Wednesday, December 20th is National Signing Day for the Class of 2024. Eagle Nation is invited to follow along here as all the signees are announced on social media (@GSAthletics_FB) and their bios are posted below.
Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Hometown | High School/Last |
Mikhai Isaac | Tight End | 6-4 | 205 | Warner Robins, Ga. | Warner Robins HS |
Keon Davis | Wide Receiver | 6-2 | 190 | Atlanta, Ga. | Newton HS |
CJ Allen | Linebacker | 6-0 | 205 | Jacksonville, Fla. | Sandalwood HS |
Carmelo Mays | Wide Receiver | 6-2 | 195 | Macon, Ga. | Southwest Macon HS |
Colin Alexander | Offensive Line | 6-5 | 285 | Stockbridge, Ga. | Dutchtown HS |
Jaquari Brown | Cornerback | 6-2 | 180 | Warner Robins, Ga. | Houston County HS |
Eli Anders | Defensive End | 6-5 | 230 | Cornelius, N.C. | Hough HS |
Devin Collier | Safety | 5-11 | 200 | Albany, Ga. | Lee County HS |
Elijah McDowell | Cornerback | 6-3 | 180 | Snellville, Ga | South Gwinnett HS |
Jordan Woolen | Wide Receiver | 6-0 | 160 | Hoover, Ala. | Hoover HS |
Taeo Todd | Running Back | 5-9 | 175 | West Point, Ga. | Troup County HS |
Dorrian Smith | Cornerback | 6-0 | 185 | Fort Valley, Ga. | Peach County HS/Northeast Mississippi CC |
Antavious Murphy | Wide Receiver | 5-9 | 185 | Bainbridge, Ga. | Bainbridge HS |
Jaylen Bentley | Safety | 6-1 | 185 | Valdosta, Ga. | Valdosta HS |
Tyler Budge | Quarterback | 6-3 | 205 | Matthews, N.C. | Weddington HS |
Kingtriton Samuela | Offensive Line | 6-4 | 310 | Mableton, Ga. | Pebblebrook HS |
Nasir Smith | Defensive Tackle | 6-4 | 250 | Lawrenceville, Ga. | Grayson HS |
Bryce Baker | Running Back | 6-0 | 210 | Savannah, Ga. | Benedictine Military |
Phillip Gladney | Defensive Back | 6-0 | 175 | Kennesaw, Ga. | North Cobb HS |
Tyler Fromm | Tight End | 6-5 | 240 | Warner Robins, Ga. | Warner Robins HS/Auburn |
Kyle Frazier | Offensive Line | 6-3 | 310 | Augusta, Ga. | Glenn Hills HS • Savannah State |
Jalen Burgess | Offensive Line | 6-3 | 270 | Valdosta, Ga. | Valdosta HS |
Korey Jordan | Defensive Tackle | 6-2 | 340 | Douglasville, Ga. | Douglas County HS |
THE BIOS
MIKHAI ISAAC
Tight End
6-4 • 205
Warner Robins, Ga. • Warner Robins HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Shane Sams at Warner Robins HS … A first-team all-region selection for the 2-5A grouping as a senior … Rated the No. 131 tight end in the country and the No. 245 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports.
KEON DAVIS
Wide Receiver
6-2 • 190
Atlanta, Ga. • Newton HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Josh Skelton at Newton HS … A first-team all-region selection for the 4-7A grouping as a senior … Ranked the No. 219 wide receiver in the country and the No. 188 player in the state by On3 … Rated the No. 284 receiver in the country and the No. 227 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Rated as the No. 158 receiver in the country and the No. 158 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting.
CJ ALLEN
Linebacker
6-0 • 205
Jacksonville, Fla. • Sandalwood HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Adam Geis at Sandalwood HS … A two-time all-conference selection … As a senior, posted 98 tackles, an interception and a forced fumble … Rated the No. 167 linebacker in the country and the No. 232 player in the state of Florida by 247Sports.
PERSONAL: Born Carey Jacob Allen Jr. on May 1 in Jacksonville … Son of Carey Allen Sr. and Rochelle Wesley … Has three siblings: Keziah, Macaria and Joe.
CARMELO MAYS
Wide Receiver
6-2 • 195
Macon, Ga. • Southwest Macon HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Joseph Dupree at Southwest Macon HS … The Region 2-2A Athlete/Specialist of the Year as a senior … An honorable mention all-state selection as a junior … A two-time all-region selection … Recorded 1,000 yards receiving two straight seasons … Rated the No. 229 wide receiver in the country and the No. 181 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Qualified for states in track.
PERSONAL: Born Carmelo James Mays on June 20 in Macon, GA … Son of Erica Albritton … Has a brother, Nasir, and a sister, Zariya.
