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Feb. 7, 2007 PHILADELPHIA - The Temple University Football Program, under the leadership of second-year head coach Al Golden, today announced that 29 student-athletes have signed National Letters of Intent. The group is comprised of 21 high school, four prep school and four junior college entries. Seven of Temple's signees are already enrolled as mid-year students. The recruiting class is rated as the best in the Mid-American Conference by Scout.com. Fifteen of the signees are rated by Superprep and/or Prep Star, two of the nation's most respected recruiting services. Geographically, the states best represented in the Owls' class are Pennsylvania and New Jersey, with seven student-athletes listing their hometown in the Keystone State and seven hailing from the Garden State. Four signees are from Florida, two each hail from the states of Connecticut, New York, Maryland, Virginia and California, and one is from Georgia. The Owls begin spring practice on Monday, March 26 in preparation for their inaugural MAC season in 2007. This upcoming season's squad has only two scholarship seniors on the roster, which means virtually the entire team will return intact in 2008. In 2006, Temple played 22 true freshmen, the most in the country. The Owls also squared-off against eight bowl teams last year, the third most in the nation behind Florida (10) and Stanford (9), while competing against nine squads that were bowl eligible.
* - Mid-year student that enrolled at Temple in January.
Running Back/Defensive Back 5-10, 185 - Freshman Landover, Md. High School: Will be a 2007 graduate of James Hubert Blake HS in Silver Spring, Md...A Superprep All-Mid Atlantic selection...Had the nation's best NATS combine score in 2006...Rushed for 1,258 yards and 13 TDs while accumulating 2,017 all-purpose yards, as a senior under head coach Tony Nazarro...Totaled 17 TDs...Earned Second Team All-County Honors from the Gazette, Washington Post Honorable Mention All-MET and MSPS All-League accolades...Also a first team all-sentinel and all-league selection...Served as team captain...Rushed for 1,081 yards and eight TDs on 172 carries as a junior to become the first player in school history to top the century mark...Totaled 3,587 all-purpose yards in two seasons, playing RB, DB and returning both punts and kicks...Posted a 89.89 SPARQ rating at the 2006 Piscataway Nike Camp...Is also a varsity track & field letterwinner...Transferred to Blake after playing freshman and sophomore seasons at Gonzaga HS in Washington, D.C. Personal: Born March 8, 1989...Interested in broadcast journalism...Is very involved in his church ministry, serving as a lay minister...Son of Corwin and Shawna Acker...Father played football at Southwestern Minnesota State. Coach's Analysis: "Corwin has all the tools needed to be a great college football player. His 'measurables' are as good or better than any prospect in the country. He is a hard-working and determined young man that is a pleasure to be around."
Running Back/Defensive Back 5-9, 175 - Freshman Middleburg, Fla. High School: Will be a 2007 graduate of Fleming Island HS in Orange Park, Fla...A Florida Times Union Third Team All-First Coast selection as a utility player...Played QB, RB and DB to help team to a 6-4 record under head coach Neil Chipoletti...Rushed for 864 yards and threw for 303 yards en route to 13 TDs in 2006, while also grabbing 2 INTs...Played in the 2007 Shrine Bowl All-Star Game...Competed at the 2006 Gainesville Nike Training Camp...Has been cited on the Honor Roll six consecutive semesters...Transferred to FIHS from Middleburg HS. Personal: Born November 21, 1988...Son of Lisa Middleburg and James Felton. Coach's Analysis: "Jemarr is an energetic young man with a wealth of athletic ability. He has incredible quickness and change of direction that enables him to play multiple positions. His love of the game and competitive nature will drive him to excel at Temple."
Athlete 5-9, 180 - Freshman Levittown, Pa. High School: Will be a 2007 graduate of Neshaminy HS in Langhorne, Pa...A Pennsylvania Football News Honorable Mention Class AAAA All State selection as a senior despite missing significant time with a foot injury...Still managed to rush for over 300 yards and four TDs in limited action under head coach Mark Schmidt...An EasternPaFootball.com Top Seniors to Watch in 2006...Rushed for 550 yards and 10 touchdowns on 70 carries as a junior...Also a varsity track & field letterwinner...Earned Honorable Mention All Suburban I honors in the 100m as a junior...Set the school's 100m record with a 10.7 in 2005...Was the school's 2006 Homecoming King...School produced current Owl Georg Coleman and former letterwinner Michael Loveland. Personal: Born June 28, 1988...Interested in computer science...Son of Asa and Barbie Anderson and Naquita Anderson...Uncle, Anthony Griggs, played LB in the NFL with Philadelphia and Cleveland. Coach's Analysis: "Kitt is a versatile athlete with great speed. He shows tremendous acceleration and change of direction on the field. He has the potential to be both an offensive and defensive player at the Division I-A level."
