KEVIN GARVY
#73 • RS SOPH. • DEF. END • 6-3/224 PALM BEACH, FLA./CARDINAL NEWMAN
JAMES GETSEE
#61 • RS JUNIOR • LONG SNAPPER • 6-2/223 MIAMI, FLA./HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2009) • Was a member of the scout team at practice
REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE SEASON (2009) • Was a member of the scout team at practice
TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Earned a redshirt while working with the scout team
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Got into the game at Miami (Oct. 11)
HIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Dan Dicus at Cardinal Newman • Earned three varsity letters in football and one each in track and lacrosse • Named all-county and all-conference • Had 67 tackles and six sacks in just seven games as a senior • Made 80 tackles with 11 sacks as a junior
TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Earned a redshirt
PERSONAL • Garvy is the son of Robert and Carol Garvy • Majoring in business
CLAYTON GEATHERS
#47 • FRESHMAN • DEF. BACK • 6-3/190 HEMINGWAY, S.C./CARVERS BAY HIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach James Thompson at Carvers Bay High School • Helped team to Lower State Championship in 2007 and 2008 and a 33-4 overall record from 2007-09 • Named all-state as a defensive back in 2009 and as a running back in 2008 • Was the team’s offensive MVP as a junior, rushing for over 1,500 yards with 23 touchdowns while also making four interceptions on defense • A three-time all-region pick • Played in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas PERSONAL • Geathers is the son of Clayton and Odessa Geathers • Majoring in management • Cousin of former UCF defensive end Jarvis Geathers
HIGH SCHOOL • Competed for Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School and coaches Jerry Huges, Alex Armenteros and Alex Plaza • As a tight end, recorded 15 catches for 289 yards and a touchdown as a senior • Racked up nine receptions, 112 yards and five touchdowns during his junior season, and six catches for 96 yards and one TD as a sophomore PERSONAL • Getsee is the son of Dennis and Theresa Getsee • An interpersonal organizational communication major
BILLY GIOVANETTI
#32 • RS SOPH. • FULLBACK • 5-11/230 WINTER PARK, FLA./BISHOP MOORE REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2009) • Played in 10 games and started four • Started his first career game in the season-opener vs. Samford (Sept. 5) • Had one rush for two yards and a five-yard reception at Southern Miss (Sept. 12) • Registered 23 yards receiving on two receptions after starting vs. Miami (Oct. 17) • Caught three passes for 11 yards and scored his first career receiving touchdown at UAB (Nov. 28) TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Joined the Knights as a walk-on and worked with the scout team HIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Matt Hedrick at Bishop Moore • Named team’s most outstanding running back and most outstanding linebacker as a senior • Ran for 1,300 yards as a senior on 203 carries with 15 touchdowns • Made 88 tackles as a senior, forcing 11 fumbles and making three interceptions • Recorded 78 tackles as a junior with five interceptions PERSONAL • Giovanetti is the son of Bill and Jackie Giovanetti • Father, Bill, played football at UCF and is a member of the school’s athletic Hall of Fame • Brother, Nick, was also a walk on for the Knights from 2008-09 • Majoring in interpersonal organizational communication and minoring in marketing
Billy Giovanetti
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JEFF GODFREY
#2 • FRESHMAN • QUARTERBACK • 5-11/182 MIAMI, FLA./MIAMI CENTRAL • Enrolled for classes in January at UCF HIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Telly Lockette at Miami Central High School • Team was 12-2 in 2009, won the county championship and advanced to the FHSAA state semifinals for 6A. • Florida’s 6A Player of the Year • Named “Mr. Dade Football” • Played in the annual Dade-Broward All-Star Game • Named All-Miami-Dade County four times • The leading passer in Miami-Dade County history with 7,251 yards, breaking the mark of Miami Northwestern’s Jacory Harris • Rated as the top quarterback in Florida and amongst the nation’s top 10 dual threat quarterbacks • Threw for 2,758 yards as a senior with 36 touchdowns • Also recruited by Florida State, Miami, Georgia, Tennessee, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, USF and FIU PERSONAL • Godfrey is the son of Jeffrey Godfrey, Jr. and Roshanda Spencer • Major is undeclared
THEO GOINS
#68 • RS SOPH. • OFF. LINE • 6-4/317 HOUSTON, TEXAS/HIGHTOWER REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2009) • Played in six games on the offensive line and started each of the last five games at right guard • Named to the Conference USA all-freshman team TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Earned a redshirt HIGH SCHOOL • Earned two letters for head coach Gene Johnson at Hightower High School • Earned all-district honorable mention honors as a junior after leading the team in sacks with 10 and tackles for loss with 15 • Received all-district honors as a senior when he led the team in sacks (12) and tackles for loss (17) for the second consecutive season • Also recruited by Arizona, Houston, Nebraska and Oklahoma State PERSONAL • Goins is the son of Paula Johnson • Given name is Thaophilius • Majoring in interpersonal organizational communication
VICTOR GRAY
#91 • RS FRESH. • DEF. TACKLE • 6-4/263 ORLANDO, FLA./DR. PHILLIPS TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2009) • Was a member of the scout team at practice and earned a redshirt HIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Dale Salapa at Dr. Phillips High School • Named first-team All-Central Florida and all-conference • Made 110 tackles as a senior with eight sacks, three interceptions, two blocked kicks and a pair of fumble recoveries • Team captain • Was also a team captain in basketball and was ranked fifth in the state in rebounding • Won an academic excellence award in mathematics PERSONAL • Gray is the son of Florence Gamble • Majoring in political science
A.J. GUYTON
