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Ferrell’s Career Rushing Statistics Year GP Att Yds Avg TD Lg Avg/G 2004 2 2 6 3.0 0 5 3.0 2005 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 BRADLEY DIXON 2006 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 RS-FRESHMAN | OL Totals 6 2 6 3.0 0 5 0.5 6-3 | 305 Falls Church, Va./George C. Marshall HS 61 CALTON FORD RS-FRESHMAN | OL 2006: Redshirted. High School: Was second-team All-Liberty District as 6-4 | 275 a senior, when he was named the team’s Most Outstanding Lineman. Chesapeake, Va./Indian River HS Personal: Bradley James Dixon…born May 30, 1988…son of Roger Dixon and Deborah Adams…majoring in accounting. 64
2006: Redshirted…played well in the spring and should vie for significant MARCUS DODSON playing time in 2007. High School: Second-team All-Southeastern District RS-FRESHMAN | LB as a junior and senior…also wrestled for the Braves, finishing first in the region in his weight class as a senior and second in the district as a 6-2 | 260 junior…participated on the track team as a junior and senior. Personal: Danville, Va./George Washington HS Calton Lee Ford II…born April 11, 1988…son of Calton and Gloria Ford… majoring in electronic technology. 54
2006: Redshirted. High School: A first-team All-Western Valley District selection as a junior and senior…was named team’s Defensive MVP and PHILLIP GARDNER team captain in his final season…first-team All-Northwest Region…rated RS-SENIOR | LB the No. 69 senior in the state according to The Roanoke Times. Personal: 6-3 | 237 Clinton Marcus Dodson…goes by Marcus…born November 6, 1987…son of Clinton and Constance Dodson…majoring in mass communications. Hampton, Va./Bethel HS 57
TIMOTHY FERRELL At NSU: Enrolled in 2003…joined the team as a walk-on for spring practice RS-SENIOR | RB in 2007. High School: Played outside linebacker his senior season for 5-7 | 180 Bethel…moved to Hampton, Va. from Honolulu, Hawaii after his sophomore year…played tight end for Moanalua HS in Honolulu as a sophomore. Fayetteville, N.C./Pine Forest HS Personal: Phillip Andrew Gardner was born May 30, 1985…son of Burley 22 and Denese Gardner…majoring in exercise science.
2006: Saw action in one contest, vs. North Carolina A&T. 2005: Played in three games…contributed to the Spartans’ special teams units…made one tackle against Virginia State and one against North Carolina A&T. 2004: Played in two games…had two carries for six yards and three kickoff returns for 37 yards. 2003: Redshirted. High School: Played four years of varsity football…ran for 1,500 yards and 21 touchdowns as a senior. Personal: Timothy Darnell Ferrell was born March 20, 1985…son of Dorothy and Timothy Ferrell…father also attended NSU…majoring in political science.
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JUSTIN GRIFFIN DANIEL HAMMETT JR. RS-JUNIOR | DB SENIOR | DB 5-10 | 180 6-0 | 180 Ettrick, Va./Matoaca HS Virginia Beach, Va./Ocean Lakes HS 24 21
2006: Played in four games…made three tackles for the season, one each 2006: Played in 11 games at vs. North Carolina A&T, Morgan State and Winston-Salem State. 2005: Did cornerback, starting nine...had a not see any playing time. High School: A four-year letterwinner…started hand in 15 tackles for the season, three years at free safety…a second-team All-Central District selection nine of them solo stops…made and team co-captain as a senior…had 75 tackles and three interceptions seven pass breakups, second-most in his final prep season…led Matoaca to the Central Region playoffs in its of the team…had three tackles, 1.5 first year in Group AAA…also played basketball and ran track.Personal: for lost yardage, and a sack in the Justin Douglas Griffin…born January 31, 1986…son of Melvin and Rebecca win over Virginia State…made two Griffin…majoring in computer technology. pass deflections against both South Carolina State and Florida A&M. Griffin’s Career Defensive Statistics 2005: Played in all 11 games with Year GP UT AT TT TFL-Yds sck-Yds Int-Yds PD FF FR-Yds seven starts at cornerback…led 2005 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 the team with five interceptions, 2006 4 1 2 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 which he returned for 177 yards… Totals 4 1 2 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 ranked second in the MEAC in interceptions and 10th in passes defended…returned an interception 92 yards for a touchdown against Florida A&M and another for an 82-yard TD a week later in the win against Howard…also added two pass breakups against Howard…made 34 tackles, 16 solo, and 1.5 for losses for JAMES HALL III the season…had six tackles against Virginia State…had an interception RS-JUNIOR | DL and forced and recovered a fumble at Savannah State…also intercepted passes at North Carolina A&T and against Liberty. 2004: Started all nine 6-1 | 285 games at cornerback…made 33 tackles, 24 solo…had 1.5 tackles for loss, Winston-Salem, N.C./Reynolds HS one interception, three pass break-ups, one QB pressure and one fumble recovery…had a career-high seven tackles and recovered a fumble at Bethune-Cookman…had five tackles and his first career interception against Delaware State. 2003: Attended Norfolk State but did not play. High 73 School: A three-year letterwinner…made 58 tackles and five interceptions as a senior in 2002, making the All-Beach District first team.Personal: Daniel Hammett Jr…born October 10, 1985…son of Daniel Hammett Sr. and 2006: Played in two games as a reserve, vs. North Carolina A&T and Filomena Hammett…majoring in electronic technology. Winston-Salem State. 2005: Did not see any time. 2004: Redshirted. High School: A four-year letterwinner at Reynolds…made the all-conference Hammett’s Career Defensive Statistics second team as a senior. Personal: James Howard Hall III…born July 10, Year GP UT AT TT TFL-Yds sck-Yds Int.-Yd PD FF FR-Yds 1986…son of James Hall II and Denise Demps…majoring in business finance. 2004 9 24 9 33 1.5-4 0.0-0 1-39 3 0 1-0 2005 11 16 18 34 1.5-2 0.0-0 5-177 4 1 1-0 2006 11 9 6 15 1.5-9 1.0-5 0-0 7 0 0-0 Totals 31 49 33 82 4.5-15 1.0-5 6-216 4 1 2-0
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CASEY HANSEN RS-SENIOR | QB A.J. HARRIS RS-JUNIOR | DL 6-5 | 235 Norco, Calif./Chaffey College/ 6-0 | 250 Colorado State/Norco HS Hampton, Va./Bethel HS 3 51
2006: Stepped into the starter’s role 2006: Played in all 11 games, mostly on special teams units…also played from his first day on campus…ranked some as a reserve defensive lineman…made five tackles on the season, first in the MEAC in total passing yards four of them solos…recorded two tackles, both of them solo, at South (2,166) and was second in passing Carolina State. 2005: Participated with the scout team…did not see any yards per game (196.9 ypg) and game action. 2004: Redshirted. High School: Lettered two years at Bethel… total offense (185.3 ypg)…the 2,166 tallied six sacks and more than 100 tackles as a senior…also was an ROTC yards are the third-most for a single member. Personal: Arthur Lee Harris Jr… son of Lynette and Arthur Harris season in NSU history…passed for 10 Sr…born August 23, 1986…goes by ‘A.J.’…majoring in interdisciplinary touchdowns and 16 interceptions… studies. threw for at least 200 yards in six different games, including a season- Harris’ Career Defensive Statistics high 287 yards against North Carolina Year GP UT AT TT TFL-Yds sck-Yds Int.-Yd PD FF FR-Yds A&T…completed 11-of-17 passes 2005 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 and threw for one TD in just three 2006 11 4 1 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 quarters vs. the Aggies to earn Fish Totals 11 4 1 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 Bowl Classic Offensive MVP honors…passed for two touchdowns in a game on three occasions, vs. Bethune-Cookman, Morgan State and Winston- Salem State…posted season highs in completions (22) and attempts (39) vs. Delaware State…passed for 281 yards against DSU, 227 vs. VMI, 257 vs. Bethune-Cookman, 218 vs. FAMU and 229 vs. WSSU. At Chaffey: A second- team All-Foothill Conference performer as a sophomore in 2005…completed BRODERICK HENRY 180 of 311 passes (58 percent) for 2,401 yards and 23 touchdowns…also set RS-JUNIOR | RB the school single-game passing yardage record with a 357-yard effort. At Colorado State: Attended CSU in 2003 and 2004…completed his only pass 6-0 | 242 attempt in 2004…redshirted 2003. High School: Passed for 2,608 yards and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./Dillard HS 21 touchdowns in three seasons on the varsity team at Norco. Personal: Casey Lee Hansen…born February 2, 1985…son of Ron and Julie Hansen… majoring in interdisciplinary studies. 32 Hansen’s Career Passing Statistics Year GP comp-Att-Int Pct. Yds. TD Lg Avg/G 2006 11 148-283-16 52.3 2,166 10 16 196.9 2006: Redshirted…moved to fullback during spring practice. 2005: Played in Totals 11 148-283-16 52.3 2,166 10 16 196.9 11 games…saw time on special teams units and as a reserve linebacker… tallied four tackles on the year…had two tackles and the first sack and forced fumble of his career in the win over Savannah State. 2004: Played in five games, mostly on special teams…made seven total tackles…had two tackles against South Carolina State and Morgan State. High School: Was named the team’s Most Improved Player as a senior, when he tallied 70 tackles from his outside linebacker position…made 30 tackles but missed seven games due to injury his junior season. Personal: Broderick James Henry…born November 5, 1985…son of Bobby and Bertha Henry…majoring in computer technology.
Henry’s Career Defensive Statistics Year GP UT AT TT TFL-Yds sck-Yds Int-Yd PD FF FR-Yds 2004 5 0 7 7 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 2005 11 2 2 4 1.0-12 1.0-12 0-0 0 1 0-0 Totals 16 2 9 11 1.0-12 1.0-12 0-0 0 1 0-0
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played running back and linebacker…was team MVP as a senior…graduated with an advanced diploma…was a member of the Future Business Leaders of America. Personal: Donte’ Ramon Hodge…was born on November 18, 1986… VINCE HICKS son of Valerie Norman and Buford Hodge…majoring in computer science. RS-JUNIOR | RB Hodge’s Career Defensive Statistics 5-10 | 175 Year GP UT AT TT TFL-Yds sck-Yds Int-Yd PD FF FR-Yds Detroit, Mich./Central Michigan/ 2005 0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 Southfield HS 2006 11 3 5 8 3.0-12 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 Totals 11 3 5 8 3.0-12 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 8
2006: Appeared in eight games at RASHAD HOWARD cornerback in his first season at NSU… SENIOR | WR/KR started four games, two as the “nickel” cornerback…posted 14 total tackles (five 5-10 | 181 solo), with two tackles behind the line of Newport News, Va./Hudson Valley CC/ scrimmage…deflected four passes for the Heritage HS season, three in the season-opener vs. Virginia State…had one tackle for loss vs. Hampton and one vs. Howard…was moved to running back by the coaching staff for 84 spring football. At UCM: Played in six games in 2005 for the Chippewas, mostly on special teams…redshirted 2004. High School: A 2006: Made an immediate impact on special teams in his first season…an star running back and defensive back at electrifying kick returner, Howard totaled 746 all-purpose yards, second Southfield, Hicks was rated the No. 46 on the team…returned 25 kickoffs for 522 yards, an average of 20.9 per player in Detroit his senior season by The Detroit Free Press…earned three return (seventh in the MEAC)…had 10 punt returns for 224 yards, a 22.4 letters in football and two in track at Southfield...also played tailback where average…the 22.4-yard punt return average would have led the MEAC and he ran for 800 yards...made 65 tackles...finished career with 100 tackles and ranked second in Division I FCS if he had enough returns to qualify…had a four interceptions...ran a leg on 4x100m relay state championship team. 55-yard punt return for TD vs. North Carolina A&T, the school’s first in five Personal: Vince Ashad Hicks…born on June 9, 1986…son of Tamara years…had another 55-yard punt return TD vs. N.C. A&T called back due Williams and Weylin Hicks…majoring in interdisciplinary studies. to penalty…had three kick returns for 121 yards, including a long of 49, vs. Virginia State…had a season-high 158 all-purpose yards (93 on kickoff Hicks’ Career Defensive Statistics returns, 65 on punt returns) vs. Delaware State…missed the Florida A&M Year GP UT AT TT TFL-Yds sck-Yds Int-Yd PD FF FR-Yds game due to injury. At Hudson Valley: Caught 37 passes for 436 yards and 2006 8 5 9 14 2.0-2 0.0-0 0-0 4 0 0-0 four touchdowns in his two years as a receiver at HVCC…led the team in Totals 8 5 9 14 2.0-2 0.0-0 0-0 4 0 0-0 receptions (28) and receiving touchdowns (four) as a freshman in 2004… also returned 12 punts for 256 yards and two touchdowns as a freshman, with a long of 85 yards…returned 13 kickoffs for 255 yards…tallied 131 return yards as a sophomore. High School: A three-year letterwinner at Heritage…tallied over 1,200 all-purpose yards as a senior…scored seven total touchdowns, four receiving and three on kick and punt returns…was DONTE’ HODGE a first-team All-Peninsula District selection and second-team Daily Press RS-JUNIOR | LB All-Star as a senior. Personal: Rashad Devon Howard…born September 5, 1986…son of Shawn Howard and Gracie Roscoe…majoring in exercise 6-2 | 219 science…received his associate’s degree in liberal arts from Hudson Valley Martinsville, Va./Laurel Park HS in 2006.
Howard’s Career Kick Returns Year GP Ret Yds Avg TD Lg 48 2006 10 25 522 20.9 0 49 Totals 10 25 522 20.9 0 49
2006: Contributed in all 11 contests as an outside linebacker…made two Howard’s Career Punt Returns starts, vs. Hampton and Delaware State…made eight total tackles for Year GP Ret Yds Avg TD Lg the season, with three coming behind the line of scrimmage…had two 2006 10 10 224 22.4 1 55 tackles (one for loss) at S.C. State…had three tackles, two for lost yardage, Totals 10 10 224 22.4 1 55 at Hampton. 2005: Did not see any playing time…worked with the scout team. 2004: Attended school in 2004-05, but did not play…joined the team for spring ball. High School: Earned three varsity letters for Laurel Park…
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MARCELLUS JACKSON DUSTIN JOHNSON SOPHOMORE | LB JUNIOR | DB 6-3 | 232 5-10 | 180 Washington, D.C./Calvin Coolidge HS Hampton, Va./Phoebus HS 55 29
2006: Saw action in all 11 games… 2006: Saw action in all 11 contests…a regular special teams performer, tallied 12 tackles, eight solo…started Jackson also contributed as a backup inside linebacker…was in on 11 the season finale vs. Winston-Salem tackles (four solo) for the season…had two solo tackles, one for a loss, State at corner…made two tackles against North Carolina A&T. High School: A first-team All-DCIAA West and recovered a fumble against selection as a senior…also played in the D.C. Coaches Association East- WSSU…was in on four stops vs. West All-Star game his senior year…selected to the All-Met first team by VMI. 2005: Played in every game, the Pigskin Club. Personal: Marcellus Eugene Jackson…born September 8, seeing time as a valuable contributor 1988…son of Sharon Roberts and Kenneth Jackson…majoring in electronic on special teams and as a reserve technology. defensive back…made 18 tackles (eight solo) on the season…deflected Jackson’s Career Defensive Statistics three passes…made four tackles at Year GP UT AT TT TFL-Yds sck-Yds Int-Yd PD FF FR-Yds Morgan State…had four tackles, two 2006 11 4 7 11 1.0-3 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 pass deflections and his first career Totals 11 4 7 11 1.0-3 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 interception in his first career start against Liberty. High School: A first- team all-district and second-team all-region and Daily Press All-Star pick at wideout as a senior…had 19 passes for 309 yards and seven touchdowns in the regular season…played in the 2004 VHSCA All-Star game…helped Phoebus to back-to-back Group AAA Division 5 state championships in 2001 RAY JENNINGS and 2002…also played basketball and ran track for Phoebus. Personal: SOPHOMORE | DL Dustin Eugene Johnson…born December 27, 1985…son of Ron and Rose Johnson…majoring in exercise science. 6-0 | 305 Chesapeake, Va./Indian River HS Johnson’s Career Defensive Statistics Year G UT AT TT TFL-Yds sck-Yds Int-Yd PD FF FR-Yds 2005 9 10 8 18 0-0 0-0 1-18 3 0 0-0 2006 11 8 4 12 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-0 95 Totals 20 18 12 30 0-0 0-0 1-18 3 0 1-0
2006: Sat out the season. High School: A three-year letterwinner…named first-team All-Southeastern District at defensive line and second team offensive line as a senior…recorded 12 sacks among his 48 tackles. Personal: Ray Anthony Jennings…born March 1, 1988…son of Ray and JAMAR JOHNSON Deborah Jennings…majoring in criminal justice. RS-JUNIOR | WR 6-4 | 220 Norfolk, Va./Lake Taylor HS 11
2006: Played in two games, vs. North Carolina A&T and Delaware State. 2005: Saw action in nine contests…had one rush for eight yards on a fake punt against Bethune-Cookman…played some tight end and wideout during the season…did not catch a pass. 2004: Redshirted.
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High School: Lettered four years in football, four in basketball and two in all-purpose yards and two touchdowns track…made the All-Eastern District second team after passing for 1,300 (one rushing, one receiving) vs. Morgan yards, running for another 600 and accounting for 17 total touchdowns State…made three catches for 38 yards as a senior… won the district high jump championship as a senior... in that game…also scored single rushing helped football team to Eastern District championship as a sophomore and TDs against Virginia State, VMI, Howard senior…participated on three district championship track teams…was and Delaware State. 2005: Started every game…a bruising, versatile back, Jones a first-team all-district track performer as a junior…averaged 17 points hurt opposing defenses with his rushing, and nine rebounds per game as a senior on the Titans’ basketball team. receiving and blocking…lined up at Personal: Jamar Levell Johnson…born August 9, 1986…son of Tammy tailback and fullback…was second on Johnson and Barry Howard…majoring in exercise science. the team and ninth in the MEAC in rushing (734 yards, 66.7 per game)…led the team and was seventh in the conference with 10 total touchdowns…averaged 5.0 yards per rush and ran for seven touchdowns… was fifth on the team in receptions and tied for team-high honors with three JEROME JOHNSON touchdown catches…had two games with more than 100 yards rushing…had JUNIOR | OL 28 carries for 137 yards and three scores 6-2 | 300 against Bethune-Cookman…had a career-high 143 yards rushing and one TD against nationally-ranked Hampton…caught four passes for 125 yards and Portsmouth, Va./Wilson HS two scores at Savannah State…also ran for 70 yards in that game to post a career-high 195 all-purpose yards…also ran for a single touchdown against Howard, Morgan State and Liberty…had a long rush of 47 yards, during which he hurdled a pair of defenders, in the opener vs. Virginia State. 2004: 60 Stepped into the starter’s role at fullback at the start of the season…played in all nine games…led the squad with four rushing touchdowns…averaged 4.6 yards per carry…ran 38 times for 175 yards, all in the final five games of the 2006: Played in 10 games as a substitute…made two assisted tackles season…had one rushing touchdown in each of the last four games…had 10 for the season…was in on half of a tackle for loss vs. Winston-Salem carries for 55 yards and a score, including a career-long 34-yard rush, in the State…moved to offensive guard during the team’s spring workouts. final game of the year vs. Delaware State…also caught four passes for 51 2005: Sat out. High School: A second-team All-Eastern District pick as a yards for the season. At Fork Union: Attended prep school and played football senior in 2004…tallied 56 tackles, six sacks and two fumble recoveries as at FUMA. High School: Played four years of football, basketball and track at a senior…transferred from Norcom High School after his junior season. Hermitage. Personal: Daryl Lorenzo Jones…born November 6, 1984…son of Personal: Jerome T. Johnson…born June 19, 1987…son of Jerome and Clifton and Alfreda Jones…majoring in exercise science. Helen Johnson…mother also attended NSU… majoring in sociology. Jones’ Career Rushing Statistics Year GP Att Yds Avg TD Lg Avg/G Johnson’s Career Defensive Statistics 2004 9 38 175 4.6 4 34 19.4 Year G UT AT TT TFL-Yds sck-Yds Int-Yd PD FF FR-Yds 2005 11 146 734 5.0 7 47 66.7 2006 10 0 2 2 0.5-2 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 2006 11 91 359 3.9 9 17 32.6 Totals 10 0 2 2 0.5-2 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 Totals 31 275 1,268 4.6 20 47 40.9 Jones’ Career Receiving Statistics Year GP Rec Yds Avg TD Lg Avg/G 2004 9 4 51 12.8 0 32 5.7 2005 11 10 164 16.4 3 62 14.9 DARYL JONES 2006 11 7 89 12.7 1 22 8.1 Totals 31 21 304 14.5 4 62 9.8 SENIOR | RB 5-10 | 250 Richmond, Va./Fork Union Military Academy/Hermitage HS 5
2006: One of the MEAC’s better all-purpose running backs, Jones played in all 11 games and started seven…made three starts at tailback and four at fullback…led the team and ranked 10th in the MEAC in scoring, with 10 total touchdowns…had nine rushing touchdowns, which tied for fifth in the conference…third on the team with 359 rushing yards on 91 attempts, a 3.9 average…also made seven receptions for 89 yards on the year…had a season-high 73 rushing yards on 12 carries at Hampton…had two rushing touchdowns against both North Carolina A&T and Florida A&M…had 79
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KOREY JONES NIGEL McCOWAN JUNIOR | QB RS-FRESHMAN | WR 6-2 | 225 6-1 | 201 Portsmouth, Va./Wilson HS Mechanicsville, Va./Lee-Davis HS 7 86
2006: Played in two games, vs. North Carolina A&T and Delaware State… 2006: Redshirted. High School: Lettered three years in football and three in was 0-for-1 through the air vs. N.C. A&T. 2005: Was the team’s backup track…was a first-team All-Capital District selection at receiver and second quarterback for most of the season…saw his first collegiate action in the team at defensive end as a senior…named to the all-region and All-Metro win over Savannah State, taking the final three snaps of the game…did not second team…led the district with 903 receiving yards…finished his senior throw a pass. High School: Sat out the last seven games of his senior year season with 48 receptions, six for touchdowns…had 12 catches for 259 due to a broken leg…transferred from Norcom High School after his junior yards, a Central Region record, in a win over Hanover. Personal: Nigel season…as a junior, was 111 of 163 for 1,089 yards and six touchdowns. Tyrrell McCowan was born January 31, 1988…son of Zollie and Wilhelmenia Personal: Korey Devon Jones…born July 27, 1987…son of Kimberly McCowan…undecided on a major. Jones…majoring in computer technology.
Jones’ Career Passing Statistics Year GP comp-Att-Int Pct. Yds. TD Lg Avg/G 2005 1 0-0-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 2006 2 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 AARON MANNING Totals 3 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 RS-SENIOR | RB 5-11 | 199 Emporia, Va./Greensville County HS
JASON KRESSEN RS-SENIOR | OL 36 6-3 | 301 Suffolk, Va./Nansemond River HS 2006: Saw time in one game, vs. North Carolina A&T. 2005: Contributed in all 11 contests, mostly on special teams…also saw some time as a reserve linebacker…made five tackles for the season, including one for a loss at 77 Savannah State. 2004: Saw time in one game, vs. Bethune-Cookman. 2003: Redshirted. High School: Named to the All-Southside District team as a junior. Personal: Aaron Jerrod Manning…born March 8, 1985…son of Warren and Lillian Manning…majoring in management information systems. 2006: Redshirted the season after undergoing off-season knee surgeries. 2005: Started all 11 games at center, taking every snap for the offense…was named the team’s Offensive Lineman of the Year…graded out at NSU’s top offensive lineman, at over 90 percent on his assignments…earned the highest grade for NSU’s linemen in three games (Virginia State, Florida A&M and Liberty)…the signal-caller of the offensive line, Kressen was responsible for recognizing defensive fronts and signaling assignments to the other Spartan linemen. 2004: Played and started all nine games at center…took every snap. 2003: Played in one game. High School: Made first-team All-Southeastern District, All-Tidewater and All-Eastern Region and second-team all-state as an offensive lineman his senior season at Nansemond River…was credited with 60 pancake blocks that year…a three-year letter winner in football. Personal: Jason William Kressen…son of Steve and Sue Kressen…born February 10, 1985…majoring in business management.
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pick in basketball as a senior…helped Orange County to the Jefferson District championship in basketball and football as a senior. Personal: Anthony I. Minor…goes by T.J….born May 15, 1988…son of Joann and DENNIS MARSH Anthony Minor…academic major is business management. RS-JUNIOR | DL 6-5 | 300 Greensboro, N.C./Univ. of Maryland/ Northeast Guilford HS BRANDON NANCE RS-JUnior | OL 1 6-2 | 290 Winston-Salem, N.C./Carver HS
2006: Started all 11 games at left defensive tackle in his first season as a Spartan… finished fourth on the team in total tackles, 63 first among the defensive linemen…tallied 51 total tackles, 21 of them solo…had seven tackles for losses and 1.5 sacks… was credited with three quarterback 2006: Started the first 10 games of the year at center…missed the finale vs. hurries…had a season-high eight tackles, Winston-Salem State due to injury…praised by the coaching staff for his 2.5 for losses, vs. Morgan State…had two good leadership skills and his ability to perform well in tough situations… solo tackles for losses at South Carolina graded out at over 80 percent in three of the first four games of the season. State… posted five tackles and a sack at 2005: Played in four games…blocked for special teams units…served as Hampton…totaled six tackles in a game the reserve center to Jason Kressen…had a solid showing in the spring, on three separate occasions. At Maryland: working as one of the top backups at guard and center. 2004: Redshirted. Played in four games as a reserve in 2005… High School: Lettered three years in football and four in wrestling…attended redshirted the 2004 season. High School: A three-year letterwinner in football the same high school as former NSU running back Monte’ Anthony…was an and track...recorded 103 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, five forced fumbles, all-conference selection as a junior and senior…recorded 33 pancake blocks four fumble recoveries and 11 QB hurries as a senior…an All-Piedmont as a junior…was an all-conference wrestler as a sophomore. Personal: Triad Conference, all-county and all-area selection as a senior in 2003…an Brandon Dominique Nance…born January 12, 1986…majoring in sociology. All-American and Mid-Atlantic all-region selection by SuperPrep...the ninth- rated player in the state, regardless of position, according to SuperPrep... a PrepStar All-American…also recruited by Clemson, North Carolina, South Carolina and Penn State. Personal: Dennis A. Marsh…born July 8, 1986… son of Richard and Nina Marsh…majoring in interdisciplinary studies. ANTHONY OLUMBA Marsh’S Career Defensive Statistics Year G UT AT TT TFL-Yds sck-Yds Int-Yd PD FF FR-Yds SEnior | DB 2006 11 21 30 51 7.0-19 1.5-5 0-0 0 1 0-0 5-10 | 189 Totals 11 21 30 51 7.0-19 1.5-5 0-0 0 1 0-0 Washington, D.C./Wilson HS 13 T.J. MINOR RS-FRESHMAN | WR 2006: Played in 10 games at strong safety, starting four…totaled 38 tackles 6-0 | 180 for the season, 17 solo and 21 assisted…tallied 4.5 tackles for losses, two Rhoadesville, Va./Orange County HS sacks, one pass deflection, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery…had a career-high nine tackles, including 1.5 for losses and half a sack, in the opener vs. Virginia State…posted four tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and blocked an extra point vs. North Carolina A&T…also had half a sack at 89 Hampton…posted six tackles, one for a loss, at Howard. 2005: Played in all 11 games…started five games at cornerback (Savannah State, South Carolina State, Hampton, Florida A&M and Delaware State)…made 27 tackles, 16 2006: Redshirted. High School: A first-team All-State Group AA selection as solo…deflected five passes, second on the team…was in on a season-high a senior…also named first-team all-district and all-region after catching 59 five tackles (one for loss) vs. Bethune-Cookman…had four solo tackles passes for 1,054 yards and 19 touchdowns…named second-team all-district, against Morgan State. 2004: A reserve defensive back, Olumba saw time in all-area and all-region as a junior…a three-year varsity football player who all nine games, mostly on special teams/kick coverage units…totaled seven also played basketball and ran track in high school…a second-team all-state tackles, four solo, for the season…recovered a fumble in the season finale 33 RETURNING PLAYER PROFILES NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY | 2007 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
against Delaware State. High School: Lettered three years in football…was season-high four tackles, one for loss, against Bethune-Cookman…had the an all-league selection as a junior and senior. Personal: Anthony C. Olumba… Spartans’ first blocked punt of the year, which set up a touchdown against born October 19, 1984…son of Hyginus Oforji and Mercy Olumba…academic Howard. High School: Lettered two years at Booker T. Washington…was major is exercise science. a reserve lineman his junior year before stepping into a starting role at tackle as a senior…earned honorable mention All-Eastern District honors Olumba’s Career Defensive Statistics as a senior, when he tallied 80 tackles (third on the team), eight sacks and Year G UT AT TT TFL-Yds sck-Yds Int-Yd PD FF FR-Yds three fumble recoveries. Personal: Rameses V. Rose…born February 17, 2004 9 4 3 7 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 1-0 1988…son of Pamela Brunson and Henry Rose …undecided on a major. 2005 11 16 11 27 3.0-10 0.0-0 0-0 5 0 0-0 Rose’s Career Defensive Statistics 2006 10 17 21 38 4.5-21 2.0-15 0-0 1 1 1-0 Year G UT AT TT TFL-Yds sck-Yds Int-Yd PD FF FR-Yds Totals 30 37 35 72 7.5-31 2.0-15 0-0 6 1 2-0 2005 11 5 8 13 1.0-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 Totals 11 5 8 13 1.0-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0
ANDREW RAMER JUNIOR | OL KYLE RYLAND 6-4 | 283 RS-SOPHOMORE | TE Menifee, Calif./Chaparral HS 6-3 | 220 Chesapeake, Va./Oscar Smith HS 66 87
2006: NSU’s most versatile offensive lineman, Ramer started all 11 games and played three different positions…started the opener with Virginia State 2006: Did not see any game action…was moved to tight end after the at right tackle…started the next nine games at left guard…chipped in as season. 2005: Redshirted. High School: A second-team All-Eastern Region starting center in the season finale against Winston-Salem State… graded and first-team All-Southeastern District pick his senior year, when he tied out at a season-high 90 percent against Morgan State. 2005: Played in all the school record with 18 sacks from his defensive line position…totaled 75 11 games at right tackle, starting the final 10…praised by the coaching tackles, 29 for loss, with three forced fumbles as a senior, when he helped staff for his toughness and dedication. High School: Lettered four years in the Tigers go 11-1 and win the first district title in 40 years before falling in wrestling and track and three in football at Chaparral…was a second-team the regional semifinals to eventual Division 6 state champion Landstown. All-Southwestern League football performer as a senior…was also named Personal: Kyle Bradley Ryland…born October 2, 1986…son of Javahna to the all-valley team as a senior…was an honorable mention all-league Smith…academic major is computer technology. and all-valley selection as a junior…had a long throw of 50 feet in the shot put as a senior…went 31-7 in wrestling as a junior. Personal: Andrew Mark Ramer…born March 1, 1987…son of Sandra Skeith and Mark Ramer… undecided on a major. NARON SANDERLIN SOPHOMORE | WR 5-10 | 180 RAMESES ROSE Chesapeake, Va./Oscar Smith HS RS-SOPHoMORE | DL 6-2 | 265 Norfolk, Va./Booker T. Washington HS 23
93 2006: Played in all 11 games on special teams…had five tackles for the year, four of them unassisted…posted two tackles against Morgan State… deflected pass and blocked an extra point vs. North Carolina A&T…moved to receiver during spring practice. High School: Lettered three years in 2006: Redshirted the season after tearing knee ligaments in the preseason. football and two in basketball…was a second-team All-State Group AAA 2005: Played in all 11 games…served on special teams units and also saw pick as a utility player his senior season…first-team All-Tidewater at time as a reserve defensive lineman…made 13 tackles (five solo)…had a defensive back…first-team All-Southeastern District selection at receiver and second-team at defensive back…second-team All-Eastern Region at receiver…caught 40 passes for 885 yards and eight touchdowns, and
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rushed for 130 yards and two scores as a senior…also had 45 tackles, three sacks and two fumble recoveries on defense. Personal: Naron Maynard Sanderlin…born on February 25, 1987…son of Jovandra Sanderlin…majoring in business management. JAMIE SHORT Sanderlin’s Career Defensive Statistics Sophomore | DB Year G UT AT TT TFL-Yds sck-Yds Int-Yd PD FF FR-Yds 2006 11 4 1 5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 6-1 | 180 Totals 11 4 1 5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 Virginia Beach, Va./Ocean Lakes HS 18 BRANDON SAWYER 2006: Sat out the season. High School: Lettered three years on the football Senior | LB team…played receiver and defensive back…had five interceptions and 6-0 | 232 96 tackles his senior season, when he was an honorable mention All- Virginia Beach, Va./Landstown HS Beach District selection…voted the school’s best all-around athlete…also qualified for the Eastern Region track meet in the 200 meters and for the state Group AAA meet as part of the Ocean Lakes 400-meter relay team…was also the starting point guard for the Dolphins’ district basketball 56 tournament championship team. Personal: Jamie LaVar Short…born September 2, 1987…son of Cynthia Short…majoring in business.
2006: Usually the first inside linebacker off the NSU bench, Sawyer played in all 11 games…was fifth on the team in total tackles, with 42…had 16 solo stops and 26 assisted tackles…had 6.5 tackles for losses and three sacks…also was credited with one quarterback hurry…posted six tackles, 1.5 for lost yardage, and a sack at South Carolina State…made four tackles JEFFREY SMITH JR. and two sacks at Hampton…had a career-high 11 tackles and forced RS-SOPHOMORE | OL a fumble vs. Delaware State. 2005: Played in six games…playing time 6-1 | 275 was split between special teams coverage units and reserve linebacker duty…made four tackles on the year, three of them solo. 2004: Sat out the Richmond, Va./Varina HS season. High School: First-team All-Beach District and All-Tidewater pick as a senior, when he helped the team to the state Group AAA Division 6 state championship game…made 110 tackles and added five sacks and three forced fumbles as a junior. Personal: Brandon Wallace Sawyer…born 74 March 29, 1985…son of Brenda Sawyer and Robert Thomas…majoring in mass communications. 2006: Saw his first career action against North Carolina A&T.2005 : Sawyer’s Career Defensive Statistics Redshirted. High School: Honorable-mention Richmond Times-Dispatch Year G UT AT TT TFL-Yds sck-Yds Int-Yd PD FF FR-Yds All-Metro and first-team All-Capital District selection as a senior for Varina, 2005 6 3 1 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 which went 10-1, won the district championship and advanced to the 2006 11 16 26 42 6.5-24 3.0-18 0-0 0 0 0-0 Central Region semifinals.Personal: Jeffrey C. Smith Jr…born July 20, Totals 17 19 27 46 6.5-24 3.0-18 0-0 0 0 0-0 1987…son of Jeffery Smith Sr. and Lorraine Smith…majoring in political science.
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…was named to the Richmond Times Dispatch All-Metro team that year as a return specialist…named team MVP…also ran track and played basketball…helped 400-meter relay team to a fifth-place finish at the VHSL ANDRE TWINE state Group AA track meet as a senior…was an honorable mention All- SENIOR | DB Central District basketball player in his final prep season.Personal: Dario Verrell Walker…born July 17, 1986…son of Julie Johnson…son of majoring 5-8 | 170 in computer technology. Chesapeake, Va./Great Bridge HS Walker’s Career Kick Returns Year GP Ret Yds Avg TD Lg 2005 9 3 57 19.0 0 25 26 2006 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 Totals 12 3 57 19.0 0 25
2006: Started 10 of the season’s 11 games…led the Spartans in pass Walker’s Career Punt Returns deflections (eight)…made 30 tackles on the season, 12 of them solo…had a Year GP Ret Yds Avg TD Lg career-high six tackles and an interception in the Florida A&M game…had 2005 9 1 0 0.0 0 0 three pass breakups in the opener vs. Virginia State…made five tackles 2006 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 and deflected one pass at South Carolina State…recovered a fumble vs. Totals 12 1 0 0.0 0 0 Morgan State and Delaware State. 2005: Played in all 11 games, starting the first nine of the season…made 30 tackles, second among NSU’s cornerbacks…made 18 solo stops…deflected four passes, forced one fumble and had 1.5 tackles for losses…broke up two passes and made R.J. WATERS his first career interception at North Carolina A&T…had five solo tackles at Florida A&M…also had five tackles, one for loss, and forced a fumble RS-SOPHOMORE | RB against South Carolina State. 2004: Played in the final six games of the 6-0 | 220 season, exclusively on special teams. High School: Lettered four years Glenn Allen, Va./Univ. of North Carolina/ in football, basketball and track at Great Bridge…was a first-team All- Patrick Henry HS Southeastern District pick at cornerback as a senior, when he tallied 58 tackles, three for loss, and intercepted three passes…also caught 29 passes for 428 yards and seven touchdowns as a wide receiver. Personal: Andre Daniel Twine…born November 29, 1986…son of Barbara and 25 Phillip Twine Sr…father and brother (also named Phillip) played football at NSU…majoring in history.
Twine’s Career Defensive Statistics 2006: Saw action on special teams units and as a backup running back… Year G UT AT TT TFL-Yds sck-Yds Int-Yd PD FF FR-Yds played in all 11 games…made 11 tackles, four solo and seven assisted, 2004 6 0 0 0 0.0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 tied for most on the team among special teams players…also had 11 2005 11 18 12 30 1.5-1 0.0-0 1-0 4 1 0-0 carries for 33 yards at tailback…had season highs of four carries and 15 2006 11 21 9 30 0.0-0 0.0-0 1-0 8 0 2-0 rushing yards vs. Delaware State. At UNC: Attended the University of North Totals 28 39 21 60 1.5-1 0.0-0 2-0 12 1 2-0 Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., during the 2005-06 school year…redshirted the season. High School: Left Patrick Henry (Ashland, Va.) as the school’s all-time leading rusher, with 4,217 yards…scored 61 touchdowns in his prep career…rushed for 1,516 yards and 25 TDs as a senior…a first-team All- Colonial District, All-Central Region and Richmond Times Dispatch All-Metro selection as a senior…also named second-team all-state that year…was second-team All-Metro and first-team all-district as a junior, when he ran DARIO WALKER for more than 1,700 yards. Personal: Raymond L. Waters…goes by R.J…. RS-JUNIOR | WR born March 8, 1987…son of Ray and Vicki Waters…majoring in business 5-8 | 165 management. Ettrick, Va./Matoaca HS Waters’ Career Rushing Statistics Year GP Att Yds Avg TD Lg Avg/G 2006 11 11 33 3.0 0 9 3.0 19 Totals 11 11 33 3.0 0 9 3.0
2006: Saw time in three games (North Carolina A&T, Hampton and Delaware State). 2005: Played in nine games, mostly on special teams return units… returned three kickoffs for a 19-yard average. 2004: Redshirted. High School: Was an all-district and all-tri cities pick as a senior, when he scored 11 touchdowns, three on punt returns, and also intercepted three passes 36 NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY | 2007 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE RETURNING PLAYER PROFILES
TERRELL WHITEHEAD JEREMY WICKER SOPHOMORE | DB RS-FRESHMAN | WR 6-2 | 200 5-11 | 180 Virginia Beach, Va./Kempsville HS Quantico, Va./North Stafford HS 9 17
2006: After missing the first two games of 2006: Redshirted. High School: Named to the All-Commonwealth District the year due to injury, Whitehead made first team at wide receiver, kick returner and defensive back as a senior… an immediate impact as one of the team’s honorable mention All-Northwest Region at all three positions…also a top freshmen…played in nine games for first-team all-area pick by the Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.Personal: the season, starting the last four at free Jeremy Andrew Wicker…born August 26, 1988…son of Eddie and Tammy safety…led the team and tied for fifth in Minaya…undecided on a major. the MEAC with three interceptions…also deflected two other passes…made 40 tackles, tied for the most among NSU defensive backs…had 21 solo stops and half a tackle for loss…had interceptions against North Carolina A&T, Morgan State and Winston- BRANDON WILLIAMS Salem State…posted 11 tackles, half for RS-JUNIOR | DB a loss, to go with an interception, a pass 5-10 | 180 breakup and a blocked extra point vs. Morgan State…earned MEAC Rookie of the Week honors for his performance in that game…also posted seven Petersburg, Va./Virginia State/ tackles against Florida A&M and six against Winston-Salem State. High Matoaca HS School: First-team All-Tidewater and All-Beach District his junior and senior seasons…had 81 tackles and four interceptions as a senior…had eight interceptions and 67 tackles as a junior…also started at point guard for the Kempsville basketball team. Personal: Ronald Terrell Whitehead…goes by 49 Terrell…born on September 18, 1988…son of Ursula Whitehead…majoring in sociology. 2006: Played in two games…made two solo tackles, both in the finale vs. Whitehead’s Career Defensive Statistics Winston-Salem State. 2005: Sat out after transferring from Virginia State. Year G UT AT TT TFL-Yds sck-Yds Int-Yd PD FF FR-Yds At VSU: Redshirted the 2004 season. High School: Played three years on 2006 9 21 19 40 0.5-1 0.0-0 3-58 2 0 0-0 the varsity…played receiver and defensive back…also played baseball and Totals 9 21 19 40 0.5-1 0.0-0 3-58 2 0 0-0 basketball and participated on the track team. Personal: Brandon Marcel Williams was born on July 17, 1986… son of Vivian and Terry Williams… majoring in exercise science.
Williams’ Career Defensive Statistics Year G UT AT TT TFL-Yds sck-Yds Int-Yd PD FF FR-Yds 2006 2 2 0 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 Totals 2 2 0 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0
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2006: Played in eight games…playing time was split between special teams units and the defensive line. 2005: Participated in 10 games, starting the first three…was in on 24 tackles, 1.5 for losses, and one sack…recovered a fumble in the opener with Virginia State…tallied a season-high six tackles at North Carolina A&T…had four tackles and his only sack of the year against Bethune-Cookman. 2004: Played in six games at defensive tackle…totaled 20 tackles (nine solo) and 2.5 for losses…had a career-high seven tackles against South Carolina State…had one sack against both Savannah State and Howard…had half a sack against Morgan State…recovered a fumble at Hampton. High School: A three-year letterwinner at Hallandale…started on both sides of the line all three years he played. Personal: Sherron Williams…born May 22, 1986…son of Rupert Williams and Ingrid Phillips… majoring in business entrepreneurship…younger brother, Kerlon, is a freshman defensive back for NSU this season.
Williams’ Career Defensive Statistics Year G UT AT TT TFL-Yds sck-Yds Int-Yd PD FF FR-Yds 2004 6 9 11 20 2.5-9 2.5-9 0-0 0 0 1-0 2005 10 5 19 24 1.5-8 1.0-8 0-0 0 0 1-0 2006 8 0 0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 Totals 24 14 30 44 4.0-17 3.5-17 0-0 0 0 2-0
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#39 Josh ALFORD #15 Ryan Estep #12 Brian Jackson RB | 5-10 | 235 | Freshman K | 5-10 | 165 | Freshman QB/P | 6-2 | 210 | Freshman Chesterfield, Va./Manchester HS Chesapeake, Va./Hickory HS Virginia Beach, Va./Tallwood HS High School: First-team All-Dominion District as High School: Named first-team All-Southeastern High School: First-team All-Beach District, a senior on offense and defense… honorable District, All-Eastern Region and All-Tidewater as Virginian-Pilot All-Tidewater and Associated mention All-Central Region and All-Metro… a junior and a senior…made nine field goals as Press Group AAA All-State punter his senior rushed for nearly 700 yards as a senior…also a senior and eight as a junior…scored 59 points season…averaged 45 yards per punt…also played linebacker. and had eight touchbacks as a senior…career second-team All-Beach District quarterback as totals were 21 field goals and 145 points. a senior…passed for 1,179 yards and 11 TDs and rushed for seven more scores, leading Tallwood #28 Onyemechi Anyaugo to the Division 6 Eastern Region playoffs… LB | 6-1 | 205 | Freshman #34 Corwin Hammond second-team all-district punter as a junior. Sterling, Va./Park View HS LB | 6-1 | 220 | Freshman High School: First-team All-Dulles District Louisville, Ky./St. Xavier HS and All-Region II linebacker as a senior…an High School: A first-team All-7th District #10 Rakeem Kersey honorable mention Virginia High School Coaches selection as a senior…posted 78 tackles, 18 for QB | 6-1 | 186 | Freshman Association (VHSCA) All-State Group AA pick… losses, seven sacks and blocked four kicks… Newport News, Va./Menchville HS also made first-team all-district at receiver… voted to the Class 4-A East/West All-Star