Big South Conference

Big South Football Squads Announce 2009 Signees

2/5/2009 5:00:00 AM

The Big South football playing members announced their respective 2009 national signees on Wednesday.  Below is a team-by-team look at each institution's incoming class, listed in alphabetical order by school.

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN (26)
The second-largest class in his tenure at Charleston Southern, Head Coach Jay Mills has announced the 2009 recruiting class that consists of 26 new players.  The 2009 class was a perfect split between offense and defense and includes 19 high school players and seven transfers.  The Bucs signed 14 players from the state of Florida, four from California, three from South Carolina, two from Georgia and one each from Arizona, Illinois and Indiana.  Three members of the 2009 class, Joel Walton, Andrew Trudnowski and Antonio Brown, signed during the early signing period and are already enrolled at Charleston Southern.

Brad Taylor is a 6-3, 200-pound quarterback from Fitzgerald HS in Fitzgerald, Ga., where he has posted a 30-5 record as a starter for Coach Robbie Pruitt. A three-year starter, Taylor led his team to three playoff berths and an appearance in the semifinals as a senior. He completed 63 percent of his passes for 28 touchdowns and over 3600 yards in his career, despite playing in a Wing-T offense. The son of Harvey and Lisa Taylor, he was all-region all three years, and made honorable mention all-state as a senior.
 
Andrew Trudnowski (6-4, 220) will transfer to CSU from LA Harbor College, where he has spent the past two years setting every passing record at the school under Coach Andrew Alvillar. He is a two-time all-conference selection and an academic All-American while passing for more than 6,200 yards and 50 touchdowns in his two years. The son of Dave and Tina Trudnowski, he is a two-time offensive player of the year and made the Dean’s List every semester of junior college. In high school, he was also a member of the basketball and volleyball teams.

Joe Calderone, a 6-6. 310-pound offensive lineman will join CSU from Mishawaka High School in Indiana. There, he was named to the all-area first-team as a junior and senior. He was also named All-NIC two times and was a team captain as a senior under Coach Bart Curtis. A two-year member of the basketball team, Calderone was named the offensive lineman of the year, and was also a member of the National Honor Society.

Matthew Garcia will join the offensive line as a 6-4, 255-pounder from Orange Park HS, where he has played three years for Coach Danny Green. He has earned first team all-district and all-conference honors, in addition to being named second-team all-state. The son of Jamie and Rob Garcia, Matthew was a team captain, and was credited with 23 pancake blocks. Coming from a football family, his father played football at Valparaiso, while his brother played at Wingate.

Jeffrey Hartung (6-3, 280) is also from Orange Park, Fla., but comes from Ridgeview HS where he helped lead his team to the third round of the state playoffs. The son of Dawn Glasty, Hartung Was twice named all-county and all-northeast after helping take his team to the district championship. He was voted to play in the Shrine Bowl, and also holds the school record in the discus.

Austin Spears is a 6-4, 276-pound lineman from Lake Mary HS in Florida, where he was named to the first-team All-Seminole Conference team. The son of Mark Spears, he earned the Team Leadership Award and was also a Central Florida All-Star. As a wrestler, Spears held a 20-5 record as a heavy weight.

Genard Thorpe, a 6-5, 300-pounder from McIntosh County Academy in Georgia. He helped lead his team to a 25-6 record in three years as a starter with three playoff berths. He held an 82 percent grade for his career and was voted as the best offensive lineman as a senior. The son of Gina White, he also made all-region as a senior.

The lone tight end in the 2009 class, Tyson Pryor (6-0, 214) will come to CSU from Olympia HS in Florida, where he played four years for former CSU assistant coach Bob Head. He earned all-state and all-conference honors, and was selected as an East-West All-Star. The son of Darrell and Michele Pryor, he was the team MVP. Also a member of the soccer team at Olympia, Pryor was a two-time all-state selection, and named to the all-conference team three years.

Also the only signee at his position, running back John Little, (5-9, 165) signed from Eastside High School after having played for Kent Johnson. He was also a member of the track and field team, earning second-team all-state honors. He is the son of John Little, Sr., and Bernice King.

One of three wide receivers and the only freshman wide out to sign with CSU is Marlin Butler, a 6-2, 180-pounder from Southside HS. As a senior, Butler had 25 touchdowns on 62 receptions. He also topped 1,000 all-purpose yards as a senior. He earned all-county, all-region and all-state honors after his senior year. He is the son of Stephanie Butler and was also a member of the basketball team.

Another wide receiver, Frankie Jones (6-2, 205), will transfer to CSU from LA Harbor College where he completed two years under Coach Andrew Avilar. He was the special teams player of the year and caught 65 passes for 865 yards. Originally from Freemont HS in Los Angeles, Jones had 45 receptions for 745 yards and seven touchdowns as senior. The son of Carol Williams, he was an outstanding baseball player, drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 2007 draft.

The third wide receiver to sign Wednesday is Deon Lee, a 6-1, 200-pound transfer from the College of the Desert. In two years there, Lee has amassed a career-high 250 all-purpose yards in one game, and led the team in that category for the season. He was selected as a JUCO All-American as well as all-conference.

Signing on as at athlete, Estevan Cintron is a 5-9, 160-pound athlete who played on all three phases in high school. He is the third Orange Park native in the 2009 class. Cintron helped lead his team to the state quarterfinals as a senior and was selected to the Florida Shrine Bowl. He had 320 punt return yards as well as 11 receptions for 340 yards. He rushed the ball 28 times for 460 yards and threw one touchdown pass. Cintron also excelled on defense recording 40 tackles and five interceptions. The son of Clarence and Francis Cintron was a member of the track team as well, running the 200- and 400-meter dashes.

A versatile lineman, Allen Barnett (6-2, 230) had 84 tackles and was named the MVP of his defensive line at Lyman HS. Under Coach Bill Caugnell, Barnett was an all-conference selection and was named to the all-star team. The three-year letter-winner is the son of Lisa Crawford.

Will Hunt will join the line from Southside HS in Greenville, S.C. He is a two-time all-region selection, earning all-county honors as well. The son of Barnard Mayes and Belinda Hunt Mayes, he recorded one touchdown and seven sacks. He was also a starter on the basketball team at SHS.

One of four defensive tackles, Antonio Brown (6-2, 290) is a transfer from Mt. San Jaciento Junior College. The honorable-mention all-league selection had 45 tackles and two sacks in 2008. He also had one forced fumble and one recorded touchdown. He is the son of Antonio, Sr., and Maureen Brown.

Coril Joseph is a 6-0, 288-pound tackle that comes from Freedom HS in Florida. He was a two-year starter for Coach Marquell Blackwell and had 16 sacks in three seasons. He also had 10 forced fumbles, and finished his senior season with 30 tackles. The son of Geneva Innocent and Rico Joseph, he was an All-Hillsborough County and all-conference selection. Joseph was a member of the National Honor Society and was selected as the captain of the East Hillsborough All-Star Team.

Damon Middleton is a 6-2, 300-pound transfer addition to the middle of the defensive line.  At Santa Monica CC, where he played two years under Coach Robert Taylor, he was a two-year member of the Dean’s List. In his first season, Middleton was an honorable-mention all-conference selection as a freshman, earning second-team honors as a sophomore. At Santa Monica HS, he had 25 tackles and two sacks as a senior, despite splitting time as an offensive lineman. He was third-team All-Ocean League and was named the most improved player as a junior. The son of Damon and Veronica Middleton, he was also a member of the wrestling team, and threw the shot put for the track program.

Brian Thomas is another transfer tackle, coming to CSU from College of Dupage. The 6-1, 300-pounder was a second-team All-American and was ranked the 17th-best player in Illinois. Originally from Hubbard HS in Chicago, Thomas is the son of Latanya Shanklin and Justin Rushin. He was a two-time all-state selection, earning the all-conference nod four years.

Sergio Robinson is a 6-2, 242-pound defensive end from Spoto HS in Florida, where he played three years under Coach Dale Capporaso. He had 87 total tackles and nine sacks and was named to the Hillsborough County All-Star Game. The son of Mentoria and Jeffery Robinson, he earned three letters at SHS.

Joel Walton, a 6-2, 235-pound defensive end will transfer to Charleston Southern, joining his former teammate at Arizona Western, Kamalu Umu. Walton had 12 sacks last year, the most in the WSFL, and led the team in solo tackles (35) total tackles (69) and tackles for loss (20). He is the son of Melissa Walton, and married to Sharon. He was first-team all-region and All-ACCAC, as well as honorable-mention NJCAA All-American.

CSU signed three linebackers, including Cody Dionne, a 6-1, 226-pounder from Glades Day HS where he played three years for Pete Walker. There, he was named a second-team all-area linebacker by the Sun Sentinel. The son of Earl and Mary Dionne, Cody helped lead his GDHS team to a Florida state championship.

Bradley Sweatt, a 6-1, 225-pounder from Edgewater HS in Florida, where he played for Bill Gierke. As a senior, he was a Central Florida All-Star after finishing the year with 110 tackles. He was all-metro second-team and had a 78-yard interception return for a touchdown. The son of Mike Sweatt, he also played on the basketball team.

