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Kerry Major

Class:
RS Senior

Hometown:
Toccoa, GA

High School:
Stephen County

Height / Weight:
5-11 / 180

Position:
Cornerback

Birthdate:
01/12/1986

Experience:
3VL

2007 (Junior):
Saw action in the secondary and on special teams ... Made his first career interception in the third quarter against Nebraska (Sept. 8) ... Started the first two games of the season at corner ... Recorded eight tackles, all solos, in the opener at Boston College (Sept. 1) ... Also had a pass breakup vs. the Eagles.

2006 (Sophomore): 
Played in all 14 games on special teams and as a reserve cornerback ... Made 10 tackles and broke up one pass ... Had two tackles on three different occasions, including the games against Liberty, Boston College and at Florida State.

2005 (Redshirt Freshman):
Played in all 11 games as a reserve defensive back and gained a reputation as a special teams standout ... Ranked second on the team with nine special teams tackles ... Made 10 tackles on the season overall ... Tallied a season-high three stops at Duke ... Had two tackles against NC State and at Florida State ... Recorded one tackle each against Nebraska, East Carolina and Clemson.

2004 (True Freshman):
Redshirted the season as a true freshman.

Background:
Considered one of the top 50 players in the state of Georgia ... Named the Northeast Georgia Player of the Year ... Also an all-state selection as a safety ... Recorded 80 tackles as a senior ... An all-purpose threat, collecting over 600 rushing yards and 400 receiving yards ... Returned one kickoff for a touchdown ... Blocked three punts, returning two for touchdowns ... Scored 22 total touchdowns as a senior on offense, defense and kicking situations ... Named the team's most valuable defensive back, running back and wide receiver ... Averaged 22.0 points per game in basketball ... Also a track standout, qualifying for the state 100 meters with a time of 10.5 ... A strong student who owned a 3.7 GPA and ranked in the top 15 percent of his class ... Coached by Charles Winslett at Stephen County.

Personal:
Majoring in economics ... Born January 12, 1986 in Toccoa, Ga. ... Chose Wake Forest because of the combination of football and the great academics ... The son of Kerry and Sheila Major.