7:37 a.m. John Youboty: Defensive End, Klein, Texas The younger brother of Buffalo Bills corner Ashton Youboty who played for Coach Snyder at Ohio State...rated as a three star prospect by both Rivals.com and Scout.com...ranked as the number 51 strong side defensive end in the country on Rivals.com...completed the 2007 season with 77 tackles and nine sacks...has been timed with 4.7 second speed in the 40-yard dash...will play in the City of Houston All-Star Game...chose Marshall over Louisville, Michigan State, and Nebraska.

7:46 a.m. Darryn Davis Guard Lithonia, Ga. Martin Luther King High School standout

8:05 a.m. Tyson Gale: Linebacker, Alva, Okla. Played both linebacker and tight end in high school... was named first-team all-state in 2007 and was the District 2A1 Linebacker of the Year in 2007...was named to the 2007 District 2A All-State Team, as well as First-Team All-District at both Tight End and Linebacker...was named as an Honorable Mention Candidate for the All State Team in 2006...finished the 2007 season with 157 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, and five interceptions...also had 33 receptions for 430 yards, and six touchdowns as a tight end...selected to play in the Oil Bowl which is played between the Oklahoma All-Star Team and the Texas All-Star Team...a three sport standout who led his baseball team in home runs, runs batted in, and batting average in 2006, and currently leads his basketball team in scoring and rebounding...maintains a 3.97 GPA and scored a 27 on the ACT...Tyson is the nephew of Marshall Assistant Director of Athletics / Director of Football Operations Mark Gale...chose Marshall over New Mexico.

8:15 a.m. Zachary Tenuta: Tight End, Marietta, Ga. The son of Jon Tenuta, the current defensive coordinator at Notre Dame, who was the defensive coordinator at Marshall when Coach Snyder starred at Marshall as a defensive back in 1987... completed his senior season with 25 receptions for 300 yards and was named to the Cobb County All Star Game...Zach is also a standout lacrosse player at Walton where he has scored 60 career goals and was named to the all-county team in 2006.

8:19 a.m. James Hatten Tight End Hendersonville, N.C. Ranked as the no. 61-ranked tight end in America and No. 39 overall player in North Carolina according to Scout.com...No. 50 tight end according to ESPN.com ...was named to the 2007 first-team all-state roster in 2007 and was selected to participate in the 2007 North Carolina All Star Shrine Bowl...also received the Carolina Panthers Community Captain Award, which recognizes outstanding high school student-athletes who excel in the classroom, on the field, and in the community...during the 2007 season, he had 32 receptions for 395 yards and four touchdowns...on defense he boasted 128 tackles, eight sacks, five pass break ups, two fumble recoveries, and seven forced fumbles...chose Marshall over Wake Forest and East Carolina.

8:39 a.m. Kase Whitehead: Kicker Maryville, Tenn. Averaged 41.7 yards a punt as a junior and placed 15 kicks inside the 20-yard line...the first player in Blount history to earn a Division I scholarship...was a finalist for Tennessee's Mr. Football Award and invited to the East - West All Star Game...was the 2007 Punter-of-the-Year and named to the 2007 all-county team.

8:59 a.m. Jordan Taylor: Running Back, South Bend, Ind. Carried his team to a 12-2 record and a berth in the Indiana class 3-A state title game... rated as a two star prospect on Rivals.com and was coached at St. Joseph by former Notre Dame and Washington Redskins' and Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Running Back Reggie Brooks...In 2007 Jordan was named to the All-Northern Indiana Conference First Team, and all-area by the South Bend Tribune...he was also named the MVP of the Northern Indiana Conference and the South Bend Tribune Dream Team...finished his senior season at St. Joseph with 2,500 yards and 27 touchdowns and was the leading rusher in the state of Indiana in 2007.

9:19 a.m. Devin Arrington Defensive Back Chesapeake, Va. Attended 2007 summer camp at Joan C. Edwards Stadium and will be the seventh player from Deep Creek High to join the Thundering Herd program...played defensive back and receiver at the prep level, but projects as a linebacker at the collegiate level...4x100-meter district champion on the track and has been timed with a 4.59 forty time....was first-team All-Tidewater, second-team All-State and first-team All Southeastern District in 2007...During the 2007 season he recorded 75 tackles, five sacks and two interceptions...offensively, he posted 15 catches for 275 yards and five scores...he selected Marshall over Northern Illinois, Kent State and Akron among others.

9:38 a.m. Jamal Wilson: Wide Receiver, Chesapeake, Va. Recorded 620 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior...recorded 30 receptions for 690 yards and 13 total touchdowns in 2006 on his way to all-district and second team All-Tidewater honors.

10:40 a.m. Leshawn Henderson: Cornerback, Okeechobee, Fla. Competing against Division I-A talent on a near-weekly basis, the Okeechobee High School (Fla.) standout ranked among the region's top defensive backs...timed with 4.4 speed in the Forty yard dash...named second team 4A All-State, as well as the Palm Beach Post Super 11 and the Palm Beach Post First-Team All-Area Team in 2007...selected to play in the 2007 Outback All-Star Game...recorded four interceptions in 2007 and an impressive 19 interceptions in his career...chose Marshall over Florida Atlantic and North Carolina.

10:53 a.m. Martin Ward: Running Back, Jonesboro, Ga. The no. 17 running back in the country according to ESPN.com...rated as the nation's No. 24 running back prospect and Georgia's No. 36 overall prospect by Rivals.com.... Scout.com ranked him as a three-star recruit and the No. 54 running back in the nation... After rushing for 970 yards and seven touchdowns on 129 carries (7.5-yard average) as a sophomore, he followed up with 1,379 yards (9.2-yard average) and 15 touchdowns and caught 11 passes for 181 yards and another touchdown... Martin was named as one of the players in the Street and Smith Magazine Top 300 prospects in the 2008 class and was a Clayton County Super 11 Selection in both the 2006 and 2007 season...was a finalist for the ESPN All-American Game and was named First-Team All-Crescent Conference...chose Marshall over Louisville, Purdue, and Georgia.

11:07 a.m. Ahmed Shakoor: Cornerback, Stone Mountain, Ga.
The no. 27 cornerback in the nation according to ESPN.com...Ranked as the No. 46 cornerback in the nation by Rivals.com... earned first team all-county honors as a junior...timed with a 4.44 second 40-yard dash...was selected to participate in the 2007 DeKalb County All Star Game, where he was named a team captain and posted two interceptions and five tackles...was also named first-team all-county and second-team all-state in 2007... had 50 tackles, 12 pass break ups, and he returned a kickoff for a touchdown as a senior...will join his high school teammate Cory McCutchen as the only two signees in MU's 2008 class coming from the same high school...chose Marshall over East Carolina, Louisiana Tech, Louisville, and Virginia Tech.

11:16 a.m. Demetrius Thomas: Running Back, Theodore, Ala. Rushed for over 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons at Throdore H.S. in Alabama, including 2,000 total yards in 2007...rushed for 1,793 yards as a senior, with 18 touchdowns, and had 265 receiving yards and five more scores...he totaled 860 yards and four touchdowns on returns...timed with 4.5-second speed in the 40-yard dash...chose Marshall over Southern Miss, Colorado and Iowa State.

1:07 p.m. Cory McCutchen: Wide Receiver, Stone Mountain, Ga. Joins his high school teammate, Ahmed Shakoor as the only two players in Marshall's 2008 class coming from the same school...is rated two stars by Rivals.com and was selected to play in the DeKalb County All-Star Game...also named as an honorable mention candidate for all-state honors...timed with a 4.5 40-yard dash...completed the 2007 season with 20 receptions for 600 yards and seven touchdowns.

2:50 p.m. O.J. Murdock: Running Back, Tampa, Fla.
A four star prospect according to Scout.com...Originally signed with South Carolina out of high school...rated the No. 10 wide receiver in the country by Rivals.com for the class of 2005...ranked among the top-100 Junior College players by Rivals.com for 2008...timed with a 4.35-second time in the 40-yard dash...racked up over 1,700 yards and 18 touchdowns receiving in his final two seasons in high school...named first-team all-county and all-state...selected for the Florida-California Bowl and was selected to play in the US Army National All-Star game, but was unable to participate...rated as the 7th-best wide receiver in the country by Prep Star and the 26th-best player in the Southeast by Tom Lemming...also ran track and was fourth in the state in the 100 and 200 meters as a sophomore and won the state 100 meter dash as a senior... was a national champion sprinter at the age of 14...he will have two years of playing eligibility left and will enroll in May 2008...committed to play for Marshall over Louisville.

