DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL PLAYER PROFILES

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1 university FOOTBALL DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL PLAYER PROFILES

2 DelAwAre StAte ernest adjei Junior Linebacker Woodbridge, Va. Gar-Field H.S. Major: Community Health G UT AT TT TOTAL Most total tackles: 3 - twice (last vs. NCCU on Nov. 6, 2010) Most solo tackles: 2 - twice (last vs. NCCU on Nov. 6, : Appeared in nine games recorded 13 tackles, including seven solo stops had at least one tackle in eight of the nine games in which he appeared tied season high with three tackles (two solo) in 29-7 win over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 16) also had three tackles in victory over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) recorded two solo tackles in win over Howard in season finale (Nov. 20). 2009: Enrolled at Delaware State did not compete. High School: 2008 Cardinal District Defensive Player-of-the- Year two-time All-Prince William Area and Virginia All-Northwest District First Team selection also competed in 2009 Virginia East-West All-Star Game recorded 98 tackles and six sacks during senior season earned three varsity football letters also competed in track & field, and baseball all-region track and field selection (shot put). Personal: Son of Mary Krah and John Dunkor last name is pronounced Ah-jay born Oct. 5, 1990 in African nation of Ghana came to United State at age 8. olusegun AyANBIOLA Junior Defensive End Greenbelt, Md. Eleanor Roosevelt H.S. Major: Management G UT AT TT TFL-YDS SCK-YDS INT-YDS FR-YDS PD QBH Totals Most total tackles: 8 (4 UT), vs. No. Carolina Central (11/6/10) Most solo tackles: 4, vs. No. Carolina Central (11/6/10) Most tackles for loss:40.5, vs. No. Carolina Central (11/6/10) Most sacks: 3.5, vs. No. Carolina Central (11/6/10) 2010: Appeared in all 11 games team leader with five sacks (-39 yards) and second on the club with 10 tackles-for-loss (-59) 10th on the Hornets with 37 total tackles (16 solo) ranked seventh in the MEAC in sacks and tied for 17th in tackles-for-loss also credited with one forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a quarterback hurry recorded career highs of eight tackles (four solo), 4.5 tackles-for-loss (-28) and 3.5 sacks (-25) in win over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) returned a fumble 22 yards for a touchdown in victory over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 16) also had six tackles, ½ sack and a QB hurry in NCA&T contest recorded five solo tackles, including three behind the line-of-scrimmage (-16), in loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 13) had four tackles (3 solo) and a forced fumble in loss to Hampton (Sep. 30) collected a sack (-6) among his three tackles vs. Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 9). 2009: Competed in 10 games as a true freshman recorded five tackles, including one unassisted stop also credited with one tackle-for-loss, 0.5 sacks, an interception return for a touchdown, a pass deflection and a quarterback hurry returned an interception 13 yards for a touchdown in the final minute of play to seal the Hornets 21-6 victory over Hampton (Sep. 26) assisted on two tackles, including one behind the line-of-scrimmage, in 9-7 loss to Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 10) also credited with ½ sack in loss to South Carolina State (Oct. 31) had one solo tackle in loss to Florida A&M in his collegiate debut (Sep. 5). 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 offensive lineman Danzel Manley DSU FOOTBALL football MEDIA GUIDE Personal: Son of Edward and Felicia Ayanbiola name is pronounced OOloo-she-gun I-an-bee-oo-lah first name is Nigerian for God s victory affectionately called Oh-loo by his teammates cousin of Chicago Bears defensive end Adewale Ogunleye born 11/17/91 in Washington, D.C.

3 university FOOTBALL jahmel BASHIR 2010: Competed in eight games as reserve recorded six catches for 72 yards had career-highs of four catches and 36 yards (long 12) in loss to Coastal Carolina (Sep. 25) tied his careerhigh of 36 yards on two catches vs. Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 9) also had career-best 33 yard reception in Bethune-Cookman contest. 2009: Did not compete. 2008: Started each game at tight end for the Hornets recorded seven catches for 49 yards and one touchdown registered two catches for 34 yards versus Hampton (Oct. 4), including a careerbest 28-yard reception recorded first-career touchdown reception (6 yards) during DSU s loss to the Pirates notched one reception for nine yards versus South Carolina State (Nov. 1) grabbed a career-high three catches during DSU debut (Sept. 4 versus Florida A&M). High School: Earned three varsity letters as two-way standout at South Philadelphia (TE/DE) Philadelphia All-City and All-Public League as a senior in 2006 Most Valuable Defensive Player of 2006 Public League All-Star Game (four sacks in contest) 2005 All-Public League selection also lettered in baseball All-City Second Team pitcher as a senior in Personal: Son of Vincent Bashir and Rhonda Baker full name is Jahmel Na-fece Bashir born 3/22/ Junior Tight End Philadelphia, Pa. South Philadelphia H.S. Major: Social Work GP Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/g Avg/c Avg/g Did not compete TOTAL NICK BRACKETT Most receptions: 4 (36 yards) vs. Coastal Carolina (9/25/10) Most receiving yards: 36 - twice, last vs. Bethune-Cookman (2 rec.; 10/9/10) Longest reception: 33 yards, vs. Bethune-Cookman (10/9/10) Longest TD reception: 6 yards, vs. Hampton (10/4/08) 2010: Enrolled at Delaware State sat out the season as a 85 freshman redshirt. High School: Two-sport star at Lawrence HS (football, basketball) 2009 All-Area First Team all-conference basketball selection brother Brett Brackett is a senior wide receiver at Penn State Redshirt Freshman Tight End Lawrenceville, N.J. Lawrence H.S. Major: Pre-Education/ Elementary Education 2011 DSU FOOTBALL football MEDIA GUIDE 23 3

