Signing Day: Wednesday, Feb 4th

[dbackjon]

Please post your school's signing class!

[Appaholic]

Western Carolina football recruit, LB Rudy Cabral from AC Reynolds in Asheville, decommitted and signed with Mars Hill.....word is he wanted a true college experience and the ability to compete year-in, year-out on the gridiron....

[CatMom]

I'll post TxSt tomorrow night when we get it all together.

[grizzaholic]

I will when I get the email.

[Appaholic]

Anybody else de-commit from Cullowhee Community College last night?

[dbackjon]

Thanks mom and grizza

[Appaholic]

Thanks mom and grizza

No love for Appa?

[grizzaholic]

Thanks mom and grizza

No love for Appa?

Love from dback to Appa.

[dbackjon]

Thanks mom and grizza

No love for Appa?

Had you COMMITTED to posting ASU's commits, yes

[dbackjon]

So far for NAU

7:15 a.m.
Jeremy Dang, WR, 6-3, 215, Glendale, Ariz. (Peoria High School)
Named All-region scholar-athlete…Ranks in top five percent of class and is a member of the honor roll and National Honor Society…Has a 3.85 GPA…Three-year letter winner for Coach Doug Clapp at Peoria High School…Named All-Arizona second team and first-team region as a senior…Recorded 29 catches for 483 yards with nine touchdowns as a senior…Garnered honorable mention all-state and first-team all-region as a junior with 32 catches for 800 yards and nine touchdowns…Helped team to conference championship…Named MVP of the 2007 Under Armour/Scout.com combine…Two-year letter winner in basketball…Also lettered in track…Son of Chinh and Nancy Dang…Mother, Nancy, attended NAU…Also considered Montana State and Colorado State.
Jeremy Dang Video

7:21 a.m.
Taylor Malenfant, DB, 6-1, 190, Scottsdale, Ariz. (Notre Dame Prep)
Plans to study business management…Owns a 3.6 GPA…Four-year starter and two-time captain for Coach Scot Bemis at Notre Dame Prep…Named All-Arizona Defensive Back in 2008…Named to All-State and All-Region teams as a senior…Helped team to two state championships and 2008 regional title…Set school record for punt return yards…Selected to play in Arizona All-Star game…Also lettered in track and field…Son of Mark and Jodi Malenfant…Also considered San Diego State, New Mexico, Columbia and Weber State.
Taylor Malenfant Video

7:35 a.m.
J.P. Ragan, RB, 5-10, 200, Colton, Calif. (Aquinas High School)
Four-year letter winner and Three-year starter for Coach Josh Henderson at Aquinas High School…Two-time first-team all-region…Named Offensive MVP of the Christian League…Rushed for more than 1,200 yards as a senior...Selected for the Inland Empire Classic…Also lettered in basketball and track…Earned C.I.F. honors in the 100 meters and shot put…Son of Patrick and Julia Ragan.
J.P. Ragan Video

7:38 a.m.
Sebastian Sica, OL, 6-0, 250, Phoenix, Ariz. (Saguaro High School)
Plans to major in business…Three-year letter winner for Coach John Sanders at Saguaro High School…Played center and defensive line…Named second-team all-state center and second-team all-region at defensive line…Recorded more than 80 tackles with four sacks and fumble recovery…Helped team to 33-game winning streak and three straight state championships… Son of Rich and Jan Sica…Father, Rich, played football at Arizona State…Also considered Portland State, Northern Colorado and San Diego.
Sebastian Sica Video

7:57 a.m.
Matt Wilson, OL, 6-6, 265, Payson, Ariz. (Payson High School)
Plans to study physical therapy…Named an Arizona Scholar and was a member of Interact…Ranked seventh in graduating class with a 3.9 GPA…Three-year letter winner and starter for Coach Josh Anderson at Payson High School…Named All-Arizona Offensive Lineman in 2008…Two-time first-team all-state selection at offensive line and first-team all-state at defensive line…Helped team to 2008 state championship…Three-year letter winner in basketball, helping team to two state runner-up finishes while earning all-region honors…Finished fifth in the state in the shot put in track and field…Son of Joel and Janna Wilson.
Matt Wilson Video

