Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Alabama A&M signs 19 players on National Signing Day

NORMAL, Alabama -- The Alabama A&M University football staff is excited to announce nineteen additions to the Bulldog football family on National Signing Day 2015.   

This first full recruiting class under Head Coach James Spady addresses the specific needs of the Bulldog Football program. The signees bring explosive talent and great character to "The Hill". On offense, the Bulldogs signed two quarterbacks, four linemen, one wide receiver and one tight end. Defensively, the Bulldogs added six linemen and five defensive backs.

MID-YEAR SIGNEES
Junior College


De'Angelo Ballard – QB 6'1 200 Southwest Mississippi CC (Summit, MS)
Two-year starter at SWCC…In 2014, threw for 827 yards and 7 touchdowns…Rushed for 753 yards on 116 attempts for a 6.5 yards per carry average and 7 touchdowns…Named to the 2014 "Pre-Season Dual Threat Quarterback Watch List" by JC Gridiron…Led Noxubee County High School (MS) to a 37-5 record, and the 2012 Mississippi 4A state football championship…Received All-District and All-Area honors as a sophomore and senior…Voted Most Valuable Offense Player as a senior…De'Angelo is a biology major.
Highlight Video: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3135090/highlights/192907379

Derrick Isaac – OL 6'4 305 Pearl River CC (Hattiesburg, MS)
Named to the "Pre-Season National JUCO Top Offensive Linemen" list for 2014 by JUCO Weekly.Org…Helped lead Pearl River CC to its first winning season since 2010, while winning the MACJC South Division Championship…Participant in the MACJC All-Star Classic…Played basketball, football and soccer at McComb High School (MS)…Named most Improved soccer player his junior year…Began playing football as a senior and led team to a 2013 district runner-up finish and the Mississippi state football playoffs…A former Army Jr. ROTC student, Derrick is a Business / Sports Management major.
Highlight Video: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3424649/highlights/197900375

Ryan Ducksworth – DL 6'3 265 Copiah Lincoln CC (Wesson, MS)
Two-year starter at Copiah Lincoln...Finished in the Top 20 in sacks in 2013 and the Top 30 in sacks in 2014 nationally for junior colleges…Voted to play in the MACJC All-Star Classic… Selected First Team All-State as a junior and senior at Taylorsville High School (MS)…Selected to All-League and All-Region Teams, Class 7 2A in 2010-2012…Led his team to the District and Regional titles in 2010 and 2012…Ryan is majoring in biology.
Highlight Video: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2941934/highlights/191472379

Demerrius Williams – DL 6'3 270 Mississippi Delta CC (Moorhead, MS)
Totaled 38 tackles and 2 sacks at Mississippi Delta CC…At Shaw High School (MS), participated in baseball, football and basketball…Selected to the First Team defensive line on the Bolivar County All-Star Team…Named the school's Defensive MVP while helping lead Shaw to the Mississippi 1A North Half championship and state runner-up finish…Earned the school's Slugger Award as the baseball offensive MVP…Won the Most Rebounds Award in basketball…A scholar athlete, he was the salutatorian at Shaw and a Golden Hawk Award recipient…Demerrius is majoring in biology.
Highlight Video: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3150168/highlights/205840375

Jamal Veazey – DB 5'11 180 Holmes CC (Goodman, MS)
In one season at Holmes, had 80 tackles, 2 interceptions and 4 pass break-ups… Forced 1 fumble and recovered 2…At East Jefferson High School (LA), led the Warriors to a perfect 15-0 season in 2013 and their first Louisiana state football championship…Jamal is a biology major.
Highlight Video: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4032329/highlights/182350375


MID-YEAR SIGNEES
Prep School

Monte Jones – WR 6'4 200 Georgia Prep Sports Academy (Atlanta, GA)
At GPSA, had 32 receptions for 662 yards and 8 touchdowns…Averaged 22.2 yards per catch with a long of 80 yards…Voted Second Team Play-Book Post Grad All-American…Monte is a pre-med major.
Highlight Video: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2849485/highlights/180253375

Jaylon Dorsey – DB 5'11 175 Georgia Prep Sports Academy (Atlanta, GA)
At GPSA, had 60 tackles, 6 interceptions, 22 pass break-ups and 3 touchdowns…Voted Second Team Play-Book Post Grad All-American…Jaylon is majoring in biology.
Highlight Video: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1707667/highlights/164738375


HIGH SCHOOL SIGNEES

P.J. Garrett – QB 6'3 220 Bessemer Academy (Bessemer, AL)
As a senior, led the state of Alabama in passing with 2,635 yards…First Team All-State QB…Alabama Mr. Football nominee…Wendy's High School Heisman Candidate…VTO Elite 100 Top Performer…Two -time Birmingham Metro Player of the Week…Played in two state championship games.
Highlight Video: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3895253/highlights/203918398

Joshua Williams – OL 6'4 280 Vigor High School (Mobile, AL)
A three-year starter on the Wolves offensive line…Offensive MVP of the 2014 Prichard City Classic…MVP of the Rivals Football camp.
Highlight Video: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1421115/highlights/205620377

Kamden Young – OL 6'4 285 Scottsboro High School (Scottsboro, AL)
Four-year starter for the Wildcats…played on the defensive line, as well…All-Region Selection in 2013 and 2014…AL.com 2nd Team All-Tennessee Valley in 2014.
Highlight Video: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1845585/highlights/205796375

Colby Seymoure – OL 6'3 300 Buckhorn High School (New Market, AL)
1st Team All-Region as a junior and senior…Voted team captain senior year…Recognized as Best Offensive Lineman on team as a senior.
Highlight Video: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3667227/highlights/203939376

Yurik Bethune – TE 6'4 215 Davidson High School (Mobile, AL)
Voted Team Captain as a senior…Two-year starter for the Warriors…Voted Most Valuable Player of the National Underclassmen Combine in Atlanta, GA…Davidson Warrior Most Valuable WR/TE Award recipient…AL.com "Coastal Player of the Week Top 10"…Crichton Optimist Club's "DeMario Harris, Jr. Sportsmanship" Award Winner…Captain of the basketball team…Leading scorer and rebounder in 2013-2014...Mobile Optimist Club's "Basketball Player of the Week" winner…AHSAA State Finalist in 300 meter hurdles…A/B Honor Roll Member…Recipient of "Principal's Award for Science".
Highlight Video: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/1798341/highlights/208875376

Dylan Hamilton – DB 6'1 185 McEachern High School (Powder Springs, GA)
Amassed 104 tackles as a senior…Led team with 87 solo stops…Credited with 3 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries and 1 fumble recovery for a touchdown…Voted Second Team All-Cobb County…Recipient of the Touchdown Club's "Player of the Week" Award.
Highlight Video: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1653063/highlights/163630379

David Whitehead – DB 6' 180 Shaw High School (Columbus, GA)
Two year starter for the Raiders…As a senior, had 40 tackles, 2 interceptions, 16 pass break-ups and caught 24 passes for 560 yards and 2 touchdowns…Voted First Team All-Bi-City in 2014 and 2015…Voted to the "Dandy Dozen" Team in 2014 and 2015…Honorable Mention All-Tri-City 2014…Voted Team MVP 2014 and 2015…VTO All-Star Selection 2014…1st Team All-Bi-City Track & Field 2013 and 2014…Four- time State Track Meet Qualifier in 400 meters and 4x400 meter relay…Ranked in Top 5 in state…"In the Game" magazine award winner for Track in 2013 and 2014.
Highlight Video: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2627334/highlights/161744377

Tyler Brown – DB 6'1 200 Northview High School (Dothan, AL)
Two-year team captain and three-year starter…In 2014, had 52 tackles, 4 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 3 interceptions, 9 pass break-ups, 1 sack and 1 tackle for loss…Holds the school record for turnovers caused (12)…Voted to the 2014 All-WireGrass Team…Also a member of the basketball team.
Highlight Video: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1401130/highlights/190298375

Zack Oglesby – DE 6'4 235 Gadsden City High School (Gadsden, AL)
Finished his senior year with 64 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 4 quarterback hurries and 4 pass break-ups…Led the Titans to the semifinals of the inaugural 7A Alabama state playoffs…Maintains over 3.3 GPA…Participant in the local Sheriff's Office Student Leadership Academy.
Highlight Video: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1398186/highlights/215375375

Kadarious Daniels – DE 6'4 215 Dothan High School (Dothan, AL)
As a senior, had 46 tackles, 4 tackles for loss and 2 interceptions for the Tigers.
Highlight Video: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1393673/highlights/185079377

Ladarious Daniels – DL 6'2 305 Dothan High School (Dothan, AL)
Three-year varsity starter for the Tigers playing both ways. In 2014, he had 5 sacks on defense and 25 pancake blocks on offense.
Highlight Video: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1393890/highlights/206460383

Alijah Jordan – DL 6'1 250 Theodore High School (Mobile, AL)
Four year starter for the Bobcats…3 time All-Region Team member…Member of the A/B Honor Roll…His uncle, Michael, played football on "The Hill".
Highlight Video: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1435730/highlights/125299382

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