2013 Georgia football signees

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(Below are the bios released by Georgia on the new members of its 2013 recruiting class.)

JOHNATHAN ATKINS
DL, 6-4, 305
Thomson, Ga., Thomson HS
Hargrave Military Academy (Va.)

JOHNATHAN ATKINS…Born: December 21, 1992…Enrolled at UGA in January, 2013…Fox Sports NEXT three-star prospect, #23 DT in the country…DawgPost #23 overall prospect in Georgia…Enrolled at UGA in January, 2013…Prep School: Hargrave Military Academy…Finished the 2012 season with 42 total tackles, 2 sacks, 5 tackles for loss and one blocked kick…Hargrave Military Academy Head Coach: Troy Davis.

High School: Thomson…SuperPrep All-Dixie Team…Scout.com three-star player, #23 DT nationally, #23 overall prospect in Georgia…Rivals.com three-star player, #40 DT nationally, #52 overall prospect in Georgia…ESPNU four-star player, #11 DT nationally, #119 overall prospect nationally, #55 overall prospect regionally, #12 overall prospect in Georgia…#122 in the ESPNU Top 150…247sports.com four-star player, #17 DT nationally, #16 overall prospect in Georgia…Participated in the 2012 Under Armour All-American game…High School Coach: Milan Turner.

DAVIN BELLAMY
DL, 6-5, 235
Chamblee, Ga., Chamblee HS

DAVIN BELLAMY… Born: Dec. 27, 1994….High School: Chamblee… PrepStar All-Southeast Region….Fox Sports NEXT four-star prospect, #27 defensive end, #233 overall prospect nationally… Dawg Post rates Bellamy the #4 DE and #20 overall prospect in Georgia… Rivals.com three-star prospect, #25 defensive end in the country and #54 overall in Georgia… ESPN.com four-star recruit, #25 defensive end, #30 overall in Georgia and #299 overall nationally… 247Sports.com three-star recruit, #21 defensive end in the country, #31 overall player in Georgia… As a junior Bellamy recorded 10 tackles for loss and five sacks… Played injured through much of his senior season but managed to post five sacks…High School Coach: Allen Johnson.

PARIS BOSTICK
DB, 6-1, 217
Tampa, Fla., Plant HS

PARIS BOSTICK…Born: July 10, 1995 …High School: Plant…PrepStar All-Southeast Region…Fox Sports NEXT three-star prospect, #34 safety in the country…Rivals.com three-star player, #40 S in the country, #85 player in Florida…ESPN Three-star player, #54 S in the country, #418 player in the Region, #153 player in the state…247sports.com three-star player, #86 player in Florida, #45 safety in the country…Ranked as the 18th best prospect in Tampa Bay by the Tampa Bay Times…averaged 9.1 tackles per game during his senior season…High School Coach: Robert Weiner.

AULDEN BYNUM
OL, 6-5, 270
Valdosta, Ga., Valwood HS

AULDEN BYNUM…Born: September 14, 1994…Graduated early and enrolled at UGA in January, 2013…High School: Valwood…PrepStar All-Southeast Region…Fox Sports NEXT three-star prospect, #65 OT in the country…Dawg Post #7 OT and #69 overall prospect in Georgia …Rivals.com three-star player, #40 OT nationally, #38 overall prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com three-star player, #47 OT nationally, #55 overall prospect in Georgia…247Sports three-star player, #39 OT nationally, #53 overall prospect in Georgia…Helped lead Valwood to a 14-0 record during his senior season…High School Coach: Ashley Henderson.

JOSH CARDIELLO
OL, 6-3, 283
Buford, Ga., Buford HS

JOSH CARDIELLO…Born: March 24, 1995…Graduated early and enrolled at UGA in January, 2013…High School: Buford… PrepStar All-Southeast Region…Fox Sports NEXT three-star prospect, #5 center in the country…Dawg Post #1 C and #30 overall prospect in Georgia…Rivals.com three-star prospect, #22 C nationally, #35 overall prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #19 C nationally, #37 overall prospect in Georgia…247sports.com threer-star player, #25 OG in the country, #41 player in Georgia…2012 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AAA All-State Team…2012 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAA First Team All-State…2011 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAA Second Team All-State…Helped lead Buford to three straight GHSA State Championships, winning the title in 2010 and 2012…Also played on defensive line…High School Coach: Jess Simpson.

REGGIE CARTER
LB, 6-1, 225
Snellville, Ga., South Gwinnett HS

REGGIE CARTER…Born: September 20, 1994…Graduated early and enrolled at UGA in January, 2013…High School: South Gwinnett…PrepStar All-Southeast Region…Rivals.com and Scout.com four-star recruit…Named to the 2012 Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State Class AAAAAA first-team defense…Selected to the 2012 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AAAAAA All-State defense…Fox Sports NEXT four-star prospect, #9 MLB and #195 overall prospect in the country…Dawg Post #1 MLB and #16 overall prospect in Georgia….Ranked as #15 linebacker in the country and No. 22 overall prospect in the state of Georgia by Rivals.com…247sports.com three-star player, #23 ILB in the country, #33 player in Georgia… ESPN three-star player, #32 ILB in the country, #57 player in the state…High School: Coach: John Small.

JORDAN DAVIS
TE, 6-4, 225
Thomson, Ga., Thomson HS

JORDAN DAVIS…Born: March 10, 1995…High School: Thomson…PrepStar All-Southeast Region…Rivals.com three-star prospect, #19 TE nationally, #33 ranked player in the state of Georgia…Fox Sports NEXT three-star prospect, #15 TE in the country…Dawg Post #1 TE and #32 overall prospect in Georgia …247sports.com three-star prospect, #13 TE nationally, #30 ranked player in the state of Georgia…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #15 TE nationally, #85 ranked player in the state of Georgia …2012 All-CSRA…2011 Augusta Chronicle Second Team All-Area…Helped Thomson to a 12-1 record in 2012, making it to the Class AAA State Quarterfinals where they lost to Cartersville 21-13…Recorded seven catches for 102 yards and a touchdown during his senior season for Thomson…High School Coach: Milan Turner.

