CARROLLTON, Ga. – With National Signing Day in the rear view mirror, head coach Joel Taylor announced today the addition of 15 mid-year transfers, all who enrolled this semester at UWG.
Taylor and the Wolves addressed needs in all phases of the game, adding five offensive transfers including two quarterbacks, nine defensive players, and a kicker.
"It's great to have these guys join the West Georgia family as we transition to Division I football. They've all done a tremendous job transitioning into our team, and I look forward to seeing what they bring this spring," said Taylor.
These 15, listed below with detailed bio info, are already enrolled and on campus, participating in offseason lifting programs, and will be a part of Spring Practice. Fans can get a first look at the Wolves at the annual Spring Game, set for April 20.
Quincy Casey
6-1 | 180 | QB
Memphis, TN
Alabama A&M
Ridgeway HS
2023 (Alabama A&M)
Played in eight games … completed 115 passes in 195 attempts … threw for 1,490 yards and 11 touchdowns … added 68 rushing yards and one touchdown on the ground
2022 (Alabama A&M)
Played in 10 games, completing 89 passes for a 59 percent completion percentage … threw for 1,088 yards to lead the team and passed for five touchdowns
Fall 2021 (Alabama A&M)
Saw action in one game, coming in in relief
Spring 2021 (Jackson State)
Played in four games before entering transfer portal, the last being against A&M … went 43-of-68 for 465 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions
2019 (Jackson State)
Appeared in three games, going 7-of-13 for 86 yards
Malik Charles
6-4 | 245 | DL
Mesa, AZ
Northern Arizona
Arizona Compass Prep
2023 (Northern Arizona)
Played in all 11 games on the defensive line... Had four total tackles on the year, two of which came against Montana... Collected one solo tackle against Northern Colorado and at Eastern Washington... Recorded one tackle for a loss of four yards against Northern Colorado.
2022 (Western New Mexico)
Did not see game action
Overview
2022 graduate from Arizona Compass Prep where he played football, basketball and volleyball … Earned Athlete of the Year his junior year and was also ranked in the Top 100 for basketball
Bryce Dickerson
6-4 | 240 | Tight End
Bowman, GA
Wofford
Elbert County HS
2023 (Wofford)
Played in 11 games, making six catches for 53 yards … longest reception came against Presbyterian (9/16) and went for 21 yards … Had a catch in five straight games from 9/30 to 11/4
2022 (Wofford)
Played in five games and had two catches for 23 yards ... Made first career start at Kennesaw State (9/24) ... Against The Citadel (10/15) had one catch for eleven yards ... Against ETSU (10/29) had one reception for twelve yards ... Named to the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll.
Overview
Saw action in ten games his senior season at Elbert County High School ... Had 23 catches for 231 yards, along with 28 tackles on defense to earn first team All-Region honors for the second time ... Also plays basketball, winning a pair of region titles ... Holds the school record in the power clean and added letters in baseball and track, winning a region title in baseball ... Member of the Beta Club
Tyshiek Galloway
6-0 | 300 | DL
Anderson, SC
Liberty
Belton-Honea Path HS
2023 (Liberty)
Played in nine games on Liberty's Fiesta Bowl team that finished 13-1 … made five total tackles and one sack
2022 (Coffeyville CC)
Played in 11 games as a sophomore … made 36 total tackles including 14 solo stops … recorded 3.5 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks … credited with one pass break-up
2021 (Coffeyville CC)
Played in six games … made 10 total tackles with one TFL
DeAndre Jones
6-5 | 283 | DL
Douglasville, GA
Chattanooga
New Manchester
2023 (Chattanooga)
Did not see game action
2022 (Chattanooga)
Redshirted...impressed throughout the year on scout team … A.D. Honor Roll student
Overview
Played for Cedric Jackson at New Manchester…3-star prospect per 247 sports & 2-star by rivals.com … 2-time First Team All-region Performer for the Jaguars … 26 tackles with 11.0 for loss including 5.0 sacks as a senior … 52 tackles with 17 TFLs (6.0 sacks) over last two campaigns
Mason Maddox
6-1 | 195 | K
Macon, GA
Georgia Military College
Peach County HS
2023 (GMC)
Attempted two PATs, converting both for the Bulldogs
2022 (GMC)
Played in 11 games, going 4-for-5 on field goals … longest made field goal was 42 yards … went 16-for-16 on PATs
Overview
Prepped at Peach County High School … handled kickoffs, punting, and place kicking duties for PCHS … averaged 61.2 yards on kickoffs and had 49 touchbacks … averaged 34.9 yards per punt with a long of 52 as a senior … was 7-of-13 on field goals including a long of 36 … went 45-for-47 on PATs
Kyeaure Magloire
6-1 | 190 | CB
Minneola, FL
Eastern Kentucky
Lake Minneola HS
2023 (Eastern Kentucky)
Saw action in 10 games as a sophomore … made five solo stops and eight total tackles … had one interception in the Stephen F. Austin game on November 18 … best single game was three tackles against Cincinnati on September 2
2022 (Eastern Kentucky)
Played in four games
Overview
Prepped for Lake Minneola High in Florida … was a three-star cornerback by 247sports … Had 65 tackles and three interceptions in his high school career … also ran track and field
Jordan Mitchell
5-9 | 209 | LB
Beulaville, NC
Alabama A&M
East Duplin HS
2023 (Alabama A&M)
Played in 10 games for the Bulldogs … made a team-high 73 tackles including 39 solo stops … recorded 8.5 TFL and five sacks … deflected two passes … was a Third Team All-SWAC selection by Phil Steele
2022 (Appalachian State)
Appeared in one game.
