 SIGNING DAY CENTRAL |
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The excitement is building for the unveiling of Florida Tech Football’s second recruiting class, which will be announced on Signing Day this Wednesday, Feb. 1.
Starting at 7 a.m. ET, FloridaTechSports.com will provide up-to-the-minute news on the 2012 class through this Signing Day Central webpage. This webpage will include bios and highlight videos of the newest Panthers.
For media members, the recruiting class will be announced in a press conference Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Clemente Center. A live webcast of the event will be available through the GameCentral portal at FloridaTechSports.com or by clicking the Signing Day Central banner at the top of this page. Head coach Steve Englehart will give an overview of the class with assistants Jayson Martin, Willie Tillman, Ray Herring and Michael Nahl.
The 2012 class is the first under Englehart. The new student-athletes will compete with 48 current Panthers who enrolled at the start of the fall 2011 semester.
Updates will be provided on Twitter at Twitter.com/FTPanthers.
Per NCAA rules, FIT Athletics will announce a signee when the program has received and FIT Athletics Compliance has verified the signee's National Letter of Intent. Signees are not officially Panthers until approved and listed on the Signing Day Central webpage.
Following Wednesday's press conference, Englehart reflected on his first recruiting class at FIT in a video interview. To view the clip, please click here.
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| Time |
Signee |
Video |
Pos. |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Hometown (School) |
| Enrolled |
Jesse Hevia |
Highlights |
QB |
6-0 |
175 |
Pinellas Park, Fla. (Pinellas Park HS) |
| Enrolled |
Devonte Jones |
Highlights |
RB |
6-1 |
230 |
Titusville, Fla. (Bethel University) |
| Enrolled |
Tyler Lewis |
N/A |
LB |
5-9 |
205 |
Largo, Fla. (Osceola HS) |
| Enrolled |
Trevor Sand |
Highlights |
RB |
5-11 |
205 |
Seminole, Fla. (Seminole Senior HS) |
| Enrolled |
Steve Thomas |
N/A |
DB |
6-1 |
211 |
Rockledge, Fla. (North Dakota College of Science) |
Enrolled
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Maxx Amato |
N/A |
LB |
6-0 |
212 |
Cape Canaveral, Fla. (Jacksonville University) |
| Committed |
Taylor Corn |
Highlights |
OL |
6-3 |
315 |
Palm Bay, Fla. (Bayside HS) |
| Committed |
Keiron Evans |
N/A
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LB |
5-9 |
180 |
Mount Dora, Fla. (Apopka HS) |
| Committed |
Vince Perry |
Highlights
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DB |
6-0 |
185 |
Jacksonville, Fla. (Orange Park HS) |
| Committed |
Anthony Storm |
N/A
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DB |
5-10 |
180 |
Melbourne, Fla. (Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy) |
| Committed |
Thomas Filipow |
N/A |
WR |
6-1 |
190 |
Fairfield, N.J. (West Essex HS) |
| Committed |
Renzo Scott-Rouise |
N/A |
LB |
6-0 |
220 |
Tallahassee, Fla. (Leon HS) |
Committed
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Zach Six |
N/A |
OL |
6-1 |
265 |
Jacksonville, Fla. (Wolfson HS) |
| Committed |
Warren Whittemore |
N/A |
DL |
6-5 |
225 |
Miami, Fla. (Coral Reef HS) |
| 7:01 a.m. |
Aneus Sangster |
Highlights |
DB |
5-10 |
165 |
Lauderhill, Fla. (Boyd H. Anderson HS) |
| 7:04 a.m. |
Keith Lovett II |
Highlights |
DB |
5-8 |
165 |
Orlando, Fla. (Evans HS) |
| 7:19 a.m. |
Marcus Francis |
Highlights |
DB |
5-10 |
175 |
Miami, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas HS) |
| 7:30 a.m. |
Kyle Stevens |
Highlights |
DB |
6-0 |
185 |
Orange Park, Fla. (Orange Park HS) |
| 8 a.m. |
Brendon Tillett |
Highlights |
QB |
6-3 |
215 |
Windermere, Fla. (Foundation Academy) |
| 8:10 a.m. |
Justin Oh |
Highlights |
DL |
5-11 |
270 |
Seoul, South Korea (St. Mary's Ryken HS) |
| 8:43 a.m. |
Tyler Grow |
Highlights |
DL |
6-3 |
250 |
Ocala, Fla. (Forest HS) |
| 8:45 a.m. |
Bradey Karrick |
Highlights |
OL |
6-6 |
285 |
Palm City, Fla. (South Fork HS) |
| 8:52 a.m. |
Matt Nelson |
Highlights |
TE |
6-5 |
250 |
Acworth, Ga. (Harrison HS) |
| 8:55 a.m. |
Mike Ferguson |
Highlights |
LB |
6-0 |
205 |
Cocoa, Fla. (Cocoa HS) |
| 9 a.m. |
Andrew Adair |
Highlights |
LB |
5-10 |
210 |
Merritt Island, Fla. (Merritt Island HS) |
| 9:07 a.m. |
Cole Harvey |
Highlights |
WR |
6-3 |
185 |
St. Cloud, Fla. (St. Cloud HS) |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Kaleb Leach |
Highlights |
RB |
5-9 |
185 |
Frankfort, Ky. (Frankfort HS) |
| 10:01 a.m. (7:01 a.m. PT) |
Daniel Owen |
Highlights |
QB |
6-2 |
200 |
Santa Clarita, Calif. (Los Angeles Valley College) |
| 10:04 a.m. |
Chris Sadler |
Highlights |
OL |
6-0 |
265 |
Lakeland, Fla. (Lake Gibson HS) |
| 10:05 a.m. |
Glenn Nichols |
Highlights |
OL |
6-3 |
305 |
Lakeland, Fla. (Lake Gibson HS) |
| 10:10 a.m. |
Dalin Modican |
Highlights |
WR |
5-11 |
184 |
Apalachicola, Fla. (Independence CC) |
| 10:13 a.m. |
Tyler Rosenblatt |
Highlights |
DB |
6-1 |
185 |
Miami, Fla. (Coral Reef HS) |
| 10:20 a.m. |
Manny Abad |
Highlights |
DB |
6-1 |
175 |
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (South Plantation HS) |
| 10:28 a.m. |
Josh Farr |
Highlights |
OL |
6-5 |
260 |
Orlando, Fla. (East River HS) |
| 11:45 a.m. |
Chris Stapleton |
Highlights |
LB |
5-11 |
215 |
Navarre, Fla. (Belhaven University) |
| 12 p.m. |
Kemry Nelson |
Highlights |
DL |
6-2 |
260 |
Plantation, Fla. (Fort Lauderdale HS) |
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| Jesse Hevia |
| QB | 6-0 | 175 | Pinellas Park | Pinellas Park HS |
High School: Attended Pinellas Park High School in Largo, Fla…played football and basketball…named MVP junior year. Personal: Born Jan. 6…son of Ed and Terri Hevia…enjoys eating…favorite sport is football and favorite athlete is Drew Brees…admires Tom Brady because he is calm in the pocket…favorite quote is “Be a man”…enjoys watching movies starring Liam Neeson.
 Hevia Highlights |
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| Devonte Jones |
| RB | 6-1 | 230 | Titusville, Fla. | Bethel University |
Previous School: Attended Bethel University…High School: Attended Cocoa High School…played four years of football…totaled 1,100 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns…earned Outstanding Running Back Award and selected 2010 MVP…selected an East-West All-Star and a Florida North-South All-Star…helped team win state championship three times. Personal: Born Apr. 13…son of Monique Rush…chose Florida Tech because it's a great school with great coaches and it's close to home…enjoys playing basketball…favorite sport is football and favorite athlete is Trent Richardson…admires his mom because she remains positive and optimistic despite going through a lot…favorite quote is “If you are asleep, you might miss the opportunity to be great. When you want success as bad as you want to breathe then you will be successful”…listens to rap and musician Lil Boosie…would like to visit the Bahamas.
Jones Highlights |
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| Tyler Lewis |
| LB | 5-9 | 205 | Largo, Fla. | Osceola HS |
High School: Attended Osceola High School in Seminole, Fla….played football…recorded 980 combined rushing yards as a fullback…also registered 25 tackles in one season...named captain…maintained his status as an honor roll student. Personal: Born Sept. 4…son of Richard Lewis…chose Florida Tech because it is an amazing school…enjoys working out…favorite sport is football and favorite athletes are Ronnie Brown and Karlos Dansby…admires his father because he is a hardworking, loving father…favorite quote is “Train hard and play harder”…favorite books are the “Harry Potter” series…enjoys watching movies starring Adam Sandler…enjoys listening to Wiz Khalifa…likes vacationing in the Bahamas…would like to visit Hawaii.
