Chris Alston, WR, 5-11, 185, Winnsboro, S.C., Fairfield Central HS. Status: grayshirted from 2011; senior stats: 33 receptions, 1,154 all-purpose yards, 14 total touchdowns (27.5 yards per touchdown); Class 3A Offensive Back of the Year; two-time all-region; Shrine Bowl selection.
Eric Ansley, OL, 6-6, 280, Riverdale, Ga., Charles Drew Charter School. Status: high school signee; graded out over 88 percent in blocking efficiency with 50-plus pancake blocks; Most Outstanding OL at Clayton County Senior Bowl, honorable mention all-state, honorable mention all-county; other offers from Troy, Western Kentucky and Ohio.
Steward Butler, RB, 5-10, 170, Lakeland, Fla. Status: Nonqualifier in 2011, enrolled; 294 carries, 2,934 yards rushing, 30 touchdowns as a senior; third on the all-time single-season rushing list in Florida state history; broke numerous Lakeland High School rushing records previously held by Florida's Chris Rainey; other offers from Arizona State, West Virginia, Boston College, South Florida, Cincinnati, Rutgers and Central Florida.
Matt Cincotta, LS, 6-0, 220, Charlotte, N.C.; Charlotte Catholic. Status: high school signee; N.C./S.C. Shrine Bowl All-Star participant; two-time first-team all-conference.
Tyler Combs, OL, 6-5, 275, Louisa, Ky., Lawrence County. Status: high school signee. 213 tackles, 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two blocked punts, one interception; blocked for an offense averaging over 450 yards per game; four-year starter, two-time all-state, three-time all-county.
Cameron Dees, OL, 6-2, 280, Seffner, Fla., Armwood HS. Graded out at 90 percent blocking efficiency as a three-year starter, while tallying 40-plus pancakes as a senior; led team as captain to perfect 15-0 record and No. 9 ranking in Final USA Today Poll; first-team all-county, second-team all-state, two-time all-conference; other offers from Florida International, New Mexico, Ohio, Western Michigan and Ball State.
Steve Dillon, DL, 6-3, 275, Palmdale, Calif. Partial qualifier 2011, practiced with team. First-team all-conference and all-region; other offers from Southern California, Arizona State, California, Oregon State, UCLA, Washington, Washington State, Iowa State, Utah, Colorado State and New Mexico.
Marcus Gilchrist, DL, 6-4, 240, Port Charlotte, Fla., high school signee. Had 63 tackles, 10 for loss, nine sacks, nine QB pressures, seven pass breakups, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries as a senior; first-team all-conference and all-county; other offers from Kentucky, Purdue, Florida International, Middle Tennessee, Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan.
Stefone Grace, S, 6-3, 200, Cincinnati, Ohio via Milford Academy, New Berlin, N.Y. Nonqualifer from 2011, enrolled. Had 51 tackles, 20 for loss, one interception, seven pass breakups, one defensive touchdown, one kick return touchdown; first-team all-city, all-state honorable mention, East vs. West Ohio All-Star Game participant; other offers from Toledo, Central Michigan, Western Michigan, Ball State, Eastern Michigan.
Kevin Grooms, RB, 5-10, 165, Hollywood, Fla., South Broward HS. Enrolled August 2011 as unsigned nonqualifier. Had 2,909 yards rushing, 36 rushing TDs, six punt return TDs, 316 receiving yards, four TDs receiving in career; two-time all-state; ESPNU 150 Recruit; other offers from Miami, Florida, Florida State, Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kansas, Kansas State, Minnesota, Louisville and Rutgers
Chris Hall, TE, 6-4, 230, Petersburg, Va., via Fork Union Military Academy, Va. Status: high school signee. Career stats: 4,849 yards passing, 2,023 yards rushing, 75 total TDs; two-time all-district, second-team all-state, district Player of the Year; other offers from Virginia Tech and Virginia.
