Coastal Carolina 2010 Recruiting Class

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

2009 Record: 5-6




QB:
Cody Craig - 6-3/205 - Timberland County High School - Moncks Corner, SC

2009 Shrine Bowl pick. 2008 and 2009 Class AA All-State. 2009 Class AA Lower State Back of the Year. One of state's ten Wendy's High School Heisman Award winners.

RB:
Aaron Jones - 6-0/235 - Western Guilford High School - Greensboro, NC
Jeff Allen - 6-3/245 - Morgantown High School - Morgantown, WV

Jones had over 1500 all-purpose yards and 26 touchdowns during his senior year. Allen was a Class AAA Second Team All-State, and a First Team All-Conference as a defensive lineman. Allen could play either fullback or defensive line for the Chanticleers.

WR:
Nayquan Fleming - 6-1/175 - Ridge View High School - Columbia, SC
Matt Hazel - 6-3/180 - North Augusta High School - North Augusta, SC
Ronnie Moses - 6-1/185 - Carolina Forest High School - Myrtle Beach, SC

Fleming was a 2008 Shrine Bowl selection, and had 1,255 yards with 10 receiving touchdowns as a senior. Hazel was a 2009 Shrine Bowl selection, and was on the Statewide Offense All-State team. Hazel chose Coastal over an FBS offer (Western Michigan). Moses set the record for receptions at his high school his junior year, then broke that same record his senior year.

OL:
Chad Hamilton - 6-3/290 - James Island High School - Charleston, SC
Matthew "Moe" Ashley - 6-5/300 - Belton-Honea Path High School - Honea Path, SC
Patrick Hansen - 6-3/265 - Dobyns-Bennett High School - Kingsport, TN
Devin Taylor - 6-3/276 - Summerville High School - Summerville, SC

Hamilton was a 2009 Shrine Bowl selection. Hamilton was also the Class AAAA Lower State Lineman of the Year. Hamilton was also named to the 2009 Palmetto Champions All-Star team, the Class AAAA All-State squad, and the All-Lowcountry team. Hamilton chose Coastal over an FBS school (Ohio). Ashley was a 2009 Shrine Bowl selection, as well as the Class AAA Upper State Lineman of the Year, and was named to the 2009 Class AAA All-State team. Hansen was a 2009 Toyota East-West All-Star selection in Tennessee. Hansen was also named first team for the All-Big East and the All-Northeast Tennessee teams. Taylor was a 2009 Shrine Bowl selection as well as a Statewide Offense All-State selection.

DT:
None.

DE:
Moon Edwards - 6-0/240 - Chesterfield High School - Pageland, SC

Edwards was a 2009 Shrine Bowl selection, and was named to the First Team Statewide All-Defense Team. Edwards was also the Class A Upper State Lineman of the Year and Class A Defensive Player of the Year. He was named the team's MVP after leading the team to its third straight high school championship. Coached by Steve Taneyhill.

LB:
Mike McClure - 6-0/195 - Rock Hill High School - Rock Hill, SC

McClure was a North/South selection and was an All-Region selection.

DB:
Pernell Williams - 6-1/185 - Coffee High School - Douglas, GA
Phillip George - 6-1/195 - Keenan High School - Columbia, SC

Williams has huge upside, and several FBS schools showed interest in him. Williams has been timed as low as 4.40 in the forty yard dash. George was a North/South selection, and had offers from two FBS schools (UAB and Middle Tennessee State).

ATH:
Morgan Byrd - 5-11/185 - Myrtle Beach High School - Myrtle Beach, SC
Zack Elliman - 6-0/180 - Socastee High School - Socastee, SC
Shane Ballard - 6-3/215 - Manning High School - Manning, SC
Austin Cain - 6-0/185 - Harrison High School - Kennesaw, GA

Byrd was a North/South selection, and a Class AAA All-State selection. Byrd will probably play running back or wide receiver. Elliman was All-Conference and named to the WPDE All-Zone teams. Elliman will probably play quarterback or running back. Ballard is a long snapper that may see time at defensive end or linebacker. Cain was a Cobb County All-Star, and could play a number of positions including punter or kicker.

