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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
Desmond Gee
Class: So.
Position: RB
Height: 5-8
Weight: 168 pounds
Previous School: Madison Co.
Hometown: Greenville, FL
2007: Named first team All-Sun Belt for the second straight year as an all-purpose player ... Also tabbed first team all-league by Rivals.com ... Saw action in 11 games and tallied seven starts ... Was second on the team with 29 receptions for 382 yards and four touchdowns while also adding 162 yards on the ground ... Led the team in all-purpose yards with 1,323 while serving as the primary punt and kickoff returner ... Also led the Blue Raiders with 26 plays of 20 or more yards ... Played 420 snaps on the season and earned eight winning grades ... Did not compete in spring practice while recovering from off-season surgery ... Reeled in two catches for 55 yards and a touchdown at FAU in 36 snaps played ... Had two catches for 21 yards at Louisville and also registered seven kickoff returns for 160 yards which went down as the fourth most yardage in a single-game ... Matched his career-high with seven kickoff returns for 119 yards at LSU but did not have a reception ... Rushed four times for 35 yards and added two receptions against WKU ... Added two receptions for 42 yards and a touchdown in the win over FIU and finished with a team-best 129 all-purpose yards ... Did not play against Virginia due to an ankle injury ... Came back against Memphis and reeled in a team-best four receptions ... Had three catches in win over ASU and collected five at North Texas ... Recorded four receptions for a personal-best 139 yards against ULM to go along with two touchdowns ... Finished with a career-high 203 all-purpose yards against ULM ... Rushed eight times for a career-best 71 yards against ULL ... Led the Blue Raiders with five receptions at Troy. 2006: Named First Team All-Sun Belt Conference as an all-purpose player ... Played in all 13 games and earned three starts in his true freshman season ... Was third on the team with 277 rushing yards while adding 27 receptions (second on team) for 351 yards ... Scored eight total touchdowns with five on the ground and three through the air ... Finished the regular season by scoring a touchdown in six straight games ... Led the Blue Raiders with 12 punt returns for 119 yards, including a long of 39 yards in Motor City Bowl against Central Michigan ... Played eight snaps on special teams in his collegiate debut against FIU and again had eight plays at Maryland (all on special teams) ... Rushed seven times for 61 yards, including a 15-yard touchdown run in win over Tennessee Tech (30 snaps) ... Earned a "winning performance" from the coaching staff following the TTU win ... Rushed six times for 14 yards at Oklahoma and was in on 12 plays ... Had 59 yards rushing on 16 attempts to go along with a 2-yard touchdown run in the win over North Texas ... Rushed for 26 yards on five carries and registered his first two receptions against no. 8 Louisville ... Enjoyed a breakout game against Louisiana-Monroe with six receptions for 109 yards and a touchdown ... His TD reception went for 54 yards and proved to be the winning play; he also recorded 18 yards rushing on three attempts and three punt returns for 15 yards (142 all-purpose yards) ... Caught two passes for 30 yards including a 22-yard touchdown in win at Louisiana-Lafayette to earn a "winning performance" ... Rushed for 35 yards on six attempts and had a touchdown in win over FAU ... Led team with two receptions for 46 yards against Arkansas State while adding 25 rushing yards, including a seven-yard touchdown ... On the game's first play, Gee reeled in a career long 73-yard pass from Clint Marks for a touchdown ... Had five receptions against Troy to go along with a rushing touchdown and his first collegiate touchdown pass (15 yards to Stephen Chicola) ... Collected a career-best nine receptions for 63 yards in Motor City Bowl against Central Michigan and finished with 115 all-purpose yards. High School: Named first team all-state in Class 2A by the Florida Sports Writers Association in 2003, 2004, and 2005 ... Chosen as the Tallahassee Democrat's All-Big Ben Offensive Player of the Year and selected as the first team running back in 2005 after tallying more than 2,200 all-purpose yards (1,600 rushing) and scoring 37 touchdowns ... During his high school career at Madison County, Gee rushed for 6,000 yards and scored 87 touchdowns ... Played in the 2005 CaliFlorida Bowl ... Voted all-state as a junior after rushing for 1,900 yards and 28 touchdowns ... Tallied 1,700 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns as a sophomore ... Earned All-Big Ben (area) honors three straight seasons ... Played for Coach Frankie Carroll ... Nickname is "Ping Pong" because of the way he bounces off defenders ... Also ran track and was runnerup in the state in the 100 meters. Personal: Desmond T. Gee ... Parents: Jerome Calloway and the late Tonja Gee ... Born: 11/8/87 ... Major: Sport Management.
Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2006 62 277 4.5 17 5 2007 39 162 4.2 39 0 Total 101 439 4.3 39 5 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2006 27 351 13.0 73 3 2007 29 382 13.2 66 4 Total 56 733 13.1 73 7 KO Ret No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2006 3 65 21.7 33 0 2007 36 722 20.1 34 0 Total 39 787 20.2 34 0 Punt Return No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2006 12 119 9.9 39 0 2007 12 57 4.8 14 0 Total 24 176 7.3 39 0 Passing G A-C Pct. Yds. TD INT LG 2006 13 2-1 .500 15 1 0 15 Total Off. Plays Rush Pass Tot. Avg/G 2006 64 277 15 292 22.5 2007 39 162 0 162 14.7 Total 103 439 15 454 18.9 All-Purp. Rush Rec PR KR Tot 2006 277 351 119 65 812 2007 162 382 57 722 1323 Total 439 733 176 787 2135 Scoring TD FG PAT Saf Points 2006 8 0 0 0 48 2007 4 0 0 0 24 Total 12 0 0 0 72
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