Tight End/Defensive End 6-5, 240 - Freshman Lancaster, Pa. High School: Will be a 2007 graduate of Lancaster (Pa.) Catholic HS...A Prep Star All-Big East/Independent Region selection...A two-time First Team Class AA All-State selection at TE by both the Associated Press and Pennsylvania Football News...Named to the Harrisburg Patriot-News Platinum 33 team as a senior...Has been selected to play in the 2007 Pennsylvania East-West All-Star Game...Is a nationally rated recruit by Scouts, Inc...A member of Superprep.com's Postseason Pennsylvania Top 80...Among Pennsylvania's top 50 by the Pittsburgh Sports Report...No. 45 on Keystone Recruiting's Pennsylvania Top 50...Was a four-year varsity letterwinner under head coach Bruce Harbach, earning first team All-Lancaster-Lebanon honors at TE and second team all-league accolades at DE both his junior and senior seasons...Was also the team's long snapper...Had 29 receptions for 430 yards and five TDs in 2006 and 30 receptions for 315 yards and five TDs in 2005...Team advanced to the district title game three straight seasons, posting an 11-2 mark in 2004, and a school-record 12 wins (12-1) in both 2005 and 2006...Will also be a four-year varsity basketball and baseball letterwinner...Served as team captain in all three sports...Was an all-conference baseball honoree freshman through junior seasons, playing 1B and OF...Is president of the Varsity Club. Personal: Born February 15, 1989...Interested in physical therapy...Son of Robert and Kathleen Balasavage. Coach's Analysis: "Matt is a smooth athlete with great hands and ability to block at the point of attack. He is a wonderful young man that comes from a great high school program and a close-knit family. He will create mismatches for us in the pass and running games because of his versatility."
Linebacker 6-2, 230 - Junior Woodland Hills, Calif. Mid-year transfer student that enrolled at Temple in January and will participate in spring practice...A Rivals three-star prospect... Signed with Oregon State in 2004 before attending junior college. Junior College: Played the 2006 season at the College of the Canyons in Valencia, Calif. under head coach Chuck Lyon...Earned First Team All-Western States Conference honors after leading the team with 46 (37 solo) tackles, two TFLs, one sack and two PBUs...Competed at Moorpark (Calif.) College in 2005 and was an honorable mention All-WSFC choice...Did not play football during the 2004 season. High School: A 2004 graduate of Taft HS in Woodland Hills, Calif...Was a Superprep All-Region selection and the 38th-rated linebacker in the nation by Rivals...Made 131 tackles, three sacks and two INTs as a senior under head coach Troy Star to help team to a 13-1 record...Was a Los Angeles Daily News First Team All-City honoree...Was defensive MVP of the east-west all-star game...As a junior, was credited with 102 tackles, two sacks and two INTs. Personal: Born April 10, 1986...Son of Wallace and Debra Bates...Interested in sociology...Cousin is Arizona State CB Justin Tryon. Coach's Analysis: "Wallace is a very instinctive linebacker who competes with excellent speed. He is a physical, sideline to sideline playmaker who can bring productivity to the defense."
Linebacker/Defensive End 6-4, 210 - Freshman Chesapeake, Va.
Mid-year student that enrolled at Temple in January and will participate in spring practice...Is rated 81st nationally at SLB by Scout.com. Postgraduate: Played the 2006 season at Fork Union (Va.) MA under head coach John Shuman...Competed at DE and TE...Program has produced current Temple letterwinners Dwavon Battle, Wilbert Brinson and Jason Harper. High School: A 2006 graduate of Indian River HS in Chesapeake, Va...Was a two-year varsity letterwinner, playing TE, WR and OLB under head coach Cadillac Harris...Was also a two-year varsity basketball letterwinner, serving as team captain as a senior...A member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Personal: Born June 22, 1988 in Chicago, Ill...Interested in computer science...Son of Morris and Marietta Blueford...Father played at Virginia Tech (1973-75) and presently works as a Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation...Sister Shardonay plays volleyball at Norfolk State. Coach's Analysis: "Morris has good size and tremendous athletic ability. He is a student of the game who possesses natural football instincts. His infectious personality brightens a room"
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back 6-2, 200 - Freshman Edison, N.J. High School: Will be a 2007 graduate of Edison (N.J.) HS...Made 39 receptions for 745 yards and 14 TDs, while totaling 74 total points as a senior, to earn Newark Star Ledger First Team All-Middlesex honors...A First Team All-Greater Middlesex Conference selection...Had 46 tackles and two INTs on defense, playing WR and DB under head coach Matt Fulham...Selected to play in the 2007 New Jersey North-South All-Star Game...Is a member of the NJFCA Super 100 Team...Made seven receptions for 230 yards and three TDs, including a game winning two-point conversion, versus J.P. Stevens...Helped Edison end its 2006 season on a three-game win streak...Played in just one game as a junior due to a wrist injury sustained in the season opener...A three-year varsity basketball starter known for his all-out play. Personal: Born August 12, 1989...Interested in business....Son of Joanne Morrison and Robert Duncan. Coach's Analysis: "Mike is an explosive skill athlete that works hard every day to improve his talents. He possesses great instincts and has a huge upside, given that he played only one year of high school football."
