HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starter at running back for private school just north of Nashville... As senior, rushed for 1,301 yards on 225 carries and scored 18 TDs... Nominated for state's Mr. Football postseason award... Named to Nashville Tennessean's "Dream Team" and Division II All-State by sportswriters... Averaged 6.1 yards while producing 3,045 career rushing yards and 42 TDs... Three-time All-County selection and Area's 2008 Male Athlete of the Year... State 100-meter champion in track, with personal best of 10.8; two-time state runner-up in 200 meters... Captain on hoops squad... Member of school chorus.
PERSONAL: Wesley Trumaine Tate... Son of Yolanda Tate and Golden H. Tate II... Born Dec. 3, 1990... Has an older brother, Golden III, and twin younger sisters, Beanna and Deanna... Older brother is standout receiver at Notre Dame... Dad played football at Tennessee State... Plays piano... Enjoys Guitar Hero.
POPE JOHN PAUL II HEAD COACH JEFF BROTHERS: "Wesley is a prototypical SEC tailback. He gives them (Vanderbilt) a very powerful running back, an explosive, downhill runner. When teams played us, Wesley was our marquee player on offense.
"Wesley has tremendous strength in his lower body and is a durable running back. He's just as strong in the fourth quarter as he is in the first quarter. Physically, he'll be about ready to play when he gets to college.
"Wesley is also a young man of the highest character, very coachable, and willing to do anything and everything to help the team succeed."
Thad McHaney Def. End/Tight End 6'5" 235 Brentwood Academy (Nashville, Tenn.)
HIGH SCHOOL: Standout two-way player for one of top private schools in Tennessee... Started at tight end since freshman year; started at defensive end and TE since junior campaign... As senior, helped Brentwood Academy to Division II semifinals and 8-5 record, contributing 35 tackles and five QB sacks as a defensive lineman and 10 receptions for 105 yards and 1 TD as a tight end... Named to Nashville Tennessean's "All-Dream Team" and All-State by state sports writers... As junior, posted 42 tackles and 12 QB sacks at DE... Started as post in basketball, and contributed to state title team as sophomore... Sprinter/thrower as three-year letterwinner in track & field, helping squad to three straight state titles.
PERSONAL: Thad Cante McHaney... Born Oct. 15, 1990... Son of Howard McHaney and Chandra McHaney... Has two brothers, Renauld and Johnny... Dad works for Napa Auto Parts; mom is employed at United Parcel Service... Participates in school's Big Brother/Big Sister program and FCA chapter... Enjoys drawing.
BRENTWOOD ACADEMY HEAD COACH RALPH POTTER: "Thad is a big, tall guy now and he's going to grow a lot more. Without doubt, his best football days are ahead of him.
"He's a big athlete right now, a guy that runs the 200 on our track team. I think that fact alone says a lot.
"With his size and quickness, Thad's ability to rush off the edge is going to get better and better with time. I really think it's just a matter of Thad refining his techniques, and going bigger and stronger. He's full of potential."
Justin Cabbagestalk Offensive Line 6'3" 265 Armwood (Tampa, Fla.)
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year starter for one of strongest prep programs in Tampa area... Started 11 games at offensive tackle as senior, helping Armwood to 12-1 record and 4A state quarterfinals... Named to Second Team 4A All-State OL as senior, and earned team's Offensive Lineman of the Year honor as senior... As junior, helped Armwood to 13-1 record and state 4A semifinals... Armwood captured consecutive district and region championships during junior and senior seasons... Transferred to Armwood as freshman... Also lettered in wrestling, once pinning opponent in 11 seconds... Serves as student government representative... Member of National Honor Society.
PERSONAL: Justin Avery Cabbagestalk... Son of Avery and Leila Cabbagestalk... "Cab"... Has four siblings: two brothers, Calvin and Tyler; and two sisters, Amber and Nikki... Born June 7, 1991 in Tampa... Dad is a truck driver; mom is a data entry clerk... Enjoys hunting and swimming... Plans to major in economics.
ARMWOOD HEAD COACH SEAN CALLAHAN: "I had Justin slotted on the defensive side of the ball when I first got him, but we quickly switched him to offensive tackle when we saw the quickness and mobility he showed.
"Justin possesses very good feet and has become much better as a technician. He's particularly effective in the passing game.
