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The Blue Raiders inked players from eight different states
with four each coming from Tennessee, Georgia, and California, three
from Florida, two from Alabama, and one each from Colorado, Louisiana, and South Carolina. Overall, 13 signees come from the high school ranks.
Video: Signing Day Press Conference
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Christian Henry
LB · 6-1 · 217 pounds · Fr.
Dania, FL (Hollywood Hills HS)
Stockstill on Henry: "Physical, strong and athletic." (10:08 AM)
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Chris Sharpe
CB · 5-10 · 170 pounds · Fr.
Stone Mountain, GA (Stephenson HS)
Stockstill on Sharpe: "Tall, long and really athletic." (10:04 AM)
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Isaiah Anderson
OL · 6-4 · 280 pounds · Fr.
Franklin, TN (Franklin HS)
Stockstill on Anderson: "Very physical, uses hands well and can run." (9:25 AM)
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Patrick McNeil
DE · 6-3 · 270 pounds · Fr.
Mobile, AL (Davidson HS)
Stockstill on McNeil: "Physical with great strength. Good hands and runs well." (8:55 AM)
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Jiajuan Fennell
DE · 6-3 · 215 pounds · Fr.
South Pittsburg, TN (South Pittsburg HS)
Stockstill on Fennell: "Very athletic with great growth potential." (8:54 AM)
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Leighton Gasque
LB · 6-2 · 195 pounds · Fr.
Hiram, GA (Hiram HS)
Stockstill on Gasque: "Huge upside, athletic and has good speed." (8:35 AM)
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Corey Carmichael
LB · 5-11 · 230 pounds · Fr.
Canton, GA (Woodstock HS)
Stockstill on Carmichael: "Physical player who has good instincts." (7:59 AM)
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Reggie Whatley
WR · 5-7 · 170 pounds · Fr.
Rome, GA (Rome HS)
Stockstill on Whatley: "Great speed that will be utilized in return game. Has nice change of direction." (7:43 AM)
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Max Ugboaja
DE · 6-4 · 215 pounds · Fr.
Antioch, TN (Hillwood HS)
Stockstill on Ugboaja: "Good upside, athletic and runs well." (7:27 AM)
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Morris Moore
DE · 6-4 · 255 pounds · Fr.
West Palm Beach, FL (Palm Beach Lakes HS)
Stockstill on Moore: "Good athlete who runs well and comes from a good high school program." (7:05 AM)
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Judd Hunt
OL · 6-4 · 265 pounds · Fr.
Oneonta, AL (Oneonta HS)
Stockstill on Hunt: "Good feet, smart and athletic enough to play several positions." (7:04 AM)
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Khari Burke
CB · 5-10 · 165 pounds · Fr.
Plantation, FL (South Plantation HS)
Stockstill on Burke: "Physical player that runs well and has good ball skills." (7:03 AM)
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Jonathan Brooks
LB · 6-2 · 202 pounds · Fr.
New Orleans, LA (Miller Grove HS)
Stockstill on Brooks: "Athletic and has good speed." (7:02 AM)
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Tyler Mason
WR · 5-7 · 158 pounds · Jr.
Richmond, CA (San Leandro HS)
Stockstill on Mason: "Good running skills and will be utilized in the return game." (7:00 AM)
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Logan Kilgore
QB · 6-3 · 174 pounds · So.
Carmichael, CA (Bakersfield College)
Stockstill on Kilgore: "A four-for-three guy who is very accurate and can make all the throws. Runs well." (7:00 AM)
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Arness Ikner
CB · 5-9 · 167 pounds · Jr.
Pasadena, CA (Pasadena HS)
Stockstill on Ikner: "Runs well, plays physical and is very competitive" (7:00 AM)
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Jamar Brown
WR · 6-2 · 218 pounds · Jr.
Charleston, SC (Feather River CC)
Stockstill on Brown: "Bigger body that runs well." (7:00 AM)
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Jeremiah Black
C · 6-1 · 288 pounds · Jr.
Denver, CO (West Hill CC)
Stockstill on Black: "A smart, experienced and tough player." (7:00 AM)
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Jared Bamber
TE · 6-4 · 228 pounds · Jr.
Murietta, CA (Palomar CC)
Stockstill on Bamber: "Bigger body at receiver who will help us in the run game." (7:00 AM)
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Preston Bailey
OL · 6-5 · 315 pounds · r-So.
Nashville, TN (Montgomery Bell Academy)
Stockstill on Bailey: "Very athletic and can play guard or tackle." (7:00 AM)
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2009 Roster
Andrew Banks
Class: r-So.
Position: QB
Height: 5-9
Weight: 156 pounds
Previous School: Gwynn Park
Hometown: Clinton, MD
2009: Played in 12 games and had 176 total snaps, including a season-best 38 against Arkansas State ... Had two catches for 24 yards on the season ... Received six winning grades from the coaching staff ... Saw action at Clemson in the season opener at receiver and quarterback (24 total plays) ... His snaps under center were the first of his career as he completed 1 of 2 passes and ran three times for seven yards ... Played eight snaps against Mississippi State and collected one reception for 16 yards ... Had one reception for eight yards against ASU. 2008: Played in two games, earning five snaps against ASU and 16 in win over North Texas ... Moved to wide receiver in the spring ... Voted the most improved quarterback in strength and conditioning during the spring ... Played in his first collegiate game at Arkansas State as a member of the punt block team. 2007: Took a redshirt year after joining the team as an invited walk-on ... Competed as a quarterback. High School: Lettered three years in football at Gwynn Park High School ... Threw for 2,200 yards and 30 touchdowns as a senior to lead team to a 14-0 record. Full Name: William Andrew Banks ... Parents: Maurice and Wendy Banks ... Born: 12/15/88 ... Major: Liberal Studies.
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