Lex Butler
Back ? 5-10, 175
Anderson, S.C. ? Westside
- Three-year letterman at Westside under Ted Luckadoo
- Listed as the 68th-top cornerback in the nation by ESPN.com
- Missed entire senior season due to injury
- Despite not playing in 2008, received All-Mid Atlantic Region honors from SuperPrep
- As a junior, recorded 80 tackles, 15 pass breakups and one interception as Westside went 10-3 record with a state playoff appearance
- Earned all-area honors in junior season
- Helped Westside to 9-4 ledger, region championship and state playoff berth as a sophomore
- Also lettered in track and field
- Son of Lee Butler and Angel Yeldell
- Brother, Lee, is a member of the Duke football program
- Born August 9, 1991
August Campbell
Back ? 6-3, 215
Nassau, Bahamas ? Christ (N.C.) School
- Three-year letterman at Christ School under Michael Williamson and Jamie Auch
- Three-time all-conference and two-time all-state pick
- Had 91 tackles, four sacks, three fumble recoveries and two interceptions while scoring four defensive touchdowns during senior campaign
- Posted 82 tackles, five sacks and three interceptions as a junior
- Helped Christ School to consecutive state playoff berths in 2007 and 2008
- Posted career totals of 237 tackles, 16 sacks, seven interceptions and seven fumble recoveries while scoring six defensive touchdowns on four interception returns and two fumble returns
- Also lettered in baseball
- Son of Blanch and Edmund Campbell
- Born August 13, 1990
Walt Canty
Back ? 6-0, 220
Roebuck, S.C. ? Dorman
- Three-year letterman at Dorman under David Gutshall
- Charted as the 26th-top safety in the nation and the 15th-best overall prospect in South Carolina by Rivals.com
- Charted as one of the top 25 overall prospects in South Carolina by the Charlotte Observer
- As a senior, posted 84 tackles and four interceptions while rushing for 501 yards and 16 touchdowns as Dorman went 13-1, was ranked as high as No. 12 in the USA Today national rankings and advanced to the state 4A Division I semifinals
- Named all-state in 2008 by the Associated Press
- Area Defensive Player of the Year pick by the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
- All-Mid Atlantic Region pick by SuperPrep
- Earned defensive MVP honors of the annual Shrine Bowl after posting four tackles including two for loss and helping South Carolina hold North Carolina to 120 yards of offense in a 24-16 win
- In the Shrine Bowl, rushed four times for 63 yards including a nine-yard touchdown run and returned four punts for 55 yards
- High school teammate of fellow Duke signee Taylor Sowell
- Son of Donna and Walter Canty
- Born October 28, 1990
Ross Cockrell
Back ? 6-0, 170
Waxhaw, N.C. ? Latin
- Two-year letterman under Larry McNulty at Charlotte Latin
- Charted as the 74th-top cornerback in the nation by Scout.com
- Listed as the 76th-best cornerback in the country by Rivals.com
- In senior season, had 29 receptions for 459 yards and 11 touchdowns while posting 34 tackles and three interceptions as Latin went 9-3 and reached the state championship game
- Helped Latin to a 13-0 record and state title as a junior by catching 41 passes for 806 yards and seven touchdowns and compiling 38 tackles and nine interceptions with four defensive touchdowns
- Scored six defensive touchdowns during prep career
- Two-time all-conference and all-state selection
- Also lettered in basketball and track and field, earning all-conference honors in both sports
- At the NCISAA 3A state championship track and field meet, placed first in the 100-meter, 200-meter, 400-meter and 4x400-meter relay competitions
- Son of Serena and Keith Cockrell
- Father played football at Columbia University
- Born August 6, 1991
John Coleman
Line ? 6-5, 280
Florence, S.C. ? West Florence
- Three-year letterman under Trey Woodberry
- Listed as the 64th-best offensive tackle in the nation by ESPN.com
- Charted by SCVarsity.com as the seventh-best offensive lineman and the 57th-top overall prospect in South Carolina
- Earned All-Pee Dee honors from the Florence Morning News after helping West Florence to a 7-5 mark and state playoff berth