The other linebacker in the 2009 class is Cory Voce, a 6-1, 188-pound senior at Park Vista HS. He had 75 tackles, three sacks and an interception as a senior under Coach Mike Dobbs. Voce was named all-conference and had a 30-yard fumble return for a touchdown. The son of Claude and Michelle Voce, Cory was also a four-year starter on the basketball team, averaging 13 points and four assists on the hardwood.

Rounding out the 2009 class is a trio of Florida high school defensive backs including Jordan Fulford. The 5-9, 170-pounder from North Marion HS had 13 interceptions under Coach Craig Damon. He was named to the all-state third team as a junior, earning first-team honors in his senior season. The son of Talmadge and Linda Fulford, he was a multi-sport athlete as part of the track, weightlifting and soccer teams.

Kenny Johnson is a 5-7, 160-pounder from Bayside HS, where he played three years for Coach Mike Davis. The son of Ken and Cheryl Johnson, Kenny was first-team all-county and was named the top defensive back in the county. ESPN has him ranked in their top-100, and he was a second-team All-Central Florida selection.

COASTAL CAROLINA (18)
Tae Benson, DB, Fr., 5-11, 180, Savannah, Ga./Windsor Forest
Two-time All-Region 3-5A selection, including first team on defense his senior year... Recorded 44 tackles, one forced fumble and two interceptions along with 12 kick returns for 322 yards and a touchdown his final year... Is the reigning Region 3-5A 200-meter champion in track and also was a member of the soccer program.

Michael Boydston, ATH, Fr., 5-11, 190, Marietta, Ga./Walton
Georgia Sports Writers Association First Team Class AAAAA All-State selection while also earning Honorable Mention Class AAAAA All-State honors from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Georgia Football Magazine/Georgiafb.com... Also selected as Score Prep Cobb County Player of the Year, 790 AM Running Back of the Year and All-County honoree... As a senior had 303 carries for a school-record 1,859 yards (6.1 ypc) and 25 touchdowns, even with missing most of the team's final playoff game... Recorded 169.0 rushing yards per game with a long of 71 yards... Had 29 rushes for a season-high 335 yards, one of two 300-yard games of the year, in a 42-14 win over Alpharetta...Rated "63" by ESPN... Was a four-year letterwinner in high school... Also a member of the Society of High School Scholars... Born in Germany during the Gulf War... Selected Coastal Carolina over Chattanooga.

Jamey Cheatwood, OL, Fr., 6-5, 310, Boiling Springs, S.C./Boiling Springs
Selected to play in the North-South All-Star Game in Myrtle Beach... Selected to the Class AAAA All-State squad by the High School Sports Report as well as Honorable Mention All-State from The State... Also a First Team All-Area honoree... Graded out at more than 90 percent and recorded more than 60 pancake blocks his senior season... Chose Coastal Carolina over Wofford, Presbyterian, Georgia Southern and Western Carolina.

Kaleb Dees, OL, Fr., 6-5, 295, Laurens, S.C./Laurens
Earned a place on the South Carolina squad for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, helping the team to a win in the game... Also named to the Third Team All-State squad by The State, playing predominantly at left guard for the Raiders... Also honored on the Class AAAA All-State squad by the High School Sports Report... Helped the Raiders to an 11-3 record and a berth in the state semifinals... Joins high school teammate Logan Hall in the Chanticleers' recruiting class.

Logan Hall, QB, Fr., 6-1, 193, Gray Court, S.C./Laurens
All Region 1-AAAA selection at quarterback as a senior after leading the Raiders to an 11-3 mark and a berth in the state semifinals... Was 127-for-228 for 2,119 yards, 17 touchdowns and just nine interceptions... ad a season-high 288 yards of passing in the final game of the year in the state semifinals against South Pointe... Had three games of 200 yards of passing or more his senior year... Also had 97 carries for 180 yards and three touchdowns... Had 62 for 1,973 yards (31.8 average) with a long of 46 and 16 punts inside the 20.

Cody Hayes, OL, Fr., 6-5, 255, Conway, S.C./Conway
Helped the Tigers to an 11-2 record and region title this season... Was one of the leaders of Conway's berth in the playoffs before being upset in the second round by Laurens and future teammates Kaleb Dees and Logan Hall, both Coastal Carolina signees this year... Helped tailback Seth Moreland rush for 1,376 yards this year at Conway.

Drew Herring, OL, Fr., 6-3, 320, Myrtle Beach, S.C./Carolina Forest
Was injured most of his senior season... Was one of the High School Sports Report's South Carolina Top 110 rising seniors heading into this year before the injury... As a junior played center and helped lead the Panthers on their second most successful season in school history at 7-4 accompanied by a playoff berth in Class AAA.

Johnnie Houston, CB, Fr., 6-0, 200, Greenville, S.C./Woodmont
Played defensive back and quarterback at Woodmont... Led the Wildcats to an 8-4 mark and the second round of the playoffs his final season, earning a spot on the All-County Team from the Greenville Touchdown Club... As a senior passed for more than 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns, ran for 10 scores, caught three touchdown passes and added seven interceptions defensively... Ran 4.3 in the 40-yard dash at the Tusculum combine... Also experienced at kick and punt returns.

Matt Johnson, DL, Fr., 6-2, 275, Columbia, S.C./Keenan
Named to represent South Carolina in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas... Second Team All-State and the Class 2A Area Defensive Player of the Year according to The State... Helped Keenan post its first winning season in 14 years, a 7-4 mark... Totaled 19.5 sacks in his senior season at defensive end after having started the previous three years on the interior of the defensive line... Also was a wrestler at Keenan.

Tarvorris Jolly*, DB, R-Jr., 5-11, 180, Shelby, N.C./Shelby (North Carolina)
Prior to Coastal Carolina: Played two years at North Carolina... Recorded just one tackle in 2008... In 2007 played in eight games, primarily on special teams, and as a backup cornerback... Saw action on a season-high 38 snaps vs. Miami... Finished the season with nine tackles, including seven solo stops and two assists... Had a career-high three tackles vs. Miami and at Wake Forest... Posted one tackle vs. James Madison and two stops vs. Duke... High School: Named to the North Carolina Associated Press All-State team as an athlete... SuperPrep's 22nd-ranked player in North Carolina... Ranked the No. 41 running back in the country and the No. 24 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com... Considered the No. 24 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer... Member of North Carolina's Shrine Bowl team... Rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown and was named MVP in Shelby's 26-18 victory over Reidsville in the 2-AA state title game... Four-year starter at running back and defensive back... Rushed for 1,331 yards on 182 carries and scored 16 touchdowns as a senior... Also returned 10 punts for 168 yards and a touchdown and seven kickoffs for 252 yards and a score... Had 52 tackles, five interceptions and returned one for a touchdown... Rushed for 981 yards and 10 touchdowns and had 13 receptions for 254 yards and a touchdown as a junior.

Arthur (A.J.) Kelley, DE, Fr., 6-2, 235, Letohatchee, Ala./Carver
Earned Honorable Mention Class AAAAA All-state Selection by the Alabama Sports Writers Association and First Team Class 5A/6A All-Metro from the Montgomery Advertiser as a senior... Led the Wolverines to a 13-1 record, Region title and berth in the state semifinals... Ranked third in his region with 74 total tackles and 15 tackles for loss and ranked second with eight sacks last year... Valedictorian of his graduating class... Nominated for the Jimmy Hitchcock Award in the state of Alabama, given to one football player every year for their athletic ability and Christian leadership.

Sammie Kennedy, WR, Fr., 6-2, 190, Moore, S.C./Spartanburg Dorman
Had 12 catches for 141 yards and one touchdown, helping Dorman to the 4A Division I state semifinals.

Adrian McCollum, DL, Fr., 6-3, 245, Little Rock, S.C./Dillon
Honored on the High School Sports Report Statewide All-State squad as well as a WPDE All-Zone selection after leading the Wildcats to the 2A State Championship... Recorded 89 tackles and four sacks his senior year... Also named All-Region VIII-AA for his play on the offensive line his senior year... Nicknamed "Squeaky".

Will Middleton, TE, Fr., 6-5, 245, Acworth, Ga./Kell
Posted 14 catches for 121 yards and two touchdowns his senior year, earning a place on the Cobb County Touchdown Club's All County Team... Was selected to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's The Georgia 150 this season... Rated two stars by Rivals.com... Also played linebacker on the defensive side of the ball where he recorded 47 total tackles (21 solos), six tackles for loss, three sacks, three pass breakupss, one fumble recovery and two forced fumbles.. Played quarterback during his freshman and sophomore seasons... Chose Coastal Carolina over Ohio, Indiana, Louisville, Rutgers and Marshall.

Donnie Owens, DL, Fr., 6-2, 285, Fayetteville, N.C./Douglas Byrd
Played on the interior of the defensive line where he posted 126 total tackles (67 solos), 36 tackles for loss, nine sacks, one interception, one fumble recovery and one blocked kick... Had six games with 10 or more tackles, including a pair with a season-high 12 tackles... Also ranked third on the squad in scoring with eight touchdowns and three two-point conversions as a fullback... Finished with 28 carries and 126 yards on the year... Helped Douglas Byrd into a berth in the Class 4-A State Championship game and a 12-4 record on the season.

