- A special teams standout for the Ducks
- Was the first player among last year’s true freshmen to play a down
- Top vertical (35) among receivers during winter conditioning
PERSONAL — Born Garrett T. Embry on February 20, 1990 in Birmingham, Ala. Parents: Maury and LaWanda Embry. Family: No siblings. High School (Coach): Riverside Roswell (Tim McFarlin) 2008. Major: Business Administration.
2009 — Caught two passes while appearing in 11 games, mostly on special teams ... Also returned one kickoff for 22 yards ... Made nine tackles on kick coverage.
2008 — Saw action in all 13 games as a true freshman … Made nine tackles on special teams, including six solo stops … Recorded multiple tackles at Washington State, vs. UCLA and vs. Oklahoma State in the Holiday Bowl.
HIGH SCHOOL — Ranked as 68th player at his position in the country, the PrepStar all-Southeast Region defensive back was included on the Georgia Top 80 list (60th) by Scout.com … Team captain and three-year starter, caught 54 passes for 953 yards and four touchdowns in 2007 to lead the 10-3 Hornets to the AAAAA state quarterfinals and a final ranking of 10th in the state … Was credited with 15 receptions for 300 yards and four touchdowns as a junior, in addition to posting 30 tackles, knocking down 10 passes and intercepting three aerials as a cornerback … Helped school to the AAAAA state co-championship in 2006 (13-1-1).
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Courtesy: GoDucks.com
