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ACC 1. FLORIDA STATE: The Noles signed one of the top classes in the nation, led by several highly touted skill position players. Florida State signed players from 10 dif-ferent states.

2. MIAMI: The consensus No. 2 in the conference, Miami inked their usual bevy of players from South Florida as well as a smattering of studs from other parts of the country.

3. CLEMSON: Coach Dabo Swinney went into Georgia to sign five blue-chippers while also cleaning up in the Carolinas. QB Deshaun Watson is the heir-apparent to Tajh Boyd.

4. NORTH CAROLINA: The Tar Heels struck gold by signing blue-chip running back Eli-jah Hood from Charlotte. Carolina went into neighboring states Georgia and Virginia for a large chunk of its class.

5. VIRGINIA: The Cavaliers went heavy on defense signing two of the top players in the state in Andrew Browning, a DT from Chesapeake, and Quin Blanding, a safety from Virginia Beach.

6. VIRGINIA TECH: The Hokies fond the majority of their 28 recruits from in-state, but also went into Pennsylvania, Ohio and Florida with success. Defensive backs C.J. Reavis and Holland Fisher give Tech a quality secondary class.

7. N.C. STATE: The Wolfpack stayed at home for much of its 28-layer signing class. RB Justin jones of Austell, Ga., however, is one of the class’s top players.

8. LOUISVILLE: The Cardinals signed 21 players in the wake of coach Charlie Strong leaving with much of his staff for Texas. New coach Bobby Petrino coached the Cards from 2003-2006.

9. BOSTON COLLEGE: The Eagles got most of their 30 signees from the northeast, but went as far away as Georgia and Florida for some of their players.

10. PITT: The Panthers inked WR Adonis Jennings from New Jersey, then went in their own backyard for OT Alex Booker.

11. DUKE: Coach David Cutcliffe’s staff went all over the country for the Blue Devils’ 18 signees.

12. GEORGIA TECH: The Yellow Jackets signed almost all of their class from the Peach State and its neighbors. Only one signee, Trey Klock from Pennsylvania, came from outside the southeast.

13. WAKE FOREST: Coach Dave Clawson signed 26 players to help his program recover from the loss of former coach Jim Grobe, who retired after 13 years in Winston-Salem.

14. SYRACUSE: Scott Schafer’s second class at Syracuse is kind of a disappoint-ment. The Orange inked 25 players but ranked towards the bottom in most ACC class rankings.

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BOSTON COLLEGE

Head Coach: Steve Addazio Off Coord: Ryan Day Def Coord: Don Brown

2013 Record: 7-6 Chestnut Hill, Mass. Founded: 1863 Stadium: Alumni Capacity: 44,500

2014 BOSTON COLLEGE CLASS NOTES:The Eagles’ 28-player class features pros-pects from 11 different states, including 8 from Massachusetts. There are 16 offen-sive players in this year’s bunch and four linebackers, highlighted by St. Sebastian’s High School standout Connor Strachan. Three safeties and plenty of help in the sec-ondary was a primary focus of this year’s class and Allen Dawson, Kamrin Moore and Kevin Bletzer add longterm depth to the safety position. Boston College brought three offensive linemen and several guys that can play on either side. James Hendren (6-foot-7.5) and Sam Schmal (6-foot-6) are standouts at offensive tackle.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT:

Troy Flutie, nephew of 1984 Heisman Tro-phy winner, Doug Flutie is one of the most interesting incoming prospects in the ACC this year. Flutie just wrapped up a historic career at Natick High School, where he set three of Massachusetts’ most storied records. Flutie set marks for career touch-down passes (112), career passing yards (9,014) and the single-season passing re-cord for touchdowns (47) this past season. Flutie was named Mr. Football for Mas-sachusetts. The elusive playmaker was brought in as a wide receiver, but it is likely Flutie will be given the opportunity to join the competition at quarterback.

SIGNEESSHERMAN ALSTONATH 5-7, 165 Montvale, NJ

Undersized at 5-foot-7, Alston makes plays with his blazing speed, ankle-breaking agility and versatility as a runner or receiving back. Alston averaged north of eight yards per carry in high school and thrives by making defend-ers miss rather than trying to gain yards while taking on the contact.

JON BAKEROG 6-3, 300 Millis, MA

Baker is exactly what a team is looking for at the guard position. With college-ready size, Baker has the athleticism to pull and get down field in a hurry. Baker is a run-blocking specialist that creates a push up front with his combination of size and elite strength.

KEvIN BLETzERS 6-1, 183 West Roxbury, MA

Bletzer was under the radar and was not be-ing followed by the top recruiting services but received a scholarship offer after camping at Boston College last summer. Bletzer is a three-sport varsity athlete and has a knack for making plays. Bletzer will likely contribute on special teams early in his career.

KEvIN COHEEILB 6-4, 240 West Roxbury, MA

Cohee is one of three inside linebackers in this year’s class, and at 6-foot-3, 240-pounds he is the biggest. Cohee delivers bone-crush-ing hits and plugs holes in the run game. With his already impressive size, Cohee will be able to improve his ability to make plays in open space and his lateral quickness.

ALLEN DAwSONS 6-0, 190 Cheshire, CT

Dawson was originally a 2013 recruit from Fort Lauderdale, FL that spent an extra year at Cheshire Academy in Connecticut to develop. The decision paid off and Dawson was also offered by Maryland, Penn State and UCT. Dawson ultimately decided to enroll early at Boston College with the chance to contribute in the Eagles’ secondary.

NAT DIxONWR 6-4, 175 Lynn Haven, FL

Dixon is a long, athletic receiver that can stretch the field. The 6-foot-4 wideout chose the Eagles over offers from Western Kentucky, Ala-bama state, Chattanooga and Elon. Dixon also played cornerback in high school and has quick enough feet to make adding size to his frame his primary focus.

TROY FLuTIEATH 6-0, 170 Natick, MA

Flutie was brought in as a wide receiver, which he’d be great at after thriving at the quarterback position in high school. Flutie already reads defenses well, makes plays in space and pos-sesses the type of leadership to carry a team. Expect the versatile Flutie to continue the Flutie tradition with the Eagles.

JAMES HENDRENOT 6-7.5, 295 Brookline, MA

Hendren’s NFL size landed him offers from Ar-kansas, Massachusetts, Nebraska and Penn State, but the 6-foot-7.5 offensive tackle com-mitted to Boston College March 20 of 2013. Hendren is an excellent run blocker and will look to improve his pass blocking in the Boston College offense.

JONATHAN HILLIMANRB 6-1, 210 Jersey City, NJ

HIlliman committed to Rutgers on Aug. 15, but flipped and pledged to the Eagles on December 14 on his official visit. Hilliman was offered by Alabama, Arkansas and Florida among others. Hilliman’s former high school teammates Charlier Callinan (WR) and Micahel Giacone (TE) currently play for the Eagles, likely driving the decision.

MIKE KNOLLK 6-1, 205 Stow, OH

Knoll chose Boston College over Air Force, Miami (OH), Purdue and Toledo. The 6-foot-1, 205-pound kicker and punter has the size, du-rability and power coveted at the collegiate lev-el. The Eagles will need a kicker this upcoming season, and the highly rated Knoll was brought in specifically to satisfy that need.

HAROLD LANDRYWDE 6-3, 242 Fayetteville, NC

Landry received offers from programs like Au-burn, Clemson, Ohio State, Missouri and Syra-cuse but enrolling early and the possibility of playing early in his career drove the North Caro-lina native at Boston College. Landry brings his versatility to the position and he has a frame that can still add plenty of weight.

CHRISTIAN LEzzERILB 6-0, 215 Clearfield, PA

Lezzer selected Boston College over Arizona, Bucknell, Kent St, Rutgers, Temple and Tow-son. Lezzer is a bit undersized, but his speed could make him one of the biggest steals in this year’s class. Lezzer is an all-state linebacker out of Pennsylvania and averaged double-digit sacks his last two years of high school.

GABRIEL MCCLARYWR 6-3, 180 Winter Park, FL

Arizona, Appalachian State, Cincinnati and Il-linois offered McClary, but the Eagles landed the 6-foot-3 wideout last summer with his June 24 commitment. McClary has a chance to play early in his collegiate career and relies on his polished route running and agility to get open and breakoff defenders.

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NOA MERRITDT 6-1, 265 Sparta, NJ

Merrit has the motor you look for in a defensive tackle. The 6-foot-1, 265-pound lineman never stops moving. Merrit chose Boston College over Northern Illinois and Western Michigan after be-ing committed to the Broncos for six months. Merrit has excellent strength and his develop-ment will depend on his quickness off the line.

KAMRIN MOORES 6-1, 190 Arlington, VA

While watching Moore’s highlights, two things stand out: Moore’s ability to tackle and his im-pressive closing speed. Moore has the size to take on physical receivers and the skillset to dominate in the run game as well. Moore has the instincts and playmaking ability to make him a high-impact defensive player.

MARCuS OuTLOwRB 6-0, 190 Norwich, CT

Outlow is a well-sized running back that the Eagles will use as a power option out of the backfield. Outlow exploded his junior season at Norwich Free Academy and tallied 1,395 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns to go with 206 receiv-ing yards and three scores. Outlaw plays with bal-ance and can catch out of the backfield.

OSEH SAINESDE 6-4, 265 Worcester, MA

Saine took a late visit to Boston College on Dec. 13, and went into National Signing Day uncommit-ted before signing with the Eagles, his only offer. Saine has excellent speed and he continues to put on size after adding nearly 30 pounds to his frame from the end of his junior to senior season.

SAM SCHMALOT 6-6, 265 Atlanta, GA

Schmal comes to Boston College with his high school teammate and good friend Cameron Seward. The massive tackle was one of the top performers at the Eagles camp last summer and is an outstanding pass protector. Schmal contin-ues to become more physical in the run game and could become a player to build the offensive line around.

TY SCHwABLB 6-2, 220 Merritt Island, FL

Schwab committed to Boston College on June 24, 2013 just one day after the Eagles of-fered. The linebacker also received offers from Maryland, Massachusetts, Tulane and UTEP. Schwab’s strength and athletic ability are solid and he notched a 32-inch vertical, which is a valuable skill to have while defending against the pass.

CAMERON SEwARDATH 6-1, 200 Atlanta, GA

Seward selected Boston College over Cincin-nati, California, Kentucky, Mississippi State, NC State, UCF, and West Virginia. At Westminster, Seward played receiver, running back, safety and outside linebacker and brought a physical presence to each position. On defense, Seward explodes through tackles and on offense he picks up huge yards after contact.

THADDIuS SMITHATH 5-9, 170 Springfield, PA

Smith has good speed, and is deceptively quick off the line. The quick Smith has solid hands, and good route running. Smith had a fantas-tic senior season at Cardinal O’Hara where he scored touchdowns as a slot receiver and run-ning back and the Eagles will try to use him in a similar role.

AuSTIN STEvENSTE 6-4, 220 Montclair, NJ

Stevens will likely be used as a tight end, but the 6-foot-4 target also played defensive end at Montclair High School, NJ Stevens chose Bos-ton College over Kansas, Massachusetts, Old Dominion and Rutgers and his ability to play offensive or defense could come into play de-pending on where the depth is needed.

CONNOR STRACHANILB 6-2, 240 Needham, MA

Strachan is a headliner of this year’s class and the NFL-sized linebacker chose the Eagles over Connecticut, Massachusetts, Syracuse, Vir-ginia and Wake Forest. Strachan’s father was a running back at Boston College and this was a good get for head coach Steve Addazio to begin building the defense with.

TOM SwEENEYTE 6-5.5, 220 Ramsey, NJ

Sweeney was not highly recruited, but his performance at last June’s camp gave him an offer two days af-ter its conclusion (June 21). Sweeney committed on June 25. The strengths of Sweeney’s game derive from his huge frame and the mismatches he can create on a defense. Sweeney could develop into a very productive offensive weapon.

JOE vITIELLOSDE 6-4, 255 Somerville, NJ

Vitiello’s size makes him a prototypi-cal strong-side defensive end, but the 6-foot-4 playmaker could also see action at defensive tackle. Vi-tiello’s budding potential at the col-legiate level landed him offers from Buffalo, Connecticut, North Carolina and UCF among others. Vitiello has the physical tools, but needs to pol-ish his technique and first step.

DARIuS wADEQB 6-2, 183 Middletown, DE

Wade is an athletic lefty that led Mid-dletown High School as a four-year starter. Wade increased his statistics each season and his breakout ju-nior year landed him offers from NC State and Nebraska. Wade passed for 2,275 yards and 27 touchdowns while running for 546 yards and sev-en scores his junior year.

RICHARD wILSONRB 5-11, 210 Franklin, MI

Wilson chose Boston College over a long list of MAC offers including Ball State, Central Michigan, Eastern Il-linois, and Eastern Michigan. Wilson has a solid and durable frame and that can be explosive once he gets his pads upfield. At the collegiate level, Wilson will need to improve his change of direction.

ISAAC YIADOMCB 6-0, 170 Worcester, MA

Yiadom’s strength is his hands. By enrolling early this January, the sure-handed playmaker has a headstart on adding size to his frame. Yiadom is a solid receiver, but will likely take his talents to the defensive side of the ball. Yiadom recorded eight tackles for loss and six intercep-tions as a junior at Dougerty Memorial.

CLEMSON

Head Coach: Dabo Swinney Off Coord: Chad Morris Def Coord: Brent Venables

2013 Record: 11-2 Clemson, S.C. Founded: 1889 Stadium: Memorial Stadium Capacity: 81,473

2014 CLEMSON CLASS NOTES:With Sammy Watkins, Tajh Boyd and Mar-tavis Bryant all entering this year’s NFL draft, Clemson has a lot of talent to re-place in the passing game. Quarterback Deshaun Watson and three early enrollees at the wideout position helped replace that depth to make it through spring prac-tice, but this group of incoming talent has a chance to do much more this season. Many of the incoming freshmen will have the chance to contribute right away and this will set Clemson up for a very bright future. This appears to be one of the best classes that head coach Dabo Swinney has brought in.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Quarterback Deshaun Watson is clearly a guy that the Clemson program is ready to build a team around, the question is how soon? Watson was brought in as a center-piece in this year’s class with four extreme-ly talented wideouts and plenty of help in the backfield. The 6-foot-3, 200 pound dual threat quarterback carried his team to the 2012 Class 5A Georgia state cham-pionship with a state record 4,024 passing yards and 50 passing touchdowns while rushing for 1,1441 yards and 24 touch-downs. Watson finished his varsity career with 13,077 passing yards and 4,057 rush-ing yards and 217 total touchdowns.

SIGNEESADAM CHOICEATH 5-9, 206 Thomasville, GA

Choice is the first cousin of former Georgia Tech standout and NFL running back Tashard Choice. Like his cousin, Choice is as good as it gets with his change of direction. Choice has field awareness and the ability to open run-ning lanes that will make him a threat carrying or catching the football.

JuSTIN FALCINELLIOT 6-3, 290 Middletown, MD

Falcinelli was recruited by Maryland, Nebras-ka, West Virginia and many more programs because of his quickness off the ball and his complete skillset at the position. Falcinelli has the strength to be a lead blocker in the run game and the feet and hands to be a corner-stone in pass sets.

C.J. FuLLERCB 5-10, 200 Easley, SC

Fuller is a star running back that will hone his talents to the defensive side of the ball to add depth to the Clemson secondary. Fuller has the speed and athletic ability to become a big-time playmaker at cornerback and his instincts and reactive quickness make him dangerous in coverage.

JEFF GIBSONS 6-4, 190 Hope Mills, NC

At 6-foot-4, Gibson has all the tools to be a game-changing safety in the Clemson sec-ondary. The North Carolina-native will need to work on his speed and footwork to adapt to the college game, but his frame alone makes him a valuable weapon to have against teams with taller receivers.

TAYLOR HEARN OT 6-5, 305 Williston, SC

Hearn was invited to Junior Day in 2013, and committed two days later on Feb. 4. The 6-foot-5 tackle has a college-ready frame and will work with offensive line coach Robbie Caldwell on his technique and pass blocking. Hearn carried a 3.4 GPA in high school and the staff praises his apparent work ethic.

KENDALL JOSEPHLB 6-1, 228 Jonea Path, SC

Joseph had 139 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks during his breakout junior season and surpassed 115 tackles in each of his last three varsity seasons. Joseph has outside linebacker speed with the physicality and instincts to star on the inside. Joseph also played running back in high school and uses that type of vision.

DEMARRE KITTWR 6-1, 190 Tyrone, GA

Kitt was one of the top prospects to come out of Georgia this year and the U.S. All-American receiver could become involved in the Clemson offense right away. Kitt accounted for more than 2,000 yards and 18 touchdowns his last two years at Sandy Creek High School, the same alma mater as Calvin Johnson.

JAE’LON OGLESBYRB 6-0, 175 Central, SC

Oglesby is a shifty, elusive all purpose back that showed up to Clemson’s June 16 camp last summer and committed on the spot. Oglesby comes from a pipeline of talent from nearby Daniel High School and he is a tackle-breaking highlight reel running back that can be a reli-able go-to back.

KYRIN PRIESTERWR 6-3, 185 Fork Union, VA Priester played his high school football in Geor-gia at Brookwood before attending Fork Union Military Academy. He is one of three early enroll-ee wide receivers and at 6-foot-3, 185 pounds he will help stretch the field. Priester selected Clemson over Georgia, Ohio State, NC State, Ole Miss and South Carolina among others.

CHRIS REGISTERLB 6-4, 235 Greensboro, NC

Register is the only defensive player out of this year’s five early enrollees and at 6-foot-4, 235 pounds he is college-ready. Register chose the Tigers over Florida, Florida State, Duke and In-diana among many other top programs. In high school, Register relied on his elite athleticism and with some fine-tuning he has all-confer-ence potential.

MILAN RICHARDTE 6-2, 232 Savannah, GA

Richard is the nephew of Hershel Walker and chose Clemson over UGA, Florida State, Okla-homa and many other top programs. Richard is a physical specimen at the tight end posi-tion and he can easily matchup with the bigger and more aggressive linebackers. Richard has great hands and will require significant cover-age from defenses.

JABRIL ROBINSONDT 6-3, 265 Leland, NC

Robinson committed to Clemson on July 19 of 2013 and was selected to play in the 2014 Of-fense-Defense All-American Bowl. Robinson’s motor sets him apart in practice and in games and he is 100 percent every play. Robinson will need to continue working on his technique and quickness to match his enthusing effort.

KORIE ROGERSOLB 6-1, 210 Buford, GA

Rogers is an U.S. Army All-American that led Buford’s defense to the Georgia Class AAA state championship in 2013. As an outside linebacker, Rogers can provide plenty of run-support inside while flying to the perimeter to deliver momentum-shifting plays. Rogers’ in-tensity and big-play ability ignite the defense and he is a natural leader.

ARTAvIS SCOTTWR 5-10, 180 Tarpon Springs, FL

Scott enrolled early and chose the Tigers over Arkansas, Florida, Cincinnati, Auburn and a long list of top programs. Scott is as good as it gets with his hands, route running and ball skills. Scott excelled as a wideout and running back at East Lake High School and it translates to a dangerous playmaker after the catch.

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CANNON SMITHOT 6-5, 235 Columbia, SC

Smith is a gigantic presence at tight end that has the ability to transition to offensive tackle. With Smith’s height and athletic ability, there could be a future for Smith at either position if he ever makes the switch to the offensive line. He is the son of Bill Smith, a former Clemson defensive end.

ALEx SPENCEK 6-2, 190 Florence, SC

Spence earned Class 4A specialist of the year his senior season after connecting on 14-of-17 field goal attempts and 36-of-37 PAT’s. Spence also averaged north of 40 yards per punt. Prior to his senior year, Spence committed to Clem-son on June 14, the same day the Tigers sent their offer.

TREvION THOMPSONWR 6-3, 188 Durham, NC

Thompson is a sure-handed wideout that was undecided until his commitment on Jan. 19. Ohio State, NC State, UNC, California and Duke heavily recruited Thomson. The 6-foot-3 wide-out is a possession receiver that has incredible ball skills and a long wingspan that will present matchup problems to the secondary.

DESHAuN wATSONQB 6-3, 200 Gainesville, GA

Watson is in the race for the starting quarter-back job this fall and the early enrollee came to campus after wrapping up one of the best varsity careers this country has seen. Watson led Gainesville to a state championship in 2013 and finished his career with 155 passing touchdowns and 59 rushing scores.

JALEN wILLIAMSLB 5-11, 220 Blythewood, SC

Clemson first offered Williams on July 31, and the outside linebacker committed on Oct. 4 before taking an unofficial visit on Oct. 19. Wil-liams played inside and outside linebacker at Blythewood High School and he will need to transform into a true outside linebacker at the collegiate level.

RICHARD YEARGIN IIILB 6-4, 225 Fort Lauderdale, FL

Yeargin is a relentless presence on the outside. With the ability to shine as a pass rusher or true outside linebacker, Yeargin brings the versatil-ity to be used in a variety of ways. The 6-foot-4 Florida-native chose Clemson over Notre Dame, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida and Florida State.

FLORIDA STATE

Head Coach: Jimbo Fisher Off Coord: James Coley Def Coord: Charles Kelly

2013 Record: 14-0 Tallahassee, Fla. Founded: 1851 Stadium: Doak S. Campbell Capacity: 82,300

2014 FLORIDA STATECLASS NOTES:The Seminoles cleaned up on National Sign-ing Day with a consensus top-five class and depth at every position. The Seminoles’ Na-tional Championship season certainly helped and some of the nation’s top, college-ready prospects chose to play in Tallahassee, FL Running back Davlin Cook is considered to be the best player out of the state of Florida this year and he enrolled early with four other players. The class features five physical and space-eating defensive tackles and a pair of 6-foot-7 defensive ends (Lorenzo Featherston and Rick Leonard). The Seminoles plucked prospects from 11 states, including Florida, which led the way with 15 of the 28.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Dalvin Cook was the biggest pickup of this year’s class. The Miami Central running back was in a recruiting battle between the neighboring Hurricanes and the Florida Ga-tors before he settled on FSU. Finally, Cook committed on Dec. 31 and was enrolled at the school by Jan. 10. Cook led Miami Central with 1,940 yards off 177 carries for 34 touchdowns this past season. The explosive runner is capable of turning any play into a big, game-changing moment and he put up the historic numbers while sharing carries and often sitting out much of the second half. Cook will immediately step into the playbook.

SIGNEESKAREEM AREOG 6-6, 335 Fort Scott, Kan.

Are is considered by many to be the top guard coming out of junior college this year. At 6-foot-6, Are moves extremely well off the line and is perfect for setting up screens and lead blocking. Are’s athleticism sets him apart and when he adds more strength to his size he’ll dwarf defenders.

DEMARCuS CHRISTMASDT 6-4, 287 Bradenton, FL

Christmas brings attitude and physicality to the tackle position and has one of the highest ceilings in this incoming class. Christmas is al-ready one of the strongest incoming freshman and he still has room to grow on his frame. Christmas chose FSU over Alabama, Florida, Miami and Auburn.

DALvIN COOKRB 5-11,190 Miami, FL

Cook is considered the top prospect out of the state of Florida this year and the explosive running back from Miami Central is a huge pick up for the Seminoles. Cook rushed for 1,940 yards during his senior season for 34 touchdowns. Cook enrolled early and could see significant time this upcoming fall.

J.J. COSENTINOQB 6-4, 225 Pittsburgh, PA

Cosentino possesses ideal size for a pro-style quarterback and was onboard with the Seminoles from the moment he committed on March 18. The 6-foot-4 passer was the first signature on National Signing Day. Cosentino comes from a non-traditional Wing-T offense that showcased his ability to run a multitude of offensive styles.

KAIN DAuBLB 6-3, 234 Jacksonville, FL

Daub is one of the most impressive prospects in the entire class of 2014. At 6-foot-3, 234 pounds, the inside linebacker sees everything and uses his size and physical strength to make game-changing plays. Daub is naturally gifted at reading offenses and has instincts and intangibles that cannot be taught.

ALEC EBERLEOC 6-4, 270 Mechanicsville, VA

Eberle is an Under Armour All-American that gives the Seminoles the luxury of developing him into a defensive tackle or offensive guard. At 6-foot-4, 270-pounds, Eberle has ideal size for either position and his quick step translates to both positions. Expect the Seminoles to use this versatility to their advantage throughout his collegiate career.

LORENzO FEATHERSTONDE 6-7, 220 Greensboro, NC

Featherson is a lanky 6-foot-7, but his athleti-cism matches his soaring height. The North Carolina-native was considered a top 10 defen-sive end prospect in the nation and he is ex-pected to be a super star as he matures physi-cally and fills out his frame. Featherston could be a force for the Seminoles.

STEPHEN GABBARDLS 6-4, 220 Tallahassee, FL

Gabbard is one of the top long snappers in the country and one of five early enrollees in this year’s class. Out of football powerhouse Godby, Gabbard committed to the Seminoles on June 15, one week after visiting campus for the Sem-inoles camp. Gabbard played tight end in high school and he can cover downfield quickly.

JAvON HARRISONATH 6-1, 187 Lakeland, FL

Harrison was a surprise get for Florida State on National Signing Day as the versatile Florida-native decided to flip from conference oppo-nent Virginia Tech. Harrison is explosive with size that would make him ideal at wide receiver or cornerback. His quickness suits both posi-tions and his hands and playmaking ability make him a unique weapon.

RYAN IzzOTE 6-6, 220 Sparta, NJ

Izzo was one of the top-ranked tight ends in the nation and he committed to the Seminoles the week following his official visit on Sept. 14. Izzo runs excellent routes and his development at the next level will correlate to him adapting to a more physical style off the line of scrimmage and in traffic.

MALIquE JACKSONATH 5-11, 170 Jesup, GA

Jackson is the wildcard of this year’s class and the elusive playmaker has a proven skillset at quar-terback, wide receiver and defensive back. Jackson threw for more than 1,500 yards and ran for more than 900 yards at Wayne County High School and displays ac-celeration and moves in the open field.

RODERICK, JOHNSONOT 6-6, 315 Florissant, MO

Johnson was considered a top prospect out of the state of Missouri this year and at 6-foot-6, the Hazlewood Central standout has all the attributes looked for in a starting offensive tackle. Johnson dominated while run blocking in high school and an improvement in his pass sets would give him all-conference ability.

FREDERICK JONESDT 6-2, 285 Miami, FL

Jones was able to standout at the Seminoles summer camp and pledged his commitment on July 20 after receiving his offer the day before. Jones plays with a low pad level and packs an ex-plosive punch off the line of scrimmage. Jones’ athleticism shows in his play and he comes from football powerhouse Miami Central.

DERRICK KELLY JR.OT 6-5, 295 Havana, FL

Kelly is a physical offensive tackle that will be able to take athletic pass rushers at the collegiate level head on. Kelly has a gi-gantic wingspan that is combined with a powerful punch. He is not afraid to take de-fenders 20 yards out of the play and ulti-mately chose FSU over LSU, Florida, Georgia.

ERMON LANEWR 6-3, 193 Homestead, FL

Lane is a home-run threat in the perimeter with the ability to out-leap defenders and adjust on the fly to make difficult catches. Lane hauled in 26 touchdowns during his varsity career at Homestead. Lane decommitted from Florida and was a top target for programs like Ala-bama, Auburn, Clemson and Arkansas before signing with FSU.

RICK LEONARDDE 6-7, 260 Middletown, MD

Leonard hails from Maryland and joins Feath-erston as the second 6-foot-7 defensive end in the 2014 class. Leonard mans the strong side and already carries an impressive frame with room for growth. Leonard is a physical speci-men that saw dozens of programs looking to shape him into a disruptive force at the colle-giate level.

TREY MARSHALLS 5-11, 196 Lake City, FL

Marshall is a solid addition to the Seminoles secondary and the dynamic playmaker chose Florida State over Georgia, Florida, FIU and Ar-kansas among many others. Marshall enrolled early and with his strong frame he has a jump start on asserting himself into the rotation. Marshall has great closing speed and can pre-vent the big play.

COREY MARTINEzOG 6-4, 297 Tampa, FL

Whatever aspects Martinez lacks in elite quick-ness, the polished guard makes up for in raw strength and technique. Martinez is a guy that can standout in a basic drill with his picture perfect technique and wide base. Martinez is a run-blocking specialist and a bulldozer out in space.

CHAD MAvETYOT 6-5, 320 Garden City, NY

Mavety will give the Florida State offensive line an instant boost and the gigantic offensive tackle was considered one of the top junior col-lege prospects in the nation this year. Mavety committed to the Seminoles on Dec. 9, despite an official visit from Urban Meyer and the Ohio State Buckeyes the next day.

DERRICK NNADIDT 6-1, 305 Virginia Beach, VA

Nnadi entered National Signing Day uncommit-ted and chose the Seminoles over offers from Virginia and Virginia Tech and Big 10-powers Ohio State and Penn State. Nnadi comes in with college-ready size and has the build of a power lifter and the strength to match his motor.

DELvIN PuRIFOYLB 6-2, 230 Pensacola, FL

Purifoy is another defensive headliner of this year’s class and he has the leadership and playmaking ability to star in the Seminoles’ de-fense. Purifoy is a sure-tackler and plays with a very low pad level despite his big frame. Purifoy has a long wing-span that he combines with his strength to make plays.

JACOB PuGHLB 6-4, 221 Tallahassee, FL

Pugh is all speed at the outside linebacker posi-tion with the size to cover a lot of ground quickly. At 6-foot-4, Pugh is still one of the quickest out-side linebackers in the nation. During his break-out junior season, Pugh recorded 98 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and two interceptions.

BROCK RuBLEOT 6-8, 315 Hyattsvile, MD

Ruble hails from football powerhouse DeMatha and at 6-foot-8, 315-pounds possesses enough speed to produce a 5.0 forty time. Ruble is quick once he gets going and is a wrecking ball in the run game. Ruble will be able to anchor the offensive line once the mammoth tackle’s foot-work and punch off the football is fine-tuned.

TRAvIS RuDOLPHWR 6-1, 185 West Palm Beach, FL

Rudolph is a fluid route runner that is consid-ered one of the top receiver prospects in the na-tion. Rudolph was offered by Alabama, Auburn, Tennessee and Ohio State before committed the month before National Signing Day. Rudolph finished his varsity career with 3,079 receiving yards and 38 touchdowns.

MARvIN SAuNDERSTE 6-6, 220 Houston, TX

Saunders is considered one of the top tight ends in the nation out of the 2014 class and held to his June 15 commitment to FSU, despite a long list of offers from across the country. Saunders was a reliable go-to target in the Kinkaid offense and tallied 16 receiving touchdowns his last two varsity seasons.

ADAM TORRESDT 6-4, 280 Lake Mary, FL

Torres is a special player in the trenches and can take on double teams and disrupt oppo-nent backfields. Torres has a college-ready frame and was highly recruited by Miami, Geor-gia Tech, Louisville, Kentucky, Missouri, South Carolina and Tennessee. The powerfully-built tackle headlines a deep class of standouts at the position.

JONATHAN vICKERSRB 5-11, 212 Tallahassee, FL

The compact and powerful Vickers committed last summer (July 19) and chose the Semi-noles over Clemson, Alabama, California and Georgia Tech. Vickers ran for 1,503 yards and 22 touchdowns as a senior and also displayed solid hands out of the backfield recording 329 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns.

ARTHuR wILLIAMSDT 6-4, 280 Fayetteville, NC

Arthur Williams recorded 93 tackles as a junior at E.E. Smith High School and committed to the Seminoles on Oct. 22 before his Nov. 1 official visit. Williams is an ideal run-stopper that could come over and contribute on the offensive line if needed. East Carolina, Miami and South Car-olina also offered Williams.

LOUISVILLE

Head Coach: Bobby Petrino Off Coord: Garrick McGee Def Coord: Todd Grantham

2013 Record: 12-1 Louisville, KY Founded: 1798 Stadium: Papa John’s Cardinal Capacity 55,000

2014 LOuISvILLECLASS NOTES:Louisville head coach Bobby Petrino did not focus heavily on one side of the ball this re-cruiting season as he signed 11 players on offense and 11 players on defense. He also did a good job getting out-of-state players by signing five players from Florida and four players from Ohio. The Cardinals were look-ing to add more size on both lines, which is why they signed four offensive linemen and five defensive linemen. But Petrino wanted to make sure he had the skills players to help him win the ACC, so he signed three wide receivers, two tight ends and a dual-threat quarterback.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Reggie Bonnafon is the only player from the recruiting class that is from the state of Kentucky. He’s a dual-threat quarterback that played his first season at quarterback last year. Bonnafon proved that the task was not too much to handle as he threw for 2,606 yards and 16 touchdowns and ran for 895 yards and 18 touchdowns. And if the Cardinals need a wide receiver, Bon-nafon can play that position also because that was the position he played his junior year at Trinity High School. Bonnafon was selected to the All-State Honorable Men-tion team and was nominated to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

SIGNEESJAvONTE BAGLEYWR 6-3, 180 Vero Beach, FL

Bagley will be a work in progress as the 6-foot-3 wideout looks to polish his skill set around his impressive size. Bagley has solid hands, but will need to improve his route running and speed in and out of his breaks. Bagley was also offered from FIU, Florida At-lantic and Kentucky.

REGGIE BONNAFONQB 6-2, 195 Louisville, KY

Bonnafon is a true dual-treat quarterback with the size to stand in the pocket and the ath-leticism to make plays while on the run. Bon-nafon has an accurate arm and is considered one of the top 10 dual-threat quarterbacks in this class. Kentucky and Illinois also offered bonnafon. DANNY BuRNSOT 6-8, 320 Fairfield, OH

Burns comes to Louisville with the frame of an nfl lineman. At 6-foot-8, 320 pounds, burns is one of the biggest linemen in the conference. Programs like Michigan State, Bowling Green and Iowa State extended offers, but Bobby Petrino and the staff were able to sign the potential star.

zYKIESIS CANNONCB 5-11, 180 Greenville, SC

Cannon is a natural at the cornerback posi-tion that understands coverages and his re-sponsibilities within the defense. Cannon has the speed and wingspan to cover bigger re-ceivers and his tackling is outstanding. During Cannon’s breakout junior season he recorded 108 tackles and eight interceptions.

MICKY CRuMTE 6-4, 246 Columbus, OH

Crum is automatic when it comes to catching the football and Louisville will be able to count on the big-bodied, 6-foot-4 target to get open. Crum committed on April 13 and chose Louis-ville over Bowling Green and Illinois. He is ath-letic enough to extend plays and does a good job getting off the line of scrimmage.

DE’ERIC CuLvERCB 6-0, 180 Tallahassee, FL

Culver has a nose for the football. During his junior season, the 6-foot cornerback had eight pass breakups, six forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries. Culver played at football powerhouse Godby High School and came up big when the team needed a stop. Culver was also offered by California, South Carolina and Kentucky among others.

HENRY FAMuREwAWDE 6-2, 231 Powder Springs, GA

Famrewa is a hard-hitting pass-rush specialist from football hotbed McEachern High School. During a breakout junior season, Famurewa posted 90 tackles, 21 tackles for loss and 10 sacks in Georgia’s highest classification. Fa-murewa is a bit undersized, but his 4.65 Speed and his hard tackling makes up for it.

KELBY JOHNSONOT 6-8, 315 Brooklyn, NY

Johnson is an experienced offensive tackle out of asa (NY) college. He played his high school football at dematha high school in Maryland and will have two years of eligibility left. John-son originally signed with virginia before trans-ferring to ASA in 2012 and chose Louisville over Purdue, Kansas, Ole Miss and East Carolina.

MICHAEL JOHNSONS 6-3, 180 Hialeah, FL

Johnson is a highly-recruited safety that held a dozen offers including LSU, UCF, Nebraska, Kentucky and NC State. At 6-foot-3, Johnson is a guy that can come in and provide immediate depth in the secondary. Johnson is an outstand-ing tackler and is adept at producing big plays and batting the ball down when needed.

LuKAYuS MCNEILOT 6-7, 272 Indianapolis, IN

McNeil is a highly-recruited tackle with the strength and body control to anchor the offen-sive line for multiple seasons. McNeil’s power and strong punch off the line of scrimmage helped the mammoth lineman with the state championship in shotput. Lukayus is solid in his pass protection and almost unmovable when run blocking.

CAMERON POLKWR 6-1, 185 Fishers, IN

Polk is a reliable wideout with excellent hands and a talent for getting open. Polk is very quick in and out of his breaks and disguises his routes very well. He hauled in 31 receptions for 762 yards his junior season and committed to Louisville that summer on june 28.

TERRY RAMSEYDE 6-5, 225 Clayton, OH

Ramsey’s ideal frame sets up a productive ca-reer on the strong side of the defensive line. He can add a lot of weight to his frame and at this point he has linebacker speed that makes him a dangerous threat to the backfield. Ramsey chose louisville over Indiana, Kentucky, Michi-gan State and Minnesota.

SHARIEFF RHAHEEDOLB 6-2, 202 Fort Pierce, FL

Rhaheed had more than 30 offers and decom-mitted from LSU on July 1, 2013. The 6-foot-2 outside linebacker has elite speed and natural gifts at the position. Rhaheed is strong enough to make plays outside and his quickness makes him valuable because he can track down run-ning plays that would otherwise escape out-side.

L.J. SCOTTFB 5-10, 210 Marion, OH

Scott was a four-year starter at Harding High School in Ohio at running back and enrolled early after receiving tons of offers over the re-cruiting process (Boston College, Cincinnati, Indiana, Michigan State and Wisconsin). Scott is a powerful runner capable of being an every down back or short yardage specialist.

CHARLES STANDBERRYTE 6-3, 200 Montgomery, AL

Standberry chose Louisville over offers from Mississippi State and Ole Miss after a success-ful career at Carver High School. Standberry played wide receiver, but will make the com-plete transition to tight end at the collegiate lev-el. Standberry’s crisp routes and wide receiver speed will allow the offense to be versatile with his alignment.

ISAAC STEwARTILB 6-2, 225 Matthews, NC

Louisville continues to bring in speed to its de-fense and stewart is a quick-thinking middle linebacker that can react and plug holes. Stew-art had a breakout junior season and respond-ed with a dominating senior campaign. Stewart continues improving and can still add plenty of size to his frame.

CORNELIuS STuRGHILLATH 5-10, 170 Memphis, TN

Sturghill is a big-play guy that can line up as a wideout or running back. Sturghill’s strengths are his ability to make guys miss in open space and his breakaway speed. Sturghill decommit-ted from Wisconsin on Jan. 24 and went into national signing day uncommitted before sign-ing with the Cardinals.

JIMMY TERRYOG 6-4, 350 Madison, MS

Terry is a gigantic offensive guard that ap-peared on Louisville’s radar late. Terry entered February uncommitted, but jumped on Georgia Southern’s offer and committed on Feb. 1. Two days later Terry flipped to Louisville and two days after that he signed on national signing day. Terry is athletic for his enormous size.

TAE THIBODEAuxDT 6-2, 270 New Iberia, LA

Thibodeaux committed after national signing day and signed on Feb. 12. The lineman flew under the radar with his recruiting, but saw a heated battle at the end between the Cardinals and Arkansas. Thibodeaux has an excellent motor and his ability to take on double teams intrigued new coordinator Todd Grantham.

PIO vATuvELDE 6-2, 265 San Mateo, CA

Vatuvel was a late addition to this class and signed with the Cardinals three weeks after national signing day. Vatuvel played at Wash-ington his freshman season before spending a year at San Mateo Junior College. Vatuvel has two years of eligibility remaining and was brought in to contribute right away.

TRuMAINE wASHINGTONCB 5-11, 170 Miami, FL

Washington was all over the place with his re-cruiting before finding his home at louisville. The Killian High School standout decommitted from Appalachian State on Dec. 23 and was committed to Akron the same day. After decom-mitting for a second time, Washington pledged to the Cardinals and signed on national signing day (Feb. 5).

TREvON YOuNGDE 6-4, 235 Council Bluffs, IA

Young was a full qualifier out of high school in 2013 and developed into one of the top defen-sive end prospects coming out of juco this year. Young received offers from Ole Miss, Indiana, Western Michigan and Arkansas before com-mitted to the cardinals on Dec. 16. Young’s size is ideal for the hybrid role.

NC STATE

Head Coach: Dave Doeren Off Coord: Matt Canada Def Coord: Dave Huxtable

2013 Record: 3-9 Raleigh, N.C. Founded: 1887 Stadium: Carter Finley Capacity: 51,500

2014 NORTH CAROLINA STATECLASS NOTES:The Wolfpack were busy this recruiting sea-son as they signed 30 players for the up-coming year. And they made sure they kept the best in-state players in state, signing 16 players from North Carolina. The Wolfpack needed some help on defense, which is why they signed 15 defensive players. But they also needed some specialists so they signed a kicker from Michigan and a punter from Georgia. Head coach Dave Doeren is in his second year and is still trying to build his team. With a class of 30 young Wolfpack players, he has the team headed in the right direction.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Quarterback Jalan McClendon is consid-ered one of the best pro-style quarterbacks in the country. Hailing from Charlotte, Mc-Clendon threw for 1,700 yards and 17 touchdowns his senior year at West Meck-lenburg High School. He was responsible for his team compiling a 9-3 record and an appearance in the state playoffs. He was selected to play in the North Carolina-South Carolina Shrine Bowl where he threw for 164 yards. But scouts started to notice Mc-Clendon his junior year because he threw for 1,700 yards and 22 touchdowns. Mc-Clendon was also able to rush for 200 yards and six touchdowns that same season.

SIGNEESTONY ADAMSOG 6-2, 296 Charlotte, NC

Adams is an early enrollee that played on both sides of the ball in high school. He will most likely play guard for the wolfpack with his ideal size and footwork. Adams is tailor made in run blocking and his footwork is go-ing to help him become a complete player.

KYLE BAMBARDK 5-9, 180 walled Lake, MI

Bambard is one of the top-tier kickers in the 2014 class. Bambard has a huge leg. And was 11-18 his senior year with a long of 49 yards. He also played quarterback in high school while handling the kicking duties and he will be a consistent option for the next four years.

GARRETT BRADBuRYTE 6-3, 240 Charlotte, NC

Bradbury is a great athlete and an excep-tional route runner. Bradbury possesses good hands and a solid frame for a tight end. Brad-bury caught six touchdown passes in just nine games as a senior. His red zone prow-ess could make him a candidate to make an early impact.

SHAwN BOONES 5-10, 185 Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Boone was a great get for the wolfpack coaching staff. Boone helped lead Dwyer to the Class 7A Florida state title. He finished his senior campaign with 67 tackles, 10 for a loss, and four interceptions, and was named to the all-state team. Boone chose the wolf-pack after official visits to Maryland, NC State, Penn State, and Arkansas.

BRADLEY CHuBBLB 6-4, 225 Powder Springs, GA

Chubb is a great athlete that played multiple positions in high school. He has the size and speed to be a dynamic linebacker in the ACC. Coach Frisman Jackson spent tireless hours trying to poach Chubb from schools such as Duke, Georgia Tech, Iowa, and west virginia. Frisman’s success will make wolfpack fans very grateful.

A.J. COLEP 6-4, 215 Atlanta, GA

Cole is a huge punter that gets his power from his 6-foot-4 frame and he was a major pros-pect. Cole is rated a top five punter in the na-tion by most scouting services. Cole’s senior year he pinned four punts inside the twenty and had an average of 40.12 yards on his 26 punts.

COLE COOKTE 6-5, 225 Carrollton, GA

Cook could be a steal at the tight end position. He has great size and adequate speed for his position and played in the run-heavy Carrollton offense in Georgia. Cook has great hands and he can free himself against quicker defenders. Cook chose the wolfpack over Missouri, Mary-land, and Florida State among others.

COuLT CuLLERILB 6-3, 225 wilmington, NC

Culler has wolfpack fans excited after post-ing a staggering 119 total tackles in just nine games last season. Culler explodes off blocks and is a picture perfect tackler. He will be an instant factor on running downs for the wolf-pack and he will need to prove his coverage ability to become an every down player.

ELLIOTT DAvISATH 5-11, 175 Gaithersburg, MD

Davis can play on both sides of the ball, which is why he was a recruited by so many schools. However, Davis committed to NC State know-ing he would probably only be playing in the secondary. Davis chose the wolfpack over Maryland, wake Forest. Old Dominion recruit-ed Davis as a receiver.

B.J. HILLDE 6-3, 262 Oakboro, NC

Hill is an early enrollee with the size and strength to make plays for the wolfpack. En-rolling early will allow Hill to polish his game and learn the new defensive system as quickly as possible. Hill plays with a lot of passion and should be a big asset for the ‘Pack.

BO HINESATH 6-1, 180 Charlotte, NC

Hines is one a top 100 athlete that figures to play wide receiver after enrolling early. Hines led the offense in high school as a wide receiv-er and also saw time at quarterback. Hines is a big-play guy, and an unbelievable route runner. He has all the makings of a star at the next level.

DEONTE HOLDEN JR.SDE 6-4, 220 Hyattsville, MD

Holden Jr. was highly recruited by Boston Col-lege, Duke, Iowa, virgina and wake Forest, but committed to the wolfpack on June 24 and stuck with it. Holden is suited for the strong-side defensive end role, but the coaching staff could keep him on the weak-side to utilize his quick pass rushing moves.

JuSTIN JONESDE 6-3, 260 Austell, GA

Jones is one of six prospects from Georgia in this year’s class and the 6-foot-3 defensive end is ideal for the weak-side role. Jones was also offered by Duke, Michigan State and Louisville. Jones is solid against the run and will look to improve his arsenal of moves in his pass rush.

TYLER JONESOG 6-4, 270 Stone Mountain, GA

Jones is a big offensive guard from football hotbed Stephenson High School. Jones was committed to Mississippi State from June 24-Sept 30 when he flipped to the Wolfpack. Jones is an outstanding pass blocker that plays with discipline and a wide base. Jones will help shore up the interior line.

STEPHEN LOuISwR 6-2, 195 west Palm Beach, FL

Louis enrolled early and will look to join the re-ceiving rotation with his 4.40 speed and abil-ity to do damage after the catch. Louis was committed to western Michigan last summer, but decommitted on July 25 and committed to NC State on Nov. 18 following a Nov. 2 of-ficial visit.

KALEN MCCAINS 6-1, 175 Durham, NC

McCain is a ball-hawking safety that thrives in pass coverage. McCain is undersized at just 175-pounds, but he received his offers from Georgia Tech, virginia Tech, Louisville and oth-ers based on his ability to make plays in the passing game. McCain has excellent hands and can find the endzone after an interception.

JALAN MCCLENDONqB 6-3, 192 Charlotte, NC

McClendon is a pro-style quarterback that stands 6-foot-3 and has a cannon for an arm. McClendon was a three-year starter at west Mecklenburg High School and his footwork and ability to move in the pocket makes him an ideal candidate for the future wolfpack starting job.

DESHAYwN MIDDLETONDT 6-2, 295 winston Salem, NC

Middleton is one of 16 in-state products and the 6-foot-2 defensive tackle secures the wolf-pack depth on the interior front. Middleton can take on double teams and create a good push on the defensive line. Duke, Clemson, wake Forest and Appalachian State were among the other schools that offered Middleton.

GERMAINE PRATTS 6-3, 190 High Point, NC

Pratt enrolled early after wrapping up a varsi-ty career that included 328 tackles, 179 solo stops, 21 tackles for loss and 12 interceptions. Pratt’s size and ability to pick off passes stems from his split time as a wide receiver in high school. Pratt has all the tools to win the start-ing job.

TERRONNE PRESCODOG 6-5, 340 Decatur, GA

Prescod earned a 2013 Class 4A all-state se-lection by the Atlanta Journal Constitution and the 6-foot-5 guard enrolled early this spring. Prescod was considered a top 50 player coming out of the talent-filled state of Georgia this year and with his size, he is one of the most impos-ing guards coming into the conference.

wILL RICHARDSONOT 6-6, 305 Burlington, NC

Richardson is a detailed-oriented offensive tackle that can drive people off the line of scrimmage while excelling in the little things. Richardson does a good job of keeping defend-er’s arms down and his pass blocking is mature beyond his years. Richardson was committed to Virginia before flipping to the Wolfpack.

JAYLEN SAMuELSS/FB 6-0, 225 Charlotte, NC

Samuels played full back and safety at Mallard Creek High School and he will likely take his talents to fullback with the wolfpack. Samuels is a strong well-built prospect that employs a physical edge when he is on the field. Samuels can catch out of the backfield and haul in inter-ceptions from the secondary.

ERIC SHuTEOG 6-5, 270 Glen Ellyn, IL

Shute is a talented offensive guard prospect that ranked in the top 30 for his position in the country according to several recruiting sites. Shute is very quick with his feet and is an ideal lead blocker for setting up screens and plays that he can pull and get down field.

MIKE STEvENSCB 6-0 187 Davidson, NC

Stevens committed to Kansas State on May 28 and decommitted on Jan. 6, the same day he committed to the wolfpack. Stevens is solid in his coverage and tackling but still needs to add more strength and physicality to his game. Stevens has a sub-4.5 forty time that could get him snaps early in his career.

KENTAvIuS STREETDE 6-2, 264 Greenville, NC

Street is a uS Army All-American that ranked as the top 5 defensive end in the country by the composite rankings. Street chose NC State over Ole Miss, Auburn, Clemson and Duke and aver-aged nearly 100 tackles in each of his last three varsity seasons. Street has the wing-span and frame that will get him on the field right away.

MARCELIAS SuTTONRB 5-8, 171 warsaw, NC

Sutton burst to the scene his junior year at Jame Kenan by rushing for 1,803 yards and 28 touchdowns. The tackle-breaking Sutton com-mitted to NC State the summer after his junior season (June 25). Sutton has quick feet and a great spin move that gets him extra yards and out of tackles.

MICAH TILLTE 6-5, 250 upper Marlboro, MD

Till played tight end at the varsity level, but his size and athletic ability translate to a potential offensive tackle should the wolfpack choose that route. Till was an excellent basketball player as well and he could see the field soon at either position. Till committed to NC State on May 2, 2013.

MAuRICE TROwELLwR 5-11, 170 Durham, NC

Trowell is a shifty receiver that runs great routes and is physical despite his small frame. Trowell does not hesitate to lay a hard block in the perimeter and he trusts his ability to make a move to avoid contact when going over the middle. Trowell committed to the wolfpack last summer on June 22.

TROY vINCENTCB 5-10, 192 Baltimore, MD

vincent can play right away because his tack-ling and ball skills are that good. vincent was committed to Penn State from June 26 to Jan. 16, the day he committed to the wolfpack. vincent’s strength already matches the col-lege level and he is one of the top cornerbacks coming into the ACC this year.

DExTER wRIGHTLB 6-2, 205 wilson, NC

wright can play safety or outside linebacker and his skills transition well to each position. His safety-like speed helps with his pursuit at outside linebacker and his physicality as a linebacker matches his ability to ball-hawk and make tackles from the secondary. wright chose NC State over East Carolina and uNC.

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SYRACUSE

Head Coach: Scott Shafer Off Coord: George McDonald Def Coord: Chuck Bullough

2013 Record: 7-6 Syracuse, NY Founded: 1885 Stadium: Carrier Dome Capacity: 56,250

2014 SYRACuSECLASS NOTES:

Head coach Scott Shafer looked to sign more players outside the region for the 2014 sign-ing class. He did just that as he grabbed five players from Illinois, six from Florida and two from Georgia. The Orange did sign one play-er from the home state of New York and he was considered to be one of the top players in the state. Another focus for Shafer was to continue to find the quarterback for the fu-ture and he was able to sign two dual-threat quarterbacks that fit right into his system. Defensively, the Orange landed 12 players including four linebackers and five defensive backs.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: One player that Syracuse had in its wish list is offensive lineman Denzel Ward. The Orange got their wish when he signed with them over schools like Vanderbilt and South Florida. Ward has great size and is a leader on the field. He was named team captain his junior and senior year at Neal F. Sim-eon High School in Chicago. He also led his school to two consecutive city champion-ships. One of the things that makes Ward interesting is that he did not start playing football until his junior year. He made an impact that season because he got offers from UCLA, Michigan and Florida.

SIGNEESPARRIS BENNETTLB 6-1, 210 Detroit, MI

Bennett will provide the linebacking corps with depth while he adjusts to the college game. Bennett has some weight to add to his frame, but he is a physical tackler that brings guys down upon contact. Bennett will probably see time on special teams before he develops into a first-team guy.

COREY COOPERwR 6-0, 190 Matthews, NC

Cooper had 41 receptions for 461 yards and six touchdowns his senior season at Millbrook High School and was set to begin his collegiate career at Syracuse but went to prep school for a year. Cooper has a long wingspan that he uses well when catching the ball out in front.

ANTwAN CORDYATH 5-9, 180 Homestead, FL

Cordy is one of the fastest guys in this year’s class and the versatile athlete will likely hone his talents to the cornerback position. Duke, Minnesota, western Kentucky and Akron also offered the defensive back before he com-mitted on Feb. 2. Cordy will be able to step in and matchup with team’s faster receivers.

JAMAL CuSTISwR 6-5, 200 Philadelphia, PA

Custis is an excellent basketball player that transitions those skillsets to the receiver po-sition. At 6-foot-5, Custis is able to gain po-sition and come down with tough catches. Custis is great in open space and can make guys miss with his quick cuts and bursts of speed. uConn, Pittsburgh and Rutgers also offered Custis.

LAMAR DAwSONCB 6-0, 190 Chicago, IL

Dawson has great size for the cornerback po-sition and his long wingspan will allow him to matchup with the taller receivers. Dawson tack-les well and does a good job reading screens and getting off blocks against teams that like to spread the football around. Dawson will be an ideal special teams guy early.

JuwAN DOwELSCB 5-9, 170 Fort Lauderdale, FL

Dowels is one of six Florida-products in this year’s class and he represents the speed and athleticism often present in the Sunshine State’s defensive backs. Dowels played the role of lockdown corner for the 2013 state cham-pionship American Heritage Patriots. Dowels decommitted from Northern Illinois and com-mitted to Syracuse the same day (Jan. 20).

ALIN EDOuARDqB 6-1, 180 Hialeah, FL

Edouard is a dual-threat passer that chose Syracuse over offers from Miami, Nebraska, Penn State, Arizona, Tennessee and more than a dozen more. Edouard’s strength is his quick release and the 6-foot-1 signal-caller has picture-perfect fundamentals in his throwing motion. Edouard is a dynamic playmaker and possesses natural leadership qualities.

ADLY ENOICYwR 6-5, 205 Delray Beach, FL

Enoicy is a red zone weapon that can outleap defenders with his 6-foot-5 frame. Enoicy proved his ability to make big plays as a sopho-more when he took just 28 receptions for 625 yards and seven touchdowns. Syracuse will be able to use his size to stretch the offense and with more strength added, Enoicy has all-con-ference potential.

zAIRE FRANKLINOLB 6-1, 215 Glenside, PA

Franklin is a quick outside linebacker with the ability to defend the outside running lanes and the pass when needed. Franklin is an excellent tackler with his speed, but will need to continue learning the position. Franklin’s ability to dodge blockers makes him an ideal option for a spe-cial teams role.

JALEN HARvEYDT 6-2, 300 Pinson, AL

Harvery was heavily recruited by Boise State and ended up decommitting from South Alabama and western Kentucky before he landed on Syracuse Feb. 1. Harvey is the only player from Alabama in this year’s class and he hails from football hotbed Clay-Chalkville in Birmingham. Harvey is a run-stopping specialist with a powerful base.

NAESEAN HOwARDRB 5-11, 190 Camillus, NY

Howard is a touchdown-producing machine that possesses great decision-making and vi-sion. The New York-native is one of the best players to come out of the state this year and he chose Syracuse over Buffalo. Howard works best between the tackles where he can be pa-tient, set up his blocks and use his vision to find cutback lanes and openings.

CORDELL HuDSONCB 5-11, 160 Largo, FL

Hudson was offered by Iowa State, Ball State, Rutgers and Air Force, but chose Syracuse on Dec. 15 after his Dec. 6 official visit. Hudson is about 20 pounds undersize, but his quickness and ball-hawking ability are as good as it gets. Hudson needs to get stronger and he will join the rotation.

STEvE ISHMAELwR 6-2, 170 Miami, FL

Ishmael is a consistent, sure-handed receiver with the ability to make acrobatic catches. The south Florida-product caught a whopping 13 touchdowns his junior season at North Miami Beach and proved to be a threat deep down-field, over the middle and in the screen game. Ishmael committed to Syracuse the day before National Signing Day (Feb. 4).

A.J. LONGqB 6-2, 190 Lebanon, TN

Long enrolled early after an incredible high school career at Friendship Christian. The dual-threat quarterback had an incredible junior season that resulted in 2,476 passing yards and 37 touchdowns with just one interception. On the ground, Long rushed for 669 yards and 12 scores. Long is a competitor and spent time on defense in high school playing cornerback.

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COLTON MOSKALILB 6-1, 215 Lake zurich, IL

Moskal is a leader at the linebacker position and averaged double-digit tackles per game during his last two seasons at Lake zurich High School. Moskal is a solid 215 pounds and adds a physical presence to the middle of the defense. Moskal has great instincts and Syra-cuse will likely use him on special teams as well.

ERvIN PHILLIPSRB 5-11, 175 west Haven, CT

Phillips is an ankle-breaking running back that was considered one of the best prospects in the state of Connecticut this year. Phillips is ex-plosive and has the ability to stop on the dime and accelerate quickly out of hard cuts. Phil-lips could be a great change of pace back in the Orange offense.

TREEvON PRATERwR 6-2, 180 East St. Louis, IL

Prater was committed to western Michigan from May 26- Jan. 19 before the wideout de-cided to decommit and accept the offer from Syracuse. Prater has the height and speed to stretch the field and he is a smooth route run-ner. Prater will fit best as a possession receiver with his quick routes and ability to get open.

AARON ROBERTSOG 6-6, 295 Chicago, IL

Roberts is a towering guard with the needed combination of speed and size to be able to pull to the outside as a lead blocker. Roberts excels in his run blocking and explodes through defenders. At the collegiate level, Roberts will need to work on his pass blocking and recog-nizing blitzes coming from the interior.

KAYTON SAMuELSDT 6-2, 300 Lithonia, GA

Samuels is big, tough and relentless on the in-terior line. The defensive tackle was clocked at a 4.9 40-yard dash and he was able to make plays in the backfield and chasing down the ball carriers from pursuit. Samuels has an un-matched work ethic and he does not shy down from taking on double teams.

CHRIS SLAYTONDE 6-5, 260 Crete, IL

Slayton is a college-ready defensive end that will be used as a pass-rush specialist. Slayton averaged double-digit sacks in high school and does a good job forcing fumbles when he gets to the quarterback. Slayton comes in with a good arsenal of moves and a useful amount of strength to go with tremendous potential.

JONATHAN THOMASOLB 6-3, 210 Suwanee, GA

Thomas was still uncommitted the week be-fore National Signing Day and committed to the Orange on Feb. 2 after his Jan. 31 official visit. Thomas flew under the radar his junior season but received a ton of offers after a productive summer and senior season. Okla-homa, Indiana and Cincinnati were some of the programs that sent Thomas offers.

DENzEL wARDOT 6-8, 307 Chicago, IL

ward is a towering offensive lineman with a strong base, huge wingspan and a powerful punch. The sky is the limit for ward and he will give Syracuse depth right away and should step into a significant role after he acclimates to the college game. vanderbilt, South Florida, Pur-due and Arizona State heavily recruited ward.

K.J. wILLIAMSATH 6-2, 190 Liberty, PA

williams was a top prospect in Pennsylvania this year and held offers from Michigan, Mis-souri, Arizona and uConn among others. wil-liams is a stud on the football field and he can come in and contribute at safety or wide receiver. williams will likely join the wide re-ceiver rotation right away.

RODNEY wILLIAMSCB 5-10, 185 Cherry Hill, NJ

williams is a gamechanger at the cornerback position. During his junior season, the New Jersey-native hauled in three interceptions and returned all three of them for touchdowns. williams has great ball skills and prefers to knock the ball down and break up passes. williams has breakaway speed and is quick in and out of his cuts.

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WAKE FOREST

Head Coach: Dave Clawson Off Coord: Warren Ruggiero Def Coord: Mike Elko

2013 Record: 4-8 Winston-Salem, N.C. Founded: 1834 Stadium: Groves Capacity: 31,500

2014 wAKE FORESTCLASS NOTES:

Losing Jim Grobe as the head coach did not hurt Wake Forest when it comes to recruiting. In fact, new head coach Dave Clawson did a solid job signing 25 players for the 2014 season. The players signed aren’t the best in the country, but the 25 players signed are fundamentally sound and fit what Clawson wants to do on offense and defense. One of the areas of focus for the Demon Deacons was finding some quarterback help, which is why the signed two dual-threat quarterbacks to see who will be the leader for Wake Forest in the near future.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT:

One player the Demon Deacons hope that will provide a spark on defense is Isaiah “Zeek” Rodney who is a defensive tackle from Rock Hill, SC Rodney was an impact player for South Pointe High School as he tallied 82 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and 14 sacks as a senior. He was named to the All-State First Team two straight seasons and was named 2012 South Carolina De-fensive Player of the Year by High School Sports Report. He helped his high school compile an 11-3 record and an appearance in the third round of the state playoffs.

SIGNEESRYAN ANDERSONOT 6-6, 275 Raleigh, NC

Anderson is an intriguing prospect due to his ideal size for the tackle position. He will arrive at wake Forest after a prep year at The Hun School in New Jersey. Anderson was commit-ted to wake Forest before head coach Dave Clawson was hired, but stayed committed to the new staff.

JAYLAN BARBOuRwR 5-9, 170 Monroe, NC

Barbour emerged as a target for some of the top schools in BCS conferences and he chose wake Forest over offers from Duke, North Carolina State, west virginia, and South Car-olina. Barbour’s speed gives wake Forest a possible playmaker in the open field and an option in the screen game.

ADAM CENTERSK 6-0, 195 Coppell, Tx

Centers versatility as a punter and kicker will help solidify wake’s special teams unit. Although ranked a top 20 kicker nationally, it will take an impressive pre-season camp to unseat incumbent Chad Hedlund as place kicker, but could see time as a kickoff spe-cialist in his first year.

THOMAS DILLONCB 5-11, 185 Houston, Tx

Dillon is a highly productive corner who tal-lied 16 interceptions in his high school career. There have been questions about his speed, but Dillon’s instincts are second to none. Dil-lon was moving up many teams’ recruiting boards when he committed to wake Forest on July 15. Dillon chose the Demon Deacons over Colorado, BYu, and Fresno State.

CAMERON GLENNS 6-2, 185 Stone Mountain, GA

Glenn became a hot commodity late in his junior year receiving seven offers between February and March of 2013. It only took four days to commit to wake after he obtained an offer. Glenn possesses great size and frame for the safety position, as well as above average speed.

TYLER HENDERSONATH 5-9, 178 Suwanee, GA

Athlete is the proper adjective when describ-ing Henderson. He is incredibly strong for a player his size, as well a blazing fast with a 40 time of 4.4 seconds. Henderson played RB, wR, and KR for Collins Hill, and accumulated nearly 2,000 yards and 27 touchdowns his se-nior season.

JuSTIN HERRONOT 6-4, 270 Potomac, MD

Herron was previously committed to Rutgers, but decided to decommit and pledge wake Forest just a week before signing day. A con-sensus top 100 offensive tackle recruit, Herron is extremely athletic and he was able to play on both sides of the football in high school. Herron projects to be an ideal run blocker.

DEMETRIuS KEMPS 6-0, 193 Demopolis, AL

Kemp played wide receiver and safety in high school, but projects as a safety at the next level. Kemp’s biggest strengths are his speed and playmaking ability in the secondary. After several home visits, including one from Minne-sota Head Coach Jerry Kill, Kemp committed to wake Forest over the Gophers.

CHRIS STEwART (Formerly CHRIS KNIGHT)DE 6-3, 245 Petal, MS

Stewart was lightly recruited, with only one oth-er FBS offer coming from Louisiana-Monroe. However, Stewart did record over 90 tackles his senior year and was named to all-area and all-region teams. Stewart could be a redshirt candidate this upcoming year while he learns the college game. zeeK Rodney

zEEK RODNEYDT 6-1, 265 Rock Hill, SC

Rodney was one of the most productive defen-sive tackles in South Carolina, recording 90 total tackles, 16 tackles for loss and 12 sacks. He is a consensus top 35 defensive tackle in the nation and chose wake Forest over a long list of offers, including ACC members Boston College and Syracuse.

RASHAwN SHAwDE 6-3, 228 Fort Pierce, FL

Shaw joins Devin Pike as a former Louisville commit now signed to play at wake Forest. The Deacons fought off uCF, Arkansas, virgin-ia among others for Shaw’s services. Shaw’s numbers have improved every year and his varsity career was capped off by a 90 tackle 16-sack senior season.

TRAvIS SMITHqB 6-2, 200 Ithaca, MI

Smith was 41-0 as a starter and threw a Michi-gan state-record 104 career touchdowns. Smith threw for 3, 278 yards and 42 touch-downs with just seven interceptions last sea-son and also ran for 640 yards. Smith was committed to Toledo before receiving an offer from wake Forest. Smith is will compete for the starting job.

A’LIquE TERRYOC 6-1, 291 Hialeah, FL

Terry comes to wake Forest as a top-15 recruit in the nation. Terry was named All-Dade 8A-6A by the Miami Herald, as well as third team all-state Class 8A his senior year. Terry has great footwork and lateral movement, which makes him a great run blocker.

KAMERON uTERwR 6-2, 205 Atlanta, GA

uter is a tall, long and strong wide receiver from the Peach State. A former vanderbilt commit, uter recorded 49 catches for 602 yards and 12 touchdowns this past season. uter’s mix of size, speed and ball skills makes it possible for him to make an immediate impact. uter may also play baseball at wake Forest.

CORTEz LEwISwR 6-2, 200 Demopolis, AL

Lewis’ is equipped with great height and size and hands at the receiver position. Playing for a high-powered offense in high school, Lewis should fit in nicely in Wake Forest’s new offense. Lewis won’t blow anyone away with his speed, but he will be a reliable possession receiver that could be a major threat in the red-zone.

NICK LuEDEKEOC 6-5, 245 Holly Springs, NC

Luedeke has said wake Forest was his dream school, and he didn’t waste any time enrolling as he is wake Forest’s only early enrollee. Lu-edeke is a very good athlete with long arms and deceptive power. Luedeke already has more than a Division 1 body frame, and he could be the sleeper of this recruiting class.

KALIN MCNEILLB 6-1, 190 McLeansville, NC

McNeil is an interesting prospect. At only 190 pounds it’s clear McNeil needs to add some weight. McNeil runs under a 4.6 forty, and has great closing speed. His speed combined with his above average tackling ability should allow McNeil to develop into a solid contributor for the Deacons.

DEvIN PIKETE 6-5, 225 Cincinnati, OH

when Charlie Strong left to coach the Texas Longhorns, Pike decided to back out of his commitment to the Cardinals. Louisville’s loss is wake Forest’s gain. Rated as one of the up-per tier tight ends in the nation, Pike has the size and frame to be a real mismatch prob-lem.

ISAIAH ROBINSONRB 5-10, 211 Charlotte, NC

Robinson will enter his freshman year at wake Forest coming off a senior campaign in which he averaged 6.4 yards/carry and scored 20 touchdowns. Robinson collected 49 touch-downs and nearly 5,000 yards of total offense in his varsity career. Robinson’s calling card is his power and ability to break tackles.

zACK wARYLB 6-4, 215 Rogers, AR

One of the top players out of Arkansas, wary has the size, speed, athleticism, and football instincts to be an All-ACC performer. wary is the ideal “rover” in wake’s new 4-2-5 de-fensive scheme. wary chose the Demon Deacons over offers from Arkansas, Tulsa, Indiana, and Boise State.

JABOREE wILLIAMSLB 6-1, 215 Fort Lauderdale, FL

williams is another talented and under the radar prospect from talent heavy Florida. He could end up being the biggest surprise of this class with his size and speed for his position. williams obtained 20 offers after wake offered him in April 2013.

JOHN wOLFORDqB 6-2, 207 Jacksonville, FL

wolford is a pro-style quarterback with a good delivery and great accuracy. He is a deceptive athlete with fantastic foot-work. wolford obtains all the intangibles a high level quar-terback needs to be successful. Wolford finished his senior season with 3,317 yards and 38 touchdowns and 7 intercep-tions. wolford also ran for 931 yards and 14 touchdowns.

wILLIE YARBARYDE 6-2, 270 Augusta, GA

Wake Forest benefited from yet another coaching change to poach Yarbary from Indiana. Yarbary recorded 97 total tackles, nine sacks, one interception, and one forced fumble last season. These efforts led to being named honorable mention all-state. Yarbary is a solid prospect and adds much needed depth to the defensive line.

DUKE

Head Coach: David Cutcliffe Off Coord: Scottie Montgomery Def Coord: Jim Collins, Jim Knowles

2013 record: 10-4 Durham, N.C. Founded: 1838 Stadium: Wallace Wade Capacity: 33,941

2014 DuKE CLASS NOTES:Duke compiled a 10-win season and booked a spot in the ACC Championship. Not coincidentally, it is welcoming one of its best-ever recruiting classes. In fact, it is arguably better than all of head coach Da-vid Cutcliffe’s previous classes combined, at least in terms of top-flight talent. The Blue Devils were especially successful in Florida, landing wide receiver Trevon Lee, quarterback Nicodem Pierre and defen-sive tackle Edgar Cerenord, among a few others. Lee may be the highlight as a play-maker, but Duke did its most serious work in the trenches on both sides of the ball.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Trevon Lee stands at just 5-11, but he has been clocked around 4.5 in the 40-yard dash and his speed off the ball is even more impressive. The Ft. Lauderdale, FL native is a fundamentally-sound receiver with great hands. He can free himself from defenders by running perfect routes and he is dangerous with the ball in tow as a run-after-catch force. Lee should fit well in Cutcliffe’s sophisticated offense and there is every reason to think that he will be able to contribute immediately as a freshman. He also had offers from California, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt.

