18 Georgia Tech athletes graduate on Saturday

Yellow Jacked Up will like to personally congratulate all of the newest graduates of Georgia Tech! YOU GOT OUT!

Today, the 254th commencement at the Georgia Tech Institute of Technology took place, the graduation ceremony saw 3,000 students graduate and officially become alumni of one of the greatest universities in the world. We’d like to congratulate each of those 3,000 students and not just the 18 student-athletes who graduated today.

That being said, as a Georgia Tech sports site, we must take time to look at those student-athletes.

The following student-athletes graduated today according to RabmlinWreck.com. Some of these may name may be familiar to you, some may not. That being said here are a few sentences on each graduate.

Chase Alford – Football:

A linebacker from Conyers, Georgia, Alford last played in 2016. For his career, he finished with 51 career tackles including two tackles for a loss. He also had 2 career rushing attempts for 30-yards.

Bennett Barton (Business Administration) – Football:

A kicker from Marietta, Georgia, Barton appeared in five games over his career including three this past season. He had five career kickoffs that averaged 55.4 yards and included one touchback.

Shamire Devine (Literature, Media, and Communication) – Football

Devine was one of the Jackets best offensive lineman over the last two seasons and helped lead the Jackets offense in 2017 to four games of 400+ yards rushing. The Atlanta native should at least get looks for training camp by NFL teams if not potentially getting drafted with a late pick.

Step Durham (Business Administration) – Football

A Jacksonville, Florida native, Durham was a major part of the Jackets secondary the last two seasons. He finishes his career with the Yellow Jackets with 76 total tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, 12 pass deflections, and one career interception.

Cole Fiegel (Industrial Engineering) – Men’s Tennis

An Alachua, Florida native, Fiegel earned three letters on Tech’s men’s tennis team. He ends his collegiate career with an 81-64 career record as a singles player and a 59-45 record in doubles play.

Keshun Freeman (Business Administration) – Football

The defensive lineman from LaGrange, Georgia appeared in 50 total games over his four seasons and collected 159 career tackles. Out of those 159 tackles he earned seven sacks and 20.5 tackles for a loss. He also had two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in his career.

Keenan Innis (Business Administration) – Baseball :

The outfielder from Cumming, Ga. played in his final game with the Jackets last season. In his career, he was a .256 hitter and finished his career with 91 career hits and 36 RBI. He was a fantastic outfielder over his career, committing just five errors.

Tre’ Jackson (Business Administration) – Football

A Valdosta native, Jackson is graduating as a redshirt junior which means he still has the opportunity for one more season. He could also transfer anywhere he would like without penalty as a grad transfer. That being said, he so far has nine career tackles including one tackle for a loss.

Ricky Jeune (Bussiness Administration) – Football

An Empire State native, Jeune was the biggest stars of this graduating class. One of the best receivers to come through the program during Paul Johnson’s tenure, Jeune will finish his Georgia Tech career with 74 receptions, 1,492-yards, and 11 touchdowns.

Jessica Kowalewicz (Chemical Engineering)- Softball

An Atlanta born softball player, Kowalewicz had a tremendous career for the Jackets including a phenomenal senior season that saw her hit .325 with seven home runs and 24 RBI.

Andrew Marshall (Business Administration) – Football

A Cumming, Georgia native, Marshall has been one of the Jackets best offensive lineman since stepping on campus. Through his first three seasons, he played in 33 games but missed his would-be senior season with an injury. He will return for his redshirt-senior season in 2018.

Antonio Messick (Business Administration)- Football

Messick spent five years on The Flats but never really got much time to shine on the field. A Fayetteville, Georgia native, Messick finished his football career with 1 reception for 16 yards and a touchdown. He also returned one kickoff for 13-yards.

Jordan Price – Men’s Basketball

Price transferred to Tech in the summer of 2016 from Eastern Michigan. He played 15 games in his lone season for the Jackets.

Rhiannon Flanagan-Rosario (Biomedical Engineering)– Track and Field/ Cross Country

An Illinois native, Flannagan-Rosario finished his Georgia Tech career pretty accomplished in both track and cross country.

Josh Selembo (Business Administration) – Football

Selembo will be a redshirt senior next season and has appeared in just one game over his career so far on The Flats.

Charon Sweeney (Building construction and facilities management)- Women’s Basketball

A transfer from Eastern Michigan, Sweeney was a role player for the women’s basketball team last season and was a strong piece for the Jackets to have off the bench.

Malin Trollsas (Industrial Design)- Track and Field/ Cross Country

Trollsas was a huge part of Georgia Tech’s track and field and cross country success over her career.

Overall, these 18 student athletes are able to meet the rigorous demand of being a student athlete. ‘If only did they do so but they did it st one of the most demanding universities in the world. Once we again we are reminded that there is life after sports and for these 18 graduates they have a degree that will take them anywhere. Once again, congratulations to all 3,000 graduates!

Yellow Jacket News: Congratulations to all new graduates of Georgia Tech

By Dylan Callaghan-Croley | Dec 16, 2017