Scott Announces 2015 NSU Football Recruiting Class

NORFOLK, Virginia  -- Norfolk State head football coach Latrell Scott announced Wednesday the addition of eight new players who signed national letters of intent on National Signing Day.

Scott's first recruiting class at NSU now stands at 12 players, with the eight signees Wednesday joining four mid-year enrollees who joined the program in January.

Of the 12 recruits, six play offense and six play defense. The class includes two running backs, three offensive linemen, one athlete, three defensive linemen, two linebackers and one defensive back. Eleven of the 12 are originally from the state of Virginia. There are four prep school transfers, one junior college transfer, one Division I FBS transfer, and six high school recruits in the group.

"Our main goal and objective was to address the needs of the program. I feel that we signed 12 quality student-athletes who are a good fit for our program," Scott said. "We didn't focus more on one area than another, but rather wanted to fill our immediate needs and add depth across the board."

Following is a player-by-play look at the Spartans' signees to date, with biographical information and quotes from Scott on each. Scott said that more additions to the class are possible within the coming weeks and months.

2015 Football Signees

2015 NSU Recruiting Class

Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Hometown / Previous School	Highlights
Walter Brantley*	DL	6-4	340	Hampton, Va. / Fork Union / Phoebus HS	Click here
Nigel Chavis	LB	6-2	210	Richmond, Va. / Armstrong HS	Click here
Quintreil Chung	RB	6-1	205	Midlothian, Va. / James River HS	Click here
D.J. Cook	DB	6-1	190	Richmond, Va. / John Marshall HS	Click here
Gerard Johnson*	RB	5-9	195	Richmond, Va. / ODU / Meadowbrook HS	Click here
Wes Jones	OL	6-1	280	Wilmington, Del. / Fork Union / A.I. du Pont HS	Click here
Jeff Lee	DE	6-3	230	North Chesterfield, Va. / Meadowbrook HS	Click here
Jake O'Sullivan	OL	6-4	280	Chesapeake, Va. / Hickory HS	Click here
Raynard Revels	LB	6-1	230	Richmond, Va. / Lackawanna College	Click here
Craig Rodwell*	OL	6-4	260	Richmond, Va. / Fork Union / Varina HS	Click here
Marcus Taylor	Ath.	5-8	160	Highland Springs, Va. / Highland Springs HS	Click here
Cornelius Tyler*	DE	6-3	270	Richmond, Va. / Fork Union / Meadowbrook HS	Click here

(* - Denotes mid-year transfer currently enrolled at NSU)

Walter Brantley* • DL • 6-4 • 340
Hampton, Va./Fork Union Military Academy/Phoebus HS
High School: : Spent the fall of 2014 at FUMA … Enrolled at NSU in January … Rated a three-star recruit by 247 Sports and a two-star recruit by Scout.com coming out of Phoebus … Was voted a first-team All-4A South Region offensive lineman and second-team defensive lineman as a senior in 2013 … Played at FUMA for coach John Shuman and at Phoebus for Jeremy Blunt.
Scott Says: ""Walter is a big, physical defensive lineman who should be a great presence for us at nose guard. If he continues to work hard, he has the chance to be a really good football player for us."

Nigel Chavis • LB • 6-2 • 210
Richmond, Va./Armstrong HS
High School: Second-team All-Metro as a senior … Was a first-team All-Conference 26 pick at both running back and defensive end … tallied 66 tackles, 13 sacks and five forced fumbles on defense … Also ran for 808 yards and 10 touchdowns at running back … Coached by Kedrick Moody.
Scott Says: "Nigel is an extremely athletic young man. He was able to play both running back and defensive end in high school, but he should be a good fit at outside linebacker in our scheme. He was also a great student in high school and we look forward to him having success in our defense."