SIGNEESTINASHE BERELB 6-1, 220 Cincinnati, OH

He may be a slightly undersized linebacker at a generous 6-1 and 220 pounds, but Bere can fly all over the field. The Cincinnati, OH native had 75 tackles, four sacks and four forced fumbles as a senior. Bere also had of-fers from Cincinnati, Iowa and Illinois.

zAvIER CARMICHAELLB 6-0, 210 Eight Mile, AL

Carmichael was one of five finalists for the watkins Award, presented annually to the top African-American high school student-athlete in the country. As a senior he made 103 tackles with two sacks and two fumble Carmichael committed to Duke in June of 2012 before entertaining other offers. He was also looking at Alabama and Auburn.

EDGAR CERENORD DT 6-1, 300 Miami, FL

Cerenord was first-team all-state pick by the AP in Florida’s Class AAAAA after recording 74 tackles (12 for loss), five sacks and one interception as a senior. He takes up a lot of space in the middle of the defensive line. Cerenord had double-digit offers, including from Arkansas, Cincinnati, Tennessee and Central Florida.

quAvEN FERGuSON DT 6-2, 305 Easley, SC

Ferguson also starred in basketball during his high school career, but his true talents are displayed on the defensive line. He posted 93 tackles (19 for loss), six sacks and two forced fumbles as a senior. The Easley, SC was also looking at Clemson and South Carolina be-fore signing with the Blue Devils.

zACH HARMONOL 6-3, 280 Toledo, OH

An athletic center, Harmon is quick off the ball and shows impressive lateral movement. He is coming off a neck injury that ended his senior season after just three games. The Toledo, OH native committed to Duke in May in 2013 before fielding other offers. He also looked at Ball State, Michigan State and Purdue.

CHRISTIAN HARRISOL 6-6, 290 Suwanee, GA

A big offensive lineman at 6-6, Harris has plenty of room to add pounds to his frame and become a more daunting presence. He was named an all-county performer as a senior at Collins Hill High School. Harris also had offers from Kentucky, Mississippi State, North Caro-lina and N.C. State.

DAvIS KOPPENHAvERTE 6-4, 210 valencia, CA

Listed conservatively at 6-4, Koppenhaver can present himself as a huge receiving target in the middle of the field. He hauled in 85 passes for 981 yards and five touchdowns as a senior while also starring on the basketball court. Ko-ppenhaver chose Duke over Iowa State, New Mexico and Yale.

TREvON LEEwR 6-1, 175 Plantation, FL

Lee may be the prized possession of this re-cruiting class. A speedy wideout, he also ran track in high school. As a senior, he had 48 receptions for 743 yards and five touchdowns. He finished his career with 115 catches for 2,154 yards and 26 scores and had three sea-sons of at least 700 receiving yards.

JOHNATHAN LLOYDATH 6-0, 195 Graham, NC

An outstanding athlete, Lloyd starred in base-ball, basketball and at quarterback in high school. As a senior he threw for 3,068 yards and 26 touchdowns. The dual-threat qB also rushed for 755 yards and 11 scores. He had other offers from Clemson, Florida, Miami (FL), Notre Dame and Ohio State.

TRIPP MCNEILLOL 6-5, 300 Advance, NC

A versatile lineman who played both offensive line positions in high school, McNeill is athletic enough to play left tackle. He also starred in wrestling and track and field in Advance, NC. McNeill had offers from other ACC schools North Carolina, N.C. State, virginia and wake Forest.

zACH MuNIzDB 5-11, 170 Chesterfield, MO

Muniz has the combination of size and speed that will help he see the college field sooner rather than later. He had four interceptions and 10 pass breakups as a senior after recording three picks and 14 pass breakups in 2012. Mu-niz entertained additional offers from Cincin-nati, Ball State and Northern Illinois.

NICODEM PIERREqB 6-2, 205 Miami, FL

Maybe the best athlete in Duke’s class, Pierre has a chance to eventually become the Blue Devils’ starting qB. A dual threat, the Miami, FL native finished his high school career with 4,284 pass-ing yards, 48 passing touchdowns and 20 rush-ing scores. He chose Duke over Kansas State, Louisville, Mississippi State and wisconsin.

JAKE SANDERSOL 6-5, 330 Carrollton, GA

Sanders is a mammoth offensive lineman at 6-5 and 330 pounds. He has the size to take up a ton of space in the middle of the line but lacks the quick feet necessary to play a tackle position. Sanders had other offers from Califor-nia, Kansas State and Mississippi State.

ALONzO SAxTON IIDB 5-11, 170 Columbus, OH

Saxton has decent size at 5-11 so he can guard bigger receivers, but his speed is his best as-set. Also a standout a track and field, Saxton may eventually perform on special teams in Durham. The Columbus, OH native also had offers from Cincinnati, Illinois, west virginia and wisconsin.

KAMERON SCHROEDEROL 6-5, 275 Elk Grove, CA

Schroeder has great size at 6-5 and he has the necessary athleticism and quick feet with which to play left tackle. The Elk Grove, CA na-tive earned Sierra valley Conference Lineman of the Year honors as a senior. He chose Duke over Harvard, Oregon State and washington State.

TAARIq SHABAzzDE 6-3, 230 Kennesaw, GA

An injury limited Shabazz to just four games as a senior, but he still compiled 25 tackles (eight for loss) and two sacks. He had 59 tack-les (16 for loss) and five sacks in 2012. He is not huge in size but he is quick. Shabazz had other offers from Cincinnati, Southern Missis-sippi and vanderbilt.

CHRIS TAYLORwR 6-1, 170 Miramar, FL

Taylor has a nice frame for a receiver but he needs to add muscle to take the next step in his career. The Miramar, FL native made 47 receptions for 856 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior in high school. He chose Duke over Marshall, Massachusetts, Toledo and Yale.

SHAuN wILSONRB 5-9, 180 Charlotte, NC

A distinguished prep career saw wilson rush for 5,500 yards and 75 touchdowns. His se-nior campaign contributed 1,857 yards and 32 touchdowns to those totals. He is not big but he has elite speed. wilson also had offers from East Carolina, Kansas State, Louisville and wake Forest.

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GEORGIA TECH

Head Coach: Paul Johnson Off Coord: Paul Johnson Def Coord:Ted Roof

2013 record: 7-6 Atlanta, GA Founded: 1885 Stadium: Bobby Dodd Capacity: 55,000

2014 GEORGIA TECH CLASS NOTES:

Georgia Tech has the difficulty of recruiting alongside a more powerful in-state rival (Uni-versity of Georgia) and not far from a number of other SEC juggernauts. With head coach Paul Johnson’s triple-option offense, the Yel-low Jackets also have to cater toward a very specific set of needs on that side of the ball. This year’s result, not unlike previous sea-sons, is a solid recruiting class that lacks headline-grabbing talent but includes players who should fit well into Johnson’s system. Tech’s defense has left a lot to be desired of late, so team did well to load up on defensive backs from both Georgia and Florida.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Paul Johnson runs a triple-option offense in which not only explosive running backs are necessary, but also skilled and smart offensive linemen are a necessity. No sur-prise, therefore, that the Jackets loaded up on the offensive line in recruiting. Johnson managed to keep Tri-Cities High School alum Shamire DeVine in state. DeVine stands at 6-7, 355 pounds and he displays outstanding athleticism for a man of his size. He could develop into Georgia Tech’s left tackle of the future. DeVine and Chris Griffin should be staples of the offensive line for years to come.

SIGNEESLANCE AuSTINDB 5-10, 170 Barnesville, GA

Austin will play in the secondary at Georgia Tech, but he also starred on offense in high school. The Barnesville, GA native rushed for 1,097 yards and 19 touchdowns and passed for 827 yards and 12 more scores as a se-nior. Austin also had offers from Marshall, Mississippi State and South Carolina.

LAwRENCE AuSTINDB 5-9, 170 Barnesville, GA

Lawrence is Lance’s twin and they are two of three former Lamar County stars staying near home and heading to Tech. Like his brother, Lawrence also starred on offense in addition to his secondary play, which included four interceptions and two forced fumbles. He scored on both defense and special teams.

MYLES AuTRYRB 5-11, 170 Norcross, GA

Autry played both receiver and running back in high school but will line up in the backfield for Johnson’s triple-option attack. He had a 92-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and a 69-yard scoring reception in Norcross’ state championship win. Among tons of offers were Alabama, Florida State and Ohio State.

GARY BROwNOL 6-3, 285 Tampa, FL

Brown is the kind of nimble offensive lineman that Johnson requires. He played both tackle and guard in high school and also starred on defense at nose tackle. The Tampa, FL native made 72 pancake blocks in his last two sea-sons. Brown chose Georgia Tech over Cincin-nati, Maryland, Nebraska and N.C. State.

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STEP DuRHAMDB 5-11, 175 Jacksonville, FL

A member of the National Honor Society, Dur-ham should be a good fit at Georgia Tech as both a student and an athlete. He played var-sity basketball and ran track as a freshman in high school before focusing entirely on foot-ball. Durham may be the best athlete in the Yellow Jackets’ 2014 class.

KESHuN FREEMANDE 6-4, 230 Hogansville, GA

Freeman played both defensive end and in-side linebacker in high school. Georgia Tech will likely have him on the outside hounding the opponents’ qBs. Freeman had a huge se-nior season with 153 tackles (13 for loss), four forced fumbles, three sacks and three blocked kicks. Miami (FL), Mississippi and Stanford were among other offers.

TRE’ JACKSONLB 5-10, 235 valdosta, GA

Jackson recorded 70 tackles (eight for loss), two sacks and two interceptions as a senior at Lowndes High School. He was named player of the year in Region 1-AAAAAA, one of the best regions in Georgia. Jackson signed with Georgia Tech in March of 2013 before fielding other offers.

JALEN JOHNSONDB 6-3, 190 Oneonta, AL

Johnson, who also excels in the classroom, caught 57 passes for 900 yards as a junior while also making 88 tackles and snagging five interceptions (two returned for touch-downs) in the secondary. He will play defense and perhaps contribute on special teams for Tech. He missed his senior season due to a torn ACL.

MATTHEw JORDANqB 6-2, 205 Jackson, AL

Jordan played wide receiver and cornerback in high school before moving to quarterback. He helped lead Jackson Academy to a state championship in 2011. Jordan can be a pun-ishing runner, which makes him a good fit at Tech. He also had offers from Nebraska, Tu-lane and uAB.

TREY KLOCKOL 6-4, 260 Hummelstown, PA

Klock is another one of those athletic offensive lineman coveted by Johnson. He also played tight end and also on defense in high school and recorded 86 tackles (21 for loss) and 9.5 sacks and five fumble recoveries as a senior. Klock picked Tech over Boston College, Rut-gers and Syracuse.

CHRISTOPHER LEGGETTRB 5-10, 210 Suwanee, GA

Leggett is a dual threat out of the backfield, also as a pass-catcher. He rushed for 1,784 yards and 23 touchdowns as a senior and heat-ed up after a turf toe injury, gaining 850 yards and nine touchdowns in five playoff games. Leggett also had offers from Pittsburgh, uCLA and vanderbilt.

TERRELL LEwISLB 6-2, 215 Ocoee, FL

Lewis did it all in high school, playing outside linebacker, defensive end, safety, wide receiv-er and tight end. In 2013 he had 90 tackles (19 for loss) 11 sacks, four forced fumbles, one interception and four touchdowns. Lewis chose Tech over Iowa State, LSu, Miami (FL) and Nebraska.

CLINTON LYNCHwR 6-0, 185 Norcross, GA

Lynch does not have elite speed for a receiv-er, but he is speedy and has great hands. He made 47 catches for 912 yards for four touch-downs as a senior while also rushing 13 times for 88 yards and two scores. Additional offers came from Buffalo, Georgia State and west-ern Kentucky.

ANDREw MARSHALLOL 6-4, 265 Cumming, GA

An experienced offensive lineman, Marshall was an all-state selection as a senior after being a second-team all-state performer the previous two years. He has played center and may assume that position at Georgia Tech. Marshall also had offers from Duke, Navy and Syracuse.

TYLER MERRIwEATHERDE 6-3, 290 Demopolis, AL

Merriweather played outside linebacker, middle linebacker and defensive end in high school. His speed may not be elite, but he has a quick burst off the ball that helps him get to quarterbacks. In 2013 he had 41 tackles (20 for loss) and three sacks. He chose Tech over Memphis and Northern Illinois.

MICHAEL PREDDYOL 6-3, 270 Charleston, SC

Preddy is especially adept at run-blocking as he can maul opponents off the line of scrim-mage. He also played defensive end in high school, often running through offensive lines as opposed to around them. A basketball standout as well, Preddy led Porter Gaud in rebounds in 2012 and 2013.

quA SEARCYwR 5-11, 170 Barnesville, GA

As a senior at Lamar County, Searcy had 88 tackles, six pass breakups, five interceptions, two defensive touchdowns, two kick returns for scores and a touchdown pass. He also played basketball and ran track. Searcy field-ed additional offers from Clemson, Louisville, Michigan State and South Carolina.

ANTONIO SIMMONSLB 6-3, 190 Jacksonville, FL

Simmons erupted as a senior, with 50 tackles (19 for loss) and a ridiculous 29 sacks. He has room on his frame to add muscle, but for now he does his work with his speed and instincts. He also lined up occasionally at receiver. Sim-mons chose GT over Air Force, South Florida and Central Florida.

JAKE STICKLEROL 6-5, 263 Bradenton, FL Stickler played both offensive tackle and tight end as a prep athlete, displaying his versatility. He helped Manatee High School win Florida’s Class AAAAAAA state championship in 2011 and in 2013 his team averaged 323 rushing yards per game. Stickler also had offers from Baylor, Marshall and Missouri.

KENDERIuS wHITEHEADDE 6-5, 220 Milledgeville, GA

whitehead stands at 6-5 but weighs just 220 pounds, so he has plenty of room to bulk up. He is coming off a year at Georgia Military College, where he posted 36 tackles and 7.5 sacks. As a senior in high school he had 16 sacks. Other offers came from Marshall and west virginia.

JAKE wHITLEYOL 6-4, 295 North Augusta, SC

whitley started at both guard and tackle in high school and likely projects as a guard in college. He has great size, especially by Geor-gia Tech standards, at 6-4 and 295 pounds. He was a three-time all-state selection. whit-ley also had offers from Appalachian State, Marshall and Maryland.

MIAMI

Head Coach: Al Golden Off Coord: James Coley Def Coord: Mark D’Onofrio

2013 record: 9-4 Coral Gables, Fla. Founded: 1926 Stadium: Sun Life Stadium Capacity: 75,192

2014 MIAMICLASS NOTES:

This appears to be Al Golden’s best recruit-ing class since he took over as head coach four years ago. The Hurricanes compiled a decent 9-4 record in 2013, but they lost four of their last six games and the problems mainly came on defense and in the running game. One of those issues was addressed via recruits of the pass-rushing variety. In-cluded in the haul of defensive lineman is the highly-touted Chad Thomas, from right at home in Miami. Golden’s one running back addition is Joseph Yearby, who also lives in Miami and whose speed makes him a candi-date to contribute right away.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Miami is bringing in what should be a whole host of stars on the defensive side of the ball, but perhaps none will be bigger than Chad Thomas. The pass-rushing special-ist is still raw, but scouts love his potential to develop into one of the best players in college football. He stands at 6-5 and has plenty of room to develop more muscle on his frame to help him become even more dangerous than he already is right now. Thomas made late visits to Alabama and Florida State, but—as was expected—he ended up going with the Hurricanes.

SIGNEESBRAxTON BERRIOSwR 5-9, 181 Raleigh, NC

Berrios is undersized but has great speed and could be a stellar slot receiver. He was ham-pered by a foot injury in 2013 but still rushed for 536 yards and 11 touchdowns after rack-ing up, 1,142 yards as a junior. Berrios also had offers from Clemson, Ohio State, Oregon and South Carolina.

TYRE BRADYwR 6-3, 180 Homestead, FL

A do-it-all athlete, Brady projects as a receiv-er for Miami. Brady also played some rush linebacker in high school while also return-ing punts. He made 39 catches for 600 yards and 10 scores in 2013. Among Brady’s other offers were Florida, Florida State, Minnesota and Mississippi State.

TREvOR DARLINGOL 6-5, 330 Miami, FL

Darling has great size and long arms, making him an especially effective pass-blocker and a possible left tackle. He played all five line positions while helping Miami Central High School to two state championships. Darling also entertained offers from Clemson, Flori-da State and west virginia.

MARquES GAYOTS 6-1, 203 Lake worth, FL

Gayot already brings plenty of experience to Miami, as he snagged nine interceptions as a freshman in high school. He also had four in-terceptions (one for a touchdown) and two TD receptions as a senior. Other offers included Arkansas, Louisville and South Florida.

TRAYONE GRAYRB 6-2, 210 Miami Gardens, FL

Gray also played quarterback in high school, but he will bring impressive size to the running back position. In 2013, he ran for 1,121 yards and 11 scores while passing for 807 yards and nine more touchdowns. Cincinnati and South Florida also offered Gray.

TRENT HARRISDE 6-2, 231 winter Park, FL

A versatile defender, Harrison is an exception-al pass-rusher who also excels at stopping the run. He registered 69 tackles and 14 sacks as a senior after posting 11 sacks in 2012. Harris also had offers from Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Georgia and Ohio State.

CHRISTOPHER HERNDONTE 6-4, 225 Norcross, GA

Herndon helped lead Norcross High School to Georgia’s Class AAAAAA state champion-ship. He made 33 catches for 543 yards and six touchdowns. He looks like a tight end but plays like a receiver. Herndon also fielded of-fers from Mississippi State and western Ken-tucky.

KIY HESTERDB 6-0, 201 wayne, NJ

Hester was a two-way star in high school who will line up at safety for Miami. As a senior he made 56 tackles along with five interceptions, one sack and 18 passes defended. Among Hester’s other offers were Arkansas, Michi-gan, Nebraska and Ohio State.

CALvIN HEuRTELOuDT 6-3, 318 Spring valley, NY

Heurtelou takes up a ton of space in the mid-dle at 6-3 and 318 pounds. In 2013, he re-corded 59 tackles, four sacks and two fumble recoveries. Heurtelou also entertained offers from Auburn, Missouri, Nebraska, Tennessee and wisconsin.

DEMETRIOuS JACKSON DE 6-5, 225 Miami, FL

A disruptive force on the line, Jackson is espe-cially adept at knocking down passes from his defensive end position. As a senior he tallied 68 tackles, 12 and 13 quarterback hurries. Jackson also had offers from Arkansas, Louis-ville, west virginia and Texas Tech.

COuRTEL JENKINSDT 6-1, 315 wayne, NJ

Jenkins is especially effective in the run-stop-ping department. He also has good closing speed for a defensive tackle that helps him track down ball-carriers who get around the ends or through the middle. He had 11 sacks and 60 tackles as junior in high school. Pitts-burgh also made an offer to Jenkins.

BRAD KAAYAqB 6-4, 213 west Hills, CA

Kaaya knows how to win. He was 23-3 in two high-school seasons and led his team to state title in 2013. He has great size at 6-4 and he threw for a school-record 3,855 yards and 27 touchdowns as a senior. Kaaya’s other offers were Boise State, Maryland, Southern Califor-nia and uCLA.

NICK LINDEROL 6-3, 278 Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Linder is not the biggest of offensive lineman, but he has great explosiveness off the ball. If he puts on a few pounds while maintaining his athleticism, a starting tackle spot could be in his future. Linder was also looking at Cincin-nati, Duke, Florida State and Rutgers.

DARRELL LANGHAMwR 6-5, 205 Lantana, FL

Langham should develop into a deep threat and a dangerous red-zone target for Miami. The 6-5 receiver, also skilled at snagging balls as their highest point, caught 35 passes for 457 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior in high school. Florida State also made an of-fer to Langham.

RYAN MAYESDB 6-1, 185 Miami, FL

Mayes would do well to get more physical and improve in run stopping, but his coverage skills are impressive. He recorded 25 tackles, one interception and two fumble recoveries as a senior in high school. Mayes also had offers from Boston College and Syracuse.

TERRY MCCRAYLB 6-3 205 Pompano Beach, FL

McCray can play all three linebacker spots, but he is most valuable on the outside as an outstanding pass-rusher. In 2013 he had 110 total tackles and 19 sacks. A consistent, ex-perienced performer, he recorded 13 sacks as a junior. McCray also entertained offers from Alabama and LSu.

K.C. MCDERMOTTOT 6-6, 301 wellington, FL

McDermott is a fundamentally-sound offen-sive lineman who can play either tackle posi-tion. He also has room to add pounds on his 6-6 frame. Among McDermott’s other offers were Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Michi-gan, Notre Dame and Ohio State.

ANTHONY MOTENDT 6-4, 292 Ft. Lauderdale, FL

with great size and athleticism, Moten can play anywhere on the defensive line. He tallied 40 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and six sacks as senior in high school. Moten also had offers from Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Notre Dame and Ohio State.

DAvID NJOKuATH 6-4, 215 Cedar Grove, NJ

Njoku is a yards-after-catch machine as ei-ther a running back or receiver. As a senior he hauled in 40 passes for 981 yards and 11 touchdowns. He ran for an additional 334 yards and six scores on 39 carries out of the backfield. Ohio State also offered Njoku.

DARRION OwENSLB 6-3, 217 Orange Park, FL

Owens at first played safety in high school, but he moved to linebacker—where he can play any of the three positions—in 2013, when he made 89 tackles in addition to two interceptions and a blocked kick. Owens also fielded offers from Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State and Tennessee.

MALIK ROSIERqB 6-1, 197 Mobile, AL

Rosier is a dual-threat quarterback who some-times makes up for his modest size with a set of fleet feet. In 2013 he threw for 1,852 yards and 16 touchdowns while also running for 1,301 yards and 17 scores. Among Rosier’s other offers were Furman, Northern Illinois and Southern Mississippi.

MIKE SMITHDE 6-1, 210 Miami, FL

Smith is undersized, but he can play either de-fensive end or outside linebacker—which makes him a valuable hybrid. He had 42 tackles, seven sacks and 51 quarterback hurries as a senior. Smith also entertained offers from Arkansas, Florida State, Louisville and west virginia.

CHAD THOMASDE 6-5, 229 Miami, FL

Thomas is athletic juggernaut who excels against both the run and the pass. He posted 57 tackles and six sacks in 2012 before pro-ducing 71 tackles and eight sacks as senior. Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Louisville, Mis-sissippi and Texas A&M also offered Thomas.

MICHAEL wYCHEDT 6-4, 330 Norfolk, vA

wyche is headed to Miami after a sophomore campaign at East Los Angeles College. He tal-lied 26 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 5.5 tackles for loss and one interception last season. Armed with imposing size, wyche also had offers from Southern California and washington State.

JOSEPH YEARBYRB 5-9, 191 Miami, FL

Yearby may be small, but his speed and vision made him a coveted prospect nationwide. As senior he rushed for 1,700 yards and 19 TDs after going for 1,448 yards and 20 score in 2012. Among Year-by’s other offers were Alabama, Florida, Florida State and Central Florida.

JuwON YOuNGLB 6-2, 230 Albany, GA

Young can play all three linebacker positions. He also played on offense in high school and gained 303 yards to go along with six touchdowns in 2013. He also made 118 tackles in each of his last two seasons. Young also fielded offers from Mississippi and North Carolina.

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NORTH CAROLINA

Head Coach: Larry Fedora Off Coord: Gunter Brewer, Chris Kapilovic Def Coord: Dan Disch

2013 record: 7-6 Chapel Hill, N.C. Founded: 1789 Stadium: Kenan Memorial Capacity: 60,000

2014 NORTH CAROLINACLASS NOTES:

North Carolina will welcome one of the best recruiting classes in the ACC for this fall. The Tar Heels were extremely successful, as one might expect, at home in North Carolina and also in Georgia and Virginia. Among its in-state prospects are running back Elijah Hood and offensive lineman Bentley Spain. Geor-gia products include linebacker Tyrell Tomlin, defensive back Cameron Albright and defen-sive back Allen Artis. This class will mostly provide depth on defense, at least in the ear-ly going, while on offense it could produce an instant impact with Hood, several linemen and maybe even QB Caleb Henderson.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: North Carolina landed five players from Charlotte: running back Elijah Hood, of-fensive lineman Bentley Spain, linebacker Cayson Collins, defensive end Robert Din-kins and wide receiver Austin Proehl. Hood is the undisputed cream of the crop. He has good size at 5-11 (6-0 if generous) and 221 pounds and he has been clocked at 4.48 in the 40-yard dash. With a quick first step to boot, Hood is an absolute load to bring down. He also had offers from Clemson, Florida State, Georgia, Miami (FL), Michi-gan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Stanford, South Carolina and Southern California, among many others.

SIGNEESCAMERON ALBRIGHTDB 6-2, 201 Kennesaw, GA

Albright line up in the secondary, at receiver and at quarterback as a senior. He posted 61 tackles and had two interceptions while also making 17 receptions for 256 yards and three touchdowns. Albright also had offers from Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, Mississippi State and vanderbilt.

JOSH ALLENOL 6-2, 280 Jacksonville, FL

Allen can be a dominant run-blocker in the middle of the offensive line. As a senior he made more than 20 pancake blocks. Al-len may be somewhat undersized, but is an impressive athlete who could also play right tackle. Among a plethora of other offers were Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech and Nebraska.

ALLEN ARTISDB 6-1, 190 Marietta, GA

A hamstring injury slowed Artis as a senior, but he still record 88 tackles and two inter-ceptions. He had 140 tackles and three picks in 2012. His size helps him match up with opponents’ bigger wide receivers. Artis also entertained offers from Clemson, Louisville, Missouri and Oklahoma State.

AYDEN BONILLADB 6-2, 193 woodstock, GA

One red flag on Bonilla is his durability. He dealt with a hand injury in 2012 and an ACL tear forced him to miss his senior season. He still had 79 tackles (34 of the solo variety) and 12 pass breakups as a junior. Bonilla also had an offer from vanderbilt.

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JOSH CABRERAwR 6-2, 187 Jacksonville, NC

Cabrera is a do-it-all performer who played re-ceiver, cornerback, punter and kick returner as a senior. He caught 53 passes for 896 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior, using his size and speed to exploit defenses. Cabrera also fielded offers from Duke, Louisville and Vir-ginia Tech.

MALIK CARNEYLB 6-2, 208 Alexandria, vA

Carney is a two-way threat who will likely line up at linebacker in Chapel Hill. He registered more than 90 tackles and posted 13 sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries as a senior. He also rushed for more than 900 yards. Carney also had offers from Marshall, Pittsburgh and Tennessee.

JEREMIAH CLARKEDE 6-4, 276 Alexandria, vA

Clarke, with his bled of size, speed and power, can play either defensive end or defensive tackle. He recorded 79 tackles and 11.5 sacks as a junior in high school. Among Clarke’s other offers were Duke, Miami (FL), Nebraska, Penn State and Tennessee.

JARED COHENOL 6-4, 290 Owings Mills, MD

Cohen may not have the athleticism to play tackle, but he is a force of a run-blocker who can really fire off the line of scrimmage. He helped his high-school team rack up almost 40 points per game as a senior. Cohen also had offers from Maryland and Penn State.

CAYSON COLLINSLB 6-1, 215 Charlotte, NC

Collins is a turnover machine—in a good way. He recovered five fumbles as a senior while posting 139 tackles (16 or loss). He had 33 tackles in one game alone. Collins also enter-tained offers from Duke, Kansas State, Louis-ville and N.C. State.

ROBERT DINKINSDE 6-1, 236 Charlotte, NC

Dinkins is a disruptive presence on the de-fensive line. He drew constant double-teams in high school but still managed to post 55 tackles and three sacks as a senior. He could end up moving to linebacker for the Tar Heels. Dinkins also had an offer from Clemson.

AvERY EDwARDSTE 6-5, 228 Raleigh, NC

Edwards stands impressively at 6-foot-5 and has room to get bigger. Also an effective blocker, he caught 45 passes for 629 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior. Among Edwards’ other offers were Arkansas, Florida State, virginia and virginia Tech.

BRANDON FRITTSTE 6-4, 215 Mentor, OH

Fritts has room on his frame to add pounds and his blocking could be improved, but he is a great pass-catching tight end. He had 69 re-ceptions for 1,068 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior in high school. Fritts also had offers from Bowling Green, Minnesota and Toledo.

CALEB HENDERSON qB 6-4, 223 Burke, vA

Henderson is what the NFL—and North Caro-lina—is looking for in a quarterback. He has ideal size and can get the job done through the air or with his feet. Henderson also fielded offers from Boston College, Miami (FL), Michi-gan State and virginia Tech.

ELIJAH HOODRB 5-11, 221 Charlotte, NC

Hood had an absolutely huge career at Char-lotte Catholic High School. He rushed for 53 touchdowns to go along with 3,690 yards as a senior, the second-best total in North Carolina state history. As a junior he racked up 3,157 yards and 46 scores on the ground.

FREEMAN JONESK 6-0, 175 Bunn, NC

Jones has average size but he really packs a punch in his leg. He is not the most accurate of field-goal kickers—at least not yet—but he can make it from long range with relative consisten-cy. Jones should also be a force in the kickoff game by forcing opponents into touchbacks.

DEvIN PERRYwR 6-2, 178 Memphis, TN

Perry, who hauled in nine TDs as a senior, is considered to be one of the top players from Tennessee. He has good size and breakaway speed but will want to get more physical on the line of scrimmage. Perry also had offers from Louisville, Mississippi, Mississippi State and Missouri.

TYLER POwELLDE 6-5, 252 Midlothian, vA

Powell is a big defensive end who can over-power offensive linemen and make for game-changing plays. He made 18 tackles for loss a senior in high school, made 8.5 sacks and forced four fumbles. Among his other offers were Cincinnati, Duke, Michigan State, west virginia and wisconsin.

AuSTIN PROEHLwR 5-10, 170 Charlotte, vA

Proehl is the son of former NFL player and cur-rent Carolina head coach Ricky Proehl. The younger Proehl does not elite size, but his speed and fundamentals helped him to totals of 89 catches, 1,190 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior. He also had offers from Ohio, virginia Tech and wake Forest.

CALEB SAMuELDT 6-6, 260 Macon, GA

A versatile athlete, Samuel started on both sides of the football in 2013 and he also partici-pated in track as both a sprinter and thrower. He can play offensive tackle and defensive end but may end up at defensive tackle. Samuel also fielded offers from Louisville, Miami (FL), Mississippi and Mississippi State.

BENTLEY SPAINOL 6-6, 285 Charlotte, NC

Spain, widely considered to be one of the top offensive line prospects in North Carolina and even the nation, looks like a future left tackle. He also threw the shot put and discus in high school. Spain also had offers from Clemson, Florida, LSu, Miami (FL), Michigan and Stan-ford.

MARvIN STEwARTDB 6-0, 184 Arlington, vA

A star on both offense and defense in high school, Stewart recorded 77 tackles and 10 interceptions as a junior. In 2012 he also add-ed 32 touchdowns and three punt returns for scores. Stewart also entertained offers from Duke, Michigan State, Nebraska, virginia Tech and west virginia.

TYRELL TOMLINLB 5-11, 229 Marietta, GA

Tomlin has the ability to take over games, as a 23-tackle performance in his 2013 regular-season finale suggests. He finished the year with 109 tackles, four interceptions and one sack. Among Tomlin’s other offers were Arkan-sas, Missouri, N.C. State and Tennessee.

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PITT

Head Coach: Paul Chryst Off Coord: Joe Rudolph Def Coord: Matt House

2013 record: 7-6 Pittsburgh, PA Founded: 1787 Stadium: Pitt Stadium Capacity: 69,400

2014 PITTCLASS NOTES:Pittsburgh generally prides itself on playing smash-mouth football, but it struggled to score points last season and a somewhat inept running game was a big reason. The Panthers’ commitment to bring in help on the offensive line has continued. They signed five such prospects in the 2013 class and added three more this year. Pennsylvania’s own Alex Bookser and Mike Grimm are two of Pitt’s most highly-touted newcomers. Wide receiver Adonis Jennings should give the of-fense some new explosiveness. Pittsburgh missed out on a few key prospects from right at home in the city, but stellar recruiting else-where in the state makes for a solid class.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Wide receiver Devin Street is gone following his senior season, so a starting spot could be available. Head coach Paul Chryst has expressed optimism that incoming fresh-man Adonis Jennings is a real candidate to earn such a distinction and there is no reason to think he is kidding. Jennings has great size at 6-3 and he has been clocked in the 4.5 vicinity of the 40-yard dash. The Sicklerville, NJ native has room to bulk up his frame, which would make him an even scarier proposition with which opposing de-fenses will have to contend.

SIGNEESPATRICK AMARADB 6-2, 190 Philadelphia, PA

Listed as an athlete by some media outlets, Amara played both safety and wide receiver in high school. As a senior he recorded 43 tackles and three interceptions while catch-ing 25 balls for 391 yards and five touch-downs. Amara also had offers from Califor-nia, Georgia Tech and Central Florida.

ADAM BERTKE qB 6-6, 210 Maria Stein, OH

Bertke is a flat-out winner. He won three state championships at Marion Local High School and went 41-4 as a starter. For his career, the dual-threat quarterback passed for 6,272 yards and 58 touchdowns and rushed for 1,690 yards and 28 scores. He chose Pitts-burgh over Illinois and Toledo.

RORI BLAIRDL 6-4, 230 Pittsburgh, PA

Blair’s path to college was unique. He suf-fered a stroke in April of 2012 and almost died from complications. He made a heroic return to the football field in the fall of 2013 and tallied 48 tackles (nine for loss) and 6.5 sacks. Blair enrolled at Pittsburgh in January, ready for spring practice.

ALEx BOOKSEROL 6-6, 295 Mt. Lebanon, PA

Bookser was one of the most coveted recruits in the entire state of Pennsylvania. He was a two-way starter in high school. The Lebanon, PA had 34 tackles (seven for loss) and two blocked field goals as a senior. He also had offers from Alabama, Florida State and Ohio State, among many others.

DENNIS BRIGGSRB 5-10, 195 Pittsburgh, PA

One of the best athletes in Pittsburgh’s class, Briggs lined up at running back, inside line-backer and on special teams for Shady Side Academy as a senior. He racked up more than 1,900 career rushing yards while averaging seven yard per carry. Briggs chose Pittsburgh over Toledo.

JAquAuN DAvIDSONATH 6-2, 170 Elizabeth, PA

Pittsburgh brought in a number of recruits who have experience playing multiple positions. Davidson was a cornerback and a dual-threat quarterback in high school. In 2013 he rushed for 1,109 yards and accounted for 29 total touchdowns. He also had offers from Connect-icut, Illinois and west virginia.

JAMAL DAvIS IILB 6-2, 200 Canton, OH

Davis is slightly undersized for linebacker, but he has good speed and an impressive nose for the football. In 2013 he compiled 105 tackles (21 for loss), 3.5 sacks and three forced fum-bles. One of the state’s top prospects at his position, Davis entertained other offers from Louisville, Marshall and Minnesota.

CONNOR DINTINODL 6-3, 295 wallingford, CT

Also a standout wrestler, Dintino was arguably the top overall prospect in Connecticut. As a senior he recorded 40 tackles (23 for loss), seven sacks and three blocked kicks in just eight games. He has great size, listed conser-vatively at 6-3 and 295 pounds. Dintino picked Pittsburgh over Connecticut and villanova.