D'Juan Smith, LB, Fr., 5-11, 200, Broxton, Ga./Coffee
Led the Trojans to a 9-4 mark and a berth in the state playoffs his senior season, earning First Team All-Region 1-AAAAA... Is also one of the top basketball players at Coffee, helping the squad to a 10-1 mark in league play and the No. 1 seed in the upcoming regional basketball tournament... Recorded 119 tackles (83 assisted), five sacks, four fumble recoveries, two interceptions and one punt block.

Justin Trapp, WR, Fr., 6-0, 175, Blair, S.C./Fairfield Central
Named the top back in Class AAA by the South Carolina Football Coaches Association and Honorable Mention All-State by The State and High School Sports Report... Selected to play for the South Carolina team in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, where he had more than 70 yards receiving on four catches while playing wide receiver... Led the Griffins to a 9-3 mark his senior year as well as a berth in the playoffs... Will also play baseball for the Chanticleers, as he is a highly-regarded player on the diamond... Selected Coastal Carolina over Appalachian State, Presbyterian and Vanderbilt... Comes from same high school as former Chanticleer and current Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Tyler Thigpen.

Pat Worley, OL, Fr., 6-3, 310, Tabor City, N.C./South Columbus
Member of the North Carolina squad in the 2008 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas... Played on both the offensive and defensive lines in high school... Helped the Stallions rack up 11,152 total yards of total offense in his final two seasons... Joins former high school teammate Andrae Jacobs on the Chanticleer roster.

GARDNER-WEBB (11)
Gardner-Webb signed 11 football student-athletes to National Letters of Intent Wednesday as part of National Signing Day
festivities.  GWU addressed major needs along the offensive and defensive lines, and signed players from five states – georgia (4), South Carolina (3), North Carolina (2), Tennessee (1) and New Jersey (1). Of the 11 players who signed Wednesday, six play on either the offensive or defensive line.  Two of those linemen – Winston-Salem (N.C.) East Forsyth center Jeff Harris (6-2, 265) and Durham (N.C.) Hillside defensive lineman Nick Stone (6-3, 245) – are each rated by ESPN.com among the top-200 prospects at their positions nationally for the Class of 2009. Another, Milford (N.Y.) Academy defensive tackle Matt Goods (6-3, 275), is rated as one of the nation’s top-50 postgraduate prospects in the Class of 2009 by Rivals.com, and as a three-star prospect by the national online recruiting publication.

Sean Davis • 5-11 • 160 • CB • Locust Grove, Ga. / Luella HS
Played at Luella (Ga.) High under Coach Paul Burgdorf ... Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds ... True cover corner ... A first-team All-Area selection by the Clayton News-Daily ... A first-team All-Region 2-AAAAA selection at cornerback ... Also a standout punt and kick returner ... Helped team to a 7-4 record in 2008 ... Finished season with 40 tackles, two pass break ups and a forced fumble ... Caught 10 passes for 84 yards ... Named second-team All-Region 2-AAAAA at cornerback as a junior in 2007 ... Chose Gardner-Webb over Jacksonville State and Toledo ... Also considered Ball State, Troy, UAB, Furman and Georgia Southern.

Jamie Dunaway • 6-4 • 265 • OL • Duncan, S.C. / Byrnes HS
Played at Byrnes (S.C.) High under Coach Chris Miller ... Three-year starter for one of the nation’s top teams ... Helped Rebels to a Class 4A Big 16 State Championship and a final national ranking of No. 8 in 2008 ... An honorable mention All-State selection by the Columbia (S.C.) State newspaper ... Named first team All-Area by the Spartanburg Herald-Journal ... A member of the Greer Citizen All-Academic Team ... Rated the No. 91 senior prospect in South Carolina by the S.C. High School Sports Report ... Lead blocker for an offense that averaged 41.6 points per game and 407 total yards per game ... Graded out at 85 percent on the season, with 25 key blocks on touchdowns and 16 pancakes ... Played in the annual SCADA North/South All-Star Game ... An All-Area selection as a junior by the Spartanburg Herald-Journal ... Had 37 knockdown blocks and 16 pancakes in helping Byrnes to a 15-0 record, the S.C. Class 4A-Big 16 State Championship and a national top-20 ranking ... Chose Gardner-Webb over Presbyterian.

Matt Goods • 6-3 • 275 • DT • Newark, N.J. / Milford Academy
Played at Milford (N.Y.) Prep under Coach Bill Chaplick ... Rated the nation’s No. 7 prep school level defensive tackle by Rivals.com (three stars), and a top-50 national postgraduate prospect ... Finished 2008 season with 40 total tackles, seven tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, seven quarterback pressures and four forced fumbles for a team that finished with a 9-3 record ... Played in 2007 at Avon Old Farms (Conn.) School under Coach Kevin Driscoll ... Earned All-Erickson League honors at defensive tackle ... Had 60 tackles, 11 sacks and six forced fumbles in 2007 ... Played high school football at St. Mary (N.J.) High in Rutherford, N.J., under Coach Mike Sheridan ... An All-Bergen County choice as a senior ... Led St. Mary to the N.J. State Group I Parochial Championship ... Had 56 total tackles and 10 sacks as a senior ... MVP of the state title game with eight hits and three tackles for loss ... Chose Gardner-Webb over Buffalo, Stony Brook and Monmouth ... Also
recruited by Rutgers.

Keenan Grissett • 6-2 • 210 • ATH • Augusta, Ga. / Cross Creek HS
Played at Cross Creek (Ga.) High under Coach Scott Tate ... Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.55 seconds ... Capable of playing multiple positions on the collegiate level ... Played in the annual GACA Georgia North/South All-Star Game ... Compiled 4,584 total offensive yards and 60 touchdowns over final two seasons ... An All-Region 3-AAAA selection as an all-purpose player ... Passed for 1,543 yards and 15 touchdowns and rushed for 710 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior ... Earned second-team All-Area honors from the Augusta Chronicle ... Passed for 213 yards and ran for 108 in win over Butler (Ga.) High ... Had three 100-yard rushing games ... Passed for 1,603 yards and 19 touchdowns in nine games as a junior in 2007, leading the Razorbacks to an 8-3 record and the state playoffs ... Ran for 728 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2007 ... Chose Gardner-Webb over Alabama A&M and Morgan State ... Also recruited by Vanderbilt, Florida International and Wake Forest.

Jeff Harris • 6-2 • 265 • OL • Winston-Salem, N.C. / East Forsyth HS
Played at East Forsyth (N.C.) High under Coach Todd Willert ... Three-year starter ... Very athletic lineman who will play center at Gardner-Webb ... Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.9 seconds ... Rated the No. 160 guard in the country by ESPN.com ... The No. 3 rated guard in the state by ESPN.com ... A first-team All-Northwest selection by the Winston-Salem Journal ... Named All-Forsyth County and All-Conference ... Old Spice Red Zone nominee ... Led team with 54 pancake blocks in 2008, and allowed just one sack ... Helped team to a 12-2 record, a Metro 4A Conference title and the Class 4AA quarterfinals ... Cleared a path for an offense that averaged 215.5 yards per game on the ground and 33 rushing touchdowns ... Team averaged 28.8 points per game ... Also named All-Forsyth County and All-Conference as a junior ... Team averaged 191.4 yards per game on the ground in 2007 ... Finished 6th in the state in the shot put at the 2008 N.C. 4A Indoor State Championships ... Helped East Forsyth win the 2008 state title ... Chose Gardner-Webb over Wofford, Appalachian State, Furman, Elon and Coastal Carolina.

James Harrill • 6-2 • 307 • OL • Knoxville, Tenn. / Hargrave Military
Played at Hargrave Military Academy under coach Robert Prunty ... Started at right guard and helped Tigers’ powerful post graduate team to an 10-1 record and wins over junior varsity programs at Navy, East Carolina, Marshall and postgraduate rival Fork Union Military Academy ... Blocked for an offense that averaged 36.3 points per game ... Played senior season at Farragut (Tenn.) High under Coach Eddie Courtney as a prep senior ... Helped team average 382.3 yards of total offense per game and 268.6 yards per game on the ground ... Cleared a path for a 2,700-yard rusher and 45 total rushing touchdowns on the season ... Admirals went 11-2 and won the Region 2-5A title ... Spent sophomore and junior seasons at Grace Christian (Tenn.) High under Coach Randy McCarney ... An honorable mention All-Region selection as a junior ... Named team’s 2005 and 2006 Offensive Lineman of the Year ... Drew early recruiting interest from Memphis, UAB and South Florida.

Jonathan Langston • 5-11 • 210 • LB • Snellville, Ga. / Grayson HS
Played at Grayson (Ga.) High under Coach Mickey Conn ... An All-State selection in 2008 at linebacker ... A first-team All-Area selection by the Gwinnett Daily Post and the Gwinnett County Touchdown Club in 2008 ... Selected to play in the Gwinnett County All-Star Game ... Had 105 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, six sacks, 10 quarterback pressures and a pair of fumble recoveries for the Rams ... Helped team to a 12-1 record and the Class 5A state playoffs ... Rams won the 2008 Region 8-AAAAA championship and advanced to the Class 5A semifinals ... Led team with 122 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, five sacks, 16 quarterback pressures and five forced fumbles as a junior ... Named second-team All-Gwinnett County ... Chose Gardner-Webb over The Citadel ... Also considered UAB and Coastal Carolina.

