.

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NICK BRIGHAM OL / 6-3 / 302 / r-So. Atlanta, Ga. (Maryland / Marist School)

The Maryland transfer made an immediate impact in 2013 as a freshman... played in nine games as one of the top back-ups on the offensive line... a local product who returned home after a year in College Park, where he redshirted the 2012 season as a true freshman... part of the pipeline of talent that has, for years, gone from the Marist School in Atlanta to Georgia Tech.

2013 (redshirt freshman): Played in nine of Georgia Techʼs 13 games, primarily as a back-up at guard... part of an offensive line that led the ACC and ranked tied for ninth nationally in fewest sacks allowed... helped the Yellow Jacket offense rank first in the ACC and sixth nationally in rushing offense.

2012 (true freshman at Maryland): Redshirted.

High School: The Marist School, 2012... played three years of varsity football for coach Alan Chadwick... played both guard and tackle... also played on the lacrosse team... helped lead the football team to three consecutive state playoff appearances and two straight regional titles (2009, 2010)... earned first team all-state

PLAYER BIOS honors... earned all-county and all-region honors as well... a four-star recruit and the 20th-ranked player at his position (ESPN.com)... invited to play in the East-West All-Star Game in 2011... produced a 3.8 cumulative GPA... won numerous academic honors... achieved honor roll status all four years at a competitive academic school.

Personal: Full name is Nicholas James Brigham... parents are Neil and Mary Ellen K. Brigham... grew up in the Brookhaven district of Atlanta... born Nov. 3, 1993 in Hartford, Conn... has two older sisters -- Katie and Megan... comes from an athletic family... cousins Greg and Carl played football at New Mexico State... cousin, Jake, played baseball at Birmingham Southern... uncle, Paul, played football at UConn... mother, Mary Ellen, ran track at UConn... began playing football at age five... majoring in business administration.

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FREDDIE BURDEN OL / 6-3 / 292 / r-So. Statesboro, Ga. (Statesboro)

Honors 2012 Scout Team Offensive Player of the Year One of the leading candidates to start at center this fall... anxious to get on the playing field after sitting out all of 2013 with a knee injury suffered in the spring... made a big impression on the coaching staff in 2012 with his work ethic on the scout team... was named the 2012 scout team offensive player of the year... will get to play against his hometown school, Georgia Southern, Sept.

13.

2013 (redshirt freshman): Sat out the season recovering from a knee injury.

2012 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Statesboro HS... played for head coach Steve Pennington... was a tight end in high school... rated three stars by Rivals... Statesboro finished 10-1 overall and 6-0 in the league... Statesboro won the Region 2-AAAA title in 2010 and 2011... a two-time All-Region pick and named to the Atlanta Journal Constitution All-State First Team in 2011.

Personal: Full name is Freddie Hamilton Burden... born July 8, 1994... son of Willie and Velma Burden... has a brother, Willie, Jr.... lifelong friends and high school teammates with current Tech teammate Micheal Summers... his father Willie was a running back at NC State in the mid-1970s and played in the CFL for the Calgary Stampeders... he was the CFL Most Outstanding Player in 1975...“Tech is one of the best combinations of college football and education you can get,” Burden said... majoring in business administration.

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HARRISON BUTKER K / 6-3 / 201 / So. Decatur, Ga. (Westminster)

In The Tech Record Books t-2nd -- season PATs made (53 in 2013) 7th -- season points by kicking (83 in 2013) 16th -- season points scored (83 in 2013) 18th -- career points by kicking (83)

Returns as Georgia Techʼs primary specialist for kickoffs, field goals and PATs... has potential to be one of the top kickers in the ACC... may also get a look at punter.

2013 (true freshman): Played in all 13 games... Georgia Techʼs leading scorer... his 83 points were the seventhmost single-season points by kicking in Tech history... converted 53 of 54 PATs, tying for the second-most single-season PATs in school history... his only miss was the result of a bad snap at Miami... made 10 of 14 field goal attempts (.714)... booted five field goals longer than 40 yards... made nine of his final 11 field goal attempts... thirty of his 73 kickoffs were touchbacks... recorded four solo tackles... got his college career off to a good start by making 8-of-8 PATs and kicking seven of nine kickoffs for touchbacks vs. Elon (Aug. 31)... booted 49-yard field goals at Duke (Sept. 14) and vs. Virginia Tech (Sept. 26)... made all eight PATs vs. Syracuse (Oct. 19)... made 4-of-4 PATs and converted two field goals vs. Georgia (Nov. 30).

High School: Westminster, 2013... lettered three years in

football and basketball and four years of soccer... named an All-State kicker in 2011 and 2012... named the prokicker.com Athlete of the Year... first team All-America pick... holds Westminster's school record for longest field goal (53 yards) and also holds the school mark for most field goals in a season, going 16-for-17 his junior year... won a pair of state championships on the soccer field in 2011 and 2012.

Personal: Full name is Harrison K. Butker... born July 14, 1995 in Decatur, Ga... son of Harrison and Elizabeth Butker... has a sister, Charlotte... did not begin playing football competitively until his sophomore year of high school... plays the tuba... chose Tech because he loved the coaching staff and he grew up a Yellow Jacket fan... majoring in industrial engineering.

HARRISON BUTKER Year G PAT FG Pct 1-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Lg Blk Pts 2013 13 54-54 10-14 .714 1-1 4-6 5-7 0-0 49 1 83 Kickoffs 2013

No. Yds Avg TB 73 4,591 62.9 30

TB% .411

OB 4

CAREER HIGHS PATs Made: 8, twice, last vs. Syracuse, Oct. 19, 2013 Points Scored: 10, vs. Georgia, Nov. 30, 2013 Kickoff Touchbacks: 7 vs. Elon, Aug. 31, 2013 Long Field Goal: 49 yards, twice, last vs. Va Tech, Sept. 26, 2013

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TIM BYERLY QB / 6-0 / 215 / r-Jr. Alpharetta, Ga. (Middle Tennessee State)

The second-most experienced quarterback on the Georgia Tech roster... a local product and Middle Tennessee State transfer became eligible last fall after sitting out the 2012 season under NCAA transfer rules... an accurate passer with a strong arm... a good student who has made the Deanʼs List and the ACC Academic Honor Roll.

2013 (sophomore): Saw action in four games as the No. 3 quarterback behind Vad Lee and Justin Thomas... attempted just four passes, completed one for three yards... rushed 18 times for 119 yards (6.6 yards per carry) and two touchdowns... rushed four times for 24 yards in his first college game, vs. Elon (Aug. 31)... had his first career pass completion and rushed three times for 33 yards and a touchdown at Miami (Oct. 5)... had career highs for rushing attempts (8) and rushing yards (52) to go with a rushing TD vs. Alabama A&M (Nov. 23).

CAREER HIGHS Pass Attempts: 3 vs. Miami, Oct. 5, 2013 Pass Completions: 1 vs. Miami, Oct. 5, 2013 Passing Yards: 3 vs. Miami, Oct. 5, 2013 Longest Completion: 3 vs. Miami, Oct. 5, 2013 Rushing Attempts: 8 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013 Rushing Yards: 52 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013 Rushing TDs: 1, two times Longest Rush: 22 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013

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BRYAN CHAMBERLAIN OL / 6-4 / 286 / r-Jr. Albany, Ga. (Monroe)

A returning starter at offensive tackle after serving as a top back-up in 2012... a strong candidate to start at one of the tackle positions this fall... has a good understanding of the offense in his fourth year in the program.

2013 (sophomore): Played in 12 games and started seven times at right tackle... his seven starts came in the first seven games of the season... remained a top backup the second half of the year... part of an offensive line that allowed just over one sack per game (1st in the ACC, tied for ninth nationally)... helped the offense rank sixth nationally in rushing.

2012 (redshirt freshman): Played in all 14 games... made one start -- vs. Presbyterian (Sept. 8)... helped the offense break school records for total rushing yards and total offense yards.

2011 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Monroe HS... played three seasons under coach Charles Truitt... served one year as team captain... saw action at offensive guard and tackle, and defensive tackle and end... named all-region and all-metro... played in the Georgia-Florida High School All-Star Game... also played two seasons of basketball as a center.

Personal: Full name is Bryan Leonard Chamberlain... parents are Frederick and Tanya... born in Albany, Ga. on Aug. 15, 1993... has one sibling, Brandi... previously lived in Winter Haven, Fla... enjoys playing basketball and fishing... began playing football in 10th grade... majoring in history, technology & society.

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ANDREW CHAU K-P / 5-10 / 174 / r-Jr. Griffin, Ga. (Pike County)

2012: Sat out the season as a transfer... played on the scout team... impressed the coaches with his passing ability.

A non-scholarship specialist who joined the program in August, 2011... a good student who has made the Deanʼs List and the ACC Academic Honor Roll.

2011: Was a true freshman at Middle Tennessee State and redshirted the season.

2013 (sophomore): Saw action in the Alabama A&M game (Nov. 23)... was a perfect 4-of-4 on PATs in his first collegiate action.

High School: Named the Atlanta Journal Constitution's All-Classification Player of the Year and first team allstate... voted the 2010 Atlanta North Forsyth/Fulton TD Club Offensive Player of the Year... a 2010 ESPN/Rise finalist for Mr. Football USA... owns school career records in passing yards (3,987), touchdown passes (44), rushing touchdowns by a quarterback (37), and rushing yards by a QB (2,385)... led Chattahoochee to the 2010 Class AAAA state championship and a 15-0 record after completing 170 of 249 passes for 2,664 yards and 30 touchdowns (only two interceptions)... rushed for 1,509 yards (6.7 yds/carry) and 21 touchdowns to become first player in school history to pass and rush for more than 1,000 yards in the same season... in the state title game against Starr's Mill, he passed for 112 yards and rushed for 108 yards... as a junior, he threw for 1,322 yards and 13 touchdowns while adding 1,149 yards and 17 scores on the ground... named North Fulton Offensive Player of the Year in 2009... lettered in football and wrestling... played for Coach Terry Crowder.

Personal: Timothy Joseph Byerly... parents: Don and Julie Byerly... born: Nov. 15, 1992... majoring in business administration.

TIM BYERLY Year GP-S Effic Com Att Int Pct Yds 2013 4-0 31.30 1 4 0 .250 3 Rushing Att Yds Avg 2013 18 119 6.6

TD Lng PG TO 2 22 29.8 122

TD Lng Avg 0 3 0.8

2012 (redshirt freshman): Did not see game action.

2011 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Pike County HS... lettered three seasons in football for coach John McMillan... selected all-state as a kicker in 2010... was all-region as a punter in 2009... set a school record with a 52-yard field goal in 2008... kicked a game-winning field goal in overtime vs. Greene County... played three seasons of soccer and one season of tennis.

Personal: Full name is Andrew Phillip Chau... parents are Vu Chau and SuLien Petty... born in Griffin, Ga. on Dec. 17, 1992... has an older brother, Jeff... majoring in industrial engineering... began playing football in seventh grade.

ANDREW CHAU Year G PAT FG 2013 1 4-4 0-0 Kickoffs 2013

No. 2

Pct 1-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Lg Blk Pts .000 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 4

Yds Avg TB 96 48.0 0

TB% .000

OB 0

CAREER HIGHS PATs Made: 4 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013

PLAYER BIOS

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CHAZ CHEEKS DE / 6-4 / 237 / r-Jr. Gainesville, Ga. (East Hall)

2011 (redshirt freshman): Saw action in one game -- vs.

Kansas... had one rushing attempt for 12 yards.

2010 (true freshman): Redshirted.

A redshirt junior entering fourth third year in the program... moved from linebacker to defensive end in the spring of 2013... has good size and athletic ability... was one of Techʼs first commitments in the 2011 class.

2013 (sophomore): Saw action in five games -- vs. Elon, Virginia Tech, Miami, BYU and Alabama A&M... recorded a half-tackle for loss in the win over Alabama A&M (Nov. 23).

2012 (redshirt freshman): Did not see game action... was a key part of the scout team.

2011 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Marist School... earned three varsity letters in football playing for coach Alan Chadwick... played fullback and linebacker... served as a team captain as a senior... led Marist to the state championship game and a regional 6-AAAA title in 2008... a two-time all-regional running back in 2008 and 2009... named All-Dekalb County in 2009... selected to play in the Dekalb County all-star game... named teamʼs most valuable back... left school as the fourth-leading rusher in Marist history... served as a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Board... also ran track one year... track coach was Antonio McKay, the former Georgia Tech great and Olympian.

High School: East Hall HS... played for coach Brian Gray... played linebacker and running back... earned four varsity letters and served one year as team captain... had 58 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 16 quarterback hurries and eight sacks while playing defensive end as a junior... earned three stars by both Rivals and Scout... earned allstate, all-area and all-district honors... also played three seasons of basketball.

Personal: Full name is Matthew Robert Connors... born April 21, 1992... parents are Paul and Peggy... Paul played football at Harvard from 1981-85... brother, Paul, attends the University of Georgia and plays on the Bulldogsʼ club hockey team... chose Georgia Tech for its excellence in academics and football, and proximity to family... majoring in business administration.

Personal: First name is Chazarea, but goes by Chaz... parents are Wade Cheeks and Sharon Robinson... born Jan. 13, 1993 in Gainesville, Ga... has one sibling -- Sha Carson... majoring in business administration.

MATT CONNORS Year GP-S Rush Yds Avg TD LP Rec Yds Avg TD LP 2013 13-0 16 102 6.4 2 55 1 3 3.0 0 3 2012 12-0 7 51 7.3 2 32 0 0 0.0 0 0 2011 1-0 1 12 12.0 0 12 0 0 0.0 0 0 TOTAL 26-0 24 165 6.9 4 55 1 3 3.0 0 3

CHAZ CHEEKS Year G-GS 2013 5-0

P-A 0-1

Tkl 1

TFL 0.5-2

Sck 0.0-0

FC 0

FR 0

Int PB 0 0

CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 1 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013 Tackles for Loss: 0.5 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013

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DARIUS COMMISSIONG DL / 6-3 / 275 / r-Fr. Forestville, Md. (Bishop McNamara)

A redshirt freshman who can play multiple positions on the defensive line... dropped 25 pounds over the last year... will get a look this year at nose tackle.

2013 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Bishop McNamara, 2013... named to the Prepstar All-Atlantic Region Team... played in the 2012 Chesapeake Bowl... had more than 20 Division I offers... produced a high GPA in high school.

Personal: Born January 14, 1995... son of Darrell Commissiong and the late Darice Stanback... his stepmother is Matitia Seal-Commissiong... has a sister, Dianni... undecided on a major.

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MATT CONNORS BB / 6-0 / 205 / r-Sr. Alpharetta, Ga. (Marist School)

A hard-nosed runner who has been a solid back-up at Bback as well as a good special teams performer... has played in 26 career games... has battled his way up the depth chart to become one of the top back-ups at Bback... entering his fifth year in the program... came to Tech as a walk-on and was awarded a scholarship prior to the 2013 season.

2013 (junior): Played in all 13 games... had 16 rushing attempts for 102 yards (6.4 yards per attempt)... rushed for two touchdowns... had one reception for three yards... recorded two special teams tackles... had five rushing attempts for 17 yards in the season opener vs.

Elon (Aug. 31)... caught a pass for three yards at Miami (Oct. 5)... had a career-long 55-yard carry at BYU (Oct. 12)... rushed for two touchdowns vs. Alabama A&M (Nov. 23).

2012 (sophomore): Saw action in 12 games, including each of the last 10 games of the season... had seven rushing attempts for 51 yards and two touchdowns... averaged 7.3 yards per carry and had a long run of 32 yards... rushed two times for a modest five yards and his first career touchdown vs. Presbyterian (Sept. 8)... his breakout game came in the win over Virginia (Sept. 15)... carried four times for 43 yards and a touchdown against the Cavaliers.

CAREER HIGHS Rushing Attempts: 5, two times; most recent: vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013 Rushing Yards: 55 vs. BYU, Oct. 12, 2013 Rushing Touchdowns: 2 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013 Longest Rush: 55 vs. BYU, Oct. 12. 2013 Receptions: 1 vs. Miami, Oct. 5, 2013 Receiving Yards: 3 vs. Miami, Oct. 5, 2013

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TRAVIS CUSTIS RB / 6-0 / 207 / Fr. Hampton, Ga. (Lovejoy)

A talented true freshman who has potential to make an immediate impact... impressed teammates with his strength and athleticism during pre-spring workouts... originally signed with Georgia Tech in 2013, but did not officially enroll until January, 2014.

High School: Lovejoy HS, 2013... played four seasons of football for Coach Al Hughes... named to the all-state team... was team's most valuable player... led Lovejoy to the state AAA championship game in the Georgia Dome... selected for the East-West, Florida-Georgia and Offense-Defense all-star games... was an honor roll student... named the 107th-best prospect in the Southeast

by Scout... named to the Prepstar All-Southeast Region Team... named to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's "Super 75"... was the first player in the 2013 class to commit to Tech... 2012 season statistics: 2,118 rushing yards, 270 rushing attempts (just three fumbles), 35 touchdowns, 7.9 yards per carry... 2011 season statistics: 1,839 rushing yards and 30 touchdowns.

Personal: Full name is Travis Joseph Custis... parents are Travis, Sr., and Char... has four brothers... born October 8, 1994... comes from the same high school that produced former Yellow Jacket great Tashard Choice, and broke many of Choice's school rushing records... Chose Georgia Tech because it will "help me become a successful person”... undecided on a major.

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PAUL DAVIS LB / 5-11 / 218 / So. Cairo, Ga. (Cairo)

A relentless, speedy linebacker who made an immediate impact last season as a true freshman... will battle for a starting job this fall.

2013 (true freshman): Played in all 13 games and made one start... ranked eighth on the team, first among nonstarters, with 41 tackles... had 35 solo tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sacks and one fumble recovery... had six tackles, four solo tackles and a tackle for loss in his first collegiate game, vs. Elon (Aug. 31)... made first career start vs. Virginia Tech (Sept. 26) and responded with four tack-

les, three solo tackles and a career-high 2.0 tackles for loss... recovered a fumble at Miami (Oct. 5)... registered six tackles, all of them solos, and had a tackle for loss at Clemson (Nov. 14)... recorded five solo tackles and first career sack vs. Alabama A&M (Nov. 23).

High School: Cairo HS, 2013... rushed for more than 1,000 yards and had more than 100 tackles in 2012 as a senior... played four seasons of football, including two as a team captain... also played baseball and basketball... helped lead Cairo to regional championships in 2010, 2011 and 2012... was the Region Player of the Year... named all-state and was a three-time all-region selection... holds the school record for single-season tackles (138).

Personal: Full name is Paul Davis, Jr... likes to be called "PJ"... parents are Paul, Sr., and Yolanda Davis... born Jan. 22, 1995 in Cairo... has three siblings -- Dominique, Diamond and Booker... related to NFL player Benny Sapp... chose Georgia Tech because of the academics, the proximity to his hometown and the coaching staff... majoring in business administration.

PAUL DAVIS Year G-GS 2013 13-1

P-A 35-6

Tkl 41

TFL 5.0-16

Sck 1.0-6

FC FR 0 1-0

Int PB 0 1

CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 6, two times, last at Clemson, Nov. 14, 2013 TFL: 2.0 vs. Virginia Tech, Sept. 26, 2013 Sacks: 1.0 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 24, 2013 PB: 1 vs. Elon, Aug. 31, 2013 FR: 1-0 at Miami, Oct. 5, 2013

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SYNJYN DAYS RB / 6-2 / 232 / r-Sr. Marietta, Ga. (Hillgrove)

Moved into a starting role at A-back midway through the 2013 season... in his second year at A-back after playing quarterback his first three seasons in the program... made the move to A-back prior to the start of the 2012 season... was the top back-up to starter Tevin Washington in 2011... his confidence, blocking skills and knowledge of the position have grown remarkably... has emerged as one of Techʼs better blockers on the perimeter... his brother, Jabari Hunt-Days, is a junior linebacker on the Tech football team.

2013 (junior): Played in all 13 games and started the final seven games of the season... rushed 27 times for 93 yards and four touchdowns... had four receptions for 48 yards... had five rushing attempts for 14 yards at Duke (Sept. 14)... rushed for a touchdown vs. Syracuse (Oct. 19)... had a rushing TD at Clemson (Nov. 14)... had two rushing touchdowns and was the team offensive MVP vs. Alabama A&M (Nov. 23)... had two receptions for 26 yards vs. Georgia (Nov. 30)... had four carries for 24 yards and hauled in a 17-yard reception vs. Ole Miss in the Music City Bowl (Dec. 30).

2012 (sophomore): Played in all 14 games as a back-up at A-back and a member of special teams... rushed 23 times for 142 yards and one touchdown... averaged 6.2 yards per carry... rushed five times for 21 yards and a touchdown vs. Presbyterian (Sept. 8)... showed his Aback potential at Maryland (Nov. 3) when he rushed six times for 66 yards, including a long run of 41 yards... carried five times for 35 yards, including a run of 25 yards, at Georgia (Nov. 30)... had rushing attempts in both postseason games.

