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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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2006 Roster
Phillip Tanner
Class: Fr.
Position: RB/DB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 200 pounds
Previous School: Kimball
Hometown: Dallas, TX
2006: Played in all 13 games as a true freshman ... Competed on special teams and as a nickel back on defense ... Had 16 total tackles on the year including a sack and a tackle for loss ... Played eight snaps on special teams in the opening win over FIU ... Was in on three special teams plays at Maryland ... Moved to the secondary the week of the Tennessee Tech game due to so many injuries ... Had two tackles and played a total of 32 plays in win over TTU (19 on defense) ... Returned the second half kickoff 61 yards to setup the Blue Raiders' first touchdown against TTU and earned a "winning performance" on defense and special teams by the coaches ... Had one tackle in 18 snaps (15 special teams) at Oklahoma ... Registered three tackles, a tackle for loss, and a sack in shutout win over North Texas ... Added one stop against Louisville ... Had one tackle and returned two kickoffs for 47 yards against Louisiana-Monroe ... Was awarded a "winning performance" by the coaches for his play at Louisiana-Lafayette (had one stop) ... Registered four stops in win over FAU and two at ASU ... Turned in one tackle against Troy.
High School: Collected 4,275 yards and 76 touchdowns during his career at Justin F. Kimball High School while earning four letters... Tabbed the District Player of the Year as a senior and earned first team all-district honors ... Was the team offensive MVP as a sophomore, junior, and senior and selected team captain as a junior and senior ... Voted first team all-region II Class 4A by the TexasHSFootball.com in 2005 ... Rushed for 1,705 yards and scored 29 touchdowns (26 rushing, 3 receiving) his senior year to lead Kimball to a 9-2 record ... Rushed for 201 yards and two touchdowns in win over 5A Denison ... Tallied 183 yards on the ground in win over rival South Oak Cliff in 2005 ... As a junior, he rushed for 1,395 yards and 22 touchdowns while adding two more scores on receptions ... Named first team all-district as a junior ... In 2003, he rushed for 1,175 yards and scored 23 touchdowns ... Also lettered four years in track, where he qualified for the regionals in the 100 meters as a sophomore, junior, and senior (best time was 10.5).
Personal: Phillip M. Tanner ... Parent: Phillippia Tanner ... Born: 8/8/88.
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