Florida Atlantic University Footballis on the Move

to Conference USA

Florida Atlantic University Footballis on the Move

to Conference USA

William Dukes, Jr, WR

Andrae Kirk, Jr, LB

Travis Jones, Sr, Returner

General InformationSchool Name . . . . . . . . . . .Florida Atlantic UniversityLocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Boca Raton, FLFounded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1961Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30,000Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OwlsColors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blue & RedHome Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FAU StadiumCapacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29,419Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Natural GrassFirst Year of Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001National Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NCAA 1-ABasic Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SpreadBasic Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MultipleConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Conference USAPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Mary Jane SaundersAthletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pat ChunDepartment Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .561-297-3710

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Coaching StaffHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carl PeliniAlma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Youngstown ‘892011 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-92011 Conference Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6Record at FAU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9Years as a Collegiate Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . .2ndOverall Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9Bowl Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .561-297-1094

Assistant CoachesDefensive Coor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pete RekstisOffensive Coor./QB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian WrightRecruiting Coor./WR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff SimsDefensive Line/Special Teams Coor. . .Matt EdwardsTight Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jared AllenLinebackers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jovan DeWittRunning Backs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kerry Dixon IIOffensive Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Luke MeadowsDefensive Backs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ross WatsonDefensive GA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jesse RackOffensive GA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jimmy RogersOn-Campus Recruiting Coor. . . . .Heather HendersonSupport StaffAthletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John BurnsideEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sam NicholsFootball Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBATickets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Liz KnipsVideo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jack Pelini

Team InformationLetterwinners Returning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Offensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Special Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Letterwinners Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Offensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Specialty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Starters Returning Offensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Specialty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2013 Schedule DateOpponentLocation08/30at MiamiMiami, FL09/07at East CarolinaGreenville, NC09/14at USFTampa, FL09/21vs. Middle TNBoca Raton, FL09/28at RiceHouston, TX10/05at UABBirmingham, AL10/12vs. MarshallBoca Raton, FL10/26at AuburnAuburn, AL11/02vs. TulaneBoca Raton, FL11/16at Southern MissHattiesburg, MS11/23vs. New Mexico StateBoca Raton, FL11/30vs. FIUBoca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic Quick Facts

Returning Statistical LeadersPassingAtt-Cmp-IntYdsTdsEff.Stephen Curtis10-4-037071.1

ReceivingNoYdsAvgAvg/GMTDWilliam Dukes6397915.581.64Daniel McKinney4849710.441.42Nexon Dorvilus3030110.025.15*seven return who have at least 1 TD catch

RushingAttYdsAvgTDJonathan Wallace17567361.26Damian Fortner9032329.43Martese Jackson4822728.41

Punt ReturnsAttYdsAvgTDLgTravis Jones191517.9048

Kick ReturnsAttYdsAvgTDLgTravis Jones1122120.1035

FG/PATsFGPATsLgPuntingNo.YdsAvgLgMitch Anderson7-1423-2453Sean Kelly68271139.968

TacklesSoloAsstTotIntSacksTFL (YDS)Adarius Glanton3936752-441.0-95.5-19Andrae Kirk2446700-00-04.0-5

Statistical Leaders LostPassingAtt-Cmp-IntYdsTdsEffGraham Wilbert405-261-6281918134.6

ReceivingNoYdsAvgAvg/GMTDByron Handerson2734412.728.72

RushingAttYdsAvgTDNone

TacklesSoloAsstTotIntSacksTFL (YDS)Brent Harstad61421030-01.0-163.0-20David Hinds3941800-01.0-46.5-17

Carl Pelini was named head coach of Florida Atlantic

University's football team on December 5, 2011. As the

second head coach in the FAU program's 11-year exis-

tence, Pelini brought to its helm an intellectual thinker

whose coaching experience ranges from serving as a top

assistant at one of the most storied collegiate programs in

the country, to rebuilding programs and teaching the game

of football at the high school level.

In his first season, Pelini focused on shifting the cul-

ture of football on Florida Atlantic's campus. He began

with individual accountability and all while making the

change in both the offensive and defensive schemes. The

results were evident at season's end with a national rank

improvement of more than 20 spots in scoring defense,

punt returns, turnover margin (+35) and sacks allowed. A

direct reflection of the efforts made towards individual

accountability was in the area of penalties. The Owls

improved from a 2011 national rank of 117 (68.17) in

fewest penalty yards per game to No. 64 (51.15). Pelini

successfully mixed the returning players with newcomers

that were instrumental in the shift. He and his staff's efforts

to take advantage of the on-campus stadium also came to

fruition each home Saturday with an average of 300+

unofficial visitors and the strongest recruiting class, both

academically and athletically in the program's history.

Pelini came to Boca Raton after serving four seasons

as the University of Nebraska's defensive coordinator, a

defense that was ranked as the best in the nation for a time

during his tenure. In combined totals from 2009-11,

Nebraska ranked second nationally in pass efficiency

defense, fifth in passing yards allowed per game, seventh

in scoring defense and No. 10 in total defense. Pelini's role

in the Huskers' defensive dominance was recognized, as he

was a nominee for the Frank Broyles Assistant Coach

Award in both 2009 and 2010, and finished among the top-

five each year.

During his last two years as defensive coordinator at

Nebraska, Pelini's defense produced six All-Americans,

two first-round NFL Draft picks and two conference defen-

sive players of the year. In four seasons as Nebraska's

defensive coordinator, four defensive players earned two-

time first team all-conference honors - defensive tackles

Ndamukong Suh (2008-09) and Jared Crick (2009-10);

cornerback Prince Amukamara (2009-10); and linebacker

Lavonte David (2010-11). Nebraska also had five first-

team all-conference defensive backs in the past three sea-

sons.

In 2011, the "Blackshirts" had to overcome the loss of

three all-conference players, three 2011 NFL Draft picks

and two coaches. Injuries bit the Huskers in 2011 when

they lost the services of 2011

Big Ten Defensive Back of the

Year Alfonzo Dennard prior to

the season opener and 2010 All-

American Jared Crick for the

season in October. Despite the

challenges, Nebraska ranked

among the nation's top-25 in

pass defense and pass efficiency

defense. Nebraska held six

opponents to 14 points or less,

including holding three oppo-

nents to their season-low point

total and a fourth to their sec-

ond-lowest output of the year.

Individually, linebacker Lavonte David was among

four Blackshirts to contend for a major national award in

2011. David accumulated 122 tackles in 2011, and in two

seasons under Pelini's direction, he set the school record

for most tackles by a two-year player, while becoming the

fifth player in Husker history to boast back-to-back 100-

tackle seasons. The Big Ten Linebacker of the Year, David

ranked fifth in Nebraska history with 274 career tackles,

was a finalist for the Butkus Award, and a semifinalist for

both the Chuck Bednarik Award and Lott Trophy.

The selection of both David and Dennard as Big Ten

players of the year in their positions came on the heels of a

Husker winning Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year in

both 2009 (Ndamukong Suh) and 2010 (Prince

Amukamara). In 2011, a total of seven Husker defenders

earned first, second, or honorable-mention All-Big Ten

honors.

The 2010 Blackshirts finished No. 11 nationally in

total defense and ranked in the top 10 in pass efficiency

defense (third), passing yards allowed (fifth) and scoring

(ninth). After leading the nation in scoring defense and

pass efficiency defense in 2009, the 2010 unit achieved its

lofty rankings despite the loss of three starters selected in

the first four rounds of the 2010 NFL Draft.

Carl PeliniHead Coach, 2nd Season

The Pelini File

2012 – Head Coach, Florida Atlantic University

2011 – Defensive Coordinator, University of Nebraska

2008-10 – Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator and Line Coach, University of Nebraska

2005-07 – Assistant Coach/Defensive Line, Ohio University

2004 – Assistant Coach Defensive Coordinator/Line, Minnesota State University

2003 – Graduate Assistant (defense), University of Nebraska

2000-02 – Head Coach, Austintown Fitch High School (Ohio)

1995-99 – Head Coach and Athletics Director, Winnetonka High School (Kansas)

1993-94 – Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator, Blue Valley High School (Kansas)

1991 – Restricted Earnings Coach (defense), Kansas State University

1989-89 – Graduate Assistant (defense), Kansas State University

1987-88 – Assistant Coach, Cardinal Mooney High School (Ohio)

Pelini produced a first-round draft pick for the second

straight-year when Amukamara was the 19th overall player

selected in the 2011 NFL Draft. Amukamara was also the

2010 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, marking the sec-

ond straight season a Husker took home the honor. David

was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year, while a league-

high five Huskers were first-team All-Big 12 selections.

Two more earned second-team accolades and two others

were honorable-mention picks. Nationally, four Blackshirts

were named first-or second-team All-Americans by at least

one organization.

In 2009, the Huskers led the nation in scoring defense,

pass efficiency defense and red zone defense, and was

ranked in the top 10 nationally in sacks, rushing defense

and total defense. Nebraska surrendered just 10.4 points per

game, posted two shutouts and allowed only two opponents

to reach 20 points. Nebraska held eight opponents to 10 or

fewer points, including seven in single digits. Six of

Nebraska's 14 opponents failed to score an offensive touch-

down against the Blackshirts, while each of the team's

opponents failed to reach their season average in points and

only one reached its average in total offense.

Ndamukong Suh was the second overall pick in the

2010 NFL Draft after being named a Heisman Trophy

finalist and the winner of the Associated Press National

Player of the Year; Bronko Nagurski Trophy; Rotary

Lombardi Award; Outland Trophy and the Chuck

Bednarik Award. Suh was second on the Nebraska career

chart in tackles for loss, including a school-record tying

seven TFL in the Big 12 Championship Game.

Defensive tackle Jared Crick set the school record

with 5.0 sacks at Baylor University, while Matt O'Hanlon

intercepted a school-record tying three passes against the

University of Oklahoma.

In Pelini's first season in 2008, the Nebraska defense

finished second in the Big 12 in total defense and ranked

among the top 25 nationally in rushing defense. In the

process, Nebraska allowed 127 fewer yards per game

than in 2007.

Pelini joined the Nebraska staff after three seasons on

Frank Solich's coaching staff at Ohio University. He

played a vital role in helping the Bobcats turn around

their football program, including a nine-win season and

bowl game in 2006. Those marks were firsts for the uni-

versity since the 1968 campaign. The Bobcat defense

continued the turnaround the following season, ranking in

the top 30 nationally in scoring and total defense in 2007.

