Lennie Day, TE/LB/Ath, 6-3, 240, Mobile, Ala. (Baker) -- Selected to the Fox Sports South Top 100, one of the top-100 players in the Southeastern Conference region . . . Ranked as the No. 77 player in Dixie (Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee), regardless of position, by Superprep in its preseason magazine . . . Listed 92nd in its postseason issue . . . Named to the Mobile Register All-Region team . . . Ranked with the top receivers in the Southeast by the G&W Recruiting Report . . . Credited with running between 4.6 and 4.7 in the 40 . . . Was a two-time, all-league and all-city performer . . . Also twice named all-state in Alabama . . . Two-way standout at Baker High School in Mobile, Ala. . . . Starred at both tight end and linebacker . . . Caught 23 passes for 418 yards and three touchdowns as a senior and made 108 tackles, including seven tackles for loss, and one pass interception as a linebacker . . . As a junior, he had 23 receptions for 295 yards and one touchdown . . . Solid prep student . . . Born Lennie Ray Day, Jr., 7-20-81, in Sitka, Alaska . . . Son of Mr. and Mrs. Lennie Day, Sr. .

Kevin Fant, QB, 6-2, 190, Moss Point, Miss. (Moss Point) -- Rated as one of the top-10 quarterback/athletes in the country on Max Emfinger's posteason National Bluechips listing . . . Credited with running a 4.6 in the 40 by that publication . . . Ranked as the 20th-best quarterback in the country by Superprep in its postseason issue . . . Listed as the No. 33 player in Dixie, regardless of position, by Superprep, a jump of 22 spots from its preseason ranking . . . Was the fifth quarterback listed in the South by that publication . . . Called the best quarterback in Mississippi by Allen Wallace of Superprep . . . Named to the G&W Recruiting Report's preseason list of the top quarterbacks in the country . . . Ranked No. 2 on recruiting analyst Kevin Henderson's list of the top players in Mississippi . . . Rated No. 3 on the Jackson Clarion-Ledger's list of the state's top prep players . . . Named to that newspaper's Dandy Dozen in preseason, symbolic of being one of the top 12 players in the state of Mississippi . . . Named second-team, all-state by that newspaper . . . Listed as one of the top 20 players in the state of Mississippi by USA Today in its preseason edition . . . Credited with a 260-pound bench press, a 365-pound squat and a 4.6 time in the 40 . . . Rebounded from early season knee injury to have a solid senior campaign . . .Completed 83 of 166 passes for 1,269 yards and 13 touchdowns, despite missing three games . . . Paced his team to the Class 5A state quarterfinals this past season . . . Opted out of the Mississippi/Alabama High School all-star game to rehabilitate his knee . . . Led his prep team to back-to-back Class 5A state championships in his sophomore and junior seasons . . . Completed 100-of-174 passes for more than 1,700 yards and 16 TDs during his breakthrough junior season . . . Gained more than 2,300 yards in total offense that season . . . Excellent high school student . . . Born Kevin Dwayne Fant, 10-24-80, in Pascagoula, Miss. . . . Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fant. .

Keshan Fudge, WR, 6-0, 185, Hattiesburg, Miss. (Hattiesburg) -- Rated among the top-20 wide receivers in the country by G&W Recruiting Report . . . Labeled the top wide receiver prospect in the state by that publication . . . Also rated among the top-20 wide receivers in the nation by Max Emfinger in his postseason National Bluechips listing . . . Credited with running a 4.31 in the 40 in that newsletter . . . Ranked 19th on recruiting analyst Kevin Henderson's list of the top prospects in Mississippi . . . Credited with running a 4.48 in the 40 by Henderson . . . Rated among the state's top-25 players by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger in its post-season review . . . Named second-team, all-state by that newspaper . . . Was all-league, all-district and honorable mention all-state as a junior . . . Had 34 catches for 805 yards, a 23.7-yard per catch average, and five touchdowns that season . . . Born Keshan Rhamell Fudge, 5-25-80, in Queens, N.Y. . . . Son of Ms. Brenda Fudge . . . Former Mississippi State quarterback Greg Plump is his cousin. .

Toby Golliday, DL, 6-2, 295, Cleveland, Miss. (Cleveland/Miss. Delta CC) -- Ranked as the No. 1 defensive player in the state of Mississippi's junior college system by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger . . . Earned the No. 2 position on recruiting analyst Kevin Henderson's list of the state's top junior college players . . . One of just two nose guards named to Max Emfinger's JUCO Nifty Fifty listing of the top junior college players in the country . . . Considered one of the top junior college defensive linemen in the country by Prep Star in its annual JUCO Report . . . Will provide "immediate help in the trenches" according to that recruiting magazine . . . Listed among the top-20 players in Mississippi by the USA Today in its postseason review of the nation's top high school prospects . . . Ranked among the top-40 players in the state of Mississippi following his senior prep season by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger . . .Was first-team, all-state at tight end by that newspaper during his senior season at Cleveland (Miss.) High School . . . Was an all-district selection four straight years . . . Recorded 11 catches and scored four touchdowns during his senior campaign . . . A two-way standout who also excelled at linebacker, he had 17 tackles for loss in his final prep season . . . Born Toby Golliday, 2-18-78, in Cleveland, Miss. . . . Son of Ms. Therlene Golliday. .

Terrell Grindle, WR, 5-10, 170, Hattiesburg, Miss. (Hattiesburg) -- Listed as the No. 41 player in Dixie, regardless of position, by Superprep in its postseason issue . . . Was the fifth wide receiver listed in that rating . . . Credited with running a 4.4 in the 40 and 10.6 in the 100 meters by Allen Wallace of Superprep . . . Ranked No. 4 on recruiting analyst Kevin Henderson's list of the top players in Mississippi . . . Credited with running a 4.34 40-yard dash by Henderson . . . Rated ninth on the Jackson Clarion-Ledger's list of the state's top high school players . . . Earned first-team, all-state recognition by the Clarion-Ledger at a wide receiver position . . . Hauled in 64 passes for 1,303 yards and 15 touchdowns during a breakout senior season . . . Selected to play in the Mississippi/Alabama High School all-star game . . . Made 24 catches for 750 yards as a junior . . . Born Terrell Grindle, 1-20-81, in Hattiesburg, Miss. . . . Son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Grindle. .

Larry Huntington, DB/WR/Ath, 5-10, 185, North Atlanta, Ga. (North Atlanta/East Miss. CC) -- Talented performer who could help the Bulldogs on offense, defense or in the return game . . . Considered one of the top junior college defensive backs in the country by Prep Star in its annual JUCO Report . . . Considered equally solid against the run and the pass by that recruiting publication . . . Ranked 10th on the Jackson Clarion-Ledger list of the state's top junior college players . . . Earned the No. 21 spot on recruiting analyst Kevin Henderson's list of the state's top junior college prospects . . . Caught 25 passes for 650 yards (a 26.0-yard per catch average) and five touchdowns during his sophomore season at EMCC . . . Also finished second among Mississippi junior colleges in kickoff returns . . . All-state and all-region during his final JUCO season . . . Started all 20 games during his junior college career . . . One of the top high school players in Georgia, a special recognition bestowed by G&W Recruiting Report . . . Was a standout two-way player who also had success at wide receiver . . . Was credited with running a 4.4 in the 40 by G&W . . . Recorded 26 receptions with six touchdowns as a junior at North Atlanta High School . . . Born Larry M. Huntington, 6-16-77, in Mobile, Ala. . . . Son of Mr. Larry Huntington and Ms. Patricia Huntington..

Kamau Jackson, LB, 6-1, 230, Atlanta, Ga. (Booker T. Washington) -- Called "the best linebacker in the state of Georgia" by recruiting analyst Jamie Newberg, "probably the No. 3 player in the Southeast and one of the top four or five guys period" . . . Ranked as the No. 12 inside linebacker in the Southeast by Pigskin Preps recruiting annual . . . Rated as the No. 51 player in Dixie (Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee), regardless of position, by Superprep in its preseason issue . . . Made that same postseason listing . . . Did not play his senior year in high school due to eligibility difficulties after transferring within Atlanta city schools . . . Credited with running a 4.6 in the 40-yard dash by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution . . . Also carries a 320-pound bench press mark, according to that newspaper . . . Attended Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta during his senior season, but never played for head coach Rodney Cofield . . . Averaged 15 tackles per game and totaled six sacks during his junior season at Douglass High School in the city . . . Led that team into the first round of the state of Georgia high school football playoffs . . . Started as a freshman and sophomore at Southside High School . . . Born Kamau Jackson, 12-7-79, in Atlanta, Ga. . . . Son of Mr. Charles Burton and Ms.Andrea Donaldson..

