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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
2007 Roster

Joe Craddock
Class: r-Jr.
Position: QB
Height: 5-11
Weight: 200 pounds
Previous School: Briarwood Christian
Hometown: Birmingham, AL

2007: Started six games and played in eight ... Enjoyed a career year by completing 96 of 155 passes for 1,259 yards and 12 touchdowns ... Played 350 total snaps and had a winning grade three times ... Named the Most Dependable Quarterback in the spring while also earning the Most Improved Strength Training award for the quarterbacks ... Completed 8 of 11 passes for 113 yards in the Blue-White game ... Made his first collegiate start at FAU and responded by completing 20 of 32 passes for 199 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions ... On national television, Craddock answered the bell by completing 14 of 26 passes for 290 yards and two touchdowns against Louisville ... His 489 yards after two games was the most in the FBS era by a quarterback in his first two starts ... Completed 6 of 11 passes at LSU ... Did not play against WKU, FIU or UVA due to a back injury ... Was available and served as the backup at Memphis ... Completed 2 of 4 passes for 61 yards and a touchdown against Arkansas State ... Enjoyed the third-best passing night in school history by completing 22 of 29 passes for a career-high 401 yards and tossed a personal-best four touchdowns against ULM ... Also added a career-best 70 yards on the ground and a touchdown as he set a school record with 471 yards of total offense to lead the win over ULM ... Threw two touchdown passes in home loss to ULL ... Completed his first 10 passes of the game against Troy and finished 18-for-25 for 116 yards and a touchdown ... Also rushed for 40 yards against the Trojans.

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: Liberal Studies.

Passing
G
A-C
Pct.
Yds.
TD
INT
LG
2006
9
9-24
.375
75
0
1
19
2007
8
96-155
.619
1259
12
5
94
Total
17
105-179
.587
1334
12
6
94
Rushing
Att.
Yds.
Avg.
LG
TD
2006
13
33
2.5
14
0
2007
55
122
2.2
34
1
Total
68
155
2.3
34
1
Total Off.
Plays
Rush
Pass
Tot.
Avg/G
2006
37
33
75
108
12.0
2007
210
122
1259
1381
172.6
Total
247
155
1334
1489
87.6


2005 Game-by-Game Stats
2006 Game-by-Game Stats
2007 Game-by-Game Stats
2008 Game-by-Game Stats



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