Courtesy: Albany State Athletics
ALBANY, GA — The Albany State University Department of Athletics under the helm of head football coach Gabe Giardina has announced the signing of 10 student-athletes to the binding National Letter of Intent.
“We’re excited with this young group of talent joining the Golden Rams football program,” said Giardina. “Recruiting season is a fun time to bring potential students on campus, introduce them to the athletic program and team. With the program losing some key players the group that we are bringing in will help set the foundation needed to move the program forward for the upcoming years.”
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Of the 13 new Golden Rams, seven are native to the state of Georgia. Three are from the state of Florida. Alabama, California, and Mississippi have one player that is coming to the program.
Below are quotes from head coach Gabe Giardina on the incoming recruits:
Isaiah Donaldson- Offensive Lineman-Doughtery High School
Isaiah is dominating linemen from right here in Albany Georgia. His mom is an Albany State Alum. Isaiah uses speed, quickness and strength to knock people off the ball. He is also coached by former Golden Ram Johnny Gilbert.
Welcome to the RAMily Isaiah Donaldson!#NSD20 #BanyBuilt20 pic.twitter.com/hKkrtDDKUz
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) February 5, 2020
Diondre Glover-Wide Receiver-Newton High School
Diondre is a game-changing wide receiver on the perimeter. He is a great student of the game that shows big play ability.
This playmaking WR is confident that he will make plays early and often. The tape tells it all! Welcome to the RAMily @diondre_glover!#BanyBuilt20 pic.twitter.com/tpClRGvU37
— Albany State Football (@ASUGoldenRamsFB) February 5, 2020
Corey Minner –Defensive Back-Griffin High School
Corey is a great cover corner that has been highly productive at Griffin High school. He locks his side of the field down.
Welcome to the RAMily Corey Minner Jr.!#NSD20 #BanyBuilt20 pic.twitter.com/CWnXiIis4D
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) February 5, 2020
Nate Roberts-Defensive Back-South Gwinnett High School
Nate is a relentless worker that is a ball hawk. Nate is the first guy in the gym and the last one to leave and his play on the field reflects that.
Welcome to the RAMily Nate Roberts!#NSD20 #BanyBuilt20 pic.twitter.com/QgpNr8Ry6I
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) February 5, 2020
Jhaydon Sullivan-Quarterback-Winder Barrow High School
Jhaydon is a dual-threat quarterback that can really stretch the field. He has a great arm and high football IQ. Jhaydon is also a scholar-athlete with above a 3.5 GPA.
First fax of the day is in! Explosive with his arm and his feet is a dangerous QB from Winder, GA! Welcome to the RAMily @jhaysully10!#BanyBuilt20 pic.twitter.com/lqzo6K5GM0
— Albany State Football (@ASUGoldenRamsFB) February 5, 2020
Tavaris Thomas-Defensive Back-Armwood High School
Tavaris can play multiple positions in the defensive secondary. He comes downhill and can play in the box as well as on the hash or over the slot.
Ball-hawking defensive back inks with the Golden Rams! Great addition to the Dirty Blue defense! Welcome to the RAMily @New_eratt8!#BanyBuilt20 pic.twitter.com/hNJJtdxMtQ
— Albany State Football (@ASUGoldenRamsFB) February 5, 2020
Jaree Tuner-Wide Receiver-North Marion High School
Jaree can flat go get the jump ball. He is a multisport athlete at North Marion that also stars on the basketball team. He runs great routes and will add some much-needed size to the ASU receiving corp.
Next in is a playmaking WR from the Sunshine State! From North Marion, FL to Albany, GA, we'd like to welcome @Jaree_Turner to the RAMily!#BanyBuilt20 pic.twitter.com/xk46G0xz5N
— Albany State Football (@ASUGoldenRamsFB) February 5, 2020
Tyree Turner-Quarterback-Oak Leaf High School
Tyree is an explosive athlete at the quarterback position with a lively arm. He can beat you with his arm or his legs.
This next QB can really spin it! From Suwannee, FL to Albany, GA, we would like to welcome @TyreeTaylor22 to the RAMily!#BanyBuilt20 pic.twitter.com/7J0beTDeQT
— Albany State Football (@ASUGoldenRamsFB) February 5, 2020
JaQuez Williams-Running Back- Redan High School
JaQuez has made everyone in Dekalb county miss over the last three years. He has the combination of quicks and speed that lets him run around and away from people.
Welcome to the RAMily JaQuez Williams!#NSD20 #BanyBuilt20 pic.twitter.com/FWRGztu083
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) February 5, 2020
Deshazio Williams-Defensive Back-Pinson Valley High School
Deshazio Williams is an interception machine. He was a part of a defense that won a state championship as a junior and went to state semifinals as a senior.
Welcome to the RAMily Deshazio Williams!#NSD20 #BanyBuilt20 pic.twitter.com/x7KV9wnG0U
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) February 5, 2020
Oliver Svirisky-Quarterback-DeAnza Junior College
Oliver is dual-threat QB from California. He was a two-year starter at DeAnza and lead his team with both is arm and his legs. Oliver is an excellent leader.
Joe’Vante Shorter-Wide Receiver -Hinds Community College
Joe is fast deep threat at WR. His team finished second in the Southern Region in Miss Junior College Ranks. Joe had over 33 catches this season, and over 800 yards.
Randy Fillinggame-Linebacker-Bainbridge
Randy anchored the 2018 state champion Bainbridge high school football team and was all-conference as a freshman at LaGrange College with 65 solo tackles.
Svirsky, Shorter, and Fillinggame have all enrolled for the spring semester.
Here is a list of the currently committed signees. Additional signees will be released as they are received.
Num | Player | Pos | Ht | Wt | Hometown/High School |
ASU | Donaldson, Isaiah | OL | 6-2 | 275 | Albany, GA/ Dougherty County High School |
ASU | Glover, Diondre | WT | 6-0 | 180 | Covington, GA/ Newton High School |
ASU | Minner, Corey | DB | 6-0 | 170 | Hampton, GA/ Dutchtown High School |
ASU | Roberts, Nate | DB | 5-10 | 170 | Gwinnett, GA/ South Gwinnett High School |
ASU | Sullivan, Jhaydon | QB | 5-11 | 195 | Winder, GA/ Winder-Barrow High School |
ASU | Taylor, Tyree | QB | 6-0 | 200 | Live Oak, FL/ Suwannee High School |
ASU | Thomas, Tavaris | DB | 5-11 | 180 | Seffner, FL/ Armwood High School |
ASU | Turner, Jaree | WR | 6-0 | 175 | Citra, FL/ North Marion High School |
ASU | Williams, Deshazio | DB | 6-0 | 170 | Pinson, AL/ Pinson Valley High School |
ASU | Williams, JaQuez | RB | 5-10 | 185 | Stone Mountain, GA/ Redan High School |
Mid-Year Signees | |||||
ASU | Oliver Svirsky | QB | 6’2 | 190 | Cupertino, CA/ De Anza Junior College |
ASU | Joe’Vante Shorter | WR | 6’0 | 180 | Jackson, MS/Hinds Community College |
ASU | Randy Fillinggame | LB | 6’0 | 205 | Bainbridge, GA/Bainbridge High School |

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