RETURNING Players. High School: Earned three varsity letters at Bensalem High played for head football coach Dan McShane.

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2 Francis ADJEI Richard BERNARD Defensive Back r-junior 6-2 / 175 Silver Spring, Md. / Springbrook HS Longsnapper Senior 6-1 / 250 Bensalem, Pa. / Lackawanna CC / Bensalem HS 2008 (Sophomore): Started in every game at left corner back finished seventh on the team in total tackles with 40 (32 unassisted) recorded at least one tackle in each of DSU s 11 games picked off three passes for 22 yards finished second on the team in pass breakups (8) recorded third interception of the season and second in as many games during DSU s 10-6 win at Howard (Nov. 22) notched a career-high six unassisted tackles at Norfolk State (Nov. 15) also registered his second interception of the season during the comeback victory tallied four unassisted tackles versus South Carolina State (Nov. 1) set then-career-mark in solo tackles with five at Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 11) registered five tackles (four solo and one assisted) and first-career interception at Kent State (Sept. 13) made a career-high six tackles (five solo and one assisted) versus Florida A&M (Sept. 4) also notched a career-best two pass breakups (Freshman): Appeared in all 11 games as reserve defensive back and on special teams recorded two tackles, including one solo stop credited with a fumble recovery in win over Winston-Salem State (Nov. 2) blocked extra point attempts in wins over Coastal Carolina (Sep. 1) and Winston-Salem State (Junior): Appeared in eight games for the Hornets as DSU s longsnapper missed final three games due to injury. At Lackawanna: 2007 Junior College All-American longsnapper set national snaptime record (0.64 ) at Ray Guy Camp in 2005 played for head football coach Chris Duda. High School: Earned three varsity letters at Bensalem High played for head football coach Dan McShane. Personal: Son of Richard and Maria Bernard regularly works out with all-time great NFL punter Sean Landeta born 1/17/88. Gerald BOUKNIGHT 2006 (Redshirt): Did not compete (freshman redshirt) High School: Three-sport standout (football, basketball, track & field) at Springbrook All-State and All-Maryland District 4A football selection named to All-Capital Gazette Football Team competed in state track and field championships in 4x100 and 4x200 meter relays, along with long jump and 200-meter dash Personal: Son of Ama Doamoah last name is pronounced Uh-jye born 5/3/87 Francis Adjei (at DSU) G UT AT TT FR INT PBU BL 2006 Did not compete (freshman redshirt) Total Defensive Back Junior 5-11 / 190 Winnsboro, S.C. / Fairfield Central 28 ADJEI 2008 (Sophomore): Made nine appearances both as a reserve defensive back and on special teams registered three total tackles (one solo) recorded first-career pass breakup during DSU s loss to Hampton (Oct. 4) (Freshman): Appeared in several games on special teams and as a reserve defensive back did not record any statistics. High School: Helped lead team to regional championships in 2005 and 06 twotime all-state and all-conference selection (2005, 06) played for head football coach Reggie Kennedy also lettered in track and field 400-meter state champion also member of state championship 4x100 and 4x400-meter relay teams. Personal: Son of Gerald Bouknight and Denise Boyd last name is pronounced Boo-nite born 2/14/88 Gerald Bouknight (at DSU) G UT AT TT PBU Total Six-Time MEAC Champions

3 BOUKNIGHT Andre CAROLL 99 Defensive Lineman r-junior 6-2 / 260 Neptune, N.J./ Neptune HS Linebacker / Defensive Back Junior 6-2 / 215 Quincy, Fla. / East Gadsen HS 2008 (Sophomore): Appeared in one game on special teams (vs. Central Connecticut State) credited with a kick return (Freshman): Did not compete. Micah Brown (Sophomore): Played in all 11 games, starting in eight at defensive tackle came in as a reserve in the first three games and started the final eight finished sixth on the team in total tackles (43) made 12 solo tackles and 31 assisted, including two tackles for loss the top returning defensive lineman in tackles notched five tackles (three solo) at Howard (Nov. 22) made five total tackles (two solo), including one-half tackle for loss versus Winston-Salem State (Nov. 8) recorded six total tackles in back-to-back games (Oct. 4 versus Hampton and Oct. 11 at Bethune-Cookman) Made first-career start versus Hampton (Oct. 4), making six tackles, including one and one-half for loss (one yard) registered a careerhigh in both total tackles (12) and assisted tackles (10) versus Central Connecticut State (Sept. 27) (Freshman): Appeared in several games credited with one assisted tackle (Redshirt): Did not compete (freshman redshirt). High School: Earned three varsity letters at Neptune 2005 Vince Lombardi Award recipient (top offensive lineman) 2005 All-Shore and All-Federal Conference First Team also competed in baseball. Personal: Son of Howard and Debra Carroll named to MEAC Commissioner s All-Academic Team... born 9/6/88. Andre Caroll (at DSU) G UT AT TT TFL 2006 Did not compete (freshman redshirt) Total High School: 2006 Florida All-District 3A Second Team passed for more than 2,000 yards and rushed for more than 800 in only season at quarterback (2006) played wide receiver as a junior and linebacker during sophomore season teammate of DSU wide receiver Darius Jackson also competed in basketball. Personal: Son of Sylvia Williams and Bobby Wilson born 2/5/88. BROWN CAROLL Six-Time MEAC Champions 21

4 Zacharri CHARLES CHARLES 5 Wide Receiver Senior 5-11 / 185 Winter Haven, Fla. / Bowling Green / Winter Haven HS 2008 (Junior): Played and started in DSU s first eight games, missing the final three games due to injury finished fourth on the team in all purpose yards (474), averaging 59.2 yards-per-game grabbed 13 passes for 122 yards averaged 9.4 yards-per-reception and 15.2 yards-per-game registered at least one catch in six of the eight games played returned 16 kickoffs for 332 yards, averaging 20.8 yards-per-return to lead the Hornets also returned three punts for 20 yards had three catches for 17 yards versus Hampton (Oct. 4) also tallied a season-best four kickoff returns for 90 yards versus the Pirates recorded a career-best four catches (as a Hornet) for 24 yards versus Central Connecticut State (Sept. 27) returned three kickoff versus the Blue Devils for 74 yards, including a season-best 40- yard return notched a season-best 29 yards on two catches, including a DSU career-long 22-yard reception at Kent State (Sept. 13) accounted for 84 kick return yards on three attempts versus the Golden Flashes made two catches for 24 yards and returned two kicks for 20 yards during Delaware State debut (Sept.4 versus Florida A&M) (Bowling Green): Played in all 13 games... had seven catches for 52 yards at Minnesota and three receptions for 50 yards at Boston College... had a careerlong 49-yard reception at BC as well (Bowling Green): Played in and started the first five games as a freshman before suffering a season-ending injury... totaled 14 catches for 50 yards on the season... recorded at least two receptions in all five games... snagged four balls in back-to-back games against Buffalo and at Florida International... also returned a punt for nine yards against Buffalo. CHARLES High School: A 2006 graduate of Winter Haven High School in Florida... a three year letterwinner for the Blue Devils... named All-State, All-District and All-County in selected to participate in the Florida-Cali All-Star game... led the Blue Devils to the regional finals and a 9-4 record as a senior... caught 26 passes for 550 yards in gained 450 yards on 20 catches in was a captain in coached by Charlie Tate... also earned letters in track... named track captain as a junior and senior... was a regional track participant in the 100 meter and 4x100 meter relay in Personal: Son of Sejour and Utilia Charles... first name is pronounced: Zuh-KARee born 2/24/88... has two brothers and three sisters. Zacharri Charles (at Bowling Green) G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/g Avg/c Avg/g Totals Zacharri Charles (at DSU) Rec GP Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/g Avg/c Avg/g KO Returns G No. Yds Avg Td Lg Punt Returns G No. Yds Avg Td Lg Six-Time MEAC Champions

5 B.J. CONLEY 25 DIXON Defensive Back r-senior 5-8 / 175 LaPlata, Md. / LaPlata HS 2008 (Junior): Appeared in all 11 games as a reserve defensive back and on special teams recorded five total tackles (one solo), including one for loss credited with two tackles (one solo), including a tackle for loss (four yards) versus North Carolina A&T (Oct. 18) recovered a fumble, leading to a DSU touchdown versus Florida A&M (Sept. 4) (Sophomore): Appeared in all 12 games as a reserve defensive back and on special teams... credited with seven tackles, including four solo stops recorded two unassisted tackles in win over Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 4) had a solo tackle and pass breakup in victory over Howard (Nov. 17) (Freshman): Competed in seven games had one solo tackle and assisted on four others (Redshirt): Did not compete (freshman redshirt). High School: 2004 All-County and All-Conference selection (DB) played for head football coach Chris Davidson also lettered in basketball, and track & field twotime All-County and All-Conference track and field selection helped lead team to Southern Maryland Athletic Conference indoor and outdoor track and field titles Honor Roll student Senior Class Vice-President. Donnell DIXON Personal: Son of Bernard and Juanita Conley born 12/7/87 B.J. Conley (at DSU) G UT AT TT TFL FR PBU 2005 Did not compete (freshman redshirt) Totals Wide Receiver r-freshman 5-10 / 175 Hampton, Va. / Phoebus HS CONLEY 2008 (Redshirt): Did not compete (freshman redshirt). 13 High School: Helped lead Phoebus to 2007 Virginia AAA Division 5 state championship (13-1) team leader with 32 receptions for 500 yards during senior season also competed in track and field. Personal: Son of Michael and Dawn Dixon enrolled at DSU in January 2008 offered a track & field scholarship to Maryland-Eastern Shore born 7/23/89. Six-Time MEAC Champions 23

6 Fabian DUNN ELKO 92 Defensive Lineman r-senior 6-4 / 275 Silver Spring, Md. / Montgomery Blair HS 2008 (Junior): Appeared in all 11 games, starting three at left end finished season with 23 total tackles (13 solo), including one and one-half for loss registered one quarterback hurry and one pass breakup credited with a career-high six tackles (three solo) at Morgan State (Oct. 25) notched a career-high four solo tackles, including one for loss, hurrying the quarterback and breaking up a pass versus North Carolina A&T (Oct. 18) recorded four tackles (two solo) in season debut versus Florida A&M (Sept. 4) (Sophomore): Competed in 10 games involved in 19 tackles, including six solo stops also credited with a fumble recovery and three quarterback hurries had season-high five tackles (two unassisted) in victory at Hampton (Sep. 29) recorded three tackles, two unassisted, in 20-7 win at Florida A&M (Sep. 8) assisted on a tackle behind the line of scrimmage in win over Coastal Carolina (Sep. 1) (Freshman): Appeared in 10 games credited with 20 tackles (seven unassisted), including four in the opponents backfield and one sack had five tackles in loss at Howard (Nov. 18) contributed three tackles and a fumble recovery to 10-9 win over South Carolina State (Oct. 28). Nick ELKO (Redshirt): Did not compete (freshman redshirt). High School: 2004 Maryland All-State and All-Montgomery County First Team selection 2004 team Coach s Award recipient played for head football coach Jeff Seals also competed in track & field 2004 All-Montgomery County track and field. Personal: Son of Judith Lindsey active in DSU chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes born 9/13/87. Fabian Dunn (at DSU) G UT AT TOT TFL SK/YDS FR QBH 2005 Did not compete (freshman redshirt) Totals Quarterback r-freshman 6-2 / 200 Odenton, Md. / Arundel HS 2008 (Redshirt): Did not compete (freshman redshirt). High School: Set Maryland single-season records for touchdown passes (43), passing yards (3,091), completions (260) and pass attempts (431) as a senior in 2007 helped lead Arundel to 13-1 overall record and state championship runner-up in Maryland All-State, All-Baltimore Metro, All-Anne Arundel County, Baltimore Touchdown Club Player-of-the-Year and Capital Gazette Player-of-the-Year passed for five touchdowns and 301 yards in 2007 win over Southern (Md.) also threw for five scores in 07 win vs. Meade (Md.) passed for 18 touchdowns as a junior and 63 in his scholastic career led team to state playoff berth during junior year played for head football coach Chuck Markiewicz also competed in basketball and baseball. Personal: Son of Nick and Andrea Elko born 7/23/90. DUNN 24 Six-Time MEAC Champions

7 Defensive back Junior 5-11 / 190 Frederick, Md. / Frederick HS Quentin FERGUSON yards second on the team in scoring with 54 points averaged 65.3 yardsper-kick, including two touchbacks at Howard (Nov. 22) kicked a 28-yard field goal (8:43 in 4th) to give DSU a 10-6 lead versus Bison went 2-for-2 on field goal attempts, including a 32-yard, game-tying FG (5:08 4th) at Norfolk State (Nov. 15) converted all six extra point attempts and set a career-high in kickoffs with seven for 411 yards named MEAC Special Teams Player of the Week (Oct. 13) after going 2-for-2 on field goals (27 yards & 20 yards) and averaging 60.2 yards-per-kickoff, including two touchbacks at Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 11) also converted both extra point attempts versus Wildcats averaged 60.8 yards-per-kickoff on five kicks for 304 yards versus Florida A&M (Sept. 4) made all five extra point attempts versus the Rattlers also credited with two solo tackles (Sophomore): Appeared in all 12 games primarily as kickoff specialist... recorded eight touchbacks out of 48 kickoffs misfired on his only field goal attempt (53 yards vs. South Carolina State)... also credited with three tackles, including one solo stop (Redshirt): Enrolled at Delaware State Did not compete (redshirt). 2005: Competed at Sacramento City College (Sophomore): Saw action in eight games as a reserve defensive back credited with three total tackles (two solo) (Freshman): Did not compete. High School: Frederick High School record holder for tackles in a career (218) and in a game (33) 2006 Maryland All-State Second Team All-Conference First Team competed in Senior All-Star Game played for head football coach Vincent Ahearn also lettered in track & field state runner-up in 110-meter hurdles. Personal: Son of Betty Ferguson and Billy Hoy born 3/12/89 Quentin Ferguson (at DSU) G UT AT TT 2007 Did not compete High School: 2004 Oregon All-State and All-Mt. Hood Conference punter and placekicker helped lead team to Mt. Hood Conference championship 2004 Oregon State University Winter Camp Off the Ground Certified Kicker set school record with 47-yard field goal (twice) hit six-of-10 field goals and 51 of 52 extra points played for head football coach Terry Summerfield also competed in wrestling. Personal: Son of Randy and Jennifer Flickinger named to MEAC Commissioner s All-Academic Team full name is Riley David Flickinger last name is pronounced: Flick-in-jer hobbies include wake boarding and snowboarding born 11/22/86. Riley Flickinger (at DSU) FGs G Con./Att Lg 2006 Did not compete (redshirt) / / Totals 23 10/ KO G No Yds Avg. TB OB 2006 Did not compete (redshirt) Totals FERGUSON Riley FLICKINGER FLICKINGER 42 Placekicker r-senior 5-9 / 240 Gresham, Ore./ Sacramento City College / Barlow HS 2008 (Junior): Appeared in all 11 games as primary field goal kicker and kickoff specialist converted 24-of-25 extra point attempts recorded eight touchbacks out of 45 kickoffs was 10-of-20 on field goal attempts recorded two punts for Six-Time MEAC Champions 25

8 Mike GABLE Anthony GLAUD 20 8 Linebacker r-senior 6-2 / 210 Bel Air, Md. / Bel Air HS Quarterback r-junior 6-3 / 215 Sicklerville, NJ / Bowling Green Univ. / Winslow Twp. HS 2008 (Junior): Played in 11 games started five games at weak-side linebacker ninth on the team in total tackles with 40 (15 solo) credited with 6.5 tackles for loss, including one sack also recorded a forced fumble, one interception and two quarterback hurries registered at least one tackle in each game this season grabbed first-career interception with two quarterback hurries at Howard (Nov. 22) set a career-mark in total tackles with seven versus Winston-Salem State (Nov. 8) credited with three tackles, including two for loss (one sack) versus North Carolina A&T (Oct. 18) notched three tackles and forced a fumble versus Hampton (Oct. 4) notched a then-career-best six tackles versus Central Connecticut State (Sept. 27) made four tackles, including 1.5 for loss at Kent State (Sept. 13) recorded firstcareer start at weak-side linebacker, registering three tackles (two solo) notched 1.5 tackles for loss versus the Rattlers (Sophomore): Appeared in seven games, mostly on special teams recorded seven tackles, including three solo stops assisted on two tackles in 27-0 win over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 13) (Freshman): Played in seven games assisted on one tackle in 62-0 win over Concord (Redshirt): Did not compete (freshman redshirt). High School: Helped lead Bel Air to 11-2 overall record in 2004, the most wins in team history team won 2004 county and regional championships rushed for school-record 1,308 yards (7.7 ypc) and 16 touchdowns during senior year 2004 All-State and All-County selection played for head football coach Bruce Riley also lettered in basketball and track & field. Personal: Son of Steve and Karen Gable named to MEAC Commissioner s All-Academic Team born 3/30/87. Mike Gable (at DSU) G UT AT TT TFL SK/YDS FF INT QBH 2005 Did not compete (freshman redshirt) Totals GABLE 2008 (Sophomore): Made eight appearances in first season at DSU completed 47-of-75 passes for 523 yards and two touchdowns connected on 9-of-18 passes for 86 yards and the game-winning touchdown pass (15-yard completion to Erick Jones) at Howard (Nov. 22) went 8-of-10 for 73 yards versus South Carolina State (Nov. 1) connected on 8-of-9 passing for 165 yards and one touchdown ( a careerbest, 59-yard touchdown pass to Eddie Brown) versus North Carolina A&T (Oct. 18) the 165 yards passing set a career-mark made DSU debut (Sept. 13 at Kent State), completing a career-high 13 passes on 21 attempts for 159 yards (at Bowling Green): Completed in eight games completed 23-of-36 passes for 266 yards and two touchdowns on the season...also credited with 20 yards rushing, long 13, on 15 attempts connected on 10-of-15 passes for 126 yards and a score versus Boston College... completed 3-of-5 passes for 67 yards and a touchdown versus Miami (at Bowling Green): Did not comptete (redshirt). High School: Three-year letterwinner at Winslow Township... named Elite Recruits' No. 2 quarterback in New Jersey in selected to compete in New York/New Jersey Governor's Bowl... tallied 2,349 passing yards and 23 touchdown passes as a senior... also rushed for 386 yards and three touchdowns in played for head football coach Felton Jones. Personal: Son of Marlon and Wanda Glaud... full name is Anthony Marlon Glaud... last name is pronounced Gl-AW-d (rhymes with applaud) born 11/22/87... uncle, Leroy Smith, was an All-American at Iowa in Anthony Glaud (at Bowling Green) G A-C-I Yds Pct TD Long Avg Effic 2006 Did not compete (freshman redshirt) Total Anthony Glaud (at DSU) G A-C-I Yds Pct TD Long Avg Effic GLAUD 26 Six-Time MEAC Champions

9 Avery GRANT Ahmad HARRIS Defensive Back Senior 6-0 / 180 Brooklyn, N.Y. / Nassau CC / Canarsie HS 2008 (Junior): Played in all 11 games, starting 10 at strong safety second to linebacker Kevin Conner in total tackles (68) notched 34 solo tackles and 34 assisted credited with 8.5 tackles for loss and two sacks also forced one fumble and registered three pass breakups credited with six tackles (three solo), including two for loss at Norfolk State (Nov. 15) made six tackles (three solo) versus Winston-Salem State (Nov. 8) set a career-mark in total tackles with 14 (seven solo) versus South Carolina State (Nov. 1) forced a fumble and recorded 1.5 tackles for loss versus the Bulldogs credited with six tackles (four solo) with one sack at Morgan State (Oct. 25) made five tackles (three solo) versus North Carolina A&T (Oct. 18) tallied four solo tackles (six total tackles) and one pass breakup at Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 11) notched 10 tackles (four solo) with 2.5 tackles for loss (one sack) versus Hampton (Oct. 4) credited with eight tackles (two solo) and one pass breakup versus Central Connecticut State (Sept. 27) made DSU debut versus Florida A&M (Sept. 4), notching three total tackles. At Nassau CC: Played two seasons earned Junior College All-America recognition as a sophomore. High School: Earned three varsity letters at Canarsie selected to 2005 New York vs. Long Island All-Star Game recorded 69 tackles, two interceptions (one returned for touchdown) as a defensive back, and 17 receptions for 300 yards and five TDs as a receiver during senior year. Linebacker Senior 6-0 / 230 Cypress, Tex. / West Hills JC (Calf.) /Cypress Creek HS 2008 (Junior): Saw action in all 11 games on both special teams and as a reserve linebacker credited with six total tackles (four solo) recorded first-career tackle (solo) versus Central Connecticut State (Sept. 27) made DSU debut versus Florida A&M (Sept. 4). At West Hills: Recorded 166 total tackles in two seasons 2007 All-Valley Conference First Team selection. High School: All-state 5A First Team selection as a senior helped lead team to 2005 state playoffs also lettered in track and field (discus). Personal: Son of Curtis Harris born 5/12/88. Ahmad Harris (at DSU) G UT AT TT HARRIS Personal: Son of Bessie Watson and Leon Grant born 10/15/88. Avery Grant (at DSU) G UT AT TT TFL SK/YDS FF PBU GRANT Braheim HAYWOOD 55 Defenisve Lineman Junior 6-2 / 250 Wilmington, Del. / Concord HS 2008 (Sophomore): Appeared in three games during first season on active roster (Freshman): Enrolled at Delaware State did not compete. High School: Helped lead Concord to 2004 Delaware Division II State Championship Six-Time MEAC Champions 27

10 2004 All-Blue Hen Conference Flight B First Team selection credited with 28 sacks during scholastic career played for head football George Kosanovich Personal: Son of William and Bertha Haywood previously attended South Carolina State University, but did not compete in football brother William was a Delaware All-State lineman at Brandywine HS in 1997 majoring in business born 1/7/87. HAYWOOD Tyron HURST 95 Defensive Lineman Senior 6-2 / 295 Dover, Del. / Dover HS 2008 (Junior): Played in eight games (starting four) missed three games due to injury credited with 10 total tackles (four solo) notched four tackles for loss made three tackles versus Winston-Salem State (Nov. 8) tallied three total tackles (one solo) in return from injury (Oct. 25 at Morgan State) credited with two solo tackles in the backfield versus Florida A&M (Sept. 4) (Sophomore): Played in all 12 games third among Hornet linemen with 41 total tackles (17 unassisted) also credited with 3.5 tackles-for-loss, two forced fumbles, one sack and a fumble recovery recorded seven tackles, including three solo stops, in win over Morgan State (Oct. 20) had four tackles, including a backfield stop, and a forced fumble in victory over Howard (Nov. 17) credited with a sack (-9 yards) in win at Hampton (Sep. 29). Herman HINTON (Freshman): Appeared in eight games recorded career-high 10 tackles (four solo) and a forced fumble in win over St. Francis (Sep. 9) had two solo tackles and assisted on three others in 62-0 win over Concord (Nov. 4). High School: Three-year letterwinner 2004 All-Henlopen Conference First Team and All-State Honorable Mention selection earned team s Defensive Player-ofthe-Year and Most Improved Player awards also lettered in basketball teammate of DSU junior offensive lineman Chris Sears. Personal: Son of Arround Hurst and Wayne Savage born 7/1/85. Tyron Hurst (at DSU) G UT AT TT TFL SK/Yds FF FR PD Totals / Linebacker / Defensive Back r-freshman 6-2 / 200 Philadelphia, Pa. / West Catholic HS 2008 (Redshirt): Did not compete (freshman redshirt). At West Catholic: Helped lead team to two Philadelphia Catholic League championships 2007 All-City and All-Catholic selection combined for 90 tackles and eight interceptions during junior and senior years played for head football coach Brian Fluck. Personal: Son of Kirk and Bernice Hinton born 12/10/89. HURST 28 Six-Time MEAC Champions

11 David IZEBERE JACKSON 96 Defensive Lineman r-freshman 6-5 / 285 Largo, Md. / C.H. Flowers HS 2008 (Redshirt): Did not compete (freshman redshirt). High School: 2007 Maryland All-State, All-League and All-County selection competed in 2007 Maryland and Prince George s County All-Star games recorded 147 tackles, 35 sacks, 10 pass breaks-up, five forced fumbles and one INT during scholastic career played for head football coach Mike Mayo also lettered in basketball. Personal: Son of Iburovbo Izebere-Adodo and David Adodo began playing organized football as a high school junior majoring in Business Administration last name is pronounced Iz-ah-beer-ee born 1/11/90. Darius JACKSON Erick JONES Wide Receiver Sophomore 5-10 / 185 Quincy, Fla. / East Gadsen HS 2008 (Freshman): Appeared in all 11 games for the Hornets recorded 18 receptions for 300 yards and one touchdown also returned one punt for 20 yards rushed for three yards on one carry... finished seventh on the team in all purpose yards (323) registered three catches for 52 yards and one touchdown at Norfolk State (Nov. 15) first-career touchdown reception came on a 21-yard pass from Vashon Winton versus the Spartans caught four passes for a career-high 74 yards versus North Carolina A&T (Oct. 18) recorded longest reception of DSU career (42 yards) at Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 11) tallied 70 yards on a career-high five catches at Kent State (Sept. 13). High School: Four-year varsity letterwinner at E. Gadsen 2006 All-Gadsen County and All-District Player-of-the-Year, and All-Big Ben First Team rushed for 1,100 yards and 12 touchdowns, and had 40 receptions for 500 yards and five scores during senior season teammate of DSU linebacker Micah Brown also lettered in basketball. Personal: Son of Andrew and Colette Jackson born 3/29/89. Darius Jackson (at DSU) G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/g Avg/c Avg/g Punt Returns G No. Yds Avg Td Lg Wide Receiver r-senior 6-3 / 200 Washington, D.C. / DeMatha Catholic HS 2008 (Junior): Appeared in 11 games for the Hornets recorded 13 receptions for 167 yards and and a team-high four touchdown receptions... had two catches, including the go-ahead TD recepetion, in 10-6 win at Howard (Nov. 22)... had 11-yard touchdown catch versus South Carolina State (Nov. 1) and nine-yard scoring grab versus Winston-Salem State (Nov. 8) also recorded one solo tackle on special teams registered two catches for a career-high 38 yards against Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 11) (Sophomore): Slowed by injuries during the season did not record any statistics (Freshman): Played in seven games recorded four catches for 35 yards had career-high 22-yard grab in win over Florida A&M in Detroit Classic at Ford Field (Sep. 2) hauled in two passes for nine yards in victory over Concord (Nov. 4) (Redshirt): Did not compete (freshman redshirt). 88 High School: Member of three Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship teams 2004 All-WCAC and All-Gazette wide receiver had 19 catches for 329 yards and two touchdowns during senior year also lettered in basketball. Erick Jones (at DSU) G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/g Avg/c Avg/g Totals Six-Time MEAC Champions 29

12 E. JONES Kellen KEMP 64 Offensive Lineman Senior 6-3 / 315 Philadelphia, Pa./ Cardinal Dougherty 2008 (Junior): Started all 11 games at left guard for the Hornets helped lead DSU to season-high 423 yards in 42-7 win over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 18) helped pave way for season-high 254 yards rushing against Winston-Salem State (Nov. 8). Jaashawn JONES (Sophomore): Started all 12 games at left guard helped lead Hornets to No. 1 ranking in the MEAC, and No. 8 in the nation in sacks allowed (.92 pg) named MEAC Offensive Lineman-of-the-Week after helping lead the offense to season-high 413 yards in MEAC championship clinching win over Norfolk State helped pave way to team season-high 267 yards rushing in win over Coastal Carolina (Sep. 1) (Freshman): Competed in six games graded well in DSU s win over St. Francis, in which the Hornets totaled 562 yards, including 325 on the ground (Sep. 9) earned high marks as Hornets posted 343 total yards, including 316 rushing in win over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 14). High School: 2005 Philadelphia All-City and All-Catholic First Team All-Southeastern Pennsylvania Second Team played for head football coach Ernie Covington. Personal: Son of Pauline and Ronald Gained born 2/11/88. Running Back r-sophomore 6-1 / 225 Asbury Park, N.J. / Asbury Park HS 2008 (Freshman): Appeared in six games for the Hornets...recorded 18 rushes for 31 yards and three touchdowns scored first career touchdown against Kent State (Sept. 13 ) scored go-ahead touchdown during DSU s comeback victory at Norfolk State (Nov. 15)... registered career-high 10 carries for 22 yards against Howard (Nov. 22.) (Redshirt): Did not compete (freshman redshirt). J. JONES High School: 2006 All-State and All-Shore selection rushed for 1,100 yards in senior year rushed for 291 yards and five touchdowns in one game played for head football coach Joe Stintson. Personal: Son of Herbert and Celeste Jones attended Peddie Prep School for one year born 2/11/88. Jaashawn Jones (at DSU) G No. Yds Avg. Td Lg Six-Time MEAC Champions

13 KEMP Nick LOCHNER 14 Punter Senior 6-1 / 160 Webster, N.Y. / Alfred State 2008 (Sophomore): Started in all 11 games at punter for the Hornets recorded 54 punts for 2118 yards first in MEAC in net punting (34.33 yards/punt) fifth in MEAC in punting (39.22 yards/punt) named MEAC Special Teams Player-of-the-Week twice (Week 1 and Week 7) tallied 22 punts inside 20 yardline, four touchbacks, and yard punts tallied career-high 64-yard punt against South Carolina State (Nov. 1). Alfred State: Played two seasons for head coach Mick Caba Special Teams Player-of-the-Week (Week 5). Greg LIGON 24 High School: 2003 Class AA Division 3 Punter-of-the-Year 2002 Class AA Division 3 Punter/Kicker-of-the-Year nailed school-record 49-yard field goal in sectional playoff game played for head football coach Scott Deuschle four-time attendee of Chris Sailer Kicking Combine had camp-record 5.41 second hang time punt in spring 2008 also lettered in track & field member of sectional 4x100-meter relay champions. Personal: Son of Timothy & Lori Lochner born 10/27/86. Nick Lochner (at DSU) Punting No Yds Avg Lg TB 50+ I Defensive Back r-senior 5-9 / 180 Mitchellville, Md. / Good Counsel HS 2008 (Junior): Did not compete (Sophomore): Did not compete (Freshman): Played in six games credited with five solo tackles during the season had three unassisted tackles in win over St. Francis (Sep. 9) (Redshirt): Did not compete (freshman redshirt). High School: 2005 All-Conference selection recorded six interceptions and 30 tackles during senior year played for head football coach Bob Milloy also competed in track & field. LOCHNER Personal: Son of Greg and Christine Ligon born 7/2/87. Greg Ligon (at DSU) G UA A TT 2005 Did not compete (freshman redshirt) Did not compete 2008 Did not compete Totals Six-Time MEAC Champions 31

14 Mike MALONEY MALONEY 67 Offensive Lineman Senior 6-6 / 290 Chicago, Ill. / Good Counsel HS 2008 (Junior): Started in all 11 games at right tackle for the Hornets helped lead DSU to season-high 423 yards in 42-7 win over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 18) helped pave way for season-high 254 yards rushing against Winston-Salem State (Nov. 8) (Sophomore): Played in 10 games at right tackle missed two games and parts of another due to a knee injury key member of offensive line that was No. 1 in the MEAC and No. 8 nationally in sacks allowed (0.92 pg)... helped pave way to team season-high 267 yards rushing in win over Coastal Carolina (Sep. 1) in Hornet debut helped lead the offense to season-high 413 yards in MEAC championship clinching win over Norfolk State (Freshman): Appeared in there games graded well in win over St. Francis, in which the Hornets racked up 562 total yards, 325 on the ground. High School: 2005 Illinois All-State and two-time All-Chicago Catholic League selection ( ) helped lead team to 2004 Illinois Class 6A stats championship (13-1 overall record) earned two varsity letters also lettered in basketball, track & field, and power lifting. High School: New Jersey leader with 26 sacks during senior year All-State Second Team, All-Essex County and All-NNJIL (conference) also competed in track & field. Personal: Son of Patience and Reggie Branch born 11/10/88 Joe Mendes (at DSU) G UT AT TT TFL SK/YDS FR QBH 2006 Did not compete (freshman redshirt) Totals MENDES Personal: Son of Joseph and Lisa Maloney works as a basketball referee during summers born 6/17/88. Joe MENDES 56 Calvin MINER Defensive Lineman Senior 5-11 / 220 Montclair, N.J. / Montclair HS 2008 (Junior): Appeared in 11 games for the Hornets recorded 21 tackles including 4.5 behind the line of scrimmage also registered 3.5 sacks and three quarterback hurries his 3.5 sacks led the team... had season-high two sacks against North Carolina A&T (Oct. 18) had two quarterback hurries in overtime win against Florida A&M (Sept. 4) (Sophomore): Appeared in nine games in first season on active roster recorded 11 tackles, including six behind the line-of-scrimmage also credited with three sacks, a fumble return and three quarterback hurries had two sacks and two QB hurries in win over Hampton (Sep. 29) recorded a sack for sevenyard loss in win over Norfolk State returned a fumble seven yards in victory over Morgan State (Oct. 20) (Freshman): Did not compete 32 Defensive Back Sophomore 5-11 / 185 Sanford, Fla. / Lake Mary HS (Freshman): Appeared in two games for the Hornets Did not record any statistics. High School: 2007 All-Conference First Team selection played for head football coach Scott Perry also competed in track and field named to all-conference track & field team. Six-Time MEAC Champions

15 Personal: Son of Kimberly and Matt Walker born 10/30/89. MINER 2007 (Freshman): Competed in all 12 games in first season on active roster fourth on the team in receiving yards (152) and fifth in receptions (130 team leader with 431 kickoff return yards (20.5 ypr) also credited with 57 yards rushing on nine carries third on the team with 639 all-purpose yards had season-high four catches for 46 yards (long 34) in win over Howard (Nov. 17) caught two passes for career-high 49 yards (long 34) in win at Hampton (Sep. 29) had seasonbest 44-yard kickoff return in victory over Morgan State returned a kickoff 40 yards in win over Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 4) had two carries for 46 yards, including career-high 42-yarder in season-opening win over Coastal Carolina (Sep. 1). High School: Listed among 2004 Top 50 players in Maryland competed at quarterback, wide receiver and kick returner played for head football Bryan Pierre also competed in track & field three-time All-DC Metro track and field selection Penn Relays High School Division long jump champ two-time Maryland 4A champ in 100-meter dash state champion in 55-meter dash once clocked at 4.29 in 40- meter dash. Personal: Son of Larry and Cheryl Moore top sprinter on Delaware State s indoor and outdoor track & field teams qualified for 2008 NCAA East Regional Outdoor Track & Field Championships in the 100-meter dash (10.50 sec.) and 200-meter dash (21.23) born 10/4/87. Larrone MOORE 3 Larrone Moore (at DSU) Rec G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/g Avg/c Avg/g Totals Rushing G No. Yds. Avg. Tds. Lg. Avg./G Totals Kickoff returns G No. Yds. Avg. Tds. Lg Totals Wide Receiver Junior 6-0 / 185 Hyattsville, Md. / Northwestern 2008 (Sophomore): Appeared in all 11 games for the Hornets and started in 10 games at wide receiver second on the team with 32 receptions and 319 yards second on team with 131 kickoff return yards (team-leader with 21.8 ypr) also credited for one rush for seven yards tied for 12th in the MEAC with 2.91 receptions/game 19th in the MEAC with receiving yards/game recorded career-high six catches for 74 yards against Central Conn. St. (Sept. 27) registered career-high 60-yard kickoff return in win against Norfolk State (Nov. 15.). Top sprinter on Delaware State s indoor and outdoor track and field teams qualified for 2009 NCAA Outdoor East Regional championships in the 100- meter dash (10.39) and 200-meter dash (20.75) member of Delaware State s NCAA championship qualifying 1600-meter relay team, which posted a school-record time of 3:05.21 at national championships captured 2009 MEAC indoor 200-meter championship with time of seconds qualified for 2008 NCAA East Regional in 100 & 200 also competed in long jump (top leap: 6.84 meters). MOORE Six-Time MEAC Champions 33

16 Jermaine MORRISON Nail MURADYMOV Offensive Lineman Senior 6-3 / 330 Brooklyn, N.Y. / Nassau CC / Canarsie HS 2008 (Junior): Started in all 11 games at right guard for the Hornets helped lead DSU to season-high 423 yards in 42-7 win over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 18) helped pave way for season-high 254 yards rushing against Winston-Salem State (Nov. 8). 2007: Enrolled at Delaware State did not compete in any games. At Nassau CC: Played for head coach John Anselmo All-Conference First Team selection. Offensive Lineman Sophomore 6-7 / 300 Burtonsville, Md. / Paint Branch HS 2008 (Freshman): Did not compete. High School: 2006 All-Gazette and All-Sentinel First Team selection two-year starter at offensive line played on offense and defense as a junior also competed in basketball and volleyball. Personal: Son of Rinat and Rima Muradymov native of Kazakhstan lived in Czech Republic for two years moved to U.S. at age 12 worked at a Maryland bio-tech firm this summer born 7/22/88. High School: All-City selection helped lead team to city championship game played for head football coach Camerdese. Personal: Son of Lena Reid.. born 2/17/87. MORRISON MURADYMOV 34 Six-Time MEAC Champions

17 Nafis PICKETT Marcus PONDER Wide Receiver Senior 5-7 / 180 Claymont, Del. / Bishop McNamara Offensive Lineman r-sophomore 6-2 /295 Trenton, N.J. / Hamilton West HS 2008 (Junior): Appeared in nine games for the Hornets recorded nine tackles on special teams (Sophomore): Competed in one game did not record any statistics (Freshman): Enrolled at Delaware State did not compete (Redshirt): Did not compete (freshman redshirt) High School: Earned three varsity letters played for head football coach Bryce Brevill also lettered in track and field manager of girl s basketball team. Personal: Son of Quinton and Wilhelmena Pickett born 4/3/ (Freshman): Appeared in eight games for the Hornets helped lead DSU to season-high 423 yards in 42-7 win over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 18) helped pave way for season-high 254 yards rushing against Winston-Salem State (Nov. 8) (Redshirt): Did not compete (freshman redshirt). High School: 2006 New Jersey All-State selection two-time All-Hamilton County First Team pick listed among New Jersey s Top 100 seniors also lettered in basketball and track & field. Personal: Son of Tony & Marsha Ponder full name is Marcus Malik Ponder born 11/17/89. Nafis Pickett (at DSU) G UT AT TT 2006 Did not compete 2007 Did not compete Totals PICKETT Six-Time MEAC Champions 35

18 Brandon PURNSLEY Jason RANDALL Offensive Lineman Junior 6-3 / 300 Wilmington, Del. / Howard HS 2008 (Sophomore): Appeared in one game for the Hornets helped lead DSU to season-high 423 yards in 42-7 win over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 18) (Freshman): Did not compete. High School: 2006 All-State Honorable Mention played for head football coach Dan Ritter Honor Roll student perfect attendance throughout high school also competed in basketball. Personal: Son of Karen Purnsley and Ronald Vann avid chess player born 3/17/89 Fullback Junior 5-11 / 195 Bowie, Md. / Bowie HS 2008 (Sophomore): Appeared in four games as a reserve running back and on special teams... did not record any stats (Freshman): Did not compete. High School: All-Prince George s County First Team and All-Washington, D.C. Metro Second Team rushed for 1,039 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior also returned two kicks for touchdowns and had one TD catch during senior year also lettered in track and field member of state championship 4x200-meter relay team played for head football coach Jae Jackson Honor Roll student earned 4.0 grade-point-average as a senior. Personal: Son of James and Adrienne Randall full name is Jason Tyler Randall born 6/9/88. RANDALL 36 Six-Time MEAC Champions

19 Nick RICHMOND 68 RICHMOND Offensive Lineman r-senior 6-3 / 300 Lampeter, Pa./ Lampeter-Strasburg HS 2008 (Junior): Started all 11 games at center for the Hornets helped lead DSU to season-high 423 yards in 42-7 win over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 18) helped pave way for season-high 254 yards rushing against Winston-Salem State (Nov. 8) recorded 3 total tackles (Sophomore): Played in all 12 games as starting center helped lead Hornets to No. 1 ranking in the MEAC, and No. 8 in the nation in sacks allowed (.92 pg) helped pave way to team season-high 267 yards rushing in win over Coastal Carolina (Sep. 1) helped lead the offense to season-high 413 yards in MEAC championship clinching win over Norfolk State earned high marks for performance in win over Hampton, in which the Hornets totaled 319 total yards, including 188 rushing... named to 10th annual Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association Academic All-Star Team (Freshman): Competed in eight games named MEAC Offensive Linemanof-the-Week after helping pave the way to season-high 562 total yards (325 rush/237 pass) in win over St. Francis (Sep. 9) helped lead the way to 337 total yards, 222 on the ground in win over Norfolk State (Nov. 11). RICHMOND 2005 (Redshirt): Suffered season-ending knee injury vs. James Madison in third game of the season... starting center as a true freshman in first career games vs. Florida A&M (Sep. 3) helped pave the way to season-high 471 yards in 38-6 win over Millersville (Sep. 10). High School: Helped lead Lampeter-Strasburg to league and sectional championships in 2002 and All-Section First Team defensive lineman and 2003 Second Team (DL) competed in Tri-County & War of Roses All-Star games played for head coach John Maniom. Personal: Son of Doug and Tracy Richmond younger brother Luke is a senior football player at Lampeter-Strasburg HS member of MEAC Commissioner s All- Academic Team Vice-President of DSU Chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes worked at FCA 2009 summer camp member of FCA team that visits area schools and youth detention center born July 5, 1986 in Lancaster, Pa. Six-Time MEAC Champions 37

20 Chris SEARS Eric SEWELL Offensive Lineman Senior 6-6 / 300 Dover, Del. / Dover HS Linebacker r-senior 5-11 / 245 Hackensack, N.J./ Hackensack HS 2008 (Junior) : Missed beginning of the season due to injury... appeared in six games for the Hornets helped lead DSU to season-high 423 yards in 42-7 win over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 18) helped pave way for season-high 254 yards rushing against Winston-Salem State (Nov. 8) (Sophomore) : Competed in several games as a reserve (Freshman) : Appeared in two contests. High School: Helped lead Dover to 2005 Henlopen Conference championship and state tournament berth (8-3 overall record) 2005 All-State (DT) and All-Henlopen Conference First Team selection competed in 2006 Delaware Blue-Gold All-Star Game 2003 All-Henlopen Conference Second Team earned three varsity letters played for head football coaches Darwin Mages and Carlton Brown high school teammate of DSU defensive tackle Tyron Hurst also competed in wrestling, and track & field state wrestling championship qualifier state champion in shot put and discus. Personal: Son of John and Christina Ervin named to MEAC Commissioner s All-Academic Team. SEARS 2008 (Redshirt) : Appeared in two games for the Hornets recorded two total tackles.. suffered season-ending injury, missing final nine contests (Junior) : Played in all 12 games recorded 33 tackles, including 13 solo stops also credited with one tackle-for-loss and a forced fumble caught gamewinning touchdown pass in overtime after lining up at fullback in DSU s MEAC championship-clinching victory over Norfolk State (Nov. 10) recorded career-high nine tackles and forced a forced fumble in NCAA playoff loss to Delaware (Nov. 23) had six tackles (five solo) in win over Winston-Salem State (Nov. 2) involved in four tackles (two solo) in 27-0 win at North Carolina A&T (Oct. 13) (Sophomore) : Appeared in six games missed five contests due to a knee injury recorded season-high seven tackles in win over St. Francis (Sep. 9) also had a 30-yard kickoff return in St. Francis contest collected three tackles in win over Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 7) (Freshman) : Competed in seven games, mostly as a special teams regular recorded four tackles, including two solo stops credited with one solo tackle vs. Hampton (Oct. 1) and Norfolk State (Nov. 12). Eric Sewell (at DSU) G UT AT TT TFL FF / / / /0 0 Totals /2 1 Rec. G No. Yds Td Lg Kick Returns G No. Yds Td Lg Totals SEWELL 38 Six-Time MEAC Champions

21 Marquis SPANN Steven STEINBACHER Linebacker Sophomore 6-2 / 200 Paterson, N.J. / John F. Kennedy HS Offensive Lineman Senior 6-5 / 295 Hereford, Md../ Parkton HS 2008 (Freshman) : Did not compete. High School: 2007 All-Burlington County and All-League selection recorded 110 career tackles and nine interceptions also had 24 receptions for 500 yards and three touchdowns as a receiver played for head football coach Ron Jackson teammate of fellow DSU freshman Keith Hunt. Personal: Son of Michelle Spann and Marvin Brown born 9/19/ (Junior) : Appeared in six games as a reserve... did not record any statistics (Sophomore) : Competed in several games as a reserve... did not record any statistics (Freshman) : Appeared in two games... did not record any statistics. High School: 2005 Maryland All-State Second Team and All-County First Team helped pave the way for a Maryland record 636 points during 205 season helped lead team to 2004 County and North Region championships and state championship game appearance played for head football coach Steve Turnbaugh. Personal: Son of David and Beth Steinbacher named to MEAC Commissioner s All-Academic Team born 11/27/86. STEINBACHER SPANN Six-Time MEAC Champions 39

22 Jerome STRUMS 29 STRUMS Defensive Back r-senior 6-0 / 190 Windsor, Conn. / Windsor HS 2008 (Junior): Started in all 11 games at free safety for the Hornets recorded 40 tackles, including 20 solo stops had season-high six tackles (three solo) against Central Conn. St. (Sept. 27) and Winston-Salem State (Nov. 8) tied for team lead with three interceptions, two in win against Florida A&M (Sept. 4) credited with five tackles twice (Nov. 1 vs. South Carolina State & Oct. 4 vs. Hampton)... registered one forced fumble, 0.5 tackles for loss, and two pass break-ups (Sophomore): Played in seven games recorded 10 tackles, including five unassisted stops had season-high three tackles in two games (Nov. 2 vs. Winston- Salem State; Nov. 10 vs. Norfolk State) (Freshman): Competed in eight games involved in six tackles, including five unassisted credited with a punt block and 21-yard return in win over Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 7) recorded three tackles (two solo) in 62-0 win over Concord (Nov. 4) (Redshirt) : Did not compete (freshman redshirt). High School: 2004 All-Conference First Team and All-State Honorable Mention helped lead team to 2004 conference championship played for head football coach Mark Welch also competed in track & field. Personal: Son of Elaine Lammie and Jerome Strums born 5/21/87. Jerome Strums (at DSU) G UT AT TT BL TFL PBU 2005 Did not compete (freshman redshirt) /0 2 Totals /0 2 Punt Returns G No Yds Td Lg Defensive Back r-sophomore 6-2 / 190 Portsmouth, Va./ Norcum HS Tavis TABB (Freshman) : Appeared in one game for the Hornets did not record any statistics (Redshirt) : Did not compete (freshman redshirt) High School: Helped lead Norcum to district regular season and tournament championships scored 28 touchdowns (RB) and 19 interceptions during scholastic career played for head football coach Deatrich Wise, a former Delaware State assistant coach also competed in basketball and track & field Honor Roll student honored for perfect attendance. Personal: Son of Christine Tabb-Salmon and Clarence Salmon born 5/14/88 40 Six-Time MEAC Champions

23 Travis TARPLEY Thomas THREADGILL Wide Receiver r-freshman 5-7 / 170 Danville, Va. / George Washington HS 2008 (Redshirt): Did not compete (freshman redshirt). High School: Member of three Western Valley District championship teams (2004, 06, 07) Virginia All-State Second Team (DB & KR) All-Western Valley District First Team (WR, DB, KR) career stats include: 53 receptions for 1520 yards and 18 touchdowns returned six kicks for touchdowns had 28 rushing attempts for 801 yards and three scores 2006 & 07 Team MVP played for head football coach Dan Newell also competed in basketball helped lead hoops team to three Western Valley District titles ( ) and state runner-up in Offensive Lineman Sophomore 6-5 / 275 Frederick, Md. / Frederick HS 2008 (Freshman) : Did not compete. High School: Played two seasons at Frederick High School after family moved from New Mexico tops on the team in sacks (8) and second in total tackles (157) during senior year... also competed in track & field fourth in 2007 state shot put tournament All-Piedmont Conference First Team in shot put as a junior and senior. Personal: Son of James and Krystal Threadgill 5/29/89. Personal: Son of Freddie and Lauren Tarpley active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes participated in spring break mission trip to Ocean Springs, Miss., to help rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina born 1/23/89. TARPLEY Six-Time MEAC Champions 41

24 Calvin TOLLIVER Justin WILSON Wide Receiver r-senior 6-2 / 220 Atlanta, Ga./ Northland (Minn.) CC Wide Receiver r-freshman 6-1 / 160 Windsor, Conn. / Windsor HS 2008 (Junior): Played in seven games as a reserve wide receiver and on special teams... did not record any statistics (Redshirt): Enrolled at Delaware State sat out the season as a redshirt. Northland CC: Competed two seasons at quarterback named to 2005 National Junior College All-America Team played for head coach Guy Finstrom. High School: Passed for 2,100 yards and rushed for 750 during senior year 2004 All-Conference selection played for head football coach Gary McCoy also lettered in track & field. Personal: Son of Calvin and Tracy Tolliver born 11/15/ (Freshman) : Did not compete (freshman redshirt). High School: A three-sport standout at Windsor HS a Connecticut All-State and all-conference football selection played for head football coach Mark Welch also lettered in basketball and track & field earned Connecticut and New England championships in the long jump and triple jump also helped lead Windsor to state and New England track and field team championships ranked No. 1 sophomore in the nation (long jump, triple jump) a Connecticut All-State and all-conference basketball selection. Personal: Son of Ronald and Jackie Wilson majoring in business management born 1/24/90. WILSON 42 Six-Time MEAC Champions

25 Defensive Lineman Freshman 6-2 / 230 Greenbelt, Md. / Eleanor Roosevelt HS Olusegun AYANBIOLA 91 NEWCOMER Bios Placekicker Freshman 5-10 / 160 Laurel, Del. / Laurel HS Kyle BROWN 39 High School: Helped lead Roosevelt to 10-1 overall record (10-0 regular season), state playoff berth and conference championship during senior season 2008 All- D.C.-Metro Second Team selection competed in Prince George s County All-Star Game credited with 11.5 sacks as a senior saw action along the defensive line, as well as tight end and outside linebacker teammate of fellow DSU freshman Danzel Manley. High School: 2008 Delaware All-State and All-Henlopen Conference Second Team selection helped lead Laurel to 9-3 overall record and 08 state tournament championship game appearance during senior season third on the team with 59 points (six FGs; 39 XPs) in 2008 Henlopen South leader in field goals (6) and extra points (39) played for head coach Ed Manlove. Personal: Son of Edward and Felica Ayanbiola name is pronounced OO-looshe-gun I-an-bee-oo-lah first name is Nigerian for God s victory cousin of Chicago Bears defensive end Adewale Ogunleye born 11/17/91 in Washington, D.C. Aaron Boyd 75 Offensive Lineman Freshman 6-5 / 325 Alexandria, Va. / Fork Union Military Academy / T.C. Williams HS Wide Receiver Freshman 6-0 / 180 Chichester, Pa. / Chichester HS Markeyse CARTER 80 At Fork Union: Played one season for head coach Micky Sullivan. High School: Recipient of the team s Mr. Titan Award competed as a offensive tackle, nose guard and defensive tackle credited with 10 sacks during senior year. Personal: Son of Harlow and Venita Boyd hobbies include martial arts working at American History Museum in Washington, D.C., this summer his uncle, Bryant Johnson, was a member of the 1988 U.S. Olympic handball team that competed in Seoul, South Korea (Johnson was first African-American on U.S. handball team) born 11/24/90 in Washington, D.C. plans to major in mechanical engineering at DSU. High School: Competed in Annual Hero Bowl All-Star Game also competed at quarterback and defensive back honored throughout Philadelphia region after helping rescue 87-year-old woman from a burning house while coming home from football practice for his former school, Overbrook, in September 2006 first game is pronounced Mar-keese. Six-Time MEAC Champions 43

26 Brandon CUNNINGHAM NEWCOMER Bios Quintin FORTES Offensive Lineman Freshman 6-2 / 270 Lumberton, N.J. / Rancocas Valley Regional HS High School: Earned three varsity letters as a two-way lineman at Rancocas Valley 2008 All-Olympic Conference First Team selection (OT) helped lead team to 7-3 record during senior season also competed in basketball and baseball during scholastic career Honor Roll student. Personal: Son of Robert and Elgina Cunningham earned MVP long snapper award during 2008 camp at Villanova University has express interest in a career with Federal Bureau of Investigations worked out this summer at Velocity Sports Performance and Agility Center and Retro Fitness Gym in Southern New Jersey born 8/29/91 in Voorhees, N.J. Defensive Lineman Freshman 6-3 / 230 Reston, Va. / South Lakes HS High School: 2007 and 08 Virginia All-State Honorable Mention earned three varsity letters played for head football coach John Ellenberger also lettered in track and field 2009 Maryland State discus champion also competed in 200- meter dash and 1600-meter relay Honor Roll student. Personal: Son of Michael and Lisa Fortes last name is pronounced Forts majoring in sports marketing born 10/9/90 at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Sean FERGUSON 77 Salahuddin GADSON 57 Offensive Lineman Freshman 6-5 / 330 Philadelphia, Pa. / Malvern Prep High School: Starting defensive tackle on Malvern team that was 10-0 during 2008 season played for head football coach Gaspara Pelligrini. Linebacker r-sophomore 5-11 / 225 Harlem, N.Y. / Frederick HS (Md.) 2008 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt. High School: Attended Lehman High School in New York for two years before family moved to Maryland earned one varsity letter at Lehman and two at Frederick Frederick High School Team MVP and Defensive Player-of-the-Year as a senior helped lead Frederick to state playoffs during junior year also a scholar-athlete and recipient of Martin Luther King Award at Frederick also member of Frederick s track & field team, competing in shot put, discus and sprints. Personal: Son of Malik and Shelley Shabazz majoring in business management at DSU first name is pronounced Sah-lah-oo-deen born 12/29/87 in New York, N.Y. 44 Six-Time MEAC Champions

27 NEWCOMER Bios Jadira GREEN Geoff HICKS Defensive Lineman Freshman 6-4 / 300 Washington, D.C. / Oxon Hill HS High School: 2007 All-Prince George s County selection credited with 134 tackles, 13 sacks and a one fumble recovery as a junior in 2007 helped lead Oxon Hill to 7-3 record and state playoff berth in 07 limited to two games as a senior in 2008 due to knee injury played for head football coach Kevin Woolfolk also lettered in wrestling posted 23-0 wrestling record during junior year. Personal: Son of Patricia Green and Lee Hamilton full name is Jadira Isaiah Green first name is pronounced Jah-DYE-ruh plans to major in physical education (sports management minor) at DSU born 12/21/90 in Quinton, Maryland. Wide Receiver Junior 6-5 / 210 Buffalo, N.Y. / Alfred State JC / Cleveland Hill HS At Alfred State: Competed as a wide receiver and quarterback for the Pioneers had 30 receptions for 414 yards and 4 touchdowns as a freshman (2007) caught 10 passes for 191 yards and 2 TDs, and passed for 787 yards and seven scores as a sophomore (2008). High School: Played one full season of varsity football junior and senior years cut short due to injury played for head football coach Glenn Graham also lettered in basketball. Personal: Son of Gina Mayo-Hawk previously attended Morgan State University working for landscaping company this summer born 8/17/88 in Rochester, N.Y. Darryl HICKS 73 Kristian JOHNSON 86 Offensive Lineman Freshman 6-4 / 300 Boston, Mass. / Hudson Valley CC (N.Y.) / Minutemen Regional HS 2008: All-Northeast Conference First Team selection starting offensive tackle in each of his 18 games at Hudson Valley played for head football coach Oji Fagan. High School: Lettered in football, basketball and baseball at Minutemen HS twotime All-Commonwealth Conference First Team selection played for head football coach Bill Caughlin. Personal: Son of Tandeka and Darryl Hicks leaning towards majoring in criminal justice or sociology at DSU born 10/14/87 in Boston, Mass. Tight End Freshman 6-4 / 255 Philadelphia, Pa. / Monsignor Bonner At Delaware State: Enrolled at Delaware State in fall 2008 did not compete during 2008 season participated in 2009 spring drills. At Monsignor Bonner: Had 25 catches for 312 yards and four touchdowns during senior season in 2007 also completed a 45-yard pass as a quarterback also contacted by Temple, Connecticut and Villanova. Personal: Son of Shawn Johnson. Six-Time MEAC Champions 45

28 Ryan LANGDON NEWCOMER Bios Danzel MANLEY Tight End Freshman 6-4 / 235 Philadelphia, Pa / Father Judge HS At Father Judge: 2008 Philadelphia All-Catholic League First Team selection and All- City Honorable Mention competed in Philadelphia Catholic vs. Public All-Star Game helped lead Crusaders to division title and Catholic League championship game appearance had 14 receptions for 272 yards during senior season in 2008 played for head football coach Tom Coyle also lettered in basketball. Personal: Son of Jim and Maggie Langdon born 1/25/91 in Philadelphia, Pa. Offensive Lineman Freshman 6-5 / 305 Greenbelt, Md. / Eleanor Roosevelt HS At Roosevelt HS: 2008 All-State, All-Prince George s County and All-Washington Beltway First Team selection helped lead team to 10-0 regular season record and state tournament berth as a senior in 2008 offense averaged 39.9 points-pergame during 2008 season team posted 9-2 record and appeared in state playoffs during sophomore season... played for head football coach Tom Green teammate of fellow DSU freshman Olusegun Ayanbiola. Personal: Son of Danielle Madison and James Manley full name is Danzel James Waverly Manley born 4/26/91 in Portsmouth, Virginia plans to major in sports medicine at DSU. Byron LEWIS 97 Defensive Lineman Freshman 6-2 / /240 Virginia Beach, Va. / Tallwood HS LEWIS At Tallwood: Helped lead team to Virginia HSL Group AAA Eastern Region Div. 6 playoffs. selected to play in 2008 Virginia East/West All-Star Game 2006 Virginia Beach Honorable Mention four-year letterman recorded 186 tackles, 13 sacks, 31 tackles-for-loss, 22 QB hurries and one blocked punt returned for touchdown during scholastic career played for head football coach Thad Harold. Personal: Son of Mark and Treley Lewis cousin of Jimmy Smith, former All-Pro with NFL s Jacksonville Jaguars has earned numerous awards in international swimming competitions competed in European Forces Swim League Championships in Munich, Germany, placing sixth in his age group in Europe swim finals awarded letter of recognition from Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia for volunteer work born 6/15/ Six-Time MEAC Champions

29 NEWCOMER Bios Tahree McQUEEN Eugene PALMER 32 6 Running Back r-sopomore 5-10 / 200 Paterson, N.J. / Cincinnati / Eastside HS Cincinnati(2008): Did not compete. Cincinnati( Redshirt): Did not compete (freshman redshirt). Eastside High School: Named the 2006 Herald News Offensive Player of the Year... accounted for 2,668 yards of total offense for coach Donald Davis in threw for 1,939 yards and 20 touchdowns -- both tops in Passaic County -- against eight interceptions and rushed for 729 yards and seven scores... guided the Ghosts to their first state championship game... earned all-league mention as a wide receiver during his sophomore season... received AP second-team all-state at quarterback... member of two state runner-up relay teams... finished second in the state as a senior in the 100-meter dash. Personal: Born Nov. 9, son of Leroy McQueen and Kym Thomas... member of the Passaic County Academic Hall of Fame. Defensive Back Junior 5-9 / 180 Pasadena, Calf. / Pasadena City College At Pasadena CC: Helped lead Lancers to 7-4 record and victory over Southwestern in Trembly Financial Services Bowl last season credited with 49 total tackles (30 solo), two tackles-for-loss (-4), two interceptions, two forced fumbles and two blocks in 2008 team leader with 442 kickoff return yards (26.0 ypr) had long return of 82 yards played for head coach Kenny Lawler. High School: Attended Diamond Ranch High School for two years before transferring to John Muir HS in California helped lead Diamond Ranch to state championship game appearance during sophomore year 2006 All-San Gabriel and All-Conference First Team selection as a senior at Muir finalist for conference Player-of-the-Year during senior season also lettered in track & field. Personal: Son of Oscar Eugene Palmer III and Shady Mallory step son of Eelishun Gardner full name is Oscar Eugene Palmer IV plans to major in sports medicine at DSU has attended several Rose Bowl contests, including the 2006 Texas/USC National Championship game born 5/16/89 in Pasadena, Calf. Raphael REYNOLDS 7 Running Back Junior 5-11 / 190 San Fernando, Calf. / College of the Canyons / San Fernando HS At College of the Canyons (2008): Did not compete At College of the Canyons (2007): Played 12 games for College of the canyons in Santa Clarita, California rushed for 1005 yards and nine touchdowns on 131 carries (7.7 ypc) also had six receptions for 157 yards and one TD rushed for season-high 146 yards and one touchdown on 14 carries vs. Allen Hancock tallied 140 yards and a TD on 16 attempts vs. Fullerton rushed for two touchdowns in win over West L.A. played for head football coach Garett Tujague. 2006: Played in five games for L.A Valley College. High School: Rushed for more than 1700 yards and 19 touchdowns during senior year at San Fernando also a member of the school s wrestling team. McQUEEN Six-Time MEAC Champions 47

30 Ernest ROBINSON 54 Defensive Lineman Freshman 6-2 / 295 Cheltenham, Md. / Hargrave Military Academy / Gwynn Park HS NEWCOMER Bios Wide Receiver r-junior 6-0 / 175 Largo, Md. / Largo HS Jomah WATSON 89 At Hargrave Military Academy: Helped lead team to 9-1 record during 2008 season. At Gwynn Park HS: 2008 All-Prince George s County and All-D.C.-Metro selection 08 team Iron Man Award recipient.. helped lead team to 8-2 record and state playoff berth as a senior in 2008 member of undefeated (14-0) Maryland 3-A state championship team in 2006 played for head football coach Dan Hayes also lettered in track & field (shot put), and baseball. Personal: Son of Ernest Robinson, Jr. and Bernadette Robinson plans to major in sports management or Business at DSU born 4/6/90 in Alexandria, Virginia (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt. 2007: Enrolled at DSU did not compete. High School: All-Prince George s County First Team selection as a defensive back selected as an alternate to P.G. County All-Star Game also lettered in track & field and basketball member of state finalist 4x100-meter relay team also qualified for state championship in high jump helped lead basketball team to state regionals during senior year. Personal: Son of Moses and Sue Watson majoring in sports management at DSU cousin Arizona Cardinals linebacker Williams Davis and Georgetown University basketball player Alston Freeman born 4/25/87. John SUTTON 35 Linebacker r-junior 6-2 / 250 Pasadena, Calf. / Pasadena City College SUTTON 2008 (Redshirt): Enrolled at Delaware State sat out the season as a redshirt. At Nassau CC: Helped lead NCC to 16-4 record in 2006 and 07 seasons competed at linebacker and fullback also lettered in track & field 2008 National Junior College Div. 3 champion in outdoor javelin competition. High School: Football and track & field star at Buena High School earned three varsity football letters helped lead team to New Jersey Group 2 championship game during sophomore season. ranked seventh in the state in the javelin during senior year. Personal: Son of Raymond and Mary Sutton majoring in psychology (minor in criminal justice) at Delaware State member of Delaware State track and field team runner-up in 2009 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) outdoor javelin championship born 5/31/87 in Newark, N.J. 48 Six-Time MEAC Champions