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Post by numberonebrave on Feb 2, 2012 19:15:04 GMT -5
Taylor Announces Recruits Signed In Class of 2012 Release: Wednesday 02/01/2012 (ET) by Florida A&M Sports Information Share |
TALLAHASSEE,Fl (Feb.1) - Coach Joe Taylor Announced the 2012 signing class today at 3 p.m. at the Galimore-Powell Fieldhouse. With 27 seniors last season, there were holes to fill on the Rattler football squad.
Taylor is very excited about the recruits this year, possibly his best class ever. "We pretty much met all of our needs. I think its very important to get local talent. It probably stems from our first-ever 7-on-7 tournaments. When you can go to the local talent that won a state championship, it's certainly helpful...and when they play, they bring in a whole community of people," Taylor said.
Taylor is also making preparation for future seasons. "We are bringing in kids that can help us in the future in some positions. In building a program, you must get what you need immediately and down the line. When a young man comes in right away, he normally plays on special teams, but it has happened where kids come right in and play considerable time at a position. The guys on my wall who are NFL players, had the caliber of talent to play their first year," Taylor said.
Here is a list of the class of 2012:
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Amos, Christopher 6-2 180 SS Fr. McDonough, Ga. / Henry County
Snake Bites: Recorded 10 INTs his senior season earning First Team All-State and Second Team All-District honors; He was named the team's Most Valuable Player his junior and senior season.
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Blanton, Colby 6-0 175 K Fr. Jacksonville, Fla. / Atlantic Coast HS
Snake Bites: Finished season nine-for-11 in field goals with his longest being for 48 yards, while tallying a 42.0 punting average; Also had 80 percent of his kickoffs for touch backs. Served as team Captain his senior season, while earning First Team All-Area and Atlantic Coast Honors and participated in the Shrine Bowl;
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Blount, Akil 6-3 215 LB Fr. Clayville, Pa./Linsly HS
Snake Bites: Recorded 49 tackles and seven sacks earning First Team All-Conference and All-State honors, while serving as Team Captain; In addition, broke the school record for sacks; Also played in the Nike All-Star Game; Son of NFL Hall of Famer Mel Blount, that played for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1970-1983);is also an outstanding basketball player.
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Bone, Trevor 6-3 225 OLB Fr. Orlando, Fla. /Winter Springs HS
Snake Bites: Recorded 58 tackles, eight tackles for loss and five sacks, earning First Team All-State and All-Conference honors, while serving as Team Captain his senior season; Played in the Nike All- Star Game;
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Caffey, Timmy 6-4 210 QB Fr. Port St. Lucie, Fla. / Centennial
Snake Bites: Served as Team Captain his senior season as he reaped First Team All-State and All-Area honors and participated in the Nike All Star Game;
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Cunningham, Neal 6-2 190 FS Fr. Pompano, Fla./Pompano Beach HS
Snake Bites: Recorded 52 tackles and six interceptions on the season, while leading his team to a 2A Region Four Championship, while earning First Team All-Area honors; Served as the team's Co-Captain and was rated a two-star athlete by Rivals.com; Enrolled in January of 2012;
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Escandon, Ignacio 6-4 285 OL Fr. Miami, Fla. / Hialeah HS
Snake Bites: Received First Team All-Dade County Honors; Played in the Dolphins Under-Armor All-Star Game; Recorded 10 pancakes in a game;
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Gay, Jamal 6-3 275 OL Fr. Tallahassee, Fla. / Florida HS
Snake Bites: Received First Team All-State honors; Played in the Nike All-Star Game; Served as Team Captain his Senior Season and rated as a 3-Star Player;
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Godbolt, Marshane 5-10 175 CB Fr. Crawfordville, Fla./Wakulla HS
Snake Bites: Recorded 87 tackles and five interceptions his senior season earning First Team All-Area honors.
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Hall, Bryce 6-4 270 OL Fr. Ft. Pierce, Fla./ Central HS
Snake Bites: Recorded 10 pancakes in a game his senior season earning First Team All-Area honors, while serving as the team's Co-Captain; Also played in the Treasure Coast and the North vs. South All-Star Game;
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Helms, Caleb 6-4 255 DE Fr. Tallahassee, Fla. / N. Fla. Christian
Snake Bites: Recorded eight sacks and five tackles for loss his senior season earning First Team All-Area honors, leading North Florida Christian to a perfect 13-0 season winning a State Championship.
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Lennon, Daniel 6-3 290 OL Fr. Miramar, Fla. / Miramar HS
Snake Bites : Team Captain Senior Season; Second Team All-Broward County; Played in Nike Under Armor Games; Recorded 15 Pancakes in a game; Brother of FAMU wide receiver Lenworth Lennnon;
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Lewis, Victor 6-1 175 CB Fr. Orlando, Fla. / Lake Nona HS
Snake Bites: Earned First Team All-District honors and was named the team's Most Valuable Player and was named the Defensive Backs Most Valuable Player.
Name Ht. Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Lovejoy, Michael 6-3 280 DL Fr. Pensacola, Fla. / Escambia HS
Snake Bites: Recorded 47 tackles, ten tackles for loss and six sacks his senior season earning First Team All-State and All County Honors and served as the Team Captain.
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Orr, DaLawrence 6-3 175 WR Fr. Miami, Fla./McArthur HS
Snake Bites: Earned First Team All-State and All Area honors; Served as Team Captain his senior season and played in the Nike All-Star Game; In his senior season recorded 700 receiving yards on 40 catches with 12 TDs on the season.
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Patterson, Zerrie 6-3 315 OL Fr. Ft. Pierce, Fla. / Central HS
Snake Bites: First Team All-Area; Second Team All-State; Played in the Treasure Coast and North vs. South All-Star game; Recorded 10 pancakes in a game;
Name Ht. Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Riley, Tyler 6-0 220 LS Fr. Ocala, Fla. / Ocala Trinity Catholic
Snake Bites: Lead his team to a 2009 State Championship and earned First Team All-Area honors and served as the Team's Captain his senior season; Also a member of the Honor Roll;
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Rios, Ivan 6-3 300 OL Fr. Orlando, Fla. / East River HS
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Sarvary, Drew 6-6 315 OL Fr. Tallahassee, Fla. / N. Fla. Christian
Snake Bites: Led a North Florida Christian to a State Championship as they finished the season a perfect 13-0; Recorded 10 pancakes in game and was named Team Captain his senior season;
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Turner, Reggie 6-4 330 OL Fr. Kissimmee, Fla. / Osceola HS
Snake Bites: Received First Team and Second Team All - Broward County honors; Team Captain Senior season and recorded 12 pancakes his senior season; The No. 5 Wrestler in the State of Florida his junior season.
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School White, David 6-2 200 OLB Fr. Tampa, Fla./Jefferson HS
Snake Bites: Recorded 87 tackles for ten sacks earning First Team All-State and All-Conference honors, while serving as Team Captain; Grandson of FAMU Hall of Famer Chuck White, who was a three sport athlete at FAMU during the 1950's;
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Williams, Denzel 6-2 275 LS Fr. Wildwood, Fla. / Wildwood HS
Snake Bites: Served as Team Captain his senior season, while earning First Team and All State Honors; Also member of the Honor Roll;
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Williams, Ziaire 6-3 225 OLB Fr. Apopka, Fla. / Wekiva, Fla.
Snake Bites: Recorded 60 tackles, eight sacks and two tackles for loss earning First Team and All-County honor his senior, while serving as the Team Captain .
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Chisholm, Romario 6-4 230 DE Fr. Orlando, Fla. / Evans HS
Snake Bites: Earned First Team All-Metro and All-Area honor, while serving as Team Captain his senior season and recording ten sacks on the season; Played in the Nike All-Star Game;
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Williams, Lee 5-10 180 RB Fr. Tallahassee, Fla. / Maclay HS
Snake Bites: Earned First Team -State and All Area honors; Rushed for 2,300 yards and 28 TDs, while serving as Team Captain his senior season and is rated as a two-star athlete by Rivals.com;
Name Ht Wt. Pos. Class. Hometown / Previous School Mayo, Tyreece 6-1 175 FS Fr. Eufaula, Ala./ Eufaula HS
Snake Bites: Recorded 18 career INTs and 72 tackles. He was named the 5A Player of the Year, Outstanding Defensive Back and Out Standing Wide Receiving and earned First Team All-State honors;
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Post by numberonebrave on Feb 2, 2012 19:17:39 GMT -5
Dover, Del. (Feb. 1, 2012) --- Delaware State University head football coach Kermit Blount has announced that 18 recruits have signed the National Letter of Intent to attend DSU and join the Hornets for the 2012 season.
The list includes five offensive linemen, four running backs and a highly regarded quarterback.
"I'm extremely pleased with the quality of young men we have added to the program so," said Blount. "We were able to address some needs we have along the interior lines and in the running game, in addition to adding more speed to our roster."
The Hornet head coach also cited the off-the-field qualities of his 2012 newcomers.
"I was equally impressed with the character and academic credentials of these young men. Each should be a good fit for the university as well as the team."
Among the Hornet newcomers to the offensive line is New Jersey standout Keon Williams (fr., 6-2, 275), who helped lead St. Anthony's Prep to a 33-12 record and four state playoff appearances the last four seasons.
Also signing to attend DSU is Pennsylvania all-star offensive lineman Clark McCready (fr., 6-3, 275), who earned All Western Pa., honors at Hollidaysburg High School.
The Delaware State offensive line will also be bolstered by the addition of Keevon Prather (fr., 6-3, 270, Temple Hills, Md.), Dimitri Hill (fr., 6-3, 300, Waldorf, Md.) and Xaiver Jones (fr., 6-3, 300, Burlington, N.J.).
"You need strong line play to succeed at this level, and each of these newcomers has the potential to have an impact for us the next several years," Blount said.
The Hornets have also taken steps to bolster its running game.
Newcomer Dae-Hon Cheung rushed for 1902 yards and 21 touchdowns as a senior at Coatesville (Pa.) High School in 2011, while DSU signee Trey Allen Hall was the third player to top the 4000-yard rushing mark at Beaver Falls (Pa.) High School.
The Hornets have also inked running back Rashaad Williams, who rushed for 1400 yards and 12 touchdowns at Valley Forge Military Academy last season.
Esayah Obado of Hamilton, N.J., has signed been signed as a quarterback by the Hornets. Obado (fr., 6-2, 190) passed for nearly 3700 yards and 42 touchdowns, while rushing for 615 yards and 11 scores at Nottingham High School.
Delaware State will also welcome Florida high school record-setting receiver James Boone to the team. Boone was a standout at St. Cloud High School before signing with Colorado State University. He recorded back-to-back 1000-yard seasons and scored 30 touchdowns during his scholastic career.
