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Duke Football Signs 21-Member Class
2/3/2016 12:24:00 PM | Football
DURHAM, N.C. -- Duke University head football coach David Cutcliffe and his staff announced on Wednesday that 21 student-athletes have signed national letters of intent to join the Blue Devil gridiron program.
The class includes six defensive backs, four offensive linemen, three linebackers, three defensive linemen, two running backs, one wide receiver, one tight end and one kicker. A total of nine states are represented in the group with six signees from Georgia, followed by three from Florida, North Carolina and Virginia, two from Connecticut and one each from Alabama, Kentucky, New Jersey and South Carolina.
The three North Carolina natives are running back Elijah Deveaux (Waxhaw), linebacker Xander Gagnon (Charlotte) and defensive back Mark Gilbert (Fayetteville). Deveaux helped Charlotte Christian to three straight North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association (NCISAA) 3A state championships in 2012, 2013 and 2014 and earned NCISAA All-State First Team accolades as a senior. Gagnon was selected as the 2015 Greater Charlotte Football Awards' Linebacker of the Year and South Meck 8 Defensive Player of the Year while guiding Charlotte Catholic High School to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 4A state title. Gilbert, who enrolled at Duke in January, led Terry Sanford High School to a pair of Cape Fear Valley 3-A Conference championships.
The six products from Georgia include running back Brittain Brown (Canton), defensive back Javon Jackson (Tyrone), offensive lineman Robert Kraeling (Bishop), defensive lineman Chidi Okonya (Riverdale), defensive back Dylan Singleton (Lawrenceville) and defensive back Antone Williams (Atlanta). Brown is ranked as the No. 18 running back in the country by ESPN.com and earned a place on the Georgia Sports Writers Association (GSWA) Class AAAAAA All-State First Team following his season year at Cherokee High School. Jackson was a 2015 Atlanta Journal Constitution First Team All-State selection as a defensive back as well as a First Team All-State GSWA Class AAAA All-State honoree for Sandy Creek High School.
Kraeling was selected to participate in the Semper Fidelis All-American Game after receiving Atlanta Journal Constitution All-State First Team accolades following his senior campaign at Prince Avenue Christian. Okonya, from Riverdale High School, joined Kraeling at the Semper Fidelis All-American Game and is a four-star prospect as rated by ESPN.com. Singleton, who is ranked as the No. 10 safety in the country by both 247Sports.com and Scout.com and posted 101 tackles as a senior at Archer High School, is set to join his brother, Deondre Singleton, as a member of the Duke secondary. Williams helped Woodward Academy to a 13-1 ledger as a senior and is rated as the No. 48 cornerback in the nation by Rivals.com.
Joining Duke from Virginia are tight end Mark Birmingham (Ashburn), wide receiver Scott Bracey (Richmond) and defensive back Myles Hudzick (Reston). Birmingham, out of Briar Woods High School, is a member of both the Scout300 (No. 214) and ESPN300 (No. 295). Bracey, who helped Benedictine High School to consecutive Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I state titles, is a consensus four-star recruit by ESPN.com, Rivals.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com as well as a member of the Rivals.com 100 (No. 67) and Scout.com 300 (No. 116). Hudzick earned All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference honors as a senior wide receiver at Bishop O'Connell High School.
A trio of linemen in Terrell Lucas (Hollywood), Jaylen Miller (Jacksonville) and Julian Santos (East Lake) will come to Durham from Florida. Lucas earned Associated Press Florida All-State Class 8A Second Team honors following his senior season at Miramar High School while Miller, ranked as the No. 25 offensive guard in the country by ESPN.com, helped Providence High School to a fourth straight Florida High School Athletic Association playoff berth as a senior, when he received Associated Press Florida All-State Class 3A First Team honors. Santos, ranked as the No. 16 offensive guard in the country by Rivals.com, was selected to participate in the 10th annual Offense-Defense All-American Bowl and Pinellas County Senior All-Star Football Game following his senior campaign.
From Connecticut, the Blue Devils welcome defensive back Jacob Morgenstern (New Canaan) and linebacker Koby Quansah (Manchester) to the program. Morgenstern enrolled at Duke in January after finishing his St. Luke's School career by carding 81 tackles and two interceptions as a senior. Quansah was a 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Game participant and earned All-New England, All-Fairchester Athletic Association accolades following his final season at Kingswood Oxford School.
Linebacker Brandon Hill, a native of Orangeburg, S.C., is a Scout.com four-star prospect listed at No. 258 on the Scout300 chart. He guided Heathwood Hall Episcopal to four consecutive South Carolina Independent School Association Class (SCISA) AAA playoff berths and twice received SCISA First Team All-State honors. Defensive lineman James Hornbuckle-Smith, from Murray, Ky., helped Murray High School to 7-5 record in 2015 while booking 112 tackles, 21 tackles for loss and 11 sacks. Kicker AJ Reed, a Prattville, Ala., product, is the No. 11 kicker in the country by Scout.com and kicked a 32-yard game-winning field goal as time expired in the 10th annual Offense-Defense All-American Bowl after wrapping up his Prattville High School career. Offensive lineman Liam Smith, a native of Little Silver, N.J., is ranked as the No. 28 offensive tackle in the country by Scout.com and earned first team All-Shore Conference honors as a senior, a year after helping Red Bank Catholic to the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Non-Public Group III championship for the school's first NJSIAA football title since 1976.
Mark Birmingham
TE • 6-4, 235
Ashburn, Va. (Briar Woods)
Four-year letterman at Briar Woods High School under head coach Charlie Pierce … four-star prospect by ESPN.com and Scout.com … member of both the Scout300 (No. 214) and ESPN300 (No. 295) … three-star prospect by Rivals.com and 247Sports.com … consensus top-15 tight end prospect, ranked No. 3 by ESPN.com, No. 9 by Scout.com and No. 14 by 247Sports.com … rated as the fifth-best prospect in Virginia and the 34th-best in the region by ESPN.com … two-year team captain … selected to participate in the 10th annual Offense-Defense All-American Bowl … invited to the USA Football International Bowl during junior and senior years and participated in the USA U17 game against Canada in 2014 … as a senior, named to the USA TODAY American Family Insurance All-Virginia Football Team, Virginia High School League (VHSL) Group 5A All-State Team and VirginiaPreps.com All-State Team … selected to the All-Conference 14 First Team and All-5A North Region First Team following final campaign … earned team MVP and Most Committed awards as well as honorable mention All-Met accolades from The Washington Post … as a senior, caught 29 passes for 320 yards … added 39 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, three PBUs and a forced fumble as a defensive end … a VHSL Group 5A All-State Second Team honoree and The Washington Post Second Team All-Met pick as a junior … earned two spots on the All-Conference 14 teams as a junior, picking up first team honors as a tight end and second team accolades as an all-purpose selection … during junior year, helped Falcons to an 8-4 mark and trip to the second round of the VHSL Group 5A playoffs … caught 27 passes for 490 yards and seven TDs during junior campaign while booking 37 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks and three PBUs … during sophomore year, helped the Falcons to a 13-2 ledger … an All-Conference 14 Second Team selection as a defensive lineman … caught 11 passes for 225 yards and three scores and booked 43 tackles, 7.0 hits for lost yards, 5.5 sacks and a pass breakup … as a freshman, helped the Falcons go 15-0 and capture the state championship with a 52-0 win against Heritage in the title game … contributed four receptions for 35 yards and one touchdown … also earned two letters in basketball … born September 2, 1997 ... son of Kristine and Mark Birmingham … brother, Michael, was a four year member (2010-11-12-13) of the golf team at Dickinson College.
Scott Bracey
WR • 6-2, 200
Richmond, Va. (Benedictine)
Four-year letterman at Benedictine under coach Greg Lilly … consensus four-star recruit by ESPN.com, Rivals.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com … member of the Rivals.com 100 (No. 67) and Scout.com 300 (No. 116) … charted by Rivals.com as the No. 13 wide receiver in the nation … tabbed as the No. 17 wide receiver in the nation by Scout.com … ranked by ESPN.com as the No. 55 wide receiver in the country and the No. 6 recruit in the state of Virginia … helped Benedictine to consecutive Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) Division I state titles as a junior and senior … received VISAA Division I First Team All-State accolades as a sophomore (WR), junior (ATH) and senior (QB) while being an honorable mention pick (WR) as a freshman … as a senior, named to the USA TODAY High School Sports American Family Insurance ALL-USA Virginia Second Team … tabbed the VISAA and Richmond Times-Dispatch Offensive Player of the Year following senior campaign … during senior season, helped Benedictine to a 10-2 mark and second straight state title by rushing 114 times for 1,112 yards and nine TDs, throwing for 1,353 yards and 20 TDs with three INTs, punting for an average of 38 yards per kick, and catching 14 passes for 189 yards … after senior campaign, tabbed a Richmond Times Dispatch All-Metro First Team selection as a utility player and a VirginiaPreps.com Private Schools First Team selection as an athlete … following junior year, named the Richmond Times Dispatch All-Metro Player of the Year after accumulating more than 1,800 yards (609 rushing, 1,044 passing & 220 receiving) … threw nine TDs passes, rushed for eight scores and caught two TD passes … helped the Cadets finish the year 11-2 … team downed Bishop Ireton, 23-7, in the title tilt as Benedictine broke a 7-7 fourth quarter tie with 16 points … as a sophomore, recorded 51 catches for 886 yards and seven TDs … named to the Richmond Times Dispatch All-Metro First Team and the MaxPreps Sophomore All-America squad … team finished 6-5 and made a second consecutive trip to the playoffs … during freshman year, tallied 32 receptions for 591 yards and seven TDs while running for another score … helped Cadets to a 7-4 mark as team advanced to the VISAA semifinals … also lettered in track and field … born September 30, 1998 … son of Jean and Rob Bracey … older brother, Quin, is a member of the Norfolk State football program … cousin, Kendall James, is a member of the Detroit Lions after lettering four years (2010-11-12-13) at the University of Maine … cousin, Kaprice James, is a member of the track and field program at Rutgers.
Brittain Brown
RB • 6-1, 195
Canton, Ga. (Cherokee)
Three-year letterman at Cherokee High School under head coach Josh Shaw … four-star prospect by ESPN.com and three-star prospect by Rivals.com, Scout.com and 247Sports.com … ranked as the No. 18 running back in the country and the No. 32 prospect in the state of Georgia by ESPN.com … ranked by Scout.com as the No. 5 prospect in Georgia and the No. 53 running back nationally … charted by 247Sports.com as the No. 30 running back in the country … rated the No. 22 athlete in the country by Rivals.com … after senior year, earned a place on the Georgia Sports Writers Association (GSWA) Class AAAAAA All-State First Team … tabbed the 2015 Region 5-AAAAAA Offensive Player of the Year and was a first team all-region pick as an athlete … received Ledger-News All County Football Offensive Player of the Year accolades as a senior … named to the Metro Atlanta All-Star Team following final season … as a senior, posted 1,777 rushing yards and 18 TDs on 213 carries with 24 receptions for 284 yards and two scores … accounted for 48 percent of the Warriors total offensive production and scored more than half of Cherokee's offensive TDs … defensively, booked 48 tackles at safety during final campaign … in season-opening game in 2015, rushed for 263 yards and three TDs on 16 carries … added 225 ground yards and one TD on 27 carries against Roswell … carded 274 rushing yards and three TDs on 24 carries against Milton … as a junior, earned GSWA Class AAAAAA Second Team accolades as an athlete to go along with All-Region 5-AAAAAA First Team, All-County, Cherokee Gridiron Club Athlete of the Year and team offensive player of the year recognition … helped Cherokee finish 7-4 with a Georgia High School Association AAAAAA playoff berth … selected to take part in the 2014 Rivals250 Underclassmen Challenge in Jacksonville, Fla. … as a sophomore, rushed 107 times for 607 yards and eight TDs while catching 22 passes for 216 yards and another score … on defense as a safety, booked 24 tackles and one INT… helped the Warriors to a 5-5 record, marking a four-win improvement from the previous season … also lettered in track and field … born October 10, 1997 … son of Davida and Keith Brown … brother, Blace, is a member of the Troy football program.
Elijah Deveaux
RB • 6-0, 225
Waxhaw, N.C. (Charlotte Christian)
Four-year letterman at Charlotte Christian High School under head coach Jason Estep … three-star recruit by ESPN.com, Rivals.com, Scout.com and 247Sports.com … rated by 247Sports.com as the No. 54 athlete in the nation, by Scout.com as the No. 74 running back nationally and by ESPN.com as the No. 94 running back in the country … helped Charlotte Christian to three straight North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association (NCISAA) 3A state championships in 2012, 2013 & 2014 … following senior year, named to the NCISAA All-State First Team and Conference of Independent Schools Athletic Association (CISAA) First Team … as a senior, selected as one of four finalists for the Charlotte Football Awards Running Back of the Year honor … guided the Knights to 7-4 final mark and a trip to the NCISAA playoffs as a senior … finished final campaign with 123 carries for 715 yards and 10 TDs … added four receptions for 72 yards and one score ... finished junior season with 1,879 rushing yards on 233 carries … a Charlotte Observer All-Area Second Team and CISAA First Team honoree following junior season as squad went 11-1 and captured third straight NCISAA 3A title with a 28-21 victory against Charlotte Latin … as a sophomore, rushed 215 times for 1,850 yards and 24 TDs … helped Charlotte Christian to an undefeated 12-0 campaign, capped with the state title … against Providence Day in the semifinals, rushed for 206 yards and three scores in a 56-21 victory … in the championship game, a 48-10 win against Charlotte Latin, recorded 308 ground yards and four TDs … performance was a school record and the among the top 25 rushing performances in Mecklenburg County history … gained 100 or more ground yards in nine of 11 contests and topped the 200-yard mark four times … selected to the MaxPreps Sophomore All-America Second Team … a National Christian School Athletic Association All-Division All-America and Southeast Super Region selection as a sophomore … during freshman season, rushed 71 times for 340 yards and four TDs as team finished the year 9-3 and defeated Providence Day, 24-21, in the state title game … also lettered in track and field and baseball … qualified for the NCISAA 3A state track and field championship in the 100 meters and was a CISAA All-Conference selection … born October 10, 1997 ... son of Songhai and Glenn Deveaux … father was a four-year letterwinner (1988-89-90-91) as a running back at Pittsburgh … father totaled 657 rushing yards with 10 TDs at Pitt before spending two years with the Seattle Seahawks … uncle, Everett Deveaux, was a running back at Florida State (1977-78-79-80).
Xander Gagnon
LB • 6-3, 225
Charlotte, N.C. (Charlotte Catholic)
Three-year letterman at Charlotte Catholic High School under head coach Mike Brodowicz … consensus three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com … listed as the No. 37 outside linebacker by ESPN.com, No. 45 by 247Sports.com, No. 45 by Rivals.com and No. 82 by Scout.com ... tabbed the No. 37 prospect in North Carolina by ESPN.com and Scout.com's No. 2 outside linebacker in the state … following final campaign, earned slots on the North Carolina Associated Press All-State First Team and USA TODAY High School Sports American Family Insurance ALL-USA North Carolina Second Team … selected as the Greater Charlotte Football Awards' Linebacker of the Year and South Meck 8 Defensive Player of the Year as a senior … an All-Charlotte Observer First Team honoree following senior year … became the fourth Charlotte Catholic player in program history selected to represent North Carolina in The Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas … booked four tackles in the Shrine Bowl as North Carolina earned a 54-39 victory … helped Charlotte Catholic to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 4A state title as a senior, topping Rose, 27-20, in the championship game to finish with a 15-0 record … posted 152 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, three INTs, five forced fumbles and one fumble recovery returned for a score … led a defense that yielded just 9.9 points per game and registered four shutouts in 2015 … as a junior, booked 132 tackles, four tackles for loss, one sack, three INTs and two forced fumbles … earned All-South Meck 8 honors following junior season … helped the Cougars finish 14-2 and reach the NCHSAA 4A championship game, falling 23-15 to New Bern … as a sophomore, helped the Cougars post a 12-3 mark with semifinal berth in the NCHSAA 4A playoffs … also lettered in basketball … born October 8, 1997 ... son of Christy and Mark Gagnon.
Mark Gilbert
DB • 6-1, 175
Fayetteville, N.C. (Terry Sanford)
Enrolled at Duke in January of 2015 … four-year letterman at Terry Sanford High School under head coach Bryan Till … three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com … rated as the No. 37 cornerback in the country by ESPN.com, No. 42 by Scout.com, No. 53 by 247Sports.com and No. 62 by Rivals.com … charted as the No. 2 cornerback prospect in North Carolina according to Scout.com and the No. 30 overall prospect in the state according to ESPN.com … in December, 2015, received the Laurel Wreath Award, an accolade marking the highest sports honor North Carolina can present to an athlete … chosen to represent North Carolina in The Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas … recorded a second half interception to help North Carolina to 54-39 victory over South Carolina … following senior year, placed on the all-division NCPreps.com All-State Football Team … as a senior, helped Terry Sanford to a second consecutive Cape Fear Valley 3-A Conference title and a 12-2 final record … squad claimed the No. 1 seed in the east for the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 3AA state playoffs and advanced to the third round of the playoffs … totaled 66 tackles, one INT, five PBUs, one caused fumble, one fumble recovery and a trio of kickoff returns for TDs … averaged 45.8 yards per kickoff return and 32.5 yards per punt return … as a junior, helped the Bulldogs to a 9-4 record and trip to the second round of the NCHSAA playoffs after recording 34 tackles, three INTs and one punt return for a TD … helped squad to the Cape Fear Valley 3A Conference championship … named to the first team all-county, all-region and all-state teams … registered 41 tackles as a sophomore to go along with six receptions for 102 yards and one TD … in freshman year, recorded 34 tackles and one INT … as a three-year letterwinner in basketball, led Terry Sanford to the NCHSAA 3A state title as a junior and was named Most Valuable Player in the championship game … in the title clash, a 67-60 win over Gastonia Ashbrook, led both teams with 31 points by making nine-of-18 field goals and 12-of-16 free throws … selected The Fayetteville Observer's All-Cape Fear basketball player of the year after averaging 18 points per game as junior … a N.C. Basketball Coaches All-State Second Team honoree following junior campaign … born June 1, 1997 … son of Tonya and Mark Gilbert … uncle, Sean Gilbert, was an All-America selection at Pittsburgh and played 11 years in the NFL with the Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, Washington Redskins, Carolina Panthers and Oakland Raiders … cousin, Darrell Revis, is a Super Bowl champion, six-time NFL Pro Bowl selection and the 2009 AFC Defensive Player of the Year.
Brandon Hill
LB • 6-3, 220
Orangeburg, S.C. (Heathwood Hall Episcopal)
Four-year letterman at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School under head coach Steve Victory ... rated as a four-star prospect by Scout.com and a three-star prospect according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com ... stands No. 258 on the Scout300 chart and tabbed by the publication as the nation's No. 14 outside linebacker … listed as the No. 28 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 10 prospect in South Carolina by ESPN.com … also rated as the No. 29 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 8 prospect in South Carolina by 247Sports.com … helped the Highlanders to four consecutive South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) Class AAA playoff berths … 2015 USA Today High School Sports American Family Insurance ALL-USA South Carolina First Team selection at linebacker … selected to participate in the SCISA All-Star game after senior campaign … two-time SCISA First Team All-State honoree … over final two seasons, totaled 167 tackles, 20 tackles for lost yardage, 7.0 sacks and four INTs along with 163 rushing attempts for 1,200 yards and 14 TDs … an honorable mention selection to The State's All-Midlands Team … lettered in soccer and basketball … three-time SCISA Region I-AAA All-Region selection and two-time North-South All-Star in soccer … born May 19, 1998 ... son of Alesia and Michael Hill … following senior year, named one of the five national finalists for the Watkins Award, recognizing the nation's top male African-American student-athlete, joining former Duke lettermen Matt Daniels, Vince Oghobaase and Deion Williams, along with current team member Zavier Carmichael, as finalists for the award … high school teammate of current Duke offensive lineman Gabe Brandner.
