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2009 Michigan High School Signee's By Conference   |   A through D   |   E through L   |   M through O   |   P through Z

     
     
Big Nine Conference    
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Carman-Ainsworth    
Aaron Brandt OL Michigan Tech
Played at Carman-Ainsworth High School ... Named All-Big 9 Conference Second Team as a senior ... Was a two-time all-state performer in track and field in the discus ... Plans to major in biological sciences.
     
     
Davison    
Kevin Kleine DL Ferris State
     
Brandon Lane DE Ferris State
   
Patrick Ryan OL Hillsdale
   
Cory Goble OL/DL Northwood University
     
Kaleb Forr C Saginaw Valley
Prepped at Davison High School under Coach Putnam...was also a member of baseball team for three seasons...named to First Team All-Big Nine Conference for junior and senior years of football...member of Flint Journal All-Area Team and First Team All-State Division 2 Detroit Free Press during senior year...named to Second Team, All-Big Nine Conference and first team all-district for baseball junior year...selected to play in the MHSFCA 2009 All Star game at Spartan Stadium...Senior Class Vice President...member of honor roll, church choir and Young Life...plans to major in secondary education...son of Kirk and Charlotte Forr...born on 12/22/90.  SVSU Head Coach Jim Collins says: "Perfected both shotgun and regular snaps and was a physically dominant run blocker on a team that was very successful running the football."
     
Daniel Thwing WR/DB Northwood University
     
     
Big North Conference    
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Alpena    
Morgan Stenz DB Northern Michigan
     
     
Cadillac    
Zack Pant OL/DL Northwood University
     
     
Traverse City Central    
Jake Carra OL Grand Valley
     
     
Traverse City West    
Jonathan Flynn DB Ferris State
     
John Purdy DB Ferris State
     
     
Capital Area Activities    
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East Lansing    
Blake Treadwell DL Michigan State
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: PrepStar All-American . . . ranked among the nation's top centers by Rivals.com (No. 3) and Scout.com (No. 4) . . . rated among the country's top offensive guards by Scouts, Inc. (No. 48) . . . listed among the Midwest's top prospects by SuperPrep (No. 37) . . . ranked among the state's top 10 seniors by the Detroit Free Press (No. 2), Lansing State Journal (No. 5), The Detroit News (No. 8) and Rivals.com (No. 9) . . . selected to play in the 2009 Michigan High School Football Coaches Association's East-West All-Star Game . . . two-year, two-way starter for Coach Bill Feraco at East Lansing (Mich.) High School, helping the Trojans win back-to-back Division 3 district titles . . . first-team Associated Press Division 3-4 All-State selection as a senior . . . named Area Defensive Player of the Year by the Lansing State Journal . . . anchored an East Lansing defensive unit that allowed just 14.3 points per game in 2008 . . . recorded 69 tackles as a senior, with 15 resulting in losses including six sacks . . . post six tackles vs. DeWitt, including a 5-yard sack . . . made six stops vs. Owosso, including an 8-yard sack . . . registered a season-best eight tackles vs. Flint Carmen-Ainsworth, including three for losses with a sack, and recovered a fumble . . . received AP Division 3-4 All-State special mention as a junior . . . averaged better than seven tackles per game in 2007 . . . produced 13 tackles for loss as a junior, including six sacks . . . left tackle played a key role on an offensive line that helped the Trojans average 341.0 total yards and 27.4 points per game in 2007 . . . credited with 176 career tackles, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries . . . his career defensive totals include 28 tackles for loss, including 12 sacks . . . two-time letterman in track and field, qualifying for the state meet in the shot put . . . also lettered in basketball . . . son of Don and Lola Treadwell . . . born Oct. 29, 1990 . . . no-preference major.
   
Donald Akujobi LB Wayne State
Earned three varsity letters ... recorded 59 tackles including 40 solo to earn honorable mention Capital Area Activities Conference (CAAC) Blue Division accolades as a senior ... had four sacks and helped the Trojans to an 8-3 mark and the second round of the 2008 state playoffs ... made a season-high nine tackles twice (7-0 win over Holt on Sept. 19; and 13-7 win over Haslett on Oct. 31) ... had a season-best seven solo stops against Haslett ... also played tight end for ELHS ... April 20, 1991 ... son of Clifford Akujobi.   Coach Winters on Donald Akujobi: "Don runs very well and is an excellent pass rusher. Don is a tough competitor who plays hard all the time. He will develop into a top notch LB with coaching and time in the weight room."
     
