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Class of 2010: Top Transfers – Quarterbacks

Posted by roadster997 on September 24, 2008

Name: Devin Gardner
Class: 2010
Position: QB
Height: 6′4
Weight: 203
Forty: 4.63
City/School: Inkster
State: Michigan
College Commitment:
Top Offers: MICHST, CIN, TOL, BG, MICH, NEB, CMU, IA
National Ranking Position: 3
Rating: 5
Junior Local Honors: 1-Juniors-Michigan ( MPR; Summer 2008)
News And Notes: One of the top juniors in Michigan and dual-threat QB prospects in the nation………..He transferred from U-D Jesuit to Inkster in January of his sophomore year………..As a sophomore, he did not play the first 4 games of the season due to differences with the coaching staff but he started the final 5 games and passed for 1,000 yards and 5 TDs and rushed for 475 yards and 4 TDs……………….As a freshman starter at QB he passed for 800 yards and 7 TDs…………He has a great frame, strong arm and excellent escapability. He is very raw, however, and needs to improve his accuracy and mechanics. A very talented athlete with a very high ceiling once he improves his throwing mechanics………..4.3 shuttle, 10 bench reps……….3.67 GPA……….Also stars in basketball………..Chosen to be one of the underclass ball boys at the 2008 EA Sports Elite 11 Camp in Southern California……….Very impressive playing both WR and QB at the 2008 Michigan summer camp
Name: Nicholas Montana
Class: 2010
Position: QB
Height: 6′2
Weight: 180
Forty:
City/School: Westlake Village Oaks Christian
State: California
College Commitment:
Top Offers: STAN
National Ranking Position: 17
Rating: 5
Sophomore Local Honors: 6 California Sophomores To Watch (August 2007)
News And Notes: One of the top junior QB prospects in California………..Junior starter at QB for Oaks Christian, beating out several talented QBs. He threw for 3 TDs in the season-opener and looked eerily similar to his father, Joe Montana………..He transferred from De La Salle to Oaks Christian for his junior year……………Played sub-varsity as a sophomore due to three talented upperclassmen at the position at powerful DeLaSalle, including his older brother Nate, who is a back-up QB………..Much-improved as a junior, showing good arm strength, good size, mobility and great field awareness……….He looked fairly good at the May 2008 Berkeley Elite 11 QB Camp………………Impressive at the May 2008 California Super 7 Quarterback Camp…………..Throws a decent ball………….Much improved between his freshman and sophomore years…………Sophomore Nick Montana is the junior-varsity starter……………….The son of NFL Hall-of-Fame quarterback Joe Montana
Name: Brandon Doughty
Class: 2010
Position: QB
Height: 6′3
Weight: 185
Forty: 5.10
City/School: Coconut Ceek North Broward Prep
State: Florida
National Ranking Position: 42
Rating: 5
News And Notes: One of the top junior QBs in Florida………….Transferred from Chaminade-Madonna to North Broward Prep after his sophomore season……….As a sophomore QB on a 5-6 2A team who split time with a senior, he passed for about 1,000 yards and 5 TDs…………..Key sophomore newcomer on a 10-3 2A team……………Looked very good in spring 2008 passing camps…………Looked pretty good at the July 2008 Florida Friday Night Lights Camp……………Very impressive at the 2008 Boston College summer camp………….He looked very, very good at the May 2008 Tuscaloosa Elite 11 QB Camp, possibly being the top underclass QB in attendance………….Impressive at the 2008 Miami Under Armour/Scout.com Combine………….Impressive at the February 2008 Boca Raton NUC and received an Ultimate 100 invitation………………Good size and a very strong arm. Very coachable.
Name: Jamie Peebles
Class: 2010
Position: QB
Height: 6′0
Weight: 179
Forty: 5.27
City/School: Klein
State: Texas
College Commitment:
Top Offers: x
National Ranking Position: 79
Rating: 5
News And Notes: One of the top junior QBs in the Houston area…………..A solid passing QB who just lacks ideal height………..Impressive at the July 2008 Rice one-day camp………Very impressive during 2008 spring drills at Klein……….He transferred from St. Pius X to Klein for his junior year……….Very impressive at the July 2008 Texas State 7-on-7 tournament…………Very impressive at the 2008 Texas A&M summer camp………….3/1/2008 Houston NUC QB MVP………….Visited 2008 Texas and LSU Spring Games…….Strong and accurate arm………..4.0 GPA on a 5.0 scale…….As of July 2008 he likes Texas Tech and SMU
Name: Beau Marsaln
Class: 2010
Position: QB
Height: 6′3
Weight: 210
Forty:
City/School: Jenks
State: Oklahoma
College Commitment:
Top Offers: x
National Ranking Position: 88
Rating: 5
Sophomore Local Honors: HM-Daily Oklahoman-AS (QB)
News And Notes: One of the top junior QBs in Oklahoma………….He transferred from Blackwell to Jenks for his junior season……………….As a sophomore, he passed for about 4,000 yards and 45 TDs and rushed for 685 yards and 11 TDs………………….Looked good at the April 2008 Fort Worth Elite 11 QB Camp……………For his sophomore season, Beau Marsaln transferred to Blackwell from Locust Grove, where he threw for 2,125 yards and 25 TDs last season. ……….Top players •Beau Marsaln, Blackwell, QB, Soph. Marsaln passed for more than 2,500 yards and 28 touchdowns as a freshman…………….Visited Oklahoma State in September 2007 for their win over Texas Tech……………….August 2008: A key transfer at QB might be junior Beau Marsaln, who has passed for 4,065 yards and 45 TDs over the past two years at two different smaller schools…
Name: Doug Williams Jr.
Class: 2010
Position: QB/WR
Height: 6′2
Weight: 170
Forty:
City/School: Tampa Catholic
State: Florida
College Commitment:
Top Offers:
National Ranking Position: 174
Rating: 5
News And Notes: One of the better junior QB prospects in Florida………….He transferred from Tampa Jefferson to Catholic for his junior year, where he will see some time behind returning starter Christian Green……………..One of 6 sophomores on a 5-7 4A team and as the back-up to an all-area senior QB he completed 5 of 10 passes for 12 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT and carried he ball 3 times for 11 yards……The son of former star NFL QB Doug Williams
Name: Kevin Spain
Class: 2010
Position: QB
Height: 6′1
Weight: 180
Forty: 4.89
City/School: Phoenix Paradise Valley
State: Arizona
College Commitment:
Top Offers:
Rating: 4
News And Notes: One of the top junior QB prospects in Arizona…………Junior starter at QB…………….He transferred from Scottsdale Horizon to Paradise Valley for his junior year………….As a sophomore starter at QB on a 2-8 5A team, he had 35 carries for 46 yards (1.31 ypc) and completed 86 of 265 passes (32.5%) for 774 yards, 9 TDs and 16 INTs……………….Nice size, gets good spin on his ball, has nice touch and has good footwork…………….NUC Phoenix AZ Event 2/10/2008 QB MVP…………………….He tested well at the 2008 Phoenix Nike.
Name: Edward Thomas
Class: 2010
Position: QB
Height: 6′2
Weight: 195
Forty: 4.87
City/School: Detroit Southeastern
State: Michigan
College Commitment:
Top Offers:
Rating: 4
News And Notes: One of the top junior QBs in Michigan…………He transferred from Detroit Cody to Southeastern after his sophomore season………….Started at QB as a freshman and is one of the top players on the team as a sophomore, being the only returning starter on offense in 2007……………He threw the ball 68 yards at the 2008 Detroit PAL Sound Mind, Sound Body Camp…………Very impressive at the May 2008 Cincinnati Under Armour/Scout.com Combine, showing off one of the strongest arms at the camp……….Nice arm strength and athleticism………..Is rather skinny, so will need to beef up……….Rated by one analyst as among the top 55 rising juniors in Michigan………..Sophomore QB Edward Thomas started more than half of the games in ‘06…………….Cody: Seven starters return on both sides, and if Louis Beal (RB/LB) returns from a high ankle sprain, the Comets should get off quickly. Raymond Snow (LB/FB) isn’t tall (5-9) but he’s the hardest hitter. Four offensive linemen return, led by seniors Terrell Mallard (G) and Judson Little (OT/DT). Freshman Edward Thomas may start at quarterback
Name: Bobby Brown
Class: 2010
Position: QB/DB
Height: 6′1
Weight: 175
Forty: 4.80
City/School: Sioux City Bishop Heelan Catholic
State: Iowa
College Commitment:
Top Offers:
Rating: 4
News And Notes: One of the top junior QBs in Iowa and back-up QBs in the nation…………….He transfererd to Bishop Heelan from Storm Lake at the end of his sophomore regular season and was immediately eligible to play for Bishop Heelan in the 3A playoffs……….As a sophomore starter at QB at Storm Lake, he completed 112 of 184 passes (60.8%) for 1,590 yards, 14 TDs and 5 INTs………………Impressive at the June 2008 Las Vegas Elite 11 Quarterback Camp.3.4 GPA………….Heelan’s starting quarterback is 6-5, 195-pound Zach McCabe, a highly regarded sophomore who has passed for 1,265 yards and 16 touchdowns this fall, complementing the city-record 1,899 rushing yards by junior tailback Brandon Wegher
Name: Dain McFarland
Class: 2010
Position: QB
Height: 5′11
Weight: 170
Forty: 4.71
City/School: Peoria Centennial
State: Arizona
College Commitment:
Top Offers:
Rating: 4
News And Notes: One of the better junior QB prospects in Arizona………….He transferred from Glendale Mountain Ridge to Peoria Centennial for his junior year……………As a sophomore QB on a 7-4 5A team, he completed 5 of 8 passes for 98 yards and 1 TD and had 10 carries for 29 yards. He also had an interception at DB……………Impressive at the June 2008 Las Vegas Elite 11 Quarterback Camp…………..NUC Phoenix AZ Event 2/10/2008: Leadership Award winner.
Name: Jesse Smatana
Class: 2010
Position: QB
Height: 6′1
Weight: 188
Forty:
City/School: Macedonia Nordonia
State: Ohio
College Commitment:
Top Offers:
Rating: 4
News And Notes: He transferred from Stow Walsh Jesuit to Nordonia……………Speaking of Top Sophmores. Keep an eye on QB. Jessie Smatana 6-1 188lb who transfered from Walsh Jesuit to Nordonia. He should be the favorite to start next season……………..WiOther Freshman Class of 2010 to Watch Jess Smantana 6-1 188 Walsh Jesuit QB/Ath Off the Charts, Speed…………….Only freshman on a 7-3 team that did not provide any varsity stats
Name: Joshua Williamson
Class: 2010
Position: QB
Height: 5′11
Weight: 192
Forty:
City/School: Los Angeles Cathedral
State: California
College Commitment:
Top Offers:
Rating: 4
News And Notes: He transferred from Dorsey to Los Angeles Cathedral for his junior year……………..One of 7 sophomores on a 9-4 team and he completed 59 of 120 passes (49.2%) for 971 yards, 7 TDs and 6 INTs and 27 carries for -11 yards and 2 TDs……………..L.A. Times (August 2008): “Football: Dorsey loses its quarterback to Cathedral: Josh Williamson, the starting quarterback at Dorsey last season as a sophomore, has transferred to Los Angeles Cathedral, joining another ex-Dorsey player, running back Kevin Ally. Williamson, however, could have a difficult time breaking into the starting lineup at Cathedral, where junior Shaun Alexander is firmly in control of the offense, Coach Kevin Pearson said Tuesday. Cathedral plays in the tough Del Rey League with Gardena Serra and Harvard-Westlake and is in the same playoff division as Oaks Christian. Williamson’s departure from Dorsey leaves the Dons’ offense in need of help. He was the key player during summer passing leagues, and his absence means that Crenshaw deserves to be the overwhelming favorite to win the Coliseum League title”