8:18 a.m.
Zack Ka’ahanui, DL, 6-1, 265, Portland, Ore. (Central Catholic)
Plans to major in sports psychology/sports medicine…Four-year letter winner for Coach Steve Pyne at Central Catholic…Earned second-team all-state honors at defensive tackle and offensive tackle…Started 44 career games…Four-time Mt. Hood Conference selection, including first-team honors three times…Will be playing in the Oregon Les Schwab All-Star game…Led team to state quarterfinals in 1997…Has four cousins who played Division I football, including three in the NFL: Dominic Raiola (Nebraska/Detroit Lions), Donovan Raiola (Wisconsin/Seattle Seahawks), Tyler Williams (Utah) and Olen Kreutz (Wisconsin/Chicago Bears)…Son of Linda and Jerome Ka’ahanui.
Zack Ka’ahanui Video

8:18 a.m.
A.J. Cazares, TE, 6-4, 250, San Ysidro, Calif. (Chula Vista HS/Grossmont College)
Transfer from Grossmont College…Played 2007 season at LB before moving to TE for the 2008 season at Grossmont…Four-year letter winner and starter for Coach Judd Rachow at Chula Vista High School…Was high school teammate with current Lumberjack Taylor Julio at Chula Vista High School…Also lettered in volleyball in junior college and high school.
A.J. Cazares Video

8:55 a.m.
Caleve Deboskie, WR, 6-0, 180, Chandler, Ariz. (Chandler High School)
Plans to study business…Named to the Honor Roll…Played for Coach Jim Ewan at Chandler as a senior…Had 39 catches for 740 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior…Named to Offense-Defense All-American Game…Selected to first-team all-region team…Brother Covaughn plays at California…Also lettered in baseball and track and field…Son of Wakena Deboskie… Also considered Eastern Washington and Montana State.
Caleve Deboskie Video

[Appaholic]

No love for Appa?

Had you COMMITTED to posting ASU's commits, yes

I have comittment issues Jon......thought we discussed this......

[dbackjon]

Had you COMMITTED to posting ASU's commits, yes

I have comittment issues Jon......thought we discussed this......

We were going to talk about it, but you never could commit to a time.

[Col Hogan]

UMass plans a late afternoon release of all the signings...I'll post it once it's out...

[JMU DJ]

Mickey is announcing those who signed with JMU at 4:30... I'll try to get them up here if I can... meeting at 5.

[dbackjon]

9:20 a.m.
Andy Wilder, K, 6-3, 205, Scottsdale, Ariz. (Notre Dame Prep)
Plans to study business…Four-year letter winner for Coach Scot Bemis at Notre Dame Prep…Earned All-state honors at punter with a 41.3 yard per punt average…Named all-region at punter, wide receiver and free safety...Helped team to back-to-back state championships…Caught 44 passes for 861 yards and 11 TDs as a junior and made 45 tackles with two interceptions at safety…Also earned all-region honors in baseball, helping team to state runner-up finishes twice…Set records for receptions (11), points (31), yards (241) and touchdowns (4) in state title game…Son of Lucy Wilder.
Andy Wilder Video

9:34 a.m.
Phil Pollock, DB, 6-1, 185, Glendale, Ariz. (Cactus High School)
Plans to study medicine…Three-year starter for Coach Larry Fetkenhier at Cactus High School…Named first-team All-State at linebacker as a senior and second-team All-State at safety as a junior…Recorded 102 tackles with three sacks as a senior…Set school record for solo tackles in a career…Helped team to region championships in 2006 and 2007…Also lettered in track and field…Father played football at the Division III level…Son of Jen Roger…Also considered Adams State and Truman State.
Phil Pollock Video

[ysubigred]

This is what YSU's signed so far. I'm really excited about the RB Pace from VA

http://www.ysu.edu/sports/football/2009 ... srecap.htm

[wideright82]

I'll get ya when I get em.

