Georgia State University Athletics

AT GEORGIA STATE: Two-year letterwinner at noseguard ... 2010 junior college signee from Itawamba C.C. in Fulton, Miss.
 
2011: Backup at noseguard behind Kalan Jenkins ... Played in eight games and was credited with six tackles ... Two tackles and a forced fumble in GSU's win over South Alabama.
 
2010: Played in eight games, starting four, during GSU's inaugural season ... Shared time with Terrance Woodard ... Season-high six tackles (four solo) with a quarterback sack against North Carolina Central ... Two hits with a tackle for loss against Morehead State ... Added five tackles at Alabama and four at South Alabama ... Missed time early in the season due to injury.
 
JUNIOR COLLEGE/HIGH SCHOOL: Made 35 tackles, including 25 solo hits, with four sacks in 2009 at Itawamba, despite missing five games due to injury ...  Three-year letterman in football and track, as well as a two-time letterwinner in basketball, at Columbus High ... Earned all-area and all-region accolades as a defensive end ... Threw the shot put and discus for the track team and qualified for region.
 
PERSONAL: Full name is Khiry Jamal Karriem (pronounced ky-REE kuh-REEM) ... Born Aug. 4, 1990 ... Parents are Calesa Staples and Kabir Karriem. 

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