#3 • RS JUNIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 5-11/196 HOMESTEAD, FLA./HOMESTEAD REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE SEASON (2009) • Played in all 13 games with six starts • Had career-high in receptions (44) and receiving yards (572) • Led the team in receptions (44) and was second on the team in receiving yards (572) • Also contributed on special teams, racking up a 10.8-yard average on 13 attempts as a punt returner with a long of 38 • Most productive game came at East Carolina (Sept. 26) when he had a team-high nine receptions for 119 yards • Caught three passes for a team-high 103 yards and a touchdown at Rice (Oct. 24) and also had a 36-yard touchdown pass (the first of his career) • Recorded a team-high 100 yards receiving on five receptions vs. Marshall (Nov. 1) • Was the team-leader in receptions (5) for 35 yards at Texas (Nov. 7) • Led the team in receptions (6) for 56 yards vs. Tulane (Nov. 21) TRUE SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Out for the season with a knee injury TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Set a then-UCF true freshman record with a team-high five catches in the season-opening win over NC State (Sept. 1) • Racked up 21 yards receiving, including a long of 14 yards vs. the Wolfpack • Appeared in the Texas game (Sept. 15) • Pulled in three receptions for 35 yards in a win over Memphis (Sept. 22) • Collected three receptions for 19 yards in a victory vs. Louisiana (Sept. 29) • In his first-career start, finished the East Carolina contest (Oct. 6) with a seasonhigh six receptions for 72 yards, including a 39-yard touchdown catch early in the second quarter from Kyle Israel • Against ECU, joined teammate Kamar Aiken as the first true freshmen duo to haul in touchdown passes in the same game since the Knights made the move to the Football Bowl Subdivision in 1996 • Returned one kickoff for 22 yards at USF (Oct. 13) • Saw time vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) and at Southern Miss (Oct. 28) • Hauled in a 6-yard reception at UAB (Nov. 10), and a 4-yard catch at SMU (Nov. 17) 53
A.J. GUYTON CONTINUED... • Racked up 96 receiving yards on four catches vs. UTEP (Nov. 24), highlighted by a 39-yard scoring play in the first quarter • Saw action in both the C-USA Championship Game vs. Tulsa (Dec. 1) and the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29) HIGH SCHOOL • Earned three letters for coach Bobby McCray at Homestead High School • Named to the 6A all-state second team as an athlete by the Florida Sports Writers Association following his senior year where he played both quarterback and defensive back • Completed 106-of-200 passes for 1,564 yards and 13 touchdowns en route to first team All-Dade County honors • Career totals of 3,100-plus passing yards, 800-plus rushing yards and 40 total touchdowns • Ranked as the 60th best wide receiver in the nation by Scout.com • Also recruited by Miami (Fla.), Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pittsburgh and USF PERSONAL • Guyton has two legal guardians - Clinton Liddell and Tabitha Harris • Majoring in criminal justice CAREER STATISTICS YEAR G 2007 14 2008 2009 13 TOTALS 27
REC 23
YDS 253
44 67
572 825
AVG 11.0
TD 2
LG 39
13.0 12.3
1 3
76 76
DNP
DERRICK HALLMAN
#38 • SENIOR • LINEBACKER • 6-0/222 FORT PIERCE, FLA./FORT PIERCE CENTRAL JUNIOR SEASON (2009) • Played and started in all 13 games as either a linebacker or safety • Started the first five games at strong safety before moving back to linebacker • An honorable mention All-Conference USA selection • Had a career-high 85 tackles which ranked second on the team • Tied for a team-high eight tackles (one for loss), and had a forced fumble and an interception vs. Buffalo (Sept. 19) • Led the team in tackles with 13 at East Carolina (Sept. 26) • Had eight tackles, one for loss, vs. Miami (Oct. 17) • Recovered two fumbles and totaled seven tackles at Rice (Oct. 24) • Forced and recovered a fumble and recorded six tackles vs. Houston (Nov. 14) • Recorded six tackles in the St. Petersburg Bowl vs. Rutgers (Dec. 19) SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Recorded at least one tackle in all 12 games as a linebacker • Earned All-Conference USA Honorable Mention honors • Fourth on the team in total tackles (58) • Had six tackles and two pass break-ups vs. Boston College (Sept. 20) • Made five total tackles as well as a pass break-up vs. UTEP (Sept. 27) • Filled the stat sheet with seven total tackles including two crushing tackles for losses vs. SMU (Oct. 4) • Also had an interception in the win over the Mustangs, returning it for 24 yards • Totaled five tackles and one for a loss of a yard vs. Miami (Oct. 11) • Posted a stellar stat line with seven tackles, a 2-yard sack and a forced fumble vs. Tulsa (Oct. 26) • Accumulated five tackles and a pass break-up vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2) • Led the team by racking up nine tackles vs. Southern Miss (Nov. 8), eight of which were solo • Made his presence felt vs. Marshall (Nov. 15) handing out five tackles and denying the quarterback twice with two pass break-ups • Scored his first collegiate points returning an interception 26 yards for a touchdown vs. Memphis (Nov. 22), and also made three tackles in the seven-point win • Delivered three tackles vs. UAB (Nov. 29) 54
TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Earned a spot on the Conference USA All-Freshman Team • In collegiate debut at NC State (Sept. 1), had four tackles and UCF’s first sack of the year, which went for a loss of 13 yards • Added a fumble recovery and two solo tackles vs. Texas (Sept. 15) • Had two takedowns vs. Memphis (Sept. 22), including one for a loss of four yards • Made one tackle at USF (Oct. 12) • Collected first career interception vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20), and ran it back 55 yards in the fourth quarter • Also had a pass break-up and five tackles vs. the Golden Hurricane • Delivered seven tackles at Southern Miss (Oct. 28), including half a tackle for a loss, and also had a pass break-up • Registered three tackles, highlighted by one takedown for a loss of five yards, vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) • Posted five tackles at UAB (Nov. 10), including two for a loss of seven yards • Notched seven tackles, including a QB sack, at SMU (Nov. 17) • Totaled two tackles, a pass