- All-Mid Atlantic Region pick by SuperPrep
- Named a 2008-09 Carolina Panthers Community Captain for excellence in athletics, academics and community service
- Helped the South squad to a 24-14 win in the annual South Carolina North-South All-Star game on December 13, 2008 in Myrtle Beach
- Received all-region honors following junior season
- Also lettered in basketball and weightlifting
- High school teammate of fellow Duke signee Sydney Sarmiento
- Son of Lillian and John Coleman
- Father played football at South Carolina
- Born June 21, 1990
John Drew
Line ? 6-1, 315
Midland, Ga. ? Northside
- Four-year letterman at Northside-Columbus under Paul Cates
- Charted as the top defensive tackle in Georgia and the 21st-best defensive tackle in the country by ESPN.com
- Listed as the 211th-best overall prospect and the 20th-best defensive tackle in the nation by Rivals.com
- Also charted by Rivals.com as the fifth-top run-stuffer among defensive tackles in the country and the 14th-best overall prospect in Georgia
- Listed as the 40th-best defensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com
- Recorded 72 tackles and seven sacks during senior season
- All-Dixie Region pick by SuperPrep
- Honorable mention AAA all-state pick by the Associated Press and Georgia Sports Writers Association
- Named to the Georgia 150 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- With five tackles, helped the South team to a 17-0 win in the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association North-South All-Star Classic
- Two-time All-Bi City selection by the Ledger-Enquirer
- Logged 70 tackles and nine sacks as a junior
- Finished career with 223 tackles and 19 sacks
- Also lettered in basketball and track and field
- Son of Chandra and Roderick Drew
- Born July 2, 1991
Jack Farrell
Line ? 6-2, 225
Atlanta, Ga. ? Holy Innocents'
- Three-year letterman under Ryan Livezey at Holy Innocents'
- Charted as the 76th-top tight end in the country by ESPN.com
- Listed as the 100th-best tight end in the nation by Scout.com
- Named to the Georgia 150 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- As a senior, caught 13 passes for 258 yards while helping Holy Innocents' to a 9-4 record and state playoff berth
- Served as team captain and earned first team all-area and all-region in 2008
- Had 24 catches for 324 yards during junior season and received Atlanta All-Northside honors
- Helped Holy Innocents' to three-year record of 20-14 with two state playoff appearances
- Also lettered baseball and helped Holy Innocents' to AA state championship in 2007
- Son of John and Susan Farrell
- Father played football at Dickinson College
- Born May 30, 1990
Joey Finison
Line ? 6-4, 280
Greensboro, N.C. ? Ragsdale
- Three-year letterman at Ragsdale under Tommy Norwood
- Started 36 career games, helping the Tigers to a 27-10 record and three state playoff berths
- Guided Ragsdale to a 13-1 record in 2008
- First team All-Area pick by the Greensboro News & Record as a senior
- Also earned all-conference honors and Ragsdale's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman award
- Two-time all-region choice in track and field
- Also lettered the track and field, earning conference crowns in both the discus and shot put
- Son of Joseph and Tisha Finison
- Born June 11, 1991
Justin Foxx
Line ? 6-3, 230
Charlotte, N.C. ? Victory Christian
- Three-year letterman at Victory Christian under Frank Crockett
- Tabbed the 27th-best weakside defensive end in the nation and the 13th-top overall prospect in North Carolina by Rivals.com
- Recorded 85 tackles and 17 sacks as a senior en route to earning all-state accolades
- All-Mid Atlantic Region pick by SuperPrep
- As a junior, compiled 11 sacks and seven caused fumbles
- Helped Victory Christian to 19 wins over three seasons
- Also lettered in basketball
- Son of Jethro and Vernetta Foxx
- Born May 30, 1991
Austin Gamble
Back ? 6-1, 230
Weston, Fl. ? Cypress Bay
- Three-year letterman at Cypress Bay under Mark Guandolo
- Listed as the 35th-top inside linebacker in the country by ESPN.com
- Charted as the 44th-best strongside linebacker in the nation by Scout.com
