|
FORMER FOOTBALL PLAYERS |
| Brad
Jefferson (class of 2007) - Georgia
Technical Institute |
| Brad Jefferson,
who played linebacker for Georgia Tech, was a starting middle linebacker for
the Yellow Jackets for two seasons. Brad was second on the team in tackles
his senior season after leading the team his junior season. He
finished with 95 tackles in his junior season and was second on the team
with eight tackles for loss. In his senior season Brad had 84 tackles
and led the team with four sacks. Brad struggled with injuries in his
sophomore season but still managed 21 tackles. He played mostly
special teams as a true freshmen. Brad signed with the Buffalo Bills
as an undrafted free agent. |
| Devin
Cannon (class of 2005) - Southeast
Louisiana/Valdosta State |
| Devin Cannon,
who played cornerback for Valdosta State, started his college career at
Southeast Louisiana. Devin had 44 tackles and one interception at
Southeast Louisiana before transferring to Valdosta State. In two
seasons at Valdosta State Devin had 42 tackles, one interception and one
fumble recovery. |
| Chaz
Tanner (class of 2007) - Valdosta State |
| Cedric
Rawlings (class of 2006) - Concordia
College |
| B. J.
Murray (class of 2006) - Concordia
College |
| Kelsey
Waters (class of 2006) - Concordia
College |
|
Rictavious Prosser (class of 2006) -
Concordia College |
|
Micarlus King (class of 2006) -
Concordia College |
| Jeremy Martin (class of 2006) -
Georgia Southern University |
| Cordele
Johnson (class of 2005) - Concordia
College |
| Chris Dickerson (class of 2002) -
Georgia Southern University |
| Chris Dickerson, who played wide
receiver and defensive end at Georgia Southern, originally signed with
Troy State University but transferred to Georgia Southern after two years at
Troy. Chris played linebacker at Troy State. When he arrived at
Georgia Southern he started on the defensive side of the ball but was moved to
wide receiver. He excelled at wideout during his junior season.
Chris was most known for his blocking ability but also added a few catches.
Georgia Southern got a new coach in 2006 and Chris got a new position.
Chris played defensive end in his final games at GSU. |
| Terron Pullen (class of 2002) -
Georgia Institute of Technology |
| Richard Moore (class of 2002) - James
Madison University |
| Chris Outlaw (class of 2001) -
The College of William and Mary |
| Chris Outlaw,
who played linebacker at William and Mary,
left the Tribe following his sophomore year in 2003. William and Mary
ended the 2003 season with a record of 5-5. Chris ended the season with 69
tackles, 34 of them solo. He also had 2 tackles for loss of 4 yards, 1
sack for a loss of 3 yards, 2 quarterback hurries, 1 forced fumble and 1
interception returned for 68 yards. In 2002 Chris finished the
season with 18 tackles, 11 unassisted. He also had 1 tackle for loss, 1
sack and 1 pass breakup. William and Mary finished the 2002 season with a
record of 6-5. |
| Marchello Graddy ( class of 1998) -
Air Force Academy |
| Regus
Taylor (class of 1998) - Albany State
University |
| Shawn Linder (class of1997) - Southwest Baptist University |
| Shawn
Linder, who played at Southwest Baptist University, was the starting
nose tackle for the Bearcats in 2002. Shawn was named to the
All-Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Football Team. He
was a Second Team selection. Shawn finished the 2002 season with 22 solo and 31
assisted tackles. He had 7 tackles for a loss of 17 yards, included 1 sack
for 10 yards. He also recovered 1 fumble. Shawn was also Second Team All-MIAA
in 2001 and All-MIAA Honorable Mention in 2000. Southwest Baptist finished the
2002 season with a 3-8 record. Linder was also named to the Football
Gazette
NCAA Division II Preseason All-American Team prior to the 2002 season.
Shawn is currently an assistant coach at Johnson County. |
| James Dickerson (class of 1996) -
Georgia Southern University |
| Reggie Chavis (class of 1994) -
Western Carolina University |
| Michael Jackson (class of 1994) -
University of Florida |
| Tramayne Young (class of 1994)
- Middle Georgia College |
| Kenneth Williams -
University of Tennessee-Martin |
| Wendell Rozier -
Albany State University |
| William Scott -
Clemson University |
| Carror Wright
- Fort Valley State |
| Curtis Dixon -
Baldwin-Wallace College |
| Curtis Dixon played football and
baseball at Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio. Curtis returned to
Johnson County to teach and coach. He has coached the Trojans in football,
basketball and baseball. Curtis gave up coaching a few years ago and is
now the middle school/high school principal. |
| Johnny Keyton -
Western Carolina University |
| Al Chamblee -
Louisiana State University |
| Roy Thompson -
Florida State University |
Zach
Walker is a true freshman at Georgia Southern University. Zach played
in 12 of the Eagle's 14 games this season. He was third on
the team with 12 catches. Zach is also third on the team with 220
yards.
Zach caught his first touchdown pass against Wofford. Georgia
Southern finished 12-2 on the season and won the Southern Conference.
They lost in the semi-finals to North Dakota State. 
D.
J. Rozier is a true freshman at G.M.C. D. J. played in seven of 10 games for G.M.C.
He rushed for 62 yards on 3 carries
and caught 6 passes for 71 yards. G.M.C. finished the season 7-4.