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Class of 2009: Top Transfers – Defensive Backs

Posted by roadster997 on September 19, 2008

Name: DeVonte Holloman
Class: 2009
Position: DB/LB/QB
Height: 6′2
Weight: 213
Forty: 4.50
City/School: Rock Hill South Pointe
State: South Carolina
College Commitment: Clemson
National Ranking Position: 2
Rating: 5
Junior Local Honors: 1-Charlotte Observer–Area (DB); 1-Charlotte Observer–Mecklenburg (DB)
Sophomore Local Honors: 1-Charlotte Observer-Area (DB); 1-Charlotte Observer-Mecklenburg (DB)
News And Notes: One of the nations elite overall junior prospects…………He committed to Clemson in May…………He transferred from Charlotte Independence (NC) to South Pointe for his senior year………..As a junior he started at SS and also got many snaps at QB. He recorded 50 tackles, 2 INTs and 2 FFs. At QB, he had 283 yards passing and 2 TDs and rushed for 398 yards and 3 TDs………1-Charlotte Observer–Area: DB: DeVonte Holloman Independence, Jr., 6-3, 205 Had 51 tackles and two interceptions, returning one 93 yards. Forced three fumbles and had 10 pass breakups. Major college prospect…………….As a sophomore he had 96 tackles and 4 INTs…………..A hard-hitting, athletic and physical safety prospect……….280 bench, 405 squat…………3.8 GPA…………Returning junior starter at safety on a 16-0 4A team……………Very impressive at the May 2008 Chapel Hill Nike Camp……………….1-Charlotte Observer-Area: DB: DeVonte Holloman Independence, 6-3, 205, So. Had 71 tackles, 18 assists and three interceptions for seven-time reigning state champion Patriots……………….One of 4 top junior returnees on a 16-0 Class 4A state champion team that churns out D-I talent All-Observer. College prospect. …………..One of 22 sophomores on a powerful 16-0 4A state champion team that did not provide any stats………..Talented basketball PG who is receiving college attention in that sport as well………..2 Devonte Holloman Build 6-3 210 Sophomore QB, S……………January 25, 2006-Per Mark Steiner will be an all-american
Name: Marlon Pollard
Class: 2009
Position: DB/WR
Height: 6′0
Weight: 149
Forty: 4.63
City/School: San Bernardino Cajon
State: California
College Commitment: Notre Dame
Top Offers: UCLA, ND
National Ranking Position: 34
Rating: 5
Junior Local Honors: 2-CalHiSports-Underclass-AS (DB); 1-GoldenStatePreps.com-PS-AS; .8-DB-Los Angeles Daily News (August 2007); Top 20 DBs-Southern Section (Los Angeles Times; August 2007)
News And Notes: One of the top junior DBs in California…………..He initially committed to UCLA in July 2007, however in July 2008 he switched to Notre Dame ………….He transferred from Valencia to San Bernardino Cajon in January of his junior year…………..As a junior, he recorded 19 tackles, 37 assists, 3 INTs, 8 PRs for a 10.25 avg. and 3 KRs for a 12.33 avg…………..One of 2 sophomores on a 2-8 team and had 8 tackles, 7 assists, 3 INTs and 1 kick return for 10 yards in 7 games played (CB/WR). He started at CB opposite blue-chip senior Shane Vereen……..Team newcomer of the Year as a sophomore…….Stars in the long jump (22 feet), triple jump (45 feet) and high jump (6 feet) as a sophomore…….37-inch vertical……..Still needs to fill out……….3.5 GPA after his sophomore year……………..Only freshman on the roster: Marlon Pollard Class: Freshman Position: WR, DB Jersey: 35 Height: 5\’10\” Weight: 135 lbs………..8-DB-Los Angeles Daily News (August 2007): 8 Marlon Pollard, Valencia, Jr. – Already committed to UCLA ; Top 20 DBs-Southern Section (Los Angeles Times; August 2007): Marvin Pollard (Valencia), 6-0, 155, Jr. — Ready to become a top prospect for 2009
Name: Jordan Love
Class: 2009
Position: DB/WR
Height: 6′0
Weight: 185
Forty: 4.41
City/School: Glen Allen Deep Run
State: Virginia
College Commitment: Georgia
Top Offers: WAKE, PSU, RUT, TEN, LOU, MD, FLA, WVU, GA, UVA
National Ranking Position: 54
Rating: 5
Junior Local Honors: G&W Maryland/D.C. Top 20 (Winter 2008); Baltimore Touchdown Club Super 22 (WR)
News And Notes: One of the top juniors in Virginia………….He committed to Georgia in July……….He transferred rom River Hill to Deep Run for his senior year……………Transferred from Baltimore Gilman to River Hill in January 2008…………..Projects as a CB in college but some like him as a safety or RB…….As a sophomore, he recorded 53 tackles and 3 INTs from his cornerback spot. He also carried the ball 33 times for 238 yards and three touchdowns. As a return specialist, he averaged 14.3 yards per punt return and 24.6 yards per kick return…..Very impressive at 2008 U.S.- Army Junior Combine, running a 4.49 forty and shopwing off a fluid style of play at CB, including a nice backpedal…………Very impressive at 2007 Wake Forest summer camp……….Early in his junior year he was hearing from many top programs from across the nation……………Baltimore Sun:  Originally published November 8, 2006 “Super sophomores Six former Columbia Ravens youth players are making an impact as sophomores. Running back Mike Campanaro, wide receiver Leron Eaddy and cornerback Malek Redd of River Hill, quarterback Leon Kinnard (Loyola), running back Jordan Love (Gilman) and safety Derek Coleman (Marriotts Ridge) were teammates before ninth grade, combining to win three titles with the Columbia Ravens”
Name: Ricardo Dixon
Class: 2009
Position: DB
Height: 5′10
Weight: 168
Forty: 4.42
City/School: Hallandale
State: Florida
College Commitment: South Florida
Top Offers: 10 April Offers: NCAR, SCAR, TEN, FSU, AUB, FLA INTL, CFLA, SFLA, MS, CLEM, WVU
National Ranking Position: 61
Rating: 5
Junior Local Honors: 9-Juniors-Dade County (Miami Herald, August 2007) (CB)
Links:
News And Notes: One of the top juniors in southeastern Florida and CBs in the state………..He committed to South Florida in June………He transferred to Hallandale from Miami Dr. Krop after his junior season………………….As a junior, he recorded 52 tackles, 1 INT, 27 PBUs, 2 TDs on KRs, 1 TD on a PR and 2 blocked FGs…………A speedy and physical cover corner……………2.7 GPA………..First Team 2008 Miami Nike Combine………….Miami Underclass Combine-May 12, 2007:  Won the DB MVP award
Name: Victor Marc
Class: 2009
Position: DB/QB/ATH
Height: 5′11
Weight: 208
Forty: 4.59
City/School: Hallandale
State: Florida
College Commitment: South Florida
Top Offers: SCAR, NCAR, CLEM, CFLA, OHST
National Ranking Position: 74
Rating: 5
Junior Local Honors: 6-Juniors-Dade County (Miami Herald, August 2007) (ATH)
News And Notes: One of the top juniors in southeastern Florida…………..He committed to South Florida in June……..He transferred from Miami Dr. Krop to Hallandale after his junior season………First Team 2008 Miami Nike Combine:  Fine 105.0 SPARQ………………T….Rated by the Miami Herald as one of the top 10 returning QBs in Dade County as a junior…………..Only sophomore on a 3-7 6A team and as the starting QB he completed 33 of 102 passes for 492 yards, 4 TDs and 10 INTs, carried the ball 79 times for a team-leading 411 yards (5.2 Avg.) and 2 TDs and had 1 reception for 4 yards……………….Top returnee as a sophomore on a 1-7 6A team. Could be a star and the team will build around him. As a freshman, he carried the ball 19 times for 144 yards and completed 8 passes for 116 yards in a loss to Carol City…………..Miami Underclass Combine-May 12, 2007: Special Mention QB……………..Also starts in basketball and baseball…………34 vertical.
Name: Terrell Williams
Class: 2009
Position: DB/QB/WR/ATH
Height: 6′3
Weight: 214
Forty: 4.91
City/School: Tulsa Union
State: Oklahoma
College Commitment:
Top Offers: TULSA, STAN, MS, ARK
National Ranking Position: 103
Rating: 5
Junior Local Honors: 2-Tulsa World-Metro (AP)