Deyonte Henderson, LB, 6-0, 215, Orlando, Fla., Oak Ridge HS. Status: high school signee. Had 397 tackles, 29 sacks, seven interceptions in career; second-team all-state; other offers from Washington State, Temple, New Mexico, Florida Atlantic
Gunnar Holcombe, 6-2, 185, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., University School. Status: high school signee. Completed 66 percent of his passes for 2,305 yards passing and 29 TDs; first-team all-area, second-team all-state, Nike Dade vs Miami All-Star Game; other offers from South Florida, Indiana, Western Michigan and Buffalo.
Devon Johnson, 6-2, 209, Richlands, Va. Status: high school signee. Career stats: 216 tackles, 47 for loss, 16 sacks, 10 forced fumbles, one interception; 457 carries, 4,340 yards, 63 rushing TDs; 23 receptions, 399 yards with six TDs; three-time first-team all-district and all-region, two-time first-team all-state, two-time BDT/Pocahontas Coal Association Player of the Year, MVP of Virginia/Tennessee All-Star Game; other offers from Virginia, Kentucky and Louisville.
A.J. Leggett, CB, 6-0, 175, Miami, South Miami HS. Status: high school signee. Had 68 tackles, four interceptions on defense, 1,600 all-purpose yards and 15 total TDs as a senior. rated No. 9 cornerback in the country, Super 75 selection Florida, first-team all-county, Nike South Florida All-Star Game participant, Nike Miami-Dade vs. South Florida All-Star Game participant; other offers from Alabama, LSU, Florida, Florida State, Louisville, Miami, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio State, South Carolina, Syracuse, Tennessee and UCF.
Joe Massaquoi, DL, 6-5, 230, Alexandria, Va., T.C. Williams HS. tatus: grayshirted from 2011. Had 20 tackles and four sacks in four games as a senior, playing time limited due to minor knee injury; Regional Rumble All-Star Game participant.
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Capsule bios of Marshall football signees
Chris Alston, WR, 5-11, 185, Winnsboro, S.C., Fairfield Central HS. Status: grayshirted from 2011; senior stats: 33 receptions, 1,154 all-purpose yards, 14 total touchdowns (27.5 yards per touchdown); Class 3A Offensive Back of the Year; two-time all-region; Shrine Bowl selection.
Eric Ansley, OL, 6-6, 280, Riverdale, Ga., Charles Drew Charter School. Status: high school signee; graded out over 88 percent in blocking efficiency with 50-plus pancake blocks; Most Outstanding OL at Clayton County Senior Bowl, honorable mention all-state, honorable mention all-county; other offers from Troy, Western Kentucky and Ohio.
Steward Butler, RB, 5-10, 170, Lakeland, Fla. Status: Nonqualifier in 2011, enrolled; 294 carries, 2,934 yards rushing, 30 touchdowns as a senior; third on the all-time single-season rushing list in Florida state history; broke numerous Lakeland High School rushing records previously held by Florida's Chris Rainey; other offers from Arizona State, West Virginia, Boston College, South Florida, Cincinnati, Rutgers and Central Florida.
Matt Cincotta, LS, 6-0, 220, Charlotte, N.C.; Charlotte Catholic. Status: high school signee; N.C./S.C. Shrine Bowl All-Star participant; two-time first-team all-conference.
Tyler Combs, OL, 6-5, 275, Louisa, Ky., Lawrence County. Status: high school signee. 213 tackles, 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two blocked punts, one interception; blocked for an offense averaging over 450 yards per game; four-year starter, two-time all-state, three-time all-county.
Cameron Dees, OL, 6-2, 280, Seffner, Fla., Armwood HS. Graded out at 90 percent blocking efficiency as a three-year starter, while tallying 40-plus pancakes as a senior; led team as captain to perfect 15-0 record and No. 9 ranking in Final USA Today Poll; first-team all-county, second-team all-state, two-time all-conference; other offers from Florida International, New Mexico, Ohio, Western Michigan and Ball State.