2011 (redshirt freshman): Saw action in six games as the top back-up to starter Tevin Washington... averaged 4.9 yards per carry and rushed for four touchdowns... completed 8-of-12 passes for 198 yards... recorded 435 yards of total offense... had an impressive career debut in the season opener vs. Western Carolina (Sept. 1)... rushed 14 times for 55 yards and a touchdown and completed all three of his passes for 94 yards, including a long of 66 yards... had career highs for rushing attempts (15), rushing yards (91) and rushing touchdowns (2) at Middle Tennessee State (Sept. 10)... rushed nine times for 68 yards and a TD in a win over Kansas (Sept. 17)... played against rival Georgia (Nov. 26) and rushed six times for 17 yards while completing 3-of-5 passes for 78 yards.

2010 (true freshman): Redshirted.

PLAYER BIOS High School: Hillgrove HS... rated the 72nd-best prospect in the state of Georgia (Rivals)... rated the 69thbest prospect in Georgia (Superprep)... rated 43rd on the AJC Fab 50 list... three-time all-county and all-region selection... a two-time all-state performer... played in Cobb County Senior Bowl where he ran for a 60-yard touchdown... scored five touchdowns in a game two times... rushed for 75 touchdowns and threw for 30 TDs during high school career... played four seasons of football... also played one season of basketball and ran track for one season... led football team to second round of state playoffs... as a junior in 2008, threw for 800 yards and eight touchdowns... rushed for 1,050 yards while scoring 16 touchdowns.

Personal: Given name is Synjyn Skky Days... has two siblings ‒ brother, Jabari Hunt-Days, and sister, Dhima Days... son of Calvin and Paula... born October 9, 1991 in Orlando... majoring in literature, media and communication.

SYNJYN DAYS Year GP-S Rush 2013 13-7 27 2012 14-0 23 2011 6-0 48 TOTAL 33-7 98

Yds Avg TD LP Rec Yds Avg TD LP 93 3.4 4 14 4 48 12.0 0 18 142 6.2 1 12 0 0 0.0 0 0 237 4.9 4 30 0 0 0.0 0 0 472 4.8 9 30 4 48 12.0 0 18

Passing G-GS Eff Com-Att Int 2013 13-7 0.0 0-1 0 2012 14-0 -200.0 0-1 1 2011 6-0 205.3 8-12 0 TOTAL 33-7 161.7 8-14 1

Pct Yds TD 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 66.7 198 0 61.5 198 0

LP PG 0 0.0 0 0.0 66 33.0 66 9.9

CAREER HIGHS Rushing Attempts: 15 at Middle Tennessee State, Sept. 10, 2011 Yards Rushing: 91 at Middle Tennessee State, Sept. 10, 2011 TD Rushing: 2, twice, last vs. Ala. A&M, Nov. 24, 2013 Long Rush: 30 vs. Kansas, Sept. 17, 2011 Pass Attempts: 5 vs. Georgia, Nov. 26, 2011 Pass Completions: 3, twice, last vs. vs. Georgia, Nov. 26, 2011 Yards Passing: 94 vs. Western Carolina, Sept. 1, 2011 Long Pass: 66 vs. Western Carolina, Sept. 1, 2011 Total Offense Yards: 149 vs. Western Carolina, Sept. 1, 2011 Receptions: 2 vs. Georgia, Nov. 30, 2013 Receiving Yards: 26 vs. Georgia, Nov. 30, 2013 Long Reception: 18 vs. Georgia, Nov. 30, 2013

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COREY DENNIS WR / 6-2 / 208 / Sr. Troy, Ala. (Charles Henderson)

A fundamentally-sound, athletic player who has made contributions on both sides of the ball... should be part of the wide receiver rotation for a second straight year... began career as a true freshman defensive back in 2011... moved to wide receiver during the 2012 season... has potential to be outstanding on special teams and can return kicks and punts... has played in all 40 career games.

2013 (junior): Played in all 13 games and started the first three games of the season... did not record a reception but was solid as a blocker on the perimeter.

2012 (sophomore): Played in all 14 games, primarily on special teams and as a back-up side receiver... did not have any receptions but learned the position and improved blocking skills... had tackles against Presbyterian (Sept. 8) and in the ACC Championship Game vs. Florida State (Dec. 1).

2011 (true freshman): Played in all 13 games, seeing most of his action on special teams... had one punt return for seven yards... recorded seven tackles (five solos)... recorded two solo tackles at Middle Tennessee State (Sept. 10)... had two tackles vs. Kansas (Sept. 17)... his only punt return of the season came in a key home win over North Carolina (Sept. 24).

High School: Charles Henderson HS... a Dothan Eagle Super 12 selection... played quarterback in 2010 after playing wide receiver in 2008 and 2009... threw for 1,170 yards and rushed for 1,444 yards as a senior... played for coach Hugh Fountain... earned four letters and served one year as team captain... owns school record for career rushing touchdowns... first QB in school history to rush and pass for 1,000 yards... also ran track for four years.

Personal: Full name is Corey Michael Dennis... parents are Steve and Lisa Dennis... Steve is the athletic director

at Troy University... Steve played at Georgia from 197478... has three siblings -- Chris, Cale and Allison... Chris is a student assistant coach for Troy... born July 25, 1992 in Auburn, Ala... majoring in business administration.

COREY DENNIS Year GP-S Rec Yds Avg TD LP Rush Yds Avg TD LP 2013 13-3 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 -15 -15.0 0 0 Defense 2012 2011 TOTAL

G-GS 14-0 13-0 27-0

P-A Tkl 1-1 2 5-2 7 6-3 9

Returns KOR Yds Avg 2011 0 0 0.0

TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 TD 0

Sck 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

LP 0

FC 0 0 0

FR 0 0 0

Int PB 0 0 0 0 0 0

PR Yds Avg TD LP 1 7 7.0 0 7

CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 2 at Middle Tennessee State, Sept. 10, 2011 Punt Returns: 1 vs. North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2011 Punt Return Yards: 7 vs. North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2011 Long Punt Return: 7 vs. North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2011

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SHAMIRE DEVINE OL / 6-7 / 370 / r-Fr. Atlanta, Ga. (Tri-Cities)

A promising redshirt freshman with huge size... will compete for a starting job this fall... the coaches were tempted to pull his redshirt off last season as a true freshman.

2013 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Tri-Cities HS, 2013... played four seasons for coach Kenneth Miller... participated in the Nike Preseason The Opening for the top high school football players in the nation... served one year as a team captain... earned all-area honors... named the 65th-best prospect overall in the Southeast by Scout... a Prepstar All-American... named to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's "Super 75"... considered by many the state of Georgia's top offensive line prospect... won MVP honors at the Atlanta Nike camp... a good student with a high GPA. Personal: Full name is Shamire Dakwon Devine... mother is Leesha Devine... born June 9, 1994 in Willingboro, N.J.... has two younger siblings... chose Georgia Tech because of the school/academics, the football program and potential for a good career... enjoys video games and cartoons... began playing football at a very young age when "my mom made me”... majoring in computer engineering.

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BRANDON DUMBUYA CB / 5-9 / 195 / r-Fr. Stone Mountain, Ga. (Southwest DeKalb)

A non-scholarship player who joined the program in August, 2013.

2013 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Southwest DeKalb HS in Decatur, Ga., 2013... played four years of football and served one year as team captain... played for coach William Godfrey... earned all-county and all-region honors... selected for the DeKalb County All-Star Game... also ran track for two years... was on the academic honor roll... National Honor Society... graduated in the top 10 percent of senior class.

Personal: Full name is Brandon Sitta Dumbuya... born May 25, 1995 in Atlanta... mother, Belinda Leigh... previously lived in Stone Mountain, Ga... has two siblings -Sorie and Sorran... chose Georgia Tech because of the academic excellence, the tradition and the location... began playing football at age 10... considering a major in civil engineering.

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STEP DURHAM DB / 5-11 / 185 / Fr. Jacksonville, Fla. (Atlantic Coast)

An true freshman early enrollee at Georgia Tech... expected to compete right away in the secondary, most likely at cornerback.

High School: Atlantic Coast HS, December, 2013... played under coach Kevin Sullivan... earned four varsity letters and served three years as team captain... was the first freshman in school history to start for the varsity

team... considered the highest-ranked prospect in Atlantic Coast HS history... earned 2014 USMC All-American honors... named all-region and all-district... named to the 2013 Jacksonville Times-Union Super 11... a 4.0 star recruit by Rivals... the No. 23-ranked player at his position and the No. 46-ranked prospect in Florida... played on the schoolʼs basketball and track teams as a freshman... made the National Honor Society.

Personal: Full name is Stepheny Durham IV... goes by “Step”... parents are Stepheny and Willa Durham... born June 10, 1995 in Jacksonville... has three siblings ‒ Tiesha, Ceteria and Cherish... cousin is LeRoy Butler, the former Florida State and Green Bay Packers standout... began playing football at age five... says his biggest athletic accomplishment was verbally committing to Georgia Tech on June 8, 2013... chose Georgia Tech because of the education, the location and the football program... majoring in business administration.

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KeSHUN FREEMAN DE / 6-1 / 234 / Fr. Hogansville, Ga. (Callaway)

A true freshman who enrolled at Georgia Tech in January... could make an immediate impact at defensive end, where the Yellow Jackets lost both starters.

High School: Callaway HS, December, 2013... played four seasons of football for coach Pete Wiggins... ran one season of track... played inside linebacker and defensive end... served two years as a team captain... led Callaway to regional championships in 2012 and 2013... named the 2012 Region 4AAA player of the year... earned all-regional honors in 2011... recorded 153 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles, three sacks and three blocked kicks as a senior... led team to a 12-2 record in 2013... a 3.0 star recruit by Rivals... ranked No. 29 at his position and No. 54 in Georgia... graduated in the top five percent of his class.... was crowned Mr. Callaway High School based on academics and behavior.

Personal: Full name is KeShun Jamal Freeman... born Nov. 10, 1995 in LaGrange, Ga... parents are Charles and Keisha... has four younger siblings ‒ Michael, Jacob, Jalanda and Landon... cousin Justin Woodard played football at Ball State... pondering a career in anesthesiology... chose Georgia Tech because of the academics, the location and because “it will challenge me to think”... began playing football at age eight... majoring in chemistry.

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PATRICK GAMBLE DL / 6-5 / 280 / r-So. Carrollton, Ga. (Central Carroll)

Honors 2012 Scout Team Defensive Player of the Year

Coming off a productive redshirt freshman season and is a strong candidate to contribute this season on the defensive line, most likely at tackle... was Techʼs 2012 scout team defensive player of the year.

2013 (redshirt freshman): Played in eight games... recorded six tackles including a half-tackle for loss... came off the bench to record a tackle in each of the first two games of his college career... registered a careerhigh three tackles, including two solo tackles and a halftackle for loss vs. Alabama A&M (Nov. 23).

2012 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Central Carroll HS... played for head coach Grant Chestnut ... was the No. 26-rated defensive tackle in the country last summer... three-time all-region 6AAA in pick... also earned all-region honors in basketball... played the Georgia North-South All-Star game... rated with three stars by Rivals and Scout.

Personal: Full name is Patrick Ieshun Gamble... born Feb. 2, 1994... son of Curtis and Charonda Person... “(Tech) is a good combination of academics and athletics. I think a degree from Georgia Tech will carry a lot of weight,” Gamble said... has been playing football since age six... made the Deanʼs List in the fall of 2012... majoring in literature, media and communication.

PATRICK GAMBLE Year G-GS P-A

Tkl

TFL

Sck

FC

FR

Int PB

PLAYER BIOS 2013

8-0

3-3

6

0.5-2

0.0-0

0

0

0

0

CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 3 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013 Solo Tackles: 2 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013 Tackles for Loss: 0.5 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013

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ADRIAN GARDNER DE / 6-2 / 279 / r-Jr. Dawson, Ga. (Terrell County)

A non-scholarship player who joined the roster in 2011... entering his fourth year in the program and has steadily moved up the depth chart.

2103 (sophomore): Saw action in three games (vs. Elon, Syracuse and Alabama A&M)... recorded a tackle in the season opener against Elon (Aug. 31).

2012 (redshirt freshman): Saw action in one game, vs.

Presbyterian (Sept. 8)... made one tackle against the Blue Hose... was a consistent performer on the scout team.

2011 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Terrell County HS... played four years of football for coach William Huff... served two years as team captain... played on both the offensive and defensive lines... the Wendyʼs High School Heisman Scholar... named to the all-region academic team... also ran track and played basketball... set the school record in the shot put.

Personal: Given name is Adrian Shondell Gardner... parents are John and Gwendolyn... born March 11, 1993 in Albany, Ga... has three siblings -- Trenton, Jerproncia and Torrance... cousin, Thomas Davis, played with the Carolina Panthers... majoring in science, technology and culture.

ADRIAN GARDNER Year G-GS P-A Tkl 2013 3-0 0-1 1 2012 1-0 1-0 1 TOTAL 4-0 1-1 2

4

TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

Sck 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

FC 0 0 0

FR 0 0 0

Int PB 0 0 0 0 0 0

JAMAL GOLDEN DB / 6-0 / 193 / Sr. Wetumpka, Ala. (Wetumpka)

Honors 2013 Paul Hornung Award Preseason Watch List 2013 Preseason Fourth Team All-America (KR) (Phil Steele) 2013 Preseason Third Team All-ACC (KR) (Phil Steele) 2013 Preseason Fourth Team All-ACC (PR) (Phil Steele) 2013 Preseason Second Team All-ACC (PR) (Athlon) 2012 Most Outstanding Specialist -- Hyundai Sun Bowl 2012 Honorable Mention All-ACC {KR} (coaches) 2012 Second Team All-ACC {KR} (Phil Steele) 2012 ACC Specialist of the Week (11.12.12) 2012 Team Special Teams Player of the Year In The Tech Record Books t-1st -- season kickoff returns for touchdowns (2 in 2012) t-1st -- career kickoff returns for touchdowns (2) 3rd -- season kickoff return average (28.3 in 2012) t-5th -- season punt return average (14.6 in 2012) 7th -- season kickoff return yards (652 in 2012)

Anxious to return to action after missing most of 2013 with an injury... was granted a fifth year of eligibility by the NCAA in June... one of the top return specialists in college football and a candidate to start in Techʼs deep secondary... was the only player in the NCAA in 2012 to rank in the top 10 nationally in both kickoff returns and punt returns... ranked sixth in punt returns (14.59) and 10th in kickoff return average (28.35)... prior to 2012, Georgia Tech had not returned a kickoff since Oct. 31, 1998 -- Golden returned two kicks for touchdowns in ʻ12... also a versatile defender who can play safety, corner or the nickel... was a talented dual-threat quarterback at Wetumpka (Ala.) High School -- the same school that produced former Yellow Jacket QB Tevin Washington... briefly joined the Yellow Jacket baseball team in the spring of 2012.

2013: Started the first three games of the season... suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in the third game of the season vs. North Carolina (Sept. 21)... recorded 12

tackles (eight solo tackles) and forced a fumble in those three games... also managed 151 yards on returns... had five tackles, four solo tackles and recovered a fumble in the season opener vs. Elon (Aug. 31)... recorded three tackles, two kick returns for 44 yards and one 12-yard punt return at Duke (Sept. 14)... registered three solo tackles and three kickoff returns for 95 yards vs. North Carolina (Sept. 21).

2012 (sophomore): Played in all 14 games and started at safety the first five games of the season... emerged as Techʼs primary kick and punt returner by late September... produced 952 all-purpose yards even though he did not play a snap on offense... ranked second on the team in interceptions (3) that he returned a team-high 52 yards... also had 24 tackles, three pass break-ups and one forced fumble... ranked third in the ACC in both punt return and kick return average... made his first career start in the nationally-televised game at Virginia Tech (Sept. 3) and responded with six tackles and a 21yard kickoff return... made his first career interception five days later against Presbyterian (Sept. 8)... had punt returns of 56 and 28 yards vs. Miami (Sept. 22)... returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown vs. BYU (Oct. 27) -Techʼs first kick return for a TD since Oct. 31, 1998... had 174 yards total of five kickoff returns against the Cougars... topped that performance two weeks later at North Carolina when he returned a kick 100 yards for a TD (Nov. 10)... had 261 all-purpose yards against the Tar Heels... picked off a pass against Duke (Nov. 17)... had two punt returns for 56 yards and recorded a key interception against USC in the Hyundai Sun Bowl (Dec. 31).

2011 (true freshman): Played in 11 games... was a top back-up in the secondary, but most of his action came on special teams... recorded eight tackles (6 solos)... also had one pass break-up... made his career debut at Middle Tennessee State (Sept. 10) and had one tackle... recorded a tackle vs. Kansas (Sept. 17)... had two tackles in key road win at NC State (Oct. 1)... also had tackles vs.

Maryland, Virginia and Utah.

High School: Wetumpka HS... played four seasons, including three as team captain, for coach Chad Anderson... played cornerback, quarterback and was a punt and kick returner... led the Indians to the class 6A area championship as a senior... earned all-state, all-area and all-metro honors... named Alabamaʼs Old Spice Player of the Year, Gatorade Player of the Year and Mr. Football in the state of Alabama... produced 3,477 yards of total offense and 37 touchdowns... passed for 2,351 yards and 23 touchdowns... added 1,148 yards rushing and 14 touchdowns... also played four seasons of both basketball and baseball.

Personal: Full name is Javonta Jamal Golden... has an older brother, Tavares... cousin, Reggie Golden, was selected in the second round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft by the Chicago Cubs... born March 4, 1993 in Montgomery, Ala... majoring in business administration.

JAMAL GOLDEN Year G-GS P-A Tkl 2013 3-3 8-4 12 2012 14-5 13-11 24 2011 11-0 6-2 8 TOTAL 28-8 27-17 44

TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

Returns PR Yds Avg TD Lng 2013 3 13 4.3 0 12 2012 17 248 14.6 0 56 TOTAL 20 161 8.1 0 56

Sck 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 KR 5 23 28

FC FR 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 Yds 138 652 790

Int PB 0 0 3-52 3 0 1 3-52 4

Avg TD 27.8 0 28.3 2 28.2 2

Lng 41 100 100

CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 6 at Virginia Tech, Sept. 3, 2012; vs. MTSU, Sept. 29, 2012 PB: 1, four times FC: 1, two times Interceptions: 1, three times Interception Return: 25 yards vs. Presbyterian, Sept. 8, 2012 Punt Returns: 4 at Maryland, Nov. 3, 2012 Punt Return Yards: 84 vs. Miami, Sept. 22, 2012 Long Punt Return: 56 yards vs. Miami, Sept. 22, 2012; 56 yards vs. USC, Dec. 31, 2012 Kickoff Returns: 7 at UNC, Nov. 10, 2012 Long Kickoff Return: 100 at UNC, Nov. 10, 2012 Kickoff Return Yards: 230 at UNC, Nov. 10, 2012 Kickoff Return TD: 1 vs. BYU, Oct. 27, 2012; 1 at North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2012

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ADAM GOTSIS DT / 6-5 / 285 / Jr. Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia (Kew)

Has emerged as a leader on defense and as one of the top defensive linemen in the ACC... a hard-working, relentless defender who is coming off an outstanding sophomore season... made an immediate impact in 2012 as a true freshman... likely to see action at both tackle positions... has developed into one of Techʼs top pass-rushers... came to Atlanta from Australia, where he played very little American football... was working as a lifeguard when he got the scholarship offer from Tech... a good student who has made the Deanʼs List and the Academic Honor Roll.

2013 (sophomore): Started all 13 games at nose tackle... recorded 38 tackles, 23 solo tackles... ranked second on the team in tackles for loss (14.5) and sacks (5.5)... registered one interception and two blocked kicks... had six tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack at Duke (Sept.

14)... recorded five tackles, two solo tackles and had career-highs for tackles for loss (4.0) and sacks (2.0) at BYU (Oct. 12)... registered four solo tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack vs. Georgia (Nov. 30)... had five tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, a half-sack and blocked two kicks vs.

Ole Miss in the Music City Bowl (Dec. 30).

2012 (true freshman): Played in 12 games and made one start... his statistics -- five total tackles with three solo tackles -- donʼt reflect his impact as a rookie... had 1.5 tackles for loss, including one sack... also had one pass break-up... had a solo tackle at Maryland (Nov. 3)... started against Duke (Nov. 17) and responded with three tackles and his first career sack... had a tackle and a halftackle for loss at Georgia (Nov. 24).

High School: Kew HS... selected to the IFAF World Team roster that played Team USA in USA Footballʼs International Bowl on Feb. 1, 2012 in Austin, Texas... played Australian Rules Football for eight years... played American Rules Football for the premier team in Gridiron Victoria, the Monash Warriors... recorded a team-high 12.5 sacks and earned MVP honors in 2010 Personal: Full name is Adam Gotsis... son of Louis and Daxy Gotsis... born Sept. 23, 1992 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia... his family watches most of Techʼs games between 2 and 5 a.m. on their laptop computers... has four siblings ‒ Peter, Steph, Kristina and Eleni.... said a flyer advertising Georgia Tech gained his interest in the school at age 13... wore No. 92 in high school to signify his birth year... majoring in business administration.

ADAM GOTSIS Year G-GS P-A Tkl TFL 2013 13-13 23-15 38 14.5-60 2012 12-1 3-2 5 1.5-5 TOTAL 25-14 26-17 43 16.0-65

Sck FC 5.5-35 0 1.0-4 0 6.5-39 0

FR Int PB 0 1-2 1 0 0 1 0 1-2 1

CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 6 vs. at Duke, Sept. 14, 2013 Solo Tackles: 4, vs. Georgia, Nov. 30, 2013 PB: 1, two times, last vs. Ole Miss, Dec. 30, 2013 TFL: 4.0 at BYU, Oct. 12, 2013 Sacks: 2.0, at BYU, Oct. 12, 2013 Interceptions: 1, at Clemson, Nov. 14, 2013 Blocks: 2 vs. Ole Miss, Dec. 30, 2013

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SHAWN GREEN DL / 6-0 / 280 / r-Sr. Grayson, Ga. (Grayson)

Enters 2014 as a leading candidate to start at nose tackle... coming off an injury-plagued season in which he became more productive as the season progressed... uses his speed and strength to his advantage... has played in 25 career games.

2013 (junior): Began the season on the injury list with a shoulder injury... played in seven games including the final four games of the campaign... recorded six tackles... came off the injury list and saw his first action of the season vs. North Carolina (Sept. 21)... played his best game of the season in the bowl game vs. Ole Miss with three tackles (Dec. 30).

2012 (sophomore): Played in all 14 games as the primary back-up at nose tackle... recorded 22 tackles, including 13 solo tackles... had 3.0 tackles for loss, one interception and one forced fumble... registered a tackle

PLAYER BIOS for loss in the season opener at Virginia Tech (Sept. 3)... had three tackles vs. Miami (Sept. 22)... recorded his first career interception when he picked off a Tajh Boyd pass and rumbled 17 yards on the return at Clemson (Oct. 6)... had three tackles and a forced fumble at Maryland (Nov. 3)... had three tackles and a half-tackle for loss at Georgia (Nov. 24).

2011 (redshirt freshman): Played in four games as a reserve on the defensive line... saw action vs. Western Carolina, Middle Tennessee State, Kansas and NC State... credited with one tackle on the season... that tackle came in his first college game, vs. Western Carolina (Sept. 1).

2010 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Grayson HS... rated the 49th-best prospect in the state of Georgia (Rivals)... rated 45th on the AJC Fab 50 list... rated the 13th-best prospect in Georgia (Superprep)... Gwinnett County Defensive Player of the Year... named first team all-state... played in the Offense/Defense All-America Bowl... played four seasons of football, including one as team captain... led Grayson to back-to-back regional titles... set school record as a senior with 29 tackles for loss... had 69 tackles, 22 tackles for loss and seven sacks as a junior in 2008.

Personal: Born Nov. 11, 1991 in Bloomfield, Conn... son of William and Polly... has two siblings ‒ Treyvon and Jailyn... thinks one day he may want to be a college football coach... majoring in management.

SHAWN GREEN Year G-GS P-A Tkl 2013 7-0 2-4 6 2012 14-0 13-9 22 2011 4-0 1-0 1 TOTAL 25-0 16-13 29

TFL 0.0-0 3.0-5 0.0-0 3.0-5

Sck 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

FC FR 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0

Int PB 0 0 1-17 0 0 0 1-17 0

CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 3, four times Solo Tackles: 2 vs. Miami, Sept. 22, 2012; at Georgia, Nov. 24, 2012 TFL: 1.0 at Virginia Tech, Sept. 3, 2012; vs. USC, Dec. 31, 2012 Interceptions: 1 at Clemson, Oct. 6, 2012 FC: 1 vs. Maryland, Nov. 3, 2012

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CHRIS GRIFFIN OL / 6-6 / 294 / r-Fr. Panacea, Fla. (Wakulla)

A redshirt freshman with great upside... fully expected to contribute on the offensive line this fall... has packed on more than 20 pounds since arriving on campus.

2013 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Wakulla HS, 2013... played four seasons of football for coach Scott Klees... rated among the top 50 offensive tackles in the nation... named Wakulla's offensive MVP in 2012... helped his team to an undefeated regular season in 2012... led team to conference, district and regional titles in 2011... the 2011 team finished runner-up in the state playoffs.... served two years as a team captain... named first team all-state as a senior, second team all-state as a junior... two-time all-conference selection... played in the Florida North-South All-Star Game... recorded 100 "pancake" blocks as a senior... also a member of the wrestling team... named to the Prepstar All-Southeast Region Team... a three-star recruit (Rivals)... ranked among the top heavyweight wrestlers in the state of Florida.

Personal: Full name is Christopher James Griffin... parents are Chris and Rhonda Griffin... born Feb. 13, 1995 in Tallahassee, Fla... has two siblings -- Devin and Ashley... uncle, Eddie Metcalf, played football at Florida A&M... mother, Rhonda Griffin, played volleyball on the junior college level... enjoys hunting and fishing... began playing football at age eight... chose Tech because of "the unbelievable coaching staff, I knew it was the place for me, and you can't beat the academic/football combination."... undecided on a major.

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COREY GRIFFIN DB / 6-2 / 195 / r-Fr. Tyrone, Ga. (Sandy Creek)

A redshirt freshman who will compete for playing time

in the secondary, most likely at safety.

2013 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Sandy Creek HS, 2013... in his four-year high school career, Sandy Creek went a combined 56-2, including being part of 15-0 state championship teams in 2010 and 2012... First Team All-State (4A) selection... played safety in high school... has been clocked in a 4.5 40-yard dash... finished his senior season with 71 tackles, an interception and eight pass breakups... a two-star recruit, according to Rivals and Scout... is among a long line of Sandy Creek players, including Calvin Johnson, to play at Georgia Tech.

Personal: Son of Corey and Magesha Griffin... majoring in business administration.

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A speedy, athletic defensive back who should play a more prominent role in 2014... can play any position in the secondary but will get a look at cornerback... showed potential last season returning kickoffs.

2013 (redshirt freshman): Played in 12 games as a back-up in the secondary and a member of special teams... recorded nine tackles... returned eight kickoffs for 212 yards (26.5 ypa)... registered three solo tackles in his first collegiate game, vs. Elon (Aug. 31)... had two tackles at Duke (Sept. 14)... returned three kickoffs for 69 yards at Miami (Oct. 5)... had two kickoff returns for 80 yards including a long of 59 yards vs. Virginia (Oct. 26).

2012 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Trinity Christian HS… played for coach Verlon Dorminey… rushed 91 times for 654 yards (7.19 avg.) and 11 TDs as a senior… also had 52 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble… a Rivals three-star recruit and a Florida Times-Union Super 24 selection… earned all-district, allstate and All-First Coast Team as a senior… recorded 20 tackles in a game as a junior… had 13 tackles, an interception and 100 yards rushing in a game as a senior.

Personal: Full name is Lynn Darien Griffin, Jr... son of Lynn and Terri Griffin... born Sept. 2, 1994 in Jacksonville, Fla... has one sister, Tiara... his cousin Shawn Jefferson played at UCF and then in the NFL with the Oilers and the Lions and is now a coach with the Lions... cousin Keith Brown played at Miami and in the NFL... had two uncles, Lonnie Marks and Leonard Larramore, who both played in the NFL... once scored three touchdowns in a 30-second span in a Pop Warner game... a business administration major.

P-A Tkl 6-3 9

Returns KOR 2013 8

Yds Avg TD LP 212 26.5 0 59

TFL 0.0-0

Sck 0.0-0

FC 0

FR Int 0 0

PR Yds Avg 0 0 0.0

TD 0

PB 0 LP 0

CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 3 vs. Elon, Aug. 31, 2013 Solo Tackles: 3 vs. Elon, Aug. 31, 2013 Kickoff Returns: 3 at Miami, Oct. 5, 2013 Kickoff Return Yards: 80 at Virginia, Oct. 26, 2013 Longest Kick Return: 59 yards at Virginia, Oct. 26, 2013

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Personal: Full name is Ty Nikko Griffin... parents are Herb and Tamiho... born July 25, 1995 in Atlanta... previously lived in Kennesaw, Ga... has two siblings -- Tre and Taj... chose Georgia Tech because of the education, the quality of the football program and because it's close to home... can play the piano... began playing football at age eight... undecided on a major.

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BEAU HANKINS LB / 6-1 / 225 / r-So. Birmingham, Ala. (Jackson-Olin)

A hard-hitting defender who hopes to play a more prominent role in 2014... part of a deep corps of linebackers... a good student who has made the Deanʼs List and the ACC Academic Honor Roll.

LYNN GRIFFIN DB / 6-0 / 200 / r-So. Jacksonville, Fla. (Trinity Christian)

LYNN GRIFFIN Year G-GS 2013 12-0

passes for 399 yards and three TDs (three INTs) in 2012... was teammates with Tech WR Darren Waller while at North Cobb.

TY GRIFFIN QB / 6-0 / 195 / r-Fr. Atlanta, Ga. (McEachern)

Enters 2014 in competition at quarterback... athletic enough to play multiple positions on either side of the ball... did a solid job last season on the scout team while learning the offense.

2013 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: McEachern HS, 2013... played one year at McEachern in Powder Springs, Ga. after transferring from North Cobb HS... played a dual-threat quarterback for coach Kyle Hochman at McEachern... served one year as a team captain... named first team all-region, region MVP, Cobb County All-Star... played in the Cobb Touchdown Club Senior Bowl... was an AAU national champion in the javelin... rushed for 1,149 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior in 2012... completed 23-of-39

2013 (redshirt freshman): Played in eight games... recorded four tackles and a half-tackle for loss... recorded a tackle and a half-tackle for loss in his first collegiate game, vs. Elon (Aug. 31)... had a tackle in each of the final three games of the season -- vs. Alabama A&M, Georgia and Ole Miss.

2012 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Jackson-Olin HS... played for head coach Terence Amos... amassed 122 tackles, 32 tackles for loss, six sacks, two interceptions, and two forced fumbles as a senior... honorable mention All-America pick and selected as the Alabama defensive player of the year... twotime team MVP... rated with three stars and ranked the No. 30 recruit in Alabama by Rivals... ranked the No. 35 prospect in Alabama and the No. 39 inside linebacker nationally by 247Sports.com.... set a 6A region record with a 30 tackles in one game... blocked 10 punts in his prep career.

Personal: Full name is Beau Bryson Hankins... son of Stacey Hankins... has three siblings ‒ Nicole, Eva and Brian, Jr... born Feb. 1, 1994 in Mesa, Ariz... was age seven when his father introduced him to football... wore No. 12 in high school, which was the same number worn by his father, who passed away in 2009... member of the National Honor Society in high school and graduated in top one percent of class... majoring in business administration.

BEAU HANKINS Year G-GS P-A Tkl 2013 8-0 3-1 4

TFL 0.5-1

Sck FC 0.0-0 0

FR 0

Int PB 0 0

CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 1, four times Solo Tackles: 1, three times Tackles for Loss: 0.5 vs. Elon, Aug. 31, 2013

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ANTHONY HARRELL LB / 6-2 / 229 / r-Jr. Tampa, Fla. (Jesuit)

Can be a candidate to make the starting lineup when healthy... made great strides in 2013 and continued to see more playing time until suffering a season-ending knee injury in the seventh game of the season... will sit out spring practice and is hopeful of returning in the fall... considered one of the hardest hitters on the team... a fundamentally sound player who was coached in high school by his father... comes from the same high school in Tampa that has produced several Yellow Jackets... a good student who has made the Deanʼs List.

2013 (sophomore): Played in each of the first seven games of the season before a season-ending injury vs.

Syracuse... recorded 12 tackles, six solo tackles and two tackles for loss... had two tackles in the win at Duke (Sept. 14)... registered four tackles and a tackle for loss at BYU (Oct. 12)... had four solo tackles and a tackle for loss vs. Syracuse (Oct. 19).

2012 (redshirt freshman): Played in all 14 games as a top back-up at inside linebacker and on special teams... recorded 23 tackles, including 16 solo tackles... had two tackles for loss and one forced fumble... had three solo tackles and a forced fumble in the win over Presbyterian (Sept. 8)... recorded a career-high four tackles vs. BYU

PLAYER BIOS (Oct. 27)... had three solo tackles vs. Duke (Nov. 17)... recorded a tackle for loss at Georgia (Nov. 24).

2011 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Jesuit HS... played four seasons of football... played as a junior and senior under his father, James Harrell, who played in the NFL with Detroit and Kansas City... ranked as the No. 35 middle linebacker prospect nationally... recorded 115 tackles as senior... played linebacker and fullback... played at Plant HS in 2007 and 2008 before transferring to Jesuit... was on Plantʼs 4A state championship team in 2008... helped lead Jesuit to a district championship and an 11-1 record in 2010... named team MVP, all-county and all-Sun Coast as a senior... played in the Hillsborough County East-West AllStar Game... recorded 22 tackles in a game in the 2010 state playoffs... made the academic honor roll every semester.

Personal: Full name is Anthony John Harrell... parents are James and Maria... James played at the University of Florida before going on to play in the NFL... has two siblings -- James III and Aryanna... born March 15, 1993 in Tampa, Fla... majoring in business administration.

ANTHONY HARRELL Year G-GS P-A Tkl 2013 7-0 6-6 12 2012 14-0 16-7 23 TOTAL 21-0 22-13 35

TFL 2.0-2 2.0-3 4.0-5

Sck 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

FC 0 1 1

FR 0 0 0

Int PB 0 0 0 0 0 0

CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 4, three times TFL: 1.0, four times FF: 1 vs. Presbyterian, Sept. 8, 2012

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TRAVIN HENRY DE / 6-3 / 225 / r-So. Adel, Ga. (Cook County)

A good athlete who is making the move this season from wide receiver to defensive end... hopes to help fill the void left by the departure of starters Emmanuel Dieke and Jeremiah Attaochu.

2013 (redshirt freshman): Saw action in two games -- at Duke (Sept. 14) and vs. Alabama A&M (Nov. 23)... was injured part of the season.

2012 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Cook County HS... played for head coach Ken Cofer... rated with three stars by Rivals... ranked the No. 76 recruit in Georgia and the No. 134 wide receiver in the nation... caught 47 passes for 987 yards and eight touchdowns in 2011... his 987 receiving yards set a school record... first team all-state and all-region pick at receiver... also played outside linebacker... clocked at 4.5 in the 40-yard dash...played the Georgia North-South AllStar Game.

Personal: Full name is Travin Broquis Henry... son of Glenda Cohen and the late Broderick Henry... born Nov. 8, 1993 in Adel, Ga... brother of Jamesha Henry and Tyler Cohen... began playing football when his parents signed him up at age eight... was a member of high schoolʼs student leadership team... a business administration major.

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DEON HILL AB / 6-0 / 194 / r-Sr. Phenix City, Ala. (Central)

A quick and athletic A-back who has been a solid contributor each of the last three seasons.. has played in 36 career games... a good hybrid player who can run and receive equally well... has been slowed at times with Crohnʼs disease... comes from the same high school that produced former Yellow Jackets Orwin Smith and Cord Howard.

2013 (junior): Played in nine games and started three times... missed four games because of his battle with Crohnʼs... averaged 9.2 yards per carry... rushed 13 times for 119 yards and one touchdown... had four receptions for 49 yards and a touchdown... rushed for a touchdown and had a 17-yard reception in the season opener vs.

Elon (Aug. 31)... rushed three times for 47 yards at Miami (Oct. 5)... had an 11-yard rush and a five-yard touchdown reception at BYU (Oct. 12)... rushed two times for 11 yards and had two receptions for 27 yards at Clemson

(Nov. 14).

2012 (sophomore): Played in all 14 games... rushed six times for 40 yards (6.7 yards per carry)... also had four receptions for 20 yards and one touchdown... was nearly the hero in the season-opening overtime loss at Virginia Tech (Sept. 3)... his 10-yard touchdown reception with 44 seconds left gave the Yellow Jackets a 17-14 lead, only to see the Hokies send the game in overtime with a field goal moments later... rushed once for 12 yards vs.

Presbyterian (Sept. 8)... had a 14-yard rushing attempt vs. Duke (Nov. 17)... had a five-yard rush and a three-yard reception at Georgia (Nov. 30).

2011 (redshirt freshman): Saw action in all 13 games as a key performer on special teams and a back-up at Aback... his only rushing attempt of the season went for a touchdown -- vs. Western Carolina in the season opener (Sept. 1)... a standout on special teams... recorded nine special teams tackles, including two vs. Kansas (Sept. 17) and two vs. Maryland (Oct. 8).

2010 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Central High School... rushed for 1,587 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior in 2009... his 18 touchdowns tied the schoolʼs single-season record.... named all-state in Alabama... played in the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Game... was a high school teammate of current Yellow Jacket Orwin Smith. Served as Smithʼs back-up at running back in 2008... played three seasons of football, including one as team captain, for coach Ron Nelson.

Personal: Full name is Demetrius Deon Hill... son of Don and Diane... born Feb. 25, 1992 in Columbus, Ga... started playing football at age five... made the Deanʼs List in the fall of 2012... a management major.

DEON HILL Year GP-S Rush Yds Avg TD LP Rec Yds Avg TD LP 2013 9-3 13 119 9.2 1 24 4 49 12.2 1 20 2012 14-0 6 40 6.7 0 14 4 20 5.0 1 10 2011 13-0 1 5 5.0 1 5 0 0 0.0 0 0 TOTAL 36-3 20 164 8.2 2 24 8 69 8.6 2 20 CAREER HIGHS Rushing Attempts: 3, at Miami, Oct. 5, 2013 Yards Rushing: 47 at Miami, Oct. 5, 2013 Long Rush: 24 at Miami, Oct. 5, 2013 Rushing Touchdowns: 1, twice, last vs. Elon, Aug. 31, 2013 Receptions: 2, twice, last at Clemson, Nov. 14, 2013 Receiving Yards: 27 at Clemson, Nov. 14, 2013 Long Catch: 20 at Clemson, Nov. 14, 2013 Receiving Touchdowns: 1, twice, last at BYU, Oct. 12, 2013 Total Tackles: 3 vs. Miami, Sept. 22, 2012

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ROBERTO HINOJOSA K / 5-10 / 177 / r-Jr. Suwanee, Ga. (North Gwinnett)

A former soccer player at North Florida who joined the Yellow Jacket football program in the spring of 2014.

Before Georgia Tech: Following graduation from high school, Hinojosa enrolled at North Florida and was a part-time starter on the soccer team... after one semester, transferred to Georgia College and State University, but did not participate in athletics... took the spring semester off in 2013 to recover from injuries and surgery... was accepted and enrolled at Georgia Tech in the summer of 2013... tried-out for the football team early in 2014.

High School: North Gwinnett High School, 2011... played three years of soccer under coaches Erik Crawford and Michael Wentzler... named team MVP as a sophomore and senior... earned all-county honors and was a scholar-athlete... participated in the inaugural Region 7 all-star game.

Personal: Kicked a football for the first time in the summer of 2012... received training from former Yellow Jacket kicker Scott Blair before trying-out for the team... born April 10, 1993 in Monterrey, Mexico... parents are Roberto, Sr., and Paty... has two sisters -- Carla and Paola... uncle, Armando Hinojosa, played golf at Lamar University... has endured multiple surgeries on both legs... considering a major in industrial engineering.

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JABARI HUNT-DAYS LB / 6-3 / 249 / r-Jr. Marietta, Ga. (Hillgrove)

Honors 2013 Preseason Second Team All-ACC (Athlon) 2013 Preseason Second Team All-ACC (Phil Steele) 2012 First Team Freshmen All-America (FoxSportsNet.com) 2012 Honorable Mention Freshmen All-America (CFN.com)

A returning two-year starter at inside linebacker... has the size, strength and speed to be one of the top linebackers in the ACC... will also get a look at the defensive end position... coming off an outstanding redshirt freshman season... brother, Synjyn Days, is a senior running back at Tech... a good student with solid leadership skills.

2013 (sophomore): Played in all 13 games and started seven times... recorded 45 tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks... had one interception and one forced fumble... registered six tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and a half-sack at Duke (Sept. 14)... registered a season-high nine tackles, seven solo tackles vs. Virginia Tech (Sept. 26)... had six solo tackles at Miami (Oct. 5)... recorded five solo tackles at BYU (Oct. 12)... all three of his tackles vs. Pittsburgh were for loss, including a sack (Nov. 2)... had five tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, one sack and a forced fumble vs. Alabama A&M (Nov. 23).