The Hornets expect to return more than 40 letter winners from their 2011 squad, which posted a 3-8 overall record, including a 1-7 mark in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY 2012 FOOTBALL SIGNEES DE Tarique Anderson 6-5/250 Toronto, Ont./Fork Union M.A./Pickering HS SS Rashawn Barrett 6-2/205 Montclair, N.J./Montclair HS DB Willie Bolden IV 6-1/195 Brunswick, Ga./Brunswick HS RB Dae-Hon Cheung 5-9/170 Coatesville, Pa./Coatesville Area Senior HS DL Jeff Gay 6-1/265 Jacksonville, Fla./Atlantic Coast HS RB Trey Allen Hall 5-11/200 Beaver Falls, Pa./Beaver Falls HS OL Dimitri Hill 6-3/300 Waldorf, Md./Westlake HS OL Xavier Jones 6-3/300 Burlington, N.J./Burlington Twp. HS OL Clark McCready 6-3/275 Hollidaysburg, Pa./Hollidaysburg Area Sr. HS QB Esayah Obado 6-2/190 Hamilton, N.J./Nottingham HS TE Nate Ortiz 6-4/235 Jersey City, N.J./St. Anthony FB Justin Peterson 6-2/240 Atlanta, Ga./Martin Luther King HS OL Keevon Prather 6-3/270 Temple Hills, Md./Crossland HS Ath Gabe Sherrod 6-4/210 Perryville, Md./Perryville HS OL Keon Williams 6-2/275 Jersey City, N.J./St. Peter's Prep ILB Legrant Williams 6-1/195 Norfolk, Va./Norview HS/Fork Union M.A. RB Rashaad Williams 5-9/180 Phila., Pa./Valley Forge Military Academy
DELAWARE STATE 2012 FOOTBALL SIGNEES-BIO BRIEFS
DE Tarique Anderson 6-5/250 Toronto, Ontario/Fork Union M.A./Pickering HS Competed in nine games (seven starts) at Fork Union Military Academy ... helped lead Fork Union to 8-1 record in 2011 ... selected as Most Improved Defensive Player as a sophomore and senior at Pickering HS ... recorded 19 tackles (eight solo) and three sacks as a senior at Pickering ... son of Raymond and Claudette Anderson ... four-year Honor Roll student ... played for head coach Cameron Lee at Pickering HS ... plans to major in business; minor in psychology at DSU
SS Rashawn Barrett 6-2/205 Montclair, N.J./Montclair HS 2011 Essex Conference First Team and All-State Second Team selection ... helped lead Montclair to 11-1 record and state championship game appearance ... played for head football coach John Fiore ... son of Michelle Barrett ... also lettered in track & field.
DB Willie Bolden IV 6-1/195 Brunswick, Ga./Brunswick HS Two-way standout at Brunswick High ... 2011 All-Area and All-State Honorable Mention ... recorded 70 tackles, 1100 all-purpose yards and 12 TDs during 2011 season ... 2010 All-Region selection ... helped lead Brunswick to two regional championships (2010-11) .. team was sixth in final 2010 Associated Press poll ... son of Willie and Sheila Bolden played for head football coach Victor Floyd at Brunswick HS ... plans to major in sports management at DSU
WR James Boone 6-1/190 St. Cloud, Fla./St. Cloud HS Originally signed with Colorado State University ... No. 6 wide receiver and No. 29 overall prospect on the Orlando Sentinel's all-Central Florida Top 100 ... four-year letterman at St. Cloud High School, he established the Osceola County records for receptions in a career and season...played quarterback, running back, cornerback and safety, but excelled as a wide out, authoring back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons to close his prep career...earned three consecutive first-team all-Orange Belt Conference and all-Osceola County selections (2007-09), and two straight offensive team MVP awards, for a Bulldogs squad that went 16-7 from 2008-09...combined as a junior and senior, had 115 catches for 2,227 yards (19.4 avg.) and 15 TDs, including four of 80-or-more yards...scored nearly 30 career touchdowns, 11 on the ground...county Offensive Player of the Year (Osceola News-Gazette) as a senior, also earned first-team all-state, first-team all-Central Florida (Orlando Sentinel), and Pinellas County/Florida Athletic Coaches Association first-team all-district honors, helping St. Cloud to a runner-up finish in its district.
RB Dae-Hon Cheung 5-9/170 Coatesville, Pa./Coatseville Area Senior HS 2011 All-Southeast Pennsylvania, All-Area and All-Chesmont National Division First Team selection ... Chesmont Conference Offensive Back-of- the-Year ... rushed for 1902 yards and 21 touchdowns as a senior ... ran for more than 3000 yards and 35 touchdowns during scholastic career ... played for head Coach Matt Ortega at Coatesville.
DL Jeff Gay 6-1/265 Jacksonville, Fla./Atlantic Coast HS 2011 Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-District First Team and All-First Coast Second Team selection ... recorded 18 tackles-for-loss, including 10 sacks in 2011 ... helped lead Atlantic Coast HS to 6-4 record in its first season of varsity competition ... competed at nose guard and defensive end ... played for head coach Kevin Sullivan at Atlantic Coast HS ... also considered South Alabama, Richmond and Middle Tennessee.
RB Trey Allen Hall 5-11/200 Beaver Falls, Pa./Beaver Falls HS 2011 Western Penn. Top 22 and All-State Honorable Mention ... third player in Beaver Falls HS history to rush for more than 4,000 yards ... helped lead team to state playoff semifinals in 2011 and a 2010 playoff berth ... played for head football coach Ryan Matsook at Beaver Falls ... son of Meredith Hall ... born 4/29/93 in Beaver Falls, Pa. uncle Larry Bradley played football at Vanderbilt University.
OL Clark McCready 6-3/275 Hollidaysburg, Pa./Hollidaysburg Area Sr. HS 2011 All-WPIAL, All-County and All-Area First Team selection ... 2011 Team Most Valuable Player ... selected to compete in Pennsylvania East/West All-Star Game ... 2010 All-WPIAL Second Team ... helped lead Hollidaysburg to 2010 state playoffs ... son of Terry and Nancy McCready ... played for head coach John Barton at Hollidaysburg ... also lettered in track & field, and wrestling ... born 3/21/94 in Columbia, Md. ... plans to major in secondary/special education at DSU.
QB Esayah Obado 6-2/190 Hamilton, N.J./Nottingham HS Passed for 3,690 yards and 42 touchdowns, while rushing for 615 yards and 11 scores during his scholastic career ... named to 2010 12th Man TD Club, WJFL/CVC and All-Area First Team after passing for 2075 yards and 24 touchdowns during junior season ... also named to 2010 Super 100 Junior Football Players in New Jersey by the N.J. Football Coaches Association ... was third player in Mercer County history to pass for more than 2000 yards in a season ... passed for 1545 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior ... completed school-record 62.4% of his passes during 2011 season ... also rushed for 525 yards and eight scores in 2011 ... All-Area and All-County First Team selection during senior year ... played for head football coach John Adams at Nottingham HS ... also lettered in track & field.
TE Nate Ortiz 6-4/235 Jersey City, N.J./St. Anthony Two-way standout at St. Anthony's (TE/DE) ... 2011 All-Hudson County and All-State (non-public) First Team selection ... 2011 North vs. South All-Star Game finalist ... 2010 All-Hudson County First Team ... played for head football coach Sean Fallon at St. Anthony's ... also considered Rutgers, Youngstown State and New Hampshire ... son of Nate Turner and Marybeth Hartwig ...
Ath Gabe Sherrod 6-4/210 Perryville, Md./Perryville HS Competed at quarterback and on defense at Perryville ... 2011 First Team All-Cecil County and All-Conference selection ... accounted for more than 2200 yards to rank fifth in total offense in Maryland ... passed for 20 touchdowns during senior season ... also 1000 point basketball scorer.
OL Keon Williams 6-2/275 Jersey City, N.J./St. Peter's Prep 2011 All-Hudson County, All-Non Public and All-Area selection ... helped lead St. Peter's to four consecutive conference championships and state playoff appearances ... team advanced to state playoff one championship game and three other semifinal appearances ... St. Peter's finished in the New Jersey Top 10 in three of his four seasons and was preseason national No. 15 prior to junior year ... All-Hudson County Second Team as a junior ... helped lead team to 33-12 record during his scholastic career ... played for head coach Rich Hansen at St. Peter's ... son of Keith and Minnie Williams ... born 7/6/94 in Jersey City, N.J. ... bench pressed 415 lbs. and 765 squat (3x) as a senior ... also competes as a boxer ... has 6-0 record in the ring.
RB Rashard Williams 5-9/180 Phila., Pa./Valley Forge Military Academy Rushed for 1400 yards and 12 touchdowns in six games for Valley Forge Military in 2011.
Blount says he expects to add to the list of 2012 newcomers in the weeks ahead, including several players with prior collegiate experience.
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Post by numberonebrave on Feb 2, 2012 19:19:35 GMT -5
DURHAM, N.C. (www.NCCUEaglePride.com) – Twenty-seven student-athletes signed national letters of intent on Wednesday (Feb. 1), showing their commitment to attend North Carolina Central University and join the Eagles football program with second-year head coach Henry Frazier III.
“We’re extremely excited,” Frazier said. “We think this is a very, very good signing class. It will definitely build on the class we had last year. This year’s class is really off the charts.”
Frazier said the 2012 recruiting class addresses some needs on the offensive line and on defense. Among the 27 signees, nine are offensive linemen, averaging 6-3, 283 pounds. The defense received a boost with six linebackers, five defensive backs and two defensive linemen.
“Our coaching staff did an outstanding job of bringing in quality young players that we can develop, and some we can play right away,” Frazier said.
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2012 North Carolina Central University Football Signing Day Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Last School Hometown Video Tre Smith LB 6-3 200 Wise H.S. Upper Marlboro, Md. Video Desmond Cooper OL 6-6 310 Mountain View H.S. Stafford, Va. Video Micah Martin LS 6-3 210 Clement Early College Durham, N.C. Video Jordan Miles LB 5-11 215 Gar-Field H.S. Woodbridge, Va. Video Travis McCorkle OL 6-2 280 Bandys H.S. Newton, N.C. Video Jabari Evans DB 6-1 172 First Colonial H.S. Virginia Beach, Va. Video Jamaal Symmonett OL 6-3 285 Champagnat Catholic Opa-Locka, Fla. Video Darius Spruill LB 6-2 230 Thomas Dale H.S. Chester, Va. Video Shaquan Burney LB 5-11 225 Boiling Springs H.S. Spartanburg, S.C. Video Decarreus Mason OL 6-5 270 Boynton Beach H.S. Boynton Beach, Fla. Video Jeremy Thompson LB 6-1 220 Southern H.S. Durham, N.C. Video Jamarius Quary DB 6-1 198 Vanguard H.S. Ocala, Fla. Video Joseph Theard DL 6-0 297 St. Augustine H.S. New Orleans, La. Video Carl Jones OL 6-2 273 Pearl-Cohn H.S. Nashville, Tenn. Video Matt Goggans QB 6-3 225 Fullerton College Pine Grove, Calif. Video Aldain Barham DB 5-11 165 Pierce College Rosedale, N.Y. Video Tony Tate WR 5-11 170 Varina H.S. Henrico, Va. Clevonne Davis OL 6-2 285 Miramar H.S. Miramar, Fla. Video Michael Wells OL 6-2 290 Citrus College Pomona, Calif. Steve Davis DL 6-1 275 Richland Northeast H.S. Beaufort, S.C. Jayson Black OL 6-3 295 Redan H.S. Stone Mountain, Ga. Video DaQuarius Wilson DB 6-0 180 Myrtle Beach H.S. Myrtle Beach, S.C. Story Malcolm Bell QB 6-1 176 Henrico H.S. Richmond, Va. Video Tim Thaniel DB 6-0 185 Clover Hill H.S. Chesterfield, Va. Video Shaheed Swinson ATH 5-8 167 Kinston H.S. Kinston, N.C. Video Kendal Warren LB 6-2 217 Los Angeles Harbor College Los Angeles, Calif. Video Ty Gatson OL 6-3 260 Plano East Senior H.S. Plano, Texas Video
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Post by numberonebrave on Feb 2, 2012 19:22:02 GMT -5
BALTIMORE, Md. —Morgan State head football coach Donald Hill-Eley announced Wednesday the signing of 18 players to national letters of intent to play for the Bears beginning next fall. “This is a very exciting class for us,” said MSU coach Donald Hill-Eley. “ We were able to recruit some very talented young men that we needed. We've addressed our need for speed on the perimeter and we had to shore up the defensive back area. Added Hill-Eley, "We feel good about those who have chosen Morgan State University today.” Of the 18 players who signed national letters of intent Wednesday, four are junior college transfers and 14 are high school recruits. The four JC players include a safety, running back, defensive tackle and a tight end, while the high school class consists of two defensive linemen, offensive linemen, two tight ends, three linebackers, three running backs, three defensive backs, one wide receiver, one offensive lineman, one athlete and one kicker. “This is one of the classes that I'll remember because I get a chance to coach two second generations of kids. I coached [Taquan] Jackson's father at Hampton, where he was an all-conference running back; and I coached [Deshaun] Summer's father, who also played running back for me.”