JAMES FOLSTON JR. LB 6-3, 200 Cocoa, FL

Folston’s father played eight years in the NFL with the Raiders and Panthers. Folston could be on his way to doing the same, thanks in part to an impressive bled of size and speed. He compiled 108 tackles and two sacks as a senior. Folston also had offers from Minnesota and South Florida.

MIKE GRIMMOL 6-6, 325 Bethel Park, PA

Grimm is a massive offensive lineman at 6-6 and 325 pounds who could play either guard or tackle at Pittsburgh. He is widely considered to be one of the top recruits in all of Pennsyl-vania. Grimm also entertained offers from Ari-zona, Baylor, vanderbilt and virginia.

CONNOR HAYESOL 6-4, 270 Traverse City, MI

One of the top offensive guard prospects in Michigan, Hayes also has the athleticism to line up at tackle. He is an especially talented pass-blocker who earned valuable playing time all four years in high school. Hayes chose the Panthers over Bowling Green, Pittsburgh and Syracuse.

MIKE HERNDONDL 6-4, 320 Staunton, vA

A versatile player, Herndon played on the de-fensive line, offensive line, and sparingly at running back in high school. As a senior he recorded 102 tackles (22 for loss) six sacks and four forced fumbles. Herndon also had offers from Connecticut, James Madison and virginia.

CHRIS JAMESRB 5-11, 210 Niles, IL

A freakish athlete, James has on offseason workout video on YouTube with several mil-lion views. As a senior he rushed for 1,734 yards and 20 touchdowns after going for 2,089 yards and 29 scores as a junior. Among James’ other offers were Arizona State, Iowa, Michigan State and Tennessee.

ADONIS JENNINGSwR 6-3, 195 Sicklerville, NJ

Jennings should be a top red-zone target at Pittsburgh for years to come. Arguably the team’s most highly-touted prospect, he had 83 receptions for 1,434 yards and scored 15 total touchdowns as a senior. Jennings chose Pittsburg over Arizona, Arkansas, Clemson and vanderbilt.

AvONTE MADDOxDB 5-9, 165 Detroit, MI

Maddox played only two years in high school, but he made the most of it. He lined up at slot receiver, running back and defensive back while also being a force on special teams. He will play in the secondary at Pittsburgh and could return kicks. Maddox also fielded offers from Purdue, Cincinnati and Toledo.

PHILLIPIE MOTLEYDB 5-10, 170 Hilliard, OH

Motley is primarily a defensive back, but he was an absolute star on offense in high school. He is extremely dangerous with the ball in his hands and should help Pitt’s big-play ability on defense and special teams. Motley picked the Panthers over Ball State, Bowling Green, Cen-tral Michigan and Toledo.

BRIAN O’NEILLTE 6-6, 245 wilmington, DE

A star tight end and defensive end, O’Neill made 33 receptions for 614 yards and eight touchdowns and totaled 45 tackles, five sacks, 13 pass deflections and three forced fumbles as a senior. He blocks well for a tight end, too. O’Neill also had offers from Colgate, Old Do-minion and Tulane.

qADREE OLLISONRB 6-2, 215 Buffalo, NY

Ollison is a punishing runner who is the all-time leading scorer at Canisius High School. He racked up 22 TDs and 1,465 yards as a senior, giving him 4,147 yards for his career. Among Ollison’s other offers were Boston Col-lege, Penn State, Cincinnati and Syracuse.

SHANE ROYDL 6-4, 245 Cincinnati, OH

Roy had 27.5 sacks as a three-year starter during his high school career. He tallied 16.5 sacks as a junior and seven as a senior. He has room on his 6-4 frame to get bigger and better. Roy chose the Panthers over Ball State, Bowl-ing Green, Marshall and Ohio.

HEz TRAHANDL 6-4, 250 Philadelphia, OH

An athletic defensive lineman, Trahan also played tight end in high school. He is espe-cially disruptive on the line and posted 18 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, five forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries as a senior. Tra-han also had offers from James Madison and Massachusetts.

JALEN wILLIAMSDB 6-2, 180 Newburgh, NY

williams’ size will allow him to matchup with the biggest receivers in college. He is both physical and an outstanding shutdown corner. Highlights during his high school career includ-ed 17 interceptions, all in his last three sea-sons. williams also entertained offers from Buffalo, Massachusetts and Temple.

quINTIN wIRGINISLB 6-2, 220 Fox Chapel, PA

A versatile athlete and speedy linebacker, wirginis played strong safety early in his high school career before moving to linebacker. He also played tight end. He recorded 72 tackles (15 for loss), three sacks and an interception as a senior. wirginis also had offers from Rob-ert Morris, Temple and virginia Military.

ELIJAH zEISE wR 6-2, 195 wexford, PA

Zeise is a big receiver who has a flair for the big play. He averaged almost 30 yards per catch as a junior on 23 receptions. In 2013 he had 49 receptions for 952 yards and 10 touch-downs. zeise chose Pittsburgh over Arizona, Temple and west virginia.

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VIRGINIA

Head Coach: Mike London Off Coord:Steve Fairchild Def Coord: Jon Tenuta

2013 record: 2-10 Charlottesville, VA. Founded: 1819 Stadium: Scott Capacity: 61,500

2014 VIRGINIACLASS NOTES:

The Cavaliers are coming off a horrendous 2-10 campaign, but that did not stop head coach Mike London from bringing in arguably his best-ever recruiting class. There is both bad news and good news. The bad news is that Virginia was borderline awful on both sides of the football last season. The good news is that this small, but talented crop of incoming players should shore up holes al-most everywhere. On the offensive side, line-man Steven Moss and wide receiver Jamil Kamara lead the charge. The defense, how-ever, steals the headlines with safety Quin Blanding and tackle Andrew Brown.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Quin Blanding always wanted to be a Cava-lier. The Virginia Beach, VA native commit-ted to Virginia last February and he will stay near his hometown despite receiving ad-ditional offers from Florida, Florida State, Miami (FL), Michigan, Notre Dame and Ohio State, among many others. Blanding’s combination of size and speed is scary, so he will be able to contribute in various ways. Both his talent and the Cavaliers’ current lack of defensive stars suggest Blanding will make an immediate impact when he arrives in Charlottesville. Along with fellow prospect Andrew Brown, Blanding could give UVA a defensive identity sooner rather than later.

SIGNEESMICHAEL BIESEMIERDE 6-4, 235 Lynchburg, VA

Biesemier played both offensive and de-fensive line in high school and led Virginia Episcopal School to two straight state cham-pionships. He also played basketball and la-crosse. Biesemier has good size but will have to add some bulk to his frame. He chose Vir-ginia over James Madison University.

QUIN BLANDINGS 6-4, 210 Virginia Beach, VA

Blanding is at the top of Virginia’s class and he was one of the most coveted recruits in the entire nation. He may become the face of the Cavaliers’ football team and will help give it a defensive identity. Blanding has the coverage skills of a cornerback but lines up at safety thanks to his size.

ANDREw BROwNDT 6-4, 290 Chesapeake, VA

If not for Blanding, Brown would be the talk of the class. The defensive tackle also had offers from Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Ohio State and Stanford, among many oth-ers, but he decided to stay at home in Vir-ginia. Brown was named the 2013 Gatorade National Player of the Year.

CAANAN BROwNLB 6-3, 235 Clearwater, FL

Brown has outstanding size for linebacker and he can also line up at defensive end. A specialist at getting to quarterbacks, Brown had 19 sacks and 46 QB hurries in a three-year high school career. He also played full-back in high school. The Clearwater, FL na-tive chose Virginia over Massachusetts.

EvAN BuTTSTE 6-4, 225 Newtown Square, PA

Butts is a tight end who also played defensive end in high school. He amassed 813 receiving yards as a senior, breaking Episcopal Acad-emy’s single-season record. At 6-4, Butts can bulk up just a bit to improve his blocking. He also had offers from Army, Boston College, Navy and Pittsburgh.

DARRIOuS CARTERDL 6-5, 205 Indiana, PA

Carter did just about everything for Indiana Senior High School last season. He made 65 tackles and 11 sacks from his defensive end position and he racked up more than 1,000 yards as a receiver. Carter has plenty of room to grow into his 6-5 frame by adding muscle. He also had an offer from Temple.

CORwIN CuTLERqB 6-4, 180 virginia Beach, vA

Cutler may not start right away for virginia, but he definitely has a chance of contending for the job later in his career. He did not play in 2013 due to a knee injury, which is cause for some concern. Still, Cutler finished high school career with 4,635 career passing yards in reg-ular-season games.

DONOvAN DOwLINGwR 6-1, 205 Richmond, vA

Dowling is a compact and speedy receiver, making him tough to bring down for opposing defense. He can do just about anything, too. As a senior he caught 49 passes for 600 yards and nine touchdowns, intercepted six passes as a cornerback and scored touchdowns five different ways (rushing, receiving, intercep-tion, punt return, blocked punt).

JORDAN ELLISRB 5-11, 210 Suwanee, GA

A standout performer both on the football field and in the classroom, Ellis rushed for 1,677 yards and an incredible 30 touchdowns as a senior at Peachtree Ridge High School. A capa-ble receiver out of the backfield, he also gained 200 yards through the air. Ellis chose virginia over Miami (OH) and western Kentucky.

JEFF FARRARCB 6-1, 195 upland, CA

Farrar will likely help the Cavaliers at corner-back and on special teams, although he also played receiver in high school. As a senior, he had 35 tackles and turned five interceptions into 105 yards while also catching 25 balls for 201 yards. Farrar chose virginia over Miami (FL), Michigan State and uCLA.

JAKE FIELEROL 6-5, 300 Parkersburg, wv

Fieler also participated in basketball and track in high school. On the football field, he played in the trenches on both sides and lined up at all five offensive line positions. Fieler has the size and athleticism to develop into an anchor at left tackle. He also had offers from Cincin-nati and Southern Mississippi.

JORDAN JACKSONDL 6-4, 220 Purcellville, vA

Basketball was Jackson’s main sport until his junior year in high school, when he first went out for the football team. He has plenty of room to grow, both in terms of experience and his physical frame. He had 86 tackles and 17 sacks as a senior. Jackson chose uvA over Ohio, Old Dominion and Yale.

CORY JONESLB 6-5, 220 washington, DC

Jones is literally just starting to scratch the surface of his potential. In fact, his senior sea-son was his first playing organized football. Right off the bat, he made 150 tackles—103 of which were solo—and 26 sacks. Illinois and wake Forest were among those that also of-fered Jones.

JAMIL KAMARAwR 6-2, 210 virginia Beach, vA

Kamara has good size at 6-2 and 210 pounds. He was a serious red-zone threat in high school and should be the same with the Cavaliers. His senior campaign saw him haul in 69 passes for 1,399 yards and 23 touchdowns. Kamara also had offers from Clemson, Florida, Miami (FL) and South Carolina, among many others.

DARIOuS LATIMORECB 6-0, 175 Lawrenceville, GA

Latimore played linebacker, defensive end and cornerback at Central Gwinnett High School, show-ing no hesitation to play bigger than his true size. He had two interceptions as a senior. He will, of course, line up in the secondary in college. Latimore also had offers from Georgia Tech, Kansas State, Tennessee and vanderbilt.

STEvEN MOSSOL 6-5, 275 Fredericksburg, vA

A massive offensive tackle, Moss stands at 6-5 so he has room to get even bigger than his current 275 pounds. An athletic lineman with quick feet, Moss also had 38 tackles and 2.5 sacks on the defensive side of the ball as a senior. He chose virginia over Clemson, Florida State, Miami (FL) and Oklahoma.

CHRIS PEACELB 6-3, 225 Newport News, vA

Peace played just about everywhere during his prep career, first as a wide receiver and safety at warwick High School before lining up at linebacker, defensive end and tight end at Denbigh High School. The move paid off, as Peace had 20 sacks as a senior. He also looked at James Madison, Old Dominion and Richmond.

VIRGINIA TECH

Head Coach: Frank Beamer Off Coord: Scot Loeffler Def Coord: Bud Foster

2013 Record: 8-5 Blacksburg, VA. Founded: 1872 Stadium: Lane Capacity: 65,115

2014 VIRGINIA TECHCLASS NOTES:

Virginia Tech may not have set the world on fire with its recruiting class, but it boasts an impressive 28 players who will cover all areas of the football field. The Hokies fared better than usual outside of their own state of Virginia. Among their out-of-state recruits are running back Shai McKenzie of Penn-sylvania, wide receiver Cameron Phillips of Maryland and linebacker Melvin Keihn of Maryland. Tech’s offense struggled last sea-son, but a pair of running backs in McKenzie and Marshawn Williams plus the addition of do-it-all athlete Raymon Minor will help in that department.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Head coach Frank Beamer once again brought in a haul from the state of Virginia, with perhaps the best of the homegrown talent being Holland Fisher. A longtime fan of the Hokies, Fisher committed to Virginia Tech in February of 2012 and his conviction never wavered. He also had of-fers from North Carolina, N.C. State, Ten-nessee, Virginia and West Virginia, among others. Fisher played some linebacker in high school, but he will line up at safety in Blacksburg. It is Fisher’s hard-hitting style and his uncanny prowess for a defensive back at making plays near the line of scrim-mage that will allow him to challenge for starting spot right away.

SIGNEESJAYLEN BRAdSHAwwR 6-0, 170 Chesapeake, VA

A fundamentally-sound player, Bradshaw is not a physically imposing receiver but he runs great routes and rarely drops passes. He made 65 catches for 1,102 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior in high school. Brad-shaw also had offers from UNC-Charlotte, delaware and Massachusetts.

KEVIN BRONSONdE 6-3, 252 delray Beach, FL

Bronson has a flair for the big, game-chang-ing play. As a senior, the difference-maker at defensive end recorded 58 tackles (24 for a loss), nine sacks and six forced fumbles Some of Bronson’s other offers came from Florida, Miami (FL), Nebraska, South Caro-lina and west Virginia.

XAVIER BURKETE 6-3, 250 Lawrenceville, VA

Several media outlets named him the defen-sive player of the year in Virginia, but Burke projects as a tight end in college. The defen-sive end had 95 tackles and 10 sacks as a senior. Burke committed to Virginia Tech last summer after also looking at James Madi-son, Virginia and william & Mary.

CHRIS dURKINQB 6-4, 234 Youngstown, OH

durkin initially committed to Michigan State but changed his mind mainly due to his chances of playing time. The Youngstown, OH native has great size at 6-4 and more than 230 pounds to go along with a strong arm. durkin also had offers from California, Illinois and Northwestern.

Head Coach: Frank Beamer Off Coord: Scot Loeffler Def Coord: Bud Foster

2013 Record: 8-5 Blacksburg, VA. Founded: 1872 Stadium: Lane Capacity: 65,115

TERRELL EDMuNDSDB 6-1, 180 Ringgold, vA

A two-way star, Edmunds carried the ball 171 times for 1,753 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior in high school. On defense, he picked off two passes and he has ideal size that can match him up with bigger receivers. Edmunds chose virginia Tech over Cincinnati and Hamp-ton.

HOLLAND FISHERDB 6-1, 200 Fork union, vA

One of the best defensive players in the na-tion, Fisher dealt with injuries as a senior but still had 72 tackles (11 for a loss), five sacks and five forced fumbles. Fisher also had an of-fer from Penn State and would have had tons more had he not committed to virginia Tech by February of 2012.

ANDREw FORDqB 6-3, 190 Camp Hill, PA

A pro-style quarterback with a strong and ac-curate arm, Ford has good size at 6-3 and 190 pounds. He completed 161 of 238 passes for 2,776 yards and 35 touchdowns as a senior. Ford, who committed last summer, chose the Hokies over Connecticut, Pittsburgh and Tem-ple.

ISAIAH FORDwR 6-2, 177 Jacksonville, FL

At 6-2, Ford is a valuable red-zone target. The Jacksonville, FL native had 717 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior while also rush-ing for 201 yards and four touchdowns and passing for a score. He also had offers from Clemson, Florida and Florida State, among many others.

ERIC GALLOOL 6-2, 274 Holland, PA

A versatile offensive lineman, Gallo is espe-cially valuable because he can line up at cen-ter. He also played on the defensive line in high school, but if he makes a mark at virginia Tech it will come on offense. Gallo signed with the Hokies instead of Buffalo, Massachusetts, Temple and villanova.

KENDRICK HOLLANDwR 6-4, 193 winter Haven, FL

Holland is a big receiver who could develop into a real red-zone threat at virginia. He is still raw but has the tools to improve. As a junior he had 50 catches for 770 yards despite deal-ing with injuries. Among his other offers were Louisville, Minnesota, Tennessee and west virginia.

MELvIN KEIHNLB 6-3, 220 Baltimore, MD

A hulking linebacker, Keihn can absolutely punish opposing ball-carriers with huge hits. As a senior he had 85 tackles (16 for loss), nine sacks and two forced fumbles. Born in Li-beria, Keihn chose virginia Tech over Georgia Tech, Miami (FL), Notre Dame, Penn State and virginia.

SHAI MCKENzIERB 6-0, 212 washington, PA

A torn ACL during his senior season is McK-enzie’s only real drawback. He still rushed for 650 yards and 11 touchdowns on just 36 car-ries as a senior after going for 2,689 yards one year earlier. Among a plethora of other offers were Florida State, Georgia, Michigan, South Carolina and wisconsin.

TRAvON MCMILLIANqB 6-0, 196 woodbridge, vA

An exceptional athlete, McMillian is listed as a quarterback but he could contributed at vir-ginia Tech in any number of ways—including on the Hokies’ vaunted special teams. He passed for 1,472 yards and rushed for 1,537 as a se-nior. He picked vT over Auburn, Georgia Tech, Mississippi and Tennessee.

vINCENT MIHOTADE 6-4, 240 Fredericksburg, vA

A big, strong defensive end, Mihota was named his district’s defensive player of the year as a junior before missing his entire senior season with a foot injury. He also threw the shot put and discus in track during high school. Mihota also had an offer from Alabama but decided to remain in state.

RAYMON MINORATH 6-3, 220 Richmond, vA

Minor looks more like a tight end or receiver, but he will likely line up at linebacker in Blacks-burg. As a senior he had 54 tackles (11 for loss) plus a sack and two forced fumbles. He also made 28 catches for 570 yards. Minor also had offers from Clemson, Miami (FL) and Ohio State.

BILLY RAY MITCHELLOL 6-3, 288 Paramus, NJ

Listed conservatively at 6-3, Mitchell has good size and has room to put on pounds. He may not have enough athleticism to be a left tackle, but his fundamentals could earn him a spot on the line sooner rather than later. Mitchell chose the Hokies over Georgia Tech, N.C. State, South-ern Mississippi and wisconsin.

SHAwN PAYNEATH 6-3, 180 Chesterfield, VA

Ford wanted to attend virginia Tech since the fifth grade. He caught 22 passes for 331 yards and four touchdowns as a senior but projects as a safety at the next level. Payne can—and must—add bulk to his 6-3 frame. He chose the Hokies over uNC-Charlotte.

CAMERON PHILLIPSwR 6-0, 178 Hyattsville, MD

Phillips is arguably virginia Tech’s most prized recruit on the offensive side of the ball. His blend of size and speed is ideal for a receiver. He caught 68 passes for 1,233 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior. Phillips chose vT over Georgia Tech, Penn State and wisconsin.

C.J. REAvISDB 6-0, 199 Chester, vAReavis chose the Hokies over offers from Bos-ton College, Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, Miami, Nebraska, Ohio State and Tennessee. He is not only productive n the field, Reavis also netted a solid 3.6 GPA in high school.

D.J. REIDRB 6-1, 215 Fork union, vAReid chose the Hokies over his other finalist, South Florida. Reid was originally signed in the Class of 2013, but attended Fork union Military last year. Reid has good, but not great speed, running a sub-4.5 in the 40-yard dash.

TYRELL SMITHOL 6-3, 259 Ramsey, NJSmith is from former Hokie Greg Toal’s Don Bosco Prep program in New Jersey. An athletic lineman, Smith runs a 4.9 in the 40-yard dash. Smith also had offers from Florida Atlantic and UMass. He was named first-team all-state in New Jersey his senior year.

STEvE SOBCzAKDT 6-2, 285 Fredericksburg, vA

A defensive tackle, Sobczak also played on the offensive line for a dominant triple-option at-tack. He could be an especially valuable piece when the Hokies face Georgia Tech. He made 21 tackles for loss as a senior. Sobczak had an additional offer from James Madison and he was also looking at virginia.

GREG STROMANwR 5-10, 160 Manassas, vA

Stroman has the speed to be a factor at the next level, but size—or lack thereof—could be in issue. It was not in high school, as he rushed for 1,233 yards and 15 touchdowns and passed for 1,544 yards and 17 touchdowns during his senior season. He picked the Hokies over Duke, virginia and wisconsin.

TABYuS TAYLORATH 6-1, 220 Hopewell, vA

Taylor is sometimes listed as a running back, but in this back-heavy class he would likely be an odd man out at that position. However, Tay-lor also played wide receiver and quarterback in high school so he can contribute in a num-ber of ways. He also had an offer from James Madison.

RICKY wALKERDT 6-2, 275 Hampton, vA

The Hampton, vA native was a force on both lines in high school. On the defensive side he recorded 73 tackles (15 for a loss) and 11 sacks during his senior campaign. walker chose virginia Tech over Michigan State, Nebraska, Penn State, vanderbilt and wisconsin.

MARSHAwN wILLIAMSRB 5-10, 212 Hampton vA

virginia Tech is no stranger to having NFL-quality running backs and williams may be next in line. As a senior he rushed for 2,192 yards and 30 touchdowns on 265 carries. williams committed to vT last bring before entertaining other offers. He was also looking at Alabama, Ohio State and Oregon.

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ACC BOSTON COLLEGE Jake Burt TE 6-5, 230 Danvers, MALukas Denis WR 5-11, 170 Everett, MABen Gilnes ATH 6-1, 195 Cincinnati, OHJordan Gowins RB 5-11, 206 Melville, NYWyatt Knopfke OL 6-2, 265 Sarasota, FLChris Lindstrom OG 6-5, 240 Dudley, MAAaron Monteiro OL 6-6, 308 Brockton, MAAnthony Palazzolo OT 6-6, 302 Fairfield, CTJohn Phillips OL 6-6 245 Syracuse, NY

CLEMSON Shadell Bell WR 6-3, 190 Decatur, GAKelly Bryant QB 6-4, 204 Piedmont, SCGage Cervanka DT 6-3, 277 Greenwood, SCKaleb Chalmers DB 5-11, 177 Greenwood, SCJ.D. Davis LB 6-2, 215 Central, SCJake Fruhmorgen OL 6-5, 282 Tampa, FLNoah Green OT 6-5, 275 Boiling Springs, GAMitch Hyatt OT 6-5.5, 271 Suwanee, GATucker Israel QB 6-0, 195 Orlando, FLTanner Muse S 6-3, 207 Belmont, NCChad Smith LB 6-4, 210 Sterling, VAVan Smith ATH 5-11, 180 Charlotte, NC

FLORIDA STATE Brian Bell OLB 6-2, 218 Valdosta, GACalvin Brewton S 5-10, 185 Miami, FLTyrek Cole CB 5-11.5, 170 Hollywood, FLDerwin James S 6-2, 201 Haines City, FLDe’Andre Johnson QB 6-0, 175 Jacksonville, FLJosh McNeil TE 6-4, 250 Wesson, MSCole Minshew OG 6-4, 315 Douglas, GAKendrick Norton OG 6-2, 305 Jacksonville, FLDavid Robbins OL 6-4, 295 Gleneig, MD

LOuISvILLET.J. Jallow DB 6-1, 203 Olive Branch, MS

NORTH CAROLINA STATE Malik Douglas ATH 6-4, 220 Southport, NCBrian Sessoms WR 5-8, 165 Winston Salem, NCPhillip Walton OL 6-7, 260 Charlotte, NC

SYRACuSE DeVante Davis DB 6-2, 188 Miami, FLJordan Fredericks ATH 5-10, 195 Cedarhurst, NYTyrone Perkins RB 6-0, 190 Locust Valley, NYGerald Robinson, Jr. DB 5-11, 175 Hialeah, FL

wAKE FOREST Paris Black DE 6-3, 237 Fayetteville, NCT.J. Haney OL 6-6, 315 Gaffney, SC

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BOSTON COLLEGE Jake Burt TE 6-5, 230 Danvers, MALukas Denis WR 5-11, 170 Everett, MABen Gilnes ATH 6-1, 195 Cincinnati, OHJordan Gowins RB 5-11, 206 Melville, NYWyatt Knopfke OL 6-2, 265 Sarasota, FLChris Lindstrom OG 6-5, 240 Dudley, MAAaron Monteiro OL 6-6, 308 Brockton, MAAnthony Palazzolo OT 6-6, 302 Fairfield, CTJohn Phillips OL 6-6 245 Syracuse, NY

CLEMSON Shadell Bell WR 6-3, 190 Decatur, GAKelly Bryant QB 6-4, 204 Piedmont, SCGage Cervanka DT 6-3, 277 Greenwood, SCKaleb Chalmers DB 5-11, 177 Greenwood, SCJ.D. Davis LB 6-2, 215 Central, SCJake Fruhmorgen OL 6-5, 282 Tampa, FLNoah Green OT 6-5, 275 Boiling Springs, GAMitch Hyatt OT 6-5.5, 271 Suwanee, GATucker Israel QB 6-0, 195 Orlando, FLTanner Muse S 6-3, 207 Belmont, NCChad Smith LB 6-4, 210 Sterling, VAVan Smith ATH 5-11, 180 Charlotte, NC

FLORIDA STATE Brian Bell OLB 6-2, 218 Valdosta, GACalvin Brewton S 5-10, 185 Miami, FLTyrek Cole CB 5-11.5, 170 Hollywood, FLDerwin James S 6-2, 201 Haines City, FLDe’Andre Johnson QB 6-0, 175 Jacksonville, FLJosh McNeil TE 6-4, 250 Wesson, MSCole Minshew OG 6-4, 315 Douglas, GAKendrick Norton OG 6-2, 305 Jacksonville, FLDavid Robbins OL 6-4, 295 Gleneig, MD

LOuISvILLET.J. Jallow DB 6-1, 203 Olive Branch, MS

NORTH CAROLINA STATE Malik Douglas ATH 6-4, 220 Southport, NCBrian Sessoms WR 5-8, 165 Winston Salem, NCPhillip Walton OL 6-7, 260 Charlotte, NC

SYRACuSE DeVante Davis DB 6-2, 188 Miami, FLJordan Fredericks ATH 5-10, 195 Cedarhurst, NYTyrone Perkins RB 6-0, 190 Locust Valley, NYGerald Robinson, Jr. DB 5-11, 175 Hialeah, FL

wAKE FOREST Paris Black DE 6-3, 237 Fayetteville, NCT.J. Haney OL 6-6, 315 Gaffney, SC

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ACC DuKE Brandon Boyce DT 6-1, 250 Ft. Lauderdale, FLJordan Hayes DB 6-0, 175 Loganville, GAZach Morris DE 6-4, 256 Ringgold, GA

GEORGIA TECH Will Bryan OL 6-3, 265 Carnesville, GAA.J. Gray ATH 6-2, 195 Sandersville, GAJaylend Ratliffe QB 6-2, 200 Laurinberg, N.C.

MIAMI Bowman Archibald TE 6-6, 240 Dade City, FLLeeward Brown OL 6-4, 315 Miramar, FLJordan Cronkite ATH 5-11, 199 Palmetto Bay, FLKevin Feder OL 6-9, 305 Ramsey, NJRyan Fines DT 6-3, 290 Bradenton, FLHayden Mahoney OL 6-5, 270 Malvern, PAScott Pachan DE 6-6, 238 Tampa, FLCharles Perry LB 6-2, 200 West Palm Beach, FLEmonee Spence WR 6-3, 185 Pembroke Pines, FLDexter Williams RB 5-11, 195 Orlando, FL

NORTH CAROLINA Corey Bell DB 5-9, 158 Charlotte, NCNathan Elliott QB 6-1, 190 Celina, TXRonnie Harrison DB 6-2, 192 Tallahassee, FLAnthony Ratliffe QB 6-2, 195 Matthews, NCAndre Smith LB 6-0, 225 Jacksonville, FLWilliam Sweet OL 6-7, 280 Jacksonville, FLCarl Tucker, Jr. WR 6-1, 225 Huntersville, NCMason Veal OL 6-5, 295 Charlotte, NC PITT Nick Bowers TE 6-4, 235 Kittanning, PAKevin Givens LB 6-3, 227 Altoona, PAAlex Paulina OL 6-3, 280 Canonsburg, PA

vIRGINIA Ryan Bischoff OL 6-5, 305 Plymouth Landing, PANick Johns QB 6-3, 216 Washington, DCJuan Thornhill DB 6-1, 175 Altavista, VA

vIRGINIA TECH DuWayne Johnson DB 6-1, 161 Washington, DCHarry Lewis DT 6-0, 260 Hampton, VA Mook Reynolds DB 6-0, 175 Greensboro, NCEric Whitehead DT 6-2, 298 Indianapolis, IN

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MIAMI Bowman Archibald TE 6-6, 240 Dade City, FLLeeward Brown OL 6-4, 315 Miramar, FLJordan Cronkite ATH 5-11, 199 Palmetto Bay, FLKevin Feder OL 6-9, 305 Ramsey, NJRyan Fines DT 6-3, 290 Bradenton, FLHayden Mahoney OL 6-5, 270 Malvern, PAScott Pachan DE 6-6, 238 Tampa, FLCharles Perry LB 6-2, 200 West Palm Beach, FLEmonee Spence WR 6-3, 185 Pembroke Pines, FLDexter Williams RB 5-11, 195 Orlando, FL

NORTH CAROLINA Corey Bell DB 5-9, 158 Charlotte, NCNathan Elliott QB 6-1, 190 Celina, TXRonnie Harrison DB 6-2, 192 Tallahassee, FLAnthony Ratliffe QB 6-2, 195 Matthews, NCAndre Smith LB 6-0, 225 Jacksonville, FLWilliam Sweet OL 6-7, 280 Jacksonville, FLCarl Tucker, Jr. WR 6-1, 225 Huntersville, NCMason Veal OL 6-5, 295 Charlotte, NC PITT Nick Bowers TE 6-4, 235 Kittanning, PAKevin Givens LB 6-3, 227 Altoona, PAAlex Paulina OL 6-3, 280 Canonsburg, PA

vIRGINIA Ryan Bischoff OL 6-5, 305 Plymouth Landing, PANick Johns QB 6-3, 216 Washington, DCJuan Thornhill DB 6-1, 175 Altavista, VA

vIRGINIA TECH DuWayne Johnson DB 6-1, 161 Washington, DCHarry Lewis DT 6-0, 260 Hampton, VA Mook Reynolds DB 6-0, 175 Greensboro, NCEric Whitehead DT 6-2, 298 Indianapolis, IN

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SEC1. ALABAMA: Nick Saban and his staff have again signed the top class in the SEC and the nation. OT Cameron Robinson and DE Da’Shawn Hand are two of the top players in the class and the Tide had to go out of state for them.

2. LSU: The Tigers were right on Alabama’s heels in the SEC and also in the national rank-ings. As always, the Tigers went heavy in state, but also nabbed six top players from Texas.

3. TEXAS A&M: The Aggies predictably stayed instate with much of their class, but the big-gest get may have been Speedy Noil from New Orleans. As his name may indicate, he is a super-quick playmaker at wide receiver.

4. GEORGIA: As has been the case in Mark Richt’s tenure, the Dawgs signed a solid class filled with potential stars. Despite inking just 21 players, all of them are quality recruits who fill Georgia’s needs at QB, RB and defense.

5. TENNESSEE: Butch Jones’ first full recruiting season was a prolific one. The Vols signed a whopping 35 players, most in the SEC, but you have to wonder how many will contribute right away.

6. FLORIDA: Despite being ranked lower than their average class, the Gators did not do poorly in 2014. Will Grier of Charlotte is Florida’s QB of the future while CB Jalen Tabor was a massive pull from D.C.

7. AUBURN: The Tigers signed two of the state’s top players in Racean Thomas of Oxford and Tre Williams of Mobile. Auburn’s class is loaded with defensive talent.

8. SOUTH CAROLINA: Steve Spurrier has never been an elite recruiter, but he does rou-tinely find diamonds in the rough. Despite their class being heavy on Palmetto State tal-ent, the Gamecocks also trapesed into Florida and Georgia for eight of their 21 signees.

9. KENTUCKY: Mark Stoops signed one of the best Kentucky classes in recent memory in his first full year on the job. The Cats went all over the map for their 28 signees, going everywhere from New York City to Texas and Florida to Ohio.

10. OLE MISS: Following their banner 2013 class, the Rebels signed another solid group. Coach Hugh Freeze and his staff had success in Louisiana and Georgia while holding it down in the Magnolia State.

11. ARKANSAS: Coach Bret Bielema raided neighboring Missouri for linemen Brian Wal-lace and Armon Watts from St. Louis while also signing QB Rafe Peavey from Bolivar.

12. MISSOURI: The Tigers had a decent recruiting year, finishing in the top 35 classes in America, but land towards the bottom of their own conference. Welcome to life in the SEC.

13. MISSISSIPPI STATE: Like Missouri, coach Dan Mullen’s staff did not do poorly overall, but the Bulldogs find themselves overshadowed by most of their conference rivals.

14. VANDERBILT: The Commodores struggled in the wake of coach James Franklin and much of his staff leaving for Penn State. New coach Derek Mason, however, was able to sign 22 players and finish in the top 50 in America.

ALABAMA

Head Coach: Nick Saban Off Coord: Lane Kiffin Def Coord: Kirby Smart

2013 Record: 11-2 Tuscaloosa, Ala. Founded: 1831 Stadium: Bryant-Denny Capacity: 101,821

2014 ALABAMACLASS NOTES:

Alabama already has a talented roster, so all they needed to do was to reload at key posi-tions. They were able to do that as they fin-ished with arguably the best recruiting class in the country. One of the things the Crimson Tide did was make the offensive line stron-ger with six offensive linemen signing their letter of intent including four offensive tack-les. Alabama also got stronger on the defen-sive line with four defensive tackles and two defensive ends. They also signed a quarter-back that could is considered as one of the top pro-style quarterbacks in the country.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Outside linebacker Rashaan Evans from Au-burn High School has a very good chance to be the next great linebacker to play for the Tide. One of the reasons that Alabama has always has been so fundamentally sound on defense is the linebackers are smart, fast, athletic and aggressive. Evans is all that, which is why he is arguably the best outside linebacker in the country. Evans got his share of offers, especially Auburn, but Evans chose a school that will help him be effective on Saturdays as well as Sun-days.

SIGNEESTONY BROwNDB 6-0, 195 Beaumont, Tx

Rated as one of the five best defensive backs in the county, Brown brings speed and quick-ness to the Crimson Tide. He also has great length and has good enough ball skills to make game-changing plays. Brown chose Ala-bama over LSu and will also run track for the Crimson Tide.

JOHN CASHEROL 6-1, 295 Mobile, AL

Casher will add quickness to an offensive line that lost two starters from last season. Casher played high school football at St. Paul’s in Mobile and graded out at 90 percent or bet-ter in 11 of the team’s 13 games. Casher is considered as one of the three best centers in the country.

