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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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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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