News And Notes: One of the top juniors in Oklahoma…………He transferred from Tulsa Edison to Union for his senior year…..Really passes the look test……………Sophomore starter on a 2-8 5A team……..A versatile and athletic performer who has played at quarterback, running back, receiver, and defensive back. Best projects as a safety in college due to his nice size, along with running and hitting ability………….Attended 2008 U.S. Army Combine…………August 8, 2007, Tulsa World: “Weller inherits a Class 5A Edison team that finished a disappointing 2-8 in 2006 following consecutive playoff appearances. Behind the talent of 6-foot-3, 210-pound junior quarterback Terrell Williams, the plan is to return the Eagles to postseason play. However, there are obstacles to overcome. \”When I was young Edison had great teams. Edison traditionally has an outstanding program,\” Weller said. \”I never use the term \’rebuilding,\’ but they graduated some outstanding players in 2005. \”We will have a new offensive and defensive scheme with a lot of players who are playing positions for the first time. We\’re young and when you throw them all together, we\’re in a learning process. We can be competitive and we\’ve got talent, but first we\’ve got to learn the offense and defense.\” Weller will implement a pro-style offensive attack and a 5-2 defense, schemes he first learned as a player at Oklahoma State. He wants balanced ball movement and hopes Williams can help him achieve that goal. Williams said he wants to throw for 1,500 yards and run for 1,000. As the stepson of former high school All-America quarterback and University of Oklahoma player Angelo Hamilton, he has the pedigree. The only problem is that Williams has never played quarterback before; he lined up at wingback as a sophomore. \”I want to play quarterback because I can control the game,\” said Williams. \”I think I can mold into a quarterback and help us win some more games this season. The biggest thing is our new coaches and learning new plays. \”I think our varsity has bonded this year and we know each other better. I think we will be playoff bound. I feel good about this year and I feel good about our coaching staff. I\’ve always been able to throw the ball.\” Williams said the fact that both Oklahoma and Oklahoma State have already shown interest in him will serve as motivation. Weller said he has complete faith in Williams to guide the Eagles. \”He\’s an outstanding athlete and a great runner. He\’s improving every day on his passing skills,\” Weller said. \”We\’re excited to have him here. It doesn\’t matter who we play, he\’ll be one of the best athletes on the field.\””
Name: Ryan Campbell
Class: 2009
Position: DB
Height: 6′0
Weight: 175
Forty: 4.38
City/School: Columbus Carver
State: Georgia
College Commitment:
Top Offers: TROY, GA STHN
National Ranking Position: 114
Rating: 5
Links:
News And Notes: One of the top junior CB prospects in Georgia……………..He transferred from Columbus Shaw to Carver for his senior year…………As a junior, he recorded 55 tackles, 3 INTs–returning two for scores, 9 PBUs and 3 FFs…………….One analyst named him to his All-Combine team at the 2008 U.S. Army Combine………..Impressive at the January 2008 Kennedy/CES Georgia Combine, postng a 4.38 forty, 4.31 shuttle and 33.5 vertical…………..As of December of his junior year he was hearing from the likes of Georgia, Alabama, Notre Dame, Penn State, Rutgers and Virginia…………….Originally from Michigan……………………275 bench, 350 squat, 35 vertical…..Ran a 4.60 forty at the 2008 U.S. Army Combine……Orlando Underclass Combine-May 13, 2007: DB MVP…………As of early April he only had a couple of offers due to not testing yet
Name: Taylor Martinez
Class: 2009
Position: DB/QB
Height: 6′1
Weight: 185
Forty: 4.50
City/School: Corona Centennial
State: California
College Commitment: Nebraska
Top Offers: NEB
National Ranking Position: 164
Rating: 5
News And Notes: One of the better QBs in southern California…………..He committed to Nebraska in August…………Dual-threat QB who could play safety in college…………He transferred from San Bernardino Cajon to Centennial after his junior season…………….Has tested very, very well on the 2008 combine circuit…………4.21 shuttle, 36.5 vertical…………Has a strong arm and can really run………….His father was a star safety at Iowa State…………..3.0 GPA…………..As of late April he was hearing from the likes of BYU, Iowa State, Vanderbilt, Oregon State, Michigan and UCLA
Name: Daryel Scott
Class: 2009
Position: DB
Height: 5′10
Weight: 175
Forty:
City/School: Tampa Hillsborough
State: Florida
College Commitment:
Top Offers:
National Ranking Position: 185
Rating: 5
News And Notes: One of the better junior CBs in Florida…………..Transferred from Tampa Robinson to Hillsborough in January 2008…………..He looked very good at the April 2008 Gainesville Nike Camp………………………….January 18, 2008 (Tampa Tribune):   Robinson starter transfers to Hillsborough Robinson’s loss is Hillsborough’s gain. Daryel Scott, a starter at defensive back last year at Robinson, will play for Hillsborough next fall, Robinson coach Mike DePue said Friday. The 5-foot-10, 175-pound Scott is a rising senior. “It’s a legitimate transfer,” DePue said. “His parents moved into Hillsborough’s district. It’s not one that’s going to generate buzz concerned with special placements. I’ve talked to (Terriers coach Earl Garcia) and it’s no big deal.” But it is a big loss………………….Tampa Tribune:  “He was one of our top players coming back,” DePue said. “We can’t afford to lose athletes.”What’s new: The Knights picked up a solid addition during the offseason when Daryel Scott, a defensive back, transferred to Robinson from perennial state power Miami Northwestern. DePue calls Scott a physically gifted athlete with great potential. His services will be greatly needed because Robinson simply doesn’t have a lot of depth. …………….Tampa Tribune:  Daryel Scott defensive back for Robinson High was all over the field against Alonzo. Scott recorded 11 solo tackles, 2 pass deflections, 2 tackles for a lost, and a block punt. This is just the beginning. Look out this week against Jefferson…………Transferred from Miami Northwestern to Tampa Robinson for his junior year……..September 2007 e-mail: Must see DB,RB,WR #3 Daryel Scott, Robinson High, Tampa Florida. Has official times at Univ. Miami camps and velocity sports, lakeland Fl. He is a junior and a track runner 100,200,400, meters. A shutdown corner ready to play at next level…………The cousin of former Michigan State player Kerry Reed
Name: William Marable
Class: 2009
Position: DB
Height: 6′1
Weight: 197
Forty: 4.49
City/School: Charlotte North Carolina Tech
State: Virginia
College Commitment:
Top Offers: AKRON
National Ranking Position: 205
Rating: 4
Junior Local Honors: G&W Virginia Top 21 (Winter 2008)
Links:
News And Notes: One of the top junior DBs in Virginia………He transferred from Virginia Beach Bayside to Norfolk Norview after his junior season and then moved on to North Carolina Tech (a school that apparently focuses on post-grad football prospects) as a senior in order to improve his grades………….. As a junior, he recorded 36 tackles, 2 INTs, 8 PBUs, a forced fumble, a recovery and a sack…………As a sophomore, he registered 30 solo tackles, 2 INTs, 4 PBUs and FR………….4.55 shuttle, 36 vertical………Nice combination of size and speed……….A tough and physical safety prospect who loves to hit……………..Excellent closing speed………Honorable Mention All-Camp at the March 2008 Badger Sport/New Level Athletics Passing Camp………….New York City Metro (NJ) Underclass Combine-May 20, 2007: Overall MVP.
Name: Courtney Bridget
Class: 2009
Position: DB
Height: 6′3
Weight: 173
Forty: 4.72
City/School: Baltimore Dunbar
State: Maryland
College Commitment:
Top Offers: ORE
National Ranking Position: 220
Rating: 4
News And Notes: One of the top junior DB prospects in Maryland………….He transferred from Calvert Hall College to Dunbar for his senior season………….Tall and rangy prep CB who has the size to shift to safety in college………..As a junior, he tallied 43 tackles, 9 PBUs, 1 FF and 1 FR…….One of 10 sophomores on the roster of a 1-8 team………220 bench, 355 squat………2.9 core GPA……….Second Team All-Camp at the March 2008 Badger Sport/New Level Athletics Passing Camp………….Looked good at 2007 Maryland camp