REGGIE DAVIS
WR, 6-0, 159
Tallahassee, Fla., Lincoln

REGGIE DAVIS…Born: November 22, 1995…High School: Lincoln…Rivals.com four-star prospect, #27 WR nationally, #36 ranked player in the state of Florida, #230 overall prospect nationally… Fox Sports NEXT three-star prospect, #110 WR in the country…247sports.com three-star prospect, #74 WR nationally, #85 ranked player in the state of Florida…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #45 WR nationally, #52 ranked player in the state of Florida, #293 overall prospect nationally…Nominated for the Army All-American game…Holds Lincoln’s record for most receiving touchdowns in a game with three…Helped lead Lincoln to a 12-2 season in his senior campaign that ended with a 41-25 loss to St. Thomas Aquinas in the Class 7A State Championship…Recorded 32 catches for 486 yards and four touchdowns during his senior season, as well as 13 carries for 85 yards and a touchdown…Also ran track at Lincoln and helped lead the Trojans 4×100 relay team to a State Championship in 2012…High School: Yusuf Shakir.

BRENDAN DOUGLAS
RB, 5-11, 202
Augusta, Ga., Aquinas HS

BRENDAN DOUGLAS…Born: July 14, 1994…High School: Aquinas…Scout.com two-star prospect…Rivals.com three-star prospect, #5 FB nationally…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #4 FB nationally, #148 overall prospect in Georgia…247Sports two-star prospect, #13 FB nationally, #174 overall prospect in Georgia…2011 and 2012 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class A All-State, 2011 Offensive Player of the Year…2012 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class A First Team All-State…Rushed for 1,424 yards and 22 touchdowns as a senior, following a 1,569-yard, 27-touchdown junior campaign…Also played linebacker on defense…High school coach: Matt LeZotte.

LEONARD FLOYD
LB, 6-4, 220
Eastman, Ga., Dodge County HS
Hargrave Military Academy (VA)

LEONARD FLOYD…Born: September 8, 1992…Prep School: Hargrave Military Academy…Rivals.com four-star prospect…247sports.com four-star prospect, #4 overall prep school prospect nationally, #4 ranked player in the state of Virginia…Fox Sports NEXT four-star prospect, #18 DE and #142 overall prospect in the country…Dawg Post #11 overall prospect in Georgia …Helped lead Hargrave to a 7-3 record in 2012…High School: Dodge County …SuperPrep All-Dixie Team…Scout.com four-star prospect, #18 DE nationally, #142 overall prospect nationally, #11 player in the state…Rivals.com four-star prospect, #13 DE nationally, #177 overall prospect nationally, #12 overall prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #28 DE nationally…247Sports four-star prospect, #123 ranked overall player nationally, #10 ranked OLB nationally, #11 ranked overall player in Georgia …Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AA All-State Team…Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AA All-State first team…As a junior recorded 81 tackles, including 14 for a loss and six sacks, as well as 549 receiving yards and three touchdowns at tight end…High School Coach: Rex Hodges.

SHAQUILLE FLUKER
DB, 6-1, 192
Meridian, Miss., East Mississippi CC

SHAQUILLE FLUKER…Born: February 5, 1992…Junior College: East Mississippi CC… PrepStar All-Southeast Region…247Sports four-star prospect, #28 JUCO prospect nationally, #2 S nationally, #11 overall prospect in Mississippi…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #36 JUCO prospect nationally… Fox Sports NEXT three-star prospect….2012 NJCAA Honorable Mention All-American…Helped lead EMCC to its first-ever NJCAA National Championship in 2011…Recorded 106 tackles and seven interceptions through two seasons for EMCC…Junior College Coach: Buddy Stephens.

High School: Meridian…Rivals.com three-star prospect…MaxPreps #136 prospect nationally, #3 prospect in Mississippi…2010 Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Game selection…2010 Mississippi Association of Coaches 6A First Team All-State…2010 Clarion Ledger Second Team All-State…Helped lead Meridian to 2010 6A State Runner Up finish…High School Coach: Larry Weems.

J.J. GREEN
ATH, 5-8, 171
Kingsland, Ga., Camden County HS

J.J GREEN…Born: June 22, 1995… Graduated early and enrolled at UGA in January, 2013…High School: Camden County… … PrepStar All-Southeast Region…Member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2012 Super 11 and Class AAAAAA All-State first team…Named to 2012 Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State Class AAAAAA First-team offense…Fox Sports NEXT three-star prospect, #72 CB in the country…Dawg Post #5 CB and #80 overall prospect in Georgia…#50 ranked Athlete in the country and #47 prospect in the state of Georgia by Rivals…247sports.com three-star player, #30 CB in the country, #27 player in Georgia…ESPN three-star prospect ranked #32 LB in the country and #57 ranked prospect in Georgia….High School teammate of QB Brice Ramsey…Helped lead Camden County to the quarter-finals of the GHSA play-offs where they lost to eventual state champion Norcross…Recorded 39 tackles, 3 interceptions, 1 sack, 919 rushing yards and 16 total touchdowns his senior season of high school…High School Coach: Jeff Heron.

