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2013 RECRUITING CLASS Name
Pos.
Ht.
Wt.
Hometown (Previous School/High School)
James Bodanis
DL
6-5
295
Toronto, Ontario (University of Toronto)
Dylan Chmura
TE
6-5
238
Waukesha, Wis. (Waukesha West)
Demetrius Cooper
DE
6-5
220
Chicago, Ill. (Percy L. Julian)
Dennis Finley
OL
6-6
270
Detroit, Mich. (Cass Tech)
Michael Geiger
K
5-9
180
Toledo, Ohio (Ottawa Hills)
Jay Harris
WR
5-10
180
Downingtown, Pa. (Downingtown East)
Darian Hicks
DB
6-0
175
Solon, Ohio (Solon)
Gerald Holmes
RB
6-1
205
Flint, Mich. (Carman-Ainsworth)
Noah Jones
DL
6-3
275
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Dillard)
Shane Jones
LB
6-1
225
Cincinnati, Ohio (Archbishop Moeller)
Trey Kilgore
WR
6-1
180
Cincinnati, Ohio (St. Xavier)
Jalyn Powell
DB
6-2
185
Warren, Ohio (Warren G. Harding)
Jon Reschke
LB
6-2
230
Sterling Heights, Mich. (Brother Rice)
Devyn Salmon
DT
6-1
285
Plant City, Fla. (Plant City)
R.J. Shelton
RB
5-11
190
Beaver Dam, Wis. (Beaver Dam)
Damion Terry
QB
6-4
220
Erie, Pa. (Cathedral Prep)
Delton Williams
ATH
6-2
205
Erie, Pa. (Cathedral Prep)
Justin Williams
CB
6-1
180
Port St. Lucie, Fla. (Treasure Coast)
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JAMES BODANIS
DL • 6-5 • 295 • Toronto, Ontario University of Toronto • Coach Greg Gary Primary Recruiter: Pat Narduzzi AT UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO: Two-year starter for Greg Gary . . . started all eight games in 2012 and recorded 22 tackles (18 solos, 4 assists), including 4.5 for losses (30 yards) . . . also recovered two fumbles . . . led the Varsity Blues with four sacks (28 yards) . . . produced a career-best seven tackles, including a 6-yard sack, forced a fumble and blocked a kick vs. York in 2012 . . . played in 2012 Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) East-West Bowl in London, Ontario . . . started the first six games of the 2011 season before being sidelined for two games with an ankle injury . . . credited with 12 stops (8 solos, 4 assists) and a fumble recovery . . . registered 1.5 tackles for loss (3 yards), including a 2-yard sack . . . made a season-high 3.5 tackles at York . . . redshirted in 2010 . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Played in six games for the Ontario Varsity Football League’s Etobicoke Eagles in 2010 . . . attended Chaminade College School in Toronto but played in only one high school football game . . . played forward for Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League’s Ajax Attack in 2009-10 . . . son of David and Irene Bodanis . . . born June 10, 1991 . . . volunteers at Jack’s House, a charitable organization named after one of his younger brothers that supports families and children with autism . . . plans to major in political science. DANTONIO ON BODANIS: “James is a very big and athletic defensive tackle. He is very developed and looks like he could come in and play for us soon. He has played good football in Canada, and was also a very good hockey player. He is a great athlete and has some videos displaying his athletic ability for a 300-pound man that can turn some heads.”
James Bodanis was a two-year starter at the University of Toronto and recorded 22 tackles in 2012, including a team-best four sacks (28 yards). [Photo by University of Toronto]
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DYLAN CHMURA
TE • 6-5 • 238 • Waukesha, Wis. Waukesha West High School • Coach Steve Rux Primary Recruiter: Brad Salem HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top tight ends by MaxPreps.com (No. 24) and Rivals.com (No. 35) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . rated among Wisconsin’s top seniors by Rivals.com (No. 6) and 247Sports.com (No. 13) . . . two-year starter for Coach Steve Rux at Waukesha (Wis.) West High School . . . had 21 receptions for 397 yards (18.9 avg.) and five touchdowns as a senior . . . caught at least one pass in all nine games in 2012 . . . had four catches for 74 yards and two TDs vs. Watertown . . . caught five passes for 77 yards and one score at Waterford . . . had three receptions for 50 yards at Catholic Memorial . . . had two TD receptions (for 26 yards) in the 2012 season opener vs. Mukwonago . . . sat out the entire 2011 season with a knee injury . . . caught 18 passes for 216 yards (12.0 avg..) and four TDs as a sophomore while helping the Wolverines win the 2010 state championship . . . had 39 receptions for 613 yards (15.7 avg.) and nine TDs in 17 career games . . . also participates in basketball and track and field . . . finished ninth in the shot put with a personal-best toss of 52-7 in the 2012 WIAA Track & Field Championships . . . has a personal best of 146-3 in the discus . . . son of Mark Chmura and Lynda Chmura Stickler . . . born Nov. 25, 1994 . . . father Mark played tight end at Boston College and spent seven years with the National Football League’s Green Bay Packers (1993-99) . . . a three-time Pro Bowl selection, Mark finished his pro career with 188 receptions for 2,253 yards (12.0 avg.) and 17 TDs . . . plans to major in kinesiology. DANTONIO ON CHMURA: “Dylan displays all of the attributes of a productive tight end. He is very explosive and powerful at the point of attack. He also has the ability to catch in traffic, run very deliberate routes, and make plays with the football. We were able to evaluate him at camp and he stood out among a very impressive group of tight ends.”
