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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
Christian Henry

LB · 6-1 · 217 pounds · Fr.
Dania, FL (Hollywood Hills HS)
Stockstill on Henry: "Physical, strong and athletic." (10:08 AM)
Christian Henry
Chris Sharpe

CB · 5-10 · 170 pounds · Fr.
Stone Mountain, GA (Stephenson HS)
Stockstill on Sharpe: "Tall, long and really athletic." (10:04 AM)
Chris Sharpe
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)
Isaiah Anderson
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)
Patrick McNeil
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)
Jiajuan Fennell
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)
Leighton Gasque
Corey Carmichael

LB · 5-11 · 230 pounds · Fr.
Canton, GA (Woodstock HS)
Stockstill on Carmichael: "Physical player who has good instincts." (7:59 AM)
Corey Carmichael
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)
Reggie Whatley
Max Ugboaja

DE · 6-4 · 215 pounds · Fr.
Antioch, TN (Hillwood HS)
Stockstill on Ugboaja: "Good upside, athletic and runs well." (7:27 AM)
Max Ugboaja
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)
Morris Moore
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)
Judd Hunt
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)
Khari Burke
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)
Jonathan Brooks
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)
Tyler Mason
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)
Logan Kilgore
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)
Arness Ikner
Jamar Brown

WR · 6-2 · 218 pounds · Jr.
Charleston, SC (Feather River CC)
Stockstill on Brown: "Bigger body that runs well." (7:00 AM)
Jamar Brown
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)
Jeremiah Black
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)
Jared Bamber
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)
Preston Bailey
New Orleans Bowl champions and Sun Belt's first 10-win season
2008 Roster

Rod Issac
Class: So.
Position: DB
Height: 5-11
Weight: 180 pounds
Previous School: Miami-Dade Central HS
Hometown: Miami, FL

2008: Saw action in 10 games and had seven starts ... Was eighth on the team with 32 tackles ... Also had two TFLs, an interception, two pass breakups, a fumble recovery, and a forced fumble ... Was second among corners with 560 snaps, including a season-best 89 against ULM ... Earned nine winning grades from the coaches ... Voted the most improved cornerback in strength and conditioning during the spring ... Had three tackles, including a tackle for loss against Troy but suffered a high ankle sprain in the last minute of the game which kept him out of the Maryland and Kentucky games ... Made his return against Arkansas State but did not collect a tackle ... Had two tackles in 20 snaps against FAU ... Returned to the starting lineup at FIU and had four tackles and a forced fumble ... Had two stops at Louisville and followed with five tackles and a TFL against Mississippi State ... Collected a career-best six tackles in win over ULM and had a key tackle when he chased down a Warhawk quarterback after a 74-yard run and ULM ended up not scoring any points ... Had his first interception of the season and a pass breakup at WKU to go with four stops ... Registered four tackles, a fumble recovery, and a pass breakup against North Texas.

2007: Saw action in 11 games and tallied five starts ... Finished the year with 31 tackles, an interception, three pass breakups, and a fumble recovery for a touchdown ... Played 477 snaps including a high of 68 at North Texas ... Was third on the team in special teams tackles with eight ... Played 20 total snaps (four on special teams) and collected one stop at FAU ... Came up with six tackles at Louisville and played a total of 44 snaps ... Made his first collegiate start as a fifth defensive back against LSU and responded with two tackles ... Added three tackles against WKU ... Did not play against FIU due to an ankle injury ... Had two tackles in his return against Virginia ... Turned in one tackle and two pass breakups at Memphis ... Shared the team lead with six tackles against Arkansas State and recorded his first collegiate touchdown when he returned a fumble 42 yards ... Had three stops at ULM ... Came up with his first career interception in home loss to ULL ... Credited with four tackles at Troy.

High School: Collected 31 tackles, an interception, and a fumble recovery in helping lead Miami-Dade to a 11-2 record in 2006 ... Voted all-Dade second team in 2006 ... Named to Dade-Broward County All-Star team ... Earned defensive back of the week honors six times in 11 games ... Had 32 tackles as a junior ... Played for Coach Anthony Saunders.

Full Name: Roderick Devone Issac ... Parents: Roy and Mamie Issac ... Born: 2/20/89 ... Major: Undecided.



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