Pelini spent 2004 as the defensive coordinator and

secondary coach at Minnesota State Mankato, under

head coach Jeff Jamrog, a former Husker player and

assistant coach. Pelini helped the Mavericks to a 6-5

record after a winless season the previous year. Prior to

this, Pelini spent the 2003 season as Nebraska's defen-

sive graduate assistant, where he worked with the

defensive line and helped Nebraska to rank No. 2

nationally in scoring defense and takeaways and 11th in

total defense.

As the head coach at Austintown Fitch High School

in Austintown, Ohio from 2000 to 2002, Pelini rebuilt a

program that had not had a winning season for eight

years before his arrival. His coaching efforts culminat-

ed with a 6-4 record in 2002.

Pelini previously was the head coach and athletic

director at Winnetonka High School in Kansas City,

Missouri, from 1996 to 2000, and also served as the

defensive coordinator at Blue Valley High School in

Overland Park, Kan.

Pelini played two seasons at Columbia University

in New York, before transferring to Youngstown State

University in Youngstown, Ohio, where he earned his bach-

elor's degree in English literature in 1989. He was a defen-

sive graduate assistant on Bill Snyder's staff at Kansas State

University throughout the 1989 and 1990 seasons, and then

served as a restricted earnings coach in 1991. He also

received a master's degree in journalism from KSU in 1991

and a master's degree in education from Ohio State

University in 1993.

Playing Experience

1983-84 – Columbia University

The staffBrian Wright

Offensive Coordinator/QuarterbacksCoaching Experience

2012 - Florida Atlantic (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks)

2009-11 – Montana State (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks)

2005-2009 – Youngstown State (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks)

2001-2004 – Youngstown State (Assistant Coach/Quarterbacks)

1999-2000- Walsh (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks)

1998 – Walsh (Assistant Coach/WR)

1997 – Youngstown State (Graduate Assistant/WR)

1995-96 – Walsh University (Graduate Assistant)

At FAU

Brian Wright came to FAU in January of 2012. Aside from the rapid approaching signing day and

helping Carl Pelini put together the offensive coaching staff, Wright faced the task of converting FAU

to an up-tempo attack as opposed to the pro-style which had been the Owls mainstay since inception.

To make his task more difficult, he would move to do so with just three-starting newcomers. By

game two the starting quarterback position was solidified. Wright and the offensive staff made great

strides by playing to the strengths of each individual and not forcing or sticking to one answer. It

began with the quarterbacks. Senior QB Graham Wilbert improved his efficiency by 68% moving

from 91.72 as a junior to 134.62. He reduced his interceptions to six after tossing double-digits in

2011. More importantly for the team, Wilbert spread the ball to eight different receivers for a score

after tossing just seven touchdowns the previous season. Wright's system allowed Wilbert to look for

answers all over the field which opened the door for the senior to have career games with a season

high 403 passing-yards against in-state rival FIU. He used the knowledge of the new system to hurt

opponents with the short pass while also finding receivers with 50, 60 and 75 yard passes. Protecting

the quarterback was key to the team's success. FAU was T-104 nationally in sacks allowed prior to

Wright's arrival. They improved that rank by 21 spots in 2012 providing more options for the offense

to work. The offense also lost a workhorse in the backfield with the graduation of Alfred Morris, who

graduated and turned in an outstanding rookie season with the NFL's Washington Redskins. To off-

set this loss, Wright and the offense saw seven individuals carry the ball more than once and not one

ended the season with negative yardage. As a unit, they tallied just 38 yards less than the previous

season with a dominate running back. Much of that success can be attributed to fewer sacks eliminat-

ing the negative 179 yards lost by the

previous season's quarterbacks. To

exemplify the total improvement,

FAU moved up 22 spots in the nation-

al ranking for total yards by improv-

ing its average yards per game by 102

yards per game. With one season and

two spring seasons under their belts,

FAU offense will draw upon the posi-

tives gained in 2012 and will begin its

ascent as each recruiting class adds to

the compliment of players who fit the

system.

Pete Rekstis

Defensive CoordinatorCoaching Experience

2012 – Florida Atlantic (DC/Secondary)

2011 – Miami University (DC/Secondary)

2004-10 – Kent State University (DC/Secondary)

2001-03 – Youngstown State (DC/Secondary)

1999-00 – Youngstown State (Secondary)

1997-98 – Austin Peay (DC/Secondary)

1994-96 – U.S. Coast Guard Academy (Defensive Coordinator)

At Florida Atlantic

Pete Rekstis was named the Owls defensive coordinator in March 2012. Rekstis came to FAU

with 18 years of experience including 15 as a defensive coordinator, eight seasons at Mid-American

Conference member Miami University and Kent State University.

His experience, along with that of Head Coach Carl Pelini, who previously served as the defen-

sive coordinator at the University of Nebraska, quickly paid off for the young Owls defense which

ended the season ranked No. 27 nationally in pass defense. A primary reason was the play of senior

Brent Harstad who earned second team All-Sun Belt honors and concluded his career fifth in the

league with 103 tackles and was the only defensive back in the league to be listed among the eight.

While Harstad's game gained recognition, juniors Jeremy McKnight and Keith Reaser combined for

95 tackles. Freshman Cre'von LeBlanc made a splash drawing nine starts and the praise of the coach-

ing staff with 42 tackles, one for a loss, and was credited with breaking-up four passes. While the

secondary played a pivotal role in the success of the defense, FAU's defense rose nearly 20 spots in

the national rankings in scoring defense and was a major contributor in the Owls’ 35 spot improve-

ment in national turnover margin. The Owls will return 22 guys on the defensive side of the ball,

including nine starters.

The staffJeff Sims

Recruiting Coordinator/Wide ReceiversCoaching Experience

2012 – Florida Atlantic (Recruiting Coordinator/WR)

2011 – Indiana (Quality Control for Recruiting)

2007 – 2010 – Fort Scott Community College (Head Football Coach)

2006 – Southern Arkansas State (Offensive Coordinator)

2004 – 2005 – Minnesota State-Mankato (Co-Offensive Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator)

2002 – 2003 – Mesabi Range Community College (Head Football Coach/Assistant A.D.)

2001 – Pasadena High School (Head Football Coach)

1999 – 2000 – Mt. San Antonio College (Assistant Coach/QBs/WR/Special Teams)

1997–1998 – Baker University (Assistant Coach – WR)

1996 – Central Missouri State University (Graduate Assistant – RB)

1995 – Maryville High School (Assistant Coach WR/DB)

At Florida Atlantic

Sims joined Carl Pelini's staff in mid-December of 2011 as one of the first hires. The duo hit the

ground running with the 2012 signing day just months away. The class needed to be built, developed

and signed on February 1, 2012 the Owls added 29 players to its roster, and was rated as one of the

best in the program's 12 year existence, allowing Sims to turn his attention to the 2013 class and to

his on-the-field duties as wide receivers coach.

Sims entered the 2012 spring practice with concerns for the wide receivers. The group had tal-

lied just eight touchdowns in 2011 and just one receiver had more than one touchdown reception, and

he was lost to graduation. Another blow came to the unit when DeAndre Richardson, the team's

reception leader, suffered a broken ankle that would eliminate him from the 2012 campaign.

The receivers stepped up to the task with a total of 18 touchdown receptions among eight differ-

ent receivers. William Dukes, a second team All-Sun Belt member, led the receivers with 63 catches,

nearly three times as many catches as his previous campaign, and the sophomore averaged 81.6

yards per game. Dukes saved the best for his final game of 2012 with a record setting 204 yards and

two scores. While Dukes tallied four 100+ games and a total of six games with 96+ yards, the oppor-

tunities for junior college transfer and honorable mention All-Sun Belt member Daniel McKinney.

McKinney had two touchdown catches in FAU's road win over WKU and tallied a total of 48 catches

on the season. The wide receiving corps continued to develop throughout the season but questionably

none more than walk-on Jenson Stoshak who ended his freshman campaign with two starts, two

touchdowns and a scholarship. Stoshak will be one of 11 who caught a pass in 2012 that returns to

the experience unit and more importantly all

will have a spring season, in many cases two,

under their belts as they enter 2013 with a

new quarterback and new challenges.

Sims joined the Indiana University staff in

2011 after 16 years in the coaching profes-

sion, a 45-19 head coaching record and one

national championship appearance as a head

coach. His day-to-day duties would take him

away from on-field responsibilities and

focused more on all recruiting aspects for the

Big Ten member.

Matt Edwards

DL/Special Teams Coordinator

Coaching Experience

2013 - Florida Atlantic (Assistant Coach/DL/Special Teams Coordinator)

2012 – Miami University-Ohio (Assistant Coach/DL/Special Teams)

2011 - Miami University-Ohio (Assistant Coach/DE)

2006-10 Kent State University (Assistant Coach/DL)

2004- Kent State University (Graduate Assistant)

2003 - College of Wooster (Assistant Coach/LBs)

At Florida Atlantic

Matt Edwards came to FAU from Miami University-Ohio where he served as special teams coordina-

tor and linebackers coach. After 10 years, Edwards will be reuniting with another former Red Hawks'

defensive coordinator Pete Rekstis, who also served as defensive coordinator during Edwards' first

year with the team.

Jared Allen

Tight endsCoaching Experience

2012 - Florida Atlantic (Tight ends)

2011 – Florida Atlantic (Quarterbacks)

2010 – Florida Atlantic (Wide Receivers)

2009 – Florida Atlantic (Offensive Graduate Assistant)

At Florida Atlantic

Allen joined the staff in fall 2009 as a graduate assistant and was elevated to assistant coach in

January 2010. In his first season as a collegiate assistant coach, Allen watched senior Lester Jean

flourish. Jean was named second team all-conference and became FAU's first East/West Shrine Game

invitee. Jean then joined the Houston Texans as a free agent where he was a member of the 2012-13

play-off roster. Allen began recruiting in the spring of 2010 and moved from wide receivers to quar-

terbacks as the team began preparation for 2011. The quarterback position came out of the spring,

undecided with no clear-cut leader among the four. As preseason camp opened questions remained.

