The Blue Raiders inked players from seven different states with 10 coming from Georgia, three each from Florida and Alabama and one each from Tennessee, California, Mississippi and North Carolina.
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DE · 6-4 · 250 pounds · Fr.
Atlanta, GA (Dunwoody)
Staff notes: "Athletic, big body, moves extremely well" (3:30 PM)
S · 6-1 · 180 pounds · Fr.
Donalsonville, GA (Seminole Co. Middle HS)
Staff notes: "Athletic, physical and good tackler" (1:33 PM)
OL · 6-4 · 285 pounds · Jr.
Salinas, CA (North Salinas/Hartnell College)
Staff notes: "Smart, tough, good feet and hands " (10:32 AM)
CB · 5-10 · 180 pounds · Fr.
Brunswick, GA (Brunswick HS)
Staff notes: "Physical, good speed, athletic" (10:10 AM)
QB · 6-2 · 200 pounds · Fr.
Tuscaloosa, AL (American Christian Academy)
Staff notes: "Competitor, leader, can make all the throws" (9:45 AM)
OT · 6-7 · 305 pounds · Fr.
Atlanta, GA (Peachtree Ridge HS)
Staff notes: "Big frame, good feet, long arms, tough" (9:28 AM)
OL · 6-3 · 290 pounds · Fr.
Warner Robins, GA (Northside HS)
Staff notes: "Played defense, physical and runs well" (9:03 AM)
DT · 6-1 · 300 pounds · Fr.
Covington, GA (Eastside HS)
Staff notes: "Great lower body strength, quick, good feet" (8:52 AM)
LB · 6-1 · 215 pounds · Fr.
Colquitt, GA (Miller County HS)
Staff notes: "Physical, tough, loves contact" (8:34 AM)
LS · 6-0 · 205 pounds · Fr.
Hoover, AL (Hoover HS)
Staff notes: "Very consistent, accurate" (8:27 AM)
OL · 6-7 · 310 pounds · Fr.
Safford, AL (John T. Morgan Academy)
Staff notes: "Big, strong and agile " (7:58 AM)
DT · 6-1 · 287 pounds · Fr.
Columbus, GA (Carver HS)
Staff notes: "Strong, good hands and feet, athletic" (7:51 AM)
LB · 6-1 · 215 pounds · Fr.
Oldsmar, FL (Pinellas Park Senior HS)
Staff notes: "Explosive, runs well and is physical" (7:40 AM)
OL · 6-5 · 320 pounds · Fr.
Kissimmee, FL (Osceola HS)
Staff notes: "Tough, nasty, competitive and powerful " (7:32 AM)
TE · 6-5 · 215 pounds · Fr.
Fairburn, GA (Langston Hughes HS)
Staff notes: "Great upside, growth potential, runs well" (7:28 AM)
DE · 6-4 · 240 pounds · Fr.
Jacksonville, FL (Ribault HS)
Staff notes: "Big upside, runs well, athletic" (7:03 AM)
DB · 6-1 · 198 pounds · Fr.
Duluth, GA (Duluth HS)
Staff notes: "Very athletic, physical, good ball skills" (6:10 AM)
RB · 6-1 · 195 pounds · Fr.
Lawrenceville, GA (Collins HS)
Staff notes: "Good size, strong runner" (6:01 AM)
WR · 5-11 · 185 pounds · r-Sr.
Fayetteville, NC (Westover HS)
Staff notes: "Solid receiver who makes plays" (Midterm)
WR · 6-0 · 187 pounds · So.
Courtland, MS (South Panola HS/NW Miss. CC)
Staff notes: "Great work ethic, tough, good route runner" (Midterm)
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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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