Named to SuperPrep's and PrepStar's All-Midwest Teams . . . listed
among the Midwest's top prospects by SuperPrep (No. 59) . . . ranked
among the nation's top outside linebackers by Rivals.com (No. 15)
and Tom Lemming (No. 24) . . . rated among the country's top
weakside linebackers by Scout.com (No. 24) . . . listed among the
state's top seniors by the Detroit Free Press (No. 8), Rivals.com
(No. 10), Lansing State Journal (No. 13) and The Detroit News (No.
14) . . . selected to play in the 2009 Michigan High School Football
Coaches Association's East-West All-Star Game . . . named to The
Detroit News (Division 5-6) and Detroit Free Press (Division 5)
All-State Teams . . . selected to The Detroit News All-Metro West
and Detroit Free Press All-West Teams . . . three-year starter for
Coach Ryan Irish at Clarenceville High School in Livonia, Mich. . .
. two-time Metro Conference Defensive MVP . . . recorded 100 tackles
in 2008, with 15 resulting in losses including five sacks, and
forced five fumbles . . . had 12 catches for 225 yards (18.8 avg.)
as a senior . . . rushed 45 times for 375 yards (8.3 avg.) in 2008 .
. . accounted for six total touchdowns as a senior . . . registered
97 tackles and seven interceptions in 2007 . . . also credited with
nine forced fumbles as a junior . . . scored 10 total TDs in 2007 .
. . his career totals include 238 tackles, eight sacks, seven
interceptions, 11 forced fumbles and 18 total TDs . . . four-year
letterman in both basketball and track . . . his 10.9 in the 100
ranks among the best times in Trojan track history . . . son of
Jerome and Kimberly Gainer . . . born April 8, 1991 . . . sports a
3.3 grade-point average . . . plans to major in business/management.
Clintondale
Denzel Rodgers
DE
Grand Valley
Ocious Samuel
DE
Western
Illinois
Dakota
Jeff Fantuzzi ↓
OL
Central
Michigan
Enrolled at CMU for spring semester. At Dakota High School: Two-way
starter on the offensive and defensive lines ... 2008 team captain
... ranked No. 19 on Lansing State Journal’s list of the top 22
seniors in the state ... member of the Detroit Free Press All-State
Dream Team ... ranked No. 21 on Detroit Free Press Fab 50 ... named
to the Associated Press Division 1-2 all-state squad in 2008 ...
part of two state championship teams (2006, 2007) ... team was 14-1
overall in 2006 and 15-0 in 2007 ... Dakota finished 9-2 and
advanced to the playoffs in 2008 ... all-county and all-conference
first team honoree. Personal: Parents are Paul and Jeanine Fantuzzi
... born May 31, 1991 ... chose CMU over Louisville, Syracuse,
Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Northern Illinois, Ball State,
Miami, Buffalo and Bowling Green.
Mike Laamanen ↓
DL
Wayne State
Two-year starter for the Cougars ... named to the 2008 Detroit Free
Press Division I All-State squad, the Detroit News All-East First
Team as well as the C & G Newspapers All-Eastside first team ...
Co-MVP of the MAC Red ... led a defense that gave up only 9.3 points
per game ... as a senior defensive tackle totaled 59 tackles, 5.5
sacks, an interception, two fumble recoveries and two blocked punts
... earned Macomb County Tier I honors in 2008 ... born Feb. 18,
1991 ... son of Kathleen Laamanen. Coach Winters on
Mike Laamanen: "Mike is a relentless football player. He has a great
motor and plays hard all the time. Mike is strong at the point of
attack. He was a leader on the two-time state champion Macomb
Dakota."
Eisenhower
Taylor Copacia
QB
Grand Valley
Ford
Nicholas Rowe
RB
Ferris State
Franklin
Dave Fortin
LB
Grand Valley
Fraser
Dave Fortin ↓
OL
Central
Michigan
At
Fraser High School: Three-year letterman ... team captain ... earned
all-league and all-county honors ... No. 42 on Detroit Free Press
Fab 50 ... named to the Detroit Free Press All-East team ...
two-sport athlete who also lettered in track and field. Personal:
Parents are Edward and Lori Czerwienski ... born March 1, 1991.
Grosse Pointe North
Andrew Doetsch
K
Grand Valley
Grosse Pointe South
Reid Fragel ↓
TE
Ohio State
Towering tight end
with good agility and strength ... team MVP for Coach Tim Brandon
... 43 catches for 474 yards and 3 scores in 2008 ... recorded 150
tackles and 15 sacks as a senior ... O-D Bowl All-America ...
