Gamecocks Sign Impressive Class for 2009
2/3/2009 10:24:32 PM | Football
JACKSONVILLE - Head football Coach Jack Crowe calls the 2009 Jacksonville State University signees the best he has ever signed, and it's hard to argue with that when you look at the credentials of the class.
Crowe announced the 2009 class during a luncheon on campus to more than 100 people, including the University President, members of the Board of Trustees, key officials, top boosters, avid supporters and members of the media.
“We're very excited about the class that we've signed,” Crowe told the audience. “We feel like we've met all our needs for next season and the years to follow with this talented group of recruits.”
The class is highlighted by a pair of junior college pass rushers that fills a critical need, according to Crowe.
"We wanted some big, physical pass rushers and I think we got them," Crowe said. "I think we got some players that a lot of other schools wanted. We feel like we've signed two quality junior college players should help fill the void."
The Gamecocks signed Kevin Dix from Dodge City Community College and Josh Lewis from East Central (Miss.) Community College.
Crowe also said another priority was at the offensive tackle position and the tenth year head coach is pleased with the incoming freshman at the position.
“We had to have some help at the offensive tackle position and we feel like Ricky Clemons could make an immediate impact,” said Crowe. “We feel like Ricky will fit right in and help this team contend for the OVC Championship.”
Clemons, who was a three-year starter at Carman Ainsworth HS in Flint, Michigan, was a first-team All-State selection and was also named the team's Offensive Line Most Valuable Player in 2008.
Crowe says that several players from this signing class should get an opportunity to see valuable playing time during the 2009 season.
"I can see the opportunity for Ricky (Clemons) and a pair of receivers in Rayce (Whiddon) and Alan (Bonner) to get a chance to get on the field this fall,” added Crowe.
Bonner was a first-team All-State selection both as a junior and senior at Newnan (Ga.) High School and finished with 54 catches for more than 1,100 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior. Whiddon, from Niceville, Fla., will be the third of the Whiddon brothers to play football for the Gamecocks and has 16 career touchdowns.
Jacksonville State, which finished with an 8-3 record in 2008, is scheduled to begin spring practice on March 4 and will play its spring game on April 11.
2009 GAMECOCK FOOTBALL SIGNEES (updated at 2:40 p.m.)
John Alexander, 6-0, 260, DL, Decatur, Ala. (Decatur HS)
Alan Bonner, 5-11, 168, WR, Newnan, Ga. (Newnan HS)
Christian Briscoe, 6-0, 195, LB, Thorsby, Ala. (Jemison HS)
Jahron Brown, 5-11, 220, RB, Powder Springs, Ga. (East Paulding HS)
Denzel Cheeks, 6-6, 215, DE, Swainsboro, Ga. (Swainsboro HS)
Ricky Clemons, 6-5, 288, OL, Flint, Mich. (Carman Ainsworth HS)
Kevin Dix, 6-2, 260, LB, Carrollton, Ga. (Dodge City CC)
Richard Freelon, 6-0, 205, RB, Bruce, Miss. (Bruce HS)
Courtney Freeman, 6-0, 180, CB, Birmingham, Ala. (Parker HS)
Salasky Gates, 6-0, 170, CB, Valley, Ala. (Valley HS)
Robert Gray, 5011, 195, ATH, Collinsville, Ala. (Collinsville HS)
Lenny Harrell, 5-10, 230, LB, Pell City, Ala. (Pell City HS)
T.J. Hoyt, 6-3, 195, RB, Lincoln, Ala. (Lincoln HS)
Quatavius Jones, 6-0, 180, RB, Mc Donough, Ga. (Henry County HS)
Colt Kennedy, 6-6, 300, OL, Nicholls, Ga. (Coffee County HS)
Pierre Key, 6-2, 250, DE, Decatur, Ala. (Decatur HS)
Josh Lewis, 6-5, 245, DE, Northport, Ala. (East Central CC)
David Maness, 6-3, 250, DL, Rainbow City, Ala. (Gadsden HS)
James Powell, 6-1, 200, ATH, Lawrenceville, Ga. (Mill Creek HS)
Donald Prince, 5-11, 195, RB, Aliceville, Ala. (Aliceville HS)
Lequintez Reynolds, 6-1, 230, LB, Troy, Ala. (Charles Henderson HS)
Sylvestor Richardson, 6-3, 225, RB, Ashville, Ala. (Springville HS)
Dewan Troup, 6-0, 240, DE, Decatur, Ala. (Decatur HS)
Rayce Whiddon, 5-10, 180, WR, Niceville, Fla. (Niceville HS)
Marshall Williams, 5-7, 175, CB, Lincoln, Ala. (Lincoln HS)
SIGNEE BIO SKETCHES
John Alexander
Decatur, Ala./Decatur HS
Played at Decatur High School for Jere Adcock…finished his senior season with 60 tackles and three sacks…helped the Red Raiders post an 11-2 record his sjunior season and finished 7-4 his senior year…also played baseball, where he helped Anderson (Indiana) High School to the state championship.