4 DelAwAre StAte justin BREWTON Redshirt Sophomore Wide Receiver Fairless Hills, Pa. Pennsbury H.S. Major: Sports Management GP Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/g Avg/c Avg/g TOTAL : Competed in 10 games as a reserve receiver and on special teams also served as an emergency kicker recorded five catches for 54 yards had a career-best 22-yard reception vs. Southern in MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 5) hauled in two passes for 11 yards in loss to Morgan State (Oct. 23) had a 16-yard catch in win over Howard (Nov. 20) and a five-yard reception in loss to South Carolina State (Oct. 30)... also credited with three kickoff returns for 21 yards (long 13) collected five special teams tackles, including two solo stops. 2009: Appeared in four games for the Hornets did not record any offensive statistics, but was credited with an assisted tackle vs. Morgan State (Oct. 24). Most receptions: 2 (11 yds.) vs. Morgan State (10/23/10) Most receiving yards: 22 vs. Southern (9/5/10) Longest reception: 22 yards vs. Southern (9/5/10) Longest TD reception: N/A Senior Defensive Line Darby, Pa. Hudson Valley CC/Wm. Penn H.S. Major: Management 24 DARRELL BROWN G UT AT TT TFL-YDS SCK-YDS INT-YDS FR-YDS PD QBH Totals /7 1.0/ Most total tackles: 5, twice Most solo tackles: 1, twice Most tackles for loss: 1, twice Most sacks: 1, twice 2011 DSU FOOTBALL football MEDIA GUIDE 2010: Competed in 10 games as a starting defensive tackle in first season with the Hornets...recorded 28 total tackles also credited with 3.0 tackles-for-loss (-7), one sack (-2), one interception, a forced fumble and fumble recovery had five tackles and a sack (-4) in 29-7 victory over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) recorded three tackles, a sack, forced fumble and an interception in loss to Morgan State (Oct. 23) had four tackles and 0.5 sacks (-1) in victory over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 16) tallied three tackles and a seven-yard fumble return in loss to Hampton (Sept. 30) also registered five tackles and 0.5 sacks in loss to Southern (Sept. 5) had at least one tackle in nine of the 10 games in which he appeared (at Hudson Valley CC): Played in four games for team that finished the season with 7-3 overall record recorded six tackles, including four solo stops also credited with a fumble recovery. High School: Three-time All-State, All-Delaware County and All- Conference First Team selection Delaware County Defensive Player of the Year set school single record with 17 sacks played for head varsity coach Sam Mormando also lettered in basketball. Personal: Son of Marie Brown and Darryl Hawkins teammate of DSU senior linebacker Brandon Harvey at Hudson Valley.

5 university FOOTBALL micah BROWN 2010: Competed in six games, primarily on special teams, although listed as the team s third string quarterback did not see playing time on offense credited with six tackles, including two solo stops had two tackles, one unassisted in win over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) assisted on two tackles in loss to Southern in MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 5 recorded a solo tackle in loss to Hampton (Sep. 30). 2009: Competed in nine games, primarily on special teams saw fourth quarter action at quarterback, but did not record any statistics, in loss to Michigan (Oct. 24) credited with an assisted tackles in victory over Morgan State (Oct. 24). 2008: Appeared in one game on special teams (vs. Central Connecticut State) credited with a kick return (0 yards) Senior Quarterback Quincy, Fla. East Gadsen H.S. Major: Sports Management 2007 (Freshman): Did not compete. 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. joseph bo ceravolo 2010: Enrolled at Delaware State sat out the season as a freshman redshirt. High School: Two-time All-Venice Area selection 2009 First Team Florida All-Star helped lead team to No. 48 national high school ranking (USA Today) had 40 receptions for 500 yards and six touchdowns during senior season career scholastic totals: 100 receptions, 1,400 yards, 14 TDs played for head football coach John Peacock also completed in track and field, and weight lifting placed eighth in state weight lifting competition. Personal: Son of Patricia Ceravolo and Timothy Najuch/Andy Normil born 2/22/92 on Buffalo, N.Y Redshirt Freshman Wide Receiver Venice, Fla. Venice H.S. Major: Forensic Biology 2011 DSU FOOTBALL football MEDIA GUIDE 25 3

6 DelAwAre StAte brandon CUNNINGHAM 2010: Did not compete Freshman Offensive Line Lumberton, N.J. Rancocas Valley Regional H.S. Major: Criminal Justice 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 expressed 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. mario DIAZ-AVILES Placekicker Sophomore Washington, D.C. Wilson H.S. Major: Elementary Education G FGM-FGA Pct. Long KO Yards Avg. PAT Pts Totals Most PAT: 5 vs Howard (11/20/10) Most FG: 2 vs. Howard (11/20/10) Long FG: 32 yards, twice 2010: Appeared in 10 games as team s No. 1 placekicker third on the Hornets with 34 points hit 4-of-7 field goal attempts and 22-of-27 extra point tries ranked seventh in the MEAC in field goals (0.40 per-game) hit 2-of-2 field goal kicks (21, 30) and 5-of-6 extra point attempts in victory over Howard in his hometown of Washington, D.C. (Nov. 20) nailed his first collegiate field goal on his only attempt (32 yards) in loss to Morgan State (Oct. 23) tied his career-best with 32-yard field goal in only attempt vs. North Carolina Central (Nov. 6)... missed Florida A&M contest on Sept. 11 due to ankle injury suffered in season opener vs. Southern in MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, Fla. High School: Competed for head football coach Horace Fleming at Wilson HS helped lead team to two District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletic Association championships (2008, 09) also lettered in soccer. Personal: Son of Mario Diaz and Ana Aviles born 5/15/92 in Washington, D.C DSU FOOTBALL football MEDIA GUIDE

