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BGSU Football Announces 2006 Recruiting Class
February 01, 2006 | Football
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Feb. 1, 2006
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - Bowling Green State University football coach Gregg Brandon has announced the addition of 24 student-athletes to the BGSU football program. Twenty-three have signed national letters of intent today, while one has already enrolled at the University.
Quoting Gregg Brandon: "I am very pleased with the efforts of our staff in attracting an outstanding group of young men to play football at BGSU. I think this class will help us athletically and I look forward to many of them coming in and challenging for playing time immediately. We had a lot of success in many different recruiting areas and this is where the exposure that we have received over the past few years has really paid off."
2006 BGSU RECRUITING CLASS
Orlando Barrow, DL, 6'2, 268 lbs., Chesapeake, Virginia (Deep Creek)
Derek Brighton, WR, 5'10, 180 lbs., Allen Park, Michigan (Allen Park)
Jahmal Brown, DB, 5'10, 185 lbs., Cleveland, Ohio (Benedictine)
Vincent Corner, TB, 5'9, 200 lbs., Springfield, Ohio (North)
Michael Culberson-Fehling, DE, 6'5, 230 lbs., Libertyville, Illinois (Libertyville)
Kelvin Davis, WR, 5'11, 170 lbs., Ocala, Florida (Vanguard)
Tyler Donahue, OL, 6'6, 252 lbs., Naperville, Illinois (Naperville Central)
Sean Ellis, K, 6'6, 189 lbs., Merritt Island, Florida (Cocoa)
Eugene Fells III, LB, 6'1, 209 lbs., Palatka, Florida (Palatka)
Anthony Glaud, QB, 6'3, 216 lbs., Sicklerville, New Jersey (Winslow Township)
Brandon Jackson, LB, 6'2, 220 lbs., Collierville, Tennessee (Briarcrest Christian)
Tarell Lewis, DB, 5'10, 180 lbs., Redford, Michigan (Lee M. Thurston)
Angelo Magnone, LB, 6'3, 218 lbs., Steubenville, Ohio (Steubenville)
PJ Mahone, DB, 5'11, 201 lbs., Elyria, Ohio (Elyria)
Calvin Marshall, DB, 5'11, 175 lbs., Miramar, Florida (Dillard)
Lewis Parks, TE, 6'2, 225 lbs., Fayetteville, Georgia (Starr's Mill)
Tyrone Pronty, WR, 6'0, 182 lbs., Maple Heights, Ohio (Maple Heights)
Nick Rieke, TE, 6'4, 220 lbs., Crystal Lake, Illinois (Crystal Lake South)
Alonso Rojas, P, 6'3, 200 lbs., Miami, Florida (Miami Killian)
+ Jerett Sanderson, DB, 6'0, 180 lbs., Long Branch, New Jersey (Fork Union Military Academy)
Tyler Sheehan, QB, 6'3, 210 lbs., Cincinnati, Ohio (LaSalle)
Darius Smith, DE, 6'2, 210 lbs., Euclid, Ohio (Euclid)
Carlos Tipton, Jr., DE, 6'3, 209 lbs., Cincinnati, Ohio (Winton Woods)
DJ Young, DT, 6'5, 278 lbs., Lansing, Michigan (Sexton)
+ Enrolled at BGSU this spring
Orlando Barrow
DL 6'2-268 lbs.
Chesapeake, Virginia (Deep Creek)
High School: A 2006 graduate of Deep Creek High School in Virginia ... a three-year letterwinner for the Hornets ... named All-Southeastern District squad member ... recorded 27 tackles and four quarterback hurries in just five games in 2005 ... coached by David Cox. Personal: Full name is Orlando Ray Barrow ... son of Ray and Yolanda Barrow ... born on September 18, 1988 ... father played football at Elizabeth City State University.
Derek Brighton
WR 6'1-180 lbs.
Allen Park, Michigan (Allen Park)
High School: A 2006 graduate of Allen Park High School in Michigan ... a three-year letterwinner for the Jaguars ... member of the Detroit News Blue Chip Team (#21) ... named team MVP as a senior ... two-time All-Conference team member ... recorded 34 receptions for 547 yards receiving, 647 yards rushing and a total of 18 touchdowns as a senior ... also recorded 81 tackles and two interceptions in 2005 ... also lettered in basketball and baseball ... coached by Tom Hoover. Personal: Full name is Derek John Brighton ... son of Gregg and Connie Brighton ... born on November 15, 1987 ... majoring in Education ... older brother, Bryan, currently plays football for Michigan State.