Offensive Line/Defensive Line 6-3, 315 - Freshman West Orange, N.J. High School: Will be a 2007 graduate of West Orange (N.J.) HS...A Newark Star-Ledger Third Team All-State and First Team All Group IV selection after averaging five knock-downs a game as a senior under head coach John Jacob...Also earned Ledger First Team All-Essex, Worrall News First Team All-Area and First Team All-Northern Hills Conference honors...Helped team to an 8-3 record and a state semifinals appearance in 2006...Selected to play in the 2007 New Jersey North-South All-Star Game...Is a member of the NJFCA Super 100 Team...Was a two-year varsity football letterwinner, playing OT and DT...Also a four year varsity track & field letterwinner...Won the conference title in the shot put with a 53.0" effort. Personal: Born May 10, 1989...Interested in physical education...Son of Lucky and Bernadette Codada...Is a volunteer coach for the Thunder and Lightning youth football clinics. Coach's Analysis: "Lloyd is a quiet, unassuming individual off the field. On the field, he is an imposing figure with a great motor that plays with a mean streak. He is extremely light on his feet for a big man."
Offensive Line/Defensive Line 6-4, 280 - Freshman Peekskill, N.Y. High School: Will be a 2007 graduate of the Trinity Pawling (N.Y.) School...Played OG, TE and DE under head coach Dave Coratti, making 27 tackles in eight games...Posted 149 tackles, 10 sacks, nine FFs, four INTs, eight receptions for 220 yards and 35 pancake blocks in three-year varsity career...Has earned all-league, all-conference and honorable mention all-section honors on the gridiron...Also earned varsity letters in basketball and lacrosse...Averages 15 points and 11 rebounds per game on the hardwood...TPS produced current Houston Texans OT Charles Spencer...Transferred to TPS after attending Peekskill HS, where he helped the basketball team to consecutive state titles in 2005 and 2006...Was a NYSSWA Class A All-Star in 2006...Also cited as the Federation 2006 MVP, while earning all-tournament, all-league and all-section honors in basketball. Personal: Born July 16, 1988...Interested in communications...Has worked as an instructor at the Elton Brand basketball camp...Son of Derek and Lashanna Dennis...First cousin, Curtis Kelly, plays basketball at UConn...Third cousin, Dexter Coakley, played his 10th NFL season at LB in 2006...Family also has a close friendship with former Owl OT and NFL All-Pro Tre Johnson, a PHS grad. Coach's Analysis: "Derek is an all-around athlete who competes at a high level in multiple sports, making an immediate impression in all of his fields of play. He has incredible feet for a man of his size."
Wide Receiver/Cornerback 5-10, 170 - Freshman Frederickburg, Va. Mid-year student that enrolled at Temple in January and will participate in spring practice...Is a Prep Star All-Atlantic Region selection. Postgraduate: Had 22 catches for four TDs in 2006 under head coach John Shuman at Fork Union (Va.) MA...Program has produced current Temple letterwinners Dwavon Battle, Wilbert Brinson and Jason Harper. High School: A 2006 graduate of James Monroe HS in Fredericksburg, Va...Was named the Free Lance Star Player of the Year after passing for 1,076 yards and 19 TDs, while rushing for 760 yards and eight scores, to lead the Yellow Jackets to an 11-2 record and their first regional title in 10 years...Earned First Team All-Region and Washington Post First Team All-Battlefield District honors under head coach Richard Serbay...Was also a varsity basketball and track & field letterwinner...Earned team MVP honors on the hardwood and all-state accolades on the track...Winner of the Bobby Jones Scholarship, the Ralph "Tuffy" Hicks Competitive Spirit Award, the Strong Men & Women Excellence in Leadership Essay Competition, the NAACP Philip Y. Wyatt Leadership Award, and the U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award. Personal: Born June 8, 1987...Is interested in communications...Son of Mekeasha Scranage. Coach's Analysis: "Delano is a great athlete with excellent speed. He has a huge upside as a wide receiver, given his experience as a high school quarterback."
Running Back/Defensive Back 5-10, 185 - Freshman East Orange, N.J. High School: Will be a 2007 graduate of Saint Peter's Preparatory School in Jersey City, N.J...Did not play football in 2006...In 2005, was a Superprep All-Northeast Team member rated as the 19th overall prospect in the state of New Jersey...A Prep Star All-Region selection at CB...A Newark Star Ledger First Team All-State, First Team All-Non Public and First Team All-Hudson selection at RB...An Associated Press Third Team All-State choice...A Rivals preseason (#32) and postseason (#25) New Jersey top 50 selection...A High School Heisman honoree from the Downtown Athletic Club and MSG Network...Carried 159 times for 1,513 yards and 26 TDs as a senior in 2005...Helped lead Saint Peter's to a 12-0 record, the NJSAA Non Public Group IV state championship, and the No. 25 ranking in the USA Today High School Super 25 national poll under head coach Rich Hansen, the New Jersey State Coach of the Year...Had 36 tackles and three INTs on defense...Rushed 78 times for 976 yards and had 13 receptions for 413 yards as a junior, totaling 19 TDs...As a sophomore, shared backfield duties with current Virginia players Mike Brown and Rashawn Jackson...Was a three-year, two-way, varsity starter and three-time all-county selection. Personal: Born January 9, 1988...Son of Yvette Griffin. Coach's Analysis: "Kee-Ayre is an unassuming and down to earth individual. He is a dynamic and shifty runner with a gift for exploiting defenses and frustrating opponents."
