SIgning Class Thread

[bjtheflamesfan]

Well with most teams having wrapped up their signing classes by this point in the day in the Eastern and Central time zones, thought Id start a discussion for how your team made out on what can be called "The Football Coach's Christmas Day".

[UNHFan]

UNH Class

Max Avin is a 5-foot-11, 180-pound wide receiver/defensive back from Coral Springs High School in Coral Springs, Fla. Avin finished a great career for the Colts by being selected to the Broward County Athletic Association All-Star Game, where he competed for the North Squad. During his senior year, Max recorded 25 receptions for 515 yards and 12 touchdowns to go along with five rushing scores. He was named Broward County Honorable Mention by the Miami Herald and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. As a junior in 2011, Avin made 32 receptions for 557 yards and five TDs and was subsequently tabbed All-Broward County Honorable Mention by both the Miami Herald and the Sun-Sentinel. Max was also nominated on three separate occasions as the Sun-Sentinel Player of the Week in Broward County. "Max is a dynamic wide receiver who has a knack for getting into the end zone," McDonnell said. "He has very good hands and great vision and will add depth to our wide receiving corps."

Michael Boryeskne joins the Wildcats from Sparta High School in Sparta, N.J. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound fullback/outsider linebacker was a team captain and three-year starter. In 2012, Boryeskne helped guide Sparta to a 9-2 record and state Group 3 runner-up finish. He amassed 87 tackles and ranked third in the Garden State with 14 sacks. He added two interceptions, three forced fumbles and a safety. Michael was named All-State Group 3 First Team, All-West Jersey First Team, New Jersey Herald First Team and NJAC All-Conference First Team. On offense, Boryeskne carried the ball 33 times for 306 yards (9.3 yards/carry) with two touchdowns; he tacked on nine receptions for 169 yards (18.7 yards/catch) and a pair of TDs. "Mike is an explosive outside linebacker/defensive end prospect for us. He has an innate ability to get to the quarterback and will add great depth to the defensive end position here," McDonnell said.

Odaine Franklyn, a 6-foot-2, 230-pound tight end/linebacker, is a native of White Plains, N.Y., who played a post-grad season at Proctor Academy in Andover, N.H., last season following a successful career at White Plains High School. Franklyn led Proctor to an 8-1 record and Evergreen League Championship before his team fell short against Suffield Academy in the Norm Walker Bowl. Franklin garnered All-Evergreen First Team recognition after notching 48 tackles. Offensively, he scored three touchdowns on 17 carries, totaling 178 rushing yards. At White Plains H.S., he was a 2011 Preseason Journal News Section 1 Super Team selection and, following that campaign, was lauded as an All-Section Honorable Mention, All-State Honorable Mention and Journal News First Team member. He was the recipient of the Art Monk Character and Leadership Award and the Glen D. Loucks Memorial Award. "Odaine is a very, big, powerful inside linebacker prospect for us. He has great size, great mobility and will be able to help offset the losses of two graduating inside linebackers. We look forward to him being a big, strong, run-stopping linebacker for us," McDonnell said.

Rick Holt comes to the UNH Football family from Portsmouth, N.H. and Portsmouth High School. He was a standout student-athlete for the Clippers over the past four years, where he played on both the offensive and defensive lines for coach Bill Murphy. The 6-foot-3, 275-pound Holt was honored as a three-time New Hampshire All-State player on the way to leading his team to two straight Division III state championships. His on-field achievements led to his selection as the N.H. Notebook Defensive Player of the Year and a berth in the CHAD East-West All-Star. He uses his size extremely well as a physical blocker, a disruptive run stopper and tenacious player rushing the passer. He has the great size, flexibility and dynamic athletic ability that will be an asset on the defensive line. Holt is also a standout pitcher for the Portsmouth baseball team and excels in the classroom, where he received the 2013 NHIAA and NHADA Scholar-Athlete Award. "Ricky is an outstanding two-way offensive/defensive lineman. He is really athletic, possesses quick hands and feet, and he has the ability to change directions and run to the ball. He will help add depth to the defensive line," McDonnell said.

Jake Kennedy is a 6-foot-3, 285-pound offensive/defensive lineman out of Souhegan High School in Amherst, N.H. Kennedy helped lead the Sabers to a 10-2 record last fall before they suffered a heartbreaking 54-53 loss to Goffstown in the Division III semifinals. The Granite State native was a dominant force on both sides of the ball in his time at Souhegan. As a junior in 2011, he had 54 pancake blocks, 37 tackles and four sacks. He bettered those numbers as a senior by registering 57 pancake blocks, 49 tackles and five sacks. Kennedy was recognized for his efforts by earning a spot on the D-III All-State First Team and the Nashua Telegraph All-Area First Team in both '11 and '12. Kennedy was also named to the 2012 New Hampshire Union Leader All-Division First Team and was a nominee for the 2012 Army All-American Bowl. Jake is also a member of the Sabers' varsity basketball team. "Jake is a big, strong, powerful offensive line prospect for us. He has great balance, stays on blocks, and he will add depth to our interior offensive line position," McDonnell said.

Aaron Lewis-Cenales comes to UNH from Odenton, Md., and Arundel High School, the alma mater of Wildcat sophomore and All-CAA wide receiver R.J. Harris. Lewis-Cenales, a 6-foot, 175-pound wide receiver/defensive back, was named All-Maryland First Team and All-Arundel County while earning an invitation to Maryland's prestigious Crab Bowl following his senior season. The Arundel team captain finished his senior campaign with 59 catches for 789 yards (13.4 yards/catch) and 15 TDs. Aaron also starts on Arundel's basketball team and averages 17 points per game. "Aaron is an outstanding outside wide receiver prospect for us. He has great quickness; he is explosive in and out of cuts; he catches the ball very well and he'll be able to fill multiple roles in our offense," McDonnell said.

Will McInerny is a 6-foot-7, 290-pound offensive/defensive lineman who comes to Durham by way of Bedford High School in Bedford, N.H. As a junior, McInerny was a two-way starter as an offensive and defensive tackle. On offense, he paved the way for current Wildcat Jordan Garron, and he recorded 21 pancake blocks. On defense, Will tallied 15 tackles, six of them for loss, to go along with two sacks. McInerny was named to the D-III All-State First Team and led the Bulldogs to the state championship game against Portsmouth. He missed his senior season due to injury but helped guide his team through leadership and coaching back to the state finals at the Division II level. "Will is a very long, athletic offensive tackle prospect for us. He has grown into his frame in the last two years. It was unfortunate that he missed his senior year, but he was very impressive in our camps and clinics last spring, so we knew he was the right fit for us," McDonnell said.

Patrick Mensah comes to New Hampshire from St. Joseph's Regional High School in Montvale, N.J. In his first year of football, the 6-foot, 185-pound wide receiver/cornerback recorded 73 tackles, including 39 solo stops, which led the No. 1 team in the state of New Jersey and the Northeast. Mensah also tallied an interception and a fumble recovery, which helped earn him a spot on the All-Big North First Team in addition to being named All-Bergen County. His length, size and physicality will be a great addition to the UNH secondary. The senior is averaging over 20 points per game this season as the captain of the St. Joe's basketball team, and he will run the 100-meter and 4x100 relay this spring in track. "Patrick is a very raw, explosive, athletic football player. Although he has only played for one year, he demonstrates terrific football instincts, he tackles very well and he has a nose for the ball," McDonnell said.

Geno Miller is a 5-foot-11, 190-pound running back/cornerback from Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, Va. In 2012, he was one of the few bright spots on a young team. Miller finished his senior season with 48 total tackles (25 solo, 10 tackles for loss), 15 pass breakups and reeled in four interceptions. As a result, he was named to the All-Conference First Team, All-State First Team and received All-Met Honorable Mention. "Geno Miller is a very fast, quick and powerful defensive back prospect for us. He's a very physical tackler, gets to the ball quickly and possesses great ball skills for a defensive back prospect," McDonnell said.

Antonio Natale commits to the Wildcats following a successful career at Immaculata High School in Bridgewater, N.J. On offense, the 6-foot-1, 200-pound quarterback passed for 1,746 yards and 15 touchdowns while adding 695 rushing yards and 15 TDs on the ground. Defensively, Natale collected 49 tackles, including 29 of the solo variety, to go along with two interceptions, five pass breakups and two forced fumbles. His Immaculata team went 10-2 and reached the Non-Public Group 2 state finals. Antonio, a three-year starter at QB, was a 2012 team captain, team MVP and offensive player of the year who was recognized as an All-Area First Team linebacker and All-County and All-Conference First Team quarterback. During his junior season, Natale was named All-Conference First Team, All-County Second Team and All-Area Second Team on offense for the Skyland Conference champions. As a sophomore in 2010, he was All-Conference First Team, All-County Second Team and All-Area Honorable Mention as a signal caller for the Skyland Conference champs. He is also a letterwinner in basketball and lacrosse, where he was a member of the '10 state championship team. "Antonio is a dynamic football player on both sides of the ball. He was very explosive on the offensive side of the ball both throwing and running; he contributed to 30 TDs in his senior year. On defense, he is a sure tackler, extremely hard hitter and is always around the football. He will add depth to either side of the ball," McDonnell said.

