Grayson’s Robert Nkemdiche Heads All-StateTeam

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA- Grayson defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche, a junior who is regarded as one of the nation’s top college prospects for 2013, is the Georgia Sports Writers Association’s All-Classification Player of the Year.

Nkemdiche helped lead Grayson to its first Class AAAAA state championship.

He emerged as one of the state’s top players last year, leading Grayson to the state semifinals. He continued that success with 18 sacks and 17 quarterback pressures this season while playing defensive end and nose guard.

Nkemdiche also made an impact at running back, where he was almost impossible to stop on short-yardage plays. He rushed for 528 yards and 17 touchdowns.