Defensive End Roderick Byers (2011)

6-5/253/4.70
Class of 2011

Northwestern High Trojans (AAAA-3)

2009 Record: 9-6 (5-0)

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Roderick Byers received his first scholarship offer from South Carolina earlier this month, and is receiving interest from a number of Football Bowl Subdivision schools including Michigan, Notre Dame, Clemson, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Auburn, UCLA, Alabama, Miami, Florida State, North Carolina, NC State, Duke, Virginia Tech, Virginia, Wake Forest, Maryland, and others.

Byers plans to attend camps at Virginia Tech, Georgia, Alabama, Florida State, and possibly South Carolina this weekend.

Byers wants to get faster during his senior year. He has a goal of running a 4.60 by the end of the football season.

Carolina Panthers' defensive end Julius Peppers is the player that Byers says he gets compared to the most, but he says that he is more inspired by Minnesota Viking Jared Allen's "motor".

For now, Byers has one thing in mind for his team during his senior year.

"THE ULTIMATE goal is to be a state champion. I've come up short 3 years in a row playing in 3 upper state championship games and 2 state championship games so this year losing isn't an option."

With Roderick Byers and Gerald Dixon Jr. anchoring the defensive line, this will definitely be a team to watch in 2010.

Running Back Deangelo Henderson (2011)

5-9/190/4.45

Class of 2011

Summerville High Green Wave (AAAA-8)

2009 Record: 11-2 (4-0)

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Deangelo Henderson is a large part of the offense at legendary Summerville High School.

What does Henderson think the team needs for his senior year?

"For good chemistry, and leadership like we did this past year. We're losing alot of seniors this year so the returners are going to have to step up and make sure everyone is on the same page," stated Henderson.

Henderson plans to attend camps at USC and Clemson in the future, but he hasn't scheduled certain dates yet. USC, Clemson, NC State, and Duke are showing him the most interest right now.

Henderson's personal goals for his senior season include: "First, make sure my grades are good, then worry about football. As for football, I want to win a state championship. I've been working out everyday twice a day since we lost to Gaffney."

The shifty back has several people that he models his game after, and several people that are influences on how he plays the game.

"I have four people I look up to; Barry Sanders, Warrick Dunn, Coach Mulkey, and my father figure Reggie Kelly. Reggie Kelly always told me to just run hard and hold on to the ball. I watched alot of flim with him on Barry Sanders and Warrick Dunn. So I would say I try to be a running back like Barry Sanders."

Those are high expectations, but he just may have the skill set to do so.

SC State 2010 Recruiting Class

South Carolina State Bulldogs





QB:
TeDarrius Wiley - 6-2/185 - Richmond County High School - Rockingham, NC

Wiley was the quarterback for the 4A state champion team in North Carolina. He is also the brother of current redshirt sophomore quarterback Derrick Wiley.

RB:
Charles Brown - 5-11/200 - St. John's College High School - Capitol Heights, MD

Brown rushed for 1,814 yards and 24 touchdowns over his career.

WR:
Antuawn Blue - 5-10/175 - Dillon High School - Dillon, SC
Dtwane Fulmer - 6-2/200 - Hunter-Kinard-Tyler High School - Springfield, SC
Schawn Jamison - 6-1/175 - Hunter-Kinard-Tyler High School - Salley, SC
Tyler McDonald - 6-1/185 - Stratford High School / Fork Union Academy - Summerville, SC
Dennis Rowe - 6-3/190 - Keenan High School - Columbia, SC

Blue had interest from several FBS programs including Clemson and South Carolina. Blue was also a Shrine Bowl player. Fulmer and Jamison were high school teammates, and both were named All-State selections for class A. McDonald played in the North-South game. Rowe finished his high school career with 42 receptions, 1123 yards, and 14 touchdown catches.

OL:
C.J. Wilson - 6-3/275 - Richland Northeast High School - Columbia, SC
Domanic Wilson - 6-3/260 - Lake City High School - Scranton, SC
Jarrad Quarles - 6-1/330 - Richmond Academy - Augusta, GA

C.J. Wilson participated in the Shrine Bowl. Domanic Wilson was a three year starter at Lake City High School. Quarles was All-Region in Georgia.

DT:
Curtis Hill - 6-2/275 - Blythewood High School - Columbia, SC
A.J. Brown - 6-5/380 - Rockmart High School - Rockmart, GA
Marquis Parks - 6-3/260 - Lincoln County High School - Lincolnton, GA

Hill was a Rivals 3-star. Brown was a Rivals 2-star. Parks was an All-State selection in class A.

