gschwendt
12-07-2015, 11:12 PM
After a very poor 2014, Arkansas State looks to make drastic strides to improve. Bringing in two young QBs should immediately make an impact on the offense that has two stars ready to shine in HB White and WR Pascal. Defensively, the group should be even better with some holes filled by shifting some players around that appear better than last year's counterparts. In all, 2015 should see much better results than last year but how much improvement will depend on how fast the team can gel together.
Without further ado, here's your 2015 Arkansas State Red Wolves.
Quarterbacks
Pos
Name
Year
OVR
Ht, Wt
Comp
Att
Yds
Comp%
TD
INT
Yards/Att.
QB
Tahjea Chambers
Cut
173
260
1953
66.54%
14
21
7.51
QB
Drew Fernandez
Fr
75
6-2, 230
:3star:
QB
DJ Pearson
SoRS
80
6-3, 196
8
12
84
66.67%
1
2
7.00
QB
Bob Lawson
FrRS
77
6-4, 222
RS
QB
Kevin Pino
So
77
6-5, 207
:3star:
With Quarterback being the clear weak link in the Arkansas State offense, the Red Wolves' coaches went out and found the best they could. That's where incomers Kevin Pino and Drew Fernandez step in. Pino has the best arm on the team and has enough speed to keep an option hand-off from time to time, however Fernandez is much more mobile and is a constant threat to run. Coaches are unsure whether Pino or Fernandez will get the starting job so they'll have to battle it out in Spring ball. The other will likely take a redshirt year. Last year's starter, Chambers, saw that he would not see any further playing time in his career and decided to transfer to an FCS school.
Runningbacks
Pos
Name
Year
OVR
Ht, Wt
Car
Yds
TD
YPC
FUM
Long
HB
Dekeathan Williams
Grad
0
0
0
0
0
FB
Riley Robertson
Cut
2
-3
0
0
0
QB
Tahjea Chambers
Cut
111
569
7
5.13
10
69
HB
Johnston White
SrRS
92
5-11, 180
192
1090
12
5.68
1
73
HB
Alex Turner
So
80
6-2, 217
141
854
10
6.06
1
59
HB
Terrance Hollingsworth
JrRS
82
5-9, 199
4
42
0
10.50
0
19
HB
Earl Harrison
SoRS
77
5-10, 179
RS
HB
Andrew Hunter
Fr
68
6-0, 202
:3star:
FB
Pierre Hughes
FrRS
64
6-5, 278
RS
QB
DJ Pearson
SoRS
80
6-3, 196
8
25
1
3.13
2
24
The Runningback position is the clear strength of the offense. With White & Turner, both starters from 2014, returning to fill out the backfield again, look for the Red Wolves to continue to pound the rock and bust the occasional big play. Behind the two of them, things become a bit murky as there are some solid players but no true standouts. At Fullback, coaches have moved over former Offensive Lineman Pierre Hughes. Hughes has good athleticism for a OL but doesn't quite have the strength to play in the trenches. Instead, he'll be leading the way for White & Turner when called upon.
Receivers
Pos
Name
Year
OVR
Ht, Wt
Catches
Yards
TD
YPC
Drops
Long
WRX
Tyler Trosin
Grad
30
382
0
12.73
5
29
WRY
Booker Mays
Grad
20
266
5
13.30
5
30
WRX
Jon Everett
Xfer
RS
WRY
Darveon Brown
Cut
0
0
0
0
0
WRX
Trey Quinn
JrRS
84
6-0, 196
Xfer
WRZ
Dijon Pascal
SrRS
90
6-1, 197
49
593
2
12.10
3
42
WRZ
Blake Mack
JrRS
79
6-3, 201
RS
WRY
Michael Porter
So
73
6-0, 196
13
197
0
15.15
0
22
WRX
Omar Bayless
SoRS
73
6-3, 191
5
71
0
14.20
0
26
WRX
Allen Hendrix
Jr
78
6-2, 206
:3star:
WRX
Michael Dykes
Fr
65
6-0, 188
:3star:
HB
Johnston White
SrRS
92
5-11, 180
22
169
2
7.68
2
25
HB
Alex Turner
So
80
6-2, 217
15
85
3
5.67
0
17
At receiver, Pascal was the clear favorite in 2014 hauling in 49 catches though only 2 TDs. He returns but also gets some much needed support in stud Trey Quinn who sat out last season due to transfer. Blake Mack should also see significant catches this season after redshirting last year due to disciplinary reasons. Coaches are hopeful that the additions at QB will allow this group to flourish in 2015. The rest of the receivers on the depth chart can make some catches, but none really standout among the rest. Coaches are excited about the future of JUCO WR Allen Hendrix but he will redshirt for a season to eventually take over the role that Pascal leaves next season.
Tight Ends
Pos
Name
Year
OVR
Ht, Wt
REC
YDS
TD
YPC
Drops
Long
TE
Warren Leaphart
Grad
23
253
1
11.00
4
21
TE
Jerry Morehead
SrRS
71
6-4, 211
4
18
2
4.50
0
7
TE
Danny Harrison
FrRS
71
6-5, 265
RS
TE
Jeff Rutledge
Fr
67
6-5, 252
:3star:
While Leaphart was used more as an H-Back/blocking Tight End, Morehead & Harrison are better as receiving targets. That probably won' t change the Red Wolves offense drastically, but they could combine to get a more targets than Leaphart. As well, you may see them in the same formation from time to time.
Offensive Lineman
Pos
Name
Year
OVR
Ht, Wt
Starts
LT
Jemar Clark
Grad
12
RT
Colton Jackson
Grad
12
LT
Christian Beard
Cut
0
LT
Keith Glover
Jr
76
6-0, 278
:3star:
LG
Joseph Bacchus
SrRS
74
6-4, 290
0
C
Jhamal Bell
JrRS
76
6-3, 298
0
RG
Cameron Davis
SoRS
73
6-4, 264
0
RT
Devin Mondie
SrRS
84
6-4, 298
12
RT
Adam Whalen
SrRS
72
6-6, 253
0
RG
Dalton Ford
SoRS
73
6-4, 287
0
LG
John Landry
FrRS
72
6-1, 282
0
C
Brad Sharpe
So
79
6-5, 293
12
LG
Jared McCoy
So
75
6-2, 301
12
LT
Justin Hoffman
FrRS
71
6-3, 254
0
RG
Mike Thompson
Fr
71
6-5, 278
:3star:
LT
Marcus Fisher
Fr
69
6-6, 309
:3star:
RT
Chris Anderson
Fr
69
6-7, 320
0
At offensive line, Arkansas State lost bookend Tackles in Clark & Jackson. To replace them, coaches will be shifting G Devin Mondie to RT and added JUCO Keith Glover for the LT. Inside, Joseph Bacchus earned the starting role for LG during spring ball when coaches found he had unprecedented speed for OL which will allow him to get out in front in pulling situations. Opposite him will be Cameron Davis who saw only limited playing time in 2014 but will replace starter Jared McCoy. At Center, Brad Sharpe proved that he wasn't quite ready to start and as a result, coaches are going to allow him to redshirt to improve. Replacing him will be Jhamal Bell who is capable but will need to show improvement in the offseason.
Defensive Lineman
Pos
Name
Year
OVR
Ht, Wt
Tackles
% of Team
TFL
Sacks
INT
FF
FR
RE
Chris Odom
Grad
15
3.74%
5
0
0
0
0
DT
Austin Moreton
Grad
11
2.74%
5
1
0
1
0
DT
Darrius Rosser
Grad
2
0.50%
1
1
0
0
0
LE
Caleb Caston
JrRS
80
6-2, 213
2
0.50%
1
0
0
0
0
DT
Chuks Ota
Sr
84
6-2, 288
17
4.24%
7
3
0
0
0
DT
Manny Drew
FrRS
73
6-3, 285
RS
RE
Clifford Thomas
SrRS
77
6-2, 282
1
0.25%
1
1
0
0
0
DT
Courtney Garnett
SoRS
81
6-2, 289
Xfer
DT
Eugene Sutton
JrRS
77
6-3, 278
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0
0
RE
Nick Jones
FrRS
65
6-3, 213
RS
LE
Erik Franklin
Fr
76
6-4, 257
:3star:
DT
Andrew Wright
Jr
71
6-3, 285
:3star:
RE
Jarvis Burrell
Fr
66
6-3, 234
:3star:
DT
Eddie Nobles
So
65
6-2, 269
:2star:
The Defensive Line is a solid group combined. So much so, that DE Ja'Von Rolland-Jones was able to move to the ROLB position. Replacing him at LE will either be veteran Caleb Caston or possibly the youngster in Nick Jones. Caston is more well-rounded, however Jones has very high upside that could allow him to cause chaos in the backfield. In the middle, at DT will be four year starter Chuks Ota. Opposite him at NT will be Freshman weight-room stud Manny Drew. At RE, former DT Clifford Thomas moves outside to help out in run defense to keep blockers off of the LBs.
Linebackers
Pos
Name
Year
OVR
Ht, Wt
Tackles
% of Team
TFL
Sacks
INT
FF
FR
ROLB
Xavier Woodson
Grad
37
9.23%
9
2
0
0
0
LOLB
Quanterio Heath
Grad
15
3.74%
5
0
0
0
0
ROLB
Mark Johnson
Cut
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0
0
ROLB
Marty Cook
Cut
RS
MLB
Kyle Wallace
Sr
83
6-1, 220
64
15.96%
12
1
1
0
0
ROLB
Javon Rolland-Jones
SrRS
84
6-2, 226
27
6.31%
11
5
0
0
0
ROLB
Khari Lain
JrRS
78
5-10, 188
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0
0
LOLB
Xavier Reed
Jr
66
6-2, 225
:2star:
MLB
Kirk Louis Jr
SoRS
71
6-2, 238
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0
0
ROLB
Justin Clifton
SoRS
72
6-0, 209
RS
MLB
Justin Holmes
Fr
74
6-1, 227
:3star:
MLB
Brian Horner
Fr
69
6-0, 213
:3star:
ROLB
Matthew Butler
Fr
68
6-3, 222
:3star:
LOLB
Daniel Wheeler
Fr
65
6-1, 222
:2star:
With the graduation of ROLB Xavier Woodson, coaches weren't able to sign his replacement in recruiting. Instead, during spring ball, they tried out DE Ja'Von Rolland-Jones at ROLB. He seemed a natural with all around abilities and will be an excellent compliment to MLB Kyle Wallace in the 4-2-5. Wallace led the team in tackles last season and should be even better in 2015. Behind the starting pair are a mix of talent with the undersized Khari Lain being the most capable. As well, JUCO signee Xavier Reed will see some time in certain packages as he has explosive speed rushing off the edge. Coaches are also excited about the future of the fearsome foursome Freshmen that all signed this year.
Secondary
Pos
Name
Year
OVR
Ht, Wt
Tackles
% of Team
TFL
Sacks
INT
FF
FR
SS
Money Hunter
Grad
57
12
2
2
0
0
SS
Cody Brown
Grad
5
1.25%
1
1
0
0
0
SS
Corey Turner
Cut
Transfer
CB
Donte Jackson
SoRS
91
5-11, 176
Xfer
CB
Blaise Taylor
Sr
83
5-9, 171
30
7.48%
1
0
4
0
2
FS
Brandon Young
So
76
6-0, 179
52
12.97%
3
0
1
1
0
SS1
Charles Grant
JrRS
84
5-11, 181
40
9.98%
0
0
1
3
0
SS2
Sterling Wright
SrRS
83
6-2, 215
28
6.98%
6
0
1
0
0
FS
Mike Brown
FrRS
78
6-0, 210
RS
CB
Jamaris Hart
SrRS
75
5-9, 164
18
4.49%
1
0
1
0
1
CB
Paul Stephens
SoRS
72
5-10, 174
RS
SS1
Jason Brown
FrRS
73
5-11, 190
RS
CB
Nehemiah Wagner
JrRS
70
6-0, 171
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0
0
FS
Marques Whitehead
Jr
74
5-10, 160
6
1.50%
0
0
0
0
0
SS2
Bubba Martin
So
73
6-2, 194
:2star:
CB
Terrance White
Fr
72
6-0, 178
:3star:
Without question, the best player on the team is Sophomore CB Donte Jackson. Jackson is practically perfect in coverage but also has incredible ability to play the football and peel off of blocks. He'll be a monster for the Red Wolves. Opposite him will be three year starter Blaise Taylor who is solid in his own right. Free Safey Brandon Young had a very good Freshman season with 52 tackles. He returns to play centerfield for the Red Wolves. At Strong Safey, Hunter graduates leaving big shoes to fill but CB Charles Grant shifts down to the SS position and looks like he might be better than Hunter was; only time will tell. Opposite him, Wright returns after a solid year, particularly living in the opposing team's backfield.
Kickers
Pos
Name
Year
OVR
Ht, Wt
FGM
FGA
FG%
LONG
XPM
PTS
PUNTS
LONG
AVG
P
Hunter Holmes
Cut
0
0
0
0
0
K
William White
Cut
10
10
100.00%
47
43
73
0
0
0
K
James Davis
Jr
84
6-3, 212
:2star:
P
Michael Lott
Fr
76
6-0, 200
:2star:
At Kicker, William White was consistent when called upon making all 10 of his attempts. However, his leg wasn't nearly strong enough to be called upon in long distance situations. As a result, coaches sought out JUCO star James Davis who has a very powerful leg and should improve the Red Wolves chances in long kick situations. Punter Hunter Holmes returns for his senior season.
Returners
Pos
Name
Year
OVR
Ht, Wt
KR
YDS
AVG
TD
PR
YDS
AVG
WRY
Booker Mays
Grad
32
1028
32.13
0
4
23
5.75
HB
DeKeathan Williams
Grad
29
752
25.93
0
9
115
12.78
HB
Terrance Hollingsworth
JrRS
82
5-9, 199
RS
WRY
Michael Porter
So
73
6-0, 196
HB
Andrew Hunter
Fr
68
6-0, 202
In 2014, Mays started the season as the primary return man however midway through the season, his injury allowed HB DeKeathan Williams a shot. From that point forward, Williams kept the starting job, though neither of them had exceptional results. In 2015, coaches will give several players a chance to perform and see who steps up the best. Hollingsworth would be solid with very similar skills as Williams but Porter is speedier, yet not as shifty. The wildcard is HB Hunter who has not only the speed but also the ability to elude defenders, however, coaches would prefer to redshirt him if possible.
Without further ado, here's your 2015 Arkansas State Red Wolves.
Quarterbacks
Pos
Name
Year
OVR
Ht, Wt
Comp
Att
Yds
Comp%
TD
INT
Yards/Att.
QB
Tahjea Chambers
Cut
173
260
1953
66.54%
14
21
7.51
QB
Drew Fernandez
Fr
75
6-2, 230
:3star:
QB
DJ Pearson
SoRS
80
6-3, 196
8
12
84
66.67%
1
2
7.00
QB
Bob Lawson
FrRS
77
6-4, 222
RS
QB
Kevin Pino
So
77
6-5, 207
:3star:
With Quarterback being the clear weak link in the Arkansas State offense, the Red Wolves' coaches went out and found the best they could. That's where incomers Kevin Pino and Drew Fernandez step in. Pino has the best arm on the team and has enough speed to keep an option hand-off from time to time, however Fernandez is much more mobile and is a constant threat to run. Coaches are unsure whether Pino or Fernandez will get the starting job so they'll have to battle it out in Spring ball. The other will likely take a redshirt year. Last year's starter, Chambers, saw that he would not see any further playing time in his career and decided to transfer to an FCS school.
Runningbacks
Pos
Name
Year
OVR
Ht, Wt
Car
Yds
TD
YPC
FUM
Long
HB
Dekeathan Williams
Grad
0
0
0
0
0
FB
Riley Robertson
Cut
2
-3
0
0
0
QB
Tahjea Chambers
Cut
111
569
7
5.13
10
69
HB
Johnston White
SrRS
92
5-11, 180
192
1090
12
5.68
1
73
HB
Alex Turner
So
80
6-2, 217
141
854
10
6.06
1
59
HB
Terrance Hollingsworth
JrRS
82
5-9, 199
4
42
0
10.50
0
19
HB
Earl Harrison
SoRS
77
5-10, 179
RS
HB
Andrew Hunter
Fr
68
6-0, 202
:3star:
FB
Pierre Hughes
FrRS
64
6-5, 278
RS
QB
DJ Pearson
SoRS
80
6-3, 196
8
25
1
3.13
2
24
The Runningback position is the clear strength of the offense. With White & Turner, both starters from 2014, returning to fill out the backfield again, look for the Red Wolves to continue to pound the rock and bust the occasional big play. Behind the two of them, things become a bit murky as there are some solid players but no true standouts. At Fullback, coaches have moved over former Offensive Lineman Pierre Hughes. Hughes has good athleticism for a OL but doesn't quite have the strength to play in the trenches. Instead, he'll be leading the way for White & Turner when called upon.
Receivers
Pos
Name
Year
OVR
Ht, Wt
Catches
Yards
TD
YPC
Drops
Long
WRX
Tyler Trosin
Grad
30
382
0
12.73
5
29
WRY
Booker Mays
Grad
20
266
5
13.30
5
30
WRX
Jon Everett
Xfer
RS
WRY
Darveon Brown
Cut
0
0
0
0
0
WRX
Trey Quinn
JrRS
84
6-0, 196
Xfer
WRZ
Dijon Pascal
SrRS
90
6-1, 197
49
593
2
12.10
3
42
WRZ
Blake Mack
JrRS
79
6-3, 201
RS
WRY
Michael Porter
So
73
6-0, 196
13
197
0
15.15
0
22
WRX
Omar Bayless
SoRS
73
6-3, 191
5
71
0
14.20
0
26
WRX
Allen Hendrix
Jr
78
6-2, 206
:3star:
WRX
Michael Dykes
Fr
65
6-0, 188
:3star:
HB
Johnston White
SrRS
92
5-11, 180
22
169
2
7.68
2
25
HB
Alex Turner
So
80
6-2, 217
15
85
3
5.67
0
17
At receiver, Pascal was the clear favorite in 2014 hauling in 49 catches though only 2 TDs. He returns but also gets some much needed support in stud Trey Quinn who sat out last season due to transfer. Blake Mack should also see significant catches this season after redshirting last year due to disciplinary reasons. Coaches are hopeful that the additions at QB will allow this group to flourish in 2015. The rest of the receivers on the depth chart can make some catches, but none really standout among the rest. Coaches are excited about the future of JUCO WR Allen Hendrix but he will redshirt for a season to eventually take over the role that Pascal leaves next season.
Tight Ends
Pos
Name
Year
OVR
Ht, Wt
REC
YDS
TD
YPC
Drops
Long
TE
Warren Leaphart
Grad
23
253
1
11.00
4
21
TE
Jerry Morehead
SrRS
71
6-4, 211
4
18
2
4.50
0
7
TE
Danny Harrison
FrRS
71
6-5, 265
RS
TE
Jeff Rutledge
Fr
67
6-5, 252
:3star:
While Leaphart was used more as an H-Back/blocking Tight End, Morehead & Harrison are better as receiving targets. That probably won' t change the Red Wolves offense drastically, but they could combine to get a more targets than Leaphart. As well, you may see them in the same formation from time to time.
Offensive Lineman
Pos
Name
Year
OVR
Ht, Wt
Starts
LT
Jemar Clark
Grad
12
RT
Colton Jackson
Grad
12
LT
Christian Beard
Cut
0
LT
Keith Glover
Jr
76
6-0, 278
:3star:
LG
Joseph Bacchus
SrRS
74
6-4, 290
0
C
Jhamal Bell
JrRS
76
6-3, 298
0
RG
Cameron Davis
SoRS
73
6-4, 264
0
RT
Devin Mondie
SrRS
84
6-4, 298
12
RT
Adam Whalen
SrRS
72
6-6, 253
0
RG
Dalton Ford
SoRS
73
6-4, 287
0
LG
John Landry
FrRS
72
6-1, 282
0
C
Brad Sharpe
So
79
6-5, 293
12
LG
Jared McCoy
So
75
6-2, 301
12
LT
Justin Hoffman
FrRS
71
6-3, 254
0
RG
Mike Thompson
Fr
71
6-5, 278
:3star:
LT
Marcus Fisher
Fr
69
6-6, 309
:3star:
RT
Chris Anderson
Fr
69
6-7, 320
0
At offensive line, Arkansas State lost bookend Tackles in Clark & Jackson. To replace them, coaches will be shifting G Devin Mondie to RT and added JUCO Keith Glover for the LT. Inside, Joseph Bacchus earned the starting role for LG during spring ball when coaches found he had unprecedented speed for OL which will allow him to get out in front in pulling situations. Opposite him will be Cameron Davis who saw only limited playing time in 2014 but will replace starter Jared McCoy. At Center, Brad Sharpe proved that he wasn't quite ready to start and as a result, coaches are going to allow him to redshirt to improve. Replacing him will be Jhamal Bell who is capable but will need to show improvement in the offseason.
Defensive Lineman
Pos
Name
Year
OVR
Ht, Wt
Tackles
% of Team
TFL
Sacks
INT
FF
FR
RE
Chris Odom
Grad
15
3.74%
5
0
0
0
0
DT
Austin Moreton
Grad
11
2.74%
5
1
0
1
0
DT
Darrius Rosser
Grad
2
0.50%
1
1
0
0
0
LE
Caleb Caston
JrRS
80
6-2, 213
2
0.50%
1
0
0
0
0
DT
Chuks Ota
Sr
84
6-2, 288
17
4.24%
7
3
0
0
0
DT
Manny Drew
FrRS
73
6-3, 285
RS
RE
Clifford Thomas
SrRS
77
6-2, 282
1
0.25%
1
1
0
0
0
DT
Courtney Garnett
SoRS
81
6-2, 289
Xfer
DT
Eugene Sutton
JrRS
77
6-3, 278
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0
0
RE
Nick Jones
FrRS
65
6-3, 213
RS
LE
Erik Franklin
Fr
76
6-4, 257
:3star:
DT
Andrew Wright
Jr
71
6-3, 285
:3star:
RE
Jarvis Burrell
Fr
66
6-3, 234
:3star:
DT
Eddie Nobles
So
65
6-2, 269
:2star:
The Defensive Line is a solid group combined. So much so, that DE Ja'Von Rolland-Jones was able to move to the ROLB position. Replacing him at LE will either be veteran Caleb Caston or possibly the youngster in Nick Jones. Caston is more well-rounded, however Jones has very high upside that could allow him to cause chaos in the backfield. In the middle, at DT will be four year starter Chuks Ota. Opposite him at NT will be Freshman weight-room stud Manny Drew. At RE, former DT Clifford Thomas moves outside to help out in run defense to keep blockers off of the LBs.
Linebackers
Pos
Name
Year
OVR
Ht, Wt
Tackles
% of Team
TFL
Sacks
INT
FF
FR
ROLB
Xavier Woodson
Grad
37
9.23%
9
2
0
0
0
LOLB
Quanterio Heath
Grad
15
3.74%
5
0
0
0
0
ROLB
Mark Johnson
Cut
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0
0
ROLB
Marty Cook
Cut
RS
MLB
Kyle Wallace
Sr
83
6-1, 220
64
15.96%
12
1
1
0
0
ROLB
Javon Rolland-Jones
SrRS
84
6-2, 226
27
6.31%
11
5
0
0
0
ROLB
Khari Lain
JrRS
78
5-10, 188
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0
0
LOLB
Xavier Reed
Jr
66
6-2, 225
:2star:
MLB
Kirk Louis Jr
SoRS
71
6-2, 238
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0
0
ROLB
Justin Clifton
SoRS
72
6-0, 209
RS
MLB
Justin Holmes
Fr
74
6-1, 227
:3star:
MLB
Brian Horner
Fr
69
6-0, 213
:3star:
ROLB
Matthew Butler
Fr
68
6-3, 222
:3star:
LOLB
Daniel Wheeler
Fr
65
6-1, 222
:2star:
With the graduation of ROLB Xavier Woodson, coaches weren't able to sign his replacement in recruiting. Instead, during spring ball, they tried out DE Ja'Von Rolland-Jones at ROLB. He seemed a natural with all around abilities and will be an excellent compliment to MLB Kyle Wallace in the 4-2-5. Wallace led the team in tackles last season and should be even better in 2015. Behind the starting pair are a mix of talent with the undersized Khari Lain being the most capable. As well, JUCO signee Xavier Reed will see some time in certain packages as he has explosive speed rushing off the edge. Coaches are also excited about the future of the fearsome foursome Freshmen that all signed this year.
