Gallery: 2012 Marshall football recruiting class

Matt Cincotta-LS 6'0", 220. Charlotte Catholic High School (North Carolina). Charlotte, North Carolina. Coached By: Jim Oddo . Recruited By: Gerad Parker. Career Stats: 213 Tackles, 6.5 Sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two blocked punts, one interception. Other Accolades: NC/SC Shrine Bowl All-Star participant. Two-time first-team all-conference.

Tyler Combs-OL 6'5", 275. Lawrence County High School (Kentucky). Louisa, Kentucky. Coached By: Joey Cecil. Recruited By: Gerad Parker. Career Stats: Blocked for an offense averaging over 450 yards per game. Amassed 100+ pancake Blocks. Accolades: Four-year starter, two-time all-state, three-time all-county.

Steward Butler-RB 5'10", 170. Lakeland High School (Florida). Lakeland, Florida. Coached By: William Castle. Recruited By: Todd Hartley & Mike Waugh. Senior Stats: 294 carries, 2,934 yards rushing, 30 touchdowns. Accolades: Third on the all-time single-season rushing list in Florida state history. Broke numerous Lakeland High School rushing records previously held by Florida's Chris Rainey. Other Offers: Arizona State, West Virginia, Boston College, South Florida, Cincinnati, Rutgers and UCF.

Steve Dillon-DL 6'3", 275. Palmdale High School (California). Palmdale, California. Coached By: Jeff Williams. Recruited By: Mike Waugh. Stats: 74 Tackles, 9 Sacks, 20 TFLs, 3 FFs, 1 FR, 6 PBUs. Accolades: First-team all-conference and all-region. Other Offers: USC, Arizona State, California, Oregon State, UCLA, Washington, Washington State, Iowa State, Utah, Colorado State and New Mexico.

Stefone Grace-SAF 6'3", 200. Milford Academy (Connecticut) via North College Hill High School (Ohio). Cincinnati, Ohio. Coached By: Bill Chaplick & Bruce Baarendse. Recruited By: Mike Waugh. Senior Stats: 51 tackles, 20 TFL, 1 INT, 7 PBUs, 3 FFs, 1 FR, 1 DEF TD, 1 KR TD. Accolades: First-team all-city, all-state honorable mention, East vs. West Ohio All-Star Game participant. Other Offers: Toledo, Central Michigan, Western Michigan, Ball State, Eastern Michigan.

Shawn Samuels-SAF 6'1", 180. Bainbridge High School (Georgia). Bainbridge, Georgia. Coached By: Ed Pilcher. Recruited By: Mike Waugh. Stats: 54 tackles, 7 INTs, 12 PBUs, 2 PR TDs & 3 KR TDs. Accolades: First-team all-state and all-conference. Other Offers: Arkansas, UCF & UAB.

Ryan Riedel-LB 6'0", 230. Cabell Midland High School (West Virginia). Huntington, West Virginia. Coached By: Luke Salmons. Recruited By: Bill Legg. Career Stats: 305 tackles, 47 tackles for loss, 15 sacks. Accolades: Led the state of West Virginia in tackles as a senior. First-team all-state and all-conference.

Rakim Reed-TE 6'4", 210. Fork Union Military Academy (Virginia) via Canton Timken High School (Ohio). Canton, Ohio. Coached By: John Shuman & Kevin Henderson. Recruited By: Gerad Parker. Senior Stats: 42 catches, 657 yards receiving, 8 TDs receiving, 1 rush TD. Accolades: First-team all-conference and honorable mention all-county. Other Offers: Pittsburgh and Buffalo.

Kevin Grooms-RB 5'10", 165. South Broward High School (Florida). Hollywood, Florida. Coached By: Allen Held. Recruited By: JaJuan Seider & Mike Waugh. Career Stats: 2,909 yards rushing, 36 rushing TDs, 6 PR TDs, 316 receiving yards, 4 TDs receiving. Accolades: Two-time All-State. ESPN 150 Recruit. Ranked as a Top RB in the nation. Other Offers: Miami, Florida, Florida State, Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kansas, Kansas State, Minnesota, Louisville and Rutgers.

Kent Turene-LB 6'3", 230. Atlanta Sports Academy (Georgia) via Boyd Anderson High School (Florida). Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Coached By: Damon Dawson & Mark James. Recruited By: JaJuan Seider. Career Stats: 230 Tackles, 20 sacks, 4 INTs, 8 FFs. Accolades: PrepStar All-American, 1st Team All-State. Other Offers: Amassed over 50 offers including Georgia, LSU, Florida, South Carolina, Nebraska, Ohio State, West Virginia and Tennessee.

