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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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2005 Roster
Eugene Gross
Class: r-Jr.
Position: RB
Height: 5-9
Weight: 208 pounds
Previous School: Statesboro
Hometown: Statesboro, GA
Career Top 10: 8th in rushing attempts ... 4th in rushing touchdowns ... 1st among running backs in receptions ... 9th in scoring ... 4th in touchdowns scored ... 10th in all-purpose yards.
2005: Played in all 11 games and started nine times on his way to earning second team all-conference honors ... Led the Blue Raiders in rushing with 724 yards and a career-best 13 touchdowns while catching a personal-best 33 passes for 277 yards and a touchdown ... Led all Sun Belt running backs in receptions and led the league in scoring with 84 points ... Voted the team's most valuable skill player against Alabama and North Texas ... Rushed 28 times for 129 yards and a touchdown against North Texas ... Caught a season-high five passes for 29 yards against Akron ... Earned the team's most valuable skill player award following the win over Vanderbilt after rushing 19 times for 72 yards and a touchdown to go along with two receptions ... Voted the Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Week after gaining 131 yards on a career-best 30 carries and scoring a personal-best four rushing touchdowns (tied for second-best mark in school history) to lead MT to a win at FAU ... Also reeled in three receptions for 27 yards versus the Owls ... Led the Blue Raiders with 54 yards rushing on 15 attempts against ULL to go along with five catches for 35 yards ... Rushed for 75 yards and two touchdowns in win over Arkansas State while also collecting three receptions ... Paced the Blue Raiders with 86 yards rushing and three touchdowns against Louisiana-Monroe while also picking up his first collegiate touchdown reception with a 37-yard grab ... Finished the ULM game with four total catches for 58 yards ... Led the Blue Raiders with 57 yards on the ground in 16 attempts while adding five receptions for 42 yards in a reserve role at NC State ... Rushed for 54 yards and two touchdowns in the first half against Troy before going out with a bruised quad ... Threw his first collegiate touchdown pass when he hit quarterback Clint Marks on a 19-yard play against FIU.
2004: Earned the offense's Best Attitude award during 2004 spring drills ... Played in all 11 contests with five starts, leading the team with 412 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on team-leading 103 carries ... Also caught 24 passes for 233 yards to pace all backs ... Rushed 12 times for 37 yards and career-high three touchdowns, including game-winning three-yard burst with 2:03 remaining at Akron ... Left game in first quarter against Florida Atlantic with an ankle injury ... Rushed 16 times for 66 yards and one TD at Louisiana-Lafayette ... Had season-highs of 20 carries and 113 yards with one TD as well as career-high six receptions for 45 yards at North Texas ... Rushed 15 times for 47 yards and one TD and caught four passes for 46 yards versus Arkansas State ... Had 16 carries for 53 yards at Florida ... Did not play versus Louisiana-Monroe because of injury ... Scored once versus Utah State ... Rushed seven times for 46 yards including season-long 37-yard scamper in finale at Troy.
2003: Played in all 12 games and earned seven starts (6 at running back and 1 at quarterback) ... Led the Blue Raiders in rushing with 735 yards and 10 touchdowns ... Also tallied 25 receptions for 172 yards to lead all backs ... Was the team leader in kickoff returns with 26 for 467 yards (18.0 average) while ranking second in all-purpose yards (114.5) ... Opened his collegiate career against FAU with 19 carries for 86 yards and a touchdown, including a 21-yard run ... Had just nine yards on five carries at Georgia ... Registered 159 all-purpose yards at Clemson with 122 yards on kickoff returns and 37 on the ground ... His 122 kickoff return yards ranked as the seventh most in a single-game at MT ... Also added a four-yard touchdown run versus the Tigers ... Led the team with 77 rushing yards at Missouri to go along with a 38-yard pass completion ... Rushed for 80 yards on 14 carries against Temple ... Tallied his first 100-yard rushing game when he rambled for 102 yards on 25 carries in the win over NMSU ... Had a 46-yard run against the Aggies ... Rushed for a career-best 141 yards and a touchdown in the win at Idaho, including a personal long 51-yard run against the Vandals ... Reeled in a career-best four receptions at Utah State and equaled that feat against Troy State the following game ... Led the Blue Raiders with 59 yards rushing and two touchdowns in win over Arkansas State.
2002: Sat out the year due to NCAA academic requirements.
High School: Helped lead Statesboro to a perfect 15-0 mark and a AAAA State Championship in 2001 for coach Buzz Buzby ... Voted to All-Region team ... Was the team's starting quarterback in a wishbone scheme ... Completed 25-of-56 passes for 502 yards and five touchdowns ... His long pass completion was a 68-yard touchdown ... Rushed for 620 yards and enjoyed a long run of 46 yards (TD) ... Rushed 11 times for 83 yards and a touchdown in the championship game ... Played safety on defense and came away with two interceptions.
Personal: Parents: Eugene Sr. and Debrah Gross ... Born: 2/26/83 ... Major: Physical Education.
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