Saluki Football 2011 RECRUITING CLASS
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2011 Recruiting Class Position Breakdown
Geographical Breakdown
Defensive Linemen (4) Name Calvin Belts Adam Brandt Kezmond Myles Eze Obiora
Pos. DE DE NT DE
Linebackers (5)
Name Pos. Kyle Combs ILB Cortland Dunlap ILB Blake Mattson OLB Kevin Reed OLB Josh Skadeland OLB
Secondary (2) Name D.J. Cameron Q’Niko Thomas
Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School 6-5 215 Maplewood, Mo./Maplewood Richmond Heights HS 6-4 225 Stevens Point, Wis./Stevens Point HS 6-0 300 Bessemer, Ala./McAdory HS 6-3 250 Manchester, United Kingdom/College of DuPage Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School 6-1 225 Scottsdale, Ariz./Chaparral 6-1 210 Florissant, Mo./Hazelwood Central HS 6-3 200 Hartland, Wis./Arrowhead HS 6-2 215 Walnut Creek, Calif./Laney College 6-4 205 Glendale, Ariz./Mountain Ridge HS
Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School DB 6-0 170 Florissant, Mo./Hazelwood Central HS DB 5-10 187 Euless, Texas/Euless Trinity HS
Quarterback (2) Name
Matt Lipham Matt Vincent
Pos. Ht. Wt. QB QB
6-4 6-2
210 185
Wide Receiver (2)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Israel Lamprakes WR/RS 5-11 175 Josh Sullivan WR 6-2 190
Tight End (1) Name Adam Fuehne
Pos. TE
Athlete (1)
Name *Tommy Moore
Hometown/Previous School Daphne, Ala./Daphne HS Orlando, Fla./Lake Nona HS
Ht. Wt. 6-2 278 6-6 275 6-3 255 6-6 290
Hometown/Previous School Mt. Carmel, Ill./Mt. Carmel HS Kansas City, Mo./Park Hill HS Herrin, Ill./Herrin HS Carbondale, Ill./Marion HS
Pos. K
Ht. Wt. 6-2 180
Hometown/Previous School Ballwin, Mo./De Smet Jesuit HS
Pos. ATH
Ht. Wt. 5-7 170
Hometown/Previous School Springfield, Ill./Lanphier HS
Special Teams (1) Name Chris Adams
Slidell, La./Salmen HS Miramar, Fla./Everglades HS
Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School 6-7 232 Damiansville, Ill./Mater Dei Catholic HS
Offensive Linemen (4) Name Pos. Tanner Crum OL Adam Vanderpool OL *Cody Ward OL/LS *Tyler Wolz OL
Hometown/Previous School
* - Walk-on (admitted into school)
Alabama (2)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Israel Lamprakes WR/RS 5-11 175 Kezmond Myles NT 6-0 300
Arizona (2)
Name Kyle Combs Josh Skadeland
California (1) Name Kevin Reed
Florida (2) Name Josh Sullivan Matt Vincent
Hometown/Previous School Daphne, Ala./Daphne HS Bessemer, Ala./McAdory HS
Pos. ILB OLB
Ht. Wt. 6-1 225 6-4 205
Hometown/Previous School Scottsdale, Ariz./Chaparral Glendale, Ariz./Mountain Ridge HS
Pos. OLB
Ht. Wt. 6-2 215
Hometown/Previous School Walnut Creek, Calif./Laney College
Pos. WR
Ht. Wt. 6-2 190
Hometown/Previous School Orlando, Fla./Lake Nona HS
QB
6-2
185
Miramar, Fla./Everglades HS
Illinois (5)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School Tanner Crum OL 6-2 278 Mt. Carmel, Ill./Mt. Carmel HS Adam Fuehne TE 6-7 232 Damiansville, Ill./Mater Dei Catholic HS *Tommy Moore ATH 5-7 170 Springfield, Ill./Lanphier HS *Cody Ward OL/LS 6-3 255 Herrin, Ill./Herrin HS *Tyler Wolz OL 6-6 290 Carbondale, Ill./Marion HS
Louisiana (1) Name
Matt Lipham
Missouri (5)
Name Chris Adams Calvin Belts D.J. Cameron Cortland Dunlap Adam Vanderpool
Texas (1)
Name Q’Niko Thomas
Wisconsin (2) Name Adam Brandt Blake Mattson
Pos.
Ht. Wt.
Pos. K DE DB ILB OL
Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School 6-2 180 Ballwin, Mo./De Smet Jesuit HS 6-5 215 Maplewood, Mo./Maplewood Richmond Heights HS 6-0 170 Florissant, Mo./Hazelwood Central HS 6-1 210 Florissant, Mo./Hazelwood Central HS 6-6 275 Kansas City, Mo./Park Hill HS
QB
210
Pos. Ht. Wt. DB 5-10 187 Pos. DE OLB
United Kingdom (1) Name Eze Obiora
6-4
Pos. DE
Ht. Wt. 6-4 225 6-3 200
Hometown/Previous School
Slidell, La./Salmen HS
Hometown/Previous School Euless, Texas/Euless Trinity HS Hometown/Previous School Stevens Point, Wis./Stevens Point HS Hartland, Wis./Arrowhead HS
Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School 6-3 250 Manchester, United Kingdom/College of DuPage
* - Walk-on (admitted into school)
Pronunciation Guide
Feuhne... Fee-ney | Israel Lamprakes... Lam-prah-kass | Matt Lipham... Lip-um | Eze Obiora... ez-UH Oh-B-ora | Josh Skadeland... skad-land | Q-Nico Thomas... Q-Knee-ko
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2011 Recruiting Class FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 2, 2011 Football announces 2011 recruiting class Salukis emphasize athleticism, bulks up on defense and adds skill to offense CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois head coach Dale Lennon announced at Wednesday’s press conference that he has brought in 22 players as part of his 2011 recruiting class, 19 of which signed National Letter’s of Intent with the Salukis. As part of his fourth recruiting class at SIU, Lennon signed 11 defensive players, seven players on offense and one kicker while three student-athletes have been offered priority walk-on status. Lennon came away more than pleased in his assessment of the newest group of Salukis. “If you look at a depth chart, right across the board we pretty much hit on what was needed,” Lennon said. “A lot of times in a recruiting class you’re looking two, three years down the road. Some could help us a little sooner than that, but I definitely like the athleticism of this group of recruits.” Searching for athletic, championship caliber players was a primary focus in this recruiting cycle. “We wanted athletic and I think that is what we were able to accomplish,” he said. “You just look at the bios of the players that we signed and all their numbers are impressive. They show tremendous athletic ability and have potential to probably play several positions as far as football is concerned. I really like the mix of players that we have coming in.” SIU is bringing in five players from the state of Illinois and five from Missouri, four of which are from the St. Louis region. In all, SIU had student-athletes from nine different states represented in its 2011 signing class. Championship experience is big with this class. The 19 players that signed NLI’s have combined to win 11 state championships in high school and four were on teams that were runner-up. Highlighting the list from heralded programs is Q’Niko Thomas out of Euless Trinity (Texas) High School and a pair of defensive players out of Hazelwood Central High School in Florissant, Mo. Thomas’ Euless Trinity program won state championships in 2009 and in his freshman year of 2007, when the Trojans achieved a No. 1 national ranking. Thomas played strong safety and outside linebacker at Trinity. Defensive back D.J. Cameron and middle linebacker Cortland Dunlap are the two prospects out of Hazelwood Central. The duo guided the Hawks to Missouri Class 6A championships in 2008 and 2009 and a runner-up finish in 2010. Both players come in highly ranked by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in its Super 30 rankings. Cameron was
