Southeastern Louisiana football head coach Dennis Roland announced his 2006 signing class at an afternoon press conference on the Southeastern campus. He will discuss the class in its entirety at tonight's Recruiting Bash at the Hammond Holiday Inn.
2006 Football Signing Class
Feb. 1, 2006
32 total commitments
Josh Anderson, OL, 6-2, 250, Suwanee, Ga., North Gwinnett HS
Matt Betts, FB, 5-9, 250, Springfield, La., Hammond HS
Larry Brewer, OL, 6-7, 290, Slidell, La., Slidell HS
Tommy Connors, DB, 6-0, 195, Marrero, La., Archbishop Shaw HS
Ronald Cousin, DB, 6-0, 210, New Orleans, La., McDonogh 35
Devon Currie, LB, 6-3, 210, Alpharetta, Ga., South Forsyth HS
Chris DiCarlo, DB, 6-4, 200, Alpharetta, Ga., Milton HS
Patrick Fontenot, DL, 6-8, 260, Baton Rouge, La., Broadmoor HS
Jamarr' Garrett, WR, 6-1, 180, Morgan City, La., Central Catholic HS
Elwyn (EJ) Holt, DL, 6-5, 232, Fairburn, Ga., Sandy Creek HS
Kevin Hughes, OL, 6-5, 275, Amite, La., Amite HS
*Michael Johnson, LB, 6-0, 240, Millry, Ala., Jones County JC, Washington County HS
Crawford Kilpatrick, WR, 6-5, 205, Sugar Hill, Ga., North Gwinnett HS
Wilson LeBlanc, OL, 6-3, 280, Breaux Bridge, La., Cecilia HS
*George Leverette, LB, 5-11, 225, Kokomo, Miss., Pearl River CC, West Marion HS
*Jay Lucas, RB, 5-11, 220, Zachary, La., Texas A&M, Redemptorist HS
Jake Miller, OL, 6-2, 275, Hammond, La., Hammond HS
Les Mulkey, K, 5-10, 175, Independence, La., Parklane Academy (Miss.)
Montrel Neal, OL, 6-3, 340, Thomson, Ga., Georgia Military College, Thomson HS
*Kendrick Perry, RB, 6-2, 220, Amite, La., Ole Miss, Amite HS
Jared Porter, OL, 6-3, 260, Winfield, Ala., Winfield HS
*Antonio Richardson, LB, 6-1, 220, Warthen, Ga., Jones County JC, Wash. County HS
Tim Richardson II, LB, 6-2, 195, Independence, La., Independence HS
Bradd Schlosser, QB, 6-0, 185, Suwanee, Ga., North Gwinnett HS
Caleb Simmons, OL/DL, 6-3, 290, Winfield, Ala., Winfield HS
Luis Sobalvarro, WR, 6-2, 200, Metairie, La., Crescent City HS
Caleb St. Louis, OL/DL, 6-3, 250, Snellville, Ga., Shiloh HS
*Vincent Strickland, DL, 6-3, 235, Hattiesburg, Miss., Pearl River CC, Hattiesburg HS
Curtis Strong, DB, 6-0, 185, Fayetteville, Ga., Lovejoy HS
Jeff Turner, K, 5-9, 170, Houston, Texas, Cypress Creek HS
Kendrick Walls, WR, 6-2, 200, Baton Rouge, La., Capitol HS
David Ward, OL, 6-4, 295, Sugar Hill, Ga., North Gwinnett HS
* - indicates spring semester transfer/early signee already on campus
SIGNEE BREAKDOWN
By State
Louisiana (15) - Betts, Brewer, Connors, Cousin, Fontenot, Garrett, Hughes, Leblanc, Lucas, Miller, Mulkey, Perry, Richardson II, Sobalvarro, Walls
Georgia (11) - Anderson, Currie, DiCarlo, Holt, Kilpatrick, Neal, Richardson, Schlosser, St. Louis, Strong, Ward
Mississippi (2) - Leverette, Strickland
Alabama (3) - Johnson, J. Porter, Simmons
Texas (1) - Turner
By Position
Offense
QB (1) - Schlosser
RB (2) - Lucas, Perry
FB (1) - Betts
WR (4) -Garrett, Kilpatrick, Sobalvarro, Walls
OL (10) - Anderson, Brewer, Hughes, LeBlanc, Miller, Neal, J. Porter, Simmons (OL/DL), St. Louis (OL/DL) Ward
Defense
DL (3) - Fontenot, Holt, Strickland
LB (5) - Currie, Johnson, Leverette, A. Richardson, T. Richardson II
DB (4) - Connors, Cousin, DiCarlo, Strong
Specialists
K (2) - Mulkey, Turner
Transfers/early signees (already on campus) (6)
Leverette, Lucas, Neal, Perry, A. Richardson, Strickland
PLAYER BRIEFS
Josh Anderson, OL, 6-2, 250, Suwanee, Ga., North Gwinnett HS
Three-year letterwinner at North Gwinnett HS … Cecil Morris Award winner for Gwinnett County … son of Marie Myer and Mike Anderson.