Graham Wilbert was named a week before the opener. Wilbert suffered a mid-season set back allow-

ing David Kooi the opportunity to step forward, only to see sophomore Stephen Curtis take advan-

tage by surpassing Kooi for the No. 2 spot upon Wilbert's return. Allen worked with the inexperi-

enced unit and saw flashes of winning football among the four who had a total of 13 collegiate pass

attempts entering the 2011 season. In 2012, the FAU Alum moved once more to tight ends coach.

The new offensive system required more of the position than in years past and Allen and his corps

responded. At season's end junior Nexon Dorvilus earned second team All-SBC and the team's

Student Athlete of the year award while sophomore Alex

Deleon earned the program's first Iron Owl Award for his off-

season efforts in the weight room and in conditioning drills.

Both awards exemplify the hard work and dedication that the

tight ends bring to their lives, not just to the sport of football.

On the field, the duo combined for 14 starts, 43 catches, 378

yards and six scores. Dorvilus ended the season tops among all

receivers with five touchdowns and third on the team with 301

receiving yards.

The staffJovan Dewitt

LinebackersCoaching Experience

2012 – Florida Atlantic (Assistant Coach/LBs)

2009-11 – University of Northern Iowa (Assistant Coach/LBs

2006-08-St. Norbet College (Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator)

2004-05 – Northern Michigan University (Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator)

2003 – Fairmont State College (Assistant Coach/Offensive/Special Teams)

2002 – Ft. Scott Community College (Offensive Coordinator)

2000-01 – Northern Michigan University (Graduate Assistant/RB/Academic Coordinator)

1997 – Northern Michigan University (Student Assistant Coach/Defensive Line)

At Florida Atlantic

Jovan Dewitt came to FAU in January of 2012 with the responsibility of the linebackers. The veteran

coach was also afforded the luxury of nucleus to build up with three players who were the team's

top-three tacklers returning from 2011. This corps proved significant as the defense shifted back to a

4-3 base defense and eventually employed a dime package to defense the league's spread offenses.

David Hinds led the Owls in 2011 with 110 tackles. He returned for his senior season with the bur-

den of leadership and assisting the coaches with a team culture change despite the fact he wouldn't

be with the program to reap the rewards. Hinds started every game and was a more complete player

despite fewer tackles. Hinds recorded five double-digit tackle performances as well as his single-sea-

son high, two forced fumbles and his first two fumble recoveries. While Hinds’ junior campaign was

virtually a one man show, including the development of true freshman Andrae Kirk, it was that duo

which ended the season playing their best football. Their efforts were supported by transfer Adarius

Glanton who joined the team in August and made an immediate impact, especially after Randell

Johnson's preseason was slowed with injury. Glanton was hot coming out of the box with an inter-

ception at Georgia andfour games with double-digit tackles, including 11 at Alabama. Kirk began the

year by taking advantage of every

opportunity and ended it with 11 tack-

les his final game, including two for a

loss and all-conference honorable

mention honors as well as a third team

all-conference selection by Phil

Steele's Magazine. The trio was two,

three and four among team tackle

leaders and combined for nearly 30%

of the team's tackles. Linebackers

accounted for three of the team's eight

interceptions (Glanton 2, Freedom

Whitfield 1) and were critical in the

Owls No. 27 national rank in pass

defense. FAU also improved 20 spots

in scoring defense. Dewitt also

worked with the special teams which

saw a 35 spot jump in kick returns

and a 24 spot improvement in punt

returns.

Kerry Dixon II

Running BacksCoaching Experience

2012 - Florida Atlantic (Assistant Coach/Running backs)

2010-11 – Montana State (Assistant Coach/Running backs)

2009 – Stillman College (Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator/WR)

2008 – Texas Southern (Assistant Coach/QBs)

2007 – Morgan State (Assistant Coach/QBs)

2005-06 – Booker T. Washington High School

At Florida Atlantic

Kerry Dixon joined FAU's staff in January after working with offensive coordinator Brian Wright.

Dixon's no. one problem to solve was replacing FAU's all-time rusher and current Washington

Redskin Alfred Morris. The answer was that one back would not replace the hardnosed back.

Multiple players would use diversified skills to provide different looks and different strengths and all

would combine for just 38 yards less and 167 more receiving yards. The backs were led by Jonathan

Wallace who tallied 673 yards and two more touchdowns when combining rushing/receiving scores.

Dixon's will face a new challenge in 2013 which is finding time and carries for five senior running

backs, all with experience. The path is expected to be led by Wallace who broke onto the scene dur-

ing the 2012 spring drills and continued to improve as the season progressed. Damian Fortner was

second on the squad but led the backs with 344 receiving yards. Transfer Martese Jackson rushed for

105 yards in the season opener and will return for playing time Travis Jones rounds out the group

with a team leading 221 kick return yards. The stable will also see the emergence Jeremy Gaskins,

Carry White and Antonio Washington as well as a cast of newcomers.

The staffLuke Meadows

Offensive LineCoaching Experience

2012- Florida Atlantic (Assistant Coach/Offensive Line)

2006-2011 – South Dakota State University (Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator)

2002-2005 – South Dakota State University (Assistant Coach/Offensive Line)

2001- Wartburg College (Assistant Coach/Offensive Line)

1999-2000 – South Dakota State (Graduate Assistant)

At Florida Atlantic

Luke Meadows was one of the final staff members added with the knowledge that the offensive line

would play a critical part in the success of the offense. By joining FAU, it was the first time in 10

years that Meadows would be asked to build something from scratch. While he returned several

starters, the line would be asked to protect for a new system, and for the first time FAU’s line would

work with a mobile quarterback. Meadows began the year with two linemen that had earned signifi-

cant playing time. He inserted junior college transfer Mustfa Johnson, saw the emergence of

DeAndre Williams and Ricaldo Henry and his line was built. The starting five remained intact and

did not miss a start, with the exception of the season's second game. Andrew Czuprynski started at

left guard his final three seasons at FAU (36-consecutive games). This stability paid off with more

than a 100 yard improvement in FAU's total offense and a national rank jump of 22 spots. The line's

pass protection saw the quarterback pass efficiency rating improve by 55 spots while the sacks

allowed ranking jumped 21 spots. The running game maintained its production despite losing FAU's

all-time rushing leader. The line was a true help in this matter by eliminating the sacks and a nega-

tive 179 rushing yards lost by the previous season's quarterbacks. With one season and two spring

seasons under their belts, FAU’s offensive line will draw upon the positives gained in 2012.

Ross Watson

Defensive BacksCoaching Experience

2012 – Florida Atlantic (Assistant Coach/DBs)

2009-2011 – Nebraska (Graduate Assistant)

2006-2007 – Mount Union (Assistant Coach/Cornerbacks)

At Florida Atlantic

Ross Watson was one of the first hires for first year head coach Carl Pelini. Watson brought the

knowledge and culture that the young football team would need to make the transition to new defen-

sive schemes. The results translated into a team that was ranked No. 27 nationally in pass defense.

While the secondary played a pivotal role in the success of the defense, FAU's defense rose nearly

20 spots in the national rankings in scoring defense and was a major contributor in the Owls 35 spot

improvement in national turnover margin. Keith Reaser was the mainstay among the corners and fin-

ished his junior campaign with 45 tackles, two interceptions and a fumble recovery which he

returned for a score. While Reaser started in every game the opposite corner was held by D'Juan

Smith who started the first nine. Smith finished his sophomore season with 25 tackles, an intercep-

tion and a team high eight passes broken up. Watson will return all but Demetrius Williamson, who

split time between safety and

corner, and will have the

experience of two off seasons

and the first full season, in the

program's 11 year history,

where both the nickel and

dime packages were used on a

regular basis.

2013 Spring Numerical Roster

No.PlayerPos.ClHt.Wt.Hometown

2DeAndre RichardsonR-SR6-2180WRPanama City, FL (Bay)3Keith ReaserR-SR6-0190DBMiami, FL (Miami Killian)5Martese JacksonSR5-6165RBAsheville, NC (Fort Scott CC)5Martin WrightRS SR6-4250DEMiami, FL (Booker T. Washington)7Melvin German IIISR6-2210QBFort Myers, FL (Pearl River CC)7Cre'von LeBlancSO5-11175DBBelle Glade, FL (Glades Central)4Adarius GlantonSR6-1215LBLakeland, FL (Eastern Arizona Community College)8Daniel McKinneySR6-0205WRDetroit, MI (City College San Francisco)9Nexon DorvilusR-SR6-4230TEMiami, FL (North Miami Senior)10Stephen CurtisR-JR6-3225QB/PSouth Sumter, SC (Sumter)13Josh OrsinoR-FR6-1190SFort Lauderdale, FL (Westminster Academy)14Jaquez JohnsonSO6-1225QBStarkville, Mississippi (Eat Mississippi CC)14Daniel RhodenSo5-8228TEHialeah, FL (Dade Christian)15Randell JohnsonR-SR6-4230LBMiami, FL (North Miami Senior)15Jay McCantsSO6-4215WRCincinnati, OH (Indiana)16Sean KellySO5-10186K/POakland, FL (West Orange)17Michael CopelandR-JR6-1225LBValdosta, GA (Lowndes)17Damian ParmsJR6-2195SMiami, FL (Monsignor Pace)18Christian MilsteadR-SR5-10170DBWoodbine, GA (Camden County)19William DukesJR6-4190WRFort Lauderdale, FL (Dillard)20Robert LohnesSO5-6140WRTampa, FL (Freedom)20Brian SirmansR-SR6-3180DBJacksonville, FL (Robert E. Lee)21Tony MooreR-JR5-11220RBTallahassee, FL (Lincoln)21D'Joun SmithJR5-11175DBMiami, FL (American)22Damian FortnerR-SR5-10200RBMiami, FL (Everglades)23Winfred StricklandRS SR6-0185DBCocoa, FL (Cocoa)23Antonio WashingtonJR6-2225RBArcadia, FL (DeSoto)25Travis JonesR-SR5-11190RBPort St. Lucie, FL (Treasure Coast)26Jeremy McKnightSR5-10180SRound Rock, TX (Navarro Junior College)27Jonathan WallaceSR6-1210RBLauderhill, FL (Ellsworth Community College)28Jeremy GlintonSO6-1180WRTamarac, FL (Northeast)29Tony ThomasSO5-10176WRMiami Gardens, FL (Norland)29Sharrod NeasmanSO6-0190DBPalmetto, FL (Braden River)30Jeremy GaskinsSO5-10190RBDeerfield Beach, FL (American Heritage)80Anthony RussellR-FR6-5255TEDaytona Beach, FL (Mainland)31Cory HenrySR6-3238DLOpalocka, FL (Coral City)32Javaris GilesJR6-1210LBPort St. Lucie, FL (St. Lucie West Centennial)33Shaheem SutherlandRS JR5-10185SHomestead, FL (Homestead)34Freedom WhitfieldSO6-2200LBFort Pierce, FL (Fort Pierce Central)36Anthony HamiltonR-FR5-9172DBMiramar, FL (Miramar)37David LozandierJR6-0210SMiami, FL (North Miami Senior)38Joey SilvaniSo6-1180P/KPompano, FL (Coral Springs)38Timothy HaynesJR5-11190CBLake Worth, FL (Park Vista)39Adrian BurtonR-FR5-10175DBPompano Beach, FL (Blanche Ely)40Paul CecereR-FR6-1210LBFort Myers, FL (Bishop Verot)40Chris JacksonR-SR6-1230FBPanama City, FL (Arnold)41Josh BallesterosSO6-2210LBMiami, FL (Miami Central)41Michael HarropSR6-3205TEPort St. Lucie, FL (Bethel CC)42Mitch AndersonR-SR5-11186KOrange City, FL (Austin College)45Andrae KirkJR6-2225LBMiami, FL (Miami Central)46Alec Maughan47Mason HamiltonSR6-0200LBLighthouse Point, FL (Pompano Beach)48Trevon ColeySO6-2225DLMiramar, FL (Miramar)49Andrew BologneseSR6-2195SCocoa, FL (Space Coast)49J. FischerSO51Braden LyonsFR6-5295OLSonoma, California (City College of San Francisco)52Arthur CrouseR-FR6-6250OLWest Palm Beach, FL (American Heritage)58Mustafa JohnsonJR6-3295OLCorona, CA (Riverside CC)59Robinson EugeneR-SO6-5263DEMiami, FL (North Miami Senior)

63DeAndre WilliamsRS SR6-5290OLOrlando, FL (Oak Ridge)61Eric MinemyerR-JR6-4250OLHastings, PA (Bishop Carroll)64TJ DupuisSR6-3290OLVero Beach, FL (Vero Beach)65Vinny DavinoR-SO6-5260OLSarasota, FL (Booker)66Dillon DeBoerR-FR6-5245OLTarpon Springs, FL (East Lake)67Dalton SchompSo6-0190P/KSeminole, FL (HS)68Shane BlairSO6-1305DLMyakka City, FL (Lakewood Ranch)69Isaac EdwardsR-FR6-4280OLTampa, FL (Jesuit)71Christopher ChappellR-SR6-9320OTCallahan, FL (West Nassau)72Kenson St. PiereSr6-5312DLBoynton Beach, FL (Santaluces73Mike MarsailleR-SO6-5300OLFort Pierce, FL (Fort Pierce Central)74Stern VileSR6-5335OLAmsterdam, Netherlands (Eastern Arizona CC)75Karl JamesR-JR6-1285OLMiami, FL (Miami Sunset)76Mohammad FarahR-SO6-2290OLEstero, FL (Estero)78Johnathon RagooR-JR6-7342OLMiami, FL (Monsignor Pace)81Lucky WhiteheadJR5-10163WRManassas, Virginia (Dean College)82Chris GilchristR-FR6-5190WRLos Angeles, CA (Charter Oak)83Marcus CunninghamR-JR6-0175WRLakeland, FL (Kathleen)84Alex DeleonR-JR6-4210TEBelleview, FL (Belleview)86Hakeeme IshmarJR6-2200WRDade City, FL (Pasco)87Darion HowardR-SR6-3260TEWaverly, IA (University of Northern Iowa)88Jenson StoshakSO6-1176WRJacksonville, FL (University Christian)89Derek MoiseR-SO6-2185WRMiami, FL (Booker T. Washington)90Shalom OgbondaR-FR6-4245DESugar Land, TX (Kempner)91Denzel WhitfieldFR6-5240OL/DLMonticello, FL (Jefferson)92Joe HenryJR6-3230DEMiramar, FL (Everglades)94Andrew StryffelerRS SR6-5260DESanford, NC (Lee County)95Kayvon SherrillSR6-3279DLAtlanta, GA (Hutchinson CC)96Lance BurlingameFR6-4280DTFranklin, Massachusetts (Dean JC)98Brandin BryantR-SO6-2260DLOmaha, NE (Fort Scott CC)99Derek ButcherSO6-4295DLDelano, Minnesota (North Dakota State)

Jace BanfellFR6-3289OLPensacola, FL (Pensacola Catholic)Austin BlandFR6-3265OLFort Lauderdale, FL (St. Thomas Aquinas)Dustin BowensFR6-5235TEPalm Coast, FL (Flagler)Reggie BrownFR5-11170CBTampa, FL (Tampa Jesuit)Marcus ClarkFR5-8185DBTallahassee, FL (North Florida Christian)Andrew CurtisFR6-2220LBParadise Valley, Arizona (Brophy College Prep)Jeremy FaulkFR6-0267DTPalatka, FL (Palatka)Greg HankersonFR6-0172QBLauderdale Lakes, FL (Boyd Anderson)Tyler HendersonFR6-4195SCrestview, FL (Crestview)Trey HendricksonFR6-4222DEApopka, FL (Apopka)DJ JusteFR6-2185QBPort St. Lucie, FL (Port St. Lucie)Marc Mauro6-1195SJrBayville, N.Y. (Locust Valley/Nassau CC)Robert MillerFR6-2190DBFort Lauderdale, FL (Taravella)Bobby MitchellFR6-2175ATHSt. Augustine, FL (St. Augustine)Robert RelfFR6-3220LBPhoenix, Arizona (Brophy College Prep)Ronnie ScottFR5-10165CBPanama City, FL (Chamberlain)Jakobi SmithFR6-4250OLMiami, FL (Coral Reef)Lester ThomasFR5-10165DBTallahassee, FL (Godby)Jay WarrenFR6-0195RBNavarre, FL (Navarre)Kalib WoodsFR6-3182WRJacksonville, FL (Duncan Fletcher)

LT

#63 - DeAndre Williams, R-Sr, 6-5, 290

#66 – Dillon DeBoer, R-Fr, 6-5, 245

LG

#74 – Stern Vile, Sr, 6-5, 335

#69 – Isaac Edwards, R-Fr, 6-4, 280

C

#58 - Mustafa Johnson, Sr, 6-3, 295

#68 – Shane Blair, So, 6-1, 305

RG

#73 - Mike Marsaille, R-So, 6-5, 300

#75 – Karl James, R-Jr, 6-1, 285

RT

#51 - Branden Lyons, Jr, 6-5, 295

#65 - Vinny Davino, R-So, 6-5, 260

#71 - Chris Chappell, R-Sr, 6-9, 320

TE

#9 - Nexon Dorvilus, R-Sr, 6-4, 230 or

#84 - Alex Deleon, R-Jr, 6-4, 210

X

#88 - Jenson Stoshak, So, 6-1, 176

#2 – DeAndre, Richardson, R-Sr, 6-2, 180

RB

#27 - Jonathan Wallace, Sr, 6-1, 210

#22 - Damian Fortner, R-Sr, 5-10, 200

#25 – Travis Jones, R-Sr, 5-11, 190

#5 – Martese Jackson, Sr, 5-6, 165

QB

#10 - Stephen Curtis, R-Jr, 6-3, 225

#14 - Jaquez Johnson, So, 6-1, 225

#7 – Melvin German III, Sr, 6-2, 210

W

#8 - Daniel McKinney, Sr, 6-0, 205

Z

#19 - William Dukes Jr, 6-4, 190

#83 - Marcus Cunningham, R-Jr, 6-0, 175

Defense

LE

#94 – AndrewStryffeler, R-Sr, 6-5, 260

#5 - Martin Wright, R-Sr, 6-4, 250

LT

#95 – Kayvon Sherrill, Sr, 6-3, 279

#99 - Derek Butcher, So, 6-4, 295

RT

#48 - Trevon Coley, So, 6-2, 225

#98 - Brandin Bryant, R-So, 6-2, 260

RE

#31 - Cory Henry, Sr, 6-3, 238

#59 – Robinson Eugene, R-So, 6-4, 263

LB

#4 - Adarius Glanton, Sr, 6-1, 215

#34 – Freedom Whitfield, So, 6-2, 200

LB

#45 - Andrae Kirk, Jr, 6-2, 235

#41 – Josh Ballesteros, So, 6-2,210

LB

#15 - Randell Johnson, R-Sr, 6-4, 230

#46 – Paul Cecere, R-Fr, 6-1, 210

CB

#3 - Keith Reaser, R-Sr, 6-0, 190

#1 – A.J. Burton, R-Fr, 5-10, 175

SS

#23 – Winfred Strickland, -Sr, 6-0, 185

#17 - Damian Parms, Jr, 6-2, 195

FS

#26 - Jeremy McKnight, Sr, 5-10, 180

CB

#21 - D’Joun Smith Jr, 5-11, 175

#29 – Sharrod Neasman, So, 6-0, 190

NICKEL

#7 - Cre’von LeBlanc, So, 5-11, 175

#18 - Christian Milstead, R-Sr, 5-10, 170

FAU Spring Two-DeepExpect Multiple Changes as the team moves to a spread offense and multiple defense (Unofficial)

Stephen Curtis • R-S0• QB • 6-3 • 225

South Sumter, SC • Sumter

Started the 2012 season opener.

Career Passing Stats

YearGMSAtt-Cmp-IntYdsTDLongQB EFF.

2011521-10-09001783.62

2012510-4-03701371.08

Totals1031-14-0127013

Melvin German III • Sr• QB • 6-2 • 210Fort Myers, FL

Dunbar • Pearl River CC

#7#7 Sat out in 2012

Pearl River Community College:Played for Tim

Hatten at Pearl River Community College where he

completed 293 for 453 pass attempts for 3,121 yards and

21 touchdowns...added 88 carries for 180 yards rushing

and six scores...earned first-team All-Conference and

All-America honors both seasons at PRCC...selected to

play in the JUCO MATJC All-Star Game but a broken

ankle kept him out of the game.