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Class of 2009: Top Transfers – Linebackers

Posted by roadster997 on September 18, 2008

Name: Columbus “C.J.” Mizell
Class: 2009
Position: LB/DB
Height: 6′2
Weight: 212
Forty: 4.51
City/School: Tallahassee Leon
State: Florida
College Commitment: Florida State
Top Offers: FLA, GA, SCAR, MD, NCST, FSU
National Ranking Position: 15
Rating: 5
News And Notes: One of the top overall prospects in Florida…………….He committed to Florida State in February 2010…………..Transferred from Douglas Coffee County in Georgia to Leon and did not play as a junior…………Runs very well, aggressive and instinctive.  Nice frame that is still filling out………Very impressive at 2007 Georgia summer campy.
Name: Boseko Lokombo
Class: 2009
Position: LB/WR
Height: 6′3
Weight: 220
Forty: 4.42
City/School: Abbotsford (B.C.) W.J. Mouat
State: Canada
College Commitment:
Top Offers: ORE, OREST, BOISE ST, CAL, WASH
National Ranking Position: 37
Rating: 5
News And Notes: One of the top overall junior prospects in Canada and the Pacific northwest…………Returning to British Columbia from South Eugene High for his senior year. Speculation is that he will enroll at Mouat High…………Junior starter at RB and LB……………….Very athletic and runs well. Very aggressive and a hard hitter…………4.42 hand-timed forty………..Originally from Zaire via Quebec and British Columbia……..Huge upside
Name: Will Martin
Class: 2009
Position: LB
Height: 6′1
Weight: 201
Forty: 4.72
City/School: Madison Central
State: Mississippi
College Commitment: Southern Mississippi
Top Offers: SMS, LA TECH
National Ranking Position: 125
Rating: 5
Junior Local Honors: 1-Region (4A); 1-District (4A); 53 Mississippi Juniors to Watch (Jackson Clarion-Ledger-August 2007)
Links:
News And Notes: One of the top junior LBs in Mississippi…………….He committed to Southern Mississippi in March…………He transferred from Kosciusko to Madison Central for his senior year…………As a junior, he tallied almost 100 tackles, 4 sacks and retuned 2 INTs for TDs……….He transferred from Madison-Ridgeland Academy to Kosciusko, a 4A school, for his junior year………As a sophomore, he halped lead his team to the MPSA 3A State Championship with 104 tackles and 1 FF………………….As a freshman starter he recorded 109 tackles, 2 INTs, 3 sacks and 4 forced fumbles………Has the frame to play in college at over 210 pounds…………..Very active prep defender…………. Very impressive at the May 2008 Tuscaloosa Nike Camp…………….3.1 GPA after his freshman year……….First place for the Mississippi Bench press Championship for Age/Weight Division as a sophomore………….Won Underclassman Linebacker Award at Ole Miss Summer Camp 2006…………First Team 2008 New Orleans Nike Combine
Name: Daniel Drummond
Class: 2009
Position: LB/RB/DL
Height: 6′3
Weight: 219
Forty: 4.66
City/School: Flowery Branch
State: Georgia
College Commitment: Georgia Tech
Top Offers: GT
National Ranking Position: 149
Rating: 5
Sophomore Local Honors: HM-Gainesville Times-County (DL)
Links:
News And Notes: One of the top junior linebacker and fullback prospects in Georgia………..He committed to Georgia Tech in June………He transferred from Oakwood West Hall to Flowery Branch in January of his junior year…………As a junior, at fullback he rushed for 708 yards on 118 carries (6 ypc) and had 9 receptions for 133 yards. As a linebacker, he tallied 102 tackles………….As a sophomore he rushed for 800 yards and 9 TDs……….Great strength (competitive lifetr), good size, is aggressive and has a nose for the ball…………Great character and work ethic………340 bench, 510 squat, 315 power clean, 28 bench reps, 35 vertical, 4.19 shuttle………Placed in states in shot put as a sophomore and also throws the discus………Qualified for the U.S.A. National Weightlifting Championships in 2008……….3.75 GPA…….No offers as of mid-February………….As of October of his junior year he was haring from much of the SEC and ACC………..Impressive on 2007 combine circuit, including being named All-Combine at a combine in Pasadena, California………….Atlanta Journal Constitution, November 21, 2007: “West Hall’s Drummond drumming up interest. West Hall junior linebacker/fullback Daniel Drummond has received letters from approximately 50 colleges throughout the country, including nearly every ACC and SEC program. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound Drummond plans to attend Saturday’s Georgia-Georgia Tech game. He has already attended four Tech contests this fall. Drummond also attended an Auburn game earlier this season. Drummond, who was recently named West Hall’s most valuable player on defense this season, has been invited to participate in the All-American combine in San Antonio in January. According to Jim Drummond, Georgia Tech and Auburn are two of his son’s early favorites. “Daniel really likes the people and family portion of Georgia Tech,” Jim Drummond said. “When he goes there, he’s treated like family. We’re on the field before the games. “He’s got friends, like [Buford’s] T.J. Pridemore, who has committed to Tech. “And Auburn sent their linebacker coach [James Willis] up to watch him play [against Gainesville]. That really impressed Daniel.” Daniel Drummond hopes to have recruiting behind him prior to his senior season at West Hall next fall. “I do hope that I’ll be fortunate enough to have the opportunity and be able to make a commitment decision before the end of next summer,” he said. “I would like my senior year to be solely focused on just enjoying my last high school season, plus directing all my off-season conditioning and training to improve at whatever position I’m recruited for.””
Name: Shane Mularkey
Class: 2009
Position: LB
Height: 6′2
Weight: 210
Forty:
City/School: Norcross Greater Atlanta Christian
State: Georgia
College Commitment: North Carolina
Top Offers: CFLA, NCAR
National Ranking Position: 158
Rating: 4
National Honors:
News And Notes: One of the better LBs in Georgia………..He committed to North Carolina in July………….Missed his junior season with a shoulder injury……….Sophomore starter at Aquinas…………..Previously attended St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.). Father is former NFL player and head coach Mike Mularkey who is currently the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons.
Name: Clint Clement
Class: 2009
Position: LB
Height: 6′2
Weight: 210
Forty:
City/School: Ruston
State: Louisiana
College Commitment:
Top Offers: x
Rating: 4
News And Notes: One of the better LB prospects in Louisiana………….Dandy Don Interview (Winter 2008): “Clint Clement LB, 6′2″, 210 Later Monday afternoon I spoke with Clint Clement from Ruston. Clement is the younger brother of LSU commitment Chase Clements. Clint is living in Ruston with his dad and he really likes the North-Louisiana life style. Clint made All-District defensive tackle in 2007 at E.D. White, has some work to do in the classroom, and has not yet taken the ACT. Clement is hearing from LSU, Louisville, Ole Miss and La Tech. His goals are to get bigger and stronger and make All-District and All-State in 2008. Clement will attend one of LSU’s Summer camps.”
Name: Duran Ramos
Class: 2009
Position: LB/WR
Height: 6′2
Weight: 220
Forty: 4.58
City/School: Lebanon Cedar Crest
State: Pennsylvania
College Commitment:
Top Offers: x
Rating: 4
Junior Local Honors: G&W Central PA Top 20 (Winter 2008); Midstate top 100 (Harrisburg Patriot-News-August 2007)
Sophomore Local Honors: Harrisburg Patriot-News Top 2006 Mid-Penn Newcomers (RB)
News And Notes: One of the top junior linebackers in Pennsylvania…….He transferred from Lebanon to Cedar Crest after his junior season…………..Also impressive as a junior at WR in his first year of playing the position. In his first game at WR, he had 11 catches for 163 yards…………..As of February he was hearing from Georgia Tech, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Connecticut, Rutgers, Akron, Louisville and Wisconsin
Name: Rodney Reagans
Class: 2009
Position: LB
Height: 6′1
Weight: 220
Forty: 4.62
City/School: Chandler
State: Arizona
College Commitment:
Top Offers: ARMY
Rating: 4
Junior Local Honors: 2-AS; 1-Region
News And Notes: One of the better junior LBs in Arizona………….He transferred from Coolidge to Chandler after his junior season………….As a junior he registered 107 tackles and 6 INTs……………3.0 GPA, 1250 PSAT
Name: Josh Baty
Class: 2009
Position: LB/TE
Height: 6′1
Weight: 226
Forty: 4.75
City/School: Chandler Basha
State: Arizona
College Commitment:
Top Offers: x
Rating: 3
News And Notes: One of the better LB prospects in Arizona………….He transferred from Gilbert Higley to Basha for his junior year………Started at TE as a sophomore and junior at Higley…………..First Team All-Combine at 2008 Phoenix Nike