DE:
Kendrick Frazier - 6-3/250 - Denmark-Olar High School - Denmark, SC
Matt Jackson - 6-2/240 - Camden County High School - Kingsland, GA

Frazier was recruited and offered by USC. Frazier was also a Scout 3-star, and he was selected for the North-South Game. Jackson played on the state championship team of the highest classification (AAAAA) in Georgia.

LB:
Terrell Fitts - 6-1/230 - Glenn Hills High School - Augusta, GA

Fitts was chosen to play in the Georgia All-Star Game.

DB:
Xavier McFadden - 5-11/165 - Rock Hill High School - Rock Hill, SC
Denzel Myers - 5-11/180 - North Charleston High School - North Charleston, SC
Darius Drummond - 6-0/170 - Asheville High School - Asheville, NC
Steven Murphy - 6-1/180 - Camden County High School - St. Mary's, GA

McFadden received some FBS interest, and was a Shrine Bowl selection. Myers was a participant in the North-South Game. Drummond was an All-State selection in North Carolina. Murphy (along with DE Matt Jackson) played on the state championship team of the highest classification (AAAAA) in Georgia.

ATH:
Brandon Miller - 6-0/170 - Manning High School - Manning, SC
Santez Emory - 6-1/175 - Heard County High School - Franklin, GA

Miller had 2000 all-purpose yards along with 30 touchdowns in high school. Emory was an All-State selection in Georgia.

Offensive Lineman Jason Rexroad (2011)

6-4.5/275/5.10
Class of 2011

Myrtle Beach High Seahawks (AAA-7)

2009 Record: 13-2 (5-0)

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Rexroad comes from a Myrtle Beach team loaded with talent. QB Everett Golson, DT Ervin Brown, ATH Alex Holloman, and WR Donte Sumpter are all graduating alongside Rexroad.

Rexroad has been invited to numerous camps, and though he plans to attend some, he hasn't attend any yet.

Rexroad has a written offer from Florida International, and claims verbal offers from South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas A&M. He says he is receiving some sort of interest from "pretty much every BCS school".

Rexroad thinks he's in for a huge senior campaign on the football field.

"To be All-State. I have also been hinted from the director of the Army All-American game that I might be invited to play in that next year," said Rexroad. "So, I'll try to be an Army All-American, and get another state championship."

His team goals include working out harder, and to lead the team to a third in a row trip to the state championship game.

He tries to emulate his game after Cleveland Browns' offensive tackle Joe Thomas.

USC 2010 Recruiting Class

South Carolina Gamecocks:

Scout.com Team Rankings: 34th
Rivals.com Team Rankings: 25th
ESPN Team Rankings: 23rd
Cumulative average: 27.3


QB:
Connor Shaw - 3 stars
Dylan Thompson - 2 stars

USC thinks they have found their replacement for Stephen Garcia once he leaves in Shaw. Shaw is so highly thought of that most think he's got the talent to come in and win the backup QB job as a true freshman. Thompson is raw, but has potential. But he signed with the understanding that he will start at QB, and if that doesn't work out, he could move to another position.

RB:
Marcus Lattimore - 5 stars

USC put all their eggs in one basket at running back, and it seems to have paid off very handsomely. Lattimore is thought to be the most ready runningback in the nation to come in and play right away. He will have his hands full trying to win the job from starters Brian Maddox and Kenny Miles.

WR:
Nick Jones - 3 stars
Ace Sanders - 3 stars

Both Jones and Sanders will have a chance to play as freshmen because of their kick/punt return abilities plus USC's lack of a true slot receiver.

TE:
None.

OL:
A.J. Cann - 4 stars
Ronald Patrick - 3 stars
Tramell Williams - 3 stars
Corey Robinson - 2 stars
Cody Gibson - 3 stars
Duvon Millsap - 3 stars

USC put together a very impressive OL class. Cann, Patrick, Williams, and Millsap will all have a chance to see playing time as freshmen. Cann and Williams both have a legitimate shot at winning a starting job at center. Gibson and Robinson have a lot of potential at offensive tackle, but will need redshirt years to gain bulk.

DT:
Kelcy Quarles - 3 stars
J.T. Surratt - 3 stars
Byron Jerideau - 2 stars

Quarles was an Army All-American, but I expect Surratt and Jerideau to be ahead of him on the depth chart for his freshman year. Jerideau is a junior college prospect who comes in with three years to play three. Surratt may be the most underrated player of this class, and will have a chance to get playing time as a freshman.

DE:
Corey Simmons - 2 stars

Simmons was a late addition to USC's class, but he has good bloodlines. His father played in the NFL for several years. Simmons could end up at defensive end, tight end, or defensive tackle.

LB:
Brandon Golson - 3 stars
Toquavius Gilchrist - 3 stars

Gilchrist is expected to come in and compete for a starting job and is also another junior college transfer that has three years to play three. Golson may redshirt, but he has undeniable pass rush skills, but he will need to time to learn one of the linebacker spots.

S:
Sharrod Golightly - 3 stars

Golightly is a smart player. He will probably take a redshirt year to add bulk.

CB:
Victor Hampton - 3 stars
Brison Williams - 3 stars
Cadarious Sanders - 3 stars

Hampton will probably come in and challenge for the third spot, though I still expect CC Whitlock to win that battle. Hampton and Williams have very bright futures. Sanders adds even more depth to this class.

K/P:
Patrick Fish - 2 stars

USC hopes that Fish can come in and win the punting duties to take some of the stress off Spencer Lanning, but if he wants to win it, he'll have to beat out UNC transfer Jay Wooten as well.

Cornerback Calvin Caldwell (2011)

5-10/180/4.60
Class of 2011
J.L. Mann High Patriots
2009 Record: 6-6 (4-1)

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Calvin Caldwell will graduate alongside Pat Martin in 2011, but before then he has some high goals for himself.

"I want 10 interceptions, and to be the top defensive back in this state. I want to be more consistent, and be a factor on both sides of the ball this year," said Caldwell.

Caldwell, one of the best cornerbacks in the state, will be playing alongside Pat Martin, one of the top safeties in the state, to provide J.L. Mann with a great defensive backfield. If the rest of the team can play up to the standards that Caldwell and Martin should, they will have a real chance at completing Caldwell's goals for the team this year.

"I want to win our region since we're moving up to AAAA and we'll be in one of the toughest regions in the state," Caldwell commented.

Caldwell plans to attend camps at Kentucky, and he considering camping at Vanderbilt, Michigan, and/or Duke.

NC State, Northwestern, Duke, South Carolina, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Michigan, and Syracuse are among the teams showing interest at this time.

Caldwell, a cornerback, wants to be known as a complete player, and wants to bring everything he has on defense like he says the players he models his game after do, former Tennessee Volunteer Eric Berry and Green Bay Packer Charles Woodson.

Defensive Tackle Gerald Dixon, Jr. (2011)

6-2/275/4.90
Class of 2011

Northwestern High Trojans (AAAA-3)

2009 Record: 9-6 (5-0)

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Gerald Dixon, Jr. is going to be a very highly recruited player out of Northwestern High School. He has a half brother (Gerald Dixon) who plays defensive end for South Pointe High School.

Dixon goals for Northwestern's football team in his senior year are to win the regional championship for the fourth time, win the city championship (against South Pointe High and Rock Hill High), and the state championship. He said that the Trojans have been to the state title game twice, just to come up a little short.

The rising senior defensive tackle plans to attend some camps, but hasn't decided on which ones yet.

"I want to be 6'3/280/4.8, and I want to get stronger and quicker," said Dixon.

Dixon has an offer from South Carolina, and is receiving a lot of written interest from teams such as North Carolina, Duke, and NC State.

His father played linebacker for the USC Gamecocks and spent ten years in the NFL playing for the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, San Diego Chargers, and Oakland Raiders.

Dixon models his game after the 2009 Heisman runner-up Ndamukong Suh from Nebraska.

Safety Pat Martin (2011)

6-1/205/4.50
Class of 2011

J.L. Mann High Patriots
2009 Record: 6-6 (4-1)

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Pat Martin will graduate in 2011. He has some lofty goals going into his senior year of high school. He wants to help the Patriots improve on their 6-6 (4-1) record to win the conference and he wants to make sure that that beat their rivals.

"I want to play like a 5-star, and I want to be the number one safety in the nation," said Martin.

Martin estimated that about thirty schools are showing him early interest with an offer already on the table from the University of Minnesota.

His favorites right now consist of Clemson, Georgia Tech, Georgia, LSU, Florida, Florida State, and Miami in no specific order.

Martin models his game after the late, great Sean Taylor and current New Orleans Saint Darren Sharper.