Riley Pritchett comes to UNH from Conestoga High School in Berwyn, Pa. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound tight end/linebacker racked up 57 tackles, including 32 solo stops, and notched seven sacks, four quarterback hurries, three pass breakups, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries last season. Pritchett was tabbed as a Central League Second Team linebacker as a senior and garnered Central League Honorable Mention as a tight end in both his junior and senior seasons. He was selected to play in the 2013 PSFCA East-West Bowl and 2013 Valor Bowl, and he is also the starting catcher on the Conestoga H.S. baseball team. "Riley is another athletic, linebacker/defensive end prospect that can play multiple positions. Riley has a high motor, is an extremely good tackler and is always around the football," McDonnell said.

[DFW HOYA]

Georgetown doesn't announce until early May. I've got some time on this thread...

[TheRevSFA]

2013 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjack Signee Bios

Colton Bretton • 6-4 • 190 • QB • Glen Rose, Texas/Glen Rose HS High School: Completed 150-of-247 (.601) passes for 2,699 yards and 28 touchdowns during his senior season ... A unanimous first-team all-district selection in 2012 ... Also received first-team all-district honors on the basketball court ... Passed for more than 4,700 yards and 40 touchdowns during his career ... Owns school records for touchdowns in a single game (five) and single season (29) ... True definition of a student-athlete earning academic all-state honors during the football and basketball seasons ... Personal: Son of William Bretton ... Born Nov. 14, 1994, in Arlington, Texas.

Patrick Brown • 5-11 • 170 • DB • Henderson, Texas/Henderson HS High School: A two-star athlete according to Rivals.com ... Ranked as the No. 98 player in the in the state of Texas according to TexasHSFootball.com ... Recognized as the No. 16 player in east Texas according to ETSN.fm ... Named 2012 District 16-3A Offensive MVP.

Aaron Doddy • 6-4 • 190 • Ath • Hooks, Texas/Hooks HS High School: A two-star prospect according to Rivals.com ... A 2012 APSE Class 2A Honorable Mention All-State pick ... A second-team all-district selection as a quarterback and a first-team all-district pick at punter during his senior year ... A first-team all-district selection at safety and an honorable mention all-district selection at quarterback as a junior ... Also earned all-region honors in basketball ... Has received recruiting attention from Texas State, Wyoming, North Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana Tech.

Juvon Gales • 6-3 • 280 • DL • Hahnville, La./Hahnville HS High School: Listed as a two-star athlete according to Rivals.com ... A two-star athlete according to 247sports.com ... Ranked as the No. 142 defensive tackle in the state of Louisiana according to 247sports.com ... Recorded 55 total tackles, including 6.5 sacks as a senior ... Also received attention from Minnesota, Arizona State and Georgia Tech.

Hunter Harwell • 6-2 • 205 • LB • Mesquite, Texas/Horn HS High School: Listed as a two-star prospect according to Rivals.com ... Earned second-team All-District 12-5A honors ... Recorded 91 tackles, including 58 solo stops on the season ... Averaged 7.6 tackles per contest ... An Academic All-State selection ... Chose SFA over Air Force, Northern Illinois and Western Michigan ... Personal: Son of Troy Harwell and Tina Cline ... Born Nov. 30, 1994, in Mesquite, Texas.


Justice Liggins • 6-1 • 195 • WR • Tyler, Texas/John Tyler HS High School: A two-star prospect according to Rivals.com ... Ranked as the 16th best player in East Texas according to ETSN.fm ... Hauled in 83 passes for 964 yards and eight touchdowns during his senior year ... Earned all-district and all-region honors ... Helped guide John Tyler to a 13-2 record and a Class 4A Division I state semifinal appearance ... Also had offers from Wyoming ... Personal: Son of Jerry Liggins and Evelyn Florence ... Born Dec. 14, 1994, in Tyler, Texas.

Trey McGahan • 6-2 • 195 • LB • Kennedale, Texas/Kennedale HS High School: Named 2012 NUC Combine Linebacker MVP ... 2012 All-Combine Nike Sparq Team ... Recorded 122 tackles, including 95 solo stops, during his career ... Was also credited with four tackles for losses, two sacks and a fumble recovery ... 2012 First-Team All-District 6-3A ... Received Forth Worth Star Telegram Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording 17 tackles, including four for losses, and two sacks in a win over Castleberry ... As a junior finished 22nd second in the district with 63 total tackles ... Academic All-State selection in football and powerlifting ... Ranked No. 1 in the region and fourth in the state in powerlifting ... Was also being recruited by TCU, North Texas and Sam Houston State ... Personal: Son of Doyle and Michelle McGahan ... Born Aug. 12, 1994, in Dallas, Texas.

Andy McNew • 6-4 • 285 • OL • Waco, Texas/Robinson HS High School: A first-team All-Centex selection as a senior ... A two-time First-Team All-District 17-3A selection ... A 2011 TXPrepsFootball.com first-team selection ... A two-time all-super centex selection ... Graded out at 96 percent during his junior season, surrendering no sacks despite protecting for an offense that put the ball in the air 400 times ... Was selected to play in the FCA All-Star game ... A three-time academic all-district selection, and a two-time Academic All-State pick ... Also received interest from Oklahoma State, SMU and Texas Tech ... Personal: Son of Jeffrey and Cheryl McNew ... Born Sept. 6, 1994, in Waco, Texas.

Roman Mitchell • 5-11 • 200 • LB • Lake Dallas, Texas/Lake Dallas HS High School: Ranked second in his district in interceptions (4) ... Ranked seventh in the league, and among the state's top 200 in tackles during his junior season (6.2 tpg) ... Recorded 141 tackles and picked off six passes during his career ... Named MaxPreps Player of the Week (Oct. 24, 2011) after picking off two passes and returning them for scores in a win over Wichita Falls ... A two-time first-team all-district safety ... Earned team defensive player of the year honors ... Guided Lake Dallas to a 10-2 record as a senior, and the second round of the playoffs ... Also lettered in track and field ... Received interest from Louisiana-Monroe and North Texas ... Personal: Son of Presley and Heather Maloy ... Born Jan. 21, 1995, in Dallas, Texas.

Anthony Pullins • 6-1 • 290 • OL • Cedar Hill, Texas/Cedar Hill HS High School: Invited to participate in the 2012 United States Army National Combine ... Leader of an offensive line that blocked for three backs who rushed for at least 875 yards, and protected quarterbacks that passed for more than 1,500 yards in 2011 ... Did not allow a sack during his prep career ... A four-time all-district selection ... Also received first-team Academic All-State honors ... Personal: Son of Anthony and Raquel Pullins ... Born Sept. 14, 1994, in Baton Rouge, La.

Brett Rattan • 6-1 • 215 • K • Mesquite, Texas/Poteet HS High School: Rated as the No. 65 kicker in the nation according to Chris Sailer's National Kicker Rankings ... A 2012 First-Team All-District 10-4A selection as a senior ... Also received second-team all-region honors in 2012 ... Booted 14-of-18 (.778) field goal attempts, and 74-of-76 (.974) extra point attempts ... Recorded 48 touchbacks during his prep career ... Provided one of the season's most exciting moments when he connected on a 31-yard field goal to defeat Wylie East in the regional semifinal ... Holds school record for longest field goal ... Personal: Son of Clint of and Sarah Rattan ... Born Mar. 9, 1995, in Dallas, Texas.

Justin Reasons • 6-3 • 280 • OL • Groves, Texas/Port Neches-Groves HS High School: Garnered Port Arthur News Super Team honors as a senior ... A two-time all-district selection, Reasons earned first-team honors in 2012 ... A member of the Beaumont Enterprise Super Gold team ... Selected 2012 team offensive lineman of the year ... Was a three-year letterwinner for Coach Brandon Faircloth ... Also earned THSCA Honorable Mention Academic All-State recognition ... Personal: Son of T.J. and Olga Reasons ... Born Mar. 7, 1994.