Steve Dillon, DL, 6-3, 275, Palmdale, Calif. Partial qualifier 2011, practiced with team. First-team all-conference and all-region; other offers from Southern California, Arizona State, California, Oregon State, UCLA, Washington, Washington State, Iowa State, Utah, Colorado State and New Mexico.
Marcus Gilchrist, DL, 6-4, 240, Port Charlotte, Fla., high school signee. Had 63 tackles, 10 for loss, nine sacks, nine QB pressures, seven pass breakups, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries as a senior; first-team all-conference and all-county; other offers from Kentucky, Purdue, Florida International, Middle Tennessee, Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan.
Stefone Grace, S, 6-3, 200, Cincinnati, Ohio via Milford Academy, New Berlin, N.Y. Nonqualifer from 2011, enrolled. Had 51 tackles, 20 for loss, one interception, seven pass breakups, one defensive touchdown, one kick return touchdown; first-team all-city, all-state honorable mention, East vs. West Ohio All-Star Game participant; other offers from Toledo, Central Michigan, Western Michigan, Ball State, Eastern Michigan.
Kevin Grooms, RB, 5-10, 165, Hollywood, Fla., South Broward HS. Enrolled August 2011 as unsigned nonqualifier. Had 2,909 yards rushing, 36 rushing TDs, six punt return TDs, 316 receiving yards, four TDs receiving in career; two-time all-state; ESPNU 150 Recruit; other offers from Miami, Florida, Florida State, Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kansas, Kansas State, Minnesota, Louisville and Rutgers
Chris Hall, TE, 6-4, 230, Petersburg, Va., via Fork Union Military Academy, Va. Status: high school signee. Career stats: 4,849 yards passing, 2,023 yards rushing, 75 total TDs; two-time all-district, second-team all-state, district Player of the Year; other offers from Virginia Tech and Virginia.
Deyonte Henderson, LB, 6-0, 215, Orlando, Fla., Oak Ridge HS. Status: high school signee. Had 397 tackles, 29 sacks, seven interceptions in career; second-team all-state; other offers from Washington State, Temple, New Mexico, Florida Atlantic
Gunnar Holcombe, 6-2, 185, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., University School. Status: high school signee. Completed 66 percent of his passes for 2,305 yards passing and 29 TDs; first-team all-area, second-team all-state, Nike Dade vs Miami All-Star Game; other offers from South Florida, Indiana, Western Michigan and Buffalo.
Devon Johnson, 6-2, 209, Richlands, Va. Status: high school signee. Career stats: 216 tackles, 47 for loss, 16 sacks, 10 forced fumbles, one interception; 457 carries, 4,340 yards, 63 rushing TDs; 23 receptions, 399 yards with six TDs; three-time first-team all-district and all-region, two-time first-team all-state, two-time BDT/Pocahontas Coal Association Player of the Year, MVP of Virginia/Tennessee All-Star Game; other offers from Virginia, Kentucky and Louisville.
A.J. Leggett, CB, 6-0, 175, Miami, South Miami HS. Status: high school signee. Had 68 tackles, four interceptions on defense, 1,600 all-purpose yards and 15 total TDs as a senior. rated No. 9 cornerback in the country, Super 75 selection Florida, first-team all-county, Nike South Florida All-Star Game participant, Nike Miami-Dade vs. South Florida All-Star Game participant; other offers from Alabama, LSU, Florida, Florida State, Louisville, Miami, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio State, South Carolina, Syracuse, Tennessee and UCF.
Joe Massaquoi, DL, 6-5, 230, Alexandria, Va., T.C. Williams HS. tatus: grayshirted from 2011. Had 20 tackles and four sacks in four games as a senior, playing time limited due to minor knee injury; Regional Rumble All-Star Game participant.
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Chris Alston, WR, 5-11, 185, Winnsboro, S.C., Fairfield Central HS. Status: grayshirted from 2011; senior stats: 33 receptions, 1,154 all-purpose yards, 14 total touchdowns (27.5 yards per touchdown); Class 3A Offensive Back of the Year; two-time all-region; Shrine Bowl selection.
