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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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2007 Roster
Bobby Williams
Class: Jr.
Position: WR
Height: 6-3
Weight: 204 pounds
Previous School: Raines
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
2007: Played all 12 games and had one start ... Was fifth on the team with 18 receptions for 183 yards and three touchdowns ... Presented the Donald Craig Sophomore Academic award following spring drills while also earning the Most Improved Strength Training award for the wide receivers ... Collected four receptions for 85 yards in the Blue-White game ... Did not have a reception at FAU ... Turned in three catches for 39 yards and a touchdown at Louisville ... His scoring strike covered 24 yards ... Added one reception at LSU and against WKU ... Lone catch against FIU went for 14 yards and a touchdown ... Had two catches for 27 yards and a touchdown against Virginia ... Reeled in a catch for 18 yards at Memphis ... Tallied four receptions for 36 yards at North Texas ... Had four receptions for 32 yards in win at ULM. 2006: Started nine games and played in all 13 ... Led the team with 36 receptions for 378 yards and one touchdown ... Was suspended from the team for the entire spring due to disciplinary reasons ... Head Coach Rick Stockstill reinstated Williams to the team on May 10 ... Started in opener against FIU and had three catches for 30 yards while playing 50 total snaps ... Had a career-best seven receptions for 71 yards at Maryland ... Reeled in three passes in win over Tennessee Tech ... Registered two receptions for 37 yards in 24 plays at Oklahoma ... Added three receptions for 24 yards at North Texas and led the Blue Raiders with four grabs for 27 yards against no. 8 Louisville ... Hauled in five receptions for 48 yards in win over Louisiana-Monroe ... Had two catches for 18 yards at Louisiana-Lafayette ... Did not have a reception against FAU or ASU ... Reeled in one pass for seven yards against South Carolina ... Hauled in three passes for 44 yards against Troy and also added three receptions in Motor City Bowl. 2005: Played in all 11 games and started the last 10 ... Was fourth on the team with 22 receptions for 303 yards and one touchdown ... Made his first collegiate reception against Alabama for 14 yards ... Earned his first collegiate start against North Texas and responded with two catches for 17 yards ... Grabbed three passes in loss to Akron ... Led the Blue Raiders with five receptions for 80 yards, including a personal long catch of 44 yards ... Hauled in two passes for 27 yards at FAU ... Registered his first collegiate touchdown on a 49-yard reception from Clint Marks in win over Arkansas State (finished game with two catches for 60 yards) ... Had three receptions for 47 yards at home against Louisiana-Monroe ... Did not have a catch at NC State ... Had two catches for 30 yards at FIU. High School: Named to the Florida Times Union all-Coast Super 24 team as a senior ... Also earned all-conference honors and was the team's most outstanding receiver as a junior and senior ... Tallied 82 receptions for 1,743 yards and 17 touchdowns in two years ... Also played on the basketball team, where he was a part of two state championship teams ... Played football for Coach Ben Simmons. Personal: Parents: Bobby Stokes and Juanita Williams ... Born: 11/26/85 ... Major: Liberal Studies.
Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2005 22 303 13.8 49 1 2006 36 378 10.5 55 1 2007 18 183 10.2 24 3 Total 76 864 11.4 55 5
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