2012 (redshirt freshman): Started all 14 games as the youngest member of the starting defense... ranked third on the team -- first among linebackers -- in total tackles (84)... recorded 47 solo tackles and 4.5 tackles for loss... had one pass interception, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and four pass break-ups... started his first career game, at Virginia Tech (Sept. 3) in a nationallytelevised game and responded with nine tackles and a tackle for loss... registered career highs for tackles (13), solo tackles (10) and pass break-ups (2) at Clemson (Oct. 6)... had nine tackles and a half-tackle for loss vs. BYU (Oct. 27)... played well in the postseason... recorded eight tackles, including five solo tackles, vs. Florida State in the ACC Championship Game (Dec. 1)... registered doubledigit tackles (10) for the second time against USC in the Hyundai Sun Bowl (Dec. 31).

2011 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Hillgrove HS... earned three varsity letters and served one year as team captain for coach Phillip Ironside... played fullback as a sophomore and junior before moving to linebacker... a four-star recruit by Rivals... rated as the 17th-best prospect in the state by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution... named to Marietta Daily Journal Elite Eleven... named all-county... was the Cobb County Defensive Player of the Year... first team allstate... set a school record with a 95-yard interception return... recorded 188 tackles, four sacks, two interceptions, two blocked extra points, three pass deflections, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries... holds a number of school weightlifting records.

Personal: Son of Calvin and Paula... has two siblings -Synjyn and Dhima Days... born Nov. 8, 1992 in Panama City, Fla... began playing football at age five... majoring in literature, media and communication.

JABARI HUNT-DAYS Year G-GS P-A Tkl TFL 2013 13-7 31-14 45 7.0-26 2012 14-14 47-37 84 4.5-4 TOTAL 27-21 78-51 129 11.5-30

Sck FC FR Int PB 2.5-15 1 0-0 1-24 1 0.0-0 1 1-0 1(-1) 4 2.5-15 2 1-0 2-23 5

CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 13 at Clemson, Oct. 6, 2012 Solo Tackles: 10 at Clemson, Oct. 6, 2012 Tackles For Loss: 3.0 vs. Pittsburgh, Nov. 2, 2013 Sacks: 1.0, twice, last vs. Ala. A&M, Nov. 23, 2013 PB: 2 at Clemson, Oct. 6, 2012 FR: 1 vs. Miami, Sept. 22, 2012 FF: 1, twice, last vs. Ala. A&M, Nov. 23, 2013 Interceptions: 1 vs. Elon, Aug. 31, 2013 Interception Return: 24 vs. Elon, Aug. 31, 2013

PLAYER BIOS

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TREʼ JACKSON LB / 5-10 / 225 / Fr. Valdosta, Ga. (Lowndes)

Enrolled at Georgia Tech in January after graduating from high school in December... has potential to make an immediate impact at linebacker.

High School: Lowndes, December, 2013... was a standout performer under head coach Randy McPherson... served one year as a team captain... recorded 70 tackles, eight tackles for loss, three quarterback hurries, two sacks and two interceptions as a senior... a 3.0 star recruit

by Rivals... played on a regional championship team in 2010... earned all-region honors... the Region 1-AAAAAA defensive player of the year... invited to play in the Georgia Junior Bowl... led team to a 9-4 record.

Personal: Full name is Treʼ Decorian Jackson... born Oct. 10, 1995 in Augusta, Ga... mother is Ashli England... has two siblings ‒ James and Isaiah... enjoys hunting, fishing and weightlifting... began playing football at age six... undecided on a major... chose Georgia Tech because of the academics, the history of the school and the football program... considering a major in biology.

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RICKY JEUNE WR / 6-3 / 218 / r-Fr. Spring Valley, N.Y. (Saint Joseph Regional {NJ})

A redshirt freshman who is part of a deep corps of receivers... has potential to be in the wide receiver rotation.

2013 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Saint Joseph Regional in Montvale, N.J... earned three varsity letters for coach Tony Karcich... served one year as a team captain... helped lead football team to two state championships... earned all-state honors three consecutive years... owns school records for receptions and receiving yards... also played on the basketball team... as a senior, Jeune recorded 36 receptions and 10 touchdowns... as a junior in 2011, Jeune had 41 receptions for 12 touchdowns.

Personal: Son of Joseph and Bengique... born Dec. 3, 1993 in Nyack, NY... has two older brothers... chose Georgia Tech because of the football program, the school and the city of Atlanta... undecided on a major.

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ERRIN JOE OL / 6-3 / 326 / r-Jr. Lakeland, Fla. (Lake Gibson)

Hoping to experience an injury-free year and be a part of the offensive line rotation... sat out all of the 2013 season with an injury... gained some experience in 2012 the first half of the season before missing the second half with an injury... was highly-touted out of high school and chose Tech over a number of major programs... a member of the 2012-13 Georgia Tech Student-Athlete Advisory Board... the teamʼs best singer, he leads the team in singing the fight song following victories.

2013 (sophomore): Missed the season with an injury.

2012 (redshirt freshman): Played in three games... saw action against Presbyterian (Sept. 8), Virginia (Sept. 15) and Boston College (Oct. 20).

2011 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Lake Gibson HS... played under coach Keith Demyer... led team to district titles in 2009 and 2010... named first team Class 4A All-State in 2010 and second team all-state in 2009... a two-time first team all-county selection... maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout high school.

Personal: Full name is Errin Christopher Joe... son of Ernest and Cheryl... Ernest played football at Albany State... has two older siblings -- Lashana and Ernest III... born June 28, 1993 in Lakeland, Fla... enjoys producing and editing videos... won the 2011 Silver Garland Award for his volunteer and academic work, and citizenship... majoring in literature, media and communication.

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ISAIAH JOHNSON S / 6-2 / 213 / r-Sr. Tyrone, Ga. (Sandy Creek)

Honors 2013 Preseason Second Team All-ACC (Athlon) 2013 Preseason Second Team All-ACC (Phil Steele) 2012 Team Defensive Effort Award 2012 Preseason Second Team All-ACC (Phil Steele) 2012 Preseason Second Team All-ACC (Athlon) 2012 Preseason Third Team All-ACC (Lindyʼs) 2011 Third Team All-ACC (Phil Steele) 2011 ACC Defensive Back of the Week (9/26) 2010 Honorable Mention Freshmen All-American (Football News) 2010 Fifth Team Freshmen All-American (Football News) In The Tech Record Books 14th -- career tackles by a defensive back (211)

A veteran, heady safety who is anxious to get back into action after sitting out the 2013 season to recover from a knee injury... a starter in 2011 and 2012 before suffering a knee injury in bowl practice in December, 2012... doctors cleared him to play midway through 2013, but he elected to sit out and return for his fifth season in 2014... received the 2012 Defensive Effort Award... has played in 39 career games with 29 starts... has five career interceptions, including at least one each of his three seasons... has two career INT returns for touchdowns... enters 2014 with 211 career tackles -- the 14th-most ever by a Georgia Tech defensive back.. enrolled at Georgia Tech in January of 2010 and his participation in spring practice that season paid off... a good student who has made the Deanʼs List and the ACC Academic Honor Roll... a member of the 2012-13 Georgia Tech Student-Athlete Advisory Board... has been active in the community in helping feed the homeless... comes from the same high school that produced former Georgia Tech great Calvin Johnson.

2013: Sat out the entire season to recover from an injury.

2012 (junior): Started the first 13 games of the season... suffered an injury that kept him sidelined for the Hyundai Sun Bowl... led the team in total tackles (87)... had 53 solo tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and one sack... had one interception, which he returned for a touchdown... forced one fumble, recovered one fumble and had one pass break-up... recorded eight tackles and a half-tackle for loss in the season opener at Virginia Tech (Sept. 3)... had two tackles for loss, including one sack, in the win over Virginia (Sept. 15)... registered eight tackles vs. Miami (Sept. 22)... had a career-high 14 tackles, including 10 solo tackles, plus two tackles for loss at Clemson (Oct. 6)... recorded his fifth career interception and returned it 22 yards for his second career pick-six vs.

BYU (Oct. 27)... had nine tackles and recovered a fumble at North Carolina (Nov. 10).

2011 (sophomore): Started all 13 games at safety... his three interceptions tied for the team lead and ranked tied for 10th in the ACC... his 78 tackles (48 solos) ranked second on the team... had 3.0 tackles for loss and 1.0 sacks... recovered two fumbles and broke up three passes... had an interception, a fumble recovery and four tackles in the second week of the season, at Middle Tennessee State (Sept. 10)... recorded an interception to go with seven tackles in a key home win vs. North Carolina (Sept. 24)... came up big in the win at NC State (Oct. 1)... picked off a Wolfpack pass and returned it 34 yards for his first career pick-six... had five tackles, including a tackle for loss, vs. Maryland (Oct. 8)... recorded eight tackles at Virginia (Oct. 15)... had seven tackles (5 solos) vs. Clemson (Oct. 29)... registered six tackles and recovered a fumble vs. Virginia Tech (Nov. 10)... recorded eight tackles vs. Georgia (Nov. 26)... matched a career high with nine tackles, had 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack vs.

Utah (Dec. 31).

2010 (true freshman): Played in all 13 games and started three times... led all Tech freshmen -- true and redshirt -- in tackles with 46, including 28 solo tackles... had 3.0 tackles for loss, one sack, two fumble recoveries, one interception, one forced fumble and one pass break-up... forced a fumble and made four tackles in his first college game, vs. South Carolina State (Sept. 4)... made his first start, recorded his first career sack and

made nine tackles at Kansas (Sept. 11)... had seven tackles, including five solo tackles, vs. NC State (Sept. 25)... recorded his first career interception and returned it 18 yards vs. Middle Tennessee State (Oct. 18)... had a tackle for loss and five solo tackles in the Independence Bowl vs. Air Force.

High School: Rated the 21st-best prospect in the state of Georgia by Rivals and 28th by Superprep... rated 9th on the AJC Fab 50 list.. earned all-state, all-region and allcounty honors as a safety in 2009... broke school records for career and single-season interceptions... member of the academic honor roll... helped lead Sandy Creek to a state championship in 2009.. recorded 53 tackles and seven sacks as a junior in 2008... his stock rose with outstanding performances in the state playoffs.

Personal: Full name is Isaiah Nathan Johnson... born May 16, 1992 in Columbus, Ohio... son of Nathan and Dominica... has three siblings ‒ Aaron Smith, Tyler Smith and Sierra Johnson... majoring in management.

ISAIAH JOHNSON Year G-GS P-A Tkl TFL Sck FC FR Int PB 2013 ---- Redshirted -2012 13-13 53-34 87 4.5-21 1.0-9 1 1 1-22 1 2011 13-13 48-30 78 3.0-10 1.0-4 0 2 3-34 3 2010 13-3 28-18 46 3.0-17 1.0-10 1 2 1-18 1 TOTAL 39-29 129-82 211 10.5-48 3.0-23 2 5 5-74 5 CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 14 at Clemson, Oct. 6, 2012 TFL: 2.0 vs. Virginia, Sept. 15, 2012; at Clemson, Oct. 6, 2012 Sacks: 1.0, three times FC: 1 vs. South Carolina State, Sept. 4, 2010; 1 vs. Boston College, Oct. 20, 2012 FR: 1, five times Interceptions: 1, five times Interception Return: 34 at NC State, Oct. 1, 2011 PB: 1, five times

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MATTHEW JORDAN QB / 6-2 / 204 / Fr. Jackson, Ala. (Jackson)

Enrolled at Georgia Tech in January and will participate in spring practice... a skilled quarterback who will challenge for playing time right away.

High School: Jackson (Ala.) HS, December, 2013... played four seasons of football ‒ two years at Jackson Academy under coach Dwain Roberts and two seasons at Jackson HS under coach Danny Powell... played wide receiver and cornerback at Jackson Academy before moving to quarterback at Jackson HS... served two years as a team captain... helped Jackson Academy win a state championship in 2011... led Jackson HS to regional titles in 2012 and 2013... earned all-state honors... a 3.0 star recruit by Rivals... ranked 28th-best prospect in Alabama... once had a 105-yard interception return for a touchdown.

Personal: Full name is Matthew Shon Jordan... born March 15, 1996 in Mobile, Ala... parents are Rodney and Lisa... has one older brother, Ethan... chose Georgia Tech because of the academics, the football and the proximity to home... began playing football at age four... considering a major in mechanical engineering.

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FRANCIS KALLON DL / 6-5 / 296 / r-So. Lawrenceville, Ga. (Central Gwinnett)

An athletic player with great potential, but still learning technique and adjusting to the speed of the game... gained valuable experience in 2013 as a reserve... one of the more intriguing players in the ACC... did not play football until his senior year of high school after his family moved to the United States from England, where he played rugby... received 12 scholarship offers before playing his first high school game... a good student who made the Deanʼs List and the ACC Academic Honor Roll.

2013 (redshirt freshman): Saw action in 10 game... recorded four tackles... had a tackle in his first collegiate game, vs. Elon (Aug. 31)... registered two solo tackles vs.

Syracuse (Oct. 19).

2012 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Central Gwinnett HS... played for head coach Todd Wofford... rated with four stars by Rivals...

PLAYER BIOS ranked as the No. 18 defensive end prospect nationally and with four stars by Scout... finished the year with 70 tackles, seven sacks, three fumble recoveries and two blocked kicks... recorded 19 total tackles, six tackles for losses, two sacks, two fumble recoveries and a blocked punt in his first two prep games, which sparked instant recruiting interest... an outstanding student in the classroom with a 3.9 GPA. Personal: Full name is Francis Gerard Kallon... born Feb. 2, 1994 in London, England... son of Francis and Rosaline Kallon... began playing football at age 18... majoring in literature, media and communication.

FRANCIS KALLON Year G-GS P-A Tkl 2013 10-0 3-1 4

TFL 0.0-0

Sck 0.0-0

FC 0

FR 0

Int PB 0 0

CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 2 vs. Syracuse, Oct. 19, 2013 Solo Tackles: 2 vs. Syracuse, Oct. 19, 2013

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JIMMIE KITCHEN DL / 6-3 / 270 / r-Jr. Lithonia, Ga. (Lithonia)

A key part of the defensive line rotation who has battled nagging injuries... redshirted the 2011 season and spent the year rehabilitating an injury... played sparingly in 2012 while still rehabilitating from the injury.

2013 (sophomore): Played in eight games as a reserve on the defensive line... had five tackles, four solo tackles, a half-tackle for loss and one fumble recovery... recorded three tackles, two solo tackles and a half-tackle for loss at BYU (Oct. 12)... had tackles against Syracuse and Clemson... recovered a fumble vs. Alabama A&M (Nov. 23).

2012 (redshirt freshman): Played in three games, including a pair of ACC contests... saw action against Presbyterian (Sept. 8), Boston College (Oct. 20) and Maryland (Nov. 3)... recorded two tackles, including a sack in his first career game... first career action came against Presbyterian when he recorded a sack... registered a tackle in the win over Boston College.

2011 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Lithonia HS... played for coach Marcus Jelks on both sides of the ball (offensive line, defensive line, linebacker)... earned three varsity letters... served one year as team captain... named MVP of the defensive line... earned all-state and all-district honors... played in the Dekalb County All-Star Game and the North and South All-Star Game... also played four seasons on the basketball team.

Personal: Full name is Jimmie Lester Kitchen IV... son of Valerie Wallace & Jimmie Kitchen III... has three brothers -- Richard, Rennard and Rashaad Wallace, and two sisters -- Raquel Wallace and Joy Kitchen... born May 19, 1992 in Miami, Fla... began his love of football and playing at the age of five... majoring in history, technology & society.

JIMMIE KITCHEN Year G-GS P-A Tkl 2013 8-0 4-1 5 2012 3-0 2-0 2 TOTAL 11-0 6-1 7

TFL 0.5-0 1.0-7 1.5-7

Sck FC FR 0.0-0 0 1-2 1.0-7 0 0-0 1.0-7 0 1-2

Int PB 0 0 0 0 0 0

CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 3 at BYU, Oct. 12, 2013 Sacks: 1.0 vs. Presbyterian, Sept. 8, 2012 TFL: 1.0 vs. Presbyterian, Sept. 8, 2012 FR: 1 vs. Ala. A&M, Nov. 23, 2013

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ZACH LASKEY RB / 6-1 / 217 / Sr. Peachtree City, Ga. (Starrʼs Mill)

Honors 2012 Preseason Third Team All-ACC {Punt Returner} (Phil Steele) In The Tech Record Books 8th -- career rushing yards per attempt (5.45) 36th -- career rushing yards (1,182)

A bruising, hard-nosed runner who is dependable, consistent and takes care of the football and has rushed for

1,182 career yards... will have to hold off a talented lot of young players to grab the starting job at b-back... began his career as a defensive back and punt returner as a true freshman in 2011... moved to B-back in the spring of 2012 and quickly adapted to the position.

2013 (junior): Saw action in all 13 games... rushed 84 times for 485 yards (5.8 ypa)... had three receptions for 54 yards... recorded eight touchdowns, seven via rushing, one by receiving... carried three times for 51 yards and a touchdown in the season opener vs. Elon (Aug. 31)... rushed 13 times for 75 yards and a career-high three touchdowns vs. Syracuse (Oct. 19)... erupted for 133 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 16 carries and had a 24-yard reception at Virginia (Oct. 26)... rushed eight times for 33 yards and had an 11-yard reception vs. Pittsburgh (Nov. 2).

2012 (sophomore): Played in all 14 games and started six times... made four starts in September... led the team in rushing yards per game (49.8)... rushed 133 times for a team-best 697 yards... averaged 5.2 yards per carry and had just one rushing attempt for negative yardage... had six receptions for 122 yards (20.3 yards per catch) and two touchdowns... had 819 all-purpose yards... had seven offensive plays of 20-plus yards, including two longer than 50 yards... in just his second game at B-back, rushed 12 times for 116 yards and a touchdown vs. Presbyterian (Sept. 8)... had a 70-yard TD reception and rushed for 43 yards vs. Virginia (Sept. 15)... erupted for 101 yards on 17 carries and had an 11-yard reception in the win over Boston College (Oct. 20)... rushed a careerhigh 18 times for 72 yards and had two receptions for 40 yards and a TD vs. Duke (Nov. 17)... had six carries for 60 yards in the win over USC in the Hyundai Sun Bowl (Dec. 31).

2011 (true freshman): Played in eight games... was Georgia Techʼs primary punt returner as a true freshman the first two months of the season... had a team-high 11 punt returns for 94 yards (8.5 yards per attempt)... had a long return of 28 yards... recorded eight tackles on defense and special teams... had two punt returns totalling 31 yards in his first college game, vs. Western Carolina (Sept. 1)... had a career-high four punt returns vs. Kansas (Sept. 17) for 27 yards... did not play in the final four games of the season... recorded two tackles in the season opener vs. Western Carolina (Sept. 1)... had three tackles in key ACC win vs. North Carolina (Sept. 24).

High School: Starrʼs Mill HS... earned three varsity letters as a running back, linebacker and safety... served one year as a team captain... played for coach Chad Phillips... helped lead team to a regional title and state runner-up in 2010... first team all-state, all-region and all-county as a senior... 4A state player of the year... ranked the No. 12 fullback prospect nationally by Scout... ranked the 39thbest prospect in the state by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution... rushed for 1,515 yards and 22 touchdowns as a senior... set 11 school records in 2010... also earned two letters in basketball and four in track.

Personal: Full name is Zachary James Laskey... parents are John and Tricia... has three siblings -- Ryan, Tyler and Leah... born July 8, 1992 in Pittsburgh, Pa... enjoys fishing and bowling... began playing football at age seven... majoring in history, technology & society.

ZACH LASKEY Year GP-S Rush Yds Avg TD LP Rec Yds Avg TD LP 2013 13-0 84 485 5.8 7 33 3 54 18.0 1 24 2012 14-6 133 697 5.2 1 56 6 122 20.3 2 70 2011 8-0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 TOTAL 35-6 217 1,182 5.4 8 56 9 176 19.6 3 70 Returns GP-S KOR Yds Avg TD LP 2011 8-0 1 6 6.0 0 6

PR Yds Avg TD LP 11 94 8.5 0 28

CAREER HIGHS Rushing Attempts: 18 vs. Duke, Nov. 17, 2012 Rushing Yards: 133 at Virginia, Oct. 26, 2013 Long Rush: 56 yards vs. Presbyterian, Sept. 8, 2012 Rushing Touchdowns: 3, vs. Syracuse, Oct. 19, 2013 Receptions: 2, twice, last vs. Duke, Nov. 17, 2012 Receiving Yards: 70 vs. Virginia, Sept. 15, 2012 Receiving Touchdowns: 1, three times, last at Duke, Sept. 14, 2013 Long Catch: 70 yards vs. Virginia, Sept. 15, 2012 Punt Returns: 4 vs. Kansas, Sept. 17, 2011 Punt Return Yards: 31 vs. Western Carolina, Sept. 1, 2011 Long Punt Return: 28 vs. Western Carolina, Sept. 1, 2011

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TYLER MARCORDES LB / 6-4 / 243 / r-Jr. Normal, Ill. (Normal Community West)

A hard-working linebacker who has been on the twodeep at linebacker the last two seasons... will compete for a starting role and will certainly be part of the linebacker rotation this fall... his 95-yard interception return last season vs. Elon tied for the fifth-longest in Georgia Tech history.... the first player from Illinois to play for Tech since 2006.