Eric Ansley, OL, 6-6, 280, Riverdale, Ga., Charles Drew Charter School. Status: high school signee; graded out over 88 percent in blocking efficiency with 50-plus pancake blocks; Most Outstanding OL at Clayton County Senior Bowl, honorable mention all-state, honorable mention all-county; other offers from Troy, Western Kentucky and Ohio.
Steward Butler, RB, 5-10, 170, Lakeland, Fla. Status: Nonqualifier in 2011, enrolled; 294 carries, 2,934 yards rushing, 30 touchdowns as a senior; third on the all-time single-season rushing list in Florida state history; broke numerous Lakeland High School rushing records previously held by Florida's Chris Rainey; other offers from Arizona State, West Virginia, Boston College, South Florida, Cincinnati, Rutgers and Central Florida.
Matt Cincotta, LS, 6-0, 220, Charlotte, N.C.; Charlotte Catholic. Status: high school signee; N.C./S.C. Shrine Bowl All-Star participant; two-time first-team all-conference.
Tyler Combs, OL, 6-5, 275, Louisa, Ky., Lawrence County. Status: high school signee. 213 tackles, 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two blocked punts, one interception; blocked for an offense averaging over 450 yards per game; four-year starter, two-time all-state, three-time all-county.
Cameron Dees, OL, 6-2, 280, Seffner, Fla., Armwood HS. Graded out at 90 percent blocking efficiency as a three-year starter, while tallying 40-plus pancakes as a senior; led team as captain to perfect 15-0 record and No. 9 ranking in Final USA Today Poll; first-team all-county, second-team all-state, two-time all-conference; other offers from Florida International, New Mexico, Ohio, Western Michigan and Ball State.
Steve Dillon, DL, 6-3, 275, Palmdale, Calif. Partial qualifier 2011, practiced with team. First-team all-conference and all-region; other offers from Southern California, Arizona State, California, Oregon State, UCLA, Washington, Washington State, Iowa State, Utah, Colorado State and New Mexico.
Marcus Gilchrist, DL, 6-4, 240, Port Charlotte, Fla., high school signee. Had 63 tackles, 10 for loss, nine sacks, nine QB pressures, seven pass breakups, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries as a senior; first-team all-conference and all-county; other offers from Kentucky, Purdue, Florida International, Middle Tennessee, Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan.
Stefone Grace, S, 6-3, 200, Cincinnati, Ohio via Milford Academy, New Berlin, N.Y. Nonqualifer from 2011, enrolled. Had 51 tackles, 20 for loss, one interception, seven pass breakups, one defensive touchdown, one kick return touchdown; first-team all-city, all-state honorable mention, East vs. West Ohio All-Star Game participant; other offers from Toledo, Central Michigan, Western Michigan, Ball State, Eastern Michigan.
Kevin Grooms, RB, 5-10, 165, Hollywood, Fla., South Broward HS. Enrolled August 2011 as unsigned nonqualifier. Had 2,909 yards rushing, 36 rushing TDs, six punt return TDs, 316 receiving yards, four TDs receiving in career; two-time all-state; ESPNU 150 Recruit; other offers from Miami, Florida, Florida State, Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kansas, Kansas State, Minnesota, Louisville and Rutgers
Chris Hall, TE, 6-4, 230, Petersburg, Va., via Fork Union Military Academy, Va. Status: high school signee. Career stats: 4,849 yards passing, 2,023 yards rushing, 75 total TDs; two-time all-district, second-team all-state, district Player of the Year; other offers from Virginia Tech and Virginia.