Secondary
Pos
Name
Year
OVR
Ht, Wt
Tackles
% of Team
TFL
Sacks
INT
FF
FR
SS
Money Hunter
Grad
57
12
2
2
0
0
SS
Cody Brown
Grad
5
1.25%
1
1
0
0
0
SS
Corey Turner
Cut
Transfer
CB
Donte Jackson
SoRS
91
5-11, 176
Xfer
CB
Blaise Taylor
Sr
83
5-9, 171
30
7.48%
1
0
4
0
2
FS
Brandon Young
So
76
6-0, 179
52
12.97%
3
0
1
1
0
SS1
Charles Grant
JrRS
84
5-11, 181
40
9.98%
0
0
1
3
0
SS2
Sterling Wright
SrRS
83
6-2, 215
28
6.98%
6
0
1
0
0
FS
Mike Brown
FrRS
78
6-0, 210
RS
CB
Jamaris Hart
SrRS
75
5-9, 164
18
4.49%
1
0
1
0
1
CB
Paul Stephens
SoRS
72
5-10, 174
RS
SS1
Jason Brown
FrRS
73
5-11, 190
RS
CB
Nehemiah Wagner
JrRS
70
6-0, 171
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0
0
FS
Marques Whitehead
Jr
74
5-10, 160
6
1.50%
0
0
0
0
0
SS2
Bubba Martin
So
73
6-2, 194
:2star:
CB
Terrance White
Fr
72
6-0, 178
:3star:
Without question, the best player on the team is Sophomore CB Donte Jackson. Jackson is practically perfect in coverage but also has incredible ability to play the football and peel off of blocks. He'll be a monster for the Red Wolves. Opposite him will be three year starter Blaise Taylor who is solid in his own right. Free Safey Brandon Young had a very good Freshman season with 52 tackles. He returns to play centerfield for the Red Wolves. At Strong Safey, Hunter graduates leaving big shoes to fill but CB Charles Grant shifts down to the SS position and looks like he might be better than Hunter was; only time will tell. Opposite him, Wright returns after a solid year, particularly living in the opposing team's backfield.
Kickers
Pos
Name
Year
OVR
Ht, Wt
FGM
FGA
FG%
LONG
XPM
PTS
PUNTS
LONG
AVG
P
Hunter Holmes
Cut
0
0
0
0
0
K
William White
Cut
10
10
100.00%
47
43
73
0
0
0
K
James Davis
Jr
84
6-3, 212
:2star:
P
Michael Lott
Fr
76
6-0, 200
:2star:
At Kicker, William White was consistent when called upon making all 10 of his attempts. However, his leg wasn't nearly strong enough to be called upon in long distance situations. As a result, coaches sought out JUCO star James Davis who has a very powerful leg and should improve the Red Wolves chances in long kick situations. Punter Hunter Holmes returns for his senior season.
Returners
Pos
Name
Year
OVR
Ht, Wt
KR
YDS
AVG
TD
PR
YDS
AVG
WRY
Booker Mays
Grad
32
1028
32.13
0
4
23
5.75
HB
DeKeathan Williams
Grad
29
752
25.93
0
9
115
12.78
HB
Terrance Hollingsworth
JrRS
82
5-9, 199
RS
WRY
Michael Porter
So
73
6-0, 196
HB
Andrew Hunter
Fr
68
6-0, 202
In 2014, Mays started the season as the primary return man however midway through the season, his injury allowed HB DeKeathan Williams a shot. From that point forward, Williams kept the starting job, though neither of them had exceptional results. In 2015, coaches will give several players a chance to perform and see who steps up the best. Hollingsworth would be solid with very similar skills as Williams but Porter is speedier, yet not as shifty. The wildcard is HB Hunter who has not only the speed but also the ability to elude defenders, however, coaches would prefer to redshirt him if possible.