2008 Southland Conference Football Signing Day
2008 Central Arkansas Football Signing Class Bios
Jacob Bane * LB * 6-1 * 230 * Rogers, Texas * New Mexico * Trinity Valley Community College -- 2006 All-Conference (Trinity Valley); 2005 Pilgrim Pride Bowl (Texas Junior College Conference champions; 4-year letterman at Rogers HS; 3-time All-State selection; 2004 Super Center Defensive Player of the Year - 195 tackles in 15 games; Also baseball/track standout at Rogers; 2-Star rated by Rivals.com.
Jonathan Beard P/K * 5-10 * 165 * Weir, Miss. * Northeast Mississippi CC (Alcorn State) -- Two-time Mississippi Junior College All-State selection; 2007 Mississippi JC North/South All-Star Game; averaged 40 yards per punt; career-long 45-yard field goal; holds Mississippi High School point-after record with 197; 3-time All-Conference selection at Weir HS; 2-time All-State selection.
Derrick Boyd * S * 6-0 * 200 * West Point, Miss. * East Mississippi Community College -- 2007 Preseason All-American at East Miss. CC; 2-time All-State selection at EMCC; recorded 125 tackles, 6 interceptions at EMCC; 2007 Mississippi Junior College North/South All-Star Game; 2005 All-Conference /All-Region/All-State selection at West Point HS.
Pieri Feazell * S * 5-11 * 200 * Mt. Olive, Miss. * Jones Community College -- 2-year starter at Jones CC; 2007 JCCC was ranked No. 6 nationally; 2007 Mississippi Junior College North/South All-Star Game; 2007 had 85 tackles, 6 interceptions at JCCC; 2007 Mississippi JC All-State selection; Mt Olive HS - responsible for 152 career touchdowns, 260 tackles, 8 interceptions; 2-time All-State selection at Mt. Olive; 2006 Mississippi HS All-Star Game participant.
Larry Hart * DE * 6-1 * 255 * Madison, Miss. * Madison Central HS * Holmes Community College -- Two-time Mississippi Junior College All-State selection; 2007 had 56 tackles, 11 tackles for loss at HCC; 2007 Mississippi JC North/South All-Star Game; 2007 Holmes CC Most Valuable Player; 2005 All-District/All-Jackson Metro selection; had 65 tackles and 12.5 sacks at Madison Central HS.
Jamie Hill * CB * 5-10 * 200 * Meridian, Miss. * Pearl River Community College -- 2007 had 67 tackles, 2 interceptions, 7 pass breakups, 2 blocked punts and 2 forced fumbles at Pearl River; 2007 Pearl River Outstanding Achievement Award; 2-time All-Conference/All-State selection at Meridian HS; 2006 Meridian HS team captain; 300 meter hurdle state champion (37.6) at Meridian; 100M/200M state finalist at Meridian HS.
Anthony Summers * OLB * 6-2 * 205 * Olive Branch, Miss. * Mississippi State University -- 2006 played in 11 games and lettered at Mississippi State; 2007 redshirted at MSU; rated #8 high school athlete in country by Prep Star Magazine; rated #101 high school player in country by Rivals.com; rated 4-Star recruit by Rivals.com.
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T.J. Adams * RB * 6-1 * 190 * Beckville, Texas * Beckville High School -- 2-time Associated Press All-State; 2-time All-East Texas; 3-time All-District; 4-year letterman; team captain; District Most Valuable Player; state track qualifier in long jump and 800M relay; National Honor Society; 5,863 career rushing yards; rated #37 overall player in East Texas by Smoaky.com.
Travis Anderson * WR * 6-1 * 185 * Shreveport, La. * Captain Shreve High School -- 2007 LHSAA All-State; 2007 Captain Shreve HS Most Valuable Player; 3-year letterman; 3-time All-District; 3-time All-Metro in Shreveport; Basketball standout - All-District 3 times; state track qualifier on 4x400 relay; 1,202 career receiving yards on 101 receptions, 13 touchdowns; 2-Star rated by Scout.com; rated #186 best wide receiver in country by Scout.com.
Anthony Blackmon * RB * 5-10 * 180 * Bentonville, Ark. * Bentonville High School -- Arkansas Activities Association AAAAAAA All-State; KARN Most Valuable Player; Landers’ Award finalist; Little Rock Touchdown Club AAAAAAA Most Valuable Player; Hooten’s Award finalist; Arkansas High School All-Star Game selection; 2-time All-County; 2-time All-Conference; 2007 rushed for 2,562 yards and 34 touchdowns; state track finalist in 110M hurdles; National Honor Society.
Terence Bobo * ATH * 6-0 * 200 * Atkins, Ark. * Atkins High School -- 2-time Arkansas Activities Association AAA All-State; 3-time All-Conference; Arkansas Demcrat-Gazette Super Sophomore Team; Little Rock Touchdown Club AAA Most Valuable Player; State Farm AAA Offensive Player of the Year; Landers’ Award finalist; Associated Press All-Arkansas Super Team; KARV Dream Team Player of the Year; state track finalist in 300M hurdles; Arkansas High School All-Star Game selection; 4,367 career rushing yards; 58 career touchdowns; ESPN.com rated #134 athlete in nation; 2-Star rated by Rivals.com.
Trae Cook * QB * 6-2 *175 * Muskogee, Okla. * Muskogee High School -- 2007 District 6A-4 Player of the Year; 2007 Muskogee Phoenix All-Area team; 2007 had 2,908 passing yards, 29 touchdowns, 10 interceptions; 2007 state track finalist in high jump (6 feet, 8 inches); Rivals.com rated.
Larry Duvall * DL * 6-4 * 240 * Marianna, Ark. * Marianna High School -- Arkansas Actitivies Association AAAA All-State; Arkansas High School All-Star selection; 3-time All-Conference; 2-time All-County; 4-year Academic Honor Roll; basketball standout; state track finalist in the shot put.
Matt Hudson * QB * 6-1 * 200 * Jackson, Tenn. * Jackson Christian High School -- 2007 had 2,396 passing yards with 17 touchdowns; 524 rushing yards with 7 touchdowns; All-West Tennessee; Region 8-2A All-Region; Region 8-2A Offensive Player of the Year; 3-time Jackson Sun Player of the Week; Rivals.com rated.
Isaiah Jackson * ATH * 5-10 * 160 * Conway, Ark. * Conway High School -- 2-time Arkansas Activities Association AAAAAAA All-State; Arkansas High School All-Star Game selection; Landers’ Award finalist; 2-time All-Conference; 3-time All-Faulkner County; voted Outstanding Back in AAAAAAA Central Conference; 2007 had 1,103 rushing yards with 9 touchdowns; 426 receiving yards; 908 return yards and 2 TDs; 2,530 all-purpose yardage; ESPN.com rated #156 athlete in nation; Rivals.com rated
Carson Knowlton * LB * 6-2 * 205 * West Memphis, Ark. * West Memphis High School -- 3-time Arkansas Activities Association AAAAAA All-State; 2007 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Defensive Player of the Year; 3-time All-Conference; 3-time All-Metro; KAIT Channel 8 Super Team; KATV Channel 7 Powerhouse Team; voted Outstanding Player of the Year AAAAAA East Conference; ESPN.com rated #21 defensive end in nation; 35 career sacks; 3-time Academic All-Conference; state track finalist in high jump; Rivals.com rated.
Trey Lippe * DL * 6-3 * 255 * Vinita, Okla. * Vinita High School -- 2007 Oklahoma High School Association All-State; Oil Bowl All-Star Game selection; 2007 All-Conference Most Valuable Player; 4-year letterman and starter; 52 career sacks; 75 career receptions; letterman in both basketball and track.
Marshall Loyd * DL * 6-3 * 260 * Houston, Texas * Aldine-Nimitz High School -- 2-time All-Conference selection; 81 career pancake blocks; 3-year letterman; 4-year Academic Honor Roll; standout in both basketball and baseball.
Josh Ragland * TE * 6-3 * 226 * Bolton, Tenn. * Bolton High School -- 2-time All-Conference; 2-time All-Region; selected to 2007 Memphis Area Autozone Liberty Bowl All-Star Game; 2-time Offensive Most Valuable Player; Top lineman at Bolton HS; US Army/National Guard preseason Academic All-American.
Jesse Sims * LB * 6-0 * 215 * Baker, La. * Baker High School -- 2-time All-Conference; 2007 Conference Most Valuable Player; 2007 All-Metro (Baton Rouge); 2007 honorable mention All-State by coaches/sportswriters; 2007 Red Stick All-Star Game selection; 2007 had 151 tackles; 15 tackles for loss, 5 sacks and 1 interception; had 552 yards rushing; Rivals.com rated.
Spencer Spane * TE * 6-3 * 270 * Terry, Miss. * NC A&T * East Central Community College -- 2007 Mississippi Junior College North/South All-Star Game; All-State at ECCC; started all 11 games in 2006 at North Carolina A&T; 14 career collegiate receptions; 3-year letterman at Terry HS; Wendy’s High School Heisman nominee at Terry HS; WAPT Scholar-Athlete recepient 2005.
Desmond Wilcox * CB * 6-0 * 170 * Beaumont, Texas * Ozen High School -- 2007 All-Conference; 41 tackles, 2 interceptions, 34 pass breakups; 4-time Academic Honor Roll; rated top 10 percent of senior class; 2-year letterman; also a standout in baseball.
INVITED NON-SCHOLARSHIP PLAYERS
Derek Owens * WR * 5-8 * 160 * Russellville, AR * Russellville High School
Dustin Hopper * S/OLB * 6-2 * 190 * Conway, AR * Conway High School
2008 McNeese State Football Signing Class Bios
Champlain Babin ? RB, 5-9, 183, Donaldsonville, La. (Donaldsonville High School) -- All-state, all-district and district MVP as running back...also MVP of state all-star game and finalist for player of the year award...rushed for 2,903 yards and 35 tds in career...also had 1,261 receiving yards and 18 tds...4,164 total yards...and scored 353 points...also named all-district as a defensive back...four year letterman in football, baseball, track and basketball...ran on state champion 4x100 meter relay and 4x200 meter relay teams..district and regional champion in high jump...all-district catcher and shortstop in baseball and member of district championship team in basketball...played football for Coach Gary Adkins...honor roll student...parents are Calice Babin and Ira Vaughn...projected major is Business
Malcolm Bronson ? DB, 6-0, 185, Jasper, Texas (Jasper High School) -- Football, baseball and basketball standout...all-district in football and named to Super Gold team...all-state and all-district in baseball and all-district in basketball...intercepted 10 passes in his senior year...had four interceptions and returned two for tds in one game last year...also caught passes for 1,100 yards and rushed for 700 yards and seven tds...had 15 touchdowns receiving....nephew of former Cowboy all-American Zack Bronson...played for Coach Thomas Brooks....parents are Michael and Aretha Bronson...undecided on major
Kentrell Butler ? LB, 6-2, 225, Patterson, La. (Patterson High School) -- Four year letterman in football and basketball...twice named all-state as linebacker and named all-district as both a running back and a linebacker....last year he was credited with 99 tackles, eight forced fumbles and a pass interception...also scored three tds...as a junior he had 97 tackles, five forced fumbles and scored six tds and as a sophomore had 103 tackles, seven forced fumbles and one interception...power forward on the basketball team...played for Coach Tommy Minton....will be Nursing major...mother is Regina Butler
Alvin Couto ? DL, 6-2, 240, Harvey, La. (John Ehret High School) -- All-state performer as a defensive end which he played for three years...named the West Bank player of the year...all-metro, all-district and defensive MVP...in senior year had 85 tackles, 19 sacks 24 hurrles, four forced fumbles, two fumbles recovered and one pass interception...as a junior he had 35 tackles and two sacks...played for Coach Billy North...honor roll student...will be a sports therapy major...parents are Alvin and Beverly Couto
DeVionte Edmonson ? WR, 6-2, 185, Lake Charles, La. (Barbe High School) -- All-state, all-district and all-Southwest Louisiana honors as wide receiver...named team MVP...had 64 receptions for 926 yards and 14 touchdowns last year...long reception of 38 yards...career stats had him catching 90 passes for 1,336 yards and 16 tds with long of 53 yards...also played some as quarterback, completing 18 of 40 passes for 282 yards and three tds...rushed for 610 yards and 15 tds with a long of 62 yards...earned all-district honors in basketball...played for Coach Jimmy Shavers....will major in sports medicine or management...parents are Paula and Leon Edmonson
Zachary Fourroux ? QB, 6-1, 200, Erath, La. (Erath High School) -- All-district and all-parish honors in football...played both quarterback and defensive end...last year he completed 55 of 120 passes for 1,010 yards and 12 tds (threw only five interceptions)....in career he had 2,306 yards passing and 23 td passes....as a defensive end last year he had 28 tackles, three QB sacks, caused two fumbles and ran a pass interception back for a touchdown....named to the Best of the Teche team...four year letterman in track and two letters in basketball....named to the academic all-state team with 3.6 grade point average...brother of current Cowboy quarterback Derrick Fourroux....Nursing will be his major....played for Coach Jacob Byler...parents are Patricia and Bruce Fourroux
Tyler Harbourt ? OL, 6-4, 280, Lafayette, La. (Teurlings Catholic High School) -- Named to the first team all-state squad by the Louisiana Football Coaches Association...also, all-district, all-parish and all-Acadiana....earned three letters in football and four in track as a shot putter...named to the state’s all-academic football team....played for Coach Sonny Charpentier....expects to major in Sports Medicine....parents are Robin and Greg Harbourt
Taylor Nolan Johnson ? OL, 6-4, 285, League City, Texas (Clear Creek High School) -- Earned first team all-district honors as well as first team all-Galveston County honors...Galveston County team captain and Trench award winner...had 54 pancake blocks as a senior....played for Coach Darrell Warden....also a track letterman in the shot put, a basketball letterman and a power lifting letterman....was a state finalist in power lifting with a 600 pound squat....will be a sports medicine major....parent is Kelly Ayala
Stuart Joseph ? DL, 6-2, 235, New Orleans, La. (Edna Karr High School) -- Four year letterman in football as a defensive end...second team all-state honors this past season as well as first team all-district honors...as a senior was credited with 45 solo tackles and five quarterback sacks...had 22 tackles and three sacks as a junior...played for Coach Jabbar Juluke....undecided on major...parent is Linda Joseph
Alonzo Landry ? TB, 5-11, 228, Carencro, La. (Carencro High School) -- Earned all-state, all-district, all-parish and all-Acadiana honors....rushed for 1,090 yards on 147 carries and scored nine touchdowns as a senior...rushed for 1,937 yards and 28 touchdowns as a junior and also had 621 yards receiving along with three tds and ran for 1,300 yards as a sophomore....played for former McNeese coach and player Lance Guidry....three letters as a track performer....undecided on his major...parent is Eva Matthews
Kegan Myers ? LB, 6-2, 220, Jennings, La. (Jennings High School) -- All-state honors and named Southwest Louisiana Defensive Player of Year...all-district, all-parish...district and parish MVP...as a senior he had 121 tackles (80 solos) along with 14 tackles for a loss, two pass interceptions and two fumble recoveries and one defensive td...as a junior he had 95 tackles, two interceptions ? one that he returned for a td ? and five fumble recoveries...also an all-district and all-parish performer in baseball as a first baseman and a third baseman...played for Coach Rusty Phelps and Coach Ronnie McZeal (his position coach), a former Cowboy all-conference performer....undecided on his major...parents are Kevin and Jackie Myers
Juarelle Narcisse ? LB, 5-11, 205, Vacherie, La. (St. James High School) -- Linebacker, fullback, place kicker and punter in football...all-state, all-district, all-metro, all-region, all-river parish....during career made over 300 tackles, had 15 sacks and intercepted two passes, one of which he returned 80 yards for a touchdown...as a junior he rushed 72 times for 541 yards and nine touchdowns and caught three passes for 31 yards...played for Coach Rick Gaille....also track letterman (discus) and baseball letterman (outfielder)...undecided on major....parents are Lowell E. Narcisse Sr. and Stacy J. Narcisse
Daniel Paulus ? OL, 6-4, 300, Silsbee, Texas (Silsbee High School) -- All-disrict as both a junior and senior.... all-southeast Texas and named to the Super Gold team....originally committed to Houston...played for Coach Bobby McGallion....position coach was Coach Kyle Mackey....also a track and golf letterman...went to regionals in track and played on a district championship team in golf....will be a Nursing major....parent is Mary Brewer
Roy Sam ? WR, 5-9, 175, Donaldsonville, La. (Donaldsonville High School) -- Played quarterback, running back and wide receiver....was an all-state quarterback and also earned all-district honors as a running back....during his career he passed for 1,613 yards and 19 touchdowns and ran for 1,925 yards and 21 tds....also caught nine passes for 139 yards and three touchdowns....scored a total of 43 touchdowns in his career...played in the state all-star game....played for Coach Gary Adkins.....also basketball and track letterman...ran on state champion 4x100 and 4x200 meter relay teams and named to all-state team...was district champion in the 200 meter dash...also performed in the long jump...played forward on the basketball team and helped team get to the Top 28....honor roll student....will major in Electrical Engineering...parents are Catherine and Marlon Simmons
Alec Savoie ? OL, 6-7, 300, Lafayette, La. (Comeaux High School) -- Named to the first team all-district, all-parish and all-Acadiana squads....originally committed to Tulane...was a two year starter at right tackle and was credited with 48 pancake blocks...played for Coach Brian Langlinais.....also track letterman....will major in Education...parents are Brian and Latisha Jackson
Ryan Sims ? DB, 6-2, 185, New Orleans, La. (John Ehret High School) -- Named to the all-district and all-metro teams....two year football letterman....as a senior he made four pass interceptions and had 37 tackles and as a junior he had 17 tackles and two pass interceptions....played for Coach Billy North.....will major in Business Management...parents are Victor and Patrice Sims
Ford Smesny ? DB, 5-10, 190, Dayton, Texas (Dayton High School) -- All-district and named the league’s defensive MVP as a senior...also all-state and all-region during career and was named district newcomer of the year as a sophomore...had 116 tackles along with four pass interceptions and nine passes broken up as a senior...during his career had 281 tackles, 14 pass interceptions, 28 passes broken up and scored four defensive touchdowns....played for Coach Jerry Stewart....also basketball, baseball, track and power lifting letterman...was a state qualifier in the 4x400 meter relay....was a regional qualifier in power lifting.....will major in sports management....parents are Jim and Peggy Smesny
Van Bubba Taylor ? TB, 5-10, 212, Harvey, La. (DeLaSalle High School, St. Thomas More High School, Itawamba Community College) -- Three time all-district performer and also all-parish and all-metro....played three seasons at DeLaSalle High and his senior year at St. Thomas More when hurricane forced him from his home....went on to play at Itawamba Community College in Fulton, MS....committed to UCLA out of high school...in his senior year at St. Thomas More he rushed for 1,009 yards on 161 carries and scored 11 touchdowns....in junior college he played in nine games and rushed for 477 yards on 92 attempts and scored five touchdowns...he played for Coach Jim Hightower at St. Thomas More...also basketball (point guard) and track (sprinter) letterman...all-district three years in basketball and was the state 100 meter champion (10.68) as a senior....rushed for 400 yards in one game during his prep career...will major in Criminal Justice
Seth Thomas ? DB, 5-9, 175, Orange, Texas (West Orange Stark High School) -- Named to all-district, the Orange Leader all-star team and to the Super 22 team....credited with 97 yards (three for a loss), caused a fumble, recovered a fumble and made a pass interception in senior year...as a junior he had 117 tackles, six passes broken up and two interceptions...played for Coach Dan Hooks....also baseball, track and basketball letterman...named to the National Honor Society...will major in Business or Engineering...parents are Earl and Debbie Thomas
Pat Williams ? DL, 6-3, 250, Plaquemine, La. (Plaquemine High School) -- Named to the all-district team as both a defensive end and an offensive lineman....all-parish honors and named the team MVP....during his career had 180 tackles, 25 quarterback sacks and 30 tackles behind the line of scrimmage...played for Coach Blake Kling....current Cowboy coach Jeff Breaux also coached him in high school...also a basketball letterman and earned all-parish recognition....will major in Engineering Technology...parents are Mercedes and Patrick Williams Sr.
2008 Nicholls State Football Signing Class Bios
Leon Berry, DB, 6-1/185, Griffin, Ga/East Mississippi JC -- One of the top dual threat athletes in the Mississippi JC ranks... Recorded four interceptions and 25 tackles while also having 40 receptions for over 550 yards... Accounted for 10 total touchdowns his sophomore season... Was also a Top-50 prospect in the southeastern region in high school... In high school had two games that he scored five first half touchdowns in... Rushed for over 2,300 yards and had 39 total touchdowns.
Laquintin Caston, QB, 5-10/180, Baton Rouge, La/Scotlandville HS -- Named All-District in 2007... Passed for over 1,200 yards his senior season while rushing over 600 yards... Had eight total touchdowns... Was a participant in the Red Stick Bowl.
Hosea Chatman, QB, 6-2/215, Houma, La/Ellender HS -- Led the team to the playoffs his senior season under center... Was named All-District and Academic All-State in 2007... A four year-letter winner in football... Recorded over 1,400 passing yards his senior season and had 200 yards rushing... Had 21 total touchdowns with 17 of them coming through the air.
Marshall Crawford, DL, 6-3/240, Bellville, Tex/Bellville HS -- Played both ways for Bellville and was named All-District at defensive end and offensive guard his senior season... In 2007, his team honored him with MVP honors for both offense and defense... On the defensive side, recorded 65 solo tackles which included 11 for a loss and seven quarterback sacks.
Isaac Crawford, LB, 6-1/215, Livingston, Tex/Livingston HS -- Was named first team All-District his senior year after recording 117 solo tackles, and having 59 assisted... Also recorded five sacks, forced four fumbles, and recovered six in 2007... Led his team to a school best 10-3 finish... His father, Mike Crawford, played football at Stephen F. Austin.
Justin Daniels, OL, 6-4/300, Mobile, Ala/Murphy HS -- Led the team in Pancake blocks with 42 his senior season... Was a honorable mention selection in his area... Won the IHOP Pancake Award for the city of Mobile.
Jeremy Evans, LB, 6-0/230, Gautier, Miss/Gulf Coast CC* -- A two year starter for Miss Gulf Coast CC where he was a prominent member of the 2007 co-national championship squad... Recorded over 200 career tackles in two seasons while leading his team in 2007 with 106... Had four sacks... Voted all-region team and was a second team all-state selection.
Bobby Felder, DB, 5-11/195, McComb, Miss/McComb HS -- Was a four year letter winner in football and basketball for the Tigers... Registered 76 tackles his senior season while intercepting 12 passes in both his junior and senior seasons... Also ran the ball for the Tigers accumulating 1,000 yards rushing, 675 yards receiving and 21 total touchdowns... Was rated a Top-25 football player in the state of Mississippi.
Colt Fisher, FB, 6-0/225, Sulphur, La/Sulphur HS -- Named All-District his senior season and was voted All-State Academic... Had 115 carries in 2007 that resulted in 679 yards and five touchdowns... Also caught 18 passes and 177 yards for three touchdowns.
Kerry Guidry, DB, 6-0/210, Houma, La/HL Bourgeois -- Voted All-District and All-Region in his junior and senior campaigns for the Braves... Recorded 59 solo tackles, 20 assisted, and six for a loss his senior season... Also had six pass break ups, two interceptions, a safety and a sack in 2007.
Josh Green, OL, 6-7/290, Modesto, Calif/Modesto JC -- Started all 11 games in 2007 for Modesto JC... Had 33 pancake blocks his senior season... Was an All-State and All-League first team selection his sophomore season... Prepped at Beyer HS where the Patriots went 18-1 his senior season.
Tarbbarius Hicks, DB, 6-1/205, Monroe, La/Holmes CC -- Was a two year starter at Holmes JC, and picked up All-Region honors his sophomore season... Finished his junior college career with over 100 tackles and five interceptions... Prepped at Yazoo County High and was rated in the Top-100 athletes in the state of Mississippi out of high school.
Alonzo Highsmith, LB, 6-1/210, Missouri City, Tex/Elkins HS -- Made a total of 94 tackles his senior season in 2007 on his way to being named All-District... Selected to play in the Space City Classic All-Star Game... Was rated in the Top-100 players in the Houston Area... His father, Alonzo Highsmith, played at the University of Miami and in the NFL for seven seasons.
Michael Holman, OL, 6-5/290, Livingston, Tex/Livingston -- Lettered three years for the Lions on the offensive line... Was a two year starter and was voted All-District first team his senior season... In his senior campaign in 2007, he helped lead the Lions to a school best 10-3 record as they reached the quarterfinals in the state playoffs.
Demetrius `Trey' Hopson, FB, 5-10/240, Pascagoula, Miss/Gulf Coast CC* -- Rated as a Top-10 fullback amongst junior college players... Named an All-American as a fullback his sophomore season... Dubbed a Top-25 player in the state of Mississippi coming out of high school... The true option fullback rushed for 550 yards and six touchdowns in 2007.
Corey Johnston, OL, 6-5/270, Collierville, Tenn/Rossville Aca. -- A two-year starter for the Rossville Christian Academy Rebels that saw them go to the state playoffs his junior season... Voted All-State on both offense and defense while also being named Defensive Lineman of the Year in TSSAA Division II... Had 74 tackles as a defensive lineman and did not allow a sack his senior campaign.
