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February 6th, 2009, 12:22 PM
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Wofford's 2009 football recruiting capsules
By Todd Shanesy
[email protected]
Published: Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 12:39 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 12:40 p.m.
Wofford announced the signing of 22 football players on Wednesday.
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Kenny Barnes, Suwanee, Ga., TE
Size: 6-2, 215
Stats: In his last two seasons for North Gwinnett High School, made 50 catches for 646 yards. Started 28 games and went 23-5.
The buzz: Team captain as a senior. Named all-county. Played in Gwinnett All-Star game. Helped school reach state championship for first time.
Blake Bennett, Duluth, Ga., OL
Size: 6-3, 265
Stats: Led Buford High School with 60 knockdown blocks and 92 percent grade as a senior.
The buzz: Helped lead team to 30-0 record during the past two seasons. Brother of Wofford kicker/punter Landon Bennett.
Cody Burris, Plain City, Ohio, RB
Size: 6-0, 190
Stats: Set record at Dublin Jerome High School with 208 receiving yards and three touchdowns in a game.
The buzz: First-team all-conference and second-team all-district. Holds school records in 100 meters and 200 meters.
Anthony Carden, Lexington LB
Size: 6-0, 210
Stats: Rushed for 1,711 yards (5.6 per carry) and 25 touchdowns as a senior at Lexington High. Started in 40 games during his career.
The buzz: Named offensive MVP of North-South All-Star Game. Class 4A player of year by The (Colmbia) State newspaper. Also wrestled and played baseball.
Mark Flott, Statesboro, Ga., LB
Size: 6-0, 205
Stats: Made 14 tackles for loss of yardage as senior at Emanuel County Institute. Team had a stretch of 29 straight wins.
The buzz: Named region defensive player of the year. Brother Ron Flott played at Wofford in 2006 and 2007. Got offer from hometown Georgia Southern.
Tymeco Gregory, Greer High School, OL
Size: 6-2, 295
Stats: Led Greer High School with 91 knockdown blocks as senior and had 78 as junior. Graded out at 88 percent.
The buzz: North-South all-star player, all-region and all-state. Earned 3.8 overall grade-point average during four years at Greer.
Josh Hillard, Delaware, Ohio, DL
Size: 6-3, 260
Stats: Had five sacks, 12 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery during his senior year at Olentangy High School.
The buzz: Played tight end as well as defensive tackle. Team’s defensive MVP as well as second-team all-conference and honorable mention all-district.
Brian Kass, Raleigh, N.C., QB
Size: 6-0, 205
Stats: In his last two seasons at Millbrook High School, rushed for 34 touchdowns and passed for 37. School’s all-time leading passer with 4,778 yards.
The buzz: All-conference as a junior and senior. As a punter, averaged 47 yards per kick in junior season. Brother of East Carolina quarterback Rob Kass.
Phillip LeGrande, Rockingham, N.C., LB
Size: 6-0, 195
Stats: Recorded 122 tackles as a senior and 108 as a junior at Richmond Senior High School.
The buzz: Defensive MVP of 2008 state championship game. All-conference. Regional qualifier in track and field for two seasons. Father played at N.C. State.
Zach Murray, Avon Lake, Ohio, DL
Size: 6-2, 230
Stats: In seven games as a senior, had 65 tackles with eight sacks. As a junior, made 47 tackles with 12 sacks and two fumble recoveries.
The buzz: Named all-conference as a junior at Avon Lake High School. Listed in top 40 players in Northeast Ohio by Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Jamar Reaves, Mullberry, Fla., CB
Size: 6-0, 180
Stats: Had 33 receptions for 585 yards and six touchdowns as a senior at Mulberry High School. As a junior running back, had 665 yards and seven TDs on 33 carries.
The buzz: Three-year letterman who played wide receiver, running back, free safety, cornerback and also returned kicks. All-county honorable mention.
Christian Reed, Hendersonville, Tenn., PK/P
Size: 6-0, 170
Stats: Made 39 of 40 extra points, 7 of 12 field goals with a long of 47 yards at Station Camp High School. Averaged 41 yards per punt as senior, 47 as junior.
The buzz: All-region and all-state. Played two seasons of soccer.
James Robinson, Laurinburg, N.C., LB
Size: 6-2, 225
The buzz: Two-time all-conference player. Led Scotland County in tackles as senior. Named team’s most outstanding linebacker and defensive MVP. Averaging double figures in points and rebounds in basketball this season.
Joshua Roseborough, Jenkinsville DL
Size: 6-0, 215
Stats: Had 85 tackles with 14.5 sacks, six forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries as a senior at Fairfield Central. Holds school record with 40.5 career sacks.
The buzz: Shrine Bowl player, first-team all-state at defensive end. Also played some at tight end and is on the basketball team.
Alvin Scioneaux, Garyville, La., LB
Size: 6-2, 210
The buzz: Three-year letterman at outside linebacker and tight end for East Saint John’s High School. First-team all-area as a senior.
Stephon Shelton, Atlanta CB
Size: 5-9, 175
The buzz: Team MVP at The Westminster Schools as he played cornerback, wide receiver, running back and kick returner. All-state honorable mention. Played in
Georgia’s North-South all-star game.
Thomas Simmons, Greer WR
Size: 5-11, 175
Stats: Made 49 catches for 750 yards during career at Greer High School. Also had 48 tackles and five interceptions on defense.
The buzz: Already enrolled at Wofford. Three-year starter as wide receiver and two-year starter at cornerback for Greer. All-region track in 100, 200.
Jared Singleton, Lugoff-Elgin OL
Size: 6-2, 330
Stats: Part of an offensive line that blocked for a pair of 1,000-yard rushers in 2008 for the first time in school history. Wears size 18 shoes.
The buzz: Started the Shrine Bowl at center. Named all-state. Offensive lineman of the year by the Chronicle Independent.
SeQuan Stanley, Darien, Ga., LB
Size: 5-8, 205
Stats: Made 334 tackles in his career at McIntosh County Academy with 14 sacks, 27 tackles for loss, seven forced fumbles and two blocked punts.
The buzz: Three-year letterman at linebacker and fullback. Region defensive player of year. All-state honorable mention. Three-year Coastal Georgia all-area.
Charles “C.J.” Turner, Chester CB
Size: 5-11, 160
Stats: Had 67 tackles with four interceptions and fumble recovery.
The buzz: North-South all-star game participant as senior. Helped team to pair of upper state championships. All-region on track team that finished second in state.
Rob Williams, Kingsland, Ga., DB
Size: 5-11, 175
Stats: Made 175 total tackles with eight interceptions and a touchdown at Camden County High School.
The buzz: Helped team win state championship with 15-0 record. All-region as a junior and all-state as a senior.
Blake Wylie, Fort Mill CB
Size: 5-11, 167
Stats: Had more than 900 receiving yards as a senior at Providence Day in Charlotte. Made seven interceptions as junior.
The buzz: All-county, all-conference and all-state. Set school record in 400 meters and was all-state in track as well.
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CLARK GASTON, CLEVELAND, TENN., DE
Size: 6-2, 244
Stats: Had 28 tackles with 3.5 sacks and five tackles for loss at Ooltewah High School. Also played fullback with 233 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior.
The buzz: Transfer from the University of South Carolina, where he played in one game each of the past two seasons. Has two years of eligibility remaining.
AARON SEIGLER, JACKSONVILLE, FLA., QB
Size: 6-2, 175
The buzz: Already enrolled at Wofford. Team MVP at Edward White High School. Four-year letterman at quarterback. All-conference in baseball.
Wofford's 2009 football recruiting capsules
By Todd Shanesy
[email protected]
Published: Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 12:39 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 12:40 p.m.
Wofford announced the signing of 22 football players on Wednesday.
Related Links:
*
Kenny Barnes, Suwanee, Ga., TE
Size: 6-2, 215
Stats: In his last two seasons for North Gwinnett High School, made 50 catches for 646 yards. Started 28 games and went 23-5.
The buzz: Team captain as a senior. Named all-county. Played in Gwinnett All-Star game. Helped school reach state championship for first time.
Blake Bennett, Duluth, Ga., OL
Size: 6-3, 265
Stats: Led Buford High School with 60 knockdown blocks and 92 percent grade as a senior.
The buzz: Helped lead team to 30-0 record during the past two seasons. Brother of Wofford kicker/punter Landon Bennett.
Cody Burris, Plain City, Ohio, RB
Size: 6-0, 190
Stats: Set record at Dublin Jerome High School with 208 receiving yards and three touchdowns in a game.
The buzz: First-team all-conference and second-team all-district. Holds school records in 100 meters and 200 meters.
Anthony Carden, Lexington LB
Size: 6-0, 210
Stats: Rushed for 1,711 yards (5.6 per carry) and 25 touchdowns as a senior at Lexington High. Started in 40 games during his career.
The buzz: Named offensive MVP of North-South All-Star Game. Class 4A player of year by The (Colmbia) State newspaper. Also wrestled and played baseball.
Mark Flott, Statesboro, Ga., LB
Size: 6-0, 205
Stats: Made 14 tackles for loss of yardage as senior at Emanuel County Institute. Team had a stretch of 29 straight wins.
The buzz: Named region defensive player of the year. Brother Ron Flott played at Wofford in 2006 and 2007. Got offer from hometown Georgia Southern.
Tymeco Gregory, Greer High School, OL
Size: 6-2, 295
Stats: Led Greer High School with 91 knockdown blocks as senior and had 78 as junior. Graded out at 88 percent.
The buzz: North-South all-star player, all-region and all-state. Earned 3.8 overall grade-point average during four years at Greer.
Josh Hillard, Delaware, Ohio, DL
Size: 6-3, 260
Stats: Had five sacks, 12 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery during his senior year at Olentangy High School.
The buzz: Played tight end as well as defensive tackle. Team’s defensive MVP as well as second-team all-conference and honorable mention all-district.
Brian Kass, Raleigh, N.C., QB
Size: 6-0, 205
Stats: In his last two seasons at Millbrook High School, rushed for 34 touchdowns and passed for 37. School’s all-time leading passer with 4,778 yards.
The buzz: All-conference as a junior and senior. As a punter, averaged 47 yards per kick in junior season. Brother of East Carolina quarterback Rob Kass.
Phillip LeGrande, Rockingham, N.C., LB
Size: 6-0, 195
Stats: Recorded 122 tackles as a senior and 108 as a junior at Richmond Senior High School.
The buzz: Defensive MVP of 2008 state championship game. All-conference. Regional qualifier in track and field for two seasons. Father played at N.C. State.
Zach Murray, Avon Lake, Ohio, DL
Size: 6-2, 230
Stats: In seven games as a senior, had 65 tackles with eight sacks. As a junior, made 47 tackles with 12 sacks and two fumble recoveries.
The buzz: Named all-conference as a junior at Avon Lake High School. Listed in top 40 players in Northeast Ohio by Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Jamar Reaves, Mullberry, Fla., CB
Size: 6-0, 180
Stats: Had 33 receptions for 585 yards and six touchdowns as a senior at Mulberry High School. As a junior running back, had 665 yards and seven TDs on 33 carries.
The buzz: Three-year letterman who played wide receiver, running back, free safety, cornerback and also returned kicks. All-county honorable mention.
Christian Reed, Hendersonville, Tenn., PK/P
Size: 6-0, 170
Stats: Made 39 of 40 extra points, 7 of 12 field goals with a long of 47 yards at Station Camp High School. Averaged 41 yards per punt as senior, 47 as junior.
The buzz: All-region and all-state. Played two seasons of soccer.
James Robinson, Laurinburg, N.C., LB
Size: 6-2, 225
The buzz: Two-time all-conference player. Led Scotland County in tackles as senior. Named team’s most outstanding linebacker and defensive MVP. Averaging double figures in points and rebounds in basketball this season.
Joshua Roseborough, Jenkinsville DL
Size: 6-0, 215
Stats: Had 85 tackles with 14.5 sacks, six forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries as a senior at Fairfield Central. Holds school record with 40.5 career sacks.
The buzz: Shrine Bowl player, first-team all-state at defensive end. Also played some at tight end and is on the basketball team.
Alvin Scioneaux, Garyville, La., LB
Size: 6-2, 210
The buzz: Three-year letterman at outside linebacker and tight end for East Saint John’s High School. First-team all-area as a senior.
Stephon Shelton, Atlanta CB
Size: 5-9, 175
The buzz: Team MVP at The Westminster Schools as he played cornerback, wide receiver, running back and kick returner. All-state honorable mention. Played in
Georgia’s North-South all-star game.
Thomas Simmons, Greer WR
Size: 5-11, 175
Stats: Made 49 catches for 750 yards during career at Greer High School. Also had 48 tackles and five interceptions on defense.
The buzz: Already enrolled at Wofford. Three-year starter as wide receiver and two-year starter at cornerback for Greer. All-region track in 100, 200.
Jared Singleton, Lugoff-Elgin OL
Size: 6-2, 330
Stats: Part of an offensive line that blocked for a pair of 1,000-yard rushers in 2008 for the first time in school history. Wears size 18 shoes.
The buzz: Started the Shrine Bowl at center. Named all-state. Offensive lineman of the year by the Chronicle Independent.
SeQuan Stanley, Darien, Ga., LB
Size: 5-8, 205
Stats: Made 334 tackles in his career at McIntosh County Academy with 14 sacks, 27 tackles for loss, seven forced fumbles and two blocked punts.
The buzz: Three-year letterman at linebacker and fullback. Region defensive player of year. All-state honorable mention. Three-year Coastal Georgia all-area.
Charles “C.J.” Turner, Chester CB
Size: 5-11, 160
Stats: Had 67 tackles with four interceptions and fumble recovery.
The buzz: North-South all-star game participant as senior. Helped team to pair of upper state championships. All-region on track team that finished second in state.
Rob Williams, Kingsland, Ga., DB
Size: 5-11, 175
Stats: Made 175 total tackles with eight interceptions and a touchdown at Camden County High School.
The buzz: Helped team win state championship with 15-0 record. All-region as a junior and all-state as a senior.
Blake Wylie, Fort Mill CB
Size: 5-11, 167
Stats: Had more than 900 receiving yards as a senior at Providence Day in Charlotte. Made seven interceptions as junior.
The buzz: All-county, all-conference and all-state. Set school record in 400 meters and was all-state in track as well.
OTHER NEWCOMERS:
CLARK GASTON, CLEVELAND, TENN., DE
Size: 6-2, 244
Stats: Had 28 tackles with 3.5 sacks and five tackles for loss at Ooltewah High School. Also played fullback with 233 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior.
The buzz: Transfer from the University of South Carolina, where he played in one game each of the past two seasons. Has two years of eligibility remaining.
AARON SEIGLER, JACKSONVILLE, FLA., QB
Size: 6-2, 175
The buzz: Already enrolled at Wofford. Team MVP at Edward White High School. Four-year letterman at quarterback. All-conference in baseball.