Signing Day bios

Here are the player bios I put together for today's signees -- minus Dwayne Allen. Will add anyone new if we get word of an addition today. Could happen...

Xavier Avery
High school: Cedar Grove High, Ellenwood, Ga.
Position: Athlete
Ht./Wt.: 5-11/185
Notes: Listed as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com. … A standout baseball player, batted .668 and stole 47 bases as a junior outfielder. Played in the prestigious AFLAC All-American High School Baseball Classic last summer in San Diego and is expected to be selected early in baseball’s upcoming first-year player draft in June. … Speedster had 1,600 yards of total offense and 13 yards as a junior. … Listed as the No. 31 running back in the nation by ESPN. … Rivals.com lists him as the No. 25 “athlete” in the country and No. 21 prospect in Georgia. … Listed as No. 56 running back in country by Scout.com.

Brandon Boykin
High school: Fayette County High, Fayetteville, Ga.
Position: Cornerback
Ht./Wt.: 5-10/162
Notes: Listed as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com … Is No. 246 on the Rivals 250. … Named first-team all-state by the Georgia Sportswriters as an “athlete” as a senior. … Listed as the No. 40 cornerback in the nation by ESPN. … Doubled as Fayette County’s quarterback in high school. Ran for 610 yards and 10 touchdowns and passed for 537 yards and five touchdowns as a senior. Had 43 tackles and five interceptions on defense. … Ran for 699 yards and nine touchdowns, along with 45 tackles, four fumble recoveries and two interceptions as a junior. … Listed as the No. 18 prospect in Georgia and No. 15 cornerback by Rivals.com. … Listed by Scout.com as the No. 14 cornerback in the nation.

Sanders Commings
High school: Westside High, Augusta, Ga.
Position: Safety
Ht./Wt.: 6-1/195
Notes: Listed as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com. … Versatile player who played numerous positions in high school including receiver, running back and safety. Also returns kicks. … Listed as the No. 28 “athlete” in the nation by ESPN. … Sustained broken leg in first game of senior season. … Played baseball in high school and would like to play in college. … Had 400-plus yards both rushing and receiving as a junior. Also made 51 tackles and seven interceptions. … Listed by Rivals.com as the No. 47 overall prospect in Georgia and No. 72 “athlete” in the nation. … Listed as No. 39 cornerback in country by Scout.com.

Marcus Dowtin
High school: Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy
Position: Linebacker
Ht./Wt.: 6-2/215
Notes: Listed as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com. … Multitalented player rushed for 1,202 yards on 121 carries (9.9 yards per carry) and scored 15 touchdowns as a senior, also recording 76 tackles and nine for a loss. … Ran for 1,132 yards on 137 carries (8.3 per carry) as a junior and scored 15 touchdowns, along with 92 tackles and was named all-conference, all-region and all-state in Virginia. … Recorded 126 tackles as a sophomore. … Was all-league and all-state as a junior. … Also runs track. … Listed by Rivals.com as the No. 16 outside linebacker prospect in the country, No. 6 prospect in Virginia and No. 140 player on the Rivals 250. … Listed as the No. 32 outside linebacker in the country by ESPN. … Listed as No. 7 weakside linebacker in nation by Scout.com.

Cordy Glenn
High school: Riverdale (Ga.) High
Position: Offensive line
Ht./Wt.: 6-6/315
Notes: Listed as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com. … Was all-county and all-state as a senior, when he averaged five pancake blocks per game. … One of the top offensive line prospects in the Southeast, picked Georgia over offers from numerous SEC and ACC schools. … Listed by Rivals.com as the No. 137 overall prospect on its Rivals 250, No. 16 offensive tackle and No. 13 prospect in Georgia. … Listed as the No. 74 offensive tackle in the country by ESPN. ... Listed as No. 15 offensive tackle in country by Scout.com. … In addition to time at left tackle, also played some defensive tackle and defensive end.

A.J. Green
High school: Summerville (S.C.) High
Position: Wide receiver
Ht./Wt.: 6-4/184
Notes: Listed as a five-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com. … One of the most prolific high school receivers in history. Finished his career with 5,373 career receiving yards, which is second all-time among American high school receivers. Caught 72 passes for 1,437 yards as a senior and scored 15 receiving touchdowns. Scored 29 total touchdowns as a senior. Caught 65 passes for 1,203 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior. … Listed by Rivals.com as the No. 9 overall prospect in the country on its Rivals 250 and the No. 2 receiver. … Ranks No. 5 on the ESPN 150. … Appeared in the Carolina Shrine Bowl and ESPN’s Under Armour All-Star Game after his senior season. … Named to South Carolina Associated Press’ all-state football team all four years of high school and is believed to be the only player in state history to record such a four-peat. … Listed as the No. 2 receiver in the country by ESPN and Scout.com. … Named a Parade All-American as a senior.

A.J. Harmon
High school: Jefferson County High, Louisville, Ga.
Position: Offensive/Defensive line
Ht./Wt.: 6-4/308
Notes: Listed as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com
Is listed by Rivals.com as the No. 54 prospect in the nation on its Rivals 250. … Ranks No. 130 on the ESPN 150. … Listed as the No. 3 offensive guard prospect in the country by ESPN. … Considered one of the best offensive line prospects in the nation (No. 2 guard by Rivals.com, No. 10 tackle by Scout.com), but plans to play defensive tackle at Georgia. … Announced commitment to Georgia while playing in U.S. Army All-American Bowl. … Named a Parade All-American as a senior. … Recorded 26 tackles and four sacks as a senior. … Listed as the No. 4 player in Georgia by Rivals.com. … Recorded 70 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and nine sacks as junior.

Akeem Hebron
Previous school: Georgia Military College
Position: Linebacker
Ht./Wt.: 6-1/220
Notes: Listed as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com
Originally signed with Georgia in 2006 and redshirted during the 2006 season. Was dismissed from the team last spring after two alcohol-related arrests, with the stipulation that he’d be allowed to return if he remained on good behavior at GMC. Is already re-enrolled at Georgia. … Was a highly regarded high school prospect in Maryland, rated a five-star player by Rivals.com and a four-star player by Scout.com. … Posted 110 tackles, 11 sacks and was first-team all-state as a junior. … Played in U.S. Army All-American Bowl after senior season.

Dontavius Jackson
High school: Heard County High, Franklin, Ga.
Position: Running back
Ht./Wt.: 5-11/195
Notes: Listed as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com. … Broke his wrist early in senior season. Rushed for 2,462 yards on 247 carries (10 yards per carry) and rushed for 29 touchdowns as junior. Ran for 1,374 yards and 16 scores as sophomore. … Posted 70 or more tackles in freshman, sophomore and junior seasons. … Is listed by Rivals.com as the No. 104 prospect in the nation on its Rivals 250 and the No. 11 prospect in Georgia and No. 8 running back. … Graduated from high school early and is already enrolled at Georgia. … Listed as the No. 25 running back in the nation by ESPN. … Accounted for more than 4,500 yards of offense in his high school career. … Named a Parade All-America “One to Watch” as a senior. … Listed as No. 32 running back in country by Scout.com.

Toby Jackson
High school: Griffin (Ga.) High
Position: Defensive end
Ht./Wt.: 6-4/244
Notes: Listed as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com. … Is listed by Rivals.com as the No. 85 prospect in the nation on its Rivals 250, the No. 5 strongside defensive end and the No. 8 prospect in Georgia. … Was voted the Georgia Sportswriters’ Class AAAA Defensive Player of the Year as a senior. … Ranks No. 129 on the ESPN 150. … Listed as the No. 8 defensive end prospect in the country by ESPN. … Recorded 73 tackles, six sacks and 12 tackles for a loss as a junior. … Listed as No. 9 defensive end in country by Scout.com. … Totaled 63 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and 15 sacks as a senior.

Ben Jones
High school: Bibb County High, Centreville, Ala.
Position: Center
Ht./Wt.: 6-2/306
Notes: Listed as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com. … Ranks No. 139 on the ESPN 150. … Alabama Sportswriters’ Class 5A first-team all-state selection as senior. … Graduated from high school early and is already enrolled at Georgia. … Listed as No. 5 center in nation by Scout.com. … Invited to play in Under Armour All-Star Game after senior season. … Also gifted baseball pitcher and first baseman who made Mobile Register’s Elite 18 and Tuscaloosa News’ West Alabama All-Stars. … Is listed by Rivals.com as the No. 7 center in the nation and No. 23 prospect available from Alabama.

Tavarres King
High school: Habersham Central High, Mt. Airy, Ga.
Position: Wide receiver
Ht./Wt.: 6-1/169
Notes: Listed as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com. … Broke the GHSA’s single-season receiving yards record as a senior when he caught 99 passes for 1,632 yards and 17 touchdowns. … Caught 40 passes for 1,000 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior. … Is listed by Rivals.com as the No. 88 prospect in the nation on its Rivals 250 and No. 9 prospect in Georgia. … Was voted the Georgia Sportswriters’ Class AAAA Offensive Player of the Year as a senior. … Ranks No. 145 on the ESPN 150. … Graduated from high school early and is already enrolled at Georgia. … 2007 Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year. … Caught 44 passes for 725 yards as a junior. … Listed as the No. 22 receiver in the country by ESPN and Scout.com.

Jeremy Longo
High school: Cardinal Gibbons High, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Position: Defensive end
Ht./Wt.: 6-4/212
Notes: Listed as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com. … Recorded 135 tackles, 17 for a loss, and eight sacks as a junior. Recorded 23 tackles in one game against Naples. … Listed as the No. 84 defensive end in the country by ESPN. … Class 3A second-team all-state selection as a senior. … Listed as the No. 30 defensive end in the country by Scout.com and No. 24 weakside defensive end by Rivals.com. … Named first-team all-Broward County as a junior. … Named the No. 89 overall prospect available from Florida by Rivals.com.

Jonathan Owens
High school: Susan Moore High, Blountsville, Ala.
Position: Offensive line
Ht./Wt.: 6-5/295
Notes: Listed as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com. … Averaged 6.4 pancake blocks per game and graded at 90 percent or above in all 14 games of his junior year. … Listed as the No. 24 offensive tackle in the nation by ESPN. … Alabama Sportswriters’ Class 3A all-state selection as a senior. … Listed as the No. 39 offensive guard in the country by Scout.com and the No. 49 offensive guard by Rivals.com. … Rivals.com lists him as the No. 32 prospect available from Alabama.

Makiri Pugh
High school: Independence High, Charlotte, N.C.
Position: Defensive back
Ht./Wt.: 5-10/194
Notes: Listed as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com. … Comes to Georgia from same program that produced current UGA players Joe Cox and Mohamed Massaquoi and ex-Bulldog Mario Raley. … Listed as the No. 22 cornerback in the country by ESPN. … Listed as the No. 66 safety in the country by Scout.com and the No. 31 safety by Rivals.com. … Transferred to Independence from Maryland power DeMatha Catholic prior to junior season. … Had numerous offers from prominent ACC programs. … Recorded 41 tackles, two interceptions and nine pass breakups as a junior.

Bacarri Rambo
High school: Seminole County High, Donalsonville, Ga.
Position: Athlete
Ht./Wt.: 6-1/195
Notes: Listed as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com. … An honorable mention honoree on the Georgia Sportswriters’ Class A all-state team as a senior. … Listed as the No. 26 “athlete” in the nation by ESPN. … Option quarterback in high school ran for 1,186 yards and 21 touchdowns and averaged 9.7 yards per carry as a junior and passed for 488 yards. Made 58 tackles and four interceptions and recovered five fumbles at linebacker. Was named Class A all-state honorable mention. … Rivals.com lists him as the No. 29 prospect in Georgia and No. 40 “athlete.” … Rated as the No. 29 safety prospect by Scout.com.

Christian Robinson
High school: Greater Atlanta Christian, Norcross, Ga.
Position: Linebacker
Ht./Wt.: 6-2/204
Notes: Listed as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and a three-star recruit by Scout.com
199 … Voted first-team all-state by Georgia Sportswriters in Class AA at receiver as a senior. … Listed as the No. 21 outside linebacker in the nation by ESPN. … Father, Ken, played linebacker at South Carolina. … Made 50 tackles as a junior and caught 15 passes for 340 yards and two touchdowns. … Recorded 64 tackles and had 48 catches for 876 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior. … Listed as the No. 16 prospect in Georgia and No. 18 outside linebacker by Rivals.com. … Listed as the No. 45 weakside linebacker in the nation by Scout.com.

Bryce Ros
High school: Kennesaw Mountain High, Kennesaw, Ga.
Position: Tight end
Ht./Wt.: 6-4/233
Notes: Listed as a three-star recruit by Scout.com and a two-star recruit by Rivals.com. … Father, Frank Ros, was a captain on Georgia’s 1980 national championship team. … Listed as the No. 28 tight end in the nation by ESPN. … Listed as No. 22 tight end in nation by Scout.com. … Had eight catches for 175 yards and one touchdown as a junior. Also recorded 65 tackles and 10 sacks.

Richard Samuel
High school: Cass High, Cartersville, Ga.
Position: Running back/linebacker
Ht./Wt.: 6-0/197
Notes: Listed as a five-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com. … Graduated from high school early and is already enrolled in school at Georgia. … Will turn 17 years old on Feb. 8. … As a senior, rushed for 1,429 yards on 165 carries (8.7 yards per carry) and scored 24 touchdowns on the ground. Also recorded 82 tackles, nine tackles for loss and two sacks as an outside linebacker. … Rushed for 1,342 yards on 164 carries (8.2 per carry) and scored 19 touchdowns as a junior. … Rivals.com lists him as the No. 2 prospect in Georgia and the No. 2 “athlete” in the nation, as well as the No. 24 overall prospect. … Voted first-team all-state in Class AAA at linebacker by Georgia Sportswriters as a senior. … Ranks No. 35 on the ESPN 150. Listed as the No. 5 running back in the nation by ESPN. … Named a Parade All-America “One to Watch” as a senior. … Scout.com ranks him as the nation’s No. 4 running back prospect.

Carlton Thomas
High school: Frostproof (Fla.) High
Position: Running back
Ht./Wt.: 5-7/159
Notes: Listed as a four-star recruit by Scout.com and a three-star recruit by Rivals.com
Ran for 2,283 yards and 25 touchdowns as a junior and edged eventual Florida signee Chris Rainey for most among Polk County (Fla.) running backs. … Ranks No. 50 on the ESPN 150. … Rushed for 2,386 yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior and was picked for the all-state team. … Listed as the No. 8 running back in the nation by ESPN. … Listed as No. 15 running back in country by Scout.com. … Invited to Under Armour All-Star Game. … Listed as nation’s No. 18 all-purpose running back prospect by Rivals.com.

DeAngelo Tyson
High school: Statesboro (Ga.) High
Position: Defensive tackle
Ht./Wt.: 6-2/276
Notes: Listed as a five-star recruit by Scout.com and a four-star recruit by Rivals.com
Is listed by Rivals.com as the No. 45 player in the nation on its Rivals 250, the No. 4 defensive tackle and No. 3 player in Georgia. … Named a first-team all-state Class AAAA defensive lineman by the Georgia Sportswriters as a senior. … Ranks No. 45 on the ESPN 150. … Has lived in a group home away from his parents since age 11. … Listed as the No. 4 defensive tackle in the nation by ESPN. … Named a Parade All-American as a senior. … Named to the U.S. Army All-American Game as a senior. … Recorded 54 tackles and nine sacks as a senior. … Listed by Scout.com as the No. 3 defensive tackle in the nation.

Blair Walsh
High school: Cardinal Gibbons High, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Position: Kicker
Ht./Wt.: 5-10/163
Notes: Listed as a four-star recruit by Scout.com and a three-star recruit by Rivals.com. … One of top kickers in Southeast. … Connected on 13 of 20 field goals with a long of 57 yards as a junior. … Was 21-for-24 on field goals inside 48 yards as a sophomore and junior. … Listed as the No. 5 kicker in the nation by ESPN. … Class 3A second-team all-state selection as a senior. … Was named a Parade All-America “One to Watch” as a senior. … Rated as the nation’s top kicking prospect by Scout.com and the No. 7 kicker by Rivals.com.

Cornelius Washington
High school: Burke County High, Waynesboro, Ga.
Position: Defensive end
Ht./Wt.: 6-4/220
Notes: Listed as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com. … Became first public commitment to Georgia’s 2008 class when he committed at the 2006 UGA summer camp on July 10, 2006. … Is listed by Rivals.com as the No. 101 prospect in the nation on its Rivals 250 and the No. 10 prospect in Georgia. … Recorded 55 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and six sacks and was an honorable mention honoree on the Georgia Sportswriters’ Class AAA all-state team as a senior. … Listed as the No. 59 defensive end in the country by ESPN. … Was named a Parade All-America “One to Watch” as a senior. … Rated as the No. 13 defensive end prospect in the country by Scout.com. … Listed as the nation’s No. 3 weakside defensive end by Rivals.com.

Nick Williams
High school: Bainbridge (Ga.) High
Position: Safety
Ht./Wt.: 6-3/206
Notes: Listed as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and a three-star recruit by Scout.com. … An honorable mention selection on the Georgia Sportswriters’ Class AAAA all-state team. … Athletic player who played several positions in high school, but projects as a safety or outside linebacker in college. Was offered by Alabama-Birmingham as a quarterback. Passed for 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns as a junior. … Listed as the No. 42 “athlete” in the nation by ESPN. … Passed for 1,298 yards and had 41 tackles and three interceptions as a senior. … Rivals.com lists him as the No. 20 prospect in Georgia and No. 25 outside linebacker in the country. … Listed as No. 42 safety in country by Scout.com.