DE’ANDRE JOHNSON
DL, 6-3, 311
Newnan, Ga., Northgate HS

DE’ANDRE JOHNSON…Born: September 4, 1994…High School: Northgate… PrepStar All-Southeast Region…Fox Sports NEXT three-star prospect, #52 DT in the country…Dawg Post #4 DT and #55 overall prospect in Georgia …Rivals.com three-star prospect, #41 overall prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #84 DT nationally, #120 overall prospect in Georgia…247Sports three-star prospect, #31 DT nationally, #38 overall prospect in Georgia…2012 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class 5A Second Team All-State…2012 Score Atlanta Final 50 selection…Also competed on track and field team as shot putter…High School Coach: Tommy Walburn.

KENNAR JOHNSON
DB, 6-2 185
Perkinston, Miss., Gulf Coast (Miss.) C.C.

KENNAR JOHNSON… Born: December 18, 1992… Junior College: Gulf Coast (Miss.) CC…Rivals.com three-star prospect, #94 among JUCO prospects nationally…247sports.com three-star recruit, #133 among JUCO prospects, #10 ranked JUCO CB…Fox Sports NEXT three-star prospect…In 2012 he recorded 34 tackles and three pass break-ups…As a freshman he played for Reedley College in Reedley, Calif., he later transferred to Gulf Coast (Miss.) CC for the 2012 campaign…Gulf Coast (Miss.) CC Head Coach: Steven Campbell.

High School: East Ridge HS…Honorable Mention for Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida Super60…As a senior he recorded 92 tackles, five interceptions, three forced fumbles, eight pass break-ups and one defensive touchdown…Competed in long jump and 4×100 relay on the track and field team…High School Head Coach: Bud O’Hara.

RICO JOHNSON
WR, 5-11, 172
Swainsboro, Ga., Swainsboro HS

RICO JOHNSON…Born: February 23, 1994…High School: Swainsboro…PrepStar All-Southeast Region… Fox Sports NEXT three-star prospect, #57 WR in the country…Dawg Post #3 WR and #61 overall prospect in Georgia …Rivals.com three-star prospect, #53 overall prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #122 WR nationally, #93 overall prospect in Georgia…247Sports four-star prospect, #42 WR nationally, #24 overall prospect in Georgia…2012 Georgia Athletic Coaches Association North-South All-Star Game selection…Also competed as sprinter on track and field team, taking first in the 100-meter dash at the 2012 GHSA State Track Championships…High School Coach: David Johnson.

TIM KIMBROUGH
LB, 6-0, 228
Indianapolis, Ind., Warren Central HS

TIM KIMBROUGH…Born: October 29, 1994…High School: Warren Central…PrepStar All-America Team… Fox Sports NEXT four-star player, #5 ILB and #93 overall prospect in the nation, #2 overall prospect in Indiana…Rivals.com four-star player, #3 overall prospect in Indiana, #150 overall prospect nationally…ESPN.com four-star player, #11 ILB nationally, #5 overall prospect in Indiana, #34 overall prospect regionally…247sports.com four-star player, #10 ILB in the country, #4 player in Indiana, #217 in 247Sports Top247…Selected to participate in the 2013 Army Bowl…Named to the 2012 MaxPreps All-American Football Team…Indianapolis Star Indiana Mr. Football runner-up in 2012…Named the Indianapolis Star Super Team Player of the Year…Had 90 solo tackles, 43 assisted tackles, 12 tackles for loss, four sacks, eight quarterback pressures, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries during his senior season in 2012…Extremely strong and possesses great closing speed…Excellent speed to the sidelines…High School Coach: Steve Tutsie.

BRANDON KUBLANOW
OL, 6-3, 290
Marietta, Ga., Walton HS

BRANDON KUBLANOW…Born: April 5, 1995…High School: Walton…PrepStar All-America Team… Fox Sports NEXT four-star prospect, 11 OG and #256 overall prospect in the country…Dawg Post #1 OG and #21 overall prospect in Georgia…Rivals.com four-star player, #2 center nationally, #15 overall prospect in Georgia, #155 overall prospect nationally…ESPN.com four-star player, #2 center nationally, #15 overall prospect in Georgia, #69 overall prospect regionally…247sports.com four-star player, #5 center in the country, #21 player in Georgia….Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super 11 and Class AAAAAA All-State first team….Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State first team…Also played defensive tackle at Walton…High School Coach: Rocky Hidalgo.

BRENDAN LANGLEY
DB, 6-1, 181
Marietta, Ga., Kell HS

BRENDAN LANGLEY…Born: October 16, 1994…High School: Kell…PrepStar All-America Team…The Marietta Daily Journal Cobb Defensive Player of the Year…2012 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl… Fox Sports NEXT four-star prospect, 19 CB and #173 overall prospect in the country…Dawg Post #2 CB and #14 overall prospect in Georgia… Rivals.com four-star recruit, #22 CB nationally, #227 overall prospect nationally, #17 overall prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com four-star recruit, #24 CB nationally, #26 overall prospect in Georgia…247sports.com four-star player, #15 CB in the country, #16 player in Georgia, #181 in 247Sports Top247…As a senior he had 60 total tackles, four interceptions, and a fumble recovery, he also recorded rushing, receiving, and return yards on offense…Talented athlete with great size for a cornerback…Helped lead Kell HS to a 9-3 record in 2012…Head Coach: Derek Cook.

URIAH LEMAY
WR, 6-2, 197
Matthews, N.C.; Butler HS

URIAH LEMAY…Born: May 8, 1994…High School: Butler … PrepStar All-America Team…2012 Class AAAA All-State Team…2013 Semper Fidelis All-America Bowl…NCPreps.com Top 10 Class of 2013… Fox Sports NEXT three-star prospect, #70 WR in the country…ESPN.com four-star recruit, #48 WR nationally, #26 overall prospect in North Carolina…247sports.com three-star recruit, #101 WR nationally, #15 overall prospect in North Carolina…Maxpreps.com four-star recruit…Had 43 receptions for 842 yards and 14 touchdowns, also rushed for 397 yards on 38 carries and 5 touchdowns in 2011…Tough receiver that can make tough catches in traffic…Head Coach: Brian Hales.