Gio Martin, RB, 6-0/180, Caryville, Fla/Vernon HS -- Carried the ball 96 times for over 1,300 yards in 2007... Had 16 rushing touchdowns and eight receiving touchdowns... Caught 59 passes for over 1,000 yards his senior campaign... Voted All-Conference first team and All-State second team in 2007.
Brandon McDowell, OL, 6-5/280, McComb, Miss/McComb -- Voted All-State first team his senior seasons... Did not allow a sack in 2007 and finished the year with a 93 percent grade... Rated as a Top-20 senior in the state of Mississippi... Had a total of 50 pancake blocks in 2007.
Marlin Meeks, RB, 5-8/205, Charleston, Miss/Coahoma CC* -- Was selected to participate in the JUCO All-Star game and started at fullback... Had 472 yards on 136 carries and six touchdowns his sophomore season for the Tigers... Prepped at Charleston High where he rushed for back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons in his junior and senior campaigns... His grandfather, Craig Walker, played collegiate football at Alcorn State.
Franklin Nduku, DL, 6-2/280, Houston, Tex/George Bush HS -- Named All-District first team in 2006 and 2007... Rated a Top-50 lineman in the Houston area... Voted the schools top offensive lineman in 2006 and 2007... Selected by his team mates as the 2007 team MVP.
Jordan Piper, LB, 5-10/220, New Orleans, La/Ponchatoula HS -- Was dubbed with All-District first team honors in 2007 as he recorded 116 total tackles that included 14 for a loss... Had five forced fumbles and one interception... Played in the South Shore vs. North Shore All-Star game... Named to the All-State honorable mention squad... Played at Brother Martin before Hurricane Katrina.
Kendrick Salter, RB, 6-0/180, Orange, Tex/Little-Cypress HS -- Named All-District first team as a running back as a senior... Dubbed with Team MVP honors by his team mates and coaches... Led the team with 1,236 rushing yards on 192 carries... Had nine rushing touchdowns... Was a team mate of current Colonel Kyle Hughes.
Oliver Thierry, DL, 6-5/270, Opelousas, La/Opelousas HS -- A two-way starter throughout his high school career on the gridiron while also being a standout basketball player... Named All-District first team both his junior and senior season on offense and defense... Had a total of 37 tackles and five sacks on defense while not allowing a sack his senior campaign.
Ted Thompson, OL, 6-3/220, Metairie, La/Lewis-Palmer (Colo.) HS -- Was a three-sport athlete in high school playing football, basketball, and track... Lettered in football two seasons while lettering in track three years... Participated in the shot put event and placed fourth in regionals in 2007... Was a multidimensional player for the Rangers on the gridiron as he played tight end, offensive line, and defensive line throughout his prep career.
Jesse Turner, RB, 5-7/170, Houma, La/Ellender HS -- Played defensive back for two seasons before making the move to running back his junior and senior seasons... Named All-District and All-Region first team while also picking up All-State honorable mention honors in 2007... Had 399 career carries for 2,828 yards and 21 total touchdowns... Best season came in 2007 when he rushed for over 1,600 yards on 199 carries and 11 touchdowns.
Wesley Thornton, WR, 6-1/200, Algiers, La/West Jefferson HS -- Played for head coach Hank Tierney at West Jefferson... Was a three-year starter and was a three-year letter winner in football... Recorded 23 receptions his senior campaign that resulted in 184 yards and five touchdowns... Was an All-District Academic selection in 2007.
Drey Trosclair, ATH, 5-10/195, Thibodaux, La/ED White HS -- Was a two-year starter under center for the Cardinals where he led his team to the state playoffs both years... Named All-District and All-Region first team both junior and senior seasons... For his career as a Cardinal, he threw for over 1,800 yards for 15 touchdowns and rushed for 732 yards and eight scores... Joins former team mate Nolan Dumas at Nicholls.
Josh Verrett, OL, 6-2/275, Houma, La/HL Bourgeois HS -- A two-year letter winner for the Braves who helped lead them to the 2007 District Championship... Voted All-District and All-Region second team... Participated in the Bayou vs. River Region All-Star game... Recorded 48 pancake blocks in 2007.
Albert Williams, RB, 5-8/180, Jackson, Miss/Gulf Coast CC* -- Commonly known as one of the fastest running backs among Mississippi junior colleges... Led the team to a share of the JUCO national championship with 834 rushing yards and eight touchdowns... Also led all running backs on the team with 250 yards receiving... Was a standout prep athlete where he was a state champion in the 100m and 200m track events.
2008 Northwestern State Football Signing Class Bios
Patrick Bonenberger, LB, 5-10, 190, Lewisville HS, Lewisville, Texas -- All-District linebacker for two seasons, All-State honorable mention as a senior for a state playoff team ... 262 career tackles, 11 QB pressures, 3 interceptions, 3 fumble recoveries, 4 pass breakups, 1 sack and 2 caused fumbles for the Fightin’ Farmers ... two-year team captain in baseball ... three-year letterman in both baseball and football ... son of Lillian and Peter Bonenberger ... recognized wih Denton County Youth Leadership Award ... student council member ... active in many community service organizations ... will major in business administration ... full name is Patrick James Bonenberger.
Brashard Booker, DB, 6-4, 180, Terrell HS, Terrell, Texas -- First-team All-State with 144 tackles, 6 pass breakups, 8 tackles for lost yards, 1 punt return touchdown under coach Pete Gee ... was THS most valuable player and first-team all-district ... Dallas Morning News player of the week for his performance against Sherman ... in his junior season, had 140 tackles, 2 interceptions to earn first-team all-district and his team’s defensive MVP award ... 100 tackles, 1 interception as a sophomore when he was voted the district’s “sophomore of the year” ... THS went 10-2 that season ... also lettered twice in basketball, and three times in track ... member of “Who’s Who in American High Schools” and on the national honor roll ... son of Tracie Booker ... has two brothers, Byron (25) and Shabrun (19), and a sister, Brenecia (17) ... born 1/10/90 ...plans to major in business ... from same hometown as Oscar winning actor Jamie Foxx, who played football at THS.
Jeff Bordelon, OL, 6-2, 295, Menard HS, Alexandria, La. -- First-team LSWA (sports writers) and LFCA (coaches) All-State Class 2A ... All-Cenla from the Alexandria Town Talk ... helped Eagles of coach Roger Herrington win two straight district titles and post a 17-5 record in his final two seasons, 8-3 as a senior ... all-district as a junior, won team’s best defensive lineman award ... honorable mention all-district as a sophomore at Bolton HS for coach Bill Holmes ... has earned 2 baseball letters ... member of yearbook staff, active in music ministry of his church ... son of Michael and Melissa Bordelon ... two brothers, Chris (22) and John (10) ... Chris played four years of football for Tulane.
Zachary Case, OL, 6-3, 290, Central Catholic HS, Morgan City, La. -- First-team All-State LSWA and LFCA selection ... also first-team Academic All-State with a 3.4 grade point average ... owned a career average grade of 95 percent as a four-year starter ... all-district as an offensive and defensive lineman as a junior and senior for coach David Fuhrer ... Firs team All-State LFCA (coaches) as a junior ... was a second-team all-district first baseman in 2007 as a junior ... honorable mention all-state in football and first-team all-district as a sophomore ... honorable mention all-district in football as a freshman ... helped football team to state playoffs in his senior year ... was second in the district in the shot put as a junior ... 3 letters in track, 4 in football and baseball ... baseball team won state title in his freshman year, reached state quarterfinals in his sophomore season and regionals in 2007 ... son of Ree and Angel Case ... his father is a teacher/coach ... has two younger siblings, brother Nicholas (13) and siser Lindsee (10) ... member of Students Against Drunk Driving.
William Davis, DE, 6-2, 243, Laurel HS/Copiah-Lincoln CC, Laurel, Miss. -- 39 tackles, 8 for loss, including 5 sacks, as a sophomore .... Added 4 QB hurries and 2 fumble recoveries ... in his freshman season, he played on a team that went to the Mississippi junior college championship game ... in high school, was an all-area selection and a four-year letterman at LHS ... son of William L Davis Sr., and Pamela Breland ... has two brothers, William A. Davis (20) and Dewon Breland (29) ... one sisters, Nicole Davis (23) ... interested in pursuing a coaching career ... born 7/10/87.
Leon Glover, OL, 6-3, 290, O. Perry Walker HS, Gray, La. -- All-State, All-Region, All-District first-team selection ... had 22 pancake blocks on offense, 25 tackles as a defensive tackle ... helped coach Derek “Skip” Lamonthe’s team reach the state semifinals ... team also made the playoffs in 2006, a year following Hurricane Katrina which wiped away his sophomore season ... also throws the shot put and discus in track and field ... son of Leon Glover Sr. and Dedra Tolbert ... one brother, Almon Wilson ... full name is Leon Henry Glover ... born 5/28/89.
Spencer Harrell, WR, 6-1, 175, Catholic HS, Baton Rouge, La. -- Football and baseball standout who was an early commitment to play baseball at LSU and ranks as one of the top five centerfielders in Louisiana according to perfectgame.com ...a two-time All-District 3-5A first team pick at receiver ... career stats of 42 catches, 1,035 yards, 9 touchdowns while playing in a run-oriented offense for coach Dale Weiner ... averaged 32 yards per catch as a junior ... owned 10.0 punt return average ... only one dropped pass in three seasons ... helped team go 35-4 over the last three seasons ... Bears won district titles each year... helped lead Bears to state semifinals in 2005 and 2006, regional round in 2007 ... had an early scholarship offer in football at Mississippi State, which he turned down because of his plans to play baseball at LSU at the time ... earned 6 letters combined in football and baseball ... named to the all-showcase team, among 600 prospects taking part in the 2007 perfectgame.com national underclassman baseball showcase in Ft. Myers, Fla. ... son of Todd and Colleen Harrell ... one brother, Taylor (15), one sister, Parker (12) ... full name is Spencer Mallory Harrell ... father is a district manager for Hobart Brothers, mother is a merchandising rep for Papyrus Greeting Cards ... majoring in health and exercise science with plans to coach speed training on the collegiate and professional levels ... born 9/10/89.
Jesse Hernandez, OL, 6-2, 285, Humble HS, Humble, Texas -- First-team All-Academic, second-team All-State as a senior ... first-team all-district ... 5A Texas Football.com All-Region III ... team captain for head coach Walt Beasley ... team’s offensive line MVP for his position coach, Ken Janek ... helped Humble go 9-3 and reach the second round of the Texas Class 5A Division I playoffs ... team went 7-3 in his junior year, when he was first-team All-Academic and second-team all-district at center ... as a sophomore, Humble went 6-4 and reached the second round of the 5A-Division 2 playoffs ... he was second-team all-district and first-team All-Academic at guard ... son of Carmen Bujanda ... his cousin, Bara Reyna, works at NASA ... plans to major in biochemistry to prepare for medical school and a career as a pediatrician ... ranks 11th in a senior class of 488 ... born 9/23/89.
John Douglas Hundley, QB, 6-3, 205, St. Thomas More HS/ULL, Lafayette, La. -- Threw for 1,845 yards and 24 touchdowns, completing 140 of 240 passes with only 7 interceptions, as a senior at STM under coach Jim Hightower in 2004 ... led team to state semifinals and a 12-2 record ... rushed for 523 yards, 6 touchdowns, on 97 carries .. was 75-150 for 800 yards, 11 touchdowns with 5 interceptions as a junior when STM made the regional round of the playoffs and finished 7-5 ... went 20-35 for 185 yards and a TD as a sophomore ... was ranked as the nation’s No. 28 “pro-style” QB in the country, and rated the state’s 25th-best player in 2004, by rivals.com ... graduated with a 3.5 grade point average ... also played a year of basketball ... posted a 3.49 g.p.a. in business during two years at Louisiana-Lafayette, where he opened the 2007 season as the No. 2 QB in a run-oriented scheme ... son of Doug and Kathy Hundley ... has five siblings, four sisters ... Laura (33), Mary (29), Sara (26) and Kate (16), along with brother Erik (20) ... born 2/1/86.
