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2012 National Signing Day

It's National Signing Day! Beginning today, Feb. 1, high school student-athletes can sign a National Letter of Intent, a contract stating where they will attend school in the fall. This signing period is for football, soccer, cross country and track and field. Check back often as new players are updated on the list.

2012 National Signing Day

Signee Picture Highlight Video
Football
Zach Abney, 6-2, 185, FR, QB, Portland, Ore., Parkrose HS
Three-year starter and captain ... team MVP ... 1st Team All-League as a quarterback ... Multnomah Athletic Club Scholar Athlete of the Year ... Academic All-League.
Zach Abney
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Arthur Akers, 6-3, 215, FR, DL/LB, Memphis, Tenn., Southwind HS
Recorded 50 tackles and 10 sacks as a senior ... earned Tennessee Class 6A All-District 15-AAA honors ... named the most valuable defensive lineman at the National Underclassman Combine in St. Louis, Mo. ... led his team to its first-ever playoff appearance as a senior.
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Corven Alexander, 5-6, 170, FR, RB, Conway, Ark., Conway HS
Rushed for 650 yards and had a punt return for a touchdown as a senior ... helped lead Conway to a 7A Central conference championship.
Corven Alexander
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Corey Bassett, 5-8, 165, FR, DB, Plano, Texas, East HS
1st Team All-District as a senior cornerback and special teams player ... 2nd Team All-District as a junior and honorable mention All-District as a sophomore ... three-year starter at cornerback ... team captain ... has four kickoff returns for touchdowns in his career ... ran a 6.96 60-meter dash indoors, the 22nd-fastest time in the United States this in 2011.
Corey Bassett
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Cameron Boatright, 6-3, 300, FR, OL, Lonoke, Ark., Cabot HS
2010 Academic All-Conference
Cameron Boatright
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Nathan Brinkley, 6-0, 190, SR, DB, Clewiston, Fla., Murray State Univ.
Last played in 2010, when he appeared in 11 games for Murray State at cornerback with nine starts ... recorded 62 tackles, including a team-high 43 solo tackles ... had three interceptions ... played in nine games with six starts as a junior with 23 tackles and two interceptions ... played one season at Coffeyville Community College and earned All-Jayhawk  honors after recording 72 tackles ... a 2008 graduate of Glades Day School in Florida.
Nathan Brinkley
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Jeremy Carson, 6-1, 220, JR, RB, Lake Cormorant, Miss., NW Mississippi CC
Played fullback at NW Mississippi CC ... a 2008 graduate of Southern Baptist Educational Center in Memphis, Tenn.
Tre' Clark, 5-7, 165, FR, RB, Houston, Texas, Cypress Falls HS
1st Team All-District kickoff returner ... won his team's leadership award.
Tre' Clark
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Jace Davis, 6-1, 220, FR, LB, Searcy, Ark., Harding Academy
Had 50 tackles and earned All-Conference honors as a senior despite missing half the season with a knee injury ... made 92 tackles and earned Arkansas Class 3A All-State honors as a junior.
Ray Davis, 6-0, 270, FR, OL, Fayetteville, Ark., Fayetteville HS
Led Fayetteville High School to an Arkansas Class 7A state championship as a senior ... was a team captain ... two-time team most outstanding offensive lineman and two-time defensive most valuable player.
Ray Davis
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Curtis Douglas, 6-1, 165, FR, DB, Arlington, Texas, Arlington HS
2009 Newcomer of the Year ... 2010 All-District ... 2011 1st Team All-District
Curtis Douglas
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Ryan DuBois, 5-11, 195, SO, QB, Southaven, Miss., NW Mississippi CC
Played quarterback at NW Mississippi CC ... played in six games in 2010 ... a 2008 graduate of Southern Baptist Educational Center in Memphis, Tenn.
Austin English, 6-1, 220, FR, LB, Magnolia, Texas, Concordia Lutheran HS
2nd Team All-State and 1st Team All-District outside linebacker ... had 18 receptions for 360 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior tight end ... had 115 tackles, four sacks, two fumble recoveries and a safety as a senior linebacker.
Austin English
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Madison Firmin, 6-3, 225, FR, DL, Bowie, Texas, Bowie HS
Recorded 63 tackles and 14 sacks as a senior ... scored three rushing touchdowns on offense ... Texas District 6-3A Defensive MVP as a senior ... AP Sports Editors Honorable Mention All-State ... Texas Sportswriters Association 3rd Team All-State ... 1st Team All-District 6-3A linebacker as a junior ... a member of the honor roll, student council and choir.
Madison Firmin
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Josh Gallington, 5-11, 200, JR, K, Bakersfield, Calif., Univ. of Northern Ill.
Played at Bakersfield (Calif.) College in 2009 and 2010 ... ranked No. 1 in California Junior College football in 2009 in scoring after making 50-of-52 PATs and 17-of-20 field goals ... made 12-of-14 field goals and all 47 of his PATs his sophomore season at Bakersfield with a career-long 48-yard field goal ... helped lead his team to a 9-1 record and a Northern National Conference Championship as a freshman ... a unanimous First Team All-Conference pick at kicker following the 2009 campaign ... honored as a member of the 2009 All-California Junior College First Team ... made the Dean's List all three years at Bakersfield ... a 2008 graduate of Bakersfield Christian School.
Josh Gallington
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De'Onte Garrett, 6-2, 290, FR, OL/DL, El Dorado, Ark., El Dorado HS
Two-time All-State ... AP All-Arkansas ... selected to play in the Arkansas High School All-Star Game ... three-time All-Conference ... played on three state championship teams at El Dorado.
De'Onte Garrett
Kenyon Gordon, 5-8, 170, FR, DB, Ardmore, Okla., Ardmore HS
1st Team All-Area as a senior defensive back ... 60 tackles, one interception, two pass breakups and two forced fumbles as a senior ... an All-State track athlete in the 400 meters.
Kenyon Gordon
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Chance Gray, 5-5, 155, FR, RB, Tomball, Texas, Concordia Lutheran HS
Rushed for 1,846 yards and 26 touchdowns as a senior ... had 446 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns as a senior.
Chance Gray
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Kelston Hatter, 6-0, 180, FR, LB/DB, Houston, Texas, Cypress Falls HS
Unanimous 1st Team All-District as a senior linebacker and honorable mention All-District as a junior ... honor roll.
Kelston Hatter
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Davis Holliman, 6-3, 210, FR, WR, Wimberly, Texas, Wimberly HS
Led Wimberly to a 15-0 record and a Texas Class 3A Division II State Championship ... named 1st Team All-District, Academic All-District, and Academic All-State
Davis Holliman
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Will Martin, 5-9, 185, FR, RB, Arlington, Texas, Juan Seguin HS
Rushed for 768 yards on 118 carries with eight touchdowns ... had 20 receptions for 340 yards and four touchdowns ... two-time All-District as a utility player ... team's offensive MVP.
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Seth McBride, 6-0, 260, FR, OL, Carrollton, Texas, Hebron HS
1st Team All-District 8-5A as a senior.
Seth McBride
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Eric Mitchell, 6-1, 220, FR, OL, Harrison, Ark., Harrison HS
All-State as a senior ... All-Conference as a junior ... an All-State weighlifter as a junior ... honor graduate.
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Demarcus Murphy, 6-0, 190, FR, LB, Bentonville, Ark., Bentonville HS
Recorded 60 tackles, including four tackles for loss, as a senior ... named All-Conference ... led Bentonville High School to the 7A West conference championship and a berth in the 7A championship game.
Demarcus Murphy
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Lonnie Parish, 6-0, 215, JR, LB, Lancaster, Calif., Antelope Valley College
Led Antelope Valley College with 65 tackles, including 17.0 tackles for loss as a sophomore ... also had a team-high 6.5 sacks, including one for a safety ... had 50 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss, and 4.0 sacks as a freshman ... a 2009 graduate of Antelope Valley (Calif.) HS.
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Park Parish, 5-9, 185, FR, QB, Clinton, Ark., Clinton HS
Passed for 1,350 yards and rushed for 750 yards as a senior ... two-time All-Conference and All-State as a senior ... led Clinton to a conference championship in 2010 and to consecutive berths in the state playoffs.
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Alex Rachal, 6-2, 190, JR, WR, Brentwood, Calif., Los Medanos College
All-Golden State Conference as a sophomore wide receiver in 2010 ... had 35 catches for 640 yards and four touchdowns ... a 2009 graduate of Heritage High School in California ... had 21 catches for 358 yards and five touchdowns as a senior.