TRAY MATTHEWS
DB, 6-0, 194
Newnan, Ga., Newnan HS

TRAY MATTHEWS…Born: Oct. 18, 1994… Graduated early and enrolled at UGA in January, 2013…High School: Newnan…… PrepStar Dream Team 150…Rivals, Scout.com, 247 Sports and ESPN four-star prospect…Named to 2012 Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State Class AAAAAA First-team defense…Member of the 2012 Atlanta Journal-Constitution All-State Class AAAAAA defense…#6 ranked prospect in Georgia, #7 safety in the nation and #72 ranked prospect in the nation by Rivals.com…#10 ranked safety in the nation in ESPN’s Top 150….247sports.com four-star player, #13 safety in the country, #9 player in Georgia, #99 in 247Sports Top247.… Fox Sports NEXT four-star prospect….#9 safety and #99 overall prospect in the country… Dawg Post #2 safety and #8 overall prospect in Georgia…Recorded 51 tackles including 2.0 tackles for loss, 528 yards receiving and 42 yards rushing in his senior season at Newnan…Participated in the 2013 Army All-American Bowl game…High School Coach: Mike McDonald.

QUINCY MAUGER
DB, 6-0, 197
Marietta, Ga., Kell HS

QUINCY MAUGER…Born: March 4, 1995… Graduated early and enrolled at UGA in January, 2013…High School: Kell… PrepStar All-Southeast Region…Rivals.com three-star prospect, #26 safety nationally, #27 ranked player in the state of Georgia… Fox Sports NEXT three-star prospect, #75 S in the country…Dawg Post #83 overall prospect in Georgia …247sports.com three-star player, #97 safety in the country, #98 player in Georgia…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #42 safety nationally, #77 ranked player in the state of Georgia…2012 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAAA Second Team All-State…2012 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AAAAA All-State…Marietta Daily Journal First Team All-County…GHSA Class AAAAA Region 7 First Team All-Region Defense…selected for the Cobb County All-Star Senior Bowl…Played both safety and WR during his senior season, recording 46 total tackles and one interception, and 18 catches for 325 yards and one touchdown…Helped Kell to a 9-1 record and the Class AAAAA Region 7 Championship…Recorded 13 solo tackles and two catches for 69 yards and a touchdown in the Region Championship game — Kell’s second Region Championship in three years…Recorded 108 tackles 5 interceptions, and 5 pass break-ups during his junior season in 2011…Helped Kell win the Class AAAA Region 5 Championship in 2010, and go on to make the GHSA Elite Eight…Enrolled at UGA in January and will participate in 2013 spring practice…High School Coach: Derek Cook.

CHRIS MAYES
DL, 6-4, 330
Griffin, GA
Spalding HS/Mississippi Gulf Coast CC

CHRIS MAYES…Born: September 27, 1991…Graduated JC early and enrolled at UGA in January, 2013…Junior College: PrepStar All-Southeast Region Team…Fox Sports NEXT three-star prospect, #50 DT in the country…247sports.com three-star player, #111 in JUCO prospects nationally….Recorded 17 tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery for Mississippi Gulf Coast CC in 2011…redshirted in 2012…Junior College Coach: Steve Campbell.

High School: Spalding…2010 PrepStar All-Region Team…SuperPrep All-Dixie team…PrepStar All-Southeast Region team…Rivals.com four-star prospect, #26 DT nationally, #22 overall prospect in Georgia…Scout.com three-star prospect, #50 DT nationally…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #23 DT nationally…2010 Griffin Daily News All-Area DL…as a senior recorded 34 total tackles, nine tackles-for-loss, two QB sacks, and two blocked kicks…as a junior recorded 32 total tackles, 18 tackles-for-loss, three QB sacks, 10 QB pressures, and 3 blocked kicks in his first year playing organized football…also lettered in basketball…High School Coach: Clint Ashmore.

SHAUN McGEE
LB, 6’3 233
Snellville, Ga., Brookwood HS

SHAUN McGEE…Born: February 24, 1995…High School: Brookwood…247sports.com four-star player, #30 OLB in the country, #25 player in Georgia…Rivals.com three-star prospect, #26 OLB nationally, #25 prospect in the state… Fox Sports NEXT three-star prospect, #53 DE in the country…Dawg Post #8 DE and #56 overall prospect in Georgia …ESPN.com three-star prospect, #43 DE nationally, #45 overall player in Georgia…As a senior he recorded 60 tackles and 4 sacks…Participated in Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl…Head Coach: Mark Crews.

JOHNNY O’NEAL
LB, 6-2, 225
Dublin, Ga., West Laurens

JOHNNY O’NEAL…Born: March 20, 1995…High School: West Laurens…PrepStar Dream Team 150…Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAA All-State team…Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AAAA All-State team… Fox Sports NEXT four-star prospect, 11 MLB and #249 overall prospect in the country…Dawg Post #2 MLB and #20 overall prospect in Georgia…Rivals.com four-star player, #16 ILB in the country, #12 player in Georgia…ESPN.com four-star player, #5 ILB nationally, #17 overall prospect in Georgia, #72 overall prospect regionally…247Sports.com three-star player, #34 ILB in the country, #58 player in Georgia…Averaged 12.4 tackles a game and recorded three sacks during his seniorseason…High School Coach: Stacy Nables.

BRICE RAMSEY
QB, 6-3, 196
Kingsland, Ga., Camden County HS

BRICE RAMSEY….Born: April 11, 1995…Graduated early and enrolled at UGA in January, 2013…High School: Camden County…PrepStar All-America…Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAAAA All-State Team Honorable Mention…Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AAAAAA All-State Team Honorable Mention…Fox Sports NEXT four-star player, #7 QB in the country, #82 overall prospect in the country…Dawg Post #1 QB and #5 overall prospect in Georgia…Rivals.com four-star player #14 QB in the country, #18 player in Georgia…ESPN four-star player, #115 on the ESPN150, #7 QB in the country, #53 player in the region, #11 player in Georgia…247sports.com four-star player, #3 QB in the country, #5 player in Georgia, #37 in 247Sports Top247… Participated in the Under Armour All-American Game…During his senior season, passed for 1,396 yards and 19 touchdowns while only throwing three interceptions …Also punted and kicked in high school… High School Coach: Jeff Heron.

RYNE RANKIN
LB, 6-1, 230
Orlando, Fla., East River HS

RYNE RANKIN….Born: October 1, 1993… Graduated early and enrolled at UGA in January, 2013…High School: East River…PrepStar All-Southeast Region Team…Ranked as #10 overall player in the Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida Super60 and #56 in the Florida Top 100.… Fox Sports NEXT three-star prospect, #38 MLB in the country…Rivals.com three-star player #24 ILB in the country, #57 player in Florida…ESPN four-star player, #296 on the ESPN300, #13 ILB in the country, #140 player in the region, #53 player in the state…247sports.com four-star player, #16 ILB in the country, #40 player in Florida…Recorded 189 tackles in 2012…Also punted and kicked in high school… High School Coach: Marc Rankin.

JONATHON RUMPH
WR, 6-5, 215
Cayce, S.C., Brookland-Cayc
Holmes (Miss.) CC

JONATHAN RUMPH…Born: October 24, 1991… Enrolled at UGA in January, 2013…Junior College: Holmes CC… Named First-Team All-State and First-Team All-Region XXIII…ESPN No. 7 JUCO prospect…Rivals .com four-star prospect…Fox Sports NEXT four-star prospect, #2 JUCO WR and #3 overall JUCO prospect in the country…247Sports.com three-star prospect, ranked #57 among JUCO prospects nationally, #10 wide receiver and #14 player in Mississippi…Finished his sophomore season with 45 catches for 569 yards and three touchdowns. Had 42 catches for 778 yards and four touchdowns during his freshman campaign. Holmes CC Head Coach: Jeff Koonz.

High School: Brookland-Cayce…In addition to football, averaged over 18 points and six rebounds a game on the basketball court as a high school senior…High School Coach…Matt Gonzalez.

DEVONDRE SEYMOUR
OL, 6-5, 295
Suwanee, Ga., North Gwinnett HS

DEVONDRE SEYMOUR…Born: January 18, 1995…High School: North Gwinnett…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #14 ranked OT nationally, #27 overall prospect in the state of Georgia, #124 overall player in the Southeast region…ESPN Top 300 prospect, #259 overall prospect nationally…Rivals.com three-star prospect, #42 ranked OT nationally, #45 overall prospect in the state of Georgia…Fox Sports NEXT three-star prospect, #31 OT in the country…Dawg Post #3 OT and #28 overall prospect in Georgia…247sports.com three-star prospect, #31 ranked OT nationally, #46 overall prospect in the state of Georgia…Helped lead North Gwinnett to an 11-2 record his senior season, advanced to the State Quarterfinals but fell to state runner-up Lovejoy 21-6, ended the season as the fourth ranked team in the state of Georgia…Paved the way for a rushing attack that totaled 1,862 yards and 17 touchdowns for the season, the rushing offense averaged 143 yards per game and 5.4 yards per carry in 2012…Played a large role in North Gwinnett’s 10-2 record and a Region 7-AAAAA Championship his junior season…son of former Georgia All-American and NFL All-Pro Richard Seymour…Head Coach: Bob Sphire.

TRAMEL TERRY
ATH, 5-11, 193
Goose Creek, S.C.; Goose Creek HS

TRAMEL TERRY…Born: May 17, 1994… Graduated early and enrolled at UGA in January, 2013…High School: Goose Creek…PrepStar All-America Team…2012 Mr. Football- South Carolina…2012 USA Today All-USA second team…2012 HSSR SCHSL Statewide All-State Football Team…2012 Shrine Bowl selection…Scout.com four-star recruit, #18 WR nationally…Rivals.com four-star recruit, #20 WR nationally, #3 overall prospect in South Carolina…ESPN.com four-star recruit, #9 overall wide receiver, #2 overall prospect in South Carolina….ESPNU 150… 247sports.com four-star recruit, #8 WR nationally, #101 overall prospect nationally, #1 overall prospect in South Carolina… Maxpreps.com five-star recruit…As a junior he caught 44 passes for 833 yards and six touchdowns while rushing for 847 yards on 117 carries and 10 touchdowns…As a senior caught 48 passes for 792 yards and five touchdowns while rushing for 841 yards on 113 carries for 19 touchdowns…Multi-threat athlete…Helped lead Goose Creek HS to a 13-0 record in 2012…Head Coach: Chuck Reedy.

A.J. TURMAN
RB, 6-0, 198
Orlando, Fla., Boone HS

A.J. TURMAN…Born: April 4, 1995…High School: Boone… PrepStar All-America team… Fox Sports NEXT four-star prospect, #41 overall prospect in Florida, #37 RB in the country…Rivals.com four-star player, #260 Player on the ESPN300, #22 RB in the country, #37 player in Florida…ESPN four-star player, #22 RB in the country, #125 player in the region, #47 player in the state…247sports.com four-star player, #13 RB in the country, #26 player in Florida, #185 in 247Sports Top247…Ranked 7th best “Big Back” by MaxPreps…. Rushed for 1,245 yards and 15 touchdowns during his senior year… High School Coach: Phil Ziglar.