“It just says a lot about the profession, and to be in a profession long enough to be able to coach a father and a son will be something I will always remember. It's a blessing.” Following is information on each signee with quotes from coach Hill. 2012 MSU Football Recruiting Class Quincy Dickens, C/OG, 6-4/305, Washington, D.C., Calif./Friendship Collegiate Academy Armonti Yharbrough, DT, 6-3/275, Romulus, Mich./Bakersfield C.C./Romulus HS Andrew Mitchell, DT, 6-3/285, Memphis, Tenn./Hamilton HS Lamar Montgomery, DE, 6-3/245, Baltimore, Md./FUMA/Baltimore C.C. Heleaince Gates, TE, 6-4/240, Philadelphia, Pa./Delaware Valley Charter Willie Gillus III, TE/LS, 6-3/235, Suffolk, Va./Nanesmond River HS Elandon Roberts, LB, 6-1/215, Port Arthur, Texas/Port Arthur Memorial HS Jareem Augustine, LB, 6-1/215, Port Arthur, Texas/Port Arthur Memorial HS Taquan Jackson, LB, 6-2/220, Chesapeake, Va./Indian River HS Lamont Brown III, ATH, 5-10/170, Suffolk, Va./Nanesmond River HS Jamil Lee, RB, 5-9/190, Joppatown, Md./Joppatown HS Lavar Highsmith, RB, 6-0/225, Baltimore, Md./Paul Lawrence Dunbar HS Wesley Nichols, RB, 6-1/220, Bakersfield, Calif./L.A. Harbor College Tajghi Robertson, S, 6-0/200, Chicago, Ill./Chabot College Deshaun Summers, CB, 5-9/175, Hampton, Va./Phoebus HS Deadrick Jones, CB, 5-11/180, Memphis, Tenn./Southwind HS Thomas Martin, WR, 5-10/175, Naples, Fla./Naples HS Christopher Moller, K, 5-11/205, Newport News, Va./Woodside HS Quincy Dickens (C/OG, 6-4, 305) Washington, D.C./Friendship Collegiate Academy Honors: Team MVP Armonti Yharbrough (DT, 6-3/275) Romulus, Mich./Bakersfield C.C./Romulus HS Honors: 2nd Team All-Northern Conference Andrew Mitchell (DT, 6-3/285) Memphis, Tenn./Hamilton HS Honors: 1st Team All District, Memphis All-Star Team Lamar Montgomery, DE (6-3/245) Baltimore, Md./FUMA/Baltimore C.C. Heleaince Gates, TE (6-4/240) Philadelphia, Pa.Delaware Valley Charter Honors: 1st Team All-State TE/DE Willie Gillus III, TE/LS (6-3/235) Suffolk, Va./Nanesmond River HS Elandon Roberts, LB (6-1/215) Port Arthur, Texas/Port Arthur Memorial HS Honors: 1st Team All-District, All-Academic Team, All-State Honorable Mention Jareem Augustine, LB (6-1/215) Port Arthur, Texas/Port Arthur Memorial HS Honors: 1st Team All-District, Impact Player of the Year in Texas, All-Academic Team, 4-time Linebacker of the Week Taquan Jackson, LB (6-2/220) Chesapeake, Va./Indian River HS Honors: Team MVP, All-District Team Lamont Brown III, ATH (5-10/170) Suffolk, Va./Nanesmond River HS Honors: 1st Team All-District, 2nd Team All-Tidewater, 4,000 career-rushing yards Jamil Lee, RB (5-9/190) Joppatown, Md./Joppatown HS Honors: All-State, All-County, All-Area Lavar Highsmith, RB (6-0/225) Baltimore, Md./Paul Lawrence Dunbar HS Honors: State champion Wesley Nichols, RB, (6-1/220) Bakersfield, Calif./L.A. Harbor College Honors: 2nd Team All-Conference Tajghi Robertson, S, (6-0/200) Chicago, Ill./Chabot College Honors: All-Conference, All-California Deshaun Summers, CB, (5-9/175) Hampton, Va./Phoebus HS Honors: 1st Team All-District, 4-time State Champion Deadrick Jones, CB, (5-11/180) Memphis, Tenn./Southwind HS Honors: Defensive Player of the Year, 1st Team All-District, Team MVP Thomas Martin, WR, (5-10/175) Naples, Fla./Naples HS Honors: 1st Team All-Area Christopher Moller, K (5-11/205) Newport News, Va./Woodside HS Honors: Team Virginia Preps 2nd Team, 2nd team All-Region, 1st Team All-Peninsula District
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Post by numberonebrave on Feb 2, 2012 19:24:41 GMT -5
2012 SSU FB Recruits...Savannah State Email to a Friend | Print Darius Allison LB 6-1 205 Brentwood, N.Y./Nassau CC JUCO: All Conference 1st team North East Conference (Nassau CC) Two-time Conference player of the week. H.S.: All-City Long Island, New York Brentwood High school, Old Spice Player of the Year 2010 Allison Highlights (Click Here)
Trevion Ashford LB 6-0 190 Acworth, Ga./Etowah HS HS: 1st team All-County, 59 tackles, 12 tfls, 2 sacks, 5 QB hurries, 1 forced fumble, 1 INT
Will Broadbent DL 6-1 295 San Antonio, Tex./EarlWarren HS HS: 48 tackles, 15 tfls, 1 forced fumble, 1 sack. Two-Time 1st Team All-District Broadbent Highlights (Click Here)
Caleb Freeman OL 6-3 300 Arlington, Ga./Georgia Military JUCO: Two-year starter
Percy Griffin OL 6-3 300 Tallahassee, Fla./Godby HS HS: Recorded 25 pancake blocks his senior season. He was selected to play in the Georgia/Florida Border Wars All-Star game. Griffin Highlights (Click Here)
Roosevelt “Tre” Isom WR 6-4 210 Augusta, Ga./Westside HS HS: Named 2010 Team Offensive Player of the Year. Led the team in receptions… Was the recipient of the Scholar-Athlete of the Week award. Lettered in track, basketball, and football. Member of the National Honor Society. Isom Highlights (Click Here)
Ronald Johnson DL 6-3 310 Detroit, Mich./Fond Du Lac CC JUCO: All-State, All Conference, All-Region, 73 tackles, 30 tfls, 4 forced fumbles, nine sacks, and 3 FG blocks. HS: All-State Offensive Lineman
Chris Jones DL 6-5 330 Jacksonville, Fla./Univ. of Illinois COLL: Most Improved Linemen 2011
Javon Moore CB 6-2 170 Union, N.J./Globe CC JUCO: All-State, 10 interceptions, 20 tackles, 1 fumble recovery for a touchdown. Third in the State in interceptions (New York). HS: All-State, First Team All-Conference, Most Valuable Player Moore Highlights (Click Here)
Isaiah Nearor RB 5-9 190 Cincinnati, Ohio/Wyoming HS COLL: Redshirted at University of Cincinnati. HS: rushed for 1067 yards and recorded 17 touchdowns. FirstTeam Southwest Ohio, Second Team District on Defense.
