Recruiting, 2013

[firemoose]

Waiting on the last three. Norwood, Brown, and Pinckney but word is all are coming. They are all finishing up ceremonies. I'll post them as soon as they are in.

[firemoose]

DB Tyrell "Rell" Brown (5-11, 190) of Lovejoy High School in Hampton, Ga. LOI received.

[firemoose]

DB Brandon Pinckney (6-0, 170) of Dorman High School in Spartanburg, S.C. LOI received.

One left......

[3rd]

Norwood is in!! We got everyone

[firemoose]

LB Nathaniel Norwood (6-1, 225) of Lovejoy High School in Hampton, Ga. LOI received. That ladies and gents is it. Every scholarship commit is now signed. Now it's time to start digging for the walk-ons.

[firemoose]

Looks like only two we're still waiting on are : Pickney and Norwood. Man this is nice and neat. It was good to get the big surprise last night. T. Upshaw looks very good on tape. Lots of long runs, stops and goes in traffic and then runs away from everybody. Physical too. Again have to give Very Big Props to Mr. firemoose and AppGrad78 gentlemen please take a well deserved bow! For taking us through the most informed recruiting season EVER You two were AWESOME!!!!!!

Thanks AppFan11. I know 78' would say the same thing. I will keep working throughout the days and weeks ahead as there are still walk-ons wanting to come and we will keep everyone updated as soon as we get word.

I also want to say GREAT JOB by the coaching staff. We could have easily lost 3 or 4 in the last two weeks with all that were coming at them but they kept in contact and extra personal visits and showed them how much we wanted them. Congrats to everybody involved for a great job.

[JTApps1]

Thanks for all your hard work 78 and Moose!

Nice to get eveyone signed without any last second surprises. Good start to the Satterfield era!

[asumike83]

Of course we still have to see how these kids adjust on the field to the college game but overall, this seems like a very strong class.

Excellent work by the entire staff to not only keep all of our verbal commits despite interest from some FBS programs but also tack on the late addition of Terrence Upshaw. I think most of our fans will be satisfied with what we've now got at RB. Cox and Upshaw both look like great players and will give us some quality depth behind Tysean Holloway.

Along with strengthening our depth at RB in this class, I think that the future of our defensive secondary and offensive line is very bright.

78 and firemoose: you guys rock! I can't imagine how much time you both have dedicated to keeping us up to date on all the recruits through social media and other contacts. It is great to see how the decision-making process is going for all of our targets. Thank you for all your hard work!

[MountainMan]

Thanks for all your hard work 78 and Moose!

Nice to get eveyone signed without any last second surprises. Good start to the Satterfield era!

+10

Great work 78 and Moose.

[ASUPATCH]

Awesome job guys. But I do have one question. Where is the 2014 thread at?

[firemoose]

Awesome job guys. But I do have one question. Where is the 2014 thread at?

Believe it or not I've already got 5 guys marked who are saying they want to come in 14', 3 of which are teammates of guys we just signed. I'm building a folder of them all as I come across them.

[AppGrad78]

Updated list:



SIGNED LETTER OF INTENT TO APPALACHIAN STATE
RB/WR Marcus Cox (5-10, 185) of Dacula High School in Dacula, Ga. (last updated Oct. 25, 2012); Rivals stars:
LB/DB Rashaad "Boomer" Townes (6-2, 200) of Howard High School in Macon, Ga. (posted Dec. 6, 2012); Rivals stars:
DB Anthony Covington (5-11, 185) of Mallard Creek High School in Charlotte (posted Dec. 8, 2012); Rivals stars:
WR/DB Dante Jones (5-11, 170) of Southeast Raleigh High School in Raleigh (posted Dec. 7, 2012, last updated Dec. 19, 2012); Rivals stars:
LB George Vinson (6-0, 205) of Damascus High School in Damascus, Md. (posted Dec. 12, 2012, last updated Dec. 26, 2012); Rivals stars:
OL Parker Collins (6-3, 285) of North Augusta High School in North Augusta, Ga. (posted Jan. 4, 2013, updated Jan. 13, 2013); Rivals stars:
LB Kennan Gilchrist (6-2, 200) of Abbeville High School in Abbeville, S.C. (posted Jan. 13, 2013); Rivals stars:
DE/OL Beau Nunn (6-4, 260) York Comprehensive High School, McConnells, S.C. (posted Dec. 31, 2012, updated Jan. 13, 2013); Rivals stars:
QB/P Taylor Lamb (6-2, 200) of Calhoun High School in Calhoun, Ga. (posted Jan. 13, 2013); Rivals stars:
OL Colby Gossett (6-6, 290) of North Forsyth High School of Cumming, Ga. (posted Jan. 18, 2013, updated Jan. 19, 2013); Rivals stars:
DB Tyrell "Rell" Brown (5-11, 190) of Lovejoy High School in Hampton, Ga. (posted Jan. 18, 2013, updated Jan. 20, 2013); Rivals stars:
ATH Lee Wright (5-10, 192) of York Comprehensive High School, McConnells, S.C. (posted Jan. 13, 2013, updated Jan. 20, 2013); Rivals stars:
LB Nathaniel Norwood (6-1, 225) of Lovejoy High School in Hampton, Ga. (posted Jan. 26, 2013, updated Jan. 27, 2013); Rivals stars:
DB Brandon Pinckney (6-0, 170) of Dorman High School in Spartanburg, S.C. (posted Dec. 13, 2012, last updated Jan. 29, 2013); Rivals stars:
RB Terrence Upshaw (5-10. 186) of Northview High School in Duluth, Ga. (posted Feb. 6, 2013); Rivals stars:


OTHER NEWCOMERS TO APPALACHIAN STATE
WR Terez Cowan (5-11, 185) of Decatur High School in Decatur, Ga.; Rivals stars: none
RB Eric Davidson (5-7, 200) of Western Guilford High School in Greensboro ... transferring from Utah (posted Dec. 5, 2012); Rivals stars:
LS Chase McIntyre (6-2, 205) of West Henderson High School in Hendersonville ... has accepted a preferred walk-on invitation (posted Dec. 19, 2012); Rivals stars: none
P Ryan McGuirt (6-2, 192) of Providence Day School in Charlotte ... transferring from University of Miami (posted Dec. 21, 2012); Rivals stars: none
OL/DE Brandon Hunter (6-4, 275) of Chapel Hill by way of Hargrave Military Academy ... enrolled in classes (posted Jan. 9, 2013); Rivals stars:
LB Denzel "D.J." Ward (5-11, 223) Northeastern High School in Elizabeth City ... transferring from Virginia Tech (posted Jan. 14, 2013); Rivals stars: none
RB Chris Simpson (6-1, 200) of Lee-Davis High School in Mechanicsville, Va., will walk on at Appalachian State (posted Jan. 23, 2013); Rivals stars: none
LB Bill Cecil (6-0, 210) of T.C. Roberson High School in Asheville ... has accepted a preferred walk-on invitation (posted Jan. 26, 2013, updated Jan. 31, 2013); Rivals stars: none
OL Parker McKeithan (6-4, 295) of Salisbury High School in Salisbury ... has accepted a preferred walk-on invitation (posted Nov. 8, 2012, updated Feb. 2, 2013); Rivals stars: none
ATH TJ Watkins (6-0, 170) of East Rutherford High School in Forest City ... has accepted a preferred walk-on invitation (posted Feb. 2, 2013, updated Feb. 3, 2013); Rivals stars: none
OL/DL Jarrett Jacumin (6-2, 265) of North Raleigh Christian Academy in Raleigh ... has accepted a preferred walk-on invitation (posted Feb. 2, 2013, updated Feb. 3, 2013); Rivals stars: none
QB/WR Kevin Saxton (6-3, 175) of Sun Valley High School in Monroe ... has accepted a preferred walk-on invitation (posted Feb. 3, 2013); Rivals stars: none
OL Will Robertson (6-4, 270) of North Rowan High School in Spencer ... has accepted a preferred walk-on invitation (updated Feb. 3, 2013); Rivals stars: none
LB Caleb Fuller (5-11, 220) of New Hanover High School in Wilmington ... has accepted a preferred walk-on invitation (updated Feb. 5, 2013); Rivals stars: none


COMMITMENTS ELSEWHERE
QB Shane McCarley (6-1, 200) of Manvel, Texas ... committed to Old Dominion; Rivals stars:
DE Tevin Jones (6-4, 245) of Luella High School in Locus Grove, Ga. ... committed to Georgia State (posted Oct. 9, 2012); Rivals stars: none
OL Connor Trent (6-5, 300) of Volunteer High School in Church Hill, Tenn. ... committed to Middle Tennessee State (posted Oct. 12, 2012); Rivals stars:
RB Marcus Clark (5-7, 185) of North Florida Christian in Tallahassee, Fla. ... committed to Florida International (posted Nov. 1, 2012); Rivals stars:
TE/OL Kendall Vickers (6-3, 225) of Havelock High School in Havelock ... committed to South Carolina (last updated Nov. 15, 2012); Rivals stars:
RB Kalif Phillips (5-10, 185) of A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis ... committed to Charlotte (last updated Dec. 5, 2012); Rivals stars:
OL Dallas Hinkhouse (6-5, 265) of Iowa Western Community College by way of Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa ... committed to Illinois (posted Oct. 9, 2012, last updated Dec. 10, 2012); Rivals stars:
RB Don Jackson (5-10, 205) of Iowa Western Community College by way of Laguna Creek High School in Elk Grove, Calif. ... committed to Nevada (posted Oct. 8, 2012, last updated Dec. 11, 2012); Rivals stars:
OLB Aaron Plantt (6-1, 200) of Hallandale High School in Hallandale, Fla. ... committed to Marshall (originally posted Oct. 28, 2012, last updated Dec. 12, 2012); Rivals stars:
OL Schuyler Coleman (6-6, 330) of Davidson Day in Lake Norman ... will attend North Carolina (posted Dec. 21, 2012); Rivals stars: none
QB Brad Butler (6-2, 202) of Darlington High School in Rome, Ga. ... committed to Wofford (posted Oct. 12, 2012, updated Jan. 6, 2013); Rivals stars: none
DB A.J. Coplon (5-10, 174) of Havelock High School in Havelock ... committed to East Carolina (updated Jan. 7, 2013); Rivals stars:
DL Jalen Stevens (6-4, 218) of Goose Creek High School in Goose Creek, S.C. ... committed to Connecticut (posted Dec. 13, 2012, updated Jan. 12, 2013); Rivals stars:
DT/TE/OL Michael Raiford (6-6, 285) Heritage High School in Conyers, Ga. ... committed to Navy (posted Jan. 13, 2013); Rivals stars:
DB Dravious Wright (5-10, 188) of Vero Beach, Fla. ... committed to N.C. State (last posted Jan. 15, 2013); Rivals stars:
DB Deondre Singleton (6-0, 175) of Archer High School in Lawrenceville, Ga. ... committed to Duke (posted Jan. 12, 2013, updated Jan. 20, 2013); Rivals stars:
DB Chocolate Wilson (5-9. 160) of Myrtle Beach High School in Myrtle Beach, S.C. ... committed to Marshall (posted Dec. 12, 2012, updated Jan. 20, 2013); Rivals stars:
LB/DB Michael Wamer (6-3, 205) of Woodland High School in Dorchester, S.C. ... committed to S.C. State (posted Nov. 9, 2012, updated Jan. 23, 2013); Rivals stars:
DE Kingsley Ejike (6-3, 210) of Newton High School in Covington, Ga. ... committed to Georgia State (posted Jan. 26, 2013); Rivals stars: none
TE/OL Zach Riggs (6-5, 248) of Mann High School in Greenville, S.C. ... accepted preferred walkon invitation to Clemson (updated Jan. 6, 2013, last updated Jan. 27, 2013); Rivals stars: none
RB David Gaydosz (5-11, 195) of Cabell Midland High School in Ona, W.Va. ... committed to Akron (updated Jan. 15, 2013, last updated Jan. 28, 2013); Rivals stars:
RB Malik Moseley (5-11, 195) of Southern Guilford High School in Greensboro ... committed to Old Dominion (posted Jan. 31, 2013); Rivals stars: none
LB Lincoln Stewart (5-11, 223) of Deland High School in Deland, Fla. ... committed to Wofford (posted Jan. 26, 2013, updated Jan 31, 2013); Rivals stars:
WR Rodney Morris (6-3, 212) of Alpharetta High School in Alpharetta, Ga. ... committed to Alabama-Birmingham (updated Feb. 1, 2013); Rivals stars:
DE Andrew Mayton (6-3, 230) of North Davidson High School in Welcome ... committed to Western Carolina (updated Feb. 2, 2013); Rivals stars: none
ATH Tshumbi Johnson (5-11, 185) of Immokalee High School in Immokalee, Fla. ... committed to Cincinnati (posted Oct. 17, 2012, last updated Feb. 2, 2013); Rivals stars:
DB Perez Cowan (5-11, 185) of Decatur High School in Decatur, Ga. ... will attend community college (updated Feb. 4, 2013); Rivals stars: none
ATH Tyrail Hawkins (5-11, 180) of Hernando High School in Dade City, Fla. ... committed to Georgia Southern (updated Feb. 5); Rivals stars:
LB Robert Hill Bronson of Hernando High School in Dade City, Fla. ... committed to Tennessee Tech (updated Feb. 5, 2013); Rivals stars: none
RB Matt Breida (5-10, 170) of Nature Coast Tech in Brooksville, Fla. ... committed to Georgia Southern (posted Oct. 18, 2012, updated Feb. 5); Rivals stars:


CONSIDERING APPALACHIAN STATE
DE Matt Foster (6-3, 215) of Cook High School in Adel, Ga.; Rivals stars: none
RB/LB O’Mar Hawkins of Hernando High School in Dade City, Fla.; Rivals stars: none
RB Josh Joyner (5-10, 185) of Hunt High School in Wilson; Rivals stars: none
DB Ralph Stovall (6-1, 168) of Highland Springs High School in Highland Springs, Va.; Rivals stars: none
TE/DE Sheldon Fleming (6-4, 245) of East Lee County High School in Lehigh Acres, Fla.; Rivals stars:
RB Martin Stafford (5-9, 183) of Jonesboro High School in Jonesboro, Ark.; Rivals stars:
LB Jalen Forrest (6-1, 215) of East Forsyth High School in Kernersville; Rivals stars: none
QB Quay Boyd (6-5, 210) of Lafayette High School in Lafayette, Ala.; Rivals stars: none
WR Trent Bostick (6-1, 187) of Richmond Senior High School in Rockingham; Rivals stars: none
RB John Brown (5-10, 187) of Jordan High School in Durham; Rivals stars: none
OL Brian Stryffler (n/a) of Lee County High School in Sanford; Rivals stars: none
ATH Josh Nobles (5-11, 170) of Landmark Christian in Atlanta (last updated Nov. 7, 2012); Rivals stars:
DB Ryan Carter (5-10, 175) of Grayson High School in Loganville, Ga.; Rivals stars: none
OL Lucas Holder (6-5, 265) of Carroll County High School in Hillsville, Va.; Rivals stars: none
TE/DE Dustin Bowens (6-4, 235) of Palm Coast High School in Flagler, Fla.; Rivals stars: none
QB Tyler Roberson (6-2, 205) of Augusta Christian in Augusta, Ga.; Rivals stars: none
RB Ahmad Mitchell (5-6, 168) of Salem High School in Conyers, Ga.; Rivals stars: none
RB Ken McDowell (5-8, 185) of Gray's Creek High School in Hope Mills; Rivals stars: none
DE Kenneth Melton (6-4, 220) of Northeastern High School in Elizabeth City; Rivals stars: none
WR Demetrius Oliver (6-2, 200) of Ashbrook High School in Gastonia (posted Oct. 10, 2012); Rivals stars: none
QB Brandon Goodson (6-0, 180) of Dacula High School in Dacula, Ga. (posted Oct. 12, 2012); Rivals stars: none
WR/TE Rontavius McClure (6-6, 215) of Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, S.C. (posted Oct. 13, 2012); Rivals stars: none
K/P Will Johnson (5-11, 160) of High Point Central High School in High Point (posted Oct. 14, 2012); Rivals stars: none
RB Torry Clayton (5-10, 200) of West Virginia University by way of South Dade High School in Homestead, Fla. (posted Oct. 19, 2012); Rivals stars:
QB Garrett Young (6-2, 180) of East Lincoln HIgh School in Catawba Springs Township (posted Oct. 19, 2012); Rivals stars: none
WR Trey Gattison (6-0, 175) of Hartsville High School in Hartsville, S.C. (posted Oct. 25, 2012); Rivals stars: none
RB/KR Darius Hammond (5-9, 185) of Strom Thurmond High School in Johnston, S.C. (posted Oct. 30, 2012); Rivals stars: none