[wideright82]

Here is the list of Villanova football commitments. Their hometown is listed first, followed by their high school:
Cody Bohler, OL, 6-7, 300, Somerville, N.J./Immaculata (may be misprint.... temple)

Ronnie Aikens, DB, 5-11, 185, Lansdale/North Penn

Devon Bridges, LB, 6-1, 215, Upper Marlboro, Md./Douglass

Josh Bucci, OL, 6-6, 315, Beaver, Pa./Beaver Area

Rakim Cox, DE, 6-4, 240, San Diego/San Diego

Brennan Erbeznik, TE, 6-6, 240, Santa Monica, Calif./Santa Monica

Mike Giresi, DB, 5-11, 185, Westerville, Ohio/ Central

Patrick Haggerty, LB, 6-0, 215, Shillington, Pa./Gov. Mifflin

Eric Loper, DB, 6-0, 190, Sicklerville, N.J./Timber Creek

Kenny Miles, WR, 6-1, 190, Buena, N.J./Buena Regional

Joe Price, WR, 6-3, 185, Havertown/Malvern Prep

Daniel Shirey, OL, 6-2, 280, Feasterville/Neshaminy

Tamai Young, DL, 6-3, 260, Ewing, N.J./Peddie School

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/col ... ikens.html

[Wildcat Ryan]

I will try to post Weber's as soon as they come out. Im really excited, Mcbride said in the newspaper today that this is his best recruiting class at Weber State

[grizzaholic]

I have not received an email yet but I found some Griz signees over on egriz. Thanks GrizzGirl
Bio's can be found here-> http://www.egriz.com/grizboard/viewtopi ... =1&t=36664

2009 UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA FOOTBALL~ SIGNEES
Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Exp. Hometown ( revuous School)
Bobby Alt DE 6-3 260 So. JC Ontario, CA (, t. Sac JO)
Travis Andrus WR 5-10 175 Fr. HS Kalispell, MT Flathead HS)
Chris BradfordDT 6-2 255 Fr. HS San Bernadin~ , CA (Arroyo Valley HS)
Bryce Carver WR/S 6-1 170 Fr. HS Dillon, MT (B averhead HS
Sean ConnorsSafety 6-0 185 Fr. HS Seattle, WA ( ellevue HS)
Brock Coyle LB 6-2 215 Fr. HS Bozeman, M~1 (Bozeman HS)
Kyle Hoffman OL 6-4 280 Fr. HS Orcas lsland,~WA (Orcas Island HS)
Sean Murray CB 6-1 190 Fr. HS Corona, CA (~antiago HS)
Peter Nguyen RB 5-8 175 Fr. HS Seattle, WA (~ellevue HS)
Josh Pelczar CB 5-9 180 Fr. HS Billings, MT (~ilIings West HS)
Clay PiersonSafety 6-3 212 Fr. HS Twin Bridges~ MT (Twin Bridges HS)
Russell PietteOL 6-4 300 Jr. TR Vancouver, V~A (W. Washington Univ.)
Aaron Roberts WR 5-1 1 170 Fr. HS Spokane, W4 (Ferris HS)
Steven Rominger Safety 5-10 185 Fr. HS Missoula, M1~ (Sentinel HS)
Mike SilvestreDT 6-2 275 Fr. HS Phoenix, AZ ~Hamilton HS)
Ty Timmer LB 6-2 205 Fr. HS Great Falls, MT (Great Falls HS)
Jordan Tripp LB 6-2 210 Fr. HS Missoula, MT (Big Sky HS)
Ethan Tweet DT 6-2 270 Fr. HS Fort Benton, MT (Fort Beriton HS)
D.J. Zapata QB 6-3 175 Fr. HS San Marcos, CA (Mission Hills HS)

BY POSITION:
3 defensive tackles
3 linebackers
3 safeties
2 wide receivers
2 offensive linemen
2 cornerbacks
1 defensive end
1 quarterback
1 running back
1 WRIDB

GEOGRAPHICALLY (19):
Montana: 9
Washington: 5
California: 4
Arizona: 1

[dbackjon]

Grizzaholic - Hamilton HS is NOT in Phoenix - it is in Chandler, and is the school in my neighborhood.

Best HS for football in the state.

His line coach is Bernard Wilson, former Arizona Cardinals DT
His strength coach is Keith Poole, former Cardinals WR

[grizzaholic]

Grizzaholic - Hamilton HS is NOT in Phoenix - it is in Chandler, and is the school in my neighborhood.

Best HS for football in the state.

AS I stated in the first sentence of my post, it is not my list. I will get one by email sometime today or tomorrow. This is a list that I got from Egriz that some other poster posted. IF it is wrong, it is not my fault.

