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Bios courtesy of UNC Communications
Jordyn Adams
Wide Receiver
6-1, 180 Cary, N.C.
• Green Hope Listed as the No. 7 player in the state of North Carolina and the No. 36 overall wide receiver by ESPN.com and is a member of the ESPN300
• Considered a four-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports
• Ranked No. 75 nationally by the 247Sports composite and No. 90 by Rivals
• Selected to play in the U.S Army All-American Bowl in January
• Also earned an invite to the 2017 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas
• Named to the NCPreps.com all-state team
• Caught 54 passes for 1,060 yards and 12 touchdowns during his senior season
• Tied a state record with three punt return touchdowns in a single game
• Helped lead Green Hope to the Triangle 6 conference title and the state 4AA quarterfinals
• Played quarterback as a junior at Blythewood High School in South Carolina, throwing for 2,350 yards and 24 touchdowns and rushing for 793 yards and 11 scores
• Coached by David Green at Green Hope • Son of Deke and Alexis Adams
• His father is the defensive line coach at UNC.
Dyami Brown
Wide Receiver
6-1, 180
Charlotte, N.C.
• West Mecklenburg Listed as the No. 5 player in the state of North Carolina and the No. 32 overall wide receiver by ESPN.com and is a member of the ESPN300
• Considered a four-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports
• Ranked as the No. 20 overall wide receiver and No. 110 nationally by Rivals
• Also ranked No. 171 nationally in the 247Sports composite
• Earned an invite to the 2017 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas
• Named to the NCPreps.com all-state team
• Led West Mecklenburg High School to a spot in the second round of the state 4A playoffs
• Caught 41 passes for 631 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior
• Added five rushing scores
• Finished his junior year with 999 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns, while adding five interceptions at defensive back
• Coached by Jarvis Davis at West Meck
• Son of Charles Brown and Tamiko Patterson.
Chris Collins
Defensive End
6-4, 215
Richmond, Va.
• Benedictine College Prep Rated the No. 9 player in the state of Virginia and one of the top 500 players in the country by 247Sports
• Also considered the No. 7 player in Virginia by Rivals and the No. 14 player in the state by ESPN.com
• Helped lead Benedictine to the VISAA playoffs as a senior
• Had 25 tackles, five sacks, 7.0 tackles for loss, a fumble recovery and an interception during his junior season
• Also played tight end for Benedictine as well as being a member of the basketball team
• Active in the Corps of Cadets as a company commander
• Coached by Greg Lilly at Benedictine
• Son of LaTanya Collins and Kevin Coles.
Cade Fortin
Quarterback
6-2, 207
Suwanee, Ga.
• North Gwinnett Rated a four-star prospect by ESPN.com, who lists him as the No. 17 player nationally at his position and the No. 39 player in Georgia
• Also considered then No. 19 pro-style quarterback and the No. 50 player in Georgia by the 247Sports composite
• Ranked No. 34 at his position and No. 74 in Georgia by Rivals
• Missed most of his senior season due to injury, but threw for 1,841 yards and 16 touchdowns as a junior
• Also ran for 512 yards and three touchdowns
• Played in the Georgia Elite All-Star Classic following his junior season
• Was nominated for the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl prior to his senior year
• Coached by Bill Stewart at North Gwinnett
• Son of Troy and Debi Fortin.
Avery Jones
Offensive Line
6-4, 285
Havelock, N.C.
• Havelock Four-star prospect who is considered the No. 13 player nationally at his position and the No. 12 player in North Carolina by the 247Sports composite
• Also among the top 300 overall players in the country according to 247Sports
• Rated No. 12 in the state, No. 24 at his position and No. 156 in the south by ESPN.com
• Ranked No. 19 in the state and No. 26 at his position by Rivals
• Also played defensive tackle and led Havelock to 14-2 record, a Coastal 3A conference title and a spot in the 3A state title game
• Earned an invite to the 2017 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas
• Coached by Caleb King at Havelock
• Son of Sandra Frazier.
Devon Lawrence
Running Back
5-11, 190
Wake Forest, N.C.
• Wake Forest Considered a four-star prospect by Rivals, who rank him as the No. 12 player in the state of North Carolina and the No. 12 running back in the country
• Rated the No. 16 player in North Carolina and the No. 19 running back nationally by the 247Sports composite
• Ranked No. 17 in North Carolina and No. 26 nationally at running back by ESPN.com
• Rushed for 1,485 yards and 30 touchdowns as a senior
• Also caught 18 passes for 242 yards and two scores and returned a kickoff for a touchdown
• Teammate of fellow signee Javon Terry at Wake Forest, where they led the Cougars to back-to-back NCHSAA 4AA state titles, the first for a Wake County team in 29 years
• Earned title game MVP honors after gaining 144 all-purpose yards and scoring a late touchdown to seal the win
• Rushed for 1,000 yards in three straight seasons
• Also played with current Tar Heel Xach Gill
• Coached by Reggie Lucas at Wake Forest
• Son of Julia and Derrick Parker.
Trey Morrison
Defensive Back
5-10, 187
Norcross, Ga.
• Greater Atlanta Christian Rated the No. 64 athlete and the No. 76 player in the state of Georgia by the 247Sports composite
• Considered the No. 91 cornerback nationally and the No. 110 player in Georgia by ESPN.com
• Also ranked No. 73 in Georgia and No. 77 nationally at cornerback by Rivals
• Scored five touchdowns as a senior at wide receiver, leading Greater Atlanta Christian to a 12-2 record and a state semifinal appearance
• Had four interceptions and 47 total tackles as a junior, leading GAC to a spot in the state title game
• Earned all-county honors at defensive back from the Touchdown Club of Gwinnett as a senior
• Coached by Tim Hardy at Greater Atlanta Christian
• Son of Troy and Tracey Morrison.
Bryson Richardson
Defensive Back
6-0, 180
Buford, Ga.
• Buford Ranked as the No. 37 safety nationally and the No. 83 player in the state of Georgia by ESPN.com
• Considered the No. 60 safety in the country and the No. 79 player in Georgia by the 247Sports composite
• Also rated as the No. 95 player in Georgia by Rivals
• Playing both safety and wide receiver, led Buford to a Region 8 title and a spot in the Georgia 5A state semifinals
• Coached by John Ford at Buford
• Son of Gary and Michele Richardson.
Jace Ruder
Quarterback
6-1, 203
Norton, Kansas
• Norton Community Four-star prospect who is ranked No. 12 nationally as a dual-threat quarterback and No. 190 overall by Rivals
• Rated as the No. 317 player in the country, the No. 16 dual-threat quarterback and the No. 1 player in Kansas by the 247Sports composite
• Considered the No. 23 quarterback and the top player in Kansas by ESPN.com 8
• Threw for 1,232 yards and 13 touchdowns and ran for 1,032 yards and 15 scores as a senior
• Also had 43 tackles and four interceptions on defense and handled kicking and punting duties as well
• Earned all-league honors at both quarterback and punter
• Led Norton to a spot in the Kansas state 3A playoffs
• Coached by Lucas Melvin at Norton Community
• Son of John and Jennifer Ruder.
Jahlil Taylor
Defensive Tackle
6-1, 290
Pinehurst, Ga.
• Crisp County Rated the No. 107 player in Georgia and the No. 85 defensive tackle in the country by ESPN.com
• Considered the No. 139 defensive tackle nationally by the 247Sports composite
• Led Crisp County to a region title and a spot in the second round of the Georgia AAA playoffs as a senior
• Recorded more than 170 total tackles at Crisp County, including 82 tackles and 15 tackles for loss as a junior
• Coached by Brad Harber at Crisp County
• Son of Shea Daniels.
Javon Terry
Defensive Back
6-0, 180
Wake Forest, N.C.
• Wake Forest Rated the No. 26 player in the state of North Carolina and the No. 48 safety in the country by Rivals
• Ranked No. 41 in North Carolina and No. 73 nationally at safety by ESPN.com
• Considered the No. 40 player in North Carolina and the No. 100 safety by the 247Sports composite
• Teammate of fellow signee Devon Lawrence at Wake Forest, where they led the Cougars to back-to-back NCHSAA 4AA state titles, the first for a Wake County team in 29 years
• Named most outstanding defensive player of the title game MVP honors after intercepting a pass late to secure the win
• Earned an invite to the 2017 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas
• Had 161 career tackles and 11 career interceptions
• Finished his senior season with five interceptions and 19 passes defended
• Also played with current Tar Heel Xach Gill
• Coached by Reggie Lucas at Wake Forest
• Son of Tara Terry.
Bios courtesy of UNC Communications
Jordyn Adams
Wide Receiver
6-1, 180 Cary, N.C.
• Green Hope Listed as the No. 7 player in the state of North Carolina and the No. 36 overall wide receiver by ESPN.com and is a member of the ESPN300
• Considered a four-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports
• Ranked No. 75 nationally by the 247Sports composite and No. 90 by Rivals
• Selected to play in the U.S Army All-American Bowl in January
• Also earned an invite to the 2017 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas
• Named to the NCPreps.com all-state team
• Caught 54 passes for 1,060 yards and 12 touchdowns during his senior season
• Tied a state record with three punt return touchdowns in a single game
• Helped lead Green Hope to the Triangle 6 conference title and the state 4AA quarterfinals
• Played quarterback as a junior at Blythewood High School in South Carolina, throwing for 2,350 yards and 24 touchdowns and rushing for 793 yards and 11 scores
• Coached by David Green at Green Hope • Son of Deke and Alexis Adams
• His father is the defensive line coach at UNC.
Dyami Brown
Wide Receiver
6-1, 180
Charlotte, N.C.
• West Mecklenburg Listed as the No. 5 player in the state of North Carolina and the No. 32 overall wide receiver by ESPN.com and is a member of the ESPN300
• Considered a four-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports
• Ranked as the No. 20 overall wide receiver and No. 110 nationally by Rivals
• Also ranked No. 171 nationally in the 247Sports composite
• Earned an invite to the 2017 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas
• Named to the NCPreps.com all-state team
• Led West Mecklenburg High School to a spot in the second round of the state 4A playoffs
• Caught 41 passes for 631 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior
• Added five rushing scores
• Finished his junior year with 999 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns, while adding five interceptions at defensive back
• Coached by Jarvis Davis at West Meck
• Son of Charles Brown and Tamiko Patterson.
Chris Collins
Defensive End
6-4, 215
Richmond, Va.
• Benedictine College Prep Rated the No. 9 player in the state of Virginia and one of the top 500 players in the country by 247Sports
• Also considered the No. 7 player in Virginia by Rivals and the No. 14 player in the state by ESPN.com
• Helped lead Benedictine to the VISAA playoffs as a senior
• Had 25 tackles, five sacks, 7.0 tackles for loss, a fumble recovery and an interception during his junior season
• Also played tight end for Benedictine as well as being a member of the basketball team
• Active in the Corps of Cadets as a company commander
• Coached by Greg Lilly at Benedictine
• Son of LaTanya Collins and Kevin Coles.
Cade Fortin
Quarterback
6-2, 207
Suwanee, Ga.
• North Gwinnett Rated a four-star prospect by ESPN.com, who lists him as the No. 17 player nationally at his position and the No. 39 player in Georgia
• Also considered then No. 19 pro-style quarterback and the No. 50 player in Georgia by the 247Sports composite
• Ranked No. 34 at his position and No. 74 in Georgia by Rivals
• Missed most of his senior season due to injury, but threw for 1,841 yards and 16 touchdowns as a junior
• Also ran for 512 yards and three touchdowns
• Played in the Georgia Elite All-Star Classic following his junior season
• Was nominated for the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl prior to his senior year
• Coached by Bill Stewart at North Gwinnett
• Son of Troy and Debi Fortin.
Avery Jones
Offensive Line
6-4, 285
Havelock, N.C.
• Havelock Four-star prospect who is considered the No. 13 player nationally at his position and the No. 12 player in North Carolina by the 247Sports composite
• Also among the top 300 overall players in the country according to 247Sports
• Rated No. 12 in the state, No. 24 at his position and No. 156 in the south by ESPN.com
• Ranked No. 19 in the state and No. 26 at his position by Rivals
• Also played defensive tackle and led Havelock to 14-2 record, a Coastal 3A conference title and a spot in the 3A state title game
• Earned an invite to the 2017 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas
• Coached by Caleb King at Havelock
• Son of Sandra Frazier.
Devon Lawrence
Running Back
5-11, 190
Wake Forest, N.C.
• Wake Forest Considered a four-star prospect by Rivals, who rank him as the No. 12 player in the state of North Carolina and the No. 12 running back in the country
• Rated the No. 16 player in North Carolina and the No. 19 running back nationally by the 247Sports composite
• Ranked No. 17 in North Carolina and No. 26 nationally at running back by ESPN.com
• Rushed for 1,485 yards and 30 touchdowns as a senior
• Also caught 18 passes for 242 yards and two scores and returned a kickoff for a touchdown
• Teammate of fellow signee Javon Terry at Wake Forest, where they led the Cougars to back-to-back NCHSAA 4AA state titles, the first for a Wake County team in 29 years
• Earned title game MVP honors after gaining 144 all-purpose yards and scoring a late touchdown to seal the win
• Rushed for 1,000 yards in three straight seasons
• Also played with current Tar Heel Xach Gill
• Coached by Reggie Lucas at Wake Forest
• Son of Julia and Derrick Parker.
Trey Morrison
Defensive Back
5-10, 187
Norcross, Ga.
• Greater Atlanta Christian Rated the No. 64 athlete and the No. 76 player in the state of Georgia by the 247Sports composite
• Considered the No. 91 cornerback nationally and the No. 110 player in Georgia by ESPN.com
• Also ranked No. 73 in Georgia and No. 77 nationally at cornerback by Rivals
• Scored five touchdowns as a senior at wide receiver, leading Greater Atlanta Christian to a 12-2 record and a state semifinal appearance
• Had four interceptions and 47 total tackles as a junior, leading GAC to a spot in the state title game
• Earned all-county honors at defensive back from the Touchdown Club of Gwinnett as a senior
• Coached by Tim Hardy at Greater Atlanta Christian
• Son of Troy and Tracey Morrison.
Bryson Richardson
Defensive Back
6-0, 180
Buford, Ga.
• Buford Ranked as the No. 37 safety nationally and the No. 83 player in the state of Georgia by ESPN.com
• Considered the No. 60 safety in the country and the No. 79 player in Georgia by the 247Sports composite
• Also rated as the No. 95 player in Georgia by Rivals
• Playing both safety and wide receiver, led Buford to a Region 8 title and a spot in the Georgia 5A state semifinals
• Coached by John Ford at Buford
• Son of Gary and Michele Richardson.
Jace Ruder
Quarterback
6-1, 203
Norton, Kansas
• Norton Community Four-star prospect who is ranked No. 12 nationally as a dual-threat quarterback and No. 190 overall by Rivals
• Rated as the No. 317 player in the country, the No. 16 dual-threat quarterback and the No. 1 player in Kansas by the 247Sports composite
• Considered the No. 23 quarterback and the top player in Kansas by ESPN.com 8
• Threw for 1,232 yards and 13 touchdowns and ran for 1,032 yards and 15 scores as a senior
• Also had 43 tackles and four interceptions on defense and handled kicking and punting duties as well
• Earned all-league honors at both quarterback and punter
• Led Norton to a spot in the Kansas state 3A playoffs
• Coached by Lucas Melvin at Norton Community
• Son of John and Jennifer Ruder.
Jahlil Taylor
Defensive Tackle
6-1, 290
Pinehurst, Ga.
• Crisp County Rated the No. 107 player in Georgia and the No. 85 defensive tackle in the country by ESPN.com
• Considered the No. 139 defensive tackle nationally by the 247Sports composite
• Led Crisp County to a region title and a spot in the second round of the Georgia AAA playoffs as a senior
• Recorded more than 170 total tackles at Crisp County, including 82 tackles and 15 tackles for loss as a junior
• Coached by Brad Harber at Crisp County
• Son of Shea Daniels.
Javon Terry
Defensive Back
6-0, 180
Wake Forest, N.C.
• Wake Forest Rated the No. 26 player in the state of North Carolina and the No. 48 safety in the country by Rivals
• Ranked No. 41 in North Carolina and No. 73 nationally at safety by ESPN.com
• Considered the No. 40 player in North Carolina and the No. 100 safety by the 247Sports composite
• Teammate of fellow signee Devon Lawrence at Wake Forest, where they led the Cougars to back-to-back NCHSAA 4AA state titles, the first for a Wake County team in 29 years
• Named most outstanding defensive player of the title game MVP honors after intercepting a pass late to secure the win
• Earned an invite to the 2017 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas
• Had 161 career tackles and 11 career interceptions
• Finished his senior season with five interceptions and 19 passes defended
• Also played with current Tar Heel Xach Gill
• Coached by Reggie Lucas at Wake Forest
• Son of Tara Terry.
