| T.J. Greenstone |
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 | Class: RS Freshman
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 | Hometown: Lawrenceville, Ga.
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 | High School: Collins Hill
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 | Height / Weight: 6-3 / 275
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 | Position: DT
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2007
Did not play as a first-year defensive lineman... Used campaign to add bulk... Impressed coaches as a practice squad defensive tackle, earning the team's postseason Defensive Scout MVP award... Also recognized as team's Defensive Scout of the Week after victory over Miami (Ohio).
HIGH SCHOOL
Senior captain and two-year starter at defensive tackle for Eagles... Squad advanced to AAAAA state playoffs in junior and senior campaigns... In 2006, Eagles went 7-4, losing to eventual co-state champion in first round... Two-time defensive MVP and defensive lineman of the year for team... Two-time all-district recipient... Named to Atlanta Journal Constitution's Gwinnett Super 11 Team... Atlanta Touchdown Club Lineman of the Week pick... Played in postseason Georgia North-South All-Star Game... In three-year varsity career, posted 194 tackles, 19.5 quarterback sacks, 57 quarterback pressures and three forced fumbles... Notched 12 sacks as senior... Has earned two letters as a thrower in track & field... Member of IDEALS leadership class and served two years on football team council.
PERSONAL
Thomas Julius Greenstone Jr... Son of Thomas and Mary Beth Greenstone... Born Sept. 27, 1989 in Houston, Texas... Dad played football at Edinboro University; mom played basketball at Edinboro... Older sister, Mindy, plays basketball for North Greenville (S.C.) University... Dad works in restaurant supply sales; mom is regional marketing manager... Seeking career in physical therapy or sports medicine... On Feb. 22, 2006, lost best friend and classmate Jarrett Boston to cancer.
COLLINS HILL HEAD COACH LARRY SHERRILL
"T.J. brings great intensity to the game. He truly is one of those guys who has a motor that never stops. He was our leading tackler as a junior and senior while playing tackle."
"T.J. also possesses really good hands for a lineman and is a tremendous competitor. He is truly relentless, to the point where he gets after players in practice who aren't doing things the right way. He's been a great leader for our squad."
"T.J.'s also young - he's going to enter college as a 17-year-old. He's a tremendous talent and just needs to continue doing what he's been doing. Nobody is going to work harder."