SHAQUILLE WIGGINS
DB, 5-10, 165
Tyrone, Ga., Sandy Creek HS

SHAQUILLE WIGGINS…Born: Dec. 16, 1994…High School: Sandy Creek…PrepStar All-Southeast Region…39th ranked prospect on ESPN 150 list…Member of 2012 Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State Class AAAA First Team defense…Four-star rating from ESPN, 247 Sports, Rivals.com and Scout.com…Played in the 2013 Under Armour All-America game…Named to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution All-State Class AAAA defense…#6 rated cornerback and #5 ranked prospect in Georgia by ESPN…247sports.com four-star player, #16 CB in the country, #17 player in Georgia, #186 in 247Sports Top247s…#46 cornerback and #44 prospect in Georgia according to Rivals…Fox Sports NEXT four-star prospect, #15 CB and #150 overall prospect in the country…Dawg Post #1 CB and #12 overall prospect in Georgia…High School Coach: Chip Walker.

REGGIE WILKERSON
DB, 5-11, 162
Citra, Fla., North Marion HS

REGGIE WILKERSON…Born: June 22, 1994… Graduated early and enrolled at UGA in January, 2013…High School: North Marion…PrepStar All-Southeast Region…Orlando Sentinel Super60…Participated in the Florida HS Football Nike 7on7 Competition… Fox Sports NEXT four-star prospect, #34 overall prospect in Florida, #27 CB in the country…Rivals.com four-star recruit, #26 CB nationally, #42 overall prospect in Florida…ESPN.com four-star recruit, #15 CB nationally, #34 overall prospect in Florida…247sports.com four-star recruit, #25 CB nationally, #50 overall prospect in Florida…As a junior had 26 tackles, three pass defenses, one interception, and a fumble recovery…As a senior he had 28 tackles, one interception, and two fumble recoveries…Talented athlete with great ball skills that can play multiple positions…Head Coach: Craig Damon.

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Some links from around college football on a Wednesday… 

• Stewart Mandel of Sports Illustrated projects the major conference bowl lineups starting in 2014.
• Renovations to San Jose State’s football stadium were approved on Tuesday.
• As he does every year, Bruce Feldman ranks his top-20 freaks in college football. Take a crack at who you think is No. 1.
• Oh my. Florida State’s Orange Bowl rings are very cool.
• Paul Finebaum is set to reappear on ESPN. The Wall Street Journal has the details.
• Michigan footballs: Made in the USA, not in Ohio.
• The AAC (formerly the Big East) has been looking into creating a new bowl game for a while, but that game could be held at Marlins Park in Miami.

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Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater ended the 2012-13 season as one of the early preseason Heisman favorites for the upcoming year. Whether he makes it to New York next December remains to be seen, but if he does, the junior doesn’t want any help from the school.

Per WDRB.com, Bridgewater asked his coaches for no Heisman campaign from the program.

“He went to the coaches not wanting a Heisman-type campaign,” UL SID Rocco Gasparro said. “He wanted it to be about team and if we won as a team individual recognition would come anyway. It says a lot about the character of Teddy, I think, and how much his team means to him.”

If nothing else, it’s a departure from his tone toward the Heisman last month. When asked in April if he would mind the school putting on a Heisman campaign for him, Bridgewater said ”Not at all. It’s something that I’ve been training for my whole life to be in these shoes, and at this stage, I don’t see anything wrong with it.”

That’s because there isn’t, but if Bridgewater really is more focused on the bigger picture, good on him. If he — if Louisville — has a great year with the more than manageable schedule the Cardinals face, he’ll probably be in New York either way.

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Given the boot from Boise State earlier this month for violating team rules, defensive lineman Sam Ukwuachu says he’s found his transfer destination. And it’s back in his home state of Texas.

Speaking to Sic’EmSports.com, Ukwuachu says it’s a “done deal” that he will transfer to Baylor early next month. The redshirt freshman recently visited Waco and chose the Bears over Florida and Utah. Baylor cannot comment on the news until Ukwuachu officially enrolls.

“Baylor was my best option. It’s close to home. It’s a good program. [Boise St. Chris Petersen] really helped me to where I wanted to go. Things just didn’t work out up there,” Ukwuachu told the site, adding that while he was reportedly dismissed from the team, he and Petersen came to a mutual understanding that it was best to part ways. Ukwuachu also missed Boise’s spring practice because of what Petersen called “personal things.”

Ukwuachu played in all 13 games for the Broncos last season, including 12 starts. He was named a Freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America.

Barring a special waiver, Ukwuachu will have to sit out a season to satisfy NCAA transfer rules.

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Like many of you, I’m sure, I was glued to the television yesterday watching as a horrifying tornado ripped through central Oklahoma.

While Monday’s events are separate from football, there is a football angle. Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops and his family live just south of Moore, OK, a town unfortunately hit hard by yesterday’s storm. Stoops said his family could see the tornado through their back window; he was working at OU’s football offices at the time.

“It crossed over just north of us and just about a mile from our home,” said Stoops.

To his knowledge, no player was directly affected by yesterday’s tornado. However, two assistant OU coaches, a grad assistant and strength coach, lost their homes.

We’re glad Stoops, his family, and the entire OU family, are safe. And certainly our thoughts go out to those who were not so lucky.

(Hat tip: the Oklahoman) 

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What do coaches always say to quarterbacks? You better be able to make all the throws in your playbook blindfolded?

Johnny Manziel says “challenge accepted.”

