NORFOLK, Virginia -- Norfolk State University football coach Latrell Scott announced Friday the addition of three more mid-year enrollees, all from Fork Union Military Academy.
The trio consists of defensive linemen Walter Brantley (Hampton, Va./Phoebus HS) and Cornelius Tyler (Richmond, Va./Meadowbrook HS) and offensive lineman Craig Rodwell (Richmond, Va./Varina HS). All three spent last fall in prep school at Fork Union but are enrolled at NSU for the spring semester. Each has four years of eligibility remaining.
"We're excited to get three good players from quality programs within the state," Scott said. "We'll continue our local, regional and national approach when it comes to building build our recruiting class."
Brantley (6-4, 340) was rated a three-star recruit by 247 Sports and a two-star recruit by Scout.com coming out of Phoebus High. He was voted a first-team All-4A South Region offensive lineman and second-team defensive lineman as a senior at Phoebus in 2013. He was rated the No. 53 recruit in the state of Virginia by 247 Sports after his senior year.
"Walter is a big, physical defensive lineman who should be a great presence for us at nose guard," Scott said. "If he continues to work hard, he has the chance to be a really good football player for us."
Tyler (6-3, 270) was a first-team All-Conference 12 offensive lineman as a senior at Meadowbrook. A four-year starter for the Monarchs, Tyler was also a second-team All-5A South Region and All-Metro selection in 2013.
Said Scott: "Cornelius is a strong, athletic defensive end who should provide depth at that position and give us great pass-rushing ability."
Rodwell (6-4, 260) earned second-team All-Metro honors at offensive lineman as a senior at Varina. He also earned second-team All-Capital District recognition as a sophomore.
"Craig is a big, athletic offensive lineman who will impress many people with his speed and athleticism," Scott said. "We look forward to him contributing early on."
Brantley, Tyler and Rodwell give NSU four mid-year enrollees in Scott's first recruiting class at NSU. They will join Old Dominion transfer running back Gerard Johnson, another Meadowbrook High product from Richmond, in winter workouts and spring practice as the Spartans start preparing for the 2015 season.
Matt Michalec, Asst. AD/Communications
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