Jahmal Brown
DB 5'10-185 lbs.
Cleveland, Ohio (Benedictine)
High School: A 2006 graduate of Benedictine High School ... a four-year letterwinner for the Bengals ... ranks third all-time in scoring at Benedictine with 252 points ... named Grange Insurance MVP of the Division III state championship game in 2004 ... member of the All-District team as a senior ... recorded 104 tackles, eight interceptions, 3,211 yards rushing and 41 touchdowns during junior and senior seasons ... also lettered in track ... coached by Arthur Bortnick. Personal: Full name is Jahmal Alonzo Brown ... son of Felicia Brown ... born on February 8, 1988.
Vincent Corner
TB 5'9-200 lbs.
Springfield, Ohio (North)
High School: A 2006 graduate of Springfield North High School ... a three-year letterwinner for the Panthers ... named team MVP and All-Conference in 2005 ... played in the North/South All-Star Game following senior season ... rushed for 973 yards and totaled 16 touchdowns in 2005 ... coached by Jon Rommel ... captain of the football, basketball and track teams as a senior ... two-time state qualifier in track ... placed second in the state 110m hurdles with a time of 14.07 ... named basketball County Player of the Year. Personal: Full name is Vincent Alvin Corner ... son of Mark and Donna Cannon ... born on August 3, 1988 ... majoring in Business Management.
Michael Culberson-Fehling
DE 6'5-230 lbs.
Libertyville, Illinois (Libertyville)
High School: A 2006 graduate of Libertyville High School in Illinois ... a two-year letterwinner for the Wildcats ... named All-Conference and All-Area in 2005 ... led the Wildcats to a 14-0 state championship season as a junior ... recorded seven sacks, four forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries during senior season ... also returned an interception for a touchdown during the state championship run in 2004 ... also lettered in basketball ... coached by Randy Kuceyeski. Personal: Full name is Michael K. Culberson-Fehling ... son of Jim Fehling and Jodee Culberson ... born on August 17, 1987 ... majoring in Business ... father played football at Duke... attended the same high school as current Falcon Devon Parks.
Kelvin Davis
WR 5'11-170 lbs.
Ocala, Florida (Vanguard)
High School: A 2006 graduate of Ocala Vanguard High School in Florida... a three-year letterwinner for the Knights... named first-team All-Area in 2004... finished 2005 with 18 receptions for 302 yards...recorded 36 receptions for 669 yards and 6 Touchdowns in 2004...coached by Philip Yancey...also earned three letters in both basketball and track. Personal: Full name is Kelvin Lamar Davis...son of Kelvin Davis and Scarlette Williams...born December 31, 1987.
Tyler Donahue
OL 6'6-252 lbs.
Naperville, Illinois (Naperville Central)
High School: A 2006 graduate of Naperville Central High School in Illinois ... a two-year letterwinner for the Redhawks ... All-Conference member as a senior ... led his team to the state quarterfinals as a junior ... coached by Joe Blunge. Personal: Full name is Tyler J. Donahue ... son of Michael and Kari Donahue ... born on April 26, 1988 ... majoring in Exercise Science.
Sean Ellis
K 6'6-189 lbs.
Merritt Island, Florida (Cocoa)
High School: A 2006 graduate of Cocoa High School in Florida ... a four-year letterwinner for the Tigers ... selected to play in the 2005 All-Central Florida East-West All Star Game ... set a new school record by converting 30 consecutive extra points and was also 100% accurate on field goal attempts in 2004 ... also lettered in baseball and soccer ... coached by John Wilkinson. Personal: Full name is Sean Edward Ellis ... son of Mark and Diane Ellis ... born on September 8, 1987.
Eugene Fells III
LB 6'1-209 lbs.
Palatka, Florida (Palatka)
High School A 2006 graduate of Palatka High School in Florida...a three-year letterwinner for the Panthers...named second team All-State in 2005 ... recorded 143 tackles as a senior and 110 tackles as a junior ... averaged 10 solo tackles a game as a senior ... selected to participate in the 2006 Shrine Game ... coached by Wilson Edwards...an honor roll student. Personal: Full name is Eugene Fells III ... son of Eugene Jr. and Lisa Fells ... born May 5, 1988 ... majoring in Computer Technology ... cousin, Willie Fells, plays for the Calgary Stampede of the CFL ... attended the same high school as former Falcon Charles Sharon.
Anthony Glaud
QB 6'3-216 lbs.
