After a successful 2005 season that ended with a 7-4 overall record and a two-year contract extension for head coach Jack Bicknell, Louisiana Tech reloaded its roster by inking 23 fresh faces into the football program today.

Tech finished its recruiting class by signing a total of 28 players, 21 high school and seven junior college athletes. And Bicknell was not only pleased with the quality of his class, but he was also happy to finally have the grueling process over with.

?The whole recruiting process is always a stressful deal,? Bicknell said. ?You start getting paranoid, but the beautiful thing is we got all of them in.?

In off-season recruiting, Tech looked to fill holes in the defense left largely at linebacker and secondary. The Bulldogs lost senior linebackers Byron Santiago, Barry Robertson and Jeremy Hamilton and senior secondary members Bo Cox, Alton Bryant, Delone Williams, Robert Burrell and Tramon Williams.

Then, on the defensive line, Tech lost seniors Moqut Ruffins, Wendell Crowe, Ladarius Love, Quarvey Winbush and Eddie White.

The offense lost a lesser number but key position players such as senior quaterbacks Matt Kubik and Donald Allen, tight ends Anthony James and Shelton Richardson and wide receiver Freddie King. Seniors Aaron Lips and Marcus Stewart departed the offensive line.

However, Bicknell said Tech?s incoming class will provide plenty of fresh firepower, and some of the players may have an immediate impact.

?I expect William Griffin to come in and play pretty early, and the majority of the junior college kids could play,? Bicknell said. ?With some of the others you just don?t know until they get here. Some of them could be like Anthony Harrison or Chad Beverage did last year and benefit us immediately.?

While Griffin, the 5-11, 200-pound running back from Patterson High School, may be widely considered the gem of the class, Bicknell said other players may be close behind on respective talent ? just with lesser high school publicity.

?Griffin and Danna were both heavily recruited, but to me there are others guys who could be great players also ? like Terrance Freeman,? Bicknell said. ?We have some guys that may not have been recruited as heavily because of the location of their high school or whatever, but these players are just as good.

?And some of them have already gotten bigger and better since we recruited them. Guys like Clayton Chambers could be like Aaron Lips, and I feel like Greg Greathouse hasn?t even tapped into his potential. We also have several kids that can help us down the road.?

To fill the gapes on both sides of the ball, Tech signed 16 defensive players and 11 offensive players, and the following is a list of those signees:


2006 Tech Football Signees

Name Ht/Wt Pos. Last School Hometown
Antonio Baker 5-11/195 DB Amite HS Amite, La.

Clayton Chambers 6-5/235 TE West Monroe HS West Monroe, La.

William Griffin 5-11/200 RB Patterson HS Patterson, La.

Cudahy Harmon 6-8/315 OL John Tyler HS Tyler, Texas

Eric Harris 6-2/295 DL West Feliciana HS St. Francisville, La.

Rob McGill 6-6/235 TE Ouachita Christian Metairie, La.

Nick Narcisse 6-4/230 DL/LB St. James HS Vacherie, La.

Jahoyde Owens 6-0/190 S Gordon Central HS Calhoun, Georgia

Jared Parten 6-3/270 DL East Miss CC Meridian, Miss.

Chris Riser 5-8/175 WR North Shore HS Houston, Tx.

D'Anthony Smith 6-2/305 DL Pickering HS Pickering, La.

Will Taylor 6-6/292 OL Wayne County HS Buckatanna, Miss.

Joe Thomas 6-3/220 LB Northwest HS Opelousas, La.

Derrick Williams 6-0/185 DB Evangel Christian Shreveport, La.

Ramone Randle 6-3/270 DL B.T. Washington Shreveport, La.

Jamarr Thompson 6-7/325 OL Evangel Christian New Orleans, La.

Daniel Porter 5-11/190 RB Istrouma HS Baton Rouge, La.

Chris Pugh 6-3/220 LB Coahoma JC Silas, Ala.

Randy Grigsby 6-4/250 DL Ruston HS Simsboro, La.

Jahoyde Owens 6-0/190 S Gordon Central HS Calhoun, Georgia

Terrance Freeman 6-4/225 DL Newton HS Newton, Texas

Greg Greathouse 6-5/245 OL Evangel Christian Shreveport, La.

Ross Jenkins 6-3/199 QB Langham Creek HS Houston, Texas

Marquis McBeath 5-11/225 LB Pearl River JC Moss Point, Miss.

Joe Danna 6-5/225 QB Blinn JC Houston, Texas

Chris Lowery 6-2/230 LB Pearl River JC Petal, Miss.

Ben McGilton 6-3/245 DL Pearl River JC Carriere, Miss.

Shalamar Walker 6-0/180 DB Pearl River JC Columbia, Miss.


2006 Tech Football Signee Profiles

Clayton William Chambers (6-5/235, TE, West Monroe HS, West Monroe, La.)
High School: Lettered three years for coach Don Shows at West Monroe High School ? Played tight end and offensive guard for the Rebels ? Helped lead West Monroe three straight District 2-5A titles and the Louisiana Class 5A state title his senior season ? Were state runner-ups in 2003 ? Started as offensive guard as a senior ? Named first team all-district as a senior ? Named to the honorable mention list of the News-Star?s All-Northeast Louisiana team ? Named all-state honorable mention ? Also played baseball as a freshman and sophomore ? Was a member of the Rebels track and field team competing in the high jump, discus and shot put ? Personal: Son of Sid and Kristi Chambers ? Has one brother, Andrew (13) and one sister, Grace (15) ? His father played football at Texas Tech in the early 80s and for the New Orleans Saints ? His grandfather played football for Louisiana-Monroe ? Born July 16, 1987, in Lubbock, Texas ? Age 18.

Williams Joseph Griffin (5-11/210, RB, Patterson HS, Patterson, La.)
High School: Lettered four years for coach Tommy Minton at Patterson High School in Louisiana ? Was a four-year starter ? Started at safety as a freshman and sophomore and running back as a junior and senior ? As a freshman, named second team all-district at safety ? Named first team all-district and all-parish as a sophomore at both safety and fullback ? Named first team all-district and all-parish and second team all-state at running back as a junior ? Named the Louisiana Class 3A state MVP by both sportswriters and coaches as a senior ? Named first team all-district, all-parish and all-state as senior ? MVP of All-St. Mary?s Parish team ? Named MVP of District 7-3A ? Earned the Captains Award (team) ? Rushed for 2003 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior ? Personal: Son of William Buris and Roby Griffin ? Has two brothers, Michael (24) and Travis (17) ? Michael played free safety at Nicholls State ? Born Sept. 20, 1986, in Morgan City, La. ? Age 19.

Cudahy Oshay Harmon (6-8/315, OL, John Tyler HS, Tyler, Texas
High School: Lettered two years for coach Thomas Brooks at John Tyler High School ? Played his sophomore and senior seasons ? Sat out as a junior to concentrate on basketball ? Played left tackle for the Lions ? Named honorable mention on the District 12-5A squad as a senior ? Helped lead JT to an 8-3 mark as a senior and the state playoffs ? A four-year starter on the John Tyler varsity basketball team ? Named all-district as a junior ? Started as a freshman on the JT basketball team that finished ranked No. 2 in the state ? Personal: Son of Curtis and Rosia Harmon ? Has three sisters, Yarbre (16), and twins, Moya and Toya (11) ? Cousin of former Bulldog basketball player Joe Sykes ? Born Jan. 27, 1988, in Tyler, Texas ? Age 18.

Eric Montreal Harris (6-2/295, DL, West Feliciana HS, St. Francisville, La.)
High School: Lettered three years for coach Rob Odom at West Feliciana High School ? Played defensive line for the Saints out of District 8-3A ? Named first team all-district as a sophomore, junior and senior ? Named first team all-state as a senior ? Recorded 81 total tackles, including 29 solo stops and 52 assisted tackles as a senior ? Registered 30 tackles for loss, five forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries ? Was also a member of the schools track and field program ? Personal: Son of Sally Ann Gwinn ? Has two sisters, Erica (17) and Elica (10) ? Born Jan. 8, 1987, in Baton Rouge, La. ? Age 19.

Robert Michael McGill (6-6/250, TE, Ouachita Christian HS, Metairie, La.)
High School: Lettered one year for coach Steven Fitzhugh at Ouachita Christian after moving to Monroe following Hurricane Katrina ? Prior to his senior year, lettered two years for coach Mike Virgets at Grace King in Metairie, La. ? As a senior, helped lead Ouachita Christian to the state semifinals before falling to eventual state champion John Curtis ? Caught 34 passes for 603 yards and nine touchdowns ? Registered 66 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and four sacks ? Named first team all-district, first team all-Northeast Louisiana (News-Star) and first team all-state as a senior at tight end ? Also named honorable mention all-district as a senior at defensive tackle ? Also played basketball for one year at Grace King and one year at Ouachita Christian ? Personal: Son of Michael and Barbara McGill ? Has one brother, George (22) ? His grandfather, George Hubbard, was an all-state fullback in 1929 and played one year at Tulane ? Born Dec. 21, 1987, in Metairie, La. ? Age 18.

Nicholas Dominique Narcisse (6-4/230, DL, St. James HS, Vacherie, La.)
High School: Lettered four years for coach Rick Gaille at St. James High School in Louisiana ? Started for three years ? Played quarterback, tight end, linebacker and defensive end during his high school career ? Helped lead the Wildcats to the state playoffs as a freshman, junior and senior, including the state semifinals as a freshman and junior ? Named first team all-district as a junior and senior ? Named second team all-state as a junior and senior ? Named first team all-metro as a junior ? Named first team all-bayou as a junior and senior ? Played basketball for St. James for three years and earned first team all-district honors all three years ? Personal: Son of Michael Williams and Allana Narcisse ? Has one brother, Casey (16) and one sister, Ashley (15) ? Second cousin of former Bulldog Jemelle Cage ? Born Feb. 3, 1988, in Houma, La. ? Age 17.

Jahoyde Tremon Owens (6-0/190, DB, Gordon Central HS, Calhoun, Georgia)
High School: Lettered four years for coach Bill Long at Gordon Central High School in Georgia ? Started for three years at wide receiver and in the defensive backfield for the Warriors ? Helped lead Gordon Central to the state playoffs the last two years ? Named first team all-region defensive back in 2005 and at wide receiver in 2003 ? Named Chattanooga Times Free Press all-area defensive back in 2005 ? Named to both the Chattanooga Times Free Press and Rome News Tribune all-area teams at wide receiver in 2003 ? Registered 39 tackles, including 29 solo stops, two interceptions and one fumble recovery in 2005 ? Recorded 21 receptions for 303 yards and four scores in 2005 ? Finished his career as Gordon Central?s all-time leading receiver with over 1,500 yards ? Also a member of the Gordon Central track and field team for three years, competing in the 100-meters, 200-meters, 400-meter relay team and long jump ? Personal: Son of Rena Hill ? Has two sisters, Monica (23) and Brittany (21) ? Born Oct. 8, 1986, in Cartersville, Georgia ? Age 19.

Jared DeWayne Parten (6-3/270, DL, East Mississippi CC/West Lauderdale HS, Meridian, Miss.)
Junior College: Lettered one year at defensive end for former Louisiana Tech great Roger Carr at East Mississippi Community College in Scooba, Miss. ? Named to the Mississippi Junior College all-state team ? Invited to play in the Mississippi Junior College All-Star game ? Registered 20 solo tackles and 17 assisted tackles for East Mississippi ? Southern Miss: Signed with Southern Mississippi out of high school ? Redshirted his true freshman year in 2003 ? High School: Lettered four years for coach Stan McCain at West Lauderdale High School in Lauderdale, Miss. ? Helped lead West Lauderdale to the state playoffs his senior year ? Meridian Star All-Area team selection ? Voted Region 5-3A most valuable defensive player ? Named all-district ? Participated in the Mississippi North-South All-Star game ? Named to the Clarion-Ledger?s Top 40 ? Was also a member of the schools powerlifting team ? Won the state championship as a senior in the 242 weight class ? Personal: Son of DeWayne and Dianne Parten ? Has one sister, Brittany (19) ? Born Nov. 23, 1983, in Meridian, Miss. ? Age 22.

D?Anthony Tremaine Smith (6-2/305, DL, Pickering HS, Pickering, La.)
High School: Lettered four years for coach James Marcantel at Pickering High School in Louisiana ? Started all four years on the defensive line for the Red Devils ? Helped lead Pickering to the District 5-2A title in 2005 ? Named first team all-district three times ? Named to the Leesville ???? All-West CenLa team three times ? Named to the Alexandria Town Talk?s All-Cenla team three times ? Named to the American Press All-Southwest Louisiana team twice ? Named the District 2-5A defensive player of the year as a junior ? Named the defensive MVP as a junior on the All-Cenla, All-Southwest Louisiana and All-Vernon Parish teams as a junior ? Registered 80 tackles, (35 solo), five tackles for loss and three sacks as a senior ? Also played basketball for four years ? Threw the shot put on the track and field team for four years ? Was the district champ in the shot as a freshman, sophomore and junior ? Won the Louisiana Class 2A state title in the shot put as a junior ? Personal: Son of Anthony and Lidia Smith ? Has one sister, D?Atra (15) ? Born June 9, 1988, in Berlin, Germany ? Age 17.

William Lawrence Taylor (6-6/292, OL, Wayne County HS, Buckatanna, Miss.)
High School: Lettered two years for coach Marcus Boyles at Wayne County High School in Mississippi ? Helped lead Wayne County to the District 5-4A titles both years and the Class 4A state runner-up in 2005 ? Named first team all-state and first team all-district as a senior ? Named to the WDAM-TV Steve McNair Foundation All-Area team ? Named Prep Sports first team all-area ? Invited to scout.com and nike.com combines ? Personal: Son of Dwain and Willma Taylor ? Has two sisters, Ashley (26) and Amber (24) ? Ashley played basketball at Mississippi University for Women ? Born Nov. 16, 1987, in Buckatanna, Miss. ? Age 18.

Joseph Thomas III (6-3/220, LB, Northwest High School, Opelousas, La.)
High School: Lettered three years for former Louisiana Tech star Rodney Loyd at Northwest High School in Louisiana ? Played defensive end, linebacker and offensive tackle during his high school career ? Helped lead Northwest High School to the state playoffs as a junior ? Missed three games as a senior due to injury ? Named first team all-district as a junior ? Named first team all-parish (Daily World) and first team all-Acadiana (Lafayette Daily Advertiser) as a junior ? Registered 90 tackles (58 solo), 10 tackles for loss, seven sacks and three interceptions in only seven games as a senior (missed three games due to injury) ? Registered 61 tackles (37 solo), nine tackles for loss, five sacks and one interception playing defensive end as a junior ? Also played basketball as a senior ? Threw the shot put as a junior ? Personal: Son of Joseph and Sheila Thomas ? Has one sister, Jzsamanek (15) ? Distant cousin of former NFL star John Thierry ? Cousin of current Bulldog Mark Cassimere ? Born Nov. 9, 1987 in Opelousas, La. ? Age 18.

Derrick Williams (6-0/185, DB, Evangel Christian Academy, Shreveport, La.)
High School: Lettered for four years for coach Dennis Dunn at Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport, Louisiana ? Helped lead the Eagles to three state championship titles in four years, including the Class 5A state title in 2002 and 2003 and the Class 1A title in 2005 ? Named first team all-district and second team all-state as a senior ? Named second team all-district as a junior ? Has career totals of 131 tackles, four interceptions and 20 pass break ups ? Also a member of the Eagles track and field team as a junior and senior, competing in the 400-meters and on the 800-meter and 1,600-meter relay teams ? Personal: Son of Annie Franklin and David Martin ? Has three brothers, Michael (35), Marvin (33) and Eric (29) ? Marvin ran track at Wichita State ? Born Dec. 12, 1987, in Shreveport, La. ? Age 18.

Ramone Dornell Randle (6-3, 270, DL, Booker T. Washington, Shreveport, La.)
High School: Lettered three years for former Bulldog Demise Loyd at Booker T. Washington High School in Louisiana ? Helped lead Booker T. Washington to the District 1-3A title in 2005 and the third round of the state playoffs ? Named first team all-city as a junior and senior ? Named first team all-district as a junior and senior ? Named the District 1-3A defensive MVP as a senior ? Named second team all-state as a senior and all-state honorable mention as a junior ? Registered 96 tackles, six sacks and two interceptions during his senior season ? Also a member of the Lions track and field team as a junior and senior, competing in the shot put ? Personal: Son of Lisa Randle ? Has two brothers, Donald (18) and Nicholas (12), and two sisters, Iesha (14) and Mar?lesha (3) ? Born May 23, 1988 in Shreveport ? Age 17.


Jamarr Eric Thompson (6-7/325, OL, Evangel Christian Academy, New Orleans, La.)
High School: Lettered one year for coach Dennis Dunn at Evangel Christian Academy after moving to north Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina ? Helped lead the Eagles to the Louisiana Class 1A state title in 2005 ? Named first team all-district, Shreveport Times All-City and all-state as a senior ? Also named to Max Emfinger?s All-American team ? Lettered three years for coach Larry Deautrieve at East St. John?s High School in New Orleans ? Named first team all-district as a junior ? Played basketball at East St. John?s as a freshman and sophomore and at Evangel in 2005 ? Personal: Son of Joyce and Jacquelyn Thompson ? Has one brother, Tyrone, and seven sisters, LaTanya, Sybile, Rose Marie, Rochelle, Selena, Lajuana and Joycelya ? Born Dec. 4, 1986, in Los Angeles, California ? Age 19.

Daniel Maurice Porter (5-11/190, RB, Istrouma HS, Baton Rouge, La.)
High School: Lettered three years for coach Richard Oliver at Istrouma High School in Louisiana ? Started at running back for the Indians as a junior and senior ? Helped lead Istrouma to the District 6-4A title as a sophomore and the state playoffs all three years ? Named the District 6-4A offensive MVP as a senior ? Named first team all-state, all-district and Baton Rouge Advocate All-Metro ? Also the offensive MVP on the Baton Rouge Advocate All-Metro team ? Named to the Pelicanprep.com first team ? Rushed 204 times for 2,034 yards and 34 touchdowns as a senior ? Caught 28 passes for 242 yards and one score ? Also a member of the school?s bowling team as a junior ? Personal: Son of Willie and Pearl Porter ? Has two brothers, Jeremiah (17) and Willie Jr. (25), and two sisters, Nakia (20) and Kim (28) ? Born July 31, 1987, in Baton Rouge, La. ? Age 18.

Christopher Alexander Pugh (6-3/220, LB, Coahoma JC/Southern Choctaw HS, Silas, Ala.)
Junior College: Played two years for coach Freeman Horton at Coahoma Junior College in Clarksdale, Miss. ? Named first team all-state and all-region in 2005 ? Totaled 73 tackles and 12 sacks (the most in the Mississippi JC ranks) ? UAB: Signed with Alabama-Birmingham out of high school ? ruled ineligible ? High School: Lettered three years for coach Larry Boykin at South Choctaw High school in Alabama ? Led Southern Choctaw to three straight District 1-2A titles and the 2002 Alabama Class 2A state title ? Named first team all-district, Birmingham News Class 2A All-State, Mobile Register All-Super State and Mobile Register All-12 as a senior ? Named the Class 2A Lineman of the Year by the Birmingham News ? Was named the team?s defensive MVP as a junior and senior ? Totaled 196 tackles during the team?s 14-0 state title run along with six sacks and eight fumble recoveries ? Also played basketball for three years? Personal: Nephew of Cleveland and Shirley Scruggs ? Has one sister, Jessica (20) and one brother, Johnathan (25) ? Born Feb. 22, 1984, in Clark County, Alabama ? Age 21.

Randy Aaron Grigsby (6-4/250, DL, Ruston HS, Simsboro, La.)
High School: Lettered three years for coach Billy Laird at Ruston High School ? Helped lead the Bearcats to the state playoffs, including the second round in 2005 ? Named first team all-district as a senior ? Named first team all-parish by the Ruston Daily Leader ? Named honorable mention all-Northeast Louisiana by the News-Star ? Registered 69 total tackles as a senior, including 26 solo stops and 43 assists ? Also had 13 tackles for loss and three sacks ? Personal: Son of Ricky and Denise Grigsby ? Has a twin brother named Reginald (18) and an older brother, Ricky (22) ? Born Feb. 27, 1987, in Ruston, La. ? Age 18.

Terrance Tyree Freeman (6-5/225, DL, Newton HS, Newton, Texas)
High School: Lettered three years for coach Curtis Barbay at Newton High School in Texas ? Started all three years at tight end and on the defensive line ? Helped lead Newton to three straight District ?-2A titles ? Also helped Newton claim the Texas 2A state championship title in 2005 and the state runner-up title in 2004 ? Named first team all-district at both tight end and defensive end as a junior and senior ? Named to the Beaumont Enterprise Super Gold team in 2005 ? Named third team all-state as a senior ? Also played basketball as a freshman and sophomore ? Threw the discus for the Newton track and field team as a junior ? Personal: Son of Jerry and Sandra Freeman ? Has one sister, Alycia (22) ? Born Jan. 16, 1987, in Jasper, Texas ? Age 19.

Gregory Mark Greathouse (6-5/245, OL, Evangel Christian Academy, Shreveport, La.)
High School: Lettered three years for coach Dennis Dunn at Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport, La ? Played on the defensive line for the Eagles as a junior and on the offensive line as a sophomore and senior ? Helped lead Evangel to the Louisiana Class 5A state title in 2004 and the Louisiana Class 1A state title in 2005 ? Also helped lead the Eagles to the Louisiana Class 5A state runnerup title in 2003 ? Three time district champs ? Named first team all-district as a junior ? Named first team all-district, all-area (Shreveport Times) and all-state as a senior ? Named to Louisiana Football Magazine?s Preseason All-State team prior to senior season ? Personal: Son of Mark and Susan Greathouse ? Has one sister, Kelly (23) ? Born Jan. 6, 1987, in Shreveport, La. ? Age 19.

Ross Ashley Jenkins (6-3/199, QB, Langham Creek HS/Houston, Texas)
High School: Lettered three years for coach Mac Wodfin at Langham Creek High School in Texas ? Started all three years at quarterback for the Lobos ? Named the District 17-5A offensive MVP as a senior ? Named first team all-district and honorable mention all-state as a senior ? Rivals 100 named him the MVP of the All-Greater Houston Area team in 2005 ? Named team MVP ? Also earned all-district honors as a junior ? Completed 205-297 passes for 2,605 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior ? His 69 percent completion percentage was one of the top in the state of Texas ? Also rushed for six touchdowns ? Lettered on the varsity golf team at Langham Creek for three years ? Personal: Son of Mark and Felicia Jenkins ? Has one brother, Max (15) and one sister, Regan (12) ? Born Jan. 29, 1988, in Georgetown, Texas ? Age 18.

Marquis Raymon McBeath (5-11/225, LB, Pearl River CC/Moss Point HS, Moss Point, Miss.)
Junior College: Lettered one year for coach Tim Hatten at Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, Miss. ? Helped lead Pearl River to the 2005 Mississippi Junior College state title ? Ole Miss: Signed with Ole Miss out of high school ? Redshirted in 2003 ? Saw limited action in 2004 ? High School: Lettered three years for coach Jerry Alexander at Moss Point High School in Mississippi ? Helped lead Moss Point to three straight District 7-5A titles and the 2000 Mississippi Class 5A state title ? Named first team all-district, all-area and all-coast and all-state as a senior ? Named the defensive MVP of the Sun Herald All-Coast team as a senior ? Named defensive MVP of the Class 5A all-state team as a senior by the coaches ? Named all-district, all-area and all-coast as a junior ? Rated as the eighth best inside linebacker in the country by Rivals.com ? Registered 100-plus tackles his senior year ? Personal: Son of Vincent and Doreen McBeath ? Has two sisters, Tiffany (18) and Alexis (16) ? Born July 12, 1985, in Pascagoula, Miss. ? Age 20.

Joseph Marion Danna (6-5/225, QB, Blinn JC/DeMatha HS, Houston, Texas)
Junior College: Lettered two years for coach Scott Maxfield (freshman) and Brad Franchione (sophomore) at Blinn Junior College in Benham, Texas ? Started both years at quarterback ? Helped lead Blinn to a 9-2 mark and a victory in the Golden Isles Bowl as a freshman ? Named honorable mention on the Southwest Junior College Conference team as a sophomore ? Passed for 1,292 yards and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore in only seven games ? High School: Lettered as a junior and senior at DeMatha High School in Washington, D.C. for coach Bill McGregor ? As a sophomore played for coach Bob Malloy at Good Counsel High School in Wheaten, Maryland ? Helped lead DeMatha to a 12-0 record, the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship and the Maryland state championship as a senior ? Passed for 2,012 yards, 16 touchdowns and only six interceptions as a senior ? Was only the second quarterback in DeMatha school history to lead his team to an undefeated season ? Named to the Associated Press all-state big school second team as a senior ? Named honorable mention all-metro in 2003 ? Named first team all-county in 2003 ? Named second team all-WCAC in 2003 ? Named Most Valuable Offensive MVP for DeMatha as a senior ? Also played basketball for three years in high school ? Personal: Son of Marion and Betti Danna (stepmother) and Kay Danna ? Has one brother, John (26) ? His father led Texas A&M Kingsville (Texas A&I at the time) to the 1970 national championship as a quarterback ? Born Jan. 30, 1986, in Houston, Texas ? Age 20.

Christopher Michael Lowery (6-2/230, LB, Pearl River CC/Petal HS, Petal, Miss.)
Junior College: Lettered two years for coach Tim Hatten at Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, Miss. ? Helped lead Pearl River to the 2004 Mississippi state title as well as the National Junior College championship title ? Also led Pearl River to the 2005 state title ? Named second team all-state as a sophomore and was a preseason honorable mention All-American selection ? High School: Lettered three years for coach Lonnie Schrader at Petal High School ? Played linebacker and tight end for the program ? As a senior, recorded 115 tackles, five interceptions and three sacks ? Named first team all-district as linebacker as a senior ? Named to the Hattiesburg American?s all-area team as a junior and senior ? Also played baseball as a freshman and sophomore and soccer as a freshman ? Personal: Son of Mike and Debbie Lowery ? Has one brother, Austin (16) ? His uncle Greg Jefcoat played football at Ole Miss and for the NFL?s Buffalo Bills ? Born May 13, 1986, in Pascagoula, Miss. ? Age 19.

