Tennessee Vols 2013 signing class:
A.J. BRANISEL
Freshman Tight End 6-4 225
South Euclid, Ohio (Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School)
PROSPECT RANKINGS
247Sports: 3-star
ESPN: 3-star
Rivals: 3-star
Scout: 3-star
COACH MARK ELDER ON A.J. BRANISEL
"A.J. is a very athletic tight end, who plays with toughness. He can be a playmaker when he gets the ball in his hands. A.J. is very smart and competitive."
AT NOTRE DAME-CATHEDRAL LATIN SCHOOL
Coached by Byron Morgan at Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School
Rated three-star by Rivals (No. 29 overall tight end, No. 46 overall prospect in Ohio)
Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 43 overall tight end, No. 54 overall prospect in Ohio)
Rated three-star by ESPN (No. 18 overall tight end, No. 49 overall prospect in Ohio)
Rated three-star by Scout (No. 48 overall tight end)
Earned first team all-district, all-conference and all-Ohio honors as a junior in 2011
Also was an honorable mention all-district and second team all-conference selection in 2010
Helped the Lions reach the Division III playoffs during his senior season, making 27 catches for 402 yards and seven touchdowns
Recorded 35 receptions for 536 yards and six touchdowns as a junior
That followed a sophomore campaign in which he had 17 catches for 411 yards and two touchdowns
MALIK BROWN
Freshman Defensive Line 6-4 235
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (Dwyer)
PROSPECT RANKINGS
247Sports: 3-star
ESPN: 3-star
Rivals: 3-star
Scout: 2-star
COACH STEVE STRIPLING ON MALIK BROWN
"Malik is an intelligent player. He is very skilled and athletic. He has gained 40 pounds since the summer, which has helped his game."
AT DWYER HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Wayne Blair at Dwyer High School
Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 90 prospect in Florida and No. 26 at his position in the country)
Rated three-star by ESPN (No. 136 prospect in Florida, No. 63 defensive end ranked No. 136 in his region)
Rated two-star by Scout (No. 128 defensive end)
High school teammate of current Vol Curt Maggitt
Finished his senior season with 62 tackles and 16 sacks helping his team to a 9-3 record and an appearance in the Class 7A regional semifinals
The Dwyer defense held its opponents to just 6.83 points and 113 yards per game, both the best in the area.
Voted Mr. Gametime as the Palm Beach Posts fans choice for Preseason Player of the year
JASON CARR
Freshman Defensive Line 6-5 260
Memphis, Tenn. (White Station)
PROSPECT RANKINGS
247Sports: 4-star
ESPN: 3-star
Rivals: 4-star
Scout: 4-star
COACH STEVE STRIPLING ON JASON CARR
"Jason is big and physical. He possesses leadership skills and has been loyal to Tennessee throughout. He visited several times and stayed committed to this day."
AT WHITE STATION HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Devin Rutherford at White Station High School
Rated four-star by Rivals (No. 13 overall defensive end, No. 6 overall prospect in Tennessee, No. 170 overall prospect in the nation)
Rated four-star by 247Sports (No. 10 overall strongside defensive end, No. 3 overall prospect in Tennessee, No. 117 overall prospect nationally)
Rated four-star by Scout (No. 24 overall defensive end)
Rated three-star by ESPN (No. 53 overall defensive end, No. 14 overall prospect in Tennessee)
Earned all-district honors as a senior after recording 10 sacks
Also claimed a spot on the Tennessee Sports Writers Association Class 6A All-State Team
Named to the 2012 MaxPreps Tennessee Preseason All-State Team
Notched 16 sacks and had 68 tackles while leading the Spartans to the third round of the playoffs during his junior season
JOSHUA DOBBS
Freshman Quarterback 6-3 190
Alpharetta, Ga. (Alpharetta)
PROSPECT RANKINGS
247Sports: 4-star
ESPN: 4-star
Rivals: 3-star
Scout: 4-star
COACH MIKE BAJAKIAN ON JOSHUA DOBBS
"Joshua is highly intelligent and makes great decisions. You can see him work through progressions on video and get to check downs. He can make all the throws -- short, intermediate and long. Joshua has really good size and field vision."
AT ALPHARETTA HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Jason Dukes at Alpharetta High School
Rated four-star by 247Sports (No. 10 prospect in Georgia, No. 8 pro-style quarterback and No. 107 in the Top247 national prospects)
Rated four-star by ESPN (No. 21 prospect in Georgia, No. 4 dual threat quarterback and in the ESPN 300 as the No. 177 player in the country)
Rated four-star by Scout (No. 12 quarterback)
Rated three-star by Rivals (No. 46 prospect in Georgia, No. 20 pro-style quarterback)
In his senior season at Alpharetta, threw for 3,625 yards and 29 touchdowns while rushing for 419 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Finished his junior season 294-of-392 for 3,113 passing yards and 29 touchdowns, also rushing for 200 yards and two touchdowns.
2012 Elite 11 finalist
Earned Honorable Mention All-State, First Team All-County, First Team All-Region, Second Team All-Area, First Team All-Conference, Alpharetta H.S. Offensive MVP, and AHS Scholar Athlete honors in his senior season.
Named the Georgia Rising Senior Bowl Offensive MVP after throwing for 237 yards, rushing for 56 yards and accounting for three touchdowns in the game.
Also a star baseball player at Alpharetta with offers to play college baseball
Would like to pursue a degree in aeronautical engineering
RILEY FERGUSON
Freshman Quarterback 6-3 180
Matthews, N.C. (Butler)
PROSPECT RANKINGS
247Sports: 3-star
ESPN: 4-star
Rivals: 3-star
Scout: 3-star
COACH MIKE BAJAKIAN ON RILEY FERGUSON
"Riley is highly competitive. He lost only two games during his entire prep career. He can make every throw on the field. The ball just explodes off Riley's hand. He is a true winner and has that 'it' factor."
AT BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Brian Hales at Butler High School
Rated four-star by ESPN (No. 16 overall quarterback, No. 6 overall prospect in North Carolina, No. 212 overall prospect in the nation)
Rated three-star by Rivals (No. 23 overall quarterback, No. 19 overall prospect in North Carolina)
Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 30 overall pro-style quarterback, No. 20 overall prospect in North Carolina)
Rated three-star by Scout (No. 42 overall quarterback)
Led the Bulldogs to state titles in 2010 and 2012, earning championship game MVP honors during his senior season after throwing for 301 yards and five touchdowns
Finished his final prep campaign with 2,173 yards passing and 25 touchdowns in nine games
Completed 66 percent of his passes (184-of-279) for 3,345 yards and 48 touchdowns as a junior
Also threw for 2,600 yards and 21 scores during his sophomore season
Participated in the 2012 Elite 11 finals in Redondo Beach, Calif.
Was a nominee for the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl
Named to the 2011 ESPNHS All-State team
MALIK FOREMAN
Freshman Athlete 5-10 175
Kingsport, Tenn. (Dobyns-Bennett)
PROSPECT RANKINGS
247Sports: 3-star
ESPN: 3-star
Rivals: 3-star
Scout: 3-star
COACH WILLIE MARTINEZ ON MALIK FOREMAN
"Malik is a great athlete who can play on both sides of the ball. He is also an outstanding return man who will make contributions in many ways while at Tennessee."
AT DOBYNS-BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Graham Clark at Dobyns-Bennett High School.
Rated three-star Rivals (No. 19 prospect in Tennessee)
Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 17 prospect in Tennessee, No. 59 athlete in nation)
Rated three-star by ESPN (No. 33 prospect in Tennessee)
Named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association Class 6A All-State Football Team
Began his senior season as a wide receiver and caught 14 passes for 278 yards and four touchdowns.
After an injury to the teams quarterback, moved over to the backfield where he threw for 586 yards and four touchdowns while also rushing for 1,270 yards and 17 touchdowns (12.3 yards/carry)
Defensively, recorded a league-best six interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns.
Credited with eight pass break-ups, seven forced fumbles and five tackles for loss.
As a returner, averaged 52.5 yards on four punt returns, two for touchdowns, while also averaging 35.8 yards/return on four kick returns including one for a touchdown.
PAUL HARRIS
Freshman Wide Receiver 6-4 195
Accokeek, Md. (Frederick Douglass)
PROSPECT RANKINGS
247Sports: 3-star
ESPN: 3-star
Rivals: 4-star
Scout: 3-star
COACH ZACH AZZANNI ON PAUL HARRIS
"Paul is a gym rat. He has all the physical tools to be a great wide receiver in the SEC. When you add in his tremendous work ethic, Paul can be a great one."
AT FREDERICK DOUGLASS HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by J.C. Pickney at Frederick Douglass High School
Rated four-star by Rivals: (No. 39 overall wide receiver, No. 7 prospect from Maryland)
Rated three-star by 247Composite (No. 11 prospect from Maryland, No. 69 wide receiver, No. 497 in nation)
Rated three-star by ESPN (No. 18 prospect from Maryland)
Rated three-star by Scout (No. 99 overall wide receiver)
Was a consensus Maryland All-State selection in 2012 at Frederick Douglass High School in Prince Georges County Maryland
Hauled in 32 receptions for 732 yards and 11 touchdowns to help lead Douglass to a second-consecutive Class 2A state runner-up finish as a senior
Kicked a game-winning, 26-yard field goal to give the Eagles a playoff victory over Patuxent
As a junior, had 39 receptions for 735 yards and 12 touchdowns
Also named to the 2012 Washington Post All-Met First Team
Participated in the 2012 Chesapeake Bowl
Invited to "The Opening," an all-star prospect camp
Began his prep career at DeMatha Catholic High School where he played two seasons for Bill McGregor
PERSONAL
Full Name: Paul Jerome Harris
Born on April 25, 1994
Son of Tiasha Carter
RYAN JENKINS
Freshman Wide Receiver 5-11 180
Marietta, Ga. (Lassiter)
PROSPECT RANKINGS
247Sports: 4-star
ESPN: 4-star
Rivals: 3-star
Scout: 3-star
COACH ZACH AZZANNI ON RYAN JENKINS
"Ryan is a sudden and dynamic athlete. He has a mentality to be great. Ryan has the ability to be an inside and outside wide receiver."
AT LASSITER HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Jep Irwin at Lassiter High School.
Rated four-star recruit by 247Sports (No. 28 wide receiver)
Rated four-star recruit by ESPN (No. 31 prospect in Georgia, No. 47 wide receiver)
Rated three-star recruit by Rivals (No. 34 prospect in Georgia, No. 48 wide receiver)
Invited to "The Opening", an all-star summer prospect camp held on the Nike Campus
Recorded 24 catches for 415 yards and six touchdowns in his senior season at Lassiter High School to a 10-1 record and the No. 1 seed in the 6A Playoffs.
Father, Lee Jenkins, was a defensive back for the Vols from 1980-82
His brother, Martin, is a cornerback at Clemson
LEMOND JOHNSON
Freshman Athlete 6-1 190
Cooper City, Fla. (Cooper City)
PROSPECT RANKINGS
247Sports: 3-star
ESPN: 3-star
Rivals: 3-star
Scout: 3-star
COACH WILLIE MARTINEZ ON LEMOND JOHNSON
"Lemond is incredibly athletic. He led Cooper City to the school's first-ever playoff win in school history as a quarterback. We are looking for him to contribute with the Vols."
AT COOPER CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Art Taylor at Cooper City High School
Rated three-star by Rivals (No. 88 prospect from Florida)
Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 51 safety prospect)
Rated three-star by ESPN (No. 90 prospect from Florida, No. 63 athlete)
Rated three-star by Scout (No. 170 overall wide receiver)
Played quarterback, wide receiver and safety at Cooper City High School the last two years
Began his high school career at Garner Magnet High School in Raleigh, N.C., where he earned all-conference honors as a freshman and sophomore
Ranked No. 16 on the Miami Herald's Broward County Top 25 for 2013 list, as well as the Orlando Sun Sentinel's Palm Beach/Broward Super60
PERSONAL
Full Name: Lemond Tracey Johnson
First Name Pronounced: LEE-mihnd
Born: Sept. 11, 1994
Son of Lemond and Nekeya Johnson
Father served as defensive backs coach at Cooper City High School
Brother of Britany, Le'Asia
RIYAHD JONES
Junior Defensive Back 6-0 186
Columbus, Ga. (Carver/Georgia Southern/Garden City (Kan.) C.C.)