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| Trevor Sand |
| RB | 5-11 | 205 | Seminole, Fla. | Seminole Senior HS |
High School: Attended Seminole Senior High School in Seminole, Fla…played football…carried ball 222 times for 1,476 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns his senior year…played for the Palms/Pinellas All-Star Team. Personal: Born July 2…son of Terry and Elizabeth Sand…chose Florida Tech because it is a great academic school and for opportunity to play football…enjoys boating and fishing…post-graduation goals include coaching football, being an athletic director or working for the NFL…favorite sport is football and favorite athlete is Mike Alstott…admires his older brother Kyle because he has been his trainer and has taught him a lot…favorite quote is “No regrets”…lists his favorite book as “Lord of the Flies” and favorite actor as Will Smith…enjoys listening to Drake…lists his favorite vacation spot as Michigan…would like to visit Niagara Falls.
Sand Highlights |
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| Steve Thomas |
| DB | 6-1 | 211 | Rockledge, Fla. | North Dakota College of Science |
Previous School: Attended North Dakota State College of Science for two years…played football for one season…accumulated 76 tackles…earned Freshman All-Conference Honorable Mention. High School: Attended Rockledge High School in Rockledge, Fla…played football, basketball and participated in track…earned MVP his freshman season and All-Space Coast in track and football. Personal: Born May 30…son of Kynette Thomas…chose Florida Tech because it is close to home and for opportunity to be part of the first football program at Florida Tech…enjoys watching ESPN, reading and working out…post-graduation goals include earning a master’s degree in business and playing in the NFL…favorite sport is football and favorite athlete is Troy Polamalu…admires God and Jesus because they are the pioneers of the world…favorite quote is “Lead by faith not by sight”…favorite book is “Quiet Strength”…favorite movie is “Training Day” or any movie starring Denzel Washington….enjoys listening to rap and r&b…likes to visit Miami…would like to visit Chicago, Ill.
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| Maxx Amato |
| LB | 6-0 | 212 | Cape Canaveral, Fla. | Jacksonville University |
Previous School: Attended Jacksonville University for one year…played football for one season. High School: Attended Cocoa Beach High School in Cocoa Beach, Fla…played football and participated in track…had 87 tackles, nine tackles for a loss, four sacks, one interception, three pass deflections, two forced fumbles and one recovery his senior year…earned team defensive MVP and Bethune-Cookman Camp Linebacker MVP…made North Brevard All-Star Team…named team captain…selected All-Space Coast and All-Cape Coast…helped team win 2009 Gridiron Series Bowl…member of Brevard All-Star Team. Personal: Born Sept. 9…son of Gary and Carla Amato…chose Florida Tech because it was close to home and for the opportunity to be part of the new football program…enjoys playing basketball, video games and working out…post-graduation goals include playing football and becoming a sports agent…favorite sports are football, mixed martial arts and basketball…favorite athlete is Tim Tebow…admires his parents because of their inner strength…favorite quote is “The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender” by Vince Lombardi …enjoys listening to Eminem, Blackstar, Odd Future, Hopsin and Machine Gun Kelly…would like to visit Hawaii.
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| Taylor Corn |
| OL | 6-3 | 315 | Palm Bay, Fla. | Bayside HS |
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High School: Attended Bayside High School…played football and participated in track and field. Personal: Born Jan. 7…son of Gary and Joan Corn.
Corn Highlights |
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| Keiron Evans |
| LB | 5-9 | 180 | Mount Dora, Fla. | Apopka HS |
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High School: Attended Apopka High School in Apopka, Fla…played football and volleyball for the Blue Darters…team captain…National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society member…played on east team in All-Orange County Senior Bowl. Personal: Born April 14…son of Keith and Sherri Evans…chose Florida Tech for its reputation as a top university for aeronautics and to play NCAA Division II football…would like to become an airline pilot after he graduates…enjoys playing football and volleyball…favorite sport is football and favorite athlete is Maurice Jones-Drew…admires his parents for molding him into the person he is today…enjoys reading the “Splinter Cell” series by Tom Clancy…likes watching “The Aviator”…favorite vacation spot is California…would like to visit New York City.
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| Vince Perry |
| DB | 6-0 | 185 | Jacksonville, Fla. | Orange Park HS |
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High School: Attended Orange Park High School in Jacksonville, Fla…played football and participated in wrestling as well as track and field…selected BeRecruited “Athlete of the Day,” Best Defensive Player in 2009 and was named Best Defensive Back in 2011…academically, he placed first in 2011 Clay County Science Fair and Orange Park High School Science Fair, the zoology category…also placed first in 2012 Clay County Science Fair in the physics category…invited to the 2011-12 Shrine Bowl…helped his team win three consecutive district championships. Personal: Born June 20…son of Vincent and Emily Perry…chose Florida Tech because quality of education, football program and location…enjoys working out, relaxing with close friends, playing Madden and going to the beach…post-graduation goals include joining the Air Force as an officer…favorite sport is football and favorite athletes are Steve Smith and Ed Reed…admires Steve Smith of the Carolina Panthers because he is a undersized receiver, he overcame the adversity he was faced with and is now one of the top receivers in the NFL…favorite quote is “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”…favorite movie is “Transformers 3 Dark of the Moon”…favorite musicians are Kendrick Lamar, Pac Div, Kid Ink, TYGA, Meek Mill, Rick Ross, Wale, Game and ASAP Rocky…would like to visit Japan.
Perry Highlights |
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| Anthony Storm |
| DB | 5-10 | 180 | Melbourne, Fla. | Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy |
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High School: Attended Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne, Fla…played football, basketball, baseball and soccer for Tigers…threw for 1,300 passing yards and 10 touchdowns as his team went 7-4 in one season…earned leadership, honors, peace and coaches’ awards…named Offensive MVP…played in North vs. South All-Star Game. Personal: Born July 13…son of Paul and Natalie…chose Florida Tech for its strong reputation, football program and great coaches…would like to become a pediatrician and help kids after he graduates college…enjoys relaxing with family and friends and playing 7-on-7 football…favorite sport is football and favorite athlete is Tim Tebow…admires Tebow because he is a leader, one of the hardest workers in the game, he is a winner and close to God…favorite quote is “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard,” by Tim Tebow and “Leaders are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, which is the price which all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile,” by Vince Lombardi…enjoys reading “Gulliver’s Travels”…favorite movie is “Rush Hour” with Chris Tucker…favorite music is hip-hop and rap…likes vacationing in New Jersey…would like to visit Italy.
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| Thomas Filipow |
| WR | 6-1 | 190 | Fairfield, N.J. | West Essex HS |
High School: Attended West Essex High School…played football and lacrosse…scored game-winning touchdown in state championship game. Personal: Born April 15…son of Richard and Janet Filipow.
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| Renzo Scott-Rouise |
| LB | 6-0 | 220 | Tallahassee, Fla. | Leon HS |
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High School: Attended Leon High School in Tallahassee, Fla…played football and participated in wrestling and track…selected All-Big Bend Player of the Week. Personal: Born May 25…son of Lorenzo Rouise and Hendra Scott.
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| Zach Six |
| OL | 6-1 | 265 | Jacksonville, Fla. | Wolfson HS |
High School: Attended Wolfson High School…played football. Personal: Born March 4…son of Greg and Robin Six.
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| Warren Whittemore |
| DL | 6-5 | 225 | Miami, Fla. | Coral Reef HS |
High School: Attended Coral Reef High School…played football…Personal: Born Apr. 20…son of Stafford and Elaine Whittemore.
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| Aneus Sangster |
| DB | 5-10 | 165 | Lauderhill, Fla. | Boyd H. Anderson HS |
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High School: Attended Boyd H. Anderson High School in Lauderdale Lakes, Fla…played football and participated in track for Cobras…registered 36 tackles and three interceptions in a short six-game season one year…captain of football team…earned several academic awards…participated in Under Armour Dade County versus Broward County game. Personal: Born Oct. 15…son of Rodney and Sonja Sangster…chose Florida Tech because it’s a great foundation to start his career…after he graduates from college, he would like to be a business accountant…enjoys reading, relaxing with loved ones and laughing…favorite sport is football and favorite athlete is Ed Reed…admires God because he can do all things through Christ who strengthens him…favorite quote is “Get right or get left” or stay focused…enjoys reading “I Wonder as I Wander” by Langston Hughes…likes watching “The Book of Eli” starring Denzel Washington…listens to r&b and Marvin Gaye…enjoys relaxing in the beaches of South Florida…would like to visit Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Sangster Highlights
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| Keith Lovett II |
| DB | 5-8 | 165 | Orlando, Fla. | Evans HS |
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High School: Attended Evans High School in Orlando, Fla…played football, tennis, ran track and was on weightlifting team for Trojans.Personal: Born Dec. 23…son of Keith Sr. and LaKishia Lovett…chose Florida Tech for its academics and opportunity to be part of a great football family…enjoys relaxing with friends…favorite sport is football and favorite athlete is Ray Lewis…admires his parents because they have done everything for their children to live a better life than they did…favorite book is “A Child Called “It” by Dave Pelzer…enjoys watching “Taken”…favorite musician is Lil Wayne…enjoys vacationing in Jacksonville…would like to visit France.