Deyonte Henderson, LB, 6-0, 215, Orlando, Fla., Oak Ridge HS. Status: high school signee. Had 397 tackles, 29 sacks, seven interceptions in career; second-team all-state; other offers from Washington State, Temple, New Mexico, Florida Atlantic
Gunnar Holcombe, 6-2, 185, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., University School. Status: high school signee. Completed 66 percent of his passes for 2,305 yards passing and 29 TDs; first-team all-area, second-team all-state, Nike Dade vs Miami All-Star Game; other offers from South Florida, Indiana, Western Michigan and Buffalo.
Devon Johnson, 6-2, 209, Richlands, Va. Status: high school signee. Career stats: 216 tackles, 47 for loss, 16 sacks, 10 forced fumbles, one interception; 457 carries, 4,340 yards, 63 rushing TDs; 23 receptions, 399 yards with six TDs; three-time first-team all-district and all-region, two-time first-team all-state, two-time BDT/Pocahontas Coal Association Player of the Year, MVP of Virginia/Tennessee All-Star Game; other offers from Virginia, Kentucky and Louisville.
A.J. Leggett, CB, 6-0, 175, Miami, South Miami HS. Status: high school signee. Had 68 tackles, four interceptions on defense, 1,600 all-purpose yards and 15 total TDs as a senior. rated No. 9 cornerback in the country, Super 75 selection Florida, first-team all-county, Nike South Florida All-Star Game participant, Nike Miami-Dade vs. South Florida All-Star Game participant; other offers from Alabama, LSU, Florida, Florida State, Louisville, Miami, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio State, South Carolina, Syracuse, Tennessee and UCF.
Joe Massaquoi, DL, 6-5, 230, Alexandria, Va., T.C. Williams HS. tatus: grayshirted from 2011. Had 20 tackles and four sacks in four games as a senior, playing time limited due to minor knee injury; Regional Rumble All-Star Game participant.
Josh Murriel, OL, 6-5, 302, Port St. Lucie, Fla. Led an offensive line that blocked for a unit averaging 376 passing yards and 258 rushing yards as a senior; first-team all-area and first-team all-county; other offers from Florida Atlantic, Memphis and New Mexico State.
Gage Niemeyer, OL, 6-6, 305, San Jacinto, Calif., Mount San Jacinto C.C. Status: signed December 2011; JC stats: 92 percent grade in blocking efficiency and no sacks allowed; all-conference and team MVP; other offers from Nevada and New Mexico State.
DeAndre Reaves, WR, 5-10, 180, Sterling, Va., Dominion HS. Status: nonqualifer from 2011, enrolled. Rushed for 1,780 yards and 31 touchdowns as a senior; second-team All-Metro; other offers from West Virginia and Maryland.
Rakim Reed, TE, 6-4, 210, Canton, Ohio, via Fork Union Military Academy, Va. Status: 2011 signee, went to prep school. Had 42 catches for 657 yards and eight TDs; first-team all-conference and honorable mention all-county; other offers from Pittsburgh and Buffalo.
Ryan Riedel, LB, 6-0, 230, Huntington (Cabell Midland). Status: high school signee; 305 tackles, 47 for loss, 15 sacks in career; led the state in tackles as a senior; first-team all-state and all-conference.
Billy Rone, OL, 6-4, 290, Glendale Ariz., Glendale C.C. Status: junior college signee. JC stats: Blocked for a unit that ranked 15th nationally in the NJCAA; first-team all-conference; other offers from Mississippi State, Purdue, Indiana, East Carolina, SMU, Utah State, Western Kentucky and Akron.
Shawn Samuels, S, 6-1, 180, Bainbridge, Ga. Status: unsigned 2011 qualifier, enrolled. Had 54 tackles, seven interceptions, two punt returns for TD and three kickoff returns for TD; first-team all-state and all-conference; other offers from Arkansas, UCF and UAB.
Andre Scott, S, 5-11, 175, Orlando, Fla., Oak Ridge HS. Career stats: 93 tackles, seven interceptions, seven 7 sacks; 2,972 yards passing, 1,600 yards rushing, 851 yards receiving, 28 total TDs; Central Florida Athlete of the Year, second-team all-state; other offers from Arkansas, South Carolina, West Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Kansas, Purdue, Georgia Tech, Maryland, North Carolina, Wake Forest, Louisville, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, South Florida, Syracuse, Washington State, Florida International, UCF, Memphis, Temple and Ball State.