break-up and a quarterback hurry vs. UTEP (Nov. 24) • Equalled his season high with seven tackles, including two tackles for loss and a sack in the victory over Tulsa in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1) • Collected five tackles, including one for a loss in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29) HIGH SCHOOL • Earned three letters in football playing for Chris Hutchings at Fort Pierce Central High School • Collected 5A all-state first team honors as a utility player after seeing action at defensive back, wide receiver and kick returner during his senior year • Also earned all-area honors • Named the Palm Beach Post’s Defensive Player of the Year and the Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers Defensive Player of the Year • Recorded 108 tackles, eight interceptions, three fumble recoveries and scored three defensive touchdowns as a team captain during his senior year • On offense his senior year, caught 16 passes for 228 yards and two touchdowns • Collected 60 tackles and three interceptions as a junior and also had 12 catches for 144 yards • Earned four letters in track and field • Also recruited by Arizona State, Colorado State and Mississippi State PERSONAL • Hallman is the son of Derrick Hallman, Sr., and Barbara Crawford • Majoring in health service administration and minor in legal studies CAREER STATISTICS YEAR G TKL 2007 12 37 2008 12 42 2009 13 45 TOTALS 37 124
Derrick Hallman
AST 13 16 40 69
TOTAL 50 58 85 193
SACK 3.0 1.0 0.0 4.0
TFL 9.5 8.0 5.5 23.0
PBU 4 6 2 12
INT 1 1 1 3
OMAR HANSBOROUGH
BRYNN HARVEY
#39 • RS JUNIOR • DEF. BACK • 6-2/195 HOMESTEAD, FLA./HOMESTEAD REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE SEASON (2009) • Was a member of the scout team at practice REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Worked with the scout team at defensive back TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Earned a redshirt HIGH SCHOOL • An honorable mention All-Dade County pick as a senior • Made 60 solo tackles, 20 pass break ups and returned an interception for a touchdown during his senior year • Was a three-time third team all-county pick in track • A state qualifier in the 110 and 330 meter hurdles PERSONAL • Hansborough is the son of Sandra and Omarr Hansborough • Majoring in criminal justice
JAVEN HARRIS
#45 • RS FRESH. • LINEBACKER • 5-11/229 EUFAULA, ALA./EUFAULA TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2009) • Redshirted and was a member of the scout team at practice HIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Dan Klages at Eufaula High School • Named first-team all-state at the 5A level in 2008 • Made 87 tackles as a senior with three sacks and a pair of forced fumbles while also running the ball 22 times on offense for 199 yards and two touchdowns and catching the ball six times for 95 yards and two more scores • Made 66 tackles his junior year with four sacks with 79 carries for 645 yards offensively • Team captain and member of the National Honor Society PERSONAL • Harris is the son of James and Wanda Harris • Majoring in computer engineering
#34 • JUNIOR • RUNNING BACK • 6-1/206 LARGO, FLA./LARGO • Named to the preseason All-Conference USA team by the league’s coaches SOPHOMORE SEASON (2009) • Started all 12 games he played in, and led the team in rushing yards each game • An honorable mention All-Conference USA selection • Paced the Knights in rushing attempts (261), rushing yards (1,109) and rushing touchdowns (14) • In season-opener vs. Samford (Sept. 5), racked up 111 yards rushing on 31 attempts and two touchdowns • Rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns vs. Buffalo (Sept. 19) • Scored a touchdown and had a career-high in carries (42) and rushing yards (219) vs. Memphis (Oct. 3) • Recorded 139 yards rushing and three touchdowns vs. Houston (Nov. 14) • Had 129 yards rushing and three touchdowns vs. Tulane (Nov. 21) • Compiled 130 yards rushing and a touchdown at UAB (Nov. 28) and had two receptions for 15 yards TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Voted onto the Conference USA All Freshman Team • Led the team in rushing attempts (125), rushing yards (519) and rushing average per game (51.9) • Saw the first action of his Knight career vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30) rushing for 34 yards on nine carries • Recorded 19 rushing yards and one reception vs. UTEP (Sept. 27) • Played vs. Miami (Oct. 11) making a 4-yard reception • Pounded Tulsa (Oct. 26) to the tune of 91 yards on 24 rushes • Rushed for 30 yards vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2) and also had a 5-yard reception • Had a 28-yard scamper vs. Southern Miss (Nov. 8) and ended the game with 34 rushing yards on seven carries • Impressed with a career day, posting 150 yards rushing on 33 carries and firstcareer touchdown on a 50-yard dash vs. Marshall (Nov. 15) • Made a crucial 26-yard run to set up the game’s first touchdown and a momentum swing in the win vs. Memphis (Nov. 22) • Finished the day vs. the Tigers with 71 rushing yards on 11 carries • Moved the chains often vs. UAB (Nov. 29) pushing piles on his way to 90 yards rushing on just 15 carries HIGH SCHOOL • Earned four letters for head coach Rick Rodriguez at Largo High School • Set the Pinellas County single-season rushing record as a senior with 2,567 yards and 31 touchdowns • Earned first-team Class 5A All-State honors as a senior (Florida Sports Writers Association) and was the St. Pete Times Pinellas County Player of the Year, helping lead Largo to a 13-1 record • Was a member of the Tampa Tribune’s All-Suncoast First Team • Played in the Florida North and South All-Star Game • Rushed for more than 1,700 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior when he was also named the St. Petersburg Times Pinellas County Player of the Year • Ranked No. 32 nationally among running backs and as the 69th best prospect in the state of Florida by Rivals.com • Ranked as the No. 84 overall prospect on the Orlando Sentinel’s Top-100 Sunshine state prospects • Also recruited by Arizona State, Memphis, Middle Tennessee and Ball State PERSONAL • Harvey is the son of Greg Harvey and Tiffany Howard • Majoring in interdisciplinary studies and minoring in criminal justice CAREER STATISTICS YEAR G 2008 10 2009 12 TOTALS 22