Known more for his improv ability, the Heisman Trophy winner showed off his throwing accuracy as well during a “Zorro drill” while training with quarterback guru George Whitfield Jr. Blindfolded, Manziel tossed just two uncatchable balls out of 29 attempts. Not too shabby.

“I have always said he has the best antenna in football,” Whitfield said. “I think he just proved that.”

And if anyone needs anymore proof, here’s a video of one of the passes.

It might not be on the level of a trick shot video, but it’s impressive nevertheless.

(Hat tip: Fort Worth Star-Telegram) 

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Tragically, the Little Casears Pizza Bowl and its accompanying mascots (pictured) are likely no more. At least when it comes to its current venue.

According to ESPN’s Brett McMurphy, the Detroit Lions are expected to create and operate their own bowl game that will be played at Ford Field beginning in 2014. The unnamed bowl would match teams from the ACC and Big Ten rather than the Big Ten and MAC, which is the current tie-in setup for the Pizza Bowl.

Et tu, Detroit?

The ACC and Big Ten are already headed toward a Pinstripe Bowl matchup with many bowl contracts expiring after the 2013 season. Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany has made a point that he plans on emphasizing more attractive bowl matchups in the future and the Little Casesars Pizza Bowl has been far down the conference’s pecking order. Where this new bowl places on the Big Ten’s new lineup remains to be seen, but an ACC opponent would be an upgrade.

Conversely, the loser in this scenario, should it come to fruition, would be the MAC. And anyone who loves Little Caesars. Bowl officials told the Detroit Free Press that the game could be moved to Comerica Park in Detroit, but it’s overall future appears to be very much in doubt.

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Tight end Jake Golic (pictured left) never made much of an impact on the field for Notre Dame. That’s understandable considering he sat behind guys like Tyler Eifert and Kyle Rudolph. Now, the son of former Irish and NFL defensive lineman Mike Golic will spend his final year of eligibility somewhere else.

Mike Golic said on ESPN’s “Mike and Mike” that his son will transfer to Cincinnati as a grad student and be eligible to play right away. Officially, UC cannot comment on the transfer until he enrolls. The Bearcats are looking to replace the productivity of Travis Kelce, who was taken in the third round of last month’s NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.

Golic will rejoin former Notre Dame teammate Gunner Kiel at Cincinnati. The quarterback was added to UC’s roster last month.

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With 100 days left before the start of the college football season, the watch lists are already underway. Yesterday, the preseason Rimington Trophy watch list was released. There are 44 eligible linemen on this year’s list with 17 players returning from last year’s watch list.

Of the 44, nine players are from the SEC, while the PAC-12 and Mountain West Conference each have five candidates listed. Last year’s winner was Barrett Jones from Alabama (pictured).

David Andrews, Jr., Georgia
Russell Bodine, Jr., North Carolina
Evan Boehm, So., Missouri
Jake Brendel, So., UCLA
Betim Bujari, Jr., Rutgers
Ben Clarke, So., Hawaii
Sean Conway, Sr., Western Kentucky
Dillon Day, Jr., Mississippi State
Reese Dismukes, Jr., Auburn
Dominic Espinosa, Jr., Texas
Dillon Farrell, Sr., New Mexico
Jay Finch, Sr., Georgia Tech
B.J. Finney, Jr., Kansas State
Matt Galas, Jr.,  Nevada
Bryce Giddens, So., Arkansas State
Hroniss Grasu, Jr., Oregon
Gus Handler, Sr., Colorado
Jonotthan Harrison, Jr., Florida
Andre Huval, Sr., Louisiana-Lafayette
Gabe Ikard, Sr., Oklahoma
Travis Jackson, Jr., Michigan State
David Kekuewa, Jr., Bowling Green
Ryan Kelly, So., Alabama
Zac Kerin, Sr., Toledo
Kody Koebensky, Sr., Arizona State
Tyler Larsen, Sr., Utah State
Taylor Lasecki, So., SMU
Corey Linsley, Jr., Ohio State
Macky MacPherson, Sr., Syracuse
Mike Marboe, Jr., Idaho
Shane McDermott, Jr., Miami
Cole Pensick, Sr., Nebraska
Ryan Powis, Jr., Army
Bryce Redman, Jr., Houston
Austin Reiter, Jr., USF
Weston Richburg, Jr., Colorado State
Isaac Seumalo, Sr., Oregon State
James Stone, Sr., Tennessee
Bryan Stork, Sr., Florida State
Travis Swanson, Sr., Arkansas
Evan Swindall, Sr., Mississippi
Valerian Ume-Ezeoke, Jr., New Mexico State
Brandon Vitabile, Jr., Northwestern
Robert Waterman, Jr., UNLV

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Some links from around college football on a Tuesday… 

• Oklahoma and Oklahoma State are reaching out to help the victims of yesterday’s devastating tornado.
• Are coaches keeping the potential for multiyear scholarships a secret from athletes? An interesting read here from the Chronicle of Higher Education.
• The Sports Business Journal asks if the ACC is late to the conference network party.
• Speaking of the ACC, Maryland’s 2014 game against Virginia Tech at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium is on hold for now.
• The Washington Post has obtained the documents in the ACC-Maryland dismissal hearing.
• Bill O’Brien will be featured on Tuesday night’s episode of “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” on HBO. It sounds like it’ll be worth viewing if you get the channel.
• Indiana got a late addition from a 320-pound offensive lineman.
• The pretrial hearing for Washington tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins has been delayed.
• A lot of rumors are circulating about Notre Dame commit Eddie Vanderdoes.
• Alabama’s shattered BCS trophy is still worth a pretty penny apparently.

The Military Bowl is getting a venue change, and a slightly more appropriate one at that.

