University of Miami Football Signees Announced

Feb. 6, 2002

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CORAL GABLES, Fla. (www.hurricanesports.com) – University of Miami headfootball coach Larry Coker has announced the Hurricanes’ 2002 signees astwenty-two student-athletes signed letters of intent to play football forthe defending national champion Hurricanes on Wednesday.

“We had an excellent recruiting season coming off our national championshipyear and I’m very pleased that we signed a quality group of young men whomeet the personnel needs we have,” said Coker. “While the athletic abilityof these recruits was outstanding, I also was impressed with the way theseyoung men have approached their academics. I’m looking forward to seeingthem when they enroll this fall.”

The Hurricanes thrived on a rich recruiting crop in South Florida, signing16 players from the state of Florida including 10 from the greater Miamiarea. But Miami maintained its status as a national recruiter as the classwas geographically diverse with signees from six different states. Twoplayers from Texas, and a player each from California, Louisiana, Ohio andOklahoma signed on to the Hurricanes football squad. The group includes twoParade All-Americans and 10 SuperPrep All-Americans.

2002 University of Miami Hurricanes Football Signees

Geographic Breakdown
Florida – 16, Texas – 2, California – 1, Louisiana – 1, Ohio – 1, Oklahoma – 1.

Position Breakdown
WR- 5, DB – 5, DL – 4, OL – 2, LB – 2, TE- 2, QB – 1, P/K – 1.

Baraka Atkins
DL, 6-4, 240
Sarasota, Florida/Booker HS

Widely regarded as one of the nation’s top defensive end prospects…playedmainly strongside defensive end in high school…rated the nation’s No. 14defensive end by TheInsiders.com…rated the no. 32 overall player inFlorida by SuperPrep…rated the no. 4 defensive lineman in Florida and theNo. 36 overall player in the state by Florida Prep Football…ranked the no.5 defensive lineman and no. 35 overall player in the state by FloridaKids…member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Super Southern 100…afirst-team Class 5A all-state selection as a senior when he recorded 78tackles and 24 quarterback sacks…credited with 79 tackles and 8quarterback sacks as a junior…was named the defensive MVP of theUniversity of Miami summer camp in June of 2001…timed at 4.7 in the40…has bench pressed 320 pounds and recorded a squat best of 450…has abest vertical leap of 33 inches…also lettered in track andbasketball…participated in the CaliFlorida all star game, where he scoredthe only defensive touchdown… chose Miami over Florida, Ohio State andVirginia Tech…coached by Eli Rasheed.

Travarous Bain
DB, 6-0, 170
Miami, Florida/Northwestern HS

Excellent overall athlete who is a consensus pick as one of the topcornerback prospects in Florida…excellent cover corner…helped lead histeam to the state championship game against Apopka with a 13-2 record…had11 interceptions over the last two seasons (7 as a junior, 4 as asenior)…credited with 34 tackles as a senior…rated the no. 36 playeroverall in Florida by SuperPrep…played in the Florida-Georgia All-Stargame…has run 4.35 in the 40-yard dash…also an accomplished track athletewho has competed at the USATF Junior National Championships the last twoyears and has run a 10.58 100-meter dash…solid student with a 3.3grade-point average…is the son of former UM defensive back Tolbert Bain(1984-87)…comes from the same high school as current Hurricanes VernonCarey, Jarrell Weaver and Jermell Weaver…chose Miami over Florida, NorthCarolina State and Arkansas…coached in football by Roland Smith.

Kareem Brown
DL, 6-5, 250
Miami, Florida/Norland HS

Played mostly end in high school and showed the ability to play on bothoffense and defense…did not play as a senior due to agerequirements…rated the no. 77 prospect overall in Florida bySuperPrep…rated the no. 1 defensive lineman and No. 13 overall player inthe state by Florida Prep Football…ranked the no. 3 defensive lineman andno. 33 overall player in the state by Florida Kids…has been timed at 4.90in the 40-yard dash…possesses a 32-inch vertical leap…chose Miami overFlorida, Oklahoma and LSU…coached in football by Nigel Dunn.

Marc Guillon
QB, 6-4, 190
Orinda, California/Miramonte HS

Known for his smart decision making and accurate passing…shows poise inthe pocket…passed for 2,200 yards and 23 touchdowns with only 7interceptions while leading his team to a 13-0 record as a senior…atwo-time all-league selection…passed for 2,550 yards and 20 touchdowns asa junior…rated the no. 24 quarterback prospect in the nation byTheInsiders.com…led his team to the North Coast Section 2A East Bay Titleas a senior…timed at 4.85 in the 40-yard dash…also lettered in trackwhere he is a hurdler…chose Miami over Wake Forest and UNLV…hails fromthe same high school as current UM quarterback Ken Dorsey…coached by FloydBurnsed.

Nate Harris
LB, 6-2, 205
Miami, Florida/Edison HS

Produced big plays throughout his high school career, displaying an instinctfor being around the football…often produced game-turning turnovers forhis team…played mostly outside linebacker in high school…participated inthe CaliFlorida All-Star Game…has bench pressed 365 pounds…timed at 4.67in the 40-yard dash…also a track athlete…made 105 tackles and 8quarterback sacks, and caused 7 fumbles as a senior …made 136 tackles, 12sacks, caused 5 fumbles, and intercepted a pass as a junior…rated the no.46 prospect overall in Florida by SuperPrep…member of the AtlantaJournal-Constitution’s Super Southern 100…rated the no. 12 linebacker inthe Southeast region by PrepStar…helped his team rebound from a winlessseason into a playoff contender as a senior…a two-time First-Team All-DadeCounty selection by the Miami Herald…rated the no. 11 linebacker and no.74 overall player in Florida by TheInsiders.com…rated the no. 10linebacker and no. 68 overall player in Florida by Student Sports…ratedthe no. 4 linebacker and no. 31 overall player in Florida by Florida PrepFootball…rated the no. 5 linebacker and no. 58 overall player in Floridaby Florida Kids…a First-Team Class 6A All-State selection as asenior…from the same high school as current Hurricanes William and CarlosJoseph…chose Miami over Florida, North Carolina State and MichiganState…coached in football by Corey Bell.

Devin Hester
WR, 5-11, 168
Riviera Beach, Florida/Suncoast HS

Widely regarded as one of the nation’s finest two-way players…consideredby most observers to be one of the best all-around prospects in the nation,regardless of position…one of the most versatile recruits in the nation,he played extensively at running back, receiver, defensive back and as areturn man…a Parade All-American…a USA Today First-TeamAll-American…rated the no. 1 prospect in Florida, regardless of position,by SuperPrep…rated the no. 6 prospect in the nation, regardless ofposition, by SuperPrep…a member of SuperPrep’s National Elite 50…ASuperPrep All-American…ranked the no. 2 defensive back in the nation bySuperPrep…member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Super Southern100…rated the no. 1 defensive back and no. 3 overall player in Florida byTheInsiders.com…rated the no. 1 defensive back and no. 3 overall player inFlorida by Student Sports…ranked the no. 1 defensive back and no. 1overall player in Florida by Florida Kids…a Gridiron Greats Preseason Top100 selection…earned First-Team Class 3A All-State honors as a senior…amember of Sunshine Network’s All-Gridiron Team…rushed for 842 yards and 12touchdowns while compiling 922 yards receiving for 6 touchdowns, in additionto throwing for 5 touchdowns as a senior…had 3 quarterback sacks, caused 3fumbles and recovered 1 fumble as a senior…timed at 4.33 in the 40-yarddash…possesses a 38-inch vertical leap…was named the MVP of theCaliFlorida All-Star game in which he returned a kickoff 85 yards for atouchdown and had an interception and three tackles on defense…chose Miamiover Florida State and North Carolina State…coached in football by JimmyBell

Darnell Jenkins
WR, 5-11, 190
Miami, Florida/Central HS

Excellent athlete who was a versatile performer…played as a receiver,defensive back and return man…caught 62 passes for 720 yards and 9touchdowns as a senior…returned kickoff and punts for 5 touchdowns in2001…compiled more than 1,500 yards and scored 9 touchdowns in his juniorseason…winner of the prestigious Nick Kotys Award, given to Dade County’sMale Athlete of the Year…member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’sSuper Southern 100…a two-time First-Team All-Dade County selection by theMiami Herald…rated the nation’s no. 24 receiver prospect by SuperPrep anda SuperPrep All-American…rated the no. 26 prospect in Florida, regardlessof position, by SuperPrep…rated the nation’s no. 39 wide receiver byTheInsiders.com…ranked the no. 6 wide receiver and No. 20 overall playerin the state by Florida Prep Football…rated the no. 5 wide receiver andNo. 28 overall player in the state by Florida Kids…a First-Team Class 6AAll-State selection in 2001…possesses a 32-inch vertical leap…played inthe Florida-Georgia All-Star Game…chose Miami over Florida and FloridaState…coached in football by Anthony Saunders.

Akieem Jolla
WR, 6-4, 190
New Orleans, Louisiana/St. Augustine HS

Tall receiver who presents matchup problems for most defensive backs becauseof his height…has excellent speed to go along with his large frame…hasshown ability to make yards after the catch…models himself as a receiverin the mold of former UM great Michael Irvin…has the ability to separatequickly and get off of press coverage…adds to a strong heritage ofHurricanes from Louisiana that includes recent UM stars Edward Reed andReggie Wayne…rated the no. 2 prospect in Louisiana, regardless ofposition, by SuperPrep…rated the no. 5 wide receiver and no. 71 prospectin the nation by TheInsiders.com…ranked the no. 4 wide receiver and no. 65prospect overall in the nation by Student Sports… member of the AtlantaJournal-Constitution’s Super Southern 100…a First-Team All-State selectionas senior when he had 34 catches for 915 yards and 11 touchdowns…alsonamed All-District and All-Parish…had 30 catches for 516 yards and 7touchdowns as a junior…has been timed at 4.39 in the 40-yard dash…hasposted a 35-inch vertical leap…has bench pressed 290 pounds…also anaccomplished track athlete who helped lead St. Augustine to the 2001 LSHAAAoutdoor state title while running a leg on the 400- and 1,600-meter relayunits…also lettered in basketball…an All-State performer in fourdifferent track events (200 meters, 400 meters and both relays)…timed at21.1 in the 200-meter dash as a junior…chose Miami over Florida, LSU andGeorgia Tech…coached in football by Tony Biagas.

Curtis Justus
TE, 6-6, 200
Perry, Oklahoma/Perry HS

Outstanding tight end who already is drawing comparisons to fellow Oklahomanand recent UM star Jeremy Shockey…versatile athlete who played receiver,tight end and defensive end in his prep career…started all four years attight end and was a two-year starter at defensive end…one of 12 members ofthe elite Daily Oklahoman Blue Chip List…First-Team All-State DefensiveEnd by the Daily Oklahoman…a March of Dimes Scholar-Athlete Top 4Finalist…Class 5A District 2 Receiver of the Year…All-District2…Stillwater News-Press Defensive Player of the Week in weektwo….Preseason All-State by the Daily Oklahoman…a member of SuperPrep’sElite 50 as the no. 27 athlete in the nation…rated the nation’s no. 1tight end prospect by SuperPrep…a SuperPrep All-American…a PrepStarAll-American…a Riddell All-American…rated the no. 4 prospect overall inthe Midlands by SuperPrep…rated the no. 2 tight end in the Midlands byPrepStar…rated the no. 3 tight end and no. 97 player nationally byTheInsiders.com…rated the nation’s no. 2 Best Pass Catching Tight End byInsiders.com…rated the nation’s no. 4 rated tight end by MaxEmfinger…rated the nation’s no. 3 rated tight end by The SportingNews…rated the no. 4 tight end in the nation by Rivals.com…rated the no.10 tight end in the nation by ESPN.com…National Prep Observer’s no. 2tight end in the nation…rated no. 82 athlete in the nation byCNNSI.com…rated the no. 98 athlete in the nation by Rivals100.com…no. 2player in Oklahoma by KWTV…no. 3 player in Oklahoma by SoonersIllustrated…no. 5 player in Oklahoma by Fab 50 OklahomaProspects…Oklahoma Pigskin Preview Top 10 Player…suffered a broken anklemidway through his senior season…had 42 catches for 513 yards and 6touchdowns as a senior…also rushed 51 yards for a touchdown…namedDistrict Offensive Most Valuable Player as a senior…garnered 26 tackles,17.5 quarterback sacks and 1 interception at defensive end as asenior…excellent student who has a 4.0 grade-point average and isinterested in a pre-Med curriculum in college…caught 36 passes for 590yards and 6 touchdowns as a junior…career totals at PHS: 98 receptions,1,323 yards, 12 touchdowns, 4 rushes for 94 yards and 2 touchdowns, 29.5quarterback sacks, 2 interceptions (1 returned for a touchdown)…timed at4.56 in the 40-yard dash…has a best vertical leap of 32.5 inches…hasbench pressed 300 pounds…earned All-Area honors from the StillwaterNews-Press as a junior…played basketball and baseball and also ran track,running the 100- and 200-meter sprints…chose Miami over Oklahoma andMichigan…coached by Mark Baetz.

Brandon Meriweather
DB, 6-1, 173
Apopka, Florida/Apopka HS

Widely heralded as one of the top defensive back prospects inFlorida…helped lead Apopka to the Florida Class 6A State Championship as asenior in 2001…earned a reputation as a hard hitter in the secondary andis known as one of the most instinctive safeties in the state…made severalbig hits in the state championship game…is slated to play cornerback incollege…also starred as a return man, returning four kicks for touchdownas a senior…played sparingly at quarterback in Apopka’s option offenseduring the 2001 season…rated the no. 15 prospect in Florida, regardless ofposition, by SuperPrep…a SuperPrep All-American…rated the no. 12defensive back prospect in the nation by SuperPrep…rated the no. 25 safetyin the nation by TheInsiders.com…rated the no. 8 defensive back and no. 34player overall in Florida by Florida Prep Football magazine…ranked the no.2 safety and the no. 10 player overall in Florida by FloridaKidsmagazine…a First-Team Class 6A All-State selection as a senior…member ofthe Sunshine Network All-Gridiron Team…First-Team All-CentralFlorida…had 55 tackles and 3 interceptions as a senior…played in theFlorida-Georgia All-Star Game…has been timed at 4.55 in the 40-yarddash…lettered in track and basketball…chose Miami over Florida State,Florida and South Carolina…coached in football by Rick Darlington.

Ryan Moore
WR, 6-3, 185
Orlando, Florida/Dr. Phillips HS

Has a rare combination of excellent hands, height, strength andspeed…widely considered among the elite receivers nationally in thisyear’s recruiting class…showed the ability to adjust to poorly thrownpasses during his prep career…considered the finest two-sport(football/basketball) recruit in Florida this year…caught 25 passes for557 yards and 6 touchdowns and returned 2 kicks for touchdowns as asenior…caught 54 passes for 954 yards and 14 touchdowns as ajunior…averaged 17 points per game in basketball as a junior…a ParadeAll-American…a USA Today First-Team All-American…rated the no. 5prospect in Florida, regardless of position, by SuperPrep…rated the topreceiver in the Southeast by PrepStar…the no. 18 prospect in the nation,regardless of position, by SuperPrep…a member of the SuperPrep NationalElite 50…a SuperPrep All-American…ranked the nation’s no. 2 receiverprospect by SuperPrep… member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s SuperSouthern 100…a member of the Orlando Sentinel’s Florida Super 26…ratedthe no. 2 wide receiver in the nation and no. 11 prospect overall byTheInsiders.com…rated the no. 2 wide receiver in the nation and no. 13overall by Student Sports…ranked the no. 1 wide receiver and no. 2 overallplayer in the state by Florida Prep Football…ranked the no. 2 widereceiver and no. 3 overall player in the state by Florida Kids magazine…aGridiron Greats Preseason Top 100 selection…First-Team All-Central Floridamember…First-Team Class 6A All-State selection…has been timed at 4.45 inthe 40-yard dash…has a 36-inch vertical leap…played in the CaliFloridaAll-Star Game…also lettered in track and basketball at Dr. Phillips HighSchool…chose Miami over Florida, Florida State, Tennessee and SouthCarolina…coached in football by Dave Langdon.

Sinorice Moss
WR, 5-8, 163
Miami, Florida/Carol City HS

Dangerous triple-threat athlete who was a standout receiver in arun-oriented offense during his prep career…excellent sprinter andleaper…showed the ability to make the catch in a crowd…rated the no. 56prospect overall in Florida, regardless of position, by SuperPrep…ratedthe no. 50 wide receiver in the nation by TheInsiders.com…ranked the no. 7wide receiver and no. 27 overall player in Florida by Florida PrepFootball…rated the no. 7 wide receiver and No. 53 overall player in thestate by Florida Kids magazine…had 18 catches for 432 yards and 6touchdowns as a senior…has been timed at 4.45 in the 40-yard dash…has abest vertical leap of 35 inches…played in the Dade/Broward All-StarGame…also an accomplished track athlete who ran a 10.99 100m at the USATFJunior National Championships as a junior…is the younger brother of formerHurricanes star Santana Moss…chose Miami over LSU, North Carolina Stateand Rutgers…coached in football by Walt Frazier.

Jon Peattie
K/P, 6-3, 185
Clearwater, Florida/Countryside HS

Solid athlete who has exhibited startling accuracy and range during his prepcareer…has demonstrated poise under pressure in numerous games…describedby his coach as “a great pressure kicker”…connected on 12-of-15 fieldgoals with a long of 57 as a senior…a game-tying 57-yard field goal tosend Countryside’s game with Clearwater into overtime after making a51-yarder earlier in the game…made a 53-yarder against Tarpon Springs EastLake…28 of 38 kickoffs were touchbacks in 2001…averaged 36 yards perpunt as a senior…hit 15 field goals and was 34-for-34 on extra points as ajunior…rated the no. 13 kicker in the nation by TheInsiders.com…ratedthe no. 32 prospect in Florida by St. Petersburg Times…a member of theSunshine Network’s All-Gridiron Team…played in the Florida-GeorgiaAll-Star Game in which he made field goals of 42 and 50 yards…has beentimed at 4.9 in the 40…named his high school’s 2002 Scholar Athlete of theYear…Chose Miami over Penn State, Minnesota and Central Florida…coachedby Joe Ionata.

Alex Pou
OL, 6-4, 276
Coral Gables, Florida/Coral Gables HS

Known for his toughness and versatility…also possesses greatstrength…widely regarded as one of the standout offensive line prospectsin Florida…projected to play tackle in college…very athletic with anaggressive attitude…has developed good technique for a player hisage…just beginning to blossom physically, he gained almost 40 poundsbetween his junior and senior seasons…played extensively as a defensivelineman in high school…a SuperPrep All-American…rated the no. 21offensive lineman in the nation by SuperPrep…rated the no. 20 prospectoverall in Florida, regardless of position, by SuperPrep…ranked the no. 11lineman in the Southeast by PrepStar… member of the AtlantaJournal-Constitution’s Super Southern 100…a First-Team All-Countyselection by the Miami Herald in 2001…rated the no. 2 offensive lineprospect and no. 12 overall player in the state by Florida PrepFootball…rated the no. 2 offensive line prospect and no. 5 overall playerin the state by Florida Kids magazine…a First-Team Class 6A All-Stateselection in 2001…a member of Sunshine Network’s All-GridironTeam…compiled a blocking grade of 91 percent as a senior, 84 percent as ajunior…defensively, he had 31 tackles and four sacks as a senior…hasbeen timed at 5.00 in the 40-yard dash…played in the Dade/Broward All-StarGame…is from the same high school as current Hurricanes Jonathan Vilma andFrank Gore…chose Miami over Florida and Tennessee…coached in football byJoe Montoya.

Antonio Reynolds
LB, 6-4, 225
Akron, Ohio/J.R. Buchtel HS

Multitalented three-sport star who excelled in football, track andbasketball in high school…has outstanding athleticism for a player hissize…could grow into a defensive end, but will begin his college career atlinebacker…played both positions in high school…showed tremendous rangeas an outside linebacker…has been timed at 4.55 in the 40-yard dash…hasa vertical leap best of 42 inches…a Division 11 All-Ohio selection as asenior…rated the no. 9 linebacker in the Midwest by PrepStar…rated theno. 73 prospect in the Midwest, regardless of position, by SuperPrep…theno. 43 defensive end in the nation by TheInsiders.com…made 88 tackles, 6quarterback sacks, and 1 interception as a senior…made 110 tackles and 8quarterback sacks as a junior…chose Miami over Pittsburgh, Tennessee andCincinnati…coached in football by Claude Brown.

Glenn Sharpe
DB, 5-11, 175
Miami, Florida/Carol City HS

Talented cornerback who was a standout on one of Florida’s top big-schoolprograms…has excellent speed and coverage capabilities…a big-playproducer who regularly produces turnovers…was a standout on a team thatfeatured several Division I recruits…lettered in both football andtrack…timed at 4.45 in the 40-yard dash…has a 38-inch verticalleap…intercepted 17 passes during his high school career…made 50tackles, broke up 12 passes and intercepted 3 passes as a senior, inaddition to returning a punt for a touchdown…intercepted 5 passes as ajunior, playing just 6 games while missing half the season with aninjury…had 9 interceptions as a sophomore…member of the OrlandoSentinel’s Florida Super 26…a First-Team All-Dade County selection by theMiami Herald…the no. 33 overall prospect in Florida by SuperPrep…the no.24 cornerback prospect in the nation by TheInsiders.com…the no. 2defensive back and no. 6 overall player in the state by Florida PrepFootball…the no. 4 defensive back and no. 16 overall player in the stateby Florida Kids…a First-Team Class 6A All-State honoree as asenior…participated in the Florida-Georgia All-Star Game…played in theDade/Broward All-Star game…chose Miami over North Carolina State, LSU andRutgers…coached in football by Walt Frazier.

Greg Threat
DB, 6-2, 185
Tallahassee, Florida/Lincoln HS

A pure cover cornerback who was a major factor in his team’s run to theClass 4A state title…played as both a cornerback and wide receiver for oneof the state’s top programs…has excellent size and exceptional speed…wasa standout performer on an ultra-talented high school team…has been timedat 4.45 in the 40-yard dash…started three years for the two-time statechampions (1999 and 2001)…solid student with a 3.2 grade-pointaverage…made 65 tackles and intercepted 8 passes, in addition to catching25 passes for 275 yards and 6 touchdowns as a senior…had 46 solo tacklesand 4 interceptions as a junior…a quarter-miler on the track who has beentime at 50.1 for 400 meters…a SuperPrep All-American…rated the no. 21defensive back in America by SuperPrep…rated the no. 24 prospect overallin Florida by SuperPrep…rated the no. 8 defensive back in the Southeast byPrepStar…member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Super Southern100…was a First-Team Class 4A All-State selection as a senior…one of theOrlando Sentinel’s Dandy Dozen defensive backs…earned First-Team All-BigBend honors as a senior…rated the no. 15 cornerback in America byTheInsiders.com…rated the no. 5 defensive back in Florida and the no. 50overall player in the state by Florida Kids…chose Miami over Florida,Georgia Tech and Notre Dame…coached in football by David Wilson.

Terrell Walden
DB, 6-0, 170
Miami, Florida/Edison HS

Excellent all-around athlete who possesses exceptional speed and the abilityto break a game open…excellent at breaking on the ball…considered a trueathlete with tremendous upside potential as a football player…widelyconsidered perhaps the state’s fastest football player on the high schoollevel…led Miami-Dade County with 8 interceptions as a senior in2001…outstanding track athlete who earned All-State honors in 2001 andcompeted at the 2001 USATF Junior National Championships…has been timed at4.38 in the 40-yard dash…rated the no. 38 prospect overall in Florida bySuperPrep…rated the no. 8 defensive back in the nation and the no. 69overall player by TheInsiders.com…rated the nation’s no. 9 defensive backand no. 64 overall player by Student Sports…ranked the no. 7 defensiveback in Florida and the no. 33 overall player in the state by Florida PrepFootball…rated the no. 2 defensive back and no. 27 overall player in thestate by Florida Kids…a First-Team Class 6A All-State selection as asenior…a First-Team All-Dade County selection by the Miami Herald in2001…made 40 tackles and 8 interceptions as a senior and had 23 tacklesand 2 interceptions as a junior…had 17 catches for 323 yards and 5touchdowns on offense as a junior…played in the CaliFlorida All-StarGame…played in the Dade/Broward All-Star Game…from the same high schoolas current Hurricanes William and Carlos Joseph…chose Miami over Florida,Michigan State and North Carolina State…coached in football by Corey Bell.