PROSPECT RANKINGS
247Sports: 3-star
ESPN: 3-star
Rivals: 3-star
Scout: 3-star
COACH WILLIE MARTINEZ ON RIYAHD JONES
"Riyahd has outstanding size for a cornerback. It will benefit him being here as a mid-year enrollee."
AT GARDEN CITY C.C.
Rated three-star by Rivals (No. 7 overall junior college cornerback)
Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 18 junior college CB in the 247Composite for the 2013 class)
Helped Garden City C.C. of Kansas to a Mississippi Bowl Championship
Timed at 4.49 seconds in the 40-yard dash
Recorded 22 tackles and a team-leading five pass breakups in 10 games at Garden City C.C.
AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN
Played in 10 games, including seven starts
Finished with nine tackles, one pass breakup, and one fumble recovery
Helped Georgia Southern to a 10-5 record and an NCAA FCS Semifinal game appearance, the first appearance in the semis for the Eagles since 2002
AT CARVER HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Del McGee at Carver High School
Three-star Rivals.com standout that was part of the 13-1 team that went to the semifinals of the GHSA state championships
As a junior, caught 27 passes for 405 yards and five touchdowns
Participated in the Georgia National Underclassmen Combine
PERSONAL
Full Name: Riyahd Andre Jones
First Name Pronounced: Ree-YAHD
Born: May 4, 1993
Son of Charles and Billisses
Brother of Jalen
BRETT KENDRICK
Freshman Offensive Line 6-6 312
Knoxville, Tenn. (Christian Academy of Knoxville)
PROSPECT RANKINGS
247Sports: 3-star
ESPN: 3-star
Rivals: 3-star
Scout: 2-star
COACH DON MAHONEY ON BRETT KENDRICK
"Brett has great size and is very athletic up front. He can play both tackle and guard and possesses tremendous toughness."
AT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF KNOXVILLE
Coached by Rusty Bradley at Christian Academy of Knoxville
Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 20 overall prospect in Tennessee)
Helped his team to back-to-back TSSAA Class 3A State Championships in his junior and senior seasons
In the 2012 state championship game, helped lead CAK to a 608-yard offensive effort
Earned Class 3A All-State honors in his senior season
Also a member of the basketball team at CAK
JABO LEE
Freshman Running Back 5-10 180
Dillon, S.C. (Dillon)
PROSPECT RANKINGS
247Sports: 3-star
ESPN: 3-star
Rivals: 3-star
Scout: 3-star
COACH JAY GRAHAM ON JABO LEE
"Jabo is a hard-running physical player with excellent vision. He has a great nose for the end zone. He knows what it takes to win as he led his team to the state championship this season."
AT DILLON HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Jackie Hayes at Dillon High School
Rated three-star by Rivals (No. 9 prospect in South Carolina, No. 46 running back)
Rated three-star by 247Sports as an all-purpose back (No. 9 prospect in South Carolina, No. 13 all-purpose back)
Rated three-star by ESPN (No. 19 prospect in South Carolina, No. 113 at his position)
Rated three-star by Scout (No. 102 running back in the country)
2012 MaxPreps 2012 South Carolina Preseason All-State Team
Suffered a knee injury in the season opener of his senior season and was limited
As a junior, led his team to the state finals behind 1,642 yards rushing and 27 touchdowns
Won the 2011 WPDE Zoneman Award , the first Dillon athlete to do so
In his freshman and sophomore years helped Dillon to back-to-back state championships, including a 61-yard rushing touchdown in the first state title game his freshman year, a 21-20 victory.
In his sophomore season, he rushed for 1,540 yards and 20 touchdowns on 184 carries during his teams championship year.
JAYLEN MILLER
Freshman Defensive Line 6-2 265
Gaffney, S.C. (Gaffney)
PROSPECT RANKINGS
247Sports: 3-star
ESPN: 4-star
Rivals: 3-star
Scout: 3-star
COACH STEVE STRIPLING ON JAYLEN MILLER
"Jaylen is a very competitive person who plays very aggressively. He started all four years while in high school and was very successful in his prep career."
AT GAFFNEY HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Dan Jones at Gaffney High School
Rated four-star by ESPN (No. 36 overall defensive end, No. 5 overall prospect in South Carolina)
Rated three-star by Rivals (No. 13 overall prospect in South Carolina)
Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 52 overall strongside defensive end, No. 13 overall prospect in South Carolina)
Rated three-star by Scout (No. 78 overall defensive end)
Selected to participate in the 2012 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas
Helped lead the Indians to a 12-3 record and the South Carolina AAAA state championship as a senior
Recorded 62 tackles, including 10 for a loss, 27 sacks, nine pass breakups and three forced fumbles during his senior campaign
Tabbed as the 2012 Big 16 Upper State Lineman of the Year
Also had 56 tackles, 11 TFLs and six sacks as a junior
Named to the 2012 MaxPreps South Carolina Preseason All-State Team
MARQUEZ NORTH
Freshman Wide Receiver 6-4 214
Charlotte, N.C. (Mallard Creek)
PROSPECT RANKINGS
247Sports: 4-star
ESPN: 4-star
Rivals: 4-star
Scout: 4-star
COACH ZACH AZZANNI ON MARQUEZ NORTH
"I'm very excited about the addition of MarQuez. He has unlimited potential. MarQuez brings everything you are looking for physically. He is a high character person who wants to be great."
AT MALLARD CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Mike Palmieri at Mallard Creek High School.
Rated four-star by Rivals (No. 1 prospect in North Carolina, No. 2 wide receiver, No. 37 overall prospect in nation)
Rated four-star by 247Composite (No. 2 prospect in North Carolina, No. 11 wide receiver and No. 90 overall prospect in nation)
Rated four-star by ESPN (No. 4 prospect in North Carolina, No. 16 wide receiver and ESPN-150 recruit)
Rated four-star by Scout (No. 12 wide receiver)
U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection
I-Meck 4A Conference Player of the Year
North Carolina AP All-State
Picked as North Carolinas top football player by the Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer prior to his senior season
Accumulated 410 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 18 attempts to go along with 36 catches for 922 yards and 10 touchdowns during his junior season at Mallard Creek High School
In his senior season tallied 682 rushing yards on 45 attempts for 18 touchdowns while notching 20 receptions for 322 yards and seven touchdowns.
Won the USA Track and Field Junior Olympics 110-meter hurdles at the age of 12
Father Ramondo was a football player at North Carolina A&T State who went on to play in the NFL, NFL Europe and the CFL. He took part in the Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003.
WOODY QUINN
Junior Tight End 6-6 260
Dana Point, Calif. (St. Margarets Episcopal/Pepperdine/California Baptist/Santa Ana College)
PROSPECT RANKINGS
ESPN: 2-star
Rivals: 2-star
COACH MARK ELDER ON WOODY QUINN
"Woody is very intelligent and comes to Tennessee with very high character. He is big and athletic, but raw as a football player. This past year was his first on the football field since his freshman year in high school."
PRIOR TO TENNESSEE
Spent 2012 season at Santa Ana College in California, playing football
Began his collegiate career at Pepperdine in California, where signed to play volleyball, but redshirted his freshman season
Transferred to California Baptist University where he played volleyball during the 2012 season before transferring to Santa Ana College in the summer of 2012
AT SANTA ANA COLLEGE (CALIF.)
In one season with the Dons, caught 15 passes for 252 yards and a touchdown
AT ST. MARGARETs EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
Played one season of football at St. Margaret's High School in San Juan Capistrano but excelled in volleyball
Coached in volleyball by Jeremy Daily and Olympian Karch Kiraly at St. Margarets where he was the 2010 Division 5 CIF Southern Section Player of the Year
Also a two-time Academy League MVP, 2010 Division 5 CIF Southern Section Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Helped lead the Tartans to a CIF championship as a senior.