Lovett II Highlights
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| Marcus Francis |
| DB | 5-10 | 175 | Miami, Fla. | St. Thomas Aquinas HS |
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High School: Attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla…played football for Raiders…recorded 43 tackles and one interception in 2011…earned second honors on honor roll all four years of high school…private versus public all-star in 2012.Personal: Born Feb. 12…son of Mark Francis and Sulfine Jules…chose Florida Tech for its aerospace program and its football coaches…would like to become an aerospace engineer after he graduates…enjoys practicing football and computer graphic design…favorite sport is football and favorite athlete is Tyrann Mathieu…admires his father for providing for his family…favorite quote is “Just make up your mind at the very outset that your work is going to stand for quality...that you are going to stamp a superior quality upon everything that goes out of your hands,” by Orison Swett Marden…enjoys watching “The Invisible Man”…favorite actor is Will Smith…likes listening to hip-hop and r&b…favorite vacation spot is the Bahamas…would like to visit Italy.
Francis Highlights
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| Kyle Stevens |
| DB | 6-0 | 185 | Orange Park, Fla. | Orange Park HS |
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High School: Attended Orange Park High School in Orange Park, Fla…participated in football and ran track for the Raiders…totaled 40-plus tackles, one interception, three pass break-ups, three sacks for 30 yards and one fumble recovery for a touchdown in one season…awarded Raider Champions Award in 2011 and coaches’ award for best defense…posted a 3.8 GPA…member of Beta Club…put in over 100 hours of community service. Personal: Born Aug. 26…son of Brent and Shellane Stevens…chose Florida Tech for its strong academics, football program and location…would like to become an airline pilot after he graduates college…enjoys training, lifting weights, playing football, running track and donating time to community…favorite sport is football and favorite athlete is Adrian Peterson…admires Peterson because he’s the epitome of a football player – heart, hard work, instincts, humble, but very productive…favorite quote is “In the presence of adversity, it can break you, or you can break boundaries.”…favorite actor is Will Smith…favorite musician is Wale…enjoys going to the beach…would like to visit Hawaii and Dubai.
Stevens Highlights
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| Brendon Tillett |
| QB | 6-3 | 215 | Windermere, Fla. | Foundation Academy |
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High School: Attended Foundation Academy…played football, baseball and basketball…selected Team Offensive MVP in 2010…Orlando Touchdown Club Offensive Player of the Week after throwing for 286 yards and five TDs in a first half…in 17 varsity starts, threw for 3,196 yards and 32 TDs while running for eight more…2011 voted first runner-up player of the year as well as first team all-district quarterback…chosen team captain his senior year as well as most outstanding athlete…played in the Orange County Senior Bowl All-star Game. Personal: Born March 16…son of Charles and Dawn Tillett…chose Florida Tech because of its strong engineering program and the opportunity to be part of something special on the football field...would like to be a mechanical engineer after graduation…enjoys fishing, art and all types of sports…can relate to Tom Brady because no one ever handed him anything on the football field, he started out the underdog in college and in the pros, but was possessed to prove all those who doubted him wrong…favorite book is “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee…favorite movie is “Good Will Hunting” with Matt Damon…like all types of music from rap, hip-hop to country…likes vacationing in any ski destination…would like to visit Italy and Japan.
Tillett Highlights
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| Justin Oh |
| DL | 5-11 | 270 | Seoul, South Korea | St. Mary's Ryken HS |
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High School: Attended St. Mary’s Ryken High School in Leonardtown, Md…played football and was on powerlifting team…recorded 18 tackles and six sacks as a defensive lineman one season. Personal: Born Feb. 19…son of Kwangsoo Oh and Eunjoo Hong…goes by Justin…chose Florida Tech for its academics and opportunity to play football…would like to work for a big company after he graduates college…works on homework, lifts weights and watches movies…favorite sport is football and favorite athlete is Sedrick Ellis…admires his parents for their support and trust…enjoys reading the biography of Ban-Kimoon, secretary general of United Nations…likes vacationing in San Jose, Calif…would like to visit Greece.