Running Back 5-11, 205 - Junior Sacramento, Calif. Mid-year transfer student that enrolled at Temple in January and will participate in spring practice...A member of Superprep's JUCO 100 squad...A Prep Star All-West Coast Region selection...A scout.com three-star prospect and a JCFootball.com Honorable Mention All-American. Junior College: Rushed 203 times for 899 yards and eight TDs in 10 regular season games to earn First Team All-Mid-Empire Conference honors in 2006 at Sacramento (Calif.) City College under head coach Mike Clemons...Team defeated Feather River, 31-13, in the Capital Shrine Bowl to capture the Northern California title...Carried 143 times for 668 yards and five TDs in eight games to earn First Team All-Northern California accolades in 2005...School produced former Temple letterwinners Stephen Bell and Phil Goodman. High School: A 2004 graduate of Paramount (Calif.) HS...A First Team all-conference selection under head coach Mark Kemp...Rushed for 986 yards and 11 TDS in five games as a senior...Gained 1,364 yards with 15 TDs as a junior...Also lettered in track, competing in the 400m, 200m and triple jump. Personal: Born March 23, 1986 in Chicago, Ill...Son of Bernice Grigsby...Is interested in criminal justice...Brother Ahmad plays DB at Kentucky and brother Nicholas is a HS senior committed to sign a Division I-A N.L.I. with Arizona. Coach's Analysis: "Marcellous is a good-sized back that runs with power. He has excellent field vision and is an every down back. He has fun playing the game and competes with a smile on his face."
Offensive Line/Defensive Line 6-3, 305 - Freshman Medina, Pa. High School: Will be a 2007 graduate of Downington (Pa.) West HS...Made 32 solo tackles and three sacks in 2006 under head coach Mike Milano to help team to a 10-2 record and a playoff berth...Earned first team All-Chesmont and all-area honors...Played both OT and DT...Has been selected to play in the 2007 PSFCA East-West All-Star Game and the 2007 Valor Bowl All-Star Game. Personal: Born September 3, 1988...Son of George Howie and Audeline Fontenot. Coach's Analysis: "Jeff is an imposing figure on the gridiron. He is an explosive player who has shown great lateral mobility."
Running Back/Defensive Back 5-11, 200 - Freshman Davie, Fla. High School: Will be a 2006 graduate of South Broward HS in Hollywood, Fla...A Superprep All-Dixie Region selection, ranked by the publication as the 38th best prospect in the state of Florida...A Scout.com three star prospect...Had 98 carries for 989 yards and 23 TDs, while adding 15 receptions for 455 yards and two scores, as a senior...Was the Broward County regular season scoring leader with 20 total TDs...Earned Miami Herald First Team All-Broward County 4A-6A honors...Also earned First Team All-Broward honors from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel...Played in the 2007 South Florida All Star Game. Personal: Born September 12, 1988...Son of Jacqueline Keel. Coach's Analysis: "Joe is a tremendous athlete with the ability to change the game when he has the ball. The combination of his speed, quickness and size, matched with his mature approach to the game, makes him a special player. He has a chance to make a major impact on our offense."
Running Back/Linebacker 6-1, 215 - Freshman Hartford, Conn. Post-graduate: A Prep Star All-Big East/Independent Region selection...Played the 2006 season at MLB at the Kent (Conn.) School with twin brother Elisha under head coach Todd Marble...Also plays basketball. High School: Was a 2006 graduate of Hartford (Conn.) Public HS...Posted 13 sacks as a senior, the 16th most in state history, to earn all-state honors from the Hartford Courant, New Haven Register and CTHSS...Also had 86 solo tackles, four INTS, four FRs and four FFs in 2005...Was defensive MVP of the Connecticut-Rhode Island Governor's Cup All-Star Game as a senior...Was a three-year varsity letterwinner, playing DE and MLB, under head coach Harry Bellucci...Ranks 12th all-time in the state with 20.5 career sacks...He and twin brother Elisha helped team to a pair of league titles, posting an 8-2 record in 2005 and a 7-3 mark in 2004...Were teammates of current Owl DE Brian Sanford...Was also a three-year varsity basketball letterwinner and one-year varsity track & field letterwinner. Personal: Born June 20, 1988...Son of Barbara Morris. Coach's Analysis: "Elijah will make a real impact at Temple as a special teams contributor early in his career. He is projected to have a bright future at will linebacker because of his ability to run to the ball and hit."