3:00 p.m. Brandon Burns: Safety, Columbiana, Ala.
Rated as a three-star prospect and one of the top-100 Junior College players in America by Scout.com...Tallied 70 tackles and three interceptions last season at Pearl River...Will have two years of eligibility remaining and will enroll in the summer of 2008...was a standout prep player at Shelby County High in Alabama...was recruited by Southern Miss and Mississippi State, among others.

John Bassler, OL, 6-5, 285, New Windsor, Md./Francis Scott Key HS
Coached by Bill Hyson at Francis Scott Key High School … two-time all-Monocacy Valley Athletic League on offense and defense … two-time all-Carroll County selection … named as an offensive lineman to play in the Super 22 all-star game, featuring the best players from the Baltimore metro area … also played basketball and baseball … son of Robert and Carol Bassler.

Jorge Wright, DL, 6-3, 260, Miami, Fla./Dr. Krop HS
Coached by Rick Divita at Dr. Krop High School … registered 62 tackles and 18 sacks as a senior … selected All-Dade County honorable mention … selected to play in the Dade North-South All-Star game … helped team to a 7-3 record … two-year letterwinner in wrestling … runs a 4.7/40-yard dash and bench presses 275 pounds … son of Jorge and Dr. Ellen Wright.

Bernard Smith, DL, 6-2, 220, Atlanta, Ga./Benjamin E. Mays HS
Coached by Jessie Soloman at Benjamin E. Mays High School … named to the Georgia Sportswriters' Association Class 4A first-team all-state … earned All-Atlanta honors … had a team-leading 125 tackles, including 75 solo tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, three forced fumbles and four forced fumbles as a senior … led the state of Georgia in solo tackles … punted the ball 25 times for an average of 37.7 yards per punt … rated No. 4 rush end in Georgia by the Atlanta Journal Constitution … helped lead the Raiders to a 9-3 record, a second-place finish to Tucker High School in the conference standings and advance to the second round of the state playoffs … selected to play in the Georgia North-South All-Star Game …had a season-high 15 tackles in 25-0 win over Lakeside High School and four sacks in a 14-0 win over Miller Grove High School … selected honorable mention all-state class 4-A as a junior … led Benjamin E. Mays to a 10-3 record as a junior and advance to the second round of the state playoffs … son of Constance Nealey.

Jeffrey Braun, OL, 6-5, 315, Westminster, Md./Winters Mill HS
Coached by Ken Johnson at Winters Mill High School … three-year, two-way starting center-defensive lineman … runs a 5.1/40-yard dash and benches 405 pounds … considered the best lineman outside the metro areas … finished with 57 tackles as a senior … for his career, he finished with 127 tackles, seven sacks, four pass breakups and two fumble recoveries … 2007 Maryland consensus all-state by the Associated Press … named to the Baltimore Sun's all-metro team … three-time selection to the all-Monocacy Valley Athletic League and all-Carroll County teams … two-time first-team all-area by The Examiner … two-time first-team small school all-state selection … helped lead Winters Mill to the state playoffs as a sophomore and junior … set the record for the most bench reps at the 2007 Nike Baltimore combine … also played basketball for two years … Vice President of varsity athletic club … son of Stacey and the late Jeff Braun, Sr.

Donovan Miles, LB, 6-2, 225, Stafford, Va./Brooke Point HS
Coached by Jeff Berry at Brooke Point High School … finished with 107 tackles, including eight sacks and 21 tackles for loss as a senior … a two-time all-district and all-area performer … helped lead the Blackhawks to a 9-2 record, including a 7-0 conference record, the Commonwealth District championship and an appearance in the regional playoffs … collected 114 tackles, 10 sacks and 21 tackles for loss as a junior … Brooke Point finished 7-4 and made an appearance in the first round of the region playoffs … runs a 4.5/40-yard dash … son of Michael Robinson.

Joseph Madsen, OL, 6-4, 270, Chardon, Ohio/Chardon HS
Coached by Jim Dipofi at Chardon High School … two-way starter at defensive tackle and offensive tackle … three-year letterwinner and team captain … collected 59 total tackles, including 21 solo stops, five sacks and 18 tackles for loss … also had 16 assisted tackles, four forced fumbles and a fumble recovery ... selected first-team All-Ohio guard … first-team All-Premier Athletic Conference honoree … named first-team Northeast Lakes all-district … earned most valuable player honors at the West Virginia summer camp … helped lead Chardon to a 10-3 record and the first round of the playoffs as a junior … son of Eric and Reta Madsen.

Tyler Urban, TE, 6-4, 240, North Huntington, Pa./Norwin Senior HS
Coached by Dan Conwell at Norwin Senior High School … as a senior, rushed for 510 yards on 80 carries and scored seven touchdowns as a fullback … registered 79 tackles and seven sacks … scored two touchdowns and two sacks in a playoff win over Woodland Hills … selected second-team all-state class 4A … Pittsburgh Tribune Review's Terrific 25 … named all-WPIAL Quad-South Conference … helped lead the Knights to a 7-4 record and an appearance in the WPIAL quarterfinals … as a junior, he collected 70 tackles and seven sacks … rushed for 500 yards and a 6.2 yards per carry average … member of the National Honor Society … son of James and Debra Urban.

Ryan Clarke, FB, 6-1, 235, Glen Burnie, Md./DeMatha Catholic HS
Coached by Bill McGregor at Dematha Catholic High School … runs a 4.5/40-yard dash and benches 335 pounds … finished with 35 carries for 456 yards and six touchdowns as a senior … first-team all-Washington, D.C. by all-DCSportsFan.com … second-team all-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference … helped DeMatha to a 10-2 record, the WCAC Conference championship and a No. 4 ranking in Washington D.C. by the Washington Post … also helped lead the Stags to state titles as a sophomore (11-2) and junior (12-0) … he also ran track … son of Greg and Dale Clarke.

Chris Palmer, DL, 6-4, 290, Philadelphia, Pa./St. John Neumann HS
Coached by Bill Sytsma at St. John Neumann High School … played both offensive and defensive lines … described as the quickest offensive guard in the Philadelphia Catholic School League … selected to the Harrisburg Patriot News Platinum 33 team … earned Scout.com and Super Prep All-American honors… offense averaged more than 400 yards a game in total offense, including 250 yards a game rushing … team had a 1,400-yard rusher … collected 64 tackles, seven tackles for loss and three sacks as a senior … earned All-Catholic League honors two years as a defensive lineman and one time on offense … selected to play in the Philadelphia city all-star game … as a junior, finished with 62 tackles, nine tackles for loss and had five sacks … runs a 5.0/40-yard dash, has a 29-inch vertical jump and benches more than 300 pounds … son of Rudy and Grace Palmer.

Jerome Swinton, CB, 5-9, 160, Daytona Beach, Fla./Seabreeze Senior HS
Coached by Mark Beach at Seabreeze Senior High School … finished with 48 tackles and blocked a punt as a senior … a first-team Class 4A all-state defense selection … named all-Central Florida by the Orlando Sentinel … an All-Southeast Region selection by Super Prep … helped lead Seabreeze to a 12-1 record and an appearance in the state semifinals … collected 53 tackles, three interceptions and eight pass breakups as a junior … runs a 4.31/40-yard dash, has a 34-inch vertical jump and bench presses 265 pounds … son of Jerome Swinton and Diane Pollard.