COLIN ALEXANDER
Offensive Line
6-5 • 285
Stockbridge, Ga. • Dutchtown HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Guy Mistretta at Dutchtown HS … A first-team all-region selection for the 2-5A grouping as a senior … Named all-state by the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association for Class 5A as a junior … An all-region selection for Group 2-5A as a junior … Rated the No. 194 interior offensive lineman in the country and the No. 241 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports.
JAQUARI BROWN
Cornerback
6-2 • 180
Warner Robins, Ga. • Houston County HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Jeremy Edwards at Houston County HS … A first-team all-region selection for the 1-6A grouping as a senior … A second-team all-region selection as a sophomore … Rated the No. 179 cornerback in the country and the No. 185 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 192 cornerback in the country and the No. 183 player in the state by On3.
ELI ANDERS
Defensive End
6-5 • 230
Cornelius, N.C. • Hough HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach David Baker at Hough HS … A second-team 4A QCAC all-conference selection as a senior … Recorded 41 total tackles, including 7.0 for loss and 6.0 sacks, as a senior … Ranked the No. 149 edge rusher in the country and the No. 53 player in the state by On3 … Rated the No. 178 edge rusher in the country and the No. 62 player in the state of North Carolina by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 140 edge rusher in the country and the No. 46 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting.
PERSONAL: Born William Elijah Anders on May 3 in New Jersey … Son of Ingrid Langford and William Anders … Has a brother, Nolan, and a sister, Laila.
DEVIN COLLIER
Safety
5-11 • 200
Albany, Ga. • Lee County HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Lee County HS for Coach Dean Fabrizio … The Athlete of the Year for his play as a defensive back and receiver for the 4-7A grouping as a senior … A three-time all-region player and a two-time honorable mention all-state player … Had 76 carries for 551 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior … Also had two passing touchdowns, 523 kick return yards and 164 punt return yards … On defense, had 69 tackles, including 6.0 for loss and 3.0 sacks, along with four pass breakups … Ranked the No. 52 "athlete" in the country and the No. 177 player in the state by On3 … Rated the No. 154 safety in the country and the No. 148 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Earned all-region honors in track.
PERSONAL: Born Devin Shamar Collier on September 3 in Albany, GA … Son of Kelvin and Delorise Collier … Has three siblings: Victor Moore, Deantea Collier and Carlos Moore … Cousin is former NFL receiver Isaac Bruce.
ELIJAH MCDOWELL
Cornerback
6-3 • 180
Snellville, Ga. • South Gwinnett HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Bryan Lamar at South Gwinnett HS … A second-team all-region selection for the 4-7A grouping as a senior … Had 20 tackles and an interception as a senior in six games … Ranked the No. 138 safety in the country and the No. 172 player in the state by On3 … Rated the No. 148 cornerback in the country and the No. 163 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 150 safety in the country and the No. 168 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting … Played basketball and ran track.
PERSONAL: Born Elijah J. McDowell on October 27 in Atlanta … Son of Exabia and Angela McDowell … Has three siblings: Exavier, Evin and Avree … Exavier plays football at West Georgia.
JORDAN WOOLEN
Wide Receiver
6-0 • 160
Hoover, Ala. • Hoover HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Hoover HS for Coach Wade Waldrop … Named a first-team 7A Region 3 selection as a senior … Had 34 catches for 587 yards and six scores as a senior … A two-year starter who amassed 86 receptions for 1,371 Yards and 11 touchdowns along with 216 yards on kickoff returns … Named second-team all-state as a junior … Ranked the No. 98 wide receiver in the country and the No. 34 in the state of Alabama by 247Sports … Also played baseball and ran track.
PERSONAL: Born Jordan Lebron Woolen on June 19 in Hoover, AL … Son of Jerry and Crystal Woolen and Shannon Ashford … Has a sister, Madison, and a brother, Legend.
TAEO TODD
Running Back
5-9 • 175
West Point, Ga. • Troup County HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Troup County HS for Coach Tanner Glisson … Scored 12 touchdowns as a senior, six on the ground and six via receptions … Ranked the No. 45 "athlete" in the country and the No. 176 player in the state by On3 … Rated the No. 187 running back in the country and the No. 186 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Named 2022-23 GACA 4A Offensive Player of the Year … The 2021 Freshman of the Year … Also played basketball and ran track.
PERSONAL: Born Montaeo Alexander Todd on September 16 in West Point, GA … Son of Lachic Truitt and Brandon Todd … Has three siblings: Brandon Jr., Amari and Terez.
DORRIAN SMITH
Cornerback
6-0 • 185
Fort Valley, Ga. • Peach County HS • Northeast Mississippi CC
2023-24: Played in nine games at Northeast Mississippi CC … Had 22 tackles, including 1.5 for loss, and an interception … Also had five pass breakups … Signed with Georgia Southern in December of 2023.