Ranked among the nation’s top tight ends by MaxPreps.com (No. 24) and Rivals.com (No. 35), Dylan Chmura had 21 receptions for 397 yards (18.9 avg.) and five touchdowns as a senior. [Photo by Robert F. Borkowski/The Waukesha Freeman]
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DEMETRIUS COOPER
DE • 6-5 • 220 • Chicago, Ill. Percy L. Julian High School • Coach Jason Richardson Primary Recruiter: Dan Roushar HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top defensive ends by Scout.com (No. 58) and ESPN.com (No. 83) . . . rated among the country’s top weakside defensive ends by 247Sports. com (No. 22) and Rivals.com (No. 28) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 143) . . . ranked among the state’s top seniors by 247Sports.com (No. 12), Rivals.com (No. 14) and ESPN.com (No 29) . . . played his entire prep career for Coach Jason Richardson, both at Percy L. Julian and Morgan Park High Schools . . . recorded 14 tackles, including two sacks, and scored on a 3-yard reception vs. Hales Franciscan in his only appearance of the 2012 season . . . named Defensive Line MVP at National Underclassmen Five-Star Central Showcase in April 2012 . . . transferred from Morgan Park to Julian prior to his senior year . . . sat out his entire junior season with a knee injury . . . posted 89 tackles as a sophomore, with nearly half of his tackles resulting in losses . . . registered 40 tackles for loss in 2010, including 18 sacks . . . produced eight tackles, including three sacks, vs. Providence Catholic in the season opener at Soldier Field . . . currently averaging 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Julian Jaguars’ basketball team . . . son of Diana Cooper and Steven Taylor Sr. . . . born Feb. 23, 1995 . . . undecided major. DANTONIO ON COOPER: “Demetrius is an outstanding athlete, who possesses great balance and explosion. His ability to run, accelerate and change direction make him a tremendous pass rusher. He has the physical attributes and the work ethic to be a dynamic playmaker.”
Demetrius Cooper, who collected 40 tackles for loss as a sophomore in 2010, is rated among the top weakside defensive ends in the nation by 247Sports.com (No. 22) and Rivals.com (No. 28). [Photo by Scout.com]
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DENNIS FINLEY
OL • 6-6 • 270 • Detroit, Mich. Cass Technical High School • Coach Thomas Wilcher Primary Recruiter: Terrence Samuel HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top offensive tackles by Scout.com (No. 21), CollegeFootballNews. com (No. 25), Rivals.com (No. 31) and ESPN.com (No. 35) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 53) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . rated among the state’s top seniors by Scout.com (No. 6), Rivals.com (No. 8), ESPN.com (No. 8), Lansing State Journal (No. 9), The Detroit News (No. 12) and 247Sports.com (No. 14) . . . two-year starter at right tackle for Coach Thomas Wilcher at Cass Technical High School in Detroit, Mich. . . . helped the Technicians to a combined record of 23-5 (.825), including back-to-back Division 1 state titles . . . named to Detroit Free Press Division 1 all-state team as a senior . . . honorable mention all-state selection by The Detroit News . . . also earned all-metro honors from The Detroit News . . . anchored an offensive line that helped the Technicians rush for 289 yards (39 attempts; 7.4 yards per carry) in a 36-21 victory over Detroit Catholic Central in the 2012 Division 1 state championship game . . . grandson of Lela Finley; son of Debra Finley . . . born Jan. 29, 1995 . . . plans to major in psychology. DANTONIO ON FINLEY: “Dennis is a big athlete with a huge upside. He comes from one of the top programs in the state at Cass Tech in Detroit, and helped lead his team to a state championship his senior season. Dennis has the potential to be a great offensive lineman for years to come. He is a focused player, who truly wants to improve and maximize his abilities.”
A two-year starter at right tackle at Cass Technical High School in Detroit, Dennis Finley helped lead the Technicians to backto-back Division 1 state championships. [Photo by Scout.com]
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MICHAEL GEIGER
K • 5-9 • 180 • Toledo, Ohio Ottawa Hills High School • Coach Chris Hardman Primary Recruiter: Mike Tressel HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Represented the East in the 2013 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in Carson, Calif. . . . ranked among the nation’s top kickers by Rivals.com (No. 1), 247Sports.com (No. 1), Chris Sailer (No. 1), Scout.com (No. 9) and ESPN.com (No. 12) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 121) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . rated among Ohio’s top seniors by 247Sports.com (No. 45) and ESPN.com (No. 57) . . . two-year starter for Coach Chris Hardman at Ottawa Hills High School in Toledo, Ohio . . . Associated Press Division VI All-Ohio First-Team selection in 2012 . . . also started at wide receiver and safety for the Green Bears . . . connected on 6-of-10 field-goal attempts as a senior, including a career-long 54-yarder . . . 48 of his 52 kickoffs resulted in touchbacks (.923) in 2012 . . . averaged 41.6 yards per punt as a senior . . . converted 35-of-37 extra-point attempts (.946) as a junior . . . 88 percent of kickoffs resulted in touchbacks in 2011 . . . also averaged 41.6 yards per punt as a junior . . . scored two touchdowns in 2010 . . . two-time Division III All-Ohio selection in soccer as a goalkeeper (senior: first team; junior: second team) . . . son of Jim and Mary Geiger . . . born Oct. 4, 1994 . . . plans to major in engineering. DANTONIO ON GEIGER: “Michael came to our kicking camp this summer and separated himself from the competition. He was 100-percent accurate on field-goal attempts, even when we intentionally put him in adverse situations. In addition to being a clutch kicker, he showed his all-around athleticism as a starting defensive back and wide receiver, and also was a firstteam all-state goalkeeper in soccer. Michael is the type of individual you want on the field when the game is on the line.”
Michael Geiger, who made a career-long 54-yard field goal as a senior, is ranked the No. 1 kicker in the nation by 247Sports. com and Rivals.com. [Photo by The Blade/Jeremy Wadsworth]
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JAY HARRIS
WR • 5-10 • 180 • Downingtown, Pa. Downingtown High School East • Coach Mike Matta Primary Recruiter: Dave Warner HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the East’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 104) . . . named to PrepStar’s AllEast Team . . . rated among Pennsylvania’s top seniors by ESPN. com (No. 17), PennLive.com (No. 26) and 247Sports.com (No. 28) . . . invited to participate in 2013 Big 33 Football Classic (June 15 vs. Maryland) . . . two-year starter for Coach Mike Matta at Downington East in Exton, Pa. . . . two-time All-Ches-Mont League (National Conference) selection . . . had 48 receptions for 698 yards (14.5 avg.) and 12 touchdowns as a senior . . . led the Cougars in receptions for the second year in a row . . . rushed 16 times for 90 yards (5.6 avg.) and three TDs in 2012 . . . accounted for three TDs vs. Wissahickon (43-yard reception, 65-yard kickoff return and 5-yard run) in 2012 PIAA District 1 Class AAAA playoffs; finished with six catches for 94 yards vs. Wissahickon . . . recorded three 100-yard receiving games as a senior, including eight catches for a career-best 130 yards and two TDs (66 and 4 yards) vs. Downingtown West (also scored on a 17-yard run) . . . caught a career-high 13 passes for 114 yards and two scores vs. Coatesville . . . had three receptions for 124 yards (41.3 avg.) and two TDs, including a career-long 73-yard grab, vs. Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast Catholic in the 2012 season opener . . . ranked No. 6 on The Philadelphia Inquirer’s 2012 Preseason Top 150 to Watch in Southeastern Pennsylvania . . . also listed among Top 10 players in the Philadelphia Area . . . caught 53 passes for 732 yards (13.8 avg.) and 11 TDs as a junior . . . returned a kickoff 82 yards for a score vs. Council Rock in 2011 PIAA District 1 Class AAAA quarterfinals . . . had four TD receptions (28, 31, 25 and 5 yards) vs. Downingtown West . . . scored on a 65-yard punt return vs. Avon Grove . . . had five catches for 107 yards and two TDs (33 and 54 yards) vs. Allentown Central Catholic . . . son of James Harris Sr. . . . born Oct. 4, 1994 . . . plans to major in sports management. DANTONIO ON HARRIS: “Jay is an explosive wide receiver with the speed and elusiveness to create big plays. He is extremely versatile as he also lined up as a running back, defensive back and returner on special teams in high school.”
Jay Harris recorded 48 catches for 698 yards (14.5 avg.) and 12 touchdowns as a senior in 2012. [Photo by Ron Cortes/Philadelphia Inquirer]
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DARIAN HICKS
DB • 6-0 • 175 • Solon, Ohio Solon High School • Coach Jim McQuaide Primary Recruiter: Pat Narduzzi HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top cornerbacks by Rivals.com (No. 68), ESPN.com (No. 71) and Scout.com (No. 74) . . . rated among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 117) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . listed among Ohio’s top seniors by Rivals.com (No 48) and ESPN. com (No. 54) . . . three-year starter for Coach Jim McQuaide at Solon (Ohio) High School . . . helped the Comets to a combined record of 27-8 (.771) . . . two-time first-team All-Northeast Ohio Conference selection (2011-12) . . . had 33 receptions for 542 yards (16.4 avg.) and eight touchdowns as a senior . . . returned 11 kickoffs for 219 yards (19.9 avg.) in 2012 . . . also returned 12 punts for 200 yards (16.7 avg.) and one score as a senior . . . recorded 15 tackles (9 solos, 6 assists) and a team-leading four interceptions in 2012 . . . caught a career-best eight passes for 82 yards and intercepted two passes vs. Brunswick . . . had six receptions for 109 yards and two TDs (32 and 34 yards) and his 40-yard punt return set up another score vs. Twinsburg . . . scored on a 78-yard punt return vs. Buchtel . . . had six catches for a career-best 120 yards and two TDs (38 and 46 yards) in the 2012 season opener vs. Shaker Heights . . . his 46-yard TD grab with 19 seconds left gave the Comets a 24-21 win over Shaker Heights . . . earned second-team all-district honors as a junior . . . caught 25 passes for 275 yards (11.0 avg.) and two scores in 2011 . . . accounted for six total touchdowns as a junior, with four coming on returns . . . returned 12 kickoffs for 530 yards (44.2 avg.) in 2011, including a career-long 92-yard runback for a TD . . . returned nine punts for 99 yards (11.0 avg.) as a junior . . . registered a career-best 41 tackles (23 solos, 15 assists), including three for losses, and two interceptions in 2011 . . . credited with 31 tackles (18 solos, 13 assists), including one for a loss, as a sophomore . . . led the team with six interceptions in 2010, including a 67-yard return for a TD vs. Mentor . . . also competes in track and field . . . boasts personal bests of 5-9 in the high jump and 23-0 in the long jump . . . former high school teammate of current Spartan wide receiver Tres Barksdale . . . son of Arthur and Melanice Hicks . . . born Aug. 21, 1995 . . . undecided major. DANTONIO ON HICKS: “Darian is an explosive athlete who has played wide receiver and cornerback. He has very good ball skills and leaping ability. He ran track in high school and has tremendous speed, and you can see that speed on display on several kickoff and punt returns in his junior year. In his senior year, he had very few balls kicked to him. We had Darian in camp, and he is very coachable and has all the skills to be a great corner in the Big Ten.”
Ranked one of the top cornerbacks in the nation, Darian Hicks was a first-team All-Northeast Ohio selection as a senior after recording a team-leading four interceptions. [Photo by Gus Chan/ The Plain Dealer]
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GERALD HOLMES
RB • 6-1 • 205 • Flint, Mich. Carman-Ainsworth High School • Coach Nate Williams Primary Recruiter: Harlon Barnett HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated among the nation’s top running backs by Rivals.com (No. 45), Scout.com (No. 47) and 247Sports.com (No. 61) . . . ranked among the nation’s Top 25 big backs by MaxPreps.com (No. 16) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 131) . . . named to PrepStar’s AllMidwest Team . . . rated among the state’s top seniors by the Lansing State Journal (No. 6), The Detroit News (No. 8), Detroit Free Press (No. 10), Rivals.com (No. 11), 247Sports.com (No. 11), Scout.com (No. 12) and ESPN.com (No. 20) . . . three-year starter for Coach Nate Williams at Carman-Ainsworth High School in Flint, Mich. . . . first-team all-state by The Associated Press (Divisions 1-2), The Detroit News (Divisions 1-2) and Detroit Free Press (Division 1) as a senior . . . also named to the Flint Journal Dream Team . . . rushed 94 times for 1,023 yards (10.9 avg.) and 14 touchdowns in 2012 . . . recorded five 100-yard rushing games as a senior . . . set career highs for carries (21) and rushing yards (205) in his final game in a Cavalier uniform vs. Gland Blanc, including an 80-yard TD run . . . rushed eight times for 166 yards (20.8 avg.) and two scores (39 and 75 yards) vs. Flushing . . . picked up 122 yards on 10 carries and scored a career-best three TDs (5, 3 and 6 yards) vs. Flint Northern . . . carried six times for 128 yards (21.3 avg.) and two scores (80 and 11 yards) vs. Saginaw Heritage . . . gained 162 yards on 14 attempts and scored twice (3 and 78 yards) in the 2012 season opener vs. Grand Blanc . . . earned First-Team All-Big Nine Conference honors as a junior, despite playing in only five games due to an ankle injury . . . ran 70 times for 351 yards (5.0 avg.) and three TDs in 2011 . . . set season highs for carries (16) and rushing yards (99) and scored once vs. Ann Arbor Huron . . . carried 15 times for 80 yards and one TD vs. Davison . . . gained 98 yards on 14 attempts and scored once vs. Flushing . . . also participates in basketball and track and field . . . attended the same high school that produced former Spartan All-Big Ten safety Otis Wiley (2005-08) . . . son of Gerald Holmes Sr. . . . born Nov. 15, 1994 . . . plans to major in graphic design. DANTONIO ON HOLMES: “Gerald is a big, tough running back with quick feet and excellent speed. After he came to our camp going into his junior year and did a great job, that’s when we were convinced he would be an impact player. He has a chance to contribute immediately at the running back position.”
A three-year starter, Gerald Holmes earned first-team all-state honors as a senior after rushing for 1,023 yards and 14 touchdowns on 94 carries (10.9 avg.), including five 100-yard rushing games. [Photo by Scout.com]
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NOAH JONES
DL • 6-3 • 275 • Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Dillard High School • Coach Lorenzo Davis Primary Recruiter: Mark Staten HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Participated in the 2012 Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) North-South All-Star Game . . . ranked among the nation’s top defensive tackles by 247Sports.com (No. 68) . . . two-year starter at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. . . . played his senior year for Coach Lorenzo Davis and was named Broward All-County (Class 5A-4A-3A-2A) honorable mention by the Sun Sentinel . . . recorded 63 tackles, 11 quarterback pressures, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in 2012 . . . led the Panthers in tackles for loss (29) and sacks (13) as a senior . . . also competes in track and field, with personal bests of 40-11 in the shot put and 121-6 in the discus . . . attended the same high school that produced former Spartan two-time All-America running back Lorenzo White (1984-87) and All-Big Ten defensive tackle Josh Shaw (1998-2001) . . . son of Kelly Johnson . . . born May 9, 1995 . . . plans to major in computer engineering. DANTONIO ON NOAH JONES: “Noah is a very athletic big man with great get-off. He has long arms and his 6-3 frame helped him shed blockers and attack the quarterback in high school.”
Noah Jones led Dillard High School in 2012 with 29 tackles for loss and 13 sacks. [Photo by 247Sports.com]
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SHANE JONES
LB • 6-1 • 225 • Cincinnati, Ohio Archbishop Moeller High School • Coach John Rodenberg Primary Recruiter: Harlon Barnett HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: PrepStar All-American . . . ranked among the nation’s Top 300 prospects by ESPN.com (No. 183) and CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 229) . . . rated among the country’s top linebackers by CFN (No. 29) . . . listed among the nation’s top inside linebackers by ESPN.com (No. 6), Rivals.com (No. 12) and 247Sports.com (No. 32) . . . ranked among the country’s top outside linebackers by Scout.com (No. 17) . . . rated among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 23) . . . listed among Ohio’s top seniors by ESPN.com (No. 9), Rivals.com (No. 17) and 247Sports.com (No. 30) . . . recorded six tackles and a safety in the 2012 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl at Reliant Stadium in Houston . . . two-year starter for Coach John Rodenberg at Archbishop Moeller High School in Cincinnati, Ohio . . . helped the Crusaders to a combined record of 21-7 (.750), including the 2012 Division 1 state championship (12-3) . . . first-team All-Ohio selection by The Associated Press in 2012 . . . named AP Division I Defensive Player of the Year (shared honor with two others) as a senior . . . also selected Southwest Ohio District Defensive Player of the Year in 2012 . . . two-time All-Greater Catholic League South selection (2012: first team; 2011: second team) . . . recorded a career-best 130 tackles (51 solos, 79 assists) as a senior, with 13.5 resulting in losses (44 yards) including 2.5 sacks (15 yards) . . . also credited with four passes defended, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries in 2012 . . . produced a team-high nine tackles, including two for losses (4 yards), vs. Toledo Whitmer in the Division I state championship game . . . reached double-figure tackles in five games as a senior: 12 stops vs. St. Edward, 11 at St. Xavier, 10 at Louisville St. Xavier, 13 at Detroit Catholic Central (sack and forced fumble) . . . tallied nine tackles and an interception vs. Grand Rapids Christian . . . registered 104 tackles (62 solos, 42 assists) as a junior, with 9.5 resulting in losses including two sacks . . . had a career-best two interceptions (56 yards) to go along with six pass break-ups and a fumble recovery in 2011 . . . son of Antonia Jones . . . born Oct. 18, 1994 . . . brother Eric Thatcher played safety at Pittsburgh (2005-08) . . . plans to major in business. DANTONIO ON SHANE JONES: “Shane is a tough player who is very smart and instinctive on the football field. He can be an intimidating presence and is very physical – he’s a knock-back tackler. Shane comes from one of the top football programs in the state of Ohio and is the fourth player that we’ve recruited from Moeller High School (Greg Jones, Marcus Rush, Monty Madaris).”
A Prep Star All-American, Shane Jones was named The Associated Press Division I Defensive Player of the Year in Ohio after recording a career-best 130 tackles and helping lead Moeller High School to the state title. [Photo by Joseph Fuqua II/Cincinnati Enquirer]
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TREY KILGORE
WR • 6-1 • 180 • Cincinnati, Ohio St. Xavier High School • Coach Steve Specht Primary Recruiter: Harlon Barnett HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named to PrepStar’s AllMidwest Team . . . rated among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN. com (No. 104) . . . ranked among Ohio’s top seniors by ESPN.com (No. 46), Rivals.com (No. 56) and 247Sports.com (No. 60) . . . three-year starter for coach Steve Specht at St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Ohio . . . suffered a broken foot in the final preseason scrimmage and missed the first seven games of the 2012 campaign . . . had 12 receptions for 76 yards (6.3 avg.) and two touchdowns in four games as a senior . . . rushed two times for 17 yards (8.5 avg.) and returned two kickoffs for 47 yards (23.5 avg.) in 2012 . . . had a career-high six catches for 45 yards and a score at Lakewood St. Edward . . . led the Bombers in receptions as a junior, with 42 for 378 yards (9.0 avg.) and three TDs . . . rushed 34 times for 210 yards (6.2 avg.) and two scores in 2011 . . . also saw limited action at quarterback as a junior, completing 9-of-12 throws (.750) for 56 yards and one interception . . . matched his career high with six catches for 51 yards and a score at Louisville St. Xavier . . . set career highs for carries (15), rushing yards (134) and rushing TDs (2) in his debut as starting quarterback at Cleveland St. Ignatius . . . scored on an 80-yard run on the first play from scrimmage and added a 29-yard TD run in the second quarter vs. St. Ignatius . . . had six catches for 56 yards and a score vs. Louisville Trinity . . . caught six passes for 50 yards at Colerain . . . had four receptions for 70 yards and a TD at Springfield in the 2011 season opener . . . led the team in receptions as a sophomore with 25 for 366 yards (14.6 avg.) and three TDs . . . son of Myron Kilgore . . . born Feb. 10, 1995 . . . plans to major in business. DANTONIO ON KILGORE: “Trey has the size, speed and hands to be a playmaker for us in the passing game. He’s also very elusive and has the ability to get yards after the catch. Trey played quarterback and wide receiver as a junior, but focused solely on wide receiver as a senior and showed tremendous improvement at the position. He excelled in one of the most competitive conferences in the country in the Greater Catholic League.”
A three-year starter at St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Trey Kilgore is ranked one of the top seniors in Ohio and was named to the Prep Star All-Midwest Team. [Photo by Cincinnati Enquirer]
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JALYN POWELL
DB • 6-2 • 185 • Warren, Ohio Warren G. Harding High School • Coach Steve Arnold Primary Recruiter: Pat Narduzzi HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top safeties by ESPN.com (No. 20) and Scout.com (No. 31) . . . rated among the country’s top athletes by Rivals.com (No. 25) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 52) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . ranked among Ohio’s top seniors by Rivals.com (No. 23), ESPN.com (No. 23) and 247Sports.com (No. 39) . . . three-year starter at Warren G. Harding High School in Warren, Ohio . . . helped the Raiders, under first-year Coach Steve Arnold, to a 9-2 record in 2012 . . . Associated Press Division I first-team All-Ohio selection as a senior . . . also named AP Ohio Northeast Inland All-District first-team in 2012 . . . recorded 85 tackles and five interceptions as a senior . . . produced 17 tackles for loss in 2012, including seven sacks . . . returned 14 punts for 265 yards (18.9 avg.) and two touchdowns as a senior . . . also returned 10 kickoffs for 223 yards (22.3 avg.) in 2012 . . . returned a punt 47 yards for a TD vs. Euclid . . . returned a punt 85 yards for a TD and an interception 60 yards for another score vs. Warrensville Heights . . . saw action at quarterback and wide receiver as a junior but missed three games due to injury . . . rushed 51 times for 216 yards (4.2 avg.) in 2011 . . . returned the opening kickoff 87 yards for a score and added third-quarter TD runs of 24 and 85 yards vs. Warrensville Heights . . . son of Andre and LaShonda Coleman . . . born Dec. 9, 1994 . . . undecided major. DANTONIO ON POWELL: “Jayln played safety in high school, and was also a go-to-guy on offense when they needed him at wide receiver, quarterback and tailback. Defensively, he is a big-time hitter with good ball skills and has a good football IQ. He has a great nose for the football as he played a similar coverage in high school. We also had Jayln in camp and really think his skill set will be a great match for him on the hash.”
Jalyn Powell, an Associated Press Division I first-team All-Ohio selection, recorded 85 tackles, including 17 for losses, and five interceptions as a senior in 2012. [Photo by Robert K. Yosay/ The Vindicator]
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JON RESCHKE
LB • 6-2 • 230 • Sterling Heights, Mich. Brother Rice High School • Coach Al Fracassa Primary Recruiter: Brad Salem HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: PrepStar All-American . . . honorable mention PARADE All-American . . . ranked among the nation’s prospects by Scout.com (No. 142), Rivals.com (No. 149) and CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 179) . . . rated among the country’s top linebackers by CFN (No. 25) . . . listed among the nation’s top middle/inside linebackers by Scout.com (No. 7) and 247Sports.com (No. 18) . . . ranked among the country’s top outside linebackers by Rivals.com (No. 12) and ESPN.com (No. 34) . . . rated among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 46) . . . listed among the state’s top seniors by the Lansing State Journal (No. 2), Rivals.com (No. 4), Scout.com (No. 4), The Detroit News (No. 5), 247Sports.com (No. 5) and ESPN.com (No. 7) . . . three-year starter for Coach Al Fracassa at Brother Rice High School in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. . . . helped lead the Warriors to a combined record of 28-10 (.737), including back-to-back Division 2 state championships (2011-12) . . . named to The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press Dream Teams in 2012 . . . led the team in tackles (133: 86 solos, 47 assists) and tackles for loss (21) as a senior . . . his eight sacks ranked second on the team . . . also credited with an interception, two passes defended and nine quarterback hurries in 2012 . . . recorded double-figure tackles in nine of 14 games as a senior . . . produced nine tackles and recovered a fumble in the 2012 Division 2 state championship game vs. Muskegon . . . posted nine tackles, three QB hurries and an interception vs. Detroit Catholic Central . . . totaled double-digit tackles in each of the first five games of the 2012 season . . . registered a season-high 15 tackles (11 solos, 4 assists), with five resulting in losses including three sacks (12 yards) vs. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s . . . made 15 stops vs. Warren De La Salle, with four for losses including two sacks (3 yards) . . . tallied 12 tackles (11 solos, 1 assist) in the 2012 season opener vs. Cass Tech . . . led the Warriors with a career-best 140 tackles (69 solos, 71 assists) as a junior, with seven resulting in losses including one sack . . . reached double-figure tackles in eight of 14 games in 2011, including a career-best 18 stops (7 solos, 11 assists) vs. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s . . . started at defensive end as a sophomore and ranked third on the team with 79 tackles (33 solos, 46 assists), including 14.5 for losses . . . finished second on the team with 7.5 sacks (22 yards) in 2010 . . . his prep career totals include 352 tackles and 42.5 tackles for loss, including 16.5 sacks . . . recorded double-figure tackles in 19 career games . . . also participated in baseball and hockey . . . son of Paul and Cindy Reschke . . . born Sept. 16, 1994 . . . plans to major in business.
Jon Reschke, a Prep Star All-American who tallied 133 tackles as a senior, led Birmingham Brother Rice to back-to-back Division 2 state championships. [Photo by John Greilick/The Detroit News] DANTONIO ON RESCHKE: “Jon has had great team and individual success in his high school career, and helped lead Brother Rice to back-to-back state championships. He has very natural instincts to the football and is quick to react to the ball. Jon plays with a very high level of intensity and is an extremely physical player at the linebacker position.”
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DEVYN SALMON
DT • 6-1 • 285 • Plant City, Fla. Plant City High School • Coach Wayne Ward Primary Recruiter: Harlon Barnett HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top defensive tackles by Scout.com (No. 78) and ESPN.com (No. 99) . . . two-year starter for Coach Wayne Ward at Plant City (Fla.) High School . . . set career highs for tackles (29: 9 solos, 20 assists), tackles for loss (8) and sacks (5) as a senior . . . his five sacks tied for the team lead in 2012 . . . also credited with two quarterback hurries and two fumble recoveries in 2012 . . . recorded three tackles and returned a fumble 99 yards for a touchdown vs. Riverview . . . matched his career best with six tackles (3 solos, 3 assists) vs. Tampa Gaither, including a sack . . . produced five stops vs. Tampa Freedom, including a career-best three sacks . . . registered 21 tackles (14 solos, 7 assists) as a junior, with six resulting in losses including a sack . . . added two QB hurries in 2011 . . . made five stops vs. Riverview . . . totaled five tackles, including a sack, vs. Tampa Gaither . . . posted a career-high six tackles (5 solos, 1 assist) vs. Strawberry Crest . . . son of Buffy Cox . . . born July 10, 1995 . . . plans to major in psychology. DANTONIO ON SALMON: “Devyn has good size, speed and quickness for a defensive tackle. Once he arrives on campus and is taught how to play low with leverage at all times, we think he’ll really develop into a quality player for us.”
Devyn Salmon, who is ranked one of the top defensive tackles in the nation, set career highs for tackles (29), tackles for loss (8) and sacks (5) as a senior at Plant City High School. [Photo by 247Sports.com]
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R.J. SHELTON
RB • 5-11 • 190 • Beaver Dam, Wis. Beaver Dam High School • Coach Tim White Primary Recruiter: Brad Salem HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: PrepStar All-American . . . ranked among the nation’s top running backs by Rivals.com (No. 31), Scout.com (No. 44) and ESPN.com (No. 71) . . . rated among the country’s top all-purpose backs by 247Sports.com (No. 19) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 103) . . . ranked among Wisconsin’s top seniors by Rivals.com (No. 4), ESPN. com (No. 4) and 247Sports.com (No. 5) . . . three-year starter for Coach Tim White at Beaver Dam (Wis.) High School . . . helped the Golden Beavers to 21 victories during his four-year varsity career (more wins than the previous five seasons combined) . . . set school career records for carries (612), rushing yards (5,092), rushing touchdowns (72), all-purpose yards (5,763) and total TDs (78) . . . career averages (37 games): 8.3 yards per carry and 137.6 rushing yards per game . . . first-team all-state selection by The Associated Press and Wisconsin Football Coaches Association as a senior . . . also earned first-team All-Little Ten honors in 2012 . . . rushed 149 times for 1,302 yards (8.7 avg.) and 15 TDs as a senior . . . added eight catches for 148 yards (18.5 avg.) and one score in 2012 . . . recorded six 100-yard rushing games as a senior, including three 200-yard efforts . . . gained 230 yards on 15 attempts and scored four rushing TDs (60, 56, 29 and 16 yards) vs. West Bend East . . . accounted for 202 all-purpose yards vs. Watertown (14 carries for 146 yards and a score; 3 receptions for 56 yards) . . . caught three passes for a season-high 72 yards at Oconomowoc . . . ran 28 times for a season-high 257 yards and three scores (14, 80 and 37 yards) vs. West Bend West . . . carried 14 times for 238 yards and four TDs (4, 67, 12 and 67 yards) and returned a punt 65 yards for a score in the 2012 season opener Waupun . . . named AP second-team all-state and WFCA honorable mention all-state as a junior . . . selected 2011 Little Ten Back of the Year after setting career highs for carries (217), rushing yards (2,048) and rushing TDs (34) . . . produced seven 200-yard rushing games as a junior . . . put together a late-season streak of four-straight 200-yard games. . . had seven scoring runs of over 70 yards in 2011, including a 95-yard TD run at West Bend West and a 99-yard TD burst vs. Hartford . . . rushed 40 times for a school single-game record 329 yards and five TDs vs. Watertown . . . picked up 229 yards on 16 attempts and scored five times in the 2011 season opener vs. Waupun . . . carried 188 times for 1,274 yards and 18 TDs as a sophomore in 2010 . . . gained 468 yards on 58 attempts and scored five rushing TDs as a freshman in 2009 . . . son of Erin Broome . . . born May 6, 1994 . . . mother Erin Broome played guard on the Wisconsin women’s basketball team (1992-93) . . . father Rodney Shelton played football for the Badgers (lettered in 1991) . . . undecided major.
A Prep Star All-American, R.J. Shelton set school career records for carries (612), rushing yards (5,092), rushing touchdowns (72), all-purpose yards (5,763) and total touchdowns (78). [Photo by James Wold, Beaver Dam Daily Citizen]
DANTONIO ON SHELTON: “R.J. was an extremely productive player in high school. He has the ability to make plays in space as a runner, pass catcher, defensive back and returner. He has very good quickness and the ability to change direction. His breakaway speed and explosiveness resulted in many big plays throughout his career at Beaver Dam High School.”
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DAMION TERRY
QB • 6-4 • 220 • Erie, Pa. Cathedral Prep School • Coach Mike Mischler Primary Recruiter: Mark Staten HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: MaxPreps.com Medium Schools All-American (second team) . . . honorable mention PARADE All-American . . . ranked among the nation’s top prospects by Scout. com (No. 120), 247Sports.com (No. 205), CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 235) and ESPN.com (No. 283) . . . rated among the nation’s top quarterbacks by Scout.com (No. 9), CFN (No. 24) and MaxPreps.com (No. 24) . . . listed among the country’s top dual-threat quarterbacks by 247Sports.com (No. 6) and ESPN.com (No. 13) . . . ranked among the nation’s top pro-style quarterbacks by Rivals.com (No. 16) . . . rated among the East’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 35) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-East Team . . . listed among Pennsylvania’s top seniors by ESPN.com (No. 8), Rivals.com (No. 10) and 247Sports.com (No. 10) . . . invited to participate in 2013 Big 33 Football Classic (June 15 vs. Maryland) . . . three-year starter for Coach Mike Mischler at Cathedral Prep School in Erie, Pa. . . . compiled a 33-8 record (.805) in 41 career starts for the Ramblers . . . selected Class AAA 2012 Player of the Year by the Pennsylvania Sports Writers . . . also named District 10 Player of the Year by the Erie Times-News . . . broke nearly every school and District 10 single-season passing record while leading the Ramblers to a perfect 15-0 season in 2012, including the Class AAA championship and a No. 17 national ranking . . . completed 222of-333 throws (.667) for 3,599 yards, 50 touchdowns and only eight interceptions as a senior . . . recorded 12 200-yard passing games in 2012, including five 300-yard passing outings . . . also led the team in rushing as a senior with 123 carries for 699 yards (5.7 avg.) and 12 TDs . . . accounted for 376 total yards and three TDs in a 24-14 win over Archbishop Wood in 2012 Class AAA Championship Game . . . connected on 13-of-24 passes for a Class AAA championship-game record 317 yards and two TDs plus ran 12 times for 59 yards and another score vs. Archbishop Wood . . . produced 365 total yards and three scores vs. West Allegheny (22-of-33 passing for 257 yards, three TDs and one interception; added 18 rushes for 108 yards) . . . threw for 331 yards (17-of-24 passing), four TDs and one interception vs. Warren . . . hit 11-of-16 passes for 263 yards and a career-best six TDs vs. Central Tech . . . completed 28-of-40 throws for 352 yards, two TDs and one interception vs. Aquinas Institute (N.Y.) . . . selected Erie Times-News Varsity Male Athlete of the Week after accounting for 390 total yards and seven TDs vs. Youngstown (Ohio) Ursuline (21-of-28 passing for 310 yards and five TDs; rushed 11 times for 80 yards and two scores) . . . went 12-for-15 for 280 yards and five TDs vs. St. Francis (N.Y.) . . . threw for 1,582 yards and 15 TDs as a junior . . . completed 15-of-24 tosses for a career-best 361 yards, four TDs and an interception vs. Bradford . . . rushed 11 times for 110 yards and two scores vs. Central Tech . . . passed for 1,921 yards and 21
Rated one of the top quarterbacks in the nation, Damion Terry completed 67 percent of his passes for 3,599 yards and 50 touchdowns as a senior in helping lead Erie Cathedral Prep School to a 15-0 record and the Pennsylvania Class AAA state championship. [Photo by Janet B. Kummerer]
TDs as a sophomore while guiding the Ramblers to the District 10 Championship and Class AAA semifinals . . . posted three 200-yard passing games in 2010: 216 vs. Oil City (2 TDs), 241 vs. East (TD) and 229 vs. Bradford (2 TDs) . . . carried nine times for 129 yards (14.3 avg.) and three TDs . . . became District 10’s career passing leader with 7,266 yards and 87 TDs . . . also scored 58 career rushing TDs . . . joined high school teammate Delton Williams in signing a National Letter of Intent with Michigan State . . . son of Damion Terry and Shelby Staaf . . . born June 21, 1995 . . . undecided major. DANTONIO ON TERRY: “Damion is a tremendously poised leader, who has a knack for making big-time plays seem normal. He brings a sense of calm to his team and is able to make quick decisions. Damion had an extremely productive senior season, holding nearly every school record on offense, while leading his team to a state title and undefeated season. We’re excited about his playmaking ability and what he’ll bring to our offense in the future.”
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DELTON WILLIAMS
ATH • 6-2 • 205 • Erie, Pa. Cathedral Prep School • Coach Mike Mischler Primary Recruiter: Mark Staten HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated among the nation’s top prospects by 247Sports.com (No. 220) . . . ranked among the country’s top athletes by 247Sports.com (No. 10), Rivals.com (No. 40) and ESPN.com (No. 45) . . . listed among the nation’s top outside linebackers by Scout.com (No. 47) . . . rated among the East’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 49) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-East Team . . . ranked among Pennsylvania’s top seniors by ESPN.com (No. 11), 247Sports.com (No. 11) and Rivals.com (No. 14) . . . invited to participate in 2013 Big 33 Football Classic (June 15 vs. Maryland) . . . three-year starter for Coach Mike Mischler at Cathedral Prep School in Erie, Pa. . . . first-team all-state selection as a senior by the Pennsylvania Sports Writers and Pennsylvania Football News . . . named 2012 PFN Class AAA Defensive Player of the Year . . . accounted for nearly 2,000 all-purpose yards and 29 touchdowns as a senior while helping the Ramblers to a perfect 15-0 season, including the Class AAA championship and a No. 17 national ranking . . . rushed 88 times for 697 yards (7.9 avg.) and 13 TDs in 2012 . . . had a school-record 59 receptions for 838 yards (14.2 avg.) and 11 scores as a senior . . . recorded 66 tackles, with five for losses including one sack, four interceptions (136 yards) and 16 pass break-ups in 2012 . . . scored TDs five different ways as a senior, including three punt returns, two interception returns and one fumble return . . . accounted for 117 all-purpose yards and produced eight tackles in a 24-14 win over Archbishop Wood in 2012 Class AAA Championship Game . . . caught seven passes for 118 yards and two scores and added a rushing TD vs. West Allegheny . . . scored TDs three different ways (2-yard run, 56-yard punt return and 22-yard fumble return) and recorded a season-high 12 tackles vs. General McLane in District 10 Class AAA final. . . his three carries all resulted in TDs vs. Warren in D-10 Class AAA semifinals . . . carried 10 times for a career-best 205 yards and three TDs in the regular-season meeting vs. General McLane . . . produced 281 all-purpose yards and three TDs on 24 touches (11.7 avg.) vs. McDowell (rushed 12 times for 139 yards and one score; career-best 11 catches for 139 yards and 2 TDs) . . . returned an interception 99 yards for a TD vs. St. Francis (N.Y.) . . . had eight receptions for 114 yards and returned a punt 55 yards for a score vs. Lake Catholic (Ohio) . . . carried 46 times for 314 yards (6.8 avg.) and seven TDs as a junior . . . had 19 catches for 393 yards (20.7 avg.) and three scores in 2011 . . . totaled 32 tackles (16 solos, 16 assists) as a junior . . . had six receptions for a career-best 177 yards vs. Bradford, including a 90-yard TD grab . . . rushed seven times for 105 yards and three TDs and scored on a 79-yard kickoff return vs. Strong Vincent . . . posted a career-best 91 tackles (49 solos, 42 assists) and two interceptions (78 yards) as a sophomore
Delton Williams, who was named the Pennsylvania Football News Class AAA Defensive Player of the Year, accounted for nearly 2,000 all-purpose yards and 29 touchdowns as a senior while also recording 66 tackles, 16 pass break-ups and four interceptions. [Jack Hanrahan/Erie Times-News]
. . . also credited with five passes defended, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 2010 . . . caught 10 passes for 208 yards (20.8 avg.) as a sophomore . . . reached double-figure tackles in three games, including a career-best 13 stops vs. Grove City . . . his 92 career receptions set a school record . . . scored 47 career TDs . . . joined high school teammate Damion Terry in signing a National Letter of Intent with Michigan State . . . son of Delton Williams Sr. and Jennifer Evans . . . born Dec. 7, 1993 . . . plans to major in business. DANTONIO ON DELTON WILLIAMS: “Delton is a very enthusiastic and vocal player who was the fire on his 15-0 state championship team. He is extremely talented on both sides of the football. He will light you up defensively, pluck the ball effortlessly out of the air as a receiver, and run by you or through you to gain that extra inch once the ball is in his hands.”
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JUSTIN WILLIAMS
CB • 6-1 • 180 • Port St. Lucie, Fla. Treasure Coast High School • Coach Irvin Jones Primary Recruiter: Pat Narduzzi HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked No. 21 on The Palm Beach Post’s Big Board . . . three-year starter for Coach Irvin Jones at Treasure Coast High School in Port St. Lucie, Fla. . . . honorable mention all-area selection as a senior . . . recorded 20 tackles (12 solos, 8 assists) and accounted for six total touchdowns in 2012 . . . rushed 46 times for 211 yards (4.6 avg.) and three TDs as a senior . . . had 10 receptions for 169 yards (16.9 avg.) and two scores in 2012 . . . produced six tackles and scored on a 51-yard bomb – his only reception of the game – vs. West Centennial . . . registered a season-high nine tackles (8 solos, 1 assist) vs. Mainland . . . his top all-around performance came in the 2012 season opener vs. Village Academy, as he had 16 touches for 194 yards (12.1 avg.) and three TDs to go along with five tackles and a fumble recovery . . . . ran 12 times for 121 yards (10.1 avg.) and two TDs and had four catches for 73 yards (18.3 avg.) and another score vs. Village Academy . . . named to Orlando Sentinel’s MidEast Florida Super60 (preseason No. 5) . . . produced 36 tackles and returned two kicks for TDs as a junior in 2011 . . . gained 234 yards on 52 carries and scored one rushing TD as a sophomore in 2010 . . . also participates in track and field . . . won 4A District 8 championships in both the 100 and 200 in 2012 . . . boasts personal bests of 10.88 in the 100, 21.76 in the 200 and 17-10 1/2 in the long jump . . . son of Michelle Colebrook and Luke Lewis . . . born Oct. 12, 1994 . . . undecided major. DANTONIO ON JUSTIN WILLIAMS: “Justin is a really fast athlete who played cornerback and safety on defense, and also wide receiver and running back on offense his senior year. He is currently running track and playing baseball for his high school. Justin has exceptional speed and ball skills. We had a chance to watch him play in a game this fall and really think he will fit well at cornerback.”
A three-year starter, Justin Williams was ranked on The Palm Beach Post’s Big Board as a senior in 2012. [Photo by Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers]