MESA STATE COLLEGE FOOTBALL 2009 RECRUITS

Zachary Adair Running back Ht 5’9” Wt 180 Palisade, CO – Palisade High School Two-time all-conference…All-conference track…Three-time Honor Roll…Academic All- State…Very versatile player, excelled on both sides of the ball…Son of Elizabeth Adair.

Evan Altheide Strong Safety Ht 6’0” Wt 190 Tempe, AZ – Corona del Sol High School Two-time all-region…All-conference…117 tackles, four interceptions, four forced fumbles, 36 carries for 446 yards (fall 2008)…Extremely tough, big time hitter, will be an early contributor to the Mavericks defense…Career highlight is 17 tackles, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions and 2 forced fumbles in one game…Son of Ron & Linda Altheide.

Brennan Belloni Wide Receiver/ Cornerback Ht 6’0” Wt 180 Wheat Ridge, CO – J.K. Mullen High School State Champion 2008…Two-time all-conference…All-state honorable mention…Team Captain…Great receiver as well as a solid secondary performer, outstanding athlete. ..Four-year letterman in football…Three-year letterman in basketball…Son of Dave and Kathy Belloni.

Eric Danner Offensive/Defensive Line Ht 6’3” Wt 245 Fort Collins, CO – Fort Collins High School Outstanding performer for Coach Rice on both offense and defense…Tenacious blocker…Career highlight is a fourth down goal-line stop tackle against Rocky Mountain and team scoring 73 points in one game…Son of John and Jenell Danner.

Curen Devlin Linebacker Ht 6’1” Wt 235 Mission Viejo, CA – Trabuco Hills High School Team Captain…Playoff quarterfinalist… Will be an early contributor to the Mavs defense, an intense downhill player at the middle linebacker position…Key 2008 statistics; 72 tackles, 5 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries and 1 interception…Son of Shaun and Janet Devlin.

Cees Doxsey Defensive Line Ht 6’2” Wt 280 Erie, CO – Erie High School All-Colorado…All-state…All-conference…All-region…Defensive Player of the Year…Runners up for the state championship…Very physical, explosive defensive lineman, big time run stopper…Ranked #1 in wrestling…Son of Stephen and Janet Doxsey.

Jacob Edmiston Linebacker Ht 6’1 Wt 180 Palisade, CO – Palisade High School Two-time All-conference…Thee-year letterman in football…Outstanding athlete and competitor…Two-year letterman in basketball…Honor Roll…National Honor Society…IB Program…Son of Bob and Eve Edmiston.

Armando Gonzalez Offensive Line Ht 6’4” Wt 225 Kersey, CO – Platte Valley High School 2A State Championship…All-conference…All-state…Great potential to be a top o-lineman for the Mavs offense…All-conference basketball...Averages 14 points and 9 rebounds per game…Son of Aurelio and Abelina Gonzalez.

Nick Grenfell Fullback Ht 5’10” Wt 200 Arvada, CO - Ralston Valley High School First Team All-conference…Second Team All-state…Three-time Academic All-State honorable mention…Hard-nosed football player, very quick off the ball, great addition to the Mavericks squad…Son of Bob and Tambi Grenfell.

Jason Haferman Quarterback Ht 6’1” Wt 195 Fort Collins, CO – Poudre High School State semi-finalist…Two-time All-conference…Set several school passing records…Great leader, tough, heady young signal caller with outstanding arm, took the Impalas deep in to the playoffs…Career highlight is beating Douglas County and playing Mullen in the state semi- finals…Son of Dan and Kelly Haferman.

Steaphen Isaac Wide Receiver Ht 5’8” Wt 170 Clifton, CO – Palisade High School All-conference honorable mention…Play maker for the Bulldogs…Alpine Bank Student of the Month…Nominee for Bill Daniels Scholarship…Son of Brendan Issac and P. Logsdon.

Ronald Kuan Defensive Back Ht 5’10” Wt 190 Los Angeles, CA – Chaparral High School Two-time CIF finalist…2006 CIF semi-finalist…Invited to Southern Cal Bowl…First Team All- League defensive back…First Team All-League Utility Player…Two-time Second Team All Valley defensive back…Defensive Back of the Year…Most Inspirational Player…Most Improved Player of the Year…All-League Scholastic Award…Change for the Better Award…Three-year letterman… Fast, talented impact player for the Mavericks secondary …Career statistics; 152 tackles, 13 pass break-ups, 4 interceptions, 31 receptions for 291 yards and 4 touchdowns…Son of Ron Kuan and Veronica Ramire.

Tate Mekelburg Tight End Ht 6’3” Wt 225 Kersey, CO – Platte Valley High School 2007 State Champion and named Most Valuable Player as a junior…State Championship game as a sophomore…Two-time All-state…All-conference…2A Player of the Year (Junior)…High powered athlete, was a do it all guy for Platte Valley…Extremely athletic and a tough competitor…Four-year letterman in football and basketball…Averaged 12 points and 6 rebounds…Son of Dave Mekelburg and Don and Vicki Franek.

Scott Miller Tight End Ht 6’6” Wt 225 Grand Junction, CO – Fruita Monument High School All-Conference wide receiver, tight end and punter…Southwest League Offensive Player of the Year…All-State Punter…Great receiver, great hands, huge size potential…Son of Mark Miller.

David Rhodes Running back Ht 5’9” Wt 210 Olathe, CO – Olathe High School State Championship…All-state…2A Player of the Year…Conference Player of the Year…Was the key player for Olathe on offense and defense…State wrestling qualifier…Member of the baseball team…Honor Student…Son of Dave and Vicki Rhodes.

Derek Robinson Quarterback/Defensive Back Ht 6’1” Wt 180 Denver, CO – Denver South High School All-Conference…Participant of the Year…Outstanding athletic football player, has the ability to help the Mavericks on either side of the ball…Son of April Limon.

Austin Rodriguez Wide Receiver Ht 6’0” Wt 180 Littleton, CO – Dakota Ridge Two-time First Team All-state…Two-time First Team All-conference…Evergreen Newspaper All- Area Team…Legacy of Excellence Award (math)…Senior year; 36 receptions, 10 touchdowns and 711 yards…Career highlight; Quarterfinal playoff game recorded 7 receptions, 134 yards and 2 touchdowns…Excellent receiver with great vision; and the ability to make things happen after the catch…Son of George and Kathy Rodriguez.

Chris Sager Linebacker Ht 6’0” Wt 220 Pueblo, CO – Pueblo West High School 2007 4A State Championship…First Team Pikes Peak League…All-City…All-state honorable mention…Smart tough football player, and an outstanding addition to the Maverick linebacking core…Son of Renee Anderson.

Adam Sittner Offensive line Ht 6’3” Wt 260 Torrington, WY – Torrington High School All-conference…All-state…Selected to play in the Shrine Bowl…Big, strong and smart offensive- lineman, with tremendous potential…Father played for Wyoming, Uncle played for Colorado State…National Honor Society…State Champion shot putter…Son of Kelly and Aleata Sittner.

Stephen Sousa Wide Receiver Ht 6’1” Wt 175 San Diego, CA - Westview High School Two-year varsity letterman…First Team All-Valley…League runner-up Most Valuable Player…Second Team All-North County…Second Team All-CIF…Team Most Valuable Player…Set every school receiving record except one…Senior year had 60 receptions, 1,121 yards and 14 touchdowns…Union Tribune Athlete of the Week…Outstanding receiver, has big time ability for run-after-catch yards…Son of Stephen Sousa Sr., and Karen Baca.

Austin Taggart Linebacker Ht 6’2” Wt 235 Niwot, CO – Niwot High School All-conference…All-Valley and All-region honorable mention…Top 5 leader in tackles…Defensive Player of the Week…Hard working, tough competitor and great addition to the Maverick defense…Son of Mike and Elizabeth Taggart.

Corey Taylor Offensive Line Ht 6’4” Wt 285 Hutto, TX - Hutto High School First Team All-District…Two-time Second Team All-District…Standout o-lineman from the storied Hutto Hippos football program (just outside of Austin, TX), an extremely powerful player with great hands and feet, crushing run blocker, impact player for the Maverick offensive line…State Power-lifter…400+ pound bench press…Son of Tim and Laurie Taylor. Matt Young Wide Receiver Ht 6’0” Wt 180 Clifton, CO – Palisade High School All-conference…Three-year letterwinner…Great possession receiver for the Palisade offense…Honor Roll…National Honor Society…Son of Paul and Tami Young.