2022-23: Played in nine games at NMCC … Had 20 tackles and an interception … Also had five pass breakups.
2021-22: Attended Valdosta State, but did not see any action … Was redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Chad Campbell at Peach County HS … A two-time first-team all-state selection by the GACA … A two-sport standout … Started three years in football and four years in basketball … Was first-team all-region in football … Had 20 catches for 534 yards and five interceptions as a senior … Named all-region in basketball.
PERSONAL: Born Dorrian Smith on July 7 in Warner Robins, GA … Son of Tabatha Hicks and Damian Smith … Has six siblings: Kaylie Mannm Tavarus Mann Jr., Malia Smith, Myleik Smith, Damian Smith Jr. and Daylen Smith.
ANTAVIOUS MURPHY
Wide Receiver
5-9 • 185
Bainbridge, Ga. • Bainbridge HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Jeff Littleton at Bainbridge HS … Had 64 receptions for 1,127 yards and 1,536 all-purpose yards as a senior to earn Region 1-4A Offensive Player of the Year accolades … Named all-state by the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association for the Class 4A as a junior … Was a first-team all-region receiver as a sophomore … Listed as the No. 225 wide receiver in the country and the No. 190 player in the state by On3 … Rated the No. 188 "athlete" in the country and the No. 155 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … In 2020, placed fourth in the state in the 300m hurdles … In 2021, placed sixth in the state in the 300m hurdles … In 2021, was the region champ in both the 110m and 300m hurdles.
PERSONAL: Born Antavious Garnez Murphy on January 4 in Bainbridge, GA … Son of Twyla Baker and Anthony Murphy … Has four siblings: Omariya, Cyrena, Mahogany and Desmond.
JAYLEN BENTLEY
Safety
6-1 • 185
Valdosta, Ga. • Valdosta HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Shelton Felton at Valdosta HS … A first-team all-region selection as both a senior and junior … Had 58 tackles, including 12 for loss 3.0 three sacks, along with six quarterback hurries and an interception as a senior … Rated the No. 204 safety in the country and the No. 216 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Ranked No. 178 safety in the country and No. 198 in the state of Georgia by On3.
PERSONAL: Born Jaylen Tyrek Bentley on November 30 in Valdosta, GA … Son of Michael and Calandra Bentley.
TYLER BUDGE
Quarterback
6-3 • 205
Matthews, N.C. • Weddington HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Andy Capone at Weddington HS … Finished his senior season completing over 65% of his passes for 3,202 yards and 30 touchdowns … Also ran for 634 yards and 16 scores … Led his team to a North Carolina NCHSAA 4A state title as a senior … The SCC Offensive Player of the Year as both a junior and senior … Completed 230 of his 382 passing attempts for 3,219 yards and 34 touchdowns as a junior … A two-time Union County Offensive Player of the Year … A 2023 Shrine Bowl selection … Rated the No. 175 quarterback in the country and the No. 61 player in the state of North Carolina by 247Sports … Ranked the No. 61 quarterback (pocket passer) in the country and the No. 45 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting … Left as the school's all-time leader in career passing yards (6,521), career passing touchdowns (64), career completions, single-season passing yards, single-season passing touchdowns, single-season completions, passing yards in a game and passing touchdowns in a game … Had 1,017 career rushing yards and 20 touchdowns … Also played baseball.
PERSONAL: Born Tyler King Budge on April 18 in Charleston, SC … Son of Alexis and Stephen Budge … Has a sister, Hayden … Dad played quarterback at Lehigh.
KINGTRITON SAMUELA
Offensive Line
6-4 • 310
Mableton, Ga. • Pebblebrook HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Michael Woodridge at Pebblebrook HS … A two-time, second-team all-region selection … Rated the No. 205 interior offensive lineman in the country and the No. 238 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Ranked No. 206 interior offensive lineman and No. 241 in the state of Georgia by On3 … Also wrestled and participated in track & field.
PERSONAL: Born Kingtriton Bruce Samuela on December 11 in Waipahu, HI … Son of Tylin Walter … Has five siblings: Tyla, General, Tasmania, Tyra and Tyrissa … Father played defensive line at Fresno State.
NASIR SMITH
Defensive Tackle
6-4 • 250
Lawrenceville, Ga. • Grayson HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Santavious Bryant at Grayson HS … Ranked the No. 99 defensive lineman in the country and the No. 109 player in the state by On3 … Rated the No. 130 defensive lineman in the country and the No. 127 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 48 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 86 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting … Ranked as the No. 28 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 64 player in the state by Rivals.
BRYCE BAKER
Running Back
6-0 • 210
Savannah, Ga. • Benedictine Military
HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Benedictine Military School for Coach Danny Britt … The Region 3-4A Athlete of the Year as a senior … Totaled 1,098 all-purpose yards, including 633 rushing yards on 61 carries as a senior.