"Justin is probably destined to move inside and I think he can prosper there. Like most of them, he needs to get more physical and study film, but I think Justin is going to be a very good player for the Commodores.
Eddie Foster Defensive Back 5'10" 165 Heritage (Colleyville, Texas)
HIGH SCHOOL: Senior captain... Three-year starter at defensive back for large public school power located between Fort Worth and Dallas... Unanimous First Team All-District 5-5A pick as senior... As senior, contributed as defensive back (51 tackles, two INTs), receiver (15 catches, 3 TDs, 21.4-yard average) and returner (37.6-yard average on KOs) for 9-2 squad that lost to nationally ranked team (Trinity and Southlake Carroll)... Averaged 32.1 yards per catch and posted INT as junior prior to early season injury... Named district's top sophomore defensive player in 2006... Three-year sprint standout in track... Captured district 100-meter title as sophomore... Personal best of 10.6 (100 meters)... Named Academic All-State in 2008.
PERSONAL: Eddie Poyo Foster... Son of Raymond and Francine Foster... Has two other brothers, Andrew and Dante, who played cornerback at Texas Tech... Born Nov. 29, 1990... Both parents are natives of the Republic of the Congo in Africa... Dad is airline mechanic; mom works as medical aide... Speaks French.
HERITAGE HEAD COACH MIKE FULLER: "Eddie was a versatile and effective player on defense, playing both corner and safety this season. He also provided a big spark to our offense as a receiver. He's a big-play kind of guy.
"He is a naturally gifted athlete, and a guy that is just blessed with plenty of speed. It's a tremendous asset for this young man.
"Eddie was a physical presence for us, even at his current size. When he gets in the Vanderbilt program and starts putting on some more weight, I think he's going to become quite a corner."
Javon Marshall Defensive Back 5'10" 180 Wayne (Huber Heights, Ohio)
HIGH SCHOOL: Voted as postseason senior captain by teammates... Two-year starter at defensive back for large Dayton-area school... As senior, earned All-Southwest Ohio Conference and Greater Miami Valley Area honors after contributing 128 tackles and three forced fumbles for 8-4 Warrior squad that advanced to second round of Division 1 state playoffs... Helped Warriors beat nationally ranked East St. Louis HS early in season... Contributed 49 tackles and three interceptions as junior... Also sprints on track team, with best of 10.8 (100 meters)... Also ran leg on 4x100-meter relay that finished sixth at state meet.
PERSONAL: Javon Anthony Marshall... Son of Percy and LaWan Marshall... Born on Jan. 12, 1991 in Dayton... Has a younger sister, Jade... Dad is teen mentor in community; mom works in hospital human resources.
WAYNE HEAD COACH JAY MINTON: "They're going to love Javon at Vanderbilt, you wait and see. He's going to be one of those guys that will find a way to get on the field. He'll have a positive impact there just like he did here.
"On the field, Javon is a real tenacious player, and one of the very best tacklers this school has produced. He also has the speed you want in a defensive back and can really move his hips in coverage. Javon also is fundamentally extremely sound in technique.
"We've been blessed with great defensive backs at Wayne, guys such as (current Tampa Bay Buccaneer) Will Allen, and I'd put Javon right there with any of them."
Mylon Brown Offensive Line 6'5" 300 Pasco County (Trilby, Fla.)
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year starter for 3A school located north of Tampa... Opened senior campaign as two-way starter (offensive and defensive tackle) but suffered season-ending injury early in the season... Contributed 2.5 QB sacks in limited action for Pirates' 12-2 squad that captured regional championships and advanced to 3A state semifinals... Despite lack of game action, named by 10 rival coaches to all-conference squad as senior... In first year as varsity letterwinner, started at OT as junior, helping Pasco to 6-5 record... Also earned letters in basketball, once scoring 32 points in a game... Academic All-Conference recipient.
PERSONAL: Mylon Jamar Brown... Son of Harold Brown and Jennifer Dunnwood... "Mylo"... Born on July 18, 1991... Youngest of four siblings: one brother, Rodney; and two sisters, Fonia and Jennifer... Dad is a truck driver; mom is an elementary school teacher... His uncle is former Philadelphia Eagles' All-Pro lineman Jerome Brown... Enjoys singing and plays both the saxophone and drums.
PASCO HEAD COACH TOM McHUGH: "Mylon probably was a little under the radar because he missed most of his senior season with an injury, but his potential and upside at the next level is really extraordinary. I credit the Vanderbilt coaches for doing their work in identifying him as an outstanding prospect.
"Mylon's very athletic for his size and he's worked real hard to get bigger and stronger. He's one of those guys that moves people around when he is playing. He's also an excellent worker, a good student, and a real good person to be around."
Jay Fullam Safety 6'1" 190 The McCallie School (Chattanooga, Tenn.)
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starter at safety for Chattanooga private school power... Received jersey No. 17 as senior for defensive leadership... Two-time recipient of "Best of Prep" honor from Chattanooga Times-Free Press... Named to Tennessean's "All-Dream Team" and Division II All-State after posting 78 tackles as senior... Also scored 11 TDs as senior... Finished career with 253 total tackles and four INTs... Named Defensive MVP after helping team to state title as sophomore... Invited to play in Tennessee All-Star Game, participated in 2008 Army Combine in Texas... Also lettered in lacrosse... Involved in several leadership organizations at McCallie, and earned school's Gardner Spirit Award.
PERSONAL: Jay P. Charles Fullam... Son of Mark and Nancy Fullam... Born June 12, 1990... Has two older brothers, Wayne and Haden... Dad is project manager for Lawson Electric... Wants to become fighter pilot, similar to his grandfather, who was shot down over Vietnam and was listed as MIA until his remains were identified in 1987... Enjoys hunting and fishing.
McCALLIE HEAD COACH RICK WHITT: "Jay really fits the Vanderbilt mold. He brings everything to the program that Coach Johnson's staff is looking for.
"On the field, Jay is a contact player, very explosive, an athletic guy that can run. He's one of those players that understands what is expected of him as a safety and also knows the roles of other defensive positions. He also leads by example, not real vocal until he needs to be. Jay's just a football player.
"Jay will go about his business the right way at Vanderbilt. He'll bring great effort, work ethic and excellent practice habits to the program. I think he is an ideal fit at Vanderbilt."
Trey Wilson Defensive Back 5'11" 182 Evangel Christian Academy (Shreveport, La.)
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starter at defensive back for one of nation's top prep programs... As senior, contributed 75 total tackles, four forced fumbles and two interceptions for Eagle squad that went 13-2 overall and played for 2A state title... Averaged 12.7 yards as punt returner... Registered 53 tackles and three interceptions as junior... Two-time All-Area DB... As sophomore, helped Evangel Christian to state championship...Sprints on the track team... Named Academic All-State as senior... Member of Student Council and National Honor Society.
PERSONAL: Trey Aaron Wilson... Son of Harolyn Wilson and the late Shelford Wilson Jr... Has one younger brother, Jordan... Born Nov. 1, 1990 in Austin, Texas... Mom is adjunct college math instructor... Three teammates are expected to see college football scholarships.
EVANGEL CHRISTIAN HEAD COACH JOHN BACHMAN: "Vanderbilt is getting the whole package in Trey Wilson. He's a great kid and is a tremendous football player. He's just a winner. We've had at least one cornerback sign with a major college since 1997 and Trey is the latest in that line of great players.
"Trey has started here for three straight years and has developed into a really physical, lockdown corner. We tend to play a lot of man coverage and that plays into Trey's strengths.
"I know Trey is also very excited where Vanderbilt is currently and the direction Coach Johnson has the program headed. I'll be very surprised if Trey doesn't come in and compete real quickly."
Blake Southerland Linebacker 6'2" 235 Greater Atlanta Christian School (Lawrenceville, Ga.)
HIGH SCHOOL: Senior captain... Four-year varsity lettewinner... Three-year starter at LB... Posted team-leading 146 tackles for GAC as senior linebacker, helping GAC to AA playoffs... Also contributed five rushing TDs... Earned First Team AA All-State recognition from Georgia Sports Writers Association and First Team All-Gwinnett County honors... Selected to play in the Georgia North-South All-Star Game... As junior, helped Spartans advance to AA semifinals and achieve 9-4 overall record... Standout thrower in track & field, finishing seventh at the 2008 state meet in the shot put... Personal best in event is 49'11... Involved in campus FCA activities.
PERSONAL: Blake Phillips Southerland... Son of Barry and Jill Southerland... Born Nov. 3, 1990... Youngest of three siblings: sister, Brittany, and brother, Brannan, a four-year starting fullback at Georgia who graduated in December... Dad is self-employed; mom is the GAC food store manager... Enjoys collecting coins and hunting.