With the announcement Monday that Conference USA added a tie-in to the Military Bowl came the official news that the bowl would be moving from RFK Memorial Stadium in Washington D.C. to Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis where the Naval Academy plays its home football games.

Dan Steinberg of the Washington Post and ESPN’s Brett McMurphy reported the move earlier Monday morning. The game, previously known as the EagleBank Bowl until 2010, has been held at RFK stadium since it’s beginnings in 2008.

The game will select last in the ACC’s bowl lineup and give C-USA six bowl tie-ins in 2013. However, Navy is not precluded from playing in the bowl despite the fact it will now be held at the Academy’s home site.

The Midshipmen lost the inaugural EagleBank Bowl in 2008 to Wake Forest.

(Photo: NavySports.com) 

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Less than a month after granted his release from Arkansas, quarterback Brandon Mitchell has found a new home to finish his collegiate career.

Mitchell told ESPN’s Joe Schad he has decided to enroll at North Carolina State for his final year of eligibility.

“I like the culture, coaches, expectations within the program starting all the way at the top, and most importantly chemistry,” Mitchell told Schad. “I felt I built it with players in just three days. Bottom line is I want to win, and I want to win now. They have the best opportunity there for success and just had one missing piece.”

Because Mitchell is graduating from Arkansas this year, he will be eligible to play immediately. With the departure of Mike Glennon, Mitchell should have an opportunity to compete for the Wolfpack’s starting quarterback job, though Mitchell could play the role of an offensive athlete as well.

Either way, Mitchell will join former Florida QB Jacoby Brissett, who transferred to NC State earlier this year.

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Suspended for spring practice for violating team rules, Alabama wide receiver Danny Woodson will transfer to another in-state school.

Per al.com, Woodson will transfer to South Alabama. Jaguars coach Joey Jones confirmed the move during Sun Belt spring meetings.

“We’re very excited about having Danny Woodson at South Alabama,” Jones said. “I really admired his play in high school and we wanted him very badly out of high school. Of course we understood when he signed with Alabama. But we believe we have a potential All-America-type receiver coming here and we’re obviously very excited.”

Woodson, a former four-star receiver for the Tide, had one catch for nine yards in six games last year. He redshirted his freshman season in 2011 and must sit out a year to satisfy NCAA transfer rules.

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As John noted late last week, three of Wes Lunt‘s five possible transfer destinations – Southern Miss, Tennessee and Vanderbilt — were reportedly deemed off-limits at the discretion of Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy. That left Lunt with two schools — Louisville and Illinois — to consider out of his original five.

According to ESPN’s Joe Schad, Lunt has already taken an unofficial visit to Illinois. Schad writes that Lunt feels comfortable with offensive coordinator Bill Cubit‘s offense and has a good relationship with Illini coach Tim Beckman. But while a visit to Champaign was expected for Lunt, the reasons behind Gundy’s decision to block certain schools from the QB’s transfer wish list have been more vague. That’s where Schad provides some clarity.

Schad reports that reasons for the restrictions include:

• That Lunt allegedly cited a desire to transfer “closer to home” and that those blocked schools are not “closer to home.”
• The belief that at least some coaches at some interested schools improperly contacted Lunt.
• The possibility Oklahoma State could face some of the blocked conferences in a bowl game.

If true, it would shed some light on why Gundy did what he did. Of course, it still looks bad for Gundy given that he’s just months removed from being a reported candidate for both the Arkansas and Tennessee jobs. And, for clarification purposes, Lunt can transfer wherever he wants; getting a grant-in-aid during his first year at his new school is what’s at stake.

Generally speaking, the fact that a coach can go from job to job with no consequence (outside of a buyout) while placing restrictions on players is ridiculous. The NCAA is providing some help to give athletes immediate eligibility in more pressing cases, though it has no bearing on those restrictions.

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Larry Scott made a big splash as Pac-12 commissioner when he landed a multi-billion television deal for his conference that will make it among the richest in college athletics.

In that vein, Scott has upstaged his own league. Citing tax records, the Wall Street Journal reports Scott made over $3 million for the 2011-12 year. That amount would apparently make him the highest paid commissioner at the college level. Scott’s total salary of $3,022,462 breaks down into $1,575,000 in base salary, $1,376,000 from a bonus and additional compensation of $71,462.

For reference, that’s a couple hundred thousand more than Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany and about twice as much as SEC commish Mike Slive.

But who’s counting?

Can’t say it’s not deserved, though. Scott has done a tremendous job with the Pac-12′s exposure over the last few years.

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Miami’s response to its Notice of Allegations is due today  as the university heads toward a June hearing in front of the NCAA’s Committee on Infractions. The program hasn’t suppressed its feelings about the NCAA’s investigation, however. UM president Donna Shalala has called for no additional sanctions beyond the ones self-imposed by the school and a motion to dismiss the case was reportedly filed in March.

Most of that, of course, stems from the fact that the investigation reached FUBAR status earlier this year when the NCAA revealed it had to investigate itself due to improper conduct by its enforcement staff.

Now, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports an unnamed former Hurricanes assistant is pointing fingers as well, although this time at the SEC.

Here’s what Jackson noted in his Sunday column:

One former UM coach accused of wrongdoings complained privately that what the ex-UM coaches allegedly did paled in comparison to unreported violations committed in the SEC.

Without any names or examples, it’s hard to take that kind of cliché accusation seriously. Or, perhaps SEC programs followed Andy Staples‘ seven steps to successful cheating. Besides, it’s UM that’s under the microscope here, not the SEC. Attempting call someone else out isn’t going to change anything.

What could change the direction of this case, though, is if Miami provides enough evidence to support its case being tossed now that its response to the NOA has reportedly been filed.