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PHILADELPHIA (2/5/14) – Today, on college football's National Signing Day, the Temple Owls welcomed 24 new student-athletes to the football team.
Name Pos Elg Ht Wt Hometown High School/Other
Shamir Bearfield DB Fr. 5-11 175 Jersey City, NJ St. Peter's Prep
Freddie Booth-Lloyd DL Fr. 6-0 315 Cocoa, FL Cocoa
Ventell Bryant WR Fr. 6-3 180 Tampa, FL Jefferson
Sean Chandler DB Fr. 5-11 173 Camden, NJ Camden
Anthony Davis DB Fr. 5-11 180 Monroeville, PA Gateway
Michael Dogbe DL/LB Fr. 6-3 240 Morris Plains, NJ Parsippany Hills
Matt Eaton WR Fr. 6-4 200 Pascagoula, MS Pascagoula
Jared Folks LB Fr. 6-2 218 Harrisburg, PA Susquehanna Township
David Hood RB Fr. 5-9 185 Galloway, NJ Absegami
Derrick Ingram WR Fr. 6-1 193 Tampa, FL Jefferson
Khiry Lucas DB Jr. 6-1 180 Cleveland, MS East Side / Hinds CC
Jacob Martin DL Fr. 6-3 230 Aurora, CO Cherokee Trail
James McHale OL Fr. 6-6 300 Dunmore, PA Dunmore
Frank Nutile QB Fr. 6-4 199 Ramsey, NJ Don Bosco Prep
Delvon Randall WR Fr. 6-0 190 Monroeville, PA Gateway
Jaelin Robinson OL Fr. 6-7 300 West Haven, CT Wilbur Cross
Aaron Ruff OL Fr. 6-3 300 Philadelphia, PA Imhotep
Jyquis Thomas DB Fr. 6-1 182 Plant City, FL Plant City
Brenon Thrift DL Fr. 6-3 230 Monroeville, PA Gateway
Lenny Williams QB Fr. 5-10 196 McKees Rocks, PA Sto Rox
Brodrick Yancy WR Fr. 5-11 184 Bradenton, FL Manatee
PHILADELPHIA (2/5/14) – Today, on college football's National Signing Day, the Temple Owls welcomed 24 new student-athletes to the football team.
2014 Temple Football National Letter of Intent Signees
Name Pos Elg Ht Wt Hometown High School/Other
Shamir Bearfield DB Fr. 5-11 175 Jersey City, NJ St. Peter's Prep
Freddie Booth-Lloyd DL Fr. 6-0 315 Cocoa, FL Cocoa
Ventell Bryant WR Fr. 6-3 180 Tampa, FL Jefferson
Sean Chandler DB Fr. 5-11 173 Camden, NJ Camden
Anthony Davis DB Fr. 5-11 180 Monroeville, PA Gateway
Michael Dogbe DL/LB Fr. 6-3 240 Morris Plains, NJ Parsippany Hills
Matt Eaton WR Fr. 6-4 200 Pascagoula, MS Pascagoula
Jared Folks LB Fr. 6-2 218 Harrisburg, PA Susquehanna Township
David Hood RB Fr. 5-9 185 Galloway, NJ Absegami
Derrick Ingram WR Fr. 6-1 193 Tampa, FL Jefferson
Khiry Lucas DB Jr. 6-1 180 Cleveland, MS East Side / Hinds CC
Jacob Martin DL Fr. 6-3 230 Aurora, CO Cherokee Trail
James McHale OL Fr. 6-6 300 Dunmore, PA Dunmore
Frank Nutile QB Fr. 6-4 199 Ramsey, NJ Don Bosco Prep
Delvon Randall WR Fr. 6-0 190 Monroeville, PA Gateway
Jaelin Robinson OL Fr. 6-7 300 West Haven, CT Wilbur Cross
Aaron Ruff OL Fr. 6-3 300 Philadelphia, PA Imhotep
Jyquis Thomas DB Fr. 6-1 182 Plant City, FL Plant City
Brenon Thrift DL Fr. 6-3 230 Monroeville, PA Gateway
Lenny Williams QB Fr. 5-10 196 McKees Rocks, PA Sto Rox
Brodrick Yancy WR Fr. 5-11 184 Bradenton, FL Manatee
MID YEAR TRANSFERS
Name Pos Elg Ht Wt Hometown High School/Other
Cequan Jefferson DB Fr. 5-10 170 Richmond, VA Henrico/ Fork Union Military
Shahid Lovett DB Jr. 6-2 205 Vineland, NJ Vineland/ Lackawanna CC
Derrek Thomas WR Fr. 6-4 185 Albany, NY Bishop Maginn/ Milford
Alex Wells DB Jr. 6-0 202 Baltimore, MD Overlea/ ASA College
Cequan Jefferson DB Fr. 5-10 170 Richmond, VA Henrico/ Fork Union Military
Shahid Lovett DB Jr. 6-2 205 Vineland, NJ Vineland/ Lackawanna CC
Derrek Thomas WR Fr. 6-4 185 Albany, NY Bishop Maginn/ Milford
Alex Wells DB Jr. 6-0 202 Baltimore, MD Overlea/ ASA College
· The 2014 Class of 25 players represent nine states - Pennsylvania (7), New Jersey (6), Florida (5), Colorado (1), Connecticut (1), Maryland (1), Mississippi (2), New York (1), and Virginia (1).
· The Owls recruited evenly adding 13 players on defense (including eight who play in the secondary) and added 12 offensive players (going heavy at the wide receiver position with six additions).
· Four players - Cequan Jefferson, Shahid Lovett, Derrek Thomas, and Alex Wells are mid-year transfers and have been enrolled at Temple since January 20, 2014.
· Five of Temple's 2014 freshmen come from just two high schools - Gateway HS in Monroeville, PA, and Jefferson HS in Tampa, FL. Anthony Davis, Delvon Randall, and Brenon Thrift attended Gateway together and Ventell Bryant and Derrick Ingram were teammates at Jefferson.
· Jacob Martin's brother, Josh, plays for the Kansas City Chiefs. In fact, it was Josh who helped Temple land its first Colorado recruit. The Chiefs employ two former Temple graduate assistants - Britt Reid and Mark DeLeone - on their coaching staff, and it was a conversation between Josh, Britt and Mark that led Temple to take a look at Jacob.
· Michael Dogbe is the third consecutive Newark Star-Ledger player of the year to sign with Temple. QB P.J. Walker (2012) and WR Kalif Herbin (2011) were the others.