7 university FOOTBALL nick elko 2010: Competed in 10 games as the No. 2 quarterback completed 39-of-68 passes (57.4%) for 540 yards and seven touchdowns also had three interceptions ranked second in the MEAC in passing efficiency (149.2) and was seventh in the league in passing average (54.0 ypg) completed 7-of-12 passes for a season-high 113 yards and a touchdown (17 yards to Travis Tarpley) in loss to South Carolina State (Oct. 30) connected on 5-of-9 passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns, including a career-best 60-yard hook-up with Larrone Moore, vs. Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 9) also connected with Moore on a 26-yard scoring pass in Bethune-Cookman contest was successful on 8-of-11 passes (72.7%) for 82 yards vs. Morgan State on Oct. 23 came off the bench to hit 4-of-7 passes for 44 yards, including a 23-yard touchdown strike to Donnell Dixon, in loss to Hampton (Sept. 30) connected with Justin Wilson on a 27-yard touchdown pass in win over Howard in season finale (Nov. 20) also hooked up with Wilson on a 38-yard scoring pass vs. Southern in MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 5) and on a 30-yard touchdown vs North Carolina A&T (Oct. 16) threw at least one touchdown pass in six of the 10 games in which he appeared also served as the Hornets primary punter the last six games ranked fifth in the MEAC with a 36.8 yard punting average had a careerbest 75-yard punt vs. South Carolina State (Oct. 30) also had punts of 56 and 51 yards in SC Sate contest recorded punts of 54 and 51 yards vs. Morgan State on Oct. 23 landed 11 kicks inside the opponents 20-yard line, including three vs. North Carolina A&T (Oct. 16) and two in three other contests. 2009: Appeared in five games, including two starts (Michigan, Morgan State) completed 35 of 69 passes (50.7%) for 326 yards completed 18-of-34 passes for 151 yards as a redshirt freshman before more than 106,000 fans in loss at Michigan connected with Justin Wilson for career-best 42-yard reception in Michigan contest also completed six straight passes during a third quarter drive against Michigan connected on 6-of-9 passes for 66 yards (long 31) in loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 14) completed 6-of-11 passes for 70 yards (long 22) in loss to South Carolina State (Oct. 31) Redshirt Junior Quarterback Odenton, Md. Arundel H.S. Major: Business Management Passing G A-C-I Yds Pct TD Long Avg Effic Did not compete (freshman redshirt) TOTAL Rushing G No. Yds Avg. Td Lg Did not complete (freshman redshirt) TOTAL Punting G No. Yds. Avg. LG TB FC 50+ I20 BL TOTAL Most completions: 18 at Michigan (10/17/09) Most pass attempts: 34 at Michigan (10/17/09) Longest completion: 60 yards (to Larrone Moore vs. B-CU; 10/9/10) Most touchdown passes: 2, vs. Bethune-Cookman (10/9/10) Longest TD pass: 60 yards (to Larrone Moore vs. B-CU; 10/9/10) Best comp. pct. (10 or more comp): 52.9%; 10/17/09 vs. Mich. (18-for-34) Most rushing yards: 10 vs. South Carolina State (10/30/10) Most rushing attempts: 4, at Michigan (10/17/09) Longest run: 10 yards vs. South Carolina State (10/30/10) Most rushing touchdowns: N/A 2008 (Freshman): Did not compete 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 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/ DSU FOOTBALL football MEDIA GUIDE 27 3

8 DelAwAre StAte quentin ferguson Senior Defensive Back Frederick, Md. Frederick H.S. Major: Business Management GP UT AT TOT TFL-YDS FF FR 2007 Did not compete Totals Most total tackles: 10 vs. Southern (9/5/10) Most solo tackles: 5 vs. North Carolina A&T (10/16/10) Most tackles for loss: 2 - twice, last 11/6/10 vs. North Carolina Central Most sacks: N/A Junior Defensive End/Long Snapper Reston, Va. South Lakes H.S. Major: Sports Marketing quinton fortes GP UT AT TOT TFL-YDS FF FR TOTAL : Starting outside linebacker in all 11 games third on the Hornets in tackles-for-loss (8.5) and fourth in total tackles (56) also credited with a forced fumble and a fumble recovery recorded career-high 10 tackles (two solo) in loss to Southern in MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 5) had a personal best five solo tackles (nine total) in victory over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 16) had six tackles (four solo), including two behind the line-of-scrimmage (-8), a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in win over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) recorded two backfield stops (-4) in loss to Morgan State (Oct. 23) had six tackles (two solo), including 1.5 behind the line-of-scrimmage (-3), vs. Hampton (Sept. 30) also posted four unassisted tackles (five total) in loss to Coastal Carolina (Sept. 25) collected at least four tackles in eight of the 11 games. 2009: Competed in 10 games as a reserve defensive back and on special teams credited with 12 total tackles, including four unassisted stops had at least one tackle in each game recorded career-high three tackles (two solo) in loss to Michigan (Oct. 17) also had unassisted tackles against Delaware (Sept. 19) and South Carolina State (Oct. 31). 2008:: Saw action in eight games as a reserve defensive back credited with three total tackles (two solo). 2007: 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/ : Competed in eight games missed last three games due to injury recorded 16 tackles, including seven solo stops also credited with 1.5 sacks (-6), a forced fumble and a fumble recovery recorded career-high six tackles (four solo), including a sack (-1), in loss to Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 9) collected four tackles (two unassisted) vs. Coastal Carolina (Sept. 25) had two tackles vs. Southern (Sept. 5), Florida A&M (Sept. 11) and Hampton (Sept. 30) also credited with 0.5 sack vs. Florida A&M. 2009: Appeared in eight games as a reserve defensive lineman and long snapper on special teams credited with two solo tackles during season recorded one unassisted tackle in losses to Michigan (Oct. 17) and South Carolina State (Oct. 31) assumed the role as the Hornets primary long-snapper for the rest of the season after an injury to the starter in game five at Michigan. High School: 2007 and 2008 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 DSU FOOTBALL football MEDIA GUIDE Personal: Son of Michael and Lisa Fortes also a thrower (javelin, discus) on Delaware State s track and field team last name is pronounced Forts born 10/9/90 at Edwards Air Force Base, California.

9 university FOOTBALL ANTHONY FRYE 2010: Appeared in five games as a defensive backfield reserve and on special teams recorded two unassisted tackles in loss to Morgan State (Oct. 23). 2009: Did not compete. High School: Three-year varsity letterwinner at Thomas Stone HS All-Prince George s County (cornerback) and All-Southern Maryland Athletic Conference Second Team selection (runningback and cornerback) recorded seven interceptions to help lead Thomas Stone to SMAC No. 1 ranking in total defense during junior year also rushed for more than 1,000 yards as a junior played for head football coach Dan Kaple also lettered in track & field. Personal: Son of Homer and Mary Frye born 3/17/1990 GP UT AT TOT TOTAL Sophomore Defensive Back Landover, Md. Thomas Stone H.S. Major: Business Management jadira GREEN 2010: Did not compete. High School: Two-sport standout at Oxon Hill H.S. All-Price George s County, All Washington, D.C. Metro and Washington Post All-Star during junior season also selected to play in 2008 Crab Bowl All-Star Game recorded 112 tackles and 14 sacks as a junior also a state champion wrestler posted 32-0 record en route to state 285-pound title. Personal: Son of Patrica Green and Lee Hardwick born 12/21/ Freshman Defensive Tackle Ft. Washington, Md. Oxon Hill H.S. Major: Sports Science 2011 DSU FOOTBALL football MEDIA GUIDE 29 3