2013 (sophomore): Played in all 13 games and made one start (vs. Alabama A&M)... recorded 16 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks... had two interceptions and forced one fumble... registered two solo tackles and returned an interception 95 yards for a touchdown in the season opener vs. Elon (Aug. 31)... started vs. Alabama A&M (Nov. 23) and responded with a monster game... had three tackles, 1.5 sacks, an interception and a forced fumble... recorded three tackles including a tackle for loss vs. Ole Miss in the Music City Bowl (Dec. 30).

2012 (redshirt freshman): Played in all 14 games and made one start -- vs. Middle Tennessee State (Sept. 29)... recorded four tackles, including one solo tackle... broke up one pass... registered two solo tackles against Middle Tennessee State... had a tackle and a pass break-up in the win at Maryland (Nov. 3).

2011 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Normal Community West HS... earned three varsity letters under coach Darren Hess... played quarterback, safety and linebacker, and served one year as team captain... named team MVP... selected all-conference at both quarterback and safety... named the conference player of the year... named all-state by Rivals and the Champaign News-Gazette... averaged 9.5 yards per carry and rushed for 20 touchdowns as a senior... passed for more than 700 yards and six touchdowns.

Personal: Full name is Tyler Joseph Marcordes... parents are Bill and Dawn... Bill played football at Illinois Wesleyan in the late 1980s... grandfather, Bill, Sr., played football at Bradley University in the 1960s and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1965... has five siblings -Hayley, Tess, Bryce, Linda and Remi... born Oct. 9, 1992 in Peoria, Ill... majoring in business administration.

TYLER MARCORDES Year G-GS P-A Tkl 2013 13-1 11-5 16 2012 14-1 2-2 4 TOTAL 27-2 13-7 20

TFL 2.5-15 0.0-0 2.5-15

Sck FC 1.5-9 1 0.0-0 0 1.5-9 1

FR 0 0 0

Int PB 2-95 0 0-0 1 2-95 1

CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 3 vs. Georgia, Nov. 30, 2013; 3 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013 Solo Tackles: 2, five times Tackles for Loss: 1.5 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013 Sacks: 1.5 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013 Interceptions: 1 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013; 1 vs. Elon, Aug. 31, 2013 Longest INT Return: 95 yards (TD) vs. Elon, Aug. 31, 2013 PB: 1 vs. Maryland (Nov. 3, 2013) FC: 1 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013

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JOHN MARVIN DB / 6-1 / 199 / r-Fr. Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. (Ft. Walton Beach)

A skilled defensive back who redshirted last season as a true freshman.

2013 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Ft. Walton Beach, 2013... played running back and defensive back for coach Mike Owens... rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals... named to the Panhandle Super 60 Team... a first-team All-State pick... named to the Prepstar All-Southeast Region Team... presented with Ft. Walton Beach's Viking Award as the 2012 team MVP... finished his senior season with 67 tackles, a sack and seven pass breakups... averaged 43.3 yards on his four kickoff returns, including an 83-yarder in a November game versus Choctawhatchee... was a senior captain... also ran the 100m and 200m for his high school track team.

Personal: Full name is John Lewis Marvin II... parents are John Sr. and Valorie... born May 5, 1995 in Fort Walton

PLAYER BIOS Beach, Fla... has two older sisters -- Juantae and Veronica... hobby is fishing... majoring in business administration.

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SHAQUILLE MASON OL / 6-1 / 311 / Sr. Columbia, Tenn, (Columbia Central)

Honors First Team All-ACC (ACSMA) First Team All-ACC (TSN) Second Team All-ACC (Phil Steele) Third Team All-ACC (Coaches) ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week (9.16.13) ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week (9.23.13) 2013 Preseason Second Team All-ACC (Athlon)

A fourth-year senior, two-year starter and an All-American candidate in 2014... earned first team All-ACC honors and was twice named the ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week last season... has made an impact since he first stepped foot on campus... cracked the offensive line rotation in 2011 as a true freshman and started as a sophomore in 2012... was named after Shaquille OʼNeal and got a chance to meet the former NBA star in December of 2012.

2013 (junior): Stated all 13 games at right guard... earned ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week two straight weeks for his efforts against Duke (Sept. 14) and North Carolina (Sept. 21)... played a key role in Georgia Tech ranking nationally in rushing offense (6th), fewest sacks allowed (9th) and red-zone offense (13th).

2012 (sophomore): Played in all 14 games and started 12 times... made his first start of the season Sept. 15 vs.

Virginia at left guard and never relinquished that starting role... played a key role in Georgia Tech leading the ACC and ranking fourth nationally in rushing offense.

2011 (true freshman): Played in 11 games and started the Hyundai Sun Bowl when All-American Omoregie Uzzi sat out with an injury... ESPN.com named him to the ACC All-Bowl Team... helped Georgia Tech lead the ACC in rushing offense, total offense, scoring offense, fewest sacks allowed and third-down conversion percentage.

High School: Columbia Central HS... played four seasons for coach Vance Belew... served two years as team captain... helped Columbia Central to a runner-up finish in the Tennessee 5A playoffs in 2009 and a state championship in 2010… earned three stars from both Scout and Rivals… played left tackle and defensive tackle... named all-state and all-district in 2009 and 2010... selected to play in the Tennessee East-West All-Star Game.

Personal: Full name is Shaquille Olajuwon Mason, but goes by “Shaq”... parents are Steve Mason and Alicia McGuire... has one sibling -- Dee James... born Aug. 28, 1993 in Columbia, Tenn... began playing football at age six... a business administration major.

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AUSTIN McCLELLAN AB / 5-9 / 182 / r-So. Wildwood, Fla. (Trinity Catholic)

A hard-working and speedy non-scholarship player who continues to edge closer to the A-back rotation and special teams... joined the roster as a preferred walk-on in August, 2012.

2013 (redshirt freshman): Saw action in three games... rushed two times for five yards... rushed one time for five yards vs. Syracuse (Oct. 19)... carried once for no yards vs. Alabama A&M (Nov. 23).

2012 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Trinity Catholic HS... was a part of four district championships (2008-11) and a state title team in 2010... two-time Marion County Athlete of the Week... ran on the 4x100m relay team that won a state title in 2010.

Personal: Full name is Austin Martin McClellan... born Feb. 27, 1994 in Leesburg, Fla... son of James and Jeanie McClellan... listed his most memorable athletic accomplishment as winning the 2010 state football title... began playing football at age nine... majoring in engineering.

AUSTIN McCLELLAN Year GP-S Rush Yds Avg TD LP Rec Yds Avg TD LP 2013 3-0 2 5 2.5 0 5 0 0 0.0 0 0

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TREMAYNE McNAIR LB / 6-2 / 230 / Sr. Jacksonville, N.C. (White Oak)

A solid linebacker who has served as a reserve at linebacker and on special teams the last three seasons... hoping to play a more prominent role as a fourth-year senior... played as a true freshman in 2011... plays with a high motor and can deliver the big hit.

2013 (junior): Played in nine games... recorded two tackles, both solo tackles, in the win over Alabama A&M (Nov. 23).

2012 (sophomore): Saw action in 12 games as a backup at linebacker, and on special teams.

2011 (true freshman): Played in seven games as a backup at linebacker and on special teams.

High School: White Oak HS... played for coach Bob Blick... earned three varsity letters and served two years as team captain... played quarterback, wide receiver and linebacker... ranked by SuperPrep as the 14th-best prospect in North Carolina... recorded 74 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, three sacks, two interceptions and five forced fumbles as a senior... earned all-league honors and started in the Shrine Bowl... also played four seasons on the basketball team... participated four years on the track team.

Personal: Full name is Tremayne Deshawn McNair... parents are William and Evette... has three siblings -- Raquel Burney, Diondre Wilson and Jordynn McNair... born Nov. 12, 1992 in Greenville, N.C... cousin, Tamar White, played football at UNC-Pembroke... enjoys drawing, listening to music and basketball... began playing football at age 13... a business administration major.

TREMAYNE McNAIR Year G-GS P-A Tkl 2013 9-0 2-0 2 2012 12-0 0-0 0 2011 7-0 0-0 0 TOTAL 28-0 2-0 2

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TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

Sck FC 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0

2012 1-0 2011 2-0 TOTAL 6-0

FR 0 0 0 0

Int PB 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

SAM McNEARNEY AB / 5-6 / 170 / r-Sr. Atlanta, Ga. (Marist School)

A fifth-year senior non-scholarship player... a hard worker who has played a key role on the scout team... comes from Atlantaʼs Marist School, which has been a pipeline to Tech over the years... a good student who made the Deanʼs List and the ACC Academic Honor Roll.

2013 (junior): Played in three games -- vs. Elon, Syracuse and Alabama A&M... both rushing attempts came vs. Alabama A&M (Nov. 23).

2012 (sophomore): Saw action in one game -- vs. Presbyterian (Sept. 8).

2011 (redshirt freshman): Saw action in two games -vs. Western Carolina and Kansas.

2010 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Marist School... played four seasons of football for coach Alan Chadwick... served one year as team captain... played quarterback, running back and safety... played in the state championship game as a senior... that game was played in the Georgia Dome... also ran track for three seasons under former Yellow Jacket Antonio McKay. Personal: Full name is Samuel Joseph Vincent McNearney... parents are Gerry and Lisa... has four siblings -- Gerard, Stephen, Jack and Gus... Stephen graduated from Georgia Tech in 2009... cousin, Mehan Loftis, graduated from Tech in ʻ07... born Aug. 30, 1991 in Overland Park, Kan... lived for three years in Lawrence, Kan... made the Deanʼs List in the fall of 2012... majoring in management.

SAM McNEARNEY Year GP-S Rush Yds Avg TD LP Rec Yds Avg TD LP 2013 3-0 2 0 0.0 0 4 0 0 0.0 0 0

0 0 2

0 0 0

0.0 0.0 0.0

0 0 0

0 0 4

0 0 0

0 0 0

0.0 0.0 0.0

0 0 0

0 0 0

NICK MENOCAL DE / 6-3 / 244 / Sr. Miami, Fla. (Belen Jesuit Prep)

A fourth-year senior who has contributed at linebacker in the 3-4, defensive end in the 4-3 and on special teams... hopes to play a prominent role in his senior season... saw action in 2011 as a true freshman... possesses good speed... has made the Deanʼs List.

2013 (junior): Saw action in five games -- vs. Elon, Miami, Syracuse, Pittsburgh and Alabama A&M... got to play in his hometown of Miami when Tech played on the road against the Hurricanes (Oct. 5)... recorded a tackle and a half-tackle for loss in the season opener vs. Elon (Aug. 31).

2012 (sophomore): Played in all 14 games... recorded five tackles, including four solo tackles... had solo tackles in each of the first two games of the season -- at Virginia Tech (Sept. 3) and vs. Presbyterian (Sept. 8)... had a solo tackle against his hometown school, Miami (Sept. 29)... recorded a tackle vs. USC in the Hyundai Sun Bowl (Dec. 31).

2011 (true freshman): Played in 10 games as a back-up at linebacker and a contributor on special teams... recorded four tackles on the season, 1.5 tackles for loss and 1.0 sacks... produced two tackles in his first collegiate game, vs. Western Carolina (Sept. 1)... had a halftackle for loss vs. Kansas (Sept. 17)... recorded his first career sack in a key ACC win vs. Maryland (Oct. 8).

High School: Belen Jesuit Prep... earned three varsity letters playing outside linebacker and defensive end for coach Richard Stuart... served as a team captain... part of 2010 team that won district title... led 2009 team to state championship game and a regional championship... a two-time all-state selection... recorded 61 tackles as a senior... served as team captain in the Dade-Broward AllStar Game... invited to play in Floridaʼs North-South AllStar Game... earned two letters in track (sprints, shot put) and two letters in baseball (outfield)... was part of a highly-successful track team... part of the 4x100 relay team that set a state record.

Personal: Full name is Nicholas Salvador Menocal... parents are Ignacio and Cynthia... has two siblings -- Iggy and Gio... born Nov. 18, 1992 in Miami... majoring in business administration.

NICK MENOCAL Year G-GS 2013 5-0 2012 14-0 2011 10-0 TOTAL 29-0

P-A Tkl 0-1 1 4-1 5 2-2 4 6-4 10

TFL 0.5-1 0.0-0 1.5-9 2.0-10

Sck FC 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 1.0-9 0 1.0-9 0

FR 0 0 0 0

Int PB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 2 vs. Western Carolina, Sept. 1, 2011 Sacks: 1.0 vs. Maryland, Oct. 8, 2011 Tackles for Loss: 1.0 vs. Maryland, Oct. 8, 2011

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ANTONIO MESSICK WR / 6-3 / 195 / r-Fr. Fayetteville, Ga. (Fayette County)

A young wide receiver who redshirted last season... part of a strong corps of returning receivers.

2013 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Fayette County, 2013... played football, basketball and ran track... selected to play in the Georgia East-West All-Star Game... had a 95-yard touchdown run... named to the Prepstar All-Southeast Region Team.

Personal: Parents are Kirk and Jeanette Messick... has four siblings... born Dec. 21, 1994 in Riverdale, Ga... previously lived in Jonesboro, Ga... wants to one day be an engineer... enjoys playing video games, basketball and watching television... began playing football in seventh grade... majoring in literature, media and communication.

PLAYER BIOS

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CHRIS MILTON DB / 5-11 / 183 / r-Jr. Folkston, Ga. (Charlton County)

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A skilled and versatile defensive back who will compete for a starting role this season and may be one of the nationʼs best special teams players... started six games last season at safety... will likely move over to cornerback this season... was the only player in the nation last season to block three punts... was outstanding on special teams in 2012, especially on kickoff coverage... can play any position in the secondary.

2013 (sophomore): Played in all 13 games and started six games at safety... recorded 16 tackles, including 13 solo tackles, and one tackle for loss... picked off two passes, including one returned for a touchdown... had two pass break-ups... had all three of Georgia Techʼs blocked punts... recorded a 54-yard interception return for a touchdown, blocked a punt and had two pass break-ups in the season opener vs. Elon (Aug. 31)... had three solo tackles and a tackle for loss vs. North Carolina (Sept. 21)... recorded three solo tackles and had a 13yard interception return at Miami (Oct. 5)... blocked a punt and had two tackles at BYU (Oct. 12)... blocked another punt the next week and had a 22-yard punt return vs. Syracuse (Oct. 19).

2012 (redshirt freshman): Played in all 14 games and made one start... named Techʼs special teams player of the game two times... recorded 20 tackles with 17 of them solo tackles... had two pass break-ups and forced one fumble... also had a pair of kickoff returns... recorded three solo tackles in back-to-back games against Presbyterian (Sept. 8) and Virginia (Sept. 15)... registered a pair of tackles and a forced fumble in the win over Boston College (Oct. 20)... recorded three tackles at North Carolina (Nov. 10)... recorded for tackles, including three solo tackles, vs. Florida State in the ACC Championship Game (Dec. 1).

2011 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Charlton County HS... earned four varsity letters for coach Rich McWhorter... played quarterback and running back as a senior... rated as the 19th-best prospect in the state by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution... rushed for 975 yards as a senior... as a junior he passed for 2,600 yards and rushed for 1,100 yards while completing 57 percent of his pass attempts... as a punter he averaged nearly 39 yards per attempt... helped lead CCHS to regional titles in 2007, 2008 and 2009... named all-state in 2009 and 2010... chosen to play in the GACA North-South All-Star Game.

Personal: Full name is Christopher Devon Milton... parents are Norris and Victoria... has three siblings -- Norris, Jr., Sharena and Terrence... Norris, Jr. played football at Clark Atlanta... Terrence currently plays for Clark Atlanta... related to former Tech standout Tashard Choice... born Sept. 15, 1992 in Waycross, Ga... previously lived in Callahan, Fla... enjoys fishing and watching movies... began playing football at age seven... a business administration major.

CHRIS MILTON Year G-GS 2013 13-6 2012 14-1 TOTAL 27-7 Returns 2013 2012 TOTAL

P-A Tkl 13-3 16 17-3 20 30-6 36

TFL 1.0-2 0.0-0 1.0-2

KOR Yds Avg TD 2 26 13.0 0 2 18 9.0 0 4 44 11.0 0

Sck 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 LP 15 20 20

FC FR Int PB 0 0 2-67 2 1 0 0-0 2 1 0 2-67 4

PR Yds 1 22 0 0 1 22

Avg TD 22.0 0 0.0 0 22.0 0

CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 4 vs. Florida State, Dec. 1, 2012 Forced Fumbles: 1 vs. Boston College, Oct. 20, 2012 Interceptions: 1, twice, last at Miami, Oct. 5, 2013 Interception Returns: 54 yards vs. Elon, Aug. 31, 2013 Kickoff Returns: 2 vs. Clemson, Oct. 6, 2012 Longest Kickoff Return: 20 vs. Clemson, Oct. 6, 2012 Punt Returns: 1 vs. Syracuse, Oct. 19, 2013 Longest Punt Return: 22 vs. Syracuse, Oct. 19, 2013 PB: 2, twice, last vs. Elon, Aug. 31, 2013 Blocked Punts: 1, three times, last vs. Syracuse, Oct. 19, 2013

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DILLON MOORE K / 6-1 / 170 / r-Fr. College Station, Texas (A&M Consolidated)

A true freshman walk-on who joined the program after classes began in August, 2013.

2013 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: A&M Consolidated in College Station, Texas... earned two varsity letters playing for coach David Raffield... helped football team to a district championship in 2013... named all-district in 2013 and allcounty in 2012... helped lead team to a win over the No. 1-ranked team in the state (Lake Travis... was a standout soccer player as well... earned all-district honors in soccer... member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Full name is Dillon Cleary moore... parents are Steve and Sharon... born Jan. 19, 1995 in London, England... one of two Yellow Jackets born in England (Francis Kallon is the other)... previously lived in Charlotte and Atlanta... has three sisters -- Erin, Sam and McLean... wants to one day be a sports agent... began playing football in 7th grade and started kicking in 10th grade... has overcome cancer (Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma) when he was 12... considering a major in business administration.

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MICHAEL MUNS OL / 6-4 / 252 / r-So. Swainsboro, Ga. (Swainsboro)

Joined the Georgia Tech program in 2012 as a preferred walk-on... saw significant snaps in the spring of 2013 at center with Jay Finch and Freddie Burden sidelined.

2013 (redshirt freshman): Did not see game action.

2012 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Swainsboro HS... a two-time first team allregion pick in 2010 and 2011... played in the CSRA Senior Bowl... was part of a region runner-up team in 2009 and won 3AA region title in 2010... invited to Under Armour All-American Combine in 2011... was a five-time Swainsboro HS Player of the Week between 2010 and 2011.

Personal: Full name is Michael Branan Mums... born July 16, 1994 in Augusta, Ga... son of Tommy and Kathy Mums... has a step-brother, David... his uncle William Branan attended Tech in the late 1960s... began playing football at age seven... named to the Honor Roll every year in high school and was an honor graduate... majoring in history.

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QUAYSHAWN NEALY LB / 6-1 / 236 / r-Sr. Lakeland, Fla. (Lakeland)

Honors ACC Linebacker of the Week (10.21.13) 2013 Preseason First Team All-ACC (Athlon) 2013 Preseason Third Team All-ACC (Phil Steele) 2012 ACC Linebacker of the Week (11.12.12)

A three-year starter, one of the top linebackers in the ACC and a quarterback of sorts on the Yellow Jacket defense... has played in 39 career games with 32 starts... has six career interceptions and 197 tackles... has scored touchdowns on interception and fumble returns... very good in pass coverage and pass rush... has good speed... one of Techʼs top performers in the weight room.

2013 (junior): Played in all 13 games and started 12 times... tied for second on the team with 66 total tackles, including 44 solo tackles... responsible for four takeaways -- two interceptions and two fumble recoveries, including one for a touchdown... registered eight tackles and a pass break-up in the season opener vs. Elon (Aug. 31)... had an interception and three solo tackles at Miami (Oct. 5)... recorded an interception and an 18-yard fumble return for a TD in a 56-0 shutout vs. Syracuse (Oct. 19)... named the ACC Linebacker of the Week for his efforts against the Orange... had nine tackles, seven solo tackles and a career-high three tackles for loss at Clemson (Nov. 14)... recovered a fumble vs. Alabama A&M (Nov. 23)... registered a season-high 10 tackles, including eight solo tackles vs. Georgia (Nov. 30)... had nine tackles vs. Ole Miss in the Music City Bowl (Dec. 30).

