Who are Kennesaw State’s new football players?

HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year starter and four-time letter winner at Walton High School in Marietta, Ga… . Raiders compiled a 17-15 record in three years … Played on both the offensive and defensive lines … Rivals.com 3 star recruit and rated as the No. 6 offensive lineman in the state of Georgia as a senior … Selected to the 2014 Georgia Elite Junior Classic and started at right tackle in the North's 45-38 victory … Played in the 2013 Offense Defense Group All-American Game in Orlando, Fla., and was the only player to start on offense and defense … 2015: All-Metro Atlanta and Class 6A Region 5 by Atlanta Journal Constitution … First team All-Cobb County by Cobb County Touchdown Club and second team all-county by Marietta Daily Journal … Earned multiple Cobb County Touchdown Club Player of the Week honors … 2014: Named first team all-region … Also was a first baseman/pitcher on Walton's baseball team as a sophomore.

PERSONAL: Born August 21, 1997 in Atlanta, Ga… . A resident of Roswell, Ga… . Prepped at Walton High School in Marietta, Ga… . Son of Jim and Dana Evans … Father was a pitcher at Southeast Missouri State under legendary baseball coach Joe Uhls … Coached by Mo Dixon at Walton High … Earned the 2013 Walton Raider Pride Award that is given to an athlete for most outstanding character … Appeared on the cover of the 2015 Georgia High School Football Magazine … Considered Chattanooga, Elon, Jacksonville State, Mercer and Charleston Southern before choosing Kennesaw State … Plans to major in either sports marketing or sports management.

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Ezra Naylor, WR, 6-4, 190, North Atlanta

HONORS: 2015: First team 6A All-Region.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at North Atlanta High School in Atlanta … 2015: Earned first team 6A All-Region after totaling 37 catches for 785 yards … Named the Warriors' Offensive Most Valuable Player.

PERSONAL: Born October 22, 1997 in Miami, Fla… . A resident of Atlanta … Attended North Atlanta High … Son of Beautii Joseph … Has one brother … Coached by Jeremy Gainer at North Atlanta High … Considered Georgia and Navy before choosing Kennesaw State … Plans to major in either business or marketing.

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Abdul Davis, DL, 6-2, 250, Westside

HONORS: 2015: First Team 3AAA All-Region. 2014: Second Team 3AAA All-Region.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Westside High School in Macon, Ga… . Seminoles compiled an 18-6 record during his junior and senior and senior years … Totaled 125 tackle, including 26 sacks in two seasons … 2015: First Team 3AAA All-Region … Served as team captain … Tallied 56 total tackles, including 22 solo, and had eight sacks for 43 yards in losses … Helped the Seminoles to a 9-4 record and the quarterfinals of the Class 3A state playoffs … 2014: Second Team 3 AAA All-Region … Named the Seminoles' Defensive Lineman of the Year … Registered 69 total tackles, including 14 sacks for 25 yards … Part a Westside team that went 9-2 and reached the first round of the state playoffs.

PERSONAL: Born May 8, 1998 in Macon, Ga… . A resident of Macon … Attended Westside High School in Macon …Son of Kesha and Thomas Russell … Coached by Sheddrick Risper … A member of the National Technical Honor Society … Served as vice president of hospitality as a member of DECA … Senior student ambassador and Volunteer for the Home at the Holidays … . Senior ambassador for Christ single … African-American Brotherhood student officer … Considered South Alabama, Furman, Chattanooga, Mercer, Tennessee Tech and Eastern Kentucky before choosing Kennesaw State … Plans to major in engineering.