Courtney Roundtree • 6-1 • 190 • DB • Augusta, Ga. / Laney HS
Played at Laney (Ga.) High under Coach Lemuel Lackey ... Athletic safety prospect who runs the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds ... Timed as fast as 10.64 in the 100m dash as a track competitor ... A second-team All-Area choice on defense by the Augusta Chronicle ... An All-Region 3-AA selection ... Had 84 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss and two interceptions in 2008 ... Led team to a 7-4 record as a senior ... Had 91 tackles and three sacks as a junior in 2007 ... Played wide receiver on offense ... Chose Gardner-Webb over Georgia Southern ... Also recruited by Western Michigan, Purdue and Clemson.

Austin Sargent • 6-3 • 265 • OL/DL • Ninety Six, S.C. / Ninety Six HS
Played at Ninety Six (S.C.) High under Coach Chris Liner ... A Class 1A All-State selection by the S.C. High School Sports Report on the offensive line ... Also a standout long snapper ... Played in the SCADA North/South All-Star Game ... Had four tackles, two tackles for loss and sack in that game ... An All-Lakelands selection by the Greenwood Index-Journal ... One of the state’s top two-way lineman ... Graded out at 91 percent and had 37 knockdown blocks on the season ... Played linebacker and end on defense ... Finished with 74 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, seven sacks and three fumble recoveries for the Wildcats ... Also blocked a kick ... Helped team to a 9-3 record and the state playoffs ... Chose Gardner-Webb over Presbyterian, Charleston Southern, Coastal Carolina and Pennsylvania ... Also considered Furman and Appalachian State.

Hudson Smith • 6-1 • 230 • ATH • Aiken, S.C. / Aiken HS
Played at Aiken (S.C.) High under Coach Carey Johnson ... Two-time All-Region selection ... A standout all over the field ... Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.7 seconds ... A Class 4A All-State selection by the S.C. High School Sports Report ... A first-team All-Area selection by the Aiken Standard and the Augusta Chronicle as a tight end ... Rated the state’s No. 121 senior prospect by the S.C. High School Sports Report ... Considered the state’s No. 2 rated fullback prospect ... Played in the SCADA North/South All-Star Game ... A second-team All-Area choice by the Augusta Chronicle as a junior in 2007 ... Chose Gardner-Webb over Presbyterian and The Citadel ... Also considered Furman and Wofford.

Nick Stone • 6-3 • 245 • DE • Durham, N.C. / Hillside HS
Played at Hillside (N.C.) High under Coach Ray Harrison ... One of the top defensive prospects to sign with Gardner-Webb in the past 10 years ... Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.8 seconds ... Saw time at end and at linebacker for Hillside in 2008 ... Team’s defensive captain and defensive MVP ... A first-team All-Area selection by the Durham Herald-Sun in 2008 ... Selected first-team All-Conference on defense ... Rated as the nation’s No. 151 defensive end prospect in the Class of 2009 by ESPN.com ... The state’s fifth-best defensive end prospect according to ESPN.com ... Helped team to a 12-2-1 record in 2008 and the Class 4A semifinals ... Led Hillside with 128 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and six sacks and an interception ... Returned interception 22 yards for a touchdown for team’s lone score in the Class 4A semifinals vs. Fayetteville (N.C.) Byrd ... Had 52 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and two sacks as a junior ... Chose Gardner-Webb over Ohio University ... Also recruited by BCS programs North Carolina, Clemson, Florida, NC State and Wake Forest.

LIBERTY (11)
Fresh off the best season in program history, Liberty Head Football Coach Danny Rocco has announced the signing of 11 future student-athletes to national letters of intent for the upcoming 2009-10 academic year.  The 11 signees keep a trend alive for Rocco, as the head coach also brought in 11 newcomers in 2007 and 13 rookies in 2008.  Rocco opened his tenure at Liberty by signing his largest signing class at 24 new student-athletes in 2006.  Nearly half of the signees will not have to travel far from home for their collegiate careers, as five of the 11 newcomers hail from within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Liberty also inked a pair of signees from North Carolina, while receiving single commitments from student-athletes coming from Alabama, Georgia, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.

The Flames’ 2009 signing class is predominately made up of offensive players, as the collection includes three running backs, a quarterback and an offensive lineman.  Two players are of the defensive variety, with a defensive back and a linebacker slotted to come to Liberty next fall, followed by a trio of players who can play on either side of the field.  Rounding out the list is a specialist in a long snapper.  The near dozen newcomers will look to continue Liberty’s recent run of success, as the Flames are coming off a 10-2 campaign in 2008 and their second straight Big South title. Liberty finished the year ranked No. 14 in the final season national ranking, marking the highest end of the year listing in program history.

Aldreakis Allen – RB, 6-0, 210, Colbert, Ga./Madison County HS
Three-year starter and letterwinner ... three-time All-Region 8-AAAA first-team wide receiver ... recipient of the Madison County High School Best Offensive Receiver Award his last three years with the Tigers ... three-time All-Northeast Georgia Football honoree, including a first-team selection during his sophomore season ... first-team all-state Class AAAA at wide receiver as a sophomore, finishing the year with 62 receptions for 851 yards and six touchdowns, while rushing for 402 yards and five touchdowns on 38 carries ... had a career-high 116 rushing attempts as a junior for 616 yards and seven touchdowns ... also added 37 receptions for 796 yards and five touchdown receptions ... named Northeast Georgia Player of the Week after finishing with six receptions for 182 yards and three touchdowns and six carries for 64 yards and two touchdowns against Elbert County High School during his junior campaign ... Terrific 10 preseason Top 10 selection in Northeast Georgia as a senior ... finished his final season with the Tigers by rushing for 254 yards on 60 carries and four touchdowns, to go along with 34 receptions for 605 yards and five touchdowns ... his career stat line reads 133 receptions for 2,252 yards and 16 receiving touchdowns, to go along with 212 rushing attempts for 1,272 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Chase Barnett – RB, 5-8, 175, Stafford, Va./Brooke Point HS
Four-year letterwinner ... four-time all-district honoree ... first-team all-district, all-area and all-region during both his sophomore and junior campaigns ... added first-team all-state accolades to his impressive high school resume as a junior, as he rushed for 2,100 yards and 28 touchdowns, averaging 8.1 yards per rushing attempt ... rushed for 1,400 yards in seven games as a senior, before suffering an injury ... a multi-purpose athlete, he was also an all-district runner in the 55 meters (indoors) during his junior year ... son of Cassandra Morris.

Malcolm Boyd – OL, 6-4, 275, Spartanburg, S.C./Dorman HS
Two-year starter ... two-time letterwinner ... finished his career with 120 pancake blocks and graded out at over 90 percent ... helped Dorman High School to a 23-4 record as a starter ... helped the Cavaliers best school team rushing records his final two seasons at Dorman ... named Dorman’s Best Offensive Lineman in 2008 ... also a Shrine Bowl and All-Region II-AAAA selection during his senior year ... chose Liberty over offers from traditional FCS powerhouses Appalachian State and Georgia Southern.

Robby Cramer – LS, 6-1, 225, Hoover, Ala./Hoover HS
Three-year letterwinner ... helped Hoover High School to a pair of state runner-up finishes in 6A football, as a sophomore and a senior ... played his first high school game on national television, as ESPN broadcast Hoover’s contest against Tulsa Union in 2006 ... three-time regional champions ... listed among the nation’s best long snappers by kicking.com ... Fellowship of Christian Athletes team leader ... has previous ties to Liberty as his father, Gary, and mother, Wendy, both graduated from Liberty ... his father was a two-year member of the men’s soccer program, serving as a team captain ... would like to major in finance at Liberty.

D.J. Edmond – DB, 6-2, 195, Spotsylvania, Va./Riverbend HS
Three-year letterwinner ... two-time team Defensive MVP ... three-year All-District team selection ... finished his junior year with 88 tackles, two interceptions and three pass breakups ... earned Roanoke Times Top 100 honors as a senior, after finishing his final season at Riverbend High School with 99 tackles, one interception and a pass breakup ... excelled in the classroom, as he was a three-year All-Academic team member ... three-year basketball letterwinner ... four-time track and field letterwinner ... comes from an athletic family, as both his parents competed collegiately at Bowling Green ... his father, Derrick, was a football and track athlete for the Falcons, while his mother, Grace, ran track ... is planning on pursuing a biology degree at Liberty.

Eric Fath – TE/LB, 6-3, 240, Quakertown, Pa./Quakertown HS
Two-year letterwinner ... has only played organized football for three years, but quickly managed to catch the watchful eye of area award winners, as he was named a 2008 Mini Maxwell Award winner ... all-state at both tight end and linebacker as a senior ... finished his senior year by catching 41 passes for 900 yards and eight touchdowns ... captain of his squad during his senior campaign ... helped Quakertown High School post a 9-3 record on the season ... Associated Press AAAA and Pa. FootballNews second-team all-state honoree ... Philadelphia Inquirer second-team all-area selection ... participated in the PSFCA East-West Game ... nominated for a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete award after having a 3.7 cumulative GPA ... active member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes ... a talented musician, who can play five different musical instruments ... son of Larry and Lana Fath ... would like to pursue a music ministry degree at Liberty.

Kevin Fogg – RB, 5-10, 175, Raleigh, N.C./Apex HS
Three-year letterwinner ... three-time all-conference selection ... named team Offensive Player of the Year as a sophomore, junior and senior ... team captain during his senior season ... selected to play in the 2008 North Carolina – South Carolina Shrine Bowl game, which is the oldest high school all-star game in the country ... his three-year stat line reads 4,095 total offensive yards, having rushed for 2,897 yards to go along with 1,198 receiving yards ... recorded 35 rushing touchdowns and eight receiving touchdowns ... returned two punts for a touchdown ... son of Sherwin and Marsha Fogg ... is planning to major in business or math at Liberty.

Cory Freeman – DE/TE, 6-4, 235, Raeford, N.C./Hoke County HS
Two-year letterwinner ... earned honorable-mention all-conference accolades as a junior, finishing the year with 54 tackles, 12 tackles for a loss, three sacks, two forced fumbles and an 80-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown ... team captain as a senior ... earned all-conference honors during his final season at Hoke County High School, tallying 72 tackles, 18 tackles for a loss, eight sacks and three forced fumbles ... also a team captain on the basketball and track teams ... son of Anthony and Margaret Freeman ... his father played football at Fayetteville State ... is interested in Liberty’s business communications course of studies.

Brian Hudson – QB, 6-4, 200, Stafford, Va./Brooke Point HS
Three-year letterwinner at Brooke Point High School ... three-time All-District quarterback selection ... threw for 1,300 yards and 13 touchdowns as a sophomore, leading his squad to a state playoff appearance ... passed for 1,300 yards and 14 touchdowns during his junior campaign, helping the Black Hawks to the district championship ... nearly doubled his numbers during his senior go around at Brooke Point, throwing for 2,200 yards and 23 touchdowns, helping him garner all-area quarterbacking honors ... three-year member of the baseball team ... four-year honor roll student ... son of Wayne and Teresa Hudson.

Demetrius Ward – LB, 6-1, 215, Hampton, Va./Phoebus HS
Three-year letterwinner ... helped Phoebus High School to state championships during his sophomore and senior seasons and the state semifinals during his junior campaign ... first-team all-district and all-region as a senior ... helped the Phantoms post nine shutouts and hold opponents to 53 total points en route to this past season’s title run ... Phoebus was ranked No. 3 nationally by RivalsHigh.com ... finished his senior season ranked No. 69 in the Roanoke Times Top 100 annual listing ... also played basketball ... son of Derrick and JoAnn Ward ... planning on majoring in communications.

Jay Weatherington – OL/DL, 6-4, 280, Woodbridge, Va./Woodbridge HS
Three-year varsity letterwinner and starter ... captain of senior team ... first-team all-district his sophomore, junior and senior seasons ... all-district and all-region tight end as a junior ... helped Woodbridge to a 9-5 record, the Northwest Region championship and a runner-up finish in the VHSL state playoffs ... first-team Cardinal District offensive lineman selection as a senior ... named to the Northwest Region Group AAA second-team as an offensive lineman ... Great American Rivalry Series Student-Athlete Award honoree ... son of Dyke and Julie Weatherington ... chose Liberty over offers from James Madison, Navy and defending FCS national champion Richmond.

Liberty Student-Athletes already enrolled at the University this spring:

Ervin Garner – WR, 5-9, 160, Fairfax, Va./Oakton HS (Virginia Tech)
Enrolled at Liberty in January ... transferred to Liberty from Virginia Tech ... had been with the Hokies since 2007 ... redshirted his first year in Blacksburg and added depth to the Hokies’ 2008 Orange Bowl championship roster ... graduated from Oakton High School ... caught 35 passes for 450 yards as a senior, scoring five times on four receiving touchdowns and one rushing touchdown ... as a defensive player, he picked off four passes and added two fumble recoveries ... a dangerous return specialist, he returned seven kicks for a score, with three coming on punt returns and four on kickoff returns ... earned second-team all-conference honors as a wide receiver and return specialist his senior year ... garnered first-team all-district accolades at wide receiver, cornerback and return specialist ... a finalist for the 2007 All-Gameday Player of the Year ... named Oakton’s Male Athlete of the Year ... son of Andrea Garner ... cousin of former Pittsburgh Steelers standout Reggie Harrison, who helped the Steelers win two Super Bowl rings.

Justin Hilton – WR, 6-3, 190, Kissimmee, Fla./Harmony HS (Butte CC)
Enrolled at Liberty in January ... transferred to Liberty from Butte Community College in Orville, Calif. ... as a freshman, he caught 36 passes for 611 yards and scored twice ... during his sophomore season, the wide out caught 25 passes for 506 yards and eight scores, including the first touchdown reception of Butte’s junior college national championship game appearance ... in the title game, the Roadrunners defeated California State, 17-9, capping off a perfect 12-0 season for Butte ... graduated from Harmony High School in Kissimmee, Fla. ... caught 11 touchdown passes his senior year ... selected to play in the Central Florida All-Star game ... a versatile athlete, who also played baseball and ran track and field at Harmony ... chose Liberty over offers from Sacramento State and Utah State.

Sir Chauncey Holloway – RB, 5-8, 190, Seffner, Fla./Armwood HS
Enrolled at Liberty in January ... graduated from Armwood High School in December ... was unable to play his senior year at Armwood following a zoning dispute ... transferred to Armwood following his junior year at Plant County High School ... rushed for 972 yards on 124 carries, scoring 11 rushing touchdowns ... second-team All-Hillsborough County selection as a junior ... is the brother-in-law of the Baltimore Ravens’ Ray Lewis.

Pat Kelly – WR, 6-3, 190, Forest, Va./Liberty Christian Academy
Enrolled at Liberty in January ... three-year letterwinner at Liberty Christian Academy ... three-time all-conference performer ... garnered second-team all-conference honors as a sophomore, hauling in 27 receptions for 430 yards and six touchdowns ... received first-team all-conference, all-area and all-state accolades as a junior, after posting 53 catches for 874 yards and 15 touchdowns ... capped off his high school tenure by recording career-high numbers, as he tallied 1,002 receiving yards on 47 catches and 16 touchdowns in 2008 ... team captain his junior and senior year ... also an all-conference, all-area and all-state performer in the high jump, triple jump and long jump ... a candidate for the High School Heisman award and a finalist for the Titan Trophy ... graduated with Highest Honors ... member of the National Honor Society ... son of Pat and Debbie Kelly.

D.J. Sellman – OL, 6-6, 320, Columbia, Md./DeMatha Catholic High School
Enrolled at Liberty last August ... four-year letterwinner at DeMatha Catholic High School ... led DeMatha to two WCAC championships (sophomore and junior years) ... DC Sports fan second-team member as a junior ... Pigskin Club of Washington D.C. – All-Metropolitan team member ... Gazette All-County first-team offensive team ... Washington Post honorable mention third-team offense ... son of Teresa Marshall ... intends to major in sport management at Liberty.

Brent Vinson – DB/S, 6-1, 200, Charlotte, N.C./Ardrey Kell HS (Fork Union)
Enrolled at Liberty in January ... transferred to Liberty from Fork Union Military Academy ... started every game for Fork Union in 2008 ... graduated from Ardrey Kell High School ... was a Southwestern 4A all-conference defensive back in 2006 ... was forced to sit out the 2007 season due to an injury.

Steven Wilkes – TE, 6-6, 240, Clifton Forge, Va./Alleghany High School
Enrolled at Liberty last August ...four-year letterwinner and starter at Alleghany High School ... all-district and all-area honoree as a senior ... finished his senior campaign with 45 receptions ... four-year letterwinner in basketball ... three-year letterwinner in track and field ... son of Roger and Stephanie Hunter.

PRESBYTERIAN (20)
Head football coach Harold Nichols, in conjunction with the Presbyterian College athletics department, has announced the signing of 20 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent.  The Blue Hose inked a strong recruiting class under Nichols, the first year head coach. Nichols became PC’s head coach Jan. 14.  Nichols and his staff received commitments from seven student-athletes from the Palmetto state, nine from Georgia, three from Florida and one from North Carolina.  The class includes two linebackers, five cornerbacks, three wide receivers, two running backs, three offensive linemen, three defensive linemen, a safety and a kicker.  Five of the signees earned some form of all-state accolades.

Daryl Ash - Linebacker - 6-2/215
High School: Played for Keith Demeyer at Lake Gibson H.S. ... Earned all-county honorable mention accolades as a senior ... FACA honorable mention selection his senior campaign ... Posted 60 tackles during his career ...Notched five sacks to go along with two caused fumbles, two pass break-ups and a punt block.  Personal: Daryl Stephon Ash was born October 15, 1990 in Lakeland, Fla. ... Son of Daryl and Kateria Ash ... Has a brother, Dion, and a sister Dai’onna ... Pre-med major.

Qucravion Ash - Cornerback - 6-0/185
High School: Played for Shane Davis at Apalachee H.S. ... Set the school record for interceptions his junior campaign ... Notched 24 tackles (18 solo), three interceptions and six pass breakups as a junior ... Also scored a touchdown ... Recorded 32 tackles (24 solo) his senior season ... Had two interceptions and a fumble recovery.  Personal: Qucravian Nacavurs Ash was born February 10, 1991 in Douglas, Ga. ... Son of Spencer and Cassandra Battles ... Majoring in mechanical engineering.

Anderico Bailey - Wide Receiver - 6-2, 175
High School: Played for Rick Hurst at Eastside H.S. ... First-team all-county selection ... Garnered first-team all-region and all-area honors ... Team’s offensive skill player of the year.  Personal: Anderico Rapheal Bailey was born May 10, 1990 in Covington, Ga. ... Son of Anderson and Angela Bailey ... Majoring in biology.

Lance Byrd - Running Back - 5-8/185
High School: Played for Kelly Blount at Stanton College Prep ... Two-time Offensive Player of the Year ... Earned all-city accolades ... Shrine Bowl MVP.  Personal: Lance T. Byrd was born February 17, 1997 in Jacksonville, Fla. ... Son of Andre and Gayle Byrd ... Majoring in business administration.

Daniel Cleveland -  Linebacker - 6-0/215
High School: Played for Chris Miller at Byrnes H.S. ... Earned all-state honors as a senior ... Two-time all-region and all-area selection ... Garnered all-area academic accolades as a senior ... Posted 120 tackles, six sacks, 10 tackles for loss and three interceptions as a senior ... Notched 140 tackles, seven sacks, 12 tackles for loss and four interceptions his junior campaign.  Personal: Daniel Cleveland was born October 20, 1990 in Spartanburg, S.C. ... Son of Darryl and Sarah Cleveland ... Has a younger brother, Andrew ... Majoring in pre-pharmacy.

Tim Fowler - Offensive Line - 6-2/270
High School: Played for Chuck Jordan at Conway H.S. ... Third-team all-state selection as a senior ... Named to the all-zone team ... Shrine selection ... Garnered a spot on the all-blitz team ... Captained the team his senior season ... Named Powerade Lineman of the Week as a junior ... Played in the state championship as a sophomore.  Personal: Timothy Franklin Fowler was born November 1, 1990 in Conway, S.C. ... Son of Tim and Kelly Fowler ... Has two siblings, Michael and Leeann ... Majoring in education.

Derek Frost - Wide Receiver - 6-2/185
High School: Played for Jay Frye at Richland Northeast H.S. ... Three-year letterwinner ... Team captain his senior season ... Earned all-region honors as a senior ... Named the state’s Player of the Week during his junior campaign ... Tallied 1,366 passing yards and nine scores as a junior ... Also rushed for 463 yards and six scores ... Averaged 15.8 yards per catch as a senior ... Hauled in three touchdowns while rushing for two more his senior campaign.  Personal: Derek Justin Frost was born June 7, 1991 in West Point, N.Y. ... Son of Taranda Frost ... Intends to major in business administration.

Hunter Haynes - Offensive Line - 6-6/280
High School: Played for Jim Sosebee at Greenville H.S. ... Four-year letterwinner ... Two-year starter ... Helped the team win the Peach Blossom Championship as a senior ... Member of the National Honor Society.  Personal: James Hunter Haynes III was born July 24, 1990 in Greenville, S.C. ... Son of Jim and Susan Haynes ... Has a sister, Audrey ... Cousin Cannon Haynes plays for PC ... Majoring in pre-med.

Melvin Jones - Defensive Line - 6-0/309
High School: Played for Chad Frazier at Heritage H.S. ... Named to the ESPN 150 defensive line list at No. 64 ... AJC 150 player ... All-state honorable mention honors ... Two-time all-region selection ... Defensive player of the year for Rockdale County ... Earned all-area honors.  Personal: Willie Melvin Jones was born May 27, 1991 in Atlanta, Ga. ... Son of Melvin Jones ... Majoring in business administration.

Christopher Lipscomb - Cornerback - 6-1/180
High School: Played for Lee Shaw at Flowery Branch H.S. ... Earned a spot on the all-area team.  Personal: Christopher Lipscomb was born October 6, 1990 in Gainesville, Ga. ... Son of James and Gracy Lipscomb ... Majoring in business administration.

Seth Moreland - Running Back - 5-9/180
High School: Named to 2008 all-zone team by ABC’s NewsChannel 15 ... His 223 rushing yards against Hartsville was the 11th-best in Conway H.S. history ... Teammates with fellow PC signee Tim Fowler.  Personal: Sethon Kyle Moreland was born December 24, 1990 in Conway, S.C. ... Son of Greg and Cheryl Moreland ... Has two brothers, Gabe and Jacob ... Has not declared a major.

Patrick Morgano - Kicker/Punter - 6-2/205
High School: Played for Kent Haltiwanger at Wade Hampton H.S. ... Four-year letterwinner ... Three-year letterwinner for soccer ... Earned all-state honors as a senior ... Recorded a 45.6 yards per punt average on 47 punts as a senior ... Eighty-five percent of the kick-offs reached the end-zone ... Nailed four-of-six field goals with a long of 48 yards ... Connected on all 46 extra-point attempts ... Member of the National Honor Society.  Personal: Victor Patrick Morgan was born March 18, 1991 in Greenville, S.C. ... Son of Vic and Jane Morgano ... Has three siblings, Gabrielle, Noelle and Marry Paige ... Majoring in business management.

Connor Norman - Cornerback - 5-11/190
High School: Played for Bill Ballard at Peachtree Ridge H.S. ... Earned first-team all-county honors ... Named second-team all-region ... Earned a spot on the Gwinnett County all-star team ... Won the team leadership award ... AJC 150 ... Team captain.  Personal: Connor Norman was born August 12, 1991 in Atlanta, Ga. ... Son of Roger and Pam Norman ... Majoring in physics.

Greg Palmer -  Safety - 6-0/185
High School:Played for Lee Shaw at Flowery Branch H.S. ... Earned first-team all-state accolades ... Named first-team all-region and was an all-county selection ... Team MVP ... Garnered a spot on the AJC Georgia Top 150 team.  Personal: Gregory Palmer was born February 18, 1991 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. ... Son of Bob and Andrea Palmer ... Majoring in business management.

Tyler Phillips - Offensive Line -  6-4/275
High School: Played for Bruce Clark at Boiling Springs H.S. ... Earned all-area honors as a senior ... Garnered Most Outstanding Lineman accolades ... Two-sport student-athlete ... Named team’s Most Improved basketball player as a junior.  Personal: Daryl Tyler Phillips was born July 2, 1991 in Rutherford, N.C. ... Son of Daryl and Melissa Phillips ... Has a sibling, Bristan ... Has not declared a major.

Matthew Roper - Defensive Tackle - 6-1/273
High School: Played for Chris Martin at Broughton H.S. ... Earned first-team all-conference honors as a senior ... Garnered Front 7 team MVP honors his senior season.  Personal: Matthew Alexander Roper was born February 9, 1991 in Raleigh, N.C. ... Son of Wayne and Sue Roper ... Has a sister, Lauren ... Majoring in pre-dentistry.

Bryan Shepherd - Defensive Line - 6-1/275
High School: Played for Michael Collins at Chamblee H.S. ... Earned first-team all-region honors as a senior ... Garnered honorable mention all-county accolades his senior campaign ... Selected to Dekalb County all-star game ... Team offensive line MVP ... Notched 45 total tackles, forced four fumbles and had six tackles for loss as a senior ... National Achievement Scholarship semifinalist ... AP scholar.  Personal: Bryan Kristofer Shepherd was born November 27, 1991 in Atlanta, Ga. ... Daughter of Robert and Helen Shepherd ... Majoring in psychology.

Antarius Terrell - Wide Receiver - 5-10/165
High School: Played for Rick Hurst at Eastside H.S. ... Earned first-team all-area honors ... Two-sport student-athlete that also played basketball.  Personal: Antarius Terrell was born in Covington, Ga. ... Son of Willie and Adrian Smith ... ... Majoring in business administration.

Rossi Thompson - Cornerback - Jacksonville, Fla.
High School: Played at Bishop-Kenny H.S. in Jacksonville, Fla.

Mark Williams - Cornerback - 5-9/180
High School: Played for Derren Myles Sr., at New Schools at Carver H.S. ... Earned all-area and all-county accolades as a senior ... Notched 45 tackles, three interceptions, forced five fumbles and recovered two fumbles his senior campaign ... Had 50 tackles, forced five fumbles and recovered two fumbles as a junior ... Also had eight touchdowns his junior year ... Scholar-athlete award winner ... Named to the Principal’s list.  Personal: Mark Williams Jr., was born July 13, 1991 in New Orleans, La. ... Son of Mark Williams Senior and Teidra Myles ... Intends to major in accounting.

STONY BROOK (25)
Stony Brook University head football coach Chuck Priore has announced a 2009 recruiting class of 25 players that will be taking the field next fall for the Seawolves.  Stony Brook is coming off its first season as a member of the Big South Conference, finishing in second-place with a 3-2 conference record.  This is the fourth recruiting class for Priore, who saw his team win four of its last five games in 2008 and finish ninth in the nation in rushing offense.

Stony Brook’s class includes eight players that are already enrolled at SBU and will participate in spring practice in preparation for the fall season. The Seawolves picked up the majority of their class from California, with 10 of the players on the list hailing from the West Coast.  Four players from the local New York area have also committed to Stony Brook, along with three each from Pennsylvania and New Jersey, two from Florida and one each from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Texas. 

Brett Arce, TE, 6-4, 240, Coalinga, Calif. (Coalinga/West Hills Coll.)
Prior to Stony Brook: Played one season as a tight end at West Hills College.  High School: A 2007 graduate of Coalinga High School ... three-time letterwinner for the Horned Toads ... first team all-state as a senior ... first team All-Fresno ... named first team all-conference on both offense and defense ... also lettered four times in basketball and twice in baseball.
 