10 DelAwAre StAte BRANDON HARVEY Senior Linebacker Laurel, Md. Hudson Valley CC/Laurel H.S. Major: Psychology at DSU GP UT AT TOT TFL-YDS SK-YD BR QBH FF FR-YD TOTAL Most total tackles: 12 vs. Norfolk State (11/13/10) Most solo tackles: 9 vs. Norfolk State (11/13/10) Most tackles for loss: 3 vs. Howard (11/20/10) Redshirt Junior Linebacker Philadelphia, Pa. West Catholic H.S. Major: Business Management G UT AT TT TL-YDS Total Most total tackles: 6 vs. Bethune-Cookman (10/9/10) Most solo tackles: 4 - twice Most tackles for loss: 1 vs. Florida A&M (9/11/10) 2010 (at DSU): Started in all 11 games second on the team and 10th in the MEAC in tackles (7.5 pg) recorded 83 total tackles, including 46 solo stops Hornet leader with three fumble recoveries, tied for second in the MEAC also credited with eight tackles-for-loss (-23), one sack (-4), a forced fumble, two pass break-ups and a QB hurry recorded career-high 12 tackles, including nine unassisted stops, in loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 13) had 11 tackles (five solo), including two backfield stops (-8), two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble in loss to MEAC co-champion South Carolina State (Oct. 30) also collected 11 tackles (5 solo), a 32-yard fumble return, a pass break-up and a QB hurry in loss to Morgan State (Oct. 23) had 10 tackles (7 unassisted), including three behind the line-of-scrimmage (-8), in victory over Howard (Nov. 20) recorded double figures in tackles in four of the last five games had nine tackles (5 solo) vs. Hampton and eight in losses to Bethune-Cookman (5 unassisted) and Southern (1 solo) recorded his lone sack (-4 yards) in 29-7 win over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) (at Hudson Valley CC): Appeared in all 10 games helped lead Vikings to 7-3 overall record second on the team in total tackles (55) and solo tackles (37) also second on the squad in tackles-for-loss (12-44) and third in sacks (4-17) also recorded two interceptions (63 yards), two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, three blocked kicks and two pass break ups returned an interception 54 yards for a touchdown (at Hudson Valley CC): Competed in seven games recorded 28 tackles, including 19 solo stops team leader with three sacks (-15 yards) and tied for fourth with 5.5 tackles-for-loss (-26). High School: Two-way standout (LB/QB) at Laurel (Md.) High School 2007 All-District of Columbia./Maryland District selection and Prince George s County All-Star. Personal: Son of Roger and Pamela Younger born 2/6/90 in Washington, D.C. HERMAN hinton 2010: Competed in 10 games recorded 21 tackles, including 12 unassisted also credited with 1.5 tackles-for-loss for minus-6 yards had career-high six tackles (4 solo) in loss to Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 9) tallied four solo tackles, including one backfield stop (-5), in loss to Florida A&M (Sept. 11) had two tackles in four other contests. 2009: Appeared in all 10 games on special teams and as a reserve defensive back recorded seven tackles, including four solo stops also credited with a tackle-for-loss had two solo tackles, including one behind the line-of-scrimmage, vs. Norfolk State (Nov. 14) also recorded two unassisted tackles in loss to South Carolina State (Oct. 31). 2008: 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/ DSU FOOTBALL football MEDIA GUIDE

11 university FOOTBALL DARIUS JACKSON 2010: Appeared in 11 games second on the Hornets in receptions (38) and third in receiving yards (450) seventh in the MEAC in receptions per-game (3.4) had season-high eight receptions for 55 yards (long 16) in loss to South Carolina State (Oct. 30) recorded season-high 88 receiving yards on five catches (long 28) in loss to Morgan State (Oct. 23) had three receptions for 69 yards, including an 11-yard touchdown catch in loss to Southern in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 5) also had career-best 47- yard catch in Southern contest had a two-yard touchdown among his four catches (32 yards) in 29-7 win over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) hauled in four passes for 48 yards (long 23) in victory over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 16) had three catches for 65 yards (long 25) in loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 13) threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Justin Wilson in loss to Hampton (Sept. 30) also returned seven punts for 54 yards (7.7 avg; long 19) and had three rushing attempts for seven yards (long 7). 2009: Competed in all 10 games team leader in receptions (44) and receiving yards (476) ranked fifth in the MEAC in receptions per-game (4.4) and 10 th in receiving yards (47.6 pg) tied Delaware State single-game record with 11 receptions for career-high 123 yards in win over Howard (Nov. 21) also had season-long 29 yard reception in Howard contest led all players with eight receptions for 81 yards in loss to Delaware (Sept. 19) had seven catches for 67 yards (long 19) in loss at Florida A&M (Sept. 5) contributed five catches for 77 yards (long 23) to Hornets victory over Morgan State (Oct. 24) also returned a punt 18 yards in his only attempt in the Morgan State contest had at least one catch in nine games and two-or-more receptions in eight contests led team in receptions in four games also credited with six punt returns for 51 yards (long 18) and two kickoff returns for 15 yards (long 9). 2008: 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 touchdown 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 East 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 quarterback Micah Brown also lettered in basketball Senior Wide Receiver Quincy, Fla. East Gadsen H.S. Major: Sports Management Receiving GP Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/g Avg/c Yd/g TOTAL Passing G A-C-I Yds Pct TD Long Avg Effic TOTAL Punt Returns G No. Yds Avg Td Lg TOTAL Rushing G No. Yds Avg Td Lg TOTAL Most receptions: 11 vs. Howard (11/21/09) 8 at Delaware (9/19/09) Most receiving yards: 123 vs. Howard (11/21/09) Longest receptions: 47 yards vs. Southern (9/5/10) 42 yards, at Bethune-Cookman (10/11/08) Most touchdown catches: 1 - four times Longest TD catch: 21 yards (from Vashon Winton vs. Norfolk State; 11/15/08) dsu CAREER RECEPTIONS LEADERS Shaheer McBride 3,007 yds Albert Horsey 2, Thomas Bolden 1, Tommie Mims 1, Larrone Moore 1, David Jones 1, John Taylor 2, Darius Jackson 1, DeCasto Brown 1, dsu CAREER RECEIVING YARDS LEADERS 1. 3,007 Shaheer McBride 201 rec ,491 Albert Horsey ,426 John Taylor ,958 Tommie Mims ,825 David Jones ,700 Thomas Bolden ,622 Darnerian McCants ,489 Damon Daniels ,441 DeCasto Brown ,380 Phil Anderson ,181 Darius Jackson Personal: Son of Andrew and Colette Jackson born 3/29/ DSU FOOTBALL football MEDIA GUIDE 331

