Southland Conference Signing Day Thread

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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.

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2013 McNEESE FOOTBALL SIGNEE BIOS

Grant Ashcraft • Quarterback • 6-6 • 200 • Humble, Texas • Atascocita HS
All-district, team captain and team offensive MVP as a senior where he threw for 2,472 yards and 21 touchdowns… completed 182 of 291 passes… also earned honorable mention all-city honors… NLA Showcase Quarterback MVP… all-district honorable mention as a junior… for his career, completed 250 of 415 passes for 3,071 yards and 28 touchdowns… also and all-district baseball player as a pitcher… projected major at McNeese – business marketing… birthdate – Nov. 7, 1994… son of Kevin and Kim Ashcraft.

Ashcraft Highlight Reel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QkGjLqkL2M


Bodhi Bell • Wide Receiver • 6-2 • 190 • Montgomery, Texas • Montgomery HS
Co-MVP of District 18-4A and team captain as a senior… had 40 catches for 544 yards and seven touchdowns… all-county offensive MVP… 2011 offensive newcomer of the year… 2010 special teams player of the year… two-time academic all-district... member of leadership council in 2012… in his career, made 80 catches for 1,134 yards and 15 touchdowns… averaged 14.2 yards per catch… lettered in baseball and helped lead his team to the 2012 state semifinals… projected major at McNeese – business; pharmaceutical sales… birthdate – July 6, 1994… son of Brandon and Shannon Bell.


David Bush • Wide Receiver • 5-9 • 180 • Tyler, Texas • John Tyler HS • TCU
2012 SEASON – Played in nine games, earning his first-career start against Texas Tech… made four catches for 36 yards on the year… all of those grabs come in the season opener against Grambling, including TCU's final touchdown of the game… also added a career-best 18-yard reception in the game… provided depth for TCU's young receiving corps throughout the year… 2011 SEASON – Redshirted in his first season at TCU… HIGH SCHOOL – First-team all-state and the 4A District 14 Most Valuable Player… All-East Texas… ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 50 athlete nationally and No. 7 in Texas… a triple-threat in high school, finishing with 1,998 yards passing, 1,450 yards rushing and 365 yards receiving in his career… lettered one year in basketball… also offered by SMU and Tulsa… PERSONAL – Mother is Gloria Bush… has a brother, Antione Bush, who played football at North Texas.


Carlos Carroll • Defensive Back • 6-1 • 175 • Alexandria, La. • Alexandria Senior HS
First team all-district, all-CENLA and honorable mention all-state honors his senior season where he recorded 39 tackles with three interceptions, two touchdowns and nine passes broken up… played wide receiver as a junior and caught 73 passes for 909 yards and 19 touchdowns… also lettered in basketball and track… earned first team all-district honors as a junior in basketball… undecided on a major at McNeese… birthdate – March 10, 1994… son of Tillie Lowery.


Ed Duplessis • Linebacker • 6-2 • 215 • Covington, La. • St. Paul's HS
Rivals.com and Scout.com 2-star rating… first team all-district honors his senior season after he recorded 75 tackles with a sack, 10 tackles for a loss, two interceptions and four passes broken up… second team all-district as a junior… clocked at 4.55 in the 40-yard dash… drew interest from several FBS school… undecided on a major at McNeese… birthdate – Nov. 27, 1994… son of Daffalyn Duplessis and Edward Cooper.


Austin Gilcrease • Defensive Back • 5-11 • 195 • Shreveport, La. • Evangel Christian Academy
First team all-district honors as a junior and senior… honorable mention all-city as a senior… three-time district champion and two-time state champion… also lettered in track where he finished third at the state meet in the javelin throw as in 2010 and 2011… member of the 2009 district champion 4x400 meter relay team… 2010 javelin regional champion and 2011 regional runner-up in the javelin… projected major at McNeese – urban planning/architecture… birthdate – July 20, 1994… son of Hal and Sharoner Pennington.


Jammerio Gross • Defensive End • 6-3 • 220 • Shreveport, La. • Evangel Christian Academy
First team all-district and second team all-city honors as a senior after he recorded 64 tackles with nine sacks and three pass break ups… helped lead team to the state championship game… all-district honorable mention honors as a junior after he had 67 tackles with six sacks and three fumble recoveries… honor roll student… projected major at McNeese – criminal justice… birthdate – July 19, 1995… son of Green Whitaker, Jr. and Kathy Scott.


Nic Jacobs • Tight End • 6-5 • 260 • Many, La. • Many HS • LSU
CAREER - Played in 19 games during his career with the Tigers, starting one time (Florida, 2012) … finished career with five receptions for 58 yards … emerged as a receiving threat at tight end midway through the 2012 season. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2012) - Played in nine games with one start … started against Florida and responded with two catches for 22 yards … had two receptions for 15 yards against top-ranked Alabama … other catch came vs. Towson (21 yards). REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2011) - Played in 10 games with no starts ... reserve tight end who played on special teams units ... did not record any statistics in 2011. TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2010) - Redshirted as a true freshman in 2010. HIGH SCHOOL - A dominant run blocker at the tight end position with great size and strength ... played both tight end and defensive end at the high school level ... rated the No. 10 tight end prospect in the country by Scout.com ... named to the New Orleans Times-Picayune Blue Chip List and the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen ... caught 13 passes for 206 yards as a senior and registered 27 tackles, including three sacks on defense ... coached by Keith Menard. PERSONAL - Full name is Nicholas Cozat Marquis Jacobs ... goes by Nic ... Born Oct. 13, 1991, in Natchitoches, La. ... parents are Delton and Thelma Edmonson ... has three siblings - Syble, William and Kimberly ... majoring in sports administration.


Ja'Len James • Cornerback • 5-10 • 175 • Lake Charles, La. • LaGrange HS • UTSA
2012 SEASON – Redshirted in his first season at UTSA… HIGH SCHOOL – Multi-positional athlete who earned all-district honors at three different positions following his final season… tabbed first-team all-district wide receiver and defensive back… recorded 25 tackles, including three for a loss, one fumble recovery and a forced fumble as a senior… added 17 receptions for 202 yards (11.9 avg.) and four touchdowns in addition to rushing 55 times for 355 yards (6.5 avg.) and four scores… returned 15 kickoffs for 320 yards (21.3 avg.) and a pair of TDs and 18 punts for 234 yards (13.0 avg.) and two scores… also an all-state track & field sprinter in the 100 and 200 meters… PERSONAL – Birthdate is March 18, 1994… son of Roderick and Kimberly James.


Joe Jenkins IV • Offensive Line • 6-3 • 285 • Miami, Fla. • Miami Northwestern Sr. High
Started in 26 games in his high school career… earned second team honors… played in the Dolphin Dade vs. Broward All-Star game… helped lead his team to the Class 6A Regional Semifinal round of the state playoffs… projected major at McNeese – business… birthdate – April 25, 1994… son of Elizabeth Teja.


Erik Jones • Defensive Back • 6-0 • 170 • Richmond, Texas • Foster HS
First team all-district and all-area honors as a senior… totaled 68 tackles, two interceptions, and interception for a touchdown, three fumble recoveries… had 160 receiving yards and three touchdowns and rolled up 362 return yards… played two years on varsity basketball team… projected major at McNeese – general studies… birthdate – July 25, 1994… son of Edward and Erricka Jones.


Antonio McGhee • Defensive Tackle • 6-0 • 275 • Bastrop, La. • Parkway HS
Rivals.com and Scout.com 3-star rating… ranked #125 defensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com… Class 5A Most Valuable Player as a senior along with All-City and All-District MVP honors… academic all-state… senior year, recorded 106 tackles, 16 sacks and 35 tackles for a loss… drew interest from Ole Miss, Oregon State, South Carolina, SMU, Tulane, Louisiana Tech and Memphis… projected major at McNeese – mechanical engineering… birthdate – Jan. 7, 1995… son of Cray and Tanisha McGhee.

McGhee Highlight Reel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2SPsaKuyqA


Thor Miller • Offensive Line • 6-3 • 286 • Bradenton, Fla. • Manatee HS
Two-time all-state and all-area honors… Class 7A All-Tournament team… two-time outstanding offensive lineman… team captain… two-year varsity starter… led team to 2011 Florida Class 7A state championship… three-time district champion… FACA North-South All-Star game and team captain… also lettered in track and wrestling… two-time AAU Youth National Wrestling champion… Disney Duals All-American in wrestling… county champion… team outstanding wrestler… projected major at McNeese – exercise science… birthdate – July 28, 1995… son of John Miller and Petra Hedman-Miller.

Miller Highlight Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WEzfkT1qLY


Kent Shelby II • Wide Receiver • 6-3 • 190 • New Orleans, La. • Archbishop Shaw
First team all-district and all-state honorable mention as a senior… team offensive MVP… caught 47 passes for 793 yards and nine touchdowns his senior season… earned second team all-district honors as a junior… for his career, caught 83 passes for 1,482 yards and 16 touchdowns… had a 17.8 yards after catch average for his career… ran track and field for four years where he was a triple jumper and ran the 110 meter hurdles and on the 4x400 meter relay team… played center on the basketball team for two year… most improved student in 2010… projected major at McNeese – business management… birthdate – Nov. 18, 1995… son of Kent Shelby and Carleen Hill.


Callen Smith • Defensive Back • 6-0 • 185 • Lake Charles, La. • Barbe HS
Two-time all-district honors… team captain as a senior… helped lead his team to the 2012 state title game… led the team as a senior with 105 tackles to go along with a sack and five tackles for a loss… had a school record 95-yard fumble return for a touchdown against Lafayette HS… 80 tackles with four interceptions and six tackles for a loss as a junior and a team-best 102 stops with four interceptions his sophomore season… member of 2012 state champion golf team and state runner-up in 2010… all-district in track… also lettered in wrestling… projected major at McNeese – general business… birthdate – April 5, 1994… son of Mike and Joni Smith.


Jalen Smith • Offensive Line • 6-4 • 280 • Monroe, La. • Ouachita Parish HS
First team all-district honors as a junior and senior… honorable mention all-state… all-Northeast team… honor roll student… projected major at McNeese – business management… birthdate – Nov. 11, 1994… son of Anthony and Joan Smith.


Khalil Thomas • Wide Receiver • 5-9 • 176 • Baton Rouge, La. • Catholic HS
District MVP as a senior to go along with all-district, all-Metro and all-state honors… player of the year finalist… U.S. Army Red Stick Bowl MVP… Bayou Bowl selection… recorded more than 2,300 all-purpose yards with 21 touchdowns his senior season… ranked No. 3 on the Catholic High School all-time career rushing list… also lettered three years in track and all-district and all-Metro honors after he ran a 10.5 in the 100 meters… honor roll student… projected major at McNeese – psychology… birthdate – Sept. 22, 1995… son of Walter and Lovetta Thomas.


Jontrey Tillman • Running Back • 5-9 • 200 • Baldwin, La. • West St. Mary HS • University of Houston
2012 SEASON – Redshirted his first season at Houston… HIGH SCHOOL - Versatile athlete that saw a great deal of time at running back as a prep, but has the ability to be a game-breaking wide receiver and kick returner with his speed and quick*ness ... Had a monster senior season for head coach Ryan Antoine, rushing for 1,440 yards and 14 TDs on just 112 carries ... Averaged 12.9 yards per rush in his final campaign en route to First Team All-District accolades ... Racked up 2,200 all-purpose yards, including 1,400 yards rushing as a junior ... Had 19 total TDs ... Won First Team All-District honors as a junior in Class 3A ... Also named First Team Best of the Teche by The Daily Iberian ... Selected the Cougars over Stanford, Colorado, Washington State, Kansas and Northwestern ... Also a standout in track ... District champion in the 300 meter hurdles. PERSONAL – Born Oct. 21, 1993.


Kurt Viges • Defensive End • 6-3 • 230 • Eunice, La. • Eunice HS
First team all-state as a senior and first team all-district as a junior and senior… recorded 53 tackles his senior season with six sacks, five tackles for a loss, two fumble recoveries, pass broken up, safety and a touchdown… in his career, recorded 127 total tackles with eight sacks, eight tackles for a loss, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles, two passes broken up, two touchdowns and a safety… placed second at the district track meet in the discus throw in 2012 and was first in the parish meet… also ran on the 4x400 meter relay team… projected major at McNeese – pre-veterinarian medicine… birthdate – June 16, 1995… son of Charles and Cindy Viges.


R.J. Walters • Defensive End • 6-3 • 240 • Rayville, La. • Rayville HS
Three-time All-District 2-3A football team from 2010-2012… 2011 all-state honorable mention… 2010 all-Northeast honors… standout baseball player as well… three-time all-district honors in baseball… all-state honorable mention in 2011… played in Baseball Factory/Under Armour Omaha College World Series National Tournament in 2011 and 2012… set single season Rayville HS home run record with nine in 2010… projected major at McNeese – health and human performance/exercise science… member of the National Honor Society… birthdate – Feb. 8, 1995… son of Randy and Stephanie Walters.

Walters Highlight Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E_vF3Db-AA


Jay Washington • Defensive Back • 6-1 • 195 • Covington, La. • St. Paul's School
Rivals.com and Scout.com 3-star rating… clocked at 4.52 in the 40-yard dash… 30-inch vertical leap… three-time all-district… two-time most valuable player… Clarion Herald Elite Team member… all-Metro honors as a senior… Army All-American Combine invitee… recorded 131 tackles in his career along with 13 interceptions… had 26 career passes broken up, 10 forced fumbles and 20 tackles for a loss… also lettered in track and basketball… projected major at McNeese – sports management… birthdate – Jan. 9, 1995… son of Johnell Washington.