Tyler Bitancurt, K, 6-0, 180, Springfield, Va./West Springfield HS
Coached by Bill Renner at West Springfield High School … connected on 13-of-17 field goal attempts, including a 50-yarder, and made 49-of-50 extra points … the 13 field goals were the most in the state and tied him for the seventh-most in a season in state history … 70 of his 81 kickoffs resulted in touchbacks … had a 39.0-yard per punt average with a long of 60 yards … as a senior, he finished with 88 kicking points and had a two-year career total of 152 points … selected Washington, D.C. all-metro by the Washington Post as a senior …two-time first-team all-Patriot district punter and kicker … two-time first-team all-Northern Region punter … selected first-team all-Northern Region kicker as a senior … for his career, he finished with 15-of-20 field goals with a long of 50 yards, 107-of-108 extra point attempts, including consecutive streak of 70, 123 touchbacks on 147 kickoffs, and a 39.4-yard punting average with a long of 60 yards … had 29 punts land inside the opponent 20-yard line and 10 punts of 50 yards or more … three-year letterwinner in soccer … earned first-team all-district honors as a junior … son of Mauro and Teresa Bitancurt.

J.D. Woods, WR, 6-2, 180, Naples, Fla./Golden Gate HS
Coached by Dave Tanner at Golden Gate High School … played wide receiver in high school, collecting 54 catches for 851 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior … an all-state selection as a senior … earned first-team All-Southwest Florida accolades … a two-time first team all-district and All-Collier County Athletic Conference honoree … helped Golden Gate to a 6-5 finish and a first-round appearance in the state playoffs … collected 28 receptions for 584 yards and nine touchdowns as a junior … four-year starter on the basketball team … participates in the triple jump, the long jump and the 400m dash on the track team … earned honorable mention all-state honors as a junior in basketball and was all-district and all-conference in track … runs a 4.5/40-yard dash and bench presses 230 pounds … son of Freddie and Williamena McCrary and John Blackmon.

Josh Jenkins, OL, 6-5, 305, Parkersburg, W.Va./Parkersburg HS
Coached by Bernie Buttrey at Parkersburg High School … top recruit in the state of West Virginia … first West Virginia player to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas … graded out at 98 percent for his senior season … collected 158 pancake blocks … finished with 113 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, seven sacks and four fumble recoveries … USA Today first-team All-American … Parade Magazine All-American team … a three-time AAA first-team all-state selection … three-time all-MSAC Conference honoree … helped lead the Big Reds to a 13-1 record and the AAA state championship in back-to-back seasons … runs a 5.2/40-yard dash and bench presses 400 pounds … also plays basketball … son of Deborah Johnson.

Ja'tavious Miller, LB, 6-1, 210, Pahokee, Fla./Pahokee HS
Coached by Blaze Thompson at Pahokee High School … finished with 109 tackles, eight sacks, 20 tackles for loss and two interceptions as a senior … registered 14 tackles against Newberry HS in the state championship game … two-time first-team 2B all-state … two-time 2B all-area … Palm Beach Post first-team small school all-area honoree … played in the Outback Bowl state all-star game and the North-South all-star game … helped lead the Blue Devils to back-to-back 14-0 records and the state 2B championship his junior and senior seasons … as a junior, he collected 125 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries … runs a 4.44/40-yard dash, has a 28.6 vertical jump and has benched 225 pounds 10 times … volunteered with elementary school tutoring and helped with hurricane clean-up … son of Lynora Fulmore.

Robert Sands, S, 6-6, 205, Opa-Locka, Fla./Miami Carol City Senior HS
hed by Walter Frazier at Miami Carol City Senior High School … selected second-team all-state by the Miami Herald … Dade County Top 25 by the Miami Herald … collected 60 tackles as a senior … had two interceptions and broke up five passes against the nation's No. 5 team, Booker T. Washington High School … registered 60 tackles as a junior … helped lead the Chiefs to the second round of the state playoffs … he also ran track … finished third in the state in the triple jump … selected first-team All-Dade County … runs a 4.54/40-yard dash and bench presses 265 pounds … son of Veronica Sands.

Brantwon Bowser, CB, 6-0, 180, Phoenix, Ariz./Phoenix College
Enrolled at WVU in January 2008 … coached by former Mountaineer standout Dale Wolfley at Phoenix College … runs a 4.5-40-yard dash and benches 300 pounds … played in six games and collected 14 tackles, including 10 solos … coached by Tom Bruney at Maryvale High School in Phoenix, Ariz. … a 2006 first-team all-state selection … a first-team all-region honoree … helped lead the Panthers to the semifinals of the state championships as a senior … also played basketball and ran track … ran a 10.7/100m dash … son of Robin Bowser.

Larry Ford, DE, 6-5, 240, Georgetown, S.C./Coffeyville CC
Enrolled at WVU in January 2008 … coached by Jeff Leiker at Coffeyville Community College in Kansas … registered 37 tackles as a sophomore, including 6.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery … earned second-team all-Region VI honors … helped Coffeyville to a 5-5 record and a first-round appearance in the region playoffs … coached by Barry Avant at Georgetown High School … as a senior, he collected 117 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks … named regional defensive player of the year … selected first-team all-low country … played in the South Carolina North-South All-Star game … member of the basketball team … runs a 4.7/40-yard dash and bench presses 315 pounds … son of Larry and Geneva Ford.

Corey Freeman, DL, 6-3, 220, Cleveland Heights, Ohio/Cleveland Heights
Coached by Jeff Rotsky at Cleveland Heights High School … four-year letterwinner … as a senior, he finished with 91 tackles, 14.5 sacks and 30 tackles for loss … Blocked four field goals, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery … named first-team all-state … selected All-Lake Erie League first-team … a first-team all-district honoree … runs a 4.55/40-yard dash, has a 35-inch vertical jump and benches 310 pounds … son of Corey Locke and Pamela Sloan.

Coley White, QB, 6-1, 175, Daphne, Ala./Daphne HS
Coached by Glenn Vickery at Daphne High School … brother of two-time BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year Pat White … accounted for almost 2,500 yards of total offense as a senior, 964 yards rushing and 1,500 yards passing … selected all-county and named conference player of the week … helped Daphne to an 11-2 record and a state 6A runner-up finish … named Daphne High School's Student of the Month … also runs track … runs a 4.5/40-yard dash and bench presses 230 pounds … son of James and Vonametris White.

D.J. Shaw, DL, 6-1, 290, Bude, Miss./Copiah-Lincoln CC
Coached by Glenn Davis at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Wesson, Miss. … registered 56 total tackles, including 34 solo stops, three sacks, seven tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and 15 quarterback hits … selected honorable mention all-state … collected 23 tackles as a freshman, including 13 unassisted tackles and a sack … helped lead Co-Lin to a 9-3 record, the South Division Championship and a runner-up finish in the state championship game … Co-Lin won the Sea Island Company Golden Isles Bowl Championship … prepped at Franklin County High School in Meadville, Miss. … used as a fullback in high school … ran 113 times for 558 yards and seven touchdowns … helped lead Franklin County to a 6-4 record and the first round of the state playoffs … named all-division 7-3A and one of the Clarion Ledger's Top 125 prospects in the state … runs a 5.0/40-yard dash, benches 425 pounds and squats 650 pounds.

J.J. Dorsey, CB, 6-0, 180, Winchester, Va./Handley HS
Coached by Tony Rayburn at Handley High School … ran and passed for more than 1,000 yards for three-straight years … accumulated 4,111 yards rushing and 5,643 passing yards over his career for a total of 9,754 yards of total offense, fourth best for career yardage all-time in Virginia … accounted for 2,872 yards of total offense as a senior, running for 1,175 yards and passing for 1,697 … collected 3,122 yards of total offense as a junior (1,344 run/1,778 pass) … selected all-state as a senior … three-year all-district and all-region and was named the Region II Player of the Year in 2006 … helped guide the Judges to the playoffs all four years and to the region championship as a sophomore and the district championship as a junior … an all-district and all-region selection in basketball … son of James and Yevette Dorsey.

Tevita Finau, DL, 6-5, 290, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii/Phoenix College
Coached by former Mountaineer standout Dale Wolfley at Phoenix College … 2007 second-team NJCAA All-American … collected 90 tackles, including 58 solo tackles, nine sacks, 20 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and six pass breakups … runs a 4.7/40-yard dash and benches 365 pounds … coached by Suaki Livai at Kahuku High School … helped guide the Red Raiders to the 2004 Hawaii state championship … also participated in basketball … three-year first-team all-state honoree … son of Tolu and Takinima Finau.