2021 (Appalachian State)
Did not appear in any games.
2020 (Appalachian State)
Appeared in 10 games, contributing on special teams and as a reserve linebacker … Finished season with 10 tackles, including a career-high four from a linebacker spot at ULM.
2019 (Appalachian State)
Played in 13 games … Made three tackles while contributing primarily on special teams, notably kickoff coverage … Had two tackles at Troy in the regular season finale.
2018 (Appalachian State)
Appeared in two games, making his debut on special teams against Gardner-Webb and appearing at linebacker late in the New Orleans Bowl.
Overview
Had 142 tackles (96 solo), 19.0 tackles for loss, 8.0 sacks and one interception and two receiving touchdowns as a senior at East Duplin, which was 15-0 going into a loss to Hibriten in the state final. Had 15 tackles in that game ... Played in the East-West All-Star Game ... Played football with his twin brother, Jalen, who had 98 tackles as a linebacker and rushed for 926 yards with 10 touchdowns ... Coached by Battle Holley at East Duplin.
Mar'Quavious Moss
6-1 | 187 | DB
West Point, GA
Dodge City CC
Troup County HS
2023 (Dodge City CC)
Played in one game, debuting against Coffeyville on September 2 … made one tackle in that game
Overview
Prepped at Troup County High School … played in 14 games as a senior, recording 24 total tackles and three TFL … had one sack and one interception as a senior … Offensively, had 11 carries for 99 yards and a touchdown to go with 52 receptions for 877 yards and 11 touchdowns … also played basketball for TCHS
Devion Newson
6-0 | 212 | WR
Decatur, GA
Clark Atlanta
Stockbridge HS
2023 (Clark Atlanta)
Played in nine games for Clark Atlanta … caught 37 passes for 625 yards and three touchdowns … longest catch of the season was a 43 yarder against Allen on October 7 … had three 100-yard games including a season-high 124 on five catches against Allen … also had 100-yard games against Fort Valley State and Central State
2022 (Clark Atlanta)
Played in three games … did not record a reception
Overview
Prepped at Stockbridge High School … was a First Team All-Region selection as a senior
Julian Richardson
6-3 | 235 | LB
Albany, GA
Akron
Westover HS
2023 (Akron)
Played in just one game
2022 (Akron)
Appeared in eight games for Akron, including one start...recorded nine tackles, including three solo stops and six assisted tackles...registered a season-best four tackles versus Miami...added three tackles against Central Michigan … Academic All-MAC.
2021 (Akron)
Appeared in nine games for the Zips, including five starts...recorded 21 tackles, including 10 solo stops and 11 assisted tackles, while posting a pair of quarterback hurries and one tackle for a loss...registered a season-best six-tackle effort against Ball State (Nov. 2)...notched a pair of tackles and one QB hurry at Auburn (Sept. 4)...turned in two tackles and a QB hurry at Miami (Oct. 16)...tallied three tackles, including a TFL, against Kent State (Nov. 20)...also added a pair of tackles versus Ohio (Oct. 2), Buffalo (Oct. 23) and at Western Michigan (Nov. 9) … Academic All-MAC Selection.
2020 (Akron)
Appeared in all six games for Akron, including earning one start...registered 18 tackles, including nine solo stops, while adding three tackles for a loss and a team-high three sacks for 17 yards...tallied a season-best five-tackle effort, while recording a sack at Ohio (Nov. 10)...registered a sack en route to a four-tackle performance at Kent State (Nov. 17)...logged a pair of tackles and a sack against Miami (Nov. 28) … Academic All-MAC Selection.