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Chris Byrd, LB, 5-9, 205, Gainesville

HONORS: 2015: Georgia Sportswriters Association 5A All-State selection. 2014: Honorable mention all-region by Gainesville Times. 2013: Honorable mention Class 5A Region 8 All-Region. HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year standout at Gainesville High School in Gainesville, Ga… . The Red Elephants went 30-9 in his three seasons, winning one region championship and making three playoff appearances … Concluded prep career with 1,111 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns … Also tallied 281 tackles, four sacks, four fumble recoveries, and six forced fumbles from his linebacker position… Played in the 2015 Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) East/West Classic … 2015: Named to the Class 5A All-State Team as an athlete on offense by Georgia Sportswriters Association … Helped the Red Elephants to a 7-3 regular season … Gainesville advanced to the second round of the Class 5A state playoffs … Saw action on both sides of the ball as a running back and linebacker … Totaled 1,118 yards and scored nine touchdowns … Rushed 173 times for 907 yards and eight touchdowns, and caught 34 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns … Had 99 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, two sacks, five quarterback hurries, two pass break ups and two fumble recoveries while playing linebacker … 2014: Honorable Mention All-Region by Gainesville Times … Led Gainesville to an 8-2 regular season … The Red Elephants went 2-1 in the Class 5A playoffs advancing to the quarterfinals … Rushed 29 times for 254 yards and three touchdowns … Had 82 tackles, two sacks and two fumble recoveries … 2013: Honorable mention Class 5A Region 8 All-Region team … Tallied 100 tackles, including 59 solo, had six passes defensed and six forced fumbles as a sophomore.

PERSONAL: Born June 5, 1998 in Gainesville, Ga… . A resident of Gainesville… . Prepped at Gainesville High School … Son of Crystal Wilmont … Has a brother, Michael, and sister, Mikaylei … Coached by Bruce Miller at Gainesville High … Considered Charleston Southern before choosing Kennesaw State … Plans to major in business.

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Adesola Abisoye, DB, 5-10, 175, Grayson

HONORS: 2015: Second team All-Gwinnet County by Gwinnett Daily Post; First team All-Area by Atlanta Journal Constitution.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played corner and free safety at Grayson High School in Loganville, Ga… . Helped the Rams to a 27-9 mark in three seasons … 2015: Second Team Gwinnet County All-Area Team by Gwinnett Daily Post … Second Team All-Area Team by Atlanta Journal Constitution … Team posted a 10-0 regular season regular season mark and captured the Class 6A Region 8 title … Grayson went 3-1 in the state playoffs and advanced to the Class 6A semifinals … 2014: Helped lead the Rams to a 9-1 regular season record and a share of Class 6A Region 8 championship … Grayson went 1-1 in the Class 6A playoffs … Also runs track and field … Rated two star recruit by Rivals.com

PERSONAL: Born June 20, 1997 in Atlanta, Ga… . A resident of Loganville, Ga… . Attended Grayson High School in Loganville … Son of Naomi and Adeyinka Abisoye … Has seven siblings … Coached by Mickey Conn at Grayson High … Considered Georgia State, Mercer, South Alabama, The Citadel and Tennessee State before choosing Kennesaw State … Plans to major in communications.

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Bronson Rechsteiner, LB, 6-0, 220, Etowah

HONORS: 2015: Honorable Mention Class 6A All-State by Georgia Sports Writers Association; First Team All-County by Cherokee Ledger News; Cherokee County Defensive Player of the Year by Cherokee Tribune.

HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letter winner at Etowah High School in Woodstock, Ga… . The Eagles posted a 26-10 record in his three years … 2015: Named Honorable Mention Class 6A All-State by Georgia Sports Writers Association … First Team All-County Football team by Cherokee Ledger News … . Named Cherokee County Defensive Player of the Year by Cherokee Tribune … Helped the Longhorns to an 8-3 regular season and as a senior … . . Named All-Cobb County by Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Marietta Daily Journal … Saw action on both sides of the ball as a wide receiver, linebacker and kick returner … Caught 11 passes for 288 yards and three touchdowns … Totaled 43 tackles, 17 for loss, 4.5 sacks ,and forced two fumbles … Also returned two kicks for touchdowns … 2014: Led Eagles to an 11-3 overall record and a semifinal appearance in the Class 6A playoffs …2013: Helped Etowah to a 7-4 record … Also competes on the wrestling team and finished 2015 as the 182-pound state runner-up … Won a state title as a freshman.

PERSONAL: Born October 24, 1997 in Woodstock, Ga… . A resident of Acworth, Ga… . Attended Etowah High School in Woodstock… . Son of Rick and Jamye … Has two brothers, Hudson and Maveric … Coached by Dave Svehla at Etowah High … Dad, Rick, and uncle, Scott Rechsteiner were both former professional wrestlers in the WCW and WWE … Considered Akron, Coastal Carolina and Eastern Michigan before choosing Kennesaw State … Plans to major in business.

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Zach Thompson, OL, 6-4, 295, Emanuel County Institute

HONORS: 2015: Georgia Class A All-State Honorable Mention by Georgia Sports Writers Association; Class A First Team All-State by Atlanta Journal Constitution … 3A All-Region. 2014: 3A All-Region. 2013: 3A Honorable Mention All-Region. 2012: 3A All-Region.

HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letter winner at Emanuel County Institute in Twin City, Ga… . The Bulldogs compiled a 38-11 record in his four years … Team captured the Class A State championship in 2012 … . Played on both the offensive and defensive lines … 2015: Named Georgia Class A All-State honorable mention by Georgia Sports Writers Association … 2014: Played in the Georgia Elite Sophomore Junior Classic … 2012: Named honorable mention all-region while helping the Bulldogs to a 13-1 record and the Class A State Championship.

PERSONAL: Born August 23, 1997 in Statesboro, Ga… . A resident of Swainsboro … Prepped at Emanuel County Institute in Twin City, Ga… . Son of Beth Hardy and Tracy Thompson … Has three siblings … Played for Chris Kearson at Emanuel County Institute … Rated a 2 star recruit by Rivals.com … Considered Mercer, Western Carolina, Chattanooga, Army, Troy, Marshall and The Citadel before choosing Kennesaw State … Plans to major in business.

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Jai’len Edwards, DB, 5-11, 165, Greene County

HONORS: 2015: Class AA Region 8 First Team All-Region as a wide receiver and honorable mention as a defensive back. 2014: Tabbed all-region as a wide receiver and defensive back … 2013: Earned all-region accolades as a wide receiver.

HIGH SCHOOL: A two-way player at Greene County High School in Greensboro, Ga… . Played wide receiver and defensive back … A three-time all-region pick as a wide receiver and earned all-region honors as a junior … Concluded career with 67 catches for 986 yards and tallied 76 tackles and five interceptions … The Tigers compiled a 13-9 record during his three seasons … 2015: Class AA Region 8 First Team All-Region as a wide receiver and honorable mention as a defensive back … Selected the team's top wide receiver and defensive back … 2014: Tabbed all-region as a wide receiver and defensive back … 2013: Earned all-region accolades as a wide receiver.

PERSONAL: Born December 18, 1997 in Athens, Ga… . A resident of Greensboro, Ga… . Attended Greene County High School in Greensboro … Son of Miranda Wright … Has a brother named Jamarr Edwards … Coached by Robert Edwards at Greene County High … Considered The Citadel and Charlotte before choosing Kennesaw State … Plans to major in construction.

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Sam Outlaw, RB, 6-1, 205, South Forsyth

HONORS: 2015: First team all-county by Forsyth County News; 6A Region 6 All-Region. 2014: All-Forsyth County; All-Region.

HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letter winner at South Forsyth High School in Cumming, Ga… . Played fullback sophomore and junior seasons before moving to running back for senior campaign … War Eagles posted 24-10 record in his three seasons … 2015: Named First Team All-County by Forsyth County News … 6A Region 6 All-Region … Helped the War Eagles to a 9-1 record and a split of the Class 6A Region 6 title … Team went 2-1 in the Class 6A Playoffs before falling in the quarterfinals … Rushed 172 times for 1,153 yards and 14 touchdowns … Also caught 14 passes for 218 yards and two touchdowns … 2014: All-Forsyth County and all-region … Played fullback for one of the top rushing offenses in the state … Served as lead blocker for Tyler LaFlamme (Auburn) … 2013: Was the fullback for a team that went 7-3.

PERSONAL: Born August 29, 1997 in Myrtle Beach, S.C… . A resident of Cumming, Ga… . Prepped at South Forsyth High School in Cumming, Ga… . Son of Margaret and Joe Outlaw … Has three siblings, Joseph, Caleb and Margaret … Coached by Jeff Arnette at South Forsyth High.

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Dorian Miles, WR, 6-2, 195, Brookwood

HONORS: 2015: Gwinnett Daily Post and Gwinnett Touchdown Club First Team All-County.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Brookwood High School in Snellville, Ga… . 2015: Gwinnett Daily Post and Gwinnett Touchdown Club First Team All-County … Caught a school-record 63 passes for 745 yards and seven touchdowns … Totaled more than 1,000 all-purpose yards …Reception total led all Gwinnett County receivers … Twice named the Gwinnett Daily Post Offensive Player of the Week … Started at wide receiver in the Rivalries of Gwinnett All-Star Game … Brookwood High School vertical jump record holder … Posted the team's fastest 40-yard time of 4.39 seconds.

PERSONAL: Born June 30, 1998 in Atlanta, Ga… . A resident of Lawrenceville, Ga… . Attended Brookwood High School in Snellville, Ga… . Son of Robert and Carla Miles … Has an older brother, Kenny, who played football at South Carolina … Coached by Philip Jones … A member of the Brookwood High musical theatre and starred in the school's production of "A Christmas Carol" as the Ghost of Christmas Present … Performed in the Brookwood Maroon and Gold Orchestra … Considered Mercer and Western Carolina before choosing Kennesaw State.

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Dustin Clabough, DB, 5-10, 170, Alcoa (Tenn.)

HONORS: 2015: First Team Class 3A All-State by Tennessee Sportswriters Association; 2-3A Region Defensive Player of the Year; First Team All-Region; All-Blount County. 2014: First Team Class 3A All-State by Tennessee Sportswriters Association; All-Region.

HIGH SCHOOL: A two-way standout at Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tenn… . A part of two state championship teams … Played defensive back and wide receiver … Tornados posted 40-4 record and captured two Class 3A state titles last three seasons … 2015: Alcoa posted a 14-1 record and won the Class 3A state championship … First Team Class 3A All-State by Tennessee Sportswriters Association … 2-3A Region Defensive Player of the Year … First Team All-Region and All-Blount County … 2014: Tornados went 13-2 … First Team Class 3A All-State by Tennessee Sportswriters Association … All-Region … 2013: Alcoa recorded a 13-1 mark and won the Class 3A state championship.

PERSONAL: Born March 10, 1997 in Knoxville, Tenn… . A resident of Alcoa, Tenn… . Attended Alcoa High School in Alcoa … Father is David Clabough … Coached by Gary Rankin at Alcoa … A high school teammate of current Owls defensive lineman Braylon Young … Considered Morehead State and VMI before choosing Kennesaw State … Plans to major in civil engineering.

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Tommy Bryant, QB, 6-1, 180, Northridge (Ala.)

HONORS: 2015: Class 6A/7A West Alabama All-Star.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Northridge High School in Tuscaloosa, Ala… . 2015: Named Class 6A/7A West Alabama All-Star … Led team to a 9-3 overall record and second-round appearance in Class 6A state playoffs … Voted team captain.

PERSONAL: Born October 29, 1997 in Tuscaloosa, Ala… . A resident of Tuscaloosa … Attended Northridge High School in Tuscaloosa … Son of Quentin Savage and Sharon Bryant … Has three brothers, Mike, Raymond, Quentin, Jr… . Coached by Mike Smith at Northridge High … Considered Northern Iowa, Austin Peay, Middle Tennessee, Louisiana-Monroe and Murray State before choosing Kennesaw State.

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Christian Kinsley, PK, 6-3, 215, Lexington (S.C.)

HONORS: 2015: 4A All-State Specialist of the Year by South Carolina Coaches Association; High School Sports Report 4A Division 2 All-State kicker; Region 5 4A; All-Midlands by The State Newspaper; All-Chronicle County by Lexington County Newspaper. 2014: 4A and Lower State Kicker of the Year; All-Region.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Lexington High School in Lexington, S.C… Appeared in 41 games during three-year career … Handled both placekicking and punting responsibilities during junior and senior campaigns … Team special teams Most Valuable Player as a junior and senior … Wildcats went 30-11 during three years … 2015: 4A All-State Specialist of the Year by South Carolina Coaches Association … High School Sports Report 4A Division 2 All-State kicker … Region 5 4A; All-Midlands by The State Newspaper … All-Chronicle County by Lexington County Newspaper … 2014: 4A and Lower State Kicker of the Year; All-Region … Hit a field goal with :03 remaining to lift Lexington High to a 38-35 victory over Spartanburg in the state semi-final game.

PERSONAL: Born November 22, 1997 in Beckley, W. Va… . A resident of Lexington, S.C… . Attended Lexington High School in Lexington, S.C… . Son of Bryan and Cindy Kinsley … Has a brother named Zachary … Coached by Josh Stepp at Lexington High … Considered Mississippi Valley State, Howard and Lenoir-Rhyne … Plans to major in either marketing or nursing … First recruit from South Carolina and scholarship kicker in program history.

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Bryson Armstrong, LB, 5-11, 195, Kell

HONORS: 2015: Georgia Sports Writers Association First Team All-State; First Team All-Cobb County by Marietta Daily Journal; Region 7B Class 5A All-Region and region Defensive Player of the Year; Cobb County 48-Minute Man of the Year; Kell High School Player of the Year. 2014: First Team All-State by Georgia Sportswriters Association and Atlanta Journal-Constitution; Marietta Daily Journal First Team All-Cobb County; All-Region; Cobb County 48-Minute Man of the Year. 2013: Second Team All-State by Georgia Sportswriters Association; Marietta Daily Journal All-Cobb County; All-Region.

HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year standout at Kell High School in Marietta, Ga… . Kell went 33-6 in his three years, winning two region championships and posting two undefeated regular seasons … Concluded prep career with 1,408 yards and eight touchdowns as a receiver and tallied 385 tackles, four interceptions, 17 passes defensed, three fumble recoveries, five forced fumbles and seven sacks … 2015: Named First Team Class 5A All-State linebacker by Georgia Sports Writers Association … First Team All-County by Marietta Daily Journal … Region 7B Class 5A All-Region Team and Defensive Player of the Year … Served as team captain and helped the Longhorns to a 7-3 regular season as a senior … Kell went 2-1 in the Class 5A state playoffs, advancing to the final eight … Named All-Cobb County by Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Marietta Daily Journal … Saw action on both sides of the ball as a wide receiver, linebacker and kick returner … Totaled 916 yards and scored five touchdowns … Caught 32 passes for 427 yards and two touchdowns … Totaled 120 tackles and had three sacks … 2014: First Team All-State by Georgia Sportswriters Association and Atlanta Journal-Constitution … Led Kell to a 10-0 regular season and Class 5A Region 7B championship … Kell went 1-1 in the Class 5A playoffs … Caught 50 passes for 725 yards and three touchdowns … Had 113 tackles, three sacks and one interception … 2013: Second Team All-State by Georgia Sportswriters Association … Led Kell to a 10-0 regular season and a Class 5A Region 7B championship…Longhorns went 3-1 in the Class 5A playoffs and advanced to the semifinals … Tallied 144 tackles, including 88 solo, had one sack and three interceptions as a sophomore … 2012: Collected one tackle as a freshman.

PERSONAL: Born November 28, 1997 in Marietta, Ga… . A resident of Marietta … Prepped at Kell High School in Marietta … Son of Bryan and Valerie Armstrong … Has a brother, Avery, and sister, Jessica … High school teammate of Owls safety Taylor Henkle for two seasons at Kell … Coached by Derek Cook … Rated two star recruit by Rivals.com … Intends to major in business.

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Allen Johnson, DL, 6-4, 235, Allatoona

HONORS: 2015: Georgia Sportswriters Association Class 5A First Team All-State; Marietta Daily Journal All-Cobb County; 5A All-Region.

HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letter winner at Allatoona High School in Acworth, Ga… . Tallied 107 tackles, including 61 solo, collected 17 sacks, three fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles during career … The Bucs posted a record of 34-6 in his three years, which included the school's first-ever Class 5A state championship … 2015: Georgia Sportswriters Association Class 5A First Team All-State … Marietta Daily Journal All-Cobb County; All-Region … Had 50 tackles, 10.5 sacks, 10 quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles.

