University Of Miami Announces Signees

University of Miami head football coach Larry Coker has announced the Hurricanes' 2002 signees as twenty-two student-athletes signed letters of intent to play football for the defending national champion Hurricanes on Wednesday.

"We had an excellent recruiting season coming off our national championship year and I'm very pleased that we signed a quality group of young men who meet the personnel needs we have," said Coker. "While the athletic ability of these recruits was outstanding, I also was impressed with the way these young men have approached their academics. I'm looking forward to seeing them when they enroll this fall."

The Hurricanes thrived on a rich recruiting crop in South Florida, signing 16 players from the state of Florida including 10 from the greater Miami area. But Miami maintained its status as a national recruiter as the class was geographically diverse with signees from six different states. Two players from Texas, and a player each from California, Louisiana, Ohio and Oklahoma signed on to the Hurricanes football squad. The group includes two Parade All-Americans and 10 SuperPrep All-Americans.

2002 University of Miami Hurricanes Football Signees

Baraka Atkins DL, 6-4, 240 Sarasota, Florida/Booker HS

Widely regarded as one of the nation's top defensive end prospects...played mainly strongside defensive end in high school...rated the nation's No. 14 defensive end by TheInsiders.com...rated the no. 32 overall player in Florida by SuperPrep...rated the no. 4 defensive lineman in Florida and the No. 36 overall player in the state by Florida Prep Football...ranked the no. 5 defensive lineman and no. 35 overall player in the state by Florida Kids...member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Super Southern 100...a first-team Class 5A all-state selection as a senior when he recorded 78 tackles and 24 quarterback sacks...credited with 79 tackles and 8 quarterback sacks as a junior...was named the defensive MVP of the University of Miami summer camp in June of 2001...timed at 4.7 in the 40...has bench pressed 320 pounds and recorded a squat best of 450...has a best vertical leap of 33 inches...also lettered in track and basketball...participated in the CaliFlorida all star game, where he scored the only defensive touchdown... chose Miami over Florida, Ohio State and Virginia Tech...coached by Eli Rasheed.

Travarous Bain DB, 6-0, 170 Miami, Florida/Northwestern HS

Excellent overall athlete who is a consensus pick as one of the top cornerback prospects in Florida...excellent cover corner...helped lead his team to the state championship game against Apopka with a 13-2 record...had 11 interceptions over the last two seasons (7 as a junior, 4 as a senior)...credited with 34 tackles as a senior...rated the no. 36 player overall in Florida by SuperPrep...played in the Florida-Georgia All-Star game...has run 4.35 in the 40-yard dash...also an accomplished track athlete who has competed at the USATF Junior National Championships the last two years and has run a 10.58 100-meter dash...solid student with a 3.3 grade-point average...is the son of former UM defensive back Tolbert Bain (1984-87)...comes from the same high school as current Hurricanes Vernon Carey, Jarrell Weaver and Jermell Weaver...chose Miami over Florida, North Carolina State and Arkansas...coached in football by Roland Smith.

Kareem Brown DL, 6-5, 250 Miami, Florida/Norland HS

Played mostly end in high school and showed the ability to play on both offense and defense...did not play as a senior due to age requirements...rated the no. 77 prospect overall in Florida by SuperPrep...rated the no. 1 defensive lineman and No. 13 overall player in the state by Florida Prep Football...ranked the no. 3 defensive lineman and no. 33 overall player in the state by Florida Kids...has been timed at 4.90 in the 40-yard dash...possesses a 32-inch vertical leap...chose Miami over Florida, Oklahoma and LSU...coached in football by Nigel Dunn.

Marc Guillon QB, 6-4, 190 Orinda, California/Miramonte HS

Known for his smart decision making and accurate passing...shows poise in the pocket...passed for 2,200 yards and 23 touchdowns with only 7 interceptions while leading his team to a 13-0 record as a senior...a two-time all-league selection...passed for 2,550 yards and 20 touchdowns as a junior...rated the no. 24 quarterback prospect in the nation by TheInsiders.com...led his team to the North Coast Section 2A East Bay Title as a senior...timed at 4.85 in the 40-yard dash...also lettered in track where he is a hurdler...chose Miami over Wake Forest and UNLV...hails from the same high school as current UM quarterback Ken Dorsey...coached by Floyd Burnsed.

Nate Harris LB, 6-2, 205 Miami, Florida/Edison HS

Produced big plays throughout his high school career, displaying an instinct for being around the football...often produced game-turning turnovers for his team...played mostly outside linebacker in high school...participated in the CaliFlorida All-Star Game...has bench pressed 365 pounds...timed at 4.67 in the 40-yard dash...also a track athlete...made 105 tackles and 8 quarterback sacks, and caused 7 fumbles as a senior ...made 136 tackles, 12 sacks, caused 5 fumbles, and intercepted a pass as a junior...rated the no. 46 prospect overall in Florida by SuperPrep...member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Super Southern 100...rated the no. 12 linebacker in the Southeast region by PrepStar...helped his team rebound from a winless season into a playoff contender as a senior...a two-time First-Team All-Dade County selection by the Miami Herald...rated the no. 11 linebacker and no. 74 overall player in Florida by TheInsiders.com...rated the no. 10 linebacker and no. 68 overall player in Florida by Student Sports...rated the no. 4 linebacker and no. 31 overall player in Florida by Florida Prep Football...rated the no. 5 linebacker and no. 58 overall player in Florida by Florida Kids...a First-Team Class 6A All-State selection as a senior...from the same high school as current Hurricanes William and Carlos Joseph...chose Miami over Florida, North Carolina State and Michigan State...coached in football by Corey Bell.

Devin Hester WR, 5-11, 168 Riviera Beach, Florida/Suncoast HS

Widely regarded as one of the nation's finest two-way players...considered by most observers to be one of the best all-around prospects in the nation, regardless of position...one of the most versatile recruits in the nation, he played extensively at running back, receiver, defensive back and as a return man...a Parade All-American...a USA Today First-Team All-American...rated the no. 1 prospect in Florida, regardless of position, by SuperPrep...rated the no. 6 prospect in the nation, regardless of position, by SuperPrep...a member of SuperPrep's National Elite 50...A SuperPrep All-American...ranked the no. 2 defensive back in the nation by SuperPrep...member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Super Southern 100...rated the no. 1 defensive back and no. 3 overall player in Florida by TheInsiders.com...rated the no. 1 defensive back and no. 3 overall player in Florida by Student Sports...ranked the no. 1 defensive back and no. 1 overall player in Florida by Florida Kids...a Gridiron Greats Preseason Top 100 selection...earned First-Team Class 3A All-State honors as a senior...a member of Sunshine Network's All-Gridiron Team...rushed for 842 yards and 12 touchdowns while compiling 922 yards receiving for 6 touchdowns, in addition to throwing for 5 touchdowns as a senior...had 3 quarterback sacks, caused 3 fumbles and recovered 1 fumble as a senior...timed at 4.33 in the 40-yard dash...possesses a 38-inch vertical leap...was named the MVP of the CaliFlorida All-Star game in which he returned a kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown and had an interception and three tackles on defense...chose Miami over Florida State and North Carolina State...coached in football by Jimmy Bell

Darnell Jenkins WR, 5-11, 190 Miami, Florida/Central HS

Excellent athlete who was a versatile performer...played as a receiver, defensive back and return man...caught 62 passes for 720 yards and 9 touchdowns as a senior...returned kickoff and punts for 5 touchdowns in 2001...compiled more than 1,500 yards and scored 9 touchdowns in his junior season...winner of the prestigious Nick Kotys Award, given to Dade County's Male Athlete of the Year...member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Super Southern 100...a two-time First-Team All-Dade County selection by the Miami Herald...rated the nation's no. 24 receiver prospect by SuperPrep and a SuperPrep All-American...rated the no. 26 prospect in Florida, regardless of position, by SuperPrep...rated the nation's no. 39 wide receiver by TheInsiders.com...ranked the no. 6 wide receiver and No. 20 overall player in the state by Florida Prep Football...rated the no. 5 wide receiver and No. 28 overall player in the state by Florida Kids...a First-Team Class 6A All-State selection in 2001...possesses a 32-inch vertical leap...played in the Florida-Georgia All-Star Game...chose Miami over Florida and Florida State...coached in football by Anthony Saunders.

Akieem Jolla WR, 6-4, 190 New Orleans, Louisiana/St. Augustine HS

Tall receiver who presents matchup problems for most defensive backs because of his height...has excellent speed to go along with his large frame...has shown ability to make yards after the catch...models himself as a receiver in the mold of former UM great Michael Irvin...has the ability to separate quickly and get off of press coverage...adds to a strong heritage of Hurricanes from Louisiana that includes recent UM stars Edward Reed and Reggie Wayne...rated the no. 2 prospect in Louisiana, regardless of position, by SuperPrep...rated the no. 5 wide receiver and no. 71 prospect in the nation by TheInsiders.com...ranked the no. 4 wide receiver and no. 65 prospect overall in the nation by Student Sports... member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Super Southern 100...a First-Team All-State selection as senior when he had 34 catches for 915 yards and 11 touchdowns...also named All-District and All-Parish...had 30 catches for 516 yards and 7 touchdowns as a junior...has been timed at 4.39 in the 40-yard dash...has posted a 35-inch vertical leap...has bench pressed 290 pounds...also an accomplished track athlete who helped lead St. Augustine to the 2001 LSHAAA outdoor state title while running a leg on the 400- and 1,600-meter relay units...also lettered in basketball...an All-State performer in four different track events (200 meters, 400 meters and both relays)...timed at 21.1 in the 200-meter dash as a junior...chose Miami over Florida, LSU and Georgia Tech...coached in football by Tony Biagas.

Curtis Justus TE, 6-6, 200 Perry, Oklahoma/Perry HS

Outstanding tight end who already is drawing comparisons to fellow Oklahoman and recent UM star Jeremy Shockey...versatile athlete who played receiver, tight end and defensive end in his prep career...started all four years at tight end and was a two-year starter at defensive end...one of 12 members of the elite Daily Oklahoman Blue Chip List...First-Team All-State Defensive End by the Daily Oklahoman...a March of Dimes Scholar-Athlete Top 4 Finalist...Class 5A District 2 Receiver of the Year...All-District 2...Stillwater News-Press Defensive Player of the Week in week two....Preseason All-State by the Daily Oklahoman...a member of SuperPrep's Elite 50 as the no. 27 athlete in the nation...rated the nation's no. 1 tight end prospect by SuperPrep...a SuperPrep All-American...a PrepStar All-American...a Riddell All-American...rated the no. 4 prospect overall in the Midlands by SuperPrep...rated the no. 2 tight end in the Midlands by PrepStar...rated the no. 3 tight end and no. 97 player nationally by TheInsiders.com...rated the nation's no. 2 Best Pass Catching Tight End by Insiders.com...rated the nation's no. 4 rated tight end by Max Emfinger...rated the nation's no. 3 rated tight end by The Sporting News...rated the no. 4 tight end in the nation by Rivals.com...rated the no. 10 tight end in the nation by ESPN.com...National Prep Observer's no. 2 tight end in the nation...rated no. 82 athlete in the nation by CNNSI.com...rated the no. 98 athlete in the nation by Rivals100.com...no. 2 player in Oklahoma by KWTV...no. 3 player in Oklahoma by Sooners Illustrated...no. 5 player in Oklahoma by Fab 50 Oklahoma Prospects...Oklahoma Pigskin Preview Top 10 Player...suffered a broken ankle midway through his senior season...had 42 catches for 513 yards and 6 touchdowns as a senior...also rushed 51 yards for a touchdown...named District Offensive Most Valuable Player as a senior...garnered 26 tackles, 17.5 quarterback sacks and 1 interception at defensive end as a senior...excellent student who has a 4.0 grade-point average and is interested in a pre-Med curriculum in college...caught 36 passes for 590 yards and 6 touchdowns as a junior...career totals at PHS: 98 receptions, 1,323 yards, 12 touchdowns, 4 rushes for 94 yards and 2 touchdowns, 29.5 quarterback sacks, 2 interceptions (1 returned for a touchdown)...timed at 4.56 in the 40-yard dash...has a best vertical leap of 32.5 inches...has bench pressed 300 pounds...earned All-Area honors from the Stillwater News-Press as a junior...played basketball and baseball and also ran track, running the 100- and 200-meter sprints...chose Miami over Oklahoma and Michigan...coached by Mark Baetz.

Brandon Meriweather DB, 6-1, 173 Apopka, Florida/Apopka HS

Widely heralded as one of the top defensive back prospects in Florida...helped lead Apopka to the Florida Class 6A State Championship as a senior in 2001...earned a reputation as a hard hitter in the secondary and is known as one of the most instinctive safeties in the state...made several big hits in the state championship game...is slated to play cornerback in college...also starred as a return man, returning four kicks for touchdown as a senior...played sparingly at quarterback in Apopka's option offense during the 2001 season...rated the no. 15 prospect in Florida, regardless of position, by SuperPrep...a SuperPrep All-American...rated the no. 12 defensive back prospect in the nation by SuperPrep...rated the no. 25 safety in the nation by TheInsiders.com...rated the no. 8 defensive back and no. 34 player overall in Florida by Florida Prep Football magazine...ranked the no. 2 safety and the no. 10 player overall in Florida by FloridaKids magazine...a First-Team Class 6A All-State selection as a senior...member of the Sunshine Network All-Gridiron Team...First-Team All-Central Florida...had 55 tackles and 3 interceptions as a senior...played in the Florida-Georgia All-Star Game...has been timed at 4.55 in the 40-yard dash...lettered in track and basketball...chose Miami over Florida State, Florida and South Carolina...coached in football by Rick Darlington.

Ryan Moore WR, 6-3, 185 Orlando, Florida/Dr. Phillips HS

Has a rare combination of excellent hands, height, strength and speed...widely considered among the elite receivers nationally in this year's recruiting class...showed the ability to adjust to poorly thrown passes during his prep career...considered the finest two-sport (football/basketball) recruit in Florida this year...caught 25 passes for 557 yards and 6 touchdowns and returned 2 kicks for touchdowns as a senior...caught 54 passes for 954 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior...averaged 17 points per game in basketball as a junior...a Parade All-American...a USA Today First-Team All-American...rated the no. 5 prospect in Florida, regardless of position, by SuperPrep...rated the top receiver in the Southeast by PrepStar...the no. 18 prospect in the nation, regardless of position, by SuperPrep...a member of the SuperPrep National Elite 50...a SuperPrep All-American...ranked the nation's no. 2 receiver prospect by SuperPrep... member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Super Southern 100...a member of the Orlando Sentinel's Florida Super 26...rated the no. 2 wide receiver in the nation and no. 11 prospect overall by TheInsiders.com...rated the no. 2 wide receiver in the nation and no. 13 overall by Student Sports...ranked the no. 1 wide receiver and no. 2 overall player in the state by Florida Prep Football...ranked the no. 2 wide receiver and no. 3 overall player in the state by Florida Kids magazine...a Gridiron Greats Preseason Top 100 selection...First-Team All-Central Florida member...First-Team Class 6A All-State selection...has been timed at 4.45 in the 40-yard dash...has a 36-inch vertical leap...played in the CaliFlorida All-Star Game...also lettered in track and basketball at Dr. Phillips High School...chose Miami over Florida, Florida State, Tennessee and South Carolina...coached in football by Dave Langdon.

