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RELEASE ON DEFENSIVE AND SPECIAL TEAMS RECRUITS
MOREHEAD, Ky. -- The Morehead State football program has added 16 student-athletes on offense for the 2013 season. The list includes eight linemen, three quarterbacks, two running backs, two wide receivers and one tight end.
"We are very excited about all of the student-athletes in our 2013 recruiting class," said Rob Tenyer, who begins his first season as head coach after 12 years as an MSU assistant. "We've had a lot of offensive success in recent years, and we feel like this group can help us build on that."
Morehead State opens its 12-game schedule on Aug. 29 when Pikeville (Ky.) visits Jayne Stadium at 7 p.m. ET. The Eagles will also host Ohio Valley Conference foe Eastern Kentucky, Davidson, Dayton, San Diego, Butler and Charlotte during the upcoming campaign.
"These young men have certainly accomplished a lot in their high school careers," Tenyer said. "This is a new chapter for all of them and it should be an exciting one. We are happy these individuals chose Morehead State for their college education and a quality football experience."
MSU is expected to welcome 30 new players this fall. The list of defensive and special teams players will be released later this week. The offensive players are listed below:
Jordan Abrams -- LS/OL -- 5-9 -- 250 -- Fr. -- Owingsville, Ky. (Bath County HS) -- Video Highlights
Earned First-Team All-Eastern Kentucky Conference accolades as a senior and second-team honors as a junior … A First-Team All-District selection his final two years … Won his school's Outstanding Offensive Lineman award as a junior and senior … An Honorable Mention All-American Long Snapper … Helped the Wildcats to an 8-3 record and 3A District 5 runner-up finish in 2012.
Collin Bacon -- TE -- 6-2 -- 200 -- Fr. -- Bryan, Ohio (Bryan HS) --
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Played quarterback, running back, wide receiver, defensive line, linebacker and defensive back during his career … Collected 2,140 rushing, 1,059 passing and 535 receiving yards his final three seasons … Was also responsible for 47 career touchdowns … A First-Team All-Northwest Ohio Athletic League selection his senior season … Runner-up for his league's Offensive Player of the Year award as a junior … Received NWOAL Honorable Mention accolades his freshman and sophomore seasons … Helped the Golden Bears to a 33-10 record, including an 11-1 mark in 2012.
Joel Brune -- OL -- 6-4 -- 285 -- Fr. -- Alexandria, Ky. (Campbell County HS) --
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Made 23 starts his final two seasons … Won his school's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman award his senior year … An all-district and First-Team All-Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference selection his final campaign … Played in Northern Kentucky's East vs. West All-Star Game.
Michael Cawthon -- OL -- 6-2 -- 270 -- Fr. -- Grayson, Ga. (Grayson HS) -- Video Highlights
Started every game his senior season … Helped the Rams to four consecutive Georgia High School Association State Tournament berths … Also a member of his school's 2011 5A state championship team … His father, Chris, played baseball at Florida State … His brother, Chris Jr., played football at Florida International.
Kyler Corbett -- OL -- 6-2 -- 265 -- Fr. -- Liberty Township, Ohio (Lakota East HS) --
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A three-year starter … Participated in the East vs. West All-Star Game as a senior … Helped the Thunderhawks to the second round of the Ohio High School Athletic Association State Tournament for the first time in school history.
William Currie -- OL -- 6-2 -- 315 -- Fr. -- Taylorsville, Ky. (Spencer County HS) -- Video Highlights
Received Third-Team All-State honors in 2012 … An all-district selection his junior and senior years … Helped the Bears to their first Kentucky High School Athletic Association State Tournament win in school history … Earned his school's Most Outstanding Lineman award in 2012 … Participated in the Best of the Bluegrass Game his senior year … A 2013 state runner-up in 2A shot put.
Austin Gahafer -- QB -- 6-1 -- 185 -- Fr. -- Louisville, Ky. (Saint Xavier HS) -- Video Highlights
Passed for 2,191 yards and 22 touchdowns his final two seasons … Started all 15 games and named his school's Offensive Player of the Year as a senior … Helped the Tigers to a Kentucky High School Athletic Association 6A state championship in 2009 … His school also finished as a regional runner-up in 2010, 2011 and 2012 … Earned Kentucky Academic All-State Honors as a junior and senior … A member of the Saint Xavier Honor Roll all four years … Played in the Greater Louisville Football Coaches Association All-Star Game … An all-district selection in 2012.
Mitch Gilles -- QB -- 6-2 -- 205 -- Fr. -- Newburgh, Ind. (Castle HS) --
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Passed for 6,331 career yards and 76 touchdowns … Set several Castle High School records, including career passing yards and passing touchdown marks … An All-State Honorable Mention choice his junior and senior seasons … A First-Team All-Southern Indiana Athletic Conference selection in 2011 and 2012 … Helped the Knights to a conference championship both years … Also helped his school win sectional championships in 2010 and 2012 … Participated in Indiana's North vs. South All-Star Game as a senior … His uncle, John, played football at Evansville … His uncle, Willie Wilder, played baseball at Murray State and went on to a five-year Minor League career.
Lawrence Jones -- RB -- 5-8 -- 190 -- Fr. -- Ashland, Va. (Hanover HS) --
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Rushed for 3,514 yards and 57 touchdowns his final three years … Helped the Hawks to regional championships in 2011 and 2012 … Received First-Team All-District honors his junior and senior seasons … A Second-Team All-Region choice his senior and junior years … A three-year member of his high school's Academic Team … His uncle, Jock Jones, played football at Virginia Tech before a four-year National Football League career … His father, Stephone, played football at Virginia Military Institute.
Derrick Jude -- OL -- 6-5 -- 290 -- Fr. -- Varney, Ky. (Belfry HS) --
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Helped the Pirates to district and regional championships in 2011 and 2012 … Both teams also earned Kentucky High School Athletic Association 3A runner-up finishes … Earned Second-Team All-State honors his senior season … An All-State Honorable Mention pick his junior season.
Liam Maloney -- OL -- 6-4 -- 275 -- Fr. -- Liberty Township, Ohio (Lakota West HS) --
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Helped the Firebirds to an 8-2 record his senior season … Named his school's Most Improved Offensive Player as a junior.
Jaylen Mayo -- WR -- 6-2 -- 185 -- Fr. -- Mason, Ohio (Mason HS) --
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Spent his first two years at Garden City High School (N.Y.) … Finished his prep career at Mason High School (Ohio) … Registered Second-Team All-Greater Miami Conference honors as a senior … His father, Leshawn, played basketball at West Virginia.
Mason Rutherford -- WR -- 6-1 -- 175 -- Fr. -- Ashland, Ky. (Fairview HS) -- Video Highlights
Caught 51 passes for 1,106 yards and 11 touchdowns over his final three seasons … Also tallied 222 tackles and 22 interceptions on defense … Received All-District honors his senior year … Notched all-conference accolades as a junior … A 2013 state champion in the high jump … Also placed second in the triple jump and third in the long jump that year.
Drew Saunders -- OL -- 6-3 -- 265 -- Fr. -- Peachtree City, Ga. (McIntosh HS) -- Video Highlights
A First-Team All-Region and First-Team All-Fayette County selection as a senior … An All-Region Honorable Mention pick his junior season.
Jack Sherry -- QB -- 6-5 -- 240 -- Fr. -- Crestwood, Ky. (South Oldham HS) --
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Completed 281-of-480 attempts for 5,201 yards and 66 touchdowns his final three seasons … Also contributed 21 rushing touchdowns from 2010-12 … Posted 2,165 passing yards and 431 rushing yards as a senior … Notched all-district honors as a junior and senior … Also tallied all-region accolades his final campaign … An All-State Honorable Mention selection in 2012 … Helped the Dragons to their first-ever district championship his final year.
Bilal Williamson -- RB -- 5-8 -- 175 -- Fr. -- Dublin, Ohio (Coffman HS) --
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Rushed for 1,407 yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior … Helped the Shamrocks to an Ohio Capital Conference championship in 2012 … A First-Team All-OCC selection his final year … Earned four letters in track and field … A three-time Ohio High School Athletic Association Track and Field State Finals participant … A member of Coffman's 4x100 and 4x200 school-record-setting relay teams.
NOTE: Student-athlete pronunciations are listed below
• Joel BROON
• Michael CAH-THIN
• Kyler CORE-BIT
• David GAY-HEY-FUR
• Mitch GILL-ISS
• LEE-UM Maloney
• Mason ROOTH-UH-FURD
• BY-LAWL Williams
