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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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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
Tavares Jones
Class: Jr.
Position: DE
Height: 6-2
Weight: 236 pounds
Previous School: Swainsboro
Hometown: Swainsboro, GA
2006: Named First Team All-Sun Belt Conference ... Started all 13 games at defensive end and enjoyed a career year for the Blue Raiders ... Had 38 total stops on the year to go along with career-bests in tackles for loss (9.5) and sacks (5.5) ... Also added two fumble recoveries and a pass breakup ... Made the move from linebacker to defensive end in the spring and impressed the coaching staff with his motor and work ethic ... Collected two tackles, a tackle for loss, and a pass breakup in the Blue-White Spring Game ... Earned the Most Dependable Defensive Line award following spring drills ... Played 47 snaps (37 defense, 12 special team's) against FIU and had one tackle while earning a "winning performance" on defense from the coaches ... Had two stops at Maryland and earned another "winning performance" ... Also collected two tackles against Tennessee Tech on his way to a third straight "winning performance" ... Collected four tackles, including a sack and a fumble recovery in 48 plays at Oklahoma ... Was awarded with a "winning performance" following the OU game ... Collected a career-best two sacks and five total tackles in win over North Texas and earned a "winning performance" for defense and special teams ... Had four tackles, a sack, and 1.5 tackles for loss against Louisville ... Collected five stops, including a tackle for loss in the win at Louisiana-Monroe to earn a "winning performance" ... Had a tackle and a fumble recovery at Louisiana-Lafayette to earn his second straight "winning performance" ... Had another "winning grade" against FAU after collecting four tackles to go along with a sack and a pass breakup ... Registered two stops and a tackle for loss in road win over Arkansas State ... Collected two tackles and a quarterback hurry at South Carolina ... Registered three tackles and a half sack against Troy and three stops versus Central Michigan in the Motor City Bowl.
2005: Saw action in all 11 games, including one as a starter ... Had a total of 19 stops on the season to go with a tackle for loss and a pass breakup ... One of three players at the end of spring drills to win the team's Best Effort award ... Had one tackle against Alabama, North Texas, Vanderbilt, and FAU ... Registered four stops versus Akron ... Collected a tackle for loss at home against ULL ... Earned his first collegiate start at linebacker against Arkansas State and responded with two tackles and a pass breakup ... Credited with a career-best seven tackles at FIU in the season finale.
2004: Played in all 11 contests, almost exclusively on special teams ... Registered pair of tackles, both on kickoff returns, one each against Florida Atlantic and in season finale at Troy.
High School: Voted first team Class 3A all-state as a tight end in 2003 after leading Swainsboro to a 10-1-2 record and a No. 3 ranking ... Savannah Morning News first team all-area ... The Augusta Chronicle first team all-area ... Was all-region as a junior and senior ... Selected to play in the GACA All-Star game ... Was written up in the Augusta Chronicle during the 2003 season as one of the "Area's Scariest Defenders" ... Led team with 167 hits and one interception ... Voted team's most valuable player ... In a big win over Appling, Jones recorded 15 tackles, an interception, and two fumble recoveries ... Also played basketball (first team all-region as a junior) and track ... Played football for Coach Shane Williamson.
Personal: Parents: Willie and Sabrina Dawson and Lillie Jones ... Born: 3/30/86 ... Major: Science.
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