Tight End/Defensive End 6-3, 235 - Freshman Hartford, Conn. Post-graduate: Played the 2006 season at MLB at the Kent (Conn.) School with twin brother Elijah under head coach Todd Marble...Also plays basketball...An honor roll student. High School: Was a 2006 graduate of Hartford (Conn.) Public HS...Served as team captain in the Connecticut-Rhode Island Governor's Cup All-Star Game as a senior and made a TD reception...Was a second team all-state WR as a senior and a second team all-state DB as a junior...Earned First Team All-Central Connecticut Eastern Conference at both WR and DB in 2005, while garnering all-league honors at DB in 2004...Had 38 career receptions ...Was a three-year varsity letterwinner - playing DB, DE, TE and WR - under head coach Harry Bellucci... He and twin brother Elijah helped team to a pair of league titles, posting an 8-2 record in 2005 and a 7-3 mark in 2004...Were teammates of current Owl DE Brian Sanford...Was also a two-year varsity basketball letterwinner and one-year varsity track & field letterwinner...Was recipient of the prestigious John Cuyler Athlete of the Year Award while graduating with honors. Personal: Born June 20, 1988...Interested in businesss...Son of Barbara Morris. Coach's Analysis: "Elisha is an exceptional athlete. His success as a skill position athlete will really help him to be a pass rushing defensive end, as he will be quicker than most offensive tackles he faces."
Linebacker 6-2, 210 - Freshman Newark, N.J. High School: Will be a 2007 graduate of Newark (N.J.) Technical School...Competes athletically at Weequahic HS in Newark...A MaxPreps.com Second Team All-American...Made a staggering 193 total tackles and seven forced fumbles in 2006 en route to being named the Newark Star-Ledger's State Defensive Player of the Year... A Prep Star All-Big East/Independent Region selection ...Is the 44th-rated WLB prospect nationally by Scout.com and the 87th-rated OLB prospect by Scouts, Inc...An Associated Press First Team All-State and NJVarsity.com Second Team All-State honoree...Was also a Ledger First Team All-State, First Team All-Essex and First Team All Group II honoree...Selected to play in the N.Y.-N.J. Governor's Bowl...Helped guide the team to its first ever state championship, recording 52 tackles and five sacks in three playoff games under head coach Altarik White...Served as team captain...Also had a fantastic junior season, recording 90 tackles, 16 sacks, 23 TFLs, three FFs, four FRs, one INT and four punt blocks en route to county defensive player of the year honors...Also a first team all group and all-county selection in 2005...Overall, had 396 tackles, 45 sacks, 15 FFs and seven punt blocks in career as a four-year varsity starter...At TE caught 17 career passes for 394 yards and five TDs...Posted a 4.58-second 40-yard dash at the 2006 Piscataway Nike Training Camp...Also plays basketball...Was a teammate of current Temple DT Terrance Banks at WHS. Personal: Born February 2, 1988 in Liberia... Son of Fanta and Losene Kamara. Coach's Analysis: "Amara is an extremely productive player with great speed. He shows good football instincts as a stack linebacker, as well as strong pass rush skills as an edge rusher. He is the type of player that can take over a game."
Offensive Line/Defensive Line 6-6, 280 - Freshman Lyndhurst, N.J. (Queen of Peace HS) True freshman that enrolled at Temple in January and will participate in spring practice...Suffered an injury in an all-star game after his senior season and spent the fall of 2006 rehabbing the injury. High School: A 2006 graduate of Queen of Peace HS in North Arlington, N.J...A 2005 Associated Press Third Team All-State and First Team News Herald All-Area selection at OT...A Rivals postseason New Jersey Top 50 selection...Did not allow a sack and had 50 pancake blocks as senior...Also made 36 tackles and six sacks at DT...Was a First Team All-Bergen County Scholastic League choice...Helped lead the team to the BCSL American title and Non-Public Group II title game as the Griffins rushed for more than 3,000 yards and outscored opponents 492-105...Was also a double-figure scorer on the basketball team...Attended Pascack Hills HS his freshman through junior seasons. Personal: Born June 8, 1988...Interested in physical education...Son of John Palumbo...Father played football at Maryland and Upsala. Coach's Analysis: "John is a very competitive person in everything that he does. He utilizes his athleticism and toughness on the field to be a difference maker."
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back 6-0, 175 - Freshman Gainesville, Fla. High School: Will be a 2007 graduate of P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School in Gainesville, Fla...Made 70 tackles, seven TFLs, one INT, three FRs and had one defensive TD to earn Second Team 2B All-State Honors from the Florida Sportwriters Association as a senior team captain....Also a first team all-area selection...Had 40 tackles and two INTs as a junior...Had 140 career tackles, seven INTs and three defensive scores as a three-year letterwinner under head coach John Clifford...Also a three-year varsity track & field letterwinner, helping the school to two state titles. Personal: Born September 5, 1988...Interested in sport & recreation management...Son of Sophia Parker and Clarence Sterling. Coach's Analysis: "Moses is a mature young man who has the potential to become a great college football player. The combination of his athletic ability and his aggressive play make him a prospect with a great up-side."
Athlete 5-9, 175 - Freshman Philadelphia, Pa. High School: Will be a 2007 graduate of Northeast Catholic HS in Philadelphia...A Superprep All-Northeast selection and Scout.com four star prospect rated as the 20th-best CB in the nation...Played in the 2007 East Meets West All-American Game in Orlando, Fla... A Prep Star All-Big East/Independent Region selection...Is the 50th-rated CB prospect nationally by Scouts, Inc...A First Team Class AAAA All-State selection at DB by both the Associated Press and Pennsylvania Football News...The Philadelphia Inquirer Southeastern Pennsylvania Offensive Player of the Year and the Philadelphia Daily News Co-Catholic League Player of the Year...A Harrisburg Patriot-News "Platinum 33" team member...Is No. 17 on Superprep.com's Postseason Pennsylvania Top 80...Will be a 2007 Pennsylvania-Ohio Big 33 Game participant...Rushed 236 times for 1,439 yards and 15 TDs, while catching 31 passes for 550 yards and five scores under head coach Charlie Szydlik...Totaled 27 TDs overall...Also had seven INTs, 35 tackles and 16 PBUs in North's 13 game season...Team captain, he led North to an 8-5 record to snap a string of 10 consecutive losing seasons, while leading the Falcons to their first postseason win since 1956...Named the Philadelphia Catholic League Player of the Year and first team All-Catholic on both offense and defense...Cited among Pennsylvania's top 50 recruits by the Pittsburgh Sports Report... No. 23 on Keystone Recruiting's Pennsylvania Top 50...A Daily News First Team All-City selection as a senior and third team all-city choice as a junior...As a junior, ran for 546 yards, had 233 yards receiving and scored 10 TDs, two of which were on kick returns...Defensively, posted 63 tackles and five INTs in 2005. Personal: Born July 16, 1988...Son of Yolanda Shields. Coach's Analysis: "Daryl combines tremendous athletic ability with a very competitive attitude. He loves his hometown of Philadelphia. He has the potential to be an excellent defensive back."
Running Back/Defensive Back 5-10, 185 - Freshman Brooklyn, N.Y. Mid-year student that enrolled at Temple in January and will participate in spring practice...Has five seasons of eligibility to play four...Signed an NLI to attend Kansas State in February 2006. High School: A two-year starter at Fork Union MA Upper School under head coach Micky Sullivan...Helped Fork Union to back-to-back state championship appearances in 2004 and 2005...Earned Division 1 All-State honors at both DB and RB as a senior, while being cited as the No. 40 prospect in the state of Virginia by the Roanoke Times...Also named to the 2005 Virginia All-Prep Football Team on both sides of the ball...Rushed for 2,018 yards on 115 carries and scored 26 TDs as a senior, while also nabbing six INTs...Rushed 42 times for 454 yards and four TDs as a junior...Also had 12 kickoff returns for 336 yards and a score...A varsity basketball, baseball and track & field letterwinner...Played the 2003 season at Canarsie HS in Brooklyn, N.Y. and helped the team reach the PSAL championship game...Totaled 1,800 yards on 102 attempts and scored 16 TDs as a sophomore to earn Daily News city MVP honors. Personal: Born July 18, 1987...Interested in computer science...Parents are Philip and Rosemary Schulters...Brother is nine year veteran NFL DB Lance Schulters, who played collegiately at Hofstra...Brother Dwayne played RB at Pittsburgh under Johnny Majors. Coach's Analysis: "Jamal is a quiet and business-like individual that is a student of the game. His competitive nature and excellent athletic ability provide for a bright future."
Tight End/Defensive End 6-2, 210 Ambler, Pa. High School: Will be a 2007 graduate of Wissahickon HS in Ambler, Pa...A Prep Star Honorable Mention All Big East/Independent Region selection...Rated by Scout.com as the 53rd-best WLB prospect in the nation...A Pennsylvania Football News Honorable Mention Class AAAA All-State honoree...A First Team Philadelphia Inquirer All-Southeastern Pennsylvania choice...Totaled 35 career sacks, making nine as a senior, 14 as a junior and 12 as a sophomore...A first team Ambler Gazette All-Area and Pennsylvania Sports Fever Preseason Fab 85 team member as a senior...Served as team captain, helping them to an 8-3 record and its first district playoff berth under head coach John DeSimone in 2006...Earned honorable mention all-suburban honors as a junior and first team team all-area honors as a sophomore...Cited on the school's honor roll as a junior and senior...Earned the Iron Man Award for his weight room performance as a senior...School produced current Owl FB Josh Bundy...Attended the 2006 Al Golden Football Camp. Personal: Born December 7, 1988...Interested in graphic design...Son of Dennis and Valerie Joell...Cousin is Indianapolis Colt and perennial All-Pro WR Marvin Harrison. Coach's Analysis: "Tyreek has a long body and can really run, which gives him great potential as a pass rusher off the edge. He has a tremendous upside and, with weight room work in the next few years, should achieve significant improvement. He loves football and plays with great enthusiasm."
Quarterback 6-3, 195 - Freshman Hanover, Md. High School: Will be a 2007 graduate of Dematha Catholic HS in Hyattsville, Md...Completed 72 of 124 passes for 1,348 yards and 17 TDs, leading the Stags to a 12-0 mark and the No. 1 ranking in a poll of statewide reporters as a senior...A second team Big School All-State selection by the state's newspaper media...A First Team Star/Gazette All-County choice and an Honorable Mention All-MET selection by the Washington Post...Also an All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference First Team honoree...In the WCAC title game, came back from a hard hit in the final quarter to throw the winning TD in overtime...Ran for 160 yards and 10 scores on 33 carries in 11 regular season games...Team finished the season ranked 10th nationally in USA Today's and 8th nationally in the Prep Nation national poll under head coach Bill McGregor...Team won its 12th WCAC championship in 16 years, including fourth in a row...Was a teammate at DCHS with current Owl Marcus Brown...School has produced multiple NFL players, including Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook....Attended the 2006 Al Golden Football Camp. Personal: Born January 26, 1989...Interested in business...Son of Carol McLean. Coach's Analysis: "Chester comes from one of the preeminent high school football programs in the country. He has good size and a laser for an arm. His upside is huge, given the fact that he only started one year at quarterback in high school."
Offensive Line/Defensive Line 6-4, 270 - Freshman Fairfield, N.J. High School: Will be a 2007 graduate of West Essex Regional HS in Caldwell, N.J...A Superprep All-Northeast selection...A Prep Star Big East/Independent All-Region selection....A Newark Star Ledger Second Team All-State, First Team All-Essex and First Team All Group II selection as a senior after making 72 tackles, 17 TFLs, six sacks and one forced fumble...An Associated Press Third Team All-State selection...Also earned First Team All-Iron Hills Conference honors after help lead the team to a 9-2 record and state title under head coach Dave Drozjock...As a junior, made 56 tackles, 15 TFLs, seven sacks and two forced fumbles to earn Second Team All-Essex and all-conference honors on defense, while garnering third team All-Essex and all-junior accolades on offense...Was a three-year varsity letterwinner, playing both OT and DT, also helping team to a state title as a sophomore...A member of the yearbook committee. Personal: Born September 1, 1988...Interested in sports management...Son of Chris Tremel and Rosemary and Don Juliano...Father wrestled at Lycoming College. Coach's Analysis: "Chris is a tough competitor who plays the game with aggression and passion. He can excel on both sides of the ball due to size and agility."
Athlete 6-0, 190 - Freshman Downingtown, Pa. High School: Will be a 2007 graduate of Downingtown East HS in Exton, Pa... A Prep Star Big East/Independent All-Region selection...Rushed for 1,200 yards and had 42 catches for 680 yards en route to 20 TDs as a senior... A Pennsylvania Football News Honorable Mention Class AAAA All-State selection and Philadelphia Inquirer Second Team All-Southeastern Pennsylvania choice...Listed on Superprep.com's Postseason Pennsylvania Top 80...Was a preseason First Team all-state Supreme Team selection by SPORTSfever Magazine...Cited as an EasternPaFootball.com Top Senior To Watch, a Fab50Recruiting.com Top 50 DB and among Pennsylvania's top 50 prospects by the Pittsburgh Sports Report...Is No. 46 on Keystone Recruiting's Pennsylvania Top 50...Has been selected to play in the 2007 Valor Bowl All-Star Game...A first team All-ChesMont and all-county choice...Was a four-year varsity letterwinner and three-year starter, playing RB, WR, DB and returning kickoffs under head coach Michael Matta...Is the leading rusher in school history...Tested a 4.38 40-yard dash at the 2006 State College Nike Training Camp, which was the fourth fastest 40 time among Pennsylvania prospects during the Spring and Summer combines...Ran a camp best 4.47 among RBs at the 2006 Scout.com combine at the University of Pittsburgh to be named a Steel City Star...Is also a varsity track & field letterwinner...Competed at the 2006 Penn Relays in the 4x100. Personal: Born January 15, 1989...Son of Richard Walls and Terri Fequa. Coach's Analysis: "Richie is a gifted athlete with great size and speed. His explosiveness can change the game in one play. He has the ability to be an excellent defensive back at the Division I-A level."
Linebacker 6-2, 245 - Junior Jesup, Ga.