- Listed as the 55th-top inside linebacker in the country by Rivals.com
- As a senior, posted 115 tackles, six sacks, two fumble recoveries and one interception as Cypress Bay went 10-2
- Florida Sports Writers Association 6A third team all-state pick
- Earned first team all-county honors
- Helped Cypress Bay to a three-year record of 28-7 with three state playoff appearances
- Also lettered in track and field
- Earned district and region crowns while finishing fifth in the state in the discus
- Claimed district and region titles while placing sixth in the state in the shot put
- Son of Sharon and John Gamble
- Father serves as the Director of Player Development for the Miami Dolphins
- Born September 27, 1990
Corey Gattis
Back ? 5-11, 170
Durham, N.C. ? Hillside
- Three-year letterman at Hillside under Ray Harrison
- Listed as the 31st-best overall prospect in North Carolina by Rivals.com
- Area Offensive Player of the Year selection by the Durham Herald-Sun after accounting for over 3,300 total yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior
- In 2008, completed 198-of-275 passes for 2,606 yards with 15 touchdowns against just four interceptions while rushing for 760 yards with nine TDs as Hillside went 12-2-1 record and advanced to the state playoff semifinal game
- Earned PAC-6 Offensive Back of the Year honors
- Played in the annual Shrine Bowl, catching two passes for 10 yards
- Helped Hillside to 11-3 ledger and state playoff third round as a junior by throwing for over 3,000 yards with 29 touchdowns while rushing for 550 yards and seven scores
- For his career, completed 432-of-675 passes for 5,988 yards with 46 touchdowns
- Three-time all-conference and two-time all-area honoree
- Helped Hillside to a three-year record of 33-8-1 with three state playoff berths
- Prep teammate of fellow Duke signee Desmond Scott
- Also lettered in baseball and track and field
- Son of Angela and Timothy Pittman
- Born April 19, 1991
Tyree Glover
Back ? 6-2, 240
Crescent City, Fla. ? Crescent City
- Three-year letterman at Crescent City under Al Wisnoski
- Listed as the 100th-best outside linebacker in the nation by ESPN.com
- As a senior, registered a school single-season record 154 tackles with 12 tackles for loss, 10 caused fumbles, two sacks and two interceptions
- Putnam County Player of the Year by the Palatka Daily News in 2008
- District 5 Player of the Year pick by the Florida Athletic Coaches Association
- Class 2B first team all-state pick by the Florida Sports Writers Association
- Tabbed to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association District V all-star team and played for the North squad in the FACA All-Star game, recording 11 tackles in the contest
- Two-time first team All-Putnam County selection
- Finished career with 217 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 14 caused fumbles and four interceptions
- Son of Lolether Crooms
- Born March 20, 1991
Zach Greene
Back ? 5-10, 170
Raleigh, N.C. ? Leesville Road
- Enrolled at Duke in January, 2009
- Three-year letterman at Leesville Road under David Green
- Listed as the 67th-best cornerback in the nation by Scout.com
- Charted as one of the top 25 overall prospects in North Carolina by the Charlotte Observer
- Three-time all-conference selection
- As a senior, posted 45 tackles, two interceptions and a 34.8-yard average on kickoff returns
- Registered 58 tackles and three interceptions during junior season
- Helped Leesville Road to three-year record of 35-7 with three state playoff appearances
- Had 88 career pass receptions for 1,282 yards and 13 TDs
- Returned four career kickoffs for touchdowns
- Served as team captain as a senior
- Also lettered in track and field, earning all-conference honors as a junior
- Son of Dwayne and Kim Greene
- Father played football at N.C. State, lettering four years (1980; 82-84) and recording 73 tackles and three interceptions as a junior and 68 tackles and two interceptions in senior season
- Born May 28, 1990
Kyle Griswould
Back ? 5-10, 180
Midland, Ga. ? Shaw
- Three-year letterman at Shaw under Scott Newman
- Rushed 237 times for 1,534 yards and 11 touchdowns while catching 25 passes for 326 yards and two scores during senior season
- Rushed for over 100 yards in 10 games including a career-high 270 yards on 29 attempts versus Peach County in the second round of the state playoffs
- Named to the Georgia 150 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Honorable mention AAA all-state pick by the Associated Press and Georgia Sports Writers Association
- Rushed six times for 24 yards to help the South team to a 17-0 win in the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association North-South All-Star Classic
- Two-time All-Bi-City honoree
- In junior season, had 1,319 yards on the ground and 466 yards through the air while accounting for 17 total touchdowns
- Picked up 718 rushing yards and 426 receiving yards as a sophomore as Shaw went 14-1 and reached the state championship game
- Rushed for over 3,500 career yards with over 1,200 receiving yards
- Helped Shaw to a three-year ledger of 30-9 with three state playoff berths
- Also lettered in basketball and track and field, earning a region title in the triple jump
- Son of Cleo and Gordon Griswould
- Born January 28, 1991
Ryan Hall
Line ? 6-3, 235
Orlando, Fla. ? Olympia
- Enrolled at Duke in January, 2009
- Three-year letterman at Olympia under Bob Head
- Charted as the 37th-best tight end in the nation by Rivals.com and the 46th-top tight end in the country by Scout.com
- Had 22 catches for 236 yards and two TDs as a senior
- Tabbed 6A third team all-state by the Florida Sports Writers Association
- Named to the All-Central Florida first team by the Orlando Sentinel
- Helped Olympia to 16 wins over final two seasons
- Two-time recipient of Olympia's Outstanding Offensive Player honor
- Also lettered in baseball
- Son of Laura and Jeff Hall
- Born March 22, 1991
Dave Harding
Line ? 6-4, 290
Orlando, Fla. ? Boone
- Three-year letterman at Boone under Phil Ziglar
- Participated in the annual Under Armour All-American Game on January 4, 2009 in Orlando, Fla.
- Listed as the 33rd-best offensive guard in the nation by Rivals.com
- Tabbed the 44th-top offensive tackle in the country by Scout.com
- Serving as team captain, helped Boone to a 11-3 record and appearance in the state playoff semifinals in senior season
- Named 6A first team all-state by the Florida Sports Writers Association
- All-Dixie Region pick by SuperPrep
- Named to the All-Central Florida first team by the Orlando Sentinel
- Also earned all-conference and all-county honors and played in the Florida East-West all-star game
- First team all-metro pick as a junior as Boone went 14-1 and reached the state title game
- Helped Boone to a three-year ledger of 34-9
- Also lettered in track and field
- Son of David and Merrie Harding
- Father played soccer at N.C. State
- Mother earned a master's degree in Physical Therapy from Duke in 1987
- Born January 1, 1991
Garett Patterson
Back ? 6-0, 180
Chesterfield, Va. ? Monacan
- Three-year letterman at Monacan under Danny Parsons
- Listed as the 82nd-best safety in the nation by ESPN.com
- First team all-state choice by the Associated Press as a senior
- Also earned first team all-district and all-region honors from the Richmond Times-Dispatch
- As a senior, posted 81 tackles and two interceptions
- Had 90 tackles and two interceptions as a junior to earn first team all-district honors
- Carded 65 tackles and two interceptions during sophomore season
- Son of Yvette and Martin Patterson
- Born December 28, 1989
Brandon Putnam
Line ? 6-3, 240
Peachtree City, Ga. ? Sandy Creek
- Four-year letterman at Sandy Creek under Chip Walker
- Listed as the 58th-best weakside defensive end in the country by Rivals.com
- Named to the Georgia 150 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- As a senior, posted 54 tackles with seven tackles for loss, two sacks and four fumble recoveries as Sandy Creek went 11-1 and reached the state playoffs
- First team all-county and all-region pick following senior season
- Named first team all-county as a junior after compiling 57 tackles, nine tackles for loss and five sacks
- Helped Sandy Creek to a four-year ledger of 32-14 with four playoff berths
- Also lettered in basketball
- Son of Barney and Leslie Putnam
- Born October 11, 1990
Kevin Rojas
Back ? 6-3, 210
Raleigh, N.C. ? Wakefield
- Enrolled at Duke in January, 2009
- Three-year letterman at Wakefield under J.D. Dinwiddie
- Listed as the 67th-best weakside linebacker in the nation by Scout.com
- Two-time all-conference selection
- Helped Wakefield to consecutive playoff berths in 2007 and 2008
- Had 550 receiving yards and four touchdowns in senior season
- As a junior, posted 73 tackles with two interceptions
- Also lettered in track and field
- Son of Augie and Rose Rojas
- Born July 24, 1991
Sydney Sarmiento
Line ? 6-4, 265
Florence, S.C. ? West Florence
- Enrolled into Duke in January, 2009
- Four-year letterman at West Florence under Trey Woodberry
- Charted as the 71st-best defensive end in the nation by ESPN.com
- Earned all-region honors as a senior after posting 70 tackles with 10 quarterback sacks as West Florence went 7-5
- All-Mid Atlantic Region pick by SuperPrep
- Helped the South squad to a 24-14 win in the annual South Carolina North-South All-Star game on December 13, 2008 in Myrtle Beach
- Had 62 tackles with nine sacks as a junior
- High school teammate of fellow Duke signee John Coleman
- Son of Ramon and Tenya Sarminto
- Born April 5, 1991
Sean Schroeder
Quarterback ? 6-3, 185
Laguna Niguel, Calif. ? Dana Hills
- Three-year letterman at Dana Hills under Brent Melbon
- Listed as the 29th-best quarterback in the nation by ESPN.com
- Charted as the 39th-best quarterback in the country by Scout.com
- Listed as the 42nd-best pro-style quarterback in the nation by Rivals.com
- Three-time All-South Coast League selection
- As a senior, completed 175-of-267 (.655) passes for 2,826 yards with 31 touchdowns and eight interceptions
- Top games in 2008 came against El Modena (14-of-20, 390 yards & 5 TD) and Capistrano Valley (17-of-24, 322 yards & 6 TD)
- All-Far West Region pick by SuperPrep
- In junior season, earned all-league honors after leading Orange County in completion percentage after hitting on 126-of-189 (.667) passes
- Completed 142-of-225 (.631) passes for 1,523 yards and 11 TDs in 2006
- Two-year team captain
- Established all game, season and career passing records at Dana Hills
- Son of Maureen and Scott Schroeder
- Sister, Samantha, played softball at Elon University
- Born November 9, 1990
Desmond Scott
Back ? 5-10, 185
Durham, N.C. ? Hillside
- Four-year letterman at Hillside under Ray Harrison
- Charted as the top running back in North Carolina and the 23rd-best running back in the country by ESPN.com
- Listed as the 134th-best overall prospect and fifth-top all-purpose back in the nation by Rivals.com
- Also charted as the fifth-top overall prospect in North Carolina by Rivals.com
- Tabbed the 30th-best running back in the nation by Scout.com
- As a senior, rushed 256 times for 2,249 yards and 24 touchdown while catching 30 passes for 532 yards and five touchdowns
- Added four kickoff returns for touchdowns as Hillside went 12-2-1 and reached the state playoff semifinals
- All-America pick by SuperPrep
- Tabbed to the Super Southern 100 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- All-Southern choice by the Orlando Sentinel
- Named 4A All-State by NCPreps.com
- All-Area selection by the Durham Herald-Sun
- Recorded 905 rushing yards and eight touchdowns along with 35 pass receptions for 625 yards and two scores as a junior
- Posted 1,265 rushing yards and 252 receiving yards with 17 total touchdowns during sophomore campaign
- Career prep totals were 568 rushing attempts for 4,690 yards and 63 touchdowns and 100 pass receptions for 1,630 yards and 11 TDs
- Helped Hillside to a four-year record of 44-9-1 and four state playoff berths
- Also lettered in track and field
- Prep teammate of fellow Duke signee Corey Gattis
- Son of Lisa and Tony Scott
- Born November 12, 1990
Perry Simmons
Line ? 6-5, 260
Raleigh, N.C. ? Sanderson
- Four-year letterman at Sanderson under Jason Tindal
- Named 4A All-State by NCPreps.com following senior season
- Selected to play in the 72nd annual Shrine Bowl
