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STATESBORO – For offensive lineman Pichon Wimbley, his legacy is defined by more than just football. It is shaped by the relationships he has forged in the huddle and the brotherhood he has built over his career at Georgia Southern.

Recruited during the final stretch of COVID-19, Wimbley faced uncertainty – especially when a head coaching change hit just before he arrived at Georgia Southern, leaving him unsure if his spot was still secure.

Wimbley was ultimately drawn in by the sense of family he felt within the program, a feeling that only grew stronger amid a time of change.