Detroit Free Press Dream Team ... all-state and all-Macomb Area
Conference ... Super Prep Midwest Top 25 ... basketball and track
letterman as well ... son of Deborah and Mark Fragel
Romeo
Nick Duronio
DL
Grand Valley
Roosevelt
Andrew Matt ↓
LB
Wayne State
Named to the Detroit News All-West squad as an end for coach Ron
Adams ... caught 57 passes for 789 yards and 10 touchdowns as a
senior to earn All-Mega White honors ... had eight catches in a game
twice (Sept. 19 vs. Trenton and Oct. 24 vs. Southgate Anderson) ...
recorded a season-best 130 receiving yards in win over Taylor
Kennedy ... also had a 100-yard receiving game vs. Anderson ... had
at least one touchdown reception in eight games ... had 42 tackles
and three interceptions as a defensive back in 2008 ... also
participated in basketball and track (400m and 800m relays, long
jump and high jump) ... named a MHSAA Scholar-Athlete ... born Aug.
21, 1991 ... son of David Matt. Coach Winters on Andrew
Matt: "Andrew served as team captain his senior year. He had 789
yards with 65.8 yards per game, 10 touchdowns and a 13.84 average.
Andrew is an elite athlete who played both LB and WR in H.S. He has
the ability to play a number of positions in college. He is a great
student, competitor and a terrific addition to our program. Andrew
was selected to play in the East-West All-Star game."
Roseville
Brandon Cathey ↓
DL
Michigan Tech
Played at Chippewa Valley High School ... Earned Detroit Free Press
First Team All-State honors as a senior defensive lineman ...
Selected to all-county and all-conference first teams in 2008 ...
Helped team to second round of state playoffs in 2007 ... Plans to
major in engineering.
Sterling
Heights Stevenson
Serxho Guraleci ↓
DL
Wayne State
Named to the All-MAC Red First Team as well as the Macomb County
First Team as a defensive linemen ... recorded 75 tackles including
31 solo in 2008 ... also had 18 tackles for loss and six quarterback
hurries along with six forced fumbles ... born Sept. 10, 1990 ...
son of Sokol and Gjinovefa Guraleci. Coach Winters on
Serxho Guraleci: "He is extremely strong and physical and looks to
become an anchor inside as a nose tackle. Serxho uses his hands well
to control offensive linemen."
Three-year starter at offensive tackle for coach John Rama ... a
2008 News Herald All-Downriver Dream Team selection ... named to
both the Detroit News and Detroit Free Press All-West squad as an
offensive linemen ... as a senior tackle was an all-Mega Red
selection after anchoring a line that helped the Titans rush for
almost 3,000 yards last fall ... also had 18 tackles in spot duty on
the defensive line ... helped AHS to the state playoffs ... March
27, 1991 ... son of Kelley Brown. Coach Winters on
Travis Brown: "Travis earned All-League accolades. He is very smart,
aggressive and a strong prospect. Travis is an excellent wrestler
and leader on his H.S. team. He will bring a great effort and
toughness to the team."
Carlson
Keiton Winston ↓
RB
Saginaw Valley
Prepped at Carlson High School...voted
First Team All-Downriver, First Team All-League and First Team
All-Region...led team in receptions and touchdown
receptions...majoring in engineering...son of Keiton Winston and
Bracy Bonza...born 08/09/90. SVSU Head Coach Jim
Collins says: "Great speed and footwork. Is a natural
corner who has proven to be a playmaker."
Dearborn
Michael Hatcher
WR
Grand Valley
Albert Saleh
DE
Grand Valley
Hassan Amen
DB
Western
Illinois
Fordson
Abdullah Homayed
↓
DL
Akron
Named to the
All-West all star team ... Credited with 135 tackles as a senior, 23
of which were for a loss, playing linebacker ... Had eight sacks and
returned an interception for a touchdown ... Led his team to a 12-1
record and the state semifinals ... Listed as one of the top 20
players in Michigan by Rivals.com prior to his senior season
... As a junior, started at fullback and linebacker, making All-City
... Also participated in track & field and basketball.
Ali
Alaboody
↓
WR
Bowling Green
Will graduate from
Fordson High School in June ... coached by Fouad Zaban ... ran for
855 yards and 14 touchdowns his senior season where he helped his
team to a 12-1 record ... had 727 yards and 14 touchdowns his junior
season ... earned all-league and all-city honors as a senior ...
team captain ... the Detroit Free Press has him as the 36th ranked
recruit from the state of Michigan ... also lettered in track.
Personal: Full name -- Ali Saber Alaboody ... born July 1, 1991 ...
son of Saber Alaboody and Saudia Alzady ... has one brother and two
sisters ... currently undecided on a major.