2012 (sophomore): Started 13 games... missed the Clemson game (Oct. 6) with an injury... ranked fourth on the team in total tackles (79)... recorded 3.5 tackles for loss including 2.0 sacks... registered two interceptions and one pass break-up... had 10 tackles, a half-tackle for loss and his third career interception in the win over Virginia (Sept. 15)... had 10 tackles vs. BYU (Oct. 27)... recorded a career-high 12 tackles including a tackle for loss at Maryland (Nov. 3)... named ACC Linebacker of the Week after getting two sacks in the win at North Carolina (Nov. 10)... had an interception in the Sun Bowl against Southern California (Dec. 31) -- the second straight year he had an INT in a bowl game.

2011 (redshirt freshman): Saw action in all 13 games at inside linebacker and started seven times... produced 52 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, three pass break-ups, two interceptions and one fumble recovery... came off the bench for two tackles and a fumble recovery in first career game -- Sept. 1 vs. Western Carolina... recorded six tackles the next week at Middle Tennessee State (Sept.

10)... recorded five solo tackles and his first career interception in a win over Maryland (Oct. 8)... had his first career double-digit tackle day with 10 tackles and a half-tackle for loss at Virginia (Oct. 15)... registered seven tackles (5 solos) and a tackle for loss at Duke (Nov. 19)... picked off a Utah pass and returned it untouched, 74 yards for a touchdown, in the Sun Bowl (Dec. 31).

2010 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Lakeland HS... All-State FSWA 5A Honorable Mention and All-Area Second Team LB... co-Defensive Player of the Year in Polk County... first team all-county... named 2010 Florida Varsity Top 100... as a senior in 2009, recorded 121 tackles (85 unassisted), 25 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, three pass break-ups, two interceptions, five sacks, two blocked punts and eight quarterback hurries... career stats: 354 tackles (234 unassisted), 66 tackles for loss, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, six interceptions, 11 sacks, two blocked punts, one blocked field goal... 126 tackles, four sacks and two fumbles caused as a junior in 2008... played four seasons of football including two as team captain under coach William Castle... also played four seasons of basketball... led Lakeland High School to district championships in 2008 and 2009... the 2008 team was the state runner-up, the ʻ09 team was a 5A state semifinalist.

Personal: Full name is Quayshawn Tyree Nealy... born Aug. 5, 1991 in Winter Haven, Fla... son of Jimmie and Katrina... has two siblings ‒ Zedrick Robinson and Jimmie Nealy, Jr... made the Deanʼs List in the fall of 2012... majoring in management.

QUAYSHAWN NEALY Year G-GS P-A Tkl TFL Sck FC FR Int PB 2013 13-12 44-22 66 3.5-8 0.0-0 0 2-25 2-43 2 2012 13-13 47-32 79 3.5-16 2.0-14 0 0-0 2-9 1 2011 13-7 24-28 52 3.0-4 0.0-0 0 1-0 2-84 3 TOTAL 39-32 115-82 197 10.0-28 2.0-14 0 3-25 6-136 6 CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 12 at Maryland, Nov. 3, 2012 TFL: 3.0 at Clemson, Nov. 14, 2013 Sacks: 2.0 at North Carolina, Nov. 10, 2012 FR: 1, three times, last vs. Ala. A&M, Nov. 23, 2013 Long Fumble Return: 18 (td) vs. Ala. A&M, Nov. 23, 2013 PB: 1, six times, last vs. Syracuse, Oct. 19, 2013 INT: 1, six times, last at vs. Syracuse, Oct. 19, 2013 Long INT Return: 74 (td) vs. Utah, Dec. 31, 2011

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DOMONIQUE NOBLE DB / 6-2 / 216 / r-Jr. Mount Ulla, N.C. (West Rowan)

A talented and versatile defensive back who can play any position in the secondary... will challenge for a starting job in 2014 after serving as a part-time starter last season... can also be a key contributor on special teams.

2013 (sophomore): Played in all 13 games and started four times... recorded 28 tackles, including 24 solo tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and three pass break-ups... had four tackles, three solo tackles and a tackle for loss in the shutout of Syracuse (Oct. 19)... registered five tackles, including four solo tackles, at Virginia (Oct. 26)... had four solo tackles vs. Alabama A&M (Nov. 23)... had career highs for tackles (7), solo tackles (5) and had a tackle for

PLAYER BIOS loss vs. Ole Miss in the Music City Bowl (Dec. 30).

2012 (redshirt freshman): Played in 13 games as a back-up in the secondary, and on special teams... recorded five tackles on the season... had a solo tackle in the win over Virginia (Sept. 15)... recorded a solo tackle vs. Duke (Nov. 17)... had tackles in late-season games against ranked opponents, Georgia (Nov. 24) and Florida State (Dec. 1).

2011 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: West Rowan HS... played four years of football and served two seasons as team captain... led West Rowan to state championships in 2008, 2009 and 2010... earned all-state honors... played in the Shrine Bowl... led the county in interceptions for three straight seasons... made the academic honor roll and Deanʼs List... also played four seasons on the basketball team.

Personal: Parents are Edward and Angela Lindsay... born Jan. 15, 1993 in Washington, D.C... has two sisters and two brothers... majoring in business administration.

DOMONIQUE NOBLE Year G-GS P-A Tkl 2013 13-4 24-4 28 2012 13-0 2-3 5 TOTAL 26-4 26-7 33

TFL 2.0-4 0.0-0 2.0-4

Sck 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

FC 0 0 0

FR 0 0 0

Int PB 0 3 0 0 0 3

CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 7 vs. Ole Miss, Dec. 30, 2013 Solo Tackles: 5, vs. Ole Miss, Dec. 30, 2013 TFL: 1.0, twice, last vs. Ole Miss, Dec. 30, 2013 PB: 2 at Virginia, Oct. 26, 2013

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BRANDON OLIVER WR / 5-11 / 204 / r-Jr. Douglasville, Ga. (Lithia Springs)

A non-scholarship player who originally joined the team in August, 2011... sat out the 2012 season and re-joined the team in January, 2013... part of a deep corps of receivers.

2013 (sophomore): Played in five games -- vs. Elon, BYU, Syracuse, Clemson and Alabama A&M. 2012: Was not a part of the program.

2011 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Lithia Springs HS... earned two varsity letters for the Lions... played wide receiver, cornerback and punter... named all-county as a senior... scored three touchdowns vs. Paulding County... caught an 80-yard TD pass... also played basketball and baseball... Scholar Award and the Georgia Certificate of Merit Award... maintained a GPA of 3.9 or higher throughout high school.

Personal: Full name is Brandon Devoe Oliver... born July 24, 1993... parents are Michael and Lydia... Michael played baseball at Savannah State... has one sibling -Braelen... uncle, Alfred Hill, played football at Purdue... majoring in business administration.

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DENIS ONWUALA DB / 5-8 / 170 / r-So. Alpharetta, Ga. (Northview)

A non-scholarship player who joined the program in 2011... can play on either side of the ball.

2013: Was not on the team.

2012 (redshirt freshman): Played in one game -- vs.

Presbyterian (Sept. 8).

2011 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Northview HS... played three seasons of football for coach Chad Davenport... served two years as team captain... played running back and cornerback... earned all-conference as a running back... rushed for 1,000 yards as a senior... also ran track for one season.

Personal: Parents are Denis and Amala... born July 9, 1993 in Huntsville, Ala... previously lived in Richmond, Va., and Hillsboro, Ore. ... has two siblings -- Beverly and Brittany... a good student who scored a 1980 on his SAT... majoring in electrical engineering.

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THOMAS OʼREILLY OL / 6-3 / 302 / r-Jr. Marietta, Ga. (Auburn/Pope)

Can play multiple positions on the line and is expected to compete for a starting job at center... the Auburn transfer was a solid back-up in 2013 after sitting out the 2012 season under NCAA transfer rules... enrolled at Georgia Tech in May, 2012 after redshirting his true freshman season at Auburn... was originally recruited by Georgia Tech.

2013 (sophomore): Saw action in six games -- Elon, Duke, BYU, Syracuse, Virginia and Alabama A&M... was a back-up to senior Jay Finch.

2012: Sat out the season under NCAA transfer rules... was eligible to practice with the Yellow Jackets.

2011 (true freshman): Redshirted at Auburn.

High School: Pope HS... played for coach Matt Kemper... rated as the nationʼs No. 8 offensive guard by ESPN.com and the No. 145 prospect nationally overall... named the nationʼs No. 19 offensive guard and the No. 35 player from the state of Georgia by Rivals... ranked No. 31 nationally among offensive guards by Scout... named to the All-Southeast Region team by PrepStar... selected to play in the 2011 Under Armour All-America game following his senior season... named to the Atlanta JournalConstitutionʼs Super 11 team... named to the Class AAAA All-State first team as a senior.

Personal: Parents are Shaun and Nancy OʼReilly... born May 21, 1993... a business administration major.

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CHARLES PERKINS RB / 6-0 / 216 / r-Sr. Lawrenceville, Ga. (Collins Hill)

A talented running back who finally enjoyed an injuryfree season in 2013... one of several A-backs competing for starting duties... was the opening-day starter at Bback in 2012 but suffered a season-ending injury in September... began playing A-back in 2013... versatile enough to play any running back position... has a good combination of speed and strength... enrolled at Tech in January of 2010... committed to Georgia Tech in his junior year of high school and remained committed even though schools from across the country pursued him... a good student who has made the Deanʼs List... was married prior to the 2013 season.

2013 (junior): Played in all 13 games... rushed 13 times for 114 yards (8.8 ypa)... did not have any rushing attempts for negative yardage... rushed for two touchdowns... rushed for a touchdown in the season opener vs. Elon (Aug. 31)... had one carry for 26 yards vs. North Carolina (Sept. 21)... had three rushing attempts for 39 yards and one touchdown, including a career-long 31yard run, vs. Miami (Oct. 5).

2012 (sophomore): Played the first two games, including a start in the season opener against Virginia Tech (Sept. 3), before suffering a season-ending injury... had seven rushing attempts for 23 yards... carried three times for five yards at Virginia Tech... had four rushing attempts for 18 yards vs. Presbyterian (Sept. 8).

2011 (redshirt freshman): Saw action in 12 games at Bback... rushed for 95 yards on 28 carries... rushed for one touchdown... caught two passes for 38 yards, including a long of 29 yards... had two kickoff returns for a total of 39 yards... had three special teams tackles... had five carries for 12 yards and had a nine-yard reception vs. Western Carolina (Sept. 1)... rushed five times for 22 yards at Middle Tennessee State (Sept. 10)... carried four times for 15 yards and his first career touchdown vs. Kansas (Sept.

17)... showed potential at Duke (Nov. 19) with 12 rushing attempts for 45 yards and a 29-yard reception.

2010 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Rated 4th on the AJC Fab 50 list... rated the 35th-best prospect in Georgia (Superprep)... rated the 34th-best prospect in the state of Georgia (Rivals)... First team 5A all-state... rushed for over 1,300 yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior in 2008.

Personal: Born Dec. 14, 1991... got married in May, 2013... former Yellow Jacket Jeremiah Attaochu served as his best man... majoring in management.

CHARLES PERKINS Year GP-S Rush Yds Avg TD LP Rec Yds Avg TD LP 2013 13-0 13 114 8.8 2 31 0 0 0.0 0 0 2012 2-1 7 23 3.3 0 6 0 0 0.0 0 0 2011 12-0 28 95 3.4 1 14 2 38 19.0 0 29 TOTAL 27-1 48 232 4.8 3 31 2 38 19.0 0 29 Kick Returns 2011

Att 2

Yds 39

Avg 19.5

TD 0

LP 24

CAREER HIGHS Rushing Attempts: 12 at Duke, Nov. 19, 2011 Yards Rushing: 45 at Duke, Nov. 19, 2011 Longest Rush: 31 yards at Miami, Oct. 5, 2013 Rushing Touchdowns: 1, three times, last at Miami, Oct. 5, 2013 Receptions: 1, twice, last at Duke, Nov. 19, 2011 Receiving Yards: 29 at Duke, Nov. 19, 2011 Longest Reception: 29 yards at Duke, Nov. 19, 2011 All-Purpose Yards: 29 at Duke, Nov. 19, 2011 Kickoff Returns: 1, twice, last at Virginia, Oct. 15, 2011 Kick Return Yards: 24 at Virginia, Oct. 15, 2011 Long Return: 24 at Virginia, Oct. 15, 2011

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CHASE ROBERTS OL / 6-3 / 270 / r-So. Duluth, Ga. (Greater Atlantic Christian)

Emerged as a key player on the offensive line as a redshirt freshman last season... continued to work his way up the depth chart and eventually took over starting duties at right tackle in late October... suffered a head injury Nov. 14 at Clemson and missed the rest of the season... a good student who made the Deanʼs List and the ACC Academic Honor Roll.

2013 (redshirt freshman): Played in eight games and made three starts... came off the bench early in the season until taking over starting duties at right tackle at Virginia (Oct. 26)... missed the final three games of the season with an injury... helped Georgia Tech rank sixth nationally in rushing offense and tied for ninth in fewest sacks allowed.

2012 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Greater Atlanta Christian School... played for head coach Tim Cokely... three-time all-region and two-time all-state selection... four-year starter at GAC... also played tennis... three-star recruit by Scout and rated No. 32 nationally at guard... the first player in Techʼs 2012 recruiting class to commit to the Yellow Jackets.

Personal: Full name is Michael Chase Roberts... son of Scott and Dawn Roberts... born July 9, 1993 in Duluth, Ga... has two brothers ‒ Price and Ford... his father is a 1986 Tech graduate... was awarded his high schoolʼs Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award for social equality as a junior... began playing football at age eight... earned a perfect 4.0 GPA in the fall of 2012... majoring in business administration.

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RYAN RODWELL P / 6-2 / 193 / r-So. Deland, Fla. (Deland)

After serving as Georgia Techʼs primary punter half of the 2012 season as a true freshman, Rodwell redshirted last season... made his collegiate debut in the fourth quarter of a tight game against Miami in 2012... a fundamentally solid punter with a strong leg... a good student who has made the Deanʼs List and the ACC Academic Honor Roll... has dropped nearly 30 pounds since arriving on campus.

2013 (sophomore): Redshirted.

2012 (true freshman): Played in six games... punted 13 times for an average of 39.7 yards... had two punts downed inside the 20... took over the primary punting duties in the Miami game (Sept. 22) after Sean Poole went down with an injury... served as the punter for the next five games... punted two times for an average of 43.5 yards vs. Middle Tennessee State (Sept. 29)... had a career-high five attempts, including a long of 52 yards, vs. BYU (Oct. 27).

High School: Deland HS... played for head coach Ryan Smith... averaged 43.8 yards per punt as a senior... earned all-state honors... rated #14 as a five-star punter

by Kohlʼs Kicking... ranked 25th among ESPNUʼs top 100 kickers in 2011... also kicked for Deland and was 33-of-36

PLAYER BIOS on PATs and four-of-six on field goals... booted the game-winner in overtime to beat Seabreeze, 20-17, in 2011... his career-long 45-yarder came in that game... reached FHSAA Class 6A state title game in 2009... team won district championships in 2010 and 2011... named to Honor Roll all four years and earned Delandʼs Scholar Athlete Award four times... earned schoolʼs 2010-11 Advisory Councilʼs Academic Excellence Award.

Personal: Full name is Ryan Bruce Rodwell... born Oct. 26, 1993 in Deland, Fla... son of John and Diane Miller... has two sisters ‒ Tasha Howard and Megan Rodwell... his sister Megan is a soccer player at Lynn University... began playing football at age 16 after growing up playing soccer... majoring in industrial engineering.

RYAN RODWELL Year G Punts Yds Avg Net 50+ I-20 2013 -- Redshirted -2012 6 13 516 39.7 36.8 1 2

Ret Long 8-37

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CAREER HIGHS Longest Punt: 52 vs. BYU, Oct. 27, 2012 Punt Attempts: 5 vs. BYU, Oct. 27, 2012 Highest Punt Average (min. 2 atts.): 43.5 vs. MTSU, Sept. 29, 2012 Inside 20: 1 vs. Miami, Sept. 22, 2012; vs. BYU, Oct. 27, 2012

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JOSHUA ROGERS LB / 5-9 / 203 / r-Sr. Canton, Ga. (Sequoyah)

A fifth-year non-scholarship player who joined the roster in August, 2010.... a good student who has made the Deanʼs List and the ACC Academic Honor Roll.

2013 (junior): Saw action in two games -- vs. Elon (Aug. 31) and Alabama A&M (Nov. 23).

2012 (sophomore): Did not see game action.

2011 (redshirt freshman): Did not see game action.

2010 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Sequoyah HS... played four seasons of football... played linebacker and guard... also played two seasons of soccer and two seasons of baseball... named all-county in 2008 and ʻ09... named all-region in 2008 and 2009... earned numerous academic honors.

Personal: Full name is Joshua Paul Rogers... parents are Richard and Flory... born Oct. 23, 1991 in Singapore... has previously lived in Chicago... siblings are Daniel and Rachel... Daniel attended Georgia Tech... majoring in aerospace engineering... wants to be a pilot.

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RODERICK ROOK-CHUNGONG DE / 6-3 / 248 / r-So. Silver Spring, Md. (Good Counsel)

After two years in the program, anxious to finally see game action... redshirted as a true freshman in 2012, then missed all of 2013 recovering from an injury... was impressive in practice during his true freshman season... the coaching staff considered pulling his redshirt off that season... can play tackle or end... a good student who has made the ACC Academic Honor Roll.

2013 (redshirt freshman): Missed the season recovering from injury.

2012 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Good Counsel HS... played for head coach Bob Milloy... a three-star Rivals recruit... Good Counsel finished 12-0 for the first undefeated season in school history... team captain... totaled 18 tackles for loss and nine sacks as a senior... First team all-conference pick... consensus All-State pick and an All-Metro selection by the Washington Post.

Personal: Full name is Roderick Anthony Rook-Chungong... born February 21, 1994... son of Richard Chungong, Sr. and Angela Rook... has three siblings ‒ Richard, Jr., Larisa and Kimberly... wore No. 50 in high school, and he received the number when his mother was 50 years old... majoring in literature, media and communication.

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JALEN SAUNDERS WR / 6-1 / 186 / r-Fr. Augusta, Ga. (Evans)

A redshirt freshman walk-on who joined the program after classes began in August, 2013.

2013 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Evans HS, 2013... earned three varsity letters... played wide receiver and free safety for coach Marty Jackson.. also played three seasons of baseball... a good student -- honor roll, Math Honor Society, National Honor Society, Beta Club... produced a 4.0 GPA throughout high school.

Personal: Full name is Jalen Marsalis Saunders... parents are Willie and Lezettra... born Feb. 4, 1995 in Augusta, Ga... has three siblings -- Ian, Camille and Lauryn... cousin, Mathis Abrams, played football at South Carolina... began playing football at age nine... considering a major in nuclear engineering.

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RUSTY SCOTT LB / 6-3 / 209 / r-Jr. Lincolnton, Ga. (Lincoln County)

A fourth-year non-scholarship player who joined the roster in August, 2011.... a good student who has made the Deanʼs List and the ACC Academic Honor Roll.

2013 (sophomore): Saw action in two games -- vs. Elon (Aug. 31) and Alabama A&M (Nov. 23).

2012 (redshirt freshman): Did not see game action.

2011 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Lincoln County HS... played four seasons under coach Larry Campbell... played tight end and outside linebacker... served two years as team captain... helped lead team to regional titles in 2007, 2008 and 2009... honorable mention all-state as a senior... team offensive MVP as a junior... also played four years of baseball, three seasons of basketball and ran the 800-meters in track one season... was baseball team MVP as a senior.

Personal: Full name is Lionel Colvin Scott... parents are Russell and Ann... Russell played football at West Alabama... has one sibling, Amanda, who attends Georgia Tech and is on the club rowing team... born May 2, 1993 in Augusta, Ga... cousin, Brandon Barden, played football at Vanderbilt... majoring in mechanical engineering.

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TIM SEAGER OL / 6-2 / 291 / r-Jr. Blacksburg, Va. (Blacksburg)

A fourth-year non-scholarship player who joined the roster in August, 2011.

2013 (sophomore): Saw action in two games -- vs. Elon (Aug. 31) and Alabama A&M (Nov. 23).

2012 (redshirt freshman): Did not see game action.

2011 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Blacksburg HS... played four seasons and served one year as team captain... voted by teammates as most valuable offensive lineman in 2010.

Personal: Full name is Timothy Ryan Seager... parents are Stephen and Debra... has one sister, Katelynne... born Nov. 9, 1992 in Elmira, N.Y... enjoys reading, video games, basketball, fishing and tubing... majoring in nuclear and radiological engineering.

