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2008 Football Signing Day Biographies
02/06/2008
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Jackson Anderson
Line • 6-4, 240
Frisco, Texas • Frisco

  • Three-year letterman at Frisco under Vance Gibson
  • First team all-district selection as a senior
  • First team All-Collin County choice by High School Sports The Magazine
  • Named to the All-DFW Metroplex third team in senior season
  • Helped Frisco to consecutive state playoff berths in final two seasons
  • Recorded 75 knockdown blocks at left tackle as a senior and received Frisco High School’s Bubba Storey Award for player of the year
  • Also participates in track and field
  • Son of Jack and Mary Anderson
  • Father played football at Austin College
  • Born October 5, 1989

Kenny Anunike
Line • 6-5, 230
Galena, Ohio • Olentangy

  • Two-year letterman at Olentangy under Ed Terwilliger
  • Listed as the No. 34 tight end in the country and No. 37 overall prospect from Ohio by Rivals.com
  • Ranked as the No. 74 tight end nationally and the No. 65 overall prospect in Ohio by Scout.com
  • Named to the all-conference and all-district first teams as a senior
  • Received honorable mention all-state recognition following senior season
  • Tallied 17 receptions for 216 yards and three touchdowns as a senior
  • Also competes in track and field and basketball
  • Son of Emmanuel and Oby Anunike
  • Born May 22, 1990

Paul Asack
Kicker • 6-2, 215
Westwood, Mass. • Xaverian Brothers

  • Three-year letterman at Xaverian Brothers under Charlie Stevenson
  • Charted as the No. 15 kicker and No. 8 overall prospect in Massachusetts by Rivals.com
  • Listed as the No. 14 kicker in the nation by Scout.com
  • Ranked as the No. 11 kicker in the country by ESPN.com
  • All-region selection by Superprep
  • Named a Daily News Transcript All-Star as a senior
  • Named team MVP following senior season
  • Made 6-of-8 field goals as a senior and 6-of-10 field goals as a junior
  • Played outside linebacker for three seasons with 107 tackles and two blocked kicks in his senior season
  • Helped Xaverian Brothers to eight victories and a state runner-up finish as a sophomore
  • Also competes in indoor and outdoor track and field
  • Helped Xaverian Brothers to the outdoor track and field state championship in 2005
  • Son of Phil and Deborah Asack
  • Father is a 1971 Duke graduate who lettered for three seasons with the Duke football team and went on to play professionaly with the San Diego Chargers
  • Brother, Zack, is a sophomore quarterback at Duke
  • Born December 22, 1989

Lee Butler
Back • 5-10, 180
Anderson, S.C. • Westside

  • Played for Ted Luckadoo at Westside
  • Charted as the No. 80 cornerback in the nation by Scout.com
  • Recorded four tackles and one caused fumble to help South Carolina to a 31-24 victory over North Carolina in the 72nd annual Shrine Bowl on December 15, 2007 in Spartanburg, S.C.
  • All-Area selection by the Anderson Indepdendent-Mail
  • Accounted for 1,263 all-purpose yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior as Westside went 10-3 and advanced to the second round of the South Carolina Class AAAA Division II playoffs
  • Son of Lee Butler and Angel Fox
  • Born December 14, 1989

Jordon Byas
Back • 6-1, 195
Lynn Haven, Fla. • Bay

  • Four-year letterman at Bay under Michael Healey
  • Listed as the No. 137 safety in the nation by Scout.com
  • As a senior, rushed for 736 yards and seven touchdowns while registering 79 tackles and two interceptions to earn district MVP, all-district and all-county accolades
  • Missed the majority of his junior season due to injury
  • Logged 85 tackles and three interceptions as a sophomore en route to garnering all-county and all-district honors
  • Had 22 tackles and one interception as a freshman as Bay went 10-1 and advanced to the state playoffs
  • Also participates in track and field
  • Florida AAA state champion in the 400-meters (47.20) in 2007
  • Set county record in the 200-meters in 2006 (21.65)
  • Member of Florida AAA state runner-up 4x400 relay team in 2007
  • Son of Aaron and Nora Byas
  • Father lettered three seasons (1973-75) in football at Southern Illinois
  • Born November 7, 1989

Matt Daniels
Back • 6-1, 195
Fayetteville, Ga. • Fayette County

  • Four-year letterman at Fayette County under Tommy Webb
  • Listed as the No. 37 safety in the country and No. 37 overall prospect in Georgia by Rivals.com
  • Charted as the No. 27 safety in the nation by ESPN.com
  • Three-time all-region selection and two-time all-county choice
  • Named Fayette County ’s Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year as both a junior and senior
  • Set school single-game rushing record with 348 yards
  • Compiled 104 tackles, four interceptions and two sacks along with 1,486 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior while leading Fayette County to an 11-1 record and state playoff berth
  • Finished his career with 268 total tackles and seven interceptions with 2,790 rushing yards and 39 touchdowns on 384 carries
  • Also participates in track and field
  • Member of the school’s record-setting 4x100-meter relay team
  • Son of Bruce and Swannette Daniels
  • Born September 27, 1989

