Georgia State University Athletics

AT GEORGIA STATE: Returns to defense this season after moving to offense in the spring of 2011 ... Played linebacker in 2010 and tight end in 2011 ... Suffered a broken thumb in the 2011 preseason that required surgery and took a redshirt year ... Signed with Georgia State in 2010 as a highly regarded prep fullback.

2010: Backup linebacker and special teams contributor for GSU's inaugural team ... Credited with 17 tackles on the season, including four solo hits and 13 assists ... Season-high five tackles against South Alabama ... Added four hits at Campbell.

HIGH SCHOOL: Rated the nation's No. 10 fullback prospect by Rivals ... Honorable mention all-state selection in Class AAA by the Associated Press and Atlanta Journal-Constitution ... First-team all-Region 5-AAA ... Played in the GACA North-South All-Star Game in Columbus, Ga., following his senior season ... Also selected for the DeKalb All-Star Bowl ... Named all-DeKalb County three straight years ... The all-time leading rusher in St. Pius X history with 3,761 career yards and 56 touchdowns ... Topped 1,000 yards in three straight seasons, including 1,313 yards and 19 scores as a senior ... Coached by Paul Standard ... Also played basketball and lacrosse.

PERSONAL: Full name is William Marcus-Cole Moon ... Born Feb. 11, 1991 ... Parents are Teresa and Mark Moon.

CAREER STATISTICS:

* Redshirted in 2011