Shane Roberson • 6-2 • 285 • DT • Little Elm, Texas/Frisco HS High School: A second-team All-Collin County selection ... Received honorable mention all-state honors as a senior ... Recorded 39 tackles during his senior season, including 26 solo stops ... Was credited with 14 tackles for losses, including 4.5 sacks in 2012 ... Garnered first-team all-district honors for his efforts ... Also named first-team All-District 9-4A following his junior season ... Helped guide the Frisco wrestling team to three district titles ... Personal: Son of Lloyd and Melanie Roberson ... Born Aug. 23, 1995, in New Orleans, La. ... Grandfather, Sidney, was a fullback at Army.



De'Quann Ruffin • 6-2 • 185 • WR • Humble, Texas/Summer Creek HS High School: Listed as a two-star receiver according to Rivals.com ... Received second-team all-district honors in 2012 ... Caught 25 passes for 431 yards (17.2 ypc) and four touchdowns during his junior season ... Earned first-team all-district honors as a sophomore ... Also had offers from Colorado State and McNeese State.

Dru Smith • 6-1 • 195 • QB • Sherman, Texas/Sherman HS High School: Ranked No. 155 in the state of Texas according to texashsfootball.com ... Completed 350-of-607 passes (.577) for 6,002 yards and 61 touchdowns during his career ... Also rushed for four more TDs ... Completed 51 percent of his passes for 1,762 yards and 17 touchdowns as a sophomore while guiding Parish High School to the state title ... Named 2013 QB MVP of the Top Prospect Elite Camp by National Underclassmen ... 2012 Class 4A APSE Honorable Mention All-State selection ... Three-time all-district selection ... Earned district offensive MVP honors as a senior ... First-team all-region selection in 2012 ... Two-time honorable mention all-state ... Named MaxPreps Player of the Game for his performance against Denison where he completed 21 passes for 411 yards and three scores ... Holds school records for most pass attempts and completions in a season, most passing yards in a season, and most TD passes in a game and season ... Also lettered in baseball and track ... Had interest from Air Force, Louisiana Tech, New Mexico, North Texas and Tulsa ... Personal: Son of Curtis and Patricia Smith ... Born May 8, 1994, in Dallas, Texas ... Father played football at North Texas.

Robert Sylvester • 6-0 • 176 • WR • Houston, Texas/Cypress Lake HS High School: Caught 49 passes for 825 yards (16.6 ypc) and seven touchdowns in 2012 ... Hauled in 40 passes for 614 yards (15.4 ypc) and eight touchdowns as a junior ... Ranked third in the district, and 54th in the state in receiving yards per game in 2011 ... Also received interest from Kansas State, Louisiana-Lafayette, Minnesota, TCU, Texas Tech and UTSA.

Rodney Timmons • 6-0 • 295 • DT • Irving, Texas/Irving HS High School: Recorded 75 total tackles during his senior season, including 37 solo stops ... Was also credited for 10 TFLs and two sacks ... A two-time all-district selection who earned first-team honors as a senior ... Also received interest from Baylor and Louisiana Tech ... Personal: Son of Rodney and Valarie Timmons ... Was born Jan. 10, 1995, in Marshall, Texas ... Mother played volleyball at Henderson State.



Brian Walker • 5-10 • 170 • WR • Sulphur, La./Sulphur HS High School: Although he played running back in high school, is projected to receiver in college ... Considered one of the top offensive sleeper in the state of Louisiana according to Scout.com ... Named MVP of the NUC 5-Star Showcase in Louisiana ... Jay Novacek Football Camp Top 30 Club ... Rushed for more than 1,000 yards and recorded 419 receiving yards during his junior season ... Ranked the No. 3 running back at the Five-Star Showcase ... Also received recruiting interest from Mississippi State, Oregon, Texas A&M and Tulane.

Jalend Washom • 6-4 • 280 • OL • Houston, Texas/Eisenhower HS High School: Named as one of SportsForce 50 Top Underclassmen ... Also Lettered on the Eisenhower track and field team ... Received interest from Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Houston, Texas Tech and Rice.

Joshawa West • 5-10 • 170 • WR/Ath • Angleton, Texas/Angleton HS High School: 2012 AP Honorable Mention All-State selection ... Named District 23-4A MVP as a senior ... Carried the ball 165 times for 1,525 yards (9.2 ypc) and 22 TDs as a senior ... Also hauled in 27 passes for 431 yards and four scores in 2012 ... Posted eight multiple touchdown games in his final season, including six against Bay City ... Lists his best individual performance as a game where he recorded 19 carries for 209 yards and two scores against Friendswood ... Earned second-team all-district honors at running back as a junior ... Also received an offer from Montana State ... Personal: Son of Vance and Elise Fairchild ... Born Aug. 28, 1994, Angleton, Texas.

Eugene Wright • 5-9 • 165 • Ath • Rosenberg, Texas/Terry HS High School: Garnered all-state honors as a returner ... A first-team all-district selection at running back ... Was named Houston Chronicle Boys' Athlete of the Week after recording five touchdowns in one game (four rushing and one returning) ... Also lettered in basketball ... Earned all-district honors on the court ... Also received interested from Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas Tech.

Mitchell Zimmerle • 6-3 • 210 • DE • Danbury, Texas/Danbury HS High School: Two-time first-team all-district selection at running back and linebacker ... Led Danbury with 111 total tackles as a junior ... Was credited with 70 solo stops and two interceptions, including one returned for a score ... Helped guide the Panthers to the playoffs for the first time since 1984 ... Named 2010 District 29-2A Newcomer of the Year on the baseball diamond ... Earned all-district honors in basketball and baseball ... Personal: Son of Jeff and Sharon Zimmerle ... Born Nov. 28, 1994, in Danbury, Texas.


Transfers Vedial Johnson • 6-2 • 225 • LB • Sugarland, Texas/Kempner (Trinity Valley CC) Junior College: Played running back and linebacker at Trinity Valley ... Carried the ball 129 times for 760 and seven TDs during his freshman season ... A two-time all-conference selection who garnered second-team honors as a freshman and honorable mention honors as a sophomore ... High School: Was invited to compete in the 2011 Under Armour Combine ... A two-star athlete, who was ranked as the No. 162nd running back in the country according to ESPN.com ... Chose SFA over Utah.

[HENJOHN]

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[WestCoastAggie]

GREENSBORO - North Carolina A&T head coach Rod Broadway released his initial signees on Wednesday with a heavy concentration on offensive linemen.

The Aggies announced the signing of five offensive linemen and a tight end. They also signed five linebackers, three defensive backs, three wide receivers, three defensive linemen and two running backs. Broadway, who led the Aggies to their first winning season in nine years this past fall, says winning was a big help.

"I was talking to my staff as we were looking at our board," said Broadway. "It's totally different than it was even last year this time with the number of kids we had in our program. We're moving in the right direction, and winning helps. We heard from a number of recruits who said it appeared we had the program moving in the right direction in terms of wins and losses."

The Aggies head into the season without all-time leading rusher Mike Mayhew, but do return four starters along the offensive line, including first-team All-MEAC tackle William Ray Robinson III. Defensively, they return nine players from a defensive that ranked No. 2 in Division I-FCS.

"On paper, it's a good class," said Broadway. "We met a lot of our needs. What scares me is, if you listen to all these experts, they say it's not who you sign, but it is your junior and senior class that makes a difference. We're not going to have a junior class, so hopefully these young men can come in, develop and start making an impact early. If they are able to do that, then we will be okay."

The Aggies signees include:

Marcus Albert
Outside Linebacker
6-0, 205, College Park, Ga.
Banneker High School

He has a 37-inch vertical and a 59-inch swingspan. He rushed for 1,072 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior. He made 57 tackles, two interceptions, forced two fumbles, recovered three and had a sack as a junior.

Jerome Beatty
Safety
5-10, 170, Charlotte, N.C.
Vance High School

He was named to the All-Mecklenburg County second-team defense. He made four pass breakups, recovered a fumble, caused a fumble and had four sacks as a senior.

Tarik Cohen
Running Back
5-8, 170, Bunn, N.C.

Cohen rushed for 808 yards, including 252 yards in a playoff win against North Brunswick. He also scored 17 touchdowns and averaged 9.18 yards per carry. He had three touchdown receptions and returned three kicks for touchdowns.

Wes Cole
Offensive Lineman
6-6, 330, Norwood, N.C.
Jireh Prep

He played his high school football at South Stanley. He brings with him tremendous size and strength. He played at Jireh Prep last season, and was one of nine players to earn a Division I scholarship from Jireh last season.

Xavier Griffin
Wide Receiver
6-2, 190, New Castle, Del.
Fork Union Prep

He originally committed to N.C. State out of high school. He made 30 receptions for 645 yards and eight touchdowns his junior year at New Castle High School. He was ranked among the top-5 players in Delaware as a senior in high school.