Matt Betts, RB, 5-9, 250, Springfield, La., Hammond HS
Standout running back at Hammond High School … three-time all-district 4-5A selection including first-team notice as a junior and senior … rushed for 1,400 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior … had 792 rushing yards as a senior with 12 touchdowns … also tallied 392 receiving yards in his senior campaign when he was honorable mention All State … son of Brenda Betts.
Larry Brewer, OL, 6-7, 290, Slidell, La., Slidell HS
Named first-team all-district as a senior under head coach Wayne Grubb … two-star rating by Rivals.com … first-team all-St. Tammany Parish and all-Metro … first-team all-Pelican Preps selection … preseason top 40 (37) for Louisiana by Rivals.com … started for three years on the Slidell offensive line … helped team to state regionals in 2005 and state semis in 2004 … son of Jay and Clemmi Brewer.
Tommy Connors, DB, 6-0, 195, Marrero, La., Archbishop Shaw HS
Three-time all-West Bank selection … twice named All District and All Metro … twice named to the All Clarion Herald Catholic League team … was named All State First Team selection as well as Academic All State First Team in 2005.
Ronald Cousin, DB, 6-0, 210, New Orleans, La., McDonogh 35
Three-year letterwinner for head coach Wayne Reese at McDonogh 35 … selected as a preseason all-American … named All-American by Max Emfinger.
Devon Currie, LB, 6-3, 210, Alpharetta, Ga., South Forsyth HS
Two-year letterwinner … recorded 110 tackles in senior season with 11 sacks, 14 tackles for loss and three fumbles … totaled 78 tackles as a junior with 12 sacks, 24 tackles for loss and 2 fumbles … as a senior captain, was selected all-Region 7-5A … named to the Atlanta Journal Constitution Super 11 and the all-Atlanta northside … twice named all-Forsyth County … also excelled in basketball and track and participated in Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Chris DiCarlo, DB, 6-4, 200, Alpharetta, Ga., Milton HS
Recorded 169 tackles in final two seasons … had three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and one blocked punt as a senior captain … twice named All Region … earned team Hustle Award and team's Iron Eagle Strength Award … as a junior was named North Fulton County Defensive Back of the Year … also was a four year varsity starter in lacrosse earning all-State Honorable Mention … son of Michael and Nancy DiCarlo.
Patrick Fontenot, DL, 6-8, 260, Baton Rouge, La., Broadmoor HS
Standout defensive lineman for head coach Rusty Price at Broadmoor HS … three-year varsity starter … also a member of FCA … son of Stacey and Patrick Fontenot, Sr.
Jamarr' Garrett, WR, 6-1, 180, Morgan City, La., Central Catholic HS
Rated two stars by Rivals.com … recorded 124 receptions for 2,049 yards and 29 TDs over junior and senior campaigns … averaged 16.6 yards per catch as a senior with 13 TDs … had 1,300 receiving yards as a junior on 79 catches with 16 TDs. … first-team All-State by Louisiana Sports Writer's Association as a junior and senior … first-team All-District as a wide receiver and defensive back … Offensive MVP for district … Iberia Parish/St. Mary Parish All-Star … also excelled in baseball where he was All District and All State … lettered in basketball and well earning All District and All State honorable mention honors as a junior … member of the honor roll all four years … son of Etoyi and Lenora Jones.
Elwyn (EJ) Holt, DL, 6-5, 232, Fairburn, Ga., Sandy Creek HS
Member of Region 4-4A 2004 Championship squad … second-team All-Area for the Atlanta Journal Constitution … first-team all-Fayette County … graduate of the 2005 Youth Leadership for Fayette County … son of Elwyn, Sr. and Irene Holt.
Kevin Hughes, OL, 6-5, 275, Amite, La., Amite HS
Standout offensive lineman at Amite High School as a senior … as a junior at Edna Karr HS (New Orleans) was an all-District 4A selection.
Michael Johnson, LB, 6-0, 240, Millry, Ala., Jones Community College, Washington County HS
Standout linebacker at Jones JC where he was a first-team NJCAA All-American following the 2005 season … participated and named MVP of Mississippi Junior College All-Star game … named All State and All Region as a sophomore after leading team in tackles … as a freshman led team and state in tackles … in high school played running back earning all-State, all-Region and all-County honors as a senior … participated in the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star game … son of Angela Johnson.
Crawford Kilpatrick, WR, 6-5, 205, Sugar Hill, Ga., North Gwinnett HS
Preseason No. 26 ranked player in Georgia by Rivals.com (two-stars) … 89th ranked player in Georgia by Scout.com … first-team All State receiver as a junior when he pulled in 60 catches for 925 yards and nine TDs … named second-team All-Gwinnett County and Gwinnett Daily Post … two-time Gwinnett County Player of the Week … recorded 711 yards on 45 catches with nine TDs as a senior … preseason Gwinnett County Super Six … preseason Atlanta Journal Constitution Elite 11 … named first-team all-Gwinnett County and All State Honorable Mention … son of Andrea Lear.
Wilson LeBlanc, OT, 6-3, 280, Breaux Bridge, La., Cecilia HS
Four-year starter at offensive tackle … named Louisiana Sports Writer's Association honorable mention all-State and coaches first-team all-State … named first-team all-Acadiana Region and first-team all-District … second-team all-District selection as a junior … honor roll student who played both ways (OT/DT) as a senior … also excelled in basketball averaging 24 points per game as a senior … son of Julie LeBlanc.
George Leverette, LB, 5-11, 225, Kokomo, Miss., Pearl River CC, West Marion HS
Special teams player of the year for Pearl River CC … member of MACJC state championship squad … Four-time all-District player in high school … named to Clarion Ledger All American team … Hattiesburg American all Area selection … named first-team honors during high school career on both offensive and defensive side of ball.
Jay Lucas, RB, 5-11, 220, Zachary, La., Texas A&M, Redemptorist HS
After redshirting at Texas A&M in 2004, played in six games in 2005 rushing seven times for 87 yards (12.43 ypc) and one TD … busted a 54-yard run against Oklahoma State and scored lone touchdown in his first game (SMU) … as a high school senior was named Male Athlete of the Year by the Baton Rouge Morning Advocate after leading Redemptorist HS to multiple state championships … finished his career with 4,666 rushing yards, which was nine short of the school record … as a senior, tallied 1,651 yards and 24 TDs while helping team to a 14-1 record and a Class 4A state crown … rushed for 207 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries in the championship game … as a junior, rushed for 1,982 yards and 30 TDs while leading team to a 15-0 record and the Class 3A crown … rushed for a championship game record 257 yards and four TDs on 34 carries … coached by Sid Edwards … son of Cusandra and Freddie Lucas.
Jake Miller, OL, 6-2, 275, Hammond, La., Hammond HS
Earned honorable mention all-district honors as a senior offensive lineman … second-team all-district as a junior on the defensive line … first-team all-district and honorable mention all-state as a freshman at St. Thomas Aquinas HS … team captain as a senior … member of Who's Who Among Student Athletes.
Les Mulkey, K, 5-10, 175, Independence, La., Parklane Academy (Miss.)
Standout kicker for Parklane Academy (Miss.) … first-team Mississippi Private School Associate All-State selection … Clarion Ledger second-team All-State … MPSA Offensive Most Valuable Player … 25 PATs … 54-yard field goal … parents are Les, Sr. and Lucy Mulkey.
Montrel Neal, OL, 6-3, 340, Thomson, Ga., Georgia Military College, Thomson HS
Two-year starter and two-time letterwinner at Georgia Military College … helped team to a 9-2 record as a sophomore finishing as No. 2 ranked team in the nation resulting in a Golden Isles Bowl berth … first-team all-Area and all-State by Augusta Chronicle and Atlanta Journal Constitution for 2002 4A State Championship squad under coach Luther Welsh … participated in Georgia North/South All-Star game … son of Toni Franklin.
Kendrick Perry, FB, 6-2, 220, Amite, La., Ole Miss, Amite HS
Redshirted 2005 season at Ole Miss … selected All-State by the Louisiana Sports Writer's Association and Class 3A Offensive MVP as a senior … rated by Tom Lemming/ESPN as the No. 23 fullback in the country … ranked as No. 9 overall player in Louisiana by SuperPrep magazine and No. 13 player in Louisiana and No. 26 running back in the country by Rivals.com … selected No. 89 overall on South Hot 100 list by Scout.com … named to Orlando Sentinel All-Southern team … named to Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen … all-District selection who was also named District MVP … was MVP in state championship game … as a senior, rushed for 2,136 yards and 31 TDs … career stats included 4,576 yards and 79 touchdowns … member of all-State Academic team as a senior … earned four letters in football … coached in high school by Donald Currier … also excelled in basketball earning three letters averaging 22 points and 11 rebounds per game … second-team All-State selection in basketball as well as District MVP … son of Delores and Oscar Perry.
