QUARTERBACKS
Blake Barnes - 6-3, 205, 4.83, Baldwyn HS. MAC 2A second-team All-State as a junior. Won the Junior QB award at Bowden's Passing Academy in the summers of 2000, 2001 and 2002.
Pat Farrell - 6-2, 215, 4.9, Long Beach HS. Great arm, qreat leader, coach on the field, excellent baseball player (LHP relief pitcher with 85-86 mph fastball).
LeAndrew Hicks - Richland HS.
Blake Hitchcock - 5-11, 165, 4.6, Ridgeland HS.
Jamarious Keith - 5-9, 140, Corinth HS. Also plays DB.
Matthew Randle - 5-11, 175, Amory HS.
Tomya Robinson - 6-3.5, 215, 4.6, Thomastown Attendance Center. Excellent student.
Will Sneed - 6-1, 180, Starkville HS.
David Surney - 6-0, 185, 4.6, Greenville Weston HS. Starter as a freshman.
Jerimy Watson - 6-3, 215, Grenada HS.
Connor Wise - 6-5, 200, Heritage Academy (Columbus). During his junior season, he threw for 1,846 yards while completing 121 of 235 attempts. Connor led Class AAA in passing yardage (1,439) and touchdowns (12) his sophomore year.
RUNNING BACKS
Aaron Ammons - 5-11, 265, 4.8, Brandon HS.
Roger Armstead - 5-9, 190, 4.6, Starkville HS. Benched 265 and squatted 460 as a sophomore.
Korey Brown - 5-7, 160, Pass Christian HS. As a sophomore, Korey rushed for 678 yards and 8 touchdowns on 89 carries for a 7.6 per carry average (10th best per carry average in Class 4A).
Jesse Burton - 5-9, 170, 4.5, South Pike HS. Rushed for 1,004 yards as a sophomore.
Paul Cavette - 6-0, 190, Clinton HS.
Ken Cox - 5-9, 160, 4.6, Cleveland HS. Also plays defensive back. Rushed for 1,080 yards with 18 TDs his sophomore year. This kid has it all, quick feet, great acceleration off the ball and after cuts. Already receiving attention from some D-1 schools.
Jeremy Gaston - 5-10, 175, Saltillo HS.
William Gillie - 6-0, 140, Heritage Academy.
Desmond Graham - 5-8, 170, 4.5, Noxapater HS.
Justin Jackson - 6-3, 245, George County HS. Made The Clarion-Ledger 1st team All-State team as a junior at TE.
Terrell Jackson - 6-0, 185, Puckett HS. Made The Clarion-Ledger 1st team All-State team as a junior at DB.
Terrence Jackson - 5-9, 170, 4.6, Senatobia HS. Also a great kick returner. Rushed for 1,291 yards and 14 TDs as a sophomore.
Nicholas Jew - 5-11, 185, 4.5, Jackson Academy.
Kevin Johnson - 5-9, 175, 4.4, Washington School (Greenville). As a junior, he rushed for 1,560 yards and scored 24 touchdowns.
Donta Jones - 5-8, 150, 4.6, New Hope (Columbus) HS. Had 511 total yards as a sophomore. Returned two kickoffs back for touchdowns. Benches 200, squats 360..
Roberto Jordan - 5-6, 180, 4.4, Noxubee County HS.
Michael McLaughlin - 6-1, 210, 4.5, Wayne County HS.
Desmond Murray - 5-10, 165, 4.55, Philadelphia HS. Also an excellent powerlifter.
David Myers - 5-10, 220, Velma Jackson.
Charlie Nunnery - 6-1, 190, 4.56, Cophiah Academy. 11.3 100m. Excellent student.
Timmy Sanders - 5-6, 145, 4.46, Richland HS. Rushed for 752 yards as a sophomore.
Reggie Smith - 5-8, 170, 4.5, Noxubee County HS.
Kelli Thomas - 5-10, 190, 4.6, Lumberton HS. Has rushed for 2,032 yards and 19 TDs during his three-year career at Purvis HS.
Marcus Thomas - Pontotoc HS.
Keith Whitfield - 6-0, 208, 4.5, Ridgeland HS.
WIDE RECEIVERS
Tony Burks - 6-4, 195, Harrison Central HS.
Quintrelle Green - 5-11, 190, 4.5, South Pike HS. Caught 16 passes for 236 yards and 3 TDs as a sophomore.
Dudley Guice, Jr. - 6-3, 205, Trinity Episcopal Day School (Natchez).