Quintreil Chung • RB • 6-1 • 205
Midlothian, Va./James River HS
High School: First-team All-Conference 3 as a running back and utility player … Also a second-team All-Metro selection … Started the year at running back before taking over at quarterback late in the year after an injury to the team's starter … Tallied 1,431 yards of total offense and 21 touchdowns … Ran for 1,200 yards and 17 TDs as a junior, earning second-team all-conference and honorable mention All-Metro honors … Also an all-conference and all-region basketball player … Coached by George DeFrancesco.
Scott Says: "Quintreil is one of the most athletic kids in our class. He showed the ability to play multiple positions well in high school, and he has a bright future ahead of him at NSU."
D.J. Cook • DB • 6-1 • 190
Richmond, Va./John Marshall HS
High School: Started at receiver and cornerback … Received first-team All-Conference 26 accolades at both positions … Earned honorable mention All-3A East Region honors as a wideout after catching 30 passes for 875 yards … Also intercepted four passes and made 40 tackles on defense … Made 12 career interceptions and started all four years … Played for coach Damion Thompson.
Scott Says: "D.J. is a tall, athletic, rangy defensive back. We feel like his length and athleticism at cornerback will add quality depth to our defense."
Gerard Johnson* • RB • 5-9 • 195
Richmond, Va./Old Dominion/Meadowbrook HS
At ODU: ODU's No. 2 rusher as a sophomore this past fall, running for 493 yards and one TD on 100 carries … Also caught 24 passes for 149 yards … In two years at ODU, Johnson rushed for 865 yards and six touchdowns and amassed 1,135 all-purpose yards.
High School: Rated a two-star recruit by ESPN.com … Played quarterback for Meadowbrook, where he passed for 1,592 yards and 27 touchdowns and ran for another 1,204 yards as a senior.
Scott Says: "We are very excited to have Gerard join our program. He is an outstanding young man and we look forward to him contributing to our team immediately."
Wes Jones • OL • 6-1 • 280
Wilmington, Del./Fork Union Military Academy/Alexis I. du Pont HS
High School/Prep: Spent one season as a prep player at Fork Union Military, where he teamed with NSU enrollees Walter Brantley, Craig Rodwell and Cornelius Tyler … A two-time second-team all-state selection as a junior and senior at A.I. du Pont … Twice was named to the all-conference first team.
Scott Says: "Wes is a tough, rugged offensive lineman. The year he spent at Fork Union should be equal to a redshirt year in college. We expect him to contribute right away."
Jeff Lee • DE • 6-3 • 230
North Chesterfield, Va./Meadowbrook HS
High School: A two-time second-team All-Conference 12 selection as a junior and senior … Tallied 50 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, and five sacks as a senior … Also recovered two fumbles and forced another … Played for coach Troy Taylor … A two-sport athlete who also plays basketball for Meadowbrook.
Scott Says: "Jeff is a tall, rangy defensive end. His body type will allow us to look at him as an outside linebacker or defensive end. I think with some maturity and added strength, he will be a productive force at NSU."
Jake O'Sullivan • OL • 6-4 • 285
Chesapeake, Va./Hickory HS
High School: Earned first-team All-PenSouth Conference accolades as both a junior and senior … Named to the All-757 third team as a senior and honorable mention as a junior … Lettered three years on the varsity squad at Hickory … Played for coach Jupiter Wilson.
Scott Says: "Jake is a quality offensive lineman who was very well-coached in high school. He has great technique and is extremely athletic. He will add immediate depth to our offensive line."
Raynard Revels • LB • 6-1 • 230
Richmond, Va./Lackawanna College (Pa.)/Hermitage HS
JC/High School: Played two years at Lackawanna in Scranton, Pa. … Registered seven sacks as a sophomore and eight as a freshman, when he earned second-team all-conference honors … Was first-team all-district, All-Metro and all-state as a senior at Hermitage, when he amassed 90 tackles, 17 for loss and 11 sacks … Graduated as Hermitage's all-time leader in sacks, with 33 in his career … Second-team all-district as a junior … Played for coach Mark Duda at Lackawanna and Patrick Kane at Hermitage.
Scott Says: "Raynard is a proven linebacker after two productive years in junior college. He can play both inside and outside linebacker positions and should see immediate action."Craig Rodwell* • OL • 6-4 • 260
Richmond, Va./Fork Union Military Academy/Varina HS
High School/Prep: Spent the fall of 2014 at FUMA … Enrolled at NSU in January … Earned second-team All-Metro honors at offensive lineman as a senior at Varina … Also earned second-team All-Capital District recognition as a sophomore … Coached at FUMA by John Shuman and at Varina by Stu Brown.
Scott Says: "Craig is a big, athletic offensive lineman who will impress many people with his speed and athleticism. We look forward to him contributing early on."

Marcus Taylor • Athlete • 5-8 • 160
Highland Springs, Va./Highland Springs HS
High School: First-team all-state, All-Metro and all-conference kick returner … Also named to the all-conference first team as a utility player and earned second-team accolades at running back … A two-star recruit according to ESPN.com and 247 Sports … Scored 20 total touchdowns as a senior, 10 rushing, six on kick/punt returns and four receiving … Also won four state track championships as a junior (55, 200 and 300 meters and 4x200 relay) … Ranked sixth in the nation in the 55 meters as a junior … May also compete in track at NSU … High school football coach was Loren Johnson.
Scott Says: "Marcus is one of the fastest players in the state. His speed in the return game and on offense should allow him to contribute right away."

Cornelius Tyler* • DE • 6-3 • 270
Richmond, Va./Fork Union Military Academy/Meadowbrook HS
High School/Prep: Spent the fall of 2014 at FUMA … Enrolled at NSU in January … 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 … Coached at FUMA by John Shuman and at Meadowbrook by Troy Taylor.
Scott Says: "Cornelius is a strong, athletic defensive end who should provide depth at that position and give us great pass-rushing ability."


By Matt Michalec, SID
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NCCU Football Adds 19 Eagles To 2015 Recruiting Class

DURHAM, North Carolina  -- Last year, North Carolina Central University head football coach Jerry Mack had less than two months to ink a recruiting class on national signing day. Now, with a full year for Mack and his coaching staff to look for the best prospects, along with the ability to showcase a conference championship, the second-year head coach announces the addition of 19 Eagles to the NCCU football program.

"This year we had a full spring and fall for recruiting, so we were able to address our needs," Mack said. "Our focus was on getting stronger in the offensive line and then build from there."

Of the 19 signees, 15 high school seniors and four transfers, five are offensive linemen with an average size of 6-4, 281 pounds. The class also consists of three defensive backs, three wide receivers, two defensive linemen, two running backs, two tight ends, a linebacker and a quarterback.

As with last year's signing class, NCCU hit the state of North Carolina hard, with more than half of the incoming freshmen (8 of 15) calling The Tar Heel State their home.

"It talks about how our momentum is going in the area," Mack said about the success of in-state recruiting. "We believe there is great talent in the state and we continue to build strong relationships in the state."

NCCU will open the 2015 season on Sept. 5 at home inside O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium against Saint Augustine's.