12 DelAwAre StAte JAASHAWN JONES Redshirt Senior Running Back Asbury Park, N.J. Asbury Park H.S. Major: Marketing Rushing G No. Yds Avg. Td Lg Avg/g Totals Receiving GP Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/g Avg/c Yd/g Totals Most rushing attempts: 35 vs. Winston-Salem State (11/7/09) 31 vs. Howard (11/21/09) 30 vs. North Carolina A&T (10/16/10) Most rushing yards: 144 vs. North Carolina A&T (10/16/10) 143 vs. Winston-Salem State (11/7/09) 130 vs. Howard (11/21/09) Longest run: 48 yards vs. Morgan State (10/23/10) 40 yards vs. NC Central (11/6/10) 34 yards vs. Morgan State (10/24/09) 34 yards vs. Bethune-Cookman (10/9/10) Most touchdown runs: 2 vs. Howard (11/21/09) Longest TD run: 48 yards vs. Morgan State (101/23/10) dsu CAREER Rushing LEADERS 1. 3,517 Terrance Hoover 556 att ,282 Reggie Barnes ,213 Gene Lake ,951 Mike Murray ,654 Steve Davis ,401 Phil Anderson ,385 Fabian Thorne ,283 Grayland King ,808 Johnny Rowe ,769 Maurice Foster ,387 Jaashawn Jones : Competed in all 11 games tops on the team and fifth in the MEAC in rushing at 65.8 yards per-game fourth in the MEAC with 724 rushing yards rushed for career-best 144 yards (long 23) on 30 carries, including a 3-yard touchdown run, in victory over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 16) had a career-long 48-yard touchdown run (114 total rushing yards) in loss to Morgan State (Oct. 23) tallied 95 yards rushing on 25 carries (long 18), including a one-yard touchdown plunge, in loss to Florida A&M (Sept. 11) surpassed the 1000-yard mark at DSU while rushing for 71 yards (long 34) in loss to Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 9) rushed for 78 yards on 22 carries (long 23) vs. Hampton (Sept. 30) contributed a three-yard touchdown run in win over Howard in season finale (Nov. 20) tallied 53 rushing yards on 11 carries (long 24) in loss to Southern in MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 5) also had two receptions for five yards (long 9). 2009: Team leader and fifth in the MEAC in rushing, at 79.0 ypg (632 yards) 10 th in the MEAC in all-purpose yards (80.1 ypg) tied for team lead with five rushing touchdowns rushed for at least 100 yards in each of the last three games, and four of the last five rushed for career-high 143 yards on 35 carries (second most in team history) in win over Winston-Salem State (Nov. 7) collected 130 yards and two touchdowns (28, 1) on 31 carries in win over Howard in season finale (Nov. 21) had 117 rushing yards on 29 attempts in loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 14) had a careerbest 34 yard run and a four-yard run in 107-yard performance vs. Morgan State on Oct. 24 (35-22 win) rushed for 71 yards in 13 carries (long 23) in loss to Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 10). 2008: 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) registered careerhigh 10 carries for 22 yards against Howard (Nov. 22.). 2007: Did not compete (freshman redshirt) High School: 2006 All-State and All-Shore selection tallied 1,100 rushing 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 (N.J.) for one year born 2/11/ DSU FOOTBALL football MEDIA GUIDE

13 university FOOTBALL chris johnson 2010: Competed in six games at outside linebacker and on special teams recorded a backfield stop (-6) in loss to Coastal Carolina (Sep. 25) assisted on two tackles vs. Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 9) also registered a solo tackle in loss to Hampton (Sep. 30) (at DSU): Appeared in four games after being added to the roster following summer camp credited with two assisted tackles for the season assisted on a tackle at Michigan (Oct. 17) and vs. Norfolk State (Nov. 14). 2008: Did not compete. 2007: Sat out season as a redshirt at Boston College. High School: Earned All-Passaic County first-team and Herald News All-Area first-team honors as a senior defensive back at Kennedy High School... was a two-year starting quarterback who threw for 1,519 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2006; completed touchdown passes of 75 and 80 yards... made 43 tackles (23 solo) and four interceptions as a senior... gained All-Passaic County second-team and Herald-News All-Area second-team honors in threw for 1,915 yards and 17 touchdowns in his junior season... played for head coach Ron Jackson... played in the 2007 New York/New Jersey All-Star Classic, which pits the top high school seniors from the two states against each other. Personal: Son of Sylvia Brown and Eddie Johnson full name is Christopher Mark Johnson born 10/24/88. at DSU G UT AT TT TL-YDS TOTAL RYAN LANGDON 2010: Appeared in all 11 games recorded 11 catches for 103 yards had career-high four receptions for 26 yards (long 9) in loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 13) tallied career-best 36 yards on three catches (long 15) vs. Morgan State (Oct. 23) had a 22-yard reception in 29-7 win over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) recorded one reception for 16 yards vs. Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 9). 2009: Competed in all 10 games, starting three recorded three receptions for 16 yards (long 14) had two catches for 14 yards (long 14) in loss to South Carolina State (Oct. 31) had a two-yard catch vs. Morgan State (Oct. 24). 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 Redshirt Senior Linebacker Paterson, N.J. Boston College Major: Psychology Junior Tight End Philadelphia, Pa. Father Judge H.S. Major: Criminal Justice GP Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/g Avg/c Avg/g TOTAL Most receptions: 4 vs. Norfolk State (11/13/10) Most receiving yards: 36 vs. Morgan State (10/23/10) Longest reception: 22 yards vs. North Carolina Central (11/6/10) 2011 DSU FOOTBALL football MEDIA GUIDE 33 3

14 DelAwAre StAte byron lewis 2010: Appeared in two games sat out the last eight games due to knee injury suffered in Coastal Carolina contest (Sept. 25) credited with three tackles, including one solo stop, before injury in Coastal Carolina game also appeared in Southern contest (Sept. 5), but did not record any statistics Sophomore Defensive Lineman Virginia Beach, Va. Tallwood H.S. 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. GP UT AT TOT TFL-YDS TOTAL Most total tackles: 3 at Coastal Carolina (9/25/10) Most solo tackles: 1 at Coastal Carolina (9/25/10) Most tackles for loss: N/A Most sacks: N/A Personal: Son of Mark and Treley Lewis cousin of Jimmy Smith, former All-Pro with the 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 6/15/90. DANZEL MANLEY 2010: Competed in five games as an offensive line reserve. 2009: Enrolled at Delaware State University did not compete Sophomore Offensive Lineman Greenbelt, Md. Eleanor Roosevelt H.S. Major: Movement Science 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-per-game 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 DSU defensive lineman Olusegun Ayanbiola. Personal: Son of Danielle Madison and James Manley full name is Danzel James Waverly Manley born 4/26/91 in Portsmouth, Va DSU FOOTBALL football MEDIA GUIDE