Tony Foster
Back • 6-1, 170
Burlington, N.C. • Williams

  • Two-year letterman at Williams under Sam Story
  • Earned all-region honors from the Burlington Times-News
  • As a senior, caught 68 passes for 1,091 yards and nine touchdowns en route to garnering all-conference recognition
  • Caught one pass for 14 yards as a member of the North Carolina squad in the 72nd annual Shrine Bowl on December 15, 2007 in Spartanburg, S.C.
  • Helped Williams to a 14-2 record and berth in the state championship game as a sophomore and a 9-6 ledger and appearance in the state semifinals as a junior
  • Also participates in basketball and track and field
  • All-conference selection as a sprinter in track and field
  • Son of Chery Foster and Glenn Johnson
  • Uncle, Mitchell Foster, played basketball at St. John’s University
  • Cousin, Stanley Foster, wrestled at East Stroudsburg University
  • Born April 20, 1990

Curtis Hazelton
Line • 6-3, 260
Roswell, Ga. • Roswell

  • Three-year letterman at Roswell under Tim McFarlin
  • Listed as the No. 108 defensive end in the nation by Scout.com
  • Tabbed the No. 117 defensive end in the country by ESPN.com
  • Posted 82 tackles and five sacks as a senior to help Roswell to a 10-3 record, a berth in the Georgia AAAAA quarterfinals and final state rankings of fifth by the Associated Press and sixth by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
  • All-North Fulton County and team captain as a senior
  • As a junior, helped Roswell to a 13-1-1 record and the Georgia AAAAA state co-championship
  • Member of consecutive sub-region championship teams in 2006 and 2007 while helping Roswell to three straight state playoff berths
  • Also participates in track and field
  • Son of Curtis and Shemicqua
  • Born April 30, 1990

Jay Hollingsworth
Back • 5-11, 185
Sanford, N.C. • Lee County

  • Three-year letterman at Lee County under Jody Stouffer
  • Represented North Carolina in the 72nd annual Shrine Bowl on December 15, 2007 in Spartanburg, S.C.
  • Listed as the No. 28 overall prospect in North Carolina and No. 3 running back in the state by Rivals.com
  • Charted as the No. 76 running back in the nation by ESPN.com
  • Two-time all-conference selection
  • As a senior, rushed 157 times for 1,029 yards and 12 touchdowns and earned team offensive player of the year honors
  • In junior season, rushed for 1,048 yards and 12 touchdowns on 123 attempts to earn team MVP honors
  • Gained 492 yards and eight touchdowns on 104 rushing attempts as a sophomore as Lee County went 9-6 and captured district and sectional championships
  • Finished career with 2,569 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns
  • Also participates in basketball and track and field
  • Son of Michelle Hollingsworth and Jerry Ray
  • Born March 28, 1990

Conor Irwin
Line • 6-5, 250
Knoxville, Tenn. • Knoxville Catholic

  • Four-year letterman at Knoxville Catholic under Mark Pemberton
  • Helped Knoxville Catholic to 10 or more wins in all four seasons with a 44-5 overall record including four consecutive state playoff appearances
  • Won Knoxville Catholic’s Wendy’s High School Heisman Award
  • Also plays basketball
  • Son of Tim and Sharon Irwin
  • Father played football at the University of Tennessee and in the NFL from 1981-94 with the Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins
  • Uncle, King Irwin, played football at Georgia Tech
  • Born May 14, 1990

Randez James
Back • 5-11, 175
San Antonio, Texas • Judson & Hargrave Military (Va.) Academy

  • Enrolled at Duke in January, 2008
  • Originally signed with Duke in February, 2007
  • Played the 2007 season at Hargrave Military Academy
  • Three-year letterman at Judson under Jim Rackley
  • Recorded 30 tackles, three pass breakups and one interception as a senior
  • Had 46 tackles and four pass breakups during junior season
  • Helped Judson to a three-year record of 33-6 with a pair of state playoff berths
  • Also participated in track and field, earning district and regional championships as a sprinter
  • Nephew of Ghuetta and Winfred James
  • Born May 9, 1988

Patrick Kurunwune
Back • 5-10, 200
Austin, Texas • L.C. Anderson

  • Three-year letterman at L.C. Anderson under Mark Reiland
  • Rated as the No. 148 running back in the country by Scout.com
  • Listed as the No. 21 overall prospect in Central Texas by Texas Prep Insider
  • Three-time all-district selection
  • Served as team captain in senior season
  • As a senior, logged 903 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on 147 attempts
  • Rushed for 920 yards and 15 touchdowns on 154 carries as a junior
  • Finished career with 2,491 rushing yards and 30 touchdowns on 407 carries
  • Also competes in wrestling, powerlifting and track and field
  • Son of Patrick and Rose Kurunwune
  • Born November 2, 1989