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MATT SERPICO WR / 6-4 / 232 / r-Jr. Fayetteville, Ga. (Whitewater)

Came to Tech as a non-scholarship player in August, 2011... was on scholarship in 2012.. moved from linebacker to wide receiver in the spring of 2013.

2013 (sophomore): Saw action in three games -- vs.

Elon (Aug. 31), Syracuse (Oct. 19) and Alabama A&M (Nov. 23).

2012 (redshirt freshman): Did not see game action.

2011 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Whitewater HS... earned three varsity letters and served one year as team captain for coach Amos McCreary... played tight end and defensive end... named all-area second team on both offense and defense... was a first team all-region tight end as a senior... a member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Full name is Matthew Daniel Serpico... parents are Fred and Tamme... has two siblings -- Fred and Nicole... born Feb. 4, 1993 in Hillsborough, N.J... enjoys water sports... began playing football in ninth grade... majoring in biology.

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DeANDRE SMELTER WR / 6-3 / 225 / Sr. Macon, Ga. (Tattnall Square Academy)

A remarkable athlete who played his first year of college football in 2013 and immediately became Georgia Techʼs most productive wide receiver... after coming to Georgia Tech on a baseball scholarship and playing for coach Danny Hallʼs team from 2011-13, he joined the football team in the summer of 2013... played briefly on the baseball team in 2014 before opting in March to focus on football... primed for a big senior season... was selected in the 14th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft by the Minnesota Twins.

2014 Baseball: Made two scoreless relief appearances on the mound for the Yellow Jackets... pitched an inning vs. VCU and tossed a 1-2-3 inning of relief during a win over UNC Greensboro.

2013 (junior): Played in all 13 games and started eight times... ranked second on the team, first among wide receivers, in receptions (21)... led the team in touchdown receptions (4)... had 345 receiving yards (16.4 yards per reception)... had one rushing attempt for 12 yards... was Techʼs primary punt returner with 11 attempts for 124 yards (11.3 ypa)... would have ranked among the ACC leaders in punt return average but did not have enough attempts to qualify for the list... had five kickoff returns for 65 yards... hauled in the first three pass receptions of his career for 47 yards and two touchdowns in his first ACC game, at Duke (Sept. 14)... had three receptions for 53 yards vs. North Carolina (Sept. 21)... continued his hot September streak five days later vs. Virginia Tech (Sept.

26) with three receptions for 76 yards... caught three passes for 64 yards, had a 12-yard rushing attempt and returned two punts for 49 yards in the win over Pittsburgh (Nov. 2)... both of his receptions vs. Georgia (Nov. 30) went for touchdowns.

2011-13 Georgia Tech Baseball: Pitched and played the outfield for the Yellow Jackets... pitched in 14 games in 2013... played sparingly in 2012 because of a shoulder injury, although he did pitch in four games (one start) and was used frequently as a pinch-runner... saw significant action as a true freshman in 2010... started 15 games in the outfield and one game on the mound... allowed just one earned run in 17.1 innings of work on the mound for a team-best 0.52 ERA among regular relievers... pitched scoreless ball in his 13 relief outings.

High School: Tattnall Square Academy, 2010... a threesport athlete in football, basketball and baseball... fouryear letterwinner and two-year captain in baseball under head coach Joey Hiller... named a Louisville Slugger All-American in 2010 and Aflac All-American in 2009... led Tattnall Square to the State Title in 2008 and 2009... earned all-region and all-state honors in threestraight years (2008, 2009, 2010)... named Macon Telegraph Player of the Year in 2008 and 2010... threw two no-hitters in his career, one as a junior and one as a senior... posted a 9-2 record with a 0.92 ERA on the mound while hitting 10 home runs at the plate during senior season... in basketball, he was named the Georgia Independent Schools Association (GISA) Player of the Year in 2008 and 2010, while earning all-state honors from 2007-2010... played four different positions in football (QB, RB, WR, S)... was named all-state in 2007 and 2008, as well as the GISA player of the year in 2008 and 2009... holds Tattnall Square single-season record for interceptions, and career records for interceptions and receiving yards.

Personal: Full name is DeAndre Tremaine Smelter... born Dec. 3, 1991 in Macon, Ga... son of Vincent and Cora

PLAYER BIOS Smelter... has three brothers, Charles, Chris and Corey... father Vincent played basketball for Eastern Illinois... majoring in management.

DeANDRE SMELTER Year GP-S Rec Yds Avg TD LP Rush Yds Avg TD LP 2013 13-8 21 345 16.4 4 42 1 12 12.0 0 12 Returns 2013

KOR Yds Avg TD LP 5 65 13.0 0 19

PR Yds Avg TD 11 124 11.3 0

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Personal: Full name is William Connor Smith... parents are Stephen and Phoebe... has three siblings -- Zach, Claire and Zoe... graduated high school with honors... began playing football in ninth grade... came to Tech because “I wanted to attend a prestigious engineering institution.”... majoring in industrial engineering.

An athletic defender who took over as a starter at safety last season after Jamal Golden went down with an injury... can play any position in the secondary... began his career at Tech as a quarterback before moving to defensive back in late August, 2011.

2013 (sophomore): Played in all 13 games and started the final 10 games of the season... recorded 45 tackles, 32 solo tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss and a half-sack... broke up four passes... enjoyed a terrific five-game stretch from mid-September to mid-October... registered four solo tackles at BYU (Oct. 12)... had four solo tackles the following week in a shutout of Syracuse (Oct. 19)... recorded a career-high seven tackles, including five solo tackles, at Virginia (Oct. 26)... had five solo tackles and a tackle for loss vs. Pittsburgh (Nov. 2)... recorded five tackles and a half-tackle for loss at Clemson (Nov. 14)... registered 1.5 tackles for loss and a half-sack vs. Alabama A&M (Nov. 23).

2012 (redshirt freshman): Played in all 14 games as a back-up at safety, and on special teams... recorded 12 tackles, 11 of which were solo tackles... recorded two solo tackles in the win at Maryland (Nov. 3)... had a career-high three tackles at North Carolina (Nov. 10).

2011 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Monroe Area HS... coached by Matt Fligg... played quarterback for the Purple Hurricanes... led team to an 11-2 record and a state playoff appearance... ran the option... rushed for a school record 1,795 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior... had 13 rushing attempts of at least 50 yards... passed for 431 yards and five touchdowns... named all-state and was team MVP as a senior... two-time all-region selection... was on the academic honor roll all four years.

Personal: Full name is Demontevious Delirrhea Smith but goes by Demond (duh-MOND)... parents are Garry Smith and Shadonne Wright... has a younger brother, Degarrlow... born Nov. 14, 1993 in Rockdale, Ga... enjoys video games and basketball... began playing football at age 13... majoring in business administration.

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CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 7 at Virginia, Oct. 26, 2013 Solo Tackles: 5, twice, last vs. Pittsburgh, Nov. 2, 2012 TFL: 1.5 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013 Sacks: 0.5 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013 PB: 1 three times, last vs. Georgia, Nov. 30, 2013

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WILL SMITH WR / 5-11 / 190 / r-Jr. St. Louis, Mo. (John Burroughs)

2012 (redshirt freshman): Did not see game action.

High School: John Burroughs School... earned three varsity letters in football... played for coach Todd Small... played running back, wide receiver and linebacker... helped lead team to a district title and runner-up in the state playoffs... also earned three letters in swimming and one in crew.

DEMOND SMITH DB / 6-0 / 194 / r-Jr. Monroe, Ga. (Monroe Area)

DEMOND SMITH Year G-GS P-A 2013 13-10 32-13 2012 14-0 11-1 TOTAL 27-0 43-14

2013 (sophomore): Saw action in three games -- vs.

Elon (Aug. 31), Syracuse (Oct. 19) and Alabama A&M (Nov. 23).

2011 (true freshman): Redshirted.

CAREER HIGHS Receptions: 3, four times, last vs. Pittsburgh, Nov. 2, 2013 Receiving Yards: 76 vs. Virginia Tech, Sept. 26, 2013 Long Catch: 42 vs. Pittsburgh, Nov. 2, 2013 Receiving TDs: 2, twice, last vs. Georgia, Nov. 30, 2013 Punt Returns: 4 vs. Syracuse, Oct. 19, 2013 Punt Return Yards: 43 vs. Syracuse, Oct. 19, 2013 Long Punt Return: 25 vs. Pittsburgh, Nov. 2, 2013 Kick Returns: 3 at Miami, Oct. 5, 2013 Kick Return Yards: 46 at Miami, Oct. 5, 2013 Long Kick Return: 19 yards at Miami, Oct. 5, 2013 Rushing Attempts: 1, vs. last vs. Georgia, Nov. 30, 2013 Rushing Yards: 12, vs. Georgia, Nov. 30, 2013 Longest Rush: 12, vs. Georgia, Nov. 30, 2013

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A non-scholarship player who joined the team in the spring of 2012 following try-outs... earned a 4.0 GPA in each of his first two semesters at Tech, garnering Faculty Honors... made the 2012-13 ACC Academic Honor Roll.

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BRODERICK SNODDY RB / 5-9 / 190 / r-Jr. Carrollton, Ga. (Carrollton)

Likely the fastest player on the roster... played primarily B-back the past two years, but may also get a look at Aback this fall... has potential to be a big-play threat... comes from the same high school as former Yellow Jacket Jerrard Tarrant... a good student who has made the Deanʼs List.

2013-14 Track: Earned third-team All-ACC honors in the 60m at the ACC Indoor Championships... recorded four first-places finishes during the indoor season... took first place in both the 60m (6.71) and 200m (21.23) at the Vanderbilt Invitational... won the 60m (6.72) and finished as the runner-up in the 200m (21.38) at the Samford Multi and Invitational Indoor... finished 1st the 200m with a personal best 21.23 at the Cupid Classic... placed fifth in the 200m at the ACC Indoor Championships.

2013 (sophomore): Played in 12 games... rushed 24 times for 150 yards (6.2 ypa)... had two kickoff returns for 29 yards... carried eight times for 45 yards in the season opener vs. Elon (Aug. 31)... returned two kickoffs vs. Virginia Tech (Sept. 26)... had career highs for rushing attempts (9), rushing yards (69) and longest rush (27) vs.

Alabama A&M (Nov. 23).

2012-13 Track: Joined the track and field team in January and soon after set a school record in the 60 meters (6.75) at the Auburn Invitational... one week later at a meet hosted by Kentucky, Snoddy won the 200 meters, beating out 40 other competitors... on Feb. 2 in South Bend, Ind., Snoddy finished first in the 60 with another school record (6.72)... broke the school record in the 60 for a third time, winning the Samford Invitational in 6.67... qualified for the NCAA Championships, where he finished 13th nationally in the 60... earned second team Indoor USTFCCA All-American honors ran a 10.3 100meters in his first outdoor meet.

2012 (redshirt freshman): Played in 13 games as a back-up at B-back and on special teams... made nine tackles on special teams (eight solo tackles)... rushed 13 times for 50 yards and one touchdown... had one reception for 11 yards... carried six times for 13 yards and his first career touchdown vs. Presbyterian (Sept. 8)... had three carries for 23 yards and an 11-yard reception in the win over Virginia (Sept. 15).

2011 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Carrollton HS... played for coach Rayvan Teague... rushed for 1,150 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior... rated as the 49th-best prospect in the state by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution... named all-area in 2010... invited to play in the North-South Game... was a track star in high school... won the state 3A championship in the 100 (10.76) and the 200 (21.91)... made the academic honor roll.

Personal: Full name is Broderick Brett Snoddy... mother, Lynn... has two siblings -- Bernard and Krisha... born Jan. 3, 1993 in Carrollton, Ga... began playing football at age

six... a business administration major.

BRODERICK SNODDY Year GP-S Rush Yds Avg TD LP Rec Yds Avg TD LP 2013 12-0 24 150 6.2 0 27 0 0 0.0 0 0 2012 13-0 13 50 3.8 1 19 1 11 11.0 0 11 TOTAL 25-0 37 200 5.4 1 27 1 11 11.0 0 11 CAREER HIGHS Rushing Attempts: 9 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013 Rushing Yards: 69 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013 Rushing Touchdowns: 1 vs. Presbyterian, Sept. 8, 2012 Long Rush: 27 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013 Receptions: 1 vs. Virginia, Sept. 15, 2012 Receiving Yards: 11 vs. Virginia, Sept. 15, 2012 Long Catch: 11 yards vs. Virginia, Sept. 15, 2012

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WILL SOMERS P / 6-1 / 188 / r-Fr. Johns Creek, Ga. (Johns Creek)

A redshirt freshman walk-on who joined the program after classes began in August, 2013.

2013 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Johns Creek HS, 2013... earned three varsity letters... was the punter and strong safety for head coach Mike Cloy... first team all-region punter... first team All-AJC as a punter... had a career long punt of 62 yards... recorded a pick-six at safety, then kicked the PAT for a seven-point series... also ran track... helped lead the track team to a pair of regional crowns... was the track team's sprinter MVP in 2012 and 2013... holds the school record in the 110 hurdles and the 300 hurdles... a good student who made the honor roll and was a member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Full name is William Henry Somers... parents are Kirk and Elizabeth... born Dec. 20, 1994 at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina... has previously lived in Perrysburg, Ohio... has two siblings -- Sara Kate and Jack... Sara Kate is currently a student at Georgia Tech... began playing football in 6th grade... considering a major in industrial engineering.

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KYLE STALLARD OL / 6-3 / 266 / r-So. Alpharetta, Ga. (Alpharetta)

Joined the program as a preferred walk-on prior to the 2012 season... a good student who has made the Deanʼs List.

2013 (redshirt freshman): Saw action in three games - vs. Elon (Aug. 31), Syracuse (Oct. 19) and Alabama A&M (Nov. 23).

2012 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Alpharetta HS... named to the All-North Fulton Team and was an honorable mention all-regional selection in 2011... played in the North Fulton/Forsyth Rotary Bowl in 2011... Alpharetta made first region 6AAAAAA playoff appearance in 2010 and won 6AAAAAA region championship in 2011... part of an offensive line that helped produce school record passing yards in 2011.

Personal: Full name is Kyle Jeffrey Stallard... born Oct. 7, 1993 in Greensboro, N.C.... son of Jeff and Julie Stallard... has a sister Kaleigh... his grandfather Dewey played football at Furman (1947-49) and his father played football at Mars Hill (1982-86)... his great uncle, Tracy Stallard, was a major league pitcher who threw the 51st home run ball to Roger Maris... he wore #59 in high school ‒ a combination of the number his father (#52) and his grandfather (#29) wore when they played in college.

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TYLER STARGEL DE / 6-3 / 242 / r-So. Orange Beach, Ala. (Gulf Shores)

After serving as a capable back-up as a redshirt freshman last season, Stargel enters 2014 as one of the leading candidates to start at defensive end... hopes to help fill the void of the loss of starters Jeremiah Attaochu and Emmanuel Dieke... has played linebacker and defensive end... a good student who has made the Deanʼs List and the ACC Academic Honor Roll.

PLAYER BIOS 2013 (redshirt freshman): Played in 11 games... learned a great deal from Attaochu and defensive line coach Mike Pelton... made a tackle at Miami (Oct. 5).

2012 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Gulf Shores HS... played for head coach Ben Blackmon... attended Pickens HS outside of Atlanta as a freshman before family moved to Alabama... rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals and Scout... finished his senior season with 79 tackles, three sacks, four blocked kicks, three caused fumbles and a fumble recovery... his 79 stops led the league and was fourth in the state... a second team all-state and an all-region pick.

Personal: Full name is Tyler Dean Stargel... born Nov. 23, 1993 in Marietta, Ga... son of Dennis and Rhonda Stargel... started playing football at age eight... enjoys listening to live music and is learning the guitar... chose Tech because the “academics are second to none”... was a four-year member of the Honor Roll and a National Honor Society in high school... majoring in business administration.

TYLER STARGEL Year G-GS P-A 2013 11-0 1-0

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TREVOR STROEBEL LS / 6-4 / 230 / So. Saukville, Wis. (Ceadarburg)

Came to Georgia Tech in 2013 as a walk-on and ended up playing a significant role as a true freshman... shed his redshirt and took over as Techʼs long snapper when starter Sean Tobin went down with injuries twice last season... gives the Yellow Jackets depth and security at that position for the next few years.

2013 (true freshman): Played in six games... was forced into action in the fourth game of the season, a nationally-televised Thursday night game vs. Virginia Tech (Sept. 26)... handled duties without a flaw against the Hokies... made his first special teams ʻstartʼ the next week at Miami (Oct. 5)... after watching from the sidelines over the next four games, Stroebel took over snapping duties once again for the final four games of the season.

High School: Cedarburg HS, 2013... earned three varsity letters playing for coach Brian Leair... played long snapper and center... helped lead team to three playoff appearances... the 2010 team finished state runner-up... the 2011 squad won a conference title... earned high (academic) honors four years... National Honor Society.

Personal: Full name is Trevor Ronald Stroebel... parents are Duey and Laura... Duey is a Wisconsin state legislator... born Jan. 31, 1995 in Milwaukee... has seven siblings -- Spencer, Maggie, Stewart, Mitchell, Lewis, Wendy and Mary... Spencer was on the Princeton crew team from 2008-12... Maggie is currently on the Princeton crew team... wants to one day become a politician... chose Georgia Tech because of the athletics and academics... enjoys snowmobiling, which may not be easy to do in Atlanta... began long-snapping duties at age 7... undecided on a major.

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MICHEAL SUMMERS WR / 6-1 / 195 / r-So. Statesboro, Ga. (Statesboro)

Coming off a rookie campaign in which he started more games (11) than any Yellow Jacket receiver... part of what may be the deepest corps of wide receivers Tech has had in several years... nearly shed his redshirt as a true freshman in 2012... will get to play against his hometown school, Georgia Southern, Sept. 13.

2013 (redshirt freshman): Played in all 13 games and started 11 times... had 10 receptions for 211 yards (21.1 ypa), helping Georgia Tech lead the nation in yards per pass completion... had two rushing attempts for 19 yards... got his career off to a fantastic start with three receptions for 79 yards in the season opener vs. Elon (Aug. 31)... hauled in a 49-yard reception at BYU (Oct. 12)... had three receptions for 24 yards and one 11-yard rushing attempt at Clemson (Nov. 14)... caught two passes for 23 yards vs. Georgia (Nov. 30).

2012 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Statesboro HS...played for head coach Steve Pennington... rated with three stars and ranked No. 85 at the safety position by Scout... played both sides of the ball... totaled over 1,400 yards of total offense and scored 13 touchdowns... a first team all-region pick... played in Georgia North-South All-Star Game.

Personal: Full name is Micheal Wayne Summers, Jr... son of Micheal and Vivian Summers... born Jan. 24, 1994 in Augusta, Ga... has a sister Jasmyne... his father played football at South Carolina State (1984-88) and in the NFL for the Colts (1988-89)... lifelong friends with Tech teammate, Freddie Burden...grew up in the shadows of Georgia Southern, where Paul Johnson won a pair of national championships... his cousin Michael Johnson is a 1999 Tech graduate... was taught basic football fundamentals by his dad at age six... majoring in business administration.

MICHEAL SUMMERS Year GP-S Rec Yds Avg TD LP Rush Yds Avg TD LP 2013 13-11 10 211 21.1 0 54 2 19 9.5 0 11 CAREER HIGHS Receptions: 3, twice, last at Clemson, Nov. 14, 2013 Receiving Yards: 79 vs. Elon, Aug. 31, 2013 Long Catch: 54 vs. Elon, Aug. 31, 2013 Rushing Attempts: 1, twice, last at Clemson, Nov. 14, 2013 Rushing Yards: 11 at Clemson, Nov. 14, 2013

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JUSTIN THOMAS QB / 5-11 / 185 / r-So. Prattville, Ala. (Prattville)

A leading candidate to take over as the starting quarterback after serving as the top back-up last season... may be the quickest quarterback in college football... runs the option well and is an underrated passer with surprising arm strength... gives the Yellow Jackets a bigplay threat under center.

2013 (redshirt freshman): Played in 10 games as a back-up to starter Vad Lee... rushed 33 times for 234 yards (7.1 ypa) and two touchdowns... completed 9-of17 passes (.529) for 131 yards and one touchdown... had five rushing attempts for 53 yards and one touchdown in his first collegiate game, vs. Elon (Aug. 31)... completed all four of his passing attempts for 30 yards and one touchdown at BYU (Oct. 12)... carried 10 times for 95 yards and a touchdown vs. Syracuse (Oct. 19)... rushed three times for 23 yards and completed 2-of-3 passes for 27 yards at Clemson (Nov. 14).

2012 (true freshman): Redshirted.

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BRADY SWILLING QB / 6-2 / 211 / r-Fr. Chatsworth, Ga. (North Murray)

A preferred walk-on who joined the program in August, 2013... did a solid job last season on the scout team.