Courtney Stuart, S, 6-3, 220, Chandler, Ariz./Phoenix College
Coached by former Mountaineer standout Dale Wolfley at Phoenix College … registered 56 tackles, four forced fumbles and one interception as a sophomore in 2007 … selected honorable mention all-Western States Football League … runs a 4.45/40-yard dash and benches 315 pounds … coached by John Wrenn at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Ariz. … selected honorable mention all-state as a senior … helped lead Hamilton to a 12-1 record and an appearance in the state championship game … son of Greg and Lisa Smith.

Eric Adeyemi, Wide Receiver, 6-0, 165, Fr-HS, Miami, Fla. (Southridge) - Swift wide receiver prospect … Has been timed below 4.4 seconds in the 40-yard dash … As a senior, caught 31 passes for 455 yards and four touchdowns for Southridge HS in Miami, Fla. … Rushed 24 times for 246 yards, a 10.3-yard average, and five TDs … Also returned kickoffs and punts, including a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown … Two-way player as a senior and had two interceptions on defense … Named to the All-Dade County team, a talent-rich area … According to a story in the Miami Herald, Eric was the only player this season who caught a pass against heralded Miami defensive back prospect Brandon Harris … Credited with 16 receptions for 353 yards, an impressive 22.1-yard average, and four TDs as a junior … Rushed for 206 yards on 28 carries, a 7.4 average, and three TDs … Coached by Rodney Hunter … Also a track standout … Second in the state in the 300-meter hurdles as a junior … Fourth in the state in the 110-meter hurdles as a junior … Name is pronounced "ad-uh-YEM-ee."

Aaron Boyd, Wide Receiver, 6-3, 210, Fr-HS, Lexington, Ky. (Henry Clay) - Highly regarded wide receiver … The No. 1 prospect in Kentucky by Rivals.com and Scout.com … One of the nation's top-40 wide receivers by both services, and rated the No. 18 player in the Midwest by Scout.com … Caught 55 passes as a senior, good for 1,157 yards and 15 touchdowns … First-team all-state by The Associated Press … Named to the Lexington Herald-Leader "Class of the Commonwealth" and "Kentucky Tremendous 26" listing of the top seniors in the state … Named to the all-city team as a junior, snagging 39 balls for 730 yards and five touchdowns … Also saw action as a defensive back … Helped lead Henry Clay HS to a 35-6 record over the last three seasons, including trips to the state semifinals as a sophomore and junior … Coached by Sam Simpson … Also a member of the basketball squad and played for the Henry Clay team that advanced to the Kentucky Sweet 16 state tournament as a freshman … Brother of former Wildcat quarterback Shane Boyd (UK 2000-03), who is now with the NFL's Houston Texans.

Chandler Burden, Offensive Lineman, 6-5, 280, Fr-HS, Oxford, Ohio (LaSalle) - Athletic lineman who played both offense and defense at LaSalle HS in Cincinnati, Ohio … Projects as an offensive lineman in the collegiate ranks … Played nose tackle and end while on defense … Two-year member of the highly competitive Greater Catholic League in the Cincinnati area … Honorable-mention All-Southwest Ohio as a senior … Has been timed below 5.0 in the 40-yard dash, an excellent clocking for a lineman … Named to an "All-Combine Team" in Cincinnati, an event which featured players from multiple states … Coached by Tom Grippa … Throws the shot and the discus for the track and field team … Advanced to the state meet and finished in the top 10 in both events as a junior … Has several relatives who live in the Lexington area and already were Kentucky fans.

Randall Cobb, Quarterback/Athlete, 5-11, 180, Fr-HS, Alcoa, Tenn. (Alcoa) - Named "Mr. Football" for Class AA in Tennessee … Dual-threat quarterback from perennial power Alcoa HS … Alcoa has won four-consecutive state championships, the last two with Cobb at the offensive controls as the starting QB … Team posted a 27-3 mark during his two campaigns as a starter … As a senior, completed 89 of 139 passes (64.0 percent) for 1,765 yards, 22 touchdowns, and only two interceptions … Rushed for 793 yards, a 9.0-yard average per carry, and 13 touchdowns … During his junior season, threw for 1,893 yards, 25 TDs, and just four interceptions … All-state as a junior and senior … Coached by Gary Rankin … At Kentucky, will be reunited with current Wildcat wide receiver Kyrus Lanxter … One of the top-11 prospects in Tennessee by the Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel … One of the top-20 prospects in Tennessee, according to Rivals.com … Projected as a defensive back by Scout.com, he is listed as one of the nation's top-100 DBs by that service … Also a member of the track team.

E. J. Fields, Wide Receiver/Defensive Back, 6-2, 190, Fr-HS, Frankfort, Ky. (Frankfort) - Highly regarded athlete … Played quarterback and cornerback at Frankfort (Ky.) HS and has been projected as a wide receiver or DB on the collegiate level … Led team to an 11-3 record and a spot in the state semifinals his senior season … Had eight interceptions as a senior, adding eight pass breakups, 59 tackles, and five tackles for loss … At quarterback, he ran for 1,023 yards and 19 touchdowns … Also passed for 373 yards and five scores … First-team all-state by the Louisville Courier-Journal … Named to the Lexington Herald-Leader "Class of the Commonwealth" and the "Kentucky Tremendous 26" listings of the top seniors in the state … Ran for 1,147 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior, earning all-county and all-district honors … Career totals feature 2,677 rushing yards and 39 TDs … On defense, he totaled nine interceptions and 190 tackles … Coached by Craig Foley … Has been timed at 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash … The No. 4 prospect in Kentucky by Rivals.com, which also lists him as the nation's No. 63 all-purpose athlete … The nation's No. 45 safety according to Scout.com … Also has participated in basketball and track … Won the state championship in the 400-meter dash as a junior and also competes in the 100 and 200 meters … Best times include 10.7 seconds in the 100, 22.2 in the 200, and 48.7 in the 400 … Considering running track while at Kentucky.

Winston Guy, Defensive Back, 6-1, 190, Fr-HS, Lexington, Ky. (Catholic) - First-team all-state defensive back as chosen by The Associated Press and Louisville Courier-Journal … Named to the Lexington Herald-Leader "Class of the Commonwealth" listing of the top-22 seniors in the state … Helped lead Lexington Catholic HS to a 13-2 record and Class AAAA state championship as a senior … Earned a reputation as a great cover corner and his athletic ability enabled him to be a devastating blitzer … Senior defensive statistics featured 75 tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 quarterback sacks, 10 QB hurries, two caused fumbles, and two blocked kicks … Offensive stats included 24 carries for 267 yards and six touchdowns, along with 16 pass receptions for 215 yards and two TDs … Also had two kick returns for touchdowns … Set a school career record with 19.5 sacks … Team also won the state title in Class AAA his sophomore season … Has turned in a 4.35 clocking in the 40-yard dash … Coached by Bill Letton … Projected as a safety by Scout.com and listed as the No. 12 safety in the nation … The No. 3 prospect in Kentucky and one of the top-30 safeties in the country as selected by Rivals.com.

Osaze Idumwonyi, Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman, 6-1, 275, Fr-HS, Cedar Hill, Tex. - Athletic lineman who excelled on both sides of the ball at Cedar Hill (Tex.) HS … Could end up on offense or defense at Kentucky … Started in the offensive line his junior year when his team went 16-0 and won the Class AAAAA state championship … Chosen for the all-district team as a senior … Noted for his quickness and explosion at the snap … Has run the 40-yard dash under 5.0 seconds, according to Cedar Hill Coach Joey McGuire, an outstanding time for a lineman … Originally played tight end but became a lineman as he matured … Top lifts include 650 pounds in the squat and 330 in the bench press … Listed as the No. 12 center in the nation by Rivals.com and the No. 62 player in the talent-rich state of Texas … Scout.com tabs him among the nation's top-125 offensive guards … Name is pronounced "o-SAH-zay id-oo-WAH-ee."