Ken Smith, DL, 6-4, 285, Copperas Cove, Texas, Blinn C.C. Status: December 2011 signee. JC stats: 32 Tackles, 11 sacks; all-conference; Other offers from Colorado State, Ohio and Buffalo.
Gary Thompson, LB, 6-3, 206, La Mesa, Calif., Helix HS. Had 55 tackles, 18 for loss, 14 sacks; all-city, all-conference, all-county, Prepstar California Classic All-Star Game participant.
Corey Tindal, DB, 5-10, 175, Lauderdale Lakes, Fla., via Atlanta Sports Academy. Status: enrolled, attaining eligibility. Had 20 tackles, two interceptions as a senior; also 187 carries for 1,300 yards and 15 total TDs; first-team all-county, UnderArmour Dade vs Broward All-Star Game participant; other offers from Maryland, Minnesota, Florida International, Western Kentucky, Toledo and Bowling Green
Kent Turene, LB, 6-3, 230, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., via Atlanta Sports Academy. Status: enrolled, attaining eligibility. Career stats: 230 Tackles, 20 sacks, four interceptions; PrepStar All-American, first-team all-state; other offers from Georgia, LSU, Florida, South Carolina, Nebraska, Ohio State, West Virginia and Tennessee.
Clint Van Horn, OL, 6-5, 305, Beckley, Woodrow Wilson HS. Status: grayshirted from 2011; 87 percent blocking efficiency and 32 pancakes as a senior; first-team all-state.
Deontae West, CB, 5-10, 170, Hollywood, Fla., Hiahleah HS. Status: 2011 nonqualifer, enrolled. Career stats: 91 tackles and 11 interceptions; Miami-Dale all-county, Miami-Dade North-South All-Star Game. other offers from Texas Tech, Duke, Florida Atlantic, Toledo and Western Michigan.
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Capsule bios of Marshall football signees
Chris Alston, WR, 5-11, 185, Winnsboro, S.C., Fairfield Central HS. Status: grayshirted from 2011; senior stats: 33 receptions, 1,154 all-purpose yards, 14 total touchdowns (27.5 yards per touchdown); Class 3A Offensive Back of the Year; two-time all-region; Shrine Bowl selection.
Eric Ansley, OL, 6-6, 280, Riverdale, Ga., Charles Drew Charter School. Status: high school signee; graded out over 88 percent in blocking efficiency with 50-plus pancake blocks; Most Outstanding OL at Clayton County Senior Bowl, honorable mention all-state, honorable mention all-county; other offers from Troy, Western Kentucky and Ohio.
Steward Butler, RB, 5-10, 170, Lakeland, Fla. Status: Nonqualifier in 2011, enrolled; 294 carries, 2,934 yards rushing, 30 touchdowns as a senior; third on the all-time single-season rushing list in Florida state history; broke numerous Lakeland High School rushing records previously held by Florida's Chris Rainey; other offers from Arizona State, West Virginia, Boston College, South Florida, Cincinnati, Rutgers and Central Florida.
Matt Cincotta, LS, 6-0, 220, Charlotte, N.C.; Charlotte Catholic. Status: high school signee; N.C./S.C. Shrine Bowl All-Star participant; two-time first-team all-conference.
Tyler Combs, OL, 6-5, 275, Louisa, Ky., Lawrence County. Status: high school signee. 213 tackles, 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two blocked punts, one interception; blocked for an offense averaging over 450 yards per game; four-year starter, two-time all-state, three-time all-county.
Cameron Dees, OL, 6-2, 280, Seffner, Fla., Armwood HS. Graded out at 90 percent blocking efficiency as a three-year starter, while tallying 40-plus pancakes as a senior; led team as captain to perfect 15-0 record and No. 9 ranking in Final USA Today Poll; first-team all-county, second-team all-state, two-time all-conference; other offers from Florida International, New Mexico, Ohio, Western Michigan and Ball State.
