2011 FOOTBALL COMMITMENTS

Ethan Wirth, 6-7,260,5.3, Offensive Lineman, Williamston (MI) High School

A 3-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com. Scout also rates him the #83 offensive lineman in the nation.

Wirth helped lead Williamston to a 9-2 overall record in 2009 and the Division 4 playoffs.

Plays center on the Williamston basketball team and is a weight man in track.

Also had offers from Ball State, Bowling Green and Western Michigan.

Kyle Cameron, 6-2,285,5.1, Offensive Lineman, Toledo Central Catholic High School

Cameron was a first team Division II all-state selection as a junior. He was also the district's offensive lineman of the year, first team all-city and a member of the All-Blade team.

He graded out 92% and allowed only two sacks this past season.

"Kyle is just a dominating offensive lineman," head coach Greg Dempsey said. "He's relentless from the snap of the ball until the whistle blows. He goes hard on every play."

Had offers from Air Force, Ball State, Central Michigan, Ohio and Western Michigan,

2010 FOOTBALL SIGNEES & MID-YEAR TRANSFERS

Dawalyn Harper, 6-1,220,4.6, Outside Linebacker, Youngstown Ursuline High School

Harper played quarterback, running back, linebacker and defensive line at Youngstown Ursuline, earning first-team all-league, all-district and all-state honors in both his junior and senior seasons. He also made the MyValley Sports.com "Fab 22" list as a junior and senior. Harper, a senior captain, helped Youngstown Ursuline to Division V state titles in his junior and senior years, and played in the state championship game as a sophomore.

As a senior, he had 100 tackles, including 10 tackles for loss and two sacks. In his junior season, he made 97 tackles, with 12 TFLs and three sacks. Harper was selected as the camp MVP at the UT Southeast Ohio Camp in Steubenville.

Toney Foster, 5-9,175,4.49, Running Back, Cleveland Glenville High School

Foster was a second-team all-district cornerback at Cleveland Glenville in his senior year, as well as his junior year at Villa Angela St. Joseph. He helped guide Glenville to the Ohio Division I state title game as a senior. He also made All-Ohio Division IV as a junior and special mention All-Ohio as a sophomore. Foster was a state qualifier in the 100 meters and the 4x100 meters as junior. He impressed the Rocket coaches at the UT camp held in Cleveland last summer. Foster comes from the same school as current Rockets Terrance Owens and Cordale Scott (mid-year transfer from Illinois), as well as fellow signees James Gordon and Jayrone Elliott.

Bernard Reedy, 5-8,155,4.4, Cornerback, Lakewood (FL) High School

Reedy played both running back and wide receiver in high school, rushing for 1,256 yards and adding over 800 receiving yards as a senior at Lakewood High School in St. Petersburg, FL. Reedy scored 36 touchdowns last fall, including six returns. He made first-team all-state, was the Pinellas County Player of the Year and was ranked in the Top 100 “Athletes” in the country by Rivals.com. Rivals also lists him as a three-star recruit. As a junior, Reedy rushed for over 1,000 yards and earned honorable mention all-state honors. He also rushed for 700 yards as a sophomore. Reedy was chosen to play in the Central Florida All-Star Game and the Pinellas County All-Star Game.

Had offers from Iowa, Iowa State, Indiana, Syracuse and others.

Cassius McDowell, 5-8,170,4.5, Athlete, Deerfield Beach (FL) High School

McDowell is a speedy athlete out of Deerfield Beach High School in the Miami, FL area. He played running back in high school but is projected to play wide receiver for UT. The Orlando Sentinel rated him as a pre-season “Top 5” player in the state of Florida. Rivals.com lists him as a three-star prospect, while Scout.com lists him at No. 127 at running back. He gained 508 yards and scored seven touchdowns on just 58 carries as a senior, earning honorable mention all-county honors. McDowell gained 1,200 yards and scored 18 TDs on 93 carries as a junior, and 980 yards with 24 scores on 107 carries as a sophomore. He made first-team all-county as a junior and second-team as a sophomore. On the track, McDowell was part of the state champion 4x100 relay team and placed fifth in the state in the 100 meters his junior year.

Offers from Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Wisconsin and others.

Jayrone Elliot, 6-3,225,4.8, Defensive End/Linebacker, Cleveland Glenville High School

Elliot was a first team all-district and third team all-state as a senior. Rivals.com named him to their Ohio first team.

Elliott accounted for 75 tackles, including 16 sacks, two interceptions, two blocked extra points and a blocked field goal en route to being named to The Plain Dealer All-Star Team as a senior.

He helped Glenville to the Ohio Division I state title game.

A 3-star recruit and rated the #56 outside linebacker in the nation by Scout.com. ESPN.com also rates him 3-stars and said: Elliot passes the eyeball test physically and with some polish and size should develop into a productive defensive end. Is tall with a very large frame and impressively long wingspan and overall body. Rivals also rates Elliot 3-stars.

Also offered by Cincinnati, Connecticut, Indiana, Michigan State, Minnesota, Syracuse, South Carolina, Kansas and Maryland.

John James, 5-11,170,4.3, Cornerback, Cleveland John Adams High School

As a senior, James rushed for 315 yards and had 715 yards in receptions while totaling nine touchdowns for the Rebels. The 5-11, 175-pounder also accounted for 33 tackles and five interceptions.

Second team all-district.

Offers from Akron, Louisville and Pittsburgh.

Philip Lewis, 6-2,285, Defensive Tackle, Grand Rapids CC/Grosse Pointe (MI) High School

He had 54 tackles in nine games including six for loss. Won second team all-region honors this past season helping Grand Rapids to a #6 final national ranking. He was also his team's defensive MVP.

Also offered by New Mexico State and Western Michigan.

Dwight Macon, 5-11,190,4.5, Quarterback/Athlete, Steubenville (OH) High School

A 3-star recruit by Rivals.com. ESPN.com said: It is going to be easy for a program to move Macon from quarterback to either running back, safety or wide receiver because he is very athletic, but the more you watch him the more you appreciate how productive and competitive he is at QB.

District offensive player of the year as a senior. He led Steubenville to a 12-2 record and the state semi-finals.

The two-time first team all-stater finished his career with 5,691 passing yards and a 64% completion record. His career rushing record was 2,810 yards and 33 touchdowns.

As a sophomore, rushed for 1,290 yards and passed for 1,666. Passed for almost 2,500 yards and 28 touchdowns while completing 66% of his passes as a junior.

Had offers from a number of MAC schools plus Kansas, Kansas State and Wyoming.

Ross Madison, 6-0,190,4.46, Defensive Back, Hargrave Military Academy/ Heritage (VA) High School

Set his high school record in the 40 yard dash (4.46) and vertical jump (31").

First team all-district as a defensive back and second team all-district as a running back at Heritage. Ran for over 900 yards as a senior averaging 7.3 ypc. Also returned punts and kickoffs.

In track, was a Virginia state qualifier in the 200m and 4x100 relay.

A 3-star recruit by Rivals.com. Also offered by Marshall and Wake Forest.

Greg Mancz, 6-5,270, Offensive Lineman, Cincinnati Anderson High School

First team all-league and second team All-Southwest District as a senior.

Helped Anderson to a 12-1 record last season.

Also had offers from Ohio and Air Force. Has a 3.4 GPA.

James Green, 6-2,200,4.6, Wide Receiver, Tallahassee (FL) Leon High School

Ranked as the No. 123 overall prospect and the No. 17 wide receiver in the 2009 class by Rivals.com. A 4-star recruit by Rivals. Rated as the No. 73 wide receiver by Scout.com. Listed as the No. 44 wide receiver nationally by ESPN.

Selected to play in the Hawaii All-Star Football Classic after his senior season. Ranked No. 46 on Orlando Sentinel's Top 100 Prospects list for the state of Florida. Named to the Florida Postseason Top 100 by the Miami Herald.

Caught 45 passes for 807 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior. Also returned four punts for 111 yards and eight kickoffs for 171 yards.

Originally signed with Tennessee after receiving offers from Ohio State, Mississippi, Auburn, NC State, Minnesota and South Carolina.

Played on the same high school team as current Rocket Austin Dantin.

Taikwon Paige, 6-0,180,4.4, Cornerback, Georgia Military College/Aiken (SC) High School

Rated as a 3-star JC prospect by Scout.com and a 4-star high school recruit by Rivals.com. Had six interceptions his first year at Georgia Military. A top 25 junior college prospect. Ranked as the nation's No. 36 junior college prospect by SuperPrep. Signed with Auburn last year, but had to return to GMC to finish one class.

Cordale Scott, 6-3,215,4.4, Wide Receiver, University Of Illinois/Cleveland Glenville High School

Rated the #33 high school receiver in the nation by Rivals.com and a four star recruit. Also four stars by Scout.com. Had 31 catches for 303 yards and 4 touchdowns as a senior. He had offers from Ohio State, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Made the Detroit Free Press' Best of the Midwest list. Earned first-team all-state honors. Selected to the PrepStar Magazine Dream Team. Was a SuperPrep All-American.

Has two years of eligibility.

Charles Rancifer, 6-1,205,4.65, Linebacker/Safety, Copiah-Lincoln (MS) CC/Brookhaven (MS) High School

Had 52 tackles including 3 forced fumbles and one sack this past season for Copiah-Lincoln.

Rated the #134 quarterback in the nation his senior year in high school by ESPN.com. They said: Rancifer is an athletic quarterback who is very dangerous with the ball in his hands. We currently feel the great skills he flashes in his legs offer more upside than his arm strength. Shows good movement skills in the open-field and is extremely slippery to bring down.

He threw for over 1,400 yards as a high school senior. Played in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game.

Has two years of eligibility.

Gerard Atkins, 6-5,240,4.8, Tight End, Dixie Hollins (FL) High School

Ranked 99th best prospect (2008) at tight end by Scout.com.

Played both tight end and wide receiver, also saw time on defense. Had  15 catches for 300 yards and five touchdowns as a junior. Also recorded two interceptions, returning one 99 yards for a touchdown. Was an outstanding basketball player in high school.

Originally committed to South Florida in 2008.Will be on campus for second semester.

"Gerard is a big kid who played wideout for us," Dixie Hollins coach Mike Morey said. "He's a good mismatch because no corner is within 6 or 7 inches of him, so we get a lot of jump-ball touchdowns with him."

Robert Lisowski, 6-4,305,5.2, Offensive Line, Fork Union (VA) Military Academy/Union (NJ) High School

Played offensive guard at Fork Union.

First team all-state as a senior at Union HS where he was standout defensive end and also a punter. Played in the New Jersey North-South All-Star game.

Lisowski will be enrolling second semester and will be eligible for Spring Practice.

“They have great coaches and I like the offensive line coach. They are all great people and a young, enthusiastic staff. They’ve got something good going on. I think we can work together as a group and do good things the next couple years.” he said to Yahoo Sports.

Ray Bush, 6-3,215,4.5, Linebacker, Toledo Rogers High School

As a junior, Bush had 58 tackles including seven for loss and one interception. Also caught 11 passes for 171 yards.

Senior honors were: First team all-city, all-district and second team DII all-state. Was the CL and district defensive player of the year. Had 90 tackles and five sacks for the Rams. Also caught 15 passes as a tight end.

From coach Rick Rios: "He just makes plays. He really came on physically. He's a speed guy."

Also offered by BG.

David Fluellen, 6-0,204,4.4, Running Back, Lockport (NY) High School

Ran for 1,354 yards and 16 touchdowns on 166 carries as a junior and had 1,638 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior Ends his career as the all-time leading rusher at Lockport with 4,274 yards.

From ESPN.com: Fluellen has the speed and playing strength for the running back position at the major level of competition.

A 3-star recruit by Rivals.com and the #24 all-purpose back in the nation .They also rated him the #6 senior in New York. Third team All-Western NY  and fourth team all-state as a junior, first team All-WNY  and first team Class AA all-state as a senior. Also runs track.

Has a 3.0 GPA.

Keenen Gibbs, 6-1,250, Defensive Line, Cincinnati LaSalle High School

#176 DE in the nation by ESPN.com.

Second team all-district as a senior.

Has the body-type to fill out and become a big defensive tackle.

James Gordon, 6-2,205, Linebacker, Cleveland Glenville High School

A 3-star recruit by Rivals.com and the #52 senior in Ohio.

#80 rated outside linebacker in the nation by ESPN.com who says: Gordon is a physically impressive player that can line up at outside linebacker or wide out but could even grow into a tight end at the next level. On defense, runs well to the football and has great height, strength and toughness.

Also played wide receiver for the Ohio powerhouse Glenville team.

Josh Hendershot, 6-4,265,4.9, Offensive Line, Newark (OH) Catholic High School

The #81 offensive guard in the nation by Scout,com.

First team all-league, all-district and Division VI all-state as a senior.

Also a weight man on the track team.

Had offers from Air Force, BG and Indiana.

Elijah Jones, 6-1,285,5.2, Defensive Line, Indianapolis Warren Central High School

Rated the #95 defensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com. Rated a 3-star recruit by Rivals.com. Rivals also rates Jones as the #1 senior defensive tackle in Indiana.

Defensive Line MVP award at the Champaign NIKE Camp.

Honorable mention all-county as a senior.

Helped Warren Central to its seventh 5A state championship this past season. Comes from the same high school as former Rocket defensive tackle Tyree Pollard.

Jeff Myers, 6-3,293,5.21, Offensive Lineman, Massillon (OH) Washington High School

Rated the #69 offensive guard in the nation and a 3-star recruit by ESPN. #72 rated OG by Scout,com. ESPN said: Myers is a tough offensive lineman that is a real fighter. He is a stout and thick lineman that is a little on the short side but carries his weight well.

First team Division I all-state as a senior. Also won all-district honors.

Also played defensive tackle as a senior.

Grant Pleasant, 6-3,230,4.7, Defensive End, Dublin (OH) Scioto High School

Rated the #19 defensive lineman in Ohio by Rivals.com.

All-league, special mention all-district as a senior. #173 defensive end in the nation by ESPN.com.

A member of his school's track team, he runs sprints and throws the discus.

Also had offers from Akron, BG and Ohio.

Zac Rosenbauer, 6-2,250,4.6, Linebacker/Defensive End, Lima (OH) Shawnee High School

Had 117 tackles and 16 for loss as a sophomore. He missed most of his junior season with two broken collarbones and then dislocated his knee at a camp before the 2009 season. He's currently playing basketball, so things are looking up.

Rated the #38 middle linebacker in the nation by Scout.com and is rated 3-stars. Rated as the #82 linebacker by ESPN.com who said: Rosenbauer is a tough, downhill run stopper and a high-effort guy on film. He has good bulk, height and overall size when projecting as a college middle backer.

First team all-district and second team DIII all-state as a defensive lineman as a senior. Also a sprinter on the track team. Has a 3.8 GPA.

Also had offers from Akron and BG.

Keith Suggs, 5-10,185,4.5, Cornerback, Indianapolis Ben Davis High School

#144 cornerback in the nation by Scout.com and rated the #29 player in Indiana.

Honorable mention all-county as a senior.

Also a sprinter on the track team.

E.J. Tucker, 6-3,207,4.6, Quarterback/Athlete, Toledo Rogers High School

Senior honors: City League player of the year, Toledo Blade all-area player of the year, first team all-district and second team DII all-state.

Led his team to a 9-1 regular season record. Led the City League in scoring (25 touchdowns,168 points) and rushing (1,158 yards). Ranked second in the league in passing yards (1,372, 13 TD's) completing 57% of his passes.

Set 19 school offensive records.

Head coach Rick Rios said, "The biggest thing is how much he has improved throwing the football. His best attribute may be his leadership."

2009 FOOTBALL SIGNEES

Ryan Casano, 5-9,180, Kicker, Orange Coast (CA) CC/Dripping Springs High School

Made 12 of 20 field goals last season with a long of 45 yards.

Also averaged 56.5 yards on kickoffs.

As a prep, Casano handled the punting and place-kicking duties for Dripping Springs (TX) High School. As a punter, he made all-district and academic all-state. He had 31 touchbacks, eight punts inside the 20 and three punts inside the five. As a placekicker, he made second-team all-district.

Casano, who was born in Rome, Italy, was a national combine winner in 2007 with a 58-yard field goal.

Ed Williams, 6-2,190, Wide Receiver, Alonso (FL) High School

"He's talented," Alonso coach Mike Heldt said. "The kid's so fast. He makes big plays."

Transferred in the middle of his senior season, but still had 31 catches for 456 yards and six touchdowns.

Earned honorable mention all-county honors and a spot in the Hillsborough County All-Star Game.

Had early offers from Marshall and Southern Mississippi.

Johnnie Roberts, 6-3,285,4.9, Defensive Tackle, Pearl River (MS) JC/Hattiesburg (MS) High School

Johnie Roberts played two seasons at Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, MS. He helped lead the Wildcats into the championship game of the Mississippi Junior College state tournament this past season with 40 tackles, five tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.

He was ranked among the top 20 junior college defensive linemen and top 150 overall in the country by JCGridiron.com. Roberts played his high school football at Hattiesburg (MS) High School, where he had 99 tackles as a senior.

Leroy Houston, 5-10,175,4.4, Slot Receiver/KR, Daytona Beach (FL) Seabreeze High School

Originally signed in 2008.

As a senior he was named first-team Class 4A all-state and was a double-threat as a running back and a receiver. He rushed for 1,068 yards and scored 14 touchdowns on the ground, while catching 24 passes for 347 yards and four touchdowns through the air. Was selected the News-Journal Offensive Player of the Year. Second team All-Central Florida.

Houston helped lead the Sandcrabs to a 10-0 regular season and to the third round of the playoffs this fall.

As a junior, he rushed for 820 yards and 8 touchdowns, caught 33 passes for 440 yards and 9 touchdowns. Also returned two punts for touchdowns. 

From ESPN.com: Houston is a versatile back who can move the chains with both his run and pass catching skills. He possesses a scatback frame which could eventually be his role at the next level. Shows quick, subtle cuts and good lateral quickness at the line of scrimmage avoiding the initial trash and effectively finding daylight. Accelerates to full speed quickly and possesses enough speed to bounce it outside and get the corner…Receiving skills alone could make this kid a potential sleeper in the 2008 running back class.

"He can run," Seabreeze coach Marc Beach said. "He probably would have run a low 4.4 if healthy. Leroy can come out of the backfield. He can make plays. His biggest strength is his versatility. He can play running back, and he can play wide.”

Darius Reeves, 6-1,180,4.5,  Running Back/Defensive Back, Gahanna (OH) Lincoln High School

Originally signed in 2008.

Rushed for nearly 4,000 yards and 55 touchdowns in three seasons. Rushed for over 1500 yards and 30 touchdowns as a senior.

#46 player in Ohio by Ohio High magazine.

First team All-Central District.

Also an outstanding cornerback.

Austin Dantin, 6-2,180,4,4, Quarterback, Tallahassee (FL) Leon High School

A dual threat quarterback, Dantin passed for 2,515 yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior. Also ran for 608 yards and six touchdowns.

As a senior, was selected to the All-Big Bend team as an athlete after he completed 137 of 235 passes for 1,929 yards. Had fourteen touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Also rushed 110 times for 277 yards and 4 touchdowns. Caught one pass for 44 yards and a touchdown.

Honorable mention Class 4A all-state.

Also had offers from Central Michigan, Army and Air Force.

Julian Bellinger, 6-1,175, 4.35, Wide Receiver, Lithonia (GA) High School

Also played quarterback, defensive back and is a starter on the basketball team.

First team All-Dekalb County.

“College coaches think he is a steal,” said Lithonia defensive coordinator Clifford Browning. “He is 6-foot-1.5 with a vertical jump of 40 inches and runs a 4.35. Those are things you cannot teach.”

Chose UT over offers from Indiana and Middle Tennessee.

Troy Smith, 5-10,175,4,4, Cornerback, Indianapolis Pike High School

Had 43 tackles and eight interceptions as a senior. Selected to the Indianapolis Star's Super Team. Honorable mention Class 5A all-state.

Also played wide receiver.

Chose Toledo over Ball State

Daxton Swanson, 5-10,160,4.42, Receiver/Defensive Back, LaVega (TX) High School  

Swanson was the team’s leading receiver with 29 catches for 774 yards and six TDs.

Helped his team to the Class 3A state championship game.

First team all-district and second team all-state as a defensive back.

As a junior, was a member of his school's 4X200 relay team that finished fourth at the state championships.

Terrence Owens, 6-3,170,4.65, Quarterback, Cleveland Glenville High School

#78 quarterback in the nation by ESPN.com who said: Owens is an intriguing left-hander with very good height, the frame to add bulk and a spicy arm with a whip-like delivery. Overall, Owens shows good arm strength, he can make most college throws when on time and has shown the ability to work through progressions.

Owens passed for 1,025 yards, 13 touchdowns and four interceptions as a senior.

Chose Toledo over offers from Akron and Eastern Michigan.

Robert Bell, 5-11,225, Linebacker, East Grand Rapids (MI) High School

Bell has been a standout on two state championship teams for East Grand Rapids, starring at fullback, defensive end and linebacker.

A three-star recruit by Rivals.com.

First team all-state Division 3-4 as a defensive end.

"He's got the versatility to play wherever he wants to," said EGR head coach Peter Stuursma. "They've got a player who is so versatile, and from an outside linebacker position, he can rush and stop the outside run. It's a perfect fit for him."

Manny Bell, 6-6,275, Offensive Line, Pittsburgh Schenley High School

First team all-city.

Also throws the shot and discus in track.

Dan Molls, 6-1,212,4.57, Linebacker, Parma (OH) Padua Franciscan High School

A first team Division II all-state selection as a junior and senior. Averaged 14 tackles per game as a junior.

Rated the #8 inside linebacker in Ohio by Rivals.com.

Originally committed to Ohio U. Had offers from most of the MAC.

Has a 3.9 GPA.

Byron Best, 5-9,180,4.37, Cornerback, Greenwood (SC) High School

One of the top lock-down corners in South Carolina, Best has good quickness, fluidity and speed. Rated the #79 corner in the nation by ESPN.com.

A first team All-Lakelands and All-Region 1-AAAA selection. Selected for the SC North-South game.

As a sophomore, Best started at cornerback on the Eagles’ 2006 Class AAAA, Division II state championship team.

Also had offers from Marshall, North Carolina and North Carolina State.

Christian Smith, 6-1,225,4.7, Defensive End, Carl Albert (OK) High School

All-State by the Oklahoma Coaches Association. Also selected for the Oklahoma East-West All-Star game.

Had 94 tackles,15 tackles for loss and nine sacks as a senior while leading his team to the Class A championship game. Smith led a defensive front that helped the Titans hold foes to 111.2 yards a game.

T.J. Fatinikun, 6-2,230,4.7, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, Perrysburg (OH) High School

First team All-Northern Lakes League, All-District and special mention all-state as a senior.

He had 73 solo tackles and 14 tackles for loss, including eight sacks, as a junior. Recorded 54 tackles and eleven tackles for loss and five sacks as a senior.

Originally committed to Bowling Green.

Zac Kerin, 6-5,270, Lineman, Olentangy (OH) Liberty High School

First team Division II all central district and special mention all-state. Kerin played center on offense and tackle on defense.

He helped the Braves rush for 1,476 yards and throw for 1,736. On defense, he had 18 first-hits, 14 assists, five quarterback sacks, two caused fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

Originally committed to Bowling Green.

Ricky Steele, 5-10,170,4.5, Cornerback, Cincinnati LaSalle High School

Ohio High Magazine rated him the #51 player in Ohio, while ESPN.com rated him the #68 cornerback in the nation. Honorable mention all-district as a senior.

Originally committed to Bowling Green, and had offers from Buffalo and Marshall.

Also played quarterback and ran track for LaSalle.

Ben Pike, 6-3,230,4.8, Defensive End, Mentor (OH) High School

He was a first team Division I All-Ohio selection as a senior. Also was named the Northeast Lakes District co-defensive player of the year and the Lake County Touchdown Club Division I-II defensive player of the year. Pike was also a two-time all-league selection.

New Toledo head coach Tim Beckman is a personal friend of Pike's coach Steve Trivisonno who said that Pike has a good chance to be a four-year starter for the Rockets after a likely redshirt year as a freshman.

Pike also played tight end for Mentor and is a starter on the basketball team. He had 11 1/2 sacks as a senior.

Eric Page, 5-10,170,4.5, Athlete/Receiver, Springfield High School

The first team Division II All-Ohio selection (as a quarterback) had a spectacular career at the suburban Toledo high school. He was also the Blade Player of the Year and all-district.

As a senior, he ran the ball 256 times for 2,381 yards, and completed 71 of 133 passes for 1,102 yards in 10 games. He scored 34 touchdowns and, with his PAT points tossed in, tallied 251 points. He added 11 passing TDs, meaning that he personally had a hand or foot in 317 (85 percent) of the 374 total points Springfield scored this season.

His junior season Page rushed for 2,039 yards and 23 TDs, passed for 1,137 yards and 17 scores, and totaled 167 points in 10 games.

For his career, mixing in kickoff and punt-return yardage, Page compiled 8,800 yards. Five times, including four this season, he posted 300-yard rushing games.

Toledo Bowsher head coach Robert Garber said, “When I was at Whitmer we played against Charles Woodson, and Eric is that scary good. I don’t know if I’ve seen a kid like Eric Page, including Woodson."

Jermaine Robinson, 6-3,195,4.53, Defensive Back, Pittsburgh (PA) Brashear High School, Milford Academy

Signed with Toledo in 2008, but instead attended a prep school this past season. Rated a four-star prep school recruit by Rivals.com.

High School - Rated a 3-star player and the #26 safety in the nation by Rivals. Was first team Class AAAA all-state as a defensive back.

As a junior, Robinson threw for 1045 yards and 20 touchdowns from his quarterback position. On defense, he registered 84 tackles, six sacks, four interceptions, four forced fumbles and scored a touchdown. Threw for 1,527 yards and 18 touchdowns and also scored seven times as a senior. Also had five sacks and four interceptions on defense.

Multi-skilled athlete who plays quarterback and linebacker at Brashear. Could play any one of several positions in college. All-City League pick at linebacker as a junior.

Originally committed to West Virginia.

From ESPN.com: Robinson is an attacking safety prospect who could be a potential playmaker if his body continues to physically develop. He is currently tall, very lanky and possesses long limbs that should fill out nicely with a college weight-training program. Flashes a quick jump, fluid bend and a good closing burst firing off the edge. We like his aggressiveness and physicality for a slightly-built safety prospect; he often fills like a much bigger defender.

2008 FOOTBALL SIGNEES

Phillip Barnett, 6-2,185,4.5, Wide Receiver, Middletown (OH) High School

Barnett led the Greater Miami Conference with 950 receiving yards, 14 touchdown receptions and an average of 95 yards per game. He was second in receptions (53) and yards per catch (17.9).

He was selected to the GMC first team, was named to the Division I Southwest District second team and was first team All-Butler County.

"He is a game-breaker," Middletown coach Ron Johnson said. "He was a guy that could make plays in traffic and change the momentum of a game. He did things you can't coach."

The Middletown senior wide receiver is on the Ohio roster for the Big 33 Classic, the annual Ohio vs. Pennsylvania game.

Ohio High Magazine rated Barnett the #20 player in Ohio, and their Duane Long said: “I don’t know if I can find a player who has improved as much, but at the same time, has more upside than Phillip Barnett. About the only difference I can find between him and DeVier Posey (OSU recruit, #3 WR nationally) is speed…Barnett has excellent hands, and DeVier Posey is the only other receiver I have seen in this class that has hands as good. I say as good, not better.”

Barnett is also an excellent basketball player.

Kenny Stafford, 6-4,185,4.4, Wide Receiver, Columbus DeSales High School

Caught 27 passes for 645 yards as a junior and 25 catches for 444 yards and six touchdowns as a senior.

Played in the National All-Star Game in Florida. Listed as the #24 player in Ohio by Rivals.com.

He is the nephew of former NFL star Chris Carter.

Chose UT over an offers from Nebraska and Indiana.

3.1 GPA

Daris Quinn, 6-1,220, Linebacker, Collinsville,IL/Joliet (IL) JC

First team all-conference and all-region at Joliet.

Had 70 tackles for his 10-2 team.

All-conference as a running back and linebacker in high school. Ran for 952 yards as a senior and had 60 solo tackles on defense.

Anthony Washington, 6-1,175, Defensive Back, Fairborn (OH) High School

First team all-league and honorable mention all-state as a senior.

Rushed for 625 yards and five TD's as a tailback.

Was his team's special teams Player of the Year this past season and has been selected to play in the Ohio North-South all-star game.

Terrell Anderson, 6-1,205, Outside Linebacker, Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School

Anderson was named All-Conference in the WPIAL Class AAAA Foothills Conference as a senior linebacker at Central Catholic in 2007.

Led Pennsylvania with 19.5 sacks, and had 99 tackles two forced fumbles and a blocked punt as a senior.

Helped his team to a 16-0 record and the #11 ranking nationally by USA Today. Will play in the East-West all-star game.
 

Jermaine Robinson, 6-3,195,4.53, Defensive Back, Pittsburgh (PA) Brashear High School

Rated a 3-star player and the #26 safety in the nation by Rivals. Was first team Class AAAA all-state as a defensive back.

As a junior, Robinson threw for 1045 yards and 20 touchdowns from his quarterback position. On defense, he registered 84 tackles, six sacks, four interceptions, four forced fumbles and scored a touchdown. Threw for 1,527 yards and 18 touchdowns and also scored seven times as a senior. Also had five sacks and four interceptions on defense.

Multi-skilled athlete who plays quarterback and linebacker at Brashear. Could play any one of several positions in college. All-City League pick at linebacker as a junior.

Originally committed to West Virginia.

From ESPN.com: Robinson is an attacking safety prospect who could be a potential playmaker if his body continues to physically develop. He is currently tall, very lanky and possesses long limbs that should fill out nicely with a college weight-training program. Flashes a quick jump, fluid bend and a good closing burst firing off the edge. We like his aggressiveness and physicality for a slightly-built safety prospect; he often fills like a much bigger defender.

Recruited by Andy Boyd.

Mark Singer, 6-1,195,4.5, Safety, Delran (NJ) Holy Cross High School

The four-year starter had 77 tackles and forced four fumbles as a senior; he finished his career with 18 interceptions. Plays wide receiver on offense. He was an all-South Jersey defensive back after intercepting four passes this past season.

From Rivals.com: Singer has a knack for the big play and constantly seemed to be around the ball.

"Their schedule is good, and I'll have a chance to play free safety," he said. "It's always been my dream to play at a Division I school."

Singer carries a 3.3 grade point average. He is also a standout point guard in basketball. “The kid is a warrior,” said Holy Cross men’s basketball head coach John Myers.

He helped his football team to an 8-2 record as a senior and the 2007 non-public Group 2 NJ state championship.

Phillip Manley, 6-5,295, Offensive Lineman, Hamilton (OH) High School 

Senior honors: Greater Miami Conference first team; Division I Associated Press All-Southwest District honorable

 mention. All-Butler County.

From Ohio High Magazine that rated him the #63 player in Ohio: We use the word road grader, and Manley is the 

epitome of the expression. He locks defenders up, keeps his feet moving and moves them….His time at offensive tackle 

made Manley a better pass blocker since he is a wide body that is not carrying any extra weight. He is also very young for 

his class.

Chose Toledo over an earlier commit to Miami (O) and an offer from Western Michigan.

Manley is an excellent student with a 25 ACT score, and also the cousin of UT commit Kenny Veal.

Recruited by Mark Rhea.

Sam Gaymon, 6-3,183,4.5, Wide Receiver, Detroit Renaissance High School

Gaymon was named one of the top 25 players in Michigan preseason by the Free Press, All-Detroit by the Detroit News and the #19 player in Michigan by Rivals.com.

He is a 3-star recruit by both Rivals and Scout.

Gaymon grabbed 25 passes for 517 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior. As a junior, he caught 18 passes for 301 yards and three TDs

Had offers from Boston College, Cincinnati, CMU, Akron and Bowling Green among others.

Gaymon, who is also a standout on the track team, has a 3.2 GPA.

John Morookian, 6-6,295,5.1, Offensive Lineman, LaSalle (RI) Academy/Milford (NY) Academy

Third team all-state at LaSalle Academy in Rhode Island. Also a 3-star recruit by Rivals.

Named one of the top three players to watch in Rhode Island by USA Today.

#30 prep school player in the nation by Rivals.com.

Recruited by Joe Gilbert.

Albertson Alexandre, 6-5,240,4.7, Defensive End, Foothill (CA) College/North Miami High School

In his freshman season at Foothill, Alexandre had 25 tackles for loss and 15 sacks. He was a first team junior college All-American as a defensive end and Defensive Player of the Year in the Nor-Cal Conference as well as on the All-California team. Rivals rates him as a 3-star recruit.

Alexandre was also a standout basketball player in high school.

He has two years of eligibility at UT.

Recruited by Mark Rhea.

David Pasquale, 6-2, 220,4.6, Quarterback/Athlete, Cape Coral (FL) High School

Was second team Class 5A all-state as a utility player. First team all-area and the News-Press offensive player of the year.

He completed 55 percent of his passes for 1,847 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also rushed for 629 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Playing defensive back for the Seahawks, Pasquale had 66 tackles (33 solo) to go along with three interceptions and one sack.

He was also a sprinter on the track team (23.2 200m), and has thrown the shot put over 50 feet.

Pasquale is an honor student.

Andreas Ashwood, 6-1,200,4.6,  Defensive Back, Hillsborough (FL) High School

Western Conference Defensive first-team, honorable mention all-county and All-SunCoast.

“I love football because its legal violence,” Ashwood said. “You can hit people without getting in trouble.”

Hank Keighley, 6-4,230,4.7, Defensive End, Kettering (OH) Alter High School

As a senior, he had 62 solo tackles and 23 hits behind the line, including 15 quarterback sacks. Keighley had 19 tackles for loss and nine sacks as a junior.

First team Division IV all-state, first team All-Southwest District , district Player of the Year and Greater Catholic League North Player of the Year.

He helped his team to the state title game as a junior and the semi-finals as a senior.

Keighley has a 3.5GPA, a 31” vertical jump and a 350# bench press.

He is a karate black belt, team captain and wants to be a doctor.

Recruited by Mark Rhea.

Kenny Veal, 5-11,183,4.4, Athlete, Hamilton (OH) High School

"They recruited me as an athlete," Veal told the Daily News. "They told me I'd be on special teams, in the slot, at safety and maybe a little bit of running back. I'm just excited about becoming a Rocket and getting a chance to start."

Veal rushed 157 times for 920 yards and six touchdowns and caught 11 passes for 134 yards and three TDs in 2007.

Veal did a little bit of everything at HHS, playing receiver, running back and defensive back while also returning kicks and punts. And he said the coaches at Toledo aren't interested in narrowing his versatility.

"He's an outstanding athlete and a very coachable kid," Big Blue coach Jim Place said. "His explosiveness is what really stands out. He has the ability to make a big play on either side of the ball. I think it's really neat that he and Damien are going up there together."

All-league and second team all-county as a senior. He is an excellent student with a 23 ACT score. Rated the #61 player in the state by Ohio High Magazine. #30 cornerback in the nation by ESPN.com. Selected to play in the Big 33 All-Star game.

Had offers from West Virginia, Akron, Ohio, Miami (O) and Eastern Michigan according to Rivals.com.

Recruited by Mark Rhea.

Alex Pettee, 6-3,220,4.8, Quarterback, Hart (CA) High School/ Pierce (CA) College

In his only season at Pierce, Pettee threw for 2,196 yards completing 200 of 366 passes with 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He also rushed for 405 yards. Also was the leading passer in the Western State Conference and an all-league selection.

He only started his senior year in high school, but completed 182 of 339 passes for 2,763 yards and 20 touchdowns and earned All-Foothill League honors. A 3-star recruit by Rivals.

From the Nike passing Camp: Pettee has a very strong arm, excellent footwork, and has excellent field vision. 

He had a 4.33 high school GPA and was honored by The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame for his academics.

Pettee will have three years of eligibility at UT.

Malcolm Riley, 6-3,250, Defensive Tackle, Fort Wayne Snider High School

Was selected to the Class 5A (big school) all-state first team as a senior.

In 12 games he had 39 solo tackles, 24 assists, 16 tackles for loss, six sacks, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and three pass breakups. He was first team all-conference (SAC) his junior and senior years.

Riley had 49 tackles and six sacks as a junior.

He was selected to the Bloomington Herald-Times 33 All-State Team this past season.

Also played tight end.

Recruited by Doug Downing.

John Lamb, 6-4,250,4.8, Defensive End, Southfield (MI) High School

The Bluejays' senior defensive end found himself in on 61 tackles this past season, which was second best on the club. Dedication in the weight room paid off for the 6-4, 240-pound Lamb, who became much stronger and had the ability to overpower would-be blockers and haul down ball carriers. "The time he put in the weight room really paid off as he got stronger and really learned how to use his hands and get away from blocks," Southfield head coach Tim Conley said. "It's hard to replace a guy like that."

First team all-league and all-area as a defensive end and also selected team captain.

Also one of the top tight ends in Michigan.

Fadi Farha, 6-4,290, Offensive Line, Ann Arbor Pioneer High School

Farha was first team All-SEC Conference. Also honorable mention all-state by the Detroit News. #27 on the Detroit News Blue Chip list.

Attended UT's recent football banquet.

Recruited by Joe Gilbert.

Isaiah Ballard, 5-11,195, Defensive Back, Toledo Rogers High School

Ballard was the City League's co-player of the year, first team all-district and Division II first team All-Ohio.

He played a number of positions including running back where he ran for 1,084 yards and 21 touchdowns as a senior. He had 90 tackles on defense playing linebacker and safety.

He told The Blade, "I like playing both sides of the ball, but I'll be playing defense. They also talked to me about returning kickoffs and punts."

Also had offers from Akron, Ball State and Eastern Michigan.

Danny Farr, 6-4,285, OL/DL, Evanston (IL) Township High School

Rated the #27 player In Illinois by Rivals.com. Rated the #33 defensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com. #19 on the Chicago Tribune's Top 25 all-area list.

Chose UT over an offer from Cincinnati

Head coach Tony Johnson said. "The phone has been ringing ever since the Maine South combine. The recruiters like his athleticism, flexibility, the bend in his knees and his explosiveness. Athletically, he is the best lineman I have coached in 17 years."

Also an outstanding basketball player. 3.3 GPA.

Recruited by Stan Clayton.

Damien McIntosh, 6-4,212,4.7, Linebacker, Hamilton (OH) High School

"He's one of those guys whose intensity just jumps out," HHS coach Jim Place said. "He's worked very hard, and he's really filled out. He went from a tall, thin kid to a definite Division I prospect. And he didn't lose any speed in the process."

McIntosh, who lead the Greater Miami Conference in fumble recoveries this season, also had over 100 tackles.

All Greater Miami Conference and honorable mention all-district as a senior. #69 inside linebacker in the nation by ESPN.com.

Wrestles in the 215 pound class.

Recruited by Mark Rhea.

2007 FOOTBALL RECRUITING CLASS

Disi Alexander, 6-2,200,4.6, Outside Linebacker, Canton McKinley High School

First team Division I All-Ohio.

Had 142 tackles as a senior including 14 for loss, eight sacks, five forced fumbles and two blocked kicks.

Selected to play in the Big 33 game.

Recruited by Chris Hedden.

Travaris Cadet, 6-0,196,4.4, Quarterback, Miami (FL) Central High School

A three star recruit by Rivals.com and the #19 dual-threat quarterback in the nation. Also a three star receiver by Scout.com.

A multi-talented quarterback, Cadet completed 60% of his passes as a junior. He plays with tremendous speed and quickness when he's in the open field, where he's very dangerous. 

Had an outstanding senior season, leading Miami Central (11-2) to the class 6A Region semifinal, losing 39-12 to Northwestern Miami. He passed for 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns and rushed for 400 yards and two touchdowns. Completed 78 of 148 passes.

Was first team All-Dade County by the Miami Herald. Second team Class 6A all-state.

Originally committed to Minnesota. Also had offers from Baylor, Tennessee, Va Tech, North Carolina and South Florida.

Morgan Williams, 6-0,190,4.5, Running Back, Canton McKinley High School

Rated 3 stars by Rivals.com and the #29 running back in the nation.

Rushed for 2,418 yards and 31 touchdowns as a junior and 2,447 yards and 34 touchdowns this past season. He finished with 5,177 career rushing yards and 68 total touchdowns, both school records. Considered by many to be the best running back in the history of powerhouse Canton McKinley football.

First team all-state and a two-time Associated Press Division I Player of the Year

Head coach Brian Cross: "Morgan is a slasher that can run with power. I see him being at about 210-pounds in college and being an every down back. Morgan has a bright future.”

Williams is also an outstanding basketball player who helped the Bulldogs to two-straight state basketball titles.

Recruited by Chris Hedden.

Adonis Thomas, 5-10,175,4.4, Running Back, Newark (NJ) Malcolm X. Shabazz/Weequahic High School

Thomas rushed for over 1,000 yards this year, one of two running backs to do so for Weequahic. Those numbers came after rushing for over 1,300 as a junior at Shabazz High School in Newark.

On defense as a junior, he recorded 40 tackles, one sack, eight interceptions, four forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries.

As a senior he rushed for 1,999 yards averaging 11.7 yards per carry.

His team won a state title his junior season.

Originally committed to Kansas State.

Recruited by Stan Clayton.
 

Mike VanDerMeulen, 6-7, 290,5.0, Offensive Tackle, Marshall (MI) High School

One of the top offensive linemen in Michigan, he was a two-year starter as an offensive a defensive lineman. Could play guard or tackle at UT. Named all-conference and all-area as a junior and senior. Also academic all-state.

An outstanding center in basketball who is averaging a double-double.

Has quick feet and good footwork.

Recruited by Doug Downing.

Jerome Jones, 6-7,230,4.7, Tight End/Defensive End, Youngstown Ursuline High School /Harvest Prep

Jones made 53 tackles including five for losses during his junior season. He also intercepted four passes and returned two for touchdowns. Jones, who caught five passes for 75 yards on the other side of the ball, was an all-conference and all-district selection. Blocked three kicks as a junior.
 

From Scout.com: A unique athlete who stands out at linebacker despite his big size (6-7). He could wind up at DE in college but may also wind up as a tight end.

Rated the #32 tight end in the nation by Rivals.com and one of the top 50 tight ends nationally by Fab 50 Recruiting.

Also one of the top power forwards in Ohio.

Chose Toledo over an offer from Kansas.

Originally Signed with UT in 2006.

Recruited by Chris Hedden.

Sean Berry, 6-6,275,5.1, OL/DL, Irvington (NJ) High School

Was second team All-Essex County as a defensive lineman and helped his team to a 10-2 record. Group B all-state.

"They are getting a tremendous athlete," said head coach Darnell Grant. "He's 6-foot-6, 280-pounds right now and is mobile and athletic. He's got a lot of skill."

Had 11 1/2 sacks on defense and 42 pancake blocks.

Also offered by South Florida, Syracuse, Temple and New Mexico State.

Has a 3.0 GPA.

Recruited by Stan Clayton.

Hosea Simpson, 5-9,205,4.52, Tailback, Cincinnati (OH) Winton Woods High School

Simpson, who is his school’s all-time leading rusher, was Division II second-team all-district and all-Fort Ancient Valley Conference as a senior. He rushed for 1,148 yards and scored seven touchdowns.

Rushed for 1,143 yards as a sophomore and 1,578 yards as a junior when he was named Cincinnati Div. II Player of the Year, Southwest Ohio Offensive Co-Player of the Year, 1st team all-conference, 1st team all-city and 1st team all-state.

Simpson made his mark as a sophomore in 2004, rushing for 402 yards and five touchdowns in a 48-28 win over Harrison. It was the best single-game rushing total in Cincinnati area history.

Rivals rates him a three star recruit and says this about him: Fearless runner...Able and willing to run between the tackles...Will lower his shoulder and run through defenders...Has a great burst, as it doesn't take him long to reach full speed...Possesses more than adequate straight ahead speed...Packs a lot of wallop in a short, compact frame...Can catch the ball out of the backfield.

"Hosea is a physical, pounding back who also has tremendous breakaway speed," said Troy Everhart his head coach.

Fab 50 Recruiting rated him one of the top 50 running backs in the nation.

Brett Brodbeck, 5-11,175,4.6, Kicker, Battle Ground (TN) Academy

Made all 40 extra points in his two years as a starter. Also made 13 of 16 field goal attempts with the longest being 49,44 and 40 yards. Was the top kicker at the University of Georgia camp making all nine FG attempts inside of fifty yards. Had the highest point total at the University of Tennessee kicking camp.

Brodbeck is comfortable kicking inside of 55 yards, and his longest FG in practice is 67 yards. His kickoffs average five yards deep in the end-zone with a hang time of 4.02 seconds. He had 30 kickoffs for touchbacks in two seasons.

He was a preseason all-state selection this past year and was rated the top kicker in Tennessee after his junior season by prokicker.com. Also the Ray Guy Kicking Academy Top Kicker in Tennessee.

Brodbeck was class president for three years and has a 3.65 GPA.

Gordon Warner, 5-11,175,4.4, All-Purpose Back, Miami (FL) Central High School

Three star running back by Scout.com. Rated #88 in the nation at his position.

As a senior, he rushed for 1,542 yards and 21 touchdowns and caught 16 passes for 309 yards and two scores.

First team Class 6A (big school) all-state as a utility player. Selected to play in the Miami-Dade County all-star game. First team All-Dade County by the Miami Herald.

State-ranked sprinter.

His high school team is called the Rockets.

Recruited by Dave Walkosky.

Danny Noble, 6-5,220,4.7, Tight End, Elyria (OH) High School

He had 26 receptions for 506 yards, a 19.5-yard average this past season, and also scored nine touchdowns.

Noble is also an outstanding defensive player with 67 tackles, including 17 for loss and four sacks. He knocked down three passes. Was selected the Lorrain-Medina County defensive Player of the Year by the Plain Dealer.

He was first team All Northeast Lakes District as a senior and Division I special mention all-state. Rated the #55 player in Ohio by Ohio High Magazine.

Elyria coach Mark Solis said he expects Noble to excel at the next level.  "He's a tremendous athlete," Solis said. "He's a difference maker and you have to have people like that if you're going to win football games."

Noble is also an outstanding basketball player.

Also offered by Minnesota, Akron and Miami (O).

Recruited by Chris Hedden.

Kaunda Hancock, 5-11,182,4.6. Wide Receiver, Birmingham (MI) Brother Rice High School

Rated a three-star prospect by Rivals, and also the #76 wide receiver in the nation. Also #29 on Rivals’ Michigan Top 30 list.

Helped his team to the Division 2 state title as a junior, and had three interceptions in the championship game.

This past fall Hancock received many accolades for his play. He was named 1st Team All-North, 1st Team All-Metro, 1st Team All-Catholic and1st Team All-County. He was also selected first team Class A (big school) All-State as a defensive back. He finished the season with 32 receptions for 636-yards (19.88 average) and six touchdowns. On defense he had 65 tackles and 3 interceptions.

Head coach Al Fracassa said of his player: "His one-handed catch in the state championship last year enabled us to beat Hudsonville. He is an amazing athlete -- one of the best-conditioned and natural athletes I've ever coached. Great players play well in every game, and Kaunda epitomizes this kind of greatness."

Had numerous offers including Illinois and Syracuse. Carries a 3.0 GPA.

Recruited by John Carr.

D.J. Lenehan, 6-3,190,4.63, Quarterback, Wilson Area (PA) High School

Scout.com rates him 3 Stars and the #51 QB nationally. He was the Class 2-A Player of the Year for 2006 in Pennsylvania.

As a junior he passed for 2,785 yards. He completed 183 of 340 passes for 3,057 yards, 32 touchdowns and nine interceptions as Wilson went 16-0 this past season.

Lenehan brought the Warriors back from two-touchdown deficits in the second half three times this season, including twice in the playoffs. One of those came in the last 10 1/2 minutes of Wilson's 29-28 victory over Jeannette in the PIAA title game, when he threw for 329 yards and rushed for 100.

His  7,765 career passing yards are the second-best in state history. Last year he helped Wilson to the Class AA title game before losing to South Park, 28-17.

Lenehan directs a Wilson offense called "Air Raid" by coach Bret Comp.

Chose Toledo over offers from Temple and Buffalo.

Tim Cortazzo, 6-1,185,4.4, Wide Receiver, Penn-Trafford (PA) High School

"We finished the year 5-5 and lost in the first round to North Hills," he said. "I did alright. It was tough since I was double and triple covered. I was also recovering from a high ankle sprain that I suffered in a scrimmage. I still ended up first team all-conference after hauling in 20 catches for 400 yards."

The wideout has great speed, but cites something different when asked for his biggest strength as a receiver. "I’d say my routes. I accelerate well out of cuts and run pretty crisp." Cortazzo has done a hand-timed 4.39 forty.

Had 40 catches for 750 yards and nine touchdowns as a junior.

Scout.com said of the three-star player: Cortazzo is one of the most athletic players in the state.

Also offered by Akron and Temple.

Has a 3.8 GPA.

Recruited by Andy Boyd.

Matt Bradbury, 6-5,272, Offensive Lineman, Elmhurst (IL) York High School

He was a two-time all-conference selection and first team all-area. The senior anchored the right side of a front five that paved the way for 2,884 yards rushing and 41 touchdowns as his team went 11-2 and advanced to the state Class 8A semifinals.

Recruited by Stan Clayton.

Dreylon Pree, 6-2,190,4.6, Outside Linebacker, Steubenville High School

He played both defensive end and tight end for the Big Red, but will likely be an outside linebacker at Toledo.

Pree was a first team all-league and second team All-Eastern District pick on defense as he recorded 67 tackles with 12 for loss and 4.5 sacks.

During his four years at Steubenville, the team earned four-straight Associated Press state championships, 40-straight-regular-season wins with four consecutive-undefeated-regular seasons, 30-straight victories and back-to-back Ohio Division III state titles.

Recruited by Dave Walkosky.

Tyson Patrick, 6-2,220,4.6, Linebacker, Trotwood-Madison High School

He told Scout: “They are going to put me on the outside or at safety. The speed thing is all me and they are going to try to utilize my speed.”

Patrick reports he earned Conference Defensive Player of the Year, second team All-Southwest District, All-Area, and All-Conference honors after racking up 115 tackles and recovering four fumbles as a senior in 2006.

As a junior, Patrick had 102 tackles, three sacks, and two interceptions earning All-Conference and Honorable Mention All-Southwest Ohio honors.

Comes from the same high school as UT freshman defensive tackle Nate Cole.

Recruited by Mark Rhea.

Tamawi McGhee, 6-0,190,4.4, Safety, Steubenville High School

A four-year starter, he helped his team to back-to-back 15-0 seasons and Ohio Division III state championships.

As a senior, McGhee rushed for 1,885 yards and 17 touchdowns. He was an all-league, first team All-Eastern District and  special mention all-state selection. Also played tight end and linebacker.

McGhee, who was the feature back this season for Big Red, finished last season with 639 yards and eight touchdowns.

McGhee is a slasher type that can run between the tackles or bounce the ball outside.

Recruited by Dave Walkosky.

Kevin Kowalski, 6-4,270,5.1, Offensive Lineman,  Macedonia (OH) Nordonia High School

Rated the fifth best offensive lineman in Ohio according to Rivals.com. He is also an outstanding defensive lineman for his 8-1 team. Ranked the #28 center in the nation by Scout.com. Selected to play in the Big33 All-Star game.

"I went down there on Oct. 7 and decided to commit," Kowalski told Rivals. "I really like the program and I know they believed in me like no other team does. They offered me last spring and most teams weren't even recruiting me then, so I had a sense of loyalty to them."

From the Pitt summer camp: Nordonia was represented again by another lineman Kevin Kowalski. Kowalski looks to be about 6-3/275 but solid. Fundamentally he is one of the most impressive kids I saw in the four days. He is very competitive always taking reps.

First team Division II All-Ohio as a senior. Summit/Portage County defensive player of the year as a senior. Was second team All-Northeast Inland District as a junior. He is also a fine weight man in track throwing the shot and discus.

An outstanding student, he has a 3.6 grade point average. Also has a 385# bench press to his credit.

Recruited by Chris Hedden.

Marlin Parker, 6-2,235,4.65, Defensive End, Warren Harding High School

As a junior, Parker racked up over 70 tackles and five sacks earning All-Conference honors. Second team all-district as a senior.

Parker quote: "I consider myself a coachable and balanced player. I try to pattern my game after Julius Peppers. If I could pick one player to be like that is who it would be. I play linebacker, but I am also a guy that can put his hand on the ground and play some defensive end."

A very strong player, Parker recently did 26 reps at 225 pounds in the bench press, and has done a 360# max in the BP. Has a 32” vertical jump.

Parker is a 3.0 student.

He had numerous offers including Boston College and Indiana. Parker is ranked the #40 weak-side defensive end in the nation by  Rivals.com and one of the top 50 linebackers in the nation by Fab 50 Recruiting.

Parker is a high-motor player who really gets into the backfield quickly. He is a physical and punishing tackler who plays well off the edge or busting up the middle.

Recruited by Chris Hedden.

2006 FOOTBALL RECRUITING CLASS

Desmond Marrow, 6-3,196,4.45, Cornerback, Youngstown Cardinal Mooney

Division IV co-defensive player of the year in Ohio. First team All-Ohio, All-Northeast Ohio Inland District and district defensive POY.

Had ten interceptions and 71 tackles as a senior. Has a 38" vertical jump.

His father played at Wisconsin, and his uncle, Vince, was a tight end at UT.

Committed early to Miami, and then pledged UT, even after a late offer from Pitt.

Recruited by Chris Hedden.

Doug Westbrook, 6-3,215,4.65, Defensive End, Pompano Beach (FL) Ely High School

First team All-Broward County by the Miami Herald.

Led the Tigers with 18.5 sacks as a senior. Also had 40 tackles and three forced fumbles.

As a junior, had 30 tackles and four sacks. Has a 31" vertical jump.

''Doug is important for our defense because he has been providing great rush defense against opposing quarterbacks all season,'' head coach Greg McGirt said.

Recruited by Dave Walkosky.

Greg Harris, 6-0,185,4.4, Cornerback, Mount Vernon (NY) High School / Trinity-Pawling School

Harris was named by the Boston Globe as the 2005 All-New England Class A Player of the Year after an outstanding season at Trinity-Pawling. Coach Dave Coratti said: "The fact that Greg was chosen out of all of the offensive and defensive talent in New England is an incredible honor for him.” 

Harris ran for 1,033 yards, with 18 touchdowns and an average of 9 yards per carry. He also had three interceptions as a cornerback.

He helped Trinity-Pawling cruise to a 9-0 season and a New England Class A Prep School title.

As a running back, he totaled 909 yards averaging 10.6 yards per carry as a senior at Mount Vernon. He also scored 12 touchdowns.

"The year at Trinity-Pawling definitely helped me a lot and made me a better player," Harris said. "The transition of going from Mount Vernon to a prep school like this was a big jump, but I know it was the best decision."

Recruited by Mike Devlin.

Derrick Summers, 6-2,235,4.7, Inside Linebacker, Southfield (MI) High School

Summers had 102 tackles as a senior, averaging 11.3 per game. As a junior, he made 80 tackles including five sacks. That came after his sophomore year when he had over 60 tackles including 12 sacks playing defensive end.

He also played tight end, averaging 14.8 yards per catch this past season.

#40 on the Detroit Free Press Fab 50 list.

Summers is also an outstanding forward on the Southfield basketball team. He is currently scoring 20 points per game.

Derrick is the brother of UT freshman quarterback, Brandon Summers.

Has a 3.2 GPA.

Recruited by Jon Carr.

Bruce Frieson, 5-8,185,4.4, Running Back, Cleveland Glenville High School

Selected to the Rivals.com Ohio Top 60 team.

Senior Honors: First team all-league and Northeast Lakes District. Second team Division I All-Ohio.

“I’m very explosive as a running back. I keep my feet going no matter what and I grind for those extra yards as hard as I can,” he said. “And of course I’ve got that Glenville speed. My 40 time went down (during the various camps), I’m running a 4.4-flat now so I’m getting there. I’m just gaining weight, doing a lot of eating and drinking a lot of protein shakes. I’m just trying to get better.”

He gained 1,428 yards, caught 10 passes for 150 yards and accounted for 21 touchdowns his senior season.

Frierson (pronounced Freez-en) is also a threat as a receiver and a return man.

Recruited by Chris Hedden.

Nate Cole, 6-1,278,4.98, Defensive Tackle, Trotwood (OH) Madison High School

Had 38 tackles and five sacks as a junior. Had 75 tackles and 7.5 sacks as a senior. All-league and second team All-Southwest District his final season.

From Scout.com: He looks very good on film. Nate plays with power, he moves well for a big man and he gets to the football. When Cole learns how to play with his hands better and get off blocks quicker, he'll be a force.

Rated the #9 DT prospect in the Midwest and 83^rd nationally by Scout.com.

His cousin, Trent Cole, plays for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Has a 305# bench press, plus a 3.0 GPA.

Chose the Rockets over an offer from Central Florida.

Recruited by Chris Hedden.

Jared Dewalt, 6-5,292,5.18, Offensive Lineman, Lyndhurst (OH) Brush High School

Rated the #60 offensive guard in the nation by Rivals.com.

Bench presses 395 pounds. Selected to play in the Ohio North-South All-Star game.

"He was named MVP of our team, he played both sides of the ball and he never came off the field. He's that special," said Brush head coach Jason Hall. “He's the best all around football player I've had. He dominated people as a senior."

Also offered by West Virginia Cincinnati, Miami (OH), Akron, Bowling Green and others according to Rivals.

Dewalt said, “I have played all three offensive line positions so I'm versatile. My passion for the game would be my greatest strength. I love football and I'm doing everything I can to make myself a great football player."

As a senior was first team all-league, all-district and Division I All-Ohio (as a defensive lineman). Dewalt had a blocking efficiency of 93 percent and averaged nine pancake blocks per game.

Has a 3.0 GPA.

Recruited by Chris Hedden.

Levi George, 6-2,295, Offensive Line, Warren (OH) Harding High School

Played center at Harding and earned first team All-Steel Valley Conference, first team All-Northeast Inland District and Division I special mention All-Ohio as a senior.

All Federal League as a junior. Started for Youngstown Boardman as a freshman.

Selected to play in the Big 33 (Ohio vs Pennsylvania) All-Star Game.

The strongest player in school history, he bench presses 475 pounds and does 33 reps of 225#. As a comparison, at the 2005 NFL combine Michigan’s David Bass was the top center with 29 reps.

Head coach Thom McDaniels said that what makes George a good player is his ability to finish the play.

"I think he's the best finisher I've ever coached," he said. "I never had a lineman that played whistle to whistle like he did."

Has a 3.28 GPA. Chose UT over offers from Cincinnati and Marshall.

Recruited by Chris Hedden.

Joe Underwood, 6-3,240,4.8,  Defensive End/Inside Linebacker, Youngstown Ursuline High School

"They will try me at Will linebacker or they'll use me as a blitzing defensive end," he said. "They like my speed on the edge."

Senior honors: First team All-Federal League, first team Northeast Inland District and first team Division III All-Ohio as a linebacker. Had nineteen tackles in one game against Warren Harding.

As a junior, had 79 tackles, 12 for loss, 7 sacks and one interception.

Originally committed to Miami (O). Also had offers from Bowling Green and Akron.

Recruited by Chris Hedden.

Skylaar Constant, 6-4,265,4.8, Tight End/Defensive End, Bedford (OH) High School

Constant was recruited by Toledo as a tight end and a defensive end. As a senior, he won All-Lake Erie League, all-county and first team All-Northeast Inland District honors as a defensive lineman. First team Division II All-Ohio. He recorded 78 tackles, nine sacks and he picked off one pass and returned it 30 yards for a touchdown.
 

He is an outstanding athlete who is extremely agile for his size.

Constant has been selected to compete in Ohio’s North-South All-Star football game this summer as a defensive tackle.

He is the starting center in basketball for Bedford and also an outstanding weight man in track throwing the shot and discus.

According to the Plain Dealer, he was also offered scholarships from Miami of Ohio, Bowling Green, Akron and Ohio University.

Recruited by Chris Hedden.

Matt Fought, 6-4,210,4.6, Tight End, Ottawa-Glandorf (OH) High School

Fought caught 33 passes this season for 583 yards and eight touchdowns, He averaged 17.7 yards per catch.

He had 19 sacks to lead the O-G defense this season. Also had 128 total tackles, 70 solo, 19 sacks and 15 tackles for loss while causing two fumbles and recovering one.

Was the Western Buckeye League’s top linebacker and all-league on offense and defense. He also earned all-district and Division IV first team All-Ohio honors as a linebacker. Has a 38" vertical jump.

Fought was a second team all-district selection as an end his junior season. Also an excellent basketball player, he helped his team to a Division II state championship as a sophomore. He's currently averaging 14 points and 10 rebounds per game.

Picked UT over offers from Miami (O), Bowling Green and others.

Mark Jackson, 6-0,195, Defensive Back, Canton McKinley High School

As a senior, Jackson was a second team Division I all-state pick, and won first team Federal League, all-district and all-county honors. Selected to play in the Ohio North-South All-Star Game.

Jackson was a big part of his team’s run to the state title game in 2004 and a 12-1 record this past year.

McKinley coach Brian Cross considered Jackson the team’s most consistent player on both sides of the ball. “That’s a special kid,” Cross said at the end of the season.

From his cornerback position he recorded 72 tackles, five interceptions and four tackles for loss for the Bulldogs.

Also an excellent receiver, he averaged 13.1 yards per catch his senior season.

“The fact they were the first school that actually came at me was part of the reason,” Jackson said. “If they believe in me, it’s kind of easier for me to believe in them. Some of the bigger schools were coming in later. But Toledo was the first to offer me, the first coaches to call me.”

Chose Toledo over offers from Miami (O), Akron and Vanderbilt.

Plans on majoring in engineering at UT. He carries a 3.7 grade point average and scored a 25 on the ACT.

Recruited by Chris Hedden.

Dontae Jones, 5-11,211,4.47, Running Back, Orlando Evans High School
 

From Scout.com: This is a physical, deceptively quick and powerful runner who will have heads turning… Jones has the size and speed that could rival most NFL backs. He runs with excellent vision and is a load to bring down… Tremendous running instincts. When he gets past the line of scrimmage, he glides along with outstanding field vision and can accelerate quickly to get through a hole.

Only played in 5 games as a junior because of a high ankle sprain, but still managed 738 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Senior Stats: Had 900 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns after eight games. Jones played on teams that didn’t have a great deal of talent, but he still was able to put up some nice numbers. Second team All-Orange County.

Rated the #22 running back in the South by Scout.com. Also Orlando Sentinel Top 100 list and the #88 running back in the nation by Scout.com.

From the Tallahassee NIKE camp: (Jones) was one of the most physically impressive players at the camp and looked great in drills all day.

Chose Toledo over offers from Colorado State, New Mexico and Hawaii.

Recruited by Randall McCray.

Barry Church, 6-2,203,4.47, Defensive Back, Pittsburgh (PA) Penn Hills High School

Played tight end, wide receiver, linebacker and safety for Penn Hills.

Church ran a 4.47 40 at the Metro Index camp.

Rated the #42 safety in the nation by Rivals.com. #63 rated safety in the nation by Scout.com. From Scout.com: Church has developed over the past year into an exceptional prospect. He has outstanding ball skills and great speed for his size. He plays a variety of roles on defense, often blitzing and providing run support.

"He can cover and he's not afraid to hit you. His speed opens a lot of doors for us to do a lot of different things," said head coach Neil Gordon.

Had 53 tackles and 4 interceptions as a junior.

Senior stats: Had 30 catches for 667 yards (22.2ypc) and three TD’s. Also scored on an interception and kickoff return. Had 80 tackles, eight sacks, six interceptions and three fumble recoveries.

Selected to the Associated Press Class AAAA all-state second team as a defensive back.

Named to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Terrific 25 team. Selected to play in the Big 33 All-Star Game.

According to Rivals.com, he also had offers from Cincinnati, Maryland, North Carolina State, Iowa, Indiana and West Virginia.

He also participates in track. As a junior he won the state indoor championship in the triple jump with a leap of 46 feet 6 1/2 inches.

Recruited by Andy Boyd.

Alex Steigerwald, 5-11,170,4.63, Kicker, Cleveland Benedictine High School

Steigerwad is a kicker with a big leg who routinely puts his kickoffs into the end-zone. He helped his team to the 2004 Ohio Division III state championship. "I think the mental part of kicking is my strength," he said. "They've tried to ice me several times and every time they tried I made every one of the kicks."

He accounted for 29 extra points and seven field goals this season with his longest being 44 yards. Had 48 extra points and 10 field goals a year ago. His 47-yard field goal is the second longest in school history. Made 19 of 21 field goals as a two-year starter.

First team All-Northeast Lakes District, All-Cuyahoga county and second team all-state as a senior.

AP second team all-state as a punter his junior year. Averaged 42.9 per punt as a senior.

Recruited by Chris Hedden.

Alex Johnson, 6-2, 230,4.7, Inside Linebacker, North Penn (PA) High School

Johnson was named first team All Southeast PA by The Philadelphia Inquirer and second team Class AAAA All-State by the Associated Press. Selected to play in the Big 33 All-Star Game.

In 2004, Johnson earned All-Area and All-League honors after recording 88 tackles.

"What I hear from these coaches is that they like his size to go along with real good speed and explosive first steps," his father Rick said. "What they say is that he has a nose for the football and he hits unbelievably. They really like his run stopping ability."

Picked Toledo over an offer from Duke, and cancelled an official visit to Michigan State after giving a commitment to the Rockets.

Bench presses 330 pounds.

On tape, Johnson reminds you of former Rocket linebacker standout, Tom Ward.

Recruited by Mike Devlin.

Jan Gewont, 6-5,295,5.3, Offensive Lineman, Palos Heights (IL) Stagg High School

Named Class 8A all-state by the Illinois High School Coaches Association as a senior.

As a junior in 2004 was named as an all conference and all area.

He is rated the No. 24 prospect in the Rivals.com Illinois Top 50 of 2006.

“John has good feet and he’s strong.” Said Stagg coach Tim McAlpin. “We’ve had him up on the varsity for a couple of years now and we feel he’s a major D-1 prospect.

“John plays guard for us but I think he’s athletic enough to play tackle. He’s an excellent run blocker.”

According to Rivals.com he had offers from Kansas, Iowa State, UConn and Marshall among others.

From Scout.com: Gewant is a fine offensive lineman that will be a three-year varsity starter in 2005. John has very good feet, he's strong and he's also a very good run blocker. He plays guard for Stagg and projects at that position at the next level.

His team ended up 9-2 and lost in the second round of the Illinois state playoffs.

Recruited by Randall McCray.

Chris Meenan, 6-7,320,5.4, Offensive Line, Wooster (OH) High School

First team all-league and all-district as a senior. Second team DI all-state.

Had 51 pancake blocks as a junior.

Meenan has two uncles who played for Woody Hayes at Ohio State -- Kim Anderson (1964-66) and Tom Anderson (1964).

He is a very good run blocker who graded out at 95% blocking efficiency. He has the size and ability to be a top run blocking strong side tackle at the next level or even a pulling guard in the right system. His long arms and nasty attitude help him dominate opponents.

Meenan said, "I think my run blocking and my ability to pull and trap are my strengths. I'm also good at getting out on the linebackers.”

Has a 360# bench press.

From ESPN.com: Meenan is a prospect with tremendous size. He can clear paths in the running game when he keeps his pads down and his feet moving. He can wash defenders down...

Recruited by Chris Hedden.

Archie Donald, 6-2,223,4.7, Inside Linebacker, Penn Hills (PA) High School

As a junior he was selected on the first team All-Quad East Conference team. He was also a first team All-AAAA pick by both the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Had 100 tackles as a junior.

Class AAAA all-area as a senior.

Scout.com Report:  Donald may be the most physical LB in the WPIAL, he is definitely not afraid to initiate contact. Big and physical kid who is a run stuffer, needs to develop into a better overall LB, covering passes in the hook zone is one area he needs to improve on. All of his weaknesses are correctable, and he has tremendous upside.

Bench presses 300 pounds.

Recruited by Andy Boyd.

Aaron Opelt, 6-2,190,4.6, Quarterback, Fremont (OH) Ross High School

He was the Northwest District Offensive Player of the Year, and Division I (big school) first team All-Ohio.

Scout.com ranked him as the 14th best quarterback in the Midwest. They said: Opelt has one of the quickest and most accurate releases in the Midwest. He wastes very little time and or motion on his throws. Surprisingly good arm strength for not taking a lot of time or using a lot of his body behind his throws…has a very high ceiling. He shows tremendous leadership ability and takes control of the offense. Opelt is also a very good athlete who can beat you with his legs as well as his arm.

Ohio High Magazine said this about Opelt: If he could have competed in combines against other top quarterbacks in this class, I think he could have ended up #1 in this class…of the top-rated quarterbacks in Ohio, he is the best runner.

Opelt threw for 1,747 yards and broke a school record as a junior. Honorable mention all-region selection in 2004. Team captain.

He recently had official visits to both Toledo and Cincinnati, but has also stopped back to watch the Rockets work out for the GMAC Bowl.

Opelt threw for 2,148 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior. He also rushed for an additional 500 yards, showing that he's a true dual-threat quarterback. He amassed 5,340 total yards and 35 touchdowns for his career.

"I like to drop back and throw it," Opelt said. "But I can get out of the pocket and make things happen that way. I'm a pretty complete guy that can hurt you both ways."

Opelt ran a shotgun spread offense in high school, so he should have no problem adjusting to Toledo’s offense.

He also excels in baseball as well, hitting .411 as a junior and earning AP second team all-state honors. Buckeye Scout also named him to its All-Ohio team. Plans to play baseball at UT as a sophomore.

Currently has a 4.0 GPA.

Chose UT over Cincinnati.

Recruited by Tim Rose and John Shannon.

Joe Shuler, 6-2,185,4.5, Wide Receiver/Defensive Back, Apopka (FL) High School

Second team All-Orange County.

From head coach Ty Ensor: “He is just very naturally gifted. Joe has started since he was a freshman, this will be his fourth year of starting for us. He has really good hands and is one of those bigger wide receivers. He started his career at cornerback , but we've moved him to wide receiver.”

His brother, Adam, was a tight end at South Florida.

Bench presses 240 pounds.

Also had offers from Mississippi and Temple.

Recruited by Randall McCray and Tim Rose.

Jerome Jones, 6-7,220,4.7, Tight End/Defensive End, Youngstown Ursuline High School

Jones made 53 tackles including five for losses during his junior season. He also intercepted four passes and returned two for touchdowns. Jones, who caught five passes for 75 yards on the other side of the ball, was an all-conference and all-district selection. Blocked three kicks as a junior.
 

From Scout.com: A unique athlete who stands out at linebacker despite his big size (6-7). He could wind up at DE in college but may also wind up as a tight end.

Rated the #32 tight end in the nation by Rivals.com and one of the top 50 tight ends nationally by Fab 50 Recruiting.

Also one of the top power forwards in Ohio.

Chose Toledo over an offer from Kansas.

Recruited by Chris Hedden.

Maurice Hill, 6-2,265,4.8, Defensive Lineman, Bolingbrook (IL) High School

From Scout.com: Hill will be a three-year starter in 2005. Maurice is a converted fullback that had a very good junior year playing defensive end.

Coaches comments: "Maurice is a big strong kid. He's fast and aggressive with a tremendous first step. He could play defensive end or defensive tackle in college."

Hill tallied 56 tackles and led his 9-2 team's defense with 10 sacks through eleven games as a senior. Also had two blocked kicks in one game.

He benches 400-pounds and squats 650, plus he's a 3.0 student.

Recruited by Randall McCray.

2005 FOOTBALL RECRUITING CLASS

Beau Brudzinski, 6-1,210,4.7, Linebacker, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas High School

He posted 78 tackles, one interception, four recovered fumbles and five field goal/point after blocks as a senior. He earned All-County for the Sentinel and Herald, made the North-South Broward game and the Dade-Broward game. Honorable mention all-state. Missed a number of games with a broken arm.

Ran the second fastest pro shuttle time in Nike camp history.

Son of former NFL linebacker Bob Brudzinski.

Has a 3.5 GPA.

Recruited by Dave Walkosky.

Robin Bailey, 6-5,200, Wide Receiver, Westerville (OH) South High School

Comes from the same high school as Rocket receivers Lance Moore, Nick Moore and Steve Odom.

Had 640 yards on 48 receptions and a team-best nine touchdown catches through 11 games as a senior. Also a standout quarterback.

Team MVP. Won first team All-Capital Conference and second team all-district honors his senior year on a team that finished 10-2.

Bailey is one of the outstanding small forwards in Ohio and currently averages 18.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per game.

Recruited by Dave Walkosky.

Stephen Williams, 6-4,180,4.4, Wide Receiver, Missouri City (TX) Marshall High School

He was the top receiver in yardage in the greater Houston area as a senior, catching 39 passes for 835 yards (21.4 ypc) and made second-team all district. He runs the 100 meters in 10.7 seconds, jumps 6'-4" in the high jump and 22'-11" in the long jump. Has a 36” vertical leap.

“This is his first varsity season and whoever gets this kid is getting a steal," said  Marshall coach Dennis Brantley. "He is 6-4 and still growing. He is 180 pounds and has a slim frame, but that frame is going to fill out as he matures. He is very physically strong and there is so much that he is going to learn. All I can say that is because he is a tall guy, the stride is deceiving. He has a long stride and no one gets close to him and no one can catch him once he starts running."

Chose Toledo over an offer from Mississippi State.

Has a 3.1 GPA.

Recruited by John Shannon.

Eric Heller, 6-3,225, Inside Linebacker, Columbus Beechcroft High School

First team all-city selection.

Zanesville head coach David Everson said: "Heller is their stud, their go to guy. They run to him and he's their leading pass receiver. He's also a good linebacker."

Made 56 tackles as a senior. Caught 18 passes as a tight end. Defensive MVP in the Central District all-star game.

Played basketball three years.

Recruited by Dave Walkosky.

John Duhe, 6-4,230, Defensive End, Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas High School

All-league and second team all-county selection.

Had 34 total tackles including 10 for loss, 4.5 sacks, 4 pass breakups and 2 recovered fumbles as a senior. MVP of two state playoff games.

Son of former Miami Dolphin all-pro linebacker A.J. Duhe.

Also offered by Iowa State, Kentucky and Tulane.

Recruited by Dave Walkosky.

Garry Hill, 6-3,165,4.5, Cornerback, Trotwood (OH) Madison High School

Made Ohio High Magazine’s Top 100 list. Here’s what they said. “Head coach Maurice Douglas is raving about the upside of Gary Hill. He runs a 4.5 40, is a 6-6 high jumper and a 22 foot long jumper. I go back to the tape and see a player with a lot of athletic ability and tenacity to go with size.”

Had 21 tackles, one interception and 7 pass breakups as a junior. Through eight games as a senior had three interceptions (one 60 yards for a TD), nine pass breakups and 30 tackles. Has a vertical leap of 33 inches. 

Chose Toledo over an offer from Bowling Green.

Recruited by Chris Hedden.

Buster Garrett, 6-4,275,5.15, Center, St. Augustine (FL) Nease High School

Was the Panthers best offensive lineman with 32 pancakes and just one sack allowed.

First team all-league and all-county. Will play for the US team in the NFL Global Junior Championship IX during the week of Super Bowl XXXIX and in the Florida Shrine Bowl.

Bench presses 315 pounds.

Chose UT over an offer from Central Florida.

Recruited by Randall McCray.

Sam Azner, 6-7,290, Offensive Lineman, Wayne Hills (NJ) High School

All-Passaic County and all-league selection. Named third team all-state as a senior. Didn't allow a sack as a senior.

Helped lead team to a 10-2 record and #12 ranking in New Jersey.

Will play in the New Jersey All-Star Football Classic.

Recruited by Mike Devlin.

Tom Burzine, 6-5,225, Tight End, Connetquot (NY) High School

Had 61 catches for 914 yards during his final two seasons.

Earned All-Division & All-County honors his junior & senior year. Selected to the Heroes Bowl All-Star team. (Long Island vs New York City).