William Johnson, Linebacker, 6-3, 195, Fr-HS, Nashville, Tenn. (Pearl-Cohn) - Versatile athlete who performed at multiple positions at Pearl-Cohn HS in Nashville, Tenn. … At various times he played free safety and linebacker on defense and played wide receiver and tailback on offense … Also excelled at returning punts and kickoffs … Has a frame that will enable him to continue to gain size and strength while in college … His speed enabled him to be an effective blitzer, as he had 12 quarterback sacks as a senior, along with 80 tackles and a pair of interceptions … On offense he had 37 catches for 689 yards and 12 touchdowns … Rushed 21 times for 350 yards and four TDs … Averaged a phenomenal 35 yards per punt return … Helped Pearl-Cohn advance to the Class AAA state semifinals as a junior and senior … All-city, all-region, and second-team all-state as a senior … Has been timed at 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash … Coached by Tony Brunetti … Teammate of fellow UK signee DeAunte Mason … His athletic versatility also shows in other sports … Plays basketball and baseball in addition to football … Plays catcher and center field in baseball, another unique combination.

DeAunte Mason, Quarterback/Athlete, 6-3, 215, Fr-HS, Nashville, Tenn. (Pearl-Cohn) - Named "Mr. Football" for Class AAA in Tennessee … Dual-threat quarterback with good size … Began starting at quarterback midway through his freshman season at Pearl-Cohn HS in Nashville, Tenn. … Helped Pearl-Cohn advance to the Class AAA state semifinals as a junior and senior … Threw for 2,375 yards as a senior, also rushing for 1,052 yards, and accounted for 35 total touchdowns … Also the team's punter and placekicker … Passed for almost 2,000 yards an 19 touchdowns as a junior, to go along with 906 rushing yards and 15 TDs … All-state as a junior and senior … Regional Most Valuable Player and also Nashville Metro MVP as a senior … Coached by Tony Brunetti … One of the top-11 prospects in Tennessee by the Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel … One of the top-20 prospects in the state by Rivals.com … Among the nation's top 100 QBs by Scout.com … Teammate of fellow UK signee William Johnson … Plays basketball and runs track … Member of the 4x200-meter relay team that won the state championship his junior year … President of his school's chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes … Currently a finalist for the Admiral Lawrence Scholarship Award given by the Nashville chapter of the National Football Foundation … Name is pronounced "dee-AUN-tay."

Gene McCaskill, Wide Receiver, 6-0, 175, Fr-HS, Chester, S. C. (Chester) - Named first-team all-state as an all-purpose athlete by the Columbia State newspaper and the High School Sports Report … Talented playmaker performed at quarterback and wide receiver in high school … Expected to get a first look at wide receiver in college … Helped lead Chester HS to the Class AAA state championship game as a senior … Accounted for more than 2,500 passing, rushing, and receiving yards, to go along with 30 touchdowns in those categories … Played in the South Carolina North-South All-Star Game … Has been clocked under 4.6 seconds in the 40-yard dash … One of the top-11 prospects in South Carolina by the Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel … Coached by Vic Floyd … An all-region track and basketball player.

Cartier Rice, Defensive Back, 5-10, 180, Fr-HS, Duncan, S. C. (Byrnes) - First-team all-state selection as a senior by The Associated Press, the Columbia State newspaper and the High School Sports Report … Outstanding cover cornerback with noteworthy quickness … Helped lead Byrnes HS of Duncan, S. C., to three state championships of the largest classification during his four years on the varsity … Had three interceptions as a senior, and capped the campaign by playing in the South Carolina vs. North Carolina Shrine Bowl … Had an interception for the winning South Carolina team in the Shrine Bowl … "Rice took on the challenge all week of covering a very talented group of receivers and came up aces," wrote recruiting analyst Barton Simmons, who covered the Shrine Bowl game and practices for Rivals.com … Also had three interceptions as a junior, to go along with eight pass breakups … Coached by Chris Miller … Name is pronounced "car-TEE-ay."

Matt Roark, Quarterback/Athlete, 6-6, 190, Fr-HS, Acworth, Ga. (North Cobb) - Combines excellent height and good speed … Originally a free safety, he moved to quarterback early in his junior year when the team's starting QB was hurt; blossomed at the new position as he developed into a top-notch quarterback … Honorable-mention all-state as a senior by the Georgia Sportswriters Association and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution …Two-time Cobb County Player of the Year … In 18 career starts he totaled 54 rushing and passing touchdowns … As a senior, he completed 98 of 136 passes (72.1 percent) for 1,552 yards and 15 touchdowns … Rushed for 1,010 yards and 12 TDs, averaging 7.3 yards per carry … Rushed for over 1,000 yards as a junior, scoring 18 touchdowns … Also had five interceptions … Led North Cobb HS to state playoff berths as a junior and senior … Coached by Shane Queen … Also plays basketball … Has Kentucky connections, as he was born in Lexington and still has relatives living in Hazard … Name is pronounced "RORK" … His father, Ray Gover, was a UK football letterman from 1985-88 as a defensive back and wide receiver.

Donte Rumph, Defensive Lineman, 6-3, 260, Fr-HS, St. Matthews, S. C. (Calhoun County) - Talented lineman with the size and strength to play tackle and also the quickness needed to play at end … As a senior, earned first-team all-state honors, covering all classifications, by The Associated Press and the Columbia State newspaper … Also first-team all-state for Class AA by the High School Sports Report … Totaled 107 tackles during senior season, to go along with 14 quarterback sacks, for Calhoun County HS in St. Matthews, S. C. … Chosen for the South Carolina vs. North Carolina Shrine Bowl and played for the winning squad … Made 65 tackles and five sacks during his junior season … Coached by Walter Wilson … Member of the Calhoun County basketball team which has won three consecutive state championships and has an active winning streak of more than 70 games … An uncle, Chris Rumph, is an assistant coach at Clemson … Cousin of Clemson defensive lineman Philip Merling.

Matt Smith, Defensive Lineman/Offensive Lineman, 6-4, 270, Fr-HS, Louisville, Ky. (St. Xavier) - First-team all-state as a senior by the Louisville Courier-Journal … Named to the "Class of the Commonwealth" listing of the top 22 seniors in Kentucky by the Lexington Herald-Leader … Also tabbed for the "Kentucky Tremendous 26" … Played primarily in the defensive line for perennial power St. Xavier HS in Louisville … Helped St. Xavier reach the state finals in his senior and sophomore seasons, going 14-1 in each campaign … Known for his upper-body strength and playing savvy … Although he played mostly on defense in high school, he is usually projected as an offensive lineman in college … Scout.com lists him as the No. 63 offensive guard in the country … Coached by Mike Glaser … Also a competitive swimmer … Grew up as a Kentucky fan.

Sean Stackhouse, Tight End, 6-4, 250, Fr-HS, Jacksonville, Fla. (Mandarin) - Big, athletic tight end … Four-year starter for Mandarin HS in Jacksonville, Fla. … As a senior, caught 32 passes for 426 yards and four touchdowns … Snagged 33 passes his junior season, good for 333 yards … Two-year member of the all-conference team … Team captain as a junior and senior … Listed as the nation's No. 31 tight end by Scout.com … Selected to play in the Florida North-South All-Star Game but was unable to participate because of an injury … Nominated for the U. S. Army All-America Game … Coached by Luther Price and the late J. D. Hall … Also participated in track and field and played basketball in high school.

Danny Trevathan, Linebacker, 6-1, 210, Fr-HS, Leesburg, Fla. (Leesburg) - Athletic linebacker whose speed and playing intensity have drawn comparisons to UK All-SEC linebacker Wesley Woodyard … Three-year starter for Leesburg (Fla.) HS … Third-team all-state, covering all classifications, by the Florida Sportswriters Association … Named first-team All-Central Florida by the Orlando Sentinel … Also the Area Defensive Player of the Year for Lake and Sumter counties by the Sentinel … Also the Area Defensive Player of the Year by the Leesburg Daily Commercial … Senior statistics included 117 tackles, seven tackles for loss, 5.5 quarterback sacks, two fumble recoveries (one returned for a touchdown), and three caused fumbles … Played quarterback and running back on offense … … Rushed 56 times for 427 yards, a 7.6-yard average, and three touchdowns … Notched 98 tackles, including 17 for loss, along with five caused fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and six sacks as a junior … Has been timed as fast as 4.45 seconds in the 40-yard dash … Coached by Charles Nassar … Also a member of the school's weightlifting team.

Dave Ulinski, Offensive Lineman, 6-4, 280, Fr-HS, Louisville, Ky. (duPont Manual) - Co-winner of the Paul Hornung Award as the best player in Kentucky … Played center his senior season at duPont Manual HS in Louisville … Helped the Crimsons average 33.9 points and 172 rushing yards per game … Team went 10-2, advancing to the second round of the state playoffs … Named first-team all-state by The Associated Press and Louisville Courier-Journal … Chosen for the Lexington Herald-Leader "Class of the Commonwealth" and the "Kentucky Tremendous 26" listings of the top seniors in the state … Prior to his senior year, he played in the defensive line at Manual … Has the ability and athleticism to play either side of the ball in college … The No. 7 prospect in Kentucky by Rivals.com and the nation's No. 67 offensive tackle … Scout.com lists him as the No. 46 offensive tackle in the country … Coached by Joe Nichols … Dave's grandfather, Harry, was a center/linebacker at Kentucky from 1946-49 … Harry was an All-SEC player, honorable-mention All-American, captain of the 1949 Orange Bowl team, played six years in the National Football League, and is one of UK's retired-jersey honorees … Name is pronounced "u-LIN-skee."

Collins Ukwu, Defensive End, 6-4, 210, Fr-HS, La Vergne, Tenn. (La Vergne) - Defensive end noted for his speed and quickness … Outstanding mobility indicated by the fact that he set a school career record with 43 tackles for loss at La Vergne (Tenn.) HS … Played only seven games his senior season because of injury, but totaled 86 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, seven quarterback sacks, three fumbles caused, and one fumble recovery … All-region as a junior and senior … Named to the all-area team as a senior by the Murfreesboro Daily News Journal … Honorable-mention all-state … Three-year starter who helped lead La Vergne to state playoff appearances his sophomore and junior seasons … Has run the 40-yard dash in 4.7 seconds … Coached by Will Hester … Member of school's basketball team that has won four consecutive district championships and two regional titles … Competes in the shot put and discus throw for the track and field team … Name is pronounced "OOK-woo."

Trevino Woods, Offensive Lineman, 6-5, 280, Fr-HS, Athens, Ga. (Clarke Central) - Sizeable offensive line prospect … Played two seasons in the offensive line at Clarke Central HS in Athens, Ga. … Graded at 82 percent for his senior season, including 45 pancake blocks … Team went 7-3-1 as a senior, advancing to the first round of the Class AAAA playoffs … Known for good quickness in addition to his noteworthy size … Has tremendous upside as he did not begin playing football until his junior year of high school … The nation's No. 48 offensive guard by Scout.com … Coached by Leroy Ryals … The first commitment of Kentucky's 2008 signing class … Also on the track and field team, competing in the shot put and discus throw.

Taylor Wyndham, Linebacker/Defensive Lineman, 6-4, 205, Fr-HS, Swansea, S. C. (Swansea) - Tall linebacker who has tremendous speed and range, and also plays with great leverage … First-team all-state for Class AAA by the High School Sports Report and SCVarsity.com … Second-team all-state selection, covering all classifications, by the Columbia State newspaper … Played outside linebacker as a senior, making 86 tackles along with five quarterback sacks, 21 quarterback hurries, one interception, three fumbles caused, and three fumbles recoveries for Swansea HS … Also scored three touchdowns on offense … Was an inside linebacker as a junior, making 130 tackles with three caused fumbles, three fumble recoveries, three quarterback sacks, and one interception … Named all-region as a junior and senior … Totaled more than 300 tackles at Swansea … Also played defensive end early in his high school career … Could possibly return to defensive end in the collegiate ranks as he continues to mature physically … Played in the South Carolina North-South All-Star Game after his senior season … Ranked as the nation's No. 47 strongside linebacker by Scout.com … Coached by Van Lewis … Also played soccer and basketball.

Mike Adams (OL, Dublin Coffman HS, Dublin, Ohio): Blue-chip offensive line prospect ... helped Coffman to a 13-1 record and the state semifinals ... all-Ohio as a junior and senior ... all-metro, all-district and all-OCC ... U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... Parade and EA Sports All-America ... Detroit Free Press "Best of the Midwest" No. 1 ... USA Today all-USA ... Top 100 national ranking from ESPN, Scout, Rivals, PrepStar, Superprep ... Buckeye BlueChip ... son of Heidi Taylor

Michael Brewster (OL, Edgewater HS, Orlando, Fla.): Outstanding offensive lineman from Florida ... U.S. Army All-American Bowl and Maxwell Award ... Parade and EA Sports All-America ... USA Today all-USA ... Orlando Sentinel Top 5 ... Tampa Tribune "Best of the South" ... Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Super Southern 100" ... Top 100 ranking from ESPN, Scout, Rivals, PrepStar, Superprep ... enrolled at Ohio State in January ... son of Bill and Kathy Brewster

Ben Buchanan (P/K, Westerville Central HS, Westerville, Ohio): Rated among the nation's top specialists ... team captain who was a three-time first team all-Ohio pick ... OHSAA records for FG (5) and kick scoring (16) in a game, longest FG by a junior (54) and five central Ohio records ... central Ohio punting leader with 41-yd average ... no punts returned for TD in 30 games ... 14-16 on FG as a senior with only misses from 50 yards or beyond ... USA Today all-USA, EA Sports All-America and Maxwell Award ... U.S. Army All-America and Big 33 all-star games ... four years all-district ... Columbus Dispatch all-metro and Buckeye BlueChip ... all-OCC in baseball ... National Honor Society ... active with Fellowship of Christian Athletes, "Stand and Deliver" and mission work through his church ... son of Dr. Tim and Steli Buchanan

Nic DiLillo (TE, Madison HS, Madison, Ohio): Two-time all-Ohio tight end for the PAC champions ... 86 catches, 980 yards, 6 TD over past two seasons ... all-Northeast, all-Lake County and all-Premier conference ... News-Herald "Best of Best" ... Big 33 game ... four-year all-conference basketball performer ... on pace to score 1,000 career points ... son of Tony and Christine DiLillo

Zach Domicone (DB, Beavercreek HS, Xenia, Ohio): Rushed for 1,111 yards and nine scores as a senior ... also passed for 572 yards and five TD ... first team all-area and all-GWOC ... two-time team MVP and received the Paul Martin Award ... second team all-SW district ... finished fourth in the state in the 4x400 and sixth in the state in the 4x200 relays ... also a basketball letterman ... son of Fred and Stacey Domicone

Garrett Goebel (DL, Montini HS, Villa Park, Ill.): Talented two-sport standout ... all-state, all-Suburban Catholic conference and all-Chicagoland ... one of three finalists for Illinois Mr. Football ... led the Broncos to a 9-2 record and the state playoffs ... 63 tackles, 16 TFL, four sacks as the conference lineman of the year ... Top 100 national ranking from Scout, Rivals, PrepStar, Superprep ... 2007 heavyweight state wrestling champion ... son of Greg and Judi Goebel

Travis Howard (DB, Dr. Krop HS, Miami, Fla.): Accomplished defensive back from south Florida ... selected as first team all-Florida and all-Dade ... can play safety and corner ... 88 tackles, six interceptions, with two scores and three fumble recoveries ... 36-inch vertical jump ... also a letterman in basketball and track ... honor roll student ... son of Trenise Dozier and Ellis Howard

Orhian Johnson (DB, Boca Ciega HS, Gulfport, Fla.): Versatile athlete who passed for 1,100 yards and 15 scores as a senior quarterbacking the Pirates to the district championship ... Class 4A Florida all-state and all-Pinellas ... U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... defensive MVP as a sophomore safety ... also a basketball standout ... honor roll student ... son of Oscar and Gay Johnson

Jermil Martin (RB, Glenville HS, Cleveland, Ohio): All-conference and all-Ohio at defensive end ... 81 tackles, 10 sacks, 22 TFL, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery as a senior for the Senate League champions ... 127 career tackles with 27 career sacks ... four-year letterman ... an honor roll student who is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Play It Smart program ... son of Cathleen Martin

Willie Mobley (DL, Eden Prairie HS, Eden Prairie, Minn.): Tremendous defensive prospect from Minnesota ... led the Eagle Empire to Class 5A state titles as a junior and senior ...all-state and finalist for Mr. Football Minnesota ... 66 tackles, 21 TFL, 12 sacks ... all-Lake Conference ... PrepNation Midlands player of year ... EA Sports, PrepStar All-America ... Scout, Rivals, Superprep Top 250 ... member of Homecoming court ... son of Roxanne and Willie Mobley