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Class of 2009: Top Transfers – Defensive Linemen

Posted by roadster997 on September 17, 2008

Name: Markell Lee
Class: 2009
Position: DL/LB
Height: 6′5
Weight: 242
Forty:
City/School: West Point
State: Mississippi
College Commitment: Mississippi
Top Offers: MS, ARK, MSST, SMS
National Ranking Position: 162
Rating: 4
Junior Local Honors: 1-MAC/MagnoliaPreps.com-3A-AS (DE); 1-Tupelo Daily Journal-Area (LB)
News And Notes: One of the top junior DL prospects in Mississippi………He committed to Mississippi in May………He transferred from Corinth to West Point for his senior year………Stars at LB in high school but probably best projects on the DL in college due to his fine size………….1-Tupelo Daily Journal-Area: LB Markell Lee, Corinth 6-5, 242, Jr. Highlights: Made 110 tackles, 6 sacks, 3 INTs, 3 blocked kicks. … First team all-state. … Region 1-3A Super 22. … Class 3A all-state first team. n Coach says: “He’s a tremendous talent who’s best is yet to come.” – Jimmy Mitchell
Name: Craig Payne
Class: 2009
Position: DL/TE
Height: 6′5
Weight: 260
Forty: 4.90
City/School: Ontario Colony
State: California
College Commitment:
Top Offers: x
National Ranking Position: 148
Rating: 4
News And Notes: One of the top junior DL prospects in California……..Very impressive at the April 2008 Los Angeles Nike camp……………He transferred from Louisiana to Ontario Colony after his junior season…………..Junior starter at TE………He transferred from Etiwanda to Louisiana after his sophomore season………One of 15 sophomores on a 6-5-1 team (TE/DE) and he had 14 tackles, 22 assists, 1 sack, 1 INT and 3 receptions for 35 yards………..Great fame and runs well………..Power forward in basketball…..Athletic and versatile………3.0 GPA
Name: Sylvester Crawford
Class: 2009
Position: DL
Height: 6′5
Weight: 215
Forty:
City/School: Charlotte Northside Christian Academy
State: North Carolina
College Commitment:
Top Offers: WVU, NCST
National Ranking Position: 174
Rating: 4
News And Notes: One of the better junior DE prospects in North Carolina…………….He transferred from Charlotte (N.C.) Victory Christian to Northside Christian Academy for his senior year………..A private school star who recorded 18 sacks as a junior DE……….Great frame and a real terror off the edge…..A speed rusher in the mold of former teammate Kourtnei Brown. Very quick and has great feet and hands……….Visited North Carolina for February 16 Junior Day………….As of February he was hearing from North Carolina, N.C. State and Auburn.
Name: Marco Burdeshaw
Class: 2009
Position: DL/OL
Height: 6′3
Weight: 265
Forty:
City/School: Shaker Heights
State: Ohio
College Commitment:
Top Offers: x
Rating: 4
Sophomore Local Honors: Top 250 Ohio Sophomores (June 2007)
News And Notes: One of the top DL prospects in the Cleveland area………….Very impressive at the May 2008 Cleveland Elite Training Camp (DL)…….He spent a year at Hargrave Military Academy before returning to Shaker Heights

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Class of 2009: Top Transfers – Offensive Linemen

Posted by roadster997 on September 16, 2008

Name: Charles Siddoway
Class: 2009
Position: OL
Height: 6′5
Weight: 287
Forty: 5.30
City/School: Eugene Sheldon
State: Oregon
College Commitment:
Top Offers: BOISEST, ORE, OREST, UCLA, WASH, CAL, AL
National Ranking Position: 26
Rating: 5
Junior Local Honors: 2-Conference (OL); HM-Conference (DL)
News And Notes: One of the top OL prospects in the nation…………..He transferred from Eugene Marist to Sheldon for his senior year………Great frame and very athletic but a bit raw……..340 bench……….2.9 core GPA and will take SAT in June………….Attended 2008 U.S. Army Combine…………One of the top 15 underclassmen at the Barton/NSCS Marketing Workout (May 2007)……….Used to play basketball…………As of mid-March he had received several offers but as his entire high school coaching staff has left things have slowed down a bit…………As of December 2007 he was hearing from Cal, Oregon, Oregon State, and Washington among others.
Name: Aubrey Phillips
Class: 2009
Position: OL/DL
Height: 6′6
Weight: 310
Forty: 5.10
City/School: Olive Branch
State: Mississippi
College Commitment: Tennessee
Top Offers: TEN, PSU, MEMPHIS, GT, DUKE, MSST, ARK, AL
National Ranking Position: 54
Rating: 5
News And Notes: One of the top overall prospects in Mississippi and, formerly, Tennessee…….He committed to Tennessee in June………..Talented and athletic OT prospect……………..Transferred after his junior year to Olive Branch in Mississippi from Memphis Booker T. Washington……….Has been a starter since his freshman season…………3.85 GPA………….Memphis Commerical Appeal:  “Washington Warriors (TN) 9-2A Coach: Kelvin Matthews (17-15) 2006 record: 9-2 overall (6-0 in region). The line is anchored by junior star Aubrey Phillips (6-6, 300), who already has a scholarship offer from Tennessee………….Competing to start as a sophomore at OL and DL on a 4-7 2A team.”
Name: Hunter Poole
Class: 2009
Position: OL
Height: 6′4
Weight: 292
Forty: 5.23
City/School: Tallahassee Lincoln
State: Florida
College Commitment:
Top Offers: ECAR
National Ranking Position: 138
Rating: 5
News And Notes: One of the top junior OL prospects in Florida…….He transferred from Thomasville Thomas County Central to Lincoln in January of his junior year…………Also long snaps……..Excellent size and strength and quick for his size………..425 bench, 530 squat………..3.3 GPA……….52-9.5 shot put and 155-11 discus as a sophomore……….As of early in his junior year he was hearing from programs from across the country…………Junior Davis McDermond and sophomore Hunter Poole helped pave the way for Central’s ground attack. McDermond had 53 key blocks and Poole had 15 big hits; Aug 30, 2006 The big game TCCHS vs. THS is this weekend. Everyone needs to watch the new starting offensive lineman, sophomore Hunter Poole. I’ve seen only great things about him in the newspaper about setting world records, etc. I’ll definitely be watching because it seems he might make it big. Has anyone else heard of this athlete?
Name: Cody Hughes
Class: 2009
Position: OL/DL
Height: 6′4
Weight: 298
Forty: 5.22
City/School: Norman North
State: Oklahoma
College Commitment:
Top Offers: x
National Ranking Position: 147
Rating: 5
News And Notes: One of the top junior linemen Oklahoma………….Transferred from Oklahoma City Moore to Norman North after his junior season………….Impressive at the April 2008 Fort Worth Nike Camp……………All-Combine Team: 2007 Kansas City Scout.com Combine………Excellent pass blocker and has good footwork……..Needs to work on his run blocking and getting to the second level of defense……….Visited Oklahoma State in September 2007 for their win over Texas Tech…….Plans to attend one day summer camps at Kansas, Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Kansas State, Arkansas, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech…………No offers as of mid-February
Name: Nathaniel Worrell
Class: 2009
Position: OL
Height: 6′4
Weight: 275
Forty:
City/School: Pearl
State: Mississippi
College Commitment: Southern Mississippi
Top Offers: SMS
National Ranking Position: 210
Rating: 4
News And Notes: One of the top junior OG prospects in Mississippi…………….He committed to Southern Mississippi in March…………Transferred from Kosciusko to Pearl for his senior year as he  followed his head coach and father (a former assistant at Kosciusko), who are making the move to Pearl………Junior and sophomore starter at OT………Projects at OG in college
Name: Evan Swindall
Class: 2009
Position: OL
Height: 6′3
Weight: 280
Forty: 5.12
City/School: Lafayette
State: Georgia
College Commitment: Central Florida
Top Offers: CFLA, STH AL
Rating: 4
Junior Local Honors: HM-Birmingham News-Metro
Links:
News And Notes: One of the better linemen in Georgia…………..He committed to Central Florida in May………Transferred from Hoover Spain Park in Alabama to Lafayette in Georgia for his senior year…………An ambidextrous prep guard who may project as a center in college……….310 bench, 460 squat…………April 2008 Under Armour/Scout.com Southeast Elite camp All-Camp Team………………Birmingham News:  “Class 6A 2006 Record: 6-4. Region: 6. Players to watch: DE William Green, 6-4, 215, Sr.; QB Cody Wells, 6-0, 185, Sr.; PK/DB Trey Del Greco, 5-11, 175, Sr.; LB Sean Thompson, 6-2, 220, Sr.; OL Eric Jones, 6-7, 260, Sr.; RB Eli Smith, 5-10, 170, Sr.; OL Jeff Benson, 6-2, 240, Sr.; OL Mike Hogue, 6-6, 380, Sr.; OG Evan Swindall, 6-3, 265, Jr.; LB Victor Williams”…………….Transferred from Russellville to Spain Park for his junior year………………….Birmingham News:  “Evan Swindall (Soph., OL, 6-3, 260), Josh McCullough (Jr., OL, 6-4, 305), Byron Bean (Jr, OL, 6-0, 265) and Jonathon Duke should be able to protect Trapp and also open holes for Abernathy.”
Name: Thomas Pizzurro
Class: 2009
Position: OL/DL
Height: 6′2
Weight: 291
Forty:
City/School: Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
State: Florida
College Commitment:
Top Offers: x
Rating: 4
News And Notes: One of the better junior OL prospects in southeastern Florida…………..Transferred from New Rochelle Iona Prep in New York to St. Thomas Aquinas after his junior season…………….Showed quick feet at the 2008 U.S. Army Combine………..325 bench…………..Mauler on the OL who is very physical………………….Likes Auburn, Alabama, UConn, Syracuse, and BC……….86% academic average………..One of 4 sophopmores on a 5-5 team that did not provide any stats