RONNIE CLARK LB 6-3, 215 Calera, AL

It’s rare that a high school quarterback that also plays safety goes on to play outside line-backer in college, but Clark is one of the few players that can and will do it. with his excel-lent frame and athleticism, Clark will have very good chance to see the field this fall.

JAKE COKERqB 6-5, 230 Mobile, AL

Coker will actually enter this season as a ju-nior because he spent three seasons at Flori-da State. Coker was the backup for Heisman winner Jameis winston and played in seven games last season. He was 18-of-36 for 250 yards. He played in four games in 2012, com-pleting 3-of-5 passes for 45 yards.

DAvID CORNwELLqB 6-5, 240 Norman, OK

who will be the guy that can duplicate the same success as A.J. McCarron? Cornwell could be the guy as he’s considered one of the five best quarterback prospects in the country. Cornwell has the ideal size, arm strength and delivery to be an elite quarterback in the SEC.

JOHNNY DwIGHT DL 6-3, 300 Rochelle, GA

LSu and North Carolina were going after Dwight, but he decided to go with a squad that will give him a chance to be part of a young defensive line rotation. Dwight was a Georgia Class A All-State selection last season and is known for being very strong and skilled at the point of attack.

RASHAAN EvANSLB 6-3, 225 Auburn, AL

There may not be an outside linebacker pros-pect in the country better than Evans. The rea-son is he’s athletic, he’s great in pursuit and he can react to a play quicker than a lot of cur-rent college linebackers. He chose Alabama over Auburn, which is the same town where he played high school football.

TY FLOuRNOY-SMITHTE 6-3, 245 Moultrie, GA

Flournoy-Smith will have two years of eligibil-ity left due to the fact he’s a junior college transfer. He spent the 2013 season at Georgia Military College where he caught six passes for 134 yards and five touchdowns in six games. He played high school ball at Colquitt County where he led the Packers to the state semifi-nals in 2011.

JOSH FRAzIERDL 6-3, 335 Springdale, AK

Alabama loves to get defensive linemen that are good with their hands and effective at the point of attack, which can be said about Frazi-er. Considered to be the best prospect in Arkan-sas, Frazier chose Alabama over Texas A&M, Auburn, Georgia, Missouri and Arkansas.

SHAuN DION HAMILTONLB 6-0, 240 Montgomery, AL

Hamilton comes to the Tide as one of the 10 best prospects in the state of Alabama. As a se-nior at Carver High School in Montgomery, he tallied 119 tackles, four sacks, three intercep-tions and a blocked punt. Hamilton is known for having great instincts and tackling ability.

DA’SHAwN HANDDL 6-4, 270 woodbridge, vA

If there is a recruit for the Crimson Tide that has the best chance to start right away, that would be Hand. The defensive lineman is considered one of the 10 best overall prospects in the coun-try and registered 56 sacks during his four years at woodbridge High School.

J.C. HASSENAuER OL 6-3, 290 woodbury, MN

Considered to be one of the best center pros-pects in the country and the best prospect in Minnesota, Hassenauer has the intangibles to be a very good lineman for the Tide. He will have to get a little bigger and he will also have to get quicker in order to fit in the one-back blocking scheme.

KEITH HOLCOMBE LB 6-3, 215 Tuscaloosa, AL

After a great career at Hillcrest High School, which is six miles away from the Alabama cam-pus, Holcombe will join Alabama vying for a spot at one of the four linebacker positions. Hol-combe registered 128 tackles, two sacks and one interception during his senior year.

MARLON HuMPHREY DB 6-1, 180 Hoover, AL

Humphrey has the length, speed and quickness to make an impact at the cornerback position. He registered 44 tackles, three interceptions and seven pass breakups as a senior at Hoover High School. He also helped Hoover compile a 30-0 record and two state titles the last two seasons.

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DOMINICK JACKSONOL 6-7, 310 Cupertino, CA

Arizona State, Arkansas, Florida and Kansas were just a few of the schools Jackson turned down over Alabama. Rated as one of the top junior college prospects, Jackson excels at run blocking because he has the size to run over de-fenders as well as win at the point of attack.

LAuRENCE JONESDB 6-2, 215 Monroe, LA

Jones plays with great instincts and uses his size and frame to make plays in run defense as well as when the ball is in the air. Jones played high school ball at Neville High School and chose Alabama over LSu, Ole Miss, Oregon, Ar-kansas, Stanford and Tennessee.

DEREK KIEFwR 6-5, 200 Cincinnati, OH

The Crimson Tide added speed on the outside with the signing of Kief. The receiver from Cin-cinnati finished his high school career with 155 receptions, 2,105 yards and 23 touchdowns. Kief chose Alabama over Arkansas, Boston Col-lege and Cincinnati. He will have a chance to compete for one of the backup receiver spots this season.

MONTEL MCBRIDEOL 6-4, 330 Plant City, FL

McBride brings size and strength to the offen-sive line. McBride also has a good punch to help him when it comes to pass blocking. Auburn, Florida International, Florida State, Kentucky, Central Florida and Marshall are just a few of the schools McBride turned down.

CHRISTIAN MILLERLB 6-4, 215 Columbia, SC

Pass rushing is Miller’s specialty as he tallied 24 sacks his senior year at Spring valley High School. Miller also registered 188 tackles and was a semifinalist for the high school Butkus Award. Miller chose Alabama over Boise State, Clemson, Florida and Florida State.

D.J. PETTwAYDL 6-3, 225 Pensacola, FL

Pettway comes to Alabama as a junior college transfer. He was with the Tide in 2011 and 2012. He was dismissed from the team early last year but Nick Saban signed him again after doing good things at East Mississippi Community Col-lege as he recorded 45 tackles and 11.5 sacks.

ROSS PIERSCHBACHEROL 6-4, 295 Cedar Falls, IA

One of the top players in the state of Iowa, Pier-schbacher is elite when it comes to run block-ing. Pierschbacher is also versatile as he can play guard or tackle. He was an All-State player for three years at Cedar Falls High School and chose Alabama over Oklahoma, Notre Dame and Auburn.

JARRAN REEDDL 6-4, 310 Goldsboro, NC

Reed is another junior college transfer that should be able to help bolster the defensive line right away. Reed helped East Mississippi Community College win the NJCAA National Championship with 66 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. Reed chose Alabama over Tennessee, Florida, Ole Miss and Kentucky.

CAMERON ROBINSONOL 6-6, 325 Monroe, LA

From his size, frame, footwork, body quickness and run blocking ability, Robinson has all the qualities to be a dominant offensive lineman for the Crimson Tide. Robinson played for west Monroe High School where he was a two-time Louisiana All-State selection as well as a Pa-rade Magazine All-American.

BO SCARBROuGH ATH 6-2, 235 Northpoint, AL

Scarbrough is a strong athlete that has the pow-er to run through defenders as well as having strong receiving skills. He can either play run-ning back on offense or linebacker on defense. Scarbrough played at IMG Academy last season where he rushed for 1,468 yards and 20 touch-downs in 10 games.

JK SCOTT P 6-4, 185 Denver, CO

Considered as one of the best specialist prospects in the nation, Scott will have a chance to be the starting punter in 2014. In his senior season at Mullen High School, Scott averaged 43.8 yards per punt and made 8-of-15 field goals. Scott chose Alabama over Notre Dame, Colorado and Arizona.

CAMERON SIMSwR 6-4, 200 Monroe, LA

The Crimson Tide will be looking for a new outside threat for the 2015 season and Sims could be that guy. During his junior season at Ouachita High School, Sims caught 39 passes for 948 yard and eight touchdowns. Sims chose Alabama over uSC, washington and Tennessee.

O.J. SMITHDL 6-2, 330 Bossier City, LA

Strength and a good first step are needed for a defensive tackle and Smith has both of those quali-ties. In his junior year at Airline High School, Smith recorded 66 tackles and 26 tackles for loss to go along with four forced fumbles. Smith chose the Tide over Ohio State and Texas.

ARKANSAS

Head Coach: Brett Bielema Off Coord: Jim Chaney Def Coord: Robb Smith

2013 Record: 3-9 Fayetteville, Ark Founded: 1871 Stadium: Razorback Capacity: 72,000

2014 ARKANSASCLASS NOTES:

The Razorbacks did not have a great first season under head coach Bret Bielema, but it looks like things will turn around for the program as they compiled a very solid re-cruiting class. The areas they needed to ad-dress were the offensive and defensive lines and they did that by signing two defensive ends, two defensive tackles and four offen-sive tackles. Bielema also signed four safe-ties and two cornerbacks for much-needed depth. Arkansas also signed one quarterback who will take the place of Brandon Allen. The one thing they missed out on is linebackers, which will be addressed in the 2015 class.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Offensive lineman Brian Wallace is the cream of the crop when it comes to pros-pects. He’s considered to be one of the 10 best offensive tackles in the country and could really make an immediate impact this upcoming season. Wallace played high school football at Christian Brothers Col-lege in Missouri where he led the team to a 9-3 record and a third-round appearance in the state playoffs. He was named to all-state first-team as well as the All-Metro Conference team his senior season. Wal-lace chose Arkansas over Alabama during a break in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl game.

SIGNEESANTHONY BROwNDE 6-4, 221 Miami, FL

As a senior at Miami’s Killian High School, Brown helped his team win a district title for the first time since 2008 and the team also reached the state semifinals. Brown recorded 34 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and 10 sacks. Brown chose Arkansas over Mississippi State, Michigan, South Florida and Cincinnati.

JARED CORNELIuS wR 6-1, 185 Shreveport, LA

Considered to be one of the better prospects to come out of Louisiana, Cornelius has good size, speed and hands to be a solid player for the Razorbacks. In his senior season at Evan-gel Christian Academy, Cornelius had 71 re-ceptions for 1,189 yards and 16 touchdowns. Cornelius chose Arkansas over Missouri, Ten-nessee and Houston.

JuAN DAYRB 6-2, 210 North Little Rock, AR

with a solid build and good speed, feet and change of direction, Day could see immediate playing time this season. Day helped North Little High School reach the semifinals of the state playoffs last season when he rushed for 320 yards on 39 carries. Day committed to Arkansas during his junior season.

KENDRICK EDwARDSwR 6-6, 205 Miami, FL

There may not be a bigger wide receiver prospect in the country than Edwards as he stands at 6-feet-6. Edwards caught 20 passes for 300 yards last season at Miami’s Norland High School while also playing quarterback. Edwards chose Arkansas over Auburn, South Carolina, Rutgers and Syracuse.

Head Coach: Brett Bielema Off Coord: Jim Chaney Def Coord: Robb Smith

2013 Record: 3-9 Fayetteville, Ark Founded: 1871 Stadium: Razorback Capacity: 72,000

DwAYNE EuGENE LB 6-1, 200 Marrero, LA

Eugene played linebacker at the high school lev-el, but will likely play safety for the Razorbacks because of his size. He is a physical player that knows how to deliver at hit. During his senior sea-son at Archbishop Rummel High School, Eugene registered 73 tackles and two interceptions.

CORNELIuS FLOYDCB 6-1, 190 Miami, FL

with long arms and a good frame, Floyd can play cornerback as well as wide receiver. He recorded 45 tackles and seven interceptions during his senior year at Gulliver Prep, which reached the semifinal round of the state play-offs. Floyd chose Arkansas over Oklahoma, virginia and Pittsburgh.

KHALIA HACKETTLB 6-3, 210 Douglasville, GA

Hackett is a strong, physical linebacker who can play well in the open field. Last year at South Paulding High School, Hackett recorded 85 tackles to help the team reach the playoffs for the first time in school history. Hackett chose the Razorbacks over Georgia Tech, Ken-tucky and East Carolina.

JAKE HALLDE 6-5, 250 Springdale, AR

One of the best recruits to come out the Ar-kansas area is Hall from Har-Ber High School. Hall has good instincts, can pursue to the foot-ball and has a great frame. Hall racked up 65 tackles and 3.5 sacks his senior season and chose Arkansas over Cincinnati and Louisiana-Monroe.

COLE HEDLuNDK 5-10, 170 Argyle, Tx

Arkansas looks to improve on special teams as they signed Hedlund who is one of the 10 best kicker prospects in the country. Hedlund was 24-of-30 on field goals and was also 101-for-101 on PAT attempts last season for Argyle High School. He chose Arkansas over Texas A&M.

BIJHON JACKSONDT 6-2, 320 El Dorado, Tx

The Razorbacks made their defensive line strong with the signing of Jackson. He is con-sidered one of the five best defensive tackles in the country because he has a great first step and he is also explosive. Jackson received nu-merous offers and chose Arkansas over Ole Miss and Alabama.

JACK KRAuSTE 6-5, 250 Springdale, AR

Kraus is another top player from Arkansas that looks to help build the Razorbacks back to prominence. He is a big target that has good enough hands to be a reliable receiver. The tight end helped Bentonville High School go to three straight state title games.

JOSHuA LIDDELLS 6-1, 193 Pine Bluff, AR

Safety maybe the primary position for Liddell, but running back is also another position he can play. Liddell tallied 45 tackles and three interceptions last year for Dollarway Senior High School while rushing for 1,278 yards and 21 touchdowns. Liddell chose Arkansas over Boise State and Arkansas State.

CHRISTOPHER MuRPHY CB 5-10, 180 Marietta, GA

The addition of Murphy gives Arkansas a guy that is very balanced when it comes to quick-ness, change of direction and tackling. During his senior year at Lassiter High School, Murphy finished the year with 31 tackles and five pass breakups. Murphy chose Arkansas over Mis-souri and vanderbilt.

RAFE PEAvEY qB 6-2, 212 Bolivar, MO

Peavey is a dual-threat quarterback that has good quickness and is very accurate. Peavey took part in the under Armour All-America game where he went 7-of-11 for 71 yards and led two scoring drives. Auburn, Missouri, Ole Miss and Kentucky were just a few of the schools Peavey turned down so he could play for Arkansas.

JOvAN PRuITT OT 6-6, 291 Dallas, Tx

while he’s not ready to take over yet, Pruitt has the frame and the body quickness to be an elite offensive lineman by 2015-16. Last year, Pruitt was the team captain for Bishop Dunne High School and was named to the all-state team. Pruitt chose Arkansas over Florida, Alabama and Ole Miss.

FRANK RAGNOwOT 6-6, 291 Chanhassen, MN

Arkansas wants linemen that know how to run block and they have it with Ragnow. He is explosive off the line of scrimmage and takes good cutoff angles to get to the second level. Ragnow chose the Razorbacks over offers from Minnesota, Florida State, Ohio State and wisconsin.

SANTOS RAMIREz CB 6-1, 172 Shreveport, LA

For a college cornerback, Ramirez has the ide-al height to take on the wide receivers in the SEC. During his senior year at Evangel Chris-tian Academy, Ramirez registered 88 tackles and 10 interceptions. He chose Arkansas over BYu, Baylor, LSu, Memphis, Southern Miss and Air Force.

RANDY RAMSEYLB 6-4, 215 Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Ramsey is another player that played line-backer in high school, but will play safety on the next level. Last year at Dillard High School, Ramsey recorded 83 tackles, 34 tackles for loss, 25 sacks and four forced fumbles. Ram-sey chose Arkansas over N.C. State, Cincinnati, Rutgers and Illinois.

JOJO ROBINSONwR 6-0, 185 Miami, FL

Good hands, top-notch speed and great athleti-cism are the best qualities to describe Robin-son. He’s a guy that can get open no matter where he is on the field and is excellent at running routes. Florida State, LSu, Auburn and TCu were some of the offers Robinson turned down to join Arkansas.

HENRE’ TOLIvERCB 6-1, 165 Marrero, LA

Having good length is big for a cornerback and’ Toliver has that quality. But Toliver also has very good instincts and can also react to the football effectively. Last year, Toliver led Arch-bishop Rummell High School to a state title and had two interceptions in the quarterfinal and semifinal games.

SEBASTIAN TRETOLAOT 6-5, 315 San Bernardino, CA

Tretola has a good combination of size, height and strength of the offensive line. Tretola played at Iowa western Community College last year where he earned all-conference hon-ors and led the Reivers to a conference title and No. 2 final ranking. Tretola chose Arkan-sas over Oklahoma, Florida, TCu and South Florida.

BRIAN wALLACE OT 6-6, 305 Florissant, MO

wallace could be the best offensive prospect the Razorbacks signed. He does everything well when it comes to qualities needed from an offensive tackle. He’s very effective pass blocking, even more effective in run blocking and he has very good feet. wallace chose Ar-kansas over Missouri, and Iowa.

ARMON wATTSDT 6-5, 250 Saint Louis, MO

The Razorbacks were able to go to Missouri and grab one of the 20 best recruits in the state. Last year while playing for Christian Brothers in St. Louis, he recorded 66 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss and five sacks. Watts signed with Arkansas over Missouri, Cincinnati and wisconsin.

AUBURN

Head Coach: Gus Malzahn Off Coord: Rhett Lashlee Def Coord: Ellis Johnson

2013 Record: 12-2 Auburn, Ala. Founded: 1856 Stadium: Jordan-Hare Capacity: 86,603

2014 AuBuRNCLASS NOTES:

Auburn is coming off a year in which it was a play or two away from winning the BCS title after not even sniffing the SEC West in 2012. The biggest challenge for the Tigers in this recruiting class was having to replace four starters including Dee Ford. The Tigers an-swered that need with the signing of six de-fensive linemen, including four ends and two tackles. The Tigers also needed to answer questions at running back due the fact that Tre Mason has moved on. The Tigers signed two backs from Alabama that should com-pete for starting spots during fall camp.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT:

Inside linebacker Tre’ Williams was one of the first players to commit to Auburn and he’s considered one of the best overall prospects in the country. The addition of Williams was necessary because the Tigers needed to address the linebacker spot after not doing it last year. Williams along with Rashaad Evans will make up one of the best linebacker tandems in the next couple of years. However, because how much of an impact Williams can be, there is a really good chance to play as soon as he hits the fie-d this fall.

SIGNEESKALvARAz BESSENT CB 6-0, 170 St. Mary’s, GA

This product from southeast Georgia has the height, length and leaping skills to be an elite cornerback in the SEC. Bessent is one of the more talented cornerback recruits in the country because he knows how to play with his eyes and his fundamentals in pass cover-age are as good as it gets.

MARKELL BOSTONS 6-2, 200 Sharpsburg, GA

Boston is a smart player that can play safety, receiver and kick returner. He was the Geor-gia Region 3-AAAA Defensive Player of the Year last season and led East Coweta High School with 105 tackles and four intercep-tions. Boston chose Auburn over Nebraska, Indiana and East Carolina.

MYRON BuRTONwR 6-3, 200 Lawrenceville, GA

while playing at Peachtree Ridge High School last season, Burton had 53 receptions for 673 yards and six touchdowns. Burton can also play running back, quarterback and also he played baseball. Burton chose the Ti-gers over vanderbilt, Charlotte, Clemson and Georgia State. His father played defensive line for the Tigers in the early 1990s.

xAvIER DAMPEER OL 6-2, 300 Mendenhall, MS

After spending the 2012 and 2013 season at Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Damp-eer is ready to take his game to another level. Dampeer is quick, has strong hands and his footwork is where it needs to be in order to have success in Auburn’s offense. He also played defensive tackles while at Copiah-Lincoln.

DESHAuN DAvIS LB 6-0, 225 Mobile, AL

Davis missed his entire 2013 season with a knee injury, but he should be ready to go when the Tigers get things going in the fall. Davis complied 138 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and six forced fumbles his junior year at vigor High School.

RAASHED KENNIONDE 6-6, 230 Jacksonville, FL

with great size, frame and speed, Kennion will fit right into the Auburn defensive line rotation. Kennion tallied 55 tackles and six sacks his ju-nior year at First Coast High School and also let-tered in basketball. He chose Auburn over Cin-cinnati, Florida A&M, Furman and Iowa State.

DAvONTE LAMBERTDT 6-4, 280 Keysville, GA

Lambert spent the last two seasons at Geor-gia Military College and is considered one of the best defensive line prospects in the junior college ranks. Last season, he tallied 36 tack-les, eight sacks and four fumble recoveries. Lambert played high school football at Burke County where he led the Bears to a Georgia Class AAA state title in 2011.

DEvAROE LAwRENCE DT 6-3, 290 Greenville, S.C.

Like Davonte Lambert, Lawrence played at Georgia Military College and help the squad get to the NJCAA national championship game. Last season, Lawrence racked up 20 tackles and 4.5 sacks. Lawrence is considered as one of the 50 best junior college prospects in the country and chose Auburn over Missis-sippi State.

CHRIS LAYE TE 6-5, 240 Cumming, GA

History was made when Laye signed with Au-burn. He became the first player at Lambert High School to sign with a SEC program. As a senior, Laye caught seven passes for 107 yards and two touchdowns. He was also a member of the lacrosse team, which won two state titles.

JAKELL MITCHELLHB 6-4, 215 Opelika, AL

Mitchell is another recruit that missed his en-tire senior season because of a knee injury. But he will be ready to go in late August. Mitch-ell attended Opelika High School where he tal-lied 17 rushing touchdowns and 400 receiving yards his junior year. Mitchell chose Auburn over Alabama, Duke and Florida State.

DERRICK MONCRIEFS 6-3, 225 Prattville, AL

Moncrief spent the last two years at Missis-sippi Gulf Coast Community College. During that time, he registered 66 tackles and three interceptions. He played high school ball at Prattville and recorded 77 tackles and four in-terceptions his senior year. He chose Auburn over Kentucky and Oklahoma State.

KAMRYN PETTwAYRB 6-0, 220 Prattville, AL

As a senior at Prattville High School, Pettway rushed for 1,402 yards and 17 touchdowns. He’s a strong physical runner that will fit into Auburn’s run-oriented scheme. He has a great build and is also good at changing his direc-tion. Pettway chose Auburn over Florida State, Georgia Kentucky and South Alabama.

STEPHEN ROBERTSFS 6-0, 180 Opelika, AL

Roberts has the length, recovery speed and instincts to be a great safety for the Tigers. He played high school ball at Prattville where he recorded 26 tackles and 14 pass break-ups. Alabama, Georgia Tech, Kentucky and Florida State were some of the schools going after Roberts.

NICK RuFFINCB 6-0, 180 Duluth, GA

Ruffin can either play safety or cornerback be-cause he has a wide range of skills. Last sea-son, he led St. Pius x to the state playoffs as he totaled 59 tackles, two interceptions and two forced fumbles. Ruffin chose Auburn over Alabama, Arkansas and Connecticut.

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DONTAvIuS RuSSELLDT 6-3, 300 Carrollton, GA

Auburn needed a defensive tackle that could clog up the middle of the line, and it looks like they found it with Russell. As a senior at Car-rollton High School, Russell tallied 62 tackles and three sacks and helped the Trojans reach the Class AAAA state title game.

BRADEN SMITHOL 6-6, 285 Olathe, KS

Smith is a physically gifted lineman who has great success in the weight room. Last sea-son at Olathe South High School, he tallied 82 pancake blocks on offense and 59 tackles on defense. Smith chose Auburn over TCu, Texas A&M, Alabama, Arkansas and Michigan.

ROC THOMASRB 5-11, 202 Anniston, AL

Thomas had a very strong season in 2013 at Oxford High School as he rushed for 2,211 yards and 32 touchdowns. He was named Mr. Football for the state of Alabama as well as Gatorade Alabama Player of the Year. Thomas chose Auburn over California, Clemson uCLA and uSC.

JuSTIN THORNTONDE 6-5, 230 Prichard, AL

Thornton is a long and lean defensive end that uses his hands really well. He recorded 56 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and sight sacks as a senior at Prichard High School. Thornton chose Auburn over Alabama, Arkansas State, Florida, Tennessee and South Carolina.

STANTON TRuITT wR 5-10, 185 Monroe, GA

Truitt has the speed, athleticism and explo-siveness to be not only an elite receiver, but he can be dangerous in the return game. He rushed for 1,551 yards and 24 touchdowns at quarterback for Monroe Area. Truitt picked Au-burn over Tennessee, Stanford, Nebraska and uCLA

SEAN wHITE qB 6-2, 200 Boca Raton, FL

white is not the typical quarterback for a Gus Malzahn offense, but he is very accurate and has all the intangibles to be a top quar-terback. Last season at university School at Nova South, white threw for 2,239 yards and 29 touchdowns. white picked Auburn over Boston College and Florida International.

ANDREw wILLIAMS DE 6-4, 250 McDonough, GA

The reason the Tigers like williams is he has a great frame and can get after the quarterback with no issues. williams tallied 66 tackles, 36 tackles for loss and 10 sacks last year for Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy. He chose Auburn over Georgia and Clemson.

TRE’ wILLIAMS LB 6-2, 217 Mobile, AL

Considered to be one of the five best inside linebackers in the country, williams is an instinctive player that can play sideline to sideline. He’s a tackling machine and he reg-istered 119 tackles last year at St. Paul’s Epis-copal School. williams got offers from nearly every school in the country but chose Auburn over Alabama, Missouri and uSC.

D’HAquILLE wILLIAMSwR 6-3, 205 LaPlace, LA

williams is a transfer player from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He was a NJ-CAA honorable mention All-American last year after catching 51 passes for 733 yards and nine touchdowns. He played high school football at East St. John where he was named to the All-State team in 2011.

L S U

Head Coach: Les Miles Off Coord: Cam Cameron Def Coord: John Chavis

2013 Record: 10-3 Baton Rouge, La. Founded: 1860 Stadium: Tiger Capacity: 91,600

2014 LSuCLASS NOTES:

It was another strong recruiting season for head coach Les Miles and the LSU Tigers as they compiled one of the best classes in the country. The Tigers signed 23 players and, from the looks of things, they wanted more playmakers on offense. And they got it with the addition of elite running backs and an elite wide receiver. However, they did not ignore the defensive side of the ball as they signed one of the five best linebackers in the country. Also, the Tigers signed five defensive linemen and two offensive guards. Of the 23 signees, 12 are from Louisiana and six are from Texas.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: LSU Offensive coordinator Cam Cameron loves having dynamic playmakers on the outside and he got it in WR Malachi Dupre. As one of the five best wide receivers in the country, Dupre was an impact player for John Curtis High School. He was selected to the LSWA Class 3A All-State Team last year and also played in the Under Armour All-America Game where he caught one pass for 37 yards. Dupre was also named to the USA Today All-USA first-team Offense and led his high school to back-to-back state titles.

SIGNEESJAMAL ADAMSS 6-0, 204 Lewisville, Tx

Adams is a productive safety and is a very ex-plosive defender. He is strong in run support and can make plays on the ball in pass cov-erage. Adams got offers from all across the country, but he chose LSu over Texas A&M, Florida, Ole Miss, Texas and Alabama.

DONNIE ALExANDEROLB 6-1, 207 New Orleans, LA

It’s not clear whether Alexander will play ei-ther linebacker or safety due to his size. But he makes plays no matter where he is on the field, which is why LSU wanted him. Last season at Edna Karr High School, Alexander tallied 97 tackles, six sacks and two intercep-tions.

JOHN BATTLE IvS 6-1, 171 Hallandale Beach, FL

Aggressive against the run and the pass, Bat-tle fits right into what John Chavis wants from his safeties. Battle tallied 95 tackles and two interceptions returned for touchdowns as a senior at Hallandale High School. He chose LSu over Florida State, Kentucky, Louisville and North Carolina.

GARRETT BRuMFIELDOG 6-4, 282 Baton Rouge, LA

Brumfield is a physical offensive lineman that is quick, has great footwork and excels at pass blocking. As a senior at university High School, Brumfield earned first-team All-State honors and led his team to the state champi-onship game. Brumfield chose LSU over Ar-kansas, Auburn, Florida and Alabama.

D.J. CHARKwR 6-1, 176 Alexandria, LA

with a long, lean and smooth frame, Chark is a guy that can break records for the Tigers. He caught 48 passes from 554 yards and three touchdowns as a senior at Alexandria High School. Chark turned down offers from Tulane, Texas A&M and Oklahoma State.

wILLIAMS CLAPPOG 6-4, 270 New Orleans, LA

Clapp has a thick build and has good height to be a guard at the next level. while not a domi-nant blocker, Clapp can get the job done in the trenches. He was named to the Louisiana 5A All-State Team his junior and senior year. Clapp chose LSu over Ole Miss and Alabama.

DEONDRE CLARKDE 6-3, 238 Oklahoma City, OK

Clark registered 77 tackles and 22 sacks as a senior at Douglass High School. The defensive end finished his career with 61 sacks. He also led the team in rushing with 1,622 yards and 22 touchdowns. Clark chose LSu over Okla-homa, Oklahoma State and Arizona.

MALACHI DuPREwR 6-3, 187 River Ridge, LA

Considered to the best wide receiver prospect in the country, Dupre has a tall frame and is a playmaker. As a senior at John Curtis High School, Dupre caught 34 passes for 607 yards and six touchdowns. He also played in the un-der Armour All-America Game.

LEONARD FOuRNETTERB 6-1, 226 New Orleans, LA

Fournette is one of the five best running backs in the country. He runs hard and has good bal-ance. He was a standout player at Saint Au-gustine High School, rushing for 1,792 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior and added 45 catches for 745 yards and six touchdowns. Fournette chose LSu over Alabama.

RuSSELL GAGEATH 6-0, 175 Baton Rouge, LA

Because of his athleticism, Gage can play quar-terback, running back and wide receiver on of-fense. But he can also play strong or free safety on defense. Last season at Redemptorist High School, Gage recorded eight interceptions and 65 tackles on defense. He also threw for 740 yards and three touchdowns as quarterback.

CAMERON GAMBLEK 5-11, 185 Flower Mound, Tx

Gamble is an athletic kicker that has great leg speed. He has been known to kick 55-yard field goals and can hit 4.1-4.2 hang times on kickoffs. As a senior at Flower Mound High School, Gamble put 19 kickoffs in the end zone and his longest field goal was 44 yards.

CLIFTON GARRETTILB 6-2, 224 Plainfield, IL

During his senior year at Plainfield South High School, Garrett accounted for 139 tackles, 2.5 sacks and three forced fumbles. He was named a Parade All-America Honorable Mention and was also selected to play in the u.S. Army All-American Game. Garrett plays with aggressive-ness and is constantly in attack mode.

DAvON GODCHAuxDE 6-4, 271 Plaquemine, LA

Godchaux has good size that could put him at different positions on the defensive line. He suffered a season-ending injury in his first game last season, but as a junior he tallied 60 tackles, 22 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. uCLA, Auburn and Ole Miss were other pro-grams Godchaux was considering before sign-ing with LSu.

BRANDON HARRIS qB 6-2, 186 Bossier City, LA

Considered one the most talented quarter-backs in the country, Harris graduated from Bossier City High School early to enroll at LSu in January. As a senior at Bossier City, Harris threw for 3,172 yards with 34 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Harris chose LSu over Alabama and Auburn.

TREY LEALAIMATAFAODT 6-1, 301 San Antonio, Tx

This is a defensive tackle has some mass on him while not having the ideal height. He’s an explosive player that can play to his strengths and be very disruptive in the trenches. Le-alaimatafao tallied 53 tackles, seven sacks and three forced fumbles last year at warren High School.

EDwARD PARIS JR.CB 6-0, 201 Arlington, Tx

Paris is one of two signees to graduate from high school early and enroll in LSu in Janu-ary with the other being Brandon Harris. He recorded 18 tackles, five pass breakups and three interceptions as a senior at Mansfield Timberview High School. He was also a finalist for the Lockheed Martin Defensive Back of the Year award.

TREY quINNwR 6-1, 200 Lake Charles, LA

quinn is a very productive receiver as he racked up 6,566 yards in four seasons at Barbe High School, which makes him the national all-time career leader. During his senior season, he recorded 1,967 yards and 23 touchdowns. quinn chose LSu over California, Auburn and Arizona State.

SIONE TEuHEMA DE 6-3, 211 Keller, Tx

Teuhema has the tools to be a productive con-tributor for the Tigers by 2015. He has a good motor and also has good speed. He posted 69 tackles 19 tackles for loss and 10 sacks as a senior at Keller High School. He chose LSu over Texas and Oklahoma State.

TONY uPCHuRCH wR 6-2, 227 Pearland, Tx

As a senior at Glenda Dawson High School, up-church caught 62 passes for 897 yards and six touchdowns, and he also rushed for 347 yards and six touchdowns. During his junior season, upchurch caught 46 passes for 1,006 yards and 12 touchdowns. upchurch was considering Alabama and Texas before signing with LSu.

TRAvONTE vALENTINEDT 6-3, 305 Hialeah, FL

valentine has good natural size that has the tools to be dominant in the trenches. During his senior season at Champagnat Catholic High School, valentine recorded 85 tackles with 31.5 tackles for loss and 16 sacks. valen-tine signed with LSu over Miami and Arizona.

DEvIN vOORHIESS 6-1, 199 woodville, MS

whether it’s wide receiver or safety, voorhies has the size and speed to play both positions for the Tigers. During his senior season at wilkinson County High School, voorhies played quarterback and threw for 2,374 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also had 67 tackles, two sacks and two interceptions on defense.

JACORY wASHINGTONTE 6-5, 223 westlake, LA

washington is a tall prospect that has a lean frame. He has good hands and can be very productive once he starts filling out. He was selected to play in the under Armour All-Ameri-can Game and he won the under Armour Skills Challenge.

DARREL wILLIAMS RB 5-11, 203 Marrerro, LA

Last season at John Ehret High School, wil-liams set a single-season school record by rushing for 2,201 yards and 32 touchdowns. He also caught six passes for 209 yards and three touchdowns. He was the starting quar-terback for Ehret in 2012 and ran for over 1,000 yards and 27 touchdowns.

OLE MISS

Head Coach: Hugh Freeze Off Coord: Matt Luke, Don Werner Def Coord: Wesley McGriff, Dave Wommack

2013 Record: 8-5 Oxford, Miss. Founded: 1848 Stadium: Vaught-Hemingway Capacity: 60,580

2014 OLE MISS CLASS NOTES:

The Rebels had a solid year in 2013 and part of it had to do with the recruits they brought in. Head coach Hugh Freeze hopes this recur-ring class will help make this team better and make a run at the SEC West title. The Rebels continued to build their defensive front with the signing of four linebackers and four defen-sive linemen. They also signed six offensive linemen to help replace three lost starters. And they signed a dual-threat quarterback to see if he can be the replacement for Bo Wal-lace who’s now a senior.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: In order for the Rebels to compete in the SEC West, they will have to score points and they can’t do that if there is no offen-sive line help. This is where Roderick Tay-lor comes in. Considered to be one of the best offensive guards in the country, Tay-lor should have no issues competing for a starting spot because he has a great punch at the line of scrimmage and he has great footwork for someone who is over six feet, 300 pounds. The argument can be made that Taylor was the best player in the state of Mississippi in 2013.

SIGNEESD.K. BuFORDATH 5-11, 190 Oxford, MS

One of the best all-purpose backs in the coun-try, Buford brings speed and explosiveness to the Rebels. During his high school career, Buford accounted for 3,600 yards of offense and 49 touchdowns. Buford also played bas-ketball, baseball and track and field and was Class 4A champion in the 100 meters.

FAHN COOPEROL 6-5, 315 Crystal Lake, IL

Cooper is a junior college transfer and was named to the NJCAA All-American team last season. He played high school ball at Crystal Lake South and helped his team reach the state quarterfinals as a senior. Cooper chose Ole Miss over Oklahoma, Arizona State and Illinois.