Michael Bamiro, OL, 6-8, 345, Tobyhanna, Pa. (Pocono Mountain West)
Prior to Stony Brook: Attended the University of Pittsburgh for a year but did not play football.  High School: A 2008 graduate of Pocono Mountain West High School in Pennsylvania ... earned one letter as a lineman for the Panthers ... honorable mention all-conference ... team captain as a senior ... 22 tackles as a senior ... helped lead his team to an 8-2 record and a top-50 ranking in the state ... also lettered in track.
 
Matt Brevi, WR, 6-2, 210, Tampa, Fla. (Armwood/Ft. Hays State)
Prior to Stony Brook: Played one season at the Fort Hayes State University in Kansas ... caught 34 passes for 397 yards ... also returned 13 kicks for 366 yards.  High School: A 2006 graduate of Armwood High School ... two letters in football for the Hawks ... all-state, all-district and all-county selection ... had six returns for touchdowns as a senior ... helped his team to a pair of state championships.
 
Casey Callahan, LB, 5-11, 220, Tampa, Fla. (Armwood)
High School: A 2009 graduate of Armwood High School ... three-year letterwinner in football for the Hawks ... linebacker award ... helped his team to a No. 3 ranking in the state as a senior ... also lettered in track ... honor society.

Myles Campbell, WR, 5-11, 170, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. (John Muir)
High School: A 2009 graduate of John Muir High School in Pasadena, California ... three-time letterwinner in football for the Mustangs ... first team All-CIF as a senior ... first team all-area ... first team All-Pacific League ... 45 receptions for 870 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior ... also rushed for 200 yards ... 20 catches for 500 yards and three scores as a junior ... also lettered in track and field (four times) and basketball (twice) ... team captain as a senior.

Frank Conti, DL, 6-1, 250, Lake Grove, N.Y. (Sachem North/Nassau CC)
Prior to Stony Brook: Played two seasons at Nassau Community College ... earned letters in both seasons.  High School: A 2006 graduate of Sachem North Union High School ... all-league selection and team captain as a senior ... also lettered in track and wrestling.
 
Michael Coulter, QB, 6-1, 205, Yorba Linda, Calif. (El Dorado/Santa Ana Coll.)
Prior to Stony Brook: Played one season at Santa Ana College ... threw for over 1,600 yards and 10 scores ... was also on the team at Syracuse in 2007 but did not play.  High School: A 2007 graduate of El Dorado High School ... four-year letterwinner in football ... team captain as a senior ... All-CIF selection ... threw for 28 touchdowns vs. four interceptions as a senior ... league offensive player of the year ... all-league pick ... helped his team to a CIF state championship ... named the Hawk of the Year at his high school.
 
Brian Crew, OL, 6-4, 320, Galt, Calif. (Galt/Sacramento City Coll.)
Prior to Stony Brook: Played two seasons at Sacramento City College ... all-conference selection as a sophomore.  High School: A 2007 graduate of Galt High School ... three-time letterwinner ... all-league as a junior ... also lettered in track ... all-league selection in that sport as well.
 
Drew Evangelvista, K/P, 5-10, 175, Cedar Grove, N.J. (Cedar Grove)
High School: Will graduate this year from Cedar Grove High School ... four-time letterwinner for the Panthers ... first team All-Essex County by the Star Ledger as a kicker ... first team all-state in Group 1 as a defender ... third team all-state in all groups ... three-time first team all-conference kicker ... NJFCA Super 100 ... helped his team to a state championship as a junior ... four-time letterwinner in baseball ... one letter in basketball ... National Honor Society ... Spanish National Honor Society ... high honor roll.

Julio Geronimo, DL, 6-2, 279, East Orange, N.J. (East Orange)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of East Orange High School ... three letters in football for the Jaguars ... third team all-state pick as a senior ... totaled 66 tackles and seven sacks as a senior ... first team All-Essex County, first team all-conference and first team all-group ... second team all-county, conference and group as a junior ... helped his team to a state championship in 2007 ... team captain as a senior.
 
Cameron Hall, WR, 6-5, 210, Laguna Hills, Calif. (Laguna Hills/Orange Coast Coll.)
Prior to Stony Brook: Played two seasons at Orange Coast College in California ... as a sophomore he caught 51 passes for 800 yards and six touchdowns.  High School: A 2007 graduate of Laguna Hills High School ... lettered three times in football... first team All-CIF ... first team all-conference ... two time offensive MVP of the team ... 53 receptions for 855 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior ... also lettered in basketball and track.
 
Scott Hernandez, OL, 6-6, 322, Fort Worth, Texas (Juan Seguin)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of Juan Seguin High School ... three-time letterwinner in football for the Cougars ... second team all-district as a senior ... team’s offensive lineman of the year in 2007 ... recorded more than 25 pancake blocks as a senior ... team captain as a senior ... also lettered in track.

Taj Johnson, DB, 5-10, 179, Upland, Calif. (Upland)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of Upland High School ... three letters in football for the Highlanders ... first team All-CIF and second team all-league ... totals 40 tackles with a pair of interceptions ... 13 receptions for 250 yards and four scores on offense ... second team all-league as a junior.
 
Elias Martinez, DL, 6-5, 244, Long Beach, Calif. (Millikan)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of Millikan High School in Long Beach, California ... earned three letters in football for the Rams ... first team all-league as a senior ... coaches award ... also lettered in basketball three times ... Principal’s Honor Roll.

Eddie Mateo, RB, 5-9, 193, Bethlehem, Pa. (Freedom)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of Freedom High School ... lettered his only season at Freedom ... first team all-area and first team AAAA all-state ... rushed for 1,692 yards and 21 touchdowns ... also lettered twice in football at Bethlehem Catholic ... as a junior there rushed for 1,175 yards and 14 scores ... also lettered in basketball and track.
 
Chris McMillan, WR, 6-5, 185, New York, N.Y. (Bishop Ford)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of Bishop Ford High School ... three varsity letters in football for the Falcons ... all-league in 2008 ... second team all-city ... as a senior caught 50 passes for 620 yards and six touchdowns ... also picked up 100 yards rushing ... captained the team twice.

Major Mobley, WR, 5-11, 165, Mt. Laurel, N.J. (Cherokee)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of Cherokee High School ... four-time letterwinner in football at quarterback for the Chiefs ... all-conference selection ... second team all-county ... passed for 890 yards and five scores while rushing for 700 yards and six scores ... also lettered three times in track.
 
Adam Nowak, LB, 6-2, 220, Philadelphia, Pa. (Father Judge)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of Father Judge High School ... earned three football letters for the Crusaders ... Philadelphia Catholic League Defensive Player of the Year ... 85 tackles, six sacks and three interceptions ... first team All-City ... first team All-Philadelphia Catholic League ... first team All-Southeast Pennsylvania ... had 32 catches on offense for 550 yards ... team captain as a senior.
 
Vincent Polo, RB, 5-11, 161, Wantagh, N.Y. (Wantagh)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of Wantagh High School ... three-time letterwinner for the Warriors ... second team All-Long Island as a senior ... two-time all-county pick ... rushed for 1,600 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior ... totaled 1,000 yards on the ground as a junior ... also lettered in lacrosse ... captained both the football and lacrosse teams ... National Honor Society.
 
Alex Probasco, DL, 6-2, 250, Manhattan Beach, Calif. (Mira Costa)
Prior to Stony Brook: Attended Santa Monica College for two years but did not play football.  High School: A 2007 graduate of Mira Costa High School ... team captain ... first team All-CIF as a senior ...  all-league selection ... 85 solo tackles with 5.5 sacks as a senior ... on offense ran for 10 touchdowns.
 
Craig Richardson, LB, 6-1, 236, Revere, Mass. (Malden Catholic)
Prior to Stony Brook: Attended Bridgton Academy in Maine ... Coach’s Award.  High School: A 2008 graduate Malden Catholic High School ... three letters in football for the Lancers ... two-time Catholic Conference all-star ... team MVP in 2007 ... 147 tackles and four sacks as a senior ... defensive MVP of the Shriners All-Star game in 2008 ... .totaled over 200 tackles in three seasons ... also lettered in basketball and wrestling.
 
Ian Solomon, OL, 6-2, 316, New Rochelle, N.Y. (New Rochelle)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of New Rochelle High School ... three-time letterwinner in football for the Huguenots ... first team all-state in Class AA as a senior ... two-time all-section, all-league and all-county ... 54 pancake blocks as a senior ... 47 as a junior ... helped lead his team to the state semifinals twice ... also lettered in hockey.
 
Kenny Tuiloma, LB, 5-10, 227, Long Beach, Calif. (Long Beach Polytechnic)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of Long Beach Polytechnic High School ... three-time letterwinner in football for the Jack Rabbits ... second team all-league as a senior ... 105 tackles, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and an interception ... most outstanding linebacker ... helped to back-to-back state championships his junior and senior seasons ... team captain as a senior.
 
