Jarius Wynn joins elite club of former Red Devils in the pros

Defensive end Jarius Wynn, a former Lincoln County Red Devil, GMC Bulldog, and UGA Bulldog, was drafted by the Green Bay Packers Sunday, April 26. He was the ninth pick in Round 6 of the NFL Draft. Former Red Devil Jarius Wynn will be donning the green, gold, and white when he steps on Lambeau Field to play ball for the Green Bay Packers.

Wynn was drafted by Green Bay Sunday, April 26. He was the ninth pick in Round 6 of the NFL Draft — number 182 overall.

"It's a relief and a blessing," stated the new recruit. "This has been a childhood dream of mine. It's a great feeling, and I thank God for everything."

Wynn leaves for Green Bay after two years as a Georgia Bulldog and two years as a GMC Bulldog.

This past season at UGA, the 6'3 1/2" defensive end appeared in all 13 games, making seven starts, and recording six quarterback hurries and 24 tackles, including one sack and two tackles for losses. The high point of his career at Georgia was six tackles against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

In post season play, he posted two sacks against Michigan State in the Capital One Bowl held in Orlando.

Wynn, who was awarded a scholarship to play football at UGA, chose the Bulldogs after being heavily recruited by South Carolina, Tennessee, Auburn, Kentucky, Miami, LSU, Alabama, and Oklahoma State.

Prior to signing with Georgia, the Lincoln County native attended GMC on a football scholarship. In 2006, he earned second team National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-American honors and was a key contributor to the nation's thirdranked NJCAA defense.

He was also voted team captain and named the defense's MVP.

During his two seasons at GMC, Wynn amassed a total of 54 tackles as a senior, including a team-leading eight tackles for losses; 13 sacks; four forced fumbles; and one interception for a touchdown.

Wynn likewise excelled on the gridiron as a Red Devil, leading the team in individual tackles as a senior and earning "Best Defensive Lineman" honors in both 2003 and 2004.

He was named to The Atlanta Journal Constitution's All-State First Team twice.

The Green Bay rookie is the son of Jesse Wynn and Curtis and Barbara Ann Patterson, all of Lincolnton, and the grandson of Prince Albert Wright of Rayle and the late Tiny Wright and John Aaron Wynn.