     
Grand Ledge    
James Jackson WR/DB Ohio State
Receiver with elite acceleration and speed ... first team all-state performer for Coach Matt Bird ... 45 catches for 600 yards for the district finalists ... 1,500 all-purpose yards ... Super Prep Midwest Top 20 ... Rivals and Scout Michigan top 5 ... Lansing State Journal Dream Team as a sophomore, junior and senior ... Detroit News Best of the Midwest team ... Detroit Free Press Top 22 ... Lansing area athlete of the year ... state 100m sprint champion and holds state record in the 60m indoor (6.7) ... placed 7th in 100m at AAU Olympics ... son of Curtis and Sherrie Jackson
     
     
Haslett    
Zach Houghton DL Wayne State
Earned three varsity letters for the Vikings and coach Charlie Otlewski ... recorded 71 tackles as a senior to earn Special Mention Division 3-4 All-State accolades ... was a Detroit Free Press Division 3 All-State defensive linemen ... had eight sacks among his 16 tackles for loss ... earned Capital Area Activities Conference (CAAC) Gold Division All-League honors in 2008 at both defensive line and offensive line ... helped HHS to a CAAC title in 2008 after back-to-back second-place finishes in 2006 and 2007 ... made 74 tackles in 2007 including 10 sacks ... was a member of the 2005 Division 3 state championship squad ... has been selected to the 2009 All-Star roster for the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association ... born Dec. 22, 1990 ... son of Charles Houghton and Amy Taylor-Adams ... plans to major in nursing and secondary education.  Coach Winters on Zach Houghton: "Zach has made great strides over the past season with his movement and technique. He is extremely strong at the point of attack and is a tough competitor. Zach has a chance to compete for playing time early in his career."
     
Austin Nelson DB Wayne State
Earned Associated Press Honorable Mention All-State accolades ... named to the 2008 All-Capital Area Activities Conference (CAAC) Gold Division squad as both a defensive back and running back ... gained over 1,000 yards as a senior ... rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns in 2008 win over Fowlerville ... recorded 67 tackles as a junior and 11 interceptions ... also had three tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries ... born June 21, 1991 ... son of Tim Nelson.  Coach Winters on Austin Nelson: "Austin is an excellent athlete and tough football player. He was the leader of the Haslett football team. He has the ability to contribute on special teams."
     
     
Jackson    
Chris Bronson OL/DL Wayne State
A 2008 Citizen Patriot All-Area Dream Team selection ... was a two-year All-Capital Area Activities Conference (CAAC) Blue Division player ... only two-way starter last fall for the Vikings ... Nov. 10, 1990 ... son of Karen Bronson.  Coach Winters on Chris Bronson: "Chris is a big, strong football player who contributed on both sides of the ball. He is very tough and physical inside."
     
   
Everett    
Lavelle Walker DB Grand Valley
   
Reggie Williams DB Grand Valley
     
     
Sexton    
Micajah Reynolds OL Michigan State
Ranked among the nation's top offensive guards by Scouts, Inc. (No. 33), Rivals.com (No. 59) and Scout.com (No. 78) . . . named to SuperPrep's and PrepStar's All-Midwest Teams . . . listed among the Midwest's top prospects by SuperPrep (No. 86) . . . rated among the state's top seniors by the Detroit Free Press (No. 11), Lansing State Journal (No. 17), The Detroit News (No. 18) and Rivals.com (No. 20) . . . selected to play in the 2009 Michigan High School Football Coaches Association's East-West All-Star Game . . . two-year, two-way starter for Coach Dan Boggan at Sexton High School in Lansing, Mich. . . . named to the Detroit Free Press and Lansing State Journal Dream Teams in 2008 . . . first-team Associated Press Division 3-4 All-State selection as a senior . . . anchored an offensive line that helped the Big Reds average 260 rushing yards and 27.5 points per game in 2008 . . . recorded 37 pancake blocks as a senior . . . saw action in six games at defensive tackle in 2008 and produced 40 tackles, including three sacks . . . also recovered three fumbles as a senior . . . earned all-league honors in 2007 after helping Sexton average 31 points per game en route to an 8-4 record . . . didn't allow a sack as a junior . . . son of Roosevelt Nix and Delilah Reynolds . . . born Jan. 24, 1991 . . . plans to major in business.
     
     
Waverly    
Noah Sumpter DB Saginaw Valley
Prepped at Lansing Waverly High School...spent the majority of the 2007 season on defense and earned all-conference as a cornerback...in 2008, switched to offense and caught 38 passes totaling 715 yards and seven touchdowns, earning all-conference...carried the ball 19 times for 168 yards and two touchdowns...on defense, totaled 48 tackles and three interceptions...had a stand-out performance in the homecoming game where he totaled 404 all-purpose yards and an interception...was also a member of the track team where he was a state-qualifier in the 200 meter dash, running 22.8 in his first year in competition...majoring in business...son of Rodney and Teresa Sumptor...born 06/19/91.  SVSU Head Coach Jim Collins says: "Tall with great range. Excelled as both a defensive back and wide receiver. Was a great cover guy."
     
     
Cascades Conference    
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Grass Lake    
Skyler Stoker RB Ferris State
     
     
Catholic HSL    
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Brother Rice    
Shamari Benton LB Central Michigan
At Brother Rice High School: Three-year starter ... team captain ... ranked No. 19 on Lansing State Journal’s list of the top 22 seniors in the state ... ranked No. 37 on Detroit Free Press Fab 50 ... named to Oakland County Dream Team by the Oakland Press ... collected 72 tackles, including 12 for a loss, one interception and one fumble recovery ... career totals are 167 tackles, 20 tackles for loss and nine sacks ... helped lead Brother Rice to two Catholic League championships ... earned one varsity letter in track and field. Personal: Son of Jamal and Damali Gaddie ... born May 9, 1991 ... chose CMU over Eastern Michigan, Toledo, Bowling Green, Akron and New Mexico.
     
Zachary Cherocci DL Hillsdale
     
Ed Viverette LB Wayne State
Named to the Observer & Eccentric All-Area First Team Defense and the C & G All-Dream Team Second Team ... recorded 121 tackles as a senior including 53 solo ... made a season-best nine solo tackles in Oct. 31 win over Rochester Adams ... tallied season-high 15 tackles (6-9) in Sept. 27 loss to Orchard Lake St. Mary's ... also had two sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery ... earned Central Division All-Catholic League accolades in 2008 ... born Feb. 25, 1991 ... son of Regina Viverette.  Coach Winters on Ed Viverette: "Ed is a very fast linebacker and outstanding leader from an outstanding program at Brother Rice. He is a tough hitter that will help on special teams."
     
     
Detroit CC    
Steven Harding DB Hillsdale
     
Nicholas Landry OL Hillsdale
     
     
Divine Child    
Sean Frank TE Northern Michigan
     
Rudy Fiscelli LS Northwood University
     
     
Orchard Lake St. Mary's    
Suave Lavallis DB Grand Valley
     
Dion Sims TE Michigan State
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report, SuperPrep and PrepStar All-American . . . listed among the nation's top 100 prospects by PrepStar (No. 54) . . . ranked among the country's top tight ends by Scouts, Inc. (No. 5), Rivals.com (No. 5) and Scout.com (No. 29) . . . also rated among the nation's top pass-catching tight ends by Max Emfinger Recruiting (No. 20) . . . listed among the Midwest's top prospects by the Detroit Free Press (No. 10) and SuperPrep (No. 24). . . ranked among the state's top seniors by The Detroit News (No. 2), Lansing State Journal (No. 4), Detroit Free Press (No. 5) and Rivals.com (No. 8) . . . played for Coach George Porritt at Orchard Lake (Mich.) St. Mary's . . . suffered a knee injury in the 2008 season opener and missed the next seven games . . . played in only two games as a senior and had four catches for 86 yards (21.5 avg.) and one touchdown . . . earned first-team all-state, first-team all-area and first-team All-Oakland County honors in 2007 . . . named first-team All-North as a linebacker by The Detroit News . . . also selected second-team all-metro as a linebacker . . . led the Eaglets in receptions as a junior with 29 for 604 yards (20.8 avg.) and three TDs . . . 11 of his 29 catches resulted in gains of 20 or more yards . . . recorded 39.5 tackles in 2007, with seven resulting in losses including 2.5 sacks . . . caught six passes for 64 yards vs. East Grand Rapids . . . produced a season-high 7.5 tackles vs. Renaissance, with 3.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage including 1.5 sacks . . . had five catches for 83 yards vs. Detroit Catholic Central . . . caught two passes for 121 yards vs. Divine Child . . . returned a fumble 28 yards for a score vs. Toledo St. Francis . . . also ranked among Oakland County's Top 50 basketball players by The Oakland Press (No. 3) . . . son of Donald Sims and Classie Massey . . . born Feb. 18, 1991 . . . plans to major in business.
     
     
Central Michigan    
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Dansville    
Taylor Trim K Ferris State
     
     
Central State Activities    
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Chippewa Hills    
Tarek Flowers RB/DB Wayne State
Rushed for 1,027 yards and 10 touchdowns on 110 carries ... averaged 9.34 yards per rushing attempt ... had three rushing touchdowns while gaining a season-best 219 yards on 10 carries in win over Forest Hills Eastern ... made 17 catches for 493 yards and six touchdowns ... had three 100-yard receiving games ... caught two touchdown passes in win over Holton ... helped the Warriors to an 11-1 mark and the 2008 Central State Activities Association (CSAA) title ... played for coach Larry Jose ... named to the 2008 Associated Press Division 3-4 All-State Special Mention team as a defensive back ... also runs track for CHHS ... competed in the 60m and 100m dash as well as the 400m and 800m relays ... was an All-CSAA First Team defensive back in both 2007 and 2008 ... born Feb. 22, 1990 ... son of Cheryl Flowers.  Coach Winters on Tarek Flowers: "Tarek had 10 touchdowns, 1027 yards, carried 110 times and averaged 9.34 yards per attempt. He is a multi-talented athlete with explosive speed. Tarek has the ability to contribute at any of the skilled positions. He is an impact player with the ball in his hands."
     
     
Holton    
Ryan Busch DE Saginaw Valley
Prepped at Holton High School...played three years varsity football and basketball and one season on the baseball team...was voted all conference twice, all area defensive end first team in 07 and 08 and was a member of the conference championship team in 06 and 07...captained the 2008 squad...honorbale mention all conference in basketball in 07 and 08...honorable mention all conference and First Team Academic All-District in baseball in 2008...majoring in occupational therapy...son of James and Kelly Bucsh...born 05/09/91.  SVSU Head Coach Jim Collins says: "Very big and very strong. Is an outstanding wrestler as well and understands leverage. Dominant run blocker as a right tackle on the Division I state championship team."
     
     
Detroit PSL    
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Cass Tech    
William Campbell  DL Michigan
Attended Cass Technical High School (Dec. 2008) coached by Thomas Wilcher ... three-year starter at offensive tackle and two-year starter at defensive tackle ... did 15 reps of 315 pounds ... Key Statistics... registered 55 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, nine sacks, two fumbles caused, two fumbles recovered and one touchdown off a fumble as a senior ... graded out at 98 percent offensively for his blocking senior year ... Honors and Rankings... PARADE Magazine All-American ... EA Sports All-America first team ... SuperPrep All-American and the sixth-best defensive linemen according to the publication ... SuperPrep Midwest Defensive Player of the Year and the No. 27 overall player in the country ... Prep Star All-American and named to Top 100 Dream Team ... top rated player in the state of Michigan by The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press... named to the Detroit Free Press All-State Dream Team ... listed as the No. 2 overall player on the Detroit Free Press Best of the Midwest rankings ... five-star prospect and the nation's fifth-best defensive tackle according to Rivals.com and scout.com ... top prospect in the state of Michigan and rated as the No. 26 overall player nationally according to Rivals.com ... rated as the nation's top runner stuffer and as the second strongest defensive lineman in the country by Rivals.com ... selected as the No. 35 overall player nationally by scout.com ... selected to The Detroit News Blue Chip list ... selected as the 27th-best prospect nationally by Athlon Sports ... selected as the 22nd-best player in the country by SuperPrep ... rated as the No. 42 overall player nationally by Tom Lemming ... committed to Michigan during the U.S. Army All-American game ... MaxPreps All-America second team ... Personal... William Campbell was born July 6, 1991 ... high school teammate of U-M cornerback Boubacar Cissoko and incoming recruits Teric Jones and Thomas Gordon ... enrolled in School of Kinesiology.
     
Thomas Gordon DB Michigan
Attended Cass Technical School coached by Thomas Wilcher ... three-year starter at quarterback ... also played safety during career ... Key Statistics... passed for 1,347 yards and 12 touchdowns senior year ... rushed for 1,128 yards and 11 TDs as a senior ... recorded 57 tackles and three interceptions senior year ... Honors and Rankings... three-star prospect and the No. 24 overall prospect in the state of Michigan according to Rivals.com ... selected to The Detroit News Blue Chip list ... selected as the No. 42 overall prospect in the Midwest by SuperPrep ... All-Midwest region selection by Prep Star ... two-star performer according to scout.com ... rated as the 115th-best safety in the country according to scout.com ... Personal... Thomas Gordon was born March 20, 1991 ... high school teammate of U-M cornerback Boubacar Cissoko and incoming players William Campbell and Teric Jones.
     
Teric Jones RB/WR Michigan
Attended Cass Technical High School (2009) coached by Thomas Wilcher ... started senior season at tailback ... ran 40-yard dash in 4.39 seconds ... Key Statistics... rushed for 1,663 yards and scored 17 touchdowns as a senior ... rushed 81 times for 808 yards and scored four TDs as a junior ... caught 24 balls for 306 yards junior year ... Honors and Rankings... three-star prospect and the No. 12 overall player in the state of Michigan according to Rivals.com ... selected as the nation's 37th overall running back prospect by Rivals.com ... three-star performer and the nation's No. 44 overall running back according to scout.com ... SuperPrep All-American and the No. 18 running back nationally by the publication ... listed as the 20th-best prospect in the Midwest by SuperPrep ... Prep Star All-American and named to the publication's Top 250 ... selected to The Detroit News Blue Chip list ... listed as the No. 48 running back nationally by Scouts, Inc. ... Personal... Teric Jones was born December 23, 1990 ... high school teammate of U-M cornerback Boubacar Cissoko and incoming players William Campbell and Thomas Gordon.
     
Thaddeus Burton LB/DE Northwood University
     
     
Crockett    
Aaron McCord DL Central Michigan
At Crockett High School: Three-year letterman ... team captain as a senior ... all-state first team selection by the Detroit Free Press ... ranked No. 31 on Detroit Free Press Fab 50 ... All-Detroit first team selection as an offensive lineman by the Detroit Free Press ... All-Detroit first team selection as an defensive lineman by the Detroit News ... tallied 63 tackles, including 18 for a loss and 13 sacks, and four forced fumbles in 2008 ... finished career with 43 tackles for loss, 24 sacks, 11 forced fumbles and seven fumble recoveries ... earned all-academic honors from the MHSAA ... lettered twice in track and field. Personal: Son of Anntoinette McCord ... born Feb. 23, 1991 ... high school teammate of CMU freshman receiver Valtorrey Showers ... chose CMU over Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Ball State and Bowling Green.
     
     
Finney    
Evan Ray DB Central Michigan
At Finney High School: Three-year starter ... two-year team captain ... All-Detroit first team selection by the Detroit News ... No. 46 on Detroit Free Press Fab 50 ... All-Detroit honorable mention selection by the Detroit Free Press as a quarterback ... collected 21 tackles and five pass break-ups last season ... as a quarterback, threw for 674 yards and nine touchdowns and rushed for 646 yards. Personal: Parents are Eric and Carolyn Ray ... born Aug. 20, 1991 ... high school coach, Tony Elliott, was a defensive back at CMU from 1983-86 ... chose CMU over Ball State.
     
     
Detroit Southeastern    
Kyle Bryant OL Bowling Green
Will graduate from Southeastern High School this June ... coached by Danshell English ... earned first-team all-city honors ... led his team to a 10-2 record his senior season and a city league championship ... team captain ... the Detroit Free Press has him as the 49th ranked recruit from the state of Michigan ... also lettered in basketball where he earned all-city honors. Personal: Full name -- Kyle Lenell Bryant ... born Dec. 29, 1989 ... son of Charles Robertson and Michelle Bryant ... has four brothers ... currently undecided on a major.
     
Darryl Pitts WR Grand Valley
     
Donavan Wilson DB Grand Valley
     
     
King    
Orlando McCord DE Eastern Michigan
Played high school football for the legendary Head Coach James Reynolds...Turned in 50 tackles with nine sacks as a senior...Named All-City as a senior...Recorded 80 tackles with 14 sacks as a junior on the M.L. King team that went 14-0 and won a state championship...His M.L. King team played Muskegon in one of the 2008 Big Prep Showdown games in EMU’s Rynearson Stadium...No. 44 on Mick McCabe’s Fab 50 list of the top seniors in the state of Michigan...Son of Adrena Ford.
     