· Six recruits played together on the North team at the 2013 Chesapeake Bowl in Virginia last December - Shamir Bearfield, Sean Chandler, Michael Dogbe, James McHale, Delvon Randall, and Brenon Thrift.
· Cequan Jefferson was a teammate of Sharif Finch at Henrico HS.
· The Owls will begin Spring practices on Monday, March 24. Practices will continue every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (with the exception of April 19). Spring ball will conclude with the annual Cherry & White game on Saturday, April 26.
· The 2014 season will get underway on Thursday night, August 28, when Temple kicks off the SEC Network in a nationally televised game at Vanderbilt. The home opener vs. Navy follows on September 6. The rest of the home slate is: Cincinnati, East Carolina, Memphis, Tulsa and Delaware State.
Shamir Bearfield DB 5-11 • 175 Freshman Jersey City, NJ St. Peter's Prep
High School: Played wide receiver and defensive back for coach Rich Hansen at St. Peter's Prep … had 73 tackles and 11 passes defensed in his senior year en route to all-county honors … amassed 170 tackles, 2 INTs, 2 sacks and 5 forced fumbles while earning three letters in his HS career … teams posted a combined 28-7 record … led his team to the NJSIAA Non-Public Group 4 State Championship title game… participated in the 2013 Chesapeake Bowl … was also recruited by Michigan State, Wisconsin, and Vanderbilt.
Personal: Born Shamir Nasir Bearfield on 2/22/96 in Newark, NJ … parents are Nasir Salaam (father), Kia Bearfield-Smith (mother) and Tim Smith (stepdad) … brothers are Zakim Harris (18) and Tre'Shawn Smith (2), and has a sister Timia Smith (11) … list of favorites: Martin and Friends (TV show), hip-hop, rap, R&B (music), The Godfather (book) ... would like to pursue a career in physical therapy.
Fran Brown on Bearfield:
Freddie Booth-Lloyd DL 6-0 • 315 Freshman Cocoa, FL Cocoa
High School: Played DT for coach John Wilkinson at Cocoa (FL) HS the Tigers went 11-2 in 2013 … registered 63 tackles, 36 solos, and 6 sacks as a senior … had an 81-yard INT return for a TD vs. Gonzaga College HS ... selected to play in the Florida Athletic Coaches Association North-South All Star Game ... was a combined 46-7 in four years, including a 14-0 record as a freshman twice earned all-state and all-county honors … also was a state qualifier in wrestling and participated in track & field.
Personal: Born Freddie Dimitrius Booth-Lloyd on 8/26/95 in Cocoa, FL … mother is Lynda Booth ... has three brothers Allen (35), Dominique (26), and D'iante (17), and a sister Rika (30) ... list of favorites include: Friday (movie), The Boondocks (TV show), rap (music), The Blindside (book), mac & cheese (food).
Ventell Bryant WR 6-3 • 180 Freshman Tampa, FL Jefferson
High School: Played wide receiver for coach Jeremy Earle at Jefferson High School in Tampa, FL … led team to 10-2 record and the FHSAA 6A second round of playoffs … as a senior had 34 catches for 756 yards and 11 touchdowns … averaged 20.7 YPC his senior year ... earned first team All-Western Conference honors … was 6-62 receiving as a junior.
Personal: Born Ventell Jamal Bryant on 8/24/96 in Tampa, FL … parents are Luz Lebron and Oscar Bryant.
Sean Chandler DB 5-11 • 173 Freshman Camden, NJ Camden
High School: Two-way player for coach Dwayne Savage at Camden High School … also returned punts and kickoffs … three star prospect by Rivals.com … ranked the #27 player in New Jersey … led Camden to a 10-1 overall record including a undefeated regular season and a trip to the NJSIAA South Group State Semi-Final (it was the first time since 1976 that the school had won 10 games) … as a senior, accumulated 60 tackles (50 solo), 2 TFL, 1 FR and 8 INTs (3 returned for TDs) while totaling 1,365 all-purpose yards highlighted by 622 receiving yards and was named Philadelphia Inquirer defensive player of the year … finished his career with 104 tackles (94 solo), 8 INTS, 1 FF and 1 FR ... was all-conference as a junior and sophomore … played for the North Squad in the 2013 Chesapeake Bowl ... also ran track.
Personal: Born Sean Chandler on 4/27/96 in Camden, NJ … nicknamed "Champ" … parents are LaTanya Woodson and James Chandler ... has a brother Cornell Woodson (25), and sisters Ebony Chandler (21), Eyana Chandler (19) and Colette Chandler (7) ... list of favorites include: NFL Total Access (TV show), Paid in Full (movie), The Bully (book), rap (music) and ribs (food) ... would like to pursue a career in physical therapy.
Anthony Davis DB 5-11 • 180 Freshman Monroeville, PA Gateway
High School: Played for coach Don Militzer at Gateway High School … three star prospect by Rivals.com … ranked the #11 player in Pennsylvania ... earned first team all-state honors as a senior after a junior campaign that garnered second team recognition ... a two-year letter winner who notched 72 tackles, 6 INTs, 15 receptions and 8 TDs in his career ... selected to play in the Big 33 game ... also received offers from Penn State, West Virginia, and Pittsburgh.
Personal: Born Anthony Terrance Davis on 6/21/96 in Pittsburgh, PA ... nicknamed "A.D." ... parents are Theresa Barbour and Alonzo Davis ... has a brother Alonzo (19) ... list of favorites include: Ride Along (movie), The Boondocks (TV show), hip-hop and R&B (music), and Olive Garden (restaurant) ... would like to major in finance/marketing.
Michael Dogbe DE 6-3 • 240 Freshman Morris Plains, NJ Parsippany Hills
High School: Played defensive end for coach David Albano at Parsippany Hills High School … named the Newark Star Ledger player of the year … led team to a 9-3 record including a trip to the NJSIAA North II, Group Three Final … as a senior collected 145 tackles (45 solo), 18 TFL and 22 sacks ... played in the 2013 Chesapeake Bowl and NJ/NY All Star Game … a three year letterwinner, he finished his high school career with 245 tackles (74 solo), 30 sacks, 3 FF and a blocked punt.
Personal: Born Michael Dogbe on 5/5/96 … parents are Binta and Solomon Dogbe ... has a brother Chris (11) and sisters Grace (19) and Eunice (14) ... list of favorites include: Friday Night Lights and All About the Benjamins (movie), rap (music) ... plays to major in physical therapy.