Justin Jenkins, WR/Ath, 6-1, 200, Pearl, Miss. (Pearl) -- Rated among the top-20 strong safeties in the nation by Max Emfinger in his postseason National Bluechips listing . . . Credited with running a 4.43 in the 40 by that publication . . . Ranked 13th on recruiting analyst Kevin Henderson's list of the top players in Mississippi . . . Called a blue-chip safety prospect by Henderson . . . Rated among the state's top-25 players by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger in its post-season review . . . First-team all-state in the defensive backfield by the Clarion-Ledger . . .Showed his versatility by being named first-team, all-metro Jackson at quarterback by that newspaper . . .Completed 74-of-168 passes for 1,289 yards and 18 touchdowns during a stellar senior season . . . Also had 58 tackles with one interception and one fumble recovery on defense for the Class 5A state semifinalist . . . Led his team to an 11-3 record last year . . . Selected to play in the Mississippi/Alabama High School all-star game . . . Born Justin Armand Jenkins, 12-10-80, in Jackson, Miss. . . . Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jenkins. .

Adam Joiner, TE, 6-3, 270, Milton, Fla. (Milton/Jones [Miss.] CC) -- Ranked with top six tight ends in the country coming out of junior college by Prep Star in its annual JUCO Report . . . Ranked No. 11 on the Jackson Clarion-Ledger list of the state's top junior college prospects . . . Helped lead Jones (Miss.) Community College to a 12-0 final season record and third-place ranking the final national junior college poll . . . Originally signed with Alabama out of high school . . .A three-year starter at Milton (Fla.) High School for coach Carl Madison, he graded out at 90 percent in blocking and caught 29 passes for 397 yards as a tight end . . . Was named first-team, all-state and all-Northwest Florida . . . Was a preseason prep all-America . . . Helped Milton to a 10-0 record and into the state playoffs before breaking his right foot, an injury that ended his high school career . . . Born Adam Jones, 7-28-78, in Milton, Fla. . . . Son of Ms. Judy Daniels. .

Donald Lee, TE/LB, 6-4, 225, Pheba, Miss. (Maben) -- Listed as one of the top-20 players in the state of Mississippi by USA Today in its preseason edition . . . Ranked 35th on recruiting analyst Kevin Henderson's list of the top players in Mississippi . . . Rated among the state's top 40 players by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger in its post-season review . . . Considered a player to watch by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger heading into this senior season . . . Moved to running back as a senior and became one of Class A's best rushers . . . Led Mississippi's Class A schools in receiving as a junior, guiding his team to a state playoff appearance . . . Grabbed 54 passes for 1,015 yards and nine touchdowns during that campaign . . . Also played fullback and linebacker at times for the Blue Devils . . . Born Donald Tywon Lee, 8-31-80, in Maben, Miss. . . . Son of Ms. Linda Wordlaw. .

Cory Miley, DL, 6-3, 250, Mendenhall, Miss. (Mendenhall) -- Listed as the No. 113 player in Dixie, regardless of position, by Superprep in its postseason issue, after suffering through an injury-plagued senior season . . . Credited with running a 4.9 in the 40 by Allen Wallace of Superprep . . . Rated the No. 49 player in Dixie in Superprep's preseason magazine . . . Listed 10th on the Jackson Clarion-Ledger's ranking of the state's top high school players . . . Ranked 37th on recruiting analyst Kevin Henderson's list of the top players in Mississippi . . .Two-way performer who also excelled at tight end and as the team's long snapper . . . Suffered a knee injury during his senior season which limited his playing time to just two games . . . Selected to play in the Mississippi/Alabama High School all-star game . . . As a junior, he had 89 tackles and 12 tackles for loss, six quarterback sacks, seven fumble recoveries and six caused fumbles . . . His father, Mack, is a former Jackson State all-America . . . Born Cory M. Miley, 12-20-81, in Jackson, Miss. . . . Son of Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Miley. .

Jason Myers, LB, 6-4, 240, Vicksburg, Miss. (Vicksburg) -- Named to the Jackson Clarion-Ledger's Dandy Dozen preseason team, symbolic of being one of the top 12 players in the state heading into his senior season . . . Credited with a 325-pound bench press, a 500-pound squat, and a 4.7 time in the 40 by that newspaper . . . Rated with the top 20 players in Mississippi by USA Today in its preseason listing of the coutry's top players . . . Ranked with the top 25 players in the state of Mississippi by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger in that newspaper's listing of the state's top players . . . Selected to play in the Mississippi/Alabama High School all-star game . . .Born Jason Benard Myers, 4-10-81, in Vicksburg, Miss. . . . Son of Mr. Herman Myers, Sr..

Milas Randle, WR, 6-2, 190, Indianola, Miss. (Gentry) -- Named first-team, all-state by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger following his senior season at a wide receiver position . . . Rated with the top 20 players in Mississippi by USA Today in its preseason listing of the coutry's top players . . . Ranked with the top 40 players in the state of Mississippi by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger in that newspaper's listing of the state's top players . . . Had 70 pass receptions for 1,163 yards and 13 touchdowns during a scintillating senior season . . . Also a standout basketball player . . . Born Milas W. Randle, 5-25-80, in Greenville, Miss. .

Dwayne Robertson, LB, 6-0, 220, Athens, Ga. (Cedar Shoals/Georgia Military) -- Considered one of the top junior college linebackers in the country by Prep Star in its annual JUCO Report . . . Credited with running a 4.5 in the 40-yard dash by that publication . . . "Great on the edge rushing the passer" according to that recruiting magazine . . . Also solid in pass coverage, he had 42 solo tackles and eight interceptions during his sophomore season at Georgia Military College . . . Named first-team, all-region at linebacker following this past season . . . Helped lead GMC to a 10-2 record and national No. 4 ranking among the nation's junior colleges . . . Born Dwayne L. Robertson, 12-12-77, in Elberton, Ga. . . . Son of Ms. Jo Ann Hood..

Johnny Rutherford, DB, 6-1, 190, Atlanta, Ga. (Booker T. Washington) -- A three-year starter at left cornerback for Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta, he led his high school team's defensive backs in solo tackles with 38 . . . Also led the DBs with six interceptions . . . Credited with running a 4.3 in the 40, a 10.9 in the 100 meters, by his high school coach Rodney Cofield . . . Named all-city and all-state d following a standout senior season . . . Also an outstanding track athlete at BTW, running the anchor leg of the 4x100 relay . . . Born Jonny Rutherford, 1-19-81, in Atlanta . . . Son of Ms. Patricia Ann High..

Kelly Shumpert, WR, 6-0, 180, Tupelo, Miss. (Tupelo) -- Rated among the state's top-25 players by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger in its post-season review . . . Ranked 36th on recruiting analyst Kevin Henderson's list of the top players in Mississippi . . . Considered a player to watch by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger heading into this senior season . . . Credited with running a 4.48 in the 40 by Border Wars online service . . . Also recorded a 295-pound bench press by that publication . . . Considered one of the top players in Mississippi by the G&W Recruiting Report . . . Credited with running a 4.5 40-yard dash by that publication . . .An all-around athlete, he made his presence felt all over the football field during his senior prep season . . . Completed 27-of-57 passes for 524 yards and three touchdowns during limited work under center . . . Had 11 receptions for 200 yards and added 245 yards rushing playing both wide receiver and in the offensive backfield . . . Scored five touchdowns this past season . . . Played mostly in the secondary during his junior season . . . Born Raymond Kelly Shumpert, Jr., 7-4-81, in Tupelo, Miss. . . . Son of Mr. Raymond Shumpert and Ms. Pearlie Grayson..

Fred Smoot, DB, 6-1, 175, Jackson, Miss. (Provine/Hinds [Miss.] CC) -- Named first-team, all-America at defensive back by the National Junior College Athletic Association and All-Region 23 . . . One of the top-50 junior college players in the country on Max Emfinger's postseason ranking, one of just six cornerbacks so honored . . . Listed No.53 on Superprep's ranking of the nation's top junior college prospects . . . Credited with runnnig a 4.4 in the 40 by that publication . . . Considered one of the top junior college defensive backs in the country by Prep Star in its annual JUCO Report . . . "Excellent cover corner who was selected the best DB in the state's JUCO ranks" according to that publication . . . Ranked No.8 on the Jackson Clarion-Ledger list of the state's top junior college prospects . . . Concluded his sophomore season with 89 tackles and seven interceptions from his cornerback position . . . Added 68 tackles and six interceptions (one for a touchdown) during his first junior college season . . . Tied for second among the state's junior colleges that season in interceptions . . . Had 86 yards in INT returns that fall . . . Also had 18 pass deflections and two recovered fumbles in his freshman campaign . . . Participated in the Mississippi/Alabama High School all-star game following a standout senior season at Provine High School in Jackson, Miss. . . . Born Fredrick D. Smoot, 4-17-79, in Jackson, Miss. . . . Son of Ms. Katherine Jordan. .

Derrick Thompson, TE/DL, 6-6, 275, Itta Bena, Miss. (Leflore County) -- Rated the 10th-best defensive line candidate in the country by recruiting analyst Tom Lemming for The Sporting News magazine . . . Listed as one of the top-14 quick defensive tackles in the country by Max Emfinger in his postseason National Bluechips listing . . . Credited with running a 4.8 in the 40 by that publication . . . Listed as the No. 55 player in Dixie (with his twin brother Eric), regardless of position, by Superprep in its postseason issue . . . Credited with running a 4.7 in the 40 by Allen Wallace of Superprep . . . Credited with a 255-pound bench press following his junior season by that publication . . . Named to the G&W Recruiting Report's preseason list of the top linemen (offensive and defensive) in the country . . . Listed as the No. 5 player on the Jackson Clarion-Ledger's list of the state's top players . . . Named first-team, all-state on the defensive line by the Clarion-Ledger . . . Named to that newspaper's Dandy Dozen in preseason, symbolic of being one of the top 12 players in the state of Mississippi . . . Credited with a 320-pound squat and a 4.7 time in the 40 by that newspaper . . . Listed as one of the top-20 players in the state of Mississippi by USA Today in its preseason edition . . . Ranked No. 6 on recruiting analyst Kevin Henderson's list of the top players in Mississippi . . . Two-way standout, who also excelled at tight end on offense . . .Had 114 tackles and 14 sacks during his senior season . . . Selected to play in the Mississippi/Alabama High School all-star game . . . Made 86 tackles and five sacks during his junior season . . . Born Derrick Lamon Thompson, 7-2-81, in Greenwood, Miss. . . . Son of Ms. Diana Thompson. .

Eric Thompson, OL, 6-6, 295, Itta Bena, Miss. (Leflore County) -- Listed as the No. 55 player in Dixie (with his twin brother Derrick), regardless of position, by Superprep in its postseason issue . . . Credited with running a 4.8 in the 40 by Allen Wallace of Superprep . . . Rated No. 8 on the Jackson Clarion-Ledger's list of the state's top high school players . . . Named to that newspaper's Dandy Dozen in preseason, symbolic of being one of the top-12 players in the state of Mississippi . . . Named second-team, all-state by that newspaper . . . Credited witha 280-pound bench press by the Clarion-Ledger . . . Listed as one of the top-20 players in the state of Mississippi by USA Today in its preseason edition . . . Ranked 25th on recruiting analyst Kevin Henderson's list of the top players in Mississippi . . . A standout two-way lineman, he had 102 tackles, 17 sacks and six fumble recoveries on the defensive side of the ball as a senior . . . Posted 96 tackles and five sacks during his junior campaign . . . Born Eric Lamar Thompson, 7-2-81, in Greenwood, Miss. . . . Son of Ms. Diana Thompson..

Donald Tucker, OL, 6-4, 305, Tupelo, Miss. (Tupelo) -- Named to the G&W Recruiting Report's preseason list of the top linemen (offensive and defensive) in the country . . . Listed as the No. 62 player in Dixie, regardless of position, by Superprep in its postseason issue . . . Was rated 54th in Superprep's preseason rating . . . Credited with a 475-pound squat and 335-pound bench press following his junior campaign . . . Listed as one of the top-20 players in the state of Mississippi by USA Today in its preseason edition . . . Ranked 21st on recruiting analyst Kevin Henderson's list of the top players in Mississippi . . . Rated among the state's top-25 players by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger in its post-season review . . . Overcame injuries during his senior season to have a solid campaign . . . Selected to play in the Mississippi/Alabama High School all-star game . . . Was all-region and honorable mention all-state as a junior, despite playing with injuries throughout the season . . .Solid prep student . . . Born Donald Lee Tucker, Jr., 2-2-81, in El Paso, Texas . . . Son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Tucker, Sr..

Dontae Walker, RB, 5-10, 200, Clinton, Miss. (Clinton) -- USA Today first-team all-America running back . . . Also named to the elite Parade All-America team . . . Considered the No. 1 running back in the country by Max Emfinger in his postseason National Bluechips listing . . . Credited with running a 4.41 in the 40 by that publication . . . Rated the No. 5 player in the country, regardless of position, by the G&W Recruiting Report . . . That recruiting service also had him ranked No. 2 overall in the Southeastern Conference region, the top running back listed . . . Named to G&W's 1999 All-America team . . . Named to the G&W Recruiting Report's preseason list of the top athletes in the country . . . Showed his versatility by being named the No. 7 defensive prospect in the country by recruiting analyst Tom Lemming for The Sporting News magazine . . . Lemming also rated him the No. 1 athlete in the country, saying he could become an all-American at tailback or free safety . . . Ranked third on that magazine's listing of the best five players in the country . . . Ranked as the No. 9 player overall in the country in Superprep's postseason National Top 50 . . . Was the second running back listed . . . Named the Superprep Dixie Offensive Player of the Year in that same newsletter, the No. 2 player regardless of position in the South . . . Called the top recruit in the state by that publication . . . Also credited with a 300-pound bench press, a 515 in the squat and a 4.45 time in the 40 by Superprep . . . Was Superprep's top running back in its preseason rating, and the No. 1 player in Dixie (Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee) . . . Gatorade Circle of Champions award winner as the state's football player of the year . . . Named the player of the year in the state of Mississippi by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger and ranked No. 1 on that newspaper's list of the state's top high school players . . . Named to that newspaper's Dandy Dozen in preseason, symbolic of being one of the top 12 players in the state of Mississippi . . . Called one of the top three running backs in the country by Bluechips Illustrated pre-season magazine . . . Ranked No. 1 on recruiting analyst Kevin Henderson's list of the top players in Mississippi . . . Called the best back in the state in a decade by Henderson . . . Gained 5,153 yards on 586 attempts (8.8 yards per carry) and scored 76 touchdowns during his three seasons . . . Gained 1,880 yards on 210 carries (8.95 yards per carry) with 33 touchdowns during a standout senior season . . . Paced all 5A backs in both yards gained and touchdowns scored for a second straight year . . . Led his team to a 10-3 record and to the Class 5A state quarterfinals . . . Selected to play in the Mississippi/Alabama High School all-star game . . . Picked up 2,042 yards, 8.4 yards per carry, and 28 touchdowns as a junior . . .Also played in the defensive secondary during his prep career, making 32 stops and 10 pass deflections . . . A standout track star at Clinton, he ran 10.76 100 meters and long jumped 22-7 during his junior campaign . . . Cousin George White is an MSU defensive back . . . Born Rafiel Dontae Walker, 1-31-80, in Clinton, Miss. . . . Son of Mr. Willie White and Ms. Myrtis Walker..

Tommy Watson, OL, 6-5, 300, Thomaston, Ga. (Upson-Lee/Middle Georgia) -- Has three years of eligibility remaining at Mississippi State following his transfer from Middle Georgia College . . . Helped lead GMC to an 11-1 record in 1998, a win over Northwest Mississippi in the Mineral Water Bowl, and a national top-10 finish in the national junior college poll . . . He keyed an offensive line that generated more than 400 yards in total offense in that win over Northwest Mississippi . . . Born Tommy Lee Watson, Jr., 3-29-79, in Thomaston, Ga. . . . Son of Ms. Molly Melton.

Zak West, OL, 6-8, 280, Southlake, Texas (Carroll) -- Named a 1998 preseason Top 50 in Texas, regardless of position, by the National Football Recruiting Report . . . Selected to Dallas Morning News Top 100 among the city's area recruits . . . Picked to the Fort Worth Star Telegram's ranking of the state's top 75 recruits . . . Also named to the Arlington News' ranking of the top 75 recruits in the state of Texas . . . Two-year starter at offensive tackle on high school teams that produced a 21-6 overall record for head coach Tom Rapp . . . Led his prep team to the Class 4A state semifinals in his senior season . . . Named both all-district and all-area following that campaign . . . Also an outstanding track star at Carroll High School in Southlake, Texas . . . Threw the shot and discus during track season . . . Credited with a 325-pound bench press and a 600-pound squat by his high school coach . . . Solid prep student . . . Born Zak B. West, 8-10-81, in Waco, Texas . . . Son of Mr. and Mrs. Brooks West.