Thursday, February 7, 2008

Savannah State announces Coach Wells first recruiting class

Photo: Savannah State University head football coach Robby Wells

SAVANNAH, Ga.- First year head football coach Robby Wells completed his recruiting class at Savannah State Wednesday with the announcement of 23 National Letter of Intent signees.

The jewels of the class could be athlete Kurvin Curry (6-2, 200) and Deron Talley (6-1, 175). During the 2007 season, Curry passed for 3,000 yards and 30 touchdowns, rushed for 1,575 yards and 15 touchdowns and was voted most valuable player in 2006 and 2007. In 2007, Talley recorded 36 receptions for 626 yards.

Savannah State Tigers 2008 Recruiting Class 2/6/08.

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. High School/Hometown 2007 Stats/Honors

1. Travis Alston DE 6-3 210 Cedar Grove/Ellenwood, Ga. Two-year starter.

2. Jared Brunson OL 6-2 290 Maynard Evans/Orlando, Fla. Graded out at 82% for the season with 48 pancake blocks and 27 knock downs.

3. Chris Bush WR 6-0 185 Bainbridge/Bainbridge, Ga. 52 receptions for 618 yards. 612 kick return yards and 10 touchdowns. 4x100 State Champion.

4. Cedric Chambers WR 6-0 185 Kendrick/Columbus, Ga.

5. Kurvin Curry QB/Ath 6-2 200 Hart County/ Hartwell, Ga. Passed for 3,000 yards with 30 Touchdowns, rushed for 1,575 yards and 15 touchdowns in two years. Team MVP in 2006 and 2007.

6. Jamal Davis OLB 6-3 195 South Aiken/Aiken, S.C. 48 receptions for 680 yards. Region 4-A Player of the Year. 182 tackles and three sacks.

7. Stephen Dorn LB 6-1 200 Apopka/Apopka, Fla. 68 tackles with five TFL along with four sacks and two hurries. One touchdown and one blocked punt.

8. McKeaver Edwards OL 6-2 300 Stephenson/Stone Mountain, Ga. Graded out at 88% with 20 pancake blocks. All Region 5-A. 25 key blocks.

9. Edward Endem OLB 6-0 190 North Clayton/Atlanta, Ga. Two-year starter.

10. Quintez Hayes DL 6-3 260 Thomasville/Thomasville, Ga. 76 tackles, 10 sacks and two pass break-ups.

11. Demetrius Holmes WR 5-11 195 Stockbridge/Stockbridge, Ga.

12. Johnny Howard DT 6-2 255 Dublin/Dublin, Ga. 54 tackles, 37 assists and four sacks. All-State selection and 2006 State Champion.

13. Tametrick Hunt DT 6-0 290 Hart County/Hartwell, Ga. 35 TFL, 15 sacks and team Most Valuable Defensive Lineman.

14. Thelmore Jackson OL 6-6 298 Tri-Cities/Atlanta, Ga. Two-year starter.

15. Timothy Jackson RB 5-7 170 Lovejoy/Hampton, Ga. Three-year starter.

16. Stephan Meyers DL 6-1 275 Camden County/St. Mary’s, Ga.

17. Alex Miller RB 5-11 190 Salem/Conyers, Ga. 183 carries for 1,008 yards and 12 touchdowns. 10 receptions for 145 yards. Team Offensive Player of the Year.

18. Grant Newman OL 6-4 280 Jefferson County/Louisville, Ga. Graded out at 85%. 16 knockdowns.

19. Keenan Ray OL 6-3 290 Lovejoy/Hampton, Ga. Two-year starter.

20. Richie Rucker FS 6-2 185 Hart County/Hartwell, Ga. 58 tackles, five break ups, two forced fumbles and eight interceptions.

21. Deron Talley WR 6-1 175 Orange Park/Orange Park, Fla. 36 receptions for 626 yards.

22. Pat Thomas DB 5-10 180 Mays/Atlanta, Ga. Three-year starter.

23. Anthony Young DB 5-10 170 Gainesville/Gainesville, Ga. Eight interceptions, 35 tackles, 14 assists and five break-ups. Team Most Valuable Defensive Back.

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