Anthony Yruegas, Jr. • DT/DE • 6-2 • 280 • West Monroe, La. • West Monroe HS
Rivals.com 2-star rating… first team all-state, all-Northeast and all-district as a senior after recording 80 tackles with seven sacks… had a 70 yard fumble recovery returned for a touchdown… junior season, earned first team all-district honors after finishing with 69 tackles and six sacks… had 26 tackles and three sacks as a sophomore in earning second team all-district honors… projected major at McNeese – psychology… birthdate – Dec. 31, 1993… son of Shane Yruegas and Misty Morris.

Yruegas Highlight Reel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26lyPlFRWXE


Adam Ziepke • Offensive Line • 6-3 • 300 • Bourg, La. • South Terrebonne HS
Rivals.com 2-star rating… two-time first team all-state… three-time first team all-district… three-time first team all-region… offensive line most valuable player for three years… shot put and discus star… two-time district runner-up in the shot put and district champion in the discus… placed second in the discus at the regional meet… projected major at McNeese – athletic training… birthdate – July 27, 1995… son of Scott and Anne Ziepke.

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2013 Southeastern Louisiana University Signees (as of 3 p.m.) ... Video on the signees will be available later this evening on www.LionSports.net.

SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA 2013 SIGNEES
Tyler Abadie, OL, 6-3, 270, Baton Rouge, La. (Central HS)
Duane Abney, OL, 6-4, 285, Lancaster, Calif. (Antelope Valley College/Lancaster HS)
A.J. Bowen, DL, 6-1, 295, Olive Branch, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC/Centerhill HS)
Hunter Brian, LB, 5-11, 205, Baton Rouge, La. (Parkview Baptist School)
Toby Briggs, LB, 6-2, 250, Pineville, La. (Pineville HS)
Titus Charles, DL, 6-0, 305, New Orleans, La. (Edna Karr HS)
Taylor Cochran, DL, 6-3, 315, LaPlace, La. (St. Charles Catholic HS)
Isaiah Corbett, LB, 6-3, 250, Belle Glade, Fla. (Coahoma CC/Glade Central HS)
Emanuel Dayries, DL, 6-4, 265, New Orleans, La. (O. Perry Walker HS)
Darrius Guy, RB, 5-10, 205, Tunica, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC/Rosa Fort HS)
Brody Hay, K/P, 6-2, 170, Ponchatoula, La. (Ponchatoula HS)
Daniel Henderson, OL, 6-4, 270, Amite, La. (Oak Forest Academy)
Jervenski Johnson, WR, 6-5, 190, Amite, La. (Amite HS)
Keeland McElrath, DL, 6-4, 290, Ripley, Tenn. (Coahoma CC/Ripley HS)
Javari Nichols, DL, 6-3, 290, Kentwood, La. (Kentwood HS)
Kendrick Peeples, WR, 5-11, 175, Mableton, Ga. (Reedley College/Pebblebrook HS)
Dario Robinson, WR, 5-10, 180, Amory, Miss. (Amory HS)
Travis Romero, OL, 6-3, 315, Manvel, Texas (Manvel HS)
Ryan Sigers, DB, 6-0, 185, Katy, Texas (Seven Lakes HS)
Mike Smith, DB, 6-3, 205, Palmdale, Calif. (Antelope Valley College/Antelope Valley HS)
Trenon Trosclair, DB, 6-0, 190, Eunice, La. (Eunice HS)
D.J. Williams, OL, 6-5, 320, Jersey City, N.J. (Garden City CC/James Ferris HS)
Preston Winget, LB, 6-2, 225, Mandeville, La. (Mandeville HS)

SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA 2013 MID-YEAR SIGNEES
* John Andrews, DE/LB, 6-1, 270, Round Rock, Texas (CISCO College/Connally HS)
** Bryan Bennett, QB, 6-3, 205, Encino, Calif. (Oregon/Crespi HS)
* Johnathan Braddock, OL, 6-4, 275, Ripley, Miss. (Northeast Mississippi JC/Ripley HS)
* Tim Callian, K/P, 6-4, 175, Irvine, Calif. (New Mexico Military Institute/Irvine HS)
* Ryan Cockerton, OL, 6-3, 290, Kelseyville, Calif. (Diablo Valley College/Kelseyville HS)
** Devante Davis, DB, 5-11, 170, Baton Rouge, La. (North Texas/Woodlawn HS)
* Marquis Hayes, WR, 5-9, 175, Brookhaven, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC/Loyd Star HS)
* Eric Jenkins, DB, 5-10, 170, New Orleans, La. (Atlanta Sports Academy/McMain HS)
* Pat Malone, DB, 6-0, 180, Byhalia, Miss. (Itawamba CC/Byhalia HS)
* Jacob Newman, DL, 6-2, 275, Visalia, Calif. (College of the Sequoias/El Diamante HS)
* Laurence Ramsey, OL, 6-1, 310, Gulfport, Miss. (Mississippi Gulf Coast CC/Gulfport HS)
* Jordan Sutherlin, OL, 6-5, 295, Bay St. Louis, Miss. (Pearl River CC/Bay HS)
** Kody Sutton, RB, 5-8, 195, Texarkana, Texas (Wyoming/Texas HS)

* - indicates Mid-Year signee
** - indicates FBS Transfer

SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA SIGNEE CAPSULES
Tyler Abadie, OL, 6-3, 270, Baton Rouge, La. (Central HS)
An All-District 4-5A performer at Central High School … helped the Wildcats to a 10-2 record and berth in the regional round of the 2012 state playoffs … a three-year starter for CHS … as a junior, helped the Wildcats to a 7-5 record and berth in the regional round of the state playoffs … coached by Sid Edwards.

Duane Abney, OL, 6-4, 285, Lancaster, Calif. (Antelope Valley College/Lancaster HS)
A 2012 first-team All-Pacific Conference selection at Antelope Valley College … key contributor on a offensive line that helped AVC average 468 yards of total offense, including 243 on the ground … helped the Marauders to a 7-3 record … started 10 games at left tackle as a freshman in 2011 … a four-year letterwinner for Chad Shrout at Lancaster High School … a three-time All-Golden League selection.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/601769/highlights/33317391


John Andrews, DE/LB, 6-1, 270, Round Rock, Texas (CISCO College/Connally HS)
The fifth-leading tackler for CISCO College, recording 44 tackles with six tackles for loss and a pair of sacks as a sophomore … named Honorable Mention All-Southwest Junior College Football Conference … totaled 34 tackles with five stops for loss and two sacks as a freshman.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/887792/highlights/24361373