Sicklerville, New Jersey (Winslow Township)
High School: A 2006 graduate of Winslow Township High School in New Jersey ... a three-year letterwinner for the Eagles ... named Elite Recruits' #2 Quarterback in New Jersey ... elected to play in the New York/New Jersey Governor's Bowl ... compiled 2,349 passing yards with 23 touchdown passes as a senior ... also rushed for 386 yards and three touchdowns in 2005 ... coached by Felton Jones. Personal: Full name is Anthony Marlon Glaud ... son of Marlon and Wanda Glaud ... born on November 22, 1987 ... majoring in physical education ...uncle, Leroy Smith was an All-American for Iowa in 1991.
Brandon Jackson
LB 6'2-220 lbs
Collierville, Tennessee (Briarcrest Christian)
High School: A 2006 graduate of Briarcrest Christian High School in Tennessee ... a three-year letterwinner for the Saints ... led Briarcrest to a state championship in 2004 with 64 tackles in just six games ... member of the First-Team All-State three straight seasons ... played in the Max Emfinger 2006 All-American Bowl Game Classic ... named MVP of the wrestling team and also lettered in track ... coached by Joe Hamstra. Personal: Full name is Brandon Quinton Jackson ... son of Thomas and Pinkie Jackson ... born on August 23, 1989 ... majoring in Aviation.
Tarell Lewis
DB 5'10-180 lbs.
Redford, Michigan (Lee M. Thurston)
High School: A 2006 graduate of Lee M. Thurston High School in Michigan ... a three-year letterwinner for the Eagles ... named team MVP his senior season ... member of the All-Metro West, All-Observerland and All-Conference teams as a senior ... recorded 77 tackles and 12 pass breakups ... also lettered in track ... coached by Bob Snell. Personal: Full name is Tarell Demarco Lewis ... son of Kevin and Jamie Lewis ... born June 24, 1988.
Angelo Magnone
LB 6'3-218 lbs.
Steubenville, Ohio (Steubenville)
High School: A 2006 graduate of Steubenville High School ... a three-year letterwinner for the Big Red ... led Steubenville to a perfect season and state championship as a senior ... also a member of the first team All-Conference, All-Eastern District and All-State in 2005 ... named Division III Defensive Player of the Year ...recorded 110 tackles and seven sacks during senior season ... coached by Reno Saccoccia. Personal: Full name is Angelo Matteo Magnone ... son of Albert and Caroline Magnone ... born on August 24, 1987 ... brother, Vince plays football at Robert Morris University.
PJ Mahone
DB 5'11-201 lbs.
Elyria, Ohio (Elyria)
High School: A 2006 graduate of Elyria High School ... a three-year letterwinner for the Pioneers ... named All-District Offensive Player of the Year, All-County Player of the Year and MVP of the Pioneer Conference as a senior ... racked up 1,374 yards rushing and 760 yards receiving with 30 touchdowns in 2005 ... also a three-year letterwinner for the baseball squad ... coached by Mark Solis. Personal: Full name is James Edward Mahone ... son of James and Lisa Mahone ... born on July 23, 1988.
Calvin Marshall
DB 5'11-175 lbs.
Miramar, Florida (Dillard)
High School: A 2006 graduate of Dillard High School in Florida ... a two-year letterwinner for the Panthers ... member of the All-County and All-State teams ... recorded seven interceptions, 68 tackles and two touchdowns. Personal: Full name is Calvin John Marshall ... son of Daryl and Desiree Holliday ... born on July 16, 1988 ... majoring in Marketing.
Lewis Parks
TE 6'2-225 lbs.
Fayetteville, Georgia (Starr's Mill)
High School: A 2006 graduate of Starr's Mill High School in Georgia ... a three-year letterwinner for the Panthers ... named to the first team All-Region and All-County as a senior ... recorded four receptions for 95 yards and two touchdowns in 2005 ... also a three-year letterwinner in track ... coached by Mike Earwood. Personal: Full name is Lewis Anthony Parks ... son of Stephen and Sandra Parks ... born on March 12, 1988 ... majoring in Sports Medicine/Orthopedics.
Tyrone Pronty
WR 6'0-182 lbs.
Maple Heights, Ohio (Maple Heights)
High School: A 2006 graduate of Maple Heights High School ... a two-year letterwinner for the Mustangs ... led Maple Heights to back-to-back-to-back conference championships ... Honorable Mention All-Conference in 2005 ... team captain as a senior ... also lettered in track ... coached by Jeff Rotsky. Personal: Full name is Tyrone Ridge Pronty ... son of Philip an Paulette Bossie ... born on November 5, 1987 ... majoring in Visual Communication Technology.
Nick Rieke
TE 6'4-220 lbs.
Crystal Lake, Illinois (Crystal Lake South)
High School: A 2006 graduate of Crystal Lake South High School in Illinois ... a two-year letterwinner for the Gators ... All-Conference quarterback as a junior and senior ... led the Gators to the state semifinals in 2005 and quarterfinals in 2004 ... also lettered in basketball ... coached by Jim Stuglis. Personal: Full name is Nicholas Russell Rieke ... son of Russell and Marykay Rieke ... born on August 24, 1987.
Alonso Rojas
P 6'3-200 lbs.
Miami, Florida (Miami Killian)
High School: A 2006 graduate of Miami Killian High School in Florida ... a four-year letterwinner for the Cougars ... led Miami Killian to a state championship in 2005 ... rated #1 punter prospect in the nation by Scout.com ... averaged 46.0 yards per punt as a senior with a long of 75 yards ... coached by Billy Rolle. Personal: Full name is Alonso Martin Rojas ... son of Carlos and Maritza Rojas ... born on April 11, 1988 ... majoring in Sport Management.
Jerett Sanderson
DB 6'0-180 lbs.
Long Branch, New Jersey (Fork Union Military Academy)
High School: A 2005 graduate of Long Branch High School in New Jersey...enrolled in BGSU as of Spring 2006...a two-year letter winner for the Wave...name First-Team All-Shore in 2005...recorded 75 tackles...had two interceptions with one returned for a touchdown...caught 10 passes...recorded four TD's his senior year... helped lead the Wave to the 2004 State finals and to the 2005 State semifinals... also ran track earning first team All-Shore honors in 2005 ... played WR and CB at Fork Union Military Academy ... coached by John Shuman. Personal: Full name is Jerrett Martel Sanderson...son of Elvis and Sherrie Ann Linton-Sanderson...born January 3. 1987...majoring in Criminal Justice.
Tyler Sheehan
QB 6'3-210 lbs.
Cincinnati, Ohio (LaSalle)
High School: A 2006 graduate of LaSalle High School ... a three-year letterwinner for the Lancers ... named team MVP, All-Conference and conference Quarterback of the Year following his senior season ... also given Honorable Mention All-City, All-District and All-Southwest Ohio in 2005 ... also a two-time letterwinner for the Lancers baseball squad ... coached by Tom Grippa. Personal: Full name is Tyler Allen Sheehan ... son of Dale and Rosalyn Sheehan ... born on November 17, 1987 ... father played football at Wooster.
Darius Smith
DE 6'2-210 lbs.
Euclid, Ohio (Euclid)
High School: A 2006 graduate of Euclid High School ... a four-year letterwinner for the Panthers ... member of the Lake Erie League champions in 2005 ... named Top Defensive Lineman in the conference ... recorded 74 tackles, five sacks, 19 hurries and an interception his senior season ... also a four-year letterwinner for the track team ... coached by Mike Rezzolla. Personal: Full name is Darius Kellen Smith ... son of Wilbert and Elzaria Smith ... born on November 24, 1987 ... majoring in Accounting ... father played football at Tennessee State.
Carlos Tipton, Jr.
DE 6'3-209 lbs.
Cincinnati, Ohio (Winton Woods)
High School: A 2006 graduate of Winton Woods High School...a two-year letterwinner for the Warriors...named a Top 15 Player to Watch by the Enquirer Sports...recorded 30 tackles and six sacks... helped lead the Warriors to a FAVC co-championship...named All-Academic...coached by Troy Everhart...four-year honor roll member...named to the Who's Who Among American Athletes...also lettered in baseball and bowling. Personal: Full name is Carlos Dwayne Tipton, Jr... grandson of Charles and Alluster Tipton... born January 23, 1988...cousin, Carlos Tipton, played football at Indiana University.
DJ Young
DT 6'5-278 lbs.
Lansing, Michigan (Sexton)
High School: A 2006 graduate of Lansing Sexton High School in Michigan ... a four-year letterwinner for the Kalamazoo Central Giants and Sexton Big Red ... named team Defensive Player of the Year as a senior ... named to the 2005 Detroit Free Press All-State Dream Team and 2005 All-Conference team ... recorded 53 tackles and seven sacks during senior season... also lettered in basketball and track ... coached by Dan Boggan and Bob Kubiak. Personal: Full name is Curtis Duane Young, Jr ... son of Duane Young, Sr. and Angela Anderson ... born January 26, 1988 ... father played for the San Diego Chargers.