Alan Bonner
Newnan, Ga./Newnan HS
Played for Robert Herring at Newnan High School…was a first-team All-State selection as a junior and senior at wide receiver…finished his senior year with 54 catches for 1,100 yards and 15 touchdowns…had 1,932 career yards on 93 catches…was team captain…was named All-State by the Atlanta Journal Constitution and by CSS television…was a two-time All-District and All-Region performer and helped the Cougars win a pair of Region Championships…was an honor student…also recruited by UAB, Akron, Air Force and West Georgia.
Christian Briscoe
Thorsby, Ala./Jemison HS
Played four years at Jemison High School for Brad Abbott…finished as the area's fifth-leading tackler with 96 tackles in 11 games for an average of 8.7 tackles…helped the Panthers post a 7-3 regular-season record and a berth into the AHSAA playoffs…had his best game of the season vs Southside Selma, where he had 16 tackles and also had four catches from his tight end position for 61 yards and a pair of touchdowns…was named to the Clanton Advertiser All-County team as a junior and senior…also recruited by Samford and Auburn.
Jahron Brown
Powder Springs, Ga./East Paulding HS
Played at East Paulding High School for John Reid…was an first-team All-Region selection after rushing for 965 yard on 110 carries and 15 touchdowns as a senior…earned honorable-mention All-State honors…as a junior, averaged 9.7 yards per carry after rushing for 970 yards and 16 touchdowns…posted a career record of 33-6 after going 12-2 his sophomore year, 12-1 his junior year and 9-3 his senior season…also recruited by Arkansas, Western Carolina, Georgia Tech and Kentucky.
Denzel Cheeks
Swainsboro, Ga./Swainsboro HS
Played for Scott Roberts at Swainsboro High School…finished season with more than 90 tackles and had his best game of the year vs Vidalia, where he had 10 tackles, including seven solo stops…also recruited by Middle Tennessee and Albany State.
Ricky Clemons
Flint, Mich./Carman Ainsworth
Prepped for Nate Williams at Carman-Ainsworth High School in Flint, Michigan…was a first-team All-State selection as a senior and was named the offensive line Most Valuable Player…a three-year starter…mobile for his size and is very strong…was selected to the West All-Star team in 2009…also recruited by Alcorn State, Austin Peay and Morgan State.
Kevin Dix
Carrollton, Ga./Dodge City CC
Played the last two years at Dodge City Community College…Prepped for Rayvan Teague at Carrollton High School…was named Most Valuable Defensive Player and team captain after helping the Trojans post a 10-1 record and advance to the state playoffs as a senior…finished the 2005 season with 59 tackles, including 16 for loss, and a team-high 11 sacks…also rushed for five touchdowns…team finished with a 12-1 record in 2004 and advanced to the third round of the state playoffs…holds the Georgia High School record for Triple Jump at 47 feet, 8 inches.
Richard Freelon
Bruce, Miss./Bruce HS
Played for James Ray at Bruce High School…rushed for 5,581 rushing yards and 55 touchdowns…set the school rushing record his junior season…was a first-team All-State selection as a senior, while also earned All-District and All-Region honors…named team Most Valuable Player…also lettered in track, where he ran the 4x100 relay…was an honor student and Who's Who Among American High School Students…also recruited by Western Kentucky, BYU, Ole Miss and Mississippi State.
Salasky Gates
Valley, Ala./Valley HS
Played at Valley High School for Roger McDonald…was a first-team All-State selection as a senior and second-team as a senior…finished his senior season with 13 touchdowns…named team Most Valuable Player…won team Captain's Award and was named Offensive Player of the Year…named Valley Times-News Most Valuable Player and was a first-team All-Area by the Opelika-Auburn News…named Who's Who Among American High School Students…also recruited by Tuskegee, Kentucky State and UAB.
Robert Gray
Collinsville, Ala./Collinsville HS
Prepped at Collinsville High School for Alan Beckett…was named honorable-mention All-State as a senior after rushing for 1,147 yards and throwing for 710 yards…had his best high school game after rushing for 277 yards on 19 carries vs Valley Head…was a first-team All-Region selection in 2008…was named the Times-Journal Offensive Player of the Year…named to the WAFF television Elite 11…also recruited by Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech and UAB.
Lenny Harrell
Pell City, Ala./Pell City HS
Played for former Gamecock Jay Brown at Pell City High School…named team Most Valuable Player as a senior…finished senior season with 105 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, seven sackls and five defensive touchdowns…member of the 1,000 pound club…won team's Hardest Hit Award and was named to the WJXS-TV 24 All-Star team…also recruited by Alabama State, Tuskegee and North Alabama.
T.J. Hoyt
Lincoln, Ala./Lincoln HS
Prepped at Lincoln High School for Keith Howard…was a first-team All-State selection as a senior after the Bears to an 11-2 record…was a first-team All-Region selection and was a two-time All-District selection…finished his senior season with eight interceptions for a pair of touchdowns, rushed for 11 touchdowns and had a pair of touchdown catches…also recruited by Louisiana Tech, UAB and Arkansas.
Quatavious Jones
McDonough, Ga./Henry County HS
Prepped at Henry County High School for Mike Rozier…was an All-State selection and an All-Region performer…the Warhawks won back-to-back Region Championships…also recruited by Gardner-Webb.
Colt Kennedy
Nicholls, Ga./Coffee County HS
Played at Coffee County High School for Ken Eldridge…was a second-team All-Region selection…selected to the Georgia All-Star Game…also recruited by Albany State and Savannah State.
Pierre Key
Decatur, Ala./Decatur HS
Played at Decatur High School for Jerry Adcock…was a three-year starter and named team captain his senior year…was a first-team All-Region selection after posting 71 tackles and eight sacks as a senior…team finished 11-2 his junior year and won the Region title…also recruited by Alabama A&M, UAB and Tennessee.
Josh Lewis
Northport, Ala./East Central CC
Played the last two years at East Central Community College, where he was named team Most Valuable Player…named second-team All-South by the MACJC as a sophomore…prepped at Tuscaloosa County High School, where team finished 12-1 his junior season and 7-4 his senior year.
David Maness
Rainbow City, Ala./Gadsden City HS
Played at Gadsden City for former Gamecock All-American Joe Billingsly…finished with 91 tackles, including 61 solo stops his senior season…also lettered in basketball, baseball and track…named Who's Who Among American High School Students…also recruited by Arkansas State and Troy.
James Powell
Lawrenceville, Ga./Mill Creek HS
Prepped at Mill Creek High School for Shannon Jarvis…finished his senior season with 120 tackles and nine sacks…had his best game vs Peachtree Ridge, where he had 12 tackles, three tackles for loss and a sack and was named team Defensive Player of the Week…was an Gwinnett Daily Post All-County selection…was a second-team All-Region selection in 2008…also recruited by UAB and Savannah State.
Donald Prince
Aliceville, Ala./Aliceville HS
Prepped for former Gamecock Patrick Plott at Aliceville High School…averaged over 200 yards per game his senior season…finished his career with more than 3,600 rushing yards and 40 touchdowns…had his best high school game with 245 rushing yards vs Lamar County…won team Racehorse Award in 2007 and 2008…named to the West Alabama All-Star squad…was an honor student…also recruited by Memphis, Mississippi State, Auburn and Alabama.
Lequintez Reynolds
Troy, Ala./Charles Henderson HS
Played at Charles Henderson High School for Hugh Fountain…was team captain as a sophomore, junior and senior…was a two-time All-Region selection…finished his junior season with 101 tackles, seven sacks and three forced fumbles…had 75 tackles, five forced fumbles and seven tackles for loss as a senior…was named the Defensive Player of the Year.
Sylvester Richardson
Ashville, Ala./Springville HS
Prepped at Springville High School for former Gamecock Keith Maple…helped the Tigers to a 7-2 record as a senior and a berth into the AHSAA state playoffs…also recruited by Alabama A&M, Tennessee State and Murray State.
Dewan Troup
Decatur, Ala./Decatur HS
Played for Jere Adcock at Decatur High School…was an honorable mention All-State selection after recording 95 tackles and nine sacks his senior season…was a first-team All-Region selection…was team captain…named to the Decatur Daily All-Area squad…also recruited by Middle Tennessee, UAB, Alabama A&M and North Alabama.
Rayce Whiddon
Niceville, Fla./Nichville HS
Played for John Hicks at Niceville High School…as a quarterback in 2008, he helped the Eagles set a school record with more than 2,600 yards of total offense…finished season with 986 passing yards and nine touchdowns…rushed for 468 yards and five touchdowns….as a junior, had 11 catches for 222 yards and a pair of touchdowns…follows the footsteps of his two older brothers by playing football at Jacksonville State, Tommy Joe is currently a student assistant and John Houston will be a senior next season…also recruited by Furman, Samford, Troy and Arkansas State.
Marshall Williams
Lincoln, Ala./Lincoln HS
Prepped for Keith Howard at Lincoln High School…was a first-team All-Region selection in 2007 and 2008…helped the Bears to an 11-2 record as a senior…was a four-time All-County selection…also ran track.
Crowe announced the 2009 class during a luncheon on campus to more than 100 people, including the University President, members of the Board of Trustees, key officials, top boosters, avid supporters and members of the media.
“We're very excited about the class that we've signed,” Crowe told the audience. “We feel like we've met all our needs for next season and the years to follow with this talented group of recruits.”
The class is highlighted by a pair of junior college pass rushers that fills a critical need, according to Crowe.
"We wanted some big, physical pass rushers and I think we got them," Crowe said. "I think we got some players that a lot of other schools wanted. We feel like we've signed two quality junior college players should help fill the void."
The Gamecocks signed Kevin Dix from Dodge City Community College and Josh Lewis from East Central (Miss.) Community College.
Crowe also said another priority was at the offensive tackle position and the tenth year head coach is pleased with the incoming freshman at the position.
“We had to have some help at the offensive tackle position and we feel like Ricky Clemons could make an immediate impact,” said Crowe. “We feel like Ricky will fit right in and help this team contend for the OVC Championship.”
Clemons, who was a three-year starter at Carman Ainsworth HS in Flint, Michigan, was a first-team All-State selection and was also named the team's Offensive Line Most Valuable Player in 2008.
Crowe says that several players from this signing class should get an opportunity to see valuable playing time during the 2009 season.
"I can see the opportunity for Ricky (Clemons) and a pair of receivers in Rayce (Whiddon) and Alan (Bonner) to get a chance to get on the field this fall,” added Crowe.
Bonner was a first-team All-State selection both as a junior and senior at Newnan (Ga.) High School and finished with 54 catches for more than 1,100 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior. Whiddon, from Niceville, Fla., will be the third of the Whiddon brothers to play football for the Gamecocks and has 16 career touchdowns.
Jacksonville State, which finished with an 8-3 record in 2008, is scheduled to begin spring practice on March 4 and will play its spring game on April 11.