Inkster
Alan Freeman
WR
Ferris State
Cameron Gordon ↓
WR
Michigan
Attended Inkster High School coached by Greg Carter ... three year
starter on defense ... starter at linebacker for Melvindale High
School as a sophomore and junior before transferring to Inkster
during senior year ... helped lead Inkster to state championship
game as a senior ... ran 40-yard dash in 4.6 seconds ... Key Statistics... registered 126 tackles, five
sacks, five interceptions and three fumble recoveries from strong
safety position as a senior ... caught 49 passes for 863 yards and
eight touchdowns senior year ... caught four passes for 58 yards and
one TD in state championship game against East Grand Rapids,
including a pair of two-point conversions and six tackles on defense
... caught 38 passes for 532 yards as a junior ...
Honors and Rankings... four-star prospect by
Rivals.com ... listed as the No. 36 wide receiver in the country by
Rivals.com ... rated as the sixth-best prospect in the state of
Michigan and the 233rd overall player nationally by Rivals.com ...
three-star prospect and nation's No. 82 wide receiver according to
scout.com ... Prep Star All-American and named to the publication's
Top 250 ... listed as the 50th-best prospect in the Midwest by
SuperPrep ... selected to The Detroit News Blue Chip list
... earned second team all-state honors as a junior ... rated as the
No. 60 athlete nationally by Scouts, Inc. ... Personal...
Cameron Gordon was born June 5, 1991.
Kevin Brown
RB/DB
Northwood University
Eric Williams
WR/DB
Northwood University
Damond Smith ↓
DB
Western
Michigan
Ranked No. 189 cornerback by Scout.com … ranked No. 1 cornerback and
No. 32 overall prospect in the state of Michigan by the Detroit News
… earned all-conference and All-Metro as a senior … member of
Detroit News 2009 Blue Chip list … awarded Detroit Free Press
Performance of the Week after recording three interceptions, one of
which he returned 98-yards for a score, in the 2008 state semi-fi
nal game … helped lead team to state title game where he faced
fellow Bronco recruit Chris Blair (East Grand Rapids) … recorded
nine interceptions and 136 tackles in career … scored three
touchdowns and compiled 580 all-purpose
yards as a senior.
Donald Spencer ↓
WR
Michigan State
Ranked among the nation's top flankers by Max Emfinger Recruiting
(No. 20) . . . rated among the country's top wide receivers by
Rivals.com (No. 37) and Scouts, Inc. (No. 50) . . . named to
SuperPrep's and PrepStar's All-Midwest Teams . . . listed among the
Midwest's top prospects by SuperPrep (No. 65) . . . ranked among the
state's top seniors by the Lansing State Journal (No. 9), Rivals.com
(No. 11), The Detroit News (No. 13) and Detroit Free Press (No. 17)
. . . selected to play in the 2009 Michigan High School Football
Coaches Association's East-West All-Star Game . . . three-year
starter for Coach David Poole at Ypsilanti (Mich.) High School,
helping the Braves to a combined record of 21-8 (.724) . . . named
to the Detroit Free Press Division 2 All-State Team as a defensive
back in 2008 . . . honorable mention Associated Press All-State
selection as an all-purpose player . . . also earned all-conference
and all-county recognition as a senior . . . caught at least one
pass in 19 consecutive games . . . had 27 receptions for 303 yards
(11.2 avg.) and four touchdowns in 2008 . . . caught two passes for
70 yards and a score vs. Highland Park . . . had four catches for 50
yards and two TDs vs. Romulus . . . had four receptions for 73 yards
vs. Milan . . . threw a 64-yard TD pass in the 2008 season finale
vs. Dexter . . . recorded 14.5 tackles and three interceptions as a
senior . . . caught 18 passes for 335 yards (18.6 avg.) and five
scores as a junior . . . had three catches for 93 yards and a TD vs.
Dexter in 2007 . . . produced a career-best 29 tackles (17 solos, 12
assists) as a junior . . . had three receptions for 40 yards (13.3
avg.) as a sophomore . . . contributed 25 tackles (7 solos, 18
assists) and an interception in 2006 . . . three-year letterman in
track and field . . . finished 10th in the high jump on the Braves'
2008 Division 2 state championship team . . . also won two letters
in basketball . . . son of Donald Spencer Sr. and Kathi Weathers . .
. born Jan. 18, 1991 . . . majoring in criminal justice.
Played at Rapid River High School ... Earned All-Upper Peninsula
Class D and All-Mid-East Conference accolades as a senior ... Placed
third in the shot put and fifth in the discus at the 2008 U.P. Track
and Field Championships ... Plans to major in chemical engineering.
Played at Iron Mountain High School ... Named to Detroit Free Press
All-State First Team and All-Upper Peninsula Dream Team as a senior
offensive lineman ... Was the Mid-Peninsula Conference Lineman of
the Year in both 2007 and 2008 ... Helped Iron Mountain to
Mid-Peninsula titles in 2006, 2007 and 2008 ... Won the U.P.
heavyweight championship in wrestling in 2009 ... Plans to major in
pre-medicine biological sciences.
