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2010 GSU Football Signees
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Feb 3, 2010 - 1:09:09 PM

Robert Brown (RB, 6-0, 190) Macon (Westside-Macon)
Region I AAAA Offensive Player of the Year___ first-team All-Region selection as a senior___ helped lead Seminoles to 11-2 record and Elite 8 appearance___ rushed for 1,917 yards 274 carries and 22 touchdowns as a senior___ averaged 6.99 yards per rush and 147.5 yards per game___ had six receptions for 80 yards and one TD___ 2009 Macon Touchdown Club Back of the Year and earned "Back of the Week" honors three times___ named one of "Middle Georgia’s 12 to Treasure" by the Macon Telegraph___ All-Middle Georgia first team selection at running back___ Westside-Macon team MVP following 2009 season___ selected to play in the 2009 Georgia Coaches North-South game___ gained 770 yards in junior season___ coached by Cedric Risper.

Tray Butler (WR, 5-9, 170) Stockbridge (Woodland)
Selected to 2009 4AAA All-Region team___ 71 career receptions for 1,525 yards___ scored 25 career touchdowns for Wolfpack___ earned second-team All-Region honors as a junior___ named Woodland High School Player of the Year as a junior and senior___ played for Coach Scott Schmitt___ son of Leartis Butler.

Dorian Byrd (OL, 6-1, 245) Macon (Westside-Macon)
First-team All-Region as a senior___ graded out an average of 90 percent during senior season___ three-time "Lineman of the Week" for Westside-Macon as a senior___ named Macon Touchdown Club Lineman of the Week (2009)___ coached by Cedric Risper.

Carlos Cave (LB, 5-10, 177) Macon (Westside-Macon)
First-team All-Region pick at inside linebacker as a senior following first-team All-Region selection at outside linebacker as a junior___ recorded 85 tackles and six sacks as a senior for the Seminoles___ also had one fumble recovery and one interception, scoring touchdowns on each___ voted by team as "Spirit of the Defense" as a senior___ at OLB as a junior, recorded 112 tackles and four interceptions with one returned for a touchdown___ sleected as lineman of the week vs. Jones County in 2008 with two interceptions, including one a touchdown___ won team’s Most Improved Award as a junior___ coached by Cedric Risper___ son of Renita Tate.

Justice Ejike (DT, 6-1, 252) Covington (Newton County)
Pronounced: E-gee-key
All-State honorable mention at offensive tackle as a senior___ 2-AAAAA first team All-Region Offense and Defense___ also tabbed as first-team All-Newton County Offense and Defense___ served as Rams defensive captain with 65 tackles and team-leading eight sacks___ also recorded 21 tackles for loss, one forced fumble and 10 quarterback pressures___ played for Coach Nick Collins___ son of Angie Ejike.

Aaron Fisher (RB, 5-8, 188) Tulsa, Okla. (Central)
Gained 774 yards as a senior with 12 touchdowns___ averaged 8.15 yards per carry___ played on defense as junior racking up over 100 tackles___ helped lead Braves to the Oklahoma 5A state playoffs for the first time in 13 years___ named most improved player by his teammates___ selected to first- team All-District___ senior team captain___ runs a 4.5 40-yard dash___ played for Coach Corey Russell___ son of Michael and Bernadette Fisher.

Alex Ford (RB, 5-11, 185) Nashville, Tenn. (Franklin)
Repeat selection as Region 6-5A Most Valuable Player as a junior and senior___ voted first-team All-State by Tennessee Sports Writers as a junior___ helped lead Rebels to 10-3 mark in 2009___ carried 433 times for 3,328 yards and 49 touchdowns during his career___ averaged 7.7 yards per carry___ coached by Craig Clayton___ parents are Jerry and Molly Ford.

Josh Gebhardt (DE, 6-3, 240) Douglasville (Landmark Christian Academy)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution First-Team All-State selection as senior___ Offense-Defense All-American in 2009___ Region 5A Defensive Player of the Year___ three-time member of Region 5A first team as a sophomore, junior and senior___ earned Region 5A honorable mention recognition as a freshman___ Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State honorable mention___ played for Kenny Dallas___ son of Aron and Marianne Gebhardt.

Matthew Gilbert (OL, 6-2, 275) Marietta (Walton)
First-team All-Region 6-5A___ first-team All-Cobb County___ Cobb County Senior Bowl participant___three-year starter for Raiders___coached by Rocky Hidalgo___ parents are Jimmy and Rhonda Gilbert.

Marcus Howton (OL, 6-2, 315) Pensacola, Fla. (West Florida)
First-team All-District I pick___ Northwest Florida All-Star team as selected by Pensacola Sports Association___ Pensacola News-Journal All-Area team___recorded 35 pancake blocks as a senior___ helped team to 245 yards-per game average in triple option-based offense___ three-year letter winner in football and track for Jaguars___ FCA Challenger Award recipient___ team captain___ moved to varsity squad after five games as a sophomore___ holds school record for discus throw___ played for Coach Ronnie Gilliland___ son of Crystal Cabico.

Omari Jones (LB, 6-1, 200) Jonesboro (Mundy’s Mill)
Pronounced: OH-mar-ee
Led Tigers as a senior with 82 tackles and seven sacks___ first-team All-Region 4-AAAAA team at linebacker position___ defensive captain as a junior___ recorded 54 tackles during 2008 season___ earned three-star ranking from Rivals.com___ member of the Region 4 6-A All-Academic team___ played for Coach Peniel J. Dany___ parents are Marcellus and Oneatha Jones.Zach Lonas (OL, 6-1, 275) Acworth (Etowah)
Three-year starter and two-way player at offensive line and defensive tackle___ All-Cherokee County Gridiron Club selection as a junior and senior___ helped Eagles to 8-2 overall record as a senior and 350 yards per game in offense (262 rushing, 88 passing)___ recorded 29 tackles including four tackles for loss and two sacks___ had 11 hurries and a fumble recovery___ coached by Bill Stewart.Javonte Martin (CB, 5-9, 170) Tampa, Fla. (Plant)
Tampa Tribune and St. Pete Times All-County first team as a senior___ garnered second-team honors from Tampa Tribune and honorable mention recognition from St. Pete Times as a junior___ voted top corner in the state of Florida as a junior and senior___helped Panthers to 13-1 record and state championship as a senior___ part of the 14-1 Plant state championship team as a junior___ finished career at Plant with 112 total tackles including 81 solos with 10 interceptions and 50 pass break-ups___ also had 13 career tackles for loss___ recorded 53 total tackles with 42 solo in senior season___ also had three interceptions and 23 pass break-ups___ recorded 46 total tackles (30 solo) with five interceptions and 24 pass break-ups as a junior___ won Playmaker award as a junior___ All-Suncoast first team in 2009 following honorable mention status in 2008___ All-Western Conference first team pick as a senior and second team selection as a junior___ grabbed two interceptions to go along with 13 total tackles (nine solo) and three pass break-ups___ Panthers were 53-4 during his career___ first four-year varsity letterman under Coach Robert J. Weiner___ son of Sonya White and Leroy Blue, Jr.Trevor McBurnett (OL, 6-2, 300) Lawrenceville (Peachtree Ridge)
Tabbed first-team All-Region 8-AAAAA as a junior and senior___ First-team All-Gwinnett County as a junior and second-team selection as a senior___ honorable mention all-state pick at offensive lineman for junior year as Peachtree Ridge finished as runner-up in 5A___ pre-season all-state selection by Atlanta Journal-Constitution for senior campaign___ helped lead team to 10-3 mark and quarterfinals___ member of the Lions offensive line that did not allow a sack over 28 games and two years___ finished 10th in state weightlifting meet as a senior___ Scholar-Athlete award winner___ joins current Eagle Mitch Williford in coming from Peachtree Ridge___ played for Bill Ballard___ son of Todd and Mia McBurnett.

Jerick McKinnon (QB, 5-10, 180) Marietta (Sprayberry)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution first-team All-State pick at quarterback___ tabbed first-team All-State by Georgia Sports Writers Association as an athlete___named Region 7 AAAA Player of the Year___ three-year starter for the Yellow Jackets___ passed for 1,500 yards and ran for 1,300 as a senior___ Cobb County Touchdown Club Quarterback of the Year___ also participated as a member of the track and field team___ played for Coach Billy Shackelford___son of Rungie and Frances McKinnon.

Blake Riley (DT, 6-2, 250) Crescent (McIntosh Academy)
Three-year starter for Buccaneers team that advanced to state playoffs___ first-team All-Region 2AA as a junior___ second-team All-Region 2AA for offensive and defensive line as a senior___ WTOC Super 11 selection in 2009___ most valuable defensive lineman as a junior and senior___ recorded 15 sacks over last two seasons___ team captain and coaches award winner as a senior___ played for Coach Robby Robinson___ son of Alexandria Riley.

Darries Robinson (RB) Brunswick (Glynn Academy)
Brunswick News Coastal All-Purpose Player of the Year as a senior___ first-team All-Region and all-area at running back as a junior___ Region 2AAA All-purpose Player of the Year as a senior___ amassed 1,344 total yards during senior season with 426 rushing, 290 receiving and 529 return yards___ rushed for 1,100 yards and had 600 receiving yards as a junior___ starting point guard averaging eight points and 10 assists per game for 16-3 Red Terrors squad___ coached by Rob Ridings.

Deion Stanley (QB, 5-11, 200) Dry Pond (Twiggs County)
First-team All-State pick at defensive back as a senior and Defensive Player of the Year of Middle Georgia___ also earned All-Middle Georgia honors at defensive back___ Georgia Sports Writers Association first-team member at defensive back___ threw for 543 yards passing and gained 283 yards rushing___ scored four rushing touchdowns and had one as a receiver for the Cobras___ recorded 84 tackles with 10 interceptions as a senior___ forced two fumbles___ played for Coach Dexter Copeland.

Julian Suber (QB, 5-9, 165) Lawrenceville (Brookwood)
Pronounced: SOO-ber
Named to the 2009 Gwinnett All-County Team at quarterback___ three-year letterman and two-time Brookwood Offensive Player of the Week ___ rushed for 957 yards and 12 touchdowns in his senior season___ averaged 6.5 yards per carry___ completed 12 of 18 passes with four touchdowns in three games___ 2008 Old Spice "National Player of the Year" nominee and twice named Sun Times "Player of the Week"___ rushed for 1,784 yards and 18 touchdowns, averaging 5.4 yards per carry as a junior___ ran back two kick returns (80 and 85 yards) and one punt return (65 yards) for touchdowns___ one of three sophomores to earn a spot on Broncos varsity squad ___ won MVP-Coaches Award as a freshman___ played for coach Mark Crews___ parents are Alvin and Renae Keitt.

Lavelle Westbrooks (S, 5-11, 175) Riverdale (Riverdale)
Earned first-team All-Region honors as a junior and second-team all-region honors as a senior___ team captain as a senior___ led Raiders in interceptions in 2008___ voted best defensive back for Riverdale for 2008 season___ placed second in triple jump and fifth in long jump at Regional 4-AAAAA track meet___ in coached by Nick Davis.

Rashad Williams (LB, 6-1, 200) Dunwoody (Dunwoody)
First-team All-Region and All-DeKalb County at defensive end___ Wildcats team leader in tackles and sacks in 2009 with 88 total, 58 solo and six sacks___ also posted 18 tackles for loss and returned one interception for a touchdown___ team captain as a senior___ selected for team "Player of the Week" honors three times___ ___ two-sport letterman in football and track___ threw shotput, discus and ran 200 meter dash___ played for Coach Michael Youngblood___ son of Genita Williams.

Ezayi Youyoute (QB, 6-1, 180) Wauchula, Fla. (Hardee County)
Pronunciation: AH-sigh YOU-yute
As a senior, rushed for 1,197 yards and 17 touchdowns on 97 carries___ averaged – per rush and 108 yards per game___ passed for an additional 350 yards and five touchdowns___ led Wildcats to a 9-2 record and 2009 FHSAA Class 2A District 6 championship___ team’s offensive most valuable player as junior and senior___ recorded 20 tackles, seven passes defended and four interceptions in spot play at defensive back___ returned interceptions for a total of 141 yards and one touchdown___ awarded the L. Dale Carlton Award presented to the most valuable player who demonstrates dedication and leadership in the sport of football___ coached by Tim Price___ parents are Virgil and Cederina Youyoute.

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