Bryan Bennett, QB, 6-3, 205, Encino, Calif. (Oregon/Crespi HS)
Played in 18 career games in two seasons at Oregon, serving as the backup quarterback to Darron Thomas in 2011 and Marcus Mariota in 2012 … will have two years of eligibility remaining … played in 10 games for the Ducks in 2012, finishing as the team's fifth-leading rusher (165 yards) while scoring six touchdowns and helping the Ducks to a Fiesta Bowl victory over Kansas State and No. 2 ranking in the final national polls … rushed for 79 yards on 10 carries and scored three touchdowns in a win over Colorado while rushing for a pair of TDs against Tennessee Tech and a TD against Arizona … completed 20 of 37 passes for 211 yards on the season with three TDs – against Arkansas State, Arizona State and California … as a redshirt freshman in 2011, Bennett finished as the Ducks' sixth-leading rusher averaging a team-best 8.7 yards per carry in eight games that included a Rose Bowl victory over Wisconsin … tossed six touchdown passes on the season, including two against Washington State and two in his first collegiate start against Colorado … engineered a comeback win against Arizona State, filling in for an injured Thomas and helping the Ducks to a 41-27 victory … a three-year starter at Encino's Crespi High School … a four-star recruit and the No. 10 quarterback in the country in 2009 by Scout.com … rated a four-star recruit and the No. 15 quarterback by Rivals.com and a three-star recruit by ESPN.com … took over the starting quarterback job as a sophomore, replacing injured starter Kevin Prince (a former starter at UCLA) and helped to the Celts to an 11-3 record and state runner-up finish.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUmxqGaqK1A

A.J. Bowen, DL, 6-1, 295, Olive Branch, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC/Centerhill HS)
Played in eight games as a redshirt freshman at Copiah-Lincoln Community College … recorded 20 tackles with one sack … will have three years of eligibility remaining … helped Co-Lin to a 9-3 record and its first Mississippi JUCO state championship since 1985 … spent the 2011 season as a redshirt at Division II Delta State … played for coach Pete Hurt at Centerhill High School … played tight end, fullback and defensive end … was the state's defensive player of the year and a first-team all-district selection … also ran track.

Toby Briggs, LB, 6-2, 250, Pineville, La. (Pineville HS)
Named honorable mention All-CENLA by the Alexandria Daily Town Talk … a two-time second-team All-District 2-5A selection and Class 5A Academic All-State honoree … helped the Rebels to a 5-5 record as a senior.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUmxqGaqK1A

Johnathan Braddock, OL, 6-4, 275, Ripley, Miss. (Northeast Mississippi CC/Ripley HS)
Two-year letterwinner at Northeast Mississippi Community College … as a freshman, helped the Tigers to a 6-4 record that included wins over eventual Junior College National Champion East Mississippi and nationally-ranked rivals Mississippi Gulf Coast and Northwest Mississippi … as a sophomore, helped NEMCC to a 3-6 record.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1843019/highlights/32578389

Hunter Brian, LB, 5-11, 215, Baton Rouge, La. (Parkview Baptist School)
An All-District 6-3A selection and honorable mention Class 3A All-State pick as a senior at Parkview Baptist School … helped PBS to a 15-0 record and the 2012 state title … coached by Kenny Guillot … returned an interception 98 yards for a touchdown in a District 6-3A contest against West Feliciana … intercepted a pass and forced a fumble in a state semifinal victory against Livonia.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1467003/highlights/23428377

Tim Callian, K/P, 6-4, 175, Irvine, Calif. (New Mexico Military Institute/Irvine HS)
A second-team All-WSFL selection as a sophomore at New Mexico Military Institute … made seven of 10 field goals on the season with a long of 49 yards … converted on 45 of 52 extra point attempts on the season … ranked as the No. 23 punter by the NJCAA … averaged 35.9 yards per punt, posting a long of 65 yards with 10 punts placed inside the 20-yard line.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/537472/highlights/20355379

Titus Charles, DL, 6-0, 305, New Orleans, La. (Edna Karr HS)
A two-time Class 4A All-State selection at New Orleans' Edna Karr High School … named twice to the New Orleans Times Picayune All-Metro Team … helped Karr to the 2012 Class 4A state championship along with a pair of state runner-up finishes (2010, 2011) … twice named to the All-District 9-4A team … recorded 65 tackles with 20 stops for loss as a junior.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1104500/highlights/37439398

Taylor Cochran, DL, 6-3, 315, LaPlace, La. (St. Charles Catholic HS)
An All-District 7-3A selection as a senior at St. Charles Catholic High School … registered 35 tackles in eight games played for the Comets … coached by Frank Monica … helped SCC to consecutive District 7-3A titles … as a junior, helped SCC to a 15-0 record and the Class 3A state title … a two-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com … named to the Clarion Herald Elite Football Team … rated as the No. 36 prospect in Louisiana by DandyDon.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWYBn4pJYtU

Ryan Cockerton, OL, 6-3, 290, Kelseyville, Calif. (Diablo Valley College/Kelseyville HS)
A first-team All-Mid Empire Conference selection at Diablo Valley College … anchored an offensive line that helped lead the Vikings to a 7-4 record while leading the MEC in scoring offense (36.3 points), total offense (473.2) and passing offense (381.7)
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/836731/highlights/22725385

Isaiah Corbett, LB, 6-3, 250, Belle Glade, Fla. (Coahoma CC/Glade Central HS)
Played one season at Coahoma Community College where he was a first-team MACJC selection … will have two years of eligibility remaining … spent the 2011 as a redshirt at Division II Delta State … played for Jesse Hester at Glade Central High School … recorded 108 tackles with 14 sacks as a senior … a two-time All-State selection ... named All-Region and All-District.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1280880/highlights/29704376

Devante Davis, DB, 5-11, 170, Baton Rouge, La. (North Texas/Woodlawn HS)
Played in five games as a freshman at North Texas … recorded 13 tackles with 1.5 stops for loss … recorded a season-high eight tackles against Houston and added four against Florida Atlantic … named to the District 5-5A First Team as a senior at Baton Rouge's Woodlawn High School and was rated as the No. 63 safety in the nation by ESPN ... had 97 tackles, four pass breakups, three forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery as a senior for the Panthers ... ranked as the No. 48 player in Louisiana by MaxPreps.com ... played the in the U. S. Army Red Stick Bowl All-Star Game and was named the Defensive MVP of the game as he had an interception ... registered 85 tackles, eight pass breakups, five forced fumbles, and two interceptions as a junior and was named first-team all-district.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMT8QSabQEU

Emanuel Dayries, DL, 6-4, 265, New Orleans, La. (O. Perry Walker HS)
A two-star recruit by Scout.com … helped the Chargers to a 6-3 record and a berth in the Class 4A state playoffs … named to the All-District 9-4A team.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_4S5hWUkY0

Darrius Guy, RB, 5-10, 205, Tunica, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC/Rosa Fort HS)
A second-team MACJC All-State selection at Copiah-Lincoln Community College … will have three years of eligibility remaining … finished fourth in the MACJC in rushing yards, recording 863 with nine touchdowns … caught 20 passes for 202 yards and a TD … spent the 2011 season as a redshirt at Division II Delta State … rushed for 446 yards and four touchdowns as a senior at Rosa Fort HS … also caught 11 passes for 163 yards for the Lions.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1283066/highlights/30810376

Brody Hay, P/K, 6-2, 170, Ponchatoula, La. (Ponchatoula HS)
An honorable mention Class 5A All-State selection and first-team All-District 6-5A pick for head coach Hank Tierney at Ponchatoula High School … named to the Class 5A Academic All-State team … helped the Green Wave to a 5-5 record and appearance in the Class 5A state playoffs.