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Class of 2009: Top Transfers – Running Backs

Posted by roadster997 on September 15, 2008

Name: DeShaun Sands
Class: 2009
Position: RB/DB
Height: 5′9
Weight: 180
Forty: 4.45
City/School: Sunrise Piper
State: Florida
College Commitment: Kansas
Top Offers: KAN
National Ranking Position: 107
Rating: 5
Junior Local Honors: 3-FSWA-5A-AS (RB); 1-Miami Herald-6A-4A-Broward County (RB); 1-South Florida Sun-Sentinel-6A-5A-4A-Area (RB); 11-Juniors-Broward County (Miami Herald, August 2007)
Sophomore Local Honors: HM-South Florida Sun-Sentinel-Broward County (3A-1B); 14-Sophomores-Broward County (954sports.net, October 30, 2006)
News And Notes: One of the top junior skill athletes in Broward County……………He committed to Kansas in April………….He transferred from Coconut Monarch Creek to Sunrise Piper for his senior year………1-Miami Herald-6A-4A-Broward County (RB): Had 106 carries for 1,503 yards as a junior……..1-South Florida Sun-Sentinel-6A-5A-4A-Area: DeShaun Sands Monarch, RB Ht./Wt.: 5-9, 175 Year: Junior Comment: Was the Class 6A-5A-4A leading rusher with 1,486 yards on 223 carries. Had 13 touchdowns. Receiving interest from UM, Kansas and UF…………………The son of former Kansas RB Tony Sands………………Returning junior starter at DB on a 5-4 5A team…………….One of 6 sophomores on a 5-4 15-3A team and he had 101 carries for 679 yards (6.72 ypc) and 7 TDs and 11 receptions for 99 yards..
Name: Lineil Graham
Class: 2009
Position: RB
Height: 5′11
Weight: 185
Forty:
City/School: Pahokee
State: Florida
College Commitment:
Top Offers: x
Rating: 4
Sophomore Local Honors: 2-Orlando Sentinel-Lake/Sumter County (RB)
News And Notes: One of the better junior RBs in Florida…………..He transferred from Leesburg to Pahokee for his senior year……….Leesburg’s Lineil Graham rushed for 1,128 yards as a sophomore…………….Pacing the ground game will be RB Lineil Graham (Jr., 5-10, 180), who enjoyed a breakout sophomore campaign in 2006 that landed him a slot on the Sentinel all-Lake/Sumter second team. Graham rushed for 1,128 yards last season on 160 carries and scored 14 touchdowns. He also caught four passes for 42 yards. ……………….Expected to start as a sophomore at RB for a 8-2 4A team
Name: Greg Washington
Class: 2009
Position: RB
Height: 5′8
Weight: 165
Forty: 4.45
City/School: Shreveport Captain Shreve
State: Louisiana
College Commitment:
Top Offers:
Rating: 4
News And Notes: One of the top junior RBs in the Shreveport area……………He played his sophomore season in high school at Cole high school in San Antonio, Texas where he rushed for 1,675 yards and 26 touchdowns. He ha to sit out his junior season
Name: Dwight Smith
Class: 2009
Position: RB
Height: 5′10
Weight: 217
Forty: 4.50
City/School: Ontario Colony
State: California
College Commitment:
Top Offers: x
Rating: 3
News And Notes: One of the better RBs in southern California……………….Impressive at the May 2008 National Football Foundation San Bernardino County Live Action and Combine……………He transferred from Monrovia to Colony for his senior year……………He transferred from Carthage, Texas to Monrovia for hios junior year…………..Top sophomore on a 7-5 3A team……….24 bench reps

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Class of 2009: Top Transfers – Wide Receivers (Part II)

Posted by roadster997 on September 11, 2008

Name: Donnie Jennert
Class: 2009
Position: WR
Height: 6′6
Weight: 185
Forty: 4.56
City/School: St. Cloud
State: Florida
College Commitment:
Top Offers: COLST
National Ranking Position: 137
Rating: 5
Sophomore Local Honors: 1-Orlando Sentinel-Osceola County (TE)
News And Notes: One of the better junior WRs in Florida…………Transferred back to St. Cloud for his senior year………………Transferred from St. Cloud, Florida to Glenwood Springs in Colorado  after his sophomore season……………As a sophomore, he caught 20 passes for 511 yards and 7 TDs as a sophomore……………Great height, runs very well and can leap………..6-6 high jumper……….Impressive at the March 2008 Badger/New Level 7-on-7 Pass Camp in Las Vegas……………….Will start as a sophomore at St. Cloud at WR and DE and is already attracting major college attention with his 4.5 speed……….Denver Post:  “Many in the league are saying look out for the Demons. Junior quarterback Dakota Stonehouse broke down opposing defenses last season and will have the luxury of having favorite target Alex McPherson back. In addition, 6-foot-5 tight end Donnie Jennert, a transfer from Florida, could emerge as a factor in the passing game”.
Name: Tony Graham
Class: 2009
Position: WR/DB/ATH
Height: 5′11
Weight: 185
Forty: 4.44
City/School: Trotwood-Madison
State: Ohio
College Commitment:
Top Offers: x
National Ranking Position: 161
Rating: 4
National Honors:
News And Notes: One of the top junor WRs in Ohio…………Could also play CB in college……………He transferred from Dayton Jefferson to Trotwood-Madison in November of his junior year……………Junior starter at QB for Dayton Jefferson…………..Nephew of former Ohio State and NFL WR Jeff Graham…………..Plays basketball…………Friday, August 25, 2006 Badin at Dayton Jefferson efferson will win if… The Broncos can use their speed to break big plays on both sides of the ball. Jefferson, coming off a 2-8 season, has a strong-armed quarterback (sophomore Tony Graham) who’s shifty and dangerous outside the pocket.
Name: Anthony Williams
Class: 2009
Projected College Position: WR
Height: 6′3
Weight: 220
Forty:
City/School: Tampa Chamberlain
State: Florida
College Commitment:
Top Offers: x
Rating: 4
News And Notes: One of the top junior WR prospect sin the Tampa area…………..A legit D-I prospect who may grow into a TE…………He transferred from Tampa Jefferson to Chamberlain for his senior year…………As a junior, he had 38 receptions for 388 yards (10.21 avg.) and 3 TDs……………Impressive at March 2008 Tampa New Level Athletics/Scout.com 7 on 7 Tournament…………………One of 11 sophomores on a 9-3 4A team and he had 25 receptions playing TE
Name: LaQuan Gilliard
Class: 2009
Position: WR
Height: 6′3
Weight: 175
Forty:
City/School: Summerville Pinewood Prep
State: South Carolina
College Commitment:
Rating: 4
Junior Local Honors: 1-HSSR-AAAA-AS (WR); HSSR Underclassmen to Watch List (August 2007)
News And Notes: One of the top junior WRs in South Carolina………….He transferred from Summerville to Pinewood Prep for his senior season…………..As a junior starter at WR on the State AAAA runner-up team he had 62 receptions for 945 and 6 TDs heading into the state title game . He was the teams second WR after superstar senior A.J. Green
Name: J.J. Harbin
Class: 2009
Position: WR/DB
Height: 5′10
Weight: 163
Forty: 4.49
City/School: Meridian
State: Mississippi
College Commitment:
Rating: 4
Junior Local Honors: HM-Gwinnett County
News And Notes: One of the better WRs in Mississippi………..Transferred from Lilburn Berkmar in Georgia to Meridian after his sophomore season…………One of top 7 returnees as a junior on a 4-6 AAAAA team…………Very quick
Name: Ricky Griffin
Class: 2009
Position: WR/DB
Height: 5′7
Weight: 140
Forty: 4.84
City/School: Ann Arbor Pioneer
State: Michigan
College Commitment:
Rating: 3
Junior Local Honors: 1-Conference (WR)
Sophomore Local Honors: 1-Conference (CB)
News And Notes: One of the top juniors in the Ann Arbor area (WR/DB)…………He transferred from Ypailanti Lincoln to Pioneer after his junior season…………….As a junior WR he had 30 receptions for 459 yards and 6 TDs………….. Sophomore starter at CB…………..Attended 2008 Michigan spring game…………As of April he was hearing from much of the MAC and several Big Ten school