#10 #10

Jaquez Johnson • S0• QB • 6-1 • 225

Starkville, MS • HS

East Mississippi CC:As a freshman, Johnson earned honorable mention All-America honors to con-

tinue the streak of five-consecutive seasons for East Mississippi Community College to produce an

All-American. Johnson was a member of EMCC's 2011 NJCAA National Championship team but sat

out. While under center at EMCC, which ended 2012 ranked No. 15 nationally by NJCAA and No.

12 by JCGridiron.com, the Lions compiled an 8-2 record, after an 8-0 start and outscoring opponents

389-24, but fell in the final two games by a combined two points, including a 47-46 loss in the

MACJC State Semifinals. Johnson led EMCC with 284.6 passing yards per game and 27 touch-

downs. He was second on the squad in rushing with 121 carries for 540 yards, an average of 4.5

yards per carry and he led the ground game with 12 touchdowns. Johnson scored multiple touch-

downs in every game including a combined season high seven versus northwest Mississippi, a game

that he was 33-of-46 for 422 yards with four TDs and ran for another three on a 21-114 ground per-

formance. He tossed a season high five scores at Southwest Mississippi and totaled 403 yards on 21

passes. In the final game of his EMCC career, the freshman tallied 557 yards of offense, 455 in the

air and 102 on the ground and scored four times.

Other Quarterbacks Vying for the Starting SpotGreg HankersonFr6-0172Lauderdale Lakes, FL (Boyd Anderson)

DJ JusteFr6-2185Port St. Lucie, FL (HS)

#14 #14

Jonathan Wallace • Sr • RB • 6-1 • 210Lauderhill, FL • Boyd Anderson

Gained the starting spot in 2012 after battling three other contributors. Saw

action in 11 game, starting six. Rushed for more than 100 yards against South

Alabama, Troy an Navy.

Career Rushing Statistics

YearGMNo.YdsAvg.TDLG

2012111756733.8646

Career Receiving Statistics

YearGMNo.YdsAvg.TDLG

201211218321.0011

Damian Fortner • R-Sr • RB • 5-10 • 200

Miami, FL • Everglades

#27 #27

#22 #22Longest run of the year was 43 yards at the University of Georgia, a SEC

contender. Set single-game high of 81 yards at UGA. Tallied 68 at North

Texas. Scored versus Georgia, North Texas and Western Kentucky.

Career Receiving StatisticsYearGMNo.YdsAvg.TDLG

201211903233.6343

Career Receiving Statistics

YearGMNo.YdsAvg.TDLG

201211211416.7116

Nexon Dorvilus • R-Sr • TE • 6-4 • 225

Miami, FL • North Miami SeniorEarned the squads Student-Athlete of the Year honors at the 2012 season ending

banquet. He completed the equation, as he used his size and intelligence to sus-

tain a starting spot among a talent-rich corps of FAU tight ends who were asked

to use a different skill set as the Owls moved from a pro-style to a spread

offense where more pass and run protection was needed. Dorvilus' strong in-

game adjustments allowed him to serve as an experienced leader on the field.

Due to the depth he was often apart of a two tight end set. He led FAU's 13

receivers with five touch downs and was third with 301 yards. He had multiple

catches in all but three games in 2012. He recorded a career-high six receptions

in FAU's victory over Troy, including two scores, the second a game-winning

touchdown. He tallied a career-high 78 yards in the same game as well as a

career-long 38-yard reception. Dorvilus leads all FAU receivers with four SBC

touchdown catches, is third in league games only with 25.1 yards per game,

third with 10.0 yards per catch and third in SBC catches with 19.

Career Receiving StatisticsYearGMNo.YdsAvg.TDLG

2011122022611.3128

2012123030110.0538

Total245052710.5638

Alex Deleon • R-Jr • TE • 6-4 • 210

Belleview, FL • Belleview

#9#9

#84 #84Often part of a two-tight end set and aways a member of special teams.

He was awarded the team’s Iron Owl honor, the first recipient of the

award, earned the honors through his off-season efforts in the weight

room and in conditioning drills. His hard work paid off earning four starts

and receptions in half the contest. He tallied 13 receptions for a total of

77 yards and a touchdown reception against then No. 1 Alabama.

Dorvilus continued to be an integral part of special teams as well.

Career Receiving StatisticsYearGMNo.YdsAvg.TDLG

2010100000

2011611414.0014

20121113777.0110

Total1814916.5114

DeAndre Richardson • R-Jr • WR • 6-2 • 180Panama City, FL • Bay HS

Sat out season after he broke an ankle during the 2012 spring drills. Most produc-

tive wide receiver in 2011 Has speed and can stretch the field.

Career Receiving StatisticsYearGMNo.YdsAvg.TDLG

201011121149.5018

201112322698.4023

2012sat out

Total23443838.7023

Marcus Cunningham • R-S0 • WR • 6-0 • 175

Lakeland, FL • Kathleen

#2#2

Consistent wide receiver who turned in a solid freshman season. Lead team in

average yards per catch. Year around hard worker.

Career Receiving StatisticsYearGMNo.YdsAvg.TDLG

201191825714.3137

201284338.2115

Total172229013.2237

#83 #83

William Dukes • So • WR • 6-4 • 190Fort Lauderdale, FL • Dillard

Wide receiver William Dukes, who earned second team All-Sun Belt honors the

final week of the 2012 season, was named the team's Offensive MVP. Dukes was

a wire-to-wire leader among FAU's 13 receivers. His breakout game was the sec-

ond game of the season and the SBC opener, versus MTSU. Dukes had six recep-

tions for 60 yards. At Georgia, a top-five team, Dukes tallied 98 yards on five

receptions. He flirted with the 100-yard plateau at the University of Louisiana-

Monroe with 96 yards and broke the barrier the following game at South Alabama

with five receptions for 119 yards, grabbed his first of 50+ yarder and his first

score. The following two games he recorded 100+ yards. He caught nine passes,

did not have a dropped ball, in FAU's victory over Western Kentucky. In the last

FAU vs. FIU, as Sun Belt Conference members, Dukes had six receptions for 116

yards. His final game of 2012, the lanky receiver caught a 75-yard touchdown

reception, the sixth longest in school history. He tallied 204 yards, on nine catch-

es, versus Louisiana and scored twice to earn CollegeFootballPerformance.com's

national wide receiver of the week honors. He consistently was listed among the

league's top-10 in both receptions per game and receiving yards per game. He is

also listed among the national's top-100 receivers in yards per game. While just a

sophomore, he is closing in on the program's all-time top-10 list. Season high nine

receptions twice, season high 204 yards versus ULL and his longest reception was

the 75-yarder versus ULL. Dukes averaged 100.2 yards in SBC games and 15.4

yards per catch versus SBC opponents. Recorded a catch in all but the Alabama

game, a game he saw limited action due to an injury in the previous game.

Career Receiving StatisticsYearGMNo.YdsAvg.TDLG

20111212756.2017

2012126397915.5475

Total2475105414.1475

#19 #19

Daniel McKinney • Jr • WR • 6-0 • 205Detroit, MI • City College of San Francisco

Returns as the team’s second leading receiver with 48 catches. Averaged

41.4 yards per game and was one of seven to return who has caught a

touchdown reception.

Career Receiving StatisticsYearGMNo.YdsAvg.TDLG

2012124849710.4242

Jenson Stoshak • So • WR • 6-1 • 176

Miami, FL • Booker T. Washington

#8#8

Worked his way into the line-up and then became a starter as a true fresh-

man.

Career Receiving Statistics

YearGMNo.YdsAvg.TDLG

2012101525917.3260

#88 #88

A key member of the defense. Stepped up in 2012 and will return for a fifth sea-

son. Productive special teams player as well. Uses speed to his advantage. Led

the squad in quarterback hurries.

Career Defensive Statistics

YearGMSUTATTTTFLSacks-YDS

20101089172.5-101.5-7

2011112211333.0-101.0-7

2012121315284.0-131.5-8

Total334335789.5-334.0-22

Cory Henry • Sr • DE • 6-3 • 238Miami Gardens, FL • Coral City

Hard nosed player who will move back to the defensive line after a hear at outside line-

backer. Very rangy and covers ground quickly.

Career Defensive StatisticsYearGMSUTATTTTFLSacks-YDSFFFR

2010121512278.5-495.0-3711

2011102712396.5-411.5-520

201212159242.5-112.0-1100

Total3457338017.5-1018.5-5331

Martin Wright • Sr • DE • 6-4 • 250

Miami, FL • Booker T. Washington

#91 #91

#31 #31

Kayvon Sherril • Sr • DL • 6-3 • 279Atlanta, GA • Hutchinson CC

A big part of the 2011 defense. Will look to end his career with a stellar senior

season. Athletic big man.

Career Defensive StatisticsYearGMSoloAst.TTTFLSacks

201296391.0-40.0-0

Andrew Stryffeler • R-Sr • DL • 6-5 • 265

Sanford, NC • Lee County

#95 #95

Has made the most of his playing time. Will look to stay healthy and be a consis-

tent contributor.

Career Defensive StatisticsYearGMSoloAst.TTTFLSacks

201084261.0-30.0-0

201142020.0-00.0-0

201264480.0-00.0-0

Total18106161.0-30.0-0

#94 #94

Trevon Coley • So • DL • 6-2 • 225Miramar, FL • Miramar HS

Started every game as a true freshman. Will use experience and one more

year of maturity to improve upon his first season.

Career Defensive StatisticsYearGMSUTATTTTFLSacks

2012121722392.5-81.5-6#72 #72

D’Juan Smith • Jr • DB • 5-11 • 175Miami, FL • American HS

Used his second college season to improve upon reads. Tallied eight

pass break ups to lead the squad. Recorded one interception. Member of

all special team units. Great speed and quickness and was a solid kick

returner.

Career Defensive StatisticsYearGMSUTATTTTFLINTBrUp

20111273100.0-00.0-00

201211169250.01.0-08

Total233012350.0-01.0-08

Career Kick Return StatisticsYearGMSNoYdsavgTDLg

2011122348020.9065

2012111021421.4032

Total233369421.0065

#21 #21

Became a starter as a true freshman and returned to the role the last five games

of his sophomore campaign through strong game performances. Has added size

and knowledge to his game. Fourth on the 2012 in total tackles with 70 and sec-

ond leading returner in total tackles.

Career Defensive StatisticsYearGMSUTATTTTFLQBHFrcv

2011124245872.0-152

2012122446704.0-531

Total2466911576.0-683

Adarius Glanton • Sr • LB • 6-1 • 215Lakeland, FL • Eastern Arizona CC

Made an impact right away. Saw action in every game, starting the last seven.

Will return to lead a strong LB corps. Finished his 2012 campaign third highest

in total tackles and will return as the leading tackler. Had two interceptions and

44 return yards.

Career Defensive StatisticsYearGMSUTATTTTFLSACKS

2012123936755.5-191.0-9

Andre Kirk • So • LB • 6-2 • 225

Miami, FL • Miami Central HS

#4#4

#45 #45

A key member of the DB’s for the past three seasons. The hardest hitting back

on the team. Also one of the fastest players on the team. Had a monster game

versus Western Kentucky in 2012.

Career Defensive StatisticsYearGMSUTATTTTFLINTBrUp

2010101313261.0-11-200

2011124021612.5-92-337

2012123015451.5-32-133

Total3483491325.0-135-6610

Randell Johnson • R-Sr • LB • 6-4 • 230Miami, FL • North Miami Senior HS

Another leader on the defense. Possesses great size and range. Hard hitter that

brings fierce competition to everything. Returns for his senior campaign after

working hard in the off-season.

Career Defensive StatisticsYearGMSUTATTTTFLSACKS

201081427415.5-131.0-9

20111260329214.5-555.0-31

201210714213.0-192.0-17

Total30817315423.0-878.0-57

Keith Reaser • R-Sr • CB • 6-0 • 175

Miami, FL • Killian HS

#15 #15

#3#3

Began his collegiate career against the University of Georgia and never

looked back. Played and started the last nine games. Recorded four

break-ups

Career Defensive StatisticsYearGMSUTATTTTFLINTBrUp

201293012421.0-10-04

Winfred Stricklan • R-Sr • DB • 6-0 • 185Cocoa, FL • Cocoa HS

His leadership will be a key to 2012 success. Had a productive 2011

season and will look to improve under the new defensive system.

Career Defensive StatisticsYearGMSUTATTTTFLINTBrUp

201068191.0-90.0-00

201110110.0-00-00

201210199281.0-11-321

Total172711382.0-101-321

Cre’von LeBlanc • So • DB • 5-11 • 175

Belle Glade, FL • Glades Central HS

#23 #23

#7#7

Took over as the punter. Tallied 68 punts with no blocks. Awarded a scholarship at season’s end.

Career Punt StatisticsYearGMSNo.YdsAvgLgTBFCi2050+Blk

20121268271139.9685616140

Travis Jones • R-Sr • RB/R • 5-11 • 190Port St. Lucie, FL • Treasure Coast HS

Helps the team as a back, a receiver, a punt returner and a kick returner.

Career Punt Return StatisticsYearGMSNo.YdsTDLg

20101213111022

20118857028

20121219151048

Total3240319048

Career Punt Return StatisticsYearGMSNo.YdsTDLg

201012229016

201180000

20121211221035

Total3213250035

Sean Kelly • So • P • 5-10 • 186

Oakland, FL • West Orange HS

#25 #25

#16 #16

Mitch Anderson • R-Sr • K • 5-11 • 186

Orange City, FL • Austin CollegeTook over the kicking duties

Career FG StatisticsYearFGPct01-1920-2930-3940-4950-99LgBlk

20127-1450.00-01-13-62-61-1534

#42 #42

Florida Atlantic University's Head Football

Coach Carl Pelini announced the 2013 signing

class today in the interview room of FAU

Stadium.

The class, which is the 14th in the history of the

program, is comprised of 12 players who are pro-

jected to impact the offensive side of the ball, as

well as 11 players on the defensive side, and two

athletes that will work into a need spot.

"I'm proud of the effort our coaching staff put

into this class," said Pelini. "It was our priority to

bring in quality young men both on and off the

field - young men who will lead this program in

the direction which we began last year about this

time. This class excels academically and athleti-

cally and will be ready for the challenges of

Conference USA."

In his second season as head coach, Pelini con-

tinues to change the culture of FAU football with

five players joining the roster holding a state

title, one of which holds two titles. A total of 15

have earned all-state honors and everyone earned

an all-conference selection. There are three who

have earned JUCO All-American honors. There

are three who have earned JUCO All-American

honors.

The Owls welcomed five players at the semester

break, each of which has earned A.A. degrees.

Among the incoming freshmen, nine hold a 3.0+

G.P.A. and the overall G.P. A. of the class is 2.95.

FAU also continues to build from within the

state, with 17 players coming from Florida, five

of which are from the tri-county area.

FAU will open the 2013 season on Saturday,

Aug. 31 against the University of Miami at Sun

Life Stadium in Miami Gardens. The Owls will

open the home season on Saturday, Sept. 21

against in-conference rival Middle Tennessee

State University. For a complete FAU football

schedule, visit www.fausports.com.

Jace Banfell, 6-3, 289, OL, Fr, Pensacola, Fla.

(Pensacola Catholic)

High School: Played for Greg Seibert at

Pensacola Catholic where he earned second team

all-area in 2011. In his senior season, 2012, he

was named Super Senior Preseason, first team

all-area and first team all-state. Banfell partici-

pated in the Panhandle all-star game.

Personal:Undecided in major. He is the son of

Kelly and Jace Banfell, Sr., who played at

Southern Miss. Banfell was born in Pensacola.

Austin Bland, 6-3, 265, OL, Fr, Fort

Lauderdale, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas)

High School:Played for Rocco Casullo at St.

Thomas Aquinas High School which earned the

2010 and the 2012 Class 7A State Championship.

Bland was named to the 2012 first-team all-state

team and played for the Broward All-Star Team.

Personal:Business major. He is the son of

Kimberly and Michael Bland, who played offen-

sive line for Michigan State University. He was

born in Pembroke Pines.

Dustin Bowens, 6-5, 235, TE, Fr, Palm Coast,

Fla. (Flagler)

High School: Played for Caesar Campana at

Flagler Palm Coast High School where he was a

2012 First Team All-Cape Coast selection and

where he earned the team's Offensive MVP

honor.

Personal:Secondary education major. Bowens is

the son of Darrel and Teresa Bowens and was

born in North Augusta, S.C.

Reggie Brown, 5-11, 170, CB, Fr, Tampa, Fla.

(Tampa Jesuit)

High School:Played for Matt Thompson at

Tampa Jesuit which finished with an 8-3 2012

record and 11-2 in 2011. Brown played in the

Hillsborough County All-Star game. The two-

time Hillsborough all-county honorable mention

selection tallied 18 tackles, an interception and

five pass break ups as a senior. As a junior,

Brown recorded 31 tackles, three interceptions, 1

forced fumble and two recoveries. Brown is

credited with 80 career tackles, six INTs, one

blocked field goal and 19 passes deflected, nine

touchdowns, 33 receptions for 423 yards, 36 car-

ries for 334 yards, five kick returns for 103

yards. He is a two-sport athlete (football and

track).

Personal:Undecided in major. He is the son of

Reggie and Shonda Brown. His cousin Derrick

Gibson played for Florida State University and

continued his career with the Oakland Raiders of

the NFL.

Lance Burlingame, 6-4, 280, DT, Fr, Franklin,

Mass. (New Bedford/Dean JC)

Junior College:Played for Todd Vasey at Dean

College where he earned all-conference honors.

High School:Played for Dennis Golden at New

Bedford High School where he earned all-confer-

ence honors and was a Mass Super 26 all-state

selection. He also was a member of the all-con-

ference team and earned the Boston Globe and

Boston Herald all-scholastic honors.

Personal:Public administration major.

Burlingame is the son of Julie Burlingame and

Eric Burns. He was born in Hyannis, Mass.

Derek Butcher, 6-4, 295, DL, So, Delano,

Minn. (Delano Senior/North Dakota State)

*Joined the FAU squad in January.

North Dakota State College of Science:Played

defensive line for Chuck Parsons at North

Dakota State College of Science where he earned

first team all-conference honors after multiple

double-digit tackle games.

High School:Played for Merril Pavlivoch at

Delano Senior High School where he earned all-

conference honors as both a junior and senior.

Was a AAA athlete in high school and was a

member of WAR (Western Alliance Rugby)

which won the state championship his senior sea-

son.

Personal: Communications major. He is the son

of Kary and Chantelle Butcher.

Marcus Clark, 5-8, 185, DB, Fr, Tallahassee,

Fla. (North Florida Christian)

High School:Played for Robert Craft at North

Florida Christian where he earned first team all-

state, 2A. He also earned first team all-Big Bent

as named by the Tallahassee Democrat. Clark

was a first team Panhandle member after record-

ing 1,300 all-purpose yards. He tallied 24 touch-

downs as a running back. As a junior, Clark had

72 tackles, one interception, two punt returns for

scores and a kick return for a touchdown. He is a

two-sport athlete (football and track) and a mem-

ber of the honor roll.

Personal:Engineering major. He is the son of

Edward and Cheryl Clark. Clark was born in

Tallahassee.

Andrew Curtis, 6-2, 220, LB, Fr, ParadiseValley, Ariz. (Brophy College Prep)

High School:Played for Scooter Molander atBrophy College Prep. Earned all-conferenceplayer of the year honors as a junior. Curtisearned all-state honors as both a junior and as asenior and on both sides of the ball. As a junior,Curtis recorded 105 tackles, three fumble recov-eries, one forced fumble, one interception andthree pass break-ups. His senior campaign sawsimilar numbers with 105 tackles, including 70solo and 15 for a loss, three forced fumbles, afumble recovery, six passes broken up and twointerceptions. He is the team's single-seasontackles and solo tackles record holder. The three-year starter concluded his prep campaign asBrophy's all-time career total tackles and solotackles leader. He is a two-sport athlete (footballand lacrosse). He played in the Arizona/CA all-star game.

Personal: Business major. Curtis is the son ofScott, a three-year member of the Arizona StateUniversity football team (82-84), and VictoriaCurtis. He was born in Scottsdale, Ariz.

2011 Recruiting Class

Jeremy Faulk, 6-3, 267, DT, Fr, Palatka, Fla.

(Palatka)

High School:Played for Willie Offord at Palatka

High School where he recorded 71 tackles,

including 52 solo as a senior. He also added three

sacks and caused two fumbles, one of which he

recovered to earn honorable mention all-state.