2015 North Carolina Central University Football Signing Class

Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Hometown	Last School	Video
Jalen Wilkes	WR	6-2	190	Greenville, S.C.	Greenville HS	Video
Dwayne Fairley	TE	6-6	215	Red Springs, N.C.	Red Springs HS	Video
Naiil Ramadan	QB	6-0	200	Charlotte, N.C.	Rocky River HS	Video
Tarrance Wells	OL	6-3	285	Oxon Hill, Md.	Dean College	Video
Jarrett McCarter	LB	6-2	225	Durham, N.C.	Hillside HS	Video
Marley Conley	OL	6-6	270	Fayetteville, N.C.	Douglas Byrd HS	Video
Glen Calvin	TE	6-6	205	Indianapolis, Ind.	Lawrence Central HS	Video
Jaquell Taylor	DB	6-1	180	Raleigh, N.C.	Southeast Raleigh HS	Video
Cyrus Stanback	DT	6-2	295	Rockingham, N.C.	Richmond Sr. HS	Video
Jaylin Barrington	OL	6-3	265	Riverdale, Ga.	Riverdale HS	Video
Jack Reed	WR	5-9	175	Citra, Fla.	North Marion HS	Video
Torri Cotton	RB	5-8	160	Panama City Beach, Fla.	J.R. Arnold HS	Video
William Cameron	RB	5-11	175	Durham, N.C.	Southern Durham HS	Video
Kawuan Cox	DE	6-2	220	Summerville, S.C.	Summerville HS	Video
Alden McClellon	DB	5-10	175	Lake Butler, Fla.	Union County HS	Video
Nick Leverett	OL	6-4	290	Concord, N.C.	Concord HS	Video
Tyler Brooks *	OL	6-3	295	Muscatine, Iowa	Iowa Western JC	Video
Josiah Dailey *	DB	6-2	215	Newton, Mass.	College of Dupage	Video
Khalil Stinson *	WR	6-3	210	College Park, Ga.	Arizona Western JC	Video

* signed during early signing period

DETAILS

Jalen Wilkes, WR, 6-2, 190, Greenville, S.C./Greenville HS
- As a senior in 2014, caught 82 passes for 1,330 yards and 16 touchdowns. Played in annual North/South all-star game in South Carolina.

Dwayne Fairley, TE, 6-6, 215, Red Springs, N.C./Red Springs HS
- As a senior in 2014, collected 15 receptions for 283 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Naiil Ramadan, QB, 6-0, 200, Charlotte, N.C./Rocky River HS
- Career Passing: 3,231 yards, 28 touchdowns, 62 percent passing completion.

Tarrance Wells, OL, 6-3, 285, Oxon Hill, Md./South Cobb HS/Dean College

Jarrett McCarter. LB, 6-2, 225, Durham, N.C./Hillside HS
- As a senior in 2014, selected all-conference with 102 tackles, 5 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries and 2 interceptions.

Marley Conley, OL, 6-6, 270, Fayetteville, N.C./Douglas Byrd HS
- Two-time Cape Fear Valley All-Conference and All-District selection.

Glen Calvin, TE, 6-6, 205, Indianapolis, Ind./Lawrence Central HS
- As a senior in 2014, named All-Conference and All-County Honorable Mention with 24 receptions for 262 yards and a touchdown. Blocked for leading rusher in the conference.

Jaquell Taylor, DB, 6-1, 180, Raleigh, N.C./Southeast Raleigh HS
- 2014 Greater Neuse All-Conference selection.

Cyrus Stanback, DT, 6-2, 295, Rockingham, N.C./Richmond Senior HS
- All-Conference honoree and 2014 Shrine Bowl participant.

Jaylin Barrington, OL, 6-3, 265, Riverdale, Ga./Riverdale HS
- Two-time First-Team All-Region 4-AAAA and All-Southern Crescent Conference selection. Three-year varsity letterman. Started 31 consecutive games. As an offensive team captain in 2014, received team's most valuable offensive lineman and coaches awards.

Jack Reed, WR, 5-9, 175, Citra, Fla./North Marion HS
- Rated as a 3-star wide receiver by Rivals.com. Named Class 5A All-State Honorable Mention. Amassed 1,544 career all-purpose yards, including 951 yards receiving, with 12 total touchdowns.

Torri Cotton, RB, 5-8, 160, Panama City Beach, Fla./J.R. Arnold HS
- Accounted for 1,235 career all-purpose yards, including 978 rushing, with 12 total touchdowns.

William Cameron, RB, 5-11, 175, Durham, N.C./Southern Durham HS
- Rated as a 3-star athlete by Rivals.com. Ranked as the No. 23 player in the state of North Carolina by Rivals.com. NCHSAA regional finalist in the 100-meter dash. Two-time all-conference sprinter in the 100m and 200m dashes.

Kawuan Cox, DE, 6-2, 220, Summerville, S.C./Summerville HS
- As a senior in 2014, collected 85 tackles, 27 hits for a loss, 11 sacks, 25 quarterback hurries and 3 touchdowns. Ran 100-meter dash in 10.9 seconds.

Alden McClellon, DB, 5-10, 175, Lake Butler, Fla./Union County HS
- Named to Associated Press First-Team 1A All-State. Two-time First-Team All-Area honoree. Recorded 293 career tackles, averaging 13 stops per game, while adding 8 sacks and 8 forced fumbles.

Nick Leverett, OL, 6-4, 290, Concord, N.C./Concord HS
- Selected to play in North Carolina Shrine Bowl. Three-sport athlete (football, basketball, track & field).

Tyler Brooks, OL, 6-3, 295, Muscatine, Iowa/Muscatine HS/Iowa Western JC
- A two-year starting offensive lineman for an Iowa Western program that won the NJCAA national title in 2013 and was national runner-up in 2014, allowed just 1.5 sacks in those two seasons. Iowa Western completed the 2014 campaign by averaging 44.2 points per game and posting an 11-1 record. Brooks graduated from Muscatine (Iowa) High School in 2013.

Josiah Dailey, DB, 6-2, 215, Newton, Mass./Bloom HS/College of Dupage (Illinois)
- Collected 71 tackles, 4.0 hits for a loss, five pass break-ups, four forced fumbles and an interception in two seasons at College of DuPage, located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. He graduated from Bloom High School in Chicago Heights, Illinois, in 2013.

Khalil Stinson, WR, 6-3, 210, College Park, Ga./Westlake HS/Arizona Western JC
- Topped Arizona Western with eight touchdown catches and was second on the squad with 29 receptions for 388 yards during the 2014 season. As a freshman at Northeast Mississippi Community College in 2013, he led the team with 18 catches and 349 receiving yards with three touchdowns to garner Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges All-North Division second team recognition. While at Westlake High School in Atlanta, Stinson tallied 137 career receptions for 1,963 yards and 27 touchdowns, twice earning first team all-region honors.

BY THE NUMBERS: (as of 4:00 p.m. - Wednesday, Feb. 4)
2015 Signing Class: 19 (15 incoming freshmen, 4 transfers)

By Position
Offensive Line: 5
Defensive Back: 3
Wide Receiver: 3
Defensive Line: 2
Running Back: 2
Tight End: 2
Linebacker: 1
Quarterback: 1

By State
North Carolina: 8 (8 of 15 incoming freshmen are from N.C.)
Florida: 3
Georgia: 2
South Carolina: 2
Indiana: 1
Iowa: 1
Maryland: 1
Massachusetts: 1

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North Carolina A&T Aggies Announce 2015 Class

GREENSBORO, North Carolina  -- On February 5, 2011, Rod Broadway was named the head football coach at North Carolina A&T, which was a day after National Signing Day, and he therefore had no National Signing Day class to speak of.

Four years and one MEAC title later, there is a lot to talk about in Aggieland when it comes to football. Broadway, 2 ½ months removed from leading the Aggies to a share of the MEAC title, the school’s first championship in 11 years, announced his 2015 Signing Day class on Wednesday. The Aggies signed three defensive linemen, three offensive linemen, three wide receivers, two defensive backs, two linebackers, two specialists, one running back and one quarterback.

“It’s hard sometimes when you go in with a plan and see a guy who is pretty good, but he doesn’t fill a need. You have to walk away from him, and we did that quite a bit this year,” said Broadway. “Three years ago we could not do that. Two years ago we could not do that.

“We believe it is a good class on paper. We hopefully filled most of our needs with this class. We needed to get a few offensive linemen, defensive linemen and long snappers, which we did. We feel good about what we're bringing in here. They are good people, good students and hopefully they can come in here and help us.”

2015 Recruiting Class Breakdown

A&T has been of the best run stopping defenses in the nation over the past four years thanks to a solid defensive front. The Aggies added to their depth with signing of defensive linemen Kadarius Kendrick (6-5, 250, Forest Park, Ga., Forest Park HS), Calvin Trotty (6-3, 270, Spring Lake, N.C., Overhills HS) and Jermaine Williams (6-3, 265, Lumberton, N.C., Lumberton HS).

The Aggies needed to add depth along the offensive line after losing All-American center Ronald Canty, All-American and three-time All-MEAC standout guard/tackle William Ray Robinson III and 2014 starting right guard Olin Leak. In a hope to replace their success, the Aggies inked offensive linemen Malik Johnson (6-3, 340, Arden, N.C., Christ School), Marcus Pettiford (6-4, 270, Durham, N.C., Hillside HS) and Micah Shaw (6-2, 260, Fayetteville, N.C., Seventy-First HS).

Big-play receivers Denzel Keyes, Xavier Griffin and Caleb Gabriel really enhanced the Aggies offense in 2014. A&T added to its big playmaking capabilities by bringing in Shawn Barnes (6-4, 180, Fayetteville, N.C., E.E. Smith), Donovahn Jones (6-3, 190, Stockbridge, Ga., University of Minnesota transfer) and Cameron Moore (6-3, 190, Bayboro, N.C., Pamlico County HS).

A&T’s secondary consisted of two All-American corners in Donald Mattocks and Tony McRae. Mattocks completed his eligibility in 2014 and McRae will be entering his senior season. The Aggies replenished their defensive backfield with Jalon Bethea (6-0, 170, Durham, N.C., Hillside HS) and Craig Gailliard, Jr. (6-0, 185, Dearborn, Mich., Edsel Ford).

One of the best tacklers in school history, All-MEAC linebacker D’Vonte Grant, played his final season at A&T in 2014. A&T hopes to keep their reputation for stellar defense intact with linebackers Adrian McPherson (6-0, 210, Fayetteville, N.C., E.E. Smith HS) and Julius Reynolds (5-11, 215, Wilmington, N.C., Hoggard HS). The Aggies also added two specialists in long snapper Landon Brewer (6-1, 235, Lumberton, N.C., Lumberton HS) and punter Steven Sawicki (6-4, 210, Hope Mills, N.C., Grays Creek HS).

William Hollingsworth (5-9, 240, Plymouth, N.C., Plymouth HS) will join the Aggies at the running back position, while Kylil Carter (5-11, 213, Austell, Ga., South Cobb HS) will try to become the future at the quarterback positon for A&T.

“It gives you a lot of credibility when you win championships and you get a program turned around,” said Broadway. “Kids want to play for championships. Kids want to play for rings. I hope we can get some more (championships) in here. It makes recruiting a whole heckuva lot easier.”

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Morgan State 2015 National Signing Day

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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Howard University Football Inks 12 On National Signing Day

WASHINGTON, D.C.  -- February 4 is National Signing Day across the country and the Howard University football team has made its mark on the early signing date, receiving 12 National Letters of Intent (NLIs) from highly-touted student-athletes committed to continuing their academic and athletic careers with the Bison.

"We are very intrigued about these incoming recruits," Howard head coach Gary Harrell said. "Our philosophy is to build a team that is consistently striving to be the best as students and athletes. This distinguished group of young men were able to display the characteristics that will transition to success academically and athletically at Howard University. We look forward to the development and matriculation of these young men."

DEXTER BROWN | MANCHESTER HS / NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA | DL / 6-2 / 325
5A South Region Defensive Player of the Year...1st Team All-State, All-Metro and All-Region...78 tackles (26 TFL), 6.5 sacks, 3 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles (Senior Season).

JASON COLLINS | DILLARD HS / FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | QB / 6-2 / 185
1st Team All-Broward County...1st Team All-Academic Team Broward...BCAA All-Star MVP (Senior Season)

LEON FIELDS | FORT DORCHESTER HS / NORTH CHARLESTON, SC | LB / 6-1 / 235District Defensive Player of the Year...All-Region...2nd Team All-Low Country.