Oh Highlights
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| Tyler Grow |
| DL | 6-3 | 250 | Ocala, Fla. | Forest HS |
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High School: Attended Forest High School in Ocala, Fla…played football, lacrosse, basketball and participated in weightlifting…selected all-conference for both athletics and academics, received the 100% Coaches Award…selected to participate in the “War of the Border” Florida versus Georgia All-Star Game. Personal: Born Aug. 26…son of Rick and Shannon Grow…chose Florida Tech because it is a good fit, it offers a good pre-med program, the small class sizes and opportunity to start a football program at the college level…enjoys working out, playing lacrosse, volunteering at church and studying…post-graduation goals include attending medical school to become an orthopedic doctor…favorite sport is football…favorite athlete is Reggie White…admires his father because he has taught him everything he knows and he pushes him to do his best…favorite quote is “Good, better, best. Never let it rest until your good is better and your better is the best.”…favorite book is “Bleachers” by John Grisham…favorite movie is “Friday Night Lights”…enjoys all different types of music…would like to visit Australia.
Grow Highlights
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| Bradey Karrick |
| OL | 6-6 | 285 | Palm City, Fla. | South Fork HS |
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High School: Attended South Fork High School in Stuart, Fla…played football…helped offense produce 357.8 yards per game and an average of nine pancake blocks a game…named Offensive Lineman of the Year, All-Area and All-State…member of District 14-6A championship team. Personal: Born Sept. 30…son of Scott and Sandra Karrick…chose Florida Tech because of the campus, atmosphere and the start of the football program…aspires to succeed in helping others and live a fulfilling life…enjoys relaxing with friends, lifting weights and playing Xbox Live…favorite sport is football and favorite athlete is Brett Favre…admires his family, especially his father because he is a strong-willed man that never gives up and has worked to provide for his family…favorite quote is “Tread through a field dirt long enough, you’ll reach a meadow of flowers eventually.”…enjoys watching movies starring Will Ferrell…likes listening to Red Hot Chili Peppers and Nirvana…would like to visit Russia and Ireland.
Karrick Highlights
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| Matt Nelson |
| TE | 6-5 | 250 | Acworth,Ga. | Harrison HS |
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High School: Attended Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Ga...played football and basketball…earned student of the month multiple times. Personal: Born May 29…son of Richard and Tiffany Nelson…chose Florida Tech because he felt like he would fit right in with the program and loved the attitude of the coaches…would like to earn a master’s degree from FIT after he graduates…enjoys lifting weights, fishing, playing football, basketball, golf and knowing how to work a computer…favorite sport is football and favorite athlete is Kevin Durant…admires Vernon Davis because although he has faced attitude and off the field issues, he has dealt with them accordingly and it has paid off…favorite quote is “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act, but a habit.”…enjoys reading any book about history…favorite actor is Tom Cruise…enjoys any type of music…likes to go to the Bahamas…would like to visit Amsterdam and Western Europe.
Nelson Highlights
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| Mike Ferguson |
| LB | 6-0 | 205 | Cocoa, Fla. | Cocoa HS |
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High School: Attended Cocoa High School in Cocoa, Fla…played football and participated in track…named MVP freshman year and helped team win state championship three times….member of National Society of High School Scholars…member of North-South All-Star Team. Personal: Born Dec. 19…son of Marlon and Ellamae Lewis…chose Florida Tech because it was close to his family and he has a strong bond with his family…enjoys drawing and working out…favorite sport is football and favorite athlete is Ray Lewis…admires his father because he has never let his full plate stop him, and his mother because she has done everything to support her four children…favorite quote is “Play like it is your last”…favorite book is “The Bible”…favorite movie is “Friday Night Lights”…enjoys listening to any type of music…loves to go back home, visit the Bahamas and visit Disney… would like to visit Colorado.
Ferguson Highlights
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| Andrew Adair |
| LB | 5-10 | 210 | Merritt Island, Fla. | Merritt Island HS |
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High School: Attended Merritt Island High School in Merritt Island, Fla.…played football and participated in track and field and wrestling…led Space Coast in tackles junior year…led team in tackles junior and senior year…earned All-Space Coast First Team two years in a row and All-State Second Team…earned a spot on Central Florida and Brevard County All-Star Teams. Personal: Son of Mark and Carla Adair…chose Florida Tech for its academic programs, proximity to his home and opportunity to play football…aspires to be successful in his future endeavors…enjoys working out and going to beach…favorite sport is football…favorite quote is “It doesn’t matter how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get up.”…favorite movie is “Boondock Saints”…enjoys listening to rock and alternative music…likes to vacation in the Keys…would like to visit Australia.
Adair Highlights
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| Cole Harvey |
| WR | 6-3 | 185 | St. Cloud, Fla. | St. Cloud HS |
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High School: Attended St. Cloud High School…played football, basketball and participated in track…selected Orange Belt Conference Honorable Mention his sophomore year and All-Orange Belt Conference First Team his junior year in football…placed first in the high jump at the Orange Belt Conference meet. Personal: Born Jan. 17…son of Kenneth and Tina Harvey.
Harvey Highlights
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| Kaleb Leach |
| RB | 5-9 | 185 | Frankfort, Ky. | Frankfort HS |
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High School: Attended Frankfort High School in Frankfort, Ky…played football, basketball and participated in track…selected All-State, All-Region and All-District MVP. Personal: Born Nov. 4…son of William Sr. and Kerry Leach…chose Florida Tech for the opportunity to be a part of the first football program and because it showed him the most promise for his athletic and academic career…after he graduates, he would like to be drafted into the NFL as a running back and have a successful career…he’d also like to start his own relief and charity and help build schools and bring clean drinking water to impoverished countries…enjoys listening to music, watching movies, relaxing with friends and playing basketball…favorite sport is football and favorite athlete is Dwayne Wade…admires Tim Tebow because he is the best example of what a leader should be by the way he carries himself and represents himself...favorite quotes are “Somewhere out there, he is working while I am not and when we meet, he will win,” by Tim Tebow and “When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe you will be successful,” by Eric Thomas…favorite book is “Through My Eyes” by Tim Tebow and Nathan Whitaker…favorite movies are “Friday Night Lights” and “He Got Game” or any movie with Denzel Washington…favorite musicians are Jay-Z and J. Cole…loves to go to Panama City, Fla…would like to visit Venice, Italy.
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| Daniel Owen |
| QB | 6-2 | 200 | Santa Clarita, Calif. | Los Angeles Valley College |
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Previous School: Attended Los Angeles Valley College for three years…played football for two years…threw for 17 touchdowns and three interceptions his freshman season…selected athlete of the month and was captain in both seasons he played. High School: Attended Los Angeles Baptist High School in North Hills, Calif…played football and soccer for Knights…totaled 492 yards and six touchdowns in a single-game…selected All-California Interscholastic Federation. Personal: Born April 11…son of David and Terri Owen…chose Florida Tech because it’s a great opportunity…after he graduates, he would like to continue playing football or earn his master’s degree at FIT…favorite sport is football and favorite athlete is Brett Favre…admires his dad for his work ethic…favorite book is “My Side of the Mountain”…enjoys watching “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”…enjoys vacationing by the lake…would like to visit China.
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| Chris Sadler |
| OL | 6-0 | 265 | Lakeland, Fla. | Lake Gibson HS |
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High School: Attended Lake Gibson High School in Lakeland, Fla…played football…earned Inaugural Football Leadership Council award as a freshman and academic excellence award all four years…named captain senior year...awarded All-County Honorable Mention in 2012…maintained his status as an honor student all four years…helped team win District 8 Class 4A Championship in 2009 and 2010…team was also Region 2 Semifinalist in 2009 and Region 2 Finalist in 2010. Personal: Also known as C.J….born Dec. 30…son of Chris and Katie Sadler…chose Florida Tech for its nationally ranked academic curriculum and opportunity to take part in starting a winning tradition for Florida Tech Football…aspires to be successful in business world, either international or local, and possibly as an entrepreneur…enjoys hunting, fishing and working out…favorite sport is football and favorite athlete is Jake Long…admires his dad, grandfather and Mike Weldon...admires his father because he has always been his mentor…respects his grandfather because of his wisdom and always pointing him in right direction…admires Mike Weldon because he has always been a second father to him and is a very successful businessman…favorite quote is “Every man dies. Not every man really lives,” by William Wallace…favorite book is “The Screwtape Letters”…enjoys watching movies starring Denzel Washington…likes listening to anything from country to rap…favorite vacation spot is Nassau, Bahamas…would like to visit Germany.