Glad to hear we got a player from the best HS in AZ.

[dbackjon]

More NAU signees
10:09 a.m.
Scott Brown, DB, 6-0, 200, Tucson, Ariz. (Sabino High School)
Three-year letter winner for Coach Jay Campos at Sabino High School…Earned all-state honorable mention as a junior and senior…Named to first-team all-region in 2008 at running back …Chosen all-region as all-purpose back in 2007…Helped team to state runner-up finish in 2006…Won region high jump championship (6-2).
Scott Brown Video

10:22 a.m.
Kyle Walker, OL, 6-4, 260, Tucson, Ariz. (Sabino High School)
Plans to study athletic training…Four-year letter winner for Coach Jay Campos at Sabino High School…Named to 4A1 Kino All-Region team at both offensive line and defensive line…Garnered honorable mention all-state honors at offensive line…Helped team to state championship game as a junior…Three-year letter winner in track and field…Son of Ken and Jenifer Walker…Also considered Northern Colorado.
Kyle Walker Video

11:43 1.m.
Shad Bride, ATH, 5-10, 193, St. Johns, Ariz. (St. Johns)
Four-year letterwinner for Coach Mike Morgan…Rushed for 5,750 yards and 105 touchdowns in his career…Totaled a school-record 2,570 yards in a single season…Led team to back-to-back state championships…Also lettered in wrestling and track and field…Finished third in the 100 meters and fourth in the 200 meters at state championships…Named MVP of the wrestling and track and field teams…Son of Shawn and Vickie Bride…Also considered BYU and Adams State.
Shad Bride Video

12:05 p.m.
Stuart Tawney, OL, 6-5, 245, Tucson, Ariz. (Sabino High School)
Plans to study athletic training…Named honorable mention all-state as a senior for Coach Jay Campos at Sabino High School…Named first-team all-region at offensive line and defensive line as well…Chosen for Arizona All-State game (4AI vs. 5AII)…Finished fourth in state in the shot put…Son of Stuart and Luna Tawney…Also considered Fort Hayes State and Arizona Western.
Stuart Tawney Video

[CatMom]

Texas State


Devin Baker, TE, 6-5, 230, Canyon Lake, Texas (Smithson Valley HS)
Starting tight end at Smithson Valley High School, which finished 2008 season with a 13-2 record before falling in the State semifinal game against Katy...played for coach Larry Hill...great blocker for one of state's most prolific rushing offenses...also caught 12 passes for 161 yards...earned Academic All-State and Second-Team All-District 26-5A honors in 2008...was a two-time Academic All-State selection...plans to major in economics at Texas State...son of Frank and Angela Baker.


Phillip Benning, CB/KR, 6-0, 170, The Colony, Texas (The Colony HS)
First-Team All-District 5-4A selection as a defensive back for coach Rudy Rangel...named the District Special Teams MVP in 2008 after helping lead The Colony to a 7-3 record...member of the schools track team...competes in the 100 meters, 4x100 and 4x200-meter relays...named Academic All-District selection...listed on the school's A-B Honor Roll and on the President's List...son of Kenneth and Rene Benning.

Prestin Brown, DL, 6-3, 236, Chishcogo, Minn. (Grand Prairie (Texas) HS)
Three-time All-District 7-5A selection for head coach Gary Bartel...named First-Team All-District selection in 2008 and First-Team Academic All-District selection in 2008...named Second-Team All-District defensive end in 2006 and 2007...also lettered three years in wrestling and track...played baseball in 2007...member of the National Honor Society and served on the student council...son of Lisa Woodard.

Michael Chambers, OL, 6-3, 280, Merced, Calif. (Merced HS/Merced JC)
Enrolled at Texas State for the spring semester...two-time All-Conference performer for coach Tony Lewis at Merced College...also earned All-Conference honors for coach Rob Schiecht at Merced High School...earned All-Section honors as a senior...three-time conference champion in wrestling...finished fifth in freestyle wrestling at the state tournament...son of Beatrice McCutchen.

Derrick Clark, OL, 6-3, 275, Deer Park, Texas (Deer Park HS)
First-Team All-District selection for coach Chris Massey...paved the way for Deer Park to finish 2008 with an 8-2 record...earned Honorable Mention All-District honors as a junior...son of Sherrie Clark.