Faulk earned the Defensive MVP award for the

Florida vs. Georgia all-star game. Faulk chose

FAU over another Conference USA university.

Personal:Physical therapy major. Faulk is the

son of Kim Myles and was born in Palatka.

Greg Hankerson, 6-0, 172, QB, Fr, Lauderdale

Lakes, Fla. (Boyd Anderson)

High School:Played for Wayne Blair at Boyd

Anderson High School which finished 2012 with

a 10-3 record. Hankerson tallied 1,962 yards as a

junior with 19 touchdowns. As a senior he led

the squad and tallied nearly 2,500 yards with 24

scores. Hankerson earned all-Broward County,

honors and was recognized by both the Miami

Herald and the Sun-Sentinel. Earned second

team all-state honors (two-sport athlete football

and basketball).

Personal:Exercise science major. Hankerson is

the son of Ricshonda and Gregory Hankerson,

Sr. He was born in Fort Lauderdale.

Tyler Henderson, 5-11, 195, S, Fr, Crestview,

FL (Crestview)

High School:Played for Kevin Pettis at

Crestview High School where he earned first

team all-area for both football and baseball. He

also recorded two of the top-10 plays of the

decade in the Panhandle.

Personal:Engineering major. He is the son of

Rick and Brandy Henderson and was born in

Crestview, Fla.

Trey Hendrickson, 6-4, 222, DE, Fr, Apopka,

FL (Apopka)

High School: Played for Rick Darlington at

Apopka High School where he earned first team

all-conference, and third team all-state after

Apopka captured the State Championship.

Hendrickson recorded 547 receiving yards and

rushed four times for a total of 62 yards. He

scored two defensive touchdowns and seven on

the offensive side of the ball. Defensively,

Hendricks tallied three interceptions and blocked

two punts as well as eight extra point attempts.

He earned the top tight end award at the Cam

Newton Camp.

Personal:Hendrickson is the son of Collie, who

played football at Missouri Southern State

University, and Louise Hendrickson. He was

born in Orlando.

Jaquez Johnson, 6-1, 225, QB, So, Starkville,

Miss. (Starkville/East Mississippi CC)*

*Joined the FAU squad in January and will have

three seasons of eligibility.

East Mississippi CC: As a freshman, Johnson

earned honorable mention All-America honors to

continue the streak of five-consecutive seasons

for East Mississippi Community College to pro-

duce an All-American. Johnson was a member of

EMCC's 2011 NJCAA National Championship

team but sat out. While under center at EMCC,

which ended 2012 ranked No. 15 nationally by

NJCAA and No. 12 by JCGridiron.com, the

Lions compiled an 8-2 record, after an 8-0 start

and outscoring opponents 389-24, but fell in the

final two games by a combined two points,

including a 47-46 loss in the MACJC State

Semifinals. Johnson led EMCC with 284.6 pass-

ing yards per game and 27 touchdowns. He was

second on the squad in rushing with 121 carries

for 540 yards, an average of 4.5 yards per carry

and he led the ground game with 12 touchdowns.

Johnson scored multiple touchdowns in every

game including a combined season high seven

versus northwest Mississippi, a game that he was

33-of-46 for 422 yards with four TDs and ran for

another three on a 21-114 ground performance.

He tossed a season high five scores at Southwest

Mississippi and totaled 403 yards on 21 passes.

In the final game of his EMCC career, the fresh-

man tallied 557 yards of offense, 455 in the air

and 102 on the ground and scored four times.

High School:Played for Bill Lee at Starkville

High School where he earned All-Conference

honors.

Personal:Social science/education major. He is

the son of Andrew Johnson and Anita Milons-

Johnson. Johnson is a relative of Freddre

Milions, who was drafted by the Philadelphia

Eagles and Jereme Milions.

DJ Juste, 6-2, 185, QB, Fr, Port St. Lucie, Fla.

(Port St. Lucie)

High School: Played for Hilary Poole at Port St.

Lucie High School where he was a highly deco-

rated player. As a junior, Juste earned first team

all-state honors as well as all-area and was the

player of the year for the Treasure Coast. He

became the all-time passing and rushing leader in

Port St. Lucie history and tallied a school record

99 yard punt return as well as the record for all-

purpose yards with 390 in a single game. As a

senior, Juste earned first team all-area, second

team all-state. He was named the 2012 Outback

Bowl MVP. He was named a Nike all-star as a

wide receiver and played as a quarterback in the

Outback Bowl. For his career, Juste tallied 6,100

all-purpose yards, 50 career TDs, 2,917 passing

yards, 2,715 rushing yards and 274 as a receiver.

Personal:Communication or psychology major.

He is the son of Rosemarie Juste. He was born in

Fort Pierce.

Branden Lyons, 6-5, OL, 295, Sonoma, Calif.

(Sonoma Valley HS/City College of San

Francisco)*

*Joined the FAU squad in January

City College of San Francisco:Played for

George Rush at City College of San Francisco

who finished the 2012 campaign 9-1 and aver-

aged 42.8 points per game. He is currently

2013 Class RosterName PosClsHtWtHometown (School)

Jace Banfell6-3289OLFrPensacola, FL (Pensacola Catholic)

Austin Bland6-3265OLFrFort Lauderdale, FL (St. Thomas Aquinas)

Dustin Bowens6-5235TEFrPalm Coast, FL (Flagler)

Reggie Brown5-11170CBFrTampa, FL (Tampa Jesuit)

Lance Burlingame6-4280DTFrFranklin, MA. (New Bedford/Dean JC)

Derek Butcher6-4295DLSoDelano, MN (Delano Senior/ND State)

Marcus Clark5-8185CBFrTallahassee, FL (North Florida Christian)

Andrew Curtis6-2220LBFrParadise Valley, AZ (Brophy College Prep

Jeremy Faulk6-3267DTFrPalatka, FL (Palatka)

Greg Hankerson6-0172QBFrLauderdale Lakes, FL (Boyd Anderson)

Tyler Henderson5-11195SFrCrestview, FL (Crestview)

Trey Hendrickson6-4222DEFrApopka, FL (Apopka)

Jaquez Johnson6-1225QBSoStarkville, MS (Starkville/East Mississippi CC)

DJ Juste6-2185QBFrPort St. Lucie, FL (Port St. Lucie)

Branden Lyons6-5295OLJrSonoma, CA (Sonoma Valley/CC San Francisco)

Marc Mauro6-1195SJrBayville, NY (Locust Valley/Nassau CC)

Robert Miller6-2190DBFrFort Lauderdale, FL (Taravella)

Bobby Mitchell6-2175ATHFrSt. Augustine, FL (St. Augustine)

Robert Relf6-3220LBFrPhoenix, AZ (Brophy College Prep)

Ronnie Scott5-10165CBFrPanama City, FL (Chamberlain)

Jakobi Smith6-4250OLFrMiami, FL (Coral Reef)

Lester Thomas5-10165DBFrTallahassee, FL (Godby)

Jay Warren6-0195RBFrNavarre, FL (Navarre)

Lucky Whitehead5-10163WRJrManassas, VA (Osbourn/Dean College)

Kalib Woods6-3182WRFrJacksonville, FL (Duncan Fletcher)

ranked as the 25th best offensive tackle national-

ly by Scout.com and as the 81st best player, also

by Scout.com.

Humboldt State:Saw action on the offensive

line.

High School:Played for Mick O'Meara at

Sonoma Valley High School where he earned

second team All-Conference honors (Sonoma

County League) and was named All-Metro San

Francisco. Lyons participated in the National

Underclassmen California Top-100 Combine. Off

the field, Lyons earned the San Francisco Police

Department Scholarship for Academic Honors.

Personal:Sociology major with a desire to

attend law school. He is the son of Gerald and

Jacqueline Lyons and nephew of Don Lyons who

played major league baseball with the L.A.

Angels.

Marc Mauro, 6-1, 195, S, Jr, Bayville, N.Y.

(Locust Valley/Nassau CC)

Nassau CC:Earned first team junior college All-

American honors and was the New England

Player of the Year. He finished 2012 fifth in the

league with five interceptions and a pass break-

up. Mauro led the league in interceptions. In

2012 he scored on offense, defense and special

teams.

High School: Played for Coach Knoll at Locust

Valley High School.

Personal:History major. He is the son of

Michele and Bill Mauro.

Robert Miller, 6-2, 190, DB, Fr, Fort

Lauderdale, Fla. (Taravella)

High School:Played for Dan Marguriet at

Taravella High School where he was a two-year

first team all-county selection and was the

Central player of the year. Miller participated in

the Dade vs. Broward all-star game and the

Private vs. Public all-star game. As a senior, he

tallied 56 tackles, including three sacks, four

interceptions, 15 pass break-ups and scored five

touchdowns. He is a two-sport athlete (football

and track).

Personal: Criminal Justice major. He is the son

of Nicky McCray and Antwan Armalin and was

born in Fort Lauderdale.

Bobby Mitchell, 6-2, 175, ATH, Fr, St.

Augustine, Fla. (St. Augustine)

High School:Played for Joey Wiles at St.

Augustine High School where he was a 2012

first team Florida High School Class 6A Elite

Team member as a wide receiver. St. Augustine

finished the season 11-1 due in part to his all-

county efforts. Mitchell was credited with 52

passes for 1,095 yards and 12 scores. He set the

school's single-season records for yards. At sea-

sons end, Mitchell was named second team all-

state (6A), to the First Coast Team. In a span of

three games during his senior campaign, he

recorded 22 tackles and two interceptions. He is

a two-sport athlete (football and track).

Personal:Business major. He is the son of

Bobby Allen and Qwanda Mitchell and was born

in St Augustine. As a hobby, he is a pianist.

Robert Relf, 6-3, 220, LB, Fr, Phoenix, Ariz.

(Brophy College Prep)

High School:Played for Scooter Molander at

Brophy College Prep where he earned all-state

honors. He also was selected all-conference and

all-section his sophomore through his senior sea-

son. He also was named the Player of the Year in

Arizona and was a member of the all-Arizona

team as a senior. The multi-purpose player was a

three-year starter and was awarded the Ron

Pritchard award as the best linebacker in the

state.

Personal:Business major. He is the son of Greg

and Debra Relf. He has two brothers Kendrick

and Cory. Relf was born in Phoenix, Ariz.

