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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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2008 Roster
Lonnie Clemons
Class: r-Sr.
Position: LB
Height: 6-1
Weight: 230 pounds
Previous School: Baldwin
Hometown: Milledgeville, GA
2008: Played in 11 games and earned nine starts ... Was sixth on the team with 41 tackles (coaches had him with 62 tackles) ... Also had five tackles for loss and a team-leading four sacks ... Was in on a total of 625 snaps for the year, including a season-high 72 at Louisiana ... Earned eight winning grades from the coaches with seven coming on defense ... Missed most of spring drills with a foot injury ... Did not play against Troy due to the injury ... Started against Maryland and added three tackles, including a sack ... Added four stops against Kentucky, two at Arkansas State and three at FIU ... Had four tackles at Louisville ... Came up with five tackles, two sacks, and 2.5 TFLs in win over ULM ... Collected four tackles in his final home game against North Texas ... Ended his career with a personal-best 11 tackles and a sack against Louisiana. 2007: Saw action in 11 games and had nine starts ... Set career-bests in tackles (45), tackles for loss (7.0), and sacks (3.5) ... Was seventh on the team in total stops and second among linebackers with 602 total snaps played ... Had a winning grade five times ... Earned the start at FAU, and responded with four tackles, including one for loss of yards ... Led the Blue Raiders with nine tackles against Louisville to go along with a tackle for loss and played 80 total snaps ... Recorded five tackles including one for loss of yards at LSU ... Lone tackle against WKU was a TFL for five yards ... Did not play against FIU due to an injury ... Had a tackle and a pass breakup in limited action against Virginia ... Had four stops at Memphis ... Recorded three tackles including a personal-best two sacks in win over Arkansas State ... Also had three stops each at North Texas and ULM ... Tallied six solo stops against ULL ... Collected six tackles including 1.5 sacks at Troy. 2006: Enjoyed a career year with five starts and played in 12 games ... Collected 22 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, an interception, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery ... Entered season as a backup at the SAM linebacker position ... Registered three tackles, a fumble recovery, and an interception in the Blue-White Spring Game ... Was in on 15 snaps against FIU and did not record a tackle ... Had 13 plays at Maryland and tallied one tackle ... Turned in one stop against Tennessee Tech and also had a 40-yard fumble return for his first collegiate touchdown ... Earned a "winning performance" from the coaches following TTU win ... Did not have a tackle in 22 plays at Oklahoma ... Did not play at North Texas due to a death in his family ... Had 22 plays against Louisville with 17 on special teams and earned a "winning performance" on special teams ... Earned his first collegiate start at Louisiana-Monroe and added one tackle while earning a "winning performance" ... Made his second straight start and had four tackles in win over Louisiana-Lafayette (earned a "winning performance") ... Collected four tackles and his first career interception in win over FAU to earn a "winning grade" ... Had a career-best six tackles at Arkansas State and added two tackles against South Carolina and Troy ... Registered a tackle for loss in Motor City Bowl game against Central Michigan. 2005: Played in all 11 games with most of his action coming on special teams ... Ended the year with three total tackles. 2004: Sat out due to NCAA academic requirements. High School: Registered 89 tackles, 16 for loss of yards, one sack, two interceptions, and caused six fumbles as a senior ... Honorable mention all-state and a 4AAAA all-region first team pick ... Was the 2004 Earnest Byner award winner ... Named the 70th best prospect in the state of Georgia by TheInsiders ... Won the BHS most valuable defensive back award (2002, 2003) and was a nominee for team MVP (2002, 2003), defensive MVP (2002, 2003) and coaches award (2003) ... Led Baldwin in tackles and interceptions as a junior ... Also played basketball, ran track and cross-country. Full Name: Lonnie Clemons III ... Parents: Lonnie and Bernice Clemons ... Born: 9/12/85 ... Major: Liberal Studies.
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