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Babers Announces Addition Of Rhodes And Brown
August 04, 2014 | Football
Falcons welcome transfers from Baylor, Tennessee to program
Head Football Coach Dino Babers has announced the addition of two student-athletes to his football program for fall camp, which began today (Aug. 4). Baylor University transfer Robbie Rhodes and University of Tennessee transfer Malik Brown will join the Falcons in 2014.
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"We are excited to add two quality student-athletes to our program in Robbie Rhodes and Malik Brown," Babers stated. "They will both add talent and depth to our team at their respective positions, and I look forward to watching them compete and get better during the course of their careers."
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Robbie Rhodes | So. | WR | 6-0 | 190 | Southwest (Baylor) | Fort Worth, Texas
Prior to BG: Rhodes, a transfer from Baylor, played in 10 games as a freshman last season. As one of just five true freshman to see game action in 2013 for the Bears, Rhodes made 10 catches for 157 yards. Rhodes was named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll during the fall of 2013. Out of Southwest High School in Fort Worth, Tex., Rhodes was considered the best recruit in Texas by 247Sports.com. An Under Armour All-American, the wide receiver played in the 2013 prep all-star game in St. Petersburg. A highly touted recruit, Rhodes was ranked as a top national wide receiver prospect by the following: No 2 by Scout.com, No. 2 on 247Sports.com, No. 3 by ESPN.com, No. 8 by Rivals.com. He was also listed as the No. 1 overall recruit in state of Texas by 247Sports.com and on Austin American Statesman Fabulous 55. Other Texas top 100 listings: No. 4 by ESPN.com, No. 4 by Rivals/Yahoo! Lonestar, No. 8 by Rivals.com, No. 39 by SuperPrep and Waco Tribune-Herald (top 30). Rhodes was listed as the No. 2 receiver in Texas by Dallas Morning News/SportsDay's State Top 100 and No. 3 by Dave Campbell's Texas Football. For his high school career, Rhodes totaled 96 catches in three seasons to go along with 2,532 yards and 43 touchdown catches. He also rushed for 1,255 yards and 28 touchdowns in his career. Rhodes also lettered in basketball and track.
 Personal: Full name is Robbie Kent Rhodes … son of Reginald and Laura Rhodes... born Feb. 23, 1994 ... father played football at Houston... major is physical education.
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Malik Brown | R-Fr. | DE | 6-4 | 250 | Dwyer (Tennessee) | Palm Beach, Fla.
Prior to BG: Brown, a transfer from Tennessee, redshirted during the 2013 season. He was ranked as a three-star prospect out of high school, including top-30 at his position by 247Sports.com. He was also a three-star prospect by ESPN.com. At Dwyer, Brown totaled 62 tackles and 16 sacks as a senior, helping his team to a 9-3 finish. Brown joins three other teammates on the Falcons from Dwyer – Darrell Hunter, Mike Minns, and Clint Stephens.
 Personal: Full name is Malik Sloan Brown … son of Mark Sr. and Gwenodyln Brown ... born Feb. 9, 1995 … majoring in business.
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"We are excited to add two quality student-athletes to our program in Robbie Rhodes and Malik Brown," Babers stated. "They will both add talent and depth to our team at their respective positions, and I look forward to watching them compete and get better during the course of their careers."
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Robbie Rhodes | So. | WR | 6-0 | 190 | Southwest (Baylor) | Fort Worth, Texas
Prior to BG: Rhodes, a transfer from Baylor, played in 10 games as a freshman last season. As one of just five true freshman to see game action in 2013 for the Bears, Rhodes made 10 catches for 157 yards. Rhodes was named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll during the fall of 2013. Out of Southwest High School in Fort Worth, Tex., Rhodes was considered the best recruit in Texas by 247Sports.com. An Under Armour All-American, the wide receiver played in the 2013 prep all-star game in St. Petersburg. A highly touted recruit, Rhodes was ranked as a top national wide receiver prospect by the following: No 2 by Scout.com, No. 2 on 247Sports.com, No. 3 by ESPN.com, No. 8 by Rivals.com. He was also listed as the No. 1 overall recruit in state of Texas by 247Sports.com and on Austin American Statesman Fabulous 55. Other Texas top 100 listings: No. 4 by ESPN.com, No. 4 by Rivals/Yahoo! Lonestar, No. 8 by Rivals.com, No. 39 by SuperPrep and Waco Tribune-Herald (top 30). Rhodes was listed as the No. 2 receiver in Texas by Dallas Morning News/SportsDay's State Top 100 and No. 3 by Dave Campbell's Texas Football. For his high school career, Rhodes totaled 96 catches in three seasons to go along with 2,532 yards and 43 touchdown catches. He also rushed for 1,255 yards and 28 touchdowns in his career. Rhodes also lettered in basketball and track.
 Personal: Full name is Robbie Kent Rhodes … son of Reginald and Laura Rhodes... born Feb. 23, 1994 ... father played football at Houston... major is physical education.
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Malik Brown | R-Fr. | DE | 6-4 | 250 | Dwyer (Tennessee) | Palm Beach, Fla.
Prior to BG: Brown, a transfer from Tennessee, redshirted during the 2013 season. He was ranked as a three-star prospect out of high school, including top-30 at his position by 247Sports.com. He was also a three-star prospect by ESPN.com. At Dwyer, Brown totaled 62 tackles and 16 sacks as a senior, helping his team to a 9-3 finish. Brown joins three other teammates on the Falcons from Dwyer – Darrell Hunter, Mike Minns, and Clint Stephens.
 Personal: Full name is Malik Sloan Brown … son of Mark Sr. and Gwenodyln Brown ... born Feb. 9, 1995 … majoring in business.
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