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2011 Recruiting Class ranked No. 26 and Dunlap was rated No. 12. Dunlap also garnered a No. 15 overall ranking among all players in the state of Missouri by Rivals.com. A big focus of the class was on defense, where the Salukis added five linebackers and four defensive linemen. Kyle Combs, another middle linebacker, comes to SIU after winning three state championships in Arizona. He is one of two products from Arizona, along with outside backer Josh Skadeland. Kevin Reed, a 6-2, 215-pound outside linebacker from Laney (Calif.) College and Blake Mattson (Hartland, Wis.) are the other two linebackers in the class. Up front the Salukis signed four defensive linemen. Calvin Belts (Maplewood, Mo.), Adam Brandt (Stevens Point, Wis.) and Eze Obiora (College of DuPage) are all defensive ends while Kezmond Myles (Bessemer, Ala.) is a nose tackle. Myles attended the same high school as legendary football and baseball star Bo Jackson. Offensively, Lennon signed a pair of quarterbacks, two wide receivers and one tight end. Matt Vincent out of Miramar, Fla. and Matt Lipham from Slidell, La. are the two quarterbacks. Israel Lamprakes, who led Daphne (Ala.) High School to the Class 6A championship as a senior, and Josh Sullivan out of Orlando, Fla. are the two receivers. Adam Fuehne, a 6-7, 232-pound product of Damiansville’s Mater Dei Catholic High School in Illinois, is the one tight end. Up front in the trenches, SIU added four offensive linemen and three of the four are local products. Tanner Crum (Mt. Carmel, Ill.) and Adam Vanderpool (Kansas City, Mo.) both signed NLI’s. Cody Ward (Herrin, Ill.) Tyler Wolz (Marion, Ill.) were offered priority walk-on status. Ward is also a skilled long snapper. After losing the school’s all-time leader in field goals made with the graduation of Kyle Dougherty, Lennon signed kicker Chris Adams out of Ballwin, Mo. Tommy Moore, listed as an athlete, is the final player in the class. Moore, a priority walk-on, is out of Springfield, Ill. There he played both offense and defense at Lanphier High School.
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2011 Recruiting Class Student-Athlete Biographies (in alphabetical order) Chris Adams • K • 6-2 • 180 • Ballwin, Mo./De Smet Jesuit HS Career Notes: Named to API All-State second team as a kicker and was second team All-State as a punter in the Missouri Coaches Poll...First team St. Louis Metro Catholic Conference kicker...Named to All-State Academic first team...Kohl’s Kicking Camp rating of 4.5 in August 2010...Ranked 15th in field goals and 38th in kickoffs at the Kohl’s National Scholarship Camp in July 2010...2010: Made 52 PATs and five field goals, including two over 45 yards (long of 47)...92 percent of his 68 kickoffs went for touchbacks..Scored 67 points...Helped lead team to the semifinals in the Missouri Class 6A playoffs...2009: Made 77 PATs and six field goals with a career-long of 49 yards in a playoff game...80 percent of his 96 kickoffs went for touchbacks...Scored 95 points...Helped lead team to the semifinals in the Missouri Class 6A playoffs... Coaches Comments: “Chris is an accurate kicker with a strong leg. He has the ability to consistently kick the ball in the end zone on kickoffs plus he has made pressure kicks throughout his career.” Calvin Belts • DE • 6-5 • 215 • Maplewood, Mo./Richmond Heights HS Career Notes: Started playing football for the first time as a high school sophomore and made varsity that year, starting at defensive end...Had 35 career sacks...Two-time All-Conference selection...2010: Named to AllConference team after helping Maplewood Richmond Heights to a 14-1 record and a state runner-up finish...Had five sacks on the season...2009: Set a new school record with 20 sacks...Garnered first team All-Conference and All-Metro Area accolades and was named to the All-State second team...2008: Had 10 sacks in his first year ever playing football... Led team to the semifinals in the state playoffs...Other: Four-year starting power forward on the basketball team...Led basketball team to back-toback state championships as a freshman and a sophomore and was named the MVP of the state championship game in his sophomore season...Also participated in track, competing in the shot put, high jump and sprinting events...Helped lead track and field squad to the team state championship as a sophomore..Has a personal-best high jump of 6-02.00. Coaches Comments: “Calvin is an explosive athlete who runs well. His athleticism and ability to make big plays blends well with our defensive philosophy.” Adam Brandt • DE • 6-4 • 225 • Stevens Point, Wis./Stevens Point HS Career Notes: Led team to a runner-up finish in Wisconsin’s Division I as a senior...Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Region and All-State selection as a senior...Two-time Wisconsin Valley AllConference...2010: Had 83 tackles and 27 tackles for a loss...Recorded nine sacks and recovered five fumbles...Channel 7 All-Star...2009: Made 36 tackles, 14 tackles for a loss, five sacks and recovered four fumbles... Helped lead team into the playoffs with an 8-1 record...Other: Three-year varsity letterwinner in track, competing in the 200-meter dash...His grandfather, John Brandt, played for the Buffalo Bills. Coaches Comments: “He is the kind of big, athletic defensive end that is a perfect fit in our 3-4 style of defense. Adam plays with a relentless attitude, both rushing the passer and in the run game.”
D.J. Cameron • DB • 6-0• 170 • Florissant, Mo./Hazelwood Central HS Career Notes: Rated as the 26th-best prep player in St. Louis by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in its Super 30 rankings...Two-year starter...2010: First team All-State and first team All-Conference...Recorded 87 tackles, three forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and a tackle for a loss... Helped the Hawks to a 13-1 record and a runner-up finish in Missouri’s largest classification by leading the defense that only allowed 12.6 points per game...Caught 26 passes for 679 yards and six touchdowns as a receiver...2009: Had 55 tackles. Coaches Comments: “D.J. was instrumental in leading Hazelwood Central to two state championships and one runner-up finish. He is an explosive safety and receiver that makes plays all over the field.” Kyle Combs • ILB • 6-1 • 225 • Scottsdale, Ariz./Chaparral HS Career Notes: Led Chaparral High School to back-to-back Class 5A-II state championships as a junior and senior...Also led Notre Dame Prep school to the 4A-II state championship during his freshman season before transferring to Chaparral, where he had to sit out sophomore year due to Arizona high school transfer rules...2010: Named to All-State and AllRegion teams...Had 67 tackles and 8.5 sacks while leading team to a 14-0 record and state championship...2009: Lead team with 69 tackles despite playing in just 10 of the teams 14 games, missing four due to injury...Had three sacks...Team went 13-1 and captured the state title...2007: Recorded 36 tackles as a freshman at Notre Dame Prep school, where his team won the state championship with a 13-1 record...Other: Also played baseball. Coaches Comments: “Kyle was vital in helping Chaparral win the last two 5A-II state championships. He is a downhill player who has a knack for making big plays behind the line of scrimmage.” Tanner Crum • OL • 6-2 • 278 • Mt. Carmel, Ill./Mt. Carmel HS Career Notes: Two-time All-State and All-Big 8 Conference selection... Played on offensive and defensive lines...Two-time attendee of the U-100 Top Prospect Camp at the University of Oklahoma, where he was the 2010 MVP on the offensive line...Participated in the US Army AllAmerican Combine in San Antonio, Texas in 2010, where he was named honorable mention...2010: Led team to a 8-1 regular season record and 3-1 mark in the playoffs...Had 68 tackles on defense with 10 tackles for a loss and one sack...2009: Posted 30 tackles, six tackles for a loss and one sack...Helped guide team into the playoffs and a 8-3 overall record...2008: Recorded 30 tackles, nine tackles for a loss and three sacks...Other: Twotime state qualifier in the shot put (2008 and 2009)...Also a wrestler with a 138-20 overall record on the mat to date, including a perfect 31-0 record as a senior...All-Big 8 Conference wrestler as a senior...Finished second in state as a sophomore and third as a junior...His grandfather, Bill Crum, lettered in football at SIU in 1945. Coaches Comments: “Tanner is a tough, hard-nosed kid. He is an elite wrestler and his wrestling background translates well onto the football field. He has the potential to be a prominent force on our offensive line.”
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2011 Recruiting Class Cortland Dunlap • ILB • 6-1 • 210 • Florissant, Mo./Hazelwood Central HS Career Notes: Two-time Missouri Football Coaches Association Class 6A Defensive Player of the Year...Ranked as the 12th-best player in the St. Louis area by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in its Super 30 rankings... Rated as the 15th-best player in Missouri by Rivals.com...Three-time All-State honoree and two-year first team All-Metro selection...Threetime All-Suburban North Conference selection...Standout three-year starting linebacker for Hazelwood Central, leading the Hawks to two state championships and a runner-up finish as a senior...2010: Had 176 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, nine sacks and two fumble recoveries...Helped the Hawks to a 13-1 record by leading the defense that only allowed 12.6 points per game. Coaches Comments: “Cortland possesses the speed and strength to make plays in traffic and in open space. He is a defensive playmaker that matches our philosophy in recruiting linebackers.” Adam Fuehne • TE • 6-7 • 232 • Damiansville, Ill./Mater Dei Catholic HS Career Notes: Two-time All-Area selection...Honorable mention AllState as a senior...Led Mater Dei Catholic to a 42-7 record and four playoff appearances in prep career...2010: News-Democrat Small-School All-Area first team selection as a receiver...Had 45 receptions for 685 yards and five touchdowns...Set school record for most receiving yards by a tight end...Led team to a 9-2 record and the second round of the Class 4A playoffs...2009: Caught 28 passes for 479 yards and three TDs... Guided team into the third round of the Class 4A playoffs and a 10-2 record...Other: Also played baseball and basketball..Led basketball team to a 19-11 record as a sophomore...Basketball team is currently one of the top-ranked teams in the state. Coaches Comments: “Adam has a large frame with great growth potential. He possesses great hands and moves well. Adam played both receiver and tight end in high school. Adam will be a big target and we believe that he can develop into a physical force on the line.” Israel Lamprakes • WR/RS • 5-11 • 175 • Daphne, Ala./Daphne HS Career Notes: Wide receiver and return specialist...Led team to the Class 6A state championship in 2010 with a 15-0 record...Two-time All-State honorable mention selection...Three-time All-County honoree and was twice voted All-Region...Lead team in receiving in sophomore, junior and senior seasons...2010: Caught 35 passes for 622 yards and four touchdowns...Had 65 carries for 543 yards and six touchdowns...2009: Caught 39 passes for 605 yards and four touchdowns while rushing 38 times for 329 yards and three scores...2008: Had 36 catches for 480 yards and two TDs, helping his team to a 9-2 record and into the playoffs. Coaches Comments: “Israel is a very elusive receiver that has the ability to go up and catch the ball in traffic. He made several big plays as his team won the 6A title in Alabama.” Matt Lipham • QB • 6-4 • 210 • Slidell, La./Salmen HS Career Notes: Two-time All-District 9-4A selection...Holds Salmen career record for passing touchdowns (43) and passing yards (3,771)... Threw just seven interceptions in three seasons...Accounted for 55 touchdowns in his career (43 passing, six rushing and six receiving)...2010: Threw for 1,656 yards with 22 touchdowns against three interceptions... Ran for 380 yards and four scores and caught four touchdown passes... Led team to a 9-1 regular season record and the second round of the playoffs...2009: Guided team to the state semifinals and a 11-3 overall record...Threw for 1,425 yards and 14 touchdowns...2008: Threw for 480
yards and five TDs while helping Salmen High reach the semifinals of the playoffs and a 11-3 overall record...Other: Three-time All-District 9-4A shortstop in baseball. Coaches Comments: “Matt is a versatile athlete that has played a variety of positions throughout his career, including wide receiver and linebacker. He is a pro-style quarterback who can make all the throws. Matt is also an outstanding baseball player.” Blake Mattson • OLB • 6-3 • 200 • Hartland, Wis./Arrowhead HS Career Notes: Strong-side outside linebacker...High school team had a 44-5 record in his four years with one state championship, one runner-up finish and a semifinal appearance...2010: First team All-State...WFCA first team selection and was also All-Region, All-Area, All-County and All-Conference...Had 91 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, nine sacks and a safety...Team went 9-2 and advanced to the second round of the playoffs...2009: Honorable mention All-State...First team All-WFCA... All-Region, All-Area, All-County and All-Conference selection...Recorded 86 tackles, 18 tackles for a loss, 12 sacks, recovered five fumbles and had a safety...Led team to the semifinals in the state playoffs and a 10-2 record...2008: Had 10 tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery as a sophomore on his team that went 12-1 and was runner-up at state...2007: Played on team that was 13-0 and won the state championship...Other: National Honor Society member...Three-year varsity letterwinner in basketball and led basketball team to the 2010 Division I state championship...Lutheran National Basketball Tournament All-Tournament team... Team captain of football and basketball teams senior year. Coaches Comments: “Blake is a competitive linebacker that moves well and has shown a knack for the football. He comes from a powerhouse program in Wisconsin at Arrowhead High School.” Tommy Moore • ATH • 5-6 • 170 • Springfield, Ill./Lanphier HS Career Notes: Has been offered priority walk-on status at SIU...Threetime All-Conference selection...Two-way player...2010: Threw for 588 yards and seven touchdowns...Had 91 rushes for 417 yards and three touchdowns...Recorded 36 tackles as a defensive back with five pass breakups and two fumble recoveries...Team MVP...Special Mention All-Conference...2009: Threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns...Ran for 477 yards and six scores...Had four pass breakups, one interception and 13 tackles on defense...All-Conference selection...Team MVP...2008: Special Mention All-Conference as a sophomore...Had 25 tackles, one interception and 12 pass breakups...Other: National Honor Society member and three-time Academic All-Conference honoree...Ran track, helping team to a third place finish at state in 2008 and 2009...Part of 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams that finished sixth at state in 2009. Coaches Comments: “Tommy was Mr. Do-It-All in high school and his athleticism and versatility gives him a lot of potential. He is an explosive athlete that can make a lot of plays .”
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2011 Recruiting Class Kezmond Myles • NT • 6-0 • 300 • Bressemer, Ala./McAdory HS Career Notes: Led McAdory High School to a 23-5 record in his junior and senior seasons while both teams went 3-1 in the playoffs...Named to the Birmingham News All-West honorable mention team in 2010...2009 All-Metro team honoree at defensive tackle...2010: Recorded 54 tackles and eight tackles for a loss...2009: Had 62 tackles, two sacks and six tackles for loss...2008: Made 20 tackles while recording four tackles for a loss with one sack...Other: Heavy weight wrestler that is currently ranked fourth in Jefferson (Ala.) County...Went to the same high school as Bo Jackson. Coaches Comments: “Kezmond brings a wide body to the nose tackle position. He possesses the strength and quickness to cause matchup problems for the opposing center.”