15 university FOOTBALL calvin MINER 2010: Starting strong safety in each of the Hornets 11 games ninth on the team with 34 total tackles credited with 19 unassisted tackles and 15 assists also recorded two backfield tackles (-8) and two pass breaks ups had seasonhigh five tackles in four contests had four tackles, including three unassisted stops, in win over Howard (Nov. 20) and loss to Morgan State (Oct. 23) recorded three tackles (two solo), including one behind the line-of-scrimmage, and a pass break up, in loss to South Carolina State (Oct. 30) had two tackles, including a backfield stop, in victory over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 16) collected three tackles (two solo) and a pass break-up In loss to Southern in MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 5) had at least one tackle in each game and two-or-more stops in 10 contests. 2009: Competed in all 10 games as a reserve defensive back and on special teams recorded 23 total tackles, including 17 solo stops also credited with one tackle-for-loss (-3) had career-high five tackles (four unassisted) in loss to Michigan (Oct. 17) posted four solo tackles, including one behind the line-ofscrimmage (-3) in loss to Florida A&M (Sept. 5) recorded four tackles (all unassisted) in vs. Norfolk State (Nov. 14) had three tackles vs. Delaware, Hampton and Morgan State. 2008: Appeared in two games did not record any statistics. High School: 2007 All-Seminole Conference First Team selection played for head football coach Scott Perry also competed in track and field named to all-conference track & field team. Personal: Son of Kimberly and Matt Walker member of MEAC Commissioner s All-Academic Team earned Dean s List recognition during fall and spring semesters... National Society of Collegiate Scholars... born 10/30/89 in St. Louis, Mo. grew up about 30 miles north of Orlando, Fla.... was player representative on head football coach search committee after 2010 season Junior Defensive Back Sanford, Fla. Lake Mary H.S. Major: Criminal Justice G UT AT TT TFL-YDS BrUp TOTAL Most total tackles: 5 vs. Michigan (10/17/09) Most solo tackles: 4 vs. Michigan (10/17/09) vs. Florida A&M (9/5/09) vs. Norfolk State (11/14/09) NAIL MURADYMOV 2010: Started nine games as right offensive tackle helped lead the Hornets to MEAC No. 1 ranking in passing offense (248.9 ypg), No. 3 in scoring offense (24.7 ppg), No. 3 in third down conversions (37.5%) and No. 4 in total offense (342.3) helped pave the way to a season-high 172 rushing yards in the Hornets 29-7 victory over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) earned high marks for performance in Hornets 421-yard effort vs. Howard (Nov. 20) helped lead DSU to 351 total yards (156 rushing) in victory over North Carolina A&T. 2009: Started all 10 games at left tackle earned high marks after helping lead the Hornets to 315 passing yards (410 total yards) in win over Howard in season finale (Nov. 21) helped pave the way to season-high 172 yards rushing in loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 14) graded well in Hornets 343-yard effort vs. Delaware (208 passing/135 rushing). 2008: Enrolled at Delaware State 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 works at a Maryland bio-tech firm during summers born 7/22/ Junior Offensive Lineman Burtonsville, Md. Paint Branch H.S. Major: Business Education 2011 DSU FOOTBALL football MEDIA GUIDE 35 3

16 DelAwAre StAte keith newell Junior Offensive Lineman Trenton, N.J. Rutgers Univ./Trenton Central H.S. Major: Psychology Sophomore Linebacker Jacksonville, Fla. First Coast H.S. Major: Psychology G UT AT TT FR TOTAL (at DSU): Appeared in 10 games in first season on the active roster helped lead the Hornets to MEAC No. 1 ranking in passing offense (248.9 ypg), No. 3 in scoring offense (24.7 ppg), No. 3 in third down conversions (37.5%) and No. 4 in total offense (342.3) helped pave the way to a season-high 172 rushing yards in the Hornets 29-7 victory over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) earned high marks for performance in Hornets 421-yard effort vs. Howard (Nov. 20) helped lead DSU to 351 total yards (156 rushing) in victory over No. Carolina A&T. 2009: Enrolled at Delaware State... did not compete. 2008: Enrolled at Rutgers University did not compete. High School: 2007 New Jersey All-State and All-Colonial Valley Conference First State selection competed in 2008 New Jersey vs. New York All-Star Game at Rutgers University 2006 All-Colonial Valley Conference First Team selection played for head football coach Richard Toth at Trenton Central also lettered in basketball, wrestling, and track & field. Personal: Son of Lavalle and Shirley Newell born 1/10/88 in Trenton, N.J... brother Derrick Newell attends Wesley College in Dover, Del. ALEX PERRY 2010: Competed in six games as a true freshman recorded 16 total tackles, including nine solo stops also credited with a fumble recovery had career-high nine tackles (4 solo) in loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 13) registered a solo tackle and assisted on two others vs. Southern in MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, Fla. (Sep. 5) High School: First Team All-Conference selection 2009 First Coast HS Defensive MVP recorded 115 tackles, eight forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and one interception (70 yard return) Personal: Son of Larry and Kim Perry cousin of Delaware State University Hall of Fame member and former football standout Jimmy Strong attended Steve Spurrier Football Camp born 4/15/91 in Jacksonville, Fla. Most total tackles: 9 vs. Norfolk State (11/13/10) Most solo tackles: 4 vs. Norfolk State (11/13/10) DSU FOOTBALL football MEDIA GUIDE