KENDRICK DOSSqB 6-2, 215 Florence, AL

The only quarterback signed in the class, Doss is a dual-threat quarterback that has good pocket presence and good arm strength. He helped Florence High School to a 9-4 record, throwing for 1,539 yards and 13 touchdowns and running for 1,001 yards and 16 touch-downs. Doss picked Ole Miss over Tennessee and Auburn.

SAMMIE EPPSTE 6-5, 215 Greenwood, MS

Ranked as one of the 15 best tight ends in the country, Epps has great size and is very athletic. He played in the Alabama-Mississip-pi All-State game and was named Mississip-pi MvP after catching seven passes for 125 yards and one touchdown. Epps chose Ole Miss over Mississippi State.

vICTOR EvANS DE 6-4, 225 Dallas, Tx

Evans has a good first step and is athletic enough to make plays in the backfield. As a se-nior at Skyline High School, Evans was named to the Class 5A All-State team, registering 16 sacks to go along with his 75 tackles and 24 tackles for loss.

DEMARquIS GATES LB 6-2, 215 Hampton, GA

One of the things that attracted Ole Miss to Gates is he can play in space and is excellent in pursuit. Gates recorded 132 tackles as a ju-nior and was named to the All-Region team. He missed the entire senior season due to a torn ACL. He chose Ole Miss over wake Forest and Kentucky.

C.J. HAMPTONDB 6-1, 195 Meridian, MS

One of the five best safety prospects in the country, Hampton will have a good chance to see a lot of playing time in 2014. Last year as a senior at Meridian High School, he was named Region 3-6A Defensive Player of the Year after tallying 111 tackles and four interceptions.

DAYALL HARRIS wR 6-3, 185 Jackson, MS

Harris is one of the 20 best prospects in Mis-sissippi because he has good size, good speed and reliable hands and ball skills. During his senior year at Callaway High School, Harris had 42 receptions for 564 yards and seven touch-downs. He also played basketball and help the team win state title in 2012 and 2013.

MARquIS HAYNES DE 6-3, 225 Jacksonville, FL

Haynes is a transfer from Fork union Military Academy and is considered one of the 10 best prep school players in the country. He had 16 sacks, nine forced fumbles and an intercep-tion at Fork union last year. He played high school ball at university Christian where he led the team to a state title as a senior.

AKEEM JuDDRB 6-0, 215 Durham, NC

Judd is junior college transfer that played at Georgia Military College the last two seasons. He helped lead GMC to a junior college nation-al championship last season, rushing for 558 yards on 95 carries and scoring four touch-downs. Judd chose Ole Miss over Tennessee, Louisville and Cincinnati.

JEREMY LIGGINS ATH 6-4, 295 Oxford, MS

Another junior college transfer, Liggins is one of the best athletes to come out of the junior college level. He played three games at defen-sive end and four games at quarterback dur-ing his freshman year at Northeast Mississippi Community College. He played high school ball at Lafayette and originally signed with LSu out of high school.

GARRALD MCDOwELLDL 6-2, 260 Covington, LA

McDowell played in the under Armour All-American game where he registered two tack-les and a half sack. He played high school ball at Covington where he recorded 128 tackles, 10 tackles for loss nine, sacks and four forced fumbles. McDowell chose Ole Miss over Ala-bama, LSu and Arkansas.

A.J. MOORELB 6-1, 200 Bassfield, MS

Moore is one of the 30 best prospects in Mis-sissippi and he can play in space, has good striking ability and is athletic. As a senior at Bassfield High School, Moore recorded 132 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. He is the twin brother of fellow signee C.J. Moore.

C.J. MOORE ATH 6-0, 190 Bassfield, MS

As one of the 30 best recruits is Mississippi, Moore has the speed and the explosiveness to play numerous positions on offense and de-fense. He played quarterback and linebacker for Bassfield High School and tallied 32 tack-les and three interceptions while throwing for 1,194 yards and 15 touchdowns last season. He is the twin brother of fellow signee A.J. Moore.

Head Coach: Hugh Freeze Off Coord: Matt Luke, Don Werner Def Coord: Wesley McGriff, Dave Wommack

2013 Record: 8-5 Oxford, Miss. Founded: 1848 Stadium: Vaught-Hemingway Capacity: 60,580

CHRISTIAN MORRISOL 6-6, 290 Memphis, TN

Morris was a member of the uCLA signing class last year but did not enroll. He played in the u.S. Army All-American game in 2012 because he was one of the best players in the state in Tennessee. Morris was a First Team All-State pick by the Tennessee Sports writers Association and was also at All-District 16-AAA selection.

MARKELL PACKwR 6-3, 185 Purvis, MS

Pack played in the u.S. Army All-American game where he caught a 16-yard pass to help lead the west team to a 28-6 win. He has great hands as well as ball skills. But Pack is great at getting yards after the catch as he gained 2,000 yards of offense last year for Purivs High School.

TYLER PuTMANOL 6-5, 285 Southaven, MS

Putman’s frame alone is what made Ole Miss want him. He also has good body quickness and is solid in both pass and run blocking. He missed his entire senior season because he tore his ACL. Before his injury, he was considered as one of the 20 best recruits in Mississippi.

SEAN RAwLINGSOL 6-5, 285 Madison, MS

Ole Miss likes to run an offense where running is featured and Rawlings excels at run blocking. Last season as a senior at Madison Ridgeland Academy, Rawlings graded out at 96 percent with 46 pancake blocks and 59 knockdowns. He chose Ole Miss over Mississippi State, Loui-siana Tech and Arkansas State.

CHRISTIAN RuSSELLLB 6-1, 235 Fayetteville, NC

Russell spent the last two seasons at East Mis-sissippi Community College where he helped the team compile a 20-2 record during that span. He was named to the NJCAA All-America team as he posted 80 tackles, seven tackles for loss and three sacks. He played high school ball at Hoke County where he was a three-year starter.

TEE SHEPARD DB 6-1, 195 Fresno, CA

Shepard spent last season at Holmes Com-munity College where he recorded 54 tackles, six pass breakups and one interception. He enrolled at Notre Dame last year and was a member of the 2012 signing class. Shepard played high school ball at washington where he was a Semper Fidelis All-American.

JORDAN SIMS OL 6-4, 348 Homewood, AL

One of the 20 best recruits in Alabama, Sims has the size and the run blocking skills Ole Miss needs to be successful. As a senior at Homewood High School last year, Sims played in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic as well as the u.S. Army All-American Game. He picked Ole Miss over Alabama and Auburn.

BREELAND SPEAKS DL 6-4, 285 Jackson, MS

Speaks had a breakout senior season in 2013 where he was named to the All-State team by The Clarion-Ledger. He posted 118 tackles, 26.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks and 18 quar-terback hurries last year. His brother, Marcel-lus Speaks, was an All-American linebacker for Jackson State.

ROD TAYLOROL 6-3, 320 Jackson, MS

Considered as the best prospect from Missis-sippi, Taylor is a dominant lineman that has great strength and even better footwork. He played high school ball at Callaway where posted 100 pancake blocks and gave up zero sacks. Taylor picked Ole Miss over LSu, Geor-gia and Florida State.

KENDARIuS wEBSTERDB 5-11, 177 Stockbridge, GA

webster has the speed and reactive quickness to see action right away at cornerback. Last season at Stockbridge High School, webster tallied 54 tackles, seven interceptions and two forced fumbles, which earned him the Class 4A Defensive Player of the Year Award. webster chose Ole Miss over Georgia, Clem-son, Arkansas and Florida State.

CHRIS wILLIAMS DT 6-1, 287 Tyrone, GA

williams should add a boost to the defensive line because he has good strength, has a high motor and is good at the point of attack. He collected 34 tackles, three sacks and nine tackles for loss as a senior at Sandy Creek High School despite missing six games early in the season.

GARY wuNDERLICHK 6-0, 180 Memphis, TN

wunderlich earned a place on the uSA Today All-America second team because he was 9-of-14 on field goals and averaged 44.58 yards per punt as a senior at Memphis University. He is considered as one of the five best kickers in the country and also got to play in the Under Armour All-America game.

MISSISSIPPI STATE

Head Coach: Dan Mullen Off Coord: John Hevesy, Billy Gonzales Def Coord: Geoff Collins

2013 Record: 7-6 Starkville, Miss. Founded: 1878 Stadium: Davis Wade Capacity: 55,082

2014 MISSISSIPPI STATECLASS NOTES:

One of the things Mississippi State needed to do is to find playmakers so they can get over the hump and compete in the SEC West. Head coach Dan Mullen worked hard during the recruiting process and signed five athletes that should help the Bulldogs make more im-pact plays. Mullen and his coaching staff also signed four defensive linemen and two out-side linebackers to shore up the front seven. And the Bulldogs added one quarterback that fits Mullen’s offensive scheme. Overall, the 23 players that signed with the class have the potential to be a solid group by 2016.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT:

Mississippi State needed more playmakers on defense and they got one in this sign-ing class in Gerri Green. As a standout line-backer at Greenville Weston High School in Greenville, Miss., Green tallied 98 tackles and five sacks as a senior. He was invited to play in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl and was also invited to play in the Ala-bama Mississippi All-Star game. Green can also play offense as he was also a tight end and running back. He only carried the ball eight times for 37 yards, but he did catch two touchdown passes at the tight end po-sition.

SIGNEESBRANDON BRYANTS 5-11, 194 Tunica, MS

Bryant has the frame and the closing speed to play either strong or free safety. As a senior at Rosa Fort High School, Bryant recorded 37 tackles, two interceptions and broke up five passes. He led a defense that gave up only 16 points per game and also led the team to third round of the state playoffs.

DEION CALHOuNOL 6-3, 325 Pleasant Grove, AL

Calhoun has the size and the strength to play either offense or defense. He played high school ball at the Restoration Academy where he was a first-team All-State recipient on defense by the Alabama Sports writers Association. Calhoun chose Mississippi State over Louisville, Southern Miss and Memphis.

RONALD COCHRANOL 6-4, 255 Olive Branch, MS

As one of the top offensive linemen in Mis-sissippi, Cochran has the frame to be a good addition for the Bulldogs. Cochran played for the North Team in the Bernard Blackwell All-Star Game and he helped Olive Branch High School average 29 points per game last year. Cochran chose Miss. State over Southern Miss.

wILL COLEMAN DE 6-5, 248 Tyler, Tx

Coleman is a transfer from Tyler Junior Col-lege and he helped the school to a 9-2 overall record. He posted 66 tackles, eight tackles for loss and four sacks in 2013. Coleman played high school ball at Tyler Lee and received of-fers from South Florida, Texas Tech and west virginia before choosing the Bulldogs.

LOGAN COOKEK/P 6-5, 200 Kokomo, MS

As one of the five best punters in the coun-try, Cooke got a chance to play in the 2014 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl as well as the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools’ All-State Football Game. He tallied 24 punts for an average of 44.2 yards in his senior year at Columbia Academy.

DESHON COOPERLB 6-2, 209 Atlanta, GA

Cooper led Columbia High School to a 6-4 record and to a play-in game for chance to qualify for the state playoffs. He recorded 49 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and 16 sacks dur-ing his senior year. He also played on offense and made 18 catches for 123 yards and two touchdowns.

LASHARD DuRRCB 5-11, 181 Gulfport, Miss

Durr has the length, speed and tackling ability to be a successful cornerback for the Bulldogs. He led Harrison Central High School to a 7-5 record and an appearance in the playoffs as he tallied 61 tackles and three interceptions. Durr chose the Bulldogs over Louisiana Tech, Louisiana –Lafayette and Oklahoma.

NICK FITzGERALD qB 6-5, 210 Richmond Hill, GA

Bulldogs fans will have a chance to see Fitzger-ald in action this spring as he’s an early en-rollee. He’s a dual-threat quarterback that has good size and intangibles. Fitzgerald threw for 778 yards and 12 touchdowns while rushing for 1,429 yards and 25 touchdowns last sea-son at Richmond Hill High School.

JAMORAL GRAHAMwR 5-10, 165 Decatur, MS

Graham is considered to be one of the 10 best players in Mississippi because he’s a versatile player that has good ball skills. He earned a spot in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl as well as the Army All-American Game. Gra-ham chose Mississippi State over Southern Miss.

J.T. GRAYS 6-0, 196 Clarksdale, MS

with the help of Gray, Clarksdale High School reached the second round of the state playoffs last season. Gray played on both sides of the ball last season and recorded 58 tackles while rushing for 929 yards and 16 touchdowns. Gray chose Mississippi State over Arizona, Iowa State and Ole Miss.

GERI GREENLB 6-4, 221 Greenville, MS

Green is a versatile linebacker that has great speed, size and the intangibles to help improve a defense. During his senior year at Greenville weston, Green recorded 98 tackles with 11.5 tackles for loss and five sacks. He chose Mis-sissippi State over Ole Miss, Arkansas and Au-burn.

GRANT HARRIS DT 6-3, 270 Bolton, MS

Bolton emerged as one of the top defensive line prospects in the state last year. He notched 92 tackles 10 tackles for loss and four sacks last year at Clinton High School. Harris also recorded 71 tackles and six sacks his junior year. He chose the Bulldogs over Louisville, Louisiana Tech and Memphis.

JORDAN HARRIS OL 6-5, 299 Stone Mountain, GA

As one of the top defensive players in Geor-gia, Harris got a chance to play in the Florida-Georgia All-Star Game. He led Stephenson High School to a 9-3 record last year and to the second round of the state playoffs. Harris chose Mississippi State over East Carolina, Ap-palachian State and Connecticut.

BRAxTON HOYETTDT 6-3, 285 Pelham, AL

Hoyett became one of the 30 best prospects in Alabama last year and earned a spot to play in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game. He made 73 tackles, nine tackles for loss and three sacks during his senior year at Pelham High School. His second cousin is New York Gi-ants defensive end Justin Tuck.

Head Coach: Dan Mullen Off Coord: John Hevesy, Billy Gonzales Def Coord: Geoff Collins

2013 Record: 7-6 Starkville, Miss. Founded: 1878 Stadium: Davis Wade Capacity: 55,082

DARRION HuTCHERSONTE 6-7, 250 Dadeville, AL

Hutcherson played the last two years at Copi-ah-Lincoln Community College and is consid-ered one of five best junior college tight ends. He played high school ball at Dadeville High School where he caught 31 passes for 550 yards and six scores his senior season. Hutch-erson chose the Bulldogs over Cincinnati, west virginia and Indiana.

JESSE JACKSONwR 6-2, 201 Petal, MS

The Bulldogs got a potential playmaker in Jack-son. He has good size, has good speed and he can get yards after the catch. He missed most of his senior season due to an injury, but he did catch 22 passes for 323 yards and three touchdowns beforehand.

ELGTON JENKINSOL 6-4, 283 Clarksdale, MS

Jenkins went to the same high school as fel-low signee J.T. Gray and both players are the first SEC prospects from Clarksdale since Charles Mitchell who was drafted by the At-lanta Falcons. Jenkins helped his team reach a 7-5 record and a second round appearance in the state playoffs his senior year.

JOCquELL JOHNSONOL 6-4, 308 Jackson, MS

For the last two years, Johnson played junior college football at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. He was the first player from Copiah-Lincoln to sign with Mississippi State since OL Phillip Freeman in 2007. He played high school ball at Callaway where he was a Mississippi Coaches Association All-State player in 2011.

DONTAvIAN LEERB 6-1, 211 Hattiesburg, MS

Lee earned a spot on the Mississippi High School Football Coaches Class 4A First-Team All-State offensive squad last year. He rushed for 1,590 yards and 13 touchdowns to help Forrest County High School compile a 13-2 record. Lee chose the Bulldogs over Ole Miss and Louisiana Tech.

CHRIS RAYFORD CB 6-0, 182 Byhaila, MS

Rayford is a solid tackler and he also has good instincts. He was a key player in Byhaila High School last season as it reached the second round of the state playoffs. Last year, Rayford rallied 64 tackles, two sacks and three fumble recoveries. He also ran track and qualified for the state meet last year.

ELIJAH STALEYqB 6-6, 231 Marietta, GA

The Marietta Daily Journal listed Staley as one of the 12 best players in the city before the 2013 season began. He played in five games last year and threw for 1,072 yards and 12 touchdowns. The dual-threat quarterback chose Mississippi State over Boston College, uMass and Marshall.

COREY THOMASDT 6-5, 273 Bessemer, AL

The Alabama Sports writers Association picked Thomas to be on the All-State First Team last year. He led McDory High School to a 10-3 re-cord and a trip to the state quarterfinals. He recorded 75 tackles and three sacks his senior year. Thomas chose the Bulldogs over Tennes-see, Clemson, Alabama and Florida.

AERIS wILLIAMS RB 6-1, 200 west Point, MS

The Mississippi Association of Coaches named williams the 5A Offensive Player of the Year in 2013. He gained 1,697 yards and 21 touch-downs his senior season. He finished with 3,994 yards in his career and was a nominee for the 2014 u.S. Army All-American game. williams chose Mississippi State over Ole Miss, Florida State and wisconsin.

TEXAS A & M

Head Coach: Kevin Sumlin Off Coord: Jake Spavital Def Coord: Mark Snyder

2013 Record: 9-4 College Station, TX Founded: 1876 Stadium: Kyle Capacity: 83,002

2014 texas a & mCLass NOtes:It’s been a good two years for the Aggies as they have competed well in the SEC. Now it’s Year 3 and head coach Kevin Sumlin has got the ball rolling when it comes to recruiting. The Aggies ended National Signing Day with 22 recruits and one of the five best classes in the SEC. And of the 22 signees, seven are currently enrolled at Texas A&M. The focus for this recruiting class was defense and nine of the players they signed have a chance to contribute right away. Also, the Aggies added a quarterback that could possibly replace Johnny Manziel.

PLaYeR sPOtLIGHt: How do replace a player like Johnny Man-ziel? You go and sign probably the best pro-style quarterback prospect in the country in Kyle Allen. With a strong arm and excellent mobility, Allen has a chance to see some action this fall, especially with him taking part in the spring drills because he’s one of the seven signees that enrolled early. Allen has more than just a strong arm, he also has a good delivery, he is great in the pock-et and his intangibles are off the charts. He is not the athlete Manziel is, but he has a chance to take the Aggies to new heights by 2016.

SIGNEESOtaRO aLaka LB 6-3, 210 Houston, tx

Alaka is a fleet linebacker that can burst off the edge. He is fundamentally sound and is comfortable playing in space. He was named to the 17-5A All District team his junior and senior years at Cypress Falls High School. Alaka chose Texas A&M over Texas, Florida State, LSU and Michigan.

kYLe aLLeNQB 6-3, 200 Scottsdale, AZ

With a strong arm and great mobility, Allen has a chance to have the same success John-ny Manziel did the last two seasons. He threw for 2,535 yards, 29 touchdowns and 10 inter-ceptions his senior season at Desert Moun-tain High School. He was named a 2014 U.S. Army All-American.

CeDriC CoLLinSDB 5-10, 165 Dallas, TX

Collins was a three-year starter at Dallas Skyline High School and was named to the 9-5A All District First Team his sophomore and junior years. His pass coverage skills are excellent and he has the confidence to single cover any receiver. Collins chose the Aggies over notre Dame, oklahoma and ole Miss.

QUALen CUnningHAMDe 6-3, 220 Chandler, AZ

The Aggies like Cunningham because he has a long-armed defensive end that can get af-ter the quarterback. Last year at Hamilton High School, Cunningham tallied 74 tackles and 19 sacks. He is the son of former Aggies offensive tackle rick Cunningham who also spent 10 seasons in the nFL.

KEALvIN DAvISOL 6-4, 265 Garland, Tx

Davis is known for his quick feet and long arms. He’s very sound when it comes to pass and run blocking, which is why he was a Texas High School Football Association All 5A Region II First Team Elite Team member. He chose the Aggies over Oregon, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State.

JERMAINE ELuEMuNOROL 6-4, 315 Denville, NJ

Originally from England, Eluemunor can play either guard or tackle. He player college foot-ball last season at Lackawanna College in Scranton, Pa. and helped the offense aver-age 379 yards per game. Eluemunor was a wrestler in high school and made it to the state championships his senior year. He chose Texas A&M over Alabama, Florida State, Ohio State and uCLA.

MYLES GARRETTDE 6-5, 250 Arlington, Tx

Garrett could very well be the best defensive end in the country. He has quickness of the edge and he also can hold his own against the run. During his senior year at Martin High School, Garrett tallied 81 tackles, 19.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and four blocked kicks.

AvERY GENNESYOL 6-5, 310 Southhaven, MS

Thanks to the dominating play of Gennesy, East Mississippi Community College won the 2013 National Junior College Championship. For the last two years Gennesy helped East Mississippi average 62 points per game. He was also named to the NJCAA All-American first team. Gennesy chose the Aggies over Ole Miss, Tennessee and Ohio State.

J.J. GuSTAFSONOL 6-5, 275 Dallas, Tx

Gustafson is a lineman who has quick feet and great balance. He did not play his senior season at Dallas Jesuit because he suffered a knee injury, but he tallied 45 knockdowns and only allowed one sack in 2012. Gustafson chose the Aggies over Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas Tech and Oklahoma State.

NICK HARvEYDB 5-10, 180 Richmond, Tx

Harvey played quarterback, wide receiver and cornerback in high school. He’s a big hitter with elite pass coverage skills. He threw for 531 yards and six touchdowns, and caught 26 passes for 283 yards and six touchdowns his senior year at Travis High School. Harvey chose Texas A&M over Notre Dame and LSu.

zAYCOvEN HENDERSONDT 6-1, 310 Longview, Tx

with a good combination on strength and speed, Henderson is a difficult defensive tack-le to block in the trenches. He tallied 36 tack-les, one sack and one fumble recovery for a touchdown in his senior year at Longview High School. He chose the Aggies over Texas, Okla-homa and Ole Miss.

FRANK IHEANACHOwR 6-6, 220 Houston, Tx

Because of his size, Iheanacho has been com-pared to former Aggies receiver Mike Evans. Iheanacho creates mismatches with smaller defensive backs and has tremendous hands. In his senior year at westside High School, Iheanacho caught 44 passes for 652 yards and 16 touchdowns. He was named a u.S. Army All-American.

JAMAL JEFFERY wR 5-6, 175 Lufkin, Tx

Jeffery has all the tools to be a stout slot re-ceiver. He has breakaway speed with great vi-sion. Jeffery caught 28 passes for 413 yards and four touchdowns in his senior season at Lufkin High School despite missing most of the season with an injury. Jeffery chose Texas A&M over Missouri and Oklahoma State.

JARRETT JOHNSONDE 6-3, 240 Katy, Tx

Johnson is a relentless defensive end that con-stantly makes plays. He has long arms and has a high motor. Johnson had a good senior season at Seven Lakes High School, tallying 59 tackles, nine tackles for loss, four sacks and one forced fumble. He was named the 19-5A Defensive Player of the Year.

Head Coach: Kevin Sumlin Off Coord: Jake Spavital Def Coord: Mark Snyder

2013 Record: 9-4 College Station, TX Founded: 1876 Stadium: Kyle Capacity: 83,002

zACH LEDwIKOL 6-5, 270 La Grange, Tx

Ledwik is a big offensive lineman that can play a number of positions. He has quick feet and good balance, which is one of the reasons why he was chosen for the All-State team. He helped La Grange High School reach the semi-finals, recording 59 pancakes and 99 knock-downs.

KODA MARTINOL 6-6, 275 Manvel, Tx

Texas A&M recruited Martin as an offensive lineman, but he played tight end and defen-sive end in high school. His long arms and nimble feet will make him a very difficult line-man to overpower. Martin was named to the AP 5A All-State second team and was a final-ist for the Defensive Player of the Year by the Touchdown Club of Houston.

DEvANTE “SPEEDY” NOILwR 5-11, 190 New Orleans, LA

There is probably not a better athlete prospect in the county. Noil has elite speed and can score from anywhere on the field. He threw for 2,235 yards and 24 touchdowns, rushed for 1,345 yards and 20 touchdowns and he tallied 248 receiving yards and three touchdowns last season at Edna Karr High School.

JOSH REYNOLDS wR 6-4, 190 San Antonio, Tx

Reynolds has a rare combination of height, speed and toughness. He played one season at Tyler Junior College and caught 44 passes for 782 yards and 12 touchdowns. Reynolds enrolled at Texas A&M in January and will have three years of eligibility. He chose the Aggies over Baylor, Oregon State and TCu.

JOSH wALKERLB 6-1, 220 Gilmer, Tx

walker is a fast linebacker who can play side-line-to-sideline. He can make plays in space as well as off the edge. As a senior at Gilmer High School, walker recorded 65 tackles and three sacks. He also ran the ball 16 times for 152 yards and three touchdowns.

DESHAwN wASHINGTON DT 6-3, 285 Nederland, Tx

Beating double teams is the name of wash-ington’s game because he is one of the best in the country at doing it. He has a very quick first step and can makes plays all over the field. washington tallied 67 tackles and eight sacks last year at Nederland High School.

ARMANI wATTSDB 5-11, 175 Forney, Tx

watts is a player that can be used on offense, defense and special teams. Last season at North Forney High School, watts tallied 64 tackles and nine interceptions on defense. He also caught 30 passes for 446 yards and three touchdowns on offense. watts chose the Aggies over Clemson, Oklahoma and Arizona State.

DONAvAN wILSONDB 6-1, 185 Shreveport, LA

This ball-hawking safety has great anticipation for the football and has great body control. wilson led the Shreveport area with 13 inter-ceptions last season and was named All-City Defensive Player of the Year. watts also had 70 tackles and five forced fumbles. He chose the Aggies over TCu and utah.

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FLORIDA

Head Coach: Will Muschamp Off Coord: Kurt Roper Def Coord: D.J. Durkin

2013 Record: 4-8 Gainesville, FL Founded: 1853 Stadium: Ben Hill Griffin Capacity: 88,548

2014 FLORIDACLASS NOTES:The Gators suffered through a rough seven-game losing streak to end the 2013 season, but coach Will Muschamp and his staff put together yet another solid recruiting class. Florida looked far and wide in assembling this class, with signees from as far away as Arizona, Washington D.C., Kansas and even Wyoming. Quarterback was a huge need and the Gators inked Will Grier of Charlotte, N.C., Deiondre Porter of Tampa and Treon Harris, a long-time FSU commitment from national champion Booker T. Washington. The Gators’ 24 signees made up one of the nation’s top 10 singing classes according to most recruit-ing sites.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Muschamp got Jalen Tabor, one of the na-tion’s top cornerback commitments to de-commit from Arizona and sign with the Ga-tors. Tabor is from Washington D.C. where he was a two-time All-Met selection by the Washington Post and was named D.C.’s Mr. Football his senior season. He was in-vited to prestigious events line the Under Armour game and The Opening after his senior campaign. He led his high school squad to the DCSAA championship game two straight years. As a tall and athletic cor-nerback prospect, Tabor could eventually project as a safety. At CB, Tabor excels in both zone and man coverage.

SIGNEESTAvEN BRYAN DE 6-5, 257 Casper, wY

The Natrona County product will travel about 2,000 miles to be a Gator after spurning of-fers from Colorado, Nebraska, Oregon, Ten-nessee, washington and the home-state Cowboys. Bryan has potential to grow into an offensive tackle should Florida decide to use him there. Bryan enrolled at uF in January.

KHAIRI CLARKDT 6-2, 329 Hollywood, FL

A 2014 u.S. Army All-America Bowl selection, Clark and his high school team, Chaminade-Madonna, made the Class AAA semifinals his senior year. As a sophomore, Clark gained at-tention when he made 60 tackles and had eight sacks, then again made 60 tackles his junior year with nine sacks.

DuKE DAwSONCB 5-11, 197 Cross City, FL

The Dixie County High School product chose the Gators over Alabama, Florida State and wisconsin. In 2013, Dawson was named to the Class A first-team all-star squad and helped his team to a 10-1 record. As a junior, he made 43 tackles and had two intercep-tions. Dawson totaled 122 tackles and seven interceptions during his high school career.

TRAvARIS DORSEYOG 6-3, 314 Jacksonville, FL

Dorsey is a very strong offensive line prospect, having squatted 515 pounds and benched 450 pounds in high school. A tremendous athlete for a big man, he was clocked at 4.8 in the 40-yard dash. Missed much of his high school junior season. The Raines High School product can play either tackle or guard.

Head Coach: Will Muschamp Off Coord: Kurt Roper Def Coord: D.J. Durkin

2013 Record: 4-8 Gainesville, FL Founded: 1853 Stadium: Ben Hill Griffin Capacity: 88,548

DEANDRE GOOLSBYTE 6-4, 225 Derby, KS

The Kansas native enrolled at uF in January. Goolsby was selected as co-captain of his Kansas all-star team his senior year. His high school team, Derby, won the state title in 2013. Goolsby chose Florida over offers from Arkansas, Louisville, Missouri, Ohio State, Or-egon and wisconsin.

wILL GRIERqB 6-3, 181 Charlotte, N.C.

Grier chose Muschamp’s program over offers from Arkansas, Auburn, North Carolina, Ten-nessee and others. Grier will compete for the starting job right away after enrolling in Janu-ary. The Charlotte native was named the Pa-rade National Player of the Year and the Max-well Player of the year after leading his team to a state title.

KAvARIS HARKLESSOT 6-5, 269 Jacksonville, FL

A January enrollee, Harkless chose Florida over of-fers from Duke, Iowa State, Louisville, Maryland, Minnesota and uCF. The Trinity Christian Acade-my product was named to the Class AAA all-state team. His high school won the state champion-ship his senior year. He played with Florida team-mate Nick washington in high school.

TREON HARRISqB 5-11, 186 Miami, FL

Harris was committed to Florida State from July until signing day when he signed with uF. Harris led his high school, Booker T. washington, to the AAAA Florida state championship in 2012 and 2013 and the uSA Today national title in 2013. Threw for 2,113 yards, 28 touchdowns and four interceptions his senior year while rushing for 633 yards and nine touchdowns.

THOMAS HOLLEY DT 6-4, 303 Brooklyn, NY

The Lincoln High School product chose Florida over offers from Alabama, Ohio State, Penn State, Clemson, Florida State, Miami, uSC and Notre Dame. Holley helped his high school win the public school city championship his senior year. He was invited to the under Armour All-American game after making 60 tackles and seven sacks his senior season.

J.C. JACKSONATH 6-0, 185 Immokalee, FL

Jackson was a two-way star on his high school team that made the Class AAAAA state semifi-nals his senior season. After a senior season in which he had 31 catches for 862 yards and 14 touchdowns, Jackson was invited to the under Armour All-American game. Jackson also had 1,403 total yards his senior season.

NOLAN KELLEHEROG 6-5, 310 Mount Pleasant, SC

Kelleher, a wando High School product, chose the Gators over offers from Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Kentucky and several others. Kelleher was invited to the Semper Fidelis All-American bowl after his senior year. He started for four years in high school and helped wando to its first 10-win season in school history in 2013.

C’YONTAI LEwISTE 6-4, 230 Tuscaloosa, AL

The Northridge High School product caught 45 passes for 703 yards and 10 touchdowns while also making 78 tackles his senior year. A versatile athlete, Lewis played tight end as well as safety, kick returner, defensive end and linebacker in high school. As a junior, Lewis totaled 313 yards and four touchdowns. Lewis was also offered by uCLA and he played basketball in high school.

ANDREw MIKEOT 6-6, 278 Tucson, Az

Another long-distance pull by Muschamp’s staff, Mike is considered one of the top offen-sive tackle prospects in the country. He chose Florida over offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Cal, Michigan, Penn State, uSC and washing-ton. He was invited to the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl and was named to the all-state first team his junior and senior seasons.

DEIONDRE PORTERqB 6-1, 167 Tampa, FL

Porter could play quarterback or safety at Florida. At Jefferson High School, Porter put up eye-opening passing numbers during his career. He led the state with 4,698 total yards and 53 touchdowns as a senior. In his three-year career, he threw for a total of 7,365 yards and 77 touchdowns. He ran track at Jefferson when not on the gridiron.

BRANDON POwELLATH 5-9, 169 Deerfield, FL

The Deerfield Beach High School star chose Florida over a ton of other offers such as Au-burn, Cal, Nebraska, Tennessee, LSu, North Carolina and uCF. Powell played running back in high school where he made first-team all state in Class 8A and rushed for 1,339 yards with 20 touchdowns. Also accounted for 289 receiving yards and 452 special teams return yards.

JuSTuS REEDDE 6-3, 215 Clearwater, FL

Reed, a product of Clearwater Central Catho-lic, chose Florida over Duke, Cincinnati, Boston College, FSu, Miami and Michigan State. Like-ly to play defensive end in college, Reed will need to add a few pounds before cracking the two-deep. After his senior year, he was named to the Class AAA all-state team after making 106 tackles and 13 sacks.

DREw SARvARYOT 6-6, 310 Tallahassee, FL

A Tyler Junior College transfer, Sarvary will have three years to play two years at uF. After his JUCO tint, Sarvary fielded offers from Kan-sas and Texas Tech before deciding on Gaines-ville as his next home. A North Florida Chris-tian graduate, Sarvary played a year at Florida A&M before transferring to Tyler. Sarvary is a January enrollee.

DAvID SHARPEOT 6-6, 288 Jacksonville, FL

One of the top offensive tackle recruits in the country, Sharpe chose Muschamp’s program over dozens of offers, including Alabama, Clemson, Florida State, Miami, Nebraska, Ten-nessee uSC and Ohio State. Sharpe played a Providence School where he was named to the MaxPreps All-America team and was a u.S. Army All-American Bowl selection.

RYAN SOuSAwR 6-0, 177 Orlando, FL

The Lake Nona High School graduate was se-lected to play in the 2014 Offense-Defense Bowl and was named to the all-state first team his junior and senior seasons. He caught 53 touchdown passes in his high school career and totaled 4,107 receiving yards. Despite running a 4.72 40-yard dash, Sousa attained offers from Florida State, Missouri uCF and uCLA.

MORAL STEPHENSwR 6-3, 210 Perry, FL

Stephens chose Gainesville for college over offers from Arkansas, Clemson, Florida State, Kentucky, Miami and Ohio State, among oth-ers. Stephens helped lead Taylor County High School to the state semifinals his senior sea-son. He had 56 catches for 1,105 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2013. Also a star on the hardwood, Stephens averaged 16.3 points per game.

JALEN TABORCB 6-1, 188 washington, D.C.

One of the consensus top defensive back re-cruits in the nation, Tabor was another recruit who flipped to UF after being committed else-where (Arizona). Tabor was also offered schol-arships by Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida State, LSu, Michigan, Miami, Ohio State and several other big-time programs. Muschamp was impressed with Tabor’s coachability dur-ing spring drills.

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GERALD wILLIS IIIDT 6-3, 275 New Orleans, LA

The Edna Karr High School graduate fielded offers form top programs like Alabama, LSu, Florida State and Texas before deciding on Florida. Like several other Gator com-mitments, willis played in the under Armour All-America game. Willis was named to the All-USA first team and the MaxPreps second team. Had 107 tackles and 15 sacks his senior season.

quINCY wILSONDB 6-1, 197 Fort Lauderdale, FL

A product of the university School of Nova South, wil-son had offers from Auburn, Clemson, LSu, Michigan, Tennessee, Southern Cal and many others before decid-ing on Florida. wilson played in the under Armour All-America game after leading his high school team to the regional finals. Had six interceptions in high school.