QB Ross Jeffries (6-1, 185) of Myers Park High School in Charlotte (posted Nov. 2, 2012); Rivals stars: none
QB Bryan Bailey (6-1, 170) of Woodruff High School in Woodruff, S.C. (posted Nov. 6, 2012); Rivals stars: none
WR Keinan Lewis (6-0, 185) of Belton-Honea Path High School in Honea Path, S.C. (posted Nov. 7, 2012); Rivals stars: none
DB Shane Samuels (5-8, 160) of Byrnes High School in Duncan, S.C. (posted Nov. 8, 2012); Rivals stars: none
WR Daryl "D.J." Wilson (6-2, 180) of Hendersonville High School in Hendersonville (posted Nov. 9, 2012); Rivals stars: none
RB Jo-Nathan Alford (5-10, 185) of Glynn Academy in Brunswick, Ga. (posted Nov. 10, 2012); Rivals stars: none
QB Vincent Jefferies (6-1, 166) of Garner High School in Garner (posted Nov. 24, 2012); Rivals stars: none
OL Royus Amos (6-5, 250) of Deerfield Beach High School in Deerfield Beach, Fla. (posted Nov. 29, 2012); Rivals stars: none
DB Jordan Quebe (6-0, 170) of Cape Coral High School in Cape Coral, Fla. (posted Nov. 30, 2012); Rivals stars: none
LB/DE/TE Solomon Jackson (6-2, 235) of Tucker High School in Tucker, Ga. (posted Oct. 21, 2012, updated Dec. 10, 2012); Rivals stars:
DL David "D.J." Jones (6-2, 291) of Wren High School in Piedmont, S.C. (posted Oct. 11, 2012, last updated Jan. 2, 2012); Rivals stars: none
DB Jordan Howard (5-10, 175) of Ventura Community College in Ventura, Calif. via Pensacola, Fla. (posted Jan. 2, 2013); Rivals stars:
DB/WR Will Buckley (5-10, 180) of East Chapel Hill High School in Chapel Hill (posted, Jan. 11, 2013); Rivals stars: none
DB Dewan Olive-Abinojar (5-9, 170) of Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Mich. (posted Jan. 21, 2013); Rivals stars: none
LB Darren Hambrick (6-2, 220) of Hernando High School in Dade City, Fla. (updated Jan. 23, 2013); Rivals stars:
RB David Emmanuel (6-0, 185) of Pasco High School in Dade City, Fla. (posted Jan. 25, 2013); Rivals stars:
DT/DE Bentley Easley (6-2, 275) of Newson High School in Lithia, Fla., (posted Jan. 31, 2013); Rivals stars: none
P/K Manning Burton (6-2, 160) of Shelby High School in Shelby (posted Oct. 27, 2012, updated Feb. 2, 2013); Rivals stars: none
LB Keion Adams (6-2, 230) from Salisbury High School in Salisbury (posted Jan. 31, 2013, updated Feb. 2, 2013); Rivals stars: none
WR Jordan Rodrigues (5-10, 180) of First Flight High School in Kill Devil Hills (posted Feb. 2, 2013); Rivals stars: none
LB Tucker Bell (5-10, 178) of Leesville Road High School in Raleigh (posted Feb. 2, 2013); Rivals stars: none
OL Dionysis Protopapadakis (6-3, 275) of East Mecklenburg High School in Waxhaw (posted Feb. 3, 2013); Rivals stars: none

