Kedrick played extensively as a true freshman, despite a nagging injury that may have slowed him over the second half of the season...participated in the first two weeks of Spring drills before being sidelined for surgery...loads of potential...once healthy, he should have the chance to return to the weight room and improve his strength...hoping to be on the field in 2009 where he provides experienced depth at the Bandit outside linebacker spot.

AT TECH -- (In 2008): Kedrick played in all 12 games as a true freshman, including starts against Austin Peay and Eastern Illinois late in the season...was one of three freshmen to rank among the team's Top 10 in total tackles, finishing his rookie season with 37 total stops...had career-best seven tackles at Murray State (Oct. 11) and followed the next week (Oct. 16) with six tackles against UT Martin, earning him his first career start at APSU (Oct. 25)...had four tackles against the Govs, then made seven at Tennessee State...finished the year with six tackles against EIU as a starter...also blocked a kick against the Panthers.

HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior at Antioch High School under coach Mike Woodward, Kedrick had 93 total tackles, including six tackles-for-loss, on his way to earning first-team all-region and All-Metro honors...also had two quarterback sacks, caused one fumble, recovered one fumble and had one interception, which he returned for a touchdown...as a receiver, he made 14 catches for 231 yards and three touchdowns...a two-year starter, Towles had 70 tackles and five sacks as a junior.

PERSONAL: The son of Michael Towles and Gloria Armstrong...birthdate is January 24, 1990...full name is Kedrick Bryant Towles...enrolled in general curriculum.