James Hornbuckle-Smith
DL • 6-4, 235
Murray, Ky. (Murray)
Four-year letterman at Murray High School under head coach Keith Hodge … three-star prospect according to ESPN.com and 247Sports.com … charted as the No. 68 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 7 prospect in Kentucky by ESPN.com … ranked as the No. 14 prospect in Kentucky by 247Sports.com … selected as the Russell Athletic/Kentucky Football Coaches Association Class 2A, District 1 Player of the Year as a senior … following final campaign, played for Kentucky squad in the Best of the Bluegrass All-Star Game and earned defensive MVP honors after helping team to 40-21 victory … also selected to participate in the Border Bowl – an annual All-Star game featuring the best players in Kentucky and Tennessee … a Louisville Courier-Journal First Team All-State and USA TODAY High School Sports American Family Insurance ALL-USA Kentucky Team honoree as a senior … selected to the All-BluegrassPreps.com Football Team, Paducah Sun All-Region Football Team and All-Western Kentucky Conference (WKC) First Team after final season … as a senior, helped the Tigers to 7-5 record and second round of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) Class 2A playoffs … booked 112 tackles, 21 tackles for loss and 11 sacks while adding three caused fumbles and three fumble recoveries … All-Purchase Area pick by the Paducah Sun as a junior and senior … during junior year, registered 103 tackles with 10 sacks as Tigers went 9-4 and reached the KHSAA state semifinals … received Louisville Courier-Journal Honorable Mention All-State, First Team All-WKC, Paducah Sun All-Region and Kentucky Associated Press First Team All-State accolades … registered 60 tackles with one sack and one INT … as a freshman, team went 10-3 and advanced to the third round of the KHSAA Class 2A playoffs … recorded seven receptions for 50 yards and one TD … also lettered in basketball … born December 22, 1997 … son of Renee Hornbuckle and Deon Smith … mother was a four-year letterwinner (1994-95-96-97) in basketball at Murray State … father was a four-year letterwinner (1993-94-95-96) in football at Murray State.
Myles Hudzick
DB • 5-10, 165
Reston, Va. (Bishop O'Connell)
Three-year letterman at Bishop O' Connell High School under head coach Colin Disch … three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com … a Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association First Team All-State selection as a junior … capped career with All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) Second Team accolades at wide receiver … as a junior, earned All-WCAC First Team honors as a defensive back … also a three-year letterwinner for the baseball program, receiving All-WCAC First Team accolades as an outfielder as a junior … born June 12, 1997 … son of Mike Hudzick … cousin, James Daniel, is the tight ends coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Javon Jackson
DB • 5-11, 180
Tyrone, Ga. (Sandy Creek)
Three-year letterman at Sandy Creek High School under head coach Chip Walker … three-star prospect according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com … rated as the No. 47 cornerback in the country by ESPN.com and the No. 67 cornerback in the nation by 247Sports.com … 2015 Atlanta Journal Constitution First Team All-State selection as a defensive back as well as a First Team All-State Georgia Sports Writers Association (GSWA) Class AAAA All-State honoree … Southside All-Metro Team selection by the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Fayette County Player of the Year by the Fayette County News and the Southern Crescent Co-Defensive Player of the Year as a senior … also received the AAAA Region 5 Ironman Award, an honor presented to the best two-way player … during senior year, registered 32 tackles, seven INTs and eight PBUs … ranked tied for first in the region with seven INTs … returned seven kickoffs for 195 yards and nine punts for 176 yards … helped the Patriots to a 9-3 record and a trip to the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) AAAA playoffs … as a junior, carded 58 tackles, six INTs to tie for the most in the state, three PBUs and four caused fumbles … earned GSWA Second Team All-State and First Team All-Region 5-AAAA accolades … helped the Patriots to an 11-2 overall record … recorded 16 tackles with one PBU during sophomore campaign as the Patriots went 11-1-1 and with lone defeat coming in the GHSA AAAA quarterfinals … also lettered in basketball … born September 28, 1997 … son of Renee and Rodney Jackson.
Robert Kraeling
OL • 6-7, 270
Bishop, Ga. (Prince Avenue Christian)
Four-year letterman at Prince Avenue Christian School under head coach Jeff Herron … four-star prospect by ESPN.com and Rivals.com and three-star prospect by 247Sports.com and Scout.com … ranked No. 229 on the Rivals250 and at No. 284 on the ESPN300 … tabbed as the No. 16 offensive tackle in the country by Rivals.com, No. 24 by ESPN.com, No. 34 by 247Sports.com and No. 52 by Scout.com … selected to take part in the 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Game … helped the East squad to a 28-13 victory versus … named to the Georgia Sportswriters Association All-State 1-A First Team as a junior and senior … an Atlanta Journal Constitution All-State First Team and USA TODAY High School Sports American Family Insurance ALL-USA Georgia Team honoree following senior year … earned a place on the All-Region 8-A Team as a senior … guided the Wolverines to a 12-1 mark and a Georgia High School Association (GHSA) A Private state semifinals … team captured the A Region 8 title with an 8-0 record … as a junior, helped squad to a 9-3 ledger and playoff berth … earned all-region and Athens Banner-Herald All-Area Team accolades … paved the way for the Wolverines to score 36.2 points a contest … during sophomore season, helped the Wolverines to 10-2 record and the A Region 8 title with a 6-0 mark … as a freshman, team went 11-3 and advanced to the GHSA A Private state championship game … also lettered in basketball … born September 9, 1997 … son of Kim and Bill Kraeling.
Terrell Lucas
DL • 6-3, 230
Hollywood, Fla. (Miramar)
Two-year letterman at Miramar High School under head coaches Matt Strout (2014) and Pierre Senatus (2015) … three-star prospect according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com … rated by 247Sports.com as the No. 84 weakside defensive end in the country … earned Associated Press Florida All-State Class 8A Second Team honors following senior season … selected to represent Broward County in the Dade vs. Broward All-Star Football game in January, 2016, and helped Broward to 16-7 win, its first victory in the game's history … as a junior, helped the Patriots to a 7-3 record, including a 5-1 mark in 8A District 12 action … team qualified for the Florida High School Athletic Association 8A state playoffs … anchor of a defense that allowed only 9.5 points a game … born February 9, 1998 … son of Tiffany and Terrell Lucas.
Jaylen Miller
OL • 6-3, 315
Jacksonville, Fla. (Providence)
Four-year letterman at Providence High School under head coach Jeff Kopp … four-star prospect according to ESPN.com … three-star prospect by Rivals.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com … rated as the No. 25 offensive guard in the nation by ESPN.com … tabbed as the No. 34 offensive guard in the country by 247Sports.com and No. 66 by Scout.com … earned Associated Press Florida All-State Class 3A First Team honors following final campaign … participated in the 2016 Blue-Grey All American Bowl in January and helped the Grey squad to a 28-14 victory … as a senior, guided Providence to a fourth-straight Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSA) playoff berth … selected to the Associated Press Florida All-State Class 3A second team as a junior … an honorable mention FloridaHSFootball.com pick as a junior … helped the Stallions to an 8-3 overall record and trip to the FHSA playoffs … also lettered in basketball … born February 25, 1998 … son of DeAngela and Kevin Miller.
Jacob Morgenstern
DB • 6-3, 215
New Canaan, Conn. (St. Luke's School)
Enrolled at Duke in January of 2015 … two-year letterman at St. Luke's Preparatory School under head coach Noel Thomas … played 2012 and 2013 seasons at Roy C. Ketchum High School … three-star prospect according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com, Scout.com and 247Sports.com … rated as the No. 86 athlete in the nation by 247Sports.com and No. 91 athlete by ESPN.com's … tabbed as the No. 56 tight end in the country by Scout.com … earned USA TODAY High School Sports American Family Insurance ALL-USA Connecticut Team accolades following final campaign … as a senior captain, carded 81 tackles and two INTs to go along with one caused fumble … on offense, caught 16 passes for 399 yards and three TDs … also contributed 17 carries for 161 yards and three scores … during junior year, carded 65 tackles, one sack, five INTs and three caused fumbles while leading the Storm to a 7-2 record and Fairchester Athletic Association co-championship … on offense, totaled a team-high 23 receptions for 682 yards and 10 TDs while adding 382 rushing yards and five scores on 32 carries … while at Roy C. Ketchum, recorded 29 tackles and one INT during sophomore season … offensively, had 21 catches for 243 yards to go along with 269 rushing yards … received Class AA, League 1 All-Conference honors at running back … also lettered in baseball … helped Roy C. Ketchum to the NYS Regional Championship, earning All-Section 1 Honorable Mention and all-county honors … born April 29, 1997 … son of Lynda and David Morgenstern.
Chidi Okonya
DL • 6-6, 220
Riverdale, Ga. (Riverdale)
Three-year letterman at Riverdale High School under head coach Terry Herrod … four-star prospect as rated by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com … three-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com … charted at No. 279 on the ESPN300 … tabbed as the No. 34 defensive end nationally by ESPN.com … ranked as the No. 18 strong side defensive end by 247Sports.com and the No. 24 strong side defensive end by Rivals.com … tabbed as the No. 89 defensive end in the country by Scout.com … became the first Riverdale player selected to the Semper Fidelis All-American Game and helped East team to a 28-13 victory with two sacks … registered 37 tackles and four sacks as a senior and received Region 4-AAAA honorable mention accolades … during junior year, booked 62 tackles with seven tackles for loss and five sacks along with three fumble recoveries and one defensive TD … placed on the All-Region 4-AAAA B Division First Team … participated in the Georgia Rising Senior Bowl … selected as a 2014 Atlanta Falcon Captain in the Community presented by Ford award recipient … the Captain in the Community program recognizes outstanding high school football student-athletes around the state of Georgia that demonstrate strong leadership skills both on and off the field … as a sophomore, totaled 30 tackles with one sack and two fumble recoveries … also lettered in track and field … born September 19, 1997 … son of Patricia and Romanus Okonya … brother, Chinedu, is a member of the Furman football program.
Koby Quansah
LB • 6-1, 220
Manchester, Conn. (Kingswood Oxford School)
Four-year letterman at Kingswood Oxford School under head coach Jason Martinez … four-star prospect by Rivals.com … three-star prospect according to ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com ... charted as the nation's No. 9 inside linebacker by Rivals.com … tabbed as the No. 18 inside linebacker in the country by ESPN.com, the No. 32 outside linebacker by 247Sports.com and the No. 49 outside linebacker by Scout.com … participated the 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Game and helped the East squad to a 28-13 victory … earned a place on the 2015 High School Butkus Award Watch List … following senior campaign, earned All-New England, All-Fairchester Athletic Association (FAA) and USA TODAY High School Sports American Family Insurance ALL-USA Connecticut Team accolades … recognized at the Walter Camp Football Foundation's ninth annual High School Breakfast of Champions following senior year … as a senior captain, helped Kingswood Oxford to 7-1 record, a third-straight FAA title and the school's first New England Championship … totaled 104 tackles, 2.0 sacks, one INT, two caused fumbles, two fumble recoveries and three blocked punts … totaled 1,004 all-purpose yards with 13 TDs … in state title game, rushed 16 times for 156 yards and two TDs … in the FAA championship-clinching contest, ran for two TDs in the second half and totaled 163 ground yards as the Wyverns defeated Rye Country Day, 43-24 … earned linebacker MVP accolades at the Rivals Camp in New Jersey … as a junior, booked 122 tackles, 15.0 tackles for lost yardage, 3.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries, one caused fumble and one blocked punt … also rushed for 1,278 yards on 120 carries with 15 TDs … helped Wyverns to 7-2 record and share of FAA championship … during sophomore campaign, recorded 103 tackles, two fumble recoveries and two caused fumbles as Kingswood Oxford went 6-2 and shared FAA title with a 4-1 league mark … earned Honorable Mention All-New England honors … during freshman year, carded 94 tackles and one INT … Second Team All-FAA honoree after freshman season … also lettered in track and field … born November 4, 1997, in Ghana and came to the U.S. at the age of four ... son of Naana Boakye.
AJ Reed
K • 5-11, 175
Prattville, Ala. (Prattville)
Three-year letterman at Prattville High School under head coach Chad Anderson … three-star prospect according to ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com … ranked as the No. 11 kicker in the country by Scout.com, No. 13 by 247Sports.com and No. 19 by ESPN.com … following senior year, selected to participate in the 10th annual Offense-Defense All-American Bowl and kicked a 32-yard game-winning field goal as time expired for the American squad … Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State Class 7A Honorable Mention selection as a junior and senior … USA TODAY High School Sports American Family Insurance ALL-USA Alabama Team member following final campaign … during senior year, converted on seven-of-12 field goals with a long of 48 yards … added 32-of-33 PATs … kicked off 44 times with 32 touchbacks … selected to the Montgomery Advertiser All-Metro Class 5A-7A Team … as a junior, made three-of-six field goals with a long of 48 yards and connected on all 65 PATs … booted 86 kickoffs with 40 touchbacks … a 6A/7A All-Metro Team honoree … led Prattville to an 11-3 record and trip to the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) 7A state title game … during sophomore year, went five-of-seven on field goals with a long of 37 yards and converted 35-of-36 PATs as the Lions finished 7-3 and advanced to the AHSAA 6A playoffs … also lettered in soccer … born January 22, 1998 ... son of Lisa and Robert Reed.
Julian Santos
OL • 6-3, 315
East Lake, Fla. (East Lake)
Three-year letterman at East Lake High School under head coach Bob Hudson … four-star prospect according to Rivals.com … three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com … ranked as the No. 16 offensive guard in the country by Rivals.com, No. 25 by 247Sports.com, No. 36 by ESPN.com and No. 86 by Scout.com … following senior year, selected to participate in the 10th annual Offense-Defense All-American Bowl and Pinellas County Senior All-Star Football Game and helped the North squad to a 34-0 victory … Associated Press Florida All-State Class 7A First Team selection following senior year … named to The Tampa Tribune's All-Pinellas County and All-Tampa Bay Football Teams after helping the Eagles finish 7-5 with a seventh consecutive trip to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) playoffs … earned AP Florida All-State Class 7A Second Team honors as a junior, when the Eagles went 13-1 and reached the FHSAA Class 7A state semifinals … earned a place on the FloridaHSFootball.com All-Tampa Bay Elite First Team … as a sophomore, helped the Eagles advance to the FHSAA Class 7A state playoffs as team finished 13-1 with the lone setback a 31-24 overtime setback to eventual state champion Dwyer in the semifinals … part of an offense that averaged 43.1 points per game … also lettered in wrestling … qualified for the FHSAA state tournament as a sophomore and junior … finished as the state runner-up for the heavyweight division during junior campaign … claimed the Pinellas County Athletic Conference championship as a junior and placed third in the District 3A-2 meet … born July 7, 1997 ... son of Ingrid Delpin.
Dylan Singleton
DB • 5-11, 190
Lawrenceville, Ga. (Archer)
Four-year letterman at Archer High School under head coach Andy Dyer … four-star prospect according to ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com … three-star prospect by Rivals.com … charted at No. 282 on the ESPN300 … ranked as the No. 10 safety in the country by 247Sports.com and Scout.com, No. 17 by ESPN.com and the No. 33 cornerback by Rivals.com … Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAAAA All-State First Team selection as a junior and senior … three-time Gwinnett Daily Post All-County First Team member … named to the Metro Atlanta All-Star Team following final season … as a senior, posted 101 tackles and one INT … contributed 25 receptions for 347 yards and five TDs to go along with 20 carries for 132 yards and a score … helped the Tigers capture 11 wins for the third straight season, finishing 11-2 with an appearance in the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Class AAAAAA state quarterfinals … during junior campaign, recorded 142 tackles, four INTs, 13 PBUs and a caused fumble en route to earning the Gwinnett Daily Post's Defensive Player of the Year accolade … a USA TODAY High School Sports American Family Insurance ALL-USA Georgia Team member … carded 1,033 all-purpose yards and 18 TDs as the Tigers went 11-4 and advanced to the GHSA state championship game … during sophomore season, led Archer with 113 tackles and tallied three INTs while catching 39 passes for 382 yards and four TDs … added 44 carries for 265 yards and six scores … guided the Tigers to an 11-1 overall record and second round of the GHSA AAAAAA playoffs … helped squad capture the AAAAAA Region 8 championship with an 8-0 record … during freshman year, had one INT as team went 6-4 … born November 22, 1999 ... son of Crystal and Cedric Singleton … brother, Deondre, is a member of the Duke football program … father lettered three seasons (1989-90-91) in football at Louisiana Tech, helping the Bulldogs to a three-year ledger of 21-8-4 including an appearance in the 1990 Independence Bowl.
Liam Smith
OL • 6-4, 270
Little Silver, N.J. (Red Bank Catholic)
Three-year letterman at Red Bank Catholic High School under head coach Jim Portela … four-star prospect by Scout.com … three-star prospect according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com … ranked as the No. 28 offensive tackle in the country by Scout.com, No. 44 by ESPN.com and No. 47 by 247Sports.com … played in the 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Game and helped the East squad to a 28-13 victory … served as team captain and earned first team All-Shore Conference honors as a senior … as a junior, helped Red Bank Catholic to the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Non-Public Group III championship for the school's first NJSIAA football title since 1976 … following junior campaign, earned New Jersey Star Ledger Second Team All-State accolades … an Asbury Park Press First Team All-Shore and Shore Sports Network First Team All-Shore selection as team finished the year with a 12-1 record … helped the Caseys to a school-record 543 points as the program paced the Shore Conference with an average of 45 points per game … helped pave the way for 4,289 yards of total offense, good for an average of 357.4 yards per game … as a sophomore, helped squad to an 11-1 record and berth in the NJSIAA Non-Public Group III semifinals … team captured the Shore Conference title with a 7-0 record … also lettered in basketball … born October 27, 1997 ... son of Linda and Christian Smith … father played football at Boston University … uncle, Kevin Smith, played football at Northwestern … uncle, James Smith, played football at Bloomsburg … uncle, Brian Smith, played football at Rhode Island.
Antone Williams
DB • 5-11, 175
Atlanta, Ga. (Woodward Academy)
Four-year letterman at Woodward Academy under head coach John Hunt … three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com … ranked as the No. 48 cornerback in the country by Rivals.com, No. 52 by ESPN.com and No. 70 by 247Sports.com … Georgia Sports Writers Association Honorable Mention Class AAAA and an Atlanta Journal Constitution First Team All-Metro honoree following final campaign … earned First Team All-Region 5-AAAA honors as a senior … served as team captain in 2015 … in senior season, helped Woodward Academy to a 10-0 regular season record, 13-1 overall mark, second straight region 5-AAAA championship and trip to the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) AAAA state semifinals … posted 14 tackles and one INT while catching 22 passes for 334 yards and two TDs … added 235 kickoff return yards on eight attempts … Georgia Athletic Coaches Association North-South All-Star selection, representing the North squad … as a junior, earned Second Team All-Region 5-AAAA honors as a defensive back … booked 32 tackles, two INTs, five PBUs and one fumble recovery … guided Woodward Academy to an 11-3 record and share of the Region 5-AAAA championship … during sophomore year, booked 29 tackles, two INTs and three PBUs … helped the War Eagles to a 9-3 record and share of the region 6-AAA title with a 5-1 mark … as a freshman, team posted a 7-4 record and qualified for the GHSA playoffs … also lettered in basketball and track and field … qualified for the GHSA 3A state track and field championships in 2013, 2014 and 2015 … at the state meet as a junior, placed seventh in the 300-meter hurdles (40.83 seconds) and helped the 4x100-meter relay squad come in sixth (42.87 seconds) … at the Region 5 meet during junior year, took second in both the 110 and 300-meter hurdles and third in the long jump … school record holder in the 110 hurdles (15.18 seconds) and as part of the 4x100-meter relay (42.43 seconds) … born May 21, 1998 ... son of Roy Williams and Sophia and James Jackson … stepfather, James Jackson, was a four-year letterman (1986-87-88-89) at Chattanooga, earned Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors and was an Associated Press, AFCA and Kodak Second Team All-America honoree in 1989.
#GoDuke
The class includes six defensive backs, four offensive linemen, three linebackers, three defensive linemen, two running backs, one wide receiver, one tight end and one kicker. A total of nine states are represented in the group with six signees from Georgia, followed by three from Florida, North Carolina and Virginia, two from Connecticut and one each from Alabama, Kentucky, New Jersey and South Carolina.
The three North Carolina natives are running back Elijah Deveaux (Waxhaw), linebacker Xander Gagnon (Charlotte) and defensive back Mark Gilbert (Fayetteville). Deveaux helped Charlotte Christian to three straight North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association (NCISAA) 3A state championships in 2012, 2013 and 2014 and earned NCISAA All-State First Team accolades as a senior. Gagnon was selected as the 2015 Greater Charlotte Football Awards' Linebacker of the Year and South Meck 8 Defensive Player of the Year while guiding Charlotte Catholic High School to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 4A state title. Gilbert, who enrolled at Duke in January, led Terry Sanford High School to a pair of Cape Fear Valley 3-A Conference championships.
The six products from Georgia include running back Brittain Brown (Canton), defensive back Javon Jackson (Tyrone), offensive lineman Robert Kraeling (Bishop), defensive lineman Chidi Okonya (Riverdale), defensive back Dylan Singleton (Lawrenceville) and defensive back Antone Williams (Atlanta). Brown is ranked as the No. 18 running back in the country by ESPN.com and earned a place on the Georgia Sports Writers Association (GSWA) Class AAAAAA All-State First Team following his season year at Cherokee High School. Jackson was a 2015 Atlanta Journal Constitution First Team All-State selection as a defensive back as well as a First Team All-State GSWA Class AAAA All-State honoree for Sandy Creek High School.
Kraeling was selected to participate in the Semper Fidelis All-American Game after receiving Atlanta Journal Constitution All-State First Team accolades following his senior campaign at Prince Avenue Christian. Okonya, from Riverdale High School, joined Kraeling at the Semper Fidelis All-American Game and is a four-star prospect as rated by ESPN.com. Singleton, who is ranked as the No. 10 safety in the country by both 247Sports.com and Scout.com and posted 101 tackles as a senior at Archer High School, is set to join his brother, Deondre Singleton, as a member of the Duke secondary. Williams helped Woodward Academy to a 13-1 ledger as a senior and is rated as the No. 48 cornerback in the nation by Rivals.com.
Joining Duke from Virginia are tight end Mark Birmingham (Ashburn), wide receiver Scott Bracey (Richmond) and defensive back Myles Hudzick (Reston). Birmingham, out of Briar Woods High School, is a member of both the Scout300 (No. 214) and ESPN300 (No. 295). Bracey, who helped Benedictine High School to consecutive Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I state titles, is a consensus four-star recruit by ESPN.com, Rivals.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com as well as a member of the Rivals.com 100 (No. 67) and Scout.com 300 (No. 116). Hudzick earned All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference honors as a senior wide receiver at Bishop O'Connell High School.
A trio of linemen in Terrell Lucas (Hollywood), Jaylen Miller (Jacksonville) and Julian Santos (East Lake) will come to Durham from Florida. Lucas earned Associated Press Florida All-State Class 8A Second Team honors following his senior season at Miramar High School while Miller, ranked as the No. 25 offensive guard in the country by ESPN.com, helped Providence High School to a fourth straight Florida High School Athletic Association playoff berth as a senior, when he received Associated Press Florida All-State Class 3A First Team honors. Santos, ranked as the No. 16 offensive guard in the country by Rivals.com, was selected to participate in the 10th annual Offense-Defense All-American Bowl and Pinellas County Senior All-Star Football Game following his senior campaign.
From Connecticut, the Blue Devils welcome defensive back Jacob Morgenstern (New Canaan) and linebacker Koby Quansah (Manchester) to the program. Morgenstern enrolled at Duke in January after finishing his St. Luke's School career by carding 81 tackles and two interceptions as a senior. Quansah was a 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Game participant and earned All-New England, All-Fairchester Athletic Association accolades following his final season at Kingswood Oxford School.
Linebacker Brandon Hill, a native of Orangeburg, S.C., is a Scout.com four-star prospect listed at No. 258 on the Scout300 chart. He guided Heathwood Hall Episcopal to four consecutive South Carolina Independent School Association Class (SCISA) AAA playoff berths and twice received SCISA First Team All-State honors. Defensive lineman James Hornbuckle-Smith, from Murray, Ky., helped Murray High School to 7-5 record in 2015 while booking 112 tackles, 21 tackles for loss and 11 sacks. Kicker AJ Reed, a Prattville, Ala., product, is the No. 11 kicker in the country by Scout.com and kicked a 32-yard game-winning field goal as time expired in the 10th annual Offense-Defense All-American Bowl after wrapping up his Prattville High School career. Offensive lineman Liam Smith, a native of Little Silver, N.J., is ranked as the No. 28 offensive tackle in the country by Scout.com and earned first team All-Shore Conference honors as a senior, a year after helping Red Bank Catholic to the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Non-Public Group III championship for the school's first NJSIAA football title since 1976.
| Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Hometown | High School |
| Mark Birmingham | TE | 6-4 | 235 | Ashburn, Va. | Briar Woods |
| Scott Bracey | WR | 6-2 | 200 | Richmond, Va. | Benedictine |
| Brittain Brown | RB | 6-1 | 195 | Canton, Ga. | Cherokee |
| Elijah Deveaux | RB | 6-0 | 225 | Waxhaw, N.C. | Charlotte Christian |
| Xander Gagnon | LB | 6-3 | 225 | Charlotte, N.C. | Charlotte Catholic |
| Mark Gilbert | DB | 6-1 | 175 | Fayetteville, N.C. | Terry Sanford |
| Brandon Hill | LB | 6-3 | 220 | Orangeburg, S.C. | Heathwood Hall Episcopal |
| James Hornbuckle-Smith |
DL |
6-4 |
235 |
Murray, Ky. |
Murray |
| Myles Hudzick | DB | 5-10 | 165 | Reston, Va. | Bishop O'Connell |
| Javon Jackson | DB | 5-11 | 180 | Tyrone, Ga. | Sandy Creek |
| Robert Kraeling | OL | 6-7 | 270 | Bishop, Ga. | Prince Avenue Christian |
| Terrell Lucas | DL | 6-3 | 230 | Hollywood, Fla. | Miramar |
| Jaylen Miller | OL | 6-3 | 315 | Jacksonville, Fla. | Providence |
| Jacob Morgenstern | DB | 6-3 | 215 | New Canaan, Conn. | St. Luke's School |
| Chidi Okonya | DL | 6-6 | 220 | Riverdale, Ga. | Riverdale |
| Koby Quansah | LB | 6-1 | 220 | Manchester, Conn. | Kingswood-Oxford School |
| AJ Reed | K | 5-11 | 175 | Prattville, Ala. | Prattville |
| Julian Santos | OL | 6-3 | 315 | East Lake, Fla. | East Lake |
| Dylan Singleton | DB | 5-11 | 190 | Lawrenceville, Ga. | Archer |
| Liam Smith | OL | 6-4 | 270 | Little Silver, N.J. | Red Bank Catholic |
| Antone Williams | DB | 5-11 | 175 | Atlanta, Ga. | Woodward Academy |
Mark Birmingham
TE • 6-4, 235
Ashburn, Va. (Briar Woods)
Four-year letterman at Briar Woods High School under head coach Charlie Pierce … four-star prospect by ESPN.com and Scout.com … member of both the Scout300 (No. 214) and ESPN300 (No. 295) … three-star prospect by Rivals.com and 247Sports.com … consensus top-15 tight end prospect, ranked No. 3 by ESPN.com, No. 9 by Scout.com and No. 14 by 247Sports.com … rated as the fifth-best prospect in Virginia and the 34th-best in the region by ESPN.com … two-year team captain … selected to participate in the 10th annual Offense-Defense All-American Bowl … invited to the USA Football International Bowl during junior and senior years and participated in the USA U17 game against Canada in 2014 … as a senior, named to the USA TODAY American Family Insurance All-Virginia Football Team, Virginia High School League (VHSL) Group 5A All-State Team and VirginiaPreps.com All-State Team … selected to the All-Conference 14 First Team and All-5A North Region First Team following final campaign … earned team MVP and Most Committed awards as well as honorable mention All-Met accolades from The Washington Post … as a senior, caught 29 passes for 320 yards … added 39 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, three PBUs and a forced fumble as a defensive end … a VHSL Group 5A All-State Second Team honoree and The Washington Post Second Team All-Met pick as a junior … earned two spots on the All-Conference 14 teams as a junior, picking up first team honors as a tight end and second team accolades as an all-purpose selection … during junior year, helped Falcons to an 8-4 mark and trip to the second round of the VHSL Group 5A playoffs … caught 27 passes for 490 yards and seven TDs during junior campaign while booking 37 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks and three PBUs … during sophomore year, helped the Falcons to a 13-2 ledger … an All-Conference 14 Second Team selection as a defensive lineman … caught 11 passes for 225 yards and three scores and booked 43 tackles, 7.0 hits for lost yards, 5.5 sacks and a pass breakup … as a freshman, helped the Falcons go 15-0 and capture the state championship with a 52-0 win against Heritage in the title game … contributed four receptions for 35 yards and one touchdown … also earned two letters in basketball … born September 2, 1997 ... son of Kristine and Mark Birmingham … brother, Michael, was a four year member (2010-11-12-13) of the golf team at Dickinson College.
Scott Bracey
WR • 6-2, 200
Richmond, Va. (Benedictine)
Four-year letterman at Benedictine under coach Greg Lilly … consensus four-star recruit by ESPN.com, Rivals.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com … member of the Rivals.com 100 (No. 67) and Scout.com 300 (No. 116) … charted by Rivals.com as the No. 13 wide receiver in the nation … tabbed as the No. 17 wide receiver in the nation by Scout.com … ranked by ESPN.com as the No. 55 wide receiver in the country and the No. 6 recruit in the state of Virginia … helped Benedictine to consecutive Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) Division I state titles as a junior and senior … received VISAA Division I First Team All-State accolades as a sophomore (WR), junior (ATH) and senior (QB) while being an honorable mention pick (WR) as a freshman … as a senior, named to the USA TODAY High School Sports American Family Insurance ALL-USA Virginia Second Team … tabbed the VISAA and Richmond Times-Dispatch Offensive Player of the Year following senior campaign … during senior season, helped Benedictine to a 10-2 mark and second straight state title by rushing 114 times for 1,112 yards and nine TDs, throwing for 1,353 yards and 20 TDs with three INTs, punting for an average of 38 yards per kick, and catching 14 passes for 189 yards … after senior campaign, tabbed a Richmond Times Dispatch All-Metro First Team selection as a utility player and a VirginiaPreps.com Private Schools First Team selection as an athlete … following junior year, named the Richmond Times Dispatch All-Metro Player of the Year after accumulating more than 1,800 yards (609 rushing, 1,044 passing & 220 receiving) … threw nine TDs passes, rushed for eight scores and caught two TD passes … helped the Cadets finish the year 11-2 … team downed Bishop Ireton, 23-7, in the title tilt as Benedictine broke a 7-7 fourth quarter tie with 16 points … as a sophomore, recorded 51 catches for 886 yards and seven TDs … named to the Richmond Times Dispatch All-Metro First Team and the MaxPreps Sophomore All-America squad … team finished 6-5 and made a second consecutive trip to the playoffs … during freshman year, tallied 32 receptions for 591 yards and seven TDs while running for another score … helped Cadets to a 7-4 mark as team advanced to the VISAA semifinals … also lettered in track and field … born September 30, 1998 … son of Jean and Rob Bracey … older brother, Quin, is a member of the Norfolk State football program … cousin, Kendall James, is a member of the Detroit Lions after lettering four years (2010-11-12-13) at the University of Maine … cousin, Kaprice James, is a member of the track and field program at Rutgers.
Brittain Brown
RB • 6-1, 195
Canton, Ga. (Cherokee)
Three-year letterman at Cherokee High School under head coach Josh Shaw … four-star prospect by ESPN.com and three-star prospect by Rivals.com, Scout.com and 247Sports.com … ranked as the No. 18 running back in the country and the No. 32 prospect in the state of Georgia by ESPN.com … ranked by Scout.com as the No. 5 prospect in Georgia and the No. 53 running back nationally … charted by 247Sports.com as the No. 30 running back in the country … rated the No. 22 athlete in the country by Rivals.com … after senior year, earned a place on the Georgia Sports Writers Association (GSWA) Class AAAAAA All-State First Team … tabbed the 2015 Region 5-AAAAAA Offensive Player of the Year and was a first team all-region pick as an athlete … received Ledger-News All County Football Offensive Player of the Year accolades as a senior … named to the Metro Atlanta All-Star Team following final season … as a senior, posted 1,777 rushing yards and 18 TDs on 213 carries with 24 receptions for 284 yards and two scores … accounted for 48 percent of the Warriors total offensive production and scored more than half of Cherokee's offensive TDs … defensively, booked 48 tackles at safety during final campaign … in season-opening game in 2015, rushed for 263 yards and three TDs on 16 carries … added 225 ground yards and one TD on 27 carries against Roswell … carded 274 rushing yards and three TDs on 24 carries against Milton … as a junior, earned GSWA Class AAAAAA Second Team accolades as an athlete to go along with All-Region 5-AAAAAA First Team, All-County, Cherokee Gridiron Club Athlete of the Year and team offensive player of the year recognition … helped Cherokee finish 7-4 with a Georgia High School Association AAAAAA playoff berth … selected to take part in the 2014 Rivals250 Underclassmen Challenge in Jacksonville, Fla. … as a sophomore, rushed 107 times for 607 yards and eight TDs while catching 22 passes for 216 yards and another score … on defense as a safety, booked 24 tackles and one INT… helped the Warriors to a 5-5 record, marking a four-win improvement from the previous season … also lettered in track and field … born October 10, 1997 … son of Davida and Keith Brown … brother, Blace, is a member of the Troy football program.
Elijah Deveaux
RB • 6-0, 225
Waxhaw, N.C. (Charlotte Christian)
Four-year letterman at Charlotte Christian High School under head coach Jason Estep … three-star recruit by ESPN.com, Rivals.com, Scout.com and 247Sports.com … rated by 247Sports.com as the No. 54 athlete in the nation, by Scout.com as the No. 74 running back nationally and by ESPN.com as the No. 94 running back in the country … helped Charlotte Christian to three straight North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association (NCISAA) 3A state championships in 2012, 2013 & 2014 … following senior year, named to the NCISAA All-State First Team and Conference of Independent Schools Athletic Association (CISAA) First Team … as a senior, selected as one of four finalists for the Charlotte Football Awards Running Back of the Year honor … guided the Knights to 7-4 final mark and a trip to the NCISAA playoffs as a senior … finished final campaign with 123 carries for 715 yards and 10 TDs … added four receptions for 72 yards and one score ... finished junior season with 1,879 rushing yards on 233 carries … a Charlotte Observer All-Area Second Team and CISAA First Team honoree following junior season as squad went 11-1 and captured third straight NCISAA 3A title with a 28-21 victory against Charlotte Latin … as a sophomore, rushed 215 times for 1,850 yards and 24 TDs … helped Charlotte Christian to an undefeated 12-0 campaign, capped with the state title … against Providence Day in the semifinals, rushed for 206 yards and three scores in a 56-21 victory … in the championship game, a 48-10 win against Charlotte Latin, recorded 308 ground yards and four TDs … performance was a school record and the among the top 25 rushing performances in Mecklenburg County history … gained 100 or more ground yards in nine of 11 contests and topped the 200-yard mark four times … selected to the MaxPreps Sophomore All-America Second Team … a National Christian School Athletic Association All-Division All-America and Southeast Super Region selection as a sophomore … during freshman season, rushed 71 times for 340 yards and four TDs as team finished the year 9-3 and defeated Providence Day, 24-21, in the state title game … also lettered in track and field and baseball … qualified for the NCISAA 3A state track and field championship in the 100 meters and was a CISAA All-Conference selection … born October 10, 1997 ... son of Songhai and Glenn Deveaux … father was a four-year letterwinner (1988-89-90-91) as a running back at Pittsburgh … father totaled 657 rushing yards with 10 TDs at Pitt before spending two years with the Seattle Seahawks … uncle, Everett Deveaux, was a running back at Florida State (1977-78-79-80).
Xander Gagnon
LB • 6-3, 225
Charlotte, N.C. (Charlotte Catholic)
Three-year letterman at Charlotte Catholic High School under head coach Mike Brodowicz … consensus three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com … listed as the No. 37 outside linebacker by ESPN.com, No. 45 by 247Sports.com, No. 45 by Rivals.com and No. 82 by Scout.com ... tabbed the No. 37 prospect in North Carolina by ESPN.com and Scout.com's No. 2 outside linebacker in the state … following final campaign, earned slots on the North Carolina Associated Press All-State First Team and USA TODAY High School Sports American Family Insurance ALL-USA North Carolina Second Team … selected as the Greater Charlotte Football Awards' Linebacker of the Year and South Meck 8 Defensive Player of the Year as a senior … an All-Charlotte Observer First Team honoree following senior year … became the fourth Charlotte Catholic player in program history selected to represent North Carolina in The Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas … booked four tackles in the Shrine Bowl as North Carolina earned a 54-39 victory … helped Charlotte Catholic to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 4A state title as a senior, topping Rose, 27-20, in the championship game to finish with a 15-0 record … posted 152 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, three INTs, five forced fumbles and one fumble recovery returned for a score … led a defense that yielded just 9.9 points per game and registered four shutouts in 2015 … as a junior, booked 132 tackles, four tackles for loss, one sack, three INTs and two forced fumbles … earned All-South Meck 8 honors following junior season … helped the Cougars finish 14-2 and reach the NCHSAA 4A championship game, falling 23-15 to New Bern … as a sophomore, helped the Cougars post a 12-3 mark with semifinal berth in the NCHSAA 4A playoffs … also lettered in basketball … born October 8, 1997 ... son of Christy and Mark Gagnon.
Mark Gilbert
DB • 6-1, 175
Fayetteville, N.C. (Terry Sanford)
Enrolled at Duke in January of 2015 … four-year letterman at Terry Sanford High School under head coach Bryan Till … three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com … rated as the No. 37 cornerback in the country by ESPN.com, No. 42 by Scout.com, No. 53 by 247Sports.com and No. 62 by Rivals.com … charted as the No. 2 cornerback prospect in North Carolina according to Scout.com and the No. 30 overall prospect in the state according to ESPN.com … in December, 2015, received the Laurel Wreath Award, an accolade marking the highest sports honor North Carolina can present to an athlete … chosen to represent North Carolina in The Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas … recorded a second half interception to help North Carolina to 54-39 victory over South Carolina … following senior year, placed on the all-division NCPreps.com All-State Football Team … as a senior, helped Terry Sanford to a second consecutive Cape Fear Valley 3-A Conference title and a 12-2 final record … squad claimed the No. 1 seed in the east for the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 3AA state playoffs and advanced to the third round of the playoffs … totaled 66 tackles, one INT, five PBUs, one caused fumble, one fumble recovery and a trio of kickoff returns for TDs … averaged 45.8 yards per kickoff return and 32.5 yards per punt return … as a junior, helped the Bulldogs to a 9-4 record and trip to the second round of the NCHSAA playoffs after recording 34 tackles, three INTs and one punt return for a TD … helped squad to the Cape Fear Valley 3A Conference championship … named to the first team all-county, all-region and all-state teams … registered 41 tackles as a sophomore to go along with six receptions for 102 yards and one TD … in freshman year, recorded 34 tackles and one INT … as a three-year letterwinner in basketball, led Terry Sanford to the NCHSAA 3A state title as a junior and was named Most Valuable Player in the championship game … in the title clash, a 67-60 win over Gastonia Ashbrook, led both teams with 31 points by making nine-of-18 field goals and 12-of-16 free throws … selected The Fayetteville Observer's All-Cape Fear basketball player of the year after averaging 18 points per game as junior … a N.C. Basketball Coaches All-State Second Team honoree following junior campaign … born June 1, 1997 … son of Tonya and Mark Gilbert … uncle, Sean Gilbert, was an All-America selection at Pittsburgh and played 11 years in the NFL with the Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, Washington Redskins, Carolina Panthers and Oakland Raiders … cousin, Darrell Revis, is a Super Bowl champion, six-time NFL Pro Bowl selection and the 2009 AFC Defensive Player of the Year.
Brandon Hill
LB • 6-3, 220
Orangeburg, S.C. (Heathwood Hall Episcopal)
Four-year letterman at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School under head coach Steve Victory ... rated as a four-star prospect by Scout.com and a three-star prospect according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com ... stands No. 258 on the Scout300 chart and tabbed by the publication as the nation's No. 14 outside linebacker … listed as the No. 28 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 10 prospect in South Carolina by ESPN.com … also rated as the No. 29 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 8 prospect in South Carolina by 247Sports.com … helped the Highlanders to four consecutive South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) Class AAA playoff berths … 2015 USA Today High School Sports American Family Insurance ALL-USA South Carolina First Team selection at linebacker … selected to participate in the SCISA All-Star game after senior campaign … two-time SCISA First Team All-State honoree … over final two seasons, totaled 167 tackles, 20 tackles for lost yardage, 7.0 sacks and four INTs along with 163 rushing attempts for 1,200 yards and 14 TDs … an honorable mention selection to The State's All-Midlands Team … lettered in soccer and basketball … three-time SCISA Region I-AAA All-Region selection and two-time North-South All-Star in soccer … born May 19, 1998 ... son of Alesia and Michael Hill … following senior year, named one of the five national finalists for the Watkins Award, recognizing the nation's top male African-American student-athlete, joining former Duke lettermen Matt Daniels, Vince Oghobaase and Deion Williams, along with current team member Zavier Carmichael, as finalists for the award … high school teammate of current Duke offensive lineman Gabe Brandner.