     
Pershing    
Tevon Conrad OL Saginaw Valley
Prepped at Detroit Pershing High School.  SVSU Head Coach Jim Collins says: "Very athletic with great strength.  Has good feet and balance.  Very intelligent approach to the game."
     
     
Renaissance    
Dana Dixon DB Michigan State
Named to SuperPrep's and PrepStar's All-Midwest Teams . . . listed among the Midwest's top seniors by SuperPrep (No. 70) . . . rated among the nation's top safeties by Rivals.com (No. 70) . . . ranked among the state's top prospects by The Detroit News (No. 17), Lansing State Journal (No. 21), Rivals.com (No. 25) and Detroit Free Press (No. 27) . . . first-team All-Detroit selection by the Detroit Free Press . . . played for Coach Antonio Watts at Renaissance High School in Detroit, Mich. . . . recorded 38 tackles (14 solos, 24 assists) and six interceptions as a senior . . . didn't allow a touchdown pass in 2008 . . . posted two interceptions each vs. Denby Tech and Pershing . . . matched his career high with nine tackles (7 solos, 2 assists) vs. Ford to go along with an interception . . . made eight stops (4 solos, 4 assists) and picked off a pass vs. Mumford . . . caught 14 passes for 222 yards (15.9 avg.) and one touchdown as a senior . . . averaged 34.6 yards on 20 punts in 2008, including a season-long 45-yarder . . . registered 39 tackles (14 solos, 25 assists) and two interceptions as a junior . . . had a career-best nine stops vs. Denby Tech in 2007 . . . also had 10 receptions for 189 yards (18.9 avg.) and two TDs as a junior . . . averaged 34.1 yards on 28 punts in 2007, including a career-long 69-yarder and 10 kicks downed inside the opponent's 20-yard line . . . contributed 25 tackles (10 solos, 15 assists) as a sophomore . . . high school teammate of Spartan football signee Chris Norman . . . member of Renaissance's state-record 4x100 relay . . . son of Susan Dixon . . . born May 16, 1991 . . . plans to major in business/finance.
     
Chris Norman LB Michigan State
Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report, SuperPrep and PrepStar All-American . . . ranked among the nation's top prospects by Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report (No. 36) . . . rated among the country's top outside linebackers by Tom Lemming (No. 3), Rivals.com (No. 6) and Scouts, Inc. (No. 28) . . . listed among the nation's top strongside linebackers by Max Emfinger Recruiting (No. 8) and Scout.com (No. 8) . . . ranked among the country's top linebackers by SuperPrep (No. 27) . . . named high school finalist for the 2008 Butkus Award . . . rated among the Midwest's top prospects by SuperPrep (No. 18) . . . listed among the state's top seniors by the Lansing State Journal (No. 2), Rivals.com (No. 3), Detroit Free Press (No. 3) and The Detroit News (No. 10) . . . three-year starter for Coach Antonio Watts at Renaissance High School in Detroit, Mich. . . . Associated Press Division 5-6 All-State first-team selection in 2008 . . . first-team All-Detroit pick by the Detroit Free Press as a senior . . . recorded 109 tackles (51 solos, 58 assists) in 2008, with 34 resulting in losses including 6.5 sacks (58 yards) . . . posted double-figure tackles in six games as a senior . . . registered 15 tackles vs. Detroit Central, including two sacks (13 yards) . . . made 14 stops and recovered a fumble in a 20-0 victory over Denby Tech . . . produced a career-best 18 tackles vs. Mumford, including two sacks (19 yards) . . . credited with 13 stops, including a sack, and a fumble recovery vs. Detroit Pershing . . . recorded 97 tackles, three interceptions and five pass break-ups as a junior while anchoring a Phoenix defensive unit that allowed just 12 points per game . . . notched 19 tackles for loss in 2007, including seven sacks . . . contributed 42 tackles (13 solos, 29 assists) as a sophomore . . . produced double-digit tackles in 11 career games . . . also lettered in track and field . . . son of Ronnette Black . . . born May 31, 1991 . . . sports a 3.2 grade-point average . . . plans to major in business.
     
     
     

 

     
 
 
 
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