2013 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: North Murray HS, 2013... played quarterback for four years for coach David Gann... served two years as team captain for a school that was established in 2009... earned all-area, all-region and honorable mention all-state honors as a senior... played in the North/Central All-Star Game... passed for 1,519 yards and rushed for 1,500 yards as a senior... rushed for 12 touchdowns and passed for 11 TDs as a senior... rushed for 238 yards in one game... also played basketball and ran track for four years... was the regional champion and finished third in the state high jump in 2012... also won regional crown in the high jump in 2013.

Personal: Full name is Brady Keith Swilling... parents are Keith and Tracy... born Nov. 3, 1994 in Dalton, Ga... has one sibling -- Kelsey... father, Keith, played football at Furman in the late 1980s... uncle, Hugh, played quarterback fro the Paladins in the early 1990s... began playing football at age nine... considering a major in civil engineering.

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TYLER TEKNIPP DB / 5-10 / 187 / r-So. McDonough, Ga. (Eagles Landing)

Joined the Georgia Tech program in August, 2012 as a preferred walk-on.

2013 (redshirt freshman): Saw action in two games -vs. Elon (Aug. 31) and Alabama A&M (Nov. 23)... recorded first career tackle vs. Alabama A&M.

High School: Prattville HS... played for head coach Jamey DuBose... ranked as a four-star prospect and the No. 19 all-purpose athlete in the country by Rivals... led Prattville to the Class 6A state championship in 2011... was named the MVP of the state championship game... completed 66 percent of his passes this season for 1,652 yards and 13 touchdowns and rushed for 896 yards and seven TDs... ranked second in the state in total offense and fourth in passing... won the Alabama state 4A-6A championship in the 100-meters with a time of 10.79 second... also played basketball and baseball at Prattville... won basketball regional titles in 2010 and 2011.

Personal: Full name is Justin Micheal Bryant Thomas... born March 15, 1994 in Montgomery, Ala... son of Milton and Tanya Thomas... has three siblings ‒ Blake, Paige and Krissy... his cousin Quentin Riggins played linebacker at Auburn (1986-89)... lists winning the 6A state football title, and three world series titles in travel baseball as his most memorable athletic achievements... a business administration major.

JUSTIN THOMAS Year GP-S Effic Com Att Int Pct Yds 2013 10-0 113.55 9 17 2 .529 131 Rushing Att Yds Avg 2013 33 234 7.1

TD Lng Avg 1 36 13.1

TD Lng PG TO 2 50 23.4 365

CAREER HIGHS Rushing Attempts: 10 vs. Syracuse, Oct. 19, 2013 Yards Rushing: 95 vs. Syracuse, Oct. 19, 2013 TD Rushing: 1, twice, vs. Syracuse, Oct. 19, 2013 Long Rush: 50 vs. Syracuse, Oct. 19, 2013 Passing Touchdowns: 1 at BYU, Oct. 12, 2013 Passing Yards: 30 at BYU, Oct. 12, 2013 Completions: 4 at BYU, Oct. 12, 2013 Attempts: 4, twice, last at Virginia, Oct. 26, 2013 Passing Efficiency: 245.50 at BYU, Oct. 12, 2013 Long Pass: 36 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013

2012 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Eagleʼs Landing HS... was a first team allregion (4-AAA) pick as a punter in 2010 and 2011 and was a second team all-region selection as a quarterback in 2011... holds his schoolʼs career record for passing yards (3,650) and set the single-season record for passing yards (1,542) in 2011.

Personal: Full name is Tyler Joseph Teknipp... son of Joe and Jen Teknipp... born Jan. 24, 1994 in Euclid, Ohio... has a sister, Caitlin... his father played football at Kent State (1987-89) and his mother was a cheerleader there (198889)... his grandfather, Ty Anderson, played hockey at Boston College... his great grandfather, Osborne “Ty” Anderson played hockey for Team USA in the 1932 Olympics and won the silver medal... had a cousin play football at Troy and another cousin play volleyball at Georgia... wore #19 in high school because of his love for the Cleveland Browns and Bernie Kosar.

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SEAN TOBIN LS / 6-3 / 213 / r-Jr. Holmdel, N.J. (Saint John Vianney)

A dependable and fundamentally sound long snapper coming off an injury-plagued sophomore season... when healthy, has been Georgia Techʼs primary long snapper each of the last two seasons... redshirted the 2012 season after playing in nine games as a true freshman in 2011... came to Georgia Tech on scholarship.

2013 (sophomore): Played in nine games, missing four games because of injury... did not play at Miami (Oct. 5) and did not play in the final three games of the season...

Techʼs only missed PAT came when he was sidelined.

2012: Redshirted.

2011 (true freshman): Saw action in nine games... took

PLAYER BIOS over as Techʼs primary long snapper against Maryland and retained it for the rest of the season.

High School: Saint John Vianney HS... played for coach Skip Edwards... earned New Jersey all-class honors... earned three varsity letters and served one year as team captain... considered one of the top long snappers nationally... earned all-area honors as a senior... had 16 tackles in one game... invited to play in the New Jersey North-South Game.

Personal: Full name is Sean Michael Tobin... parents are Mike and MaryAnn... born May 17, 1993 in Edison, N.J... cousin, Anthony Dipaula, played football at Rutgers... made the Deanʼs List in the fall of 2012... majoring in business administration.

reception vs. Syracuse (Oct. 19)... hauled in a 68-yard reception vs. Georgia (Nov. 30)... caught two passes for 79 yards including a 72-yard TD reception vs. Ole Miss in the Music City Bowl (Dec. 30).

2012 (sophomore): Played in all 14 games and started 10 times... started the final six games of the season when the Yellow Jackets went 4-2 down the stretch... had two receptions longer than 40 yards... recorded eight receptions for 162 yards (20.2 yards per reception)... made the first two receptions of his career in the game vs. Middle Tennessee State (Sept. 29)... caught two passes for 19 yards the following Saturday at Clemson (Oct. 6)... broke loose for a 68-yard reception in the win at North Carolina (Nov. 10)... had two receptions for 59 yards, including one catch for 42 yards, against Florida State in the ACC Championship Game (Dec. 1).

KYLE TRAVIS LB / 6-3 / 230 / Sr. Cumming, Ga. (South Forsyth)

2011 (true freshman): Played in 12 games as a top reserve at wide receiver and as a blocked kick/punt specialist... had a forced fumble on special teams.

A fourth-year linebacker who played as a true freshman in 2011 and has steadily seen his role grow... hopes to be a part of the linebacker rotation... should continue his key role on special teams... has good closing speed and a nose for the football.

High School: North Cobb HS... played for coach Shane Queen... a good student with a lofty high school GPA... earned three stars from both Rivals and Scout... earned three varsity letters and served two years as team captain... played wide receiver and defensive back... played on a regional championship team in 2007... named first team all-county and all-region, and second team allstate as a senior... invited to play in the Cobb Senior Bowl... had a 71-yard TD reception against Hillgrove... recorded 19 tackles as a junior against Cherokee... played three seasons on the basketball team.

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2013 (junior): Played in all 13 games... saw most of his action on special teams... recorded three tackles... recorded tackles in ACC victories over Duke (Sept. 14) and North Carolina (Sept. 21)... had a tackle vs. Alabama A&M (Nov. 23).

2012 (sophomore): Played in nine games, including each of the last six games of the season... recorded four tackles, including three solo tackles... registered two tackles -- both solo tackles -- in the win over Virginia (Sept. 15)... had a tackle against Florida State in the ACC Championship Game (Dec. 1).

2011 (true freshman): Played in 11 games as a true freshman... the majority of his action came on special teams... recorded two tackles on the season... had a tackle in his first collegiate game, vs. Western Carolina (Sept. 1)... also credited with a tackle in a win over Kansas (Sept. 17).

High School: South Forsyth HS... earned three varsity letters and served one year as team captain for coach Jeff Arnette... played fullback, offensive line and defensive end at SFHS… earned all-county honors in 2009 and 2010... selected all-region in 2010... holds the school power clean record (325 pounds)... also played three seasons on the lacrosse team.

Personal: Full name is Kyle William Travis... parents are Todd and Ann... has a younger sister and brother -- Kelli and Conner... born June 26, 1993 in Atlanta... cousin, Sam Dawes, played baseball at Miami (Ohio)... began playing football in fifth grade... a business administration major.

KYLE TRAVIS Year G-GS 2013 13-0 2012 9-0 2011 11-0 TOTAL 33-0

P-A Tkl 1-2 3 3-1 4 1-1 2 5-4 9

TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

Sck FC 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0

FR 0 0 0 0

Int PB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 2 vs. Virginia, Sept. 15, 2012

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DARREN WALLER WR / 6-5 / 232 / Sr. Acworth, Ga. (North Cobb)

A tall, athletic receiver with a great deal of potential... hoping to have a breakout season in 2014... Techʼs most experienced returning wide receiver... coming off a solid junior campaign... played as a true freshman in 2011... will sit out the first two games of 2014 for a violation of team rules.

2013 (junior): Played in 12 games and started four times... recorded 17 receptions for 367 yards and a teambest 21.6 yards per reception... had three touchdown receptions... caught two passes for 38 yards and a touchdown vs. North Carolina (Sept. 21)... had three receptions for 28 yards vs. Virginia Tech (Sept. 26)... caught two passes for 41 yards at Miami (Oct. 5)... had a 46-yard

Personal: Full name is Darren Charles Waller... parents are Dorian and Charlena... has one sibling, Deanna... born Sept. 13, 1992 in Landover, Md... has previously lived in Colorado Springs, Colo. and Marietta, Ga... has three uncles who all played for Johnson C. Smith University... great grandfather was Fats Waller, a legendary jazz musician... majoring in business administration.

DARREN WALLER Year GP-S Rec 2013 12-4 17 2012 14-10 8 2011 12-0 0 TOTAL 38-14 25

Yds 367 162 0 529

Avg TD LP Rush Yds Avg TD LP 21.6 3 72 0 0 0.0 0 0 20.2 0 63 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 21.2 3 72 0 0 0.0 0 0

CAREER HIGHS Receptions: 3, twice, last at Clemson, Nov. 14, 2013 Receiving Yards: 79 vs. Ole Miss, Dec. 30, 2013 Long Catch: 72 vs. Ole Miss, Dec. 30, 2013 TD Receptions: 1, three times, last vs. Ole Miss, Dec. 30, 2013

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D.J. WHITE CB / 5-11 / 190 / Jr. McDonough, Ga. (Union Grove)

Made an immediate impact as a true freshman in 2012 and emerged as a starter as a sophomore in 2013... an athletic player who has improved game by game through the first two years of his career... played his best game in last yearʼs Music City Bowl vs. Ole Miss... a good student who has made the Deanʼs List.

2013 (sophomore): Played in all 13 games and started nine times... recorded 50 tackles, 40 solo tackles, and a tackle for loss... forced two fumbles, had one interception and broke up five passes... registered five tackles at BYU (Oct. 12)... had five tackles at Virginia (Oct. 26)... recorded five solo tackles and a tackle for loss vs. Georgia (Nov. 30)... had a breakout game vs. Ole Miss in the Music City Bowl (Dec. 30)... recorded a career-high 13 tackles and 11 solo tackles, forced two fumbles and had his first career interception against the Rebels.

2012 (true freshman): Played in 10 games -- the final 10 games of the season... recorded five tackles -- all of them solo tackles... forced one fumble... recorded two solo tackles in the win over Boston College (Oct. 20)... had a pair of solo tackles and forced a fumble at North Carolina (Nov. 10).

High School: Union Grove... played for head coach Paul Burgdorf... rated with three stars and ranked No. 121 at cornerback by Scout... ranked No. 29 at cornerback nationally by ESPN... averaged 8.59 yards per carry, 21.85 yards per catch, 16 yards per punt return, 22.3 yards per kick return, made 21 tackles and recorded an interception as a senior... first team all-region and honorable

mention all-state in 2011.

Personal: Full name is David Jamaal White... born Sept.

9, 1993 in Atlanta... son of Brockston and Zina White... has three siblings ‒ Marcus, Darius and Michael... his mother played college basketball at Truett McConnell... had two cousins run track in college and another, Horace Stroud, play football at Auburn... started playing football in sixth grade... listed Tech as his favorite school growing up... wore No. 9 in high school because it represents his birth month and day (9/9/93)... majoring in business administration.

D.J. WHITE Year G-GS P-A Tkl 2013 13-9 40-10 50 2012 10-0 5-0 5 TOTAL 23-9 45-10 55

TFL 1.0-2 0.0-0 1.0-2

Sck FC 0.0-0 2 0.0-0 1 0.0-0 3

FR Int PB 0 1-0 5 0 0-0 0 0 1-0 5

CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 13, vs. Ole Miss, Dec. 30, 2013 Solo Tackles: 11, vs. Ole Miss, Dec. 30, 2013 TFL: 1, vs. Georgia, Nov. 30, 2013 FF: 2 vs. Ole Miss, Dec. 30, 2013 PB: 3, vs. Ole Miss, Dec. 30, 2013 INT: 1 vs. Ole Miss, Dec. 30, 2013

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MITCHELL WILLIAMS DL / 6-2 / 225 / r-Fr. Alpharetta, Ga. (Milton)

A non-scholarship player who joined the program in August, 2013.

2013 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Milton HS, 2013... played three seasons of football, including one year as team captain... played defensive end for head coach Howie DeCristofaro... placed third in the state 6-A weightlifting tournament... graduated with honors.

Personal: Full name is Mitchell Robert Williams... born Jan. 3, 1995 in Alpharetta... goes by “Mitch”... parents are Wes and Julie... has one sister -- Colleen... comes from an athletic family... grandfather, Garland “Bulldog” Williams played at UGA and was on Orange, Rose and Sugar Bowl teams -- one of just three people to have played on winning teams in all three of those bowl games... went on to play later with the Brooklyn Dodgers and Chicago Hornets... father, Wes, graduated from Georgia Tech in 1988 and was a manager for the Yellow Jacket football team from 1983 to 1988... Wes also played his entire college career for the Tech junior varsity team... Mitch was born premature -- 10 weeks early and weighed just 3.5 pounds at birth... began playing football at age five... considering a major in industrial engineering.

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ISIAH WILLIS AB / 5-9 / 194 / r-So. Marietta, Ga. (Lassiter)

A non-scholarship running back who joined the program in August, 2012... a local product from nearby Lassiter High School... a good student who made the Deanʼs List and the ACC Academic Honor Roll.

2013 (redshirt freshman): Saw action in three games - vs. Elon (Aug. 31), Syracuse (Oct. 19) and Alabama A&M (Nov. 23)... had two rushing attempts for 22 yards with a long run of 14 yards, all coming vs. Alabama A&M. 2012 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Lassiter HS... was an All-Cobb County selection at running back... played in Cobb County Senior Bowl and was the game's leading rusher... also competed on the track team... his senior class graduated as the winningest class in school history... was a member of the 4x400 relay that won the region title in 2012.

Personal: Full name is Isiah Willis III... born August 25, 1994 in Atlanta... son of Isiah Willis, Jr. and Tamela Willis... has two siblings -- Taylor and Jade... wore #25 in high school to signify his birth date.

ISIAH WILLIS Year GP-S Rush Yds Avg TD LP Rec Yds Avg TD LP 2013 3-0 2 22 11.0 0 14 0 0 0.0 0 0 CAREER HIGHS Rushing Attempts: 2 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013

PLAYER BIOS Rushing Yards: 22 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013 Longest Rush: 14 vs. Alabama A&M, Nov. 23, 2013

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DONOVAN WILSON AB / 6-0 / 213 / r-Fr. Dublin, Ohio (Jerome)

A redshirt freshman who enrolled at Georgia Tech in January of 2013... has shown significant improvement on the field since arriving on campus.

2013 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Jerome HS... a four-year football starter for Coach Mark Hundley... served one year as a team captain... also played three seasons of basketball... rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals... named All-Central Ohio three times... a three-time all-conference, three-time alldistrict and three-time all-metro selection... named allstate as a senior in 2012... rushed for 2,068 yards and 26 touchdowns as a senior... owns every rushing record at Jerome HS, including 62 carries for 425 yards rushing and seven touchdowns in a game versus Westerville South... finished his prep career with 4,796 yards rushing and 59 touchdowns... made the academic honor roll.

Personal: Full name is Donovan B. Wilson... parents are Kenny and Candace... born Nov. 30, 1994 in Poway, Calif... has four siblings - Cam, Shea, Garrett and Sydney... father, Kenny, played basketball at Davidson and later with the Denver Nuggets in the NBA... began playing football at age eight... selected Georgia Tech because of the education, the school and the football.... majoring in business administration.

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TONY ZENON AB / 5-8 / 174 / r-Sr. Albany, Ga. (Deerfield Windsor Academy)

A fifth-year senior who is one of the fastest players on the team... small in size, but has great ability to change direction... has big-play capability... one of several Abacks contending for a starting role... averages 5.2 yards per rushing attempt and 27.7 yards per reception... owns 874 career all-purpose yards... has played in 34 career games... very capable as a kick returner... a good student who has made the Deanʼs List.

2013 (junior): Played in 11 games and made one start... rushed 14 times for 35 yards and had one six-yard reception... had two punt returns... rushed three times for 10 yards, caught one pass for six yards and had a punt return vs. North Carolina (Sept. 21)... started against Virginia Tech and had one punt return against the Hokies (Sept. 26)... rushed two times for 11 yards vs. Syracuse (Oct. 19).

2012 (sophomore): Played in all 14 games... had six offensive plays of 20 or more yards -- two by rushing, four receiving... rushed 31 times for 193 yards (6.2 yards per carry) and one touchdown... caught seven passes for 195 yards for a lofty average of 27.9 yards per reception... returned three kickoffs for 52 yards... carried four times for 49 yards, had a 40-yard pass reception and returned a kickoff 20 yards vs. Presbyterian (Sept. 8)... rushed six times for a career-high 57 yards and a touchdown, caught two passes for 74 yards including one for 57 yards against Miami (Sept. 22)... had a 44-yard reception and rushed for 17 yards in the win over Boston College (Oct. 20).

2011 (redshirt freshman): Played in nine games and started at Middle Tennessee State... averaged 5.7 yards per carry on 15 rushing attempts... caught three passes for 104 yards (34.7 yards per catch) and one touchdown... had 392 all-purpose yards... had the secondmost kickoff returns (9) on the team for an average of 22.4 yards per attempt... had one rushing attempt and caught a 19-yard pass in his first career game, vs. Western Carolina (Sept. 1)... made his first career start and caught a 73-yard touchdown pass on Techʼs first offensive play of the game at Middle Tennessee State... finished with six carries for 47 yards and two receptions for 85 yards against the Blue Raiders... had two carries for 12 yards vs. Maryland (Oct. 8).

2010 (true freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Deerfield Windsor Academy... produced

staggering numbers at the Class AAA school in the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA)... ran wild in DWAʼs Wing-T offense... finished senior season with 244 carries for 2,264 yards ‒ an average of 9.28 yards per carry ‒ and had 27 rushing touchdowns... for his career, Zenon had 5,684 rushing yards on 650 carries and 65 TDs. Personal: Born Sept. 2, 1991... originally from New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina forced him to move to Georgia... switched jersey numbers from 47 to 9 in August, 2011... is the sixth player with a last name beginning in Z to letter at Tech... majoring in management.

TONY ZENON Year GP-S Rush Yds Avg TD LP Rec Yds Avg TD LP 2013 11-1 14 35 2.5 0 14 1 6 6.0 0 6 2012 14-0 31 193 6.2 1 39 7 195 27.9 0 57 2011 9-1 15 86 5.7 0 19 3 104 34.7 1 73 TOTAL 34-2 60 314 5.2 1 39 11 305 27.7 1 73 Returns KOR 2013 0 2012 3 2011 9 TOTAL 12

Yds 0 52 202 257

Avg TD LP 0.0 0 0 17.3 0 20 22.4 0 79 21.4 0 79

PR Yds Avg 2 -2 -1.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 2 -2 -1.0

TD 0 0 0 0

LP 0 0 0 0

Career All-Purpose Yards: 874 CAREER HIGHS Rushing Attempts: 6, twice, last vs. Miami, Sept. 22, 2012 Rushing Yards: 57 vs. Miami, Sept. 22, 2012 Rushing Touchdowns: 1 vs. Miami, Sept. 22, 2012 Longest Rush: 39 vs. Presbyterian, Sept. 8, 2012 Receptions: 2, three times, last at Clemson, Oct. 6, 2012 Receiving Yards: 85 at Middle Tennessee State, Sept. 10, 2011 Receiving Touchdowns: 1 at Middle Tennessee State, Sept. 10, 2011 Longest Reception: 73 at Middle Tennessee State, Sept. 10, 2011 Kick Returns: 3 vs. Maryland, Oct. 8, 2011 Kick Return Yards: 115 vs. Maryland, Oct. 8, 2011 Long Kick Return: 79 vs. Maryland, Oct. 8, 2011 All Purpose Yards: 131 vs. Miami, Sept. 22, 2012

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