Jared Porter, OL, 6-3, 260, Winfield, Ala., Winfield HS
Helped Winfield HS to 36-5 record over last three years including a berth in the 3A finals in 2004 and a semifinal finish in 2005 … named all-West Alabama Conference and all-Marion County … also an Academic All State pick … teammate of fellow Southeastern signee Caleb Simmons … son of Eddie and Gloria Porter.
Antonio Richardson, LB, 6-1, 220, Warthen, Ga., Jones County JC, Washington County HS
In 2004, helped Jones County JC to No. 7 national ranking … an all-American high school player, was also twice named all-Area and all-Middle Georgia.
Tim Richardson II, LB, 6-2, 195, Independence, La., Independence HS
Named first-team All-State Class 3A as a senior for head coach Keith Corona … selected as district defensive MVP and first-team all-district … as a junior was selected first-team all-district 9-3A and honorable mention as a sophomore … also a member of Future Business Leaders of America, Vice President of Senior class and National Honor Society … son of Tim, Sr. and Cynthia Richardson.
Bradd Schlosser, QB, 6-0, 185, Suwanee, Ga., North Gwinnett HS
Compiled over 5,600 passing yards over final two high school campaigns with 53 touchdowns to only 24 interceptions … as a senior, completed over 70 percent of his passes for 2,700 yards … threw 25 TDs to only 5 INTs … named Gwinnett County QB of the Year … Gwinnett County Player of the Month (Sept.) … All State Honorable Mention selection … team offensive MVP … 2,915 passing yards as a junior with 28 TDs … broke Gwinnett County record for passing yards in a season … 10th highest state total for single season passing yards … All State Honorable Mention and first-team all-Gwinnett County … Gwinnett Touchdown Club Player of the Week … also earned Who's Who Among High School Athletes Award and a member of the Key Club … son of Donna and Eric Schlosser.
Caleb Simmons, OL/DL, 6-3, 290, Winfield, Ala., Winfield HS
Joins high school teammate Jared Porter as Southeastern signee … teamed with Porter for a 36-5 high school record over last three years which including reaching state finals in 2004 and semis in 2005 … honorable mention all-State selection in 2005 … first-team all-Conference and all-County … Birmingham News preseason Super Senior … also excelled in track and field earning all-Conference honors … son of James and Tracy Simmons.
Luis Sobalvarro, WR, 6-2, 200, Metairie, La., Crescent City HS
Recorded 99 catches over last two years for nearly 2,000 yards … two-time first-team all-state, all-East Bank, all-Metro and all-District pick … had 60 catches for 1,225 yards with 13 TDs as a junior … recorded 33 catches for 729 yards and 10 TDs as a senior under head coach Steve Ceravolo.
Caleb St. Louis, OL/DL, 6-3, 250, Snellville, Ga., Shiloh HS
Three-year letterwinner for coach Robert Matthews … as a senior was named team Most Outstanding Lineman of the Year … named Gwinnett County Player of the Month (Sept.) … selected as Gwinnett All-County First Team … recorded 50 tackles in his senior season and graded 90 percent on the offensive line.
Vincent Strickland, DL. 6-3, 235, Hattiesburg, Miss., Pearl River CC, Hattiesburg HS
Member of MACJC state championship squad … recorded 61 catches for 1,300 yard and 17 TDs as a senior at Hattiesburg HS … named all-district, all-area and all-state.
Curtis Strong, DB, 6-0, 185, Fayetteville, Ga., Lovejoy HS
Named 2005 honorable mention all-region selection … Old Spice Red Zone Player of the Week … as a junior was team defensive MVP and second team all-region.
Jeff Turner, K, 5-9, 170, Houston, Texas, Cypress Creek HS
First Team All District selection in 2005 … named second-team All-District in 2004 … also a standout athlete in soccer as a two-year letterwinner … parents are Greg and Brenda Turner.
Kendrick Walls, WR, 6-2, 200, Baton Rouge, La., Capitol HS
Standout wide receiver for head coach Chad Germany … two-star ranking by Rivals.com … two-time All District, All Metro and All State Class 3A as a junior and senior … named Most Valuable Player of Red Stick All-Star game led Capitol to 3A playoffs by catching 53 passes for 797 yards and nine scores … averaged 15.03 yards per catch … son of Wilma and Wilbert Walls.
David Ward, OL, 6-4, 295, Sugar Hill, Ga., North Gwinnett HS
Four-year starter at North Gwinnett HS … earned honorable mention all-state honors as a senior … two-star rating by Rivals.com … first-team all-region and all-county … Gwinnett County Touchdown Club Offensive Lineman of the Month (October) … twice named Gwinnett Offensive Lineman of the Week … preseason first-team all-county … as a junior named honorable mention all-county … twice named Gwinnett County weekly honor roll … as a sophomore was a five-time Gwinnett Offensive Lineman of the Week … also excelled in track and field … son of Kellie and Mark Ward.