Benjamin Patrick McGilton (6-3/245, DL, Pearl River CC/Pearl River Central HS, Carriere, Miss.)
Junior College: Lettered two years for coach Tim Hatten at Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, Miss. ? Played defensive line for Pearl River ? Helped lead Pearl River to the 2004 Mississippi state title as well as the National Junior College championship title ? Also led Pearl River to the 2005 state title ?Named to the NJCAA Preseason All-American team prior to his sophomore season ? High School: Lettered three years for coach Michael Bradley at Pearl River Central High School in Mississippi ? Played linebacker and defensive line for the Wildcats ? Helped lead the program to the state playoffs his senior season ? Named all-district as a junior and senior ? Named to the Sun Herald All-South Mississippi team as a senior ? Named to the Picayune Item All-Area team ? Named to the Picayune Item?s preseason Fab 12 team prior to senior season ? Named the best defensive lineman in District 7-4A his senior season ? Also a member of the school?s powerlifting team ? Threw the discus and shot put for the track and field team ? Personal: Son of Patrick and Cheryl McGilton ? Has one brother, James (22) ? Born Aug. 1, 1986, in Jacksonville, N.C. ? Age 19.

Shalamar Vanshaw Walker (6-0/180, DB, Pearl River CC/East Marion HS, Columbia, Miss.)
Junior College: Lettered two years for coach Tim Hatten at Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, Miss. ? Played cornerback for Pearl River ? Helped lead Pearl River to the 2004 Mississippi state title as well as the National Junior College championship title ? Also led Pearl River to the 2005 state title ?Named all-state as a sophomore ? High School: Lettered two years at East Marion High School for coach Leslie Peters ? Helped lead the Eagles to the District 8-2A title both years and the state playoffs ? Named all-district at safety as a senior ? Also played basketball for three years, earning all-district honors as a senior ? Played four years on the East Marion baseball team as a centerfielder ? Personal: Son of Mary Walker ? Has one brother, Ray Magee (24) and one sister, RaToya Walker (22) ? Born March 24, 1984, in Columbia, Miss. ? Age 21.

Antonio Edward Baker (5-11/200, DB, Amite HS, Amite, La.)
High School: Lettered three years for coach Donald Currier at Amite High School in Louisiana ? Played defensive back and safety for the Warriors ? Helped lead Amite to four straight District 9-3A titles ? Helped Amite win the 2004 Louisiana Class 3A state title ? Named District Defensive MVP as a senior ? Named first team all-district as a senior and second team as a junior ? Named honorable mention all-state as a senior ? Also played baseball for four years ? Personal: Son of Carl Baker and Elaine Walker ? Has two sisters, Anquettnet (24) and Carla (21) ? His father played linebacker at Southern ? Born Nov. 23, 1987, in Amite, La. ? Age 18.

Christopher John Adrian Riser (5-7/170, WR, North Shore HS, Houston, Texas)
High School: Was a three-year starter for coach David Aymond at North Shore High School in Texas ? Played wide receiver while also serving as the team?s kickoff and punt returner ? Helped lead the Mustangs to three straight District 23-5A titles ? Also led North Shore to the Texas Class 5A state title in 2003 ? Named first team all-district at wide receiver and punt returner as a senior ? Also named first team all-region, first team All-Greater Houston Area (Houston Chronicle) and second team all-state as a senior ? Named first team all-district a punt returner and second team all-district at wide receiver as a junior ? Named second team all-district at wide receiver as a sophomore ? Caught 48 passes for 762 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior ? Also returned 15 punts for 269 yards and two touchdowns ? Also played baseball on the North Shore HS team for three years ? Named first team all-district at centerfield as a sophomore and junior ? Personal: Son of John Riser and Mary Turner ? Has one sister, Krystal (21) ? Born Oct. 1, 1987, in Houston, Texas ? Age 18.