Morgan State welcomes Five recruits for spring enrollment

BALTIMORE, Maryland -- Morgan State is welcoming five (5) early enrollees for the 2015 recruiting class.
 
"I am excited about the five mid-year student-athletes that are now apart of the Bear family," said MSU head coach Lee Hull. "They make our football team bigger, longer and more athletic. They bring some maturity and experience to our young football team."

"They will be here for spring football and that will help their development in our systems to help us in the fall."
 
With Morgan State beginning classes on January 26^th, here's a look at the new faces joining the reigning Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference defending champions for spring practice.
 
Kirby Linscomb IV – WR | Houston, TX | Watch
Morgan State's early enrollees are highlighted by Kirby Linscomb IV, a transfer from San Jose City College. The 6'5, 215-pound was a two-sport athlete at Lawrence E. Elkins High School in Texas before becoming a JUCO standout receiver at San Jose City in California. He represents a significant leap in athleticism for the Bears and is expected to make an immediate impact in the Bears' passing game.
 
Phillip Brown Jr. - TE | Birmingham, AL | Watch
Brown, a 6'4, 220-pound tight end brings every bit the quickness (4.5 speed) and has a tremendous upside. He was a two-sport athlete at Spain Park HS where he played football and was a small forward on the basketball team. He is an athletic tight end who will stretch the field  vertically and will be a good addition to the passing game.
 
Daylan Williams – LB | Louisville, GA | Watch
The 6'0, 220 pounder had an outstanding prep career at Jefferson County HS where he helped lead the Warriors to an 8-4 record during a senior year in which he collected 118 tackles. He's a big-time hitter, who has a high football I.Q. and will strengthen the LB corps. Was a member of the Augusta Chronicle's Dream 16 for 2014 and was selected All-State honorable mention.
 
Jai Franklin – DL | Upper Marlboro, MD | Watch
Franklin, 6'3, 285, transferred from Old Dominion and has three years of eligibility remaining when he arrives on campus. He was a three-year starter at Wise HS where he helped lead Wise HS to an undefeated state championship, going 14-0. He was a First-Team All-County selection, Second-Team All-Gazette and Third-Team All-State. He brings some playing experience at the FBS level that will be needed for the Bears young defensive line. He's expected to make an immediate impact in the trenches.
 
Cooper Clarkin - OL | Middleton, CT | Watch
Clarkin is a 6'3, 260-pounder who was had a solid prep career as a two-way lineman at Xavier HS.  He can help the Bears both on offensive line or defensive line. He is expected to begin his career providing quality depth for the Bears O-line. He is a very good student and that will help him during his transition to the collegiate level.

Morgan State is expecting to sign 20 student-athletes on Feb. 4, National Signing Day.

Picked last (9^th) in the MEAC preseason poll, Morgan State captured a share of the MEAC Title with a 6-2 conference record, marking its first conference championship since 1979. The Bears also made its first-ever appearance in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Playoffs when they faced #16/18 Richmond.

The Bears also completed the season ranked 31^st in the final FCS poll – its highest ranking in school history.

Spring practice dates:
March 17, 19, 21, 31
April 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 21, 23
Spring Game is scheduled for April 25^th

By LEONARD HAYNES

COURTESY  MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS MEDIA RELATIONS