17 university FOOTBALL marcus ponder 2010: Competed in all 11 games at starting center helped lead the Hornets to MEAC No. 1 ranking in passing offense (248.9 ypg), No. 3 in scoring offense (24.7 ppg), No. 3 in third down conversions (37.5%) and No. 4 in total offense (342.3) helped pave the way to a season-high 172 rushing yards in the Hornets 29-7 victory over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) earned high marks for performance in Hornets 421-yard effort vs. Howard (Nov. 20) helped lead DSU to 351 total yards (156 rushing) in victory over North Carolina A&T. 2009: Appeared in two games, including DSU s win over Morgan State (Oct. 24) : 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). 2007: Did not compete. 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 MATT SCOTT 2010: Competed in 10 games recorded 17 tackles, including eight solo stops also credited with one blocked kick had career-high five tackles (three solo) in loss to Southern in MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 5) had two solo tackles and an assist in loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 13) collected three tackles vs. South Carolina State (Oct. 30) blocked an extra point kick vs. Coastal Carolina (Sep. 25). 2009: Enrolled at Delaware State did not compete. 2008: Attended Bethune-Cookman University did not compete. High School: 2005 All-Henlopen Conference First Team running back rushed for 1001 yards and seven touchdowns during senior season 2004 All-Henlopen defensive back played for head football coach Scott Fleming, a former Delaware State football and wrestling standout also lettered in basketball and track and field. G UT AT TT TOTAL Senior Offensive Lineman Trenton, N.J. Hamilton West H.S. Major: Sport Sciences Senior Defensive Back Harrington, Del. Lake Forest H.S. Major: Psychology Personal: Son of William and Carolyn Scott youngest of 10 children has three sisters and six brothers born 9/6/88 in Milford, Del. Most total tackles: 5 vs. Southern (9/5/10) Most solo tackles: 3 vs. Southern (9/5/10) 2011 DSU FOOTBALL football MEDIA GUIDE 37 3

18 DelAwAre StAte MARQUIS SPANN 2010: Competed in six games recorded 10 tackles, including three solo stops had career-high four tackles in 29-7 victory over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) collected two solo tackles and assisted on another in win over Howard (Nov. 20) had a solo tackle and assist vs. South Carolina State (Oct. 30) Redshirt Junior Linebacker Paterson, N.J. John F. Kennedy H.S. Major: Physical Education G UT AT TT TOTAL Most total tackles: 4 vs. NC Central (11/6/10) Most solo tackles: 2 - twice 2009: Appeared in six games as a reserve in the secondary and on special teams credited with five tackles, including three solo stops recorded two unassisted tackles in loss to Florida A&M in season opener (Sept. 5) had one solo tackle and assisted on another in win over Howard (Nov. 21) : 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. Personal: Son of Michelle Spann and Marvin Brown born 9/19/ Redshirt Junior Defensive Back Lanham, Md. Eleanore Roosevelt H.S. Major: Sports Management G UT AT TT TFL-YDS INT-YDS BU BLK TOTAL Most total tackles: 11 vs. South Carolina State (10/30/10) Most solo tackles: 6 - twice, last vs. Norfolk St. (11/13/10) Most tackles for loss: 1.5 (-4), vs. Southern (9/5/10) Most interceptions: 1 - twice, last vs. Morgan State (10/23/10) Longest INT return: 9 yards vs. Morgan State (10/23/10) DSU FOOTBALL football MEDIA GUIDE MATt spicer 2010: Competed in all 11 games fifth on the Hornets with 55 total tackles tied for sixth on the team with 28 solo tackles shared team lead with two interceptions also credited with 3.5 tackles for loss, six pass break ups and one blocked kick had career-high 11 tackles (six unassisted) in loss to South Carolina State (Oct. 30) recorded six solo tackles and assisted on four others in loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 13) had two solo tackles, including one behind the line-of-scrimmage, and returned an interception nine yards for a touchdown in loss to Morgan State (Oct. 23) credited with six tackles (four solo), including 1.5 in the backfield, and a pass break up vs. Southern in MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 5) recorded first career interception vs. Coastal Carolina (Sep. 25) had six tackles (four solo) and two pass break ups in victory over Howard in season finale (Nov. 20) contributed three tackles (two solo), a tackle-forloss (-2) and a pass break-up to 29-7 win over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) had at least two tackles in all 11 games. 2009: Appeared in nine games as a reserve defensive back and on special teams recorded seven tackles (four unassisted) had two tackles (each solo) in loss to Delaware (Sept. 19).. recorded two assisted tackles in 21-6 win at Hampton (Sept. 26). 2008: Did not compete freshman redshirt. High School: 2007 Prince George s County All-Star special teams MVP recorded more than 200 tackles intercepted five passes, returning two for touchdowns, during senior year team leader in forced fumbles as a junior helped lead Eleanor Roosevelt to seven shutouts and state No. 1 ranking in total defense in Personal: Son of Marc and Debra Spicer switched to #9 in 2010 after wearing #38 in 09 born 3/3/1990 in Washington, D.C.

19 university FOOTBALL TAVIS TABB 2010: Appeared in 10 games 10 th on the Hornets with 32 total tackles recorded 17 solo tackles and assisted on 15 others also credited with one tacklefor-loss (-4), one interception and two pass break ups had career-high eight tackles (three solo) and a pass break up vs. Morgan State (Oct. 23) recorded five solo tackles and a 12-yard interception return in win over Howard (Nov. 20) had two solo tackles, including one behind the line of scrimmage (-4), and three assists, in loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 13) contributed three tackles (two solo) and a pass break up to victory over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 16) had four tackles in loss to Coastal Carolina (Sept. 25) recorded at least three tackles in seven games. 2009: Competed in nine games recorded 13 tackles (10 unassisted) also credited with an interception (33-yard return) and a pass deflection recorded his first career interception, returning it 33 yards, in win over Morgan State (Oct. 24) had career-high four tackles (3 solo) in win over Winston- Salem State (Nov. 7) collected two solo tackles in loss to Florida A&M (Sept. 5) and in 21-6 victory at Hampton (Sept. 26) recorded one unassisted tackle and assisted on another at Michigan (Oct. 17) and vs. Howard (Nov. 21). 2008: Appeared in one game for the Hornets did not record any statistics. 2007: 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 University 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/ Redshirt Senior Defensive Back Portsmouth, Va. Norcum H.S. Major: Physical Education G UT AT TT TFL-YDS INT-YDS BU TOTAL Most total tackles: 4 vs. Winston-Salem State (11/7/09) Most solo tackles: 3 vs. Winston-Salem State (11/7/09) Most interceptions: 1 vs. Morgan State (10/24/09) Longest INT return: 33 yards vs. Morgan State (10/24/09) THOMAS THREADGILL 2010: Competed in 10 games as starting left tackle helped lead the Hornets to MEAC No. 1 ranking in passing offense (248.9 ypg), No. 3 in scoring offense (24.7 ppg), No. 3 in third down conversions (37.5%) and No. 4 in total offense (342.3) helped pave the way to a season-high 172 rushing yards in the Hornets 29-7 victory over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) earned high marks for performance in Hornets 421-yard effort vs. Howard (Nov. 20) helped lead DSU to 351 total yards (156 rushing) in victory over North Carolina A&T. 2009: Appeared in five games, four of which were DSU victories competed in homecoming win over Morgan State (Oct. 24) logged several minutes off the bench in victory over Howard (Nov. 21) also saw action in DSU victories over Hampton (Sep. 26) and Winston-Salem State (Nov. 7) : Did not compete also worked out as a defensive lineman for the Hornets. 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 Junior Defensive Lineman Frederick, Md. Frederick H.S. Major: Secondary Education Personal: Son of James and Krystal Threadgill born 5/29/ DSU FOOTBALL football MEDIA GUIDE 39 3

