THE CITADEL
The Bulldogs' class consists of 11 athletes from South Carolina. Among the players are three quarterbacks, including Charleston's Del'Javon Simmons. "There is no question this is our deepest and most talented class during our five-year tenure," coach Kevin Higgins said.
Name, Pos., Hgt, Wgt, Hometown
Jamal Allen, DB, 5-10, 170, Tampa, Fla.
Derrick Bavol, DL, 6-5, 230, Tampa, Fla.
Julian Baxter, DB, 6-0, 185, Lugoff
Charles Coleman,OL, 6-3, 245 , North Augusta
Austin Crowe, DB, 6-2, 185, Inman
Trevon Davis, LB, 5-11, 210, Orlando, Fla.
Ben Dupree, QB, 5-9 175, Harrisburg, Pa.
Akeem Garnett, DB, 6-3, 200, Fairfax, Va. (Fork Union Military Acad.)
Doyen Harris, LB, 6-1, 215, Cincinnati
Seth Hill, RB, 5-11, 190, Grovetown, Ga.
Thomas Holloway, DB, 5-11, 185, Birmingham, Ala.
Terrance Martin, RB, 6-0, 195, Cown, Tenn.
Justin Oxendine, DL, 6-3, 240, Sumter
LJ Perry, LB, 5-10, 185, North Augusta
Geno Porter, LB, 6-0, 215, Charleston
Ryan Preston, OL, 6-1, 280, Oxford, Ala.
Darien Robinson, RB, 6-0, 205, McKeesport, Pa.
Michael Scholz, K, 5-10, 185, Summerville
Mike Sellers, DL, 6-0, 260, Fort Dorchester
Del'Javon Simmons, QB, 5-9, 205, Charleston
Ian Thompson, LB, 5-10, 210, Goose Creek
Matt Thompson, QB, 6-1, 185, Orlando Beach, Fla.
Joel Townsend, OL, 6-3, 280, Greer
Dalton Trevino, RB, 5-10, 190, Canton, Ga.
PRESBYTERIAN
The Blue Hose focused on defense, signing 12 defenders in their 19-man class. Included were three commitments from instate players: three-time all-state linebacker Isaiah Lynn and all-state defensive back Fred Marshall. "We were able to solidify our needs on both sides of the ball," coach Harold Nichols said.
Name, Pos., Hgt, Wgt, Hometown
Matthan Burton, DB, 5-10, 190, Temple, Ga.
Cedric Byrd, FS, 5-10, 175, Tyrone, Ga.
Collin Cole, OL, 6-4, 295, Palm Harbor, Fla.
Kevin Flanagan, OL, 6-4, 285, Charlotte
Murphy Frankhouser, OL, 6-5, 280, Sylvania, Ga.
Joey Gilkey, TE, 6-2, 240, Woodstock, Ga.
CeeJay Harris, ATH/LB, 5-10, 225, Long Beach, Calif., Cerritos College
Montel Hughes, LB, 5-11, 187, North Augusta
Isaiah Lynn, lb, 6-0, 215, Fort Lawn
Fred Marshall, DB, 5-11, 170, Ocilla
Joshua Polk, DE, 6-1, 225, Lithonia, Ga.
Jimmy Pruitt, CB, 5-10, 170, Orlando, Fla.
Jabri Ridenhour, WR, 5-10, 186, Troy, N.C.
Kyle Sharman, DE, 6-3, 250, Redondo Beach, Calif., La Harbor College
Ryan Singer, QB, 6-4, 180, Dunedin, Fla.
Donovan Thomas, DE, 6-2, 240, Watkinsville, Ga.
Jeremy Tommie, K/P, 5-9, 170, Greenwood
Parrish Walker, DL, 6-1, 265, Orlando, Fla.
Arthur Williams, WR, 6-3, 210, Baxley, Ga.
COASTAL CAROLINA
The Chanticleers signed 13 of its 18 players from South Carolina, including six Shrine Bowl participants, two North-South Game picks and one selection to the Tennessee East-West Game. Coastal also grabbed two prospects from Georgia and one from North Carolina.
Name, Pos., Hgt, Wgt, Hometown
Jeff Allen, FB, 6-3, 245, Morgantown, W.Va.
Matthew "Moe" Ashley, OL, 6-5, 300, Honea Path
Shane Ballard, LS, 6-3, 215, Manning
Morgan Byrd, ATH, 5-11, 185, Myrtle Beach
Austin Cain, ATH, 6-0, 185, Harrison, Ga.
Cody Craig, QB, 6-3, 205, Moncks Corner
Moon Edwards, DE, 6-1, 240, Pageland
Zack Elliman, ATH, 6-0, 180, Socastee
Nayquan Fleming, WR, 6-1, 175, Columbia
Phillip George, S, 6-1, 195, Columbia
Chad Hamilton, OL, 6-3, 290, Charleston
Patrick Hansen, OL, 6-3, 265, Kingsport, Tenn
Matt Hazel, WR, 6-3, 180, North Augusta
Aaron Jones, RB, 6-0, 235, Greensboro, N.C.
Mike McClure, LB, 6-0, 195, Rock Hill
Ronnie Moses, WR, 6-1, 185, Myrtle Beach
Devin Taylor, OL, 6-3, 276, Summerville
Pernell Williams, CB, 6-1, 185, Douglas, Ga.
WOFFORD
The Terriers will welcome 12 players on defense, and one specialist in their 18-player, five-state class. Wofford landed five players each from Georgia and North Carolina. "There are some needs that have been met in a few positions that we deemed very important for us," coach Mike Ayers said. "We feel good where we are at right now."
Name, Pos., Hgt, Wgt, Hometown
Jeff Ashley, WR, 6-3, 180, Brooks, Ga.
Charquavis Bell, LB, 6-1, 205, Miami
Jeremiah Booth, DL, 6-2, 295, Kingsland, Ga.
Jon Boyd, OL, 6-3, 315, Fayetteville, N.C.
Madison Burr, QB, 6-0, 197, New Port Richey, Fla.
Michael Crawford, TE, 6-4, 220, Dunwoody, Ga.
Willie Favors, QB, 5-11, 185, Lithonia, Ga.
Andrew Gehring, DB, 6-2, 179, Elm City, N.C.
Tony Goodwin, OL, 6-5, 272, Charlotte
Rob Greene, WR, 5-11, 175, Moore
Michael Harpe, TE/LS, 6-2, 210, Spartanburg
Donovan Johnson, RB, 5-8, 190, McDonough, Ga.
Mike McCrimon, LB, 6-3, 205, Center Hill, Fla.
Ryan Petrea, WR, 6-3, 185, Boiling Springs
Kasey Redfern, K/P, 6-3, 207, Jamestown, N.C.
Kane Sherrill, OL, 6-2, 270, Mooresville, N.C.
Jared Wilken, OL, 6-2, 310, DeLand, Fla.
James Zotto, LB, 6-2, 210, Libertyville, Ill.
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN
Coach Jay Mills and the Buccaneers signed 22 players, 12 on offense. Twelve of the players come from Florida, with five coming from South Carolina and three from Georgia. The Bucs also signed two JUCO transfers from California. Offensively, Charleston Southern signed two quarterbacks.
Name, Pos., Hgt, Wgt, Hometown
Patrick Adams, DB, 6-0, 185, Jacksonville
Tadarrius Allen, RB, 5-11, 214, Avon Park, Fla.
Kenneth Bizier, OL, 6-3, 287, Jacksonville, Fla.
Keelyan Bryant, RB, 5-9, 180, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Calvin Bryant, LB, 5-11, 196, Tifton, Ga.
Mose Countryman, DE, 6-4, 225, Jacksonville, Fla.
Malcolm Dixon, QB, 6-1, 180, Tifton, Ga.
Demaris Freeman, DB, 6-1, 178, West Palm Beach, Fla.
Kevin Glears, Jr., WR, 6-0, 170, Charleston
Matthew Hardy, DB, 5-11, 170, Jacksonville, Fla.
Delvon King, DE, 6-0, 245, Oakland, Calif. (Chabot College)
Carson LeShin, TE, 6-4, 255, Littlerock, Calif. (Antelope Valley CC)
Isaac Lowrance, DT, 5-11, 245, Inman
Gabriel Middlebrook, LB, 6-2, 205, Charleston
Logan Mines, OL, 6-5, 290, Winter Park, Fla.
Richard Mounce, QB, 6-0, 205, Columbia (Clemson)
LaKeith Murray, DB, 5-11, 154, Altamonte Springs, Fla.
Nathan Perera, WR, 6-3, 200, Orlando, Fla.
Nathaniel Prater, TE, 6-8, 205, Greenwood
Brent Riley, OL, 6-4, 290, Atlanta
Savon Seward, RB, 5-4, 155, Fort Myers, Fla.
Skyler Skersick, DE, 6-3, 220, Orlando, Fla.
FURMAN
The Paladins added 13 new recruits and one transfer. Furman signed four recruits each from Georgia, and Florida and the program's first Canadian born player. The Paladins transfer Cameron Mason from Navy. Already enrolled, he will take part in spring practice and has four seasons of eligibility.
Name, Pos., Hgt, Wgt, Hometown
Shawn Boone, DE, 6-2, 233, Lithia, Fla.
Jacoby Browder, CB, 5-9, 180, Prattville, Ala.
Ray Early, PK, 6-0, 175, Darlington
Charles Emert, C, 6-2, 282, Statesboro, Ga.
Malcolm Howard, LB, 5-11, 201, Goose Creek
Ryan Marks, OT, 6-3, 264, Cumming, Ga.
Cameron Mason, DE, 6-3, 255, Brentwood, Tenn. (Navy)
Hank McCloud, RB, 5-9, 180, Tampa, Fla.
Marcus McMorris, S, 6-0, 204, Newberry
Danny Palmer, DL, 6-3, 240, Longwood, Fla.
Tyreek Phillips, DL, 6-0, 285, Brampton, Ontario (Avondale (Ga.) High)
Gary Robinson, WR, 6-0, 188, Hephzibah, Ga.
Grayson Weber, OT, 6-4, 268, Sarasota, Fla.
Gary Wilkins, LB, 6-2, 204, Covington, Ga.
BENEDICT
The Tigers signed 11 player in their initial signing day class release. The school currently has other targets that could be signed at a later date. The 11 signed hail from five different states, including four from Florida. Five of the signees are on the offensive side of the ball.
Andrew Berryhill, RB, 6-3, 265, Tucson, Ariz. (Eastern Arizona)
Travis Bonyfield, DB, 5-9, 190, Fort Meyers, Fla. (Eastern Arizona)
Brandon Freeman, OL, 6-3, 320, Valdosta, Ga.,
Anthony Jones, DL, 6-2, 305, Tampa, Fla. (College of the Foothills)
Craigory Lacey, DL, 6-3, 300, Thatcher, Ariz., (Eastern Arizona)
James W. Lewis, QB, 6-0, 205, Thatcher, Ariz., (Eastern Arizona)
Milton Myers, RB, 5-10, 200, Statesboro, Ga., (Eastern Arizona)
Todd Neal, RB/DB, 6-2, 200, Theodore, Ala.
Andy Polanco, K/P, 5-10, 175, Los Angeles, Calif. (Texas Southern)
Harlon Samuels, QB, 5-10, 175, Jacksonville, Fla.
John Woodard, LB, 6-2, 235, Niceville, Fla., (Eastern Arizona)
NEWBERRY
Name, Pos., Hgt, Wgt, Hometown
Adim Obata, DL, 6-0, 260, Atlanta (Furman)
Kevin Slusser, DL, 5-10, 280, Lyman
Dontavia Reid, LB, 6-0, 205, Goose Creek
Colby Nelson, OL, 6-0, 255, Reynolds, Ga.
Philip Ashley, DB, 5-11, 180, Tallahassee, Fla. (Charleston Southern)
James Costello, OL, 6-5, 295, Gaffney
Johnny Woods, FS, 6-1, 200, Gaffney (Hutchinson (Kan.) CC)
Jared Homesley, FS, 6-0, 180, Newberry
Brian Lynch, OL, 6-3, 255, Jacksonville, Fla. (Central Florida)
Quintin Griffin, OL, 6-3, 255, Chester
Victor Frick, WR, 5-11, 171, Chapin
W.T. Murden, QB, 6-2, 190, West Columbia
Chris Phillips, DL, 6-1, 220, Eastover
Wesley Brown, ATH, 5-10 , 190, John's Island
Edmond Robinson, FS, 6-4, 190, Wadmalaw
Max Elliot, ATH, 5-9, 175, Clover
Shaquvis Smith, LB, 5-10, 190, Rock Hill
Tray Latta, LB, 6-2, 195, Clover
Keith Bellamy, WR, 5-8, 175, Green Cove Springs, Fla., (Reedley (Calif.) College)
Diondreas Bryant, RB, 6-2, 195, Crawfordville, Fla., (Allan Hancock (Calif.) College)
Mario Carter, ATH, 5-9, 200, Irmo (Presbyterian)
Eli Charles, DL/LB, 6-2, 220, Green Cove Springs, Fla. (Florida State)
Darien Crawford, WR, 6-2, 190, Aiken (Butler (Kan.) CC)
Markish Jones, WR, 6-0, 200, Spartanburg (El Camino C.C.)
Josh Moseley, LB, 5-10, 200, Newberry (Furman)
Jason Myers, DL/LB, 6-2, 220, Kingstree (Feather River (Calif.) C.C.)
Shakur Pontoon, QB, 6-2, 200, Lexington (Feather River (Calif.) College)
Marcus Robinson, WR, 5-11, 180, Chesterfield (Merced (Calif.) College)
Channing Schofield, DB, 5-11, 190, Wagener (Wake Forest)