GACS HEAD COACH KEN ROBINSON: "Blake has been a great contributor to our program, on and off the field.
"Blake was extremely productive at linebacker, our top tackler this year and second leading tackler the year before. He plays the game fast, plays with an edge and with great intensity. He's also one of those guys that packs a punch when he gets to the football.
"He has the right work ethic to succeed at the next level. Blake just goes about his business the right way, a responsible guy that never makes any excuses."
Charlie Goro Quarterback 6'2" 192 Maine South (Park Ridge, Ill.)
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time captain... Team MVP as senior... Named Parade Magazine and EA Sports All-American QB after leading Maine South Hawks to 8A state championship and first 14-0 record in school history... Completed 74 percent of passes (227 of 321) for 3,210 yards and 38 TDs as senior QB in spread offense... One of 50 players across America named as Old Spice Red Zone Player of the Year... Set state title record rushing for 164 yards... Named Chicago Sun-Times' Player of the Year... Consensus First Team All-State QB recipient... As a junior, passed for 2,720 yards and 26 TDs... Played WR as sophomore, catching 24 passes for 580 yards and 10 TDs... Ran anchor leg on winning 4x200-meter relay at Illinois 8A state meet as a junior... PR in 100 meters of 10.9.
PERSONAL: Charles Franklin Goro... Son of Chuck and Kathy Goro... Born Oct. 1, 1990 in Chicago... Has four sisters: Taira, Grace, Gwen and Julie... Dad is real estate broker; mom is retired from Northwest Airlines... On Pop Warner team that won 2002 national title... Dad was standout defensive back at Southern Illinois... Enjoys fishing, snow skiing and wakeboarding.
MAINE SOUTH HEAD COACH DAVID INSERRA: "Charlie was so potent this year with his arms and legs. He's a real heady guy that makes great decisions on the football field.
"Charlie is just a phenomenal athlete, a guy with a 38-inch vertical and excellent speed. He's just a stalwart.
"Charlie has the mindset of a quarterback, a guy that walks with a swagger. He's one of those natural leaders. He gave all his teammates plenty of confidence. Later in the year, you'd hear our guys saying, `We've got Goro.' That's how confident they were in Charlie."
Zac Stacy Running Back 5'9" 192 Bibb County (Centreville, Ala.)
HIGH SCHOOL: Senior captain... Four-year varsity player... First earned starting role at running back as freshman... As senior, rushed for 2,413 yards on 217 carries (11.1 avg.), scoring 35 TDs, helping Bibb County to 10-2 mark and second round of 4A state playoffs... Scored seven TDs vs. Jemison HS... Finalist for Alabama's 4A Mr. Football honor... Earned First Team 4A All-State honors... As junior, rushed for 1,666 yards and 24 TDs, and caught 27 passes... Two-time West Alabama Player of the Year... Ended prep career with 5,863 rushing yards and 76 total TDs... Also has earned multiple letters in basketball and baseball.
PERSONAL: Zachary Latrell Stacy... "Z-man"... Son of Barbara Stacy... Born April 9, 1991... Has a younger brother, Justin... Mom works Cahaba GBA, medicare administration contractor... Eventually hopes to become a successful entrepreneur... Named MVP of 2008 Nike Camp held in Tuscaloosa.
BIBB COUNTY HEAD COACH MIKE BATTLES: "What a great young man and football player. Zac is everything you'd want in a running back. The great ones play their best against the best. Zac had his best games in the big games.
"I've been at this (coaching) for 13 years and he's the best I've ever been around. Everybody knew who was going to get the ball when they played us and Zac still got the job done.
"He has all the character and discipline you could want. Zac is as unselfish a player as I've ever been around. Vanderbilt is getting a young man that will represent the university the right way. He's not looking for a bunch of headlines."
Walker May DE/Linebacker 6'5" 210 Briarwood Christian (Birmingham, Ala.)
HIGH SCHOOL: Senior captain and two-year starting DE for one of Alabama's top 5A programs... Also started at tight end as senior... Three-year letterwinner... As senior, contributed 93 tackles, 15 QB sacks and 17 tackles for loss for 10-3 Lion squad that advanced to second round of state playoffs... Caught game-winning TD in first round of 2008 playoffs... Named First Team 5A All-State Defense by Alabama Sports Writers Association... Also earned Metro Defensive Lineman of the Year... Listed among Alabama's Super Seniors by Birmingham News... Sprinter in track; ran on 4x400 relay that finished second at state meet.