James Hornbuckle-Smith
DL • 6-4, 235
Murray, Ky. (Murray)
Four-year letterman at Murray High School under head coach Keith Hodge … three-star prospect according to ESPN.com and 247Sports.com … charted as the No. 68 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 7 prospect in Kentucky by ESPN.com … ranked as the No. 14 prospect in Kentucky by 247Sports.com … selected as the Russell Athletic/Kentucky Football Coaches Association Class 2A, District 1 Player of the Year as a senior … following final campaign, played for Kentucky squad in the Best of the Bluegrass All-Star Game and earned defensive MVP honors after helping team to 40-21 victory … also selected to participate in the Border Bowl – an annual All-Star game featuring the best players in Kentucky and Tennessee … a Louisville Courier-Journal First Team All-State and USA TODAY High School Sports American Family Insurance ALL-USA Kentucky Team honoree as a senior … selected to the All-BluegrassPreps.com Football Team, Paducah Sun All-Region Football Team and All-Western Kentucky Conference (WKC) First Team after final season … as a senior, helped the Tigers to 7-5 record and second round of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) Class 2A playoffs … booked 112 tackles, 21 tackles for loss and 11 sacks while adding three caused fumbles and three fumble recoveries … All-Purchase Area pick by the Paducah Sun as a junior and senior … during junior year, registered 103 tackles with 10 sacks as Tigers went 9-4 and reached the KHSAA state semifinals … received Louisville Courier-Journal Honorable Mention All-State, First Team All-WKC, Paducah Sun All-Region and Kentucky Associated Press First Team All-State accolades … registered 60 tackles with one sack and one INT … as a freshman, team went 10-3 and advanced to the third round of the KHSAA Class 2A playoffs … recorded seven receptions for 50 yards and one TD … also lettered in basketball … born December 22, 1997 … son of Renee Hornbuckle and Deon Smith … mother was a four-year letterwinner (1994-95-96-97) in basketball at Murray State … father was a four-year letterwinner (1993-94-95-96) in football at Murray State.
Myles Hudzick
DB • 5-10, 165
Reston, Va. (Bishop O'Connell)
Three-year letterman at Bishop O' Connell High School under head coach Colin Disch … three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com … a Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association First Team All-State selection as a junior … capped career with All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) Second Team accolades at wide receiver … as a junior, earned All-WCAC First Team honors as a defensive back … also a three-year letterwinner for the baseball program, receiving All-WCAC First Team accolades as an outfielder as a junior … born June 12, 1997 … son of Mike Hudzick … cousin, James Daniel, is the tight ends coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Javon Jackson
DB • 5-11, 180
Tyrone, Ga. (Sandy Creek)
Three-year letterman at Sandy Creek High School under head coach Chip Walker … three-star prospect according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com … rated as the No. 47 cornerback in the country by ESPN.com and the No. 67 cornerback in the nation by 247Sports.com … 2015 Atlanta Journal Constitution First Team All-State selection as a defensive back as well as a First Team All-State Georgia Sports Writers Association (GSWA) Class AAAA All-State honoree … Southside All-Metro Team selection by the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Fayette County Player of the Year by the Fayette County News and the Southern Crescent Co-Defensive Player of the Year as a senior … also received the AAAA Region 5 Ironman Award, an honor presented to the best two-way player … during senior year, registered 32 tackles, seven INTs and eight PBUs … ranked tied for first in the region with seven INTs … returned seven kickoffs for 195 yards and nine punts for 176 yards … helped the Patriots to a 9-3 record and a trip to the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) AAAA playoffs … as a junior, carded 58 tackles, six INTs to tie for the most in the state, three PBUs and four caused fumbles … earned GSWA Second Team All-State and First Team All-Region 5-AAAA accolades … helped the Patriots to an 11-2 overall record … recorded 16 tackles with one PBU during sophomore campaign as the Patriots went 11-1-1 and with lone defeat coming in the GHSA AAAA quarterfinals … also lettered in basketball … born September 28, 1997 … son of Renee and Rodney Jackson.
Robert Kraeling
OL • 6-7, 270
Bishop, Ga. (Prince Avenue Christian)
Four-year letterman at Prince Avenue Christian School under head coach Jeff Herron … four-star prospect by ESPN.com and Rivals.com and three-star prospect by 247Sports.com and Scout.com … ranked No. 229 on the Rivals250 and at No. 284 on the ESPN300 … tabbed as the No. 16 offensive tackle in the country by Rivals.com, No. 24 by ESPN.com, No. 34 by 247Sports.com and No. 52 by Scout.com … selected to take part in the 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Game … helped the East squad to a 28-13 victory versus … named to the Georgia Sportswriters Association All-State 1-A First Team as a junior and senior … an Atlanta Journal Constitution All-State First Team and USA TODAY High School Sports American Family Insurance ALL-USA Georgia Team honoree following senior year … earned a place on the All-Region 8-A Team as a senior … guided the Wolverines to a 12-1 mark and a Georgia High School Association (GHSA) A Private state semifinals … team captured the A Region 8 title with an 8-0 record … as a junior, helped squad to a 9-3 ledger and playoff berth … earned all-region and Athens Banner-Herald All-Area Team accolades … paved the way for the Wolverines to score 36.2 points a contest … during sophomore season, helped the Wolverines to 10-2 record and the A Region 8 title with a 6-0 mark … as a freshman, team went 11-3 and advanced to the GHSA A Private state championship game … also lettered in basketball … born September 9, 1997 … son of Kim and Bill Kraeling.
Terrell Lucas
DL • 6-3, 230
Hollywood, Fla. (Miramar)
Two-year letterman at Miramar High School under head coaches Matt Strout (2014) and Pierre Senatus (2015) … three-star prospect according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com … rated by 247Sports.com as the No. 84 weakside defensive end in the country … earned Associated Press Florida All-State Class 8A Second Team honors following senior season … selected to represent Broward County in the Dade vs. Broward All-Star Football game in January, 2016, and helped Broward to 16-7 win, its first victory in the game's history … as a junior, helped the Patriots to a 7-3 record, including a 5-1 mark in 8A District 12 action … team qualified for the Florida High School Athletic Association 8A state playoffs … anchor of a defense that allowed only 9.5 points a game … born February 9, 1998 … son of Tiffany and Terrell Lucas.
Jaylen Miller
OL • 6-3, 315
Jacksonville, Fla. (Providence)
Four-year letterman at Providence High School under head coach Jeff Kopp … four-star prospect according to ESPN.com … three-star prospect by Rivals.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com … rated as the No. 25 offensive guard in the nation by ESPN.com … tabbed as the No. 34 offensive guard in the country by 247Sports.com and No. 66 by Scout.com … earned Associated Press Florida All-State Class 3A First Team honors following final campaign … participated in the 2016 Blue-Grey All American Bowl in January and helped the Grey squad to a 28-14 victory … as a senior, guided Providence to a fourth-straight Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSA) playoff berth … selected to the Associated Press Florida All-State Class 3A second team as a junior … an honorable mention FloridaHSFootball.com pick as a junior … helped the Stallions to an 8-3 overall record and trip to the FHSA playoffs … also lettered in basketball … born February 25, 1998 … son of DeAngela and Kevin Miller.
Jacob Morgenstern
DB • 6-3, 215
New Canaan, Conn. (St. Luke's School)
Enrolled at Duke in January of 2015 … two-year letterman at St. Luke's Preparatory School under head coach Noel Thomas … played 2012 and 2013 seasons at Roy C. Ketchum High School … three-star prospect according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com, Scout.com and 247Sports.com … rated as the No. 86 athlete in the nation by 247Sports.com and No. 91 athlete by ESPN.com's … tabbed as the No. 56 tight end in the country by Scout.com … earned USA TODAY High School Sports American Family Insurance ALL-USA Connecticut Team accolades following final campaign … as a senior captain, carded 81 tackles and two INTs to go along with one caused fumble … on offense, caught 16 passes for 399 yards and three TDs … also contributed 17 carries for 161 yards and three scores … during junior year, carded 65 tackles, one sack, five INTs and three caused fumbles while leading the Storm to a 7-2 record and Fairchester Athletic Association co-championship … on offense, totaled a team-high 23 receptions for 682 yards and 10 TDs while adding 382 rushing yards and five scores on 32 carries … while at Roy C. Ketchum, recorded 29 tackles and one INT during sophomore season … offensively, had 21 catches for 243 yards to go along with 269 rushing yards … received Class AA, League 1 All-Conference honors at running back … also lettered in baseball … helped Roy C. Ketchum to the NYS Regional Championship, earning All-Section 1 Honorable Mention and all-county honors … born April 29, 1997 … son of Lynda and David Morgenstern.
Chidi Okonya
DL • 6-6, 220
Riverdale, Ga. (Riverdale)
Three-year letterman at Riverdale High School under head coach Terry Herrod … four-star prospect as rated by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com … three-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com … charted at No. 279 on the ESPN300 … tabbed as the No. 34 defensive end nationally by ESPN.com … ranked as the No. 18 strong side defensive end by 247Sports.com and the No. 24 strong side defensive end by Rivals.com … tabbed as the No. 89 defensive end in the country by Scout.com … became the first Riverdale player selected to the Semper Fidelis All-American Game and helped East team to a 28-13 victory with two sacks … registered 37 tackles and four sacks as a senior and received Region 4-AAAA honorable mention accolades … during junior year, booked 62 tackles with seven tackles for loss and five sacks along with three fumble recoveries and one defensive TD … placed on the All-Region 4-AAAA B Division First Team … participated in the Georgia Rising Senior Bowl … selected as a 2014 Atlanta Falcon Captain in the Community presented by Ford award recipient … the Captain in the Community program recognizes outstanding high school football student-athletes around the state of Georgia that demonstrate strong leadership skills both on and off the field … as a sophomore, totaled 30 tackles with one sack and two fumble recoveries … also lettered in track and field … born September 19, 1997 … son of Patricia and Romanus Okonya … brother, Chinedu, is a member of the Furman football program.