Ishpeming
Matt Waters ↓
OL
Michigan Tech
Played at Ishpeming High School ... Picked to Detroit Free Press
All-State Division 7 squad ... Was a two-time All-U.P. Dream Team
selection at offensive line ... Named All-Mid-Peninsula Conference
on both sides of the line as a senior ... Plans to major in
forestry.
Prior to SVSU/Personal:
Prepped at Memphis High School...played two years varsity football
at the running back and defensive back positions...voted NCTL First
Team, All-Macomb County First Team Running Back, 2008 Captain's
Award and 2008 Offensive Player of the Year...holds the single-game
rushing record (335 yards), rushing touchdowns in a season (21),
career rushing touchdowns (28), total touchdowns in a season (26)
and total touchdowns in a career (33) at Memphis High
School...majoring in Pharmacy...son of Arthur and Twanda
Hayes...born 11/23/91. SVSU Head Coach Jim Collins
says: "Big with great speed. Has a very physical style as
a running back. Also made big plays as a return man and defensive
back."
Was a member of both the football and
basketball teams...was an all-conference wide receiver who was
utilized as a running back following an injury...led his team in
rushing after the position change...son of Chris and Deb
Janis...born 06/09/91. SVSU Head Coach Jim Collins
says: "Big, fast, and athletic. Has the ability to go up
and get the football and also run away from people after the catch.
Also has great lateral quickness for a tall athlete."
Standish-Sterling
Austin Collier
↓
QB
Bowling Green
Will graduate from
Standish-Sterling Central High School this June ... coached by Paul
Walderzak ... was first-team all-state his senior season ... was
Division 5 Player of the Year as a senior ... helped his team
advance to the 2008 state semifinals ... team captain ... the
Detroit Free Press has him as the 25th ranked recruit from the state
of Michigan ... also lettered in basketball where he earned
all-conference honors in 2006-2008 ... holds the school record in
the high jump (6'5"). Personal: Full name -- Austin James Collier
... born May 10, 1990 ... son of Rod and Kathy Collier ... has one
sister ... currently undecided on a major.
Prepped at Mio High School...played
three years on the football squad at Mio High School, one year on
the defensive line before converting to the offensive line in
2007...selected to the First Team Div. VIII, All-State, Bay City
Times Dream Team, offensive and defensive line all-conference,
Alpena News All-Area team, weekly choice first team, weekly choice
Hard Hit Award, Bolt Lineman Award recipient, Dedicated Award
winner...captained the football team...a member of two league
championship teams...played one year on the basketball
team...awarded four varsity letters...majoring in physical
education...son of David and Tammy Kann...born 05/07/91.
SVSU Head Coach Jim Collins says: "Very good feet
and very aggressive and physical. Finishes blocks with great
effort."
Played at Kingsley High School ... Named Detroit Free Press First
Team All-State each of his final two seasons ... Earned
All-Northwest Conference First Team accolades as a senior ... Helped
Kingsley to Northwest Conference titles in 2005 and 2007 and a
Michigan Division VI state title in 2005 ... Is the Kingsley bench
press record holder at 365 pounds ... Plans to major in forestry.
At
Rochester Adams High School: Three-year starter ... 2008 team
captain ... part of back-to-back OAA championship teams in 2007 and
2008 ... helped lead team to a 12-1 record and regional championship
in 2007 ... selected to Detroit Free Press All-State Dream Team as a
senior ... ranked No. 18 on Detroit Free Press Fab 50 ... also
earned all-conference, all-area and All-North first team honors ...
set school records with 52 receptions, 985 receiving yards and 12
touchdown receptions as a senior ... also rushed for 440 yards and
seven scores and threw a 29-yard touchdown pass in 2008 ...
defensively, made 57 tackles, intercepted three passes and blocked
two kicks ... as a junior, caught 32 passes for 501 yards and seven
touchdowns ... tallied 20 receptions for 400 yards and six
touchdowns as a sophomore ... selected to play in 2009 Michigan High
School Football Coaches Association All-Star Game. Personal: Son of
Dave and Ann Wilson ... born March 5, 1991 ... chose CMU over
Eastern Michigan, Northwestern, Purdue and Cincinnati.
Christian Babini ↓
OT/DT
Saginaw Valley
Played two years of varsity under Coach
Patritto at Rochester Adams...was named All-Oakland County, all-area
and All-West Side...was a pre-season ESPN Top 100 in
Michigan...named All OAA team in 2008 and received the post season
unsung hero award...was a top 33 ranked football player in Oakland
County...broke the school bench press record...son of Christian and
Jackie Babini...born 07/31/91. SVSU Head Coach Jim
Collins says: "Strong and very athletic. Played left
tackle and was exceptional at both run and pass blocking. Should be
a good fit for our style."
