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AT UWG: Young offensive line transfer preparing for first season in West Georgia program … came to Wolves as a transfer following a redshirt freshman season at West Alabama … Joined program for winter program and spring drills … a very hard worker who made progress … enters fall drills among a crowded cast trying to earn playing time this fall … HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped for former West Georgia standout Tim Barron at nearby Heard County High … was a three-year all-region performer for the Braves, and earned all-state honors following senior season … beyond football, was also a wrestling standout … finished fifth in the state championship meet as a junior, improved to a fourth place finish as a senior … PERSONAL: Born October 6, 1988 … son of Shannon and Ginger Yates … lists hobbies as fishing and hunting … other favorites include, food: steak and chicken; non-football sport: wrestling; movie: Remember the Titans; TV: WWE Raw; music: country; performer: George Jones … opponent most anxious to face is Valdosta State … will not eat mayonnaise … all-time sports hero is Brett Favre … favorite NFL team: Atlanta Falcons; favorite Division I team: Georgia … names iPod as favorite toy … names Pacman as all-time best video game … would like to meet actor Burt Reynolds … majoring in Physical Education.