DeVier Posey (WR, LaSalle HS, Cincinnati, Ohio): All-Ohio, all-Cincinnati, all-league and all-district receiver ... 47 receptions for 770 yards, 7 TD as a senior; 33 catches for 750 yards, 9 TD as a junior ... U.S. Army All-American Bowl and Maxwell Award ... Greater Catholic League receiver of the year ... Top 100 nationally from Scout, Rivals, PrepStar, Superprep ... holds school record at 200 (21.5) and 400 (47.78) meters ... also a three-year basketball letterman ... 33-inch vertical jump ... honor student and academic all-star ... Lancer Ambassador ... son of Julie and the late Baxter Posey

Shawntel Rowell (DL, Glenville HS, Cleveland, Ohio): All-state, all-region and all-district defensive tackle ... recorded 27 tackles, four sacks, seven TFL and a forced fumble as a senior for the Senate League champions ... Big 33 game ... also a track letterman ... a member of the Play It Smart program ... son of Raymonda Rowell

Etienne Sabino (LB, Dr. Krop HS, Sunny Isles, Fla.): Highly ranked inside linebacker prospect ... first team all-Florida and all-Dade County ... 146 tackles, seven sacks, five forced fumbles, one interception ... U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... Top 100 national ranking from ESPN, Rivals, Scout, PrepStar, Superprep ... Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Super Southern 100" ... EA Sports All-America ...district discus champion ... also a basketball letterman ... honor roll student ... son of Agatha Rijo

J.B. Shugarts (OL, Klein HS, Klein, Texas): Talented Texan who is another nationally known offensive lineman ... Parade All-America ... U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... all-greater Houston (two years), all-Texas and district lineman of year ... all-district as a sophomore, junior and senior ... 121 pancake blocks as a senior while allowing no sacks ... Express-News Texas Top 10 ... Houston Touchdown Club and Houston player of year finalist ... Dave Campbell Super Texas team and player of year runner-up ... Top 100 national ranking from ESPN, Scout, Rivals, Superprep ... enrolled at Ohio State in January ... son of Bret and Donna Shugarts ... father played for Indiana (Pa.) and Pittsburgh Steelers

Jake Stoneburner (WR, Dublin Coffman HS, Dublin, Ohio): Record-setting receiver who totaled 1,267 yards on 74 catches with 15 scores as a senior ... all-state, all-metro, all-district and all-OCC as a junior and senior ... 168 career receptions for 2,751 yards with 28 TD ... U.S. Army All-America and Big 33 games ... runner-up for Gatorade state player of the year ... ESPN, Scout, PrepStar Top 150 ... Rivals, Superprep 250 ... Buckeye BlueChip ... also a basketball and track standout ... son of Mark and Cathy Stoneburner

Andrew Sweat (LB, Trinity HS, Washington, Pa.): Dominant defender from western Pennsylvania ... 113 tackles, 21 TFL, five forced fumbles, two interceptions as a senior ... 160 tackles as a junior ... Washington County athlete of year ... ESPN All-America ... Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Fab 22" as a junior and senior ... Under Armour All-America game ... Top 100 ranking from ESPN, Scout, PrepStar, Superprep... also a baseball and basketball starter ... National Honor Society, SADD, Team Trinity, Peer Jury, Spanish club ... son of Gary and Cheryl Sweat ... father played football at Syracuse

Lamaar Thomas (WR/RB, Friendly HS, Fort Washington, Md.): All-state speedster who totaled 1,690 all-purpose yards as a senior ... rushed for 2,623 career yards and 20 TD ... 1,209 career receiving yards with nine scores ... U.S. Army All-America Bowl ... team went 42-6 during his career, winning the 2006 state title ... Rivals, PrepStar, Superprep Top 40 ... Scout Top 150 ... Maryland state champion at 55 and 100 meters ... state runner-up in 200 ... Prince George's County and Star/Gazette track athlete of the year ... son of Sean and Elwanda Thomas

Keith Wells (DL, Gainesville HS, Gainesville, Ga.): Athletic defensive end with plenty of potential ... 75 tackles and seven sacks as a senior ... all-conference and all-county ... Gainesville Times "Elite 11" ... Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Super Southern 100" ... Superprep Top 200 ... PrepStar all-Southeast ... played only two years of high school football for the Red Elephants ... 33-inch vertical jump ... basketball and track letterman ... Scout Top 200 ... son of Cynthia and Kevin Wells

Nathan Williams (DL, Miami Trace HS, Washington Court House, Ohio): All-Ohio defender who was district defensive player of year as a junior and senior ... 139 tackles, 15 TFL, five sacks for the South Central League champions ... also rushed for 524 yards and 10 scores ... three times an all-league, all-district and all-Ohio honoree ... Big 33 game ... ONN all-Ohio ... Scout, Rivals, Superprep Top 250 ... PrepStar All-America ... Buckeye BlueChip ... also a basketball and track letterman ... teacher's assistant and DARE role model ... son of Trina White and Phillip Williams

Matthew Britain: Offensive Line, 6'2 ¾, 269, Kennesaw, Georgia, North Cobb High School

High School: Claimed 2007 All-State honors and Cobb County Offensive Lineman of the Year…Two-time member of the All-Cobb County team…Named North Cobb Offensive Lineman of the Year…Participated in the North/South All-Star and Cobb County All-Star games…Led his team to a 10-1 record in 2007 and the Region 5A Championship…Posted more than 40 pancake blocks and recorded 10 tackles as a senior while starting 36 varsity games over the course of his career…Lettered in football three seasons…Is the son of Phil and Sherie Britain.

Bakari Bussey: Wide Receiver, 6'1 ½, 187, West Chester, Ohio, Lakota West High School

High School: Snared 27 passes for 408 yards and six touchdowns as a senior at Lakota West High School, earning First-Team All-Conference honors…Lettered in football two years and track four years…Plans to major in Physical Therapy….Is the son of Barney and Beverly Bussey.

Vincent Carlotta: Offensive Line, 6'4, 272, Cincinnati, Ohio, Roger Baron High School

High School: Earned First-Team All-Greater Catholic League honors, All-City honorable mention and Southwest GCL Offensive Lineman of the Year honors…Lettered in football four years and wrestling once…Plans to major in Marketing…Is the son of Barbara Carlotta.

Hilton Dawson III: Safety, 5'11 ½, 215, Compton, California, Dominguez High School/El Camino College

Junior College: In 2007, Dawson had 75 tackles at El Camino College with two interceptions and was ranked the No. 12 safety in the country by J.C. Football.com…Was also ranked 48th among junior college players by Rivals.com…Posted 96 tackles in 2006 with three interceptions, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two pass deflections…High School: Registered 95 tackles as a senior with six interceptions, four forced fumbles and 10 touchdowns on offense…Posted 80 tackles as a junior with five interceptions, while recording six rushing touchdowns and five receiving touchdowns on offense…Two-time All-Moore league in 2003 and 2004 and All-San Gabriel Valley League in 2005…Earned All-State honors in 2005 and was named Best in the West Top 50 that same year…Led Dominguez to a No. 18 ranking by USA Today during the 2005 campaign…Plans to major in Criminal Justice…Is the son of Hilton Dawson, Jr. and Tracie L.
Dawson-Briley.

Tyler Futrell: Cornerback, 5'11 ¼, 164, Altoona, Pennsylvania, Altoona Area High School

High School: Named First-Team Mid-Penn defensive back, First-Team Altoona Mirror All-Star team defensive back, Second-Team Mid-Penn wide receiver, Second-Team Altoona Mirror All-Star team wide receiver…Recorded 32 catches for 618 yards (19.3 yards per catch) with four touchdowns…Also picked off four passes on defense…Lettered in football three seasons and track/field two…Plans to major in Business Management…Is the son of Alphonso Futrell and Brenda Newberry.

Joshua Greene: Running Back, 5'9 ¼, 180, Springboro, Ohio, Springboro High School

High School: Earned All-Conference honors as a senior at Springboro High School…Recorded 1,051 yards rushing and 300 yards receiving as a senior…Lettered three times in football…Plans to major in Audio Engineering…Is the son of Sheldon and Janice Greene.