Leon Prunty QB 6-4 220 Stockbridge, Ga./Stockbridge HS HS: Played in the Georgia East/West All-Star Game Prunty Highlights (Click Here)
Keimon Sanders OL 6-4 300 Ronoake, Ala./Handley HS
Marquis Smith LB 6-4 220 Indian Head, Md./Henry Lackey HS HS: All-County 1st Team, Defensive Player of the Year…137 tackles…Led the State of Maryland in tackles, 4 INTs, 2 PBU’s, 4 fumble recoveries, 3 forced fumbles
Somali Smith CB 5-10 180 Birmingham, Ala./Iowa Central CC HS: 15 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 PBU, 1 INT. All-Metro Birmingham, 68 tackles, 9 INT Smith Highlights (Click Here)
Dominique Stallworth OL 6-5 290 Brunswick, Ga./Brunswick HS
Jacob Thomas S 6-1 185 Birmingham, Ala./Jackson-Olin HS HS: 78 Tackles, 4 Interceptions, 14 Pass Deflections....61 Punts 2722 Yards, 44.6 Yard Average Thomas Highlights (Click Here)
Hunter Vaughn QB 6-2 185 Robertsdale, Ala./Robertsdale HS HS: Finished his senior season with 1761 passing yards and 15 passing touchdowns… Rushed for 403 yards and five touchdowns… Named to the AB Honor Roll Vaughn Highlights (Click Here)
Johnell Wortham RB 6-2 220 Saint Rose, La. JUCO: Was named NJCAA Player of the Week for the week ending Oct. 19 2011 we he recorded 14 carries for 294 yards, and seven catches for 95 yards Wortham Highlights (Click Here)
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Post by numberonebrave on Feb 2, 2012 19:26:13 GMT -5
Coach Harrell Announces the Signing of 18 Recruits Howard University head coach Gary "Flea" Harrell announces the addition of 18 recruits who will become Bison in 2012. Of the signees, five are defensive linemen, four are offensive linemen, three are linebackers, two are wide receivers and one each of a quarterback and a tight end. "We put together a recruiting class that we feel with fill some much needed holes that we have," said Harrell, who led the Bison to 5-6 in his first year. "We feel that we took care of some depth problems that we experienced last year. The young men we recruited had other options but chose to come here. We feel they can come in and contribute right away. We are losing 18 to 20 players next year so it is important this class gain experience going into 2013." KENNETH RUSS - www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZCWejSKdYEHT: 6' 2" WT: 180 POSITION: DB HOMETOWN: FARMINGTON HILLS, MI HIGH SCHOOL: HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL Kenneth is a big physical Corner. Great one-on-one cover skills and an exceptional special team's player. As a senior he helped lead his team to a 14 – 0 state championship victory. He finished the season with 40 tackles, three pass deflections and three fumble recoveries. NATHAN LEWIS - www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ5IVgxWoMcHT: 6' 2" WT: 280 POSITION: OL HOMETOWN: NEW ORLEANS, LA HIGH SCHOOL: WARREN EASTERN Nathan Lewis earned All-District and All-State honors as a junior at Warren Easton Senior High School. He also played in the Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana All-Star game. His interest in college is to study Mechanical Engineering. His long-term goal is to either make it to the NFL, or to become a Mechanical Engineer. JONATHAN BOOKER - www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPuEZMny9EEHT: 6' 0" WT: 175 POSITION: WR HOMETOWN: WINSTON SALEM, NC HIGH SCHOOL: MOUNT TABOR Jonathan is a very polished receiver that can help the Bison on special teams. He is very smart with great hands and speed. His accomplishments include being named first-team All-Northwest, first-team All-County two years in a row and first-team All-Conference two years in a row. He also completed 45 receptions for a total of 765 receiving yards and scored 9 TDs. KEVIN GONZALEZ - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7gG0RYZGVUHT: 6' 3" WT: 280 POSITION: OL HOMETOWN: MIRAMAR, FL. HIGH SCHOOL: MIRAMAR HIGH SCHOOL Kevin was named first-team All-Broward, second-team All-State, Sun Sentinel's Top 5 Lineman and recipient of the Scholarly Athletic Award. He is also a Nat'l Honor Society and Future Educators Association member. MARVIN HARRIS - www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG2yMzvh1P4HT: 6' 4" WT: 240 POSITION: TE HOMETOWN: CHARLESTON, SC HIGH SCHOOL: WEST ASHLEY HIGH SCHOOL Marvin chose Howard over North Carolina A&T, North Carolina Central, amongst several other small D1 programs. Harris primarily lined up at right tackle for the Wildcats, but will serve as a dominant Tight End for the Bison. He was a three year varsity starter at West Ashley High School, named All – Region 7 – 4AAAA honors for football and track, second-team All-Low country, team captain, selected the offensive lineman MVP Award, Charleston County Shot Put Champion, and qualifier for SCHSL State Strength Meet 2011 (Placing 5th overall in the state in the 235lb weight class). JALEN DAY - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttZGqdqX0nAHT: 6' 0" WT: 215 POSITION: LB HOMETOWN: KERNERSVILLE, NC HIGH SCHOOL: EAST FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL County Defensive Player of the Year, All-Conference Player, first-team All-Northwest, first-team Greensboro All-Area, and selected Most Valuable Player (MVP). He dominated defensively colleting a total of 132 tackles, 80 solos and 52 assists, seven tackles, three interceptions and 19 tackles for loss for an average of 53 yards. Jalen is also inducted into the National Honor Society. MARKUS WAKEFIELD - www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X0WlnJUlYgHT: 6' 2" WT: 280 POSITION: DT HOMETOWN: OKLAHOMA CITY , OK HIGH SCHOOL: HERITAGE HALL Wakefield chose Howard over Wake Forest and Louisiana Tech. Wakefield registered 90 tackles and 9 sacks his senior season. RAY RUDOLPH - www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKajpyYWIH8HT: 6' 2" WT: 270 POSITION: DE HOMETOWN: MONTGOMERY, AL. HIGH SCHOOL: PRATTVILLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Ray is a Two-Star recruit rated by Scout.com. He has had an outstanding senior year collecting 104 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, 14 sacks (the school's single season sack record), eight QB hurries and five force fumbles. Named All- state, two-time All-Metro, two-time All-County, All-Inaugural Team, All-Star selection for the West vs. East All-Star Game, and was named Montgomery Player of the Week twice. He was also named Team Defensive Player of the Year, Team Captain, and Team's Strongest Weight Lifter. With his strength and skills, he led the state of Alabama in sacks for 2010. GHAFONA IDUWE HT: 6' 2" WT: 245 POSITION: DE HOMETOWN: DUNCANVILLE, TX HIGH SCHOOL: DUNNCANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Iduwe was named first-team All-District and All Region, second in the State of Texas 5-5a for sacks (12) and second-team Carl Padilla All-State team. His extra-curricular activities includes, band, football, basketball and soccer. DAMON GRESHAM-CHISOLM HT: 6' 3" WT: 235 POSITION: DE HOMETOWN: DECATUR, GA HIGH SCHOOL: NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL Damon was named second-team All-Region 5-AAAAA, finished second place in the Regional Weightlifting Competition in Weight Class. He completed his senior season with 48 tackles, seven sacks and one fumble recovery. He is physically strong benching 325, squatting 525 and 270 clean jerks. Damon is an honor student and his hobby is weight lifting. He plans on majoring in Mechanical Engineering and minoring in Chemistry. JAMIE CUNNINGHAM HT: 6' 4" WT: 205 POSITION: QB HOMETOWN: GREENSBORO, NC HIGH SCHOOL: SOUTHERN GUILFORD HIGH SCHOOL Named All-Conference quarterback (2010), Piedmont Offensive Player of the Year (2010), Mid-Piedmont 3A All-Conference offensive player of the year (2010), Neal Morris Invitational – 6th place high jump (2010), Mid-Piedmont Athletic Conference All-Conference Award for shot put and high jump (2010), recipient of the All- Conference Award (2011-12), Mid-Piedmont Conference Football Co-offensive Player of the Year (2011), South Guilford HS MVP (2011), Football Team Captain Award (2011), all-area first-team (2010 & 2011), Scotty Wayne Offensive Player of the Year (2010-11), 102 Jamz Player of the Week (2010&11) and recipient of the Iron Chief Award (2009-10). 2011 FOOTBALL SEASON: Completed 136 of 233 passes for 2,035 yards, 22 touchdowns, eight interceptions, 542 rushing yards, nine touchdowns on 106 carries. 2010 FOOTBALL SEASON: Passed for 2,559 yards, 28 passing touchdowns, 8 interceptions, 272 rushing yards, six touchdowns on 94 carries. 2009 FOOTBALL SEASON: Passed for 779 yards, 4 passing touchdowns, 255 rushing yards, three touchdowns on 62 carries. MATT COLVIN HT: 6' 1" WT: 175 POSITION: WR HOMETOWN: GREENSBORO, NC HIGH SCHOOL: SOUTHERN GUILDORD HIGH SCHOOL Colvin was named All-Conference in long jump (2008-09), All-Conference in 4X800 meter relay (2008-09), MVP-Field Events (2009-11), All-Conference in triple and long jump (2009-11), State Champion triple jump (2009-10), School record holder 1600M relay (2010-11), All-Conference Award in football (2010-12), received the Wide Receiver Award (2010-12), Coach Award (2010-11), Weight Lifting Award (2010-11), Team Capital Award (2011-12), Gardner-Webb University Junior Scholar (2010-11), and Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship (2011-2012). TOREE BOYD HT: 6' 3" WT: 275 POSITION: OL HOMETOWN: MIAMI, FL. HIGH SCHOOL: MIAMI CENTRAL Toree is a very athletic offensive lineman that has the potential of being an immediate contributor. He has the ideal size and strength that will help him make the transition to the College level. He is dedicated to winning and a hard worker. Toree chose Howard over Morgan State and Southern. MAX PLETEAU HT: 6' 2" WT: 275 POSITION: OL HOMETOWN: MIAMI, FL. HIGH SCHOOL: MIAMI CENTRAL Max Pleteau or MAX B started playing football going into his sophomore year. Dedication and motivation earned him a spot on the varsity team at Miami Central. He started his junior year recording 50 pancakes over the course of the season and another 70 his senior season. DEVIN ROLLINS HT: 5' 11" WT: 235 POSITION: LB HOMETOWN: MIAMI, FL HIGH SCHOOL: MIAMI CENTRAL Devin made first-team All-Dade and honorable mention All-State, helped lead his team to a 2010 class 6A State Championship victory. He recorded 85 tables and 20 sacks his senior season as a defensive end. Max bench press is 315 lbs. He chose Howard over Southern University. TOMMY BOOZER - www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k13Qx-STp0HT: 6' 1" WT: 250 POSITION: DE HOMETOWN: GREENBELT, MD HIGH SCHOOL: ELEANOR ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOL Named first-team All-Prince George's County, first-team All-4A South, and ranked third in the state of Maryland in wrestling. TABRIAN RESBY HT: 6' 0" WT: 225 POSITION: LB HOMETOWN: ATHENS, GA HIGH SCHOOL: GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE Had an outstanding senior season rushing for 789 yards, averaging 6.3 yards per carry, 52 tackles, four interceptions and six passes broken up. He was named first-team Northeast GA Defense, second-team Northeast as Running Back, Georgia Military College Captain, led team in tackles, tackles for loss and sacks. His junior year he accumulated 62 tackles, 41 solos, 15tackles for loss for 75 yards, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, one pass broken up and seven sacks for 57 yards. Tabrian chose Howard over Appalachian State, Georgia Southern, Gardner Webb, Charleston Southern, Savannah State, Bethune-Cookman. JOSEPH DILLARD HT: 6’ 2” WT: 255 POSITION: DT HOMETOWN: ATLANTA, GA HIGH SCHOOL: NORTH GWINNETT HIGH SCHOOL Joseph was named second-team All-Region, completed 50 tackles, 20 solos and 30 assists, 10 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, six quarterback hurries and four fumble recoveries his senior season.
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Post by numberonebrave on Feb 2, 2012 20:03:24 GMT -5
BOILING SPRINGS - Gardner-Webb announced a 23-man recruiting class on Wednesday, including three mid-year enrollees.
The class includes 14 players from the Carolinas - seven each from North Carolina and South Carolina - with a pair of Shrine Bowl participants in running back Dee Littlejohn (Lincolnton, N.C. / Lincolnton HS) and offensive lineman Dylan Hopper (Shelby, N.C. / Crest HS) among that group.
Receiver Kenny Cook (Clinton, S.C. / Garden City CC), running back Earnest Harmon (Macon, Miss. / Ole Miss) and lineman Logan Kudlinski (Jacksonville, Fla. / Lambuth) enrolled at Gardner-Webb in January.
"This was our first chance as a staff to assemble a class with the benefit of a full recruiting cycle," said GWU head coach Ron Dickerson, Jr. "Our staff did a great job of identifying young men early in the process who fit our university and football program. We wanted to concentrate on getting the best available talent from our own backyard, and added four young men from within 30 minutes of campus who played for state titles [Crest, Lincolnton] this past season.
"Today is a very important day for Gardner-Webb football and this class will be a major part of our growth as we build toward our goal of winning the Big South championship."
Gardner-Webb loaded up most heavily at linebacker (5), receiver (4), and offensive line (4). The average size of the new offensive linemen is a solid 6-foot-4, 296 pounds per man.
Team success is one common theme with the 2012 class, as nine of the signees either won or played for a state title at least once during their high school careers. Eight earned All-State honors or were selected to the primary All-Star Game in their respective home states.
Complete bios and an inclusive list of the 2012 recruits is included below:
2012 Football Recruiting Class (Click On Name For Video Highlights)
Brandaun Addison * 6-0 * 170 * CB * Easley, S.C. / Easley HS
Collyn Anderson * 6-6 * 200 * QB * Durham, N.C. / Hillside HS
Kenny Cook * 6-4 * 205 * WR * Clinton, S.C. / Clinton HS / Garden City (Kan.)