His father (Tim) played water polo for UC-Irvine and was later selected onto the USA team
Brother of Johnny who was an All-American pole vaulter at UCLA
JALEN REEVES-MAYBIN
Freshman Athlete 6-1 200
Clarksville, Tenn. (Northeast)
PROSPECT RANKINGS
247Sports: 4-star
ESPN: 3-star
Rivals: 4-star
Scout: 4-star
COACH WILLIE MARTINEZ ON JALEN REEVES-MAYBIN
"Jalen is a smart and tough player and will be a factor at Tennessee. He has great leadership skills and is very personable."
AT NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Isaac Shelby at Northeast High School
Rated four-star by Rivals (No. 7 overall prospect in Tennessee, No. 13 overall position ranking)
Rated four-star by 247Sports (No. 5 prospect in Tennessee, No. 135 overall prospect)
Rated four-star by Scout (No. 15 overall outside linebacker)
Rated three-star by ESPN (No. 16 prospect in Tennessee, No. 107 athlete)
Gained more than 2,000 rushing yards as a senior, including 1,000 yards in three postseason games, with more than 300 yards in each game
Scored five touchdowns in playoff game against eventual state champion Beech
All-State on defense in 2012 by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association
First-team all-state linebacker as a junior
District offensive player of the year as a junior
Area player of the year as a junior
Area offensive player of the year as a sophomore
Invited to "The Opening", an all-star summer prospect camp held on the Nike Campus
Recorded 103 tackles, 1 sack, 10 forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries returning one for a TD as a junior while also running for 1,468 yards at 31 touchdowns on 170 attempts and completing 50.9% of his passes for 1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns
PERSONAL
Full Name: Jalen Ahmad Reeves-Maybin
Born Jan. 31, 1995
Son of LaDawn Reeves and Marques Maybin
His father played basketball at Louisville
AUSTIN SANDERS
Freshman Offensive Line 6-5 284
Cleveland, Tenn. (Bradley Central)
PROSPECT RANKINGS
247Sports: 3-star
ESPN: 4-star
Rivals: 4-star
Scout: 3-star
COACH DON MAHONEY ON AUSTIN SANDERS
"Austin is athletic, as demonstrated by his ability to play all five offensive line positions. He is a very hard worker and exhibits great toughness."
AT BRADLEY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Damon Floyd at Bradley Central High School
Rated four-star by Rivals (No. 8 prospect in Tennessee, No. 20 offensive tackle)
Rated four-star by ESPN (No. 8 prospect in Tennessee, No. 24 offensive tackle)
Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 9 in Tennessee, No. 26 offensive tackle)
The first commitment of Tennessees 2013 class, verbally committed to the Vols prior to his junior season
Tennessees Class AAA Mr. Football Lineman of the Year
District 5-AAA Lineman of the Year
Named to All-District 5-AAA team
Helped his team to back-to-back County Championship titles and three consecutive playoff appearances
One of only two Tennesseans on the East squad in the U.S Marine Corps 2013 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl helping to lead the East to a 17-14 win at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.
Played a big role in the Easts 41-20 victory in the East-West All-Star Classic
JOSH SMITH
Freshman Wide Receiver 6-1 180
Knoxville, Tenn. (Christian Academy of Knoxville)
PROSPECT RANKINGS
247Sports: 3-star
ESPN: 3-star
Rivals: 3-star
Scout: 2-star
COACH ZACH AZZANNI ON JOSH SMITH
"Josh understands what it means to be a Vol growing up here in Knoxville. We are excited about his potential. He is a fast and explosive player who understands the game."
AT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF KNOXVILLE
Coached by Rusty Bradley at Christian Academy of Knoxville
Rated three-star by Rivals (No. 24 prospect in Tennessee)
Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 16 prospect in Tennessee)
Rated three-star by ESPN (No. 27 prospect in Tennessee)
All-state wide receiver at CAK as a junior and senior
Named All-District as a sophomore, junior and senior
Racked up more than 4,000 receiving yards along with 52 receiving touchdowns in prep career
Also played on defense, returned punts and punted
As a senior in 2012, hauled in 65 catches for 1,176 yards and 15 touchdowns despite being sidelined early in season with a broken collarbone
On defense as a senior, made 48 tackles and had one interception
Named District Offensive MVP as a junior
In 2011, as a junior, made 96 catches for 1,911 yards (147.0 yards per game) and 22 touchdowns
Ranked ninth in the nation in total receiving yards with most in the state of Tennessee
Also had more than 1,000 receiving yards as a sophomore, scoring 15 touchdowns
CAMERON SUTTON
Freshman Defensive Back 6-1 170
Jonesboro, Ga. (Jonesboro)
PROSPECT RANKINGS
247Sports: 3-star
ESPN: 3-star
Rivals: 3-star
Scout: 3-star
COACH WILLIE MARTINEZ ON CAMERON SUTTON
"Cameron is an excellent athlete who plays three sports in high school. He makes plays in many areas and is an outstanding returner."
