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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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2006 Roster
Joe Craddock
Class: r-So.
Position: QB
Height: 5-11
Weight: 188 pounds
Previous School: Briarwood Christian
Hometown: Birmingham, AL
2006: Played in nine games during the season as a backup to Clint Marks ... Completed 9-of-24 passes on the year with one interception and 75 total yards ... Also ran for 33 yards on 13 attempts ... Did not compete in contact drills during spring practice while recovering from a knee injury ... Saw his first collegiate action in the win over FIU and completed his lone pass for five yards (was in on seven plays) ... Did not play at Maryland ... Had eight plays against Tennessee Tech and responded by completing 2-of-3 passes for 21 yards and running twice for 11 yards ... Played 28 plays at Oklahoma and completed 3-of-11 passes for 33 yards and one interception ... Did not play at North Texas and had just one snap against Louisville ... Did not play at Louisiana-Monroe ... Played the final snap of the game in win over Louisiana-Lafayette ... Completed 1-of-4 passes for nine yards and rushed for 20 yards on five attempts against South Carolina ... Played the final snap against Troy to throw a hail mary but it fell incomplete ... Completed 2 of 4 passes for eight yards in Motor City Bowl against Central Michigan.
2005: Suffered a knee injury toward the end of fall camp and was lost for the season ... Underwent surgery in mid-September but did travel with the team.
2004: Took a redshirt year ... Traveled to every game.
High School: Enjoyed a stellar prep career by throwing for 6,677 yards, rushing for more than 2,000 yards and accounting for 100 touchdowns as a three-year starter ... Voted all-state ... He guided Briarwood to at least the state semifinals all three years ... Led seventh ranked Briarwood (13-2) to the 5A state title with a 31-7 win against No. 2 ranked Russellville at Legion Field ... Was voted the game's MVP after throwing for 152 yards and two touchdowns, while also accounting for 76 yards and a score on the ground ... Known as a clutch player, Craddock and Briarwood defeated four of the state's top six teams enroute to the championship ... As a senior, he passed for 2,260 yards and 21 touchdowns, while rushing for 12 more scores ... Also lettered in baseball where he was an all-metro pick as a pitcher and shortstop ... Played football for Coach Fred Yancey ... Was the FCA president his senior year.
Personal: Parents: Joe and Debra Craddock ... Born: 9/7/85 ... Major: Business Administration.
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