Josh Skadeland • OLB • 6-4 • 205 • Glendale, Ariz./Mountain Ridge HS Career Notes: Projected as a strong-side outside linebacker at SIU... All-Region tight end as a senior and was honorable mention as a junior... Two-time team Most Valuable Player...2010: Was in on 18 sacks during the season...Had 510 yards receiving and 10 touchdowns, setting a new school record...Received the Athlete of the Month award...Team captain... Other: National Honor Society member...Also lettered in basketball three times...Led team in rebounding two seasons. Coaches Comments: “As a 6-4 athlete, Josh possesses tremendous speed. As he develops, he’ll become a force off the edge in our 3-4 defense.”
Josh Sullivan • WR • 6-2 • 190 • Orlando, Fla./Lake Nona HS Career Notes: All-Metro Conference honorable mention in 2010...Played Eze Obiora • DE • 6-3 • 250 • Manchester, United Kingdom/College of in the Central Florida All-Star game...Posted 1,710 receiving yards over DuPage (Ill.)/Purdue his junior and senior seasons, which were his first two seasons at the posiCareer Notes: Rugby player in the United Kingdom...Only been playing tion...Was the leading receiver in central Florida from 2009-10...2010: football for three years...Came to the United States in the summer of 2008 Had 51 receptions for 807 yards and five touchdowns...Named to Orlando and participated with the Purdue football team that fall...Attended College Sentinel Super 60 team..Team offensive MVP...Ranked in the Top 10 of Dupage in 2009 and 2010, staring at defensive end...2010: Recorded 40 receivers in central Florida...2009: Part of the Orlando Sentinel Super tackles and 14 sacks...Forced eight fumbles and recovered three fumbles. 60 team...Hauled in 53 passes for 903 yards and six touchdowns...High Coaches Comments: “He’s only played football for three years, but we school team’s Co-Offensive Player of the Year...Was the leading receiver are extremely impressed with his speed, toughness and athletic ability. He in central Florida...Other: Also participated in track and basketball. is an extremely gifted athlete with the potential to be a difference maker Coaches Comments: “Josh was the leading receiver in central Florida on defense.” as a junior and senior. With his combination of size and speed, he has the potential to make a lot of big plays.” Kevin Reed • OLB • 6-2 • 215 • Walnut Creek, Calif./Las Lomas HS/ Laney College Q’Niko Thomas • DB • 5-10 • 187 • Euless, Texas/Euless Trinity HS Career Notes: Played two seasons at Laney College after graduating from Career Notes: Hails from the Euless Trinity High School program that Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek, Calif...2010: Had 35 tackles, has won three state championships in the last five years, playing in Texas’ 13 sacks and eight tackles for a loss in 2010...2009: Redshirt at Laney highest classification (5A)...Helped lead Trinity to state championships College...2008: Recorded 22 tackles and four sacks while leading Laney as a junior in 2009 and as a freshman in 2007, when the Trojans received College to a 8-3 record...High School: Played three years of varsity a No. 1 national ranking...Two-time All-District selection...Played both football, leading team to a 27-9 record...As a senior, he led Las Lomas strong safety and outside linebacker...2010: Honorable mention All-Disto a sectional championship with a 12-1 record...Was a first team Alltrict...Had 49 tackles, one interception, one forced fumble and scored one Conference defensive end and second team as a tight end...Had 50 tackles, touchdown...Was on ESPN with the No. 6 play on its Top 10 plays over 11 sacks, blocked two punts and scored three defensive touchdowns... Labor Day Weekend...2009: First team All-District selection...Recorded Recorded 56 tackles and nine sacks as a junior...Second team All-Confer- 172 tackles, had five sacks, picked off three passes, forced two fumbles ence and honorable mention All-Conference as a junior and sophomore, and scored one touchdown...Other: National Honor Society member... respectively...Led team to a 10-3 record and a sectional championship as a Also ran track, where has won seven first-place medals. sophomore...Other: Also played lacrosse and participated in track in high Coaches Comments: “He is an extremely physical and talented defensive school...Three-time All-DFAL League honoree in Lacrosse...Led the team back/outside linebacker. His versatility will fit well in our 3-4 scheme and in assists and was third in goals as a senior...Was the sectional champion his ability to run and make plays in space is his strength.” in the 100M, 200M and part of the sectional 4x100 meter relay championship team. Adam Vanderpool • OL • 6-6 • 275 • Kansas City, Mo./Park Hill HS Coaches Comments: “Kevin is a fast and physical linebacker who has a Career Notes: Missouri High School Football Coaches Association Allknack of pressuring the quarterback and making big plays. He is a good State as a senior...Show-Me State Class 5 All-State second team selection fit for us at linebacker.” in 2010...Two-time All-Surburban Conference selection...2010: All-Metro honorable mention...Led team to a 7-4 record and into the sectional playoffs...2009: Led team into the sectional playoffs and a 9-2 record... Other: Also played baseball, leading team into the quarterfinals of the state playoffs as a junior...All-Surburban Conference and All-Metro team first baseman. Coaches Comments: “Adam is going to provide us with a physical presence on the offensive line. His combination of size and athletic ability make him an ideal fit in our offensive package.”
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2011 Recruiting Class Matt Vincent • QB • 6-2 • 185 • Miramar, Fla./Everglades HS Career Notes: Started as a sophomore and junior at Flanagan High School before transferring to Everglades High School as a senior...Twotime All-Broward County selection...Threw for over 5,000 yards in prep career...2010: Threw for 1,959 yards and 20 touchdowns...Participated in the Nike South Florida All-Star Game...2009: Threw for over 1,800 yards and tossed 17 touchdowns against just three interceptions at Flanagan High School. Coaches Comments: “Matt is a gifted athlete who is capable of making plays with his arm as well as with his feet. His athletic ability will be an exciting match for our offensive schemes.” Cody Ward • OL/LS • 6-3 • 255 • Herrin, Ill./Herrin HS Career Notes: Has been offered priority walk-on status at SIU...Offensive lineman and long snapper...2010: Named to the Academic All-State team...First team All-Conference offensive lineman...Helped lead Herrin High School into the playoffs with a 6-4 regular season record...2009: Offensive lineman and long snapper...2008: Helped lead Herrin High School to a 9-4 record and the second round of the playoffs. Coaches Comments: “Cody is a hard working individual and strong competitor. He is an offensive lineman that is also being looked at as a long snapper.” Tyler Wolz • OL • 6-6 • 290 • Carbondale, Ill./Marion HS Career Notes: Has been offered priority walk-on status at SIU...Led Marion High School to a 25-7 record and three consecutive postseason appearances from 2008-10...Was a team captain as a sophomore...2010: All-Conference selection after leading the Wildcats to a 9-2 record and the second round of the playoffs...2009: Guided team to a 9-2 record and the second round of the playoffs...Other: Also participated in track...Had three first place finishes at meets and two second place finishes... Coaches Comments: “Tyler is a big body and his size will be a great asset to our offensive line. He had a great amount of success at Marion High School and we look forward to bringing his winning ways to Saluki football.”