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Class of 2009: Top Transfers – Wide Receivers

Posted by roadster997 on September 11, 2008

Name: Joshua Adams
Class: 2009
Projected College Position: WR
Height: 6′4
Weight: 200
Forty: 4.50
City/School: Cheshire Academy
State: Connecticut
College Commitment: North Carolina
Top Offers: BC, NCAR, STAN, NEB, IA, RUT, UCONN, MD
Rating: 5
Sophomore Local Honors: Boston Herald Top 11 Underclassmen (Division 1; September 2006)
News And Notes: One of the top receivers in the nation and juniors in New England………..He committed to North Carolina on signing day in February 2008…………Transferred from Cambridge Rindge and Latin to Cheshire Academy in January of his junior year due to academics……………As a junior, he had 61 receptions for about 1,000 yards and 9 TDs. He also had 300 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns. All this despite missing 2 games with an injury ……….As a sophomore, he caught 35 passes for 725 yards and 6 TDs and recorded 75 tackles and 5 INTs. He was named Player of the Year by both his league and Old Spice. He was also a first team All-State selection………He started 7 games as a freshman, catching 18 passes for 350 yards and 2 TDs while intercepting nine passes as a DB…………A big receiver who does a great job of using his body……….Excellent 40-inch vertical……..In the summer of 2007 he camped at Maryland, Florida, North Carolina, Boston College and Vanderbilt
Name: Cameron Gordon
Class: 2009
Position: WR/DB
Height: 6′3
Weight: 195
Forty:
City/School: Inkster
State: Michigan
College Commitment:
Top Offers: MICHST, BG
National Ranking Position: 51
Rating: 5
Junior Local Honors: 2-Detroit News-Metro West (WR); HM-Detroit Free Press- West (REC)
News And Notes: One of the top overall prospects in Michigan………..He transferred to Inkster from Melvindale for his senior year…………As a junior starter on a 10-2 team, he had 38 receptions for 532 yards (14.00 Avg.) and 1 INT from his OLB spot…………..As a sophomore starter, he had 19 receptions for 308 yards (16.21 ypc) and 1 TD, 7 carries for 58 yards and 1 TD, 19 tackles, 26 assists, 1.5 sacks and 3 fumble recoveries……….Could be either a WR or OLB in college…………Very athletic and strong. Not a burner but he has excellent body control and a nice frame………….One of the top performers at the 2007 Michigan summer camp, really opening eyes playing WR…..One of 2 sophomores on the roster (WR/OLB)
Name: James Green
Class: 2009
Position: WR
Height: 6′2
Weight: 184
Forty: 4.50
City/School: Tallahassee Leon
State: Florida
College Commitment: South Florida
Top Offers: CFLA, SCAR, AUB, MIN, SYR, IAST, MS, ARK
National Ranking Position: 63
Rating: 5
News And Notes: One of the top juniors in the Tallahassee area………….He committed to South Florida in June……..Transferred from Miami Dr. Krop to Leon after his junior season………………….As a junior, playing in a running offense, he had 7 receptions for 161 yards and 3 TDs……….As a sophomore, he caught 25 passes and had 5 TDs…..His uncle is former Florida State great Lamont Green
Name: Markus Wheaton
Class: 2009
Position: WR/DB
Height: 5′11
Weight: 158
Forty: 4.58
City/School: Chandler Basha
State: Arizona
College Commitment:
Top Offers: COL, OREST, SMU, ORE, AZ
National Ranking Position: 112
Rating: 5
Junior Local Honors: 1-Central Region (WR); Arizona Republic PS standouts: 5A-I Central Region
News And Notes: One of the top junior skill athletes in Arizona……………He transferred from Phoenix Mountain Pointe to Chandler Basha after his junior season…………As a junior starter at WR and DB, he had 43 carries for 315 yards (7.33 ypc) and 4 TDs, 23 receptions for 476 yards (20.70 avg.) and 6 TDs, 21 tackles, 28 assists, 1 INT, 1 FR and 13 KRs for a 23.69 avg………………One of 2 sophomores on a 6-4 5A team and he had 12 receptions for 286 yards (23.83 Avg.) and 3 TDs, 4 carries for 17 yards and 2 kick returns for 27 yards…………….First Team All-Combine at 2008 Phoenix Nike……….48.68 400 meters, 22.16 200 meters……..2.8 GPA and took the SAT in May
Name: Skyler Scott
Class: 2009
Position: WR/DB
Height: 6′2
Weight: 190
Forty:
City/School: Lancaster
State: Texas
College Commitment:
Top Offers: KAN, TT,ILL
National Ranking Position: 117
Rating: 5
Junior Local Honors: 1-District 29-5A (WR); 2-District 29-5A (DB)
News And Notes: One of the top junior WRs Texas…………….He transferred from Laredo United to Lancaster for his senior year………….As a junior starter at WR on a 8-3 5A team, he had 40 receptions for 614 yards (15.35 avg.) and 5 TDs, 13 carries for 55 yards, 6 tackles, 2 assists and 3 INTs………He transferred from Lancaster to Laredo United for his junior year…………..Top sophomore on a 8-4 4A team (WR)

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Class of 2009: Top Transfers – Tight Ends

Posted by roadster997 on September 10, 2008

Name: Orson Charles
Class: 2009
Projected College Position: TE
Height: 6′3
Weight: 225
Forty: 4.56
City/School: Tampa Plant
State: Florida
College Commitment:
Top Offers: 20+ May Offers: CFLA, AUB, ARK, IA, FSU, MS, SFLA, FLA, LSU, MIA, TEN, GA, SCAR, FLA INTL, ILL, MICH
National Ranking Position: 3
Rating: 5
News And Notes: One of the top TE prospects in the nation…………..He transferred from Riverview to Plant after his junior season………….As a junior he caught 16 passes for 398 yards……………One of 4 sophomores on a 7-4 6A team that provided no stats……………..Excellent strength, smooth runner, soft hands, fine blocker…………..Very impressive at the 2008 Gainesville Nike Camp………Impressive at March 2008 Tampa New Level Athletics/Scout.com 7 on 7 Tournament……………..Tampa Tribune:  “In the Sharks’ tight set, the tight ends receive the bulk of the passes. O’Regan says he has two budding stars in sophomore Orson Charles and junior Brent Courtney. “They’re young, but talented,” O’Regan said. “They both can block and catch. We’ve always had at least one good tight end, but this year I think we’ve got two.”
Name: Billy Sanders
Class: 2009
Projected College Position: TE
Height: 6′4
Weight: 240
Forty: 4.85
City/School: Coeur d’Alene Lake City
State: Idaho
College Commitment: Miami
Top Offers: MIA, AZ, WASHST, WASH, KAN, UCLA
National Ranking Position: 17
Rating: 5
News And Notes: One of the top TE prospects in the West………..He committed to Miami in February 2008………….He transferred to Lake City from Phoenix Brophy Prep for his senor year as his family has moved to Idaho………….As a junior, he recorded 19 tackles, 43 assists, 1 INT, 1 FR and 8.5 sacks. He also had 3 receptions for 31 yards in limited action at TE………Junior starter on a strong program………Nice frame, runs well and has soft hands…………. One of 18 sophomores on a 9-3 5A team and he had 3 tackles and 4 assists (TE/DE)………..Junior TE/DL Billy \”Blaze\” Sanders… 6-foot-3, 240 pounds… one of the strongest players on the team… sure hands… a rare Bronco two-way starter… plays baseball and basketball………..2.5 GPA
Name: Leonard Macon
Class: 2009
Projected College Position: TE
Height: 6′6
Weight: 230
Forty:
City/School: Campbellsville Taylor County
State: Kentucky
College Commitment:
Top Offers: TROY, KY
National Ranking Position: 24
Rating: 5
Junior Local Honors: HM-Louisville Courier-Journal-AS (DB); Top 50 Kentucky Players (Lexington Herald-Leader, August 2007) (WR)
Sophomore Local Honors: HM-Louisville Courier-Journal-AS (WR); HM-AP-AS (WR)
News And Notes: One of the top overall juniors in Kentucky……………….He transferred from Danville to Taylor County after his junior season………….Key junior returnee (WR/DB, 6-5, 225)……..2007 PS: Top college prospect: Danville wide receiver Leonard Macon is only a junior but already has scholarship offers from Kentucky and Troy. He’s also a standout basketball player. …………..Top Five 2007 Pre-season Danville Area Juniors: Leonard Macon, Danville, wide receiver-cornerback: Macon is already a star, both as a high-flying receiver and as an imposing cornerback, and that star will only get brighter with another impressive season. …………………September 3, 2006 (Louisville Courier-Journal): “Impressive Underclassmen After 3 Games (Sophs and Frosh): Macon from Danville. He is 6′5 225 in shorts. Very long arms, huge hands. Will be 6′8 270 pounds running down the middle of the field catching passes in college before its over with. He is a sophmore, and still raw. Look out! He is a Div 1 prospect now!”……. …………Key sophomore newcomer on a 11-2 1A team

