John McMahan

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Class: RS Senior Hometown: Hattiesburg, Miss. High School: Hattiesburg HS

Height / Weight: 5-10 / 211 Position: LB Birthdate: 12/18/1984 Experience: SQ

Walk-on who adds depth at the weak-side linebacker position ... Saw limited action last season and looks to compete for more playing time this season ... Needs to continue working hard to advance his skill level and gain playing experience ... Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll ... Athletic Director's Honor Roll ... 2005 (r-So.): Played in one game, participating in eight plays against UCF (10/15) ... Did not post a tackle on the season ... 2004 (r-Fr.): Did not see any game action ... 2003 (Fr.): Redshirted ... Prep: Played for Coaches Doug Merchant and Clemon Ector ... Three-year letterwinner and two-year starter ... Also saw limited action at tight end and fullback ... Recorded 111 tackles, including 13 for a loss ... Had 14 quarterback hurries and four knockdowns ... Tipped five passes and forced a fumble, also recovering a fumble ... Named to The Times Academic All-Area First Team in 2001 and 2002 ... Also named all-area in Prep-Sport Magazine ...Named Hattiesburg HS scholar athlete two times ... Received numerous Hattiesburg team awards, including Defensive MVP, most devastating hit and defensive and offensive hustle ... Also lettered in track and baseball ... Graduated with high honors and got 15 hours of college credit while at Hattiesburg HS ... Personal: Son of Mike and Marci McMahan ... Majoring in business administration ... Born Dec. 18, 1984.