Ken Smith-DL 6'4", 285. Blinn C.C. (Texas). Copperas Cove, Texas. Coached By: Ronnie Feldman. Recruited By: Fred Tate. Junior College Stats: 32 Tackles, 11 Sacks, 12 TFLs. Accolades: SWJCFC All-Conference. Other Offers: Colorado State, Ohio & Buffalo.

Josh Murriel-OL 6'5", 302. Port St. Lucie High School (Florida). Port St. Lucie, Florida. Coached By: Hilary Poole. Recruited By: JaJuan Seider. Senior Stats: Led an offensive line that blocked for a unit averaging 376 passing yards and 258 rushing yards per game. Accolades: First-team all-area and first-team all-county. Other Offers: Florida Atlantic, Memphis and New Mexico State.

Joe Massaquoi-DL 6'5", 230. T.C. Williams High School (Virginia). Alexandria, Virginia. Coached By: Dennis Randolph. Recruited By: Gerad Parker & Mike Waugh. Stats: 20 tackles and four sacks in four games as a senior due to minor knee injury. Accolades: Regional Rumble All-Star Game participant.

Gage Niemeyer-OL 6'6", 305. Mount San Jacinto C.C. (California). San Jacinto, California. Coached By: Casey Mazzotta. Recruited By: Fred Tate & Gerad Parker. Junior College Stats: 92% grade in blocking efficiency and no sacks allowed. Accolades: CCCAA All-Conference and Team MVP. Other Offers: Nevada and New Mexico State.

Eric Ansley-OL 6'6", 280. Riverdale, Georgia. Charles Drew High School (Georgia). Coached By: Jarrett Laws. Recruited By: Fred Tate. Career Stats: Graded out over 88% in blocking efficiency with 50+ pancake blocks. Accolades: Selected as Most Outstanding OL at Clayton County Senior Bowl, honorable mention all-state, honorable mention all-county. Other Offers: Troy, Western Kentucky and Ohio.

Deyonte Henderson-LB 6'0", 215. Oak Ridge High School (Florida). Orlando, Florida. Coached By: Eli Williams. Recruited By: Todd Hartley. Career Stats: 397 tackles, 29 sacks, 7 INTs. Accolades: Second-team all-state & four-time Central Florida Defensive Player of the Week. Other Offers: Washington State, Temple, New Mexico, Florida Atlantic.

Devon Johnson-LB 6'2", 209. Richlands High School (Virginia). Richlands, Virginia. Coached By: Greg Mance. Recruited By: Gerad Parker. Career Stats: 216 tackles, 47 TFLs, 16 sacks, 10 FFs, 1 INT, 457 carries, 4,340 yards rushing, 63 rushing TDs, 23 receptions, 399 yards receiving, 6 receiving TDs. Accolades: Three-time first-team all-district and all-region, two-time first-team all-state, two-time BDT/Pocahontas Coal Association Player of the Year, MVP of Virginia/Tennessee All-Star Game. Other Offers: Virginia, Kentucky & Louisville.

Deontae West-CB 5'10", 170. Hialeah High School (Florida). Hollywood, Florida. Coached By: Mark Berman. Recruited By: JaJuan Seider. Career Stats: 91 tackles and 11 interceptions. Accolades: Miami-Dale all-county, Miami-Dade North/South All-Star Game. Other Offers: Texas Tech, Duke, Florida Atlantic, Toledo and Western Michigan.

Chris Alston-WR 5'11", 185. Fairfield Central High School (South Carolina). Winnsboro, South Carolina. Coached By: Reggie Kennedy. Recruited By: Gerad Parker. Senior Stats: 33 receptions, 1,154 all-purpose yards, 14 total touchdowns (27.5 yards per touchdown). Accolades: Class 3A Offensive Back of the Year. Two-time all-region. Shrine Bowl selection.

Cameron Dees-OL 6'2", 280. Armwood High School (Florida). Seffner, Florida. Coached By: Sean Callahan. Recruited By: Bill Legg. Career Stats: Graded out at 90% blocking efficiency as a three-year starter, while tallying 40+ pancakes as a senior. Accolades: Led team as captain to perfect 15-0 record and #9 Ranking in Final USA Today Poll. First-team all-county, second-team all-state & two-time all-conference. Other Offers: Florida International, New Mexico, Ohio, Western Michigan and Ball State.