Malik Hampton-Prioleau
Defensive Lineman
6-5, 250, Greensboro, N.C.
Northern Guilford High School

His defensive presence helped Northern Guilford win its third straight Class 3-AA NCHSAA State Championship.

Dwayne Johnson
Outside Linebacker
6-0, 200, Jacksonville, N.C.
Northside High School

Johnson was named to the 2012 All-Area team after helping Northside to a 15-1 record. He was also the 2012 All-Area Offensive Player of the Year after rushing for 1,661 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Charlie Jones
Tight End
6-4, 260, Greensboro, N.C.
Hargrave Prep (Va.)

He is the only tight end in the Aggies 2013 class. He attended nearby Grimsley High School and had several offers from Division I institutions.

Denzel Keyes
Wide Receiver
6-5, 210, Kinston, N.C.
Kinston High School

He made 39 receptions for 646 yards and 13 touchdowns. He led the Kinston Vikings to a 7-5 record. He was an all-conference selection in the Class 2A Eastern Plains conference.

Zerius Lockhart
Safety
6-0, 180, Auburn, Ala.
Auburn High School

Lockhart made 97 tackles, including 57 solo stops. He had three tackles for loss, four pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries. Offensively, he made 34 receptions for 610 yards and seven touchdowns.

Darriel Mack
Offensive Lineman
6-4, 280, Marlboro, S.C.
Marlboro County High School

A big aggressive offensive lineman the Aggies had to battle S.C. State and others to sign. He led the way for an offense that averaged 165.8 yards rushing per game and 185.4 yards passing per game. The Marlboro offense also averaged 30.8 points per game.

Tard McCoy
Cornerback
5-11, 185, Boca Raton, La.
Boca Raton High School

He played quarterback and defensive back at Boca Raton. He possesses tremendous speed and should be an asset in the Aggies defensive backfield.

Josh Mattocks
Offensive Lineman
6-3, 325, Swansboro, N.C.
Swansboro High School

He played center in high school. He led Swansboro to a 7-5 record. He also played defensive line, and was named Max Preps Player of the Week after making nine tackles and an interception.

Rayshaun Mayfield
Linebacker
6-2, 215, Greensboro, N.C.
Grimsley High School

He played at nearby Grimsley. He made 80 solo and 50 assisted tackles with eight sacks and two forced fumbles. He was an all-conference selection.

Kenneth Melton
Defensive End
6-2, 215, Elizabeth City, N.C.
Northeastern High School

Melton earned all-conference honors as a senior. He also made All-Area after making 17 tackles for loss, seven sacks and 79 tackles.

Brandon Parker
Offensive Lineman
6-7, 275, Kannapolis, N.C.
A.L. Brown High School

Parker led his team to an 8-4 record as a senior. He ranked 46th in the state by Max Preps. His team averaged 287 yards rushing per game, and completed 62.4 percent of its passes.

Daniel Robinson
Running Back
5-10, 195, Lumberton, N.C.
Lumberton High School

He rushed for 757 yards as a junior. He averaged 4.73 yards per carry and scored eight total touchdowns. He runs a 4.41 in the 40-yard dash.

D'Anthony Ross
Defensive Lineman
6-4, 255, Atlanta, Ga.
Grady High School

He was named the conference's Most Outstanding Lineman from 2009-11. He was also a Chick-fil-Bowl All-Academic MVP. He averaged 3.0 pancake blocks per game from his left tackle position.

Justin Smith
Linebacker
6-3, 235, Garland, N.C.
Union High School

Smith made 8.5 tackles per game. He also recorded 11 sacks and 93 tackles, including 70 solo tackles. Smith also scored twice, while leading Union to a 7-6 record.

Joseph Spann
Wide Receiver
5-10, 175, McDonough, Ga.
Ola High School

He made 15 all-purpose touchdowns as a senior.

Lorenz Suttles
Outside Linebacker
6-2, 190, Dallas, Ga.
East Paulding High School

Suttles was named Region 5-AAAAA Defensive Player of the Year as a senior at East Paulding High School.

Reginald Tyler
Offensive Lineman
6-4, 295, Kenansville, N.C.
James Kenan High School

Tyler played guard, center and offensive tackle at Kenan. Kenan went 13-1 Tyler's season, and Tyler helped KHS rush for 302.7 yards per game.

Read more: http://meacfanszone.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=recruiting&action=display&thread=19412&page=2#ixzz2KBDF57D4

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Murray State 2013 National Signing Day Central


Follow the Murray State football team as head coach Chris Hatcher announces the 2013 recruiting class. Stay tuned to GoRacers.com for live updates as the National Letter's of Intent are received. Also, follow Coach Hatcher on twitter @HatchAttack1 for live updates.

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Murray State head coach Chris Hatcher has announced the signing of 17 players to National Letter's of Intent to attend the University and begin playing football for the Racers in 2013. In addition, the Racers also announced the addition of five players that joined the Racers at start of the Spring semester. The class consists of four three-start recruits and eight two-star recruits.

“We are real excited about this year's signing class,” said Hatcher. “We feel we were able to get the players that we were targeting and fill the needs we have heading into next season. This group has the potential to make an immediate impact as we push for a conference championship in 2013.”

Jesse Blackburn, WR, 6-3, 240, Fr., Gardendale, Ala. (Gardendale)
Three-year starter for head coach Chris Fancher at Gardendale High School...earned Alabama Sports Writers Association Honorable Mention All-State accolades after catching 34 passes for 502 yards and five touchdowns as a senior...added 28 tackles, two sacks, three forced fumbles and five interceptions as a linebacker...also averaged 35.8 yards on 21 punts...had seven catches for 115 yards and a touchdown as a junior...rated a two-star prospect by Rivals.com and 247sports.com.

Lamont Crittendon, LB, 5-10, 208, Fr., Decatur, Ala. (Austin)
Two-year letterwinner for head coach Jeremy Perkins at Austin High School...earned honorable mention all-state accolades after posting 111 tackles, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries as a senior...selected to the Huntsville Times All-Star Team after his senior season...recipient of the “Head Hunter” Award as a junior and senior...recorded 8 tackles, including five sacks, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries as a junior.

Koty Hix, OL, 6-3, 290, Fr., Fort Campbell, Ky. (Fort Campbell)
Two-year starter for head coach Shawn Berner at Fort Campbell High School...earned First-Team All-State honors from the Louisville Courier Journal as a senior...paved the way for an offense that rushed for 3,509 yards and averaged 42.5 points per game...averaged six pancake blocks per game...named to the all-area team by the Leaf Chronicle and Kentucky New Era...garnered First-Team All-Western Kentucky Conference laurels as a senior and sophomore...twice named outstanding offensive lineman...awarded Department of the Army Certificate of Appreciation for Patriotic Civilian Service for providing support and encouragement to a classmate who had lost his father in combat.

Jonathan Jackson, LB, 5-11, 210, Fr., Mayfield, Ky. (Mayfield)
Four-year starter for head coach Joe Morris at Mayfield High School...helped the Cardinals to a 56-4 record and four-straight trips to the state finals...guided team to a pair of state championships...rushed for 1,951 yards and 37 touchdowns as a senior...added 166 tackles as a linebacker...finished career with 5,605 rushing yards and 92 touchdowns, while amassing 601 career tackles...selected to the Louisville Courier Journal All-State First Team...earned First-Team All-State laurels by the Associated Press as a linebacker, and second-team honors as a running back...selected as the Paducah Sun All-Region Player of the Year...named to the All-BluegrassPreps.com team as an athlete...earned All-Western Kentucky Conference honors as a running back and linebacker...rated a two-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and Scout.com.

Demetric Johnson, RB, 6-0, 185, Fr., South Pittsburg, Tenn. (South Pittsburg)
Four-year letterwinner for head coach Vic Grider at South Pittsburg High School...earned all-state, all-region and all-district honors after rushing for 1,974 yards and 32 touchdowns...averaged 14.6 yards per carry, the highest ever in the Chattanooga area...finished as runner-up for Mr. Football...also added five interceptions on defense...earned all-state, all-region and all-district honors as a defensive back his junior season...rushed for over 1,400 yards...starter for the Pirates 2010 state championship team.

Arbre Jones, OL, 6-6, 310, Fr., Memphis, Tenn. (University School)
Played for head coach Bobby Alston at Memphis University School...earned all-state honors as a senior in leading the Owls to a 10-3 record and a trip to the state championship game...anchored an offense that averaged 36 points per game...participated in the Toyota Tennessee East-West All-Star Game...rated a two-star prospect by Rivals.com and 247sports.com.