Groves
Nolan Proctor ↓
WR
Akron
Rated the 11th-best receiver in Michigan by Rivals.com ... Ranked as
the 139th overall receiver in the class of 2009 by Scouts Inc/ESPN.com
... As a senior, named team captain, all-league, all-area by the
Detroit Free Press ... Was listed among the Top 50 prospects by
Detroit News/Free Press and Top 25 by the Oakland Press
... Had 42 tackles, three interceptions, 31 catches for 429 yards,
two touchdowns, 10 punt returns for 109 yards and 11 kickoff returns
for 311 yards – one resulting in a touchdown ... In his junior
season, had 37 tackles, four interceptions, 30 catches for 438
yards, 230 rushing yards on 28 carries and eight touchdowns ... Was
named all-league ... As a sophomore, had 22 Tackles, three
interceptions, 27 catches for 407 yards and five touchdowns ... Also
played basketball and track in which he was named captain ... Was
all-league in basketball and all-league in track as a member of his
relay team.
Hazel Park
Charles Hill
RB
Grand Valley
Lake Orion
Robby Lentz
DB
Northern
Michigan
AJ Gill
LB
Northern
Michigan
Jeff Heath ↓
DB
Saginaw Valley
Prepped at Lake Orion High School...was
voted all-league, All-North Conference, All-State finalist and team
captain...Big Play Player of the Year...recipient of the Big Stick
Award for hardest hitter, leadership award winner...a member of the
honor roll...major is undecided...son of Mike and Dianne
Heath...born 05/14/91. SVSU Head Coach Jim Collins
says: "Very athletic with great ball skills and speed.
Player who also excelled as a receiver, kicker, and punter."
Oak Park
Edwin Baker ↓
RB
Michigan State
Selected to play in the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, but sat
out the game with a knee injury . . . named to PrepStar's Dream Team
. . . also earned All-America honors from Tom Lemming's Prep
Football Report and SuperPrep . . . rated among the nation's top
prospects by MaxPreps.com (No. 31), Tom Lemming's Prep Football
Report (No. 35), PrepStar (No. 42), Rivals.com (No. 57),
CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 95) and ESPNU (No. 113) . . . ranked
among the nation's top running backs by Tom Lemming (No. 5), Max
Emfinger Recruiting (No. 5), Rivals.com (No. 6), Scouts, Inc. (No.
11), CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 11), SuperPrep (No. 15) and
Scout.com (No. 20) . . . listed among the Midwest's top seniors by
SuperPrep (No. 15) . . . rated among the state's top prospects by
Rivals.com (No. 2), Lansing State Journal (No. 3), The Detroit News
(No. 4) and Detroit Free Press (No. 7) . . . played for Coach Tim
Hopkins at Oak Park (Mich.) High School . . . carried 77 times for
863 yards (11.2 avg.) as a senior despite missing four games with a
hyper-extended knee . . . ran for 236 yards vs. Southfield Lathrup .
. . gained a career-best 462 yards vs. Royal Oak . . . rushed 113
times for 1,295 yards (11.5 avg.) and eight touchdowns as a junior .
. . recorded four 200-yard rushing games in 2007, including a
season-high 280 yards and two TDs on 29 attempts vs. West Bloomfield
. . . picked up 230 yards and scored twice on 15 carries vs. Troy,
including an 81-yard TD run . . . son of Edwin McDonald and Dashia
Baker . . . born June 1, 1991 . . . plans to major in criminal
justice.
Seaholm
Adam Fenton ↓
LB
Central
Michigan
Enrolled at CMU for spring semester. At Dakota High School: Two-way
starter on the offensive and defensive lines ... 2008 team captain
... ranked No. 19 on Lansing State Journal’s list of the top 22
seniors in the state ... member of the Detroit Free Press All-State
Dream Team ... ranked No. 21 on Detroit Free Press Fab 50 ... named
to the Associated Press Division 1-2 all-state squad in 2008 ...
part of two state championship teams (2006, 2007) ... team was 14-1
overall in 2006 and 15-0 in 2007 ... Dakota finished 9-2 and
advanced to the playoffs in 2008 ... all-county and all-conference
first team honoree. Personal: Parents are Paul and Jeanine Fantuzzi
... born May 31, 1991 ... chose CMU over Louisville, Syracuse,
Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Northern Illinois, Ball State,
Miami, Buffalo and Bowling Green.
Mitch Kessel ↓
OL
Cincinnati
two-time all-Metro
North selection as a junior and senior … led his team in blocking
percentages and sacks as a junior and
senior … coached by Chris Fahr … born Oct. 4, 1990.