Michael Cunningham * 6-0 * 210 * LB * Lincolnton, N.C. / Lincolnton HS
Mike Estes * 6-4 * 225 * TE * Raleigh, N.C. / Athens Drive HS
Demetrius Fairley * 5-11 * 200 * RB * Raleigh, N.C. / Garner HS
Chad Geter * 6-2 * 195 * DB * Irmo, S.C. / Dutch Fork HS
Arlando Griffin * 6-4 * 220 * DE * Snellville, Ga. / South Gwinnett HS
Bryton Griffin * 6-2 * 200 * WR * Greer, S.C. / Blue Ridge HS
Earnest Harmon * 5-10 * 227 * RB * Macon, Miss. / Noxubee HS / Ole Miss
Azziz Higgins * 6-2 * 210 * LB * Snellville, Ga. / South Gwinnett HS
Geo Hillsman * 6-1 * 175 * WR * Crestview, Fla. / Crestview HS
Dylan Hopper * 6-5 * 290 * OL * Shelby, N.C. / Crest HS
Desmond Huff * 6-2 * 215 * LB * Jacksonville, Fla. / Bishop Kenny HS
Matt Hutchison * 6-0 * 255 * FB * Crestview, Fla. / Crestview HS
Logan Kudlinski * 6-5 * 300 * DL * Jacksonville, Fla. / Orange Park HS / Lambuth
Dee Littlejohn * 6-1 * 225 * RB * Lincolnton, N.C. / Lincolnton HS
Jebrai Regan * 6-2 * 215 * LB * Woodstock, Ga. / Woodstock HS
Jonathan Sherrill * 6-2 * 190 * DB * Lincolnton, N.C. / Lincolnton HS
Caleb Smith * 6-4 * 285 * OL * Woodruff, S.C. / Woodruff HS
David Sutton * 6-3 * 310 * OL * Irmo, S.C. / Dutch Fork HS
Josh Thompson * 6-4 * 180 * WR * Chino, Calif. / Don Lugo HS
Milton Williams * 6-1 * 225 * LB * Chino, Calif. / Don Lugo HS
Brandaun Addison * 6-0 * 170 * CB * Easley, S.C. / Easley HS
Played at Easley (S.C.) High under Coach Chad Smith ... Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds ... Led Green Wave to an 11-2 record in 2011 ... Key cog in one of the biggest turnarounds in S.C. high school history ... Helped team to a 20-6 combined mark as a junior and senior ... A first-team All-Region selection ... Had 130 carries for 947 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground ... Caught 11 passes for 260 yards and two scores ... Recorded 30 tackles ... Had a 62-yard interception return and broke up five passes ... Also blocked a pair of punts ... Had a 92-yard kickoff return for a touchdown ... Totaled 1,488 all-purpose yards ... Made 37 tackles, had five interceptions and four pass break ups as a junior ... Also returned 10 kickoffs for 258 yards and a touchdown ... Chose Gardner-Webb over Western Carolina.
Collyn Anderson * 6-6 * 200 * QB * Durham, N.C. / Hillside HS
Played at Hillside (N.C.) High under Coach Antonio King ... First-year starter in 2011 ... Athletic quarterback prospect with a very strong, accurate arm ... Led team to an 11-2 record in his first season as a starter ... Completed 164-of-265 passes for 2,155 yards and 23 touchdowns ... An All-PAC 6 Conference choice ... Also lettered in baseball ... Passed for 450 yards and 2 touchdowns as a junior ... Chose Gardner-Webb over Old Dominion, South Carolina State and NC Central ... Also recruited by Texas Tech.
Kenny Cook * 6-4 * 205 * WR * Cross Hill, S.C. / Clinton HS / Garden City (Kan.) JC
Played one season at Garden City (Kan.) Junior College under Coach Jeff Tatum ... Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds ... Earned honorable mention All-Kansas Jayhawk Conference honors at receiver in 2011 ... Caught 26 passes for 325 yards and a touchdown (12.5 yards per catch) to lead the Broncbusters receiving corps ... Redshirted in 2010 ... Chose Gardner-Webb over Coastal Carolina, Presbyterian and Western Illinois ... Also recruited by Ohio, Arkansas, Kansas State, Indiana, Louisiana Tech, Ole Miss and Minnesota. High School: Starred in football and basketball at Clinton (S.C.) High ... Played football under Coach Andy Young ... Chosen to play in the SCADA North/South All-Star Game in both football and basketball ... Led Red Devils to a 12-3 record and the 2009 Class 3A State Football Championship, the school's eighth in that sport ... Named Laurens Touchdown Club Player of the Year ... A Class 3A All-State selection in the secondary by the S.C. High School Sports Report ... Caught 29 passes for 597 yards and two touchdowns as a senior in 2009 ... Was the team's big play threat in a wishbone offensive attack ... Had eight interceptions at cornerback ... Averaged 18 points and 15 rebounds on the hardwood as a senior ... Had nine interceptions as a junior.
Michael Cunningham * 6-0 * 210 * LB * Lincolnton, N.C. / Lincolnton HS
Played at Lincolnton (N.C.) High under Coach Scott Cloninger ... Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.51 seconds ... A Class 2A All-State selection by NCPreps.com and News14Carolina in 2011 ... Scored 33 combined touchdowns in last two seasons, including six on kickoff or punt returns ... Two-time All-Gazette Defensive Player of the Year selection by the Gaston Gazette ... Three-time All-Conference choice ... Made 111 total tackles, 21 tackles for loss, seven pass break ups, two interceptions and a fumble recovery as a senior ... Led Wolves to the Class 2A State Championship Game and a 14-2 record ... Made eight tackles, recovered a fumble and scored two touchdowns, including one on a kickoff return ... Rushed 86 times for 753 yards and 14 touchdowns at wingback ... Caught 15 passes for 213 yards and two more scores ...Earned second-team All-State honors as a kick/punt return specialist as a junior in 2010 from NCPreps.com ... Collected 105 total tackles, 16 tackles for loss, seven sacks, three fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles on defense as a junior to earn All-Gazette Defensive Player of the Year honors from the Gaston Gazette ... Scored seven touchdowns on defense or special teams in 2010 ... Returned three punts and two kickoffs for touchdowns ... Rushed for 399 yardsd and six touchdowns and caught 22 passes for 412 yards and three touchdowns on offense ... Earned All-Conference honors as a sophomore ... Chose Gardner-Webb over Charlotte ... Also recruited by East Carolina, Wake Forest, Duke and NC State.
Mike Estes * 6-4 * 220 * TE * Raleigh, N.C. / Athens Drive HS
Played at Athens Drive (N.C.) High under Coach Jimmy Ray ... A two-time, All-Tri 9 Conference selection at wide receiver ... Had 42 catches for 602 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior ... Had a pair of 100-yard receiving games in 2011 ... Caught 37 passes for 611 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior ... Also a standout basketball player ... An Eagle Scout ... Chose Gardner-Webb over VMI and Furman.
Demetrius Fairley * 5-11 * 200 * RB * Garner, N.C. / Garner HS
Played at Garner (N.C.) High under Coach Nelson Smith ... Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds ... One of the state's top running backs in the Class of 2012 ... A three-star prospect according to Rivals.com ... Rated as one of the nation's top-175 running back prospects by both 247Sports.com and ESPN.com ... Helped squad post a 15-1 record and a berth in the Class 4A State Championship Game ... Earned first-team All-Greater Neuse Conference honors ... Had 196 carries for 1,678 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2011 ... Scored two more touchdowns on receptions ... Ran for 224 yards and four touchdowns in a state playoff win over Wilmington Laney (N.C.) High ... Carried 79 times for 463 yards and six touchdowns as a junior ... Helped team to an 11-3 record in 2010 ... Chose Gardner-Webb over Western Michigan ... Drew early interest from UCLA, Alabama, Clemson, Missouri, East Carolina, NC State, Georgia Tech, among others.
Chad Geter * 6-2 * 195 * DB * Irmo, S.C. / Dutch Fork HS
Played at Dutch Fork (S.C.) High under Coach Tommy Knotts ... Standout at both receiver and safety ... A Class 4A-Division I All-State selection at linebacker by the S.C. High School Sports Report ... Selected to play in the SCADA North/South All-Star Game ... Blocked a punt in that game ... Finished senior season with 65 total tackles, seven tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, one interception and two pass break ups ... Scored one defensive touchdown ... Collected 222 yards rushing with seven touchdowns on 33 carries (6.7 yards per carry) ... Caught 21 passes for 290 yards and a touchdown ... Ranked third in the team in all-purpose yards ... Chose Gardner-Webb over South Carolina State and The Citadel ... Also recruited by Army, East Carolina, Toledo and Stanford.
Arlando Griffin * 6-4 * 220 * DE * Snellville, Ga. / South Gwinnett HS
Played at South Gwinnett (Ga.) High under Coach John Small ... Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.7 seconds ... Selected to play in the 2011 Gwinnett County All-Star Game ... Finished senior season with 73 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, four sacks and five quarterback pressures ... Had 38 tackles, four tackles for loss, one sack and 14 pressures as a junior ... Member of South Gwinnett Senior Leadership Council ... Chose Gardner-Webb over Furman, Western Carolina and Alabama State.
Bryton Griffin • 6-2 • 190 • WR • Greer, S.C. / Blue Ridge HS
Played at Blue Ridge (S.C.) High under Coach Wade Cooper ... Earned Class 3A All-State honors in 2011 from the S.C. High School Sports Report ... A preseason, second-team Air Force All-America selection by MaxPreps.com ... Caught 128 passes for 2,183 yards and 38 touchdowns in his last two seasons combined ... Listed as one of the top receiver prospects in the nation by MaxPreps.com recruiting analyst Tom Lemming ... Rated as South Carolina's No. 39 overall prospect in the Class of 2012 by 247Sports.com ... Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.45 seconds ... One of the top receiving prospects in the Southeast ... Had 59 catches for 900 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior ... Rushed for two more scores ... Helped team to an 8-3 record ... Selected to play in the SCADA North/South All-Star Game in Myrtle Beach ... Caught two passes for 32 yards and a touchdown in a win by the North ... Caught six passes for 147 yards and two scores vs. Chapman (S.C.) High ... Earned All-County and All-Region honors in 2011 ... An Air Force All-America selection as a junior by MaxPreps.com ... Named to the MaxPreps National Junior of the Year Watch List ... 2010 Greer Citizen Player of the Year ... Caught 69 passes for 1,283 yards and 21 touchdowns for the Tigers ... Also rushed for a score ... Chose Gardner-Webb over Florida International, Coastal Carolina, Charlotte and Cincinnati ... Also drew recruiting interest from Clemson, South Carolina and Maryland.
Earnest Harmon * 5-10 * 227 * RB * Macon, Miss. / Noxubee County HS / Ole Miss
Transfer from Ole Miss who joined the program in January, 2012 ... Will have three years of eligibility remaining. 2011 at Ole Miss: Did not see game action. 2010 at Ole Miss: Redshirted. High School: Played at Noxubee County (Miss.) High under Coach M.C. Miller ... Led team to the 2009 Class 4A State Championship ... Rushed 102 times for 755 yards and 14 touchdowns ... Caught 30 passes for 350 yards ... Named Tigers' team MVP on offense ... Also starred in basketball and baseball ... Earned team MVP three times on the diamond ... Recruited by Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Southern Mississippi, West Virginia and Alabama.
Azziz Higgins * 6-2 * 210 * LB * Snellville, Ga. / South Gwinnett HS
Played at South Gwinnett (Ga.) High under Coach John Small ... Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.55 seconds ... A member of the South Gwinnett Senior Leadership Council ... Registered 69 total tackles, five tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries and four quarterback pressures in 2011 ... Had 35 total tackles, four tackles for loss and a sack as a junior ... Played sophomore season at Dacula (Ga.) High ... Chose Gardner-Webb over Lafayette, Western Carolina and Alabama State.