Matt Eaton WR 6-4 • 200 Freshman Pascagoula, MS Pascagoula
High School: Played WR for coach Lewis Sims at Pascagoula (MS) High School ... a four-year letterwinner ... had 44 receptions for 785 yards garnering offensive MVP for the 10-2 District champions ... earned all-state and all-conference honors as a senior ... also played basketball ... also recruited by Appalachian State and Arkansas State.
Personal: Born Matthew Theartris Eaton II on 12/9/95 in Norfolk, VA ... parents are Wendy and Matthew Eaton ... likes poetry.
Jared Folks LB 6-2 • 218 Freshman Harrisburg, PA Susquehanna Township
High School: Played DE/LB for coach Joe Headen at Susquehanna Township HS ... a two-year letterman ... posted 10 sacks, one interception, and one TD as a senior earning all-conference honors ... had 8 sacks and one INT his junior year ... was also recruited by Buffalo and Delaware.
Personal: Born Jared Michael Folks on 11/16/95 in Harrisburg, PA … parents are Jamie and Jonathan Folks ... has a brother Jonathan (21) ... enjoys reading and writing poetry ... listens to Notorious B.I.G. ... is a huge fan of Friday Night Lights listing it as his favorite movie, book, and TV show ... plans to study international finance.
David Hood RB 5-9 • 185 Freshman Galloway, NJ Absegami
High School: Played running back for coach Dennis Scuderi at Absegami High School … ranked the #35 player in New Jersey … as a senior, totaled 1,651 yards and 21 TDs, including 1,431 rushing yards and 17 TDs on the ground … nearly broke the school record rushing with 261 yards and 5 TDs vs. Egg Harbor Township … rushed for 957 yards and 10 TDs on 138 carries and caught 17 passes for 327 yards and 3 TDs as a junior.
Personal: Born David L. Hood III on 11/6/96 … nicknamed Tre … parents are Lisa and David Hood.
Derrick Ingram WR 6-1 • 193 Freshman Tampa, FL Jefferson
High School: Played wide receiver and safety for coach Jeremy Earle at Jefferson High School where he was a teammate of fellow Owl signee Ventell Bryant … led team to the FHSAA 6A second round of playoffs … as a senior had 23 catches for 599 yards including 10 TDs … averaged 22.7 YPC his senior year … hauled in 51 catches for 1,022 yards and 19 TDs in his career … defensively earned second team all-conference as a senior with 42 tackles, 2 sacks, 5 TFL and 3 INTs.
Personal: Born Derrick Ingram on 1/2/96 … mother is Shevonne Johnson.
Cequan Jefferson DB 5-10 • 170 Freshman Richmond, VA Henrico / Fork Union
Prep School: Played cornerback for coach John Shuman at Fork Union Military Academy.
High School: Played defensive back and wide receiver for coach Roger Brookes at Henrico High School where he was a teammate of fellow Owl Sharif Finch … three star prospect by Rivals.com … ranked the #18 player in Virginia and #57 athlete in the country in 2013 by Rivals.com ... played three seasons and was first team all-state on offense and defense as a senior … originally signed national letter of intent to play for Virginia Tech in February of 2012.
Personal: Born Cequan D. Jefferson on 10/28/93 in Richmond, VA ... enjoys dancing ... included on his list of favorites: Martin (TV show), rap and R&B (music), and pizza (food).
Shahid Lovett DB 6-2 • 205 Junior Vineland, NJ Vineland / Lackawanna CC
College: Transferred from Lackawanna College in Scranton (PA) after two seasons with coach Mark Duda ... ranked by Rivals' JCGridiron.com as the #3 JUCO safety in the country ... in 2013, made transition to strong safety after previously playing wide receiver ... finished in the top three in team tackles (66), interceptions (3), and tackles for a loss (6.5), and was named the Falcon's Most Valuable Defensive Player. ... named to the All Northeast Football Conference defensive first team ... as a freshman, started all 10 games at wide receiver playing alongside current West Virginia University wideout Kevin White ... made 22 receptions for 300 yards.
High School: A 2011 graduate of Vineland HS (NJ) where he played for coach Dan Russo ... earned three letters while playing safety, LB, DE, and WR … also ran track.
Personal: Born Shahid Jaleal Lovett on 7/10/92, in Vineland, NJ … nicknamed Shy … mother is Stacey Purnell … has three brothers: Stanley Lovett (25), Cameron (15), and Darius Purnell (12) … chose Temple over Cal, Old Dominion and Towson because Temple "feels like home" … lists the following as his favorites: First 48 (TV show), Rap and R&B (music), The Pact (book).
Khiry Lucas DB 6-1 • 180 Junior Cleveland, MS East Side / Hinds CC
College: Played cornerback in 10 games in 2013 for Hinds Community College in Jackson, MS ... totaled 46 tackles, with four interceptions and five passes defensed ... was honored by the National Consortium for Academics and Sports for his achievements in the classroom while at Hinds CC.
High School: Played DB, WR and punter for coach Tavares Johnson at East Side HS in Cleveland,?MS ... as a senior, had 81 tackles (68 solo), 6 TFL, one sack, two interceptions, 3 FR, 2 FF, 7 blocked kicks (6 punts and 1 FG) ... on offense, had 52 receptions for 834 yards and 12 TDs as a senior ... earned two letters in his career totaling 131 tackles (93 solo), 5 INTs, 76 catches for 1,204 yards and 18 TDs.
Personal: Born Khiry Lucas on 2/12/94.
Jacob Martin DL 6-3 • 230 Freshman Aurora, CO Cherokee Trail
High School: Played DE for coach Monte Thelen at Cherokee Trail in Aurora, CO … Cougars posted a 10-3 record in 2013 … had 44 tackles (27 solos), 8 TFL, and 5.5 sacks as a senior.
Personal: Born Jacob W. Martin on 12/11/95 … mother, Kim Martin, coaches track ... brother, Josh (22), was a rookie free agent for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013 after attending Columbia University ... in fact, it was Josh who helped Temple land it's first Colorado recruit. The Chiefs employ two former Temple graduate assistants - Britt Reid and Mark DeLeone - on their coaching staff, and it was a conversation between Josh, Britt and Mark that led Temple to take a look at Jacob.
James McHale OL 6-6 • 300 Freshman Dunmore, PA Dunmore
High School: Three star prospect by Rivals.com … ranked the #34 player in Pennsylvania … played for coach Jack Henzes at Dunmore High School … led team to 11-1 record as a senior on the way to a league championship … state runner up and District 2 AA champs as a junior … started three years on both sides of the offensive and defensive line … two-time all-state, all-region, and all-league team … played for the North team in the 2013 Chesapeake Bowl … also received offers from Syracuse, Florida International, Buffalo and UMass … also a four-year letter winner in track and field … went to Districts three years consecutively for shot put.
Personal: Born James Lewis McHale on 10/7/95 … son of Alison and Mark McHale … has two brothers John (21) and Mark (15 ) … plans on majoring in criminal justice and becoming a police officer upon graduation … hobbies include hiking, fishing and hunting … favorite movies are The Departed and Boondock Saints.
Frank Nutile QB 6-4 • 199 Freshman Ramsey, NJ Don Bosco Prep
High School: Three star prospect by Rivals.com … ranked the #28 player in New Jersey … pro style quarterback for coach Greg Toal at Don Bosco Prep School in Ramsey, NJ … led team to a 7-4 record and league title en route to a NJSIAA Non-Public Group 4 State Semi-Final appearance … passed for 1,458 yards going 124-198 while throwing for 13 TDs as a junior and was named 2nd team all non-public … finished his career with 3,100 passing yards and 28 touchdowns … chose Temple over UCF, Indiana and Cincinnati.
Personal: Born Frank Nutile on 4/12/95 … son of Rob and Rose Nutile … father played quarterback for Louisville and Maryland in the 1980's … has one sister Gianna (15) … hobbies include pick-up basketball and baseball games … lists his favorites as: Goodfellas (movie), Breaking Bad (TV show), and pizza (food).
Delvon Randall WR 6-0 • 190 Freshman Monroeville, PA Gateway
High School: Played wide receiver for coach Don Militzer at Gateway High School … three star prospect by Rivals.com … ranked #33 player in Pennsylvania … played in the 2013 Chesapeake Bowl … was a three-time all-conference player totaling 90 catches for 1,480 yards receiving ... was 26-478-5TDs receiving in 2013 and 11-234-4TDs in 2011 … added 34 tackles, a sack and an INT as a senior and 21 tackles and a sack as a junior … also played basketball.
Personal: Born Delvon Randall on 12/14/96 in Pittsburgh, PA … parents are Tiffany and William Randall ... brother Drevon (13) and sisiters Sanaya (11), Kelwan (7) ... list of favorites include: Money Talks (movie), Martin (TV show), rap and R&B (music), The Great Gatsby (book) ... plans to study sports management.
Jaelin Robinson OL 6-7 • 300 Freshman New Haven, CT Wilbur Cross
High School: Played one season for coach John Acquavita at Wilbur Cross … was a standout basketball player who also played football as a senior … helped lead a ground game that averaged 232.8 yards per game.
Personal: Born Jaelin Robinson on 1/8/95 … mother is Tyra Robinson
Aaron Ruff OL 6-3 • 300 Freshman Philadelphia, PA Imhotep
High School: Played offensive line at Imhotep Charter High School in Philadelphia for coach Al Crosby … team captain … compiled a 12-3 record as a senior and a 14-1 record as a junior … in 2012, became the first charter school to reach the PIAA Championship game and did so again, and won, in 2013 … led the way for 4,300 rushing yards and 96 total TDs … won offensive player of the game in a 2012 quarterfinal win… earned Eagles Top Achiever Award in 2011 and 2012 … ranked #5 player in Pennsylvania by Rivals.com … ranked a four star recruit by Rivals.com ... also recruited by Stanford, Syracuse, Wisconsin, Georgia Tech, Michigan State and Virginia Tech.
Personal: Born Aaron Coley Ruff on 1/20/96 in Philadelphia … nicknamed "Big Ruff" … parents are Yvette and Hayward Ruff … mother went to Temple ... has a brother Isaiah (26) and a sister Ava (5) … loves to cook … hopes to become an engineer technologist.
Derrek Thomas WR 6-4 • 185 Freshman Albany, NY Bishop Maginn / Milford Academy
Prep School: Played WR for coach Bill Chaplick at Milford Academy in New Berlin, NY … was 15-446-4TDs receiving in 2013 … named offensive player of the game after his 3 catch 125 yard and one TD performance at Yale.
High School: Played WR and CB for coach Joseph Grasso at Bishop Maginn High in Albany, NY … served as the Griffins captain and was all-state and all-conference as a senior after garnering all-conference honors as a junior … led all receivers with 40 catches for 857 yards and 7 TDs … also had 31 tackles and an INT ... was a NY State Hall of Fame scholar-athlete ... also played basketball and ran track.
Personal: Born Derrek Tremonte Thomas on 4/25/95 in Albany, NY ... nicknamed "DT" ... parents are Diana Sandaire and Derrek Thomas.
Jyquis Thomas DB 6-1 • 182 Freshman Plant City, FL Plant City
High School: Played DB for coach Wayne Ward at Plant City (FL) High … had 59 tackles (36 solos) 4 sacks, an INT, and 10 passes defensed as a senior … also forced a fumble, recovered two and blocked one punt … Raiders posted an 8-3 record.
Personal: Born Jyquis Thomas on 11/10/95 … mother is Katura Jackson.
Brenon Thrift DL 6-3 • 230 Freshman Monroeville, PA Gateway
High School: Played LB for coach Don Militzer at Gateway High … notched 102 tackles (72 solos) 16 sacks and a fumble recovery as a senior ... was second team all-state and voted to Northwest All Stars and Fab 22 … a four-year letter winner who collected 354 tackles en route to first team all-conference honors each season … played in the 2013 Chesapeake Bowl … also played basketball.
Personal: Born Brenon Jamel Thrift on 12/17/94 in Pittsburgh, PA … goes by B.J. and also nicknamed "Baby Hulk" … parents are Lisa and Ellis Thrift … has a brother Shane (12) … enjoys chess, fishing and ping pong … list of favorites include: Planes, Trains and Automobiles (movie), The Cosby Show (TV show), chicken (food), and Young Jeezzy (music) ... plans to study criminal justice or communications.
Alex Wells DB 6-0 • 202 Junior Baltimore, MD Overlea / ASA College
College: Spent the past two seasons at ASA College in Brooklyn, NY, where he played for coach Dennis Orlando ... led the Avengers to back-to-back Northeast Football Conference Championships ... earned first team National Junior College Athletic Association All-America honors, the lone player from the NEFC to earn first or second team honors ... finished the 2012 season with 45 tackles, 3 FF, 3 FR, 3 INTs and 2 TDs ... his 3 FF and 3 FR led the conference ... had a stellar game on 9/29 vs. Army JV leading the Avengers to a 40-16 win ... had 2 TFL, 1 FR and 2 INTs - returned the fumble and one of the INTs for touchdowns.
High School: Played for head coach Craig Rollins at Overlea HS in Baltimore, MD … notched 120 tackles and 4 INTs in his career … was an all-state DB en route to the 1A North Championship as a senior … played in the Crab Bowl.
Personal: Born Alexander Ajanaku Wells on 7/25/94 in Baltimore, MD … has a brother Carey Wells-Towers (18) and sisters Brittany Frazier (29), Keira Frazier (28) and Allie Wells (18) … list Martin as his favorite TV show and steak as his favorite food ... plans to study business management.
Lenny Williams QB 5-10 • 196 Freshman McKees Rocks, PA Sto-Rox
High School: Four-year starter at QB for coach Dan Bradley at Sto-Rox High School … finished his career as the WPIAL's all-time leading passer with 8,509 yards and 102 touchdowns … also rushed for nearly 3,000 yards … as a junior, was named a Fab 22 selection, WPIAL co-offensive player of the year and 2012 Big 7 Conference player of the year ... earned all-state and all-conference honors as a sophomore, junior and senior ... selected to play in the Big 33 game ... also played basketball for three years ... earned academic honor roll all four years and attained National Honor Society as a senior.
Personal: Born Leonard L. Williams on 11/16/95 in McKees Rocks, PA … mother is Kelly Dorsey ... brothers Shamon (18) and Cameron (1) and sisters Sharaya (22) and Beauty (14) ... list of favorites include: Juice (movie), Martin (TV show), rap and R&B (music), If You Give a Mouse a Cookie... (book), fried chicken (food) ... nearly had a finger amputated in a hedge clipping accident ... would like to become a CPA and plans to major in accounting and finance.
Brodrick Yancy WR 5-11 • 184 Freshman Bradenton, FL Manatee
High School: Played wide receiver for coach Joe Kinnan at Manatee High School … a three-year letterwinner ... had 41 catches for 648 yards and 7 TDs in his career … led his team to a 11-1 record in his senior year … was 32-133-2TDs rushing and 11-233-2TDs receiving in 2013.
Personal: Born Brodrick Jamari Yancy on 3/31/95 in Sarasota, FL … parents are Clarissa and Brent Yancy ... has a brother Brent III (19) and sisters Breanna (24), Brentara (22) and Brittney (21) ... uncle Carlos Yancy was drafted in the seventh round of the 1995 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots ... his list of favorites include: Coach Carter (movie), The Game (TV show), rap (music), and chicken wings (food) ... plans to study communications and sports management.
· The Owls recruited evenly adding 13 players on defense (including eight who play in the secondary) and added 12 offensive players (going heavy at the wide receiver position with six additions).
· Four players - Cequan Jefferson, Shahid Lovett, Derrek Thomas, and Alex Wells are mid-year transfers and have been enrolled at Temple since January 20, 2014.
· Five of Temple's 2014 freshmen come from just two high schools - Gateway HS in Monroeville, PA, and Jefferson HS in Tampa, FL. Anthony Davis, Delvon Randall, and Brenon Thrift attended Gateway together and Ventell Bryant and Derrick Ingram were teammates at Jefferson.
· Jacob Martin's brother, Josh, plays for the Kansas City Chiefs. In fact, it was Josh who helped Temple land its first Colorado recruit. The Chiefs employ two former Temple graduate assistants - Britt Reid and Mark DeLeone - on their coaching staff, and it was a conversation between Josh, Britt and Mark that led Temple to take a look at Jacob.
· Michael Dogbe is the third consecutive Newark Star-Ledger player of the year to sign with Temple. QB P.J. Walker (2012) and WR Kalif Herbin (2011) were the others.
· Six recruits played together on the North team at the 2013 Chesapeake Bowl in Virginia last December - Shamir Bearfield, Sean Chandler, Michael Dogbe, James McHale, Delvon Randall, and Brenon Thrift.
· Cequan Jefferson was a teammate of Sharif Finch at Henrico HS.
· The Owls will begin Spring practices on Monday, March 24. Practices will continue every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (with the exception of April 19). Spring ball will conclude with the annual Cherry & White game on Saturday, April 26.
· The 2014 season will get underway on Thursday night, August 28, when Temple kicks off the SEC Network in a nationally televised game at Vanderbilt. The home opener vs. Navy follows on September 6. The rest of the home slate is: Cincinnati, East Carolina, Memphis, Tulsa and Delaware State.
Shamir Bearfield DB 5-11 • 175 Freshman Jersey City, NJ St. Peter's Prep
High School: Played wide receiver and defensive back for coach Rich Hansen at St. Peter's Prep … had 73 tackles and 11 passes defensed in his senior year en route to all-county honors … amassed 170 tackles, 2 INTs, 2 sacks and 5 forced fumbles while earning three letters in his HS career … teams posted a combined 28-7 record … led his team to the NJSIAA Non-Public Group 4 State Championship title game… participated in the 2013 Chesapeake Bowl … was also recruited by Michigan State, Wisconsin, and Vanderbilt.
Personal: Born Shamir Nasir Bearfield on 2/22/96 in Newark, NJ … parents are Nasir Salaam (father), Kia Bearfield-Smith (mother) and Tim Smith (stepdad) … brothers are Zakim Harris (18) and Tre'Shawn Smith (2), and has a sister Timia Smith (11) … list of favorites: Martin and Friends (TV show), hip-hop, rap, R&B (music), The Godfather (book) ... would like to pursue a career in physical therapy.
Fran Brown on Bearfield:
Freddie Booth-Lloyd DL 6-0 • 315 Freshman Cocoa, FL Cocoa
High School: Played DT for coach John Wilkinson at Cocoa (FL) HS the Tigers went 11-2 in 2013 … registered 63 tackles, 36 solos, and 6 sacks as a senior … had an 81-yard INT return for a TD vs. Gonzaga College HS ... selected to play in the Florida Athletic Coaches Association North-South All Star Game ... was a combined 46-7 in four years, including a 14-0 record as a freshman twice earned all-state and all-county honors … also was a state qualifier in wrestling and participated in track & field.
Personal: Born Freddie Dimitrius Booth-Lloyd on 8/26/95 in Cocoa, FL … mother is Lynda Booth ... has three brothers Allen (35), Dominique (26), and D'iante (17), and a sister Rika (30) ... list of favorites include: Friday (movie), The Boondocks (TV show), rap (music), The Blindside (book), mac & cheese (food).
Ventell Bryant WR 6-3 • 180 Freshman Tampa, FL Jefferson
High School: Played wide receiver for coach Jeremy Earle at Jefferson High School in Tampa, FL … led team to 10-2 record and the FHSAA 6A second round of playoffs … as a senior had 34 catches for 756 yards and 11 touchdowns … averaged 20.7 YPC his senior year ... earned first team All-Western Conference honors … was 6-62 receiving as a junior.
Personal: Born Ventell Jamal Bryant on 8/24/96 in Tampa, FL … parents are Luz Lebron and Oscar Bryant.
Sean Chandler DB 5-11 • 173 Freshman Camden, NJ Camden
High School: Two-way player for coach Dwayne Savage at Camden High School … also returned punts and kickoffs … three star prospect by Rivals.com … ranked the #27 player in New Jersey … led Camden to a 10-1 overall record including a undefeated regular season and a trip to the NJSIAA South Group State Semi-Final (it was the first time since 1976 that the school had won 10 games) … as a senior, accumulated 60 tackles (50 solo), 2 TFL, 1 FR and 8 INTs (3 returned for TDs) while totaling 1,365 all-purpose yards highlighted by 622 receiving yards and was named Philadelphia Inquirer defensive player of the year … finished his career with 104 tackles (94 solo), 8 INTS, 1 FF and 1 FR ... was all-conference as a junior and sophomore … played for the North Squad in the 2013 Chesapeake Bowl ... also ran track.
Personal: Born Sean Chandler on 4/27/96 in Camden, NJ … nicknamed "Champ" … parents are LaTanya Woodson and James Chandler ... has a brother Cornell Woodson (25), and sisters Ebony Chandler (21), Eyana Chandler (19) and Colette Chandler (7) ... list of favorites include: NFL Total Access (TV show), Paid in Full (movie), The Bully (book), rap (music) and ribs (food) ... would like to pursue a career in physical therapy.
Anthony Davis DB 5-11 • 180 Freshman Monroeville, PA Gateway
High School: Played for coach Don Militzer at Gateway High School … three star prospect by Rivals.com … ranked the #11 player in Pennsylvania ... earned first team all-state honors as a senior after a junior campaign that garnered second team recognition ... a two-year letter winner who notched 72 tackles, 6 INTs, 15 receptions and 8 TDs in his career ... selected to play in the Big 33 game ... also received offers from Penn State, West Virginia, and Pittsburgh.
Personal: Born Anthony Terrance Davis on 6/21/96 in Pittsburgh, PA ... nicknamed "A.D." ... parents are Theresa Barbour and Alonzo Davis ... has a brother Alonzo (19) ... list of favorites include: Ride Along (movie), The Boondocks (TV show), hip-hop and R&B (music), and Olive Garden (restaurant) ... would like to major in finance/marketing.
Michael Dogbe DE 6-3 • 240 Freshman Morris Plains, NJ Parsippany Hills
High School: Played defensive end for coach David Albano at Parsippany Hills High School … named the Newark Star Ledger player of the year … led team to a 9-3 record including a trip to the NJSIAA North II, Group Three Final … as a senior collected 145 tackles (45 solo), 18 TFL and 22 sacks ... played in the 2013 Chesapeake Bowl and NJ/NY All Star Game … a three year letterwinner, he finished his high school career with 245 tackles (74 solo), 30 sacks, 3 FF and a blocked punt.
Personal: Born Michael Dogbe on 5/5/96 … parents are Binta and Solomon Dogbe ... has a brother Chris (11) and sisters Grace (19) and Eunice (14) ... list of favorites include: Friday Night Lights and All About the Benjamins (movie), rap (music) ... plays to major in physical therapy.
Matt Eaton WR 6-4 • 200 Freshman Pascagoula, MS Pascagoula
High School: Played WR for coach Lewis Sims at Pascagoula (MS) High School ... a four-year letterwinner ... had 44 receptions for 785 yards garnering offensive MVP for the 10-2 District champions ... earned all-state and all-conference honors as a senior ... also played basketball ... also recruited by Appalachian State and Arkansas State.
Personal: Born Matthew Theartris Eaton II on 12/9/95 in Norfolk, VA ... parents are Wendy and Matthew Eaton ... likes poetry.
Jared Folks LB 6-2 • 218 Freshman Harrisburg, PA Susquehanna Township
High School: Played DE/LB for coach Joe Headen at Susquehanna Township HS ... a two-year letterman ... posted 10 sacks, one interception, and one TD as a senior earning all-conference honors ... had 8 sacks and one INT his junior year ... was also recruited by Buffalo and Delaware.
Personal: Born Jared Michael Folks on 11/16/95 in Harrisburg, PA … parents are Jamie and Jonathan Folks ... has a brother Jonathan (21) ... enjoys reading and writing poetry ... listens to Notorious B.I.G. ... is a huge fan of Friday Night Lights listing it as his favorite movie, book, and TV show ... plans to study international finance.
David Hood RB 5-9 • 185 Freshman Galloway, NJ Absegami
High School: Played running back for coach Dennis Scuderi at Absegami High School … ranked the #35 player in New Jersey … as a senior, totaled 1,651 yards and 21 TDs, including 1,431 rushing yards and 17 TDs on the ground … nearly broke the school record rushing with 261 yards and 5 TDs vs. Egg Harbor Township … rushed for 957 yards and 10 TDs on 138 carries and caught 17 passes for 327 yards and 3 TDs as a junior.
Personal: Born David L. Hood III on 11/6/96 … nicknamed Tre … parents are Lisa and David Hood.
Derrick Ingram WR 6-1 • 193 Freshman Tampa, FL Jefferson
High School: Played wide receiver and safety for coach Jeremy Earle at Jefferson High School where he was a teammate of fellow Owl signee Ventell Bryant … led team to the FHSAA 6A second round of playoffs … as a senior had 23 catches for 599 yards including 10 TDs … averaged 22.7 YPC his senior year … hauled in 51 catches for 1,022 yards and 19 TDs in his career … defensively earned second team all-conference as a senior with 42 tackles, 2 sacks, 5 TFL and 3 INTs.
Personal: Born Derrick Ingram on 1/2/96 … mother is Shevonne Johnson.
Cequan Jefferson DB 5-10 • 170 Freshman Richmond, VA Henrico / Fork Union
Prep School: Played cornerback for coach John Shuman at Fork Union Military Academy.