2019 (Akron)
Played in 11 games...on the season, had 20 tackles, including 3.0 TFL for a loss of two yards...had three tackles against Ohio...had a season-high five tackles, including three solo stops, at Bowling Green...had two tackles against Troy and Buffalo...had a solo tackle at Central Michigan...made two solo stops in his collegiate debut at Illinois.
Overview
Three-year letterwinner at defensive end for coach Olten Downs at Westover HS...two-time first-team All-Region selection...2018 honorable mention all-state...as a senior had 80 tackles, including 30 solo stops and 12.0 TFL, and nine sacks...ranked in the Top 5 in the region for sacks...had four sacks in the 28-12 win over Americus-Sumter en route to WALB Player of the Week honors...as a junior had 73 tackles...as a sophomore, had 37 tackles...also participated in track for one year...All-Academic honoree...had the highest GPA on the football team.
Cedric Seabrough
6-3 | 225 | TE
Swainsboro, GA
NC State
Swainsboro HS
2022 (NC State)
Young tight end who saw frequent action throughout the season … Scored his first career touchdown at Clemson, he was in for a season-high 58 snaps in that contest … Started the Florida State game
2021 (NC State)
Redshirted the season - he did not see action.
Overview
Played wide receiver and on the defensive line at Swainsboro High School for coach Scott Roberts … Ranked as the No. 38 tight end nationally and the No. 83 player in the state of Georgia by Rivals.com. Also ranked as the No. 37 tight end nationally and the No. 50 player in Georgia by 247Sports.com … Finished with 104 career catches for 1,227 yards and 15 touchdowns … Caught 36 passes for 363 yards and a pair of TDs as a senior … Had 21 tackles, five TFLs and a pair of sacks as a senior … as a junior, tallied 58 receptions for 800 yards and 13 TDs.
Warren-Stevens Tayou
6-2 | 255 | DL
Inglewood, CA
Northern Arizona
Lawndale HS
2023 (Northern Arizona)
Played in five games.
2022 (Northern Arizona)
Played in five games and made one tackle at UC Davis... Made his collegiate debut against Cal Poly on Oct. 8.
Overview
Played for Lawndale during the 2021 spring season in California... Played for John Glenn High School in Norwalk, Calif. in 2019... Finished with nine tackles, 5.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks and six quarterback hurries... Won the 605 League title, going 6-5 in 2019.
Malachi Williams
6-0 | 195 | DB
San Diego, CA
Northern Arizona
Cathedral Catholic
2023 (Northern Arizona)
Played in seven games, making four starts... Total 30 tackles, 17 of which were solo... Earned a career-high eight tackles against UC Davis and Montana State... Had four pass breakups against Utah Tech and six total on the year... Credited for 0.5 tackles for loss against Utah Tech.
2022 (Northern Arizona)
Played in 10 games... Made his Lumberjack debut at Arizona State where he made his first career tackle... Ended the year with 13 tackles, six of which were solo... Had a pass breakup at UC Davis... Set a single-game high of three tackles against Idaho and UC Davis.
2021 (Northern Arizona)
Did not play during the season.
Overview
Played for Cathedral Catholic High School in San Diego, Calif.... Dons finished 5-0 during the spring high school football season in California... Finished his junior year with 61 tackles, four passes defended and an interception as the Dons went 8-3 during the season.
Davin Wydner
6-5 | 220 | QB
Cocoa, FL
Ole Miss
Cocoa HS
2022 (Ole Miss)
Did not see any action and was redshirted ... Contributed on scout team, getting the defense ready for opposing QB every week ... Non-scholarship player who arrived on campus prior to the start of fall camp.
OVERVIEW
Completed 3,529 passing yards with 20 touchdowns, 256 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns his senior year ... Had 2,785 passing yards with 24 touchdowns, 387 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns his junior year ... Recorded 1,238 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and 311 rushing yards with four touchdowns his sophomore year ... Began his freshman year campaign with 365 passing yards and two touchdowns ... Named 2021-22 4A State Player of the Year ... Earned a spot on the 2021-22 All-County First Team All-State, 2020-21 All-County Team and 2020-21 Second Team All-State ... Led his team to District Champions in 2020, 2021, and 2022, Regional Champions in 2021 and State Championship Finalist in 2021 ... Completed two years of varsity baseball and basketball and four years of varsity football ... Won eight varsity letters ... Earned Honor Roll placement all four years of high school.