Koby Quansah
LB • 6-1, 220
Manchester, Conn. (Kingswood Oxford School)
Four-year letterman at Kingswood Oxford School under head coach Jason Martinez … four-star prospect by Rivals.com … three-star prospect according to ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com ... charted as the nation's No. 9 inside linebacker by Rivals.com … tabbed as the No. 18 inside linebacker in the country by ESPN.com, the No. 32 outside linebacker by 247Sports.com and the No. 49 outside linebacker by Scout.com … participated the 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Game and helped the East squad to a 28-13 victory … earned a place on the 2015 High School Butkus Award Watch List … following senior campaign, earned All-New England, All-Fairchester Athletic Association (FAA) and USA TODAY High School Sports American Family Insurance ALL-USA Connecticut Team accolades … recognized at the Walter Camp Football Foundation's ninth annual High School Breakfast of Champions following senior year … as a senior captain, helped Kingswood Oxford to 7-1 record, a third-straight FAA title and the school's first New England Championship … totaled 104 tackles, 2.0 sacks, one INT, two caused fumbles, two fumble recoveries and three blocked punts … totaled 1,004 all-purpose yards with 13 TDs … in state title game, rushed 16 times for 156 yards and two TDs … in the FAA championship-clinching contest, ran for two TDs in the second half and totaled 163 ground yards as the Wyverns defeated Rye Country Day, 43-24 … earned linebacker MVP accolades at the Rivals Camp in New Jersey … as a junior, booked 122 tackles, 15.0 tackles for lost yardage, 3.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries, one caused fumble and one blocked punt … also rushed for 1,278 yards on 120 carries with 15 TDs … helped Wyverns to 7-2 record and share of FAA championship … during sophomore campaign, recorded 103 tackles, two fumble recoveries and two caused fumbles as Kingswood Oxford went 6-2 and shared FAA title with a 4-1 league mark … earned Honorable Mention All-New England honors … during freshman year, carded 94 tackles and one INT … Second Team All-FAA honoree after freshman season … also lettered in track and field … born November 4, 1997, in Ghana and came to the U.S. at the age of four ... son of Naana Boakye.
AJ Reed
K • 5-11, 175
Prattville, Ala. (Prattville)
Three-year letterman at Prattville High School under head coach Chad Anderson … three-star prospect according to ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com … ranked as the No. 11 kicker in the country by Scout.com, No. 13 by 247Sports.com and No. 19 by ESPN.com … following senior year, selected to participate in the 10th annual Offense-Defense All-American Bowl and kicked a 32-yard game-winning field goal as time expired for the American squad … Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State Class 7A Honorable Mention selection as a junior and senior … USA TODAY High School Sports American Family Insurance ALL-USA Alabama Team member following final campaign … during senior year, converted on seven-of-12 field goals with a long of 48 yards … added 32-of-33 PATs … kicked off 44 times with 32 touchbacks … selected to the Montgomery Advertiser All-Metro Class 5A-7A Team … as a junior, made three-of-six field goals with a long of 48 yards and connected on all 65 PATs … booted 86 kickoffs with 40 touchbacks … a 6A/7A All-Metro Team honoree … led Prattville to an 11-3 record and trip to the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) 7A state title game … during sophomore year, went five-of-seven on field goals with a long of 37 yards and converted 35-of-36 PATs as the Lions finished 7-3 and advanced to the AHSAA 6A playoffs … also lettered in soccer … born January 22, 1998 ... son of Lisa and Robert Reed.
Julian Santos
OL • 6-3, 315
East Lake, Fla. (East Lake)
Three-year letterman at East Lake High School under head coach Bob Hudson … four-star prospect according to Rivals.com … three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com … ranked as the No. 16 offensive guard in the country by Rivals.com, No. 25 by 247Sports.com, No. 36 by ESPN.com and No. 86 by Scout.com … following senior year, selected to participate in the 10th annual Offense-Defense All-American Bowl and Pinellas County Senior All-Star Football Game and helped the North squad to a 34-0 victory … Associated Press Florida All-State Class 7A First Team selection following senior year … named to The Tampa Tribune's All-Pinellas County and All-Tampa Bay Football Teams after helping the Eagles finish 7-5 with a seventh consecutive trip to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) playoffs … earned AP Florida All-State Class 7A Second Team honors as a junior, when the Eagles went 13-1 and reached the FHSAA Class 7A state semifinals … earned a place on the FloridaHSFootball.com All-Tampa Bay Elite First Team … as a sophomore, helped the Eagles advance to the FHSAA Class 7A state playoffs as team finished 13-1 with the lone setback a 31-24 overtime setback to eventual state champion Dwyer in the semifinals … part of an offense that averaged 43.1 points per game … also lettered in wrestling … qualified for the FHSAA state tournament as a sophomore and junior … finished as the state runner-up for the heavyweight division during junior campaign … claimed the Pinellas County Athletic Conference championship as a junior and placed third in the District 3A-2 meet … born July 7, 1997 ... son of Ingrid Delpin.
Dylan Singleton
DB • 5-11, 190
Lawrenceville, Ga. (Archer)
Four-year letterman at Archer High School under head coach Andy Dyer … four-star prospect according to ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com … three-star prospect by Rivals.com … charted at No. 282 on the ESPN300 … ranked as the No. 10 safety in the country by 247Sports.com and Scout.com, No. 17 by ESPN.com and the No. 33 cornerback by Rivals.com … Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAAAA All-State First Team selection as a junior and senior … three-time Gwinnett Daily Post All-County First Team member … named to the Metro Atlanta All-Star Team following final season … as a senior, posted 101 tackles and one INT … contributed 25 receptions for 347 yards and five TDs to go along with 20 carries for 132 yards and a score … helped the Tigers capture 11 wins for the third straight season, finishing 11-2 with an appearance in the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Class AAAAAA state quarterfinals … during junior campaign, recorded 142 tackles, four INTs, 13 PBUs and a caused fumble en route to earning the Gwinnett Daily Post's Defensive Player of the Year accolade … a USA TODAY High School Sports American Family Insurance ALL-USA Georgia Team member … carded 1,033 all-purpose yards and 18 TDs as the Tigers went 11-4 and advanced to the GHSA state championship game … during sophomore season, led Archer with 113 tackles and tallied three INTs while catching 39 passes for 382 yards and four TDs … added 44 carries for 265 yards and six scores … guided the Tigers to an 11-1 overall record and second round of the GHSA AAAAAA playoffs … helped squad capture the AAAAAA Region 8 championship with an 8-0 record … during freshman year, had one INT as team went 6-4 … born November 22, 1999 ... son of Crystal and Cedric Singleton … brother, Deondre, is a member of the Duke football program … father lettered three seasons (1989-90-91) in football at Louisiana Tech, helping the Bulldogs to a three-year ledger of 21-8-4 including an appearance in the 1990 Independence Bowl.
Liam Smith
OL • 6-4, 270
Little Silver, N.J. (Red Bank Catholic)
Three-year letterman at Red Bank Catholic High School under head coach Jim Portela … four-star prospect by Scout.com … three-star prospect according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com … ranked as the No. 28 offensive tackle in the country by Scout.com, No. 44 by ESPN.com and No. 47 by 247Sports.com … played in the 2016 Semper Fidelis All-American Game and helped the East squad to a 28-13 victory … served as team captain and earned first team All-Shore Conference honors as a senior … as a junior, helped Red Bank Catholic to the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Non-Public Group III championship for the school's first NJSIAA football title since 1976 … following junior campaign, earned New Jersey Star Ledger Second Team All-State accolades … an Asbury Park Press First Team All-Shore and Shore Sports Network First Team All-Shore selection as team finished the year with a 12-1 record … helped the Caseys to a school-record 543 points as the program paced the Shore Conference with an average of 45 points per game … helped pave the way for 4,289 yards of total offense, good for an average of 357.4 yards per game … as a sophomore, helped squad to an 11-1 record and berth in the NJSIAA Non-Public Group III semifinals … team captured the Shore Conference title with a 7-0 record … also lettered in basketball … born October 27, 1997 ... son of Linda and Christian Smith … father played football at Boston University … uncle, Kevin Smith, played football at Northwestern … uncle, James Smith, played football at Bloomsburg … uncle, Brian Smith, played football at Rhode Island.
Antone Williams
DB • 5-11, 175
Atlanta, Ga. (Woodward Academy)
Four-year letterman at Woodward Academy under head coach John Hunt … three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com … ranked as the No. 48 cornerback in the country by Rivals.com, No. 52 by ESPN.com and No. 70 by 247Sports.com … Georgia Sports Writers Association Honorable Mention Class AAAA and an Atlanta Journal Constitution First Team All-Metro honoree following final campaign … earned First Team All-Region 5-AAAA honors as a senior … served as team captain in 2015 … in senior season, helped Woodward Academy to a 10-0 regular season record, 13-1 overall mark, second straight region 5-AAAA championship and trip to the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) AAAA state semifinals … posted 14 tackles and one INT while catching 22 passes for 334 yards and two TDs … added 235 kickoff return yards on eight attempts … Georgia Athletic Coaches Association North-South All-Star selection, representing the North squad … as a junior, earned Second Team All-Region 5-AAAA honors as a defensive back … booked 32 tackles, two INTs, five PBUs and one fumble recovery … guided Woodward Academy to an 11-3 record and share of the Region 5-AAAA championship … during sophomore year, booked 29 tackles, two INTs and three PBUs … helped the War Eagles to a 9-3 record and share of the region 6-AAA title with a 5-1 mark … as a freshman, team posted a 7-4 record and qualified for the GHSA playoffs … also lettered in basketball and track and field … qualified for the GHSA 3A state track and field championships in 2013, 2014 and 2015 … at the state meet as a junior, placed seventh in the 300-meter hurdles (40.83 seconds) and helped the 4x100-meter relay squad come in sixth (42.87 seconds) … at the Region 5 meet during junior year, took second in both the 110 and 300-meter hurdles and third in the long jump … school record holder in the 110 hurdles (15.18 seconds) and as part of the 4x100-meter relay (42.43 seconds) … born May 21, 1998 ... son of Roy Williams and Sophia and James Jackson … stepfather, James Jackson, was a four-year letterman (1986-87-88-89) at Chattanooga, earned Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors and was an Associated Press, AFCA and Kodak Second Team All-America honoree in 1989.
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