JOHNNY COOPER | ITASCA CC / THOMAS JEFFERSON / ROCKFORD, IL | DB / 6-1 / 190  MCAC Division All-American...1st Team All-MCAC...Dean's List...6 INT, 19 PBUs, 60 tackles...2013 Northern Division Punt Return Leader

ISAIAH FLUDD | MONACAN HS / NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA | DL / 6-3 / 230Two-Way All-State Selection...1st Team All-Metro and All-Region...All-Academic Team Selection...61 tackles (37 TFL), 9 sacks, 1 TD

DARREN HOLMES | EASTON HS / NEW ORLEANS, LA | WR / 6-1 / 185All-State and All-District Selection...68 catches...8 touchdowns...4.3 speed

DEVIN HURTADO / ST. FRANCIS HS / FREMONT, CA | LB / 6-2 / 2201st Team All-WCAL...1st Team All-CCS

AARON HUTCHINS | GROSSMONT COLLEGE (CA) / VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | OL / 6-2 / 280

GUY LEMONIER | NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE / MIAMI, FL | WR / 6-1 / 195JUCO Honorable Mention All-Conference...Top 5 in All-Purpose, PR Average, KR Average in Conference...HS 2nd Team All-Florida, 1st Team All-Dade County...led county in receiving TDs

KHARI LOVE | ZACHARY HS / ZACHARY, LA | SS/OLB / 6-2 / 210All-State and All-District...6 INT, 75 tackles, 9 PBUs
  
TYRONE RAMSEY | UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT JESUIT HS / DETROIT, MI | OL / 6-4 / 250 All-Metro Selection

DOMINIQUE SMITH | MOUNT HEALTHY HS / CINCINNATI, OH | SS/OLB / 6-1 / 2053rd Team All-State...All-Region...1st Team All-Academic...North/South All-Star Game Selection...96 Tackles


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Hampton's Maynor Announces 2015 Class of Signees

HAMPTON, Virginia  -- Hampton University head football coach Connell Maynor, preparing for his second season at the helm, announced his 2015 signing class of Wednesday as part of National Signing Day, a slate of 19 players.

"Very pleased and excited with the 2015 signing class," Maynor said. "I think we addressed some of the areas we needed … signing five defensive linemen, five linebackers, two defensive backs. So we're heavy on the defensive side, and I think that was one of our weakest areas last season.

"We've also got some guys who can step in and help us right now, which was what we were trying to do … as we try to get back to our championship ways here at Hampton."

Where applicable, click on each player's name to view their highlights on Hudl.

Wednesday's signees:

Ronald Bell (5-7, 158, RB, Fort Washington, Md./Friendly HS): Rushed for 203 yards as a senior, on top of 267 receiving yards; also spent time on defense as safety. Bell averaged 9.2 yards per carry and 24.3 yards per catch this past season.

JaReke Chambers (6-0, 180, RB, Spencer, N.C./North Rowan HS): Hudl lists his 40-meter dash time at a 4.45; rushed for over 1,500 yards this past season after turning in a 2,018-yard effort in his junior season. Chambers also played high school basketball.

Elijah Ferrell (6-3, 275, DL, Fayetteville, N.C./Terry Sanford HS): Had 82 total tackles this past season, averaging 6.3 tackles per game. Ferrell racked up 224.0 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks in his senior season, while also picking off two passes.

Tyler Frazier (6-3, 200, DB, Columbia, S.C./Spring Valley HS): Played strong safety at Spring Valley; his best performance of his senior season came in a 31-7 win over Ridge View, when he had 16 tackles, two pass breakups, and a 41-yard interception return for a touchdown.

Gibril Ghee (6-3, 290, DT, Lilburn, Ga./Berkmar HS): Played on both the offensive and defensive lines for Berkmar.

Devan Johnson (6-2, 198, LB, Duluth, Ga./Northview HS): Totaled 142 tackles in his junior and senior seasons, including 52 solo stops this past season. Johnson had five sacks as a senior, and as a running back, he scored 10 touchdowns as a junior.

Keenan Kelly (6-3, 240, LB, Ellenwood, Ga./Cedar Grove HS): Had 22 tackles in five games as a senior, while also causing two fumbles and intercepting one pass.

Malik Mackey (6-7, 330, OL, Atlanta, Ga./Mays HS): In 26 career games as a varsity player, Mackey had 11 pancake blocks – including six as a junior in 2013.

Joseph Stevenson (6-3, 210, LB, Fayetteville, N.C./Britt HS): Had 139 total tackles as a junior, including a forced fumble, four recovered fumbles, and a blocked field goal.

Desmond Sturdivant (6-3, 250, DE, Greensboro, N.C./Smith HS): On top of playing defensive end and outside linebacker for Ben L. Smith, Sturdivant is also a forward on the Golden Eagles basketball team.

Devin Thurmond (6-3, 215, DL, Ellenwood, Ga./Cedar Grove HS): Totaled 10 tackles as a senior, while also spending time on the offensive line and tight end; Thurmond is a versatile athlete who can play on the edge.

Chance Turner (5-11, 187, CB, Fairburn, Ga./Langston Hughes HS): Racked up 65 total tackles as a senior after registering 53 tackles as a junior. Turner had six interceptions in his final two years of high school football, including four as a junior.

Damon Woodcock (6-2, 220, LB, Norcross, Ga./Norcross HS): Had 23 tackles as a senior in eight games played, while also tallying 2.5 sacks. Woodcock averaged just under three tackles per contest this past season.

In addition, the following players were early signees:

Shakim Alonzo (6-5, 205, WR, Pittsburgh, Pa./Cincinnati): Redshirted in 2012 with the Bearcats, before playing in nine games this past season. Alonzo was listed as a tight end on Cincinnati's 2014 football roster.

Jawwad Evans (6-4, 258, DL, Durham, N.C./Southern Durham HS): Racked up 70 tackles and 7.0 sacks as a senior, averaging 5.8 tackles per game. Evans graduated from high school early.