PHILLIP GLADNEY
Defensive Back
6-0 • 175
Kennesaw, Ga. • North Cobb HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Shane Queen at North Cobb HS … Tallied 40 tackles and five pass breakups as a senior, earning first-team Region 5-7A honors … Ranked the No. 242 cornerback in the country and the No. 235 player in the state by On3 … Rated the No. 226 cornerback in the country and the No. 240 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 158 cornerback in the country and the No. 178 player in the state by ESPN Recruiting.
PERSONAL: Born Phillip Lavon Gladney on December 16 in Marietta, GA … Son of Tammy Glandey and Reggie Gadney Sr. … Has five siblings: Neil Browning, Reggie Gladney Jr., Camden, Galdney, Aiden Gladney and Adriana Gladney.
TYLER FROMM
Tight End
6-5 • 240
Warner Robins, Ga. • Warner Robins HS • Auburn
2023-24: Played in 12 games for Auburn … Had three catches for 21 yards … A semifinalist for the National Football Foundation's Campbell Trophy, college football's premier scholar-athlete award after completing his bachelor's degree in professional flight management at Auburn with a 3.76 grade point average … Named a College Sports Communicators academic all-district honoree.
2022-23: Played in 12 games with one start for the Tigers … A reserve tight end … Caught three passes for 51 yards on the season … Had a 35-yard reception vs. LSU, a career long … Named a CSC academic all-district honoree and to the SEC academic honor roll.
2021-22: Played in 13 games with two starts … Caught eight passes for 93 yards and a score … Had his first three career receptions and first touchdown on a 24-yd pass from Bo Nix at LSU … Had an 11-yard reception at Arkansas … Hauled in a 31-yard catch vs. Ole Miss … Posted three catches for 11 yards vs. Mississippi State … A game captain against Georgia … Named to the SEC academic honor roll, AD Honor Roll and Chi Alpha Sigma national student-athlete honorary.
2020-21: Played in one game during the COVID season … First action of the season came against LSU … Named to the SEC academic honor roll.
2019-20: True freshman tight end who battled injuries at Auburn … Did not see game action and was redshirted … Named to the AD Honor Roll and SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll
HIGH SCHOOL: Coveted tight end prospect who enrolled at Auburn in January … A two-year starter for Coach Mike Chastain at Warner Robins High, helping the Demons to the Class 5A state championship title game … Named to the All-American Bowl … ESPN ranked him the No. 8 tight end recruit nationally … A top 40 overall prospect from the state of Georgia by Rivals and 247Sports … Also a basketball letterman.
PERSONAL: Birthday is December 18 … Son of Lee and Emerson Fromm … Brothers Dylan (Mercer) and Jake (Georgia) also played college football … Chi Alpha Sigma national student-athlete honor society.
MAJOR: Professional Flight Management (graduated; Auburn)
KYLE FRAZIER
Offensive Line
6-3 • 310
Augusta, Ga. • Glenn Hills HS • Savannah State
2023-24: Started all 10 games for Savannah State … Entered the NCAA Transfer Portal in November.
2022-23: A second-team All-SIAC selection as an offensive lineman … Started all 10 games for SSU.
2021-22: A second-team All-SIAC selection as an offensive lineman … Started five games for the Tigers.
2020-21: Played defensive line for the Tigers … Did not see any game action during the COVID season played in the spring and was redshirted.
2019-20: Enrolled at Savannah State in the spring of 2020 … Went through spring practice.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Brandon Tull at Glenn Hills HS … A Region 4-AA first-team selection as an offensive lineman as a senior … Made the first team as a tight end as a junior … Also played basketball … Was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in May of 2019, but was declared cancer-free in August after chemotherapy and three surgeries, including two biopsies.
PERSONAL: Born Kyle Imahn Frazier on August 2 in Augusta, GA … Son of Kenya James and James Frazier … Has three siblings: Kyvan, Keasia and Kianna … Is a spokesperson for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. MAJOR: Biology (graduated; SSU)
JALEN BURGESS
Offensive Line
6-3 • 270
Valdosta, Ga. • Valdosta HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Shelton Felton at Valdosta HS … A Region 1-7A first-team selection as an offensive lineman as a senior … Rated the No. 155 offensive tackle in the country and the No. 197 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports … Ranked No. 114 interior offensive lineman and No. 163 in the state of Georgia by On3.
KOREY JORDAN
Defensive Tackle
6-2 • 340
Douglasville, Ga. • Douglas County HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Coach Johnny White at Douglas County HS … A first-team selection to the Region 5-6A team as a senior and junior … Totaled 64 tackles, including three sacks, and a quarterback hurry in 10 games as a junior … Listed the No. 209 defensive lineman in the country and the No. 238 player in the state by On3 … Rated the No. 210 defensive lineman in the country and the No. 210 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports.