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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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2009 Roster
Marcus Udell
Class: Sr.
Position: CB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 184 pounds
Previous School: Godby
Hometown: Tallahassee, FL
Honors: 2009 - Named 1st team All-Sun Belt by the league's coaches and media ... Voted 2nd team All-Sun Belt by Phil Steele ... Named 2nd team All-Sun Belt by Rivals.com. 2009: Played in 13 games and had one start ... Played a total of 570 snaps on the season including a high of 75 against FAU ... Earned six winning grades from the coaching staff ... Led the Blue Raiders and the Sun Belt Conference with seven interceptions (one shy of school record) while registering 23 tackles, two TFLs, two pass breakups and a blocked kick ... Ranked sixth nationally in interceptions ... Collected three tackles and his first career interception at Clemson ... Had three stops against Memphis and turned in two tackles at North Texas ... Had an interception against WKU ... Enjoyed the best game of his career at FAU with two interceptions and a blocked field goal to go with three tackles ... Turned in his second straight two interception game with two picks against FIU to go with a tackle for loss ... Had an interception in win over ASU ... Added three stops at ULM. 2008: Played in eight games and had 157 total snaps ... Finished with four tackles on the season ... Had a tackle in a reserve role at Arkansas State and also added a stop at FIU ... Did not make the trip to Louisville due to disciplinary reasons ... Collected two stops at Mississippi State ... Did not play against ULM or WKU ... Had a season-best 53 snaps against North Texas College of the Canyons (CA): Helped lead College of the Canyons to a 9-3 record in 2007 by collecting 36 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, five pass breakups, and two forced fumbles. Copiah-Lincoln CC: Earned all-state honors and finished second in the state of Mississippi with five interceptions as team went 9-3. High School: A four-star recruit by Rivals.com who signed with Alabama coming out of high school ... Also named All-Big Bend ... Played in FACA North-South game and the Cali/Florida All-Star Game ... Registered 68 tackles, eight interceptions (tied school record), four caused fumbles, and 18 pass breakups as a senior at Godby High School ... Tallied 51 tackles and four interceptions as a junior ... Had 13 interceptions and 34 pass breakups for his career ... Lettered in football and track at Godby. Full Name: Marcus Djuan Udell ... Guardian: Helen Ford ... Born: 10/21/86 ... Major: Liberal Studies.
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