Jaston George (5-10, 175, CB, Chesapeake, Va./Syracuse): The graduate of nearby Oscar Smith High played in 21 games in two seasons with the Orange. He forced a fumble in 2013 against Wagner after recording his lone tackle of the season.

Jabari Thomas (5-10, 180, CB, Victorville, Calif./Victor Valley CC): Attended Hargrave Military Academy before walking on at Towson. Thomas graduated from Victor Valley Community College in December and has two years of eligibility remaining.

David Watford (6-2, 210, QB, Hampton, Va./Virginia): The Hampton High graduate started all 13 games for the Cavaliers in 2013, completing 244 passes for 2,202 yards and eight touchdowns. Watford split time at quarterback and wide receiver last season.

Robert Zimmerman (6-3, 325, DL, Sumter, S.C./Toledo): Played in six career games at Toledo after transferring there from Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College; Zimmerman had three assisted tackles in those six games.

For more information on Hampton University football, please call the Office of Sports Information at (757) 727-5811, or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.

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2015 Florida A&M University Football Signing Class

TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- Listed below are the members of the 2015 Florida A&M University Football National Signing Day Class.  Head Coach Alex Wood announced the completion of the Rattlers coach staff with the addition of Steven Jerry (running backs) and Michael Vite (linebackers).  Coach Jerry previously coached the Rattlers quarterbacks under Joe Taylor.  Vite was recently the defensive coordinator at Texas Southern.

#75 Keenen Anderson, OL * 6’6, 380

Parents: Bryant & Cynthia Anderson

High School: Mays HS, Atlanta, GA

HS Coach: Corey Jarvis

Offers: Hampton, Savannah St, South Carolina St, Delta St, Stetson

Honors and Accolades

* Played on the state runner-up team in 2014

* All-Conference selection

* GA All-State Academic Team and Leader in the Community Team

* 30-35 on PAT’s with a Long FG of 32 yards

* Played basketball, baseball, and golf in his career at Mays

* Led the Golf Team with an average score of 77.

#4 Demetrius Artis, LB * 5’10 220

Parents: Maurice Artis (Dad) & Jerlean Artis (Grandma)

High School: Seminole HS, Sanford, FL

HS Coach: Kerry Wiggins

Offers: Bethune-Cookman, Marist, Southern Illinois, Youngstown State

Honors and Accolades

* Team Captain

* Ranked #16 in Central Florida’s ‘Super 60’

* 1st Team All-Conference LB as a junior and senior

* Peter Schaff MVP Award

* Most Outstanding LB Award

#13 Xavier Bailey, DB * 5’11 175

Parents: Nashawna Jackson

High School: Northwestern HS, Miami, FL

HS Coach: Eddie Brown

Offers: Prairie View, Alcorn St, Tennessee St

Honors and Accolades

* Led his defense with 14 PBU’s and 4 INT’s

* Added 32 catches for 550 yards and 5 TD’s on offense

* Selected 3rd Team All-Dade as an ‘Athlete’

* Dade County North-South All-Star Selection

#6 Cameron Burton, LB * 6’3 230

Parents: Rebecca Burton

High School: Vanguard HS, Ocala, FL

HS Coach: Edwin Farmer

Recruited By: Bethune-Cookman, Savannah St, Jacksonville, Mars Hill

Honors and Accolades

* Led team in tackles as a junior and senior

* Had 10 TFL’s as a junior

* All-District selection

* All-Area

* Played in Georgia-Florida All-Star game

#5 Keynan Foster, WR * 5’8 165

Parents: Sewlyn & Cindy Foster

High School: Jackson HS, Mill Creek, WA

HS Coach: Joel Vincent

Offers: Montana St, Montana, Portland St

Honors and Accolades

* Team Captain

* Had 41 catches for 669 yards and 10 TDs

* Also had 4 punt return and 1 kickoff return touchdown along with 3 INTs

* 1st Team All-WESCO and All-Region Wide receiver as well as 1st Team Defensive back

#27 Quentez Gallon, LB * 5’10 205

Parents: Rodney & Alwinthia Gallon

High School: Lincoln HS, Tallahassee, FL

HS Coach: Yusuf Shakir

Offers: Tennessee St, Eastern Kentucky, Mars Hill, Florida Tech

Honors and Accolades

* Team Captain

* 102 Total tackles his senior year

* Voted most physical player by his teammates

* Selected All-Big Bend

* Florida-Georgia All-Star MVP

#5 Emilio Gibbs, LB * 6’1 245

Parents: Franchon Riley

High School: Coral Gables HS, Miami, FL

HS Coach: Roger Pollard

Recruited by: Syracuse, Tennessee St, Temple, South Alabama

Honors and Accolades

* Rated by Rivals as a “2 Star” LB

* Recorded 110 tackles, 5 sacks and 2 Forced fumbles in his senior season

* 2014 All-Dade County selection

#12 Alvin Harper, Jr., WR * 5’10 175

High School: Victory Christian Academy, Lakeland, FL

Parents: Alvin & Jamise Harper

HS Coach: Tommy Lewis

Offers: Bethune-Cookman, Albany, Arizona St, Northern Illinois, Toledo, Youngstown, New Mexico St

* Ranked a ‘3 Star’ Receiver on 24/7 Sports and a ‘2 Star’ on Rivals

* 1st Team All-State WR

* 1st Team Big Country WR

* 1st Team All-County WR

* 69 Catches for 1,332 yards and 16 TD’s

#64 Jehojada Jean-Baptiste, DL * 6’3 230

Parents: Mimose Jean-Baptiste

High School: Oak Ridge HS, Orlando, FL

HS Coach: Elijah Williams

Offers: Alcorn St, Charleston Southern, Mars Hill

Honors and Accolades

* 73 tackles and 15 sacks in his senior year

* Selected to play in the Central Florida East-West Game

#1 Terry Jefferson, DB * 5’9 170

Parents: Terry & Vanilla Jefferson

High School: Booker T Washington HS, Miami, FL

HS Coach: Tim Harris Jr.