Geo Hillsman * 6-1 * 175 * WR * Crestview, Fla. / Crestview HS
Played at Crestview (Fla.) High under Coach Kevin Pettis ... Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds ... A first-team All-Area selection by the Northwest Florida Daily News in 2011 ... Starred at both receiver and corner during his prep career ... Selected to play in the 8th Annual Subway All-Star Game ... Caught 43 passes for 447 yards on offense ... Collected 63 tackles and three interceptions at cornerback ... Caught 27 passes for 246 yards as a junior ... Made 57 tackles and picked off a pair of passes ... An honorable mention All-Area selection in 2010 ... Also considered Vanderbilt.
Dylan Hopper • 6-5 • 290 • OL • Shelby, N.C. / Crest HS
Played at Crest (N.C.) High under Coach Mark Barnes ... Selected to play in the 2011 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas ... Started in that game at tackle ... A first-team All-Observer and All-Region selection by the Charlotte Observer ... A first-team All-County selection by the Shelby Star ... Helped Crest to a pair of Class 3A State Championship Game appearances ... Led team in pancake blocks as a senior ... One of the top-10 offensive line prospects in North Carolina according to Scout.com in the Class of 2012 ... An All-Conference selection in 2010 ... Drew early recruiting interest from Duke, Virginia, Georgia Tech, Georgia, Vanderbilt, Clemson, Ohio State, Florida and NC State.
Desmond Huff * 6-2 * 215 * LB * Jacksonville, Fla. / Bishop Kenny HS
Played at Bishop Kenny (Fla.) High under Coach Mark Thorson ... Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.6 seconds ... An honorable mention All-First Coast selection by the Florida Times-Union in 2011 ... Rated as a two-star prospect by both Rivals.com and Scout.com ... Registered 70 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and eight sacks ... Scored a pair of touchdowns and recorded a safety ... Led Crusaders to an 11-1 record ... Defensive line MVP of the National Underclassmen Combine as a sophomore ... Also recruited by Southern Miss, UCF, Texas Tech and several other FBS programs.
Matt Hutchison * 6-0 * 255 * FB * Crestview, Fla. / Crestview HS
Played at Crestview (Fla.) High under Coach Kevin Pettis ... Runs the 40-yard dash in an agile 4.7 seconds ... Earned first-team All-Area honors from the Northwest Florida Daily News in 2011 ... Also earned All-County honors ... Selected to play in the 8th Annual Subway All-Star Game ... Carried 43 times for 464 yards at fullback, averaging 10.8 yards per carry ... Caught four passes for 66 yards ... Had 32 carries for 298 yards as a junior ... Caught nine passes for 89 yards ... Earned first-team All-Area honors in 2010 ... Named Defensive Lineman of the Year ... Also considered Florida, UCF, South Carolina State and Alcorn State.
Logan Kudlinski * 6-5 * 300 * OL * Orange Park, Fla. / Orange Park HS / Lambuth
Transfer from Lambuth (Tenn.) University who enrolled in January, 2012 ... Will have three seasons of eligibility remaining immediately. 2010 at Lambuth: Saw action at tackle as a redshirt freshman ... Helped Eagles rush for 1,138 yards and 13 touchdowns, including 184 yards and two scores on the ground in a 23-14 upset of Georgia State. 2009 at Lambuth: Redshirted. High School: A two-year starter and three-year letterman at Orange Park (Fla.) High under Coach Ted Leasor ... Opened play on the defensive line as a junior before moving to offense in 2007 ... Earned all-conference honors on both sides of the ball and was named to the All-Clay County squad as a senior ... Selected to play in the Jacksonville Shrine Bowl All-Star Game ... Also lettered in track, competing in the shot put and discus events ... Captured conference title in the discus throw ... Originally signed with East Carolina.
Dee Littlejohn * 6-1 * 225 * RB * Lincolnton, N.C. / Lincolnton HS
Played at Lincolnton (N.C.) High under coach Scott Cloninger ... Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.6 seconds ... Named to the 2011 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas ... Named Tar Heels' team captain in that event ... Rated the No. 10 fullback prospect nationally in the class of 2012 by 247Sports.com ... Considered one of the state's top-50 senior prospects by the same publication ... A first-team All-Area selection by the Gaston Gazette ... Earned All-Region honors from the Charlotte Observer ... Rushed for 4,296 career yards, establishing a new Lincoln County record ... Also set county records with 2,072 yards and 36 touchdowns on 241 carries (8.6 ypc) in 2011, leading the Wolves to the Class 2AA State Championship Game ... Led team to a 14-2 record ... Topped the 100-yard mark in each of his last 11 games ... Scored a pair of touchdowns and ran for 115 yards in the state title game ... Had 150 yards and a pair of scores in the state semifinals ... Ran for 1,045 yards and 23 touchdowns as a junior ... Chose Gardner-Webb over North Carolina A&T, UNC Charlotte and Coastal Carolina ... Also recruited by Wake Forest, NC State and North Carolina.
Jebrai Regan * 6-2 * 215 * LB * Woodstock, Ga. / Woodstock HS
Played at Woodstock (Ga.) High under Coach Brent Budde ... Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.6 seconds ... Named Cherokee County Linebacker of the Year by the Cherokee County Touchdown Club ... An All-County selection ... Named Gridiron Defensive Player of the Year by the Cherokee County Ledger ... Had 91 total tackles, 10 sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries ... Broke up five passes ... Had four sacks in game vs. North Forsyth (Ga.) High ... Chose Gardner-Webb over Chattanooga and Alabama State ... Also recruited by Army, Temple and Navy.
Jonathan Sherrill * 6-2 * 190 * DB * Lincolnton, N.C. / Lincolnton HS
Played at Lincolnton (N.C.) High under Coach Scott Cloninger ... Helped Wolves to a 14-2 record and the N.C. Class 2A State Championship Game ... Key cog in a defense that allowed just 218 yards and 15 points per game in 2011 ... A two-time All-Conference selection ... Named honorable mention All-Area by the Gaston Gazette as a junior and senior ... Two-way standout, who starred at both safety and receiver ... Made 62 tackles, broke up 12 passes and forced a pair of fumbles as a senior ... Scored two touchdowns on offense ... Recorded 45 tackles, five interceptions and seven pass break ups as a junior ... Returned two interceptions for touchdowns.
Caleb Smith * 6-4 * 285 * OL * Woodruff, S.C. / Woodruff HS
Played at Woodruff (S.C.) High under Coach Brian Lane ... One of the top offensive lineman in the Palmetto State in the Class of 2012 ... Led team to a 13-1 record and the Upper State Championship ... Rated as the No. 34 center in the nation for the Class of 2012 by 247Sports.com ... A Class 2A All-State selection by the S.C. High School Sports Report ... Selected to play in the annual SCADA North/South All-Star Game ... Named to the MaxPrep/Tom Lemming Top Player list for offensive guards and centers nationally ... Rated as a two-star prospect by Scout.com ... A first-team All-Area selection by the Spartanburg Herald-Journal in 2011 ... Had 49 pancake blocks, 25 knockdown blocks and 18 domination blocks as a senior ... Recorded 100 total tackles, 18 tackles for loss and three sacks on defense ... Named honorable mention All-State by ESPN Rise Magazine prior to 2011 season ... Earned first-team All-Area honors from the Spartanburg Herald-Journal as a junior ... Also an All-Region selection ... Graded out at 85 percent with 40 pancake blocks as a junior ... Had 17 knockdowns and 15 domination blocks in 2010 ... Ran a 4.53-second time in the pro agility shuttle at the National Underclassmen Combine (NUC), one of the top times for a lineman at the event ... Chose Gardner-Webb over Western Carolina and Coastal Carolina ... Drew early interest from South Carolina and Clemson, Virginia, Wake Forest and NC State.
David Sutton * 6-3 * 310 * OL * Irmo, S.C. / Dutch Fork HS
Played at Dutch Fork (S.C.) High under Coach Tommy Knotts ... Runs the 40-yard dash in an agile 5.01 seconds ... Has a 28.5-inch vertical leap ... A Class 4A-Division I All-State selection in 2011 by the S.C. High School Sports Report ... Named Team Offensive MVP ... Selected to play in the SCADA North/South All-Star Game ... Key blocker for an offense that totaled more than 2,000 yards rushing and 2,000 yards passing in 2011 ... Silver Foxes averaged 36.3 points per game to post a 10-3 record ... Graded out at 88 percent with 42 pancake blocks on the season ... Chose Gardner-Webb over Coastal Carolina, The Citadel William & Mary and Charleston Southern ... Also recruited by Mississippi State, South Carolina and Alabama.
Josh Thompson * 6-4 * 180 * WR * Chino, Calif. / Don Lugo HS
Played at Don Lugo (Calif.) High under Coach Rick Martin ... Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.53 seconds ... Earned second-team All-League honors in 2011 at receiver ... Also played defensive back ... Caught 55 passes for 650 yards as a senior ... Made 60 tackles and had six interceptions at safety ... Played freshman season for current Gardner-Webb assistant coach Bobby Godinez at Laverne Lutheran (Calif.) High ... Had 80 catches for 1,050 yards as a freshman ... Chose Gardner-Webb over New Mexico State, Portland State and Cal Poly.
Milton Williams * 6-1 * 225 * LB * Chino, Calif. / Don Lugo HS
Played at Don Lugo (Calif.) High under Coach Rick Martin ... Quick, physical linebacker who also saw time at running back and tight end ... Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.6 seconds ... One of the Inland Empire's top linebacker prospects ... Earned All-CIF honors in 2011 ... An All-Inland Empire selection ... Earned first-team All-Mount Baldy League honors ... Collected 130 total tackles, seven sacks and forced three fumbles as a senior ... Also rushed for 258 yards and three touchdowns ... Collected 110 total tackles and five sacks as a junior ... Rated as one of the nation's top-100 overall prospects as a sophomore by MaxPreps.com ... Played freshman season under current Gardner-Webb assistant coach Bobby Godinez ... Chose Gardner-Webb over New Mexico State, Idaho, Cal Poly and Sacramento State ... Drew heavy recruiting interest from USC, UCLA Oregon, Cal, Washington, Northwestern and Oklahoma, among others, prior to senior season.
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Feb 3, 2012 11:20:32 GMT -5
i'm surprised getup ain't been thru here bragging about wssu's recruits. hail, they should be cleaning up. that is, "if" they have any scholarships left. last i heard, they can offer 10 schollies and they've only signed 7 players so far.
according to the article in the journal, their coaches are saying they had difficulty recruiting because guys figure they're so good that they wouldn't get any playing time. not sure that i buy that theory, but whatever...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2012 16:40:43 GMT -5
i'm surprised getup ain't been thru here bragging about wssu's recruits. hail, they should be cleaning up. that is, "if" they have any scholarships left. last i heard, they can offer 10 schollies and they've only signed 7 players so far. according to the article in the journal, their coaches are saying they had difficulty recruiting because guys figure they're so good that they wouldn't get any playing time. not sure that i buy that theory, but whatever... Don't tempt shim.
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Post by ohsixrain on Feb 3, 2012 19:09:02 GMT -5
WSSU should be fine...I wish we could see them this season.