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Demetrius Rangel, 5-10, 170, FR, DB, El Paso, Texas, Americas HS
Had 75 tackles, three interceptions, six passes defended and four fumble recoveries as a senior ... averaged 18.3 yards on eight punt returns and 49.7 yards on three kickoff returns ... rushed for 229 yards on 30 carries with three touchdowns.
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Ethan Roberts, 6-0, 195, FR, LB, Brinkley, Ark., Barton HS
Ethan Roberts
Benjamin Shields, 6-2, 185, FR, ATH, Little Rock, Ark., Central Arkansas Christian
Passed for 2,077 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior ... rushed for 600 yards and 11 touchdowns ... All-State as a senior ... also an All-Conference basketball player ... honor student.
Benjamin Shields
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Eric Simmons, 5-6, 160, FR, RB, Little Rock, Ark., Central Arkansas Christian
All-State as a senior ... named team's offensive most valuable player.
Eric Simmons
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Daylan Skidmore, 6-0, 210, FR, LB, Houston, Texas, Cypress Woods HS
Recorded 129 tackles as a senior ... THCA 1st Team Academic All-State ... 1st Team All-District ... team's Defensive Player of the Year ... honor roll ... two-year captain.
Daylan Skidmore
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Josh Syrotchen, 6-4, 225, FR, DL, Spokane, Wash., Lewis and Clark HS
Named his team's hardest hitter as a senior ... won the 2010 coaches award ... Lewis and Clark High School's athlete of the year in track and field.
Josh Syrotchen
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Matthew Tenison, 5-8, 185, FR, RB, Hazen, Ark., Hazen HS
Led Hazen with 1,500 rushing yards and 155 tackles as a senior ... two-time All-State ... three-time All-Conference ... two-time team defensive player of the year ... Arkansas state weightlifting champion in the 198-pound division ... honor student.
Jon Vaughn, 6-4, 225, FR, QB, Fayetteville, Ark., Har-Ber HS
Passed for 818 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior ... rushed for 552 yards and five touchdowns ... honor student.
Jon Vaughn
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Ashtun Williams, 5-10, 175, JR, DB, Rialto, Calif., Mt. San Antonio College
Played at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, Calif., in 2011 ... appeared in 13 games and recorded 47 tackles and three interceptions ... returned 19 kickoffs with a 26.2-yard average ... a 2009 graduate of Carter HS in Compton, Calif.
Ashtun Williams
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Cordell Zalenski, 6-1, 245, FR, DL, Durant, Okla., Durant HS
Co-District Defensive Lineman of the Year ... honorable mention All-State ... 43 tackles, 12.0 TFL, 8.0 sacks ... team captain.
Cordell Zalenski
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Men's Soccer
Adam Borsheim, 6-1, 175, FR, F/M, Hayden, Idaho, Coeur D'Alene HS
Scored 69 goals and added 18 assists as a four-year starter ... team captain ... three-time team most valuable offensive player ... two-time North Idaho most valuable player ... three-time All-North Idaho ... three-time 1st Team All-Idaho.
Adam Borsheim
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Joe Friday, 5-7, 150, FR, M, Columbiana, Ala., Hope Christian School
Scored five goals and had three assists for his club team, Vestavia Steamers 94 Black ... also a member of his school's 4x400-meter relay team ... an Eagle Scout ... led his club team to the Alabama State Cup Championship in 2011.
Joe Friday
Chase Keeney, 6-4, 195, FR, GK, Debary, Fla., University HS
Earned All-County honors as a senior after posting a 0.94 goals against average and a 93% save percentage ... Student-Athlete Academic Star (Orlando Region) ... led his team to the Greater Central Florida U-19 Regional Championship.
Chase Keeney
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Christopher Walker, 5-10, 125, FR, M, Kansas City, Mo., Park Hill HS Video
Women's Soccer
Audrey Adkison, 5-5, M, Gorham, Maine, Gorham HS
Scored nine goals and had 13 assists as a senior ... named All-Western Maine ... played for the West team in the state all-star game ... named All-State by American Journal ... SMAA League Champions ... her club team Seacoast United Maine won the state club championship in 2011 ... both her parents attended Harding ... her father Mark played football at Harding.
Audrey Adkison
Larkin Hatcher, 5-3, M, Little Rock, Ark., Central Arkansas Christian
Three-time All-State and All-Conference ... member of the National Honor Society.
Larkin Hatcher
Men's Cross Country/Track and Field
Women's Cross Country/Track and Field
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