game, High School: Honorable mention All-Peninsula accounted for at least one TD passing, rushing, where he won East Defensive MVP honors… District as a senior…passed for 881 yards and receiving and on special teams as a senior. helped St. Xavier to the state 4-A semifinals. four touchdowns and rushed for 176 yards and four more scores…passed for more than 1,000 yards as a junior. #90 Todd Bowden #71 Ryan Hathaway DL | 6-2 | 275 | Freshman OL | 6-5 | 290 | Freshman Ashland, Va./Patrick Henry HS Charlotte Court House, Va./Randolph-Henry HS #91 Drefus Lane High School: First-team All-Colonial District as a High School: Named to the All-James River DL | 6-4 | 235 | Freshman senior…tallied 57 total tackles, three sacks and District first team at offensive tackle and to Woodbridge, Va./C.D. Hylton HS two pass deflections in seven games…was an the second team at defensive tackle…was an High School: Second-team all-district as a honorable mention All-Central Region pick and honorable mention All-Region B selection on senior…made 32 tackles, six for losses, from his team captain. offense…also named first-team all-district as a defensive tackle position. junior...was district runner-up in the shot put as a junior…also played basketball. #45 Stephen Coffin #96 Nick Lennartz LS/TE | 6-3 | 240 | Freshman DL | 6-1 | 290 | Freshman Richmond, Va./Varina HS #83 B.J. Henderson Newport News, Va./Menchville HS High School: Played offensive line, defensive WR | 6-3 | 210 | Junior High School: Earned All-Peninsula District line and served as long-snapper for Varina… Powhatan, Va./Lackawanna (Pa.) College/ honorable mention recognition as a senior…a played parts of three seasons on the varsity Powhatan HS four-year varsity player…played all five offensive team…honorable mention all-district as a senior, At Lackawanna: Played in 10 games as line positions as well as defensive tackle during when he helped Varina to the Central Region a sophomore…made four catches for 56 his career. championship and a berth in the state Division 6 yards…a member of the 10-0 Northeast Football semifinals. Conference championship team. High School: A first-team All-Southside District pick at both #4 Dexter Merritt receiver and defensive back as a senior….made QB | 6-2 | 185 | Freshman #58 Hasan cRAIG 45 catches for 465 yards and five touchdowns Chesapeake, Va./Oscar Smith HS LB | 6-2 | 225 | Freshman and also intercepted five passes…second-team High School: Only played in three games as a Rocky Mountain, Va./Franklin County HS all-region at receiver…helped Powhatan to the senior before suffering a knee injury…led South High School: A first-team All-Western Valley group AA Region 4 state title as a junior…also Hampton Roads in passing with 533 yards and 10 District and Roanoke Times All-Timesland played basketball and ran track. touchdowns after three games…second-team defensive end as a senior…recorded 50 solo All-Southeastern District pick as a junior, when tackles, 14 tackles for losses, 12 sacks, four he passed for 1,800 yards and 19 TDs…led the forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one # 30 Joseph Holbrook Tigers to the district championship and to the interception in his final prep year…also scored DB | 6-3 | 210 | Freshman regional championship game as a junior. one defensive TD. Washington, D.C./Ballou HS High School: First-team All-DCIAA East as a senior…finished his senior season with 64 tackles, two sacks and one interception…led Ballou to its first-ever city championship…also made 18 receptions for 292 yards and one touchdown on offense.
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#44 Tommy Moore #88 Josh Reamon #99 Josh Turner RB | 5-11 | 250 | Freshman WR | 5-11 | 190 | Freshman DL | 6-0 | 300 | Freshman Woodbridge, Va./C.D. Hylton HS Newport News, Va./Gloucester HS Chesterfield, Va./Manchester HS High School: A two-time first-team All-Cardinal High School: Named to the All-Peninsula High School: First-team All-Dominion District and District selection at defensive line…had 46 District first team at defensive back and to the All-Metro by the Richmond Times Dispatch… tackles 15 for losses, and four sacks as a second team at wideout as a senior…made 48 named Dominion District Defensive Player of the senior…honorable mention All-Northwest Region receptions for 680 yards and four touchdowns Year after recording 87 tackles, nine sacks, five as a senior…also played some fullback for as a senior…rated the No. 52 recruit in Virginia forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries…first- Hylton, where he rushed for eight touchdowns by the Roanoke Times…had seven interceptions team All-Central Region and honorable mention and helped block for a 1,500-yard rusher his and 32 solo tackles as a senior. all-state group AAA. senior season…first-team all-district and Potomac News All-Area and second-team all-region as a junior. #82 DeVonte Reynolds #80 Jermaine Weldon WR | 6-3 | 187 | Freshman WR | 6-3 | 200 | Freshman Warsaw, Va./Warsaw HS Hague, Va./Washington & Lee HS #78 Kendall Noble High School: Played parts of four seasons on High School: Second-team Associated Press OL | 6-4 | 280 | Freshman the varsity team…was an honorable mention all- all-state Group A and first-team all-state by Rocky Mount, N.C./Rocky Mount HS district selection as a senior…was first-team all- the VHSCA as a senior…named to the All- High School: First-team all-conference selection district and all-region as a junior…tallied more Region A first team at defensive back and wide as a junior and senior. than 1,300 all-purpose yards and 14 touchdowns receiver…had 42 receptions for 674 yards and as a running back and receiver his junior eight touchdowns…also an all-district basketball season…also played basketball and soccer and player who lettered four years. #75 Markeece Preston ran track during his high school career. OL | 6-3 | 320 | Freshman Paterson, N.J./Paterson Catholic HS #35 Kerlon Williams High School: A two-time first-team All-New #46 Bill Rudd DB | 5-11 | 200 | Freshman Jersey selection by The Associated Press…also K | 5-9 | 170 | Freshman Crescent City, Fla./Crescent City HS a two-time North Jersey All-Area pick by The Richmond, Va./Meadowbrook HS High School: Named first-team all-state class 2B Herald News…was a three-time All-Bergen High School: Lettered three years on the football by the Florida Sports Writers Association as a Passaic League honoree…helped Paterson rush team and four on the soccer team…first-team senior…tallied 122 tackles and six sacks…was for nearly 3,000 yards and did not allow a sack as All-Central District and second-team All-Central named District V Player Year…two-time all- a senior…led the Cougars to two straight Non- Region kicker as a junior…also second-team county team selection…had 102 tackles and 15 Public Group 1 titles. all-district at punter as a junior… named to the sacks as a junior, when he was a second-team all-district soccer second team as a junior and all-state class 2B selection. first team as a sophomore. #79 Jari Quarles OL | 6-7 | 300 | Freshman Virginia Beach, Va./Ocean Lakes HS #31 Anthony Taylor High School: First-team All-Beach District and LB | 6-0 | 225 | Freshman All-Tidewater by The Virginian-Pilot…helped Virginia Beach, Va./Landstown HS pave the way for Ocean Lakes to accumulate High School: First-team All-Tidewater by The more than 3,000 yards of total offense and nearly Virginian-Pilot and first-team All-Beach District 2,000 yards rushing. as a senior…had 84 tackles, 15 for losses, three sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception…also wrestled for Landstown, finishing first in the region and third in the state in his weight class.
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