Cedric Jones, CB, 6-0, 185, Fr., Memphis, Tenn. (East)
Played for head coach Marcus Wimberly at Memphis East High School...earned all-state and all-district honors as a senior after recording 63 tackles, four interceptions, two fumble recoveries and 12 pass break-ups...also had two receiving touchdowns...rated as the #17 player in Tennessee by Rivals.com...rated a two-star prospect by Rivals.com and 247sports.com.

Zach Katzman, RB, 5-8, 175, Fr., Mayfield, Ky. (Graves County)
Three-year starter for head coach Lance Gregory at Graves County High School...selected a First-Team All-State selection by the Louisville Courier Journal...earned honorable mention all-state laurels as a running back and defensive back by the Associated Press...rushed 250 times for 2,247 yards and 34 touchdowns...became first player in school history to rush for over 2,000 yards...ending career as school's all-time leading rusher...helped team to a district championship on his way to being named District 1-5A Player of the Year...named to the All-BluegrassPreps.com first team, as well as the Paducah Sun All-Region team...selected to the All-Western Kentucky Conference First Team as a running back and defensive back.

Marqavius King, ATH, 5-9, 170, Fr., Abbeville, Ala. (Abbeville)
Four-year letterwinner for head coach Alphus Shipman at Abbeville High School...earned conference MVP honors as a senior after throwing for 1,583 yards and 31 touchdowns, while rushing for 964 yards and 15 scores...also registered 89 tackles, three interceptions and two forced fumbles as a defensive back...selected as the Alabama Sports Writers Association First-Team All-State quarterback as a junior...went 125-for-202 for 1,980 yards and 26 touchdowns...added 894 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground...hauled in 10 touchdowns as a wide receiver his sophomore season.

Demetrius Mason, DT, 6-4, 280, So., Cincinnati, Ohio (Iowa Central)
Spent two seasons with head coach Kevin Twait at Iowa Central Community College...helped the Tritons to a 6-5 record in 2012...recorded four tackles and a half sack in the bowl game...red-shirted his first season...played two seasons at Winton Woods High School...helped team to the second round of the state playoffs as a senior...received the Lineman Award and Most Improved.

Warwick Marsh, DT, 6-0, 305, Fr., Clarksville, Tenn. (Northeast)
Two-year letterwinner for head coach Isaac Shelby at Northeast High School...selected to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State team as an offensive lineman after helping pave the way for a 2,000-yard rusher and an additional 1,000-yard rusher his senior season...recorded 52 tackles and four sacks...selected as the District 10-AAA Lineman of the Year as a senior...two-time Leaf Chronicle all-area selection...best offensive lineman for an offense that accumulated 4,476 yards his junior season...recorded 41 tackles, three sacks and forced a fumble on defense...rated a two-star prospect by 247sports.

Marquis Morton, RB, 5-10, 195, Fr., Shelbyville, Tenn. (Shelbyville Central)
Four-year letterwinner for head coach Jason Hardy at Shelbyville Central High School...earned all-district honors as a senior after rushing for 655 yards and 11 touchdowns on 120 carries...also had 11 catches for 197 yards and two touchdowns...selected to the Dandy Dozen Prospects in Middle Tennessee by The Tennessean...named District 3-AAA Player of the Year and Lakeway Publishers Southern Middle Tennessee All-Area Football Team Player of the Year as a junior after rushing for 1,288 yards and 17 touchdowns...added 20 catches for 285 yards and four scores...rated a two-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com, Scout.com and 247sports.com

LaBront Scott, DE, 6-2, 228, Fr., Mayfield, Ky. (Murray)
Played his senior season for head coach Steve Duncan at Murray High School...recorded 45 tackles, 29 solo, while playing in just four games...played his first three seasons at Mayfield High School...earned Louisville Courier Journal First-Team All-State honors as a junior after registering 99 tackles, 16 sacks, one interception and three blocked punts...helped the Cardinals capture the state championship as a sophomore...rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com...rated a two-star prospect by Rivals.com, Scout.com and 247sports.com.

Mitch Stults, QB, 5-9, 170, Fr., Hamilton, Ala. (Hamilton)
Four-year letterwinner for head coach Rodney Stidham at Hamilton High School...selected as the Alabama 3A Player of the Year as a senior...finished career as the Alabama all-time leader in total offense with 11,620 yards..also amassed 139 total touchdowns...earned first-team all-state honors as a quarterback by the Alabama Sports Writers Association as a sophomore in helping the Aggies to a 14-1 record and a state runner-up finish...selected as an honorable mention honoree as a quarterback his junior season, and an athlete his freshman and senior seasons...four-time All-Times Daily, All-WAC and all-county selection...rated a two-star prospect by Rivals.com and 247sports.com.

Jedidiah Vivio, OL, 6-5, 270, Fr., Springfield, Tenn. (Goodpasture Christian School)
Four-year letterwinner for head coach David Martin at Goodpasture Christian School...helped the Cougars to a state runner-up finish as a sophomore...started every game at offensive tackle his final two seasons...selected to the Dandy Dozen Prospects in Middle Tennessee by The Tennessean...earned all-district honors as a junior...rated as a two-star prospect by Rivals.com.

D'Montre Wade, ATH, 6-0, 180, Fr., Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood Academy)
Three-year letterwinner at Brentwood Academy...played his senior season for head coach Cody White...earned all-state honors as a senior after helping the Eagles to the state semifinals...rushed for 845 yards and 15 touchdowns on 115 carries...added 66 tackles, two interceptions and a forced fumble...rushed four times for 23 yards in the Toyota Tennessee East-West All-Star Game...selected to the Dandy Dozen Prospects in Middle Tennessee by The Tennessean...finished junior season by carrying the ball 171 times for 1,334 yards and 18 touchdowns...had seven 100-yard games, including rushing for 244 yards and four touchdowns against Battle Ground Academy...starter on special teams in helping team to state semifinals as a sophomore...rated a three-star prospect by 247sports.com and a two-star prospect by Scout.com.

Greg Willard, CB, 5-9, 170, Fr., Decatur, Ala. (Austin)
Two-year letterwinner for head coach Jeremy Perkins at Austin High School...earned all-area honors as a senior after recording 37 tackles and nine pass break-ups...also blocked three punts...won the special teams award as a junior and senior...registered 24 tackles and two interceptions, returning one 67 yards for a touchdown, as a junior.

Kadeem Willis, LB, 6-2, 240, Jr., Murray, Ky. (ASA College)
Two-year letterwinner for head coach Dennis Orlando at ASA College...led the team with 66 tackles as a sophomore...added eight tackles-for-loss, 1.5 sacks, four pass break-ups and one fumble recovery...rushed for 428 yards and four touchdowns as a freshman...four-year letterwinner for head coach Josh McKeel at Calloway County High School...earned all-state honors as a junior by the Associated Press, Louisville Courier Journal and BluegrassPreps.com...finished season with 1,703 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns...added 35 catches for 711 yards and 11 scores...also ranked among the team leaders in tackles...selected to the Lexington Herald Leader Class of the Commonwealth...named to All-Western Kentucky Conference team as a running back and linebacker...selected to the Paducah Sun All-Region team...rushed for over 1,000 yards as a sophomore...rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, and a two-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com.

Eli Wilson, OL, 6-4, 270, Fr., Mayfield, Ky. (Graves County)
Three-year starter for head coach Lance Gregory at Graves County High School...helped the Eagles to a 9-3 record and a district championships as a senior...selected to Louisville Courier Journal All-State First Team as an offensive lineman...named a Second-Team Associated Press All-State selection as a defensive lineman...honorable mention selection as an offensive lineman... named to the All-BluegrassPreps.com first team, as well as the Paducah Sun All-Region team and the All-Western Kentucky Conference First Team.


Mid-Year Signees

CJ Bennett, QB, 6-0, 205, Jr., Tampa, Fla. (South Alabama)
Played thee seasons at South Alabama...appeared in six games in 2012, going 55-for-122 for 580 yards and four touchdowns...started all 10 games in 2011, going 129-for-235 for 1,640 yards and seven touchdowns...threw for career-best 281 yards against Kent State...went 86-for-140 for 1,189 yards and 10 touchdowns as a true freshman...completed 12-of-24 passes for 181 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 80 yards, against Georgia State in his first career start...three-year letterwinner for head coach Mike Heidt at Alonso High School...went 187-for-304 for 2,385 yards and 27 touchdowns as a senior...tossed for 302 yards and six touchdowns in a victory over Newsome in the first round of the playoffs...added 105 rushing yards in the victory...rated the 109th-ranked quarterback nationally, and 15th in the state by Scout.com...rated a three-star prospect by Scout.com and Rivals.com.