Marquis Hayes, WR, 5-9, 175, Brookhaven, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC/Loyd Star HS)
Caught 29 passes for 572 yards and five touchdowns as a sophomore at Copiah-Lincoln Community College … helped Co-Lin to a 9-3 record and its first Mississippi JUCO state championship since 1985 … in the MAJAC championship game against Mississippi Gulf Coast, eight passes for 231 yards, including touchdowns of 51, 71 and 46 yards in a 41-37 win.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2201658/highlights/32155380

Daniel Henderson, OL, 6-4, 270, Amite, La. (Oak Forest Academy)
Lettered in football for coach Jason Brabham at Oak Forest Academy … helped the Yellow Jackets to a 5-6 record and berth in the South AA quarterfinals of the Mississippi Association of Independent School playoffs.

Eric Jenkins, DB, 5-10, 170, New Orleans, La. (Atlanta Sports Academy/McMain HS)
Named to the Class 3A All-State team as a senior in 2011 at New Orleans' McMain High School … helped the Mustangs to a 9-4 record a berth in the quarterfinals of the state playoffs … spent the 2012 season at the Atlanta Sports Academy … will have four years of eligibility for the Lions.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1742900/highlights/14977373

Jervenski Johnson, WR, 6-5, 190, Amite, La. (Amite HS)
A second-team All-District 8-3A selection as a senior at Amite High School … a two-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com … played one season for coach Alden Foster AHS after transferring from nearby Ponchatoula.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1704796/highlights/32205378

Pat Malone, DB, 6-0, 180, Byhalia, Miss. (Itawamba CC/Byhalia HS)
Recorded 29 tackles with one sack and three tackles for loss at Itawamba Community College … broke up seven passes and registered a safety … part of a defensive unit that allowed 279.4 yards per game … had a season-high six tackles against Northwest Mississippi … had four stops and three pass breakups against Copiah-Lincoln.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/114183/highlights/31030374

Keeland McElrath, DL, 6-4, 290, Ripley, Tenn. (Coahoma CC/Ripley HS)
Played as a redshirt freshman in 2012 for head coach Freeman Horton at Coahoma Community College … will have three years of eligibility remaining … competed in football and track at Ripley High School … claimed titles in the discus and shot put at 2010 Tennessee A-AA West Sectional Track Meet.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2095045/highlights/30044373


Jacob Newman, DL, 6-2, 275, Visalia, Calif. (College of the Sequoias/El Diamante HS)
A two-time First-Team Valley All-Conference selection at College of the Sequoias … recorded 21 tackles with eight tackles for loss and three sacks as a sophomore … registered a season-high five tackles, with three for loss and a sack, in a win over Foothill College … played in six games as a freshman and tallied 16 tackles with nine stops for loss and three sacks.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/853268/highlights/27662373

Javari Nichols, DL, 6-3, 290, Kentwood, La. (Kentwood HS)
A two-time, first-team Class 1A All-State selection at Kentwood High School … named the District 7-1A Defensive MVP … recorded 48 tackles as a senior for the 'Roos on defense while being named All-State on offense … helped KHS to an 11-2 record and a berth in the state semifinals in 2012 … coached by David Currier.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1421922/highlights/40944406

Kendrick Peeples, WR, 5-11, 175, Mableton, Ga. (Reedley College/Pebblebrook HS)
Finished as the second-leading JUCO receiver in the state of California with 78 receptions for 839 yards and six touchdowns … a unanimous first-team All-Golden Gate Conference selection … named to the Northern California All-Region team … caught 20 passes for 191 and two TDs as a freshman … rated as one of the top defensive backs in the state of Georgia in high school, intercepting seven passes as a junior at Pebblebrook High School
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/652087/highlights/31151402

Laurence Ramsey, OL, 6-1, 310, Gulfport, Miss. (Mississippi Gulf Coast CC/Gulfport HS)
A second-team All-MACJC selection for Steve Campbell at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College … helped the Bulldogs to a 9-2 record and a No. 6 ranking in the final NJCAA national poll … competed in the MACJC All-Star game.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1756895/highlights/18766384

Dario Robinson, WR, 5-10, 180, Amory, Miss. (Amory HS)
Rushed for 1,021 yards and 10 touchdowns while catching 52 passes for 801 yards and five TDs for coach Trent Hammond at Amory High School … one of the top receiving threats in the state of Mississippi as a junior after posting 143 catches for 2,191 yards and 21 touchdowns … a three-star recruit by 247sports.com and a two-star recruit by Rivals.com … rated as the No. 17 recruit in the state of Mississippi by 247sports.com.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4crcM4nZ6Rg

Travis Romero, OL, 6-3, 315, Manvel, Texas (Manvel HS)
All-state and All-District 22-5A performer at Manvel High School … ranked among Houston's Top 100 Prospects by Vype Magazine … older brother, Taylor, played in two games for the Lions as a true freshman in 2012.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/502534/highlights/35906397

Ryan Sigers, DB, 6-0, 185, Katy, Texas (Seven Lakes HS)
Two-star recruit by Rivals … a second team All-District 19-5A selection as a senior at Katy's Seven Lakes High School … ranked in the top 20 in District 19-5A by Houston's Vype Magazine.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/486684/highlights/39373374

Mike Smith, DB, 6-3, 205, Palmdale, Calif. (Antelope Valley College/Antelope Valley HS)
Intercepted seven passes and finished with 56 tackles in 2012 at Antelope Valley College … named a 2012 first-team All-Pacific Conference selection … standout performer at Antelope Valley High School … will have two years of eligibility remaining.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/591154/highlights/29876373

Jordan Sutherlin, OL, 6-5, 295, Bay St. Louis, Miss., (Pearl River CC/Bay HS)
A two-year letterwinner at Pearl River Community College … helped the Wildcats to a 3-6 record as a sophomore after PRCC posted a 4-5 mark in 2011 … part of an offensive line that helped quarterback Marvin German throw for over 3,000 yards in 2011 and Dylan Favre toss for over 2,000 yards in 2012.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/783640/highlights/8010401

Kody Sutton, RB, 5-8, 195, Texarkana, Texas (Wyoming/Texas HS)
Played in five games as a true freshman at Wyoming in 2011, gaining 146 yards on 30 carries, highlighted by a season-high 56-yard performance against Air Force … averaged 4.9 yards per carry and finished fifth for the Cowboys in rushing … did not play in 2012 after leaving UW for personal reasons … was an Honorable Mention All-State Class 4A selection by the Texas Associated Press Sports Editors in 2010 at Texas High … earned First Team All-District 13-4A and All-Area honors as a running back his senior season as he rushed for 1,718 yards and scored 17 touchdowns … ran for 1,187 yards and scored 10 touchdowns as a junior … became a starter his sophomore year and gained 861 yards with 10 rushing touchdowns.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYQeZ8jKJ-Y

Trenon Trosclair, DB, 6-0, 190, Eunice, La. (Eunice HS)
A two-time All-District 5-3A selection at Eunice High School, where he was named the Offensive MVP in 2012 … starting quarterback at EHS where he was coached by his father, Paul Trosclair … led the Bobcats to an 11-1 record, the District 5-3A title and a berth in the regional round of the Class 3A state playoffs as a senior, completing 79 of 123 passes for 1,327 yards and 13 TDs … named second-team All-District 4-3A at quarterback as a sophomore.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBHZqTjpCOo

D.J. Williams, OL, 6-5, 320, Jersey City, N.J. (Garden City CC/James Ferris HS)
A first-team All-Jayhawk Conference selection at Garden City Community College … served as the left tackle on one of the top JUCO offenses in the country, finishing sixth in total offense (498.5 yards per game), seventh in passing (287.5 yards per game), 13th in rushing (210.9 yards per game) and 15th in scoring (37.7 points per game) … helped GCCC to a 6-4 record, a Region VI playoff berth and victory in the Mississippi Bowl over No. 7-ranked Copiah-Lincoln.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/579780/highlights/41710373

Preston Winget, LB, 6-2, 225, Mandeville, La. (Mandeville HS)
A first-team Class 5A All-State selection and the District 6-5A Defensive MVP at Mandeville High School … named to the New Orleans Times Picayune's All-Metro Team … recorded 90 tackles for the Skippers with three sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception as a senior … coached by Guy Lecompte … a two-star recruit by 247sports.com and rated as the No. 42 player in the state of Louisiana by DandyDon.com … helped MHS to an 11-3 record and a semifinal berth in the Class 5A state playoffs … registered 135 tackles with 15 stops for loss, six sacks, three pass breakups and an interception as a junior.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1206809/highlights/25483380

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SHSU:

REY BALTAZAR 6-6 270 Offensive Lineman
Marble Falls High School

Second team All-District 25-4A offensive lineman for coach Todd Dodge ... moved from tight end to offensive tackle as a senior ... also competed in basketball and track & field

LUIS CARRENO 6-2 255 Defensive Lineman
Coppell High School
All-District 5-5A defensive lineman for coach Joe McBride ... played for district and bi-district championship team as a senior ... team defensive MVP

AJ DAVIS 5-11 215 Linebacker
Kilgore High School

First team All-District 16-3A linebacker for coach Mike Wood ... district 16-3A MVP as a senior ... academic all-district ... 457 tackles, 40 tackles for loss, six sacks, three interceptions, and three field goal blocks ... member of state semifinalist team as a senior and quarterfinal team as a junior ... also played baseball

DARION FLOWERS 6-0 180 Wide Receiver/Defensive Back
John Tyler High School

First team All-District 16-4A wide receiver and cornerback for coach Ricklan Holmes ... played for district champion and state semifinalist ... 69 receptions for 1,143 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior ... 64 receptions for 1,048 and nine touchdowns as a junior ... 40 tackles and three interceptions as a senior ... also competed in basketball and track & field

DE'CHAAR GREER 5-10 196 Running Back/Wide Receiver
Waco Midway High School

All-District 8-4A running back for coach Terry Gambill ... played on district championship team and state finalists ... 1,356 rushing yards and 493 receiving yards with 30 total touchdowns ... a threat on kick returns, averaging 47.9 yards with two 100 yard returns ... totaled 2,049 all-purpose yards ... also played basketball and competed in track & field

PATRICK HALL, JR. 6-1 250 Defensive End
Seguin High School

First team All-District 27-4A defensive end and running back for coach Wayne Walker ... first team San Antonio Express Super Team ... all-area Seguin Gazette MVP ... 71 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, six sacks, two forced fumbles and recoveries, and a blocked kick ... also competed in powerlifting, track, and baseball

RAGAN HENDERSON 6-0 240 Running Back/Linebacker
Rice High School

Two-time first team All-District 6-2A running back and linebacker for coach Jerry Baldridge ... honorable mention All-State ... 2,109 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns as a senior ... also competed in baseball, basketball, powerlifting, and track & field

DEMONTRAI LEWIS 6-3 220 Defensive End
Lufkin High School

Two time first team All-District 14-5A defensive end for coach Todd Quick ... honorable mention AP All-State ... team defensive player of the year ... 149 tackles, 67 tackles for loss, and 20 sacks in career ... holds school record in tackles for loss and sacks ... holds school record for 12 sacks as a senior ... played for district championship and playoff teams

SHYON MOTLAGH 6-2 185 Wide Receiver/Punt Returner
Rockwall-Heath High School

Two-time All-District 12-5A wide receiver for coach Mickey Moss ... team offensive MVP ... 53 receptions for 825 yards and 12 touchdowns ... two punt returns for touchdowns ... member of playoff teams in 2011 and 2012 ... also competed in track & field

PARKER MURRY 6-2 285 Offensive Lineman
Plano West Senior High School

Two-time first team All-District offensive lineman for coach Mike Hughes ... member of school's first state semifinalist team ... also competed in basketball, track & field, and wrestling

FORREST REEDY 6-4 290 Offensive Lineman
Huntsville High School

Three-time first team 18-4A All-District offensive lineman for coach Shane Martin ... lineman of the year as a junior and senior ... played on playoff teams as a sophomore, junior and senior ... also competed in basketball and track & field

JOHN RODERIQUE 6-4 200 Quarterback
Webb City, Mo., High School

4A Missouri Offensive Player of the year for his father coach John Roderique ... first team All-State, first team All-District, first team All-Conference ... 45-0 record from sophomore to senior years ... three consecutive 4A State Championships ... passed for 1,755 yards and 20 touchdowns ... rushed for 885 yards and 16 touchdowns ... also lettered in basketball

AARON SOWELL 6-0 285 Offensive Lineman
Katy High School

All-District 19-5A offensive lineman for coach Gary Joseph ... member of undefeated State Championship team as a senior ... member of playoff teams as a sophomore, junior and senior ... blocked for one of the top high school rushing offenses in the nation

TYREL STOKES 6-0 175 Defensive Back
Harker Hights High School

Two-time first team All-District 12-5A defensive back for coach Mike Mullins ... second team All-State as a senior ... two-time team co-defensive MVP ... holds school records for 252 career tackles and 20 total tackles in a game ... 140 tackles, four sacks, three interceptions, three forced fumbles, and 28 tackles for loss in senior season

LUC SWIMBERGHE 6-0 185 Kicker/Punter
Lindale High School

First team All-District 16-4A kicker and punter for coach Mike Meador ... honorable mention academic All-State ... ESPNU's 19th ranked kicker in the nation ... 83-of-86 on PAT's and 12-of-18 on field goals ... selected to FCA Heart of a Champion Bowl game

JACOREY WASHINGTON 6-0 240 Defensive End/Linebacker
Aldine High School

Two-time first team All-District 18-5A defensive lineman for coach Lionell Crawford ... team most valuable player as a senior ... 70 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, and 15 sacks in senior season ... 59 tackles, 10 for loss, and 9.5 sacks as a junior ... also played basketball and competed in track & field

SAMMY WEBB IV 5-10 170 Defensive Back
Arlington Heights High School

Two-time first team All-District 7-4A defensive back for coach Todd Whitten ... played for district championship and playoff teams ... 962 rushing yards as a senior running back

RYNE YOST 6-5 280 Offensive Tackle
Lawton, Okla., Senior High School

All-District 4-6A offensive lineman for coach Randy Breeze ... named district 4-6A Offensive Lineman of the Year ... Daily Oklahoman first team All-State ... also lettered in wrestling

TRANSFERS

TRE GOODWIN 6-1 295 Offensive Lineman
Honey Grove High School

Transfer from Tyler Junior College ... first team All-Conference offensive lineman for coach Danny Palmer ... first team All-District for Sammy Burnett at Honey Grove

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2013 Abilene Christian SIGNING LIST

D.J. Arnold, DB, 5-10, 180, fr, HS, Wichita Falls (Rider HS) *– As a senior in 2012, Arnold set the Rider single-season record with eight interceptions on his way to earning Defensive MVP honors on the Red River 22 team as selected by the Wichita Falls Times Record-News. A first team all-District 5-4A selection in 2012, Arnold finished with 92 tackles to go along with his eight interceptions. He also ran for 100 yards and three touchdowns on 26 carries. He helped lead the Raiders to a Class 4A Division II state semifinal appearance in 2012. He was an honorable mention Class 4A all-state selection by both the Associated Press and the Texas Sports Writers Association. Also competes in track and field and is part of Rider's 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams.

Quinton Baker, DB, 6-0, 180, fr, HS, Austin (Manor HS) – Also received interest from Baylor, New Mexico, Texas State, Tulsa and UTEP. Finished his senior season with 55 tackles (34 solo), 10 passes defended and one interception for a 12-4 Manor team that went 6-1 in district play. He was a first team all-District 17-4A selection after the season. As a junior he had 50 tackles (21 solo) and one interception for a 5-6 squad. He was a second team all-District 17-4A selection after the season. As a sophomore he had 15 tackles (5 solo), one pass defended and one interception for a 4-6 team.

De'andre Brown, RB, 5-9, 180, fr, HS, Lewisville (Lewisville HS) – Brown signed with Wildcats after originally committing to New Mexico State. As a senior at Lewisville, Brown ran for 1,239 yards and 11 touchdowns and had a long run of 92 yards. A two-time first team all-District 5-5A selection, Brown ran for 523 yards and nine touchdowns on 81 carries as a junior and caught 24 passes for 287 yards and two touchdowns. Finished his career with 2,107 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns on 317 carries and caught 45 passes for 471 yards and two scores. His father, Eric Gober, played at ACU in the early 1990s.

Quentin Bryant, DB, 6-0, 180, fr, HS, Mart (Mart HS) – As a senior, Bryant helped Mart reach the state semifinals and was a first team all-Central Texas defensive back and second team all-Central Texas wide receiver. He was a second team Class A all-state defensive back by the Associated Press, but was a first team all-state selection by TheOldCoach.com. As a junior he led the Panthers to a district title and a spot in the state semifinals, earning Associated Press honorable mention all-state honors at defensive back. As a senior he had 63 tackles and 5 interceptions for 107 yards in returns. He also had 1 touchdowns, 9 pass breakups, and 3 fumble recoveries. He also carried the ball 33 times for 662 yards and 11 touchdowns and had 20 catches for 540 yards and 6 touchdowns. He was a first team all-district selection at both wide receiver and defensive back and a second team all-district selection at placekicker. As a sophomore he was a starter on Mart's Class A Division I state championship team and was an honorable mention selection on the all-Super CenTex team. As a freshman in 2009, Bryant was part of a Mart team that reached the state quarterfinals.

Sam Fodale, C, 6-1, 280, fr, HS, Shreveport, La. (Evangel Christian Academy) – Starter at center on Evangel Christian Academy team that finished the 2012 season at 12-3 and reached the Louisiana Class 2A state championship game where it lost to national powerhouse John Curtis Christian High School. Curtis finished the season as the consensus national championship, according to five of the seven most widely regarded high school football polls. Fodale also started as a junior at Evangel Christian, helping the Eagles to an 8-6 record. Played in the Max Emfinger All-American Bowl in January was named the Bowl Game Offensive Lineman co-MVP, helping the West Team to a 14-10 victory. He was an honorable mention selection to the Class 2A all-state team by the Louisiana Football Coaches' Association after his senior season. A three-year starter at center at Evangel Christian Academy, Fodale has been snapping out of the shotgun since the seventh grade.

Cedric Gilbert, WR, 6-2, 220, jr, Tr, Lancaster HS (Cisco Junior College) – Transfers to ACU from Cisco Junior College and could be an immediate impact player for the Wildcats in 2013. Passed on offers from Louisiana Tech, Louisiana-Lafayette and North Texas to sign with ACU. As a freshman in 2011 at Cisco, Gilbert caught 36 passes for 658 yards and six touchdowns. He had his biggest game of his freshman season against eventual conference champion Navarro College when he caught 12 passes for 228 yards and three touchdowns. Last year as a sophomore he caught 27 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns in only eight games. Aside from being a top football recruit out of Lancaster High School, Gilbert was also part of Lancaster's dominating Class 4A track and field teams. As a senior in 2011, he ran on the Tigers' state championship teams in both the 4x100 and 4x400 relays, and as a junior anchored the 4x400 relay team to the state title.

Randy Gober, RB, 5-8, 185, fr, HS, Waco (La Vega HS) – Signed with the Wildcats after also receiving interest from several schools, including Syracuse. As a senior he ran for 1,755 yards and 23 touchdowns, including a 7-touchdown game in a win over Connally in District 17-3A play. His play earned him District 17-3A Offensive MVP honors and a spot on the all-district first team. As a junior in 2011 he ran for 1,376 yards and 17 touchdowns and was the District 19-3A Offensive MVP. The Pirates finished 11-1 in 2011, losing to Tyler Chapel Hill in the second round, and finished 7-4 in 2012 with a loss to Taylor in the first round of the Class 3A Division I state playoffs. As a sophomore in 2010, Gober was a second team
all-District 19-3A pick.

Nik Grau, P / PK, 6-1, 195, fr, HS, Grapevine (Grapevine HS) – Grau could come in and challenge to be the Wildcats' punter and placekicker as a freshman. As a senior in 2012, he hit 11 of 13 field goals, including a career-best 52-yarder against L.D. Bell in a late September game. As a senior he was a first team all-District 6-5A selection as both a punter and placekicker. As a junior in 2011, he hit 8 of 12 field goals, including a long kick of 45 yards. He was the first team all-District 6-5A placekicker. Also plays soccer at Grapevine where he's been a two-time all-district forward. He scored 15 goals as a junior in 2012.

Josh Hailey, DL, 6-6, 230, fr, HS, College Station (A&M Consolidated HS) – Named second team Class 5A Region II Elite Team by TexasHSFootball.com after his senior season in 2012. He was also voted first team all-District 14-5A after his senior season. As a senior he finished with 75 tackles (9 tackles for loss) and five sacks. He also had 23 quarterback pressures, one forced fumble, two pass breakups and one interception.

Gabe Hernandez, DL, 6-1, 285, fr, HS, El Paso (Chapin HS) – Selected to play in the Greater El Paso Showcase in December after his high school career ended. As a senior he was a first team all-District 1-4A selection at defensive tackle. As a junior he was a first team all-District 1-4A selection after amassing 112 tackles (44 solo and 68 assisted), including three tackles for loss. He also had four sacks for 20 yards in losses. He helped Chapin to a 9-3 record as the team reached the second round of the Class 4A Division I state playoffs where it lost to Wichita Falls Rider and future ACU teammate D.J. Arnold.

Austin Hisler, OL, 6-4, 250, fr, HS, Cedar Park (Cedar Park HS) – Starter at offensive guard on Cedar Park's Class 4A Division II state championship team in 2012. Voted the District 25-4A Offensive Lineman of the Year and was a first team all-district lineman. He was a second team Class 4A all-state selection by the Associated Press and the Texas Sports Writers Association. First team all-state by TheOldCoach.com and first team all-Super CenTex. His father, George Hisler, played at ACU.

Josh McKinnies, DL, 6-1, 280, fr, HS, Houston (Mayde Creek HS) – As a senior in 2012, McKinnies was voted second all-District 19-5A. As a senior, McKinnies finished with 59 tackles (18 solo), including nine tackles for loss. He also had five sacks, 10 quarterback pressures and three forced fumbles. He was an honorable mention selection to the all-district team after his junior season in 2011.

Riley Mayfield, OL, 6-7, 285, fr, HS, Cedar Park (Cedar Park HS) – Starter at offensive guard on Cedar Park's Class 4A Division II state championship team in 2012. Voted first team all-District 25-4A and was named to second team all-Super CenTex. Also received interest from Baylor, Texas State and Central Arkansas and passed up offers from Central Arkansas and Texas State to sign with the Wildcats.

Kade Munden, QB, 6-3, 195, fr, HS, China Spring (China Spring HS) – As a senior, Munden threw for 1,599 yards and ran for another 449 yards. He also averaged 38 yards per punt. He was an academic all-state honorable mention selection and was a second team all-District 17-3A selection. He was an all-Super CenTex honorable mention selection at quarterback. He helped lead the Cougars to the playoffs where they lost in the first round to top-ranked Navasota. As a junior he was academic all-district and an all-district honorable mention selection at quarterback. After his junior season he the MVP of the Texas Quarterback Showcase Combine. Munden also plays baseball and has been voted all-district each of the last two seasons.

Chance Rieken, OL, 6-4, 270, fr, HS, Comfort (Comfort HS) – Helped lead Comfort back from an 0- 4 non-district start to a 4-2 District 3-2A record and a berth in the Class 2A Division I state playoffs. After the season he was voted the District 3-2A Offensive Lineman of the Year and was a first team all-district selection. He was also the District 3-2A Defensive Lineman of the Year and was first team all-Hill Country.

Herschel Sims, RB, 5-8, 215, jr, Tr, Abilene (Lamar) – Won't be eligible to play until 2014 because of NCAA transfer rules. Will have two years of eligibility remaining (2014 and 2015).
Sophomore (2012 at Lamar): Played in seven games in 2012 before leaving the team in the midst of a 4-8 campaign. Still finished second on the team in rushing yards with 388 on 96 carries (4.0 yards per carry). Sims scored two touchdowns and had a long run of 25 yards on the season. He had a season-best 99 yards on 18 carries in his last game of his season, a 52-21 win over McMurry on Oct. 13 in Beaumont. He also ran for 83 yards and one touchdown in a 31-0 win over Prairie View A&M on Sept. 8.
Freshman (2011 at Oklahoma State): Played in nine games as a true freshman at Oklahoma State, finishing third on the team with 242 rushing yards. Helped the Cowboys to a 12-1 record, a Big 12 championship and a 41-38 win over Stanford in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Posted 100-yard rushing efforts against Texas Tech (111) and Baylor (104), and averaged a robust 7.8 yards per carry on the season. Ripped off an 81-yard touchdown run against Baylor for OSU's longest play of the year and the longest in the Big 12 in 2011. Scored on a 1-yard run against Kansas for his first collegiate touchdown.
At Abilene High School: Ran for 2,352 yards as a junior and 709 during an injury-plagued senior campaign for Abilene HS. Ranked as the second-best all-purpose running back in the country as a senior by Rivals.com. A SuperPrep All-American, he was also ranked as the No. 8 player in Texas and the No. 73 overall recruit in the nation by Rivals.com ... First-team Associated Press all-state and was the Texas 5A Offensive Player of the Year as a junior. Ranked as the No. 5 running back in America and the No. 6 player in Texas by Scout. Placed fourth in the state meet as a sprinter.

Hayden Wall, OL, 6-4, 275, fr, HS, Hallsville (Hallsville HS) – Wall, who played for former Wildcat assistant coaches Clayton and Cody Farrell at Hallsville, was a first team all-District 14-4A selection in both 2011 and 2012. As a senior he helped Hallsville to a 7-4 record, third-place district finish and a first-round playoff appearance. He was a two-time winner of Hallsville's Offensive Lineman of the Year award. As the Hallsville left tackle, Wall graded out at 95 percent for the 2012 season, finishing with 75 pancake blocks and 56 knockdown blocks. He was a first team all-East Texas performer in 2012 and a second team all-East Texas performer in 2011. Wall also garnered interest from Central Arkansas, Sam Houston State, Louisiana Tech and Texas-San Antonio.

Will Weathers, QB / Athlete, 6-2, 210, fr, HS, Tyler, Texas (Brook Hill School) – A two-year starter at Brook Hill School, Weathers also had an offer from Air Force. Weathers completed 100 of 144 passes for 1,420 yards, 17 touchdowns and only two interceptions in 2012, while rushing for 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns on 123 carries. Weathers accounted for 2,562 total yards and 42 total touchdowns during Brook Hill's 2011 TAPPS Division III state championship season. After moving up to TAPPS Division II for the 2012 season, Brook Hill finished 6-5 with a first-round playoff loss to Midland Christian.