Junior College: Played the 2005 and 2006 seasons at LB for Reedley (Calif.) CC under head coach Michael White...A J.C. Grid-Wire Preseason All-American as a sophomore...A Rivals three star prospect...Earned All-California Region II First Team and First Team All-Valley Conference honors in 2006...Helped team to a 10-1 record as a freshman and a 6-3 mark as a sophomore...School produced former Temple letterwinner Justin Johnson. High School: A 2004 graduate of Wayne County HS in Jesup, Ga...A two-time all-region 3-AAAAA selection under head coach Daryl Jones...Collected 90 tackles, four sacks, two FFs and three FRs as a senior team captain to earn recognition on the WTOC Super 11 team...A three-year starter at LB and also played TE as a senior...Led the team in tackles as a junior and senior...Won the team's Golden Helmet award and Best Linebacker award in 2003...Was also a two-year starter on the basketball team while also lettering in track & field...Signed a national letter of intent to attend Middle Tennessee State out of high school. Personal: Born December 13, 1985...Son of Tommie Weatherspoon, Sr. and Doretha Porter. Coach's Analysis: "Tommie is a fast and physical player who loves to play the game. He has the chance to be a leader because his positive attitude is not affected by others. He just wants to do whatever is necessary to win."
Defensive End/Offensive Line 6-5, 255 - Freshman Linden, N.J. High School: Will be a 2007 graduate of Linden (N.J.) HS...A Prep Star Big East/Independent All-Region selection...Had 78 tackles, five sacks, six knock downs, on FF and one FR as a senior to earn Home News Tribune First Team All-Area and Newark Star Ledger Second Team All Union County honors under head coach James McDonald...Was a two-year varsity letterwinner, playing TE and DE...Also earned First Team All-Wachtung Conference honors in 2006 while grabbing three TDs...Is also a highly-recruited prospect on the hardwood, where he is the 173rd-rated power forward nationally by Scouts, Inc...Helped lead the hoops team to the 2005-06 Group IV state title...AAU basketball team he plays for advanced to the national tournament in Florida. Personal: Born October 22, 1989...Interested in business administration...Son of Janice and Alvin Wilkerson. Coach's Analysis: "Muhammed is a gifted, big athlete with tremendous upside and growth potential. He has a combination of size, strength and quickness. He is only 17 years old and will only get better once he focuses on football."
Running Back/Defensive Back 5-9, 190 - Freshman Pittsburgh, Pa. High School: Will be a 2007 graduate of Perry Traditional Academy in Pittsburgh, Pa...A Prep Star Big East/Independent All-Region selection...Is a nationally-rated prospect by Scouts, Inc...Rushed 220 times for 1,497 yards and 22 TDs, while adding 43 tackles, four INTs, three FRs in 2006 to earn second-team Class AAA All-State honors from the Associated Press as a senior team captain...A Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fabulous 22 and First Team All-City League selection...Also a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review First Team All-City League choice...A Pennsylvania Football News Honorable Mention Class AAA All-State honoree...Has been selected to play in the 2007 PSFCA East-West All-Star Game...The AK Recruiting City League Player of the Year...As a junior, rushed 116 times for 1,115 yards and 17 scores, while adding 45 tackles, 10 PBUs and two INTs on defense...Started four seasons on defense and three on offense under head coach Bill Gallagher as the team captured three straight city titles from 2003 to 2005...Will also a be a four-year varsity track & field letterwinner, with a top time of 10.7 in the 100m...An honor roll student that has earned academic recognition from the Pittsburgh City Council. Personal: Born May 17, 1989...Son of Janet and Irving Williams. Coach's Analysis: "Jared is an extremely fast and explosive player who can play any skill position. He is an excellent citizen in his high school and is loved by his teachers, administrators and fellow students".
Defensive Back 5-10, 175 - Junior Green Cove Springs, Fla. Mid-year transfer student that enrolled at Temple in January and will participate in spring practice...Will have three seasons of eligibility to play two. Junior College: Played the 2005 and 2006 seasons at CB for Reedley (Calif.) CC under head coach Michael White...Helped team to a 10-1 record as a freshman and a 6-3 mark as a sophomore...Was cited on the Dean's List as a freshman...School produced former Temple letterwinner Justin Johnson. High School: A 2005 graduate of Clay HS in Green Cove Springs, Fla...Was a three-time All-First Coast, all-conference and all-district selection on the gridiron under head coach Jim Reape...Was selected to play in the county all-star game as a senior...Earned four varsity letters in football, four in weightlifting and four in track & field...Won the state title in the triple jump as a senior with a 48-foot effort to garner All-America accolades...Was a three-time state qualifier in weightlifting, placing fourth and fifth, respectively as a junior and senior...Was All-First Coast, all-district and all-conference in track and weight lifting multiple times. Personal: Born January 17, 1986...Interested in business...Son of Darlene Williams. Coach's Analysis: "Tommie is a physically gifted athlete with phenomenal speed and explosion. He is a football player who also excels on the track. He possesses great cover corner skills and can shut down half of the field."
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