Jamie Clavell-Head, LB, 6-2, 220, Reno, Nev. (Bishop Manogue)
Two-Time All-Sierra Conference selection for coach Paul Mills...helped Miners finish with an 11-2 record in 2008...finished his senior season with 86 tackles...best game came against Damonte when he had three sacks...performed 100 hours of community service helping the poor, sick, handicapped and kids...son of former Texas State All-American Tommy Head and Holly Clavell-Head.

Jeff Clermond, DL, 6-2, 286, DeSoto, Texas (DeSoto HS)
Honorable-Mention All-State selection after earning First-Team All-District 11-5A honors...played for coaches Claude Mathis and Mark Brady...helped lead DeSoto to a district championship and the second round of the playoffs...three-year letterman in football and track...earned player of the week honors in 2008...was a four-time Regional champion in the shot put and discus...member of the National Honor Society...named to school's honor roll...son of Germite Cerine and Marcel Jacques.

Lee Conoly, OL, 6-3, 255, Lubbock, Texas (Frenship High School)
Unanimous First-Team All-District 4-4A selection after helping to lead Frenship to a 13-1 record...also named to the All-City First-Team Offensive Lineman and All-South Plains 5A-4A First Team...three-year letterman and two-year starter who led Frenship to a combined 23-4 record...member of the Future Farmers of America...son of Tim and Dawn Conoly.

Xavier Daniels, DB, 6-0, 165, Giddings, Texas (Giddings)
Named Class 3A State Defensive Player of the Year and First-Team All-State for coach Derek Fitzhenry...earned All-District 25-3A honors...member of the track team and scored the most points at the District 25-3A championships...earned the Earl Hill Award...named the MVP for both the football and basketball teams...son of Elvera Davis...his cousin Brodney Pool plays for the Cleveland Browns.

Justin Garelick, PK, 5-11, 150, Pflugerville, Texas (Pflugerville)
First-Team All-District 25-5A kicker and Third-Team All-Centex selection after connecting on 9 of his 12 field goal attempts and kicking 36 of his 37 extra-point attempts...kicked a season-long 47-yard field goal twice, once against Round Rock and another against Conolly...missed only two field goal attempts inside the 40-yard line...also earned First-Team All-Pflugerville and was an Honorable Mention Academic All-State selection...also played scocer at Pflugerville and earned Second-Team All-District and Academic All-District honors...also was a Second-Team All-District choice during his career...was a member of the National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes...son of Jeff and Connie Garelick.

Chase Howland, OL, 6-3, 296, Plano, Texas (Plano East)
Second-Team All-District 8-5A selections for coach Johnny Ringo...played primarily as a right offensive tackle...coached by former San Francisco 49ers player Ed Johnson, III...helped lead Plano East to a 6-4 record in 2007...served as a mentor for Murphy fourth-grade reading class...grandson of James and Janette Hervey.

Dexter Imade, RB, 5-11, 190, Rowlett, Texas (Rowlett)
Two-time All-District 10-5A selection for head coach Kiff Hardin...gained 1,515 yards and scored 14 touchdowns on 241 carries...best game came against Rockwall when he gained 227 yards and scored two TD's against Rockwall...rushed for 223 yards and a season-best four touchdowns on 29 carries against Garland...also ran for 204 yards and two TDs on 32 yards against Naaman Forrest...caught six passes for 78 yards...gained 1,293 yards and 10 touchdowns on 197 carries as a junior...also caught 13 passes for 127 yards as a junior...member of Rowlett's track and field team that won Class 5A state championships in 2008 and advanced to the regionals in 4x100-meter relay in 2006...named a Texas Scholar...son of David and Felicia Imade.

Ron Jackson, DL, 6-3, 245, Carrollton, Texas (Creekview HS/Arizona)
Already enrolled at Texas State...transfer from Arizona...member of Wildcats' team that finished 8-5 in 2008...sat out the 2007 season as redshirt...earned First-Team All-District 6-5A honors for coach Gary Childress at Creekview High School in Carrolton, Texas...named among the Top 100 players in Texas by The Dallas Morning News...ranked among the Top 20 defensive linemen by Texas Football.com...earned Honorable Mention All-District honors as a junior...earned Second-Team All-District honors as a post for the Mustang basketball team.