[AppGrad78]

Just for fun, I put together a list of the players I consider our six top signees. I base it on what I see in video, not what some recruiting service says. Bear in mind, I'm NEVER right about these things, and, given the overall strength of this class, picking a top six is darn-near impossible. But it's fun, nonetheless.

My list:

RB Terrence Upshaw
OL Colby Gossett
LB/DE Nathaniel Norwood
QB Taylor Lamb
LB George Vinson
DB Tyrell Brown

What's your top six?

[ASU_MBA]

My top 6

DB Anthony Covington - could be a starter right away and replace a certain "burnt toast" safety.

LB George Vinson - possible starter and DJ Smith like Fresh impact player

RB - Terrance Upshaw - Guy runs big for his size and has serious speed.

LB/DE - Nathaniel Norwood - knows how to get in the backfield and would make a very fast pass rushing DE

QB - Taylor Lamb - looks like the real deal and depth is an issue at QB. Will only get better and played in a complex offense in HS

Tie for 6th with the York Boys - Beau Nunn will be a beast and Lee Wright has too much speed and aggressiveness not to be an impact player right away.

Overall the best class I have seen on paper. Very special group of players. Hard to even name a top 6 because every kid brings something special to the table.

[Saint3333]

29 new players, wow that is great. All but two of the 15 scholarship 2013 freshman had a minmum of one FBS offer, that is more impressive to me than stars.

My top 6:

QB Lamb
RB Upshaw
OL Collins
LB Vinson
LB Wright (listed at ATH)
ATH Cox

Excited about Townes and Gilchrist as well. (really excited about all the guys)

Impact on 2013 players would be Townes at Safety, Vinson and Wright at LB/special teams, and Upshaw at RB.

[eggers76]

I like your list 78 and I also like what I have seen of Lee Wright.

[ASUPATCH]

Covington would have to be on any top 6 list. He has offers from SEC BIG10 and ACC schools. Should help lessen the pain of losing McCray.

Lamb I thought initially was just a cool pickup due to his dad but after watching some film he appears to be a shiftier version of Trey Elder.

Vinson is a quick run to the ball ILB and I am glad we were able to hang on to him. Think quicker DJ Smith.

Colby Gossett size alone has me very intrigued. If he can be coached up we might have a 3 year starter at tackle.

Dante Jones may not run a 4.2 40 but on tape he is football fast. Pulls away from guys and always seems to be open.

Rashaad Townes has great size and range for a safety. It was a huge position of need and I wouldn't be suprised if he is starting at some point during his freshmen year.

[ASUPATCH]

My top 6

DB Anthony Covington - could be a starter right away and replace a certain "burnt toast" safety.

LB George Vinson - possible starter and DJ Smith like Fresh impact player

RB - Terrance Upshaw - Guy runs big for his size and has serious speed.

LB/DE - Nathaniel Norwood - knows how to get in the backfield and would make a very fast pass rushing DE

QB - Taylor Lamb - looks like the real deal and depth is an issue at QB. Will only get better and played in a complex offense in HS

Tie for 6th with the York Boys - Beau Nunn will be a beast and Lee Wright has too much speed and aggressiveness not to be an impact player right away.

Overall the best class I have seen on paper. Very special group of players. Hard to even name a top 6 because every kid brings something special to the table.

Covington is a college CB if im not mistaken.

[firemoose]

OK...I see there are plenty of posts up and 78's has an updated list. The players listed below are already on that list but these are the high school players I believe, based on their twitter posts and other sites, are committed to App as walk-ons right now, some preferred and some not. There are about 8 to 10 others (some on the list, some not) that are leaning this way but haven't said for sure they are going to walk-on. I'll keep digging and will update 78' and the board as we know.

TE Hunter Nunn (6-4, 260) York Comprehensive High School, McConnells, S.C.
RB Chris Simpson (6-1, 200) of Lee-Davis High School in Mechanicsville, Va
LB Bill Cecil (6-0, 210) of T.C. Roberson High School in Asheville
OL Parker McKeithan (6-4, 295) of Salisbury High School in Salisbury
ATH TJ Watkins (6-0, 170) of East Rutherford High School in Forest City
OL/DL Jarrett Jacumin (6-2, 265) of North Raleigh Christian Academy in Raleigh
QB/WR Kevin Saxton (6-3, 175) of Sun Valley High School in Monroe
OL Will Robertson (6-4, 270) of North Rowan High School in Spencer
LB Caleb Fuller (5-11, 220) of New Hanover High School in Wilmington
ATH Vallejo Tillman (5’8”, 170) of Calhoun Falls High School in Calhoun Falls, SC.

I was up past three this morning and up at five plus I'm sick so I'm going to take a little break for a bit. I'll be back at it soon.

[BUTCH1991]

What's the difference between preferred walk-on and plain walk-on? Potential scholarship? Guarantee of making team if you come to school?