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Thursday, February 7 2013, 01:40 PM EST
Tennessee Vols Signees

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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