Sinorice Moss WR, 5-8, 163 Miami, Florida/Carol City HS

Dangerous triple-threat athlete who was a standout receiver in a run-oriented offense during his prep career...excellent sprinter and leaper...showed the ability to make the catch in a crowd...rated the no. 56 prospect overall in Florida, regardless of position, by SuperPrep...rated the no. 50 wide receiver in the nation by TheInsiders.com...ranked the no. 7 wide receiver and no. 27 overall player in Florida by Florida Prep Football...rated the no. 7 wide receiver and No. 53 overall player in the state by Florida Kids magazine...had 18 catches for 432 yards and 6 touchdowns as a senior...has been timed at 4.45 in the 40-yard dash...has a best vertical leap of 35 inches...played in the Dade/Broward All-Star Game...also an accomplished track athlete who ran a 10.99 100m at the USATF Junior National Championships as a junior...is the younger brother of former Hurricanes star Santana Moss...chose Miami over LSU, North Carolina State and Rutgers...coached in football by Walt Frazier.

Jon Peattie K/P, 6-3, 185 Clearwater, Florida/Countryside HS

Solid athlete who has exhibited startling accuracy and range during his prep career...has demonstrated poise under pressure in numerous games...described by his coach as "a great pressure kicker"...connected on 12-of-15 field goals with a long of 57 as a senior...a game-tying 57-yard field goal to send Countryside's game with Clearwater into overtime after making a 51-yarder earlier in the game...made a 53-yarder against Tarpon Springs East Lake...28 of 38 kickoffs were touchbacks in 2001...averaged 36 yards per punt as a senior...hit 15 field goals and was 34-for-34 on extra points as a junior...rated the no. 13 kicker in the nation by TheInsiders.com...rated the no. 32 prospect in Florida by St. Petersburg Times...a member of the Sunshine Network's All-Gridiron Team...played in the Florida-Georgia All-Star Game in which he made field goals of 42 and 50 yards...has been timed at 4.9 in the 40...named his high school's 2002 Scholar Athlete of the Year...Chose Miami over Penn State, Minnesota and Central Florida...coached by Joe Ionata.

Alex Pou OL, 6-4, 276 Coral Gables, Florida/Coral Gables HS

Known for his toughness and versatility...also possesses great strength...widely regarded as one of the standout offensive line prospects in Florida...projected to play tackle in college...very athletic with an aggressive attitude...has developed good technique for a player his age...just beginning to blossom physically, he gained almost 40 pounds between his junior and senior seasons...played extensively as a defensive lineman in high school...a SuperPrep All-American...rated the no. 21 offensive lineman in the nation by SuperPrep...rated the no. 20 prospect overall in Florida, regardless of position, by SuperPrep...ranked the no. 11 lineman in the Southeast by PrepStar... member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Super Southern 100...a First-Team All-County selection by the Miami Herald in 2001...rated the no. 2 offensive line prospect and no. 12 overall player in the state by Florida Prep Football...rated the no. 2 offensive line prospect and no. 5 overall player in the state by Florida Kids magazine...a First-Team Class 6A All-State selection in 2001...a member of Sunshine Network's All-Gridiron Team...compiled a blocking grade of 91 percent as a senior, 84 percent as a junior...defensively, he had 31 tackles and four sacks as a senior...has been timed at 5.00 in the 40-yard dash...played in the Dade/Broward All-Star Game...is from the same high school as current Hurricanes Jonathan Vilma and Frank Gore...chose Miami over Florida and Tennessee...coached in football by Joe Montoya.

Antonio Reynolds LB, 6-4, 225 Akron, Ohio/J.R. Buchtel HS

Multitalented three-sport star who excelled in football, track and basketball in high school...has outstanding athleticism for a player his size...could grow into a defensive end, but will begin his college career at linebacker...played both positions in high school...showed tremendous range as an outside linebacker...has been timed at 4.55 in the 40-yard dash...has a vertical leap best of 42 inches...a Division 11 All-Ohio selection as a senior...rated the no. 9 linebacker in the Midwest by PrepStar...rated the no. 73 prospect in the Midwest, regardless of position, by SuperPrep...the no. 43 defensive end in the nation by TheInsiders.com...made 88 tackles, 6 quarterback sacks, and 1 interception as a senior...made 110 tackles and 8 quarterback sacks as a junior...chose Miami over Pittsburgh, Tennessee and Cincinnati...coached in football by Claude Brown.