PERSONAL: Walker Beckham May... Son of George and Maureen May... Born Sept. 4, 1990... Has younger sister, Kristen... Dad works in the medical sales industry... Granddad played basketball and ran track at Villanova... Spent summers working as lifeguard.
BRIARWOOD CHRISTIAN HEAD COACH FRED YANCEY: "Walker is absolutely one of the finest defensive linemen that I've seen in all my years of coaching, and I've been at it for nearly 40 years.
"I think Coach Johnson and Vanderbilt are getting a tremendous prospect in Walker May. He simply had an unbelievable amount of plays for our football team this year.
"You're also talking about someone that is a Vanderbilt-type young man. Walker's just a terrific kid, a great leader in football, an excellent student with the books, and a good citizen off the field. He's a pretty special young man, one that Vanderbilt fans are really going to enjoy."
Warren Norman Running Back 5'10" 188 Chamblee (Stone Mountain, Ga.)
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starting running back for public school power east of Atlanta... As senior, rushed for 1,010 yards and 11 TDs on 131 carries for Bulldogs, and caught 10 passes for 187 yards... Had two INTs in limited defensive duty... Earned First Team All-Region 5-AAA and All-DeKalb County honors as senior... Recognized as All-State as junior, after rushing for more than 1,500 yards and 28 TDs and leading squad to 12-2 record and state semifinals... Compiled more than 300 all-purpose yards and six TDs in 2007 state playoff game... Started at quarterback as sophomore... Sprinter in track, helping 4x100-meter relay to fifth place finish at state meet as junior.
PERSONAL: Warren Craig Norman Jr... Born Dec. 30, 1990... Son of Esther and Warren Craig Norman Sr... Has an older sister, Tanya Underwood, and younger brother, Art, who also starts at defensive end for the Chamblee football team... Mom works as an insurance agent; dad is a truck driver... Enjoys video games.
CHAMBLEE HEAD COACH MIKE COLLINS: "First off, Vanderbilt is getting a young man with great character. He brings a lot to the program in that regard alone.
"On the field, Warren is a physical running back with the type of speed that can be hard to contain on the outside. He's a guy that runs through tackles, a hard guy to bring down. He also has great hands out of the backfield catching the football.
"Warren has a great body, but he probably needs a great summer of weightlifting to get ready for the pounding that comes with the SEC."
Wesley Johnson Offensive Line 6'5" 250 Montgomery Bell Academy (Nashville, Tenn.)
HIGH SCHOOL: Senior captain... Three-year letterwinner on the offensive line... Two-time Division II-AA All-State recipient, including unanimous recognition in 2008... Finalist for Division II Lineman of the Year... Named to Nashville Tennessean's "All-Dream Team" and Division II All-State team by sports writers... Helped MBA to state playoffs in 2008 and 13-0 state championship in 2007... Standout discus thrower on track and field squad... Earned two letters in wrestling... Avid weightlifter, holding team's power clean mark of 335 lbs... All-State Academic... VP of MBA's FCA organization.
PERSONAL: Wesley Vadnais Johnson... Son of David and Arlene Johnson... Born Jan. 9, 1991... Oldest of three siblings: sister, Joanna, and brother, William... Dad works in employee benefits industry... Dad also played baseball at Louisiana Tech... Grandfather played football at Hofstra and briefly with the Baltimore Colts... Worked "Backfield in Motion" camps for local youth.
MBA HEAD COACH DANIEL McGUGIN: "From a coaching standpoint, Wesley is everything you'd ever want in a player. He's talented, driven, leader, hard worker, great teammate, all attributes just begin to describe Wesley. He's the type of guy that you build a program around.
"Wesley is a tremendous athlete that happens to play on the offensive line. He blends great talent and desire, a guy that wants to be his best. He's just a relentless worker, a guy we have to force to leave the weight room.
"Wesley still needs to gain the necessary weight, but that is going to happen once he's in their (Vanderbilt) system. Once he gets the weight, he could be a dominant player at that level."
Eric Samuels Defensive Back 6'0" 185 Umatilla (Eustis, Fla.)
