Paulding County High School FOOTBALL

Where Did They Go?

In this section of the web site, we provide our fans with information on former Patriots' college football careers. Please feel free to update us with information on any former standout football players through the "Contact Us" link.

Andrew Lawrence - Class of 2005

Andrew was a first team all-region 7-AAAA offensive lineman during his junior and senior seasons at PCHS. He was a three-year starter for the Patriots, and was a punishing blocker. As a redshirt sophomore at Oklahoma State University, Andrew is now listed as the second team center for the Cowboys.

Kearey McCauley - Class of 2005

Kearey was a two year starter at center for the Patriots, and was known for his strong work ethic. Kearey played for two years on scholarship at Shorter College as an offensive lineman.

Zach Walden - Class of 2004

Zach was a strong-legged place-kicker and punter for the Patriots, earning first team all region 7-AAAA honors his senior year. He was also one of the best soccer players in the region. During the 2006 season at Jacksonville State University, Zach earned OVC special teams player of the week honors on several occasions. 2007 will mark his third season as the starting punter for the Gamecocks.

Josh Burton - Class of 2004

Josh was a hard-nosed Linebacker for the Patriots, and earned first team all-region 7-AAAA honors as a senior in 2003. That year he recorded 105 total tackles, 14 for loss, with 6 sacks. He also returned a fumble for a TD. After spending his freshman year at the University of West Georgia, Josh transferred to Shorter College where he saw significant playing time in 2006.

Brandon Wheeling - Class of 2004

Brandon was a fierce competitor while at PCHS. He was a first team All-Region 7-AAAA defensive end as a senior, recording 48 tackles with 10 for loss, 3 sacks and 3 fumble recoveries. He transferred from Georgia Southern to the University of West Georgia in 2005 and was redshirted that year. He is now in his third year at UWG and listed on the depth chart as a first team defensive end.

Adam Carter - Class of 2003

Adam starred as a halfback and safety while at PCHS. He signed with Maryville College and played at the wingback position, and also returned kicks as a freshman in 2003. Adam transferred to the University of West Georgia in January 2004 and was their starting safety for two years, earning second team All GSC honors as a senior in 2006. Adam is now an assistant coach for the Patriots.

Ron Dickson - Class of 2003

Ron was the Patriots' leading rusher in the 2002 season starting opposite Adam Carter in the wishbone backfield. That year he had 1146 yds and 13 TDs rushing. Ron originally signed with McKendree College in Illinois, but decided to walk on at the University of West Georgia in 2004. He was redshirted for the 2004 season, and is currently listed as a first team wide receiver for the Wolves.

Nathan Bennett - Class of 2002

Nathan was a punishing blocker while at PCHS, helping lead the Patriots to the Georgia Dome for the semi-final game of the 2001 class AAAA state playoffs. Nathan signed with Clemson University, and was a four-year starter at offensive guard for the Tigers. After an outstanding senior season, he earned fisrt team All ACC honors in 2006. Nathan was signed as an un-drafted free agent in May 2007 by the Carolina Panthers of the NFL.

E.L. Estes - Class of 2002

E.L. was the leading rusher for the 2001 Region 6-AAAA Champion Patriots, and also started as a defensive back. E.L. signed with Liberty University in 2003 and saw action in nine games as a freshman defensive back for the Flames. After suffering a concussion in the first game of the 2004 season, he came back strong as a starting cornerback the next two years, earning second team All Big South honors after his senior season in 2006.

John Loftin - Class of 1999

John was the place kicker and punter for the Patriots while at PCHS, and was a reserve place kicker for the University of Georgia Bulldogs from 1999 - 2002.

Darius Outlaw - Class of 1999

Darius was an outstanding quarterback while at PCHS, and signed with the University of Missouri. After playing two years under center for the Tigers, he made the switch to WR in 2002. His career numbers at Mizzou were 144 comp. / 309 att. for 1776 yds. passing with 12 TDs and 19 INTs; 139 carries for 370 yds. rushing with 5 TDs; and 86 catches for 950 yds. receiving with 7 TDs. After college Darius played professionally as a QB in the German Football League.

Du'Shon Martin - Class of 1998

Du'Shon originally signed with Mississippi State, but failed to qualify academically, so he enrolled at Middle Georgia College where he excelled as a defensive back. He then attracted the attention of several colleges, LSU and Iowa among them, but settled on Appalacian State because it was much closer to home. After a stellar two-year playing career at App. State, Du'Shon signed with the NFL's Washington Redskins in April 2002 but failed to catch on with a team the following year.

Chad Talton - Class of 1996

Chad played wide receiver as a freshman and sophomore recording 1,500 yards receiving and scoring 20 touchdowns. In his senior season he rushed for 1231 yards and 21 TDs, and passed for 827 yards and 5 TDs as the team's quarterback. He also recorded 26 tackles, 2 INTs, and 4 sacks while playing strong safety. Chad set PCHS records for career touchdowns, total yards, and single season rushing yards before going on to play for the University of Georgia Bulldogs as a wide receiver.