Steve Dillon, DL, 6-3, 275, Palmdale, Calif. Partial qualifier 2011, practiced with team. First-team all-conference and all-region; other offers from Southern California, Arizona State, California, Oregon State, UCLA, Washington, Washington State, Iowa State, Utah, Colorado State and New Mexico.
Marcus Gilchrist, DL, 6-4, 240, Port Charlotte, Fla., high school signee. Had 63 tackles, 10 for loss, nine sacks, nine QB pressures, seven pass breakups, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries as a senior; first-team all-conference and all-county; other offers from Kentucky, Purdue, Florida International, Middle Tennessee, Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan.
Stefone Grace, S, 6-3, 200, Cincinnati, Ohio via Milford Academy, New Berlin, N.Y. Nonqualifer from 2011, enrolled. Had 51 tackles, 20 for loss, one interception, seven pass breakups, one defensive touchdown, one kick return touchdown; first-team all-city, all-state honorable mention, East vs. West Ohio All-Star Game participant; other offers from Toledo, Central Michigan, Western Michigan, Ball State, Eastern Michigan.
Kevin Grooms, RB, 5-10, 165, Hollywood, Fla., South Broward HS. Enrolled August 2011 as unsigned nonqualifier. Had 2,909 yards rushing, 36 rushing TDs, six punt return TDs, 316 receiving yards, four TDs receiving in career; two-time all-state; ESPNU 150 Recruit; other offers from Miami, Florida, Florida State, Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kansas, Kansas State, Minnesota, Louisville and Rutgers
Chris Hall, TE, 6-4, 230, Petersburg, Va., via Fork Union Military Academy, Va. Status: high school signee. Career stats: 4,849 yards passing, 2,023 yards rushing, 75 total TDs; two-time all-district, second-team all-state, district Player of the Year; other offers from Virginia Tech and Virginia.
Deyonte Henderson, LB, 6-0, 215, Orlando, Fla., Oak Ridge HS. Status: high school signee. Had 397 tackles, 29 sacks, seven interceptions in career; second-team all-state; other offers from Washington State, Temple, New Mexico, Florida Atlantic
Gunnar Holcombe, 6-2, 185, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., University School. Status: high school signee. Completed 66 percent of his passes for 2,305 yards passing and 29 TDs; first-team all-area, second-team all-state, Nike Dade vs Miami All-Star Game; other offers from South Florida, Indiana, Western Michigan and Buffalo.
Devon Johnson, 6-2, 209, Richlands, Va. Status: high school signee. Career stats: 216 tackles, 47 for loss, 16 sacks, 10 forced fumbles, one interception; 457 carries, 4,340 yards, 63 rushing TDs; 23 receptions, 399 yards with six TDs; three-time first-team all-district and all-region, two-time first-team all-state, two-time BDT/Pocahontas Coal Association Player of the Year, MVP of Virginia/Tennessee All-Star Game; other offers from Virginia, Kentucky and Louisville.
A.J. Leggett, CB, 6-0, 175, Miami, South Miami HS. Status: high school signee. Had 68 tackles, four interceptions on defense, 1,600 all-purpose yards and 15 total TDs as a senior. rated No. 9 cornerback in the country, Super 75 selection Florida, first-team all-county, Nike South Florida All-Star Game participant, Nike Miami-Dade vs. South Florida All-Star Game participant; other offers from Alabama, LSU, Florida, Florida State, Louisville, Miami, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio State, South Carolina, Syracuse, Tennessee and UCF.
Joe Massaquoi, DL, 6-5, 230, Alexandria, Va., T.C. Williams HS. tatus: grayshirted from 2011. Had 20 tackles and four sacks in four games as a senior, playing time limited due to minor knee injury; Regional Rumble All-Star Game participant.