Jeremy Altman
RB/DB
Northwood University
Southfield
Deandre Sutton
--
Findlay
Antwon Robinson ↓
DB
Wayne State
Named to the Detroit Free Press All-North Team and the All-Area
First Team for coach Tim Conley ... recorded 92 tackles, seven
interceptions (returning two for TDs), 12 deflections and three
fumble recoveries in 2008 ... had 39 receptions for 550 yards and
four touchdowns as a senior ... had two touchdown catches in 20-17
double overtime win over Dearborn giving the Bluejays their first
ever district title ... also had an interception in the win ... had
40 receptions for 690 yards as a junior ... served as a team captain
in both football and baseball ... born Dec. 26, 1990 ... son of
Kevin and Debra Robinson. Coach Winters on Antwon
Robinson: "Antwon is a very talented athlete. He had a very
productive high school career as a receiver and defensive back.
Antwon is a tough hitter and good ball hawk."
Tim Keith ↓
RB
Saginaw Valley
Was a varsity letter winner in both
football and basketball at Southfield High School...named All-League
OAA White Division, All-Area Eccentric, Dream Team Oakland County,
All-North Team Detroit Free Press, All-State Division II Detroit
News...was named the Oakland County Male Athlete of the Month for
September 2008...had the Detroit Lions Game Breaking Play of the
Month in September 2008 against Rochester Adams with an 85 yard
touchdown...was a State Champs finalist for Mr. Football in 2008.
SVSU Head Coach Jim Collins says: "A speed player
who can play tailback, receiver, and defensive back. Is a threat to
go the distance whenever the ball is in his hands."
Southfield-Lathrup
Matt Boyd ↓
LB
Eastern
Michigan
Recorded 89 tackles,
17.5 tackles-for-loss and forced three fumbles as a senior...Named
All-League in football...Also wrestles and runs track...Played
football for Head Coach Stephon Thompson...Son of Porsche Titus.
DeMarco Donaldson
DB
Grand Valley
Derrell Haygood
OL
Grand Valley
Stoney Creek
Eric Fisher ↓
OL
Central
Michigan
At
Stoney Creek High School: Three-year starter ... team captain as a
senior ... earned all-state honorable mention accolades from the
Detroit Free Press, Detroit News and Associated Press ... selected
to play in Michigan High School Football Coaches Association
all-star game ... ranked No. 48 on Detroit Free Press Fab 50 ...
All-Oakland County Dream Team member ... tabbed first team
all-league, All-Eccentric, All-North and All-Detroit Metro ...
helped lead team to 2006 and 2007 OAA Blue championships ... earned
honorable mention all-area and all-league honors as a junior ...
also lettered three years in basketball ... earned all-league honors
on the hardwood ... basketball team captain. Personal: Parents are
James Coe and Heidi Fisher Coe ... born Jan. 5, 1991 ... chose CMU
over Purdue, Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan.
Troy
Will Schwartz ↓
LB
Central
Michigan
At
Troy High School: Two-year starter ... 2008 team captain ... ranked
No. 30 on Detroit Free Press Fab 50 ... All-North honoree by the
Detroit News and Detroit Free Press ... all-area first team
selection by the Observer & Eccentric ... two-time all-league first
team selection ... credited with 72 total tackles in 2008 ... also
tallied nine sacks, two fumble recoveries and two interceptions,
including one returned for a touchdown ... collected 84 tackles,
including 12 for a loss and six sacks, and two fumble recoveries as
a junior ... helped lead team to playoff appearances in 2007 and
2008, including a berth in the Division 1 state semifinals in 2007
... earned three varsity letters in track and field and one in
basketball. Personal: Son of Eric and Margie Schwarz ... born June
1, 1990 ... chose CMU over Stanford, Michigan State, Western
Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Bowling Green and Buffalo.
Played at Coopersville High School ... Named to Detroit Free Press
All-State First Team and All-OK Blue Conference First Team as a
senior ... Was a wrestling state qualifier last year and currently
holds a 24-1 record ... Plans to major in forestry management.
Creston
Garrett Hoskins ↓
TE
Eastern
Michigan
Played mutiple
postions on offense, including quarterback, running back, tight end
and wide receiver...Also started as a defensive end...Three-year
starter on both offense and defense and was a three-year
all-Conference player...Also plays basketball and runs
track...Played football for Head coach Huemartin Robinson...Son of
Brenda and Osbe Hoskins...Mom, Brenda, ran track at Western
Michigan.
East
Kentwood
Christian
Jessie
WR
Northern
Michigan
East Grand
Rapids
Joe Glendening
RB
Hillsdale
Robert Bell ↓
LB
Toledo
A three-star recruit
by Rivals.com, Robert Bell was named first-team all-state in
Division 3-4 by the Associated Press. Bell also made
first-team all-conference, as well as the Grand Rapids Press
area "Dream Team," in both his junior and senior seasons. Bell
starred at fullback, defensive end and linebacker on East Grand
Rapids teams that won state championships in 2007 and 2008. As a
senior, he had 38 tackles, four sacks, eight pass breakups and three
forced fumbles. As a junior, Bell racked up 74 tackles, 13 sacks,
one interception and eight forced fumbles.