Rich Vitale, LB, 5-8, 176, Higganum, Conn. (New London)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of the Science & Technology Magnet School of New London High School ... four-year starter for the Whalers ... New London Day and Norwich Bulletin Player of the Year ... New Haven Register all-state team on defense ... Class SS all-state on offense ... totaled 149 tackles, nine sacks and five interceptions as a linebacker ... rushed for 2,024 yards and 24 touchdowns on offense ... MVP of the state championship game, gaining 304 yards and making 14 stops as New London claimed the state crown ... all-area pick ... New Haven Register all-state team on defense as a junior ... 130 tackles and five sacks that season ... Class S all-state team and all-area.
 
Phillip Vournazos, OL, 6-2, 290, Buena Park, Calif. (Western/Long Beach City Coll.)
Prior to Stony Brook: Played for two years at Long Beach City College.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Western High School ... twice named first team All-Orange League as an offensive lineman ... second team All-Orange League as a defensive lineman as a junior.

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VMI head coach Sparky Woods announced the 2009 VMI football recruiting class Wednesday afternoon.  The group features 13 signees, five of which come from the state of Virginia.  Five other states are also represented among this year's class.

Shawn Chapman, line, 6-0, 230 lbs., Cocoa, Fla. / Rockledge H.S.
Major: Computer Science ... Son of April Chapman ... Coached by Patrick Lusk .. 400 lb. school bench press record – Summer ‘08 ... SENIOR:  Second on the team in tackles with 57 – seven tackles-for-loss for -35 yds. – two sacks for -11 yds.  Six hurries – two pass defensed – three blocked kicks – one fumble recovery ... Second-team All-Space Coast ... First-team All-district DE ... JUNIOR:  29 tackles – four tackles-for-loss for -13 yards – 10 sacks for -56 yards – three hurries – two fumble recoveries ... First-team All-Space Coast ... First-team All-district DE ... SOPHOMORE:  15 tackles, one sack for -8 yds.

Patrick Goulden, Line, 6-3, 253 lbs., Laurel, Md. / DeMatha Catholic H.S.
Major: History ... Son of Leo & Judy Goulden ... Coached by Bill McGregor - 2004 NFL H.S. Football Coach of the Year ... Member of 2006, 2007, and 2008 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) championship teams ... Selected for 2008 WCAC All-Met Defensive Line Team ... Awarded 2008 DeMatha High School Unsung Hero Award Lettered three years playing defensive end and defensive tackle ... Senior season had six sacks, 45 tackles, three tackles-for-loss, and three fumble recoveries.

Taj Harris, Back, 5-9, 200 lbs., College Park, Ga. / Milton H.S.
Major: Biology / Sports Medicine ... Son of Sonya Spikes and Deon Harris ... Coached by Scott Walker ... Returned to action after missing junior year with knee injury ... Averaged 6.3 yards per carry during senior campaign ... Rushed for 742 yards on 114 carries with 8 TD’s, despite splitting carries with Univ. of Tenn. signee Tony Williams ... Named Offensive Player of the Week for final regular season game which clinched home playoff berth vs. Kell ... Rushed for 147 yards and two TD’s on 25 carries in game versus Kell ... Won Fastest Man Title at Schuman’s National Underclassmen Combine in 2007, clocking 4.4 in the 40 yd. dash ... Selected to attend Lead America Leadership Conference in Washington D.C.

Michael Johnson, Back, QB, 5-10, 175 lbs., Glen Allen, Va. / Hermitage H.S.
Major: Pre-Med ... Son of Michael & Angela Johnson ... Coached by Patrick Kane ... First-team All-District Utility ... Second-team All-District QB ... Honorable Mention All-Region ... Honorable Mention Metro.

Charles Jones, Line, 6-1, 245 lbs., Hampton, Va. / Phoebus H.S.
Major: Engineering ... Son of Kathy Baines ... Coached by Bill Dee ... 2006 - First-team All-Peninsula District, Eastern Region, and State Offensive Tackle ... 2007 - First-team All-Peninsula District, and Eastern Region Offensive and Defensive Tackle ... 2007 - First-team All-Daily Press ... High School record of 31-2 with 2 State Championships at Phoebus High School ... Individual State Champion in Karate ... Academic Honor Roll member every semester of entire academic career (1st thru 12th grade)

Miguel Marshall, Back, 5-10 180, Bristow, Va. / Forest Park H.S.
Major: Biology ... Nephew of Troy & Erika Miles ... Coached by Charlie Chandler ... Senior:  All-District Team – Wide Receiver & Safety ... 2008 Offensive MVP ... 2008 All-Area Team ... Junior:  All-Area Team ... All-District Team ... Member of Key Club, FBLA, Bowling Team.

Adam Morgan, Back, 6-0 , 200 lbs., Sutherland, Va. / Dinwiddie H.S.
Major: Business/Economics ... Son of Todd & Wendy Morgan ... Coached by Billy Mills – Central District Coach of the Year ... Unanimous vote for First-team All-District (third consecutive year) and Offensive Player of the Year (second consecutive year) ... First-team All-Central Region QB, and Central Region Offensive Player of the Year ... Central Region Report First-team QB (second time) and Player of the Year by Virginiapreps.com ... First-team All-State QB and Offensive Player of the Year for AAA by Virginiapreps.com & rivals.com ... Second-team AAA All-State QB by the Associated Press ... All-Metro First-team QB and All-Metro Player of the Year by the Richmond Times Dispatch ...First-team QB and Player of the Year by Progress Index ... Received All-American status through O-D.com, named to their top 100 (No. 25) in the nation, and invited to play in their All-Star Game ... All-Central District and Central Region Academic ... Nominated for National Red Zone Player of the Year Award ... 2008 Statistics: 232 for 379 (61%) for 3499 yards and 48 touchdowns (new Virginia High School League single season record) with 12 interceptions ... Also rushed 125 times for 758 yards and 8 touchdowns for an average of 6.0 yards per carry.

Andrew Patrick, Line, 6-2 , 265 lbs., Norcross, Ga. / Wesleyan School
Major: Engineering ... Son of Scott & Carmen Patrick ... Coached by Franklin Pridgen ... Four-year letterman – started 31 games – over 150 tackles as defensive lineman ... 2008 - Georgia Class A state championship team ... 2008 - averaged an 87% blocking grade during the 15 game season ... 2008 - 32 solo tackles, 28 assists, and four sacks to lead Wesleyan to an impressive 13-2 record, and the state title ... First-team All-Region at defensive tackle ... Georgia Athletic Coaches Association All-State team ... Voted Class A Defensive POTY by Georgia HS Coaches Association.

Weston Reber, Back, 6-2 , 215 lbs., Huntersville, N.C. / Hopewell H.S.
Major: Engineering ... Son of Kent & Kara Reber ... Coached by Chris Rust ... Captain of 2008 Hopewell High School Football Team ... All-Conference 2008 ... All-Mecklenburg Area 2008 ... Bronco Naguiski Student-Athlete Finalist 2008
Indoor Track 2006, 2007 ... National Math Honor Society (Mu Alpha Theta) 2007, 2008 ... National History Honor Society 2008, 2009.

Stefawn Ross, Back, 6-4 , 215 lbs., Bealeton, Va. / Liberty H.S.
Major: Engineering ... Son of Carl & Natalie Ross ... Coached by Tom Buzzo ... Played football one year, and became a two-way performer at wide receiver and defensive end on a team with a record of 10-3 ... Team won northwest regional title
Three-year letterwinner on Liberty’s basketball team.

Justin Smith, Line, 6-1, 230 lbs., Maryville, Tenn. / Maryville H.S.
Major: Business ... Son of Jeff & Rose Smith ... Coached by George Quarles ... Tackles – 255 ... Sacks – 21 ... Tackles-for-loss – 39.5 ... Fumble RC – 11 ... Fumble Cau – 13 ... 4A TSWA All-State ... 4A TACA All-State ... Consensus All-State 4A Defense ... AP All-State Defense ... Reebok All-State Defensive Team ... MaxPreps Medium School Second-team Defense All-American 2008 ... 2008 East Tennessee Player of the Year by Tennessee Football Magazine ... Toyota East/West All-Star Game Defensive MVP, East Squad ... Tennessee 2008 Dream Team ... 2008 Team Captain ... 2007 Sports Illustrated Fifth Final Poll ... 2007 ESPN Sixth Final Poll ... 2007 USA Today 10th Final Poll ... 59-1 High School record ... 74-Game Win Streak / Longest active in the Nation for 1 day (2009).

James Snyder, Line, 6-1, 255 lbs., Alpharetta, Ga. / Milton H.S.
Major: Mathematics ... Son of Tom & Tamara Snyder ... Coached by Scott Walker ... Three-year letterwinner on offensive and defensive line ... U.S. Army Pre-Season Academic All-State ... All- Fulton County Selection in both 2007 and 2008 season ... Outstanding Lineman Award 2008 ... Voted permanent Team Captain ... Graded 83% on offensive line ... Recorded over 80 knockdowns in both junior and senior season ... Three-year scholar athlete ... National Honor Society Member (2007-2009).

Jarfri Taylor, Back, 6-2 , 195 lbs, Pensacola, Fla. / W. Florida Tech H.S.
Major: Business ... Son of Willie Taylor & Isolena Taylor ... Coached by Ronnie Gilliland ... Three-year Starter ... First-team All North West Florida ... 1057 Rushing yards ... 820 Passing yards ... 2007 Second-team All-Northwest Florida ... 2007 Challenger Award Winner ... Boys State ... President of FCA.