Ronnie Scott, 5-10, 165, CB, Fr, Panama City,

Fla. (Chamberlain)

High School:Played for DJ Mayo at

Chamberlain High School where he earned all-

state honorable mention honors as a senior. He

also was named second team all-county and will

graduate in the top-100 of his class.

Personal:Business major. He is the son of

Ronnie and Mara Scott. Scott was born in

Panama City.

Jakobi Smith, 6-4, 250, OL, Fr, Miami, Fla.

(Coral Reef)

High School:Played for Chevas Clements at

Coral Reef High School where he also represent-

ed his high school by playing in the Dade vs.

Broward all-star game. He is a two-sport athlete

(football and club baseball).

Personal:Business major. He is the son of

Marisha Smith and was born in Miami.

Lester Thomas, 5-10, 165, DB, Fr, Tallahassee,

Fla. (Godby)

High School:Played for Ronnie Cottrell at

Godby High School, which captured the Class

5A state Championship and finished the season

14-1. Thomas earned first team all-conference,

5A all-state and was named to the Big Bend

Tallahassee Democrat team. Thomas tallied 74

tackles, including 52 solo and a sack. He also

had eight interceptions and a fumble recovery.

He was named Godby's defensive MVP and to

the 5A FHSAA Elite Team as well as second

team All-American by MaxPreps.com. As a jun-

ior he recorded 86 tackles and seven intercep-

tions.

Personal:Undecided in major. He is the son of

Lester and Maria Thomas and was born in

Tallahassee. His cousin Aries Monroe plays for

the Carolina Panthers.

Jay Warren, 6-0, 195, RB, Fr, Navarre, Fla.

(Navarre)

High School:Played for Jay Walls at Navarre

High School where he earned second team all-

state as well as all-area honors as a senior.

Warren was named the Big School Player of the

Year and the Offensive Player of the Year. He

rushed for 1,831 yards, scored 19 touchdowns is

final campaign on 233 carries. He tallied five

games with more than 200 rushing yards as a

senior. He also was credited with 71 receiving

yards and 45 tackles. The Pensacola News

Journal named him the Player of the Year. He is

a two-sport athlete (football and weightlifting).

Personal:Exercise science major who is the son

of Vince and Deborah Warren. Warren was born

in Fort Walton, Beach, Fla.

Lucky Whitehead, 5-10, 163, WR, Jr,

Manassas, Va. (Osbourn/Dean College)*

*Joined the FAU squad in January

Dean College: Played for Dean College where

he earned first team All-American honors as well

as first team all-conference recognition at both

wide receiver and return specialist. He was rec-

ognized as the team's special team player of the

year as a senior.

High School: Played for Steve Schultz at

Osbourn High School where he earned first team

all-conference honors as a wide receiver and

defensive back.

Personal:Son of Karen Morris and Rodney

Whitehead. Whitehead's career goals include cre-

ating a program to keep children out of trouble.

Kalib Woods, 6-3, 182, WR, Fr, Jacksonville,

Fla. (Duncan Fletcher)

High School: Played for Josh Corey at Duncan

Fletcher High School where he earned all-dis-

trict, and all-conference honors. His teammates

named him the Offensive Player of the Year in

high school, where he also won the captain

award. Following a senior season of 48 tackles,

876 yards and eight TDs he also was named third

team all-state 8A. He earned Athlete of the Week

for Dec. 4, 2012, after contributing in both foot-

ball and basketball. He ended his career as the

third all-time receiver in the history of Fletcher

High School. He was nominated and selected to

play in the Florida vs. Georgia all-star game.

Woods is a three-sport athlete (football, basket-

ball and track).

Personal:Business administration major. He is

the son of Katina Gadson and was born in

Daytona Beach. He is a relative of Lionel Gates

who is a running back for the Buffalo Bills in the

NFL.

2012 StatisticsRUSHINGGPAttGainLossNetAvgTDLongAvg/G

Wallace, J.11175713406733.864661.2

Fortner, Damian1190340173233.634329.4

Jackson, M.848246192274.713028.4

Jones, Travis1214905856.10317.1

Wilbert, Graham1264210147631.02235.2

Curtis, Stephen510340343.4076.8

McKinney, D.12415692.2070.8

Dukes, William12101-1-1.000-0.1

TEAM34036-36-9.000-12.0

Total12410164827113773.41246114.8

Opponents12504265719724604.92377205.0

PASSINGGEfficCmp-Att-IntPctYdsTDLngAvg/G

Wilbert, Graham12134.62261-405-664.428191875234.9

Curtis, Stephen571.084-10-040.0370137.4

Wallace, J.110.000-1-00.00000.0

Total12132.77265-416-663.728561875238.0

Opponents12144.92158-286-855.224582085204.8

RECEIVINGGNo.YdsAvgTDLongAvg/G

Dukes, William126397915.547581.6

McKinney, D.124849710.424241.4

Dorvilus, Nexon123030110.053825.1

Hankerson, B.122734412.723928.7

Fortner, Damian11211416.711612.8

Wallace, J.1121834.00117.5

Jones, Travis12181176.50159.8

Stoshak, Jenson101525917.326025.9

Deleon, Alex1113775.91107.0

Cunningham, M84338.21154.1

Jackson, M.82126.00121.5

Mitchell, T.10284.0040.8

Lohnes, Robert3155.0051.7

Total12265285610.81875238.0

Opponents12158245815.62085204.8

PUNT RETURNSNo.YdsAvgTDLong

Jones, Travis191517.9048

Reaser, Keith3-8-2.702

Total221436.5048

Opponents342748.1031

INTERCEPTIONSNo.YdsAvgTDLong

Glanton, Adarius24422.0142

Reaser, Keith2136.5013

Whitfield, F.11313.0013

McKnight, J.100.000

Smith, D'Joun100.000

Strickland, W.13232.0032

Total810212.8142

Opponents66510.8135

KICK RETURNSNo.YdsAvgTDLong

Jones, Travis1122120.1035

Smith, D'Joun1021421.4032

LeBlanc, C.713519.3028

Jackson, M.714220.3026

Deleon, Alex2199.5011

Neasman, S.24723.5025

Gaskins, Jeremy199.009

Milstead, C100.000

Total4178719.2035

Opponents3478623.11100

FUMBLE RETURNSNo.YdsAvgTDLong

Mitchell, T.100.000

Reaser, Keith199.019

Total294.519

Opponents17575.0275

PUNTINGNo.YdsAvgLongTBFCI20Blkd

Kelly, Sean68271139.96856160

Total68271139.96856160

Opponents57225939.661125110

KICKOFFSNo.YdsAvgTBOBRetnNetYdLn

Anderson, Mitch44273462.1120

Kelly, Sean 637262.020

Total50310662.114078640.824

Opponents71437661.628278742.722

2012 StatisticsALL PURPOSEGRushRecPRKORIRTotAvg/G

Dukes, William12-197900097881.5

Wallace, J.116738300075668.7

Jones, Travis1285117151221057447.8

McKinney, D.12949700050642.2

Fortner, Damian1132314100046442.2

Jackson, M.8227120142038147.6

Hankerson, B.12034400034428.7

Dorvilus, Nexon12030100030125.1

Stoshak, Jenson10025900025925.9

Smith, D'Joun11000214021419.5

LeBlanc, C.9000135013515.0

Deleon, Alex110770190968.7

Wilbert, Graham12630000635.2

Neasman, S.10000470474.7

Glanton, Adarius12000044443.7

Curtis, Stephen5340000346.8

Cunningham, M8033000334.1

Strickland, W.10000032323.2

Whitfield, F.12000013131.1

Gaskins, Jeremy100009090.9

Mitchell, T.100800080.8

Reaser, Keith1200-801350.4

Lohnes, Robert30500051.7

TEAM3-360000-36-12.0

Total12137728561437871025265438.8

Opponents1224602458274786656043503.6

2012 Statistics|-------Tackles-------||-Sacks-||---Pass Def---||-Fumbles-|Blkd

DEFENSIVE LEADERSGP-GSSoloAstTotalTFL/YdsNo-YardsInt-YdsBrUpQBHRcv-YdsFFKickSaf24Harstad, B.12-1261421033.0-201.0-16..3.2..11Hinds, David12-123941806.5-171.0-4.122-02..4JGlanton, Adarius12-73936755.5-191.0-92-4411....45Kirk, Andrae12-52446704.0-5..331-01..26McKnight, J.9-52624502.0-3.1-02.1-0...3Reaser, Keith12-123015451.5-3.2-13311-9...7LeBlanc, C.9-93012421.0-1..4.....48Coley, Trevon12-121722392.5-81.5-6.......98Bryant, Brandin12-91120314.5-150.5-3.22....93Baptiste, David10-41415292.0-2........5Wright, Martin12-61315284.0-131.5-8..5....23Strickland, W.10-4199281.0-1.1-3212....21Smith, D'Joun11-916925..1-08.....18Milstead, C12-5195241.0-2..4.....31Henry, Cory12-6159242.5-112.0-11..2....96Jean, Jimmy11-2813214.0-171.5-14...1-01..15Johnson, R.10-2714213.0-192.0-17..2....17Parms, Damian10-3137202.0-5..1.....34Whitfield, F.12-08412..1-13.1....2INeasman, S.10-09211......1..95Sherrill, K.9-26391.0-4........54Raber, Tim12-0459.....1-0...94Stryffeler, A.6-3448....1.1..30Gaskins, Jeremy10-0314.........37Lozandier, D.6-02.2.........43Lamar, Rodney6-02.2.........4CCecere, Paul3-0112.........84Deleon, Alex11-42.2.........59Eugene, R.2-02.22.0-3....1-0...6Williamson, D.10-01.1.........46Nehls, Blake3-0.11.........86Ishmar, Hakeeme6-01.1.........4Moore, Paul4-21.1.........97James, Karl4-0.11.........16Kelly, Sean12-01.1.........10Curtis, Stephen5-11.1.........42Anderson, Mitch10-01.1.........19Dukes, William12-8.11.........88Stoshak, Jenson10-21.1.........55Bailey, Joseph12-121.1.........9Dorvilus, Nexon12-10.11.........92Henry, Joe1-01.1.........TMTM1-0..........1.85Mitchell, T.10-2........1-0...

Total12-045337883153-16812-888-10230259-981.Opponents12-048437686079.0-25028-1386-65461513-75146.