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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
Matt King
Class: r-Sr.
Position: PK
Height: 5-10
Weight: 198 pounds
Previous School: Valdosta
Hometown: Valdosta, GA
2008: Was the primary kickoff specialist for all 12 games ... Had 53 kickoffs for a 63.2-yard average and eight went for touchbacks ... Earned six winning grades from the coaches ... Handled kickoffs against Troy and had a 70.8-yard average ... Had a touchback and a 63.2-yard average on five kickoffs against Maryland ... Averaged 65.5 yards on two kickoffs at Arkansas State ... Recorded a 67.0-yard average on five kickoffs at Mississippi State ... Had a 66.5-yard average on four kickoffs at WKU and two were touchbacks ... Kicked off a season-high nine times against North Texas and had a 63.6-yard average ... Had a season-high three touchbacks in season finale at Louisiana and a 66.4-yard kickoff average. 2007: Played in 11 games and served as the primary field goal kicker and kickoff man for the first eight contests of the year ... Connected on 2 of 7 field goals and made 34 of 37 extra points en route to a 40-point season ... Averaged 62.5 yards on his team-best 48 kickoffs and had six touchbacks ... Named the Most Dependable Specialist following spring drills ... Made a 31-yard field goal in the Blue-White game and had two of his four kickoffs reach the endzone ... Handled kickoffs and field goals at FAU and connected on his only two PATs ... Made all six of his PAT attempts at Louisville but missed a 46-yard field goal try ... Made his first career field goal against WKU but missed two other attempts, including a potential game tying try from 34 yards out ... Hit a career long 39-yard field goal in win over FIU. 2006: Played in 10 games and took over the kickoff duties for good beginning with the North Texas contest ... Had eight total touchbacks on the season and his average kickoffs went to the 6.3 yard line ... Connected on both point after attempts in the Blue-White Spring Game ... Kicked off twice at Maryland and twice against Tennessee Tech ... Did not play at Oklahoma ... Handled all kickoffs against North Texas (one touchback) and Louisville ... Had six kickoffs at Louisiana-Monroe and three went for touchbacks ... Registered three touchbacks in seven attempts in win over Louisiana-Lafayette ... Did not have a touchback in six attempts against FAU or against ASU in seven attempts ... Had a touchback in four attempts against Troy. 2005: Sat out due to NCAA academic rules. High School: Lettered four years in football and soccer at Valdosta High School ... Earned honorable mention all-state honors as a senior and also was tabbed all-region ... Was all-region in soccer. Full Name: Matthew Taylor King ... Parents: Ray and Linda King ... Born: 1/29/86 ... Major: Concrete Industry Management.
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