Trent Mackey
Back • 5-10, 220
Carencro, La. • Carencro

  • Four-year letterman at Carencro under Cyril Crutchfield and Lance Guidry
  • Listed as the No. 36 inside linebacker in the country and No. 34 overall prospect from Louisiana by Rivals.com
  • Ranked as the No. 91 inside linebacker in the nation by ESPN.com
  • Named the LSWA Class 5A Defensive Most Valuable Player as a senior
  • Two-time LSWA Class 5A All-State selection in 2006 and 2007
  • Chosen as a 2007 PrepNation 101 All-American
  • As a senior, recorded 103 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, five sacks, one interception, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries 
  • Also rushed for 636 yards and 10 touchdowns as Carencro went 7-4
  • Posted 161 tackles, 12 sacks, six forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries as a junior
  • Compiled 105 tackles and eight sacks as a sophomore
  • Three-time all-district choice
  • Helped Carencro to three consecutive state playoff berths
  • Also competes in track and field, soccer and bowling
  • Son of Sinderlyn and Trent Mackey
  • Born November 10, 1989

Brian Moore
Line • 6-4, 280
Coral Gables, Fla. • Ransom Everglades

  • Four-year letterman at Ransom Everglades under Dave Hewett
  • Listed as the No. 43 offensive guard and No. 96 overall prospect in the state of Florida by Rivals.com
  • Ranked as the No. 41 offensive guard in the country by Scout.com
  • Charted as the No. 45 offensive guard in the nation by ESPN.com
  • Missed senior season while recovering from injury
  • Second team all-state and first team all-county pick as a junior
  • Earned Ransom Everglades’ Most Outstanding Player award following junior season
  • Tallied 97 pancake blocks on offense and 11 sacks, three forced fumbles and three blocked kicks on defense during junior year
  • Named second team all-county as a sophomore
  • Recorded 37 pancake blocks on offense to go along with three sacks and one forced fumble on defense as a sophomore
  • Also competed in basketball and track and field
  • Set school records in both shot put and discus
  • Son of Kevin and Cathy Moore
  • Born March 20, 1990

Sean Renfree
Quarterback • 6-3, 210
Scottsdale, Ariz. • Notre Dame Prep

  • Four-year letterman at Notre Dame Prep under Scott Bemis
  • Selected to the 2008 PARADE All-America team
  • Charted as the No. 10 quarterback in the country by Scout.com
  • Rated as the No. 15 pro-style quarterback nationally and No. 9 overall prospect in the state of Arizona by Rivals.com
  • Selected to compete at the Elite 11 Quarterback Camp
  • Named Arizona’s Big School Class 5A and 4A Player of the Year and to the All-Arizona team as a senior by The Arizona Republic
  • Chosen as a 2007 PrepNation 101 All-American
  • Earned honorable mention all-state honors and was named Notre Dame Prep’s MVP as a junior
  • As a senior, led Notre Dame Prep to a 13-1 record and the 2007 Arizona 4AII state championship
  • Capped prep career by completing 23-of-33 passes for a state championship game record 411 yards and five touchdown passes against Cottonwood Mingus
  • As a senior, completed 197-of-357 passes for 3,353 yards and 41 touchdowns with just six interceptions
  • In junior campaign, threw for 2,483 yards and 25 touchdowns with five interceptions
  • Passed for 1,533 yards and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore
  • Son of Lisa and Kevin Renfree
  • Born April 28, 1990

Donovan Varner
Back • 5-9, 170
Miami, Fla. • Gulliver Prep

  • Played for Earl Sims at Gulliver Prep
  • Listed as the No. 21 athlete in the country by ESPN.com
  • Tabbed the No. 64 cornerback in the nation by Scout.com
  • Charted as the No. 18 overall prospect and No. 3 cornerback in the Miami-Dade area by The Miami Herald
  • As a junior, posted over 600 rushing yards and over 700 receiving yards while recording six interceptions to earn All-Dade County honors
  • Son of Bridgette and John Varner
  • Born October 20, 1989

Johnny Williams
Back • 5-10, 190
St. Stephens, Ala. • Leroy

  • Three-year letterman at Leroy under Danny Powell
  • Named first team all-state and all-county as a junior
  • Received honorable mention all-county honors following sophomore season
  • Led Leroy to back-to-back Alabama AA state championships (2006-07) and a combined 39-4 record in three seasons
  • Caught 25 passes for 265 yards as a senior despite missing five games
  • Posted 893 receiving yards, 312 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns as a junior
  • Finished prep career with 1,694 receiving yards, 658 rushing yards and 22 total touchdowns
  • Also plays basketball
  • Named all-county on the hardwood
  • Son of William and Claudette Williams
  • Born September 18, 1989
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