20 Redshirt Junior Wide Receiver Danville, Va. George Washington H.S. Major: Business DelAwAre StAte TRAVIS TARPLEY Receiving GP Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/g Avg/c Avg/g TOTAL Kickoff returns G No. Yds. Avg. Tds. Lg TOTAL Kickoff returns G No. Yds. Avg. Tds. Lg TOTAL Most receptions: 7 (64 yards) vs. Morgan State (10/23/10) Most receiving yards: 72 (3 rec.) vs. Howard (11/20/10) Longest reception: 31 yards vs. Howard (11/20/10) Most TD receptions: 1, vs. South Carolina State (10/30/10) Longest TD reception: 17 yards (from Nick Elko) vs. SC State (10/30/10) Most kickoff return yards: 85 (1 ret.) vs. Bethune-Cookman (10/10/09) Longest kickoff return: 85 yards, vs. Bethune-Cookman (10/10/09) 2010: Competed in all 11 games as a wide receiver and kick returner tied for fourth on the Hornets with 24 receptions (2.2 rpg) fifth on the team with 278 receiving yards (11.6 ypc) also had one touchdown catch returned 21 kickoffs for 475 yards (long 78) also returned 8 punts for 73 yards (long 29) had career-high seven catches for 64 yards (long 19) in loss to Morgan State (Oct. 23) collected three receptions for a personal best 72 yards, including a career-long 31 yard grab, in win over Howard (Nov. 20) had three catches for 34 yards, including his first collegiate touchdown catch (17 yards), in loss to South Carolina State (Oct. 30) hauled in four passes for 45 yards (long 19) in loss to Hampton (Sept. 30) also returned opening kickoff 78 yards (season best) in Hampton contest had a 22-yard reception in 29-7 victory over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) returned two kickoffs for 53 yards (long 36) in season opening loss to Southern in MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 5) had a career best 29 yard punt return vs. North Carolina Central (Nov. 6). 2009: Appeared in all 10 games as a return specialist and wide receiver ranked 10 th among all FCS players with 26.3 kickoff return average... did not have enough attempts to qualify among MEAC kickoff return leaders returned 18 kickoffs for 474 yards returned opening kickoff 85 yards in loss to Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 10) recorded 79 kickoff return yards, including a 41-yarder, in victory over Winston-Salem State (Nov. 7) returned a kickoff 38 yards in win over Howard in season finale (Nov. 21) had six kickoff returns of 30-or-more yards also credited with five receptions for 49 yards had a career-best 30-yard reception in win over Howard (Nov. 21) : Freshman redshirt did not compete. 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 & 2007 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 runnerup in Personal: Son of Freddie and Lauren Tarpley active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes participated in 2009 spring break mission trip to Ocean Springs, Miss., to help rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina switched to #5 in 2010 after wearing #15 in 2009 born 1/23/ DSU FOOTBALL football MEDIA GUIDE

21 university FOOTBALL nick WILLIAMS 2010: Competed in six games third on the Hornets with 86 yards rushing had one rushing touchdown also recorded 11 receptions for 72 yards and one touchdown rushed for season-high 53 yards (long 25), including his first collegiate touchdown (22 yards), in loss to Bethune-Cookman (10/9/10) also had two catches for 12 yards, long 10, in Bethune-Cookman contest collected 17 yards rushing on six carries (long 7) vs. Coastal Carolina (Sept. 25) had two receptions for 16 yards (long 13), including his first career touchdown catch (3 yards) in loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 13) recorded a career-best 29 yards on two receptions, including a personal high 23 yard catch, in win over Howard (Nov. 20) also returned two kickoffs for 23 yards (long 13). 2009: Appeared in two games before suffering season ending ankle injury in game six vs. Morgan State (Oct. 24) was starting tailback in Morgan State contest rushed for 62 yards on 17 attempts (3.6 ypc) with a long run of 26 yards had 10 carries for 48 yards, with a long run of 26, at Michigan (Oct. 17) rushed for 14 yards on seven carries (long 5) before the injury vs. Morgan State. High School: 2008 All-East County Second Team selection at Monte Vista H.S. rushed for 900 yards and 12 touchdowns, had 300 receiving yards and two touchdown catches and recorded 300 kickoff return yards and 1 kick return touchdown during senior year also recorded five interceptions and 16 pass break-ups as a senior in 2008 played for head football coach Page Culver also competed in the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash for school s a track and field team had top time of 10.8 seconds in 100 and 22.2 sec. in 200. Personal: Son of Denise and Corey Mason cousin of former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Lenny Williams given name is Charednick Williams born Nov. 25, 1990 in Lake Charles, La Junior Running Back San Diego, Calif. Monte Vista H.S. Major: Movement Science G Att. Yds Avg. Td Lg Avg/g Totals Most rushing attempts: 10 vs. Michigan (10/17/09) Most rushing yards: 48 vs. Michigan (10/17/09) Longest run: 26 yards vs. Michigan (10/17/09) Most touchdown runs: 1 vs. Bethune-Cookman (10/9/10) Longest TD run: 22 yards vs. Bethune-Cookman (10/9/10) Most receptions: 2 - five times Longest reception: 23 yards vs. Howard (11/20/10) Most receiving yards: 29 yards vs. Howard (11/20/10) Most Touchdown receptions: 1 vs. Norfolk State (11/13/10) Longest TD reception: 3 yards (from A. Glaud) vs. Norfolk State (11/13/10) 2011 DSU FOOTBALL football MEDIA GUIDE 341

22 Redshirt Junior Wide Receiver Windsor, Conn. Windsor H.S. Major: Business Management GP Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/g Avg/c Avg/g Totals Most receptions: 9 (217 yards) vs. Howard (11/20/10) 9 (131 yards) vs. South Carolina State (10/30/10) 8 (129 yards) vs. North Carolina Central (11/6/10 Most receiving yards: 217 (9 rec.) vs. Howard (11/20/10) Longest reception: 44 yards vs. Howard (11/20/10) Longest touchdown catch: 38 yards (from Nick Elko) vs. Southern (9/5/10) dsu CAREER RECEIVING