Felton Collins, DL, 6-4, 250, Jr., Laurel, Miss. (Jones County Junior College)
Played two seasons at Jones County Junior College...posted 27 tackles, 2.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries as a sophomore...played both football and basketball as a freshman...four-year letterwinner for head coach Milton Smith at Laurel High School...earned all-area honors as a tight end after helping the Golden Tornadoes to a 9-3 record as a senior...helped LHS to a 13-1 record as a freshman...also participated in basketball.

Warren Conway, DL, 6-2, 245, Jr., Gulfport, Miss. (Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College)
Played two seasons at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College...helped the Bulldogs to a 9-2 record and No. 6 ranking in the final NJCAA poll...finished sophomore season with 22 tackles and four tackles-for-loss...played in seven games as a freshman, recording 13 tackles and two sacks...also forced a fumble and recovered another...four-year letterwinner at Gulfport High School...played his final three seasons for head coach Mike Justice...named the best defensive lineman his final three seasons...selected as defensive MVP as a senior after posting 70 tackles and 14 sacks.

Chavez Sims, DE/OLB, 6-2, 225, Jr., Mize, Miss. (Jones County Junior College)
Played two seasons at Jones County Junior College...finished the 2012 season with 62 tackles, six sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery...recorded 22 tackles, two tackles-for-loss and one forced fumble as a freshman...four-year letterwinner for head coach Kenny Robinson at Mize High School...earned WDAM All-Area honors as a senior...finished senior season with 72 tackles as a strong safety...also added 65 catches for 1,223 yards and 16 touchdowns as a wide receiver.

Travis Taylor, DE/OLB, 6-3, 235, Jr., Vancleave, Miss. (Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College)
Played two seasons at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College... helped the Bulldogs to a 9-2 record and No. 6 ranking in the final NJCAA poll...earned All-MACJC First-Team honors after recording 45 tackles and 4.5 sacks as a sophomore...selected to play in the MACJC All-Star game...recovered a fumble in the contest...played in four games as a freshman, recording seven tackles...three-year letterwinner for head coach Jim Bloomfield at Vancleave high School...earned second-team all-state honors as a linebacker...participated in the Mississippi Association of Coaches All-Star game.

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NDSU Signees


JEFF ILLIES, TE/LB, 6-3, 195, Lidgerwood, N.D. (Lidgerwood H.S.)--Three-time all-state, all-region and all-conference performer for Wyndmere-Lidgerwood High School and head coach Scott Strenge ... Five-year letterwinner, four-year starter for the Warbirds ... Played on the 2010 state championship team and four region champions ... Played tight end, wide receiver, running back, defensive end, linebacker and punter ... Five-year starter on basketball court and is approaching the school's all-time scoring record ... Four-time all-district and all-conference basketball player ... Track and field standout that has placed in the state meet in the 110 and 300 hurdles, high jump and triple jump ... Holds school record in the triple jump ... Plays catcher and pitches on American Legion Baseball team ... Born April 21, 1995 ... Son of Gerry and Janice Illies ... Has two brothers, Brad and Kelly ... Kelly plays football at Valley City State ... Uncle, Ron Becker, played basketball at North Dakota (1972-76) ... Five uncles attended North Dakota State.

JESSE KUBIK, OT, 6-6, 290, Manning, N.D. (Dickinson Trinity H.S.)--All-state offensive lineman for Dickinson Trinity High School and legendary head coach Randy Gordon ... Two-time all-region and all-conference award winner ... Four-year starter at offensive tackle, center, defensive tackle and defensive end ... Earned co-Most Valuable Offensive Lineman at NDSU football camp ... Plays center on the basketball team, leading Dickinson Trinity to the Region 7 championship and fourth place showing at the state tournament ... Competed in the shot put in track and field ... Born August 12, 1994 ... Son of Klayton Kubik, Manning, N.D., and Devonna Kubik, Bismarck, N.D. ... Has four brothers, Lucas, Jacob, Jared and Jamie, and two sisters, Jenny and Amber ... Jacob currently attends NDSU, and Jared and Jenny have graduated.


AUSTIN KUHNERT, OG, 6-4, 300, Sioux Falls, S.D. (Washington H.S.)--First-team all state offensive and defensive lineman for Washington High School and head coach Brian Hermanson ... Selected the 2012 Most Outstanding Lineman at state championship game ... Washington rolled up 42-4 record including a pair of state championships and a state runner-up finish during his career ... Named to the Argus Leader Elite 45, the all-city and all-Greater Dakota Conference teams ... Earned Coca-Cola Unsung Hero honors ... Competes in the shot put and discus in track and field ... Born August 31, 1995 ... Son of Brad Kuhnert, Sioux Falls and Amy DeVries, Sioux Falls ... Has two brothers, Evan Kuhnert and Jonah DeVries.

JARROD TUSZKA, DE, 6-3, 205, Warner, S.D., (Warner H.S.)-- Three-time all-state, all-region and all-conference performer for Warner High School and head coach Tom Kulesa ... Made 91 tackles including seven sacks in earning conference's Defensive MVP honor ... Rushed for 382 yards, caught passes for 382 yards and scored 15 TDs as a senior in leading Warner to a state runner-up finish in the school's first trip to the state playoffs ... Name to the Argus Leader Elite 45 ... Selected to play in the South Dakota All-Star game ... Played linebacker, tight end, wide receiver, running back, punter and placekicker ... Had 100 tackles including four sacks as a junior, while rolling up 809 rushing/receiving yards and seven TDs ... Three-time all-conference and two-time all-area basketball player ... Averaging 15.5 points and 8 rebounds as a senior ... Placed 5th in the 200 meter dash as a junior and 8th in the event as a sophomore ... Born October 11, 1994 ... Son of Mark and Stacy Tuszka ... Has one brother, Derrek ... Father played football at Minnesota-Duluth (1976-79) and had tryouts with the Baltimore Colts, Green Bay Packers and and Minnesota Vikings ... Grandfather, Rhody Tuszka, played football for Minnesota (1954-58).


JUSTIN AXELSON, TE, 6-4, 200, Spring Lake Park, Minn., (Spring Lake Park H.S.)-- Two-time all-North Suburban Conference tight end and defensive end for Spring Lake Park High School and head coach Jeff Schlieff ... Earned St. Paul Pioneer Press all-state honors as a senior ... Caught 18 passes for 245 yards and five TDs ... Made 75 tackles including 10 sacks ... Three-year starter ... Member of three conference (2010-12) and 2011 Section 5A championship teams ... Spring Lake Park compiled a 23-5 record over career ... Center on the basketball court ... Spring Lake Park achieved 23-5 record, were ranked 2nd in the state and were the Section 4AAAA runner-up ... Born February 26, 1995 ... Son of Wallace Axelson, Vadnais Heights, Minn., and Christine Axelson, Spring Lake Park, Minn. ... Father was All-American pitcher for Moorhead State and Spring Lake High School ... Has one brother, Joe, who plays baseball at Southwest State (Minn.).

MIKE GOERGEN, LB, 6-1, 195, Adams, Minn. (Southland H.S.)--First-team all-conference performer for Southland High School and head coach Shawn Kennedy ... Four-year letterwinner and three-year starter ... Played running back, wide receiver, safety, outside linebacker and punter ... Tied school record for TDs in a game (5) ... Southland reached the Section 1A finals and had a 9-3 record ... Four-year starter on basketball court ... School's all-time scoring leader with over 1,000 points in career ... All-conference selection ... Outfielder for baseball team that advanced to 2012 state tournament ... Born May 30, 1994 ... Son of Dennis and Connie Goergen ... Has one brother, Joe, and one sister, Holly.


CHASE MORLOCK, RB, 6-0, 195, Moorhead, Minn., (Moorhead H.S.)--All-state running back and finalist for Minnesota's Mr. Football for Moorhead High School and former head coach Kevin Feeney, who was a former standout quarterback at North Dakota State ... Named to the 2012 Minnesota Vikings all-state team and Associated Press all-state second team ... Rushed 155 times for 1,820 yards and caught passes for an additional 406 yards ... Set school single-season records with 31 TDs, 2,226 total yards and 11.7 yards per carry average ... Finished prep career with over 5,000 yards and 100-plus tackles ... Played on two section championship teams ... Moorhead had 22-12 record in career, including 10-1 in 2012 ... Three-year starter ... Played running back, linebacker, safety and fullback ... Outstanding wrestler, winning the 2012 state championship at 182-pounds ... Has rolled up a school record 150 wins over six years on the mat ... Eagle Scout ... Three-time academic letterwinner ... Born September 29, 1994 ... Son of Paul and Jean Morlock ... Father wrestled for Concordia College (1982-86) ... Has two brothers, Brett and Lance, and one sister, Cassandra ... Six relatives have attended North Dakota State.