PERSONAL: Born April 16, 1998 in Chicago, Ill… . A resident of Acworth, Ga… . Attended Allatoona High in Acworth … Son of Alnita Johnson … Has two siblings … Coached by Gary Varner at Allatoona High … Considered Georgia State, Alabama State and West Georgia.

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Shaquil Terry, RB, 5-9, 175, McAdory

HONORS: 2015: Second team All-Birmingham Region.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at McAdory High School in McCalla, Ala… . 2015: Second team All-Birmingham Region … Helped the Yellow Jackets to 10-2 overall record, including a 6-0 regional record … McAdory advanced to the second round of the 6A state playoffs.

PERSONAL: Born October 5, 1997 in Bessemer, Ala… . A resident of Bessemer … Attended McAdory High School in McCalla, Ala… . Son of Mance and Kathy Terry … One of seven siblings … Has four brothers, Emmett, Darryle, Mance and Charleston, and two sisters, Ashlie and Amber … Played for David Powell at McAdory High … Considered Austin Peay and Furman before choosing Kennesaw State … Plans to major in nursing.

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Nick Eldridge, OL, 6-2, 295, Hoover (Ala.)

HONORS: 2015: Second team All-Birmingham by the Birmingham News. 2014: Second team Class 7A All-State by Alabama Sportswriters Association.

HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letter winner at Hoover High School in Hoover, Ala… . Helped the Buccaneers capture state championships in 2013 and 2014 … Hoover compiled a 37-5 record in three years, including a 15-0 mark in 2013 … 2015: Selected second team All-Birmingham by the Birmingham News … Named Friday Night Rivals Jet Prep Scholar Athlete of the Week … 2014: Named Class 7A Second Team All-State by the Alabama Sports Writers Association… Contributed to a 12-2 record, Class 7A state championship and class 7A Region 3 crown … 2013: Buccaneers posted a 15-0 season, and won the Class 6A state championship and a Class 6A Region 3 title. PERSONAL: Born June 11, 1998 in Nashville, Tenn… . A resident of Hoover, Ala… . Prepped at Hoover High in Hoover … Son of Rolanda and Maurice … Has a brother, Zack … Coached by Josh Niblett at Hoover High … Considered UT Martin, Navy, Air Force, Furman, Louisiana-Monroe and Mercer … Plans to major in pre-med.

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Brandon Simmons, RB, 6-0, 220, Pleasant Grove (Ala.)

HONORS: 2015: Class 5A All-State Second Team by Alabama Sports Writers Association; Named to All-Birmingham team by Al.com and the Birmingham News.

HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letter winner at Pleasant Grove High School in Pleasant Grove, Ala… . Rated a three star recruit by Rivals, 24/7, and Scout.com … Spartans went 30-9 in his three years … 2015: Named to the Class 5A All-State Second Team by the Alabama Sports Writers Association … Selected to the All-Birmingham team by Al.com and Birmingham News … Team was 8-4 and lost in the second round of the class 5A playoffs … Rushed for 1,829 yards as a senior … Was named Player of the Week by Al.com on November 12 after rushing 27 times for 256 yards and three touchdowns vs. Madison County in the Class 5A playoffs … 2014: Carried the ball 102 times for 942 yards and scored 11 touchdowns … Helped the Spartans to an 8-2 record in the regular season … Team went 4-1 in the playoffs and lost in the Class 5A state championship game … 2013: Rushed 30 times for 194 yards and one touchdown … Spartans went 9-1 in the regular season and 1-1 in the playoffs, falling in the second round.

PERSONAL: Born December 12, 1997 in Birmingham, Ala… . A resident of Pleasant Grove, Ala… . Attended Pleasant Grove High School … Son of Jeffrey and Valerie Simmons … Coached by Jim Elgin at Pleasant Grove … Considered Jacksonville State, Georgia State and Georgia Southern before choosing Kennesaw State … Plans to major in sports administration.