Miles Football inks 28 on National Signing Day

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Below is the list of players who signed National Letters of Intent to play football at Miles.

POS	NAME	HT	WT	HIGH SCHOOL	HOMETOWN
LB	D'Angelo Anderson	5-10	215	Meridian HS	Meridian, MS
LB	Gary Bourrage, Jr.	5-11	230	Kemper Co. HS	DeKalb, MS
QB	Kelvin Bourrage	6-2	185	Jones County JC	DeKalb, MS
LB	Darnell Bridges	6-0	222	Edna Karr HS	New Orleans, LA
DB	Takari Brooks	6-0	190	Northeast Mississippi CC	Meridian, MS
QB	Joseph Cambridge	6-2	190	Riverdale HS	Riverdale, GA
OL	Bryce Chaney	6-5	320	Linden HS	Linden, AL
DB	Rodney Coleman	6-0	170	St. Augustine	New Orleans, LA
DL	Gregory "Tank" Collins	5-8	276	Gadsden City	Gadsden, AL
LB	Terrell DeBose	5-10	190	McDonogh 35 HS	New Orleans, LA
TE	DeionTray Fagin	6-2	215	Stephenson HS	Stone Mountain, GA
DB	Tyren Glaspie	6-1	190	Kemper Co. HS	DeKalb, MS
ATH	Noah Holland	6-1	195	Locust Grove HS	Locust Grove, GA
OL	Brandon Hooks	6-3	245	Kemper Co. HS	DeKalb, MS
DL	Brad Horne	5-11	250	East Central CC	Philadelphia, MS
WR	Romad Jefferson	5-7	160	Edna Karr HS	New Orleans, LA
OL	Anthony LaLone	6-3	253	Edna Karr HS	New Orleans, LA
OL	Gerald Luster	6-3	330	Bessemer Academy	Bessemer, AL
DB	Keldrick Marsh	6-1	189	G.W. Carver HS	Birmingham, AL
RB	Santee Marshall	5-9	160	Edna Karr HS	New Orleans, LA
WR	PaDarius Martin	5-10	180	Northeast Mississippi CC	Meridian, MS
LB	C.J. McClelland	5-11	215	Meridian HS	Meridian, MS
LB	Markeous McGraw	5-11	215	Sumter Central HS	York, AL
LB	Devonta Poole	6-1	180	Linden HS	Linden, AL
ATH	Tyler Ranel	6-0	170	Archer HS	Lawrenceville, GA
OL	Aaron Scroggins	6-0	280	Bessemer Academy	Bessemer, AL
DB	Joe Tillis	6-1	170	Gadsden City HS	Gadsden, AL
WR	Charles White	5-11	215	Mississippi State	Calera, AL

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Tuskegee Golden Tigers Releases 2017 Signing Class

TUSKEGEE, Alabama -- Tuskegee University head football coach Willie Slater and his staff welcomed in 19 new Golden Tigers on National Signing Day, with six of those being transfers.
 
The list includes 12 high school seniors, six transfers, and one mid-year transfer, including five from the state of Alabama. The list includes schools such as McAdory, Booker T. Washington, Enterprise, Blount, and Ben Russell.
 
"I am very excited about this group of players," said Slater. "This is going to be a very special class. We have guys in this group that can come in and help our team immediately."

The Golden Tigers also welcomed in four receivers, two defensive backs, three running backs, three linebackers, three offensive lineman, five defensive lineman, and one tight end. 
 
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Transfers

Shaun McGee, 6-3, 235, DE, University of Georgia/Brookwood High School (Gwinnett, Ga.)::
David Mims, 6-0, 195, DB, Georgia Military CC  (Augusta, Ga.):: Video
Keyshawn Moore, 6-0, 225, LB, Georgia Military CC (Siler City, N.C.):: Video
Javon Redding, 6-4, 245, TE, Georgia Military CC (Madison, Fla.):: Video
Travond Ross, 6-0, 225, LB, East LA CC (Lawndale, N.C.):: Video
Kenderius Whitehead, 6-5, 250, DE, Georgia Tech University/MLK High School (Decatur, Ga.)::