ATT 125 261 386
YDS 519 1,109 1,628
AVG 4.2 4.2 4.2
TD 1 14 15
LG 50 50 50 55
CHANCE HENDERSON
#54 • RS SENIOR • LINEBACKER • 6-1/236 CONYERS, GA./HERITAGE REDSHIRT JUNIOR SEASON (2009) • Missed the 2009 season with a knee injury suffered during preseason camp JUNIOR SEASON (2008) • Saw action in all 12 games • Named to the Preseason All-Conference USA Second Team • Fifth on the team in tackles (57) and was fourth on the team in sacks (3.5) • Totaled six tackles and one QB hurry in a win vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30) • Made six tackles, a tackle for loss and a QB hurry vs. USF (Sept. 6) • An absolute force on the field vs. Boston College (Sept. 20), recording four tackles, two sacks and two tackles for losses totaling 18 yards • Recorded three tackles vs. UTEP (Sept. 27) • Against Miami (Oct. 11), accounted for three tackles and a tackle for a loss of three yards • Caused mayhem in the middle vs. Tulsa (Oct. 26) collecting eight total tackles and assisting on a tackle for loss • Created chaos in the center vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2) amassing seven tackles, 1.5 sacks, two solo and one assisted tackles for a loss • Blocked his first career kick on special teams while also making four tackles on defense vs. Southern Miss (Nov. 8) • Rang up five tackles and an assisted tackle for a loss in the win vs. Marshall (Nov. 15) • Had six tackles and a tackle for a loss vs. Memphis (Nov. 22) • Posted five solo tackles vs. UAB (Nov. 29) SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) • Totaled five tackles, including one for a loss of two yards, vs. Texas (Sept. 15) • Picked up a tackle in the win over Memphis (Sept. 22) • Racked up five tackles and a sack for a loss of five yards in a win vs. Louisiana (Sept. 29) • Led the UCF defense with 10 tackles at East Carolina (Oct. 6), including 1.5 tackles for a loss and a pass break-up • Earned eight tackles, including 0.5 tackles for loss, at USF (Oct. 13) • Posted first collegiate interception in the fourth quarter vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Also had five tackles and assisted on a sack vs. the Golden Hurricane • Was second on the team with eight tackles in the win at Southern Miss (Oct. 28) • Notched three tackles vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) • In the win at UAB (Nov. 10), posted four tackles and 0.5 for a loss • Totaled six takedowns against SMU (Nov. 17) • Racked up six tackles and a one for a loss of five yards vs. UTEP (Nov. 24) • Registered a career-high 11 tackles, including nine solo stops in the victory over Tulsa in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1) • Also had a tackle for loss in the contest with the Golden Hurricane • Had two tackles in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29) TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • Appeared mostly on special teams at the beginning of the season before taking over the starting middle linebacker spot at Memphis (Nov. 11) • Saw action in 11 games overall • Started the last three games of the season, making 18 tackles in those contests • Registered a career-high nine stops against East Carolina (Nov. 4) after replacing an injured Cory Hogue at middle linebacker • Had a sack in each of the last two games of the season, recording one against Tulane (Nov. 18) and UAB (Nov. 25) • Also forced the first fumble of his career against the Blazers HIGH SCHOOL • Four-year letterman at middle linebacker for head coach Al Pelligrino at Heritage High School • Named the Atlanta Touchdown Club Player of the Week as a senior • Honorable mention Prep Star All-American • Three-time all-county selection • Rockdale County Defensive Player of the Year in 2005 • Named team defensive MVP as a senior 56
• Set school record for tackles in a single-game with 22 • Set school record for tackles in a season with 152 as a senior • Averaged more than 16 tackles a game as a senior. PERSONAL • Henderson is the son of Gary and Jill Henderson • Earned a bachelor’s degree in interpersonal organizational communication, and is working on a second bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies CAREER STATISTICS YEAR G TKL 2006 11 21 2007 13 49 2008 12 36 2009 TOTALS 36 106
AST 11 25 21 57
TOTAL 32 74 57 DNP 163
SACK 2.0 1.5 3.5
TFL 2.0 7.0 8.5
PBU 0 1 0
INT 0 1 0
7.0
17.5
1
1
Chance Henderson
CHAD HOUNSHELL
#74 • RS SOPH. • OFF. LINE • 6-4/290 MENTOR, OHIO/LAKE CATHOLIC REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2009) • Played in three games with one start • Started at left guard on the offensive line at Texas (Nov. 7) TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Earned a redshirt HIGH SCHOOL • As a senior, named to the Division III all-state first team by the Associated Press • Team went to the state semifinals in 2007, while his junior year squad was the regional runner-up and his sophomore team won the district championship • Ranked as the 42nd best prospect in the state of Ohio and the 78th best offensive tackle prospect in the country by Rivals.com • Considered the No. 67 best overall prospect in the state of Ohio by Scout.com • Ranked No. 11 among offensive tackles in the state of Ohio by ESPN.com • Also recruited by Air Force, Boston College, Central Michigan, Cincinnati, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio State, Pittsburgh and Purdue PERSONAL • Hounshell is the son of Chuck and Cheri Hounshell • Majoring in radio and television and minoring in history
AUSTIN HUDSON
#31 • RS SENIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-1/195 GAINESVILLE, FLA./BUCHHOLZ REDSHIRT JUNIOR SEASON (2009) • Played in eight games mainly as the holder for placement kicks • Recorded an assisted special teams tackle vs. Marshall (Nov. 1) REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Worked out with the scout team REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Worked out with the scout team after transferring from Air Force PRIOR TO UCF • Attended the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs • Completed basic training and was a member of the football team under Fisher Deberry
KEMAL ISHMAEL