Offers: Monmouth

Honors and Accolades

* Recorded 87 tackles and 3 INT’s as a senior

* Team Captain

* 3-Time State Champion

* 4 year starter on Nationally ranked #1 team in the country

* 2014 All-Dade County selection

 

#75 Albert Moore, DL * 6’3 285

Parents: Reginald & Terlisa Moore

High School: West Florida Tech, Pensacola, FL

HS Coach: Harry Lees

Recruited by: Louisville, Alabama State

Honors and Accolades

* Team Captain

* 5 Sacks his senior year

* Defensive MVP

* 1st Team All-District

* Pan-Handle Honorable mention selection

#7 Ryan Stanley, QB * 6’3 190

Parents: Ann Stanley

High School: Flanagan HS, Pembroke Pines, FL

HS Coach: Devin Bush

Recruited by: James Madison, FIU, Bethune-Cookman, Eastern Michigan,

Southern Miss, Western Kentucky

Honors and Accolades

* 3,431 yards passing 40 TD’s with only 6 INT’s in his senior year (Rodgers 38-5)

* 1st Team All-Broward, 3rd Team All-State selection

* 412 yards rushing with an additional 10 TD’s

* Selected to play in the Dade vs. Broward All-Star Game

 
#23 Tyler Woodley, DB * 5’10 175

Parents: Travis & Althea Woodley

High School: McEachren HS, Atlanta, GA

HS Coach: Kyle Hockman

Offers: GA State, Presbyterian, Kennesaw St, West Georgia

Honors and Accolades

* 60 tackles, 2 INT’s and 1 sack his senior year

* 6A All Region 1st Team Defensive Honors and 2nd Team All-County

* 2014 Cobb County Senior All-Star Bowl and GA vs FLA Scholars All Star game selectee.

* Team was a state semi-finalist his junior and senior year

* Won Gold and Silver in USA Track and Field 2010 Junior Olympics National Championship

 

#2 Willie Young, WR * 6’3 190

Parents: Darlene Young

High School: Trinity Catholic, Ocala, FL

HS Coach: John Brantley

Recruited by: Bethune-Cookman, Arkansas Pine-Bluff, Florida Tech

Honors and Accolades

* Part of 3A’s leading passing Offense

* 26 receptions for over 500 yards and 6 TD’s

* Also 2nd on the team in tackles

* 1st Team All-Marion County

* All-State Triple Jumper  

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Delaware State Announces Nine National Signing Day Additions

DOVER, Delaware  --  New Delaware State University head football coach Kenny Carter has announced that a total of eight high school seniors and college transfers have signed the National Letter of Intent today to attend DSU and join the Hornets for the 2015 season. In addition, an offensive lineman who played at FCS Stetson last year has signed with the Hornets for the 2016 season.

The incoming 2015 class features three defensive linemen, a quarterback, running back, wide receiver, kicker and long snapper.

“I believe we addressed the most immediate needs entering the spring with today’s signings,” said Carter, who was announced as head coach of the Hornets on Jan. 21. “We addressed some special teams needs with the addition of a solid kicker and long snapper. We’ve also signed major talents at quarterback and along the defensive line.”

Inking a scholarship offer from the Hornets today is quarterback Kobie Lain, a 6-1, 205 pound left-handed thrower from Stockbridge, Ga.

Lain combined for 18 passing and rushing touchdowns as a senior at Woodland High School in 2014. He passed for 1,650 yards and rushed for 622 during his senior season, helping lead the school to a 7-3 record last season, its best since 2009. Lain also considered offers from FBS Tulane, along with FCS Campbell, Nicholls and Valparaiso.

“Kobie is a dual threat quarterback who excelled against quality high school competition,” Carter said. “He has all the skills we’re looking for, including a strong arm, quick feet and good vision; in addition to being smart a player.”

The Hornets also tapped the state of Georgia for help along the defensive line.

Javon Barnes and Christian Johnson were teammates at Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain, Ga. Barnes, a two-way lineman in high school, is slated to compete at tackle for the Hornets, while Johnson will likely line up on the end.

In addition, Robert Jernigan from Georgia’s Carver High School, will join the Hornets’ defensive line this fall.
    
Rounding out the additions on the defensive front are Brooklyn, N.Y., high school teammates Abdul Ajelero and Jacob Jones. Ajelero is projected to line up at defensive end while Jones is expected to compete on the inside.

“One of the newcomers is a natural interior guy, while the other two are ends who may grow into tackles at some point in their careers. Each of these new linemen brings a combination of toughness and athleticism that will greatly aid our team. We are quite fortunate to sign linemen of this quality.”
In the special teams area, the Hornets have secured commitments from kicker Wisdom Nzidee, who competed at Div. II Paine College (Ga.) as a freshman in 2014; and long snapper Jonathan Scandrett, a teammate of Lain’s at Georgia’s Woodland High School.
 
Nzidee connected on nine-of-11 field goal attempts (long 46) and was 21-for-21 on extra-point kicks last year at Paine, which discontinued its football program after the 2014 season.

A Northern Delaware high school star also signed with the Hornets today.

Concord High School’s Brycen Alleyne helped lead the Raiders to the Delaware Division I playoffs as a two-way back and kick returner during his senior season. He was a 2014 Delaware All-State Second Team selection.
 
Delaware State’s running game should also get a boost from the addition of another Georgia product, Kesselly Tyler of Mays High School.

Tyler averaged six yards per carry and combined for nine touchdowns the past two years.

Carter has also announced that offensive lineman Charles Wallace, a transfer from FCS Stetson University (Fla.), has signed with the Hornets; and will be eligible to compete in 2016. Wallace was a 2014 All-Pioneer League Second Team selection as a freshman at Stetson this past season.
   
The new Hornet head coach relied on the many relationships he’s established in nearly 20 years as an assistant at such schools as Louisville, Florida, Penn State, Pittsburgh and Vanderbilt to help him attract talent to DSU after less than two weeks on the job.