Rodrigo Martinez, DE, 6-4, 254, Kyle, Texas (Lehman HS)
Unanimous first-team All-District 17-4A offensive lineman, second-team All-District 17-4A defensive lineman, academic All-District 17-4A...three-year starter who served as team captain as a senior...while at Lehman H.S...three-year letterman in track...holds school record in the shot put and discus...three-year starter for Lehman's basketball team...member of the school's power-lifting team...plans to major in computer science at Texas State...son of Warren and Maria Martinez Erwin.

Cody Matthews, WR, 6-4, 180, San Antonio, Texas (Smithson Valley H.S)
Standout wide receiver for Coach Larry Hill at Smithson Valley, which advanced to the Class 5A state semi-final game against Katy...finished his senior season with 60 receptions for 1,101 yards and 11 touchdowns...also rushed for another 336 yards and 6 TDs...was a unanimous First-Team All-District 26-5A selection...unanimous First- Team All-Area choice in San Antonio and named an Honorable Mention All-State performer....named Academic All-District choice...chosen CYO/Spurs Foundation Athlete of the Year in 2007...ranks in the Top 10 school leaders for career receptions, career total yards receiving, and season scoring...ranks among Smithson Valley's Top Five single season leaders in receptions, total yards receiving and average yards per catch...son of Matt and Lana Matthews.

Woody McClendon, TE, 6-3, 250, Texarkana, Texas (Pleasant Grove HS/Kilgore College)
Enrolled at Texas State for spring semester...Two-Time Second-Team All-American and All-Conference First Team selection for coach J.J. Eckert at Kilgore College...played in the 2007 Heart of Texas Bowl vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast All-Star game...was selected after his sophomore season to play in first ever Triumphant Sports' Junior College All American game...lettered in three sports at Pleasant Grove HS in Texarkana...three-year football letterman as a quarterback for coach Rick Barker...two-time First-Team All-District 14-3A performer...also was a two-year letterman in basketball, earning First-Team All-District recognition as a junior and senior season...three-year letterman in baseball...member of the Student Council and Spanish Club...son of Mike and Cindy McClendon...chose Texas State over Central Arkansas.

Blake McColloch, DL/TE, 6-5, 240, Midland, Texas (Midland Greenwood HS)
Participated on the 2008 bi-District Champion team...District 3-3A MVP...named to the All-Permian Basin Team and a Second-Team All-State selection as a punter...chosen Second-Team Academic All-State ...had 114 carries for 651 yards and six touchdowns as a senior...best performance rushing for 136 yards on 22 carries in 2008...was a First-Team All-District 3-3A pitcher for Greenwood as a junior... named the District 3-3A MVP as a junior in basketball...member of Honor Society and Second-Team Academic All-State while at Midland Greenwood...member of FCA...son of David and Terri McColloch.

Jordan Northfleet, DE, 6-2, 205, Houston, Texas (Clear Brook HS))
Named First-Team All-District 24-5A selection...named defensive MVP and Defensive Lineman of the Year for coach Paul Lanier...helped lead Clear Brook to District 24-5A championship...named a finalist for player of the year by the Houston Touchdown Club...helped Clear Brook to basketball playoffs..named Student of the Month.

Frank Reddic, TB, 5-11, 195, Kilgore, Texas (Kilgore HS)
Second-Team All-State selection...two-time First-Team All-District 14-4A...named Kilgore News Herald Player-of-the-Year..chosen First-Team All-East Texas tailback...was District MVP after leading the Bulldogs to a district championship...finished the season with 2,013 yards on 334 carries and 22 TD's...rushed for more than 300 yards twice as a senior, including in a bi-district playoff game when he registered 53 carries for 347 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Marshall...the 53 carries & 347 yards set school records...named to the Texas High School Coaches Association and State Farm Insurance Academic All-State Football Team for 2008-09...played for coach Mike Vallery...son of Jerry and Brenda Reddic...chose Texas State over Sam Houston State, Northwestern State, Air Force, & Navy.

Eric Soza, QB/DB, 6-1, 185, Beeville, Texas (Beeville HS)
Four-year starter at quarterback for his father and coach Chris Soza...passed for 2,248 yards and 25 TDs, rushed for 1,001 yards and 15 TDs, averaged 39 yards per punt, and registered 28 tackles and 2 INTs on Defense as a senior...also had 3 kickoffs with 1 touchback, and dropkicked 2 extra points...ended his career with 8,052 yards passing with 46 TDs, 1,598 yards rushing with 29 TDs, a 37 yard average per punt, with 65 tackles and five interceptions...was the 30-4A MVP...named All South Texas Offensive Player of the Year, and an All Area First-Team QB in 2008...was the District Offensive Player of the Year, and an All-South Texas First Team QB, All Area Co-Offensive MVP, and HM All State QB as a junior...named the District Offensive Player of the Year in 2006 and Newcomer of the Year in 2005...is a four-time District All-Academic selection...is the starting point guard on Beeville's basketball team, a pitcher on the school's baseball team, a regional qualifier in track and field, a member of the golf team, and ranked Number Two in his senior class...is the son of Chris and Colleen Soza.

Shalamar Traylor, S, 6-4, 181, Denison, Texas (Denison HS)
Named All-District 9-4A...named All-State honorable mention...played for coach Cody White...helped lead Dennison to a 12-1 record, including a 7-0 district mark...ran back two kickoffs for touchdowns, one was 83 yards and the other was 92 yards...earned Second-Team All-District honors as a junior...son of Melissa Traylor

Josh Wray, FB, 6-0, 218, Boerne, Texas (Samuel V. Champion HS)
Three-year starter at Samuel V. Champion High School...played both offense and defense, serving as a tailback and a linebacker...finished the 2008 season with 1,563 yards rushing and 15 TDs...had 272 yards receiving with two TDs...finished his career at Champion rushing for 2,640 yards and 26 TDs, 391 yards receiving and five TD receptions...also had 130 total tackles, 14 sacks, and 3 fumble recoveries during his career...named First-Team All-District RB in 2007 and 2008...selected as a First-Team All-District DE in 2006 and 2007...also chosen Academic All-State First-Team in 2008, and Academic All-District in 2007...is the son of Derek and Kimberley Wray.

[Col Hogan]

UMass Recruiting/Newcomers

Player Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School/Previous School

Christian Birt DB Fr. 6-2 190 Laconia, N.H./ Laconia H.S.
Rob Blanchflower TE Fr. 6-3 246 Leominster, Mass./ St. John's H.S. Shrewsbury
Tim Brandt LB Fr. 6-0 200 Natick, Mass./ Natick H.S.
Tom Brandt LB Fr. 6-0 200 Natick, Mass./ Natick H.S.
Kevin Byrne DL Fr. 6-4 265 Mashpee, Mass./ Mashpee H.S.
Ryan Carter DB Fr. 5-11 180 Bedford, Mass./ Bedford H.S.
Kyle Havens QB Jr. 6-3 217 Concord, Calif./Ygnacio Valley H.S./Diablo Valley College
Mike Lee DB Fr. 6-0 172 McDonough, Ga./ Eagle's Landing H.S.
Devin Lindsey LB Fr. 6-0 217 University City, Mo./ Maplewood Richmond Heights H.S.
Thad McCummings DB Fr. 5-10 202 Natick, Mass./Natick H.S./Canterbury School (Conn.)
Perry McIntyre LB Fr. 6-0 214 Royal Palm Beach, Fla./Royal Palm Beach H.S.
Bill Nesselt DL Fr. 6-2 245 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./St. Thomas Aquinas H.S.
Brandon Potvin DL Fr. 6-1 240 Worcester, Mass./Holy Name H.S.
Jamar Smith TB Fr. 5-11 197 Binghamton, N.Y./Binghamton H.S.
Jeff Strait P Fr. 6-0 187 Manheim, Pa./Manheim Central H.S.
Adham Talaat OL Fr. 6-5 292 Springfield, Va./West Springfield H.S.
Royce Terrell LB Fr. 6-1 210 Weymouth, Mass./ Weymouth H.S.
Sean Unterkoefler RB Fr. 6-1 210 Reading, Pa./ Exeter Township H.S.
Vincent Westcarr OL Fr. 6-4 302 Miramar, Fla./ Miramar H.S.

Specifics on each at http://umassathletics.cstv.com/sports/m ... 09aab.html