HIGH SCHOOL: Senior captain... Three-year starter at running back and defensive back... Team's leading rusher (627 yards), receiver and scorer (11 TDs) as senior... Contributed 43 total tackles and three INTs as DB in 2008... Team's offensive MVP as junior and senior... Two-time All-Area selection... Posted an INT in recent Central Florida All-Star Game... As junior, ran for 962 yards and 10 TDs while posting seven INTs... Two-year starter as guard on basketball team... District 200-meter champion in track as junior, qualifying for 2A state meet with personal bests of 10.89 (100) and 22.24 (200).
PERSONAL: Eric Damon Samuels Jr... Son of Eric Samuels and Tina Quashie... Has two brothers and a younger sister... Born May 9, 1991... Elected as school's homecoming king... Earned faculty's Top Ten Student honor and school's highest student-athlete award... Lives near Commodore freshman WR Akeem Dunham... Likes to hang out with friends.
UMATILLA HEAD COACH RON TIMSON: "Eric was probably our most outstanding player for the last four years. That's about all I need to say. He was our multi-purpose guy on offense, our top rusher and receiver. He played great as a defensive back and was our best return guy. He gave us 48 minutes a game.
"Eric carries his pads as well as anybody I've been around. When he gets in the open field, he just really looks great.
"Eric has a great deal of integrity. We've struggled a little bit and Eric could have transferred, but he stayed to see it through. He's a guy committed to his team, school and community."
Brady Brown Wide Receiver 6'5" 200 Argyle (Argyle, Texas)
HIGH SCHOOL: Captain and team MVP as senior... Three-year starter at wide receiver... Two-time Associated Press 3A All-State recipient, including first-team selection as senior... Also received All-Region recognition... Posted 73 catches for 1,164 yards and 13 TDs in spread offense as senior, helping Eagles to district title and second round of 3A Division II playoffs... Holds numerous Argyle receiving records, including career catches (197), receiving yards (2,637) and TD catches (29)... Set school mark with 95 receptions as junior... Nominated for Jerry Rice National High School Receiver of the Year honor... Also earned two letters as forward in basketball and competes as sprinter/jumper on track squad... Member of National Honor Society.
PERSONAL: Brady Jackson Brown... Son of Kevin and Vandi Brown... Has two brothers, Cole and Clint... Born April 12, 1991 in Dallas... Dad works in sales... Dad also played football at North Texas... Enjoys fishing, go-kart racing and juggling.
ARGYLE HEAD COACH TODD RODGERS: "Vanderbilt is getting an outstanding player and great student in this young man. He started for us as a sophomore, had a breakout year as a junior, and showed even more development this season. Brady has good speed for a player his size, possesses great lateral movement and is very elusive on the field.
"Brady is still very young, and takes a great deal of pride in doing his very best. As Brady continues to develop, I see somebody that is going to be a very special player."
Mason Johnston Tight End 6'4" 235 The Bolles School (Jacksonville, Fla.)
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity letterwinner... As senior, started at tight end for 14-0 Florida 2A champion squad... Finished 2008 with 24 receptions, good for 330 yards while also helping to produce pair of 1,000-yard rushers as quality blocker... Showed toughness, playing through three playoff games with a hamstring pull... Selected to Florida Times-Union's Super 24 and All-First Coast squads... Bolles went 39-1 in last three years, winning pair of 2A state titles... Four-year varsity starter as center in basketball; currently, averaging 15 points and eight rebounds... Standout on Bolles' weightlifting squad... Outdoor enthusiast: enjoys scuba diving, surfing and skiing.
PERSONAL: Karl Mason Johnston Jr... Son of Karl and Susan Johnston... Born Sept. 4, 1990... Has an older sister, Courtney, who plays volleyball at the University of North Carolina... Both parents are involved in real estate business... Three other Bolles teammates are on Commodore roster: FB Ryan van Rensburg, LB Michael Garcia and WR Tray Herndon.
THE BOLLES SCHOOL HEAD COACH CORKY ROGERS: "Mason had a wonderful year for us and was one of the main reasons why we were able to capture another state title.
"Actually, this was Mason's first year as our starting tight end but it's only because we've enjoyed a run of great tight ends here. I think Mason is every bit the player as the two that came before him and both of those guys are currently playing in the SEC.
"Mason is an athletic guy, our best basketball player at the school. On the football field, he's a physical player that runs well, a guy that can both catch the ball and do a great job blocking. Mason will be one of those guys that makes an impact."