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Class of 2009: Top Transfers – Quarterbacks

Posted by roadster997 on September 9, 2008

Name: Tate Forcier
Class: 2009
Height: 6′1
Weight: 183
Forty: 4.70
City/School: San Diego Scripps Ranch
State: California
College Commitment: Michigan
Top Offers: 27 March Offers: STAN, AZ, WISC, IA, PSU, AUB, ORE, UVA, MD, OKST, KAN, LSU, BAY, MICH, NW, BYU, SFLA, A&M, VT, OREST,
National Ranking Position: 7
Rating: 5
Junior Local Honors: 1-CalHiSports-Underclass-AS (MP); 2-San Diego Union Tribune-San Diego Section (QB); HM-GoldenStatePreps.com-PS-AS; 1-CalHiSports-PS-San Diego Section (QB)
Sophomore Local Honors: 1-CalHiSports-Sophomore-AS (QB); 2-Eastern League (QB)
News And Notes: One of the top junior QBs in the nation…….He committed to Michigan on August 31, 2008…………As a junior, he completed 164 of 213 passes (77%) for 2,387 yards, 21 TDs and 5 INTs and had 66 carries for 733 yards and 6 TDs…………………….As a sophomore, he completed 157 of 221 passes for 1,637 yards, 17 TDs and 4 INTs and carried the ball 73 times for 533 yards and 6 TDs, earning all-league and all-state honors……Considered to be a better QB prospect than older brothers Chris (UCLA) and Jason (Stanford after transferring from Michigan)………Has excellent mechanics, gets great spin on the ball and takes a great drop. Can flush out of the pocket and has the athleticism to be a running threat………..Very impessive at the 2008 U.S. Army Combine, and was ranked by many as one of the top 3 QBs at the combine………..Very impressive on the 2007 combine circuit………..Second Team All-B2G Elite Football Camps in 2007 (3 Camps)………..First Team 2007 Scout.com Los Angeles Combine………..32 vertical, 4.41 shuttle………..3.3 GPA…………….Plays for Scripps Ranch but is being home-schooled
Name: Craig Crawford
Class: 2009
Projected College Position: QB
Height: 6′2
Weight: 205
Forty: 4.38
City/School: Nitro
State: West Virginia
College Commitment:
Top Offers: WAKE, MARSH
Contact Information: Nitro High, 1300 Park Ave Nitro, WV | 25143-1274 | Phone: (304)755-4321 | Fax: (304)755-4345
Synopsis:
National Ranking Position: 44
State Ranking:
Rating: 5
News And Notes: One of the top juniors in West Virginia…………….He transferred from Huntington to Nitro for his senior year…………As a junior, he completed 130 of 232 passes for 1,618 yards, 11 TDs and 5 INTs. He also carried the ball 124 times for 584 yards and 5 TDs despite suffering from turf-toe during the season……………..Tested very well at the 2007 National Underclassman Combine………..Impressive at 2007 All-American Combine held in Charleston, West Virginia…………..32 vertical……….3.0 core GPA, 19 ACT
Name: Derek Carr
Class: 2009
Projected College Position: QB
Height: 6′2
Weight: 180
Forty: 4.80
City/School: Bakersfield Christian
State: California
College Commitment: Fresno State
Top Offers: UTAH, FRESST, SMU
National Ranking Position: 58
Rating: 5
Junior Local Honors: 1-District 23-5A (QB)
Sophomore Local Honors: 2-District 23-5A (OFF Newcomer of Year)
News And Notes: One of the top junior QBs in California…………He committed to Fresno State in May……..Transferred from Sugar Land Fort Bend Clements in Texas to Bakersfield Christian for his final season…………….As a junior, he completed 117 of 205 passes (57.1 %) for 1,622 yards, 16 TDs and 8 INTs……….As a sophomore, he completed 84 of 162 passes for 1,246 yards, 12 TDs and 7 INTs………He has excellent arm strength, can make all the throws and shows good touch ………..The younger brother of NFL QB David Carr
Name: Donny McElveen
Class: 2009
Projected College Position: QB
Position: QB
Height: 6′3
Weight: 210
Forty:
City/School: Summerville
State: South Carolina
College Commitment:
Top Offers: CFLA, MIDTENST
National Ranking Position: 81
Rating: 5
News And Notes: One of the top junior QBs in North Carolina…………….Transferred from Winston-Salem Mount Tabor (NC) to Summerville for his senior year……………As a junior, he completed 108 of 209 passes for 1,719 yards and 14 TDs………..Sophomore Donny McElveen – the grandson of John McKissick, the legendary coach of Summerville (S.C.) High – is poised to take over at quarterback, Stewart said
Name: Anthony Vitto
Class: 2009
Projected College Position: QB
Position: QB/DB
Height: 6′0
Weight: 175
Forty: 4.89
City/School: West Hills Chaminade
State: California
College Commitment:
Rating: 4
News And Notes: One of the top QB prospects in southern California………….He transferred from Westlake Village Oaks Christian to West Hills chaminade for his senior year…………..A sleeper junior QB prospect who has been sitting behind a couple of talented upperclassmen (such as Jimmy Clausen) so may not get a chance to prove his worth until his senior season. Has a chance to emerge as one of the better QBs in California………Impressive at the April 2008 Los Angeles Nike Camp………………Good mechanics and does a nice job of throwing on the run………….Vitto, Anthony (Junior) Sport: Football Position: Quarterback Height: 6′2″ Weight: 175 GPA: 3.0 Graduation Year: 2009(Junior) Other Position(s): Safety Desired Major: Undecided 40 Yard Dash: 4.89 Bench Press: 150×19 Pro-Shuttle: 4.34 Vert Reach : 7′10″ Vert Jump: 33″ Squat: 275lbs Power Clean: 200lbs Other Sports: Stats & Honors : Workout’s with: 2 years Steve Clarkson Air 7, 6 years- Dean Harrington, Pamsi Speed School-Westlake Village, Ca. : Attended Schumans National Underclassmen Combine Location: Home Depot Facility, Carson City, CA. Result- Over All “MVP” 2006: Sophomore Season, Brought up late in the season; Played late in 4th qtr, had one interception, and 3 tackles. 2006: Stats: Attempted Passes/Compl. – 109/72, Total Passing Yards-1,327, Passing TD’s-22 : Interceptions-4, Carries-38, Rushing Yds-464, Rushing TD’s -6. : Camps – 4 years – Q.B.R. – Location California Lutheran Univ………..One of 10 freshmen added to the roster of a 13-0 team late in the season and had 2 tackles in blowouts
Name: Tony Macarena
Class: 2009
Projected College Position: QB
Height: 5′11
Weight: 180
Forty: 5.00
City/School: Westlake Village Oaks Christian
State: California
College Commitment:
Top Offers: x
Sophomore Local Honors: 2-Channel League (QB)
News And Notes: One of the better junior QBs in California………………As a senior he was beaten out for the starting QB spot by junior transfer Nick Montana (the son of Joe)………. Los Angeles Daily News (December 2007): “HS FOOT: St. Bonnie QB transfer to Oaks Christian Tony Macarena, a part-time starting quarterback for Northern Division champion/CIF State Div. III Bowl titlest St. Bonaventure of Ventura, has transferred to Oaks Christian of Westlake Village, which has won five Southern Section titles in a row. As a junior this past season, Macarena passed for 733 yards (64.6 pct) and five TDs with one INT before losing the starting job to Casey Serna. “I don’t know how big this is — Tony will have to start as the No. 3 quarterback and work his way up,” Oaks Christian coach Bill Redell said”……………………..One of 10 sophomores on a powerful 10-2 team and he completed 112 of 177 passes (63.3%) for 1,412 yards, 15 TDs, 6 INTs and had 17 carries for -68 yards rushing………………..Macarena, Tony (Junior) Height: 5′11″ Weight: 200 GPA: 3.8 Graduation Year: 2009(Junior) Desired Major: Business 40 Yard Dash : 5.0 Squat: 365lbs Power Clean: 205 Pro-Shuttle: 4.1 Vert Jump: 32″ Other Sports: Stats & Honors’05-’06: Stats: Attempted Passes-177 / Completion’s 112, Yards-1412, Intercepts-6, TD’s-15, TPG-128.5, QB Rating -102.’04-’05: Varsity Football 14-0, 5-0 Channel Lg Champs, CIF Div-IV Champs, ‘04-’05: #1 Ranked in Western United States, California State Champions : ‘05-’06 Calif. Interscholastic Federation, Achievemnet Qualifing CIF. ‘05 Academic Excellence for GPA: Combines-’06 Redondo Beach, Long Beach College, North County, ‘05-’06- Santa Fe, Nike

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