Glenn Sharpe DB, 5-11, 175 Miami, Florida/Carol City HS

Talented cornerback who was a standout on one of Florida's top big-school programs...has excellent speed and coverage capabilities...a big-play producer who regularly produces turnovers...was a standout on a team that featured several Division I recruits...lettered in both football and track...timed at 4.45 in the 40-yard dash...has a 38-inch vertical leap...intercepted 17 passes during his high school career...made 50 tackles, broke up 12 passes and intercepted 3 passes as a senior, in addition to returning a punt for a touchdown...intercepted 5 passes as a junior, playing just 6 games while missing half the season with an injury...had 9 interceptions as a sophomore...member of the Orlando Sentinel's Florida Super 26...a First-Team All-Dade County selection by the Miami Herald...the no. 33 overall prospect in Florida by SuperPrep...the no. 24 cornerback prospect in the nation by TheInsiders.com...the no. 2 defensive back and no. 6 overall player in the state by Florida Prep Football...the no. 4 defensive back and no. 16 overall player in the state by Florida Kids...a First-Team Class 6A All-State honoree as a senior...participated in the Florida-Georgia All-Star Game...played in the Dade/Broward All-Star game...chose Miami over North Carolina State, LSU and Rutgers...coached in football by Walt Frazier.

Greg Threat DB, 6-2, 185 Tallahassee, Florida/Lincoln HS

A pure cover cornerback who was a major factor in his team's run to the Class 4A state title...played as both a cornerback and wide receiver for one of the state's top programs...has excellent size and exceptional speed...was a standout performer on an ultra-talented high school team...has been timed at 4.45 in the 40-yard dash...started three years for the two-time state champions (1999 and 2001)...solid student with a 3.2 grade-point average...made 65 tackles and intercepted 8 passes, in addition to catching 25 passes for 275 yards and 6 touchdowns as a senior...had 46 solo tackles and 4 interceptions as a junior...a quarter-miler on the track who has been time at 50.1 for 400 meters...a SuperPrep All-American...rated the no. 21 defensive back in America by SuperPrep...rated the no. 24 prospect overall in Florida by SuperPrep...rated the no. 8 defensive back in the Southeast by PrepStar...member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Super Southern 100...was a First-Team Class 4A All-State selection as a senior...one of the Orlando Sentinel's Dandy Dozen defensive backs...earned First-Team All-Big Bend honors as a senior...rated the no. 15 cornerback in America by TheInsiders.com...rated the no. 5 defensive back in Florida and the no. 50 overall player in the state by Florida Kids...chose Miami over Florida, Georgia Tech and Notre Dame...coached in football by David Wilson.

Terrell Walden DB, 6-0, 170 Miami, Florida/Edison HS

Excellent all-around athlete who possesses exceptional speed and the ability to break a game open...excellent at breaking on the ball...considered a true athlete with tremendous upside potential as a football player...widely considered perhaps the state's fastest football player on the high school level...led Miami-Dade County with 8 interceptions as a senior in 2001...outstanding track athlete who earned All-State honors in 2001 and competed at the 2001 USATF Junior National Championships...has been timed at 4.38 in the 40-yard dash...rated the no. 38 prospect overall in Florida by SuperPrep...rated the no. 8 defensive back in the nation and the no. 69 overall player by TheInsiders.com...rated the nation's no. 9 defensive back and no. 64 overall player by Student Sports...ranked the no. 7 defensive back in Florida and the no. 33 overall player in the state by Florida Prep Football...rated the no. 2 defensive back and no. 27 overall player in the state by Florida Kids...a First-Team Class 6A All-State selection as a senior...a First-Team All-Dade County selection by the Miami Herald in 2001...made 40 tackles and 8 interceptions as a senior and had 23 tackles and 2 interceptions as a junior...had 17 catches for 323 yards and 5 touchdowns on offense as a junior...played in the CaliFlorida All-Star Game...played in the Dade/Broward All-Star Game...from the same high school as current Hurricanes William and Carlos Joseph...chose Miami over Florida, Michigan State and North Carolina State...coached in football by Corey Bell.

Eric Winston TE, 6-5, 260 Midland, Texas/Lee HS

Considered by many the top tight end prospect in the nation...comes from one of the nation's top high school programs...Midland Lee won three Texas Class 5A titles in Winston's four seasons...played both tight end and defensive end...excellent two-sport athlete who was a standout basketball player, in addition to his football exploits...has a surprising combination of size, strength and agility that has enabled him to dominate in both sports...has been timed at 4.7 in the 40-yard dash...member of SuperPrep's National Elite 50 Team...rated the no. 44 prospect overall in the nation by SuperPrep...rated the nation's no. 2 tight end by SuperPrep...rated the no. 6 overall prospect in Texas, regardless of position, by SuperPrep...member of PrepStar's Top 125 Dream Team...rated the nation's no. 2 tight end prospect by PrepStar...rated the no. 1 tight end prospect in the Midlands by PrepStar...member of the Houston Chronicle's Texas Top 100...member of the Dallas Morning News' National Top 100...First-Team All-American by ESPN.com...rated the no. 2 tight end in the nation by TheInsiders.com...rated the no. 2 tight end in the nation and the no. 77 prospect overall by Student Sports...a member of the Gridiron Greats Preseason Top 100...two-time First-Team All-State by the Texas Sportswriters Association...First-Team All-USA Today...a two-time unanimous District 4-5A selection in both football and basketball...named his team's Offensive Most Valuable Player for the 2001 season...caught 20 passes for 210 yards and 3 touchdowns as a senior...made 13 catches for 325 yards and 1 touchdown as a junior...from the same high school that produced former Hurricanes All-America center K.C. Jones...chose Miami over Texas A&M, LSU and Texas...coached in football by John Parchman.

Anthony Wollschlager OL, 6-6, 300 Fort Lauderdale, Florida/St. Thomas Aquinas HS

Excellent run blocker who was a two-time All-State selection...has a large frame to build on...is just beginning to mature physically...has tremendous upside potential...was a standout performer on one of the state's best teams the last two seasons...an excellent student-athlete who has a 4.0 grade-point average...helped lead his team to the Class 4A state championship game as a senior...St. Thomas Aquinas was 28-2 over the last two seasons with Wollschlager leading the way...a SuperPrep All-American...the no.23 rated offensive lineman in America by SuperPrep...rated the no. 14 offensive line prospect in the Southeast by PrepStar...member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Super Southern 100...rated the no. 23 offensive line prospect in the nation by TheInsiders.com...rated the no. 5 offensive line prospect in the nation and the no. 24 overall player in the state by Florida Prep Football...rated the no. 7 offensive line prospect in Florida and the no. 39 overall player in the state by Florida Kids magazine...a First-Team Class 4A All-State selection in 2001...a First-Team All-County selection by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel...selected to play in the CaliFlorida and Dade/Broward All-Star games...chose Miami over Michigan, Notre Dame and Northwestern...coached in football by George Smith.

John Wood DL, 6-3, 225 Hialeah, Florida/American HS

A two-sport star in football and basketball...one of the top rush ends in Florida...a gifted athlete who is a dangerous pass rusher off the edge...has an excellent frame to build on...rated the no. 23 prospect overall in Florida, regardless of position, by SuperPrep...rated the no. 37 defensive line prospect in America by SuperPrep...a SuperPrep All-American...rated the no. 15 defensive line prospect in the Southeast by PrepStar...made 65 tackles, 19 for losses, and had 7 quar