Curry Johnson - 5-7, 160, 4.4, Eupora. Has also played in the secondary. Benched 200 and squatted 440 as a sophomore.
Jeremy McGregory - 5-9, 170, Clarksdale HS.
Antonio (Tony) Miner - 5-10, 185, 4.5, Jackson-Jim Hill HS. Also plays running back. Strong academically.
Sam Pounders - 5-8, 165, 4.54, Caledonia HS.
John Swindle - Eupora HS. Also is a long snapper.
Brandon Tate - 6-4, 200, Noxubee County HS.
Maurice Taylor - 5-10, 155, 4.4, Vicksburg HS. Also outstanding sprinter in track who has run a track-timed 10.6 seconds 100 meters. Possibly the fastest player in the state of Mississippi as a freshman.
TIGHT ENDS
Mit Cole - 6-4, 225, 4.9, Petal HS. Benched 275, squated 450 as a sophomore. Also plays defensive end.
Eric Lyons - 6-3, 200, 4.7, Philadelphia HS. Benched 235, squatted 350, power cleaned 205 as a sophomore.
Dudley Swoope - 6-6, 220, Heritage Academy (Columbus). Recorded 125 tackles his sophomore year. Also plays middle linebacker. Named MPSA Commercial Dispatch All-Area Player of the Year in basketball his sophomore season.
Tyler Winford - 6-5, 200, 4.7, Jackson Academy. Also plays WR. Great student. Also plays basketball (20 ppg).
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN
Colby Brister - 6-1, 240, 4.63, New Hope HS. Has a 29 inch vertical leap.
George Christian - 6-0, 310, 5.1, Provine HS. Very athletic and runs very well for a big guy. Benched 350, squatted 550, deadlifted 700, cleaned and pressed 285 and inclined 335 as a junior.
Cedric Clark - 5-10, 295, Provine HS.
Josh Crockett - 6-2.5, 260, Independence HS.
Nat Duvall - 6-5, 285, Pascagoula HS.
Samuel Hathorn - 6-2, 250, 5.3, Tishomingo County HS.
Lekeithric Jackson - 6-3, 330, Hernando HS.
Kevin Jones - 6-5, 275, Hernando HS.
Lance Lee - 6-6, 280, Oxford HS. Plays OT.
Matt Mandich - 6-2, 275, Oak Grove HS. Good feet.
Brandon Maskew - 6-2, 220, 5.38, South Jones HS (Ellisville). Benches 250, squats 385.
Jacob Miller - 6-4, 310, 5.3, St. Martin HS. Benches 380, squats 450. Excellent student.
John Miller - 6-1, 270, 5.1, Starkville HS. Benched 275 and squatted 415 as a sophomore.
Steven Sanders - 6-4, 230, 5.2, Brandon HS. Also plays DE.
Michael Smith - 6-4, 320, Vicksburg HS.
David Traxler - 6-6, 245, 5.25, Jackson Academy. Excellent student. Also can play DL.
Nathan Waltman - 6-3, 285, Southaven HS. Plays tackle.
Josh Winchell - 6-4, 310, 5.0, Southaven HS. Benches 385. Ole Miss is showing a lot of interest in Josh.
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
Kendrell Barksdale - 6-3.5, 235, 4.7, South Panola HS. Very good student.
Lendrell Barksdale - 6-3.5, 235, 4.7, South Panola HS. Very good student.
Danielle Cook - 6-2, 265, 5.4, New Albany HS. 335 bench and 625 squat as a sophomore.
Zack Crosby - 6-8, 380, Pascagoula HS.
Kenny Davis - 6-1, 250, West Point HS. Quick off the ball, strong and athletic.
Phillip Drungole - 6-0, 250, 4.8, Eupora HS. Benched 370 and squatted 510 as a sophomore. Exceptional student.
Michael Eubanks - 6-1, 200 Cleveland HS.
Andrey Guy - 6-1, 285, 5.1, Starkville HS. Benched 305 and squatted 415 as a sophomore.
David Harned - 5-11, 225, 5.0, Starkville Academy. Led his team with 8 sacks his sophomore year. Benches 325, squats 475. David can bench 225 pounds 15 times.
Tivan Harris - 5-8, 260, Jim Hill HS. Bench 385, squat 515, clean 245, push jerk 315. As a junior, Tivan recorded 37 tackles with 4.5 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries and 4 forced fumbles.
Jermaine Jackson - 5-11, 285, Corinth HS. 3A first-team All-State as a sophomore.
Peria Jerry - 6-2, 245, 4.5, South Panola HS. Tied for the most sacks (14) in class 5A his sophomore year.
Jojuan Johnson - 6-4, 280, 4.9, Thomastown Attendance Center. Excellent student.
Cedric Jones - 6-5, 195, 4.8, Wayne County HS.
Xavier Mitchell - 6-4, 230, 4.7, Long Beach HS. A starter since his freshman year. Recorded 70 tackles, 10 sacks (18 for his career), and 5 fumble recoveries his sophomore year. Named to the second-team, all-district 8-5A team. A 3.0 student. Benched 285 and squatted 470 as a sophomore.
Arsenio Moss - 6-0, 221, 5.0, Horn Lake HS.
Jamile Owens - 6-1, 235, 4.8, Starkville HS. Plays defensive end and fullback. Benched 275 and squatted 470 as a junior.
Brock Owings - 6-2, 290, Vardaman HS. Benched 250 and squatted 350 as a sophomore.
Roland Terry - 6-7, 260, 4.9, Lamar School. Also plays offensive tackle.
Casey Younger - 6-1, 235, Vicksburg HS. As a sophomore, benched 230, squatted 455 and deadlifted 550. Part-time starter as a sophomore. Good student.
LINEBACKERS
Kenny Brown - 6-0, 185, Columbia HS.
Monte Coleman - 6-0, 195, Mound Bayor-JFK HS.
Donald Cooper - 6-2, 215, Columbia HS.
Marcus Davis - 5-10, 205, Ruleville Central HS.
Rodrick Erves - 5-10, 245, 4.9, Vicksburg HS. As a sophomore, he benched 265, squatted 435 and deadlifted 465. Very physical player. Good football background and knowledge; his father is the defensive coordinator at Vicksburg HS.
Michael Fox - 6-0, 200, Pascagoula HS.
Steve Gandy - 6-2, 190, 4.65, Wayne County HS. Plays strong safety. Big-time hitter. Made The Clarion-Ledger 1st-team All-State team as a junior.
Heath Grant - 6-1.5, 215, 4.75, Starkville HS. Benched 305, squatted 465, deadlifted 475 as a sophomore.
Josh Hopkins - 5-9, 165, 4.7, Caledonia HS.
Bryant Jenkins - 6-0, 175, 4.7, Richland HS.
Michael Johnson - 5-11, 190, 4.7, Eupora HS. Benched 275 and squatted 410 as a sophomore. Started as a sophomore.
Rory Johnson - 6-2.5, 215, 4.4, Vicksburg HS. Started as a sophomore. As a sophomore, he benched 250, squatted 425, deadlifted 485.
Tim Lewis - 6-0, 185, 4.7, Long Beach HS. Finished with 104 tackles and 5 fumble recoveries his sophomore year. Had 15 tackle performances against Gulfport and Moss Point his sophomore year. Has been a starter since his freshman season. A 4.0 student. Benched 250 and squatted 430 his sophomore year.
Alton Middleton - 5-9, 190, Columbia HS.
John Miller - 6-1, 255, 5.1, Starkville HS. Benches 275, Squats 415 as a sophomore.
Garry Pack - 6-2, 215, 4.6, Oak Grove HS. Benches over 300 and squats 475. Made The Clarion-Ledger 2nd team All-State team as a junior.
Joseph Page - 6-0, 185, Columbia HS.
JaMarca Sanford - 5-11, 190, South Panola HS. Made The Clarion-Ledger 2nd team All-State team as a junior.
Marcellus Speaks - 6-1, 210, 4.8, Provine HS.
Maurice Thornton - 6-2, 200, 4.7, Bruce HS.
DEFENSIVE BACKS
Demario Bobo - 6-0, 170, South Panola HS.
Lester Brooks - 6-1, 290, Noxubee County HS.
William Erves - 6-2, 180, 4.6, Vicksburg HS.
Demario Hannah - 6-1, 185, 4.6, Jackson-Jim Hill HS. Also plays wide receiver. Excellent student.
Chris Perry - 5-10, 160, Louisville HS.
Zabran Taylor - 6-2, 180, 4.5, Brandon HS.
Shmarrick Webster - 5-8, 165, Ackerman HS. Also plays running back.
Ronnie Wheat - 5-10, 175, 4.6, Vancleave HS (Ocean Springs). Also plays WR.
Harrison Young - 5-10, 170, 4.8, Starkville HS.