CAREER STATISTICS
ACADEMIC HONORS
• Sun Belt Commissioner’s List, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17
• Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll, 2015-16
• President’s List, Spring 2014
• Dean’s List, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Fall 2016
• Athletic Director’s Honor Roll, Spring 2016
AT GEORGIA STATE: Blocking tight end and special teams contributor ... One of the team’s top students who has been on Dean’s List or President’s List every semester.
2016: Limited to just four games due to injuries.
2015: Started the Appalachian State game when starter Keith Rucker was injured and had his first career receptions with two catches for 12 yards ... Played in every game.
2014: Played in 11 games as a backup tight end and key special teams contributor ... Fielded a short kickoff against Troy and returned it 13 yards.
2013: Earned playing time as a true freshman as one of the Panthers’ primary tight ends but suffered a season-ending knee injury ... Played in the first three games of 2013 before undergoing surgery ... Qualified for a medical redshirt year.
HIGH SCHOOL: All-Metro by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2011,when he had 45 receptions for 670 yards and three touchdowns ... Added 40 catches for 550 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior in 2012 ... Two-time All-Southern Crescent selection by the Henry Daily Herald ... All-region ... Coached by his uncle, Joe Teknipp, at Eagle’s Landing High ... Graduated No. 5 in his class.
PERSONAL: Full name is William Philip Teknipp ... Son of Phil and Janet Teknipp ... Born Sept. 22, 1994 ... Brother Jim played tight end for Sun Belt Conference foe Troy, finishing his career in 2013 ... Sister Lauren plays volleyball at Georgia ... Cousin Tyler Teknipp plays football at Georgia Tech ... Majoring in biological science.