High School: Played defensive back and wide receiver for coach Roger Brookes at Henrico High School where he was a teammate of fellow Owl Sharif Finch … three star prospect by Rivals.com … ranked the #18 player in Virginia and #57 athlete in the country in 2013 by Rivals.com ... played three seasons and was first team all-state on offense and defense as a senior … originally signed national letter of intent to play for Virginia Tech in February of 2012.
Personal: Born Cequan D. Jefferson on 10/28/93 in Richmond, VA ... enjoys dancing ... included on his list of favorites: Martin (TV show), rap and R&B (music), and pizza (food).
Shahid Lovett DB 6-2 • 205 Junior Vineland, NJ Vineland / Lackawanna CC
College: Transferred from Lackawanna College in Scranton (PA) after two seasons with coach Mark Duda ... ranked by Rivals' JCGridiron.com as the #3 JUCO safety in the country ... in 2013, made transition to strong safety after previously playing wide receiver ... finished in the top three in team tackles (66), interceptions (3), and tackles for a loss (6.5), and was named the Falcon's Most Valuable Defensive Player. ... named to the All Northeast Football Conference defensive first team ... as a freshman, started all 10 games at wide receiver playing alongside current West Virginia University wideout Kevin White ... made 22 receptions for 300 yards.
High School: A 2011 graduate of Vineland HS (NJ) where he played for coach Dan Russo ... earned three letters while playing safety, LB, DE, and WR … also ran track.
Personal: Born Shahid Jaleal Lovett on 7/10/92, in Vineland, NJ … nicknamed Shy … mother is Stacey Purnell … has three brothers: Stanley Lovett (25), Cameron (15), and Darius Purnell (12) … chose Temple over Cal, Old Dominion and Towson because Temple "feels like home" … lists the following as his favorites: First 48 (TV show), Rap and R&B (music), The Pact (book).
Khiry Lucas DB 6-1 • 180 Junior Cleveland, MS East Side / Hinds CC
College: Played cornerback in 10 games in 2013 for Hinds Community College in Jackson, MS ... totaled 46 tackles, with four interceptions and five passes defensed ... was honored by the National Consortium for Academics and Sports for his achievements in the classroom while at Hinds CC.
High School: Played DB, WR and punter for coach Tavares Johnson at East Side HS in Cleveland,?MS ... as a senior, had 81 tackles (68 solo), 6 TFL, one sack, two interceptions, 3 FR, 2 FF, 7 blocked kicks (6 punts and 1 FG) ... on offense, had 52 receptions for 834 yards and 12 TDs as a senior ... earned two letters in his career totaling 131 tackles (93 solo), 5 INTs, 76 catches for 1,204 yards and 18 TDs.
Personal: Born Khiry Lucas on 2/12/94.
Jacob Martin DL 6-3 • 230 Freshman Aurora, CO Cherokee Trail
High School: Played DE for coach Monte Thelen at Cherokee Trail in Aurora, CO … Cougars posted a 10-3 record in 2013 … had 44 tackles (27 solos), 8 TFL, and 5.5 sacks as a senior.
Personal: Born Jacob W. Martin on 12/11/95 … mother, Kim Martin, coaches track ... brother, Josh (22), was a rookie free agent for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013 after attending Columbia University ... in fact, it was Josh who helped Temple land it's first Colorado recruit. The Chiefs employ two former Temple graduate assistants - Britt Reid and Mark DeLeone - on their coaching staff, and it was a conversation between Josh, Britt and Mark that led Temple to take a look at Jacob.
James McHale OL 6-6 • 300 Freshman Dunmore, PA Dunmore
High School: Three star prospect by Rivals.com … ranked the #34 player in Pennsylvania … played for coach Jack Henzes at Dunmore High School … led team to 11-1 record as a senior on the way to a league championship … state runner up and District 2 AA champs as a junior … started three years on both sides of the offensive and defensive line … two-time all-state, all-region, and all-league team … played for the North team in the 2013 Chesapeake Bowl … also received offers from Syracuse, Florida International, Buffalo and UMass … also a four-year letter winner in track and field … went to Districts three years consecutively for shot put.
Personal: Born James Lewis McHale on 10/7/95 … son of Alison and Mark McHale … has two brothers John (21) and Mark (15 ) … plans on majoring in criminal justice and becoming a police officer upon graduation … hobbies include hiking, fishing and hunting … favorite movies are The Departed and Boondock Saints.
Frank Nutile QB 6-4 • 199 Freshman Ramsey, NJ Don Bosco Prep
High School: Three star prospect by Rivals.com … ranked the #28 player in New Jersey … pro style quarterback for coach Greg Toal at Don Bosco Prep School in Ramsey, NJ … led team to a 7-4 record and league title en route to a NJSIAA Non-Public Group 4 State Semi-Final appearance … passed for 1,458 yards going 124-198 while throwing for 13 TDs as a junior and was named 2nd team all non-public … finished his career with 3,100 passing yards and 28 touchdowns … chose Temple over UCF, Indiana and Cincinnati.
Personal: Born Frank Nutile on 4/12/95 … son of Rob and Rose Nutile … father played quarterback for Louisville and Maryland in the 1980's … has one sister Gianna (15) … hobbies include pick-up basketball and baseball games … lists his favorites as: Goodfellas (movie), Breaking Bad (TV show), and pizza (food).
Delvon Randall WR 6-0 • 190 Freshman Monroeville, PA Gateway
High School: Played wide receiver for coach Don Militzer at Gateway High School … three star prospect by Rivals.com … ranked #33 player in Pennsylvania … played in the 2013 Chesapeake Bowl … was a three-time all-conference player totaling 90 catches for 1,480 yards receiving ... was 26-478-5TDs receiving in 2013 and 11-234-4TDs in 2011 … added 34 tackles, a sack and an INT as a senior and 21 tackles and a sack as a junior … also played basketball.
Personal: Born Delvon Randall on 12/14/96 in Pittsburgh, PA … parents are Tiffany and William Randall ... brother Drevon (13) and sisiters Sanaya (11), Kelwan (7) ... list of favorites include: Money Talks (movie), Martin (TV show), rap and R&B (music), The Great Gatsby (book) ... plans to study sports management.
Jaelin Robinson OL 6-7 • 300 Freshman New Haven, CT Wilbur Cross
High School: Played one season for coach John Acquavita at Wilbur Cross … was a standout basketball player who also played football as a senior … helped lead a ground game that averaged 232.8 yards per game.
