Savannah State Signs 13 In-State Recruits

Bradwell's and Darvean Herron and Sheldon Barnes...
These two Tigers will remain Tigers at Savannah State.

SAVANNAH, GA - Savannah State University interim football coach Julius Dixon announces the signing of 13 players to National letters of Intent to play football for the Orange and Blue. Dixon and his assistants focused on in-state recruits this year. “Until we get the program up and running we have to sign kids from the state of Georgia. We tried to concentrate our efforts to make the dollar go as far as it can. In getting in-state players, there is more opportunity for family and friends to come see them play.”

The 42-year-old interim coach is pleased with his first signing class. “I am very pleased with these young men. Not only what they bring athletically but academically. We made it a point to get kids who have been academically sound,” said Dixon. Dixon feels all of the recruits bring a lot to the table for SSU. „I consider all 13 of these kids jewels. They picked Savannah State because they thought SSU gave them the best opportunity.”

Lifelong friends sign with SSU even after coach leaves school

HINESVILLE, GA - Darvean Herron and Sheldon Barnes seemingly have been attached at the hip since they met in the fourth grade. They attended Taylors Creek Elementary School and Lewis Frasier Middle School. Wednesday, National Signing Day, the Bradwell Institute football players signed letters of intent to attend Savannah State University together. "My best friend my whole life," Herron said of Barnes. "It's a wonderful experience to sign with him."

Herron, a 5-foot-11, 202-pound linebacker, and Barnes, a 5-foot-10, 217-pound running back, accepted SSU scholarship offers during an 11 a.m. ceremony inside Bradwell Institute's cafeteria. They were among 13 players, all from Georgia, who signed with SSU despite Robby Wells' unexpected resignation as head coach last Thursday.

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SSU 2010 Recruits

Sheldon Barnes (RB, 5-11, 215, Bradwell Institute/Hinesville, Ga.) -- In his senior season, Barnes had 200 carries for 1,252 yards with 15 touchdowns. He was named the Region 3-AAAAA Offensive Player of the Year.

Bryce Bell (OL, 6-2, 350, Martin Luther King/Lithonia, Ga.) -- He was named to the All Region Team three times and All State Team three times.

Josh Coleman (WR 5-9 170, Brunswick/Brunswick, Ga.) -- He finished his senior season
with 2,017 all purpose yards and 11 touchdowns. He averaged 23.6 yards in kick returns and 11.6 yards in punt returns. He was also named to the All Region First Team.

Dylan Cook (WR, 6-2, 185, Hiram/Hiram, Ga.) -- He holds the season and career reception records at Hiram High with 41 and 78. He also holds the school receiving yards record with 142 yards in a game, 639 yards in a season and 1,213 yards in his career. For his accomplishments, in his senior year, he participates in the GACA North-South All Star game and was named to the First Team All-Region.

Trent Demeritte (WR/DB, 6-0, 160, Winder Barrow/Winder, Ga.) -- He led the team with 60 receptions for 1078 yards along with 11 touchdowns. He was named to the All Region Team and All-State team Honorable Mention.

Darvean Herron (LB, 5-11, 185, Bradwell Institute/Hinesville, Ga.) -- He finished his career with 158 tackles, nine sacks, five fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles. He was also named to the All Region First-Team.

Dimitri Holmes (WR, 5-9, 165, Clark Central/Athens, Ga.) In his senior year, he had 36 receptions for 500 yards. During his career, he had over 100 receptions for 1500 yards and 13 touchdowns. He also had 528 career kick return yards.

Brian Lackey (WR, 6-4, 195, East Paulding, Dallas, Ga.) -- He finished his senior season with 29 receptions for 405 yards along with three touchdowns, five tackles and three pass break ups.

Patrick McCrary (TE, 6-4, 210, Madison County/Danielsville, Ga.) -- In his senior year, he recorded 21 receptions for 430 yards and three touchdowns. He was named to the All Region First Team and All Northeast, Ga. Second Team.

Malcolm Poindexter (DB/RB, 6-0, 190, Northgate/Newnan, Ga.) -- He finished his senior season with 43 tackles, seven breakups, three interceptions, and two tackles for loss. As a receiver, he had 16 receptions for 352 yards and four touchdowns.

Anthony Prophet (QB, 5-11, 205, Johnson/Gainesville, Ga.) -- In his senior season, he completed 67 passes for 900 yards with nine touchdowns. He also rushed for 950 yards and nine touchdowns. He was named to the All County, All Region and All Area teams.

Broderick Sellers (LB, 6-0, 215, South Paulding/Douglasville, Ga.) -- Named to the All District First Team and the All Region Team.

Quan Trammell (DB/WR, 6-3, 190, Stephens County/Toccoa, Ga.) -- A four-year starter, he finished his high school career with 93 receptions for 1,397 yards. He also had five interceptions.