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| Glenn Nichols |
| OL | 6-3 | 305 | Lakeland, Fla. | Lake Gibson HS |
High School: Attended Lake Gibson High School in Lakeland, Fla…earned Brave Award and an award for his outstanding GPA…selected All-Polk County Second Team and All-State Third Team his junior year. Personal: Born Jan. 19…chose Florida Tech for its educational opportunities and to continue playing football at college level…aspires to have a successful career upon graduation…enjoys relaxing with friends and building drag cars…favorite sport is football and favorite athlete is Walter Payton…admires his teammates, coaches and family because they all inspire him to be the best he can…favorite quotes are “Work hard,” “Be a great teammate,” “Don’t be afraid of failure,” and “Take the chance”…favorite movie is “Step Brothers” and favorite actors are Will Ferrell and John C. Riley…likes to visit Nassau, Bahamas…would like to visit Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. for a Chicago Bears versus Green Bay Packers game.
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| Dalin Modican |
| WR | 5-11 | 184 | Apalachicola, Fla. | Independence CC |
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Previous School: Attended Independence Community College in Independence, Kansas for one year…did not play football. High School: Attended Franklin County High School in Eastpoint, Fla…played football, basketball and ran track for Seahawks…caught first passing touchdown and first interception in school history…forced 10 fumbles in one year as a defensive back…twice selected All-Big Bend First Team as a defensive back…helped basketball team advance to final four and was a Gulf Coast All-Star. Personal: Born April 1…son of Kenny Wilson and Claudine Kellogg-Wilson…chose Florida Tech for opportunity to be part of a special football program…would like to play in the NFL or own a business after he graduates college…enjoys playing football, spending time with family and relaxing with friends…favorite sport is football and favorite athlete is Michael Vick…admires his mom because she will do anything for her children…favorite quote is “God will never put more on you than you can bare.”…enjoys reading “The Bible”…favorite movie is “The Wood” and favorite actor is Denzel Washington…enjoys listening to Ace Hood…likes vacationing in St. George Island…would like to visit heaven.
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| Tyler Rosenblatt |
| DB | 6-1 | 185 | Miami, Fla. | Coral Reef HS |
High School: Attended Coral Reef High School. Personal: Born Oct. 14…son of Evelyn Rosenblatt.
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| Manny Abad |
| DB | 6-1 | 175 | Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | South Plantation HS |
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High School: Attended South Plantation High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla…played football and participated in track for the Paladins…led his team in interceptions…named captain…played for the Broward County Athletic Association All-Star South Team. Personal: Born Nov. 24…chose Florida Tech because he felt great at the school and the coaches showed him a lot of support…wants to start something great at Florida Tech…aspires to start his own business…enjoys studying to keep his grades up, relaxing with his family and working out to improve his football skills…favorite sport is football and favorite athlete Michael Vick…admires his mom because she has always taught him that working hard pays off in the long run…favorite quote is “Every day you get better or worse, never stay the same”…favorite musician is Lil Wayne…loves to go back to his country, Cuba.
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| Josh Farr |
| OL | 6-5 | 260 | Orlando, Fla. | East River HS |
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High School: Attended East River High School in East Orlando, Fla…played four years of football and three years of basketball for the Falcons…caught first touchdown in football program’s history…named captain of All-Central Florida Senior Bowl. Personal: Born Nov. 13…son of Chris and Michelle Farr…chose Florida Tech because of its location and the weather…hopes to be successful with his future degree from FIT…enjoys playing basketball, lifting weights and relaxing…favorite sport is football and favorite athlete is Cam Newton…admires his dad, and Jeremy Shockey for how he plays the game…favorite quote is “I do now what others won’t, so I can have later what others can’t.”…enjoys watching “Friday Night Lights”…favorite actor is Will Ferrell…enjoys vacationing in Vermont…would like to visit Europe.
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Chris Stapleton
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| LB | 5-11 | 215 | Navarre, Fla. | Belhaven University |
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Previous School: Attended Belhaven University for one year. High School: Attended Navarre High School in Navarre, Fla…recorded 191 tackles his senior year. Personal: Born May 27…son of Chris and Julia Stapleton…chose Florida Tech because it is a great school with great opportunities…aspires to go to medical school upon graduation…favorite sport is football…admires his father because he strives to be the best father a family can have…favorite quote is “Tomorrow is promised to no one.”
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| Kemry Nelson |
| DL | 6-2 | 260 | Plantation, Fla. | Fort Lauderdale HS |
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High School: Attended Fort Lauderdale High School…participated in
football, wrestling and track and field. Personal: Born Nov. 11…son of
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