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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
Christian Henry

LB · 6-1 · 217 pounds · Fr.
Dania, FL (Hollywood Hills HS)
Stockstill on Henry: "Physical, strong and athletic." (10:08 AM)
Christian Henry
Chris Sharpe

CB · 5-10 · 170 pounds · Fr.
Stone Mountain, GA (Stephenson HS)
Stockstill on Sharpe: "Tall, long and really athletic." (10:04 AM)
Chris Sharpe
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)
Isaiah Anderson
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)
Patrick McNeil
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)
Jiajuan Fennell
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)
Leighton Gasque
Corey Carmichael

LB · 5-11 · 230 pounds · Fr.
Canton, GA (Woodstock HS)
Stockstill on Carmichael: "Physical player who has good instincts." (7:59 AM)
Corey Carmichael
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)
Reggie Whatley
Max Ugboaja

DE · 6-4 · 215 pounds · Fr.
Antioch, TN (Hillwood HS)
Stockstill on Ugboaja: "Good upside, athletic and runs well." (7:27 AM)
Max Ugboaja
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)
Morris Moore
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)
Judd Hunt
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)
Khari Burke
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)
Jonathan Brooks
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)
Tyler Mason
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)
Logan Kilgore
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)
Arness Ikner
Jamar Brown

WR · 6-2 · 218 pounds · Jr.
Charleston, SC (Feather River CC)
Stockstill on Brown: "Bigger body that runs well." (7:00 AM)
Jamar Brown
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)
Jeremiah Black
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)
Jared Bamber
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)
Preston Bailey
New Orleans Bowl champions and Sun Belt's first 10-win season
2005 Roster

Jeff Littlejohn
Class: r-Sr.
Position: DL
Height: 6-2
Weight: 318 pounds
Previous School: Gaffney
Hometown: Gaffney, SC

2005: Voted the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year and was selected first team all-conference ... Was also tabbed the Rutherford County Reader Player of the Year ... Was selected to play in the Las Vegas Bowl All-Star Game ... Started all 12 games at defensive tackle ... Finished the year with a career-best 34 tackles while adding 7.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, an interception, and a blocked field goal ... Collected four stops in the loss to Alabama ... Played one of the best games in his Blue Raider career against North Texas with six total stops, two tackles for loss, a sack, and a blocked field goal ... It was the first block of his career ... Had four tackles versus Vanderbilt and was a huge reason the Blue Raider defense shut down the Commodore running game ... Collected three tackles at FAU but his contribution can not be seen statistically as he was a major reason the Owls only had 104 yards rushing ... Was in on four tackles (three solos) and had a pass breakup versus ULL ... Held to just one tackle against Louisiana-Monroe ...Had three stops, including 1.5 tackles for loss and two quarterback hurries against NC State ... Came up with his first career interception in win at Troy to go along with three tackles and a quarterback sack ... Had three tackles at FIU and a quarterback hurry.

2004: Earned the defense's Most Valuable Player award during 2004 spring drills ... Played in nine contests with five starts, registering 17 total stops including 1.5 for loss and one fumble recovery ... Drew start in opener at Akron, registering team-leading eight tackles including four solos ... Had two stops at Louisiana-Lafayette ... Injured in first quarter at North Texas and did not return ... Did not play versus Arkansas State and at Florida ... Collected three tackles versus Idaho and one at New Mexico State ... Lone tackle versus Louisiana-Monroe was for loss of yards ... Made two tackles, 0.5 for loss, and recovered a fumble in finale at Troy.

2003: Saw action in all 12 games, including eight as a starter ... Racked up a career-best 31 tackles to go along with 2.5 tackles for loss and a sack on the season ... Had two tackles, including a quarterback sack against FAU ... Registered three stops at Georgia and one at Clemson (started against the Tigers) ... Also had three tackles at Missouri and against NMSU ... Had a career-best six stops at Idaho ... Forced a fumble and had five tackles in the win over Troy State ... Collected four tackles in win over Arkansas State.

2002: Played in all 12 games and earned a start against Utah State in the season finale ... Totaled 13 stops and 1.5 tackles for loss on the year ... Registered a season-high three tackles in games against Louisiana-Lafayette and New Mexico State ... Had two tackles against Kentucky and Arkansas State.

High School: Regarded as one of the top five defensive linemen in the nation coming out of Gaffney High School ... Rated the No. 6 defensive lineman prospect in the nation by ESPN and the No. 63 player overall in the country ... Also rated Prep Star's No. 16 prospect overall in the Atlantic region ... As a senior, he registered 89 tackles, 12 for losses, 18 quarterback hurries, 18 sacks (single-season record), 22 pass breakups, and two interceptions ... Led team to a state championship and a 14-1 record as a junior ... In his high school career, Littlejohn tallied 250 tackles, 40 sacks, 35 pass breakups, 29 hurries, three interceptions, and three blocked field goals ... Originally chose Miami, FL, over Clemson, Tennessee, South Carolina, Michigan State, and West Virginia ... After failing to meet NCAA academic guidelines, Littlejohn opted not to go to junior college and instead enrolled at Middle Tennessee in 2001.

Personal: Parents: James and Dorothy Littlejohn ... Born: 2/14/83 ... Major: Physical Education.






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