Josh Johnson, RB, 5-11, 190, Richardson-Berkner, Richardson, Texas -- Ranked as one of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football “Top 10 Running Backs” in the state ... set school rushing records for season (1,575 yards on 175 carries as a senior) and career (4,275 yards on 516 carries with 47 touchdowns) for coach Jim Ledford ... unanimous three-time all-district pick ... ran for 1,502 yards on 163 carries as a junior when he won All-District and All-Regional honors ... team lost in the state semifinals to Klein Oak ... in his sophomore year, Berkner was 12-1, won district and lost in the state semis to A&M Consolidated ... ran for 1,534 yards on 191 carries and won the district’s Sophomore of the Year award and newcomer of the Year honors ... had the third longest kickoff return in state history, 103 yards, as a senior ... also lettered 3 years in track ... honor roll student ... son of John and Tiffany Owens ... mom is a nurse, father is a computer technician ... has two brothers, Justin (19) and Chris (17), four sisters (Keke (24), Britany Brooks (19), Jessica (17) and Staci (21) ... brother Justin is a running back at Houston ... plans to major in business ... has been a Peers Tutor member since 2006 and is also a member of “Young Life” ... full name is Joshua Dean Johnson, nickname is “J.J.” ... born 6/20/90.
Matt Jones, ATH, 6-1, 185, Jennings HS, Jennings, La. -- All-State and All-District selection as a senior for coach Rusty Phelps ... played tailback, quarterback, corner and safety and also returned kicks and punt ... led the team in rushing as a senior ... Bulldogs were 7-5 in 2007, 9-3 in 2006, 7-3 in his sophomore year of 2005 ... has lettered 3 times in football and baseball, 4 times in track ... son of Joey and Michelle Jones ... high school teammate of current Demons Gary Riggs and Carson Martinez ... born 11/8/88.
Jeremy Lane, DB, 6-1, 175, Tyler John Tyler HS, Tyler, Texas -- 18 pass breakups, 2 interceptions and 88 tackles as a senior for coach Derrick Rush ... 10 pass breakups with 2 interceptions and 65 tackles as a junior ... also lettered three years in track ... son of Latisha Lane, who is a nurse ... has a brother, Tray Clark (22), and a sister, Amber Jackson (15) ... plans to major in criminal justice ...has a 3.0 grade point average ... born 7/14/90.
David Larsen, TE, 6-3, 210, Longview HS, Longview, Texas -- All-State honorable mention and a first-team all-district pick for the Lobos, where Demons’ Top 100 Players of All-Time selection John King is head coach ... 25 catches, 505 yards and 2 touchdowns as a senior ... had 200+ yards receiving as a junior ... helped LHS go 12-2 in his senior season, winning a second straight district championship, and reaching the fourth round of the state playoffs ... team was 9-3 with a second-round playoff trip in his junior season ... caught six touchdown passes as a sophomore ... also was a deep snapper and played some defensive end as a junior .. was a Texas Scholar with Distinction ... also lettered once in basketball ... son of Lester and Sylvia Larsen ... father is a parts manager and mother is an accountant ... has one brother, Daniel (19) ... will major in biology with plans to attend medical school and become a pediatrician ... his grandfather is the namesake of the Lester Larsen Tractor Test & Power Museum in Lincoln, Neb. ... Mr. Larsen was chief engineer for the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, the nation’s only one of its kind, from 1946-75 ... his uncle was a general in the U.S. Army ... born 10/12/89.
Justin Lirette, OL, 6-1, 290, H.L. Bourgeois HS, Gray, La. -- All-District first-team and All-Region first team ... team captain who won the best offensive lineman award and averaged 10 pancake blocks per game for coaches Randy Boquet and Joe Riley ... was team captain each of last two seasons ... was all-district second team as a junior and also won best offensive lineman award ... all-district honorable mention in football and baseball as a sophomore ... team went 8-2 and won district championship in his senior season, rushing for more than 3,600 yards ... team was 6-4 and district runner-up in his junior year ... HLB won the football district title in his sophomore season and made the state playoffs all three years ... his baseball team has been in the playoffs each of the last two year ... has been an honors student throughout his high school career, with a 3.75 grade point average, and is in the National Honor Society, the Key Club and the Bleacher Bums ... son of Louis Lirette and Annesa Lirette ... one brother, Donovan Smith (10) ... considering majoring in nursing or business ... full name is Justin Mikeo Lirette ... born 11/8/89.
Caleb Lonsberry, WR, 5-11, 185, Alexandria Senior HS, Alexandria, La. -- All-District first team pick who had 640 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns for ASH, coached by Butch Stoker, father of Demons’ head coach Scott Stoker ... also was a deep snapper and a punt returner ... more than 1,000 career receiving yards ... was part of ASH’s 7-on-7 team that finished in the top 12 at a national tournament last summer ... helped Trojans to four straight playoff appearances ... also has 3 baseball letters and is an all-district second baseman for coach Daneil Tomlin, a standout second baseman for the Demons ... Class Favorite as a junior, vice president of ASH’s FCA huddle ... member of Students Against Drunk Driving ... nominated for the Honesty and Integrity Award ... son of Tommy and Mona Lonsberry ... father is a contractor and mother is a social worker ... has two older brothers, Billy (27) and Daniel (24) ... Daniel was a star pitcher for the Demons and now plays in the Baltimore Orioles minor league system ... full name is Caleb Michael Lonsberry ... born 12/5/89.
Tristan Miller, DL, 6-3, 255, Tatum HS, Tatum, Texas -- All-State as a junior for a state championship team, and as a senior for a state finalist squad under coach Andy Evans ... was All-East Texas, the Defensive MVP of District 19-2A, and a second-team Texas Sports Writers Association All-State pick along with a third-team coaches All-State selection ...second-team TSWA All-State, second-team All-East Texas and first-team All-District as a junior ... THS went 13-2 in each of his last two seasons, ranked No. 1 in his junior year and No. 2 in his senior year ... son of Donald Ray Miller and Linda Arthur ... has three siblings, brother Devin Arthur (20), sisters Keishiva (24) and Genesis Arthur (15) ... full name is Trian DonShuray Jamal Miller ... born 7/4/90.
Bryan Munch, FB, 5-11, 240, John Curtis HS, River Ridge, La. -- All-State as a center for two years (state coaches association) and an LSWA (sports writers) All-State pick as a senior ... played on four straight state champion teams at John Curtis ... made All-District twice, was All-East Bank and All-Metro as a senior ... team went 12-2 in his senior season, was unbeaten and ranked No. 2 nationally in his junior year, when among his teammates was USC tailback Joe McKnight .... Played for legendary coach J.T. Curtis ... son of Dwayne and Dana Munch ... father is the elected police chief in Westwego, mother is a teacher’s assistant ... has four brothers, Johnny (23), Dwayne (20), David (15) and Christian (11) ... his grandfather, David J. Munch, retired as Westwego’s chief of police ... full name is Bryan David Munch ... born 11/14/88.
Cortez Paige, DB, 6-1, 180, Langham Creek HS, Houston, Texas -- Career stats include 185 tackles (85 solo), 8 interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), 9 pass breakups, 7 fumble recoveries, 6 caused fumbles, 6 tackles for lost yards ... also as a returner, 2 touchdowns on kickoffs in 11 attempts ... 7 touchdowns as a receiver, 46 catches for 776 yards (16.9 average per catch) ... first-team All-District on offense and defense under coach Mac Woodfin ... as a senior, had 83 tackles (37 solo), 6 interceptions, 5 pass breakups, 3 fumble recoveries, 3 caused fumbles and 2 tackles for a loss, while he scored 6 touchdowns as a receiver (39-611) and another TD on a kickoff return (92 yards) ... also a four-year basketball letterwinner ... son of Pierre and LaChelle Lucas ... mom is a flight attendant, dad is a senior officer specialist ... has three siblings, Pierre II (15), Isaiah (9) and Makayla (3) ... full name is Cortez Domonique Paige ... born 10/27/89.
Scott Pierce, OL/DS, 6-2, 265, St. Mary's HS, Natchitoches, La. -- First-team All-District offensive lineman for Tigers of coach James Wilkerson ... made second-team All-District on defense, in each of his last two seasons ... was All-Parish offensively and defensively ... a first-team All-District outfielder in baseball ... also earned 4 letters in baseball, 3 in track, along with 4 in football ... SMHS was unbeaten (10-0) in his sophomore season, winning district but getting knocked out in the first round of the state playoffs ... appointed to the Mayor’s Youth Council, also a member of Students Against Drunk Driving and the FCA ... played with current Demon Lance Lacoste at SMHS ... son of Mike and Sallie Pierce ... father is general manager of the Pilgrims Pride poultry processing plant in Natchitoches, mother is a Mary Kay cosmentics sales director .. has a 12-year-old sister, Mary Grace ... full name is Michael Scott Pierce ... born 5/18/89.
Cashas “Booger” Pollard, CB. 5-11, 180, Tatum HS, Tatum, Texas -- Highly recruited performer who was one win shy of becoming the winningest prep quarterback in Texas high school history ... had career 43-4 record ... threw for 5,439 yards and 61 touchdowns in three seasons ... two-way star for coach Andy Evans ... team went 13-2 in each of his last two seasons, winning Texas Class 2A state title in his junior year, finishing as runner-up in his senior season ... had an overall 43-4 record as Tatum’s starting quarterback ... passed for 1,986 yards and 22 touchdowns, ran for 900 yards ... made 83 tackles, with 6 interceptions, 1 blocked field goal, 6 forced fumbles, one returned for a touchdown ... as a junior, threw for 1,875 yards and 19 touchdowns .... Had 49 tackles, 4 interceptions as he made All-East Texas ... qualified for the state track meet as a hurdler and helped Tatum win the state track championship ... in his sophomore year, he threw for 1,578 yards and 20 touchdowns for a 16-0 state championship team ... was named Newcomer of the Year on the basketball team ... was on a state meet qualifying 1600 meter relay team ... part of a 12-2 team as a freshman ... received commendation for his performance on the Texas history test ... student council member ... son of Clifford and Sonya Davis ... stepfather works in the coal mining industry ... one sister, LaSandra (22) ... full name is Cashas Cornelius Pollard, nickname is “Booger” ... born 11/7/89.
Jared Reed, OL, 6-4, 298, Sachse HS, Garland, Texas -- Sat out his senior year due to an offseason injury ... was honorable mention All-District as a junior and was listed as a 2007 Texas Class 5A “player to watch” and made the preseason “Super List” for offensive linemen in Texas by scout.com ... named team’s offensive lineman of the week twice as a junior for coach Mark “Red” Behrens ... ... son of James and Lisa Reed ... father is a school resource police officer and mother is a data clerk ... father is supervisor for national training team for National Gang Awareness rogram (G.R.E.A.T.) and also is a hostage negotiator for the Garland Police Department ... has one sister, Jamie (21) ... interested ina teaching/coaching career ... full name is Jared Ryan Reed ... born 9/15/89.
Derek Rose, LB, 6-0, 220, O. Perry Walker HS, New Orleans, La. -- Coaches’ All-State, Times-Picayune All-Metro, All-Westbank and All-District at linebacker ... team captain for a state semifinalist with a 9-4 record ... 121 tackles, 23 for lost yardage, 4 sacks, 3 interceptions, 1 returned for a touchdown, and 8 pass breakups in 2007 ... had 33 tackles, 5 for lost yards, and a sack in his junior year ... sophomore year was wiped out by Hurricane Katrina ... played for coach Floyd Griffin ... son of Alvin J. and Etta Rose ... has one siser, Alana (21) ... born 6/24/90 ... career plans are to coach football ... his cousin, Craig Davis, plays for the San Diego Chargers.
Steven Sibley, RB, 5-9, 193, Amite HS, Amite, La. -- All-State running back ... All-District as a running back and punt returner, and the district MVP ... was all-district at running back all four years ... helped coach Mark Vinning’s team to a 10-3 season and a third-round state playoff appearance as a senior ... played for a state champion team as a freshman, first of four straight playoff teams ... also has lettered twice in track, once in basketball ... son of Steve Bruse and Ayllson Sibley .. has a brother, Cadarice (16), and sisters Corna (20) and Nana (21) ... his uncle Clark played college football ... full name is Steven Quindonario Sibley ... born 8/5/89.
Byron Skinner, LB/ATH, 6-2, 210, Oberlin HS, Oberlin La. -- Scored 31 touchdowns, ran for more than 2,100 yards in his final two seasons ... was first-team All-District, District MVP and All-Southwest Louisiana as a junior when he helped team to a 10-0 regular season and a second-round playoff appearance ... played for coaches Larry Alexander and Jerred Berret ... will earn 5 letters in track, 4 in fooball ... son of Al and Katrina Guidry ... his stepfather is an engineer, and his mother is a telephone operator ... his cousin, Brandi McCain, plays pro basketball overseas after playing collegiately at Florida ... interested in working in corrections or law enforcement ... full name is Byron Jamal Skinner ... born 2/18/89.
Stephen Stamey, QB, 6-2, 205, Lewisville HS, Lewisville, Texas -- Threw for 998 yards and 9 touchdowns in 7 games as a senior, hitting 70 of 132 with only three interceptions ... despite missing 6 games with a broken foot, he helped lead the Fightin’ Farmers into the second round of the Texas Class 5A Division 1 playoffs under coach Steve Gaddis ... threw four game-winning touchdown passes ... three-year letterwinner ... team captain in 2006 and 2007 ... National Honor Society student, student council for four years ... voted 2007 Homecoming King and student council parliamentarian for two years ... a Denton County Youth Leader for 2007-08 with a long list of community activities ... son of Joseph Stamey and Allison Stamey ... father is an attorney, mother is a teacher and student activities director at LHS ... has two brothers, Michael and Matthew Jimenez, and three sisters, Josie, Diana and Sarah Stamey ... his father was student government president at NSU ... mother was a Demon cheerleader for two years and student government secretary who was on the 1981 and 1982 Homecoming Courts ... his grandfather, Raymond Arthur, played for the NSU basketball team and was Alumni Association president for eight years, and taught business law at NSU while a practicing attorney ... born 10/6/89.
Calvin Stoker III, WR, 5-10, 175, Tatum HS, Tatum, Texas -- All-State on Texas sports writers team as a return specialist, also All-East Texas ... All-District as a receiver and cornerback ... All-East Texas on defense as well ... helped Tatum to the state finals after winning the state championship the previous two seasons under coach Andy Evans ... team was 43-4 in his career ... has been a regional qualifier for three years in track, helping Tatum win the 2007 state track and field title ... regional qualifier in the 100, 200 dashes and on the 400 meter relay team ... 3.1 grade point average ... son of Vernon Stoker Jr. and Eleanor Stoker ... one sister, Brittney ... interested in industrial engineering technology major ... full name is Vernon Calvin Stoker III ... birthday is 7/3/90.
Reggie Toomer, DB, 5-10, 190, Alexandria Senior HS, Alexandria, La. -- All-State Class 4A pick after making 127 tackles, 3 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries and an interception as a senior under coach Butch Stoker at ASH ... also a three-year letterman on the Trojans’ national-class powerlifting team and a one-year letterwinner in basketball ... son of Terry and Deborah Toomer ... has two brothers, Terry and Willy.
Mario Wiley, WR, 6-2, 185, West Monroe HS, West Monroe, La. -- Explosive All-State receiver for nationally-known West Monroe program featured on ESPN2 during his senior season ... 127 career catches in three seasons under coach Don Shows ... All-Northeast Louisiana, All-District 2-5A as a senior with 45 catches for 600 yards and 6 touchdowns ... All-District as a receiver in his junior year with 40 catches, 400 yards, 2 touchdowns ... had 42 catches for 430 yards and 4 touchdowns as a sophomore when he made All-District as a receiver and punt returner ... son of Clarence and Daphne Smith ... mother is a teacher ... father is vice president of a government-based housing organization ... attended Louisiana Boys State summer program ... student council officer ... 3.4 grade point average ... wants to become an anesthesiologist ... birthday is 11/29/89.
Alex Williams, QB, 6-2, 205, St. Paul School, Covington, La. -- Coaches’ (LFCA) second-team All-State selection, honorable mention Academic All-State pick as a senior ... captain of Louisiana High School all-star offensive team chosen by Louisiana Football Magazine ... St. Tammany Parish MVP, All-District 7-5A, WWL Player of the Week in his senior season as St. Paul went 10-3, won the district title and lost in the quarterfinal round to the eventual state champion ... honorable mention all-district as a junior for an 11-2 district championship team that was ranked No. 3 in the state and lost to the eventual state champion ... second-team all-district as a sophomore in a hurricane-shortened 6-1 season, with St. Paul’s winning the district and earning a No. 6 state ranking before a first-round playoff exit ... lettered as a freshman and won the school’s Scott Dottolo Memorial Award ... son of Phillip and Cathy Williams ... father is a teacher and assistant coach at St. Paul’s, and mother is a registered nurse ... one brother, John (14), and one sister, Jennifer (20) ... sister was an All-State goalkeeper ... his grandfather, John Schroder, played minor league baseball in the Detroit organization ... mother played volleyball at Tulane ... uncle Robert Schroder played major league baseball for the San Francisco Giants ... member Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society with a 3.4 grade point average ... ROTC Cadet Master Sgt. ... member of Big Brother organization ... full name is Phillip Alexander Williams ... birthday is 5/24/90.
Wade Williams, DE, 6-4, 220, Groveton HS, Groveton, Texas -- First-team All-State, District Defensive MVP with 105 tackles, 11 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries, an interception that he returned for a touchdown and four forced fumbles ... also made first-team All-District as an offensive lineman for a 9-3 team that won the district title and lost in regionals for coach Keith Thomas ... as a junior, was first-team All-District on defense with 83 tackles, 6 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries and 7 forced fumbles as Groveton went 10-2, won the district and fell in the regional round of the playoffs ... lettered 3 years in football, 4 in track and field ... student council member ... has won awards for his work in University Interscholastic League theatre productions ... 3.2 grade point average ..... son of Lanny and Kim Williams, who operate a car dealership ... has four brothers: Ross (23), Heath (21), Zac (19) and Calvin (15) ... plans to go into coaching and wants to be a head coach on the college level ... kinesiology major ... full name is Wade Garrett Williams ... born 8/16/90.
Khalid Wilson, DT, 6-2, 300, Carroll HS, Monroe, La. -- LFCA All-State (coaches) as a senior, All-Northeast Louisiana and All-District 2-4A as a junior and senior ... 69 tackles, 5 1/2 sacks as a senior ... 83 tackles, 7 sacks in his junior year ... 58 tackles, 3 sacks as a sophomore on an 8-4 playoff team ... 63 tackles, 2 sacks as a freshman when he played at O. Perry Walker before Hurricane Katrina hit prior to his sophomore season ... played for coach Jackie Hamilton at Carroll ... son of Fernell and Barbara Wilson ... father is an accountant and auditor, mother is a day care provider .. one brother, Al-Amin (30) ... five sisters: Shemak (23), Wekeelah (28), Rajeeyah (29), Fernellthe (33) and Nigertauukergea (31) ... his uncle, Frank Wilson, is the running backs coach at Southern Mississippi after three years in that role at Ole Miss ... his uncle, Terry Wilson, is a coach at O.P. Walker HS and played for Idaho State when they won the Division II national title ... plans to major in business administration ... born 8/17/89.
2008 Sam Houston State Football Signing Class Bios
Darrell Armstead, WR, 6-2, 185, Copperas Cove -- Transfer from New Mexico Military Institute ... all-league selection ... All-District at Copperas Cove High School.
Trevor Brazil, DB, 6-0, 195, Huntsville -- Three-time first team All-District ... twice Academic All-District ... 107 solo tackles, 38 assists and seven interceptions during his high school career ... 420 return yards with three touchdowns ... high school coach Mitchell Coey.
John Clark, TE, 6-4, 245, El Mirage, Ariz. -- Transfer from Glendale Community College in Arizona ... all-league tight end ... played for Glendale squad that earned No. 7 national ranking ... All-State at Alhambra High School.
Will Clay, RB, 6-1, 200, Snyder -- All-State, All South Plains and Dave Campbell’s Texas Football “Player of the Year” and District Offensive MVP ... rushed for 3,143 yards and 42 touchdowns ... Texas Sportswriters “Co-Player of the Year” ... led team to 12-3 record and state semifinals ... high school coach Chad Rogers.
J.T. Cleveland, DL, 6-0, 285, Baytown Lee -- Dave Campbell’s Football Top 300 ... three-year starter ... two-time All-District and recipient of Henry Armstrong Award as top defensive player ... high school coach Dick Olin.
D.J. Emerson, DB, 5-10, 180, Brookshire -- Transfer from SMU ... All-State and District MVP at Brookshire Royal ... first team All-District both as running back and defensive back ... gained more than 2,000 rushing yards and credited with 200 tackles.
Will Henry, LB, 5-10, 225, Waco La Vega -- All-State selection and two-time District 17-3A and Super Cen Tex Defensive MVP ... 180 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, six forced fumbles, and six quarterback sacks ... high school coach Willie Williams.
Kaleb Hopson, OT, 6-6, 255, Early -- Honorable mention All-State, All-Big Country, and two-time All-District selection ... started 41 consecutive games ... third place in shot put at state meet ... high school coach Robbie Tindol.
Quentin Horn, DL, 6-2, 255, Waco -- Two-time All-Super Cen Tex and first team All-District ... honorable mention All-State ... credited with 102 tackles ... high school coach John Tusa.
T.J. Jones, TE, 6-3, 235, Tyler Lee -- Two-time All-District ... Academic All-State... high school coach Mike Owens.
Freddie King, WR, 5-10, 180, Port Arthur Memorial -- Associated Press Honorable Mention All-State ... All-District wide receiver ... Had 55 catches for 875 yards and 6 touchdowns as a senior ... Had 46 catches for 747 yards and 8 touchdowns and totaled 10 touchdowns his junior year ... Had a 92-yard kickoff return ... high school coach Ronnie Thompson.
Bryant Lagasse, DB, 5-10, 190, Lake Travis -- Defensive MVP for Texas Class 4A state champions ... twice All-District and All-Super Cen Tex ... totaled 18 quarterback sacks, 38 tackles for losses, 82 solo and 54 assistant tackles ... high school coach Jeff Dicus.
Mike Littelton, DB, 6-0, 190, Galveston Ball -- Three-time first team All-District, All-County, and All-Greater Houston ... District 24-5A “Defensive Player of the Year” as a junior ... high school coach Ron Holmes.
Jason Madkins, WR, 6-6, 215, Mart -- Transfer from Navarro Junior College ... All-Southwest Junior College Football Conference selection.
Kevin Matthews, WR, 5-9, 175, Galveston Ball -- Three-time All-District ... twice All-County ... Academic All-District ... high school coach Ron Holmes.
Mike Mosmeyer, OL, 6-4, 300, Ingleside -- Transfer from Navarro Junior College ... All-Southwest Junior College Football Conference selection.
Zack Paty, LB, 6-1, 215, Edmond, Okla. -- Oklahoma Class 6A state leader in tackles ... first team All-State, All-Oklahoma City, and All-District ...high school coach Jeremy Dombeck.
Marlowe Poitier, DE, 6-3, 240, Liberty Hill -- Dave Campbell’s Football 1st Team All-Texas ... District 18-3A Defensive MVP ... All-County and All-District on back-to-back state championship teams ... 89 tackles, 26 for losses, eight QB sacks ... high school coach Jerry Vance.
Melvin Pride, WR, 5-11, 175, Odessa Permian -- Two-time All-District ... led Permian to 12-1 record and state quarterfinals ... high school coach Darren Allman.
Jamal Skipper, DB, 5-8, 185, Killeen Shoemaker -- Transfer from Kilgore Junior College ... All-Southwest Junior College Conference selection for Kilgore team that ranked in NJCAA.
Riley Smith, OL, 6-4, 275, Huntsville -- Two-time All-District selection ... high school coach Mitchell Coey.
J.D. Standley, TE, 6-3, 235, Madisonville -- Three-year starter and All-District ... honorable mention All-Brazos Valley ... two-time Academic All-District ... played both ways with 22 receptions on offense and 23 tackles and seven tackles for loss on defense ... high school coach Greg Morgan.
Hadji Woods, OL, 6-2, 280, Klein Forest -- First team All-District ... team offensive line MVP ... three-year letterman and two-year starter ... threw shot and discus in track ... high school coach Ken Hammock.
2008 Southeastern La. Football Signing Class Bios
Zach Albin, DB, 6-1, 190, Sulphur, La. (Sulphur HS) -- Totaled 64 tackles with one sack, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries as a senior at Sulphur High School ... helped lead Golden Tornadoes to the District 3-5A championship ... totaled 57 tackles with five for loss, two interceptions, eight pass breakups and five fumble recoveries as a junior ... helped Golden Tornadoes to Class 5A state runner-up finish in 2006 ... carries a 3.5 grade point average ... also recruited by Ole Miss, Nebraska, McNeese State and Ohio.
Robert Alford, DB, 6-0, 180, Hammond, La. (Hammond HS) -- A First-Team All-District 7-5A selection at wide receiver at Hammond High School ... caught 10 touchdown passes as a senior for the Tors ... finished second in the 400-meter dash at the 2007 LHSAA Track and Field Championships ... chosen as the Tors' Rookie of the Year as a sophomore ... picked Southeastern over Southern Miss and Louisiana Tech ... coached by Rusty Barrilleaux.
Dwayne Belello, FB, 5-11, 210, Baton Rouge, La. (Central HS) -- A First-Team All-District 5-5A selection as a linebacker at Central High School ... totaled 101 tackles on the season with three forced fumbles and five sacks ... team captain and Defensive Most Valuable Player as a senior ... honorable mention Academic Class 5A selection.