Billy Rone-OL 6'4", 290. Glendale C.C. (Arizona). Glendale, Arizona. Coached By: John Rome. Recruited By: Gerad Parker. Junior College Stats: Blocked for a unit that amassed 5,000+ total yards and ranked 15th nationally in the NJCAA. Accolades: First-team All-Conference. Other Offers: Mississippi State, Purdue, Indiana, East Carolina, SMU, Utah State, Western Kentucky and Akron.

Andre Scott-SAF 5'11", 175. Oak Ridge High School (Florida). Orlando, Florida. Coached By: Eli Williams. Recruited By: Todd Hartley. Career Stats: 93 tackles, 7 INTs, 7 sacks, 2,972 yards passing, 1,600 yards rushing, 851 yards receiving, 28 Total TDs. Accolades: Central Florida Athlete of the Year, second-team all-state, seven-Time Central Florida Player of the Week. Other Offers: Arkansas, South Carolina, West Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Kansas, Purdue, Georgia Tech, Maryland, North Carolina, Wake Forest, Louisville, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, South Florida, Syracuse, Washington State, Florida International, UCF, Memphis, Temple and Ball State.

AJ Leggett-CB 6'0", 175. South Miami High School (Florida). Miami, Florida. Coached By: Lamont Green. Recruited By: JaJuan Seider. Senior Stats: 68 tackles, 4 INTs, 1,600 all-purpose yards and 15 total TDs. Accolades: Rated #9 CB in the country, Super 75 selection in state of Florida, first-team all-county, Nike South Florida All-Star Game participant, Nike Miami-Dade vs. South Florida All-Star Game participant. Other Offers: Alabama, LSU, Florida, Florida State, Louisville, Miami, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio State, South Carolina, Syracuse, Tennessee and UCF.

DeAndre Reaves-WR 5'10", 180. Dominion High School (Virginia). Sterling, Virginia. Coached By: Kyle Buckwalter. Recruited By: Gerad Parker & Mike Waugh. Senior Stats: 1,780 yards rushing and 31 touchdowns. Accolades: Second-team All-Metro. Other Offers: West Virginia and Maryland.

Marcus Gilchrist-DL 6'4", 240. Port Charlotte High School (Florida). Port Charlotte, Florida. Coached By: David Hoffer. Recruited By: Bill Legg. Senior Stats: 63 Tackles, 10 TFLs, 9 Sacks, 9 QB Pressures, 7 PBUs, 3 FFs & 2 FR. Accolades: First-team all-conference and all-county. Other Offers: Kentucky, Purdue, Florida International, Middle Tennessee, Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan.

Gunnar Holcombe-QB 6'2", 185. University School (Florida). Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Coached By: Roger Harriott. Recruited By: JaJuan Seider. Senior Stats: 66% completion rate, 2,305 yards passing, 29 TDs, 126.5 QB Rating. Accolades: First-team all-area, second-team all-state, Nike Dade vs Miami All-Star Game. Other Offers: South Florida, Indiana, Western Michigan and Buffalo.

Gary Thompson-LB 6'3", 206. Helix High School (California). La Mesa, California. Coached By: Troy Starr. Recruited By: JaJuan Seider & Gerad Parker. Senior Stats: 55 Tackles, 18 TFLs, 14 Sacks, 23 QB Hurries & 3 FFs. Accolades: All-City, All-Conference, All-County, Prepstar California Classic All-Star Game Participant.

Corey Tindal-DB 5'10", 175. Atlanta Sports Academy (Georgia) via Boyd Anderson High School (Florida). Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. Coached By: Damon Dawson & Mark James. Recruited By: JaJuan Seider. Senior Stats: 20 Tackles, 2 INTs, 187 Carries for 1,300 Yards and 15 Total TDs. Accolades: 1st Team All-County, UnderArmour Dade vs Broward All-Star Game Participant. Other Offers: Maryland, Minnesota, Florida International, Western Kentucky, Toledo & Bowling Green.

Clint Van Horn-OL 6'5", 305. Woodrow Wilson High School. Beckley, West Virginia. Coached By: John Lilly. Recruited By: Bill Legg. Senior Stats: 87% Blocking Efficiency and 32 Pancakes. Accolades: 1st Team All-State.

Chris Hall-TE 6'4", 230. Fork Union Military Academy (Virginia). Fork Union, Virginia. Coached By: Billy Mills. Recruited By: Mike Waugh. Career Stats: 4,849 yards passing, 2,023 Yards rushing & 75 total TDs. Accolades: Two-time all-district, second-team All-State, District Player of the Year. Other Offers: Virginia Tech & Virginia.