Personal: Born Jaelin Robinson on 1/8/95 … mother is Tyra Robinson
Aaron Ruff OL 6-3 • 300 Freshman Philadelphia, PA Imhotep
High School: Played offensive line at Imhotep Charter High School in Philadelphia for coach Al Crosby … team captain … compiled a 12-3 record as a senior and a 14-1 record as a junior … in 2012, became the first charter school to reach the PIAA Championship game and did so again, and won, in 2013 … led the way for 4,300 rushing yards and 96 total TDs … won offensive player of the game in a 2012 quarterfinal win… earned Eagles Top Achiever Award in 2011 and 2012 … ranked #5 player in Pennsylvania by Rivals.com … ranked a four star recruit by Rivals.com ... also recruited by Stanford, Syracuse, Wisconsin, Georgia Tech, Michigan State and Virginia Tech.
Personal: Born Aaron Coley Ruff on 1/20/96 in Philadelphia … nicknamed "Big Ruff" … parents are Yvette and Hayward Ruff … mother went to Temple ... has a brother Isaiah (26) and a sister Ava (5) … loves to cook … hopes to become an engineer technologist.
Derrek Thomas WR 6-4 • 185 Freshman Albany, NY Bishop Maginn / Milford Academy
Prep School: Played WR for coach Bill Chaplick at Milford Academy in New Berlin, NY … was 15-446-4TDs receiving in 2013 … named offensive player of the game after his 3 catch 125 yard and one TD performance at Yale.
High School: Played WR and CB for coach Joseph Grasso at Bishop Maginn High in Albany, NY … served as the Griffins captain and was all-state and all-conference as a senior after garnering all-conference honors as a junior … led all receivers with 40 catches for 857 yards and 7 TDs … also had 31 tackles and an INT ... was a NY State Hall of Fame scholar-athlete ... also played basketball and ran track.
Personal: Born Derrek Tremonte Thomas on 4/25/95 in Albany, NY ... nicknamed "DT" ... parents are Diana Sandaire and Derrek Thomas.
Jyquis Thomas DB 6-1 • 182 Freshman Plant City, FL Plant City
High School: Played DB for coach Wayne Ward at Plant City (FL) High … had 59 tackles (36 solos) 4 sacks, an INT, and 10 passes defensed as a senior … also forced a fumble, recovered two and blocked one punt … Raiders posted an 8-3 record.
Personal: Born Jyquis Thomas on 11/10/95 … mother is Katura Jackson.
Brenon Thrift DL 6-3 • 230 Freshman Monroeville, PA Gateway
High School: Played LB for coach Don Militzer at Gateway High … notched 102 tackles (72 solos) 16 sacks and a fumble recovery as a senior ... was second team all-state and voted to Northwest All Stars and Fab 22 … a four-year letter winner who collected 354 tackles en route to first team all-conference honors each season … played in the 2013 Chesapeake Bowl … also played basketball.
Personal: Born Brenon Jamel Thrift on 12/17/94 in Pittsburgh, PA … goes by B.J. and also nicknamed "Baby Hulk" … parents are Lisa and Ellis Thrift … has a brother Shane (12) … enjoys chess, fishing and ping pong … list of favorites include: Planes, Trains and Automobiles (movie), The Cosby Show (TV show), chicken (food), and Young Jeezzy (music) ... plans to study criminal justice or communications.
Alex Wells DB 6-0 • 202 Junior Baltimore, MD Overlea / ASA College
College: Spent the past two seasons at ASA College in Brooklyn, NY, where he played for coach Dennis Orlando ... led the Avengers to back-to-back Northeast Football Conference Championships ... earned first team National Junior College Athletic Association All-America honors, the lone player from the NEFC to earn first or second team honors ... finished the 2012 season with 45 tackles, 3 FF, 3 FR, 3 INTs and 2 TDs ... his 3 FF and 3 FR led the conference ... had a stellar game on 9/29 vs. Army JV leading the Avengers to a 40-16 win ... had 2 TFL, 1 FR and 2 INTs - returned the fumble and one of the INTs for touchdowns.
High School: Played for head coach Craig Rollins at Overlea HS in Baltimore, MD … notched 120 tackles and 4 INTs in his career … was an all-state DB en route to the 1A North Championship as a senior … played in the Crab Bowl.
Personal: Born Alexander Ajanaku Wells on 7/25/94 in Baltimore, MD … has a brother Carey Wells-Towers (18) and sisters Brittany Frazier (29), Keira Frazier (28) and Allie Wells (18) … list Martin as his favorite TV show and steak as his favorite food ... plans to study business management.
Lenny Williams QB 5-10 • 196 Freshman McKees Rocks, PA Sto-Rox
High School: Four-year starter at QB for coach Dan Bradley at Sto-Rox High School … finished his career as the WPIAL's all-time leading passer with 8,509 yards and 102 touchdowns … also rushed for nearly 3,000 yards … as a junior, was named a Fab 22 selection, WPIAL co-offensive player of the year and 2012 Big 7 Conference player of the year ... earned all-state and all-conference honors as a sophomore, junior and senior ... selected to play in the Big 33 game ... also played basketball for three years ... earned academic honor roll all four years and attained National Honor Society as a senior.
Personal: Born Leonard L. Williams on 11/16/95 in McKees Rocks, PA … mother is Kelly Dorsey ... brothers Shamon (18) and Cameron (1) and sisters Sharaya (22) and Beauty (14) ... list of favorites include: Juice (movie), Martin (TV show), rap and R&B (music), If You Give a Mouse a Cookie... (book), fried chicken (food) ... nearly had a finger amputated in a hedge clipping accident ... would like to become a CPA and plans to major in accounting and finance.
Brodrick Yancy WR 5-11 • 184 Freshman Bradenton, FL Manatee
High School: Played wide receiver for coach Joe Kinnan at Manatee High School … a three-year letterwinner ... had 41 catches for 648 yards and 7 TDs in his career … led his team to a 11-1 record in his senior year … was 32-133-2TDs rushing and 11-233-2TDs receiving in 2013.
Personal: Born Brodrick Jamari Yancy on 3/31/95 in Sarasota, FL … parents are Clarissa and Brent Yancy ... has a brother Brent III (19) and sisters Breanna (24), Brentara (22) and Brittney (21) ... uncle Carlos Yancy was drafted in the seventh round of the 1995 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots ... his list of favorites include: Coach Carter (movie), The Game (TV show), rap (music), and chicken wings (food) ... plans to study communications and sports management.
Ep. 6: Temple Athletics Weekly Recap; Field Hockey's Peyton Rieger
Tuesday, September 23
Evan Simon, 9/20/25
Sunday, September 21
Eric Stuart, 9/20/25
Sunday, September 21
K.C. Keeler, 9/20/25
Sunday, September 21