“You develop a lot of contacts in the recruiting business,” Carter said. “I recruited the Southeastern U.S. in most of my others stops, and drew on my many relationships in the region to find talent that will help us rebuild quickly at Delaware State. The region is a hotbed of high school football; and I believe we have signed some players this year who can help us right away”.
    
The Hornet head coach also cited the off-the-field qualities of his first DSU recruits.

“In addition to the talent, I was equally impressed with the character and academic credentials of the young men we have signed. Each should be a good fit for the team and the university.”

Delaware State was 2-10 overall and 2-6 in the MEAC in 2014. Carter replaced Kermit Blount as the Hornets’ head coach. Blount posted a 16-29 record in four seasons at DSU.
   

Name POS Ht./Wt. Hometown/Previous School

Brycen Alleyne DB/RB 5-7/165 Wilmington, Del/.Concord HS

Javon Barnes DL/OL 6-2/300 Stone Mountain, Ga./Stephenson HS

Robert Jernigan DL 6-3/255 Columbus, Ga./Carver HS

Christian Johnson DE 6-2/240 Stone Mountain, Ga./Stephenson HS

Kobie Lain QB 6-2/205 Stockbridge, Ga./Woodland HS

Wisdom Nzidee K/P 5-10/180 Stone Mountain, Ga/Paine College

Jonathan Scandrett LS/LB 5-10/210 Stockbridge, Ga./Woodland HS

Kesselly Tyler RB 6-2/210 Atlanta, Ga./Mays HS

Charles Wallace* OT 6-4/280 Robbinsville, N.J./Stetson

*ineligible until 2016 season due to NCAA transfer rules

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B-CU Football Signs 22 to National Letters of Intent

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida  -- Bethune-Cookman University football head coach Terry Sims announced 22 student-athletes had signed national letters of intent to play collegiate football at B-CU on Wednesday, during the nation’s first day of early-signing for collegiate football. The announcement came at a reception for the Wildcats signing day inside the Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center.

“Overall, I’m very pleased,” stated Sims following the day’s signings. “Speaking of our coaches, I think we did a great job going out and securing this class. Some of these kids we’ve only been recruiting for a short period, and the coaches did a great job researching these guys. It’s a lot of work that goes into it, and we stayed on the road two to three weeks at a time away from our own families getting to know these guys and their families.

“We have an extensive process that we use when recruiting young men to Bethune-Cookman. We have to make sure that his transcript is where it needs to be. We have to make sure that socially, we speak to everyone at his high school – the janitor, the kitchen staff and counselors. We even talk to people in the community to make sure that we’re getting a good person. After that, we evaluate the football side of it.”

Bethune-Cookman’s letters of intent started rolling in around 8:30 a.m., and the fax machine and telephones did not stop until almost 4 p.m. In the end, Sims and his staff had all of the recruits they were seeking to sign, while there are still a few other offers out on the table for the coming days/weeks.

Of the 22 signees in this year’s class, 14 hail from the Sunshine State, while a number of others come from Georgia and Mississippi.

Five student-athletes come from junior colleges, with the rest all being incoming freshmen from high school.

“I am extremely pleased, once again, with the class, and I’m proud of the coaches for sticking in there and not wavering during the change,” continued Sims. “Everybody stuck to their guns, and just kept recruiting.”

2015 BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS FOOTBALL SIGNING CLASS
PLAYER	POS	HT	WT	HOMETOWN	TIME SIGNED	BIO	VIDEO
Charles "CJ" Allen	OL	6-4	310	Melbourne, Fla.	8:27 a.m.	Bio	Video
Jamario Benson	ATH	6-0	183	Crystal Springs, MIss.	12:23 p.m.	Bio	Video
Willie Brannon	OL	6-4	285	Chiefland, Fla.	1:01 p.m.	Bio	Video
Anfernee Burks	DL	6-2	326	Newnan, Ga.	12:07 p.m.	Bio	Video
Javaunie Francis	K	6-3	218	Miami, Fla.	10:15 a.m.	Bio	Video
Kenny Gant	RB	5-11	190	Warner Robins, Ga.	9:34 a.m.	Bio	Video
Jurell Green	RB	5-8	202	Oviedo, Fla.	10:40 a.m.	Bio	Video
Uriel Hernandez	K	5-7	190	Homestead, Fla.	12:29 p.m.	Bio	Video
Christian Hughley	OL	6-4	330	Griffin, Ga.	11:42 a.m.	Bio	Video
Tupac Isme	CB	5-11	179	Naples, Fla.	1:21 p.m.	Bio	Video
Dominic Jackson	DL	6-2	275	Port St. Lucie, Fla.	11:12 a.m.	Bio	Video
Donald Johnson IV	DB	6-2	180	Jacksonville, Fla.	11:58 a.m.	Bio	Video
Alex Jones	DL	6-4	265	Ocala, Fla.	9:11 a.m.	Bio	Video
Elliot Miller	CB	5-11	174	Miami, Fla.	11:03 a.m.	Bio	Video
Keavon Mitchell	WR	5-11	175	Hollywood, Fla.	9:40 a.m.	Bio	Video
Nick Roos	OL	6-5	265	Daytona Beach, Fla.	9:56 a.m.	Bio	Video
Jamal Thomas	DT	6-3	285	Sharpsburg, Ga.	11:22 a.m.	Bio	Video
Jarrett Tingler	OL	6-5	295	Harrisburg, Pa.	1:18 p.m.	Bio	Video
Jordan Washington	DL	6-3	265	Suwanee, Ga.	11:50 a.m.	Bio	Video
Jamarius Way	WR	6-4	195	Belle Glade, Fla.	10:12 a.m.	Bio	Video
Akevious Williams	QB	6-2	187	Madison, Fla.	12:38 p.m.	Bio	Video
Tony Williams	DL	6-2	237	Jackson, Miss.	2:02 p.m.	Bio	Video

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