Eric Winston
TE, 6-5, 260
Midland, Texas/Lee HS

Considered by many the top tight end prospect in the nation…comes from oneof the nation’s top high school programs…Midland Lee won three Texas Class5A titles in Winston’s four seasons…played both tight end and defensiveend…excellent two-sport athlete who was a standout basketball player, inaddition to his football exploits…has a surprising combination of size,strength and agility that has enabled him to dominate in both sports…hasbeen timed at 4.7 in the 40-yard dash…member of SuperPrep’s National Elite50 Team…rated the no. 44 prospect overall in the nation bySuperPrep…rated the nation’s no. 2 tight end by SuperPrep…rated the no.6 overall prospect in Texas, regardless of position, by SuperPrep…memberof PrepStar’s Top 125 Dream Team…rated the nation’s no. 2 tight endprospect by PrepStar…rated the no. 1 tight end prospect in the Midlands byPrepStar…member of the Houston Chronicle’s Texas Top 100…member of theDallas Morning News’ National Top 100…First-Team All-American byESPN.com…rated the no. 2 tight end in the nation byTheInsiders.com…rated the no. 2 tight end in the nation and the no. 77prospect overall by Student Sports…a member of the Gridiron GreatsPreseason Top 100…two-time First-Team All-State by the Texas SportswritersAssociation…First-Team All-USA Today…a two-time unanimous District 4-5Aselection in both football and basketball…named his team’s Offensive MostValuable Player for the 2001 season…caught 20 passes for 210 yards and 3touchdowns as a senior…made 13 catches for 325 yards and 1 touchdown as ajunior…from the same high school that produced former HurricanesAll-America center K.C. Jones…chose Miami over Texas A&M, LSU andTexas…coached in football by John Parchman.

Anthony Wollschlager
OL, 6-6, 300
Fort Lauderdale, Florida/St. Thomas Aquinas HS

Excellent run blocker who was a two-time All-State selection…has a largeframe to build on…is just beginning to mature physically…has tremendousupside potential…was a standout performer on one of the state’s best teamsthe last two seasons…an excellent student-athlete who has a 4.0grade-point average…helped lead his team to the Class 4A statechampionship game as a senior…St. Thomas Aquinas was 28-2 over the lasttwo seasons with Wollschlager leading the way…a SuperPrepAll-American…the no.23 rated offensive lineman in America bySuperPrep…rated the no. 14 offensive line prospect in the Southeast byPrepStar…member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Super Southern100…rated the no. 23 offensive line prospect in the nation byTheInsiders.com…rated the no. 5 offensive line prospect in the nation andthe no. 24 overall player in the state by Florida Prep Football…rated theno. 7 offensive line prospect in Florida and the no. 39 overall player inthe state by Florida Kids magazine…a First-Team Class 4A All-Stateselection in 2001…a First-Team All-County selection by the South FloridaSun-Sentinel…selected to play in the CaliFlorida and Dade/Broward All-Stargames…chose Miami over Michigan, Notre Dame and Northwestern…coached infootball by George Smith.

John Wood
DL, 6-3, 225
Hialeah, Florida/American HS

A two-sport star in football and basketball…one of the top rush ends inFlorida…a gifted athlete who is a dangerous pass rusher off the edge…hasan excellent frame to build on…rated the no. 23 prospect overall inFlorida, regardless of position, by SuperPrep…rated the no. 37 defensiveline prospect in America by SuperPrep…a SuperPrep All-American…rated theno. 15 defensive line prospect in the Southeast by PrepStar…made 65tackles, 19 for losses, and had 7 quarterback sacks as a senior for a 7-3team…chose Miami over Auburn, Michigan State, North Carolina State,Virginia Tech and Florida…coached in football by Morty Bernstein.

Alton Wright
DL, 6-4, 225
Houston, Texas/Jones HS/Kilgore JC

Standout two-sport star in high school who developed into an exception rushend in the junior college ranks…has great size, speed, quickness andathletic ability…was a multi-sport letterman in high school…played twoseasons at Kilgore Junior College in Kilgore, Texas…rated the no. 39overall junior college prospect in the nation, regardless of position, bySuperPrep…a First-Team All-Southwest Junior College Conference selectionin 2000 and 2001…a USA Today Honorable Mention selection for Texas Playerof the Year in high school…rated the no. 8 junior college defensive endand no. 67 overall junior college prospect by JC FootballMagazine…originally signed with Miami in 2000…totaled 285 tackles, 66sacks, 14 forced fumbles, three blocked field goals over a three-year highschool career…named the No. 76 overall high school prospect in Texas bySuperPrep…USA Today Honorable Mention All-America…named the No. 2defensive lineman on Texas Football Magazine’s Top 300 list, as well as aSuper 24 Team member…selected to the Houston Chronicle Top 100 andDistrict 22-4A First-Team Defense…three-year first-team All-District andtwo-year first-team All-State selection…two-time District Most ValuablePlayer…named to the Dallas Morning News State Top 100…chose Miami overTexas A&M and Oklahoma…coached by Jim Rieves at Kilgore Junior College.