BALTIMORE, Maryland -- MorganStateBears.com is your headquarters for official signing day coverage with announcements, profiles, videos, photos and more throughout the day.2015 Morgan State Recruiting Class
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School
*Kirby Linscomb IV WR 6-5 215 Houston, Texas/San Jose CC/Elkins HS
*Phillip Brown Jr. TE 6-4 220 Birmingham, Ala./Spain Park HS
*Daylan Williams LB 6-0 220 Louisville, Ga./Jefferson County HS
*Jai Franklin DL 6-3 285 Upper Marlboro, Md./ODU/Wise HS
*Cooper Clarkin OL 6-3 260 Middleton, Conn./Xavier HS
Darius "DJ" Johnson DB 6-1 190 Baltimore, Md./St. Paul's HS
Khalil Trotman QB 6-1 185 Burlington, N.J./Timber Creek HS
Rudy Norwood QB 6-3 190 Orlando, Fla./Dr. Philips HS
Malichi Washington DE 6-3 220 Waldorf, Md./Westlake HS
Brian Gentry WR 6-3 195 Kennersville, N.C./East Forsyth HS
Tra Revell DB 6-1 180 Suffolk, Va./Lakeland HS
Adrien Allen OL 6-4 325 Baltimore, Md./Milford Mills Academy
Carl Garnes DB 6-1 185 Cherry Hill, N.J./Camden Catholic HS
Daimen Oliver OL 6-3 270 Detroit, Mich./Cass Tech HS
Antoine McCray DL 6-3 310 District Heights, Md./Forestville HS
*Enrolled at Morgan State in January 2015
Kirby Linscomb IV – WR | 6'5 | 215 | 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 | 6'4 | 220 | 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 | 6'0 | 220 | 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 | 6'3 | 285 | 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 | 6'3 | 260 | 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.
Khalil Trotman – QB | 6'1 |185 | Burlington, NJ | Watch
Trotman is a 6'1, 185-pounder was a standout at Timber Creek HS, a N.J. perennial state power, where he helped lead the Dragons to an 11-1 season and runner-up in the South Jersey Group 4 finals. He was one of three QBs to pass over 2,000 yards. In 2014, he completed 135-of-225 passes for 2,373 yards. He led the Dragons to a big 47-29 win over Kingsway, a game in which he threw for over 350 yards and three touchdowns (from 48, 50 and 51 yards out). He is a poised passer with good fundamentals and has a high football I.Q.
Rudy Norwood – QB | 6'3 |190 | Orlando, FL | Watch
Norwood is a 6'3, 190-pound dual-threat quarterback from Dr. Phillips HS in Orlando, Fla. He threw for more than 2,000 yards and 24 touchdowns during his junior season. He led DP to a 12-1 record, was a perfect 4-0 in District and completed his senior season ranked as the No. 25 QB in the state of Florida. He was also recruited by Temple, UAB, Western Michigan and Georgia Southern.
Malachi Washington – DE | 6'3 |220 | Waldorf, MD | Watch
Washington is a 6'2, 220-pound All-Conference defensive end from Westlake HS. In his senior season at Westlake, Washington compiled 74 tackles, 36 tackles for loss, 16 sacks, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries, two of which he returned for touchdowns. He was also recruited by Old Dominion, Toledo, Bowie State and Central Connecticut.
Brian Gentry – WR | 6'3 |195 | Kennersville, NC | Watch
Gentry is a 6'3, 195-pounder who was a standout prep athlete at East Forsyth HS. The big target also runs the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds and has a 37 inch vertical. He helped lead East Forsyth to an 11-2 record during his senior season. In his very first start during his junior year, he scored three touchdowns to lead his team to victory. He has the athletic ability to lineup in multiple positions on the field. He also ran track and played basketball for the Eagles.
Tra Revell – CB | 6'1 |180 | Suffolk, VA | Watch
Revell is a 6'1, 180-pound cornerback who played at Lakeland HS in Suffolk, Va. He has 4.4 speed and was a key part of the Cavalier's secondary. He capped his senior season as an All-conference selection and led the area with nine (9) interceptions. Has great ball skills and has big playmaker abilities.
Adrian Allen – OL | 6'3 |325 | Baltimore, MD | Watch
Allen was an all-conference lineman at Milford Mills Academy where he played both sides of the line. He played in multiple all-star games. He was selected by the Baltimore Touchdown Club as a Super 22 during his junior year.
Carl Garnes – DB | 6'1 |175 | Cherry Hill, NJ | Watch
Garnes is a 6'1, 175-pound cornerback hailing from Cherry Hill, N.J. He was a standout at Camden Catholic HS where he played safety and wideout. He is an absolute ball-hawk and a high-volume playmakers. Has tremendous instincts and ball skills. Has the ability to play anywhere in the secondary. Recorded 45 tackles and four interceptions during his senior season and had three picks as a junior. He started at Camden as a sophomore at defensive back.
Damien Oliver – OL | 6'3 |270 | Detroit, MI |
He was an O-lineman at Cass Tech HS, one of the top programs in the state of Michigan. He helped lead the Technicians to a 12 -1 record during his senior season. He was heavily recruited by some MAC schools.
Antoine McCray – DL | 6'3 |320 | Forestville, MD | Watch
McCray is a 6-3, 310-pounder from Forestville Military Academy. He actually started as a basketball player before switching to football. Has great agility for a lineman his size and has a tremendous upside. He's nasty and aggressive.
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