#18 • SOPH. • DEF. BACK • 5-11/206 MIAMI, FLA./NORTH MIAMI BEACH TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2009) • Played in all 13 games and started nine at free safety • Was fourth on the team in tackles (71) • Played in first collegiate game vs. Samford (Sept. 5) and finished with two tackles • Recorded six solo tackles vs. Memphis (Oct. 3) • Led the team with 11 tackles at Rice (Oct. 24) • Had seven tackles and a forced fumble vs. Tulane (Nov. 21) • Registered six tackles, recovered a fumble, and had an interception in the St. Petersburg Bowl vs. Rutgers (Dec. 19)
HIGH SCHOOL • Lettered four years for coach Jay Godwin at Buchholz High School • Recorded 1,200 passing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns, while posting two interceptions as a safety • Member of the 2004 and 2005 district championship teams • Member of the National Honor Society
HIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Jeff Bertani at North Miami Beach High School • Helped team to the 2006 state semifinals, an undefeated campaign in 2007 and the state playoffs again in 2008 • A first-team All-Dade County selection in 2008 and an honorable mention pick as a junior • Played both wide receiver and defensive back • Had 45 catches as a senior for 500 yards with three touchdowns while making three interceptions • Had two more interceptions as a junior while making 30 receptions for 500 yards and seven scores
PERSONAL • Hudson is the son of Dave and Barbara Hudson • A pre-clinical allied health sciences major
PERSONAL • Ishmael is the son of Blessed and Darlene Ishmael • Major is undecided
CHARLEY HUGHLETT
#60 • JUNIOR • LONG SNAPPER • 6-4/239 TAMPA, FLA./HILLSBOROUGH SOPHOMORE SEASON (2009) • Played in all 13 games as UCF’s long snapper for punts and placement kicks • An honorable mention All-Conference USA selection TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Voted onto the Conference USA All-Freshman Team as a long snapper • Saw action in all 12 games • Recorded three tackles on the year HIGH SCHOOL • Played for Hillsborough High School • Earned four letters as a center and a tight end • Named first team all-conference as a senior and second-team all-conference as a junior • Selected for the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Award • Team claimed the district title in 2005 and 2006 and was the regional champions in 2004 • Picked up varsity letters in track and field and wrestling • Also recruited by The Citadel, USF, Holy Cross and Brown
CAREER STATISTICS YEAR G TKL 2009 13 49
AST 21
TOTAL 70
SACK 0.0
TFL 1.0
PBU 1
INT 1
TONY JACOB
#79 • FRESHMAN • OFF. LINE • 6-8/310 ATLANTA, GA./WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Gregory Minnis at Westlake High School • Named first-team all-region as a senior • Had 31 pancake blocks in 2009 and graded out at 86-percent • A team co-captain who helped Westlake to the 2009 state playoffs • Earned Westlake basketball’s Rebound and Character Award as a junior on a team ranked in the national top 25 • An honor roll student and perfect attendance award recipient PERSONAL •Jacob is the son of Pruett and Rhea Jacob •Majoring in athletic training
PERSONAL • Hughlett is the son of Jim and Cindi Hughlett • Majoring in biology
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BRENDAN KELLY
RICKY KAY
#24 • RS. SOPH. • RUNNING BACK • 6-3/234 SHOREHAM, N.Y./SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER
#43 • SENIOR • H-BACK • 6-3/243 DELTONA, FLA./DELAND JUNIOR SEASON (2009) • Played in 12 games and started two • Had four receptions for 52 yards and a touchdown vs. Memphis (Oct. 3) • Scored on a 13-yard touchdown reception at Rice (Oct. 24) • Started game at Texas (Nov. 7) and had two receptions for 22 yards • Finished the season with one solo tackle vs. Miami (Oct. 17) and vs. Marshall (Nov. 1) SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Saw action in 11 games, primarily as the blocking fullback • Made catches in four games • The first reception came vs. Boston College (Sept. 20) • Had a season-best three catches for 16 yards vs. Miami (Oct. 11) • Posted a four-yard reception for his first-career touchdown vs. Memphis (Nov. 22) • Finished with two receptions for 13 yards vs. UAB (Nov. 29) TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • The walk-on appeared in all 14 games both on special teams and as the team’s primary blocking fullback • Had season highs for catches (4) and yards (35) in the victory over Memphis (Sept. 20) • Also had catches vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) for 19 yards and vs. UTEP (Nov. 24) for six yards HIGH SCHOOL • Earned three letters in football for head coach Lloyd Sisco at Deltona High School PERSONAL • Kay is the son of Rick and Kim Kay • Majoring in interdisciplinary studies with a minor in criminal justice CAREER STATISTICS YEAR G 2007 14 2008 11 2009 12 TOTALS 37
Ricky Kay
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ATT 6 7 15 28
YDS 60 37 171 268
AVG 10.0 5.3 11.4 9.6
TD 0 1 2 3
LG 19 9 19 19
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2009) • Played in 10 games • Finished the season fifth on the team in rushing yards (47) • Caught four passes for 46 yards and a touchdown • Carried the ball once for 18 yards in his first collegiate game at East Carolina (Sept. 26) • Had four rushes for nine yards vs. Memphis (Oct. 3) • Recorded a career-high five carries for 16 yards at Rice (Oct. 24) • Scored first career touchdown vs. Tulane (Nov. 21) • Had one rush for four yards in the St. Petersburg Bowl vs. Rutgers (Dec. 19) TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Received a redshirt HIGH SCHOOL • Earned four letters under coach Bill Ashton at Shoreham-Wading River High School • Became Suffolk County’s third all-time leading rusher following his senior season when he rushed for 1,458 yards and 17 touchdowns • For his career, finished with 4,936 yards and 52 touchdowns • Named All-Long Island second team in 2006 and 2007 by Newsday and was an all-county honoree as a senior, junior and sophomore • First player in Suffolk County to earn a player of the week award in three-straight seasons • As a junior, broke the school’s single-season rushing mark with 1,668 rushing yards and added 21 touchdowns • Ranked as the No. 6 fullback prospect in the country by ESPN.com • Also a standout on defense, where he posted 248 career tackles and 34 tackles for loss • Ranked as the 46th best strong side linebacker in the country by Scout.com and as the No. 10 overall prospect in New York by Scout.com • Also received interest from Boston College, Connecticut, Penn State, Rutgers and Syracuse PERSONAL • Kelly is the son of Regina Kelly • Majoring in business administration
Brendan Kelly
ABRE LEGGINS
CHRIS MARTIN
#66 • RS SENIOR • OFF. LINE • 6-4/313 ORLANDO, FLA./EVANS
#70 • RS FRESH. • OFF. LINE • 6-5/290 FORT WALTON BEACH, FLA./CHOCTAWHATCHEE
REDSHIRT JUNIOR SEASON (2009) • Played in 11 games with six starts on the offensive line
TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2009) • Earned a redshirt
PRIOR TO UCF • Spent the 2006 and 2007 seasons at Michigan State • Was named a Mississippi JuCo All-Star and all-region at Copiah-Lincoln in 2008
HIGH SCHOOL • Earned four letters for head coach Bobby Moore at Choctawhatchee High School • Spent his first two prep seasons at offensive tackle before making the transition to defensive tackle for his junior and senior seasons • As a senior, posted 92 tackles, 21 sacks, 27 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery • Earned All-Northwest Florida honors as a junior and senior • Named to the Junior All-America second team in 2006 after registering 86 tackles, 12 sacks and 14 tackles for loss • Also lettered in track and field and weightlifting • Ranked No. 41 among defensive tackles nationally and as the 70th best prospect overall in the Sunshine State by Rivals.com • Ranked as the No. 53 defensive tackle prospect nationally by Scout.com • Ranked No. 91 on the top-100 high school football prospects 2007 list by the Orlando Sentinel • Also recruited by Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida State, LSU, Ole Miss, Rutgers, Southern Miss and USF
HIGH SCHOOL • Played both offensive and defensive line for Evans High School • Recorded 40 tackles as a senior with six sacks and two forced fumbles and was named all-region • Was an All-Orange County pick at Evans where he played for Max Purcell, and a North-South All-Star Game participant PERSONAL • Leggins is the son of Curtis Spivey and Sonya McIntyre Spivey • Majoring in interdisciplinary studies with a minor in coaching
JOSH LINAM
PERSONAL • Martin is the son of Kevin and Jennifer Chambers • Majoring in sports and fitness
#50 • JUNIOR • LINEBACKER • 6-3/237 TAVARES, FLA./TAVARES
VINCENT MAZZURCO
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2009) • Played in all 13 games • Recorded 10 solo tackles and four assisted tackles on the season • Had two solo tackles vs. Memphis (Oct. 3) • Registered a solo tackle and two assisted tackles at Rice (Oct. 24) • Produced two solo tackles vs. Marshall (Nov. 1) • Finished with two solo tackles and an assisted tackle vs. Houston (Nov. 14)
#55 • RS JUNIOR • LINEBACKER • 6-1/227 OCALA, FLA./TRINITY CATHOLIC REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE SEASON (2009) • Redshirted while working with the scout team
TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Saw limited action in 11 games • Recorded his first career tackle vs. USF (Sept.6), posting seven in all HIGH SCHOOL • Earned four letters in football for coach George Sneed at Tavares High School • Named to the Class 3A All-State Second Team by the Florida Sports Writers Association in 2006 as a senior • Awarded Class 3A-District 8 Player of the Year honors after registering 110 tackles, 10 tackles for a loss, three forced fumbles and one interception • Named to the All-Lake County First Team and All-Central Florida Second Team defense by the Orlando Sentinel • Two-time all-area honoree and area defensive player of the year as a junior when he posted 146 tackles (91 solo) and had four tackles for a loss • Rated the 34th best inside linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com and the 71st best strong side linebacker in the nation by Scout.com • Lettered in basketball for three seasons
PRIOR TO UCF • Transferred to UCF from Lambuth • Played in 10 games in 2008 and was sixth on the team with 46 tackles, including 2.5 TFLs • Did not see any game action in 2007 HIGH SCHOOL • Helped Trinity Catholic to a state title in 2005 and runner-up spot in 2006 • Played defensive line • Served as defensive captain as both a junior and senior • Was also on the varsity weightlifting team PERSONAL • Majoring in interdisciplinary studies with a minor in coaching
PERSONAL • Linam is the son of Kevin and Dana Linam • Majoring in sports and fitness CAREER STATISTICS YEAR G TKL 2008 11 2 2009 13 10 TOTALS 24 12
AST 5 4 9
TOTAL 7 14 21
SACK 0.0 0.0 0.0
TFL 0.0 1.0 1.0
PBU 0 0 0
INT 0 0 0 59
J.T. MCARTHUR
#87 • RS JUNIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 5-10/189 LAURENS, S.C./LAURENS REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE SEASON (2009) • Played in five games REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Saw time in seven games TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Earned a redshirt HIGH SCHOOL • Picked up three letters at Laurens High School • Also racked up four letters in track and field and played basketball PERSONAL • McArthur is the son of James T. and Tina McArthur • Majoring in civil engineering
JAMAR MCCLAIN
#33 • FRESHMAN • DEF. BACK • 5-10/175 MIAMI, FLA./MIAMI CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Telly Lockette at Miami Central High School • Team was 12-2 in 2009, won the county championship and advanced to the FHSAA state semifinals for 6A • Named to the Miami Herald All-Dade County team • Had 46 solo tackles and five interceptions as a senior • As a junior, intercepted a pair of passes and had 430 receiving yards • Also made three interceptions as a sophomore PERSONAL • McClain is the son of Carlton Brooks and Joyce McClain • Major is undeclared
CLIFF MCCRAY
#65 • RS JUNIOR • OFF. LINE • 6-2/315 MIAMI, FLA./SOUTHRIDGE • Granted a two-year extension of his eligibility this summer due to hardships REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE SEASON (2009) • Started 12 out of 13 games for the Knights at either left guard or right guard 2008 SEASON • Was not with the team for personal reasons THIRD YEAR AT UCF (2007) • Saw time in the Memphis game (Sept. 22), as well as the Louisiana contest (Sept. 29) • Got into the game at USF (Oct. 13) and vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Earned the start at left guard at Southern Miss (Oct. 28), vs. Marshall (Nov. 3), at UAB (Nov. 10), at SMU (Nov. 17) and vs. UTEP (Nov. 24) 60
