Filled a huge need on the defensive line as a true freshman Plays with good leverage and continues to learn to shed blocks
2012 (FR.) Appeared in 10 games and earned two starts Finished with seven tackles and one sack Had a sack for a loss of 11 yards in Sugar Bowl win over Florida Made three tackles versus Missouri State in first collegiate start
HIGH SCHOOL Played for Rick Hurst at Eastside High School Three-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com Rated as the No. 32 strongside defensive end and No. 43 player from Georgia by Rivals Recorded 50 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and nine sacks as a senior Two-time second team All-State honoree
PERSONAL Son of Cheryl and Ira Rankins Born 4/2/1994 Biology major