BENNIE WILSON, FB, 5-10, 235, St. Michael, Minn. (St. Michael-Albertville H.S.)--Two-time all-conference player for St. Michael-Albertville High School and head coach Jared Essler, who was an CoSIDA Academic All-American at NDSU ... Three-year starter at fullback and defensive line ... All-star football nominee ... Academic all-conference selection ... Placed third in the 2010 state wrestling tournament ... Member of the Knights' state Class 3A runner-up team in 2012, earning all-state honors ... Versatile two-year letterwinner in track and field, competing in the shot put, long jump and 100 meter dash ... School record holder in the bench press (355-pounds) ... Born October 21, 1994 ... Son of Bennie and LaToya Wilson ... Has two brothers, Tre V'yon and Christopher, and one sister, Quarnesa ... Uncle, Anthony Scott, played football for Delta State.

ZACK ZIEMER, OT, 6-4, 285, Lakeville, Minn., (Lakeville North H.S.)--All-state offensive lineman for Lakeville North High School and head coach Brian Vossen ... Two-year starter ... Led Lakeville North to Class 6A state runner-up finish and 11-2 record in 2012 and Class 5A section title and 10-1 record in 2011 ... Named to the 2012 Associated Press all-State, American Family Insurance/USA Today all-Minnesota and Minnesapolis Star-Tribune all-Metro first teams ... Honorable mention on 2012 St. Paul Pioneer Press all-state team ... Two-time all-South Suburban Conference selection and member of a pair of conference championship teams ... Three-year letterwinner in lacrosse ... Played goalie and defense ... Born November 8, 1994 ... Son of Jim and Kristie Ziemer ... Has two brothers, Benjamin and Jeremy.


BRAD AMBROSIUS, DE, 6-5, 235, De Pere, Wis., (West De Pere H.S.)--All-state defensive end and tight end for West De Pere High School and head coach Bill Turnquist ... Two-time all-region, all-Green Bay area and all-conference performer ... Recorded 191 tackles, 19 passes defended, 15 sacks, 11 forced fumbles and two interceptions during career ... Member of the 2010 and 2011 state championship teams ... West De Pere was ranked No. 1 and rolled to 46-1 record during his prep career ... Three-year starter ... 2012 conference Defensive Player of the Year ... Honorable mention all-state in 2011 ... Part of defense that set single-season records for sacks, least points allowed and fewest rushing yards against ... Two-year starter on the basketball court, earning honorable mention all-conference in 2011 ... Born October 15, 1994 ... Son of David and Diana Ambrosius.


DREW DAVIS, WR, 6-3, 200, Eau Claire, Wis. (Memorial H.S.)--First-team all-conference, all-city and all-West wide receiver and outside linebacker for Eau Claire Memorial High School and head coach Paul Kling ... Invited to play in the Wisconsin High School All-Star game ... Three-year starter ... Enjoyed record-breaking season with 82 receptions for 1,372 yards and 15 TDs as a senior ... Memorial made three straight playoff appearances ... Three-year starter at first base and outfield on baseball diamond ... Hit .350 with four home runs as a junior, earning honorable mention all-conference ... Born May 21, 1994 ... Son of Todd and Diann Davis ... Has one brother, Jake.

JAMES GATES, LB, 6-0, 200, Menomonie, Wis. (Menomonie H.S.)--Two-time all-state, all-region and all-conference all-state performer for Menomonie High School and head coach Joe Labuda ... Three-year letterwinner and two-year starter at tight end and outside linebacker ... Set a school record with 30 sacks ... Menomonie went 18-4 over his last seasons, winning conference title and reaching the state playoff semifinals in 2011 ... Three-year letterwinner and two-year starter in both basketball and baseball ... Born June 8, 1994 ... Son of Kelly and Sally Gates ... Has two sisters, Jennifer and Christine.


ALEX HAHN, LB, 6-1, 215, Oak Creek, Wis. (Oak Creek H.S.)--All-state and all-region outside linebacker for Oak Creek High School and head coach Mike Bartholomew ... First-team all-Southeastern Conference and earned SEC Defensive Player of the Year ... Recorded 57 tackles including 36 solos, five tackles for loss, four sacks, four forced fumbles, blocked four kicks and had three pass deflections as a senior ... Oak Creek won the SEC championshp and advanced to the state playoffs ... National powerlifter, qualifying for the Worlds competition ... Set new national deadlift record at 600 pounds ... Two-year letterwinner in track and field, competing in the long jump with a best effort of 21-feet, 3-inches in the event ... Born April 15, 1994 ... Son of Becky Rutherford ... Lives with his aunt and legal guardian Michelle Hahn and uncle Stephen Porter ... Has one sister, Alisha Fox.

NICK JACOBSEN, DT, 6-3, 275, Prescott, Wis. (Prescott H.S.)--All-state, all-region and all-conference performer on both the offensive and defensive line during his for Prescott High School and head coach Matt Smith ... 2012 Associated Press second-team defensive line pick ... Same high school as former Bison safety and NFL player Nick Schommer ... Recorded 86 tackles including 20 solos, five sacks, a forced fumble and fumble recovery during his senior year to earn Middle Border Conference Player of the Year honors ... Prescott advanced to the state playoff quarterfinals last season ... Named to 2012 St. Paul Pioneer Press team ... Earned all-conference second team placekicker honors ... Two-time all-conference second team selection on the basketball court as Prescott went 18-5 and won the regional championship in 2011-12 ... Three-year letterwinner in the shot put and discus, earning all-conference in 2012 ... ... Born January 10, 1995 ... Son of Curtis and Lisa Jacobsen ... Has one brother, Nate, and one sister, Courtney ... Two cousins attended North Dakota State.


GRANT MORGAN, DT, 6-4, 265, Oshkosh, Wis. (Oshkosh North H.S.)--All-Northwestern Area, all-region and all-conference performer for Oshkosh North High School and head coach Chris Kujawa ... Three-year starter ... Played defensive end, defensive tackle, offensive tackle and tight end for the Spartans ... Honorable mention on 2012 Wisconsin Football Coaches Association (WFCA) all-state team ... Led team to state playoff appearance ... Set school record in the 300 yard shuttle run (48-seconds) in his weight class ... Two-year letterwinner in the shot put and discus for Oshkosh North ... Born January 30, 1995 ... Son of Joel and Jennifer Morgan ... Has three sisters, Amanda, Allison and Annika.

NATHAN TANGUAY, DT, 6-4, 255, Mukwonago, Wis. (Mukwonago H.S.)--All-state, all-region and all-conference defensive lineman for Mukwonago High School and head coach Clay Iverson ... Selected the Classic 8 Conference Defensive Player of the Year after racking up 85 tackles including a school record 22 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks ... Led Mukwonago to second place conference finish and state playoff appearance ... Ranked fifth among defensive lineman by WHS Sports ... Three-year starter ... Played defensive end, tight end and long snapper ... Honorable mention all-state player on the basketball court, earning all-area and all-conference honors ... Two-year track and field letterwinner in the shot put ... Born October 4, 1994 ... Son of Brian and Dolly Tanguay ... Has two brothers, Josh and Nick.


NICK DELUCA, LB, 6-3, 240, Omaha, Neb. (Millard North H.S.)--Two-time first-team Class A all-state and Super State linebacker for Millard North High School and head coach Fred Petito ... Had 103 tackles including 81 solos, 13 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks in leading Millard North to the 2012 state championship and 13-0 record ... Member of the 11-2 state title team in 2010 ... Two-time all-conference and all-metro first team pick ... Three-year letterwinner, two-year starter who also played fullback and tight end ... Earned second team all-state honors at catcher for Millard North baseball team ... His former Little League football team named an award after him "The DeLuca" ... Born January 27, 1995 ... Son of Michael DeLuca, Omaha, Neb., and Chery DeLuca, Omaha, Neb.

TYLER WRICE, WR, 5-7, 160, Papillion, Neb. (Papillion LaVista H.S.)--Two-time all-district player for Papillion LaVista High School and head coach Jeff Govier ... Three-year starter at wide receiver and defensive back ... Also returned kicks ... Earned all-area honors as a senior ... Rolled up over 1,000 all-purpose yards in both 2011 and 2012, scoring 19 touchdowns ... Had three career interceptions ... Papillion LaVista advanced to the state playoffs three times including the semifinals in 2011 ... Honorable mention on all-state team twice ... Three-year letterwinner in track and field, competing in the 100 meter dash and on 400 meter relay team ... Born June 11, 1995 ... Son of Trampis and Jonna Wrice ... Has one brother, Jakon, and one sister, Brooklyn ... Father played cornerback for Nebraska (1992-95) ... Cousin, Antwan Blake, played football for the University of Texas-El Paso and is currently a cornerback with the Jacksonville Jaguars.