- Named a 2008-09 Carolina Panthers Community Captain for excellence in athletics, academics and community service
- Four-time all-conference honoree
- Helped Sanderson to state playoff berths in each of his final two seasons
- Also lettered in basketball and track and field
- Son of Renee and Brette Simmons
- Father lettered four years on the gridiron at Furman (1975-78) and was a two-time (1977-78) All-Southern Conference tight end who finished with 82 career receptions for 1,197 yards and nine touchdowns while captaining the Paladins to the 1978 league championship
- Father also served on the football coaching staff at N.C. State from 1987-98
- Born November 18, 1990
Taylor Sowell
Back ? 5-11, 190
Spartanburg, S.C. ? Dorman
- Two-year letterman at Dorman under David Gutshall
- Listed as the 27th-top cornerback in the country by ESPN.com
- Charted as the 57th-top cornerback in the nation by Scout.com
- Tabbed the 65th-best cornerback in the nation by Rivals.com
- All-Area selection by the Spartanburg Herald-Journal in 2008 after posting 24 tackles, seven pass breakups and three interceptions
- In 2008, helped Dorman to a 13-1 record, national ranking as high as No. 12 by USA Today national rankings and berth the state 4A Division I semifinals
- Had 43 tackles and six interceptions as a junior while Dorman went 10-3 and reached the second round of the state playoffs
- Participated in the annual South Carolina North-South All-Star game
- All-Mid Atlantic Region pick by SuperPrep
- High school teammate of fellow Duke signee Walt Canty
- Son of Karl and Rhonda Sowell
- Born January 18, 1991
Conner Vernon
Back ? 6-1, 180
Miami, Fla. ? Gulliver Prep
- Three-year letterman at Gulliver Prep under Earl Simms
- As a senior, caught 60 passes for 1,163 yards and 11 touchdowns
- Led the Miami area in receiving yards in 2008 while helping Gulliver Prep to a 12-2 record and berth in the Florida 2A state championship game
- Also averaged 44.4 yards per punt
- Class 2A first team all-state pick by the Florida Sports Writers Association
- All-Dade County pick by the Miami Herald
- Had 48 catches for 825 yards and seven touchdowns to earn second team all-county accolades as a junior as team went 9-2 with a state playoff berth
- Finished career with 131 receptions for 2,668 yards and 22 TDs
- Also lettered in track and field
- Son of Thiana and Robert Vernon
- Cousin, Al Del Greco (1980-83) and uncle, Jorge Portela (1977-79), both played football at Auburn
- Born August 18, 1990
Tyree Watkins
Back ? 6-1, 195
Camden, N.J. ? Camden
- Four-year letterman at Camden under Thomas Hanson
- Charted as the 64th-best wide receiver in the nation and the 15th-top overall prospect in New Jersey by Rivals.com
- Tabbed the 100th-best wide receiver in the country by Scout.com
- Logged 28 receptions for 419 yards and four touchdowns as a senior while posting 44 tackles, three sacks and three interceptions on defense
- Added 336 punt return yards and one kickoff return for a touchdown during senior campaign
- All-South Jersey selection by the Philadelphia Inquirer
- All-Northeast Region pick by SuperPrep
- As a junior, had 70 receptions for 989 yards and 13 touchdowns while registering 32 tackles, five sacks and five interceptions
- Son of Katrina Watkins and Brad Butler
- Born September 10, 1991
Anthony Young-Wiseman
Back ? 6-1, 200
Bethesda, Md. ? Walt Whitman
- Three-year letterman at Walt Whitman under James Kuhn
- As a senior, had 389 yards passing, 558 yards rushing and 216 yards receiving while accounting for 14 total touchdowns
- All-State choice by the Maryland Coaches Association following senior campaign
- All-Mid Atlantic Region pick by SuperPrep
- In junior season, threw for 749 yards and eight touchdowns while rushing for 625 yards and six scores while helping Walt Whitman to the state playoffs
- Two-time Honorable Mention All-Met pick by the Washington Post
- Two-time first team all-county selection
- Selected to play in the Maryland High School Football All-Star Game
- Also lettered in basketball and track and field
- Son of Shawn Yancy and Marcus Wiseman
- Born October 10, 1990