C.J. wORTONwR 6-1, 171 Homestead, FL

The South Dade graduate helped his team win the Class 8A state title in 2013 with six receptions and three scores in the final. He caught 42 balls for 1,052 yards and 15 scores his senior season. worton’s brother is a wide re-ceiver at uCF. He also had offers from Florida State, Mi-ami, west virginia, Ohio State and others.

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GEORGIA

Head Coach: Mark Richt Off Coord: Mike Bobo Def Coord: Jeremy Pruitt

2013 Record: 8-5 Athens, GA. Founded: 1785 Stadium: Sanford Capacity: 92,746

2014 GEORGIA CLASS NOTES:The Bulldogs have quite the fertile recruiting ground in the Peach State, but surprisingly signed nine of their 21 players from out of state in this class, each of whom was from either Florida or the Carolinas. Georgia signed seven linemen in the class, led by DT Lamont Gaillard and OT prospect Kendall Baker. The Bulldogs’ QB of the future appears to be Ja-cob Park from South Carolina. In January, the Dawgs found themselves needing a new DC after Todd Grantham left for Louisville. Mark Richt then pulled off a coup by hiring Florida State’s Jeremy Pruitt, one of college football’s most impressive young coordinators and re-cruiters.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Georgia suffered through a frustrating 2013 recruiting process, as several in-state blue chips spurned the Dawgs late in the process for out-of-state programs. Richt’s staff, however, rallied by assembling a solid class through the fall and needed one last splash to complete an excellent class. De-fensive end Lorenzo Carter of Norcross be-came that guy when he chose the Bulldogs over Florida, Alabama and FSU on signing day. The 6-foot-6, 240-pound DE added an elite pass-rushing threat and five-star swag-ger to a program that has been good, but rarely great both in recruiting and on the field in recent years.

SIGNEESHuNTER ATKINSON TE 6-5, 230 Oakwood, GA

Due to what Richt called low numbers at the position, Atkinson was a last-minute surprise signing. Atkinson caught 511 passes for 704 yards and 11 touchdowns is senior year at west Hall High School. Atkinson was named to the Class AAA first-team all-state team by the Georgia sports writers.

KENDALL BAKEROL 6-6, 275 Atlanta, GA

A Marist product, Baker was named to the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Super 11 team as well as Georgia’s first-team all-state squad. He was highly recruited as both a de-fensive lineman and an offensive lineman. Baker made 55 tackles his final season for the war Eagles.

DETRIC BING-DuKESLB 6-0, 232 Atlanta, GA

Bing-Dukes helped lead his high school, Tucker, to an undefeated regular season and on to the state finals where the Tigers fell to Creekside. He was named first-team all state by both the sportswriters and the AJC. Bing-Dukes was named to the all-southeast team by PrepStar magazine.

JEB BLAzEvICHTE 6-5, 230 Charlotte, NC

The Charlotte Christian alum is considered one of the top tight end prospects in this class. Blazevich had 32 catches for 441 yards and five scores his senior year and totaled 104 receptions for 1,520 yards and 15 scores during his varsity career. He also played defense, where he recorded eight sacks his final year.

KEYON BROwNDE 6-3, 240 wauchula, FL

Brown, a Hardee County grad, was named a Simper Fidelis All-American and the MaxPreps preseason all-state team in 2013. His high school team won its district and made the state quarterfinals is senior season. Brown chose the Dawgs over offers from Clemson, FSu, Miami and others.

LORENzO CARTERDE 6-6, 240 Norcross, GA

Carter led his team to back-to-back state foot-ball championships in his junior and senior seasons. He was named to the uSA Today All-uSA team and was a Parade All-American. Played in the prestigious under Armour All-America game his senior year. Had 40 tackles for loss and six sacks in 2013.

NICK CHuBBRB 5-10, 215 Cedartown, GA

Chubb had offers from programs like Alabama, Auburn, Florida and Texas, but chose the home state Bulldogs. Chubb was named to the All-uSA team by uSA Today and was named all-state by the GSwA. Ruched for a total of 79 touchdowns his final two high school seasons and rushed for a combined 5,411 yards.

JAKE EDwARDSOL 6-4, 271 Franklin, GA

Edwards was named to the Prep Star all-south-east region team and the first-team all-state offense by the AJC and the GSwA his senor season. He helped lead his high school team to a 10-2 record in 2013 and an 11-1 record in 2012 and back-to-back region championships.

SHATTLE FENTENGDB 6-2, 200 Loganville, GA

Originally out of Grayson High School, Fenteng spent the past two seasons at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas. The cornerback prospect was named a JuCO All-American in 2013 after making four interceptions and two fumble recoveries. He totaled 57 tackles, 16 pass break-ups, four interceptions and two tackles-for-loss in 2012.

LAMONT GAILLARDDL 6-2, 328 Fayetteville, NC

One of the top defensive line prospects in the country, Gaillard projects as a defensive tackle in Athens. The Pine Forest High School grad amassed 82 tackles his senior year and was named to the 2013 Mid-South All-Conference first team. Gaillard chose the Dawgs over offers from Alabama, Clemson, Florida, FSu and others.

GILBERT JOHNSONwR 6-3, 192 Homestead, FL

The Homestead High School product chose Georgia over offers from LSu, Kentucky and others as well as a late charge by Louisville. Due to his rare combination of height and speed as well as playing against reputable competition throughout his high school ca-reer, Johnson is considered a good possibility to overcome modest ratings.

SHAquILLE JONESDB 6-2, 175 Palm Bay, FL

Like Johnson, Jones is another sleeper pros-pect from Florida. The Merritt Island grad helped his high school team to an 11-1 record and a district championship his senior season. Jones was a Louisville commitment until late in the process when new Georgia DC Jeremy Pruitt swayed him to Athens.

RICO JOHNSONATH 5-11, 188 Swainsboro, GA

Johnson played the 2013 season at the At-lanta Sports Academy after signing with the Bulldogs after the 2012 season. An all-around athlete, Johnson won the state title in the 100-yard dash his senior year. Johnson was originally recruited as a wR, but could play on defense and special teams in Athens.

ISAIAH MCKENzIEwR 5-8, 175 Plantation, FL

McKenzie was a late addition to the Bulldogs’ signing class when he inked with them on Signing Day. His teammate, Sony Michel, was a longtime uGA pledge, which helped McKen-zie get noticed by Georgia’s staff. He chose the Dawgs over offers from Florida, Michigan, Ole Miss, Oregon, Tennessee and several others.

SONY MICHELRB 5-11, 205 Plantation, FL

One of the top running back prospects in the nation, Michel was a huge pick up for Georgia. with Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall potential-ly leaving after the 2014 season for the NFL, Michel will help fill a potentially enormous void in 2015. Michel fielded offers from Alabama, Auburn, Florida, and many others before de-ciding on uGA.

MALKOM PARRISHDB 5-10, 185 quitman, GA

Parrish jumped into the limelight the sum-mer before his senior season when he locked down many of the southeast’s top receiving prospects in 7-on-7 drills. Parrish played qB for Brooks County High School and rushed for more than 1,300 yards and threw for more than 2,400 yards with 42 TDs his senior year.

JACOB PARK qB 6-3, 202 Goose Creek, SC

Park chose to learn under Mike Bobo and Mark Richt over offers from Alabama, Auburn, Florida, FSu, Notre Dame and several others. with the 2015 qB situation still up in the air after Hutson Mason graduates this year, Park will likely redshirt and have a chance to start for four years.

DOMINICK SANDERSATH 6-0, 190 Tucker, GA

Like Bing-Dukes, Sanders is a Tucker grad who chose the Dawgs over several other suitors. He was a uCF commitment prior to deciding on Georgia days before Signing Day. Sanders was named an AJC all-metro honorable mention and was voted first-team all state by the GSWA. Sand-ers starred on both sides of the ball at Tucker.

DYSHON SIMSOL 6-4, 278 valdosta, GA

Sims committed to Georgia in July and stuck with the Dawgs through signing day. A tackle prospect, Sims earned offers from Alabama, Florida State, Miami, Tennessee while playing for south Georgia-power Lowndes High School. Sims made the AJC all-state team, the GSwA all-state team and the MaxPreps preseason all-state team.

SHAKENNETH wILLIAMSwR 6-1, 195 Macon, GAThe Rutland High School product was just be-ginning to garner national attention as a pros-pect before he pledged to Georgia in July. De-spite the early commitment, williams received offers from Kentucky, Ole Miss, Missouri, uCF and many others. He caught 36 balls for 898 yards his senior season while tabulating 998 total yards.

ISAIAH wYNNOL 6-2, 269 St. Petersburg, FLOne of the nation’s top guard prospects, wynn committed to Richt’s program on Dawg Night in July. The Lakewood High School graduate also held offers from a myriad of top programs, including Auburn, Florida, FSu, Miami, Nebras-ka and Tennessee. was named to the All-Sun Coast first team by the Tampa Bay Times.

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Head Coach: Mark Stoops Off Coord: Neal Brown Def Coord: D.J. Eliot

2013 Record: 2-10 Lexington, KY Founded: 1865 Stadium: Commonwealth Capacity: 67,606

2014 KENTUCKY CLASS NOTES:

Mark Stoops had a solid first class, and has built upon that success with possibly the best class in Wildcats history. The 2014 class is balanced with 15 defensive players and 13 offensive players. Seven players have al-ready enrolled and are participating in spring practice. Defensive Tackle Cory Johnson and safety A.J. Stamps are both JUCO transfers ex-pected to make an early impact, and should benefit from the extra snaps. Four offensive linemen led by Nick Richardson should all have a chance to play early on in their Wild-cat careers. The depth of this class should elevate Kentucky to relevance in the SEC.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Some fans have said that QB Drew Barker is the most important recruit in Kentucky history and Barker has made it clear he wants to play immediately. Enrolling early has allowed him to close the gap between Maxwell Smith and Jalen Whitlow. Rated the best player in the state of Kentucky, Barker threw for 2,697 yards and 33 touchdowns his senior season and also rushed for 848 yards and nine touchdowns. Those num-bers led to his selection to play in the U.S. Army All-American Game. With his powerful arm and pinpoint accuracy, Big Blue Nation is hoping Barker can bring their Wildcat team farther than anyone ever has.

SIGNEESDORIAN BAKERWR 6-3, 205 Cleveland, OH

Baker has great size and agility for a receiver. He is a physical receiver that can overpower smaller corners. What really allows Baker to separate himself from other receivers is his ability to gain significant yards after the catch. Baker chose the Wildcats over major conference schools Minnesota, Indiana, Illi-nois and Pittsburgh.

DREW BARKERQB 6-4, 210 Hebron, KY Barker is an enormous recruit for the ‘Cats. Barker was the No. 1 player in the state, and the No. 6 pro-style quarterback in the nation. An early enrollee, Barker is the ideal size for a QB, and possesses a great arm with solid accuracy. Barker threw for 2,697 yards and 33 touchdowns his senior season and also rushed for 848 yards and nine touchdowns.

BLAKE BONEWR 6-4, 175 Woodruff, SC

Bone’s height is obviously a major part of his success on the field. Bone completed his third straight 1,000-yard season. Bone will not blow by anyone, but will catch anything that comes his way. Combine that with his superior route-running skills and he should become a solid possession receiver for the Wildcats.

TYMERE DUBOSEDT 6-6, 260 Youngstown, OH

Dubose is a consensus top 100 defensive tackle. Dubose already has the physical build of a college defensive tackle. Dubose is a sol-id athlete, with quick hands to shed offensive linemen. Dubose committed to the Wildcats before his senior season, over other early of-fers from West Virginia and Michigan State among others.

Head Coach: Mark Stoops Off Coord: Neal Brown Def Coord: D.J. Eliot

2013 Record: 2-10 Lexington, KY Founded: 1865 Stadium: Commonwealth Capacity: 67,606

MIKE EDwARDSS 5-11, 180 Cincinnati, OH

Edwards has everything you could ask for in a safety. He has great speed and is a superior tackler. what differentiates Edwards from other safeties are his natural football instincts. Mark Stoops’ background as a secondary coach bodes well for Edward’s future. After his senior year, Edwards was named second-team all-state.

MATT ELAMDT 6-5, 372 Elizabethtown, KY

Elam, Kentucky’s second-rated player behind classmate Drew Barker, is an important com-mit for the ‘Cats. He is a massive player, with super hero-like strength, surprising explosive-ness and a motor that never stops. Elam will come in and give the wildcats a much-needed playmaker on the defensive side of the ball. From the time he steps on the field, Elam will wreak havoc on opponents.

NICO FIRIOSOLB 6-1.5, 220 Longwood, FL

Firios is blue-collar football player. Although he isn’t an elite athlete, Firios is a first-rate tackler with the natural instincts to make plays. Ken-tucky’s linebackers are all enigmas right now, so Firios could see some playing time this year. Firios chose the wildcats over Louisville, and late-charging wisconsin.

RYAN FLANNIGANOLB 6-2/230 Missouri City, Tx

A top 10 player at his position and a top 15 player in the talent rich state of Texas, Flanni-gan is a excellent athlete that can make plays in the open field. Flannigan can chase down skill players preventing big plays. After spend-ing a year in JuCO, Flannigan will have three years to make an impact at Kentucky.

DORIAN HENDRIxILB 6-0, 230 Dayton, OH

Hendrix is a high-quality tackler and an above-average tackler. Already enrolled, Hendrix brings intangibles to Kentucky, doing things on the field that are tough to teach. Hendrix comes from a winning program which the ‘Cats hope can influence the culture at Ken-tucky. Illinois was Kentucky’s main competitor for Hendrix’s services.

MIKEL HORTONRB 6-1, 225 west Chester, OH

An early enrollee, Horton is an ideal power back. His strong build makes it almost impos-sible for a single tackler to bring him down. Horton also has the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield. He concluded his senior year with 1,203 rushing yards and 13 touch-downs and 19 receptions for 249 yards and two touchdowns.

CORY JOHNSONDT 6-4, 300 Brooklyn, NY

A Temple commit out of high school, Johnson spent one year at a JuCO. During his one year in JuCO, Johnson exploded onto the radar of some major universities. His ability to stop plays at the point of attack is second to none. He always puts forth 100 percent effort and should crack Kentucky’s defensive line rota-tion his first year.

GARRETT JOHNSONwR 5-9, 160 winter Garden, FL

Johnson has isn’t a burner, but he is fast. Johnson is unbelievably agile, an unreal in the open field. He gets in open space defenders have trouble bringing him down. Johnson is a candidate to play H-Back in Kentucky’s of-fense, as well as slot receiver. Johnson chose the ‘Cats over Arizona, BC, Northwestern and Iowa State.

JOSH KROKOT 6-8, 300 Niles, OH

Saying Krok is large is an understatement. Despite his size, Krok has developed excellent footwork that allows him to be effective as both a run and pass blocker. Krok committed to west virginia the summer before his senior year, but after visiting Kentucky in February he changed his commitment to the wildcats.

JARRETT LARuBBIOOG 6-5, 260 Middletown, OH

LaRubbio is quick laterally for a man his size. He is an exceptional run blocker with the ability to get to the next level of defenders to extend runs for his backs. After offers from wisconsin and Louisville, LaRubbio took an unofficial visit to Lexington and committed a month later.

DARRYL LONGTE 6-4, 225 westerville, OH

Long is a receiving tight end. His frame allows some room for some much-needed muscle weight to compete in the SEC. Long has superior hands and the ability to catch balls anywhere in his vicinity. After unofficial visits to Louisville and Kentucky, he committed to the wildcats.

ADRIAN MIDDLETONDT 6-3, 265 Bowling Green, KY

Yet another defensive tackle in this class, Mid-dleton might have been the most productive this past year. He finished his senior year with 67 tackles, 26 of those for a loss, and nine sacks which led to a selection for the Offense-Defense All-America Bowl. Middleton is pow-erful and explosive allowing him to get to the quarterback quickly.

KENDALL RANDOLPHS 5-11, 170 Tallahassee, FL

Randolph can play corner, but projects as a safety at the next level. Randolph is a long and fast ball hawk in the secondary. He will com-pete for playing time the moment he steps on campus. Randolph was sought after by almost every school in the nation, including the last three national champions: Auburn, Alabama and Florida State.

NICK RICHARDSONOT 6-5, 285 westerville, OH

Richardson, a top 50 offensive tackle, owns great size and a wide frame that allows him to carve up large holes for his running backs. He should develop into a well-rounded tackle during his career at Kentucky. Richardson was selected to play in the 2014 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl.

THADDEuS SNODGRASSWR 6-1, 170 Springfield, OH

Snodgrass is a longtime commit to Kentucky, and is already enrolled in school. Snodgrass has the size and speed to be a force for the Wildcats as a freshman. In the open field Snodgrass can make defenders miss. He is a player that makes a five-yard pass a 20-yard gain. Snodgrass chose the wildcats over sev-eral other offers from BCS schools.

JERvONTIuS STALLINGSOC 6-3, 305 Birmingham, AL

Stallings will have the opportunity to play ear-ly on in his career. Kentucky has had trouble protecting the qB, but Stallings could be the anchor of the wildcats strong O-line class. Stallings isn’t elite at any one thing but does everything solid enough. Stallings’ size could allow him to shift up and down the line during his Kentucky career.

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A.J. STAMPSCB 6-0, 190 vicksburg, MS

Stamps was a surprise commitment choosing the ‘Cats over powerhouse Ohio State. Stamps converted from wide receiver during his two years at East Mississippi C.C., and the transi-tion was easier than one might think. Stamps, an honorable-mention NJCAA All-American with two years left to play, should add some more accolades to his name.

LLOYD TuBMANwDE 6-5, 235 Louisville, KY

Tubman is new to the sport of football, but pos-sesses obvious ideal size for the defensive end position. Tubman is raw, however his speed is what allows him to quickly get to the quarter-back. Kentucky is the fourth school Tubman has committed to. Tubman committed to west-ern Kentucky, later committing to vanderbilt, and then followed James Franklin with a verbal to Penn State. ultimately, Tubman signed with the wildcats on National Signing Day.

JARED TuCKERS 5-11, 175 Stone Mountain, GA

Tucker always seems to make plays on the de-fensive side of the ball. Tucker was one of the better defensive players out of the peach state. Tucker comes from Stephenson High School, a school with a track record of producing big-time players. Tucker chose Kentucky over his 16 other offers.

KOBIE wALKERS 6-3, 200 Olney, MD

walker was one of Maryland’s best recruits, and is yet another secondary player in this class. walker has a frame that will allow him to put on necessary weight. walker was selected to play in the 2014 Offense-Defense All-Amer-ican game, and chose Kentucky over Boston College, Miami, NC State and others.

DENzEL wAREwDE 6-3, 220 Crestview, FL

ware was one of the top 15 weak-side defen-sive ends in the class of 2014. His first step and speed are first-class. Pair those two at-tributes to exceptional ability to shed blockers and you have a potential star. ware should make an immediate impact, and if he can get stronger, he may be a household name sooner rather than later.

DARIuS wESTS 6-0, 195 Lima, OH

west is fast and has exceptional playmaking skills, two attributes that bode well for a safe-ty. west is a talented player, but his health is a concern. west broke his leg in January for the second time in seven months. If west can stay healthy, he should have a productive wildcat career.

STANLEY wILLIAMSRB 5-8, 189 Monroe, GA

williams has out of this world speed and vi-sion, most backs have one or the other. wil-liams once committed to Georgia, but a year later switched his commitment to the ‘Cats. The MvP of the 2014 Offense-Defense All-American game, williams should be a jolt of lightning for Kentucky throughout his career.

T.v. wILLIAMSwR 5-7.5, 148 McKinney, Tx

Despite his small stature, williams makes big plays. williams owns world class speed and excellent hands. He will most certainly be a slot receiver for the wildcats. williams had an impressive list of schools after him including: California, Iowa, Nebraska and Oregon State. After signing in November, williams enrolled at Kentucky in January.

MISSOURI

Head Coach: Gary Pinkel Off Coord: Josh Henson Def Coord: Dave Steckel

2013 Record: 12-2 Columbia, MO. Founded: 1839 Stadium: Faurot Capacity: 71,004

2014 MISSOuRI CLASS NOTES:

Being out of the top half of the SEC’s recruit-ing ranks has not hurt the 2013 SEC East champion Tigers’ ability to compete in the conference and this year’s class shouldn’t either. Head coach Gary Pinkel and his staff grabbed recruits from 10 different states, in-cluding three from Georgia, Tennessee and Texas and six from Florida. The Tigers have six receivers in this class, including North Gwin-nett wideout Nate Brown. Andy Bauer leads a group of four offensive tackles and he is one of the top prospects in the state of Missouri. This year’s class did not have any early enroll-ments.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Wide receiver Nate Brown brings physicality to the position and can create a mismatch with his combination of size of speed. Dur-ing Brown’s senior season at North Gwin-nett he notched two four-touchdown games in Georgia’s top classification. Brown has the size that Missouri has become known for at the receiver position and he battles for jump balls and brings down acrobatic catches with his physicality and athleti-cism. Brown shared the spotlight with a strong receiving corps in high school, while still putting up all-state numbers and he will be able to mold right into the Tigers’ play-book.

SIGNEESPAuL ADAMS OT 6-6, 270 Nashville, TN

Adams is one of the top offensive tackles coming out of the volunteer state this year and committed to Missouri on May 17 over offers from Cincinnati, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and South Florida. Adams has quick feet that allowed him to record 41 tackles and eight tackles for loss last season on de-fense. SAM BAILEY OT 6-5, 245 Lamar, MO

Bailey was first-team All-State defensive end for Lamar High School in 2013 and his ath-leticism on defense translates to a potential star at offensive tackle. Bailey has room for up to 50-60 more pounds to add to his frame. Bailey committed to Missouri on July 24 over Navy.

ANDY BAuER OT 6-6, 304 St. Louis, MO

Bauer is considered one of the top prospects in this year’s class and the offensive tackle comes in with the physical tools to imme-diately play and add depth to the offensive line. Bauer committed to Ole Miss in March of 2013 and decommitted on Nov. 4 when he pledged to Missouri.

DESEAN BLAIRwR 6-4, 185 Jacksonville, FL

Blair has the ideal build for a Missouri receiver with his 6-foot-4 frame and long reach. Blair has above average ball-skills with the ability to outleap defenders. Blair received offers from Georgia Tech, vanderbilt, west virginia, Louisville, Nebraska and Purdue and entered National Signing Day uncommitted.

Head Coach: Gary Pinkel Off Coord: Josh Henson Def Coord: Dave Steckel

2013 Record: 12-2 Columbia, MO. Founded: 1839 Stadium: Faurot Capacity: 71,004

KENDALL BLANTON TE 6-6, 227 Blue Springs South, MO

Blanton is a towering target in the passing game with a great football pedigree. Blanton’s father, Jerry, played collegiately at Kentucky before spending seven years playing for the Kansas City Chiefs. Blanton will need to con-tinue gaining size and transforming his game into a complete tight end capable of winning on the offensive line.

wALTER BRADY wDE 6-4, 242 Florence, AL

Brady posted an incredible 24 tackles for loss last season to go with his 8.5 sacks and two interceptions. Brady moved to Alabama from after his junior season and was committed to Middle Tennessee State before committing to Missouri four days before National Signing Day. Brady should see opportunities early in his college career with his sure tackling.

NATE BROwN wR 6-3, 210 Suwanee, GA

Brown somehow flew under the radar head-ing into the 2013 season and grew to become the Peach State’s most coveted wide receiver prospect. Brown was heavily recruited by uGA, which offered him more than five months af-ter Missouri. Brown hauled in 21 touchdowns his senior season for 1,041 yards.

LOGAN CHEADLE CB 5-11, 165 Lee’s Summit, MO

Cheadle needs to bulk up his frame, but his quickness at the cornerback position is al-ready at an elite level. Cheadle is one of the fastest guys in this class with the ability to recover and react to plays. Cheadle commit-ted to Missouri on June 13 over Indiana, Iowa State and Northern Illinois.

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KENYA DENNIS CB 6-0, 190 Raymond, MS

Dennis brings immediate depth to the Mis-souri secondary and was one of the top JuCO prospects this season. Dennis committed to Missouri on June 27 and picked the Tigers over offers from Arkansas, Auburn and Southern Miss. Dennis’ ball skills set him apart and he could join the starting rotation early this year.

KEYON DILOSA wR 6-3, 194 Round Rock, Tx

Dilosa could be the best steal in this year’s class. The 6-foot-3 wideout had three scoring catches of 60 yards or more and an 88-yard kickoff return this past season. with an of-fense that shares the football Dilosa will be able to use his ability beat one-on-one’s and spark big plays after the catch.

DARNELL GREEN-BECKHAM wR 6-4, 185 Hillcrest, MO

Darnell is the younger brother of Missouri wideout Dorial Green-Beckham. The 6-foot-4 receiver had to miss all of his 2011 season in order to undergo treatments for leukemia. Dar-nell hauled in 19 catches for 277 yards and a pair of touchdowns last season and continues improving physically and fundamentally.

MICHAEL FAIRCHILD OT 6-6, 270 Stilwell, KS

Fairchild’s father Paul played his college foot-ball for Kansas before a seven-year career in the NFL with the New England Patriots. Like his father, Fairchild is physically strong and approaches each day with a no-nonsense type attitude. Fairchild is a great pass blocker that can become the anchor of the offensive line.

GRANT JONES OLB 6-3, 225 Columbia, MO

Jones is the son of Missouri running backs coach Brian Jones. Jones already added more than 15 pounds to his frame and he will look to fill the outside linebacker or defensive end role. Jones has good size and is athletic enough to play tight end if needed.

BRANDON LEE OLB 6-3, 215 Indianapolis. IN Lee brings SEC-type quickness to the linebacker position and the 6-foot-3 outside linebacker is able to patrol the boundaries with his athleticism and natural instincts. Lee is a physical specimen that burst to the scene his sophomore season when he posted an 85-tackle season with two sacks and two forced fumbles.

LAwRENCE LEE wR 5-11, 167 Pensacola, FL

Lee can turn routine receptions into highlight-worthy touchdown plays with his balance and ability to change direction. In 2011, Lee had a breakout sophomore season with 52 catches for 1,134 yards and 17 touchdowns. Lee de-committed from Tennessee before pledging to the Tigers on July 22 of 2013.

ROCEL MCwILLIAMS SDE 6-3, 240 Pensacola, FL

Mcwilliams was high school teammates with Lawrence Lee and comes in as a physical de-fensive end. The coaching staff believes Mcwil-liams can get up to 260 pounds quickly and use his explosive first step to be a disruptive force on the defensive trenches. Mcwilliams was also offered scholarships by Florida, Minnesota and Southern Miss, among others. KEvIN PENDLETON OT 6-5, 310 Lee’s Summit, MO

Pendleton is a big offensive tackle with a strong base and long arms. Pendleton is great with his pass blocking sets and has a good drop step and feet. Pendleton committed to Missouri over Memphis and coach Andy Hill says Pendle-ton continues to develop his athletic abilities.

THOMAS RICHARD wR 6-1, 185 Nashville, TN

Richard hopes to major in journalism like his moth-er Tanya during her college days at Missouri. On the football field, Richard has the reliable hands to make him an ideal possession receiver and the speed to produce big plays within the offense. Richard caught 26 touchdowns and tallied 2,175 receiving yards his last two varsity seasons.

TAvON ROSS S 6-1, 198 Cochran, GA

Ross was an explosive playmaker at the quar-terback position at Bleckley County and also made game-changing plays in the secondary. Ross housed four of his six interceptions last season. Ross entered National Signing Day uncommitted and chose the Tigers over uGA, which was heavily recruiting the versatile pros-pect. FINIS STRIBLING Iv CB 5-10, 170 Thompson’s Station, TN

Stribling is an ideal guy for the nickel position and Missouri will also use his ability to get to the football on special teams. During his se-nior season, Stribling blocked five extra points and three field goals while tallying 48 tackles one sack and two interceptions at Indepen-dence High School.

GREG TAYLOR S 5-11, 180 East St. Louis, IL

Taylor is a hard-hitting safety capable of im-pacting the passing game and run game equally. Taylor compiled 92 tackles his junior season at East St. Louis and was extended offers from Illinois, Kansas, Purdue and Syra-cuse before committing to Missouri on April 11 during an unofficial visit.

TREvON wALTERS RB 5-10, 192 Bradenton, FL

walters hails from football powerhouse Mana-tee where he rushed for 1,704 yards and 14 touchdowns this past season. walters’ aver-ages were 7.71 yards per carry and 154.9 yards per game. walter’s strength is his ability to read his blockers and find holes. He is a patient run-ner capable of fighting for extra yards.

SPENCER wILLIAMSwDE 6-4, 220 Jacksonville, FL williams was a surprise signee on National Signing Day after he made the decision to flip from Cincinnati that day after being committed since May. williams has the speed to excel at the position and his long frame and athletic gifts make him a dangerous edge player. williams will also likely see time on special teams.

THOMAS wILSON ATH 5-11, 175 Buford, GA

wilson helped Buford win three state champi-onships during his varsity career and will likely hone his talents to the defensive side of the football at the collegiate level. Safeties coach Alex Grinch has expressed interest in starting wilson at safety even though most of his time in high school was spent playing cornerback.

RAYMOND wINGO CB 5-10, 174 St. Louis, MO

wingo won a state championship in the 100-meter and he showcased that same elite speed while playing running back and defen-sive back for St. Louis university this past sea-son. Wingo picked off two passes, scored five rushing touchdowns and hauled in a pair of receiving touchdowns last season.

RODERICK wINTERS OLB 6-0, 200 Bowie, Tx

winters went to the same high school (Bowie) as Missouri running back Russell Hansbrough. winters is a physical presence at outside line-backer that can cover a huge amount of field on any given play. winters is very fast and can elude blockers with his athleticism. winters chose Mizzou over New Mexico State. ISH wITTER RB 5-8, 190 Tampa, FL Rutgers, Syracuse, Indiana, Georgia State, FIu and many others offered witter before he committed on Sept. 26. witter averaged 6.44 yards per career his senior season at Alonso and rushed for 10 touchdowns. witter’s abil-ity to cut and get upfield quick makes him an ideal fit in Missouri’s offense.

MARvIN zANDERS ATH 6-3, 180 Jacksonville, FL

zanders’ athletic ability has been compared to Brad Smith and it is likely the Tigers will give the game-changer a chance to play quar-terback. zanders accounted for 2,571 yards of offense and 37 touchdowns as a senior at Raines High School last season and he has top end speed to create big plays.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Head Coach: Steve Spurrier Off Coord: Shawn Elliott/Steve Spurrier, Jr. Def Coord: Lorenzo Ward

2013 Record: 11-2 Columbia, S.C. Founded: 1801 Stadium: Williams-Brice Capacity: 80,250

2014 SOuTH CAROLINA CLASS NOTES:Success under Steve Spurrier came slowly for the Gamecocks, but they seem to have fig-ured it out under the Ole Ball Coach in recent years. South Carolina has won 11 games in three straight seasons after winning the East-ern Division title in 2010. Recruiting has also improved, as the Gamecocks have consistent-ly signed top 20 classes in recent years. This year’s class is no different. Spurrier’s staff went into Georgia and had a lot of success in metro Atlanta, especially. Carolina plucked six players from Georgia and four from Florida in a class that also saw signees from North Carolina and Alabama.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Chris Lammons possesses the type of game-breaking ability that recruiters dream about. The 5-10, 170-pounder from Fort Lauderdale played quarterback in high school but projects to wide receiver or cornerback in college. He has good speed (4.62, 40-yard dash) and is an extremely versatile player. Lammons ran the option in college and can use his QB experience at wide receiver to find soft spots in op-ponents’ coverages. He showed outstand-ing elusiveness and cutting ability in high school, which translates well to being a big-play threat on offense. His experience playing QB gives him leadership ability and experience.

SIGNEESBRYSON ALLEN-wILLIAMSOLB 6-1, 230 Ellenwood, GA

A highly sought-after recruit, Allen-williams also held offers from Alabama, Auburn, Clem-son, Florida, Florida State, Michigan, uSC and several other major programs. Allen-williams was named to the AJC all-metro team and played in the uS Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio. Tallied 99 tackles and 16 sacks his junior year.

JOE BLuE ILB 6-0, 235 Dillon, SC

Blue can play fullback or inside linebacker in college, and he also played running back for his high school team. His high school, Dil-lon, won the 2012 state title behind Blue’s 17 carries and 96 yards. Blue also earned of-fers from Auburn, Florida, Georgia Tech and virginia Tech.

KEvIN CROSBYTE 6-1, 240 Bamberg, SC

Crosby was a highly-coveted recruit who was extended offers by Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, LSu, Michigan, Oklahoma and several others. Crosby caught 43 passes for 571 yards and 12 touchdowns his senior year at Ehrhardt High School. Played in the North Carolina-South Carolina Shrine Bowl and in the under Armour Bowl after his senior season.

SHAquILLE DAvIDSONwR 6-0, 170 Gaffney, SC

was a dual-threat quarterback in high school but projects to wide receiver in Columbia. Threw for 1,539 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior while rushing for 762 yards and seven touchdowns. Played in the Shrine Bowl and the u.S. Army All-American Bowl after his senior season.

Head Coach: Steve Spurrier Off Coord: Shawn Elliott/Steve Spurrier, Jr. Def Coord: Lorenzo Ward

2013 Record: 11-2 Columbia, S.C. Founded: 1801 Stadium: Williams-Brice Capacity: 80,250

TERRY GOOGERATH 6-4, 203 Atlanta, GA

Googer played quarterback and wide receiver for woodward Academy. He threw for 967 yards and 10 scores while rushing for 1,116 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior. Also lettered in basketball and track at woodward. Googer will likely line up at either receiver or H-back for the Gamecocks.

wESLEY GREENCB 5-11, 173 Lithonia, GA

Green was a super prospect who was of-fered by several major programs, including Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, LSu, Ohio State and many others. Green helped lead M.L King High School to the playoffs in each of his four seasons. Green was the last player to sign with Carolina in this recruiting class.

AL HARRISCB 5-11, 158 Fort Lauderdale, FL

Harris is recovering from a torn hamstring, which occurred in the third game of the 2013 season and caused him to miss the remainder of the year. His high school, St. Thomas Aqui-nas won the Class 7A state title in 2012. His father is longtime former NFL player Al Harris Sr., who is currently a coach for the Chiefs.

ABu LAMINDT 6-4, 300 Fayetteville, NC

Lamin transferred to Carolina from Fort Scott Community College in January. will be able to play three seasons for the Gamecocks in the next three years. He totaled 34 tackles and seven tackles-for-loss during the 2013 sea-son for the Greyhounds. Lamin attended high school at Trinity Christian in Fayetteville, N.C.

CHRIS LAMMONSATH 5-10, 170 Fort Lauderdale, FL

Lammons is perhaps the best player singed in this class if recruiting websites are accurate in their assessments. Lammons was also of-fered by Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Miami, Florida State and Tennessee. Lammons committed to Florida in August be-fore decommitting in January. He also visited wisconsin during the process.