Mid-year transfer
 
Javon Brandon, 5-10, 190, DB, Stockbridge High School (Ellenwood, Ga.):: Video

High School Signees
 
Kerrson Aikens, 5-8, 155, WR, Griffin High School (Griffin, Ga.):: Video
Phillip Brown, 5-10, 205, RB, McAdory High School (Birmingham, Ala.):: Video
Chris Hall, 5-10, 215, LB, Stockbridge High School (Stockbridge, Ga.):: Video
Nathan Harrison, 6-1, 310, OL, Booker T. Washington High School (Tuskegee, Ala.): Video
Jaren Jones, 6-1, 240, DL, Enterprise High School (Enterprise, Ala.):: Video
DeNadio Madison, 6-1, 245, DL, Blount High School (Mobile, Ala.):: Video
Necolby Maxwell, 5-9, 190, RB, Ben Russell High School (Alexander City, Ala.):: Video
Joshua Mincey, 6-2, 220, DL, Mandarin High School (Jacksonville, Fla.):: Video
Dau'Quawn Montgomery, 6-2, 295, OL, John Tyler High School (Tyler, Texas):: Video
Karam Puckett, 6-0, 175, WR, Langston Hughes High School (Atlanta, Ga.):: Video
Vernon Samuels, 6-2, 330, OL, Memorial High School (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.):: Video
Eldridge "EJ" Thomas, 5-9, 175, RB, Miami Edison High School (Miami, Fla.):: Video
 

Florida A&M Rattlers Ink Talented 2017 Football Class

TALLAHASSEE, Florida – Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced Wednesday morning their initial group of National Letter of Intent signees for the Rattler Football Program.

Head coach Alex Wood was elated at the signees through the late morning. “We are very pleased with the young men we have signed to join our program. They will help us fill significant needs,  particularly along our offensive and defensive fronts, and we anticipate additional signees to bolster our overall depth and athleticism.”

2017 FAMU FOOTBALL SIGNING CLASS 

STEVEN JEAN-BAPTISTE 

6-2 • 290 •  Ft. Lauderdale, FL / Chaminade-Madonna HS

@ Played on State Runner-up (2016)… Top 10 rated guard in Florida… All-County, All-Area selection…. Led team in pancake blocks… Was lead blocker for nationally-ranked running back…Had multiple FBS offers.

 

DONOVAN HOVEY-FRANKLIN 

6-5 • 310 • Daytona Beach, FL / Warner Christian Academy

@ Two-time All-State (2015, 2016)…. Two-time All-County and All-District…. Team Offensive MVP… Was Team Captain as a junior and senior (2015, 2016)…. Plans to major in Business.

MARTRAVIOUS  HARDRICK

6-2 • 266 • Panama City, FL / Mosley HS

@ FACA Player of the Year…. All-State, All-District selection… Bay County Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year… Scholar-Athlete Player of the Year… Played in Florida All-Star Game… Team Captain (2016)… Plans to major in Engineering.

 

CHRIS FADDOUL 

6-1 • 182 • Wesley Chapel, FL / Wiregrass Ranch HS

@ Team Captain… First Team Big County Preps Punter (Tampa area)… First Team Pasco County Kicker… Averaged 45 yards per punt, downed nine (9) kicks inside opponents’ 20-yard line… 5 of 7 on Field goals (Long of 36)… Had 30 touchbacks in 53 kickoffs (57%)…. Starting quarterback on state playoff team (1,050 yards passing, 9 TDs; 477 yards rushing)…. Also played soccer, tennis… District champion in Long Jump… Father competed for 1972 Lebanese Olympic Team in High Jump and Javelin…. Plans to major in Biology / Pre-Dentistry.

 

BRYAN CRAWFORD 

6-2 • 280 • Pahokee FL / Pahokee HS

@ Played on State championship team… Was First Team All-State on Offense and Defense… MVP of the 2015-16 Boys Varsity Basketball team… All-Region Performer in Track and Field… Plans to major in Business.

 

ELLRIE ALLEN

5-11 • 200 • Wesley Chapel, FL / Wesley Chapel HS

@ Three-year team captain… Two-time Defensive MVP…. Had 73 tackles, 3 INTs as a senior (2016)… Had 227 career tackles, including a school-record 18 solos tackles in one game…. All-County selection… Father played basketball at FAMU and FAMU High School…. Plans to major in Nursing.

 

LOUIS NEAL

6-2 • 255 • St. Petersburg, FL / Dixie Hollins HS

@ Team Captain… 34 tackles, four (4) sacks, six (6) tackles for loss… Plans to major in Criminal Justice.

D.J. PHILLIPS

6-3 • 190 • Tallahassee, FL / Rickards HS

@ First team All-Big Bend as a senior (2016)… Second Team All-Big Bend as a junior (2015)… Tallahassee QB Club Offensive Player of the Year (2016)… Passed for 2,635 yards (145 of 243, 60%), 23 TDs, 6 INTs, while rushing for 605 yards (93 carries), 5 TDs as a senior (2016)… Led Rickards to their first district championship in 15 years… Rickards advanced to the third round of the playoffs for the first time in school history.

 

CHRISTIAN  ROA

6-2 • 250 • Altamonte Springs, FL / Lake Brantley HS

@ Selected for the Central Florida All-Star Game…. Had three (3) receptions for 50 yards, 1 TD… Plans to major in Business.

 

DOMINIQUE WALKER

5-11 • 183 • Brooksville, FL / Central HS

@ Team Captain… First Team All-County… Was a 352 All-Star Selection,,, Had 36 tackles, four (4) pass breakups, one (1) INT, one (1) sack as a senior (2016)…. Totaled 10 QB Sacks and three (3) INTs his junior and senior seasons… Rushed for 1,100 yards as junior before moving to cornerback… Averaged 22 yards per kickoff return… Plans to major in Sports Medicine.

 

EMMANUEL YISRAEL

5-10 • 205 • Riviera Beach, FL / William T. Dwyer HS

@ All-State, All-County, All-Conference selection… Was a 2017 Big Board Top Player…. Had 147 tackles and seven (7) sacks as a senior, along with two (2) INTs and six (6) PBUs…. Was named team Defensive Player of the Year…. Served as Team Captain…. Plans to major in  Communications.

 

DEKOVIN CANN

6-4, 215St. Petersbugh, FL / Dixie Hollins HS

@ All-Pinellas County (2015, 2016)…. Pinellas County All-Star Game Captain… All-State QB as a junior (2015)… Honorable Mention All-State QB as senior (2016)… Passed for 1,980 yards and 15 TDs, and rushed for 976 yards and five (5) TDs as s senior (2016)…. As a junior, he passed for 2,600 yards and 18 TDs, and added 875 yards and eight (8) TDs rushing (2015)… Had 48 tackles and two (2) INTs as a senior… Made 38 tackles and three (3) INTs as a junior… Plans to major in Education.

 

LEVON BARNETT

6-0 • 180 • West Palm Beach, FL / William T. Dwyer HS

@ First Team All-Conference and All-County… hd 71 solos tackles, seven (7) forced fumbles, with 17 PBUs as a senior (2016)… Also had five (5) INTs, two (2) for TDs, with 194 yards in returns…. Was a three-year starter …. Plans to major in Business.

 

KYLE JOHNSON

6-1 • 230 • Osprey, FL / Venice HS

@ Second Team All-State (Class 7-A) Offensive Lineman… First Team All-Sarasota County… Plans to major in Pharmacy.

 

ANTAWN “TANK” LEWIS

6-4 • 290 • Riviera Beach, FL / Willie T. Dwyer HS

@ Team Captain… First Team All-Conference selection… Had 17 pancake blocks, and graded out at 88% or above in 2016… Had multiple FBS offers including UCF, North Carolina, FAU, Charlotte and Middle Tennessee.

De’MONTRE MOORE

6-3 • 275 • Tampa, FL / Robinson HS / Hutchinson (Kan.) CC

@ Had 22 tackles, one forced fumble, one sack, three tackles for loss in junior college… Plans to major in Psychology.

 

CHRIS  JERRY

5-9 • 170 • Tallahassee, FL / North Florida Christian HS

@ Honorable Mention All-Big Bend (Football)… Had 56 tackles, five (5) tackles for loss, one (1) INT, nine (9) PBUs…. Averaged 14 yards per punt return… Was a starter for the Florida Team in the Border Wars All-Star Game, where he had three (3) tackles, two (2) PBUs and an INT…. Played on seven (7) district championship teams (Football (4), Baseball (3)… 2nd Team All-Big Bend (Baseball)... He hit .377 as a junior (2016)…. Plans to major in Criminal Justice.

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NSD: Texas Southern Tigers address needs at multiple positions with 2017 Signing Class

2017 TSU FB Signing Class      2017 TSU FB Schedule 

HOUSTON, Texas -- Texas Southern football welcomed the addition of 24 student-athletes (three mid-year signees) to the Tigers program on National Signing Day.

TSU began this years' recruiting process with one common goal in mind which was to fulfill the needs of the team at multiple positions.

"We really feel good about the quality of student-athletes that we're bringing into our football program," said TSU head football coach Michael Haywood. "I can't speak highly enough about the level of talent here in the state of Texas. I used to hear Coach Mack Brown say all the time that caliber of football played in this state is some of the best in the country and that's clearly evident by the sheer numbers of highly touted prospects that come out of the state of Texas each and every recruiting season."

A total of 21 of the Tigers 24 signees hail from Texas, while TSU was also able to land highly sought prospects from Louisiana, Florida, and Virginia.

"In looking back at where we were at the conclusion of last season it was clear that we had trouble stopping the run so we focused much of our efforts on the defensive side of the ball," said Haywood. "We also wanted to be able to add some overall speed to our team on both sides of the ball. We went out and recruited some student-athletes that we feel can help us reach those goals."  

A recent top 25 HBCU recruits ranking released by Hero Sports included a total of six Texas Southern Tigers football signees (RB Terio Brown, LB Patrick Howell, LB Paul Favorite, QB Austin Sessums, TE Jadon McConnell, DT Devante Emebo).

Texas Southern led all of its Southwestern Athletic Conference counterparts in student-athletes names appearing on this list which should have the Maroon and Grey faithful extremely encouraged about what the future may hold.  

"We're without a doubt excited about the direction of this football program with the addition of these fine young men," added Haywood. "This class along with the student-athletes we have returning next season should keep us on track towards accomplishing our two main goals which is graduating student-athletes and competing for championships."

A full list of the Tigers 2017 National Signing Day Class can be found below (click on student-athletes names for video footage) and by clicking the link above.  

2017 Texas Southern Football Signees  
Demontario Anderson - 6'3 - 210 lbs. - LB - Beeville, Texas (A.C. Jones HS)
De'Andre Angelle - 5'10 -180 lbs. - WR - Port Arthur, Texas (Memorial HS)
LaDarryl Blair - 5'11 - 182 lbs. - CB - Dallas, Texas (Boise State)
Jason Briggs - 6'5 - 230 lbs. - DE - Baton Rouge, La. (Christian Life HS)
Terio Brown - 5'9 - 170 lbs. - RB - Humble, Texas (Humble HS)
Tyriq Burton - 6'1 - 220 lbs. - LB - Willis Point, Texas (Willis Point HS)
Chris Castle - 6'2 - 210 lbs. - LB - Woodville, Texas (Woodville HS)
Raymond Clayborn Jr. - 6'2 -290 lbs. - OL - Katy, Texas (St. Pius X HS)
Davante Emebo - 6'3 - 270 lbs. - DT - Missouri City, Texas (Elkins HS)
Paul Favorite - 6'1 - 211 lbs. - LB - Dallas, Texas (Bishop Dunne HS)
Patrick Howell - 6'1 225 lbs. - LB - Pearland, Texas (Dawson HS)
Jayden Jackson - 6'0 - 180 lbs. - SS - Cibolo, Texas (Steele HS)
Jadon McConnell - 6'4 -260 lbs. - TE - La Porte, Texas (La Porte HS)
Adrian Munoz - 6'2 - 240 lbs. - LB - Carrolton, Texas (Creekview HS)
Joshua Murray - 6'0 - 170 lbs. - CB - Katy, Texas (St. Pius X HS)
Elijah Odom - 6'2 - 210 lbs. - QB - Richmond, Va. (Hermitage HS)
Ryder Rae - 6'2 - 280 lbs. - OL - La Porte, Texas (La Porte HS)
Luis Reyes - 6'1 - 175 lbs. - K - Cypress, Texas (Cypress Woods HS)
Austin Sessums - 6'0 -185 lbs. - QB - Tampa, Fla. (Tampa Catholic HS)
Matthew Stephenson - 5'10 - 170 lbs. -CB - Houston, Texas (North Shore Senior HS)
Kenterious Walker - 6'0 -185 lbs. - SS - Houston, Texas (Davis HS)
Bradlee Warrick - 6'2 -265 lbs. - FB - Pittsburg, Texas (Pittsburg HS)
Jimmy White - 6'2 - 280 lbs. - DL - Willis, Texas (Willis HS)
Quincey Williams - 6'3 - 295 lbs. - DL - Cibolo, Texas (Steele HS)  



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2017 MIDYEAR SIGNEES

NAME	POS	HT	WT	HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS
Marquez Griffin	OL	6-3	290	Carthage, Miss./East Miss. Junior College
Jaylen Harris	CB	5-8	170	Cedar Park, Texas / UTEP
Lavell McCullers	QB	6-3	205	Aberdeen, Maryland/City College San Francisco
Anthony Stubbs	LB	6-0	215	Millville, N.J./Monroe College
Garrett Thibodaux	OL	6-7	290	Rockwall, Texas/Tyler JC
Robert Wilkes	S	6-1	190	Vallejo, Calif. /Laney College
Jatece Wright	CB	5-8	180	Linden, N.J./Monroe College

 
 2017 HIGH SCHOOL SIGNEES
 

NAME	POS	HT	WT	HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS
Zach Elder	PK	5-10	180	San Antonio, Texas / Johnson HS
Danny Garza	OL	6-3	270	San Antonio, Texas / Harlandale HS
DeJohn Jones	OL	6-4	295	Garland, Texas / Lakeview Centennial HS
Andre Lewis	WR	5-10	175	Fresno, Texas / Hightower HS
Jose Medrano	WR	6-2	195	Alvin, Texas / Alvin HS
Willie Miles	S	5-11	180	Arlington, Texas / Timberview HS
Kaleb O'Bryant	WR	5-11	165	Cypress, Texas / Cypress Creek HS
Shay Rodgers	TE	6-4	245	Tatum, Texas / Tatum HS
Seth Scott	OL	6-4	280	Mesquite, Texas / Skyline HS

2017 JUCO SIGNEES
 

Jiare Hicks

DE

6'4

225

Newark, Delaware / Lackawanna JC

 2017 MIDYEAR TRANSFERS

OL Marquez Grifin
Two-year starter, helping lead East Mississippi JC to 2016 EMCC/MACJC BOWL CHAMPION
 
CB  Jaylen Harris 
PRE UTEP: Saw action at wide receiver, corner, kick returner and running back as a senior…ranked first on the team in receiving touchdowns (five), kickoff returns (15), kickoff return yards (349), interceptions (four) and pass breakups (seven)…second on the team in receiving yards (515), all-purpose yards (1,215), average per game (101.3), receptions (30), scoring (58) and punt return yards (106) … registered 287 yards rushing on 45 carries (6.38 average)…played minor league baseball in Los Angeles Dodgers organization.
 
QB Lavelle McCullers
Had 3,275 yards total offense last season and 30 touchdowns…passed for 2,645 yards and 21 touchdowns…rushed for 630 yards and nine touchdowns
 
LB Anthony Stubbs
Second-team all-conference selection…led team with 37 solo tackles, including seven tackles for loss, two sacks, four pass breakups and one fumble recovery…defense allowed only 12.7 points per game and 198 yards per game.

OL Garrett Thibodaux 
2^nd Team All-Conference – SWJCFC…top-ranked offense in nation…helped offense rush for at least 250 yards nine times
 
S Robert Wilkes
Second-team All-Conference selection... High School 2^nd Team All League/1^st Team Honorable Mention
 
CB Jatece Wright 
1^st Team All-Conference – Northeast Football Conference…5^th in country with seven interceptions (single season school record)….also had 2 forced fumbles and one fumble recovery returned for touchdown

2017 HIGH SCHOOL SIGNEES
  
K Zach Elder 
5 star recruit, #26 Kicker in the country (Chris Sailer Kicking)...Kohl's Kicking first team All-American (2014)... 6A honorable mention all-state (2013)... two-time all-area (2013, 2016)…Four-time 26-6A all-district...two-time Johnson HS Special Teams MVP…made eight field goals of 40 yards...242 career points scored
 
OL Danny Garza
Three-time unanimous first team 29-5A all-district (2014-2016)…Second team all-area (2016)…2017 San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game starting Guard
 
OL DeJohn Jones
Unanimous first-team All-District selection and team captain
 
WR Andre Lewis
2^nd team all-district selection…in two seasons, caught 78 passes for 1055 yards and 10 touchdowns while scoring two rushing touchdowns and throwing for two touchdowns.
 
WR Jose Medrano
1st team 24-6A All District selection…caught 50 passes for 931 yards nine TD's
 
S Willie Miles
Made 92 tackles, four sacks, six pass breakups and three forced fumbles…also rushed for four touchdowns…Dallas-Fort Worth Defensive Player of the Year Finalist
 
WR Kaleb O'Bryant 
 
District 17-6A Offensive Newcomer of the Year…second-team all-Houston athlete…three star WR by 247 Sports…in two-year career combined for 1,829 yards and 17 touchdowns…had 1,005 receiving yards and nine touchdown receptions as junior, while rushing for 475 yards and seven touchdowns…also had 95-yard kickoff return for touchdowns…
     
TE Shay Rodgers 
1^st-team All-State and All-District selection…made 132 tackles, including 32 tackles for loss, with two sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two blocked kicks and two rushing touchdowns

OL Seth Scott
Two-year starter…helped lead team to winning district record and playoff berth…had offers from one Conference  USA school, two Southland Conference schools and four SWAC schools

2017-18 JUNIOR COLLEGE TRANSFER

DE Jiare Hicks
First Team All-State and All-Conference selection…Blue/Gold All-Star Selection and voted team defensive MVP during career…recorded 70 tackles, including 16 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, and four fumble recoveries…also caught 13 passes for 268 yards and seven touchdowns…also blocked two punts, returning one for touchdown.

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