2009 GAMECOCK FOOTBALL SIGNEES (updated at 2:40 p.m.)
John Alexander, 6-0, 260, DL, Decatur, Ala. (Decatur HS)
Alan Bonner, 5-11, 168, WR, Newnan, Ga. (Newnan HS)
Christian Briscoe, 6-0, 195, LB, Thorsby, Ala. (Jemison HS)
Jahron Brown, 5-11, 220, RB, Powder Springs, Ga. (East Paulding HS)
Denzel Cheeks, 6-6, 215, DE, Swainsboro, Ga. (Swainsboro HS)
Ricky Clemons, 6-5, 288, OL, Flint, Mich. (Carman Ainsworth HS)
Kevin Dix, 6-2, 260, LB, Carrollton, Ga. (Dodge City CC)
Richard Freelon, 6-0, 205, RB, Bruce, Miss. (Bruce HS)
Courtney Freeman, 6-0, 180, CB, Birmingham, Ala. (Parker HS)
Salasky Gates, 6-0, 170, CB, Valley, Ala. (Valley HS)
Robert Gray, 5011, 195, ATH, Collinsville, Ala. (Collinsville HS)
Lenny Harrell, 5-10, 230, LB, Pell City, Ala. (Pell City HS)
T.J. Hoyt, 6-3, 195, RB, Lincoln, Ala. (Lincoln HS)
Quatavius Jones, 6-0, 180, RB, Mc Donough, Ga. (Henry County HS)
Colt Kennedy, 6-6, 300, OL, Nicholls, Ga. (Coffee County HS)
Pierre Key, 6-2, 250, DE, Decatur, Ala. (Decatur HS)
Josh Lewis, 6-5, 245, DE, Northport, Ala. (East Central CC)
David Maness, 6-3, 250, DL, Rainbow City, Ala. (Gadsden HS)
James Powell, 6-1, 200, ATH, Lawrenceville, Ga. (Mill Creek HS)
Donald Prince, 5-11, 195, RB, Aliceville, Ala. (Aliceville HS)
Lequintez Reynolds, 6-1, 230, LB, Troy, Ala. (Charles Henderson HS)
Sylvestor Richardson, 6-3, 225, RB, Ashville, Ala. (Springville HS)
Dewan Troup, 6-0, 240, DE, Decatur, Ala. (Decatur HS)
Rayce Whiddon, 5-10, 180, WR, Niceville, Fla. (Niceville HS)
Marshall Williams, 5-7, 175, CB, Lincoln, Ala. (Lincoln HS)
SIGNEE BIO SKETCHES
John Alexander
Decatur, Ala./Decatur HS
Played at Decatur High School for Jere Adcock…finished his senior season with 60 tackles and three sacks…helped the Red Raiders post an 11-2 record his sjunior season and finished 7-4 his senior year…also played baseball, where he helped Anderson (Indiana) High School to the state championship.
Alan Bonner
Newnan, Ga./Newnan HS
Played for Robert Herring at Newnan High School…was a first-team All-State selection as a junior and senior at wide receiver…finished his senior year with 54 catches for 1,100 yards and 15 touchdowns…had 1,932 career yards on 93 catches…was team captain…was named All-State by the Atlanta Journal Constitution and by CSS television…was a two-time All-District and All-Region performer and helped the Cougars win a pair of Region Championships…was an honor student…also recruited by UAB, Akron, Air Force and West Georgia.
Christian Briscoe
Thorsby, Ala./Jemison HS
Played four years at Jemison High School for Brad Abbott…finished as the area's fifth-leading tackler with 96 tackles in 11 games for an average of 8.7 tackles…helped the Panthers post a 7-3 regular-season record and a berth into the AHSAA playoffs…had his best game of the season vs Southside Selma, where he had 16 tackles and also had four catches from his tight end position for 61 yards and a pair of touchdowns…was named to the Clanton Advertiser All-County team as a junior and senior…also recruited by Samford and Auburn.
