Former South Cobb Star Receives Honorable Mention for All-American Team

Safety Waylon Kimble, a defensive standout for the University of West Georgia Wolves football team, was named Monday to the honorable mention list on the Consensus Draft Services 2011 Division II Preseason All-America Team.

CDS is a national scouting service that tracks collegiate players, prior to their eligibility for the NFL Draft. CDS is not affiliated with the NFL nor any of its teams.

The Wolves’ defensive coordinator, Jody Allen, was happy to learn of Kimble’s honor.

“Waylon made the most of the opportunity with the position switch last season,” said Allen. “He missed all of spring practice this year, but if he comes in and hits the ground running during preseason, he could have a truly outstanding year for us this fall.”

Kimble, a senior from Austell, enjoyed the most productive season of his UWG career in 2010. After beginning the season as a cornerback, he moved to the safety position and finished the year with six interceptions. His overall total was third best in the Gulf South Conference, and he ranked second in the GSC with .60 interceptions per game.

Kimble, and the remainder of his UWG teammates, will report for preseason practice on August 10. The Wolves begin their 2011 season with a Sept. 3 visit to Greeneville, Tenn., to face Tusculum.