FIRST TWO YEARS AT UCF (2005-06) • Practiced but did not compete for the Knights HIGH SCHOOL • Earned four letters for head coach Stu Rogers at Miami Southridge High School • Named All-Dade County offensive lineman as a junior • Earned Scholar Athlete of the Year following his senior season, which was cut short due to medical issues PERSONAL • McCray is the son of Cliff, Sr., and Debra McCray • Earned a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies and working on a master’s in mass communication • Brother of teammates Jordan and Justin McCray
JORDAN MCCRAY
#63 • FRESHMAN • OFF. LINE • 6-4/290 MIAMI, FLA./SOUTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Patrick Burrows at Southridge High School • Team went undefeated in the 2009 regular season, winning the district championship, before losing in the state playoffs • Named All-Dade County as a senior by the Miami Herald after making 67 pancake blocks and not allowing a sack • Started 10 games as both a sophomore and a junior • Also qualified for the 6A state wrestling tournament as a sophomore • Member of the National Honor Society PERSONAL • McCray is the son of Cliff, Sr., and Debra McCray • Major is undeclared • Brother of teammates Cliff and Justin McCray
JUSTIN MCCRAY
#64 • FRESHMAN • OFF. LINE • 6-4/290 MIAMI, FLA./SOUTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Patrick Burrows at Southridge High School • Team went undefeated in the 2009 regular season, winning the district championship, before losing in the state playoffs • Named to the Miami Herald All-Dade County team as a senior for making 63 pancake blocks and not allowing a sack • Was district champion in wrestling as both a sophomore and as a junior • Member of the National Honor Society PERSONAL • McCray is the son of Cliff, Sr., and Debra McCray • Major is undeclared • Brother of teammates Cliff and Jordan McCray
QUINCY MCDUFFIE
#14 • SOPH. • WIDE RECEIVER • 5-10/177 ORLANDO, FLA./EDGEWATER TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2009) • Played in all 13 games with two starts • Ranked fourth on the team in rushing yards (55) and seventh in receiving yards (126) • Also returned kickoffs on special teams and had a 24.2-yard average per return • Played first collegiate game in the season-opener vs. Samford (Sept. 5) and returned a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown • Started vs. Miami (Oct. 17) and had three rushes for 21 yards • Scored first receiving touchdown vs. Houston (Nov. 14) and finished game with four receptions for 77 yards • Had one catch for 22 yards in the St. Petersburg Bowl vs. Rutgers (Dec. 19) HIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach William Gierke at Edgewater High School • Saw action as both a defensive back and wide receiver, helping Edgewater to a pair of 6A district titles • Earned two varsity letters in football and three in track • Set the metro record in the 200 meters with a time of 20.98 • Was the district and regional champion in the 200 meters in 2008 PERSONAL •Majoring in business CAREER STATISTICS RECEIVING YEAR G 2009 13
REC 8
YDS 126
AVG 15.8
TD 1
LG 27
RUSHING YEAR G 2009 13
ATT 11
YDS 55
AVG 5.0
TD 0
LG 14
KICKOFF RETURNS YEAR G 2009 13
KR 39
YDS 944
AVG 24.2
TD 1
LG 95
PERRY MEIKLEJOHN
#67 • FRESHMAN • OFF. LINE • 6-3/292 MIAMI, FLA./WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN • Enrolled for classes in January at UCF HIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Joe Mira at Westminster Christian • Twice named All-Dade County • Team went 10-0 as a senior during the regular season and won the district championship PERSONAL • Meiklejohn is the son of Todd Meiklejohn and Tiaunee Broadway • Majoring in history
BRUCE MILLER
#49 • RS SENIOR • DEF. LINE • 6-2/248 CANTON, GA./WOODSTOCK • A 2010 preseason All-American • Named to the preseason watch lists for the Lombardi and Nagurski Awards • Preseason Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year • Leads all active players nationally with his 27 career sacks and 44 career TFLs • The 27 sacks tie Florida’s Alonzo Johnson for the ninth-most ever by an FBS player from Florida, a record held by Miami’s Daniel Stubbs at 39.5 • The 27 career sacks also tie for eighth in Conference USA history JUNIOR SEASON (2009) • Named the 2009 Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year and voted onto the All-C-USA first team by the coaches • Ranked fifth in the nation in sacks and 18th in tackles for loss, topping C-USA in both categories • Played in all 13 games and started 12 (11 at right defensive end, one at left defensive tackle) • Led the team in sacks (13) and tackles for loss (18) and was sixth on the team in total tackles (61) • Registered two sacks and nine tackles (four solo) at Southern Miss (Sept. 12) • Dominated the line of scrimmage vs. Memphis (Oct. 3) and recorded two and a half sacks and five tackles (three and a half for loss) • Most productive game came vs. Marshall (Nov. 1) where he led the team in total tackles with 10 (three for loss), had two and a half sacks, forced a fumble and registered a pass break up • Recorded five tackles (two and a half for loss), two sacks and a pass break up at UAB (Nov. 28) • Had eight tackles (one and a half for loss) and one sack vs. Rutgers in the St. Petersburg Bowl (Dec. 19) SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Named to the Preseason All-Conference USA First Team and voted onto the AllC-USA Second Team by the coaches • Led the team in sacks (7.0), tackles for loss (17.0), QB hurries (11) and forced fumbles (2) while seeing action in all 12 games • Recorded a tackle and a forced fumble vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30) • Made a crucial tackle during a goal-line stand as well as a game saving interception at the time vs. USF (Sept. 6) • Also accounted for two total tackles and a tackle for loss vs. the Bulls • Amassed four tackles and a tackle for loss vs. Boston College (Sept. 20) • Fueled the front line vs. UTEP (Sept. 27), making six tackles, assisting on a tackle for loss and adding two QB hurries as well as a pass break-up • Posted three tackles, his first sack of the season, and a pass