Jahron Brown
Powder Springs, Ga./East Paulding HS
Played at East Paulding High School for John Reid…was an first-team All-Region selection after rushing for 965 yard on 110 carries and 15 touchdowns as a senior…earned honorable-mention All-State honors…as a junior, averaged 9.7 yards per carry after rushing for 970 yards and 16 touchdowns…posted a career record of 33-6 after going 12-2 his sophomore year, 12-1 his junior year and 9-3 his senior season…also recruited by Arkansas, Western Carolina, Georgia Tech and Kentucky.
Denzel Cheeks
Swainsboro, Ga./Swainsboro HS
Played for Scott Roberts at Swainsboro High School…finished season with more than 90 tackles and had his best game of the year vs Vidalia, where he had 10 tackles, including seven solo stops…also recruited by Middle Tennessee and Albany State.
Ricky Clemons
Flint, Mich./Carman Ainsworth
Prepped for Nate Williams at Carman-Ainsworth High School in Flint, Michigan…was a first-team All-State selection as a senior and was named the offensive line Most Valuable Player…a three-year starter…mobile for his size and is very strong…was selected to the West All-Star team in 2009…also recruited by Alcorn State, Austin Peay and Morgan State.
Kevin Dix
Carrollton, Ga./Dodge City CC
Played the last two years at Dodge City Community College…Prepped for Rayvan Teague at Carrollton High School…was named Most Valuable Defensive Player and team captain after helping the Trojans post a 10-1 record and advance to the state playoffs as a senior…finished the 2005 season with 59 tackles, including 16 for loss, and a team-high 11 sacks…also rushed for five touchdowns…team finished with a 12-1 record in 2004 and advanced to the third round of the state playoffs…holds the Georgia High School record for Triple Jump at 47 feet, 8 inches.
Richard Freelon
Bruce, Miss./Bruce HS
Played for James Ray at Bruce High School…rushed for 5,581 rushing yards and 55 touchdowns…set the school rushing record his junior season…was a first-team All-State selection as a senior, while also earned All-District and All-Region honors…named team Most Valuable Player…also lettered in track, where he ran the 4x100 relay…was an honor student and Who's Who Among American High School Students…also recruited by Western Kentucky, BYU, Ole Miss and Mississippi State.
Salasky Gates
Valley, Ala./Valley HS
Played at Valley High School for Roger McDonald…was a first-team All-State selection as a senior and second-team as a senior…finished his senior season with 13 touchdowns…named team Most Valuable Player…won team Captain's Award and was named Offensive Player of the Year…named Valley Times-News Most Valuable Player and was a first-team All-Area by the Opelika-Auburn News…named Who's Who Among American High School Students…also recruited by Tuskegee, Kentucky State and UAB.
Robert Gray
Collinsville, Ala./Collinsville HS
Prepped at Collinsville High School for Alan Beckett…was named honorable-mention All-State as a senior after rushing for 1,147 yards and throwing for 710 yards…had his best high school game after rushing for 277 yards on 19 carries vs Valley Head…was a first-team All-Region selection in 2008…was named the Times-Journal Offensive Player of the Year…named to the WAFF television Elite 11…also recruited by Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech and UAB.
Lenny Harrell
Pell City, Ala./Pell City HS
Played for former Gamecock Jay Brown at Pell City High School…named team Most Valuable Player as a senior…finished senior season with 105 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, seven sackls and five defensive touchdowns…member of the 1,000 pound club…won team's Hardest Hit Award and was named to the WJXS-TV 24 All-Star team…also recruited by Alabama State, Tuskegee and North Alabama.
T.J. Hoyt
Lincoln, Ala./Lincoln HS
Prepped at Lincoln High School for Keith Howard…was a first-team All-State selection as a senior after the Bears to an 11-2 record…was a first-team All-Region selection and was a two-time All-District selection…finished his senior season with eight interceptions for a pair of touchdowns, rushed for 11 touchdowns and had a pair of touchdown catches…also recruited by Louisiana Tech, UAB and Arkansas.
Quatavious Jones
McDonough, Ga./Henry County HS
Prepped at Henry County High School for Mike Rozier…was an All-State selection and an All-Region performer…the Warhawks won back-to-back Region Championships…also recruited by Gardner-Webb.
Colt Kennedy
Nicholls, Ga./Coffee County HS
Played at Coffee County High School for Ken Eldridge…was a second-team All-Region selection…selected to the Georgia All-Star Game…also recruited by Albany State and Savannah State.
Pierre Key
Decatur, Ala./Decatur HS
Played at Decatur High School for Jerry Adcock…was a three-year starter and named team captain his senior year…was a first-team All-Region selection after posting 71 tackles and eight sacks as a senior…team finished 11-2 his junior year and won the Region title…also recruited by Alabama A&M, UAB and Tennessee.
Josh Lewis
Northport, Ala./East Central CC
Played the last two years at East Central Community College, where he was named team Most Valuable Player…named second-team All-South by the MACJC as a sophomore…prepped at Tuscaloosa County High School, where team finished 12-1 his junior season and 7-4 his senior year.
David Maness
Rainbow City, Ala./Gadsden City HS
Played at Gadsden City for former Gamecock All-American Joe Billingsly…finished with 91 tackles, including 61 solo stops his senior season…also lettered in basketball, baseball and track…named Who's Who Among American High School Students…also recruited by Arkansas State and Troy.
James Powell
Lawrenceville, Ga./Mill Creek HS
Prepped at Mill Creek High School for Shannon Jarvis…finished his senior season with 120 tackles and nine sacks…had his best game vs Peachtree Ridge, where he had 12 tackles, three tackles for loss and a sack and was named team Defensive Player of the Week…was an Gwinnett Daily Post All-County selection…was a second-team All-Region selection in 2008…also recruited by UAB and Savannah State.
Donald Prince
Aliceville, Ala./Aliceville HS
Prepped for former Gamecock Patrick Plott at Aliceville High School…averaged over 200 yards per game his senior season…finished his career with more than 3,600 rushing yards and 40 touchdowns…had his best high school game with 245 rushing yards vs Lamar County…won team Racehorse Award in 2007 and 2008…named to the West Alabama All-Star squad…was an honor student…also recruited by Memphis, Mississippi State, Auburn and Alabama.
Lequintez Reynolds
Troy, Ala./Charles Henderson HS
Played at Charles Henderson High School for Hugh Fountain…was team captain as a sophomore, junior and senior…was a two-time All-Region selection…finished his junior season with 101 tackles, seven sacks and three forced fumbles…had 75 tackles, five forced fumbles and seven tackles for loss as a senior…was named the Defensive Player of the Year.
Sylvester Richardson
Ashville, Ala./Springville HS
Prepped at Springville High School for former Gamecock Keith Maple…helped the Tigers to a 7-2 record as a senior and a berth into the AHSAA state playoffs…also recruited by Alabama A&M, Tennessee State and Murray State.
Dewan Troup
Decatur, Ala./Decatur HS
Played for Jere Adcock at Decatur High School…was an honorable mention All-State selection after recording 95 tackles and nine sacks his senior season…was a first-team All-Region selection…was team captain…named to the Decatur Daily All-Area squad…also recruited by Middle Tennessee, UAB, Alabama A&M and North Alabama.
Rayce Whiddon
Niceville, Fla./Nichville HS
Played for John Hicks at Niceville High School…as a quarterback in 2008, he helped the Eagles set a school record with more than 2,600 yards of total offense…finished season with 986 passing yards and nine touchdowns…rushed for 468 yards and five touchdowns….as a junior, had 11 catches for 222 yards and a pair of touchdowns…follows the footsteps of his two older brothers by playing football at Jacksonville State, Tommy Joe is currently a student assistant and John Houston will be a senior next season…also recruited by Furman, Samford, Troy and Arkansas State.
Marshall Williams
Lincoln, Ala./Lincoln HS
Prepped for Keith Howard at Lincoln High School…was a first-team All-Region selection in 2007 and 2008…helped the Bears to an 11-2 record as a senior…was a four-time All-County selection…also ran track.
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