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Post by truthseeker on Feb 5, 2012 15:49:16 GMT -5
nc is known as a robber state.. good fball talent but a lot of schools from outside of nc gets its share of talent...
now you add more in-state schools to battle for in-state talent & with the APR being a focal point by the ncaa... recruiting is only going to get tougher...
unless you cheat... or don't care about an APR...!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by numberonebrave on Feb 16, 2012 14:38:53 GMT -5
2012 Top 10 HBCU Recruiting Classes
FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW Ranks the 2011 HBCU FCS Top 10 Recruiting Classes
For the sixth time in seven years FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW has ranked the top 10 HBCU FCS recruiting classes. The rankings are based on the talent that was brought in and research that we did based upon school releases, local newspaper articles and recruiting boards. This is not an exact science, but an opinion.
A special thanks goes out to the various beat writers at respective newspapers for their input.
Feedback is greatly appreciated at hbcu@boxtorow.com
Rankings
1. Tennessee State had a very good recruiting class and edged out SCSU for the No.1 spot. Three signings stood out immediately. Coach Rod Reed and his staff signed a big time wide receiver in Willie Allen from Chicago's Hales Franciscan. Allen was rated a three-star recruit by Scout.com and ranked the 135th wideout in the country. Couple that with the signing of wide receiver Lavatiae Kelly from Hollywood, FL's McArthur and quarterback Michael German, who was the OVC Freshman of the Year, could have two big time receivers to throw the ball to, especially with the loss of Calvin McNairl. Speaking of quarterback, the Tigers signed Tallahassee Lincoln's Ronald Butler, a two-star recruit ranked as the 89th best quarterback in the country. Butler turned down UNLV and Southern Miss. to sign with the Tigers. The signing will help push German to have an even better sophomore campaign. With the graduation of Rico Council and John Jones, Tennessee State placed an emphasis on linebackers and recruited two that could play right away in Maurice Box (Gallatin), Jarvis Mott from Daytona Beach's Mainland, as well as two-star recruit Antonio Justice (St. Jude in Montgomery, AL). The Tigers also received a pair of Rival two-star offensive linemen in Kilu Fontaine (Tampa Bay Tech) and Ellsworth Community College transfer Demetrius Rhaney.
2. Each year since we have been ranking the classes, Coach Buddy Pough and South Carolina State have always had a top five class. This year is no different. While in year's past, the class has been made up of heralded two and three star players, this year's class is a bit more toned down. However, the Bulldogs, who have always had big time offensive lineman, signed another one when Rivals four-star recruit Javarius Leamon signed with the Bulldogs after receiving offers from Auburn, Clemson, South Carolina, and Tennessee to name a few. As usual the Bulldogs did an outstanding job of recruiting in-state as 16 of their 23 commitments hail from the Palmetto state. With quarterback Derrick Wiley going down midway through last season and with his senior season upcoming, SCSU certainly recruited for the future when they signed Joey Copeland(Gaffney) and Adrian Kollock (Spartanburg). The last Gaffney quarterback to sign at South Carolina State was prolific passer Malcolm Long who had a good career at SCSU. Copeland put up some big numbers his senior season, his only year as a starting quarterback (completed 269 passes for 4,156 yards and 44 touchdowns and added 154 carries for 603 yards and 26 touchdowns). Kollock's numbers were not shabby either (4,400 total yards and 32 touchdowns passing). SCSU also gets a highly regarded fullback in Virgil Smalls (Goose Creek). The defensive back field has also been a talented position in the past for the Bulldogs (current NFLers Rafael Bush and Phillip Adams) and the Bulldogs signed two-star recruit MarQuise Jones, who also received offers from Duke and Vanderbilt.
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With the bulk of an 8-3 team returning who just missed playing in the SWAC Championship Game, Alabama State and Coach Reggie Barlow’s focus was to beef up the interior line. With that the Hornets found three defensive linemen who could be ready to play right away and have great size in Duncanville, TX’s Jamaal Fears (6-2, 300), Jonesboro, GA’s Garrius Hudson (6-1, 325) and Bobby Wintons (6-2, 325) from Porter House Christian Academy in Jacksonville, FL. While the three weren’t highly touted their size could help fill an immediate need. With the graduation of all-time leading receiver Nick Andrews the Hornets signed who Barlow thinks could be the next Andrews in Jarrett Neely. Neely is a transfer from Georgia Military Academy and was rated three stars by Scout.com and two stars by Rivals. The Hornets also signed Miles Everett. While not highly touted he led all Georgia high school players in receiving yards with 1,163 (60 receptions, 14 TDs, 19.5 yards per reception). ASU also signed two-star athlete Ca ell Boyd (Atlanta’s Martin Luther King), two-star athlete Giles Chapman who (received numerous FBS offers including Stanford, SMU, Illinois), and free safety/cornerback Melvin Davis a two-star by Rivals, three-star by ESPN, who received offers from Arizona State and Tulane. Davis could have an immediate impact at strong safety with Boxtorow All-American Kejuan Riley having the free safety position solidified.
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Florida A&M Coach Joe Taylor’s staff makes an effort to visit every high school in the State of Florida every year and if the don’t visit every one of the 40-plus schools they come close. It shows as of the 26 signees, 23 were in-state. Something else that jumped out about the class is that all of the signees were high school players. In year’s past the Rattler program has signed quite a few JUCOs and FBS players. The offensive line has always been one of Taylor’s focus so it’s no surprise FAMU signed three Rivals two-star linemen in Ignacio Escandon (Miami’s Hialeah), Jamal Gay (Tallahassee’s Florida) and Ivan Rios (Orlando’s East River). Two-star WR/DB Neal Cunningham (Pompano) committed early and graduated in December and is enrolled in classes, meaning he will participate in spring drills and could have an immediate impact. Also interestingly enough Akil Blount (Pennsylvania’s Linsly), the son of pro football Hall of Famer and former South Carolina State standout Mel Blount, signed with the Rattlers.
5. In his first season as head football coach in 2010 Bethune-Cookman Coach Brian Jenkins had the fourth-best recruiting class and only had about a month to sign that class. Two years later the Wildcats are still in our top five. The prize of this class is wide receiver Ray Martin (Sanford Seminole), a three-star recruit who also received offers from North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Wake Forest, Temple, and Indiana amongst others and decided to stay close to home. Martin could have an immediate impact for the Wildcats. Another player who could have an immediate impact is Tevin Gordon (DeLand). At 6-3 Gordon is a big safety and turned down offers from Eastern Michigan and Colorado State. Size was an emphasis in recruiting in the defensive backfield as all four of the Wildcats defensive backs signings was six-feet or taller. The Wildcats also beefed up on the offensive line with five of their 15 total recruits being from that position, including two-star recruits Trevin Huff and Mike Jones. The class is strong because we place less emphasis on Division IA transfers but the class was solidified with four of them including DL Brandon Bryant, DB Tyrone Bouie (Minnesota), DB Derek Carter (Central Michigan), and WR Brodrick Waters (Louisiana Tech).
6. The defending MEAC champion Norfolk State Spartans are back in our top 10 after a year hiatus. Coach Pete Adrian and his staff brought in 15 players this year. The last time the Spartans brought in a quarterback from junior college Chris Walley emerged and last year Walley was named the MEAC's co-Offensive Player of the Year. This year, they bring in Jake Basmagian a transfer from LA Pierce College. At 6-4, 210, he is similar in size to Walley. Basmagian passed for 1,369 yards and nine touchdowns as a true freshman. With the loss of All-MEAC performer Josh Turner, the signing of Washington DC's Ballou defensive tackle Lamonte Clarkfills an immediate void. Clark originally signed with Kansas State and is enrolled at NSU now and will participate in spring drills. The Spartans also add a three-star running back in R.J. Robinson, a transfer from Georgia Military College. Robinson is a big back and is the perfect compliment to Takeem Hedgeman. The Spartans also get two star offensive lineman Michael Phillips(Virginia Beach Bayside) and two star tight end Alexander Robinson (Maryland's Bowie). A transfer that should have an immediate impact is Lynden Trail, an outside linebacker who redshirted in 2010 and saw no game action in 2011 at Florida. He was a four-star recruit from Miami's Booker T. Washington.
7. When Hampton quarterback David Legree went down with injury last year, the Pirates scrambled to find a backup. Travis Champion and Brad Hudson did an adequate job as the Pirates finished 3-1 in their last four ball games. This year is a different story for Coach Donovan Rose as the Pirates don't have an incumbent. Two quarterbacks highlight the Pirates recruiting class in J.J. Williamson and Najee Tyler. Williamson (Oscar Smith) was the All-Tidewater Player of the Year after throwing for 3,062 yards and 39 touchdowns to lead Oscar Smith to the Group AAA Division 6 state championship. Tyler (6-5, 235), who originally signed with Purdue may have more of an advantage having played at Coffeyville Community College where he was all-conference. and being able to participate in spring drills. The Pirates also landed a couple of two-star recruits in DB Lorenzo Fields (Richmond's Thomas Dale), and OL Marcus Haynes (I.C. Norcom). Of the Pirates 15 recruits, four were transfers including defensive back Carvin Johnson who started as a true freshman at Michigan.
8. The defending SWAC Champion Grambling State Tigers placed an emphasis on the offensive and defensive line. But Coach Doug Williams, in his second stint as the Tigers coach, had to feel like he could use a big play receiver with the loss of Boxtorow All-American Mario Louis and he got one. Tray Rabon from Dallas' Skyline was rated a three-star recruit by Rivals and was offered by Arkansas State, Indiana, New Mexico State, and UTEP amongst others. The Tigers' staff signed seven offensive linemen led by Trevion Goins (Monroe's Richwood) and Ruston's 6-3, 301-pound Justin Miller. Of the seven defensive linemen signed Cen'terio Ford from Marion's Farmville was a Scout.com two-star recruit. The Tigers stayed in the Gulf Coast as 19 of their 21 signees were from that area.
9. It is rare that when a school only signs six to its class they rank in our top 10. But when you receive signed NLI's from four of the five players you made offers to, and one of your players is a three-star quarterback, coupled with the fact that you lose just 10 players and return 17 starters as one of the best teams in the country, we make an exception. Jackson State Coach Rick Comegy will try to replace Boxtorow National Offensive Player of the Year quarterback Casey Therriault with Lamontiez Ivy, who had offers from Illinois and Kansas. Ivy threw 15 touchdowns and just three interceptions as a senior and was ranked the No. 23 dual-threat quarterback in the nation. TE Jabari Payton could fill the void left by Boxtorow All-American Renty Rollins.
10. In his second year as head coach of North Carolina Central, Henry Frazier addressed a good majority of his needs. He had to go outside of North Carolina to do so as of the 27 signees, only four were from the state. Six of his NC commitments decided to play elsewhere. Two of his offensive linemen were Rivals two-star recruits from Florida in Clevonne Davis of Miramar and Decarreus Mason (Boynton Beach). The Eagles lost four offensive linemen from last year, but signed a total of nine. With quarterback Michael Johnson lost to graduation, the incumbent Jordan Reid will be pushed by two signees, Matt Goggans a transfer from Fullerton College and Malcolm Bell from Henrico in Richmond, VA who led the region with over 3,300 yards of total offense while accounting for 34 touchdowns (28 passing). Bell was rated the No. 43 dual-threat quarterback in the nation. WOW!!!
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Post by numberonebrave on Feb 16, 2012 14:49:50 GMT -5
2012 Top 10 HBCU Recruiting Classes
FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW Ranks the 2011 HBCU FCS Top 10 Recruiting Classes
For the sixth time in seven years FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW has ranked the top 10 HBCU FCS recruiting classes. The rankings are based on the talent that was brought in and research that we did based upon school releases, local newspaper articles and recruiting boards. This is not an exact science, but an opinion.