2011 Recruiting Class Position Breakdown
Geographical Breakdown
Defensive Linemen (4) Name Calvin Belts Adam Brandt Kezmond Myles Eze Obiora
Pos. DE DE NT DE
Linebackers (5)
Name Pos. Kyle Combs ILB Cortland Dunlap ILB Blake Mattson OLB Kevin Reed OLB Josh Skadeland OLB
Secondary (2) Name D.J. Cameron Q’Niko Thomas
Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School 6-5 215 Maplewood, Mo./Maplewood Richmond Heights HS 6-4 225 Stevens Point, Wis./Stevens Point HS 6-0 300 Bessemer, Ala./McAdory HS 6-3 250 Manchester, United Kingdom/College of DuPage Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School 6-1 225 Scottsdale, Ariz./Chaparral 6-1 210 Florissant, Mo./Hazelwood Central HS 6-3 200 Hartland, Wis./Arrowhead HS 6-2 215 Walnut Creek, Calif./Laney College 6-4 205 Glendale, Ariz./Mountain Ridge HS
Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School DB 6-0 170 Florissant, Mo./Hazelwood Central HS DB 5-10 187 Euless, Texas/Euless Trinity HS
Quarterback (2) Name
Matt Lipham Matt Vincent
Pos. Ht. Wt. QB QB
6-4 6-2
210 185
Wide Receiver (2)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Israel Lamprakes WR/RS 5-11 175 Josh Sullivan WR 6-2 190
Tight End (1) Name Adam Fuehne
Pos. TE
Athlete (1)
Name *Tommy Moore
Hometown/Previous School Daphne, Ala./Daphne HS Orlando, Fla./Lake Nona HS
Ht. Wt. 6-2 278 6-6 275 6-3 255 6-6 290
Hometown/Previous School Mt. Carmel, Ill./Mt. Carmel HS Kansas City, Mo./Park Hill HS Herrin, Ill./Herrin HS Carbondale, Ill./Marion HS
Pos. K
Ht. Wt. 6-2 180
Hometown/Previous School Ballwin, Mo./De Smet Jesuit HS
Pos. ATH
Ht. Wt. 5-7 170
Hometown/Previous School Springfield, Ill./Lanphier HS
Special Teams (1) Name Chris Adams
Slidell, La./Salmen HS Miramar, Fla./Everglades HS
Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School 6-7 232 Damiansville, Ill./Mater Dei Catholic HS
Offensive Linemen (4) Name Pos. Tanner Crum OL Adam Vanderpool OL *Cody Ward OL/LS *Tyler Wolz OL
Hometown/Previous School
* - Walk-on (admitted into school)
Alabama (2)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Israel Lamprakes WR/RS 5-11 175 Kezmond Myles NT 6-0 300
Arizona (2)
Name Kyle Combs Josh Skadeland
California (1) Name Kevin Reed
Florida (2) Name Josh Sullivan Matt Vincent
Hometown/Previous School Daphne, Ala./Daphne HS Bessemer, Ala./McAdory HS
Pos. ILB OLB
Ht. Wt. 6-1 225 6-4 205
Hometown/Previous School Scottsdale, Ariz./Chaparral Glendale, Ariz./Mountain Ridge HS
Pos. OLB
Ht. Wt. 6-2 215
Hometown/Previous School Walnut Creek, Calif./Laney College
Pos. WR
Ht. Wt. 6-2 190
Hometown/Previous School Orlando, Fla./Lake Nona HS
QB
6-2
185
Miramar, Fla./Everglades HS
Illinois (5)
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School Tanner Crum OL 6-2 278 Mt. Carmel, Ill./Mt. Carmel HS Adam Fuehne TE 6-7 232 Damiansville, Ill./Mater Dei Catholic HS *Tommy Moore ATH 5-7 170 Springfield, Ill./Lanphier HS *Cody Ward OL/LS 6-3 255 Herrin, Ill./Herrin HS *Tyler Wolz OL 6-6 290 Carbondale, Ill./Marion HS
Louisiana (1) Name
Matt Lipham
Missouri (5)
Name Chris Adams Calvin Belts D.J. Cameron Cortland Dunlap Adam Vanderpool
Texas (1)
Name Q’Niko Thomas
Wisconsin (2) Name Adam Brandt Blake Mattson
Pos.
Ht. Wt.
Pos. K DE DB ILB OL
Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School 6-2 180 Ballwin, Mo./De Smet Jesuit HS 6-5 215 Maplewood, Mo./Maplewood Richmond Heights HS 6-0 170 Florissant, Mo./Hazelwood Central HS 6-1 210 Florissant, Mo./Hazelwood Central HS 6-6 275 Kansas City, Mo./Park Hill HS
QB
210
Pos. Ht. Wt. DB 5-10 187 Pos. DE OLB
United Kingdom (1) Name Eze Obiora
6-4
Pos. DE
Ht. Wt. 6-4 225 6-3 200
Hometown/Previous School
Slidell, La./Salmen HS
Hometown/Previous School Euless, Texas/Euless Trinity HS Hometown/Previous School Stevens Point, Wis./Stevens Point HS Hartland, Wis./Arrowhead HS
Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School 6-3 250 Manchester, United Kingdom/College of DuPage
* - Walk-on (admitted into school)
Pronunciation Guide
Feuhne... Fee-ney | Israel Lamprakes... Lam-prah-kass | Matt Lipham... Lip-um | Eze Obiora... ez-UH Oh-B-ora | Josh Skadeland... skad-land | Q-Nico Thomas... Q-Knee-ko
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2011 Recruiting Class FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 2, 2011 Football announces 2011 recruiting class Salukis emphasize athleticism, bulks up on defense and adds skill to offense CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois head coach Dale Lennon announced at Wednesday’s press conference that he has brought in 22 players as part of his 2011 recruiting class, 19 of which signed National Letter’s of Intent with the Salukis. As part of his fourth recruiting class at SIU, Lennon signed 11 defensive players, seven players on offense and one kicker while three student-athletes have been offered priority walk-on status. Lennon came away more than pleased in his assessment of the newest group of Salukis. “If you look at a depth chart, right across the board we pretty much hit on what was needed,” Lennon said. “A lot of times in a recruiting class you’re looking two, three years down the road. Some could help us a little sooner than that, but I definitely like the athleticism of this group of recruits.” Searching for athletic, championship caliber players was a primary focus in this recruiting cycle. “We wanted athletic and I think that is what we were able to accomplish,” he said. “You just look at the bios of the players that we signed and all their numbers are impressive. They show tremendous athletic ability and have potential to probably play several positions as far as football is concerned. I really like the mix of players that we have coming in.” SIU is bringing in five players from the state of Illinois and five from Missouri, four of which are from the St. Louis region. In all, SIU had student-athletes from nine different states represented in its 2011 signing class. Championship experience is big with this class. The 19 players that signed NLI’s have combined to win 11 state championships in high school and four were on teams that were runner-up. Highlighting the list from heralded programs is Q’Niko Thomas out of Euless Trinity (Texas) High School and a pair of defensive players out of Hazelwood Central High School in Florissant, Mo. Thomas’ Euless Trinity program won state championships in 2009 and in his freshman year of 2007, when the Trojans achieved a No. 1 national ranking. Thomas played strong safety and outside linebacker at Trinity. Defensive back D.J. Cameron and middle linebacker Cortland Dunlap are the two prospects out of Hazelwood Central. The duo guided the Hawks to Missouri Class 6A championships in 2008 and 2009 and a runner-up finish in 2010. Both players come in highly ranked by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in its Super 30 rankings. Cameron was
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2011 Recruiting Class ranked No. 26 and Dunlap was rated No. 12. Dunlap also garnered a No. 15 overall ranking among all players in the state of Missouri by Rivals.com. A big focus of the class was on defense, where the Salukis added five linebackers and four defensive linemen. Kyle Combs, another middle linebacker, comes to SIU after winning three state championships in Arizona. He is one of two products from Arizona, along with outside backer Josh Skadeland. Kevin Reed, a 6-2, 215-pound outside linebacker from Laney (Calif.) College and Blake Mattson (Hartland, Wis.) are the other two linebackers in the class. Up front the Salukis signed four defensive linemen. Calvin Belts (Maplewood, Mo.), Adam Brandt (Stevens Point, Wis.) and Eze Obiora (College of DuPage) are all defensive ends while Kezmond Myles (Bessemer, Ala.) is a nose tackle. Myles attended the same high school as legendary football and baseball star Bo Jackson. Offensively, Lennon signed a pair of quarterbacks, two wide receivers and one tight end. Matt Vincent out of Miramar, Fla. and Matt Lipham from Slidell, La. are the two quarterbacks. Israel Lamprakes, who led Daphne (Ala.) High School to the Class 6A championship as a senior, and Josh Sullivan out of Orlando, Fla. are the two receivers. Adam Fuehne, a 6-7, 232-pound product of Damiansville’s Mater Dei Catholic High School in Illinois, is the one tight end. Up front in the trenches, SIU added four offensive linemen and three of the four are local products. Tanner Crum (Mt. Carmel, Ill.) and Adam Vanderpool (Kansas City, Mo.) both signed NLI’s. Cody Ward (Herrin, Ill.) Tyler Wolz (Marion, Ill.) were offered priority walk-on status. Ward is also a skilled long snapper. After losing the school’s all-time leader in field goals made with the graduation of Kyle Dougherty, Lennon signed kicker Chris Adams out of Ballwin, Mo. Tommy Moore, listed as an athlete, is the final player in the class. Moore, a priority walk-on, is out of Springfield, Ill. There he played both offense and defense at Lanphier High School.
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2011 Recruiting Class Student-Athlete Biographies (in alphabetical order) Chris Adams • K • 6-2 • 180 • Ballwin, Mo./De Smet Jesuit HS Career Notes: Named to API All-State second team as a kicker and was second team All-State as a punter in the Missouri Coaches Poll...First team St. Louis Metro Catholic Conference kicker...Named to All-State Academic first team...Kohl’s Kicking Camp rating of 4.5 in August 2010...Ranked 15th in field goals and 38th in kickoffs at the Kohl’s National Scholarship Camp in July 2010...2010: Made 52 PATs and five field goals, including two over 45 yards (long of 47)...92 percent of his 68 kickoffs went for touchbacks..Scored 67 points...Helped lead team to the semifinals in the Missouri Class 6A playoffs...2009: Made 77 PATs and six field goals with a career-long of 49 yards in a playoff game...80 percent of his 96 kickoffs went for touchbacks...Scored 95 points...Helped lead team to the semifinals in the Missouri Class 6A playoffs... Coaches Comments: “Chris is an accurate kicker with a strong leg. He has the ability to consistently kick the ball in the end zone on kickoffs plus he has made pressure kicks throughout his career.” Calvin Belts • DE • 6-5 • 215 • Maplewood, Mo./Richmond Heights HS Career Notes: Started playing football for the first time as a high school sophomore and made varsity that year, starting at defensive end...Had 35 career sacks...Two-time All-Conference selection...2010: Named to AllConference team after helping Maplewood Richmond Heights to a 14-1 record and a state runner-up finish...Had five sacks on the season...2009: Set a new school record with 20 sacks...Garnered first team All-Conference and All-Metro Area accolades and was named to the All-State second team...2008: Had 10 sacks in his first year ever playing football... Led team to the semifinals in the state playoffs...Other: Four-year starting power forward on the basketball team...Led basketball team to back-toback state championships as a freshman and a sophomore and was named the MVP of the state championship game in his sophomore season...Also participated in track, competing in the shot put, high jump and sprinting events...Helped lead track and field squad to the team state championship as a sophomore..Has a personal-best high jump of 6-02.00. Coaches Comments: “Calvin is an explosive athlete who runs well. His athleticism and ability to make big plays blends well with our defensive philosophy.” Adam Brandt • DE • 6-4 • 225 • Stevens Point, Wis./Stevens Point HS Career Notes: Led team to a runner-up finish in Wisconsin’s Division I as a senior...Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Region and All-State selection as a senior...Two-time Wisconsin Valley AllConference...2010: Had 83 tackles and 27 tackles for a loss...Recorded nine sacks and recovered five fumbles...Channel 7 All-Star...2009: Made 36 tackles, 14 tackles for a loss, five sacks and recovered four fumbles... Helped lead team into the playoffs with an 8-1 record...Other: Three-year varsity letterwinner in track, competing in the 200-meter dash...His grandfather, John Brandt, played for the Buffalo Bills. Coaches Comments: “He is the kind of big, athletic defensive end that is a perfect fit in our 3-4 style of defense. Adam plays with a relentless attitude, both rushing the passer and in the run game.”
D.J. Cameron • DB • 6-0• 170 • Florissant, Mo./Hazelwood Central HS Career Notes: Rated as the 26th-best prep player in St. Louis by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in its Super 30 rankings...Two-year starter...2010: First team All-State and first team All-Conference...Recorded 87 tackles, three forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and a tackle for a loss... Helped the Hawks to a 13-1 record and a runner-up finish in Missouri’s largest classification by leading the defense that only allowed 12.6 points per game...Caught 26 passes for 679 yards and six touchdowns as a receiver...2009: Had 55 tackles. Coaches Comments: “D.J. was instrumental in leading Hazelwood Central to two state championships and one runner-up finish. He is an explosive safety and receiver that makes plays all over the field.” Kyle Combs • ILB • 6-1 • 225 • Scottsdale, Ariz./Chaparral HS Career Notes: Led Chaparral High School to back-to-back Class 5A-II state championships as a junior and senior...Also led Notre Dame Prep school to the 4A-II state championship during his freshman season before transferring to Chaparral, where he had to sit out sophomore year due to Arizona high school transfer rules...2010: Named to All-State and AllRegion teams...Had 67 tackles and 8.5 sacks while leading team to a 14-0 record and state championship...2009: Lead team with 69 tackles despite playing in just 10 of the teams 14 games, missing four due to injury...Had three sacks...Team went 13-1 and captured the state title...2007: Recorded 36 tackles as a freshman at Notre Dame Prep school, where his team won the state championship with a 13-1 record...Other: Also played baseball. Coaches Comments: “Kyle was vital in helping Chaparral win the last two 5A-II state championships. He is a downhill player who has a knack for making big plays behind the line of scrimmage.” Tanner Crum • OL • 6-2 • 278 • Mt. Carmel, Ill./Mt. Carmel HS Career Notes: Two-time All-State and All-Big 8 Conference selection... Played on offensive and defensive lines...Two-time attendee of the U-100 Top Prospect Camp at the University of Oklahoma, where he was the 2010 MVP on the offensive line...Participated in the US Army AllAmerican Combine in San Antonio, Texas in 2010, where he was named honorable mention...2010: Led team to a 8-1 regular season record and 3-1 mark in the playoffs...Had 68 tackles on defense with 10 tackles for a loss and one sack...2009: Posted 30 tackles, six tackles for a loss and one sack...Helped guide team into the playoffs and a 8-3 overall record...2008: Recorded 30 tackles, nine tackles for a loss and three sacks...Other: Twotime state qualifier in the shot put (2008 and 2009)...Also a wrestler with a 138-20 overall record on the mat to date, including a perfect 31-0 record as a senior...All-Big 8 Conference wrestler as a senior...Finished second in state as a sophomore and third as a junior...His grandfather, Bill Crum, lettered in football at SIU in 1945. Coaches Comments: “Tanner is a tough, hard-nosed kid. He is an elite wrestler and his wrestling background translates well onto the football field. He has the potential to be a prominent force on our offensive line.”