Vincent Harris: Outside Linebacker, 6'1, 220, Cincinnati, Ohio, LaSalle High School/Harmony Prep

High School: Ranked 21st among prep school players by Scout.com…Participated in the 2007 East/West All-Star Game…Recorded 65 tackles, one interception and two sacks as a senior with 850 yards rushing on the offensive side of the ball…Made 80 tackles and nine sacks as a junior…Plans to major in Accounting…Is the son of Kerry Harris.

Eric Herman: Offensive Lineman, 6'4, 264, Oregon, Ohio, Central Catholic High School

High School: Claimed First-Team All-City Offensive and Defensive Line honors…Named to the First-Team All-District Offensive Line and Co-Lineman of the Year…Named Division II Northwest District Lineman of the Year…Claimed First-Team All-State Division II and All-Toledo Blade honors…Invited to participate in the Ohio North/South All-Star game in June…Posted 13 solo tackles and 48 total tackles with four tackles for loss and a sack as a senior….Registered 27 total tackles, nine tackles for loss and seven sacks as a junior…Was a member of the 2005 Division II state championship team…Sister Ellen is a standout on the Ohio volleyball team…Lettered in football three years and track/field four…Is the son of Chris Herman and Debbie Verkin-Siebert.

Neal Huynh: Defensive End, 6'3, 230, Altoona, Pennsylvania, Altoona Area High School

High School: Named Second-Team All-Conference, Mid-Penn defensive end…Claimed Altoona Mirror, First-Team Blair County and All-Region All-Star honors…Top 10 javelin thrower in Pennsylvania, earning All-Conference honors as well…Registered 78 tackles as a senior in nine games, with 10 sacks and a blocked field goal...Lettered in track/field three years and football two…Plans to major in Physical Therapy…Is the son of Melissa Hicks.

Franshaw "Boo" Jackson: Quarterback, 6'0, 197, Gardena, California, Lompoc High School/El Camino College

Junior College: Earned honorable Mention All-America honors and unanimous All-Mission Conference First-Team honors in 2007 while being named El Caimo's Most Valuable Player…In 2007, he threw for 2,235 yards with 23 touchdowns and just four interceptions on 134-223 passing…He also posted three rushing touchdowns…In 2006, threw for 2,385 yards on 154-252 passing with 18 touchdowns and just six interceptions and a pass efficiency rating of 159.42 to earn Second-Team All-Mission Conference honors…High School: Earned All-State, All-Los Padres League, All-County and Santa Maria Times MVP honors in 2003 and 2004…Led his team to the California Interscholastic Federation Division 10 championship honors…Plans to major in business management….Is the son of Mercy Jackson.

Serggio Judkins: Wide Receiver, 6'4, 198, Ocala, Florida, Ocala Forest High School

High School: Caught 26 passes for 510 yards and six touchdowns as a senior after playing safety his first three seasons…Earned second-team All-Area honors at wideout and claimed the Team Coaches Award…Plans to major in Sports Communication…Is the son of Kathy and William Judkins.

Alphonso Lewis, Jr.: Outside Linebacker, 6' ¾, 197, Altoona, Pennsylvania, Altoona Area High School

High School: Named First-team Mid-Penn Linebacker and a First-Team Altoona Mirror All-Star…Recorded 318 career tackles with 26 sacks…Posted 116 tackles and nine sacks as a senior with 40 carries for 367 yards and three touchdowns on the offensive side…Also caught 14 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns…Lettered in football and track three times (basketball twice)…Is the son of Alphonso Lewis Sr. and Carla Kent.

Corey Moncrief: Defensive Tackle, 6'2 ¼, 309, Jackson, Mississippi, Forest Hill High School/Mississippi Delta Community College

Junior College: Tallied 130 tackles and seven sacks at Mississippi Delta Community College where he was coached by Jay Miller…Was the MVP of the Junior College All-Star Game…Plans to major in Criminal Justice…Is the son of Homer and Tracy Moncrief.

Gerald Moore: Safety, 6'1, 190, Mitchellville, Md., St. John's College High School

High School: Named to the All-DC Sportsfan Team as a defensive back…Two-time All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference honoree at defensive back…Named 2007 honorable mention All-Met by the Washington Post…Posted 50 solo tackles and three interceptions as a senior…Led his squad to a No. 1 ranking in the D.C. Massey rankings in 2006 and 2007…Lettered in football two years, basketball and track once…Prospective major is Undecided…Is the son of Gerald and Aisha Moore.

Melvin Payne: Inside Linebacker, 6'2, 210, Mobile, Alabama, LeFlore Prep Academy

High School: Named all-region honorable mention in Mobile…Two-year letterman in basketball, baseball and earned four letters in football…Was a starter on LeFlore's state championship basketball squad…Plans to major in business…Is the son of Mollie Payne.

Tremayne Scott: Defensive End, 6'3 ½, 227, Ocala, Florida, Trinity Catholic High School

High School: Named All-State and All-Area in 2007, while claiming honorable mention honors in both in 2006…Recorded 103 tackles, 14 sacks and 18 tackles for loss as a senior…Helped lead his team to the state championship as a sophomore, a runner-up finish as a junior and the state playoffs as a senior…Plans to major in Business…Has seven brothers and sisters…Is the son of Ricky and Vicky Scott.

Patrick Tafua: Safety, 6-0 ¼, 190, Midway City, California, Westminster High School/Golden West College

Junior College: Totaled 129 career tackles (78 solo), seven interceptions and five career punt blocks...High School: Had 86 tackles as a senior (65 solo) with three interceptions and five receiving touchdowns on offense…Was named All-California Interscholastic Federation (Division 7), All-Golden West League and Golden West League Defensive Player of the Year as a senior…Named Athlete of the Year at Westminster…Earned three letters in football, track and volleyball… Has seven brothers and sisters…Plans to major in Communication…Is the son of Lemapu Fanoga.

Jordan Thompson: Tight End, 6'3 ½, 225, Rockford, Ohio, Parkway High School

High School: Named Division 5 Defensive Player of the Year, Division 5 All-Ohio First-Team (linebacker), Division 5 Northwest Ohio Defensive Player of the Year, Division 5 First-Team Northwest Ohio (linebacker)…Named Mid West Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year and claimed First-Team honors at linebacker and punter (Second-Team quarterback)…Earned Lima News Dream Team Defensive Player of the Year and was also selected to the first team…Also named Defensive Player of the Year by the Times Bulletin and Van Wert Area, where he captured Player of the Year honors as well…Named to first team at linebacker by the Times Bulletin and Van Wert at linebacker, punter and quarterback…Recorded 476 career tackles (307 solo), 13 sacks, five forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries defensively…Amassed 1,693 career rushing yards on 432 carries with 23 touchdowns…Passed for 3,674 career yards, while completing 307 of
515 passes and 27 touchdowns…Is the son of Kay Brandt and the late Roy Thompson III.

Brandon Weaver: Inside Linebacker, 6'1, 202, Washington, Pa., Trinity High School

High School: Earned All-Conference and All-District honors at linebacker in 2007 and All-Conference acclaim at punter in 2006…Recorded the Defensive Play of the Year according to the Pittsburgh Tribune Review and had the longest run from scrimmage in school history (92 yards)…Selected to the "Big 33" All-Star game…Posted 76 tackles, five interceptions, 12 sacks, nine pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries on defense…Recorded more than 500 yards rushing and 500 yards in kickoff returns, while scoring eight touchdowns…Lettered in football three times…Plans to major in Business…Is the son of Chuck and Chris Weaver.

Matthew Weller: Kicker/Punter, 5'11 ¾, 190, Twinsburg, Ohio, Twinsburg High School

High School: Named Northwest Ohio Conference Kicker of the Year, First-Team All-District, Second-Team All-State Division I as a senior…Named Akron Touchdown Club All-Star and Kohl's National Scholarship Camp where he finished in the top 15 of all kicker/punters and was ranked fourth in kickoffs…Averaged 43.2 yards per punt as a senior and 40.1 yards over the course of his career…Went 5-7 on field goal attempts with a long of 45 yards…Booted 92 percent of his kickoffs inside the five yard line…Earned All-Conference honorable mention honors as a junior…Named All-Academic Student-Athlete in 2007…Is the son of Don and Jane Weller.