break-up vs. SMU (Oct. 4) • A disruption in the backfield all day vs. Miami (Oct. 11), finishing with three sacks and four tackles, all for losses • Collected four tackles, four QB hurries and a pass break-up vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2) • A regular in the backfield in the win vs. Marshall (Nov. 15) making nine tackles, one sack, three and a half tackles for a loss, four QB hurries and a forced fumble • Made eight total tackles vs. Memphis (Nov. 22) as well as blocking his first career kick • Carried the defensive line finishing with six tackles, four going for a loss and added a sack vs. UAB (Nov. 29) REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Named to the All-Conference USA Second Team by the league’s media and also earned a spot on the media’s and coaches’ All-Freshman Team • Named an honorable mention Freshman All-American by The Sporting News • Recorded the first sack of his career in the first quarter at NC State (Sept. 1) and it also went for a safety • The safety was the first for the Knights since 2001 vs. Akron • Finished the game vs. the Wolfpack with six tackles, including two for a loss, and a quarterback hurry • Had a pass break-up and three tackles vs. No. 6 Texas (Sept. 15) 61
BRUCE MILLER CONTINUED... • Posted a solo tackle in the win against Memphis (Sept. 22) • Assisted with Joe Burnett on a tackle for loss vs. Louisiana (Sept. 29) • Notched a tackle at East Carolina (Oct. 6) • Named the C-USA Co-Defensive Player of the Week for his performance vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Collected a team-high nine tackles vs. the Golden Hurricane, and also posted two sacks for a loss of 12 yards, a forced fumble and a quarterback hurry • Posted two tackles at Southern Miss (Oct. 28), highlighted by a sack for a loss of five yards in the win • Notched two takedowns vs. Marshall (Nov. 3), including a sack for a loss of eight yards • Picked up three tackles, including assisting on one for a loss, at UAB (Nov. 10) • Recorded four tackles in the win at SMU (Nov. 17) • Lone tackle was a sack for five yards to help UCF defeat UTEP (Nov. 24) • Notched two tackles, a sack for a loss of 13 yards and a season-high four quarterback hurries in the win over Tulsa in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1) • Made three tackles in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29) TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • A scholarship recruit, redshirted while practicing as a defensive end for the scout team HIGH SCHOOL • Three-year letterwinner at Woodstock High School for head coach Mike O’Brien • Cherokee County Gridiron Club Linebacker of the Year • All-county and all-region selection at linebacker • Finished senior season with 134 tackles, one sack, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries • Three interceptions, two returned for touchdowns • Totaled 14 receptions for 357 yards and five touchdowns at tight end • Defensive captain as a senior • Led team to regional co-championship and an appearance in the state playoffs • Also lettered two years in basketball and one season in baseball PERSONAL • Miller is the son of Bruce and Lisa Miller • Earned a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies and working on a second bachelor’s in sports and fitness CAREER STATISTICS YEAR G TKL 2007 14 26 2008 12 27 2009 13 30 TOTALS 39 83
AST 12 25 31 68
TOTAL 38 52 61 151
SACK 7.0 7.0 13.0 27.0
STATE OF FLORIDA FBS SACK RECORDS NO. PLAYER SACKS YEARS 1 Daniel Stubbs 39.5 1984-87 2 Reinard Wilson 35.5 1993-96 3 Greg Mark 34.5 1986-89 4 Peter Boulware 34 1994-96 5 Alex Brown 33 1998-01 6 Elton Patterson 30.5 1999-02 7 Kenny Holmes 30 1993-96 8 George Selvie 29 2006-09 T9 Alonzo Johnson 27 1981-85 T9 Bruce Miller 27 2007-09
TFL 9.0 17.0 18.0 44.0
SCHOOL Miami FSU Miami FSU UF UCF Miami USF UF UCF
PBU 1 3 3 7
INT 0 1 0 1
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MATT MORRISON
#59 • RS FRESH. • LONG SNAPPER • 6-0/236 ORLANDO, FLA./TIMBER CREEK TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2009) • Earned a redshirt HIGH SCHOOL • Played offensive line at Timber Creek • Helped team to its first-ever district championship as a senior in 2008 • Three-year starter at center and long snapper • Played in the Orange County Metro Conference All Star Game PERSONAL • Morrison is the son of Alan and Debbie Morrison • Majoring in criminal justice
LATAVIUS MURRAY
#28 • RS SOPH. • H-BACK • 6-3/221 NEDROW, N.Y./ONANDAGA CENTRAL REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2009) • Sat out the season while recovering from knee surgery TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Played in eight games • Carried the ball 46 times for 132 yards and three touchdowns • Also had one catch for four yards • Three rushing touchdowns led the team • Had 11 carries for 43 yards and both of UCF’s touchdowns in the season-opening win over South Carolina State (Aug. 30) • Ran the ball 15 times for 46 yards in the win at Marshall (Nov. 15) • Also had 10 carries and a score in the win at Memphis (Nov. 22) HIGH SCHOOL ` • Earned three letters under head coach Jason Ryan at Onandaga Central High School • Named the 2007 Gatorade Football Player of the Year in the state of the New York by Rise Magazine • Also named Class D Player of the Year and first-team All-State by the New York State Sportswriters Association after rushing 175 times for 2,194 yards and 28 touchdowns • On defense as a senior, recorded 78 tackles, forced three fumbles and returned two interceptions for touchdowns, giving him 35 total scores • Also garnered first-team all-state honors as a junior when he carried the ball 193 times for 2,030 yards and 30 touchdowns • As a sophomore, earned third-team all-state honors after rushing 212 times for 1,609 yards and 14 touchdowns • Was an all-league and All-Central New York performer all three seasons • Ranked as the fifth-best prospect overall in the state of New York by Rivals.com • Ranked as the No. 6 overall prospect in the state of New York by Scout.com • Also recruited by Boston College, Connecticut, Maryland and Syracuse PERSONAL • Murray is the son of Paul Murray and Tawanna Wright • Majoring in interpersonal and organizational communication
Bruce Miller
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