Chris Blair ↓
TE
Western
Michigan
ESPN.com No. 99 TE … No. 23 Michigan recruit on Detroit Free Press
Fab 50 … won three state titles with combined record of 39-3
(2006-08) … faced fellow Bronco recruit Damond Smith (Inkster) in
2008 state title game … caught five passes for 57 yards and two TDs
in 2008 state title game … played tight end for Advance East
All-stars in Michigan’s East vs. West all-star game … two-time
all-conference… Detroit Free Press All-State selection … 50
receptions for 928 yards and nine TDs … 88 tackles with 24.0 TFLs
and 12.0 sacks … recorded two interceptions with one returned for a
TD … all-conference in baseball and named all district as a junior.
Grand Rapids CC
Quartney Bolter
OL
Ferris State
Holland
Christian
AJ Westendorp ↓
QB
Central
Michigan
At
Holland Christian High School: Three-year letterman and two-year
starter ... team captain as a senior ... Associated Press Division
3-4 all-state first team selection ... ranked No. 34 on Detroit Free
Press Fab 50 ... helped lead Holland Christian to a 14-0 record and
the 2008 Division 4 state championship ... completed 26-of-33 passes
for 318 yards and four touchdowns and rushed for 108 yards on 19
carries in the state championship game ... set Michigan state
championship game records for completions (26), passing yards (318)
and total offense (426) ... named MVP of the state title game ...
completed 226 of 326 passes (69.3 percent) for 3,600 yards and 40
touchdowns as a senior ... also ran for a school-record 1,251 yards
and 25 touchdowns in 2008 ... tied a state record for single-season
touchdown passes and ranks second in single-season completions and
passing yards ... finished senior season with 4,851 yards of total
offense and 65 total touchdowns ... set school career records for
touchdown passes (68) and passing yards (5,938) ... WZZM TV-13 West
Michigan Player of the Year ... named to the Holland Sentinel
all-area team in 2007 and 2008 ... member of the Grand Rapids Press
Dream Team ... two-time all-conference selection ... also made 64
tackles as a linebacker in 2008 ... three-year letterman in track
and field and two-year letterman in basketball. Personal: Son of
Jeff and Nancy Westendorp ... born April 8, 1991.
Hudsonville
Trent Kramer
OL
Hudsonville
Jordon Jonker
RB/LB
Northwood University
Josh Bakker ↓
LB
Tiffin
University
Second Team
All-Region, All-Conference. 2008 – 58 tackles (25 solo), led
team in fumbles caused; 2007 – 47 tackles (27 solo), sack.
Kenowa Hills
Kurt Van Essen ↓
DB
Saginaw Valley
Received varsity letters in football,
basketball, baseball and track at Kenowa Hills High School...prepped
at quarterback and defensive back positions under Coach VanEssen
freshman through senior years...earned all-conference, all-area
Advance, Grand Rapids Press Dream Team, honorable mention All-State
Division II in 2008...set school records for most touchdowns with
21, yards rushing with 1,158, and yards passing with
1,220...Honorable mention all-conference, All-Area Advance and Grand
Rapids Press Dream Team in 2007...set school records in track in 100
meter, 200 meter, 400 meter relay and 800 meter relay and was
all-conference in 2007....elected football and basketball captain
junior and senior years...four year academic athlete...three year
honor roll member...major is currently undecided...son of Scott and
Marcia VanEssen...born on 05/26/90. SVSU Head Coach
Jim Collins says: "Coach’s son. Can cover a lot of ground
and is know for his speed and hitting ability. Was also the team’s
dual threat quarterback. Great leader."
Mona Shores
Samuel Parker
OL
Ferris State
Muskegon
Devon German
DB
Ferris State
Anthony Davis
Jr. ↓
RB
Wayne State
Rushed for 1,157 yards and 26 touchdowns on 126 carries for a 9.18
yards per carry average ... had 24 receptions for 286 yards ...
scored on a 46-yard touchdown run in the 2008 Division 2 state
championship game win over Warren De La Salle ... finished with 79
rushing yards on six carries ... led MHS with three receptions for
24 yards ... helped the Big Reds and coach Tony Annese to a 14-0
mark as a senior ... Nov. 17, 1990 ... son of Tondalaya Tyson.
Coach Winters on Anthony Davis Jr.: "Anthony had 26 rushing
touchdowns and 1,157 rushing yards on only 126 carries. He also
averaged 28.1 yards per kickoff return and had 1631 total yards. He
was the top runner from the best team in Michigan. Anthony has great
speed to take it the distance. He has been in an option offense,
often out running his opponents for long touchdowns. Anthony is a
good receiver and can be used as a returner. He was First Team
All-Conference and All-Area in 2007 and 2008."