AT JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by DeTimothy Floyd at Jonesboro High School
Rated three-star by Rivals and Scout (No. 40 cornerback)
Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 27 athlete, No. 49 prospect in Georgia)
Rated three-star by ESPN (No. 46 prospect in Georgia, No. 65 wide receiver)
Played both cornerback and wide receiver as well as returner and punter on special teams at Jonesboro High School in Georgia
Racked up 1,396 all-purpose yards as a senior receiver and returner for the Cardinals
Scored 19 touchdowns as a senior
Named All-State by the Atlanta Journal Constitution in Class AAAA as a senior
First-team all-county, all-area as a sophomore, junior and senior
Named to The Score 44 as one of Georgia's top 44 seniors in 2012
All-Region second team as a junior
Named the team's 'best newcomer' as a freshman in 2009
Also played baseball and basketball for three years
COREY VEREEN
Freshman Linebacker 6-2 230
Winter Garden, Fla. (West Orange)
PROSPECT RANKINGS
247Sports: 3-star
ESPN: 4-star
Rivals: 3-star
Scout: 3-star
COACH TOMMY THIGPEN ON COREY VEREEN
"Corey is an intense and relentless individual. He spent his high school career rushing the passer off the edge. Corey is extremely intelligent and will a lot to our program."
AT WEST ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Chip Petree at West Orange High School
Rated four-star by ESPN (No. 21 overall linebacker)
Rated three-star by 247Composite (No. 75 prospect in Florida, No. 33 at his position, No. 499 player in nation)
Rated three-star by Rivals (No. 61 overall player in the state of Florida)
Rated three-star by Scout (No. 65 linebacker prospect)
Recorded 31 sacks over his final two seasons at West Orange High School
Was named to the Orlando Sun Sentinel's 2011 All-Central Florida Defensive Team after making 59 tackles, including 14 for a loss, and setting a school-record with 16 sacks during his junior season
Added 15 more sacks as a senior
Ranked No. 3 in the Orlando Sun Sentinel's Central Florida Super60
Played in the Central Florida All-Star Game and FACA North-South All-Star Game
PERSONAL
Full Name: Corey Allen Vereen
Born: June 15, 1995
Son of Danny and Sharon
Brother of Danny, Brandon and Chris
DYLAN WIESMAN
Freshman Offensive Line 6-3 312
Cincinnati, Ohio (Colerain)
PROSPECT RANKINGS
247Sports: 3-star
ESPN: 3-star
Rivals: 3-star
Scout: 3-star
COACH DON MAHONEY ON DYLAN WIESMAN
"Dylan is strong and physical. He has a great work ethic and can be a leader. Dylan is a very smart team player."
AT COLERAIN HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Tom Bolden at Colerain High School
Rated three-star by Rivals (No. 36 offensive guard, No. 47 prospect in Ohio)
Rated three-star by 247Sports (No. 42 prospect in Ohio, No. 70 offensive tackle)
Rated three-star by ESPN (No. 37 prospect in Ohio, No. 46 offensive guard)
Rated three-star by Scout (No. 73 offensive guard)
Named Associated Press Division I first-team as a senior
A three-year starter for the Cardinals helping his team to three straight Greater Miami (Ohio) Conference titles
Compiled a 33-4 overall record and a perfect 21-0 conference record in his three years
Helped Colerain High School of Cincinnati to a 12-1 record and perfect 7-0 mark in conference play
First-team all-district and first-team all-Greater Miami Conference as a junior and senior
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