2008 Commits

[SANJAY]

Commit                       Position       Date               School

1. Jeff Hawkins                  TE       4/14/07         (Vanguard-Ocala)

2. Armando Sanchez           LB       5/9/07           (St. Pete Northeast)

3. Andreas Shields              TE       5/11/07         (Wharton-Tampa)

4. Mike Lanaris                    LB       7/18/07         (Lake Mary)

5. James Jones                   DE       7/20/07        (Lake Gibson- Lakeland)

6. Josh Garvin                     OL       7/20/07        (Lake Gibson- Lakeland)

7. Demetris Murray              RB        8/6/07         (Buford - Atlanta, GA)

8 Justin Brockhaus-Kann       P         8/29/07        (Winter Springs)

9. Corey Grissom                 DT       9/29/07        (Troupe County, GA)

10. Anthony Jones              WR      10/1/07        (Tallahassee via Northeast MS CC)

11. Maikon Bonani               K         10/4/07        (Lake Wales)

12. Anthony Mains              DE       10/8/07        (Naples- Golden Gate)

13. Joshua Price                 CB/S     10/11/07      (Parker - Jacksonville)

14. Daniel Bryant                 WR      10/13/07      (Tallahassee)

15. Theo Wilson                 DB/WR  11/5/07       (Dunedin via PRCC)

16. Kion Wilson                   LB        11/5/07       (Jacksonville Raines via PRCC)

17. Evan Landi           ATH (QB/DB)  11/7/07       (Coral Springs Charter)

18. John Lejiste                  DB         12/5/07       (Atlantic-Delray Beach)

19. Danous Estanar             OG/DT     12/12/07     (Palm Beach Ceentral, HS)

20. Donnel Engram              DE          12/14/07     (Tarpon Springs, HS)

21. Mark Popek                   OT          1/13/08     (Plant City HS)

22. David Bedford                DE          1/13/08       (Independence CC, MO)

23. Justin Green                 OG           1/14/08       (Palm Beach Gardens)

24. Quavon Taylor               S/LB         1/21/08        (Miami Northwestern)

Because the star question is always asked: David Bedford, Kion Wilson and Anthony jones are 4stars, Taylor, Popek, Theo Wilson, Green, Leijeste, Grissom, Sanchez, Murray, Bryant, and Hawkins are 3 stars (on either Scout or Rivals), rest 2 stars.

Not counted above are Safety Charlton Sinclair (2007 3-star recruit) and DE Craig Marshall (2006 3-star recruit) who committed but did not qualify originally but will enroll in the spring.  Also does not include TE Trent Pupello transferring from UF.

[BiggTipp]

Just watched a highlight video of Sanchez playing QB and listed here as an ATH...is he going to be a LB??

[RunningoftheBulls]

Just watched a highlight video of Sanchez playing QB and listed here as an ATH...is he going to be a LB??

I think I remember reading that he played on both sides of the ball.  He fits the frame of a LB and loves to hit

[RunningoftheBulls]

By the way get ready to add to the list after this weekend.

[SANJAY]

I hear we have some good talent coming in for the Senior Showcase.

[tampaboi07]

Commit          Position      Date         School

Jeff Hawkins          TE       4/14/07    (Vanguard-Ocala)

One of the state's top tight end prospects, Hawkins finished his junior season with 13 catches for 195 yards and one touchdown. He also played defensive end and had 14 tackles and one interception. Hawkins also wrestles and participates in track.

Armando Sanchez   LB       5/9/07      (St. Pete Northeast)

Ht: 6-foot-0  (Event)

Wt: 210 lbs

Forty: 4.6 secs

Bench max: 345 pounds

Squat max: 450 pounds

GPA: 3.91

ACT: 19

Class: 2008 (High School)

Andreas Shields      TE       5/11/07    (Wharton-Tampa)

The USF scouting report on Shields says he's good in the open field, has above-average hands and is a solid blocker. Shields is also solid in the classroom with a 2.7 grade point average. He said he already holds a passing SAT score and will have no trouble meeting the requirements of the NCAA Clearinghouse.

Mike Lanaris           LB        7/18/07    (Lake Mary)

As a Junior, Lanaris was named First Team all-County after he recorded 122 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 2 fumble recoveries, 3 forced fumbles and one interception that he returned for a touchdown. He was also team captain and was voted the Defensive Player of the Year by his teammates. In his sophomore season, Lanaris recorded 65 tackles and four sacks. He also runs a 4.61 40 and was the starting catcher for the baseball team. 

James Jones          DE       7/20/07    (Lake Gibson- Lakeland)

DE James Jones Lake Gibson HS, Lakeland – Jones is a 6’2, 232 pound prospect that turned heads last year in Gainesville during the state football championships. He finished the ’06 season with 98 tackles, 12 sacks and 2 fumble recoveries. As a sophomore he recorded 67 tackles and 6 sacks. Versatile player who plays FB as well.

Josh Garvin            OL       7/20/07    (Lake Gibson- Lakeland)

[bulls96go]

what no stars?

cee or smazza....

[SANJAY]

They have all been given 2 stars in both scout and rivals.  The one exception is that Hawkins is a 3-star on scout.

[Jax_Bull]

Here's some highlights for everybody:

Jeff Hawkins

http://64.237.99.126/clips/2008FL0050.wmv

Armando Sanchez

http://64.237.99.126/clips/2008FL0014.wmv

[Bullchip]

I just got back from the Wharton East Bay game and watched Shields.  I hate being negative on a player (so if you want to delete this go ahead)

The positives first.  He seemed to like contact.  When he was blocking he manhandled a much smaller DE.  Unfortunatly , I just didn't see how we offered the kid.  Skinney as a rail.  Was lazy on the field.  He looked lost  on a number of occasions.  Dropped the only pass he had thrown to him.