PIERRE GEE-TUCKER, LB, 6-0, 205, Belleville, Mo. (Belleville West H.S.)--All-state, all-metro and all-conference linebacker for Belleville West High School and head coach Cameron Pettus ... Selected the 2012 Metro East Player of the Year after recording 90 tackles including 19 tackles for loss and 10 sacks with nine passes defended, four fumble recoveries and two interceptions ... Scored twice on defense ... Sparked defense that ranked No. 1 in conference ... Named the Defensive MVP in the Illinois vs. Missouri All-Star game ... Earned St. Louis All-American honors ... Led Belleville West to playoff appearance ... Academic all-conference ... Four-year letterwinner in track and field ... All-conference performer in the discus ... Member of track and field team that ranked 23rd nationally and placed third at state meet ... Born September 21, 1994 ... Son of Pierre Tucker, Belleville, and Kim Crumer, Belleville ... Has two brothers, Lavante Smith and Carter Crumer ... Three sisters, Taylor Gonzalos, Piahje Tucker and Raena Crumer.


COLE DAVIS, QB, 6-3, 185, Kearney, Mo. (Kearney H.S.)-- All-district quarterback for Kearney High School and head coach Greg Jones ... Named to KKWK Radio All-Star team as a senior ... Passed for school record 347 yards vs. Park Hill (9-2-12) ... Three-year letterwinner and two-year starter with 15-7 record including a district and regional championship in 2011 ... Passed for 1,744 yards, 21 TDs and six interceptions as a senior ... Had 3,144 career passing yards with 34 TDs and seven interceptions ... Rushed for eight TDs ... All-conference second team pick in 2011 ... Three-year starter on baseball diamond, earning all-conference honors on league championship team in 2012 ... Four-year academic award winner with 3.9 GPA ... Born Sept. 13, 1994 ... Son of Mark and Christine Davis ... Has three brothers, Luke, Zack and Jess ... Father went to Nebraska on football scholarship, played baseball at NU from 1982-85 and played professional baseball in Minnesota Twins and St. Louis Cardinals organizations from 1985-88.


MATT PLANK, LB, 6-2, 215, Gardner, Kan. (Gardner Edgerton H.S.)--Two-time all-state linebacker for Gardner Edgerton High School and head coach Marvin Diener and Kris Henry ... Finalist for the 2012 Buck Buchanan Award ... Three-year starter ... Played middle linebacker, offensive tackle, tight end and running back during career ... Selected to play in the 2013 Kansas Shrine Bowl, East vs. West All-Star game ... Named the 2012 Eastern Kansas League Defensive Player of the Year ... Earned all-state honors from the Wichita Eagle and Topeka Capitol Journal as a junior and senior ... Two-time all-EKL first team selection, second team as sophomore ... Recorded 104 tackles including 66 solos, eight tackles for loss and six sacks with a pair of fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and an interception as a senior to lead Gardner Edgerton to the state playoff quarterfinals ... Member of three district championship teams, twice reaching the state playoff semifinals ... As a junior, credited with 127 tackles including 76 solos, 11 tackles for loss and seven sacks with three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and two interceptions ... Finished career with 319 tackles, 28 tackles for loss, 16 sacks, six fumble recoveries, six forced fumbles and three interceptions ... Two-year starter on basketball court ... Played guard, forward and center ... Member of 2010 state semifinalist basketball team ... Born October 25, 1994 ... Son of Jeffery Plank, Gardner, Kan., and Tania Plank, Olathe, Kan. ... Father played football for Coffeyville CC and Arkansas State ... Mother played basketball at Arkansas State ... Uncle, Greg Plank, played football for Kansas State.

CHRIS BOARD, DB, 6-0, 200, Orlando, Fla. (Timber Creek H.S.)--Second team all-state safety for Timber Creek High School and head coach Jim Buckridge ... Selected to all-metro and all-district first team after leading Wolves to 10-3 record and second round of the playoffs ... Finished senior year with 109 tackles including 97 solos ... Picked off four passes and had eight passes defended ... Born July 23, 1995 ... Son of Sherman Board, Orlando, Fla., and Torvia Young, Memphis, Tenn. ... Has two brothers, Elijah and Joshua ... Mother and father ran track at Southeast Missouri State.

TRE DEMPSEY, DB, 5-11, 165, Lakeland, Fla. (Lakeland H.S.)--Three-year starter at defensive back for Lakeland High School and head coach Bill Castle ... Finished with 70 tackles, 10 pass breakups and four interceptions in helping Lakeland to 9-2 record as a senior ... Played on defense that allowed 7.4 points per game in 2012 ... Selected to play in Central Florida All-Star East vs. West game ... Finished career with 160 tackles and six interceptions ... Born March 2, 1995 ... Son of Leo and Fel Dempsey.

CONNOR WENTZ, TE, 6-3, 240, Dunnellon, Fla. (Dunnellon H.S.)--Two-time all-county tight end for Dunnellon High School and head coach Frank Beasley ... Selected to play in the All-Star Florida vs. Georgia War of the Borders ... Four-year letterwinner and three-year starter for the Tigers, who claimed a pair of district championships ... Also played on defensive line ... Finished career with 38 receptions for 528 yards and four TDs ... Four-time academic all-county selection ... Four-year starter at pitcher and first base on baseball diamond ... Four-time all-county pick ... Hit .392 with a 1.62 earned run average as freshman, had .442 batting average and 2.17 ERA as a sophomore and hit .365 as a junior ... Dunnellon has reached the Final Four and claimed a pair of district baseball titles ... Born September 9, 1994 ... Son of Bruce and Angelia Wentz ... Has one brother, Jordan Stiehl ... Father played football at Jamestown (1981-85) ... Uncle, Doug Wentz, played football at Northern State ... Cousin, Zach Wentz, was a two-time Academic All-American in baseball at North Dakota State ... Cousin, Carson Wentz, will be a sophomore quarterback at NDSU.

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Southern:
Cedric McCloud: 6-2 220, QB, Western Arizona / Jacksonville, FL
Damien Daniels: 6-4 295, OL, St. Augustine HS / New Orleans, LA
Skyler Prol: 6-6 270, DL, Pendleton Heights HS / Pendleton, IN
Reggie Smith: 6-5 230, OL, Ouachita Parish HS / Monroe, LA
Corey White: 6-3 328, OL, LSU / Baton Rouge, LA (Enrolled)
Kylum Favorite: 5-10 185, RB, West St. John HS / Edgard, LA
Deaquame Varra: 6-0 215, LB, Tioga HS / Alexandria, LA
Chuck Baker: 6-2 198, WR, Salmen HS / Slidell, LA
Kelvin Williams: 6-5 225, TE, Madison Central HS / Madison, MS
Dontrell Brown: 5-11 185, ATH, Central Catholic HS / Morgan City, LA
Francis Kennah: 6-2 215, ATH, Robbinsdale Cooper HS / Robbinsdale, MN
Randall Menard: 6-3 185, ATH, Breaux Bridge HS / Breaux Bridge, LA
Deonte Shorts: 6-2 175, ATH, Southern Lab HS / Baton Rouge, LA
Dontre Turner: 5-11 209, LB, West St. John HS / Edgard, LA
Deonte McDuffy: 5-10 210, DB, South Alabama / Shreveport, LA (Enrolled)
Blake Monroe: 5-10 185, DB, Jireh Prep / Waldorf, MD
Danshawn Jenkins: 5-11 205, ATH, De La Salle HS / New Orleans, LA
Javen Toney: 6-3 185, DB, West St. John HS / Edgard, LA
Gerald Brent: 6-2 248, DL, L.W. Higgins HS / New Orleans, LA
Mikale Jenkins: 6-2 270, DL, Peabody HS / Alexandria, LA
Tony Williams: 6-2 270, DL, Murrah HS / Jackson, MS
Collis Walker: 6-3 230, DL, Rowlett HS / Dallas,TX
Jamar Mitchell: 5-11 170, CB, Mandeville HS / Mandeville, LA
Justin Bethancourt: 5-10 175, ATH, West St. John HS / Edgard, LA
Jarkeith Ruffin: 6-0 240, ATH, West Lauderdale HS / Collinsville, MS
Trent Anio: 6-3 190, ATH, East Feliciana HS / Jackson, LA