MVSU Delta Devils close day one of national signing day with 22

Itta Bena, Miss.--- Mississippi Valley State head football coach Willie Totten was elated at the end of day one of national football signing day as the Delta Devils inked 22 freshman and transfer student-athletes to mark the largest first day under Totten’s reign.

“I'm very pleased at the turn out, but the best thing is they will all be eligible,” Totten said. “No doubt these are the best numbers since I've been here and we're expecting a couple more junior college guys (today).

“I really want to commend the coaches for getting out there and beating the bushes and getting what we need,” Totten added. “The numbers are a good sign that the program is moving forward.”

2008 MVSU Football Recruits

1. Sandon Nelson LB 6-0 195 Little Rock, Ark. Robinson H.S.

2. Nathaniel Gaines OT 6-3 280 Fayette, MS Jefferson County H.S.

3. Karlos Richardson OT 6-4 310 North Little Rock H.S./Oak Grove H.S.

4. Armon Williams DB 6-0 181 Little Rock, Ark. J.A. Fair H.S.

5. Bruce Nix LB 6-3 220 Jackson, MS Raymond H.S.

6. Jonathan Wilson OL 6-0 260 Batesville, MS South Panola H.S.

7. Cordarrius McMurry OL 6-2 320 Batesville, MS South Panola H.S.

8. Marquis McFadden DB 5-11 180 Little Rock, AR Robinson H.S.

9. Anthony Ester DL 6-2 285 Memphis, TN Whitehaven H.S.

10. Chris Coby DE 6-3 235 Pinson, AL Clay Chalkville H.S.

11. Edmond Box DE 6-2 230 Pinson, AL Clay Chalkville H.S.

12. William Woodard OL 6-4 310 Birmingham, AL Woodland H.S.

13. Oscar Dudley WR 6-4 210 Coffeyville, MS North West C.C.

14. Nicholas Sherman OL 6-1 280 Birmingham, AL Huffman H.S.

15. Johnvonta Brooks OL 6-1 285 Winona, MS Holmes C.C.

16. Joshua Shipp LB 6-1 185 Batesville, MS South Panola H.S.

17. Aaron Encalade QB 6-3 225 Hamilton, LA Coahoma C.C.

18. Javaris Fritz DL 6-1 220 Tarrant, AL Tarrant H.S.

19. Andre Berry QB 6-3 210 Tarrant, AL Tarrant H.S.

20. Cordarius Williams DL 6-5 270 Olive Branch, MS DeSota County H.S.

21. Kealon Kellybrew DB 6-1 190 Little Rock, Ark. Little Rock Central H.S.

22. DeKoven Burrell LB 6-1 210 Birmingham, AL Wenonah, H.S.