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2011 Recruiting Class Cortland Dunlap • ILB • 6-1 • 210 • Florissant, Mo./Hazelwood Central HS Career Notes: Two-time Missouri Football Coaches Association Class 6A Defensive Player of the Year...Ranked as the 12th-best player in the St. Louis area by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in its Super 30 rankings... Rated as the 15th-best player in Missouri by Rivals.com...Three-time All-State honoree and two-year first team All-Metro selection...Threetime All-Suburban North Conference selection...Standout three-year starting linebacker for Hazelwood Central, leading the Hawks to two state championships and a runner-up finish as a senior...2010: Had 176 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, nine sacks and two fumble recoveries...Helped the Hawks to a 13-1 record by leading the defense that only allowed 12.6 points per game. Coaches Comments: “Cortland possesses the speed and strength to make plays in traffic and in open space. He is a defensive playmaker that matches our philosophy in recruiting linebackers.” Adam Fuehne • TE • 6-7 • 232 • Damiansville, Ill./Mater Dei Catholic HS Career Notes: Two-time All-Area selection...Honorable mention AllState as a senior...Led Mater Dei Catholic to a 42-7 record and four playoff appearances in prep career...2010: News-Democrat Small-School All-Area first team selection as a receiver...Had 45 receptions for 685 yards and five touchdowns...Set school record for most receiving yards by a tight end...Led team to a 9-2 record and the second round of the Class 4A playoffs...2009: Caught 28 passes for 479 yards and three TDs... Guided team into the third round of the Class 4A playoffs and a 10-2 record...Other: Also played baseball and basketball..Led basketball team to a 19-11 record as a sophomore...Basketball team is currently one of the top-ranked teams in the state. Coaches Comments: “Adam has a large frame with great growth potential. He possesses great hands and moves well. Adam played both receiver and tight end in high school. Adam will be a big target and we believe that he can develop into a physical force on the line.” Israel Lamprakes • WR/RS • 5-11 • 175 • Daphne, Ala./Daphne HS Career Notes: Wide receiver and return specialist...Led team to the Class 6A state championship in 2010 with a 15-0 record...Two-time All-State honorable mention selection...Three-time All-County honoree and was twice voted All-Region...Lead team in receiving in sophomore, junior and senior seasons...2010: Caught 35 passes for 622 yards and four touchdowns...Had 65 carries for 543 yards and six touchdowns...2009: Caught 39 passes for 605 yards and four touchdowns while rushing 38 times for 329 yards and three scores...2008: Had 36 catches for 480 yards and two TDs, helping his team to a 9-2 record and into the playoffs. Coaches Comments: “Israel is a very elusive receiver that has the ability to go up and catch the ball in traffic. He made several big plays as his team won the 6A title in Alabama.” Matt Lipham • QB • 6-4 • 210 • Slidell, La./Salmen HS Career Notes: Two-time All-District 9-4A selection...Holds Salmen career record for passing touchdowns (43) and passing yards (3,771)... Threw just seven interceptions in three seasons...Accounted for 55 touchdowns in his career (43 passing, six rushing and six receiving)...2010: Threw for 1,656 yards with 22 touchdowns against three interceptions... Ran for 380 yards and four scores and caught four touchdown passes... Led team to a 9-1 regular season record and the second round of the playoffs...2009: Guided team to the state semifinals and a 11-3 overall record...Threw for 1,425 yards and 14 touchdowns...2008: Threw for 480
yards and five TDs while helping Salmen High reach the semifinals of the playoffs and a 11-3 overall record...Other: Three-time All-District 9-4A shortstop in baseball. Coaches Comments: “Matt is a versatile athlete that has played a variety of positions throughout his career, including wide receiver and linebacker. He is a pro-style quarterback who can make all the throws. Matt is also an outstanding baseball player.” Blake Mattson • OLB • 6-3 • 200 • Hartland, Wis./Arrowhead HS Career Notes: Strong-side outside linebacker...High school team had a 44-5 record in his four years with one state championship, one runner-up finish and a semifinal appearance...2010: First team All-State...WFCA first team selection and was also All-Region, All-Area, All-County and All-Conference...Had 91 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, nine sacks and a safety...Team went 9-2 and advanced to the second round of the playoffs...2009: Honorable mention All-State...First team All-WFCA... All-Region, All-Area, All-County and All-Conference selection...Recorded 86 tackles, 18 tackles for a loss, 12 sacks, recovered five fumbles and had a safety...Led team to the semifinals in the state playoffs and a 10-2 record...2008: Had 10 tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery as a sophomore on his team that went 12-1 and was runner-up at state...2007: Played on team that was 13-0 and won the state championship...Other: National Honor Society member...Three-year varsity letterwinner in basketball and led basketball team to the 2010 Division I state championship...Lutheran National Basketball Tournament All-Tournament team... Team captain of football and basketball teams senior year. Coaches Comments: “Blake is a competitive linebacker that moves well and has shown a knack for the football. He comes from a powerhouse program in Wisconsin at Arrowhead High School.” Tommy Moore • ATH • 5-6 • 170 • Springfield, Ill./Lanphier HS Career Notes: Has been offered priority walk-on status at SIU...Threetime All-Conference selection...Two-way player...2010: Threw for 588 yards and seven touchdowns...Had 91 rushes for 417 yards and three touchdowns...Recorded 36 tackles as a defensive back with five pass breakups and two fumble recoveries...Team MVP...Special Mention All-Conference...2009: Threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns...Ran for 477 yards and six scores...Had four pass breakups, one interception and 13 tackles on defense...All-Conference selection...Team MVP...2008: Special Mention All-Conference as a sophomore...Had 25 tackles, one interception and 12 pass breakups...Other: National Honor Society member and three-time Academic All-Conference honoree...Ran track, helping team to a third place finish at state in 2008 and 2009...Part of 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams that finished sixth at state in 2009. Coaches Comments: “Tommy was Mr. Do-It-All in high school and his athleticism and versatility gives him a lot of potential. He is an explosive athlete that can make a lot of plays .”
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2011 Recruiting Class Kezmond Myles • NT • 6-0 • 300 • Bressemer, Ala./McAdory HS Career Notes: Led McAdory High School to a 23-5 record in his junior and senior seasons while both teams went 3-1 in the playoffs...Named to the Birmingham News All-West honorable mention team in 2010...2009 All-Metro team honoree at defensive tackle...2010: Recorded 54 tackles and eight tackles for a loss...2009: Had 62 tackles, two sacks and six tackles for loss...2008: Made 20 tackles while recording four tackles for a loss with one sack...Other: Heavy weight wrestler that is currently ranked fourth in Jefferson (Ala.) County...Went to the same high school as Bo Jackson. Coaches Comments: “Kezmond brings a wide body to the nose tackle position. He possesses the strength and quickness to cause matchup problems for the opposing center.”
Josh Skadeland • OLB • 6-4 • 205 • Glendale, Ariz./Mountain Ridge HS Career Notes: Projected as a strong-side outside linebacker at SIU... All-Region tight end as a senior and was honorable mention as a junior... Two-time team Most Valuable Player...2010: Was in on 18 sacks during the season...Had 510 yards receiving and 10 touchdowns, setting a new school record...Received the Athlete of the Month award...Team captain... Other: National Honor Society member...Also lettered in basketball three times...Led team in rebounding two seasons. Coaches Comments: “As a 6-4 athlete, Josh possesses tremendous speed. As he develops, he’ll become a force off the edge in our 3-4 defense.”
Josh Sullivan • WR • 6-2 • 190 • Orlando, Fla./Lake Nona HS Career Notes: All-Metro Conference honorable mention in 2010...Played Eze Obiora • DE • 6-3 • 250 • Manchester, United Kingdom/College of in the Central Florida All-Star game...Posted 1,710 receiving yards over DuPage (Ill.)/Purdue his junior and senior seasons, which were his first two seasons at the posiCareer Notes: Rugby player in the United Kingdom...Only been playing tion...Was the leading receiver in central Florida from 2009-10...2010: football for three years...Came to the United States in the summer of 2008 Had 51 receptions for 807 yards and five touchdowns...Named to Orlando and participated with the Purdue football team that fall...Attended College Sentinel Super 60 team..Team offensive MVP...Ranked in the Top 10 of Dupage in 2009 and 2010, staring at defensive end...2010: Recorded 40 receivers in central Florida...2009: Part of the Orlando Sentinel Super tackles and 14 sacks...Forced eight fumbles and recovered three fumbles. 60 team...Hauled in 53 passes for 903 yards and six touchdowns...High Coaches Comments: “He’s only played football for three years, but we school team’s Co-Offensive Player of the Year...Was the leading receiver are extremely impressed with his speed, toughness and athletic ability. He in central Florida...Other: Also participated in track and basketball. is an extremely gifted athlete with the potential to be a difference maker Coaches Comments: “Josh was the leading receiver in central Florida on defense.” as a junior and senior. With his combination of size and speed, he has the potential to make a lot of big plays.” Kevin Reed • OLB • 6-2 • 215 • Walnut Creek, Calif./Las Lomas HS/ Laney College Q’Niko Thomas • DB • 5-10 • 187 • Euless, Texas/Euless Trinity HS Career Notes: Played two seasons at Laney College after graduating from Career Notes: Hails from the Euless Trinity High School program that Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek, Calif...2010: Had 35 tackles, has won three state championships in the last five years, playing in Texas’ 13 sacks and eight tackles for a loss in 2010...2009: Redshirt at Laney highest classification (5A)...Helped lead Trinity to state championships College...2008: Recorded 22 tackles and four sacks while leading Laney as a junior in 2009 and as a freshman in 2007, when the Trojans received College to a 8-3 record...High School: Played three years of varsity a No. 1 national ranking...Two-time All-District selection...Played both football, leading team to a 27-9 record...As a senior, he led Las Lomas strong safety and outside linebacker...2010: Honorable mention All-Disto a sectional championship with a 12-1 record...Was a first team Alltrict...Had 49 tackles, one interception, one forced fumble and scored one Conference defensive end and second team as a tight end...Had 50 tackles, touchdown...Was on ESPN with the No. 6 play on its Top 10 plays over 11 sacks, blocked two punts and scored three defensive touchdowns... Labor Day Weekend...2009: First team All-District selection...Recorded Recorded 56 tackles and nine sacks as a junior...Second team All-Confer- 172 tackles, had five sacks, picked off three passes, forced two fumbles ence and honorable mention All-Conference as a junior and sophomore, and scored one touchdown...Other: National Honor Society member... respectively...Led team to a 10-3 record and a sectional championship as a Also ran track, where has won seven first-place medals. sophomore...Other: Also played lacrosse and participated in track in high Coaches Comments: “He is an extremely physical and talented defensive school...Three-time All-DFAL League honoree in Lacrosse...Led the team back/outside linebacker. His versatility will fit well in our 3-4 scheme and in assists and was third in goals as a senior...Was the sectional champion his ability to run and make plays in space is his strength.” in the 100M, 200M and part of the sectional 4x100 meter relay championship team. Adam Vanderpool • OL • 6-6 • 275 • Kansas City, Mo./Park Hill HS Coaches Comments: “Kevin is a fast and physical linebacker who has a Career Notes: Missouri High School Football Coaches Association Allknack of pressuring the quarterback and making big plays. He is a good State as a senior...Show-Me State Class 5 All-State second team selection fit for us at linebacker.” in 2010...Two-time All-Surburban Conference selection...2010: All-Metro honorable mention...Led team to a 7-4 record and into the sectional playoffs...2009: Led team into the sectional playoffs and a 9-2 record... Other: Also played baseball, leading team into the quarterfinals of the state playoffs as a junior...All-Surburban Conference and All-Metro team first baseman. Coaches Comments: “Adam is going to provide us with a physical presence on the offensive line. His combination of size and athletic ability make him an ideal fit in our offensive package.”
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2011 Recruiting Class Matt Vincent • QB • 6-2 • 185 • Miramar, Fla./Everglades HS Career Notes: Started as a sophomore and junior at Flanagan High School before transferring to Everglades High School as a senior...Twotime All-Broward County selection...Threw for over 5,000 yards in prep career...2010: Threw for 1,959 yards and 20 touchdowns...Participated in the Nike South Florida All-Star Game...2009: Threw for over 1,800 yards and tossed 17 touchdowns against just three interceptions at Flanagan High School. Coaches Comments: “Matt is a gifted athlete who is capable of making plays with his arm as well as with his feet. His athletic ability will be an exciting match for our offensive schemes.” Cody Ward • OL/LS • 6-3 • 255 • Herrin, Ill./Herrin HS Career Notes: Has been offered priority walk-on status at SIU...Offensive lineman and long snapper...2010: Named to the Academic All-State team...First team All-Conference offensive lineman...Helped lead Herrin High School into the playoffs with a 6-4 regular season record...2009: Offensive lineman and long snapper...2008: Helped lead Herrin High School to a 9-4 record and the second round of the playoffs. Coaches Comments: “Cody is a hard working individual and strong competitor. He is an offensive lineman that is also being looked at as a long snapper.” Tyler Wolz • OL • 6-6 • 290 • Carbondale, Ill./Marion HS Career Notes: Has been offered priority walk-on status at SIU...Led Marion High School to a 25-7 record and three consecutive postseason appearances from 2008-10...Was a team captain as a sophomore...2010: All-Conference selection after leading the Wildcats to a 9-2 record and the second round of the playoffs...2009: Guided team to a 9-2 record and the second round of the playoffs...Other: Also participated in track...Had three first place finishes at meets and two second place finishes... Coaches Comments: “Tyler is a big body and his size will be a great asset to our offensive line. He had a great amount of success at Marion High School and we look forward to bringing his winning ways to Saluki football.”