From Head coach Mike Hansen:  “Tom has all the tools to be a great tight end at the college level.  He is big, athletic and has great hands.  However, possibly Tommy's best attribute is he is still growing as a player.  He has all his best football still in front of him.  We expect to hear great things at home from his years at Toledo."

An outstanding basketball player, he currently averages 18 points and 10 rebounds per game.

Recruited by Rob Spence.

Walter Atkins, 5-11,180,4.5, Cornerback, Deerfield Beach (FL)High School

Atkins is a “speed” guy who made big plays as a senior. He had two interceptions for touchdowns and also returned a punt for a touchdown. Atkins had four interceptions, 40 tackles and nine pass breakups as a senior.

Also played some quarterback and lettered in track and basketball.

His school was ranked #6 in the nation.

Recruited by Dave Walkosky.

Keiron Brown, 6-0,175, Cornerback, Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas High School

Was a South Florida Sun-Sentinel first team All-Broward County pick and won third team Class 5A all-state honors.

Had 45 tackles and 11 pass breakups as a senior.

Member of school’s all-county 4X100 relay team and ran an 11.02 100 meters at the 2003 Florida Relays.

Recruited by Dave Walkosky

Jeremy Mack, 6-4,235, Long Snapper/Tight End, Center Grove (IN) High School

Mack was recruited primarily as a long snapper and could play as a freshman. He also has excellent hands and could develop into a fine tight end.

His head coach, Eric Moore said, "He's the best long snapper I've had in 18 years and probably had only one bad snap since his freshman season."

Had 600 receiving yards as a senior with six touchdowns and also 3 sacks as a defensive end. Earned all-metro, IHAA coaches' all-state and all-county honors.

An excellent all-around athlete, Mack averages 18.5 points and 8.5 rebounds as a standout basketball player.

Recruited by Doug Downing.

Kevin Hobbins, 6-7,320, Offensive Lineman, Petersburg (Ontario) Crestwood Secondary

Considered the top offensive lineman in Canada, Hobbins had a great deal of interest from 1-A schools, but eventually chose Toledo over an offer from South Carolina.

First team All-Ontario and first team All-Canada Gridiron while playing on an undefeated team.

Strong and quick, he has great size for an offensive tackle. Hobbins had 20 knockdown blocks in only nine games during the 2003 season.

Recruited by Mike Devlin.

Brandon Summers, 6-1,185,4.7, Quarterback, Southfield (MI) High School

Rated the #14 player in Michigan on the News Blue Chip list. Also Detroit News all-north and second team all-metro. #19 on the Detroit Free Press Fab 50 list.

A two-year starter at quarterback, he passed for 1,225 yards and rushed for another 400 as a junior and completed 76 of 112 passes for 1,428 yards and 16 touchdowns with five interceptions as a senior. He rushed for 424 yards and four touchdowns on 40 carries. "Brandon is one of those kids who knows how to keep his composure," Coach David Reese said.

Summers was an early commitment to Indiana and was also offered by Michigan State and Cincinnati among others before he picked Toledo.

He attended UT’s football camp last summer, and is described as a Tavares Bolden-type of quarterback. He is an exceptionally accurate thrower and is a big-play runner.

Keith Forestal, 6-4,225,4.6, Inside Linebacker, Youngstown (OH) Liberty High School

As a junior Keith was first team all-northeast Ohio. He also won All-Tac8 and all-county honors. Made 19 catches for 323 yards in 2003.

Senior season: First team all-conference as a wide receiver, first team All-Northeast Inland district as a linebacker, second team Division IV all-state as an inside linebacker. Had 111 tackles.

“I am intense. I go non-stop whistle to whistle,” Forestal told Scout.com.

Also had offers from Cincinnati, Indiana and Kansas according to Rivals.com.

Helped his team to an 11-2 record and three playoff victories.

Recruited by Chris Hedden.

Jeff Green, 6-3,180,4.5, Defensive Back, Deptford Township (NJ) High School

Green had two interceptions, nine pass defenses and 59 tackles in 2004 as the Spartans repeated as NJSIAA South Jersey Group III champs and finished with an 11-1 record. Was also an outstanding wide receiver.

He told Scout.com: “I’m an aggressive player, trying to get to the ball. I like to go up in the air and makes plays on the ground, and I like to go over the middle or a fade.”

Was first team All-Tri County Conference and first team All-South Jersey.

He also had offers from Minnesota and Louisville according to Rivals.com.

Green has tremendous size and speed for a defensive back and will likely be a safety at Toledo.

Averages 21 points per game in basketball.

Recruited by Mike Devlin.

DaJuane Collins, 5-11,190,4.5, Running Back, Deptford Township (NJ) High School

Collins, a fleet and solidly built 5-foot-11, 190-pounder, was the catalyst behind Deptford's second straight South Jersey Group 3 title last year as he rushed for 1,841 yards on 217 carries and scored 19 touchdowns. On defense, he had five interceptions and three fumble recoveries. He was The Inquirer's South Jersey defensive player of the year.

Collins selected Toledo over Minnesota, the only other college he visited. Toledo and Minnesota recruited him as a running back, while most other colleges - including Boston College, Penn State and Syracuse - wanted him to play defense. "I like offense better than defense," Collins said.

In addition to playing in the offensive backfield, Collins will be given a chance to return punts and kickoffs at Toledo.

He was the #50 running back in the nation by Rivals.com. Collins collected over 50 offers from schools such as Wisconsin, Maryland, Purdue, UNC, NC State, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Boston College, Minnesota, Syracuse, and Louisville according to Rivals.com and Scout.com.

Collins was named all-tri county, all-county, all-South Jersey and second team Group III all-state as a junior when he ran for over 1,000 yards and averaged 8.4 yards per carry.

DaJuane has a number of relatives who have played college and pro football including second cousin Andre Collins an All-American linebacker at Penn State. Andre competed in the NFL for a decade. He played for Washington (1990-94), Cincinnati (1995-97) and Chicago (1998-99). Andre is now director of the Retired Players Association for the NFL.

"If I could compare myself to another player it would be Gale Sayers,” Collins said. “I’ve got the power to run you over and I’ve also got the ability to cut when I have to."

He is an undefeated wrestler so far this season.

Philadelphia Inquirer's Area Player of the Year.

He was recruited by Mike Devlin.

David Nichols, 6-3,225,4.5, Wide Receiver, Cerritos (CA) College, Dominguez High School

Led Cerritos in receiving this past season with 36 catches for 543 yards and four touchdowns even though he missed three games with an injury.

Named 1^st Team All-San Gabriel Valley League as a senior in high school, his only year of high school football. Also played high school basketball and averaged 17 points, eight rebounds and two blocked shots a game as a senior.

His cousin, Frank Rice, is a wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers.

“Nichols is a big bodied receiver who is capable of catching the ball in traffic. He is also an outstanding blocker,” Cerritos Head Coach Frank Mazzotta said.

Recruited by John Shannon.

Lester Richmond, 6-2,185,4.5, Defensive Back, Chicago Morgan Park High School

From Rivals: “In person and on the field, Richmond is drawing rave reviews. Richmond has a nice mix of size and speed, and he also can and will bring the wood when required. Richmond also is still growing and is adding weight and size.”

Helped Morgan Park to the state playoffs. It was the first Public League team ever to start a season 12-0.

Had 115 tackles, four interceptions and three fumble recoveries as a senior. All-City, all-conference.

Richmond is also a sprinter on the track team who ran a 24.33 200 meters last year.

Chose UT over offers from Northern Illinois and Miami (O).

He has a 3.3 GPA.

Recruited by Randall McCray.

Shawn Glaser, 6-7,305, Offensive Lineman, Akron Archbishop Hoban High School

Glaser was an All-Northeast Inland District and first team Division III All-Ohio selection his senior season.

He told Scout.com "Whenever I go out on the field, I like to play with the most intensity that I can. I like to be the most intense player possible.”

Glaser was the main guy opening holes for Tyrell Sutton (Northwestern commit) who ran for over 2,000 yards as a junior and set a state career record of over 9,000 rushing yards on the way to picking up Ohio’s Mr. Football honors. Graded out in the mid to high 90s, exceptional in the Hoban system. Excellent drive blocker, he gave up just one sack in leading the Knights to their fifth straight playoff appearance.

Rated the #73 player in Ohio by Ohio High Magazine.

He was selected to the Cleveland Plain Dealer Super 30 Team. They said: "Recruiters love Glaser's initial step. And oh yeah, he's 6-8, 315 pounds. He has a big frame and runs well for a kid his size. Some recruiters have tabbed him as a guard at the next level." He will study engineering.

Recruited by Chris Hedden.

Kevin Kilgo, 6-5,270, Offensive Lineman, Sterling Heights (MI) Stevenson High School

#17 player in Michigan preseason by the Detroit News. Earned all-league, Detroit News and Free Press All-East and second team All-Metro honors for his playoff bound team. Division I first team all-state by the Free Press. Coach Rick Bye: "Kevin is a two-way player who's a powerful offensive blocker. He plays defensive end with the same force."

#23 on the Detroit News Blue Chip list. #15 on the Detroit Free Press Fab 50 list.

Kilgo, a three-year starter, played tight end and defensive end. Through 10 games, he had 55 tackles, six hurries, four sacks, four deflections and a fumble recovery. On offense, he had nine receptions for 151 yards and two touchdowns. Kilgo, who was used more as a blocker on offense, had 41 pancake blocks. Has been a dominant defensive end.

Has a 3.5 GPA.

Recruited by Mike Devlin.

Chris Faison, 6-1,175, Defensive Back, Bloomfield Hills (MI) Lahser High School

Selected to the News, Free Press All-North team. Division III first team all-state by the Free Press.

#48 on the Detroit News Blue Chip list.

Faison started the last half of his sophomore season, including a state semifinal, and every game since. This season, he had 47 tackles and two interceptions. He had seven as a junior. "Chris has the quickest closing speed I have ever coached," Coach Dan Loria said. "He has a great nose for the football that has helped him direct the middle of the field."

Won all-league and all-county honors as a junior. Team captain.

Faison is an outstanding track athlete who won the state high jump title (6-9) last year and was second in the indoor state championships (6-8). He was an All-America high jumper. He is also a 20 foot long jumper and an excellent hurdler.

3.1 GPA.

Recruited by Mike Devlin.

Lyndon Gayle, 6-4,278, 4.8,  Defensive Lineman, Akron North High School

Gayle is a big defensive lineman who plays both defensive end and tight end at Akron North.

Here’s a quote from the University of Pittsburgh summer camp: “Built like a sedan, no other words can describe how solid this kid is.“

Selected as one of the top 50 defensive ends in the nation by Fab50 Recruiting.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer selected him as the preseason most valuable lineman in the Akron City Series Conference.

Gayle was an honorable mention all-district selection as a junior. He also plays varsity basketball and earned honorable mention all-league honors as a junior. Recently scored a 19 on his ACT and should be an academic qualifier. Has a 3.2 GPA.

Gayle bench presses 350 pounds, and squats 700 pounds.

Had 52 tackles and five sacks as a senior plus caught 11 passes for 205 yards.. Selected first team all-district as a senior.

Recruited by Chris Hedden.