A special thanks goes out to the various beat writers at respective newspapers for their input.
Feedback is greatly appreciated at hbcu@boxtorow.com
Rankings
1. Tennessee State had a very good recruiting class and edged out SCSU for the No.1 spot. Three signings stood out immediately. Coach Rod Reed and his staff signed a big time wide receiver in Willie Allen from Chicago's Hales Franciscan. Allen was rated a three-star recruit by Scout.com and ranked the 135th wideout in the country. Couple that with the signing of wide receiver Lavatiae Kelly from Hollywood, FL's McArthur and quarterback Michael German, who was the OVC Freshman of the Year, could have two big time receivers to throw the ball to, especially with the loss of Calvin McNairl. Speaking of quarterback, the Tigers signed Tallahassee Lincoln's Ronald Butler, a two-star recruit ranked as the 89th best quarterback in the country. Butler turned down UNLV and Southern Miss. to sign with the Tigers. The signing will help push German to have an even better sophomore campaign. With the graduation of Rico Council and John Jones, Tennessee State placed an emphasis on linebackers and recruited two that could play right away in Maurice Box (Gallatin), Jarvis Mott from Daytona Beach's Mainland, as well as two-star recruit Antonio Justice (St. Jude in Montgomery, AL). The Tigers also received a pair of Rival two-star offensive linemen in Kilu Fontaine (Tampa Bay Tech) and Ellsworth Community College transfer Demetrius Rhaney.
2. Each year since we have been ranking the classes, Coach Buddy Pough and South Carolina State have always had a top five class. This year is no different. While in year's past, the class has been made up of heralded two and three star players, this year's class is a bit more toned down. However, the Bulldogs, who have always had big time offensive lineman, signed another one when Rivals four-star recruit Javarius Leamon signed with the Bulldogs after receiving offers from Auburn, Clemson, South Carolina, and Tennessee to name a few. As usual the Bulldogs did an outstanding job of recruiting in-state as 16 of their 23 commitments hail from the Palmetto state. With quarterback Derrick Wiley going down midway through last season and with his senior season upcoming, SCSU certainly recruited for the future when they signed Joey Copeland(Gaffney) and Adrian Kollock (Spartanburg). The last Gaffney quarterback to sign at South Carolina State was prolific passer Malcolm Long who had a good career at SCSU. Copeland put up some big numbers his senior season, his only year as a starting quarterback (completed 269 passes for 4,156 yards and 44 touchdowns and added 154 carries for 603 yards and 26 touchdowns). Kollock's numbers were not shabby either (4,400 total yards and 32 touchdowns passing). SCSU also gets a highly regarded fullback in Virgil Smalls (Goose Creek). The defensive back field has also been a talented position in the past for the Bulldogs (current NFLers Rafael Bush and Phillip Adams) and the Bulldogs signed two-star recruit MarQuise Jones, who also received offers from Duke and Vanderbilt.
3. Tie:
With the bulk of an 8-3 team returning who just missed playing in the SWAC Championship Game, Alabama State and Coach Reggie Barlow’s focus was to beef up the interior line. With that the Hornets found three defensive linemen who could be ready to play right away and have great size in Duncanville, TX’s Jamaal Fears (6-2, 300), Jonesboro, GA’s Garrius Hudson (6-1, 325) and Bobby Wintons (6-2, 325) from Porter House Christian Academy in Jacksonville, FL. While the three weren’t highly touted their size could help fill an immediate need. With the graduation of all-time leading receiver Nick Andrews the Hornets signed who Barlow thinks could be the next Andrews in Jarrett Neely. Neely is a transfer from Georgia Military Academy and was rated three stars by Scout.com and two stars by Rivals. The Hornets also signed Miles Everett. While not highly touted he led all Georgia high school players in receiving yards with 1,163 (60 receptions, 14 TDs, 19.5 yards per reception). ASU also signed two-star athlete Ca ell Boyd (Atlanta’s Martin Luther King), two-star athlete Giles Chapman who (received numerous FBS offers including Stanford, SMU, Illinois), and free safety/cornerback Melvin Davis a two-star by Rivals, three-star by ESPN, who received offers from Arizona State and Tulane. Davis could have an immediate impact at strong safety with Boxtorow All-American Kejuan Riley having the free safety position solidified.
3. Tie:
Florida A&M Coach Joe Taylor’s staff makes an effort to visit every high school in the State of Florida every year and if the don’t visit every one of the 40-plus schools they come close. It shows as of the 26 signees, 23 were in-state. Something else that jumped out about the class is that all of the signees were high school players. In year’s past the Rattler program has signed quite a few JUCOs and FBS players. The offensive line has always been one of Taylor’s focus so it’s no surprise FAMU signed three Rivals two-star linemen in Ignacio Escandon (Miami’s Hialeah), Jamal Gay (Tallahassee’s Florida) and Ivan Rios (Orlando’s East River). Two-star WR/DB Neal Cunningham (Pompano) committed early and graduated in December and is enrolled in classes, meaning he will participate in spring drills and could have an immediate impact. Also interestingly enough Akil Blount (Pennsylvania’s Linsly), the son of pro football Hall of Famer and former South Carolina State standout Mel Blount, signed with the Rattlers. Blount attended Southern University not SCSU
5. In his first season as head football coach in 2010 Bethune-Cookman Coach Brian Jenkins had the fourth-best recruiting class and only had about a month to sign that class. Two years later the Wildcats are still in our top five. The prize of this class is wide receiver Ray Martin (Sanford Seminole), a three-star recruit who also received offers from North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Wake Forest, Temple, and Indiana amongst others and decided to stay close to home. Martin could have an immediate impact for the Wildcats. Another player who could have an immediate impact is Tevin Gordon (DeLand). At 6-3 Gordon is a big safety and turned down offers from Eastern Michigan and Colorado State. Size was an emphasis in recruiting in the defensive backfield as all four of the Wildcats defensive backs signings was six-feet or taller. The Wildcats also beefed up on the offensive line with five of their 15 total recruits being from that position, including two-star recruits Trevin Huff and Mike Jones. The class is strong because we place less emphasis on Division IA transfers but the class was solidified with four of them including DL Brandon Bryant, DB Tyrone Bouie (Minnesota), DB Derek Carter (Central Michigan), and WR Brodrick Waters (Louisiana Tech).
6. The defending MEAC champion Norfolk State Spartans are back in our top 10 after a year hiatus. Coach Pete Adrian and his staff brought in 15 players this year. The last time the Spartans brought in a quarterback from junior college Chris Walley emerged and last year Walley was named the MEAC's co-Offensive Player of the Year. This year, they bring in Jake Basmagian a transfer from LA Pierce College. At 6-4, 210, he is similar in size to Walley. Basmagian passed for 1,369 yards and nine touchdowns as a true freshman. With the loss of All-MEAC performer Josh Turner, the signing of Washington DC's Ballou defensive tackle Lamonte Clarkfills an immediate void. Clark originally signed with Kansas State and is enrolled at NSU now and will participate in spring drills. The Spartans also add a three-star running back in R.J. Robinson, a transfer from Georgia Military College. Robinson is a big back and is the perfect compliment to Takeem Hedgeman. The Spartans also get two star offensive lineman Michael Phillips(Virginia Beach Bayside) and two star tight end Alexander Robinson (Maryland's Bowie). A transfer that should have an immediate impact is Lynden Trail, an outside linebacker who redshirted in 2010 and saw no game action in 2011 at Florida. He was a four-star recruit from Miami's Booker T. Washington.
7. When Hampton quarterback David Legree went down with injury last year, the Pirates scrambled to find a backup. Travis Champion and Brad Hudson did an adequate job as the Pirates finished 3-1 in their last four ball games. This year is a different story for Coach Donovan Rose as the Pirates don't have an incumbent. Two quarterbacks highlight the Pirates recruiting class in J.J. Williamson and Najee Tyler. Williamson (Oscar Smith) was the All-Tidewater Player of the Year after throwing for 3,062 yards and 39 touchdowns to lead Oscar Smith to the Group AAA Division 6 state championship. Tyler (6-5, 235), who originally signed with Purdue may have more of an advantage having played at Coffeyville Community College where he was all-conference. and being able to participate in spring drills. The Pirates also landed a couple of two-star recruits in DB Lorenzo Fields (Richmond's Thomas Dale), and OL Marcus Haynes (I.C. Norcom). Of the Pirates 15 recruits, four were transfers including defensive back Carvin Johnson who started as a true freshman at Michigan.
8. The defending SWAC Champion Grambling State Tigers placed an emphasis on the offensive and defensive line. But Coach Doug Williams, in his second stint as the Tigers coach, had to feel like he could use a big play receiver with the loss of Boxtorow All-American Mario Louis and he got one. Tray Rabon from Dallas' Skyline was rated a three-star recruit by Rivals and was offered by Arkansas State, Indiana, New Mexico State, and UTEP amongst others. The Tigers' staff signed seven offensive linemen led by Trevion Goins (Monroe's Richwood) and Ruston's 6-3, 301-pound Justin Miller. Of the seven defensive linemen signed Cen'terio Ford from Marion's Farmville was a Scout.com two-star recruit. The Tigers stayed in the Gulf Coast as 19 of their 21 signees were from that area.
9. It is rare that when a school only signs six to its class they rank in our top 10. But when you receive signed NLI's from four of the five players you made offers to, and one of your players is a three-star quarterback, coupled with the fact that you lose just 10 players and return 17 starters as one of the best teams in the country, we make an exception. Jackson State Coach Rick Comegy will try to replace Boxtorow National Offensive Player of the Year quarterback Casey Therriault with Lamontiez Ivy, who had offers from Illinois and Kansas. Ivy threw 15 touchdowns and just three interceptions as a senior and was ranked the No. 23 dual-threat quarterback in the nation. TE Jabari Payton could fill the void left by Boxtorow All-American Renty Rollins.
10. In his second year as head coach of North Carolina Central, Henry Frazier addressed a good majority of his needs. He had to go outside of North Carolina to do so as of the 27 signees, only four were from the state. Six of his NC commitments decided to play elsewhere. Two of his offensive linemen were Rivals two-star recruits from Florida in Clevonne Davis of Miramar and Decarreus Mason (Boynton Beach). The Eagles lost four offensive linemen from last year, but signed a total of nine. With quarterback Michael Johnson lost to graduation, the incumbent Jordan Reid will be pushed by two signees, Matt Goggans a transfer from Fullerton College and Malcolm Bell from Henrico in Richmond, VA who led the region with over 3,300 yards of total offense while accounting for 34 touchdowns (28 passing). Bell was rated the No. 43 dual-threat quarterback in the nation. WOW!!!
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Post by ohsixrain on Feb 17, 2012 12:49:05 GMT -5
Ke, ke, ke....they didn't even rank our recruiting class...that's cool! I remember we had the best recruiting class a couple of years ago and none of the recruits hit the field. Let our monster just continue to sleep.
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Feb 17, 2012 14:56:39 GMT -5
a lot of our guys aren't rated by rivals or scout.com which is largely what the writer's opinion is based on. whereas, the so called monster class that coach lee signed had rivals 3 star and 2 star players all over the place. a lot of them never played for us and others didn't pan out.
i think broadway went with his strength, which is his north carolina roots. he knows what he's looking for and i think his first class will pan out much better than the monster class that coach lee signed...
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