Will Gardner ↓
DB
Wayne State
Started at both tight end and defensive back in the 2008 Division 2
state championship game win over Warren De La Salle ... had an
80-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Detroit King ...
named to the O-K Red All-Conference team as a senior after making 57
tackles ... helped the Big Reds and coach Tony Annese to a 14-0 mark
as a senior ... also competed in track (100m dash) ... born April
19, 1991 ... son of Delores Gardner. Coach Winters on
Will Gardner: "Will is very strong and a very tough football player.
He consistently comes up with a big hit. Will also contributed to
the state champs as a running back. He has the speed to contribute
at any secondary position."
Dominique
Maybanks ↓
WR
Wayne State
Had
23 receptions for 419 yards and four touchdowns as a senior ... made
two catches for 38 yards in the 2008 Division 2 state championship
game win over Warren De La Salle ... recovered two onside kicks in
the final five minutes of comeback playoff win over Davison ... also
had a 27-yard touchdown reception between the two kickoffs ... born
Nov. 3, 1991 ... son of Erica Hunter. Coach Winters on
Dominique Maybanks: "Dominique is very quick in and out of his
breaks. He has the ability to make the first defender miss.
Dominique is a threat to score whenever he touches the ball."
Ottawa Hills
Taylor Foster
RB/DB
Northwood University
Cory Sueing ↓
DE
Western
Michigan
Ranked No. 44 Michigan recruit on Detroit Free Press Fab 50 … earned
Grand Rapids Press All-OK Gold Defense two years in a row… nominated
for the 2008 Michigan East vs. West All-Star game … three-year
two-way starter … recorded 35 tackles and six sacks as a senior …
lettered three years in basketball and track.
Rockford
Brogan Bibler
DB
Grand Valley
Steve Fegel
OL/DL
Northwood University
Josh Osbun ↓
LB
Saginaw Valley
Was a three sport athlete, earning
varsity letters in basketball, track and football...prepped under
Coach Munger for 2007 and 2008 football seasons...named to 2008
all-conference team...Advance All-Area North 2008 and 2007...helped
lead team to State Championship and was awarded Michigan Preps and
Rivals Division I State Finals Player of the Game in 2008...named
Rockford Varsity Football Defensive Most Valuable Player senior
year...three time member of honor roll in high school...major is
currently undecided...son of Richard and Lois Osbun...born on
01/12/91. SVSU Head Coach Jim Collins says:
"Played outside backer and is big and versatile enough to play
defensive end. Was a big hitter who covered a lot of ground and was
great in pursuit."
Jesse Somsel
OT/DT
Saginaw Valley
Prepped at Rockford HS...played two
years varsity football at the tackle position, four years on the
wrestling team and one year track and field...a member of the 2008
state champion team...a part of the 2006 state runner-up
team...awarded two varsity letters in football...part of the 2007
state champion wrestling team...was ranked seventh in the
state...voted athlete of the month in February 2008...a member of
the honor roll and is an eagle scout...son of Rich and Ellen Somsel...born
06/25/91. 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."
South Christian
Brent Geers
ATH
Grand Valley
West Ottawa
Deshaun Mingo ↓
DB
Saginaw Valley
Was a member of both the football and
track teams at West Ottawa High School...placed third at the State
Finals in the long jump for track...was a member of the honor roll
in the last trimester...son of Celeste Isom...born 04/09/91.
SVSU Head Coach Jim Collins says: "Excellent foot
quickness and speed. Is also a hitter. Can go up and get the
football."
Tyler
Vantubbergen ↓
QB
Western
Michigan
Ranked No. 40 Michigan recruit on Detroit Free Press Fab 50 …
received honorable mention for 2008 All-State Offense … earned
All-OK Red Offense during senior season … named Holland Sentinel
First Team All-Area in 2008 … received honorable mention for Grand
Rapids Press 2008 All-Area Dream Team … nominated to the 2008
Michigan East vs. West All-Star game … ranks second alltime in
Michigan high school football history in pass completions (38) and
attempts (62) in a game … threw for nearly 2,500 yards and 24
touchdowns as a senior … amassed 1,800 yards through the air and 14
touchdowns during junior season … two-year letter winner in football
and basketball … helped lead basketball team to district
championship in 2007.
Wyoming Park
Mark Thrash ↓
DB
Saginaw Valley
Prepped at Wyoming High School where he
played four years on the football team, four years on the track and
field team and four years on the basketball team...holds Wyoming
High 4x100 school record, captained the track team his sophomore,
junior and senior years, placed tenth in the state in the long
jump...captained the football team his junior and senior
years...selected all-conference, all-area, honorable mention
All-State, honorable mention Dream Team...lettered in all three
sports for all four years...majoring in Business...son of Mark and
Jennifer Thrash...born 12/28/90. SVSU Head Coach Jim
Collins says: "Great competitor with excellent instincts.
Showed his multi-dimensional talents by playing every skill position
on the field. Could play safety or corner."
