18 recruits bolster DSU on offense and defense

DOVER, DE -- Delaware State University football coach Al Lavan unveiled a list of 18 newcomers who he hopes will put the Hornets back in the mix for the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference title in 2009. The Hornets announced Wednesday that they have signed 13 high school seniors to National Letters of Intent and added three junior college transfers and two Division I transfers to their roster. Lavan seemed pleased with the early returns of his class, which is represented by nine different states, including four players from Virginia.

"This is the strongest class both academically and athletically that we've had," said Lavan. "This is the first year that we have had significant improvement in the quality of recruits entering this program. "We are excited about the ability to stabilize some areas on offense, defense and special teams. The mid-years [students already enrolled at DSU] will come in and add to our team. In the long run, a class like this will help strengthen many of our positions."

The Division I transfers, quarterback Chris Johnson from Boston College and running back Tahree McQueen from Cincinnati, have the promise to fight for starting jobs immediately. Both players redshirted during the 2007 season and did not play in 2008. Johnson (6-foot-2, 215 pounds) and McQueen (5-10, 200) are enrolled at Delaware State.

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George Bansah, defensive lineman, 6-1, 265, Potomac (Va.)
Aaron Boyd, offensive tackle, 6-5, 325, Fork Union Military Academy (Va.)
Kyle Brown, kicker, 5-10, 160, Laurel
Brandon Cunningham, center, 6-2, 260, Rancocas Valley (N.J.)
Quinton Fortes, defensive end, 6-3, 230, South Lakes (Va.)
Darryl Hicks, offensive tackle, 6-4, 300, Hudson Valley (N.Y.) CC
Geoff Hicks, wide receiver, 6-5, 200, Alfred State (N.Y.) JC
Jadira Green, defensive tackle, 6-4, 300, Oxon Hill (D.C.)
Chris Johnson, quarterback, 6-2, 215, Boston College
Kristian Johnson, tight end, 6-3, 255, Bonner (Pa.)
Ryan Langdon, tight end, 6-4, 235, Father Judge (Pa.)
Byron Lewis, defensive lineman, 6-2, 240, Tallwood (Va.)
Tahree McQueen, running back, 5-10, 200, Cincinnati
Oscar Palmer, defensive back, 5-9, 180, Pierce (Cal.) JC
Aaron Richardson, defensive lineman, 6-1, 230, St. John's (D.C.)
Ernest Robinson, defensive lineman, 6-1, 295, Gwynn Park (Md.)

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