BLAKE MCCLAINDT 6-3, 258 Jacksonville, FL

The Sandalwood High School star was com-mitted to Florida State, then Nebraska before signing with South Carolina. McClain played for Nease High School in Ponte vedra before trans-ferring to Sandalwood. In addition to Carolina, FSu and Nebraska, McClain was also offered by Alabama, Auburn, LSu and North Carolina.

KALAN RICHIETE 6-6, 226 Goose Creek, SC

Richie played for Goose Creek High School as a tight end and defensive end his senior year. He totaled 41 tackles and three sacks as a senior. Richie made the Charleston Post and Courier all-region team and played in the Shrine Bowl. Clemson, N.C. State, uConn and virginia Tech also hotly pursued Richie’s signature.

TYSHuN SAMuELwR 6-0, 180 Inman, SC

Samuel caught 61 balls for 1,184 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior and rushed for 837 yards and 13 touchdowns. He set a school re-cord with 53 total career touchdowns at Chap-man High School. Received the Class AAA of-fensive player of the year award and played in the Shrine Bowl.

DANTE SAwYERDE 6-3, 250 Suwanee, GA

The North Gwinnett graduate spurned offers from Alabama, Arizona, Auburn, LSu and Ten-nessee to sign with the Gamecocks. As a star of one of Georgia’s top high school programs, Sawyer made 49 tackles and had three sacks his senior year. was voted to the Class AAAAAA all-state first team.

MJCHAEL SCARNECCHIAqB 6-4, 186 Orange Park, FL

Scarnecchia originally committed to uAB, but committed to the Gamecocks when Carolina offered in October. The Fleming Island High School alum threw for 28 touchdowns his senior year against just two interceptions. He was voted to the Associated Press all-star team after his senior season. He is a member of the National Honor Society.

DARIN SMALLSDB 5-11, 205 Summerville, SC

Smalls can play either at safety or cornerback in college. The Summerville Green wave alum chose the Gamecocks over offers from Clem-son, Florida State, Oklahoma and Tennessee. His high school made the state semifinals his senior season after going 11-3. Smalls also played baseball and ran track in high school.

D.J. SMITHDB 6-0, 182 Marietta, GA

Smith helped lead walton High School to the playoffs in each of his four seasons. Smith chose the Gamecocks over offers from Clemson, Florida, Miami, Michigan State, Ohio State and Tennessee. He made 77 tackles and had two in-terceptions in his final season. Was recruited by G.A. Mangus, who played qB at walton.

TAYLOR STALLwORTHDT 6-1, 263 Mobile, AL

The Murphy High School product also had of-fers from Arkansas, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee. As a senior, Stall-worth made 53 tackles, had 12 tackles-for-loss and made four sacks and made 57 tack-les and four sacks as a junior. He played in the Mississippi-Alabama all-star game after his senior campaign.

DONELL STANLEYOG 6-4, 312 Latta, SC

The Latta High School product chose South Car-olina over offers from Alabama, Clemson, Flor-ida, Florida State, LSu, Ohio State and uSC. He was invited to the u.S. Army All-America game. Stanley was voted first-team all state and was a finalist for the Mr. Football award. He is a mem-ber of the National Honor Society.

JHAuSTIN THOMASDT 6-6, 275 Decatur, GA

Thomas originally signed with South Carolina in 2012, but instead attended Trinity valley Community College in Texas. Thomas starred for Columbia High School in both basketball and football and helped lead the Eagles to back-to-back hoops state titles his junior and senior season. Thomas made 55 tackles and had 12.5 sacks last season.

DExTER wIDEMANDT 6-4, 275 Saluda, SC

wideman committed to Florida State in July before switching and signing with Carolina on signing day. wideman played in the Shrine Bowl and the under Armour All-America Bowl. He made 64 tackles and had seven sacks his junior year and had 61 tackles and 14.5 tack-les-for-loss in 2011.

MALIK YOuNGOG 6-3, 286 Piedmont, SC

The woodmont High School product made the Division II-AAAA all-state team his senior year. Young played in the Shrine Bowl and the Offense-Defense All-American game. Young also lettered in track and field and made the all-region team his final season.

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TENNESSEE

Head Coach: Butch Jones Off Coord: Mike Bajakian Def Coord: John Jancek

2013 Record: 5-7 Knoxville, Tenn. Founded: 1794 Stadium: Neyland Capacity: 104,079

2014 TENNESSEECLASS NOTES:

The Volunteers needed a big class in order to get back in the SEC East elite. They were able to do that as 33 players were signed for the 2014 season. The Vols were able to focus on in-state talent, signing 10 of the best play-ers in Tennessee. But they were able sign top recruits in the country including two players from Ohio, two players from Texas and one player from California. The focus on this re-cruiting class was defense. Eighteen players on the defensive side of the ball were signed, including three cornerbacks and three safe-ties.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT:

Todd Kelly Jr. was signed by the Vols to help them bolster the defense, which struggled last season. He has always had Tennessee football in his blood as his dad played de-fensive end for the Vols in the early 90s. However, he did not have interest in the Vols when Derek Dooley was the head coach, so it was a little of a surprise that he com-mitted to Tennessee back in 2013. Kelly is considered as one of the five best players in Tennessee. He has great ball skills and he can make plays all over the field.

SIGNEESDEREK BARNETTDL 6-3, 284 Nashville, TN

Barnett is considered as one of the five best recruits in Tennessee. As a senior at Brent-wood Academy, Barnett recorded 60 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks. He also led Brentwood to a 9-4 record and an appear-ance in the state semifinals. Barnett chose Tennessee over Missouri and Ole Miss.

DILLON BATESLB 6-3, 213 Ponte vedra Beach, FL

Bates comes from a football family as his dad, Bill, also played for the vols as well as the Dallas Cowboys where he won three Su-per Bowl titles. He played high school ball at Ponte vedra High School where he recorded 81 tackles his senior year and 300 tackles in his high school career.

CHRIS BECKRB 6-2, 200 Austell, GA

Beck spent the last two seasons at Dean College in Franklin, MA. He rushed for 273 yards in three games this freshman season and 212 yards in seven games his sopho-more season. Beck played high school ball at South Cobb High School where he rushed for 1,622 and 17 total touchdowns as a senior.

ELLIOTT BERRYATH 6-0, 206 Fairburn, GA

Berry can play either outside linebacker or safety, but he will most likely be used as a linebacker. He played high school ball at Creekside High School where he won a state title last season. His twin, brother, Evan also signed with Tennessee and his older brother, Eric, was an All-American for the vols.

EvAN BERRYDB 5-11, 196 Fairburn, GA

Berry is considered as one of the 30 best defensive backs in the country. Like his twin brother, Elliott, Berry helped his high school win the state title and was an All-State player. Berry chose Tennessee over Georgia, Florida Clemson and Auburn. His dad, James, played running back for Tennessee in the late 70s.

DONTAvIuS BLAIR OL 6-8, 300 Anniston, AL

Blair spent the last two seasons at Garden City Community College where played and started 17 games. He was named to 2013 First Team All-Conference in the Kansas Jayhawk Com-munity College Conference. He played high school ball at Anniston High School where was an All-State player as a senior.

GAvIN BRYANT LB 6-0, 233 Jackson, AL

The coaches for Tennessee agree that Bry-ant is one of the hardest hitters in the class. Last year at Jackson High School, Bryant tal-lied 60 tackles and nine sacks. As a junior he recorded 110 tackles and eight sacks. Bryant chose Tennessee over Alabama, Kentucky and Memphis.

NEIKO CREAMERwR 6-3, 223 wilmington, DE

Creamer has the size and versatility to be a great receiver for the vols. As a senior at East-ern Christian Academy, he was named to the All-State Second Team and led the school to 9-3 record his senior year. Creamer signed with Tennessee over Rutgers and Boston Col-lege.

BRYSON DuRDENDB 5-10, 170 McDonough, GA

Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy will miss Durden because he helped the Chargers gain a lot of success. Durden tallied 56 tackles and two interceptions his senior year, which was good enough to help the Chargers win 11 games. He also helped the 2012 team win a state title.

RASHAAN GAuLDEN DB 6-1, 178 Spring Hill, TN

with great instincts and sound tackling, Gaul-den fits right in what the Vols want to do on defense. He recorded 193 tackles his senior season and was named to the All-State team. Gaulden got to play in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl and he was also an All-Ameri-can in track and field.

DANIEL HELM TE 6-4, 225 Chattam, IL

Helm is considered by many as one of the 10 best tight ends in the country. The Chicago Tribune named him to the All-State team and he got a chance to play in the u.S. Offense –Defense All-American Bowl. Helm helped Glennwood High School record an 8-3 record last year.

JOE HENDERSONDE 6-2, 222 Shaker Heights, OH

Henderson is very fast and he is explosive off the line of scrimmage. He adds length to the defensive line, which is something the vols need. Last season at Shaker Heights High School, Henderson registered 14.5 sacks along with 52 tackles. The Associated Press named him to the Ohio All-State second team.

DEwAYNE HENDRIx DL 6-3, 252 O’Fallon, IL

Hendrix is an athletic player that can run well and he’s all over the field. When Hendrix played his final season at O’Fallon Township, he recorded 60 tackles, nine tackles for loss and eight sacks. He was named to the 2013 American Family Insurance All-uSA Illinois team and played in the 2013 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl.

JALEN HuRDRB 6-3, 227 Hendersonville, TN

with his combination of speed and power, Hurd can make an impact at the running back position right away. Hurd was named Tennes-see State Mr. Football in 2012 because he rushed for 3,357 yards and 43 touchdowns. He only played in one game his senior year due to a shoulder injury.

JAKOB JOHNSONLB 6-4, 240 Stuttgart, Germany

Johnson only played one season of high school football, but he made an immediate impact. He recorded 112 tackles and six sacks and led Jean Ribault High School to a 7-4 record. He was named to the Florida Times-union Super 24 Team and was also named to the Florida Times-union All-second team.

COLTON JuMPERLB 6-2, 220 Lookout Mountain, TN

Jumper is a hard-working linebacker that can be a force on special teams. He played high school ball at the Baylor School where he fin-ished with 131 tackles 19 tackles for loss, eight sacks, two interceptions two forced fumbles and blocked a field goal. He was se-lected to play in the Toyota Tennessee Football All-Star Classic.

TODD KELLY JR. DB 6-0, 195 Knoxville, TN

Being a three-time state champion and Gato-rade Player of the Year is just a few of the many accomplishments for Kelly. He was also a two-time All-State selection and got a chance to play in the 2013 u.S. Army All-American Bowl. Kelly tallied 53 tackles and two interceptions on defense while rushing for 1,120 yards and 23 touchdowns on offense last season.

JOSH MALONEwR 6-3, 195 Gallatin, TN

Malone is another Tennessee product that should be able to help the vols early in his ca-reer. During his senior year at Station Camp High School, Malone recorded 1,404 yards and 19 touchdowns. He was named Mr. Ten-nessee Football last year and played in the u.S. Army All-American Game.

CORTEz MCDOwELLDB 6-1, 201 Locust Grove, GA

Head coach Butch Jones was able to get some great out-of-state players and McDowell is good example of that. He was a consensus All-State safety as he tallied 92 tackles his senior year at Locust Grove High School. McDowell chose Ten-nessee over Alabama, Auburn and Cincinnati.

AARON MEDLEYK 6-2, 173 Lewisburg, TN

Medley is a strong-legged kicker that has a nice lift on field goals. As a senior at Marshall County High School, he connected on three-of-six field goals and also punted 33 times for a 37.2 average. Medley was a Tennessee Class AA Mr. Football Finalist and got to play in the under Armour All-American Game.

DIMARYA MIxONDL 6-3, 263 Compton, CA

The coaches believe that Mixon is a player that can contribute quickly. He has very good hands and he’s also very explosive. Mixon played high school ball at west Mesquite High School on west Mesquite, Tx and he made 48 tackles and 12 sacks his senior year.

EMMANuEL MOSELEYDB 5-11, 165 Greensboro, N.C.

Moseley can play on offense and defense, which makes him a very valuable player for Tennessee. As a quarterback, he threw for 1,370 yards and ran for 1,443 yards his senior year at Dudley High School. On defense, he tal-lied 28 tackles and had four interceptions.

CHARLES MOSLEYDL/OL 6-5, 362 Brighton, TN

with great size and solid athletic ability, Mos-ley has a chance to be a leader for the vols in the future. He recorded 20 tackles for loss, eight sacks and forced four fumbles his senior year at Brighton High School. Mosley was invit-ed to play in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Orlando.

TREYvON PAuLKRB 5-8, 195 Alpharetta, GA

Paulk’s 2013 season at Milton High School came to an early end after he suffered a knee injury. But Paulk did enough to prove he was Tennessee material his junior year after rush-ing for 1,200 yards and 19 touchdowns. Paulk chose Tennessee over East Carolina, California and Mississippi State.

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D’ANDRE PAYNEDB 5-9, 176 washington D.C.

The vols got another Gatorade Player of the Year in Payne. He played on both sides of the football and accounted for 11 touchdowns. He ran for 356 yards, threw for 94 yards and caught 16 passes for 396 yards on offense. He recorded 70 tackles and recorded four inter-ceptions on defense.

vON PEARSONwR 6-3, 185 Newport News, vA

Pearson brings immediate deep-threat help to the offense. He spent two seasons at Feather River College where he was an all conference player in 2012 and 2013. He played high school ball and Denbigh and tallied 50 receptions for 880 yards and seven touchdowns. Pearson chose Tennessee over Illinois and utah.

RAY RAuLERSON OL 6-5, 275 Tampa, FL

Tough, smart and versatile are just a few words to best describe Raulerson. He played high school ball at Plant and helped the team average almost 400 yards per game. He also helped the Panthers record an 11-2-1 record and an appearance in the state semifinals.

JASHON ROBERTSONDL/OL 6-3, 306 Nashville, TN

Robertson will be a force on the defensive or offensive line. He played at Montgomery Bell Academy where he was an All-Midstate se-lection as a senior. Also he helped his team compile a 10-2 record while he also posted 74 tackles and 14 tackles for a loss.

MICHAEL SAwYERSDL 6-3, 300 Antioch, TN

winning is the name of Sawyers game as he was a part of four state championships at En-sworth High School. He was a finalist for the 2013 Division II Mr. Football Lineman Award and was the Defensive MvP of the state cham-pionship game his senior year.

DERRELL SCOTT RB 5-11, 179 Havelock, N.C.

Scott can be considered as one of the best all-purpose backs in the country. He led Havelock to a state title in 2013 and was the MvP of the

state championship game after rushing for 209 yards and three touchdowns. He ran for 6,145 yards and 87 rushing touchdowns in his career.

COLEMAN THOMASOL 6-6, 299 Max Meadows, vA

One of the reasons the coaches targeted Thomas is the physical effort he displayed his senior year. He helped Fort Chiswell High School to a 12-2 record and an appearance in the state playoffs. Thomas also played on defense and won Region 1A west Defensive Player of the Year last season.

CHRIS wEATHERDLB 6-4, 225 Carrollton, Tx

weatherd is a strong pass rusher that spent two seasons at Trinity valley Community College. He helped the Cardinals each the Southwest Junior College Football Conference Championship last season. He played high school ball at Creekview and tallied 30 tackles and five sacks his senior year.

vIC wHARTONwR 5-11, 192 Spring Hill, TN

wharton is a receiver that can play wide or in the slot. He can also return kicks as he was named First All-Midstate as a kick returner at Independence High School. As a senior, whar-ton recorded 23 total touchdowns with 518 rushing yards on 58 carries. He also made the All-State team as a defensive back.

OwEN wILLIAMS DL 6-2, 285 Macon, GA

williams spent the last two years at Butler Community College where he won the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference De-fensive Player of the Year. He played high school ball at westside where he tallied 86 tackles and 15 sacks his junior year. williams originally signed with Georgia Southern in 2011.

ETHAN wOLFTE 6-5, 243 Minster, OH

with good size and athletic ability, wolf has a chance to compete for playing time as soon as he gets on campus. He was named AP second team All-State as a junior and senior at Minster High School. As a senior, wolf hauled in 41 re-ceptions for 473 yards and five touchdowns.

VANDERBILT

Head Coach: Derek Mason Off Coord: Karl Dorrell Def Coord: David Kotulski

2013 Record: 9-4 Nashville, Tenn. Founded: 1873 Stadium: Vanderbilt Capacity: 41,600

2014 vANDERBILTCLASS NOTES:Vanderbilt’s 2014 class, Derek Mason’s first, is a testament to the hard work of Mason and his staff. After James Franklin left for Penn State, 11 players decommitted from Vander-bilt, leaving Mason in scramble mode to find players. Ten states are represented in this class, including five from Georgia, and four from California. The class is balanced with 11 defensive players, 10 offensive players, and one special teams player. After losing its top two receivers, Vanderbilt picked up four new ones in this class, led by Peach State stand-out Caleb Scott. Other focuses seem to have been defensive line and secondary.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Nifae Lealao is the prize recruit of Derek Mason’s first class. A onetime Stanford commit, Lealao followed Mason, formerly Stanford’s defensive coordinator, to Van-derbilt when Mason was named head coach. Lealao, who stands 6-5 and weighs 282 pounds, posted 71 tackles despite being double and triple teamed, He was named U.S. Army All-American. In addition to football, Leola displayed his superior ath-leticism on the court playing both volleyball and basketball. With his size, athleticism, and motor that never stops, Lealao will make an enormous impact as a defensive end as a freshman. With his playmaking ability, Lealao will quickly become a fan fa-vorite in Nashville.

SIGNEESKHARI BLASINGAMES 6-1, 204 New Market, AL

what enticed coaches about Blasingame is his closing speed and ball skills. He seems to always have great positioning and knows when to locate the ball. Blasingame had 74 tackles and two interceptions his senior year. After committing to Minnesota in December, Blasingame flipped to the Commodores after an official visit in January.

RASHAD CANTYwR 6-4, 205 Riverdale, GA

Canty is a tall and lanky receiver. Canty doesn’t have great speed but he makes up for it with his solid route running skills and soft hands. After decommitting from Appalachian State on January 19, Canty received an offer and visit from Mason and committed shortly thereafter. Canty became the first commit of the Derek Mason era and vanderbilt.

SEKOu CLARKwDE 6-3, 235 Denton, Tx

Clark is solidly built and has the type of frame that will allow him to add weight without di-minishing his speed. Clark held offers from Louisiana-Monroe, Tulane, and washington State, and was committed to Louisiana-Mon-roe before receiving an offer from vanderbilt 16 days before signing day.

wADE FREEBECKqB 6-3, 180 Fort Lauderdale, FL

Freebeck was a top 50 pro style quarterback recruit. Freebeck has a picture perfect deliv-ery, superior footwork, and is deadly accurate throwing the football. Freebeck was commit-ted to Pittsburgh, but the tireless effort by Derek Mason paired with the prestige of a vanderbilt degree was too much for Freebeck to pass up.

Head Coach: Derek Mason Off Coord: Karl Dorrell Def Coord: David Kotulski

2013 Record: 9-4 Nashville, Tenn. Founded: 1873 Stadium: Vanderbilt Capacity: 41,600

BAILEY GRANIER OT 6-6, 315 Galliano, LA

Granier has a great first punch, which allows him to be an effective run blocker. He needs to work on his footwork and overall quickness in order to become a more complete blocker. Granier committed to the previous staff and reaffirmed his decision after visiting the school in January.

COLE HARDINOG 6-5, 286 Florence, AL

Hardin is a solid run and pass blocker and will only get better when he gets to Nashville. with his size he may be able to play multiple positions along the line. After attending van-derbilt’s camp the summer before his senior year, Hardin committed, and stayed commit-ted despite offers from Cincinnati, Connecticut and Georgia Tech.

TRE HERNDONCB 6-0, 175 Ooltewah, TN

A top 20 player from Tennessee, and top 100 corners nationally, Herndon is long and fast. Even when Herndon gets beat he has excep-tional recovery speed. Herndon is also effec-tive in the run game as he is a solid tackler. Herndon committed as a junior and stayed true to his word on signing day.

NIFAE LEALAODE 6-5, 282 Sacramento, CA

Lealao was a top ten defensive end, and some people thought he was one of the top 100 players in the nation regardless of position. Lealao is a first-class athlete which allows him to beat lineman at the point of attack. Once committed to Stanford, Lealao followed Derek Mason to Nashville, and should make an im-mediate impact.

BRYCE LEwISCB 6-1, 170 Lilburn, GA

Lewis has quality size and length for a corner. He has the ability to change directions even with the quickest of receivers, which may al-low him to develop into a shut down corner in the future. Lewis committed to the old staff, however stuck with his decision on signing day, choosing the ‘Dores over Boston College, and Georgia State.

HAwKINS MANNDE 6-4, 220 Burbank, CA

Mann is a highly productive defensive end. In just seven games Mann tallied 64 tackles, and seven sacks. Mann has at some point commit-ted to Boise State, San Diego State and Ne-vada, but on the last day of January an official visit to vanderbilt led Mann to switch his com-mitment for a final time.

RONALD MONROEATH 6-2, 175 Richmond, Tx

Monroe was a high school quarterback, but it does not seem like he will play their in college. Monroe will probably be moved to receiver, and with his size and speed he should have a smooth transition. After decommitting from washington State, Monroe chose vanderbilt over BYu, San Jose State and utah State.

BRuNO REAGANOG 6-3, 301 Clarksville, TN

Reagan is exceptionally quick for a man his size, and also possesses fine footwork. Reagan will need to work on his technique and funda-mentals. Reagan is a great athlete was a state champion wrestler and a 3-time Judo Junior Olympic Gold Medalist. Originally committed to South Florida, Reagan flipped on signing day to the Commodores.

DALLAS RIvERSRB 6-0, 200 Stone Mountain, GA

Rivers is an all around running back. Rivers was a productive back in high school, his abil-ity as pass catcher has led some to believe he will be moved to wide receiver at some point in his career. virginia Tech, Arizona, Cincinnati and Boston College were among the many schools that offered Rivers.

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CALEB SCOTTwR 6-3, 180 Suwanee, GA

Scott has the height, hands, and first-class route running skills to instantly make an im-pact for a team that lost its two leading receiv-ers. Scott ended his senior campaign with 72 catches for 1,057 yards and ten touchdowns. After receiving offers from TCu, Missouri and Nebraska, Scott committed to the Commo-dores after an official visit.

TRENT SHERFIELDS 6-2, 185 Danville, IL

Sherfield played both quarterback and safety in high school, and was recruited to play safety for Vanderbilt. His performance on the field led to a selection to play in the 2014 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl. Sherfield has the size and tackling skills to make an impact for Vanderbilt. Sherfield committed after attend-ing vanderbilt’s Junior Day.

EMMANuEL SMITHS 6-2, 200 Murfreesboro, TN

A top 10 player in Tennessee, as well as a top 30 safety, Smith is a well-built playmaker, with superior instincts on the football field. Smith has 55 tackles and eight pass break-ups as a senior. Smith picked vanderbilt over SEC schools Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Ten-nessee, as well as offers from other schools around the nation.

SHAwN STANKAvAGEqB 6-2, 185 Raleigh, NC

Stankavage has the ability to move around in the pocket to avoid sacks, pair that with his cannon for an arm and you have a guy that can make plays. Stankavage threw for 3,546 yards and 34 touchdowns, while also running for 1,058 yards and 13 touchdowns. In a pe-riod of 10 days Stankavage committed to East Carolina, and switched his commitment to the ‘Dores.

TRE TARPLEYS 6-1, 190 Pittsburgh, PA

Tarpley, a top 50 player in Pennsylvania, has in-credible instincts on the football field. Tarpley seems to always be around the ball to make a tackle or break up a play. After decommitting from Boston College, Tarpley chose vanderbilt three days before signing day over 14 other offers.

RILEY TINDOLOT 6-6, 270 Prattville, AL

Tindol went from a virtual unknown to an SEC player in less than 48 hours. Tindol previously had only Division 2 offers. He is young for an incoming freshman, but owns a solid frame and an exceptional wingspan. Tindol will prob-ably redshirt but could be a diamond in the rough.

LADARIuS wILEYwR 6-1, 185 Los Angeles, CA

wiley is a speedy receiver that will help add depth to a depleted receiving core. To really make an impact at the next level wiley must become a more consistent route runner. A onetime Purdue commit, wiley chose vander-bilt over virginia and Boise State.

DAvIS wINKIELS 6-6, 250 Cumming, GA

winkie was regarded as one of the best long snappers in the nation. winkie played center in high school in addition to snapping. winkie should compete for the starting long snapper position as a freshman. winkie chose vander-bilt over Army, Penn State, South Carolina and Yale.

CHARLES wRIGHTDE 6-3, 220 Irvine, CA

wright, the third Californian in Derek Mason’s inaugural recruiting class, gets his job done using his athleticism. with a veteran defen-sive line and other highly rated recruits at his position, wright will most likely redshirt. Com-mitted to San Jose State his entire senior year, Wright took an official visit to Vanderbilt and committed the next day.

ALABAMA: Christian Bell DE 6-3, 216 Hoover, ALMekhi Brown DE 6-5, 217 Columbus, GAShawn Burgess-Becker ATH 6-0, 194 Coconut Creek, FLDaylon Charlot WR 6-0, 177 Patterson, LALester Cotton OL 6-4, 318 Tuscaloosa, ALMontrell Custis ATH 6-0, 175 Hampton, GAMinkah Fitzpatrick DB 6-0, 193 Jersey City, NJDesherrius Flowers RB 6-0, 212 Prichard, ALAnfernee Jennings DE 6-3, 260 Dadeville, ALJonathan Ledbetter DE 6-4, 275 Tucker, GALeo Lewis LB 6-0, 238 Brookhaven, MSRichie Petitbon OL 6-4, 238 Washington, D.C.Calvin Ridley WR 6-1, 189 Coconut Beach, FLDelonte Thompson DB 6-2, 174 Orange, TXDallas Warmack OL 6-2, 306 Atlanta GA

ARKANSAS: Jamario Bell DE 6-6, 230 Junction City, ARAustin Cantrell TE 6-3, 249 Roland, OKDaytrieon Dean DE 6-3, 267 Fort Smith, ARHjalte Froholdt DT 6-5, 275 Kastrup, DenmarkColton Jackson OL 6-6, 291 Conway ARZach Rogers OL 6-1, 300 Lewisville, TXDeon Stewart WR 5-11, 160 Hardy, ARTy Storey QB 6-3, 210 Charleston, AR

AUBURN: Montavious Atkinson LB 6-1, 205 Fairburn, GATony Bridge DB 6-2, 185 Perkinston, MSJordan Colbert DB 6-2, 205 Griffin, GABen Edwards DB 6-0, 196 Jacksonville, FLMarquell Harrell OL 6-3, 328 Fairburn, GAKerryon Johnson ATH 6-0, 200 Madison, ALKaleb Kim OL 6-4, 280 Hoschton, GAD’Anfernee McGriff ATH 6-3, 225 Tallahassee, FL Tyler Queen QB 6-2, 236 Acworth, GABailey Sharpe OL 6-5, 284 Marietta, GAJason Smith ATH 6-1, 195 Perkinston, MSElijah Sullivan LB 6-1, 204 Tucker, GADarrell Williams LB 6-3, 227 Hoover, AL

LSU: Nicholas Brossette RB 6-0, 215 Baton Rouge, LADavid Ducre RB 5-11, 238 Mandeville, LABlake Ferguson OL 6-3, 230 Buford, GAJazz Ferguson WR 6-4, 200 St. Francisville, LAKevin Henry DB 6-2, 205 Baton Rouge, LAAdrian Magee OL 6-4, 352 Franklinton, LAHanner Shipley OL 6-5, 260 Marble Falls, TXMaea Teuhema OL 6-5. 335 Keller, TX Kevin Tolliver II DB 6-2, 185 Jacksonville, FLIsaiah Washington DE 6-4, 245 New Orleans, LA * Commits as of 6/1/2014

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ALABAMA: Christian Bell DE 6-3, 216 Hoover, ALMekhi Brown DE 6-5, 217 Columbus, GAShawn Burgess-Becker ATH 6-0, 194 Coconut Creek, FLDaylon Charlot WR 6-0, 177 Patterson, LALester Cotton OL 6-4, 318 Tuscaloosa, ALMontrell Custis ATH 6-0, 175 Hampton, GAMinkah Fitzpatrick DB 6-0, 193 Jersey City, NJDesherrius Flowers RB 6-0, 212 Prichard, ALAnfernee Jennings DE 6-3, 260 Dadeville, ALJonathan Ledbetter DE 6-4, 275 Tucker, GALeo Lewis LB 6-0, 238 Brookhaven, MSRichie Petitbon OL 6-4, 238 Washington, D.C.Calvin Ridley WR 6-1, 189 Coconut Beach, FLDelonte Thompson DB 6-2, 174 Orange, TXDallas Warmack OL 6-2, 306 Atlanta GA

ARKANSAS: Jamario Bell DE 6-6, 230 Junction City, ARAustin Cantrell TE 6-3, 249 Roland, OKDaytrieon Dean DE 6-3, 267 Fort Smith, ARHjalte Froholdt DT 6-5, 275 Kastrup, DenmarkColton Jackson OL 6-6, 291 Conway ARZach Rogers OL 6-1, 300 Lewisville, TXDeon Stewart WR 5-11, 160 Hardy, ARTy Storey QB 6-3, 210 Charleston, AR

AUBURN: Montavious Atkinson LB 6-1, 205 Fairburn, GATony Bridge DB 6-2, 185 Perkinston, MSJordan Colbert DB 6-2, 205 Griffin, GABen Edwards DB 6-0, 196 Jacksonville, FLMarquell Harrell OL 6-3, 328 Fairburn, GAKerryon Johnson ATH 6-0, 200 Madison, ALKaleb Kim OL 6-4, 280 Hoschton, GAD’Anfernee McGriff ATH 6-3, 225 Tallahassee, FL Tyler Queen QB 6-2, 236 Acworth, GABailey Sharpe OL 6-5, 284 Marietta, GAJason Smith ATH 6-1, 195 Perkinston, MSElijah Sullivan LB 6-1, 204 Tucker, GADarrell Williams LB 6-3, 227 Hoover, AL

LSU: Nicholas Brossette RB 6-0, 215 Baton Rouge, LADavid Ducre RB 5-11, 238 Mandeville, LABlake Ferguson OL 6-3, 230 Buford, GAJazz Ferguson WR 6-4, 200 St. Francisville, LAKevin Henry DB 6-2, 205 Baton Rouge, LAAdrian Magee OL 6-4, 352 Franklinton, LAHanner Shipley OL 6-5, 260 Marble Falls, TXMaea Teuhema OL 6-5. 335 Keller, TX Kevin Tolliver II DB 6-2, 185 Jacksonville, FLIsaiah Washington DE 6-4, 245 New Orleans, LA * Commits as of 6/1/2014

MISSISSIPPI STATE: Donald Gray ATH 5-9, 160 Wesson, MSJay Johnson ATH 6-3, 200 Bruce, MSDontea Jones WR 6-4, 209 Louisville, MSArmani Linton DB 6-2, 196 Walnut, MSDarrien McNair LB 6-2, 219 Ocala, FLCameron Myers ATH 5-11, 170 Hattiesburg, MSChris Stamps DB 6-0, 170 Vicksburg, MSDeddrick Thomas ATH 5-9, 175 Memphis, TN Kentavious Thomas RB 5-10, 207 Milledgeville, GATimothy Washington LB 6-2, 185 Yazoo City, MSJarvis Wilson ATH 6-1, 189 Tupleo, MS

OLE MISS: Ugo Amadi DB 5-9, 185 Nashville, TNWillie Hibbler ATH 6-6, 224 Sardis, MSFred Walls LB 6-1, 210 Olive Branch, MSRawleigh Williams RB 5-10, 205 Dallas, TX

TEXAS A&M: Jay Bradford RB 5-11, 190 Splendora, TXDeshawn Capers-Smith ATH 5-11, 172 New Orleans, LAJordan Davis TE 6-4, 250 Houston, TXJustin Dunning DB 6-3, 190 Whitehouse, TXTrevor Elbert OL 6-6, 292 Rockwall, TXJustin Evans DB 6-0, 190 Perkinston, MSConnor Lanfear OL 6-6, 270 Buda, TXDaylon Mack DT 6-0, 309 Gladewater, TXLarry Pryor DB 5-11, 192 Sulphur Springs, TX

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FLORIDA: Deondre Farrier WR 6-0, 179 Orlando, FLTyler Jordan OG 6-3, 251 Jacksonville, FLJalen Julius ATH 5-11, 172 Winter Garden, FLCamrin Knight ATH 6-4, 213 Tallahassee, FLMarcus Lewis S 6-2, 183 Bradenton, FLTristan Payton WR 6-0, 182 Jacksonville, FLDeontai Williams S 6-0, 178 Jacksonville, FL

GEORGIA: Terry Godwin ATH 5-11, 165 Hogansville, GARico McGraw DB 6-0, 180 Nashville, TNChristian Owens WR 6-5, 205 Griffin, GAChauncey Rivers DE 6-2, 256 Stone Mountain, GAQuincy Vasser DE 6-4, 265 Corsicana, TXJustin Young DE 6-3, 255 Loganville, GA

KENTUCKY: ELi BROWN LB 6-2, 200 BOWLiNG GREEN, KYC.J. CONRAD TE 6-5, 218 LAGRANGE, OHLuKE HiERS C 6-3, 290 LAKE WALES, FLJORDAN JONES LB 6-2, 210 YOuNGSTOWN, OHLEVON LiViNGSTON OT 6-7, 232 WASHiNGTON, DCLOGAN STENBERG OT 6-6, 237 MADiSON, ALALEX STuMP WR 6-5, 181 LAKEWOOD, OHLARRY WELLS OT 6-8, 298 KENTON, OHMASON WOLFE OG 6-5, 275 HENDERSON, KY

mIssOURI: Chase Abbington RB 6-2, 209 St. Peters, MOA.J. Harris OG 6-5, 295 Stilwell, KSCameron Hilton ATH 6-0, 175 St. Louis, MODaniel imatorbhebhe TE 6-4, 220 Suwanee, GA Drew Lock QB 6-4, 220 Lee’s Summit, MONateareace Strong RB 6-0, 190 East St. Louis, iLRyan Williams RB 5-11, 180 Lee’s Summit, MO

sOUTH CAROLINA: Shameik Blackshear DE 6-4, 235 Bluffton, SCMichael Bowman WR 6-0, 195 Havelock, NCMark Fields ii CB 5-10, 181 Cornelius, NCDexter Neal WR 6-3, 199 Stone Mountain, GALorenzo Nunez QB 6-3, 189 Kennesaw, GAParis Palmer OT 6-8, 300 Plymouth, NCSherrod Pittman OLB 6-1, 224 Jacksonville, FL

TENNEssEE: Andrew Butcher DE 6-3, 249 Alpharetta, GACecil Cherry LB 6-1, 225 Frostproof, FLStephen Griffin S 6-3, 187 Charlotte, NCDylan Jackson DE 6-6, 243 Maryville, TNJauan Jennings ATH 6-3, 186 Murfreesboro, TNJack Jones OG 6-4, 271 Murfreesboro, TNRiley Lovingood LS 6-1, 240 Hendersonville, TNRocky Reid RB 6-0, 210 Concord, NC

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VANDERBILT: Donovan Sheffield CB 5-11, 170 Nashville, TNJosh Crawford RB 5-11, 214 Elmore, AL

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