Avery Crooks, LB, 6-2, 230, Marrero, La. (Higgins HS) -- An All-District 9-5A selection and co-District Most Valuable Player ... named All-Westbank and All-Metro by the New Orleans Times Picayune ... ranked as the No. 90 state prospect by DandyDon.com ... as a junior, was recognized as one of the Top 50 linebackers in the nation on Jim Stefani's Underclassmen Football Recruiting Blog ... he made the first-team All-Metro list with a team-leading 83 tackles -- including seven for a loss and four sacks ... helped the Hurricanes to the first of two consecutive District 7-5A championships ... chose Southeastern over Nicholls State, Northwestern State and Southern.
Reshad Douglas, WR, 6-3, 190, Shreveport, La. (Huntington HS) -- Totaled over 1,000 all-purpose yards as a senior at Huntington High School ... helped the Raiders to a 6-4 record and a berth in the Class 5A state playoffs ... named First-Team All-City and was an honorable mention Academic All-State selection ... named All-District 1-5A as a junior ... coached by Mike Green.
Jasper Ducksworth, RB, 5-7, 180, Mt. Olive, Miss. (Jones County JC/Mize HS) -- Rushed for 889 yards and 19 touchdowns as a sophomore at Jones County Junior College ... caught 17 passes, averaging nearly 10 yards per reception ... a two-star prospect by Rivals.com ... named Most Valuable Player of the MACJC All-Star Game where he rushed 11 times for 67 yards and a touchdown in the North's 17-14 victory ... helped JCJC to a 9-2 record and a No. 5 ranking in the final NJCAA/JCfootball.com poll ... totaled 660 on the ground for JCJC on 5.6 yards per carry as a freshman ... helped Mize Attendance Center to a 15-0 record and the 2004 Mississippi Class 1A state title ... named to the First-Team All-Region 4-1A and South Mississippi teams ... a First-Team All-State and All-Region Offensive Most Valuable Player ... currently enrolled at Southeastern and will participate in spring practice ... chose Lions over Troy, Nicholls State, Tennessee-Martin, Jackson State and Alcorn State.
Shamory Favorite, OL, 6-3, 275, St. Amant, La. (St. Amant HS) -- A second-team All-District 6-5A selection for the Gators ... named First-Team All-Ascension Parish ... named a team captain ... coached at SAHS by David Swacker ... also recruited by McNeese State.
Quinton Foster, DE, 6-3, 210, Donaldsonville, La. (Donaldsonville HS) -- Named first-team All-District 7-2A, All-Metro and All-Ascension Parish ... helped DHS to an 11-2 record and 7-2A championship ... coached by Gary Adkins ... a regional qualifier in the 1,600- and 3,200-meters in track and a first-team All-District pick in baseball.
Cody Gougler, P, 5-10, 190, Huntsville, Texas (Huntsville HS) -- Named the second-team All-District 18-4A as a senior ... averaged 40.1 yards per punt ... named honorable mention 18-4A as a junior ... finished second at the Kohls'Kicking National Showcase Competition averaging 46.5 yards per kick ... named All-District 14-5A as an outfielder in baseball ... played on the Houston Heat summer baseball team that won the 18-U NABF National Championship.
Gabe Guerrero, TE, 6-4, 245, Baton Rouge, La. (Catholic HS) -- A second-team All-District 5-5A selection ... primarily used as a blocker, caught three passes for 40 yards and a touchdown as a senior ... helped Bears to 10-2 record and 5-5A championship ... coached by Dale Weiner ... has a 3.5 grade point average ... chose Southeastern over McNeese State and Northwestern State.
Recardo Hines, DB, 5-11, 200, Indianola, Miss. (Mississippi Delta CC/Gentry HS) -- A First-Team Junior College All-State selection at Mississippi Delta Community College ... recorded four interceptions in 2007 ... two-year starter ... a two-time All-District selection at Gentry (Miss.) High ... posted nine interceptions in his final two seasons, including six as a junior ... recruited by Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Southern Miss and Arkansas.
Kendrick Jackson, LB, 6-2, 225, Haughton, La. (Haughton HS) -- An All-District 1-4A first-team selection as a senior at Haughton High ... named to the All-Area and All-Bossier Parish teams ... helped the Buccaneers to an 8-3 record and share of the 1-4A title ... named first-team All-District, All-Area and All-Parish as a junior ... selected Southeastern over Central Arkansas, Southern Miss, Arkansas State, UL-Monroe and McNeese State.
Devin Jones, LB, 6-0, 240, Independence, La. (Independence HS) -- A First-Team Class 3A All-State selection at Independence High School ... named the District 10-3A Defensive Most Valuable Player ... tallied 84 tackles, six sacks for 44 yards in losses and an interception as a senior ... spent two years at Hammond High School where he posted 112 tackles in 2006 and 95 stops in 2005 ... a District 4-5A selection both seasons at HHS ... named second-team All-District as a freshman at Woodlawn High School ... cousin of former Lion linebacker Marvin Jones ... son of former Southeastern two-sport athlete Bernard Sylve ... chose Southeastern over Arkansas, Connecticut, Southern Miss, Louisiana Tech, UL-Lafayette and UL-Monroe.
Zeke Jones, RB, 6-0, 235, Springfield, La. (Springfield HS) -- Rushed for more than 5,000 yards for coach Spencer Harris at Springfield, including 1,525 yards and 27 touchdowns as a senior ... the District 9-2A Offensive Most Valuable Player and a First-Team All-State selection ... rated as the No. 33 Preseason Top Prospect in Louisiana by DandyDon.com ... gained 1,643 yards and 22 TDs as a junior in helping the Bulldogs to the 9-2A championship ? its first in school history ... carries a 3.0 grade point average ... also recruited by LSU, Southern Miss, Louisiana Tech, UL-Lafayette, UL-Monroe and Northwestern State.
Grant Laurent, DL, 6-3, 295, Reserve, La. (East St. John HS) -- A second-team All-District 6-5A selection for coach Larry Dautrieve ... helped the Wildcats to a 6-5 record and the 6-5A runner-up spot ... helped ESJHS to a 12-1 record and the Class 5A state quarterfinals as a junior.
Tramaine Lucas, LB, 6-2, 235, Baton Rouge, La. (Glen Oaks HS) -- Recorded 119 tackles with 13 sacks as a senior at Glen Oaks High School ... coached by Vernon Langley ... participated in the 2007 Red Stick Bowl ... academically qualified ... chose Southeastern over Southern and Southern Arkansas.
Tyboris Lofton, OL, 6-5, 265, Mt. Olive, Miss. (Jones County JC/Mt. Olive HS) -- A second-team MACJC selection at Jones County Junior College ... mainstay on offensive line that helped produce a 9-2 record and a No. 5 ranking in the final NJCAA/JCfootball.com poll ... named first-team All-State as a tight end at Mt. Olive High ... named first-team All-Region.
Kyle Nichols, FB, 5-10, 248, Klein, Texas (Klein HS) -- Two-time All-District performer at Klein High School, where he served as a team captain ... coached by Stan Labay ... played both sides of the ball and was named the team's Defensive Lineman of the Year.
Justin Owens, FB, 6-0, 215, Independence, La. (Independence HS) -- Three-time All-District selection at Independence High School ... coached by Keith Carona ... rushed for three TDs as a sophomore, five as a junior and seven as a senior ... carries a 3.2 grade point average ... selected Southeastern over Louisiana Tech.
Josh Penton, OL, 6-3, 260, Splendora, Texas (Splendora HS) -- Class 3A All-State and All-District 22-3A offensive lineman at Splendora High School ... head coach was Chris Nelson ... as a junior, led an offensive line that helped pave the way for the Wildcats to average 380 yards rushing per game ... outstanding student was named to the Class 3A Academic All-State team as a senior.
Quinten Pierre, LB, 6-1, 225, New Iberia, La. (Itawamba CC/Westgate HS) -- Played in the MACJC All-Star Game ... collected 150 tackles and nine sacks in two seasons at Itawamba Community College ... selected to the Preseason All-American team after earning All-State honors as a freshman ... had 17 tackles for loss in 2007 and was a first team All-Region performer as a sophomore ... prepped at Westgate High School under coach Craig Brodie ... participated in the LHSCA All-Star Game ... also excelled as a member of the WHS baseball and track teams ... currently enrolled at Southeastern and will participate in spring practice ... chose the Lions over Central Arkansas and Tennessee-Martin.
Willie Pritchett, OL, 6-6, 320, Moss Point, Miss., (Mississippi GCCC/Moss Point HS) -- Helped Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College to an undefeated record and a share of the national title in 2007 ... played for former Southeastern letterwinner Steve Campbell ... outstanding football and basketball player at Moss Point High School ... signed a basketball scholarship with Meridian Community College, after averaging 20 points and 14 rebounds as a senior ... a three-star recruit out of high school, as he had 60 tackles and six sacks as a senior ... also threw the shot put at MPHS.
Brian Reynolds, DB, 6-1, 190, Tupelo, Miss. (Itawamba CC/Tupelo HS) -- Played in the MACJC All-Star Game, collecting an interception ... a First Team All-North MACJC selection, finishing 2007 with 52 solo tackles, two interceptions and 19 pass break ups ... prepped at Tupelo High School ... currently enrolled at Southeastern and will participate in spring drills ... chose Southeastern over Coastal Carolina, Tennessee-Martin, Nicholls State, Jackson State and Mississippi Valley State.
Brian Rodgers, DL, 6-3, 245, Tara, La. (Tara HS) -- A Class 4A All-State and two-time District 7-4A lineman at Tara High School ... coached by Mike Todd ... participated in the Red Stick Bowl ... as a senior, had 50 tackles and 12 sacks, helping the Trojans to a district title ... All-Baton Rouge Metro selection.
Paul Roppolo, OL, 6-6, 262, Marrero, La. (Shaw HS) -- A two-star recruit by Rivals.com ... helped Shaw to two consecutive trips to the Class 4A title game ... helped Eagles to 14-1 record as a senior ... coached by Scott Bairnsfather ... also recruited by UL-Lafayette, Louisiana Tech, McNeese State, Northwestern State, Tulane and UL-Monroe.
Jermaine Smith, DB, 5-11, 165, Springfield, La. (Springfield HS) -- First Team All-District 9-2A athlete, kick returner and defensive back, while also earning second team All-District honors at running back for Springfield High School...coached by Spencer Harris...named to the All-State team as a second team athlete selection... in 2007, carried 87 times for 685 yards with three touchdowns during the regular season... also returned two punts and a kickoff for touchdowns...As a junior, rushed for 875 yards, amassed 250 receiving yards, returned two kickoffs for touchdowns, while also recording 35 tackles, four interceptions and 15 pass breakups...participated in the Red Stick Bowl...academically qualified.
Kenny Stallings, OL, 6-3, 300, Macon, Miss. (East Mississippi CC/Noxubee HS) -- An All-Region performer at East Mississippi Community College under head coach Roger Carr ... helped the Lions to a 4-5 overall record ... an All-State and All-District selection at Noxubee County High School.
Devan Walker, DE, 6-3, 252, Baton Rouge, La. (Catholic HS) -- First Team All-State, All-District 5-5A and All-Metro selection at Catholic High School ... named Most Outstanding Interior Player at Red Stick Bowl ... finished with 56 tackles, including 15 for loss, and three pass breakups in his senior season, helping CHS to a district title ... coached by Dale Weiner ... chose Southeastern over McNeese State and Central Arkansas.
Tory Williams, WR, 6-2, 187, Monroe, La. (Sterlington HS) -- A First-Team All District 2-2A selection at Sterlington High School ... coached by Mike Collins ... finished senior season with 56 receptions for 760 yards and seven touchdowns ... helped lead SHS to 6-6 record and regional round of Class 2A playoffs ... also recruited by Louisiana College, Mississippi College, Southern Arkansas and Central Arkansas
Chris Wilson, WR, 6-4, 195, Amory, Miss. (Itawamba CC/Amory HS) -- A First Team JUCO All-State performer at Itawamba Community College ... a three-star prospect by Rivals.com ... as a sophomore, finished with 38 catches for 525 yards and eight touchdowns ... a Preseason JUCO All-American in 2007 ... in 2006, caught 39 balls for 551 yards and six scores ... recruited by Kentucky, Ole Miss, Oklahoma State and Southern Miss.
Simmie Yarbrough, WR, 6-1, 195, Brookhaven, Miss. (Brookhaven HS) -- Three-sport star at Brookhaven High School ... two-time All-State wide receiver ... three-time All-District selection in both football and basketball ... a three-time All-County pick ... participated in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star game ... named the school's Most Valuable Track and Field Athlete as a junior ... twice named basketball team's Most Valuable Offensive Player and twice received the football team's Best Receiver Award ... chose Southeastern over Alabama State, Alcorn State and Northwestern State.
B.J. Young, QB, 6-2, 205, Hahnville, La. (Hahnville HS) -- An All-District 6-5A performer in both football and baseball at Hahnville High School ... coached by Lou Valdin ... completed 63 percent of his passes for 2,219 yards and 29 touchdowns as a senior ... led Hahnville to a 9-3 record in 2007 ... set single-season school records for passing yards and touchdowns ... 29 touchdowns tied the River Parish record set by current LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux.
2008 Stephen F. Austin Football Signing Class Bios
Jeremy Barnes ? 6-0 ? 175 ? DB ? San Augustine, Texas (San Augustine HS) -- A 2007 District 23-2A first-team quarterback ... A 2006 District 23-2A second-team running back ... Accounted for over 1,300 total yards for the Wolves in 2007 with 9 TDs, including returning a pair of kickoffs for touchdowns ... Had over 1,200 yards rushing with 8 TDs in 2006.
Wylum Bivins ? 5-10 ? 200 ? DB ? Corsicana, Texas (Corsicana HS) -- A two-sport letterwinner at Corsicana High ... Was a three-year letterwinner in football ... Also lettered in track ... Garnered first-team all-district honors on the gridiron ... Is related to Daniel Manning who plays for the Chicago Bears.
Andrew Blackwell ? 6-5 ? 275 ? OL ? Corsicana, Texas (Corsicana HS) -- A second-team all-district selection as a junior ... Honorable mention all-district as a sophomore and senior ... District champion in power lifting weight class ... Winner of the Tiger Heart Award as a senior.
Brandon Brown ? 5-11 ? 210 ? LB ? Texarkana, Texas (Texas HS) -- Named 2007 District 11-4A Defensive MVP ... A 2007 All-District 11-4A first-team selection ... A 2006 All-District 11-4A second-team selection ... Totaled 170 tackles with a pair of sacks and a defensive TD during his prep career.
Derrick Choice ? 6-0 ? 200 ? LB ? Tyler, Texas (John Tyler HS) -- A two-time first-team All-District 12-4A selection ... Also garnered second-team All-East Texas honors as a senior ... Finished prep career with 226 tackles, three INTs, two defensive TD's, three fumble recoveries and a blocked punt ... Twice named Linebacker of the Year ... Named 2007 team Defensive MVP ... Ranked in the top 5% of his graduating class.
Gralyn Crawford ? 5-10 ? 180 ? WR ? Palestine, Texas (Westwood HS) -- Second-team All-East Texas selection by Tyler Morning Telegraph in 2007 ... Honorable mention 2007 TSWA All-State selection ... A 2007 District 19-3A Co-MVP ... Led Panthers to upset win over state-ranked Diboll in 2007 bi-district round of 3A state playoffs ... All-area MVP as a sophomore, junior and senior ... First-team all-district as a junior and sophomore ... Honorable mention all-state as a sophomore.
Ivan Delgado ? 6-2 ? 187 ? QB ? Killeen, Texas (Ellison HS) -- A two-time first-team All-District 13-5A ... Named Central Texas and District Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore ... Academic all-district selection each of his four seasons, academic all-state as a senior ... Named district newcomer of the year in basketball as a sophomore ... Combined for over 8,000 yards rushing and passing in his prep career, accounting for 70 career TD's ... Holds school records for passing, rushing and total yards in a career ... Earned team MVP three straight years in addition to being a team captain as a senior.
Corey Dickenson ? 6-8 ? 315 ? OL ? Livingston, Texas (Livingston HS) -- A two-year letterwinner for coach Randy Rowe ... A 2007 honorable mention All-District 18-4A ... Was also a three-year power lifting letterwinner.
Ryan Epperson ? 6-1 ? 220 ? LB ? Chandler, Texas (Brownsboro HS) -- Posted 526 tackles in his career at Brownsboro ... No. 38 overall recruit in East Texas by smoaky.com ... Named district 14-3A Defensive Player of the Year in 2007 ... A 2007 first-team 3A AP All-State selection ... A 2007 second-team 3A TSWA All-State selection ... All-Henderson County selection each of his four seasons on varsity ... Four-year all-district and All-East Texas ... Earned all-state honors for three seasons ... Dual-sport athlete, was named all-state in baseball along with earning all-state honors three times.
Joshua Hahn ? 6-4 ? 320 ? OL ? Tyler, Texas (Robert E. Lee HS) -- Adds immediate size and depth the Lumberjack offensive line ... A two-year letterwinner on the offensive front for head coach Mike Owens ... Also lettered as a thrower on the track and field team.
Romonte Hampton ? 5-9 ? 185 ? RB ? Tyler, Texas (John Tyler HS) -- Rushed for 1,064 yards and 10 TDs in 2007 ... First cousin of SFA recruit Chris Mass ... Had a career high of 176 yards on 36 carries in senior-season finale against North Mesquite ... No. 35 overall recruit in East Texas by smoaky.com ... Unanimous first team All-District 12-5A selection in 2007 at RB ... Second-team All-East Texas selection by Tyler Morning Telegraph in 2007.
Shawn Hawkins ? 6-4 ? 225 ? DL ? Longview, Texas (Spring Hill HS) -- A three-year letterwinner at Spring Hill High School ... A 2007 third-team 3A TSWA All-State selection ... Also lettered in basketball as a prepster.
Jarred Hill ? 6-1 ? 185 ? DB ? Daingerfield, Texas (Daingerfield HS) -- Named KLTV Channel 7's Built Ford Tough/Dallas Cowboys 2A Player of the Week (10/18/07) for performance in 60-7 win over Ore City in which he was 8-of-12 passing for 134 yards and 2 scores ... A 2007 honorable mention All-East Texas selection by the Longview News-Journal ... A 2007 District 17-2A MVP ... Earned 2007 all-district honors as a quarterback and second-team All-State honors as a defensive back ... Accounted for 25 TD's in 2007 in addition to making 90 tackles with five INTs and three fumble recoveries ... Earned 2006 Baseball District Offensive MVP after posting a .455 batting average for the season ... A first-team all-district selection in basketball.
Maurice Hood ? 5-11 ? 174 ? DB ? Tyler, Texas (Robert E. Lee HS) -- Earned 2007 second-team 5A all-state honors ... Garnered first-team All-District 12-5A honors as a senior ... Lists his best individual game as a 19-tackle performance ... Recorded 97 tackles and picked off two passes.
Kendrick Jackson ? 5-11 ? 175 ? DB ? Carthage, Texas (Carthage HS) -- A second-team All-District 20-3A as a junior and senior ... Named Most Outstanding Safety for Bulldogs ... Totaled 20 receptions for 500 yards, and carried the ball for more than a 1,000 rushing yards for his career ... Picked off eight passes in his career on the defensive side of the ball.
Taylor Lokey ? 6-0 ? 175 ? WR ? Denton, Texas (Ryan HS) -- Hauled in 55 passes for 804 yards (14.6 ypc), and seven touchdowns as a senior ... Made a 110 career receptions for 1,413 yards, and 14 scores ... Also returned a punt for a touchdown ... Had 10 catches for 122 yards and two TDs in seven-point loss to regional finalist Abilene ... A two-time first-team All-District 5-4A selection ... Is the son of SFA assistant coach Eric Lokey.
Chris Mass ? 6-4 ? 200 ? ATH ? Tyler, Texas (Chapel Hill HS) -- Led Bulldogs to bi-district championship in 2007 ... First cousin of SFA recruit Romonte Hampton ... Dual-sport athlete, averaged 17 points per game his senior season at Chapel Hill before season-ending injury ... Led Chapel Hill HS to 3A state basketball tournament in 2007 ... Ranked No. 19 recruit in East Texas area by smoaky.com ... First-team All-District 14-3A quarterback and defensive back in 2007.
Logan Mullins ? 6-0 ? 190 ? LB ? Grapevine, Texas (Grapevine HS) -- Totaled 1,780 rushing yards and 780 receiving yards along with 26 TD's in prep career ... Recorded 192 tackles, with 24 sacks and four interceptions on defense ... Unanimous first-team All-District 5-5A linebacker ... GHS Impact Player of the Year in 2007 ... A 2007 Academic All-District selection ... An Area Top-100 selection by Ft. Worth Star-Telegram ... Earned first-team All-District 5-5A linebacker honors as a junior ... Also earned second-team all-district running back honors ... Named 2006 GHS Impact Player of the Year ... A 2005 honorable mention All-District 5-5A honoree.
Hector Negrete ? 6-4 ? 270 ? DL ? Arlington, Texas (Seguin HS) -- A three-year letterwinner for coach Ricky Albus ... Named defensive team MVP after his sophomore season ... Was also named Outstanding Sophomore ... Earned co-defensive MVP honors the following season ... Garnered first-team all-district honors as a junior ... Holds school record for sacks in a game.
Drew Nelson ? 6-1 ? 195 ? K/P ? Livingston, Texas (Livingston HS) -- A two-time first-team All-District 18-4A kicker ... Received academic all-district honors in 2006 and 2007 ... Holds LHS school record with 49-yard field goal ... Converted 12-of-15 FG attempts in career ... Was 80-of-84 on PATs.
Kenny Onwubuya ? 6-3 ? 255 ? OL ? Houston, Texas (Cy Creek HS) -- Helped pave the way for his running back, Jacob Thompson, to rush for over 1,000 yards and 16 TD in 2007 ... A two-time All-District 17-5A first-team selection ... Registered 183 pancake blocks in prep playing career ... Elected team captain as a senior ... Recorded 15 pancake blocks against rival Cy-Fair.
Brandon Scott ? 6-0 ? 190 ? WR ? Texas City, Texas (Galveston Ball HS) -- A four-year letterwinner at Galveston Ball ... A 2007 first-team All-District 24-5A selection ... Named team captain as a senior ... Second-team All-Galveston County selection ... Also lettered in basketball and track.
John Steel ? 6-3 ? 230 ? DL ? Azle, Texas (Boyd HS) -- A three-year letterwinner for coach J.G. Cartwright ... Named 2005 Newcomer of the Year ... Received honorable mention all-state honors on offense and defense ... Was a 2007 all-district selection as a linebacker and offensive lineman ... Recorded 223 tackles during his high school career ... Made 130 stops as a junior and 93 in nine games prior to an injury-shortened senior campaign ... Lists his best individual performance as a 20-tackle effort against Paradise High School ... Holds school record as the fastest lineman (4.69).
John Thomas ? 6-2 ? 295 ? DL ? Arlington, Texas (Summit) -- A three-year letterwinner for coach Klye Geller ... Garnered all-district recognition as a senior ... Received all-conference honors during his sophomore season ... Recorded 125 tackles during his three-year career, including 49 tackles for a loss ... Carded 14 quarterback sacks as a prepster ... Also lettered in track.
Dalton Williams ? 6-4 ? 200 ? QB ? Coppell, Texas (Coppell HS) -- Garnered first-team All-District 6-5A honors ... Passed for 2,245 yards and 18 touchdowns in 10 games for the Cowboys in 2007 ... Threw for more than 3,500 yards and 35 TDs during his two-year career at CHS ... Owns CHS career and single-season passing marks ... Completed 22-of-29 passes for 271 yards, 2 touchdowns and no picks against Carrollton Creekview.
Austin Wright ? 6-2 ? 290 ? OL ? Henderson, Texas (Henderson HS) -- A two-time first-team All-District 12-4A pick ... A 2007 second-team All-East Texas selection ... Earned honorable mention All-East Texas honors as a junior ... Named team offensive MVP.
TRANSFERS
Duane Brooks ? 6-0 ? 180 ? QB ? Irving, Texas (MacArthur HS/Central Michigan) -- A transfer from Central Michigan ... Will have two years of eligibility remaining ... A three-year starter for coach David Beaty at Irving MacArthur ... Guided his prep squad to a 10-0 season as a senior ... Completed 112-of-194 (58 percent) passes for 1,757 yards and 21 touchdowns, with only three interceptions.
Tyrone Ross ? 5-8 ? 180 ? RB ? Tyler, Texas (Robert E. Lee HS/Navarro) -- A two-year letterwinner for coach Ray Woodard at Navarro College ... One of the top running backs in the state of Texas coming out of high school carrying the ball 248 times for 1,768 yards and 24 touchdowns ... Averaged 7.12 ypc during his prep career ... Lists his best individual high school performance as a playoff game where he carried the ball 28 times for 226 yards and two touchdowns ... Guided Tyler Lee to the 2004 state title in 2004 ... Graduated as the school's all-time leading rusher and scorer.
Cameron Schacht ? 6-4 ? 285 ? OL ? Trinidad, Texas (Coppell HS/Navarro) -- Is expected to have an immediate impact on the 'Jacks' offensive front ... Earned All-SWJCFC honorable mention honors last season at Navarro ... Listed as one of the top-100 recruits in the state of Texas in 2003 ... Garnered first-team all-area, and all-state honors in 2003 ... Received first-team all-district accolades in 2002 ... A two-time first-team All-NW Dallas selection ... Named Most Valuable Lineman in 2003 ... Played in the 2004 Coca-Cola Texas All-Star Game ... Signed with Oklahoma out of high school.
2008 Texas State Football Signing Class Bios
Trevor Barry, DE/TE, 6-4, 215, Waller, Texas (Waller High School) -- Two-time All-District 18-4A performer for 10-4 state semifinalist Waller High School ... Dave Campbell's Texas Football Texas Top 300 recruit ... Rivals.com two-star recruit ... High School coach was Jim Phillips ... Son of Hayden and Connie Barry.
Joplo Bartu, WR/OLB, 6-2, 203, Hockley, Texas (Waller High School) -- First-Team All-District TE and LB for 10-4 state semifinalist Waller High School ... Rivals.com two-star recruit ... Brother of current Bobcat Wellington Deshield ... High school coach was Jim Phillips ... Son of Ester Jackson.
Daniel Bernard, OG, 6-3, 320, Colton, Calif. (Colton High School) -- All-District, All-Inland Empire and All-Southern California offensive lineman ... Rivals.com three-star recruit and rated as the No. 55 guard in the country by Rivals ... Helped team advance to California state playoffs with an 8-4 record ... High school coach was Harold Strauss ... Cousin of Bobcat signee Zeke Schexnider ... Son of John Bernard.
Darius Bolden, WR, 6-0, 175, Houston, Texas (Cypress Falls High School) -- Named First-Team All-District 17-5A, First-Team All-Greater Houston ... Second-Team All-State 5-A selection by THSCA ... Had 63 receptions for 1206 yards and 10 touchdowns for 9-3 Cy Falls High School ... Selected to play in the Texas High School All-Star Game and will represent Texas in the Bayou Bowl All-Star Game vs. Louisiana ... High school coach was Dave Raffield ... Son of LaTerra Simpson.
Ralston Dews, OL/DT, 6-1, 340, Tyler, Texas (Robert E. Lee High School) -- Named All-District at Tyler Lee after posting 68 pancake blocks in 2007 ... Also played at North Shore High School prior to Tyler Lee, helping the team to three district championships as an All-District pick at North Shore ... Also lettered in track ... Son of Charles and Regina Dews.
Benjamin Follis, P, 5-11, 190, Arlington, Texas (Martin High School) -- A very versatile and athletic punter ... Was a First-Team All-District tight end and Second-Team All-District as a senior and made First-Team All-District at punter as a junior ... As a senior he handled kickoff duties and had 32 of 53 kickoffs going for touchbacks.
Tim Hawkins, QB, 6-2, 195, Corpus Christi, Texas (Carroll High School) -- Was a three-year letterman for Coach Terry Morris at Carroll High School ... Played wide receiver as a sophomore before starting his last two seasons at quarterback ... Led Carroll to an 8-3 record and playoff experience in 2007 ... Finished the season with 1,416 yards passing and 14 touchdown passes while rushing for 747 yards and 10 more touchdowns ... Was named First-Team All-District for 28-5A, First-Team All-Metro and All-South Texas ...Hawkins also lettered on Carroll's basketball team and is a regional qualifier in the 300m hurdles in track ... Son of Tim and Larissa Hawkins ... Relative of Olympic Gold Medalist and Texas State Alumnus Charles Austin.
Charles Holmes, LB, 6-3, 237, Austin, Texas (Bowie High School) -- Lettered three years under Head Coach Jeff Ables at Bowie, helping lead the team to an 8-3 record and district championship in 2007 ... Unanimous First-Team All-District selection ... Also lettered two years in basketball and one in track ... Son of Charlie and Lila Holmes.
Garrett Hood, DL, 6-0, 300, Laurel Springs, New Jersey (College of the Sequoias) -- All-Valley Conference DL from College of Sequioas ... Was also honored as an All-California Junior College pick ... Academic Junior College All-American ... Rated as a Rivals.com two-star junior college recruit ... Junior college coach was Curtis Allen ... Son of Valeska Hood and Lamonte Cook.
Spencer Jergins, TE/DE, 6-4, 230, New Braunfels, Texas (New Braunfels High School) -- Started on both offense and defense for Head Coach Chuck Caniford in 2007, leading New Braunfels to a 13-1 record in 2007 and 4A State Semifinals appearance ... Recorded 89 tackles (seven for loss), five interceptions, four sacks, two forced fumbles and six quarterback hurries as a defensive end ... A unanimous First-Team All-District selection at DE ... Caught 29 passes for 331 yards and five touchdowns as a tight end, where he was also named First-Team All-District ... First-Team selection to All-Greater San Antonio team and Second-Team All-State pick ... Named an Academic All-District pick ... Also letters on the New Braunfels basketball team.
Jamil Kazen, TE/DL/LB, 6-3, 255, Boerne, Texas (Boerne High School) -- Recorded 20 receptions for 239 yards and two touchdowns at tight end while registering 35 tackles, one fumble recovery and two knockdowns as a defensive lineman ... Also punted for Boerne and had a 40.4 yard punting average ... Also caught 10 passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns as a junior ... Finished his career with 95 tackles and four fumble recoveries on defense ...Lettered three years in football ... Also lettered in track ... Son of Jim and Tina Kazen.
Byron Kirkling, LB, 6-2, 200, DeBerry, Texas (Carthage High School) -- Was a three year letterwinner at Carthage High School ... Capped his career with the Bulldogs by helping lead them to a 9-3 record and their first district title in 13 years in 2007 ... Garnered First-Team All-District honors despite a tough 20-3A schedule and received All-East Texas recognition as a senior ... Ended the season with 107 tackles, five forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries ... Also lettered in basketball and track ... Chose Texas State over Sam Houston State.
E.J. LeBlanc, WR/KR, 5-8, 175, Beaumont, Texas (Blinn College) -- First-Team All-Southwest Junior College wide receiver and kick returner for Blinn College ... Helped Blinn to a 7-2 finish ... Was also named to the NJCAA All-American Team as a return specialist ... Graduated from Westbrook High School in Beaumont where we was a two-time All-District 21-5A wide receiver/returner and was named to the Beaumont Enterprise Super Gold Team after his senior season ... Junior college coach was Brad Franchione and high school coach was Craig Stump ... Son of Kimberly Taylor.
Brian Lilly, LB, 6-0, 215, Denison, Texas (Denison High School) -- Second-Team All-State and Second-Team All-District pick at Denison under Head Coach Cody White ... Posted 90 tackles with 12 sacks, three fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles ... Returned two of his three fumble recoveries for touchdowns ... Lettered three years in football, baseball and track ... Son of Melinda Lilly and Thomas Rucker III.
Dominick Maddox, DB, 5-11, 190, Converse, Texas (Judson High School) -- Started at free safety for Coach Jim Rackley in 2007 ... Helped Judson to the 5A Division I State Championship Game ... Finished the 2007 season with 172 tackles, including 39 solo, 82 assists, four tackles for loss, three interceptions and a tackle for loss ... First-Team All-District 26-5A pick ... Third-Team All-State pick by texasfootball.com ... Also named First-Team All-Area and All-City ... Named one of the top 10 football players in San Antonio by the Express-News ... Also lettered in track ... Son of Ike and Stephanie Maddox.
Jason McLean, DB, 5-11, 200, San Antonio, Texas (Madison High School) -- Three-year letterman for Head Coach Jim Streety ... Played in 39 varsity games, including a 13-2 record in 2007 and 5A Division II State Semi-Final appearance ... Played strong safety and outside linebacker while also returning kickoffs ... Ended his high school career with 317 tackles, seven interceptions and four fumble recoveries ... A First-Team All-District 26-5A selection ... Also named All-City ... First-Team All-District pick in 2006 ... On the football leadership council at Madison ... Son of Mike McLean and Juanita Mathis.
Jeff McVaney, ATH, 6-2, 220, Houston, Texas (Strake Jesuit) -- Dave Campbell's Texas Football Texas Top 300 recruit ... Versatile player who was a three-time All-District 17-5A perfomer at Strake Jesuit where he earned All-District honors at three different positions in three different years (FB, LB and QB) ... During his three-year career at Strake Jesuit he rushed for over 2,000 yards and scored 20 rushing touchdowns ... As a senior QB was 114-189 with 21 TD passes while leading the Crusaders to an 8-3 record and first round play-off finish ... Rivals.com two-star recruit ... Will represent Texas in the Bayou Bowl All-Star Game vs. Louisiana ... Will also play baseball at Texas State ... High school coach was Ron Counter ... Son of John and Stacy McVaney.
Darryl Morris, CB, 5-10, 175, San Antonio, Texas (Warren High School) -- Lettered two years for Head Coach Bryan Dausin ... Helped Warren to a 10-2 record as a First-Team All-District selection ... Also lettered three years in track and holds the AAU national record for the 4x200m ... Son of Pat and Darryl Morris.
Mishak Rivas, RB/WR, 5-7, 160, Weslaco, Texas (Weslaco High School) -- Lettered all four years at Weslaco under Head Coach Tony Villareal ... Finished 2007 as the second leading rushing in the state over all classifications ... Named Texas Preps Football All-Texas Player of the Year after leading the Panthers to a 10-3 record and Region VI Semifinal appearance... Rushed for 3,330 yards and scored 47 total touchdowns in 2007, averaging 13.3 yards per carry ... 5A All-State pick in addition to earning All-Valley Player of the Year honors and the 32-5A District MVP ... Holds Rio Grande Valley records for single season rushing yards, single game rushing yards (431) and single season touchdowns ... As a junior was First-Team All-Valley and Second-Team All-State after rushing for 2,029 yards and scoring 27 touchdowns ... Bronze medalist in the 5A 400m dash at the state track meet ... Rushed for 6,814 yards and nearly 100 touchdowns for his career ... Son of Dalila and Kelshall O. Rivas.
Zeke Schexnider, DE/TE, 6-3, 223, Groves, Texas (Port Neches-Groves High School) -- All-District 22-4A DE and TE for Port Neches - Groves ... Also named to the Port Arthur News Super Gold Team ... Helped Port Neches advance to the playoffs while going 8-4 ... Registered 108 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and nine pass knockdowns this season ... High school coach was Matt Burnett ... Cousin of Bobcat signee Daniel Bernard ... Son of Donal and Karen Schexnider.
Michael Schneeweis, OL/DT, 6-3, 335, Anaheim, Calif. (Fullerton College) -- Played both offensive line and defensive tackle during his two year career at Fullerton College under coach Gene Murphy ... Helped Fullerton to a 7-3 record in 2007 and berth in the Orange County Bowl, defeating Citrus College ... Was an All-District and All-Inland Empire defensive tackle at Valencia High School in Anaheim, CA ... Son of Mary Schneeweis.
Carl Swain, RB, 5-10, 180, Refugio, Texas (Refugio High School) -- Three-time MVP for District 31-2A ... Played for Head Coach Jason Herring ... 2007 squad went 13-1 and advanced to the Region IV Finals ... Ran for 1,659 yards on 191 carries with 19 touchdowns in 2007 ... Added 20 receptions for 358 yards and five touchdowns ... Named an AP and TSWA All-State Running Back ... Also named All-Bay Area and an Advocate All-Area RB ... In 2006 ran for 1,339 yards on 156 carries with 24 touchdowns while catching 24 passes for 643 yards and five touchdowns on his way to earning AP All-State Honors ... Also lettered in track and basketball ... Son of Mattie Swain and Willie Garza.
Jonathan Ward, DE, 6-1, 220 Lumberton, Texas (Lumberton High School) -- First-Team All-District 22-4A defensive end for district co-champion Lumberton ... Helped team to 11-2 regional playoff run ... Honorable mention All-State ... Registered 59 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and four sacks during senior season ... High school coach was Alvin Credeur ... Son of Robert and Sadina Ward.
Mario Wiggins, Jr., DB, 6-1, 190, San Antonio, Texas (Madison High School) -- Lettered two years at Madison, helping Madison advance to the 5A Division II State Semifinals ... Played free safety and wide receiver while also returning kicks ... Finished his career with 132 total tackles, one interception and one fumble recovery ... Was a Second-Team All-District 26-5A ... Named one of the top 10 football players in San Antonio by the Express-News ... Son of Mario Sr. and Shelly Wiggins.
Drenard Williams, CB, 5-11, 195, Beaumont, Texas (Iowa State) -- Transfer from Iowa State University where he played corner and kick/punt returner ... Was a two-sport athlete in high school at Beaumont West Brook in football and track ... Twice named all-district 21-5A as a defensive back and was also a member of the Beaumont Enterprise Super Gold Team ... 2006 Rivals.com two-star recruit ... Placed second at the state track meet his senior year in the 400m ... Also was regional champion in the 200m ... High school coach was Craig Stump ... Son of Walter and Gwenda Thomas.