Delaine Means bio

Delaine Means, Defensive Lineman, 6-5, 285, Fr-HS, Stone Mountain, Ga. (Avondale)

Good athlete in addition to his size ... The No. 33 prospect in Georgia by SuperPrep ... An All-Southeast Region pick by Rivals.com/PrepStar magazine ... Two-year starter who played defensive end, tight end, fullback, and offensive tackle at Avondale HS ... Did not play as a senior ... Stellar junior season featured 110 tackles, including 19 quarterback sacks, 27 tackles for loss, seven fumbles caused, three fumble recoveries, and a fumble return for a touchdown ... First-team all-region and All-DeKalb County ... Named to the "Super 11" team in Georgia ... "Delaine is an athlete with great leadership qualities," Avondale coach Maurice Tyler said. "He's a hard worker who has overcome a lot of adversity" ... Also has participated on the wrestling and track and field teams in high school ... Advanced to the state meet in wrestling ... Won the region in the shot put and placed fifth at the state meet ... Uncle is Natrone Means, who played in the National Football League with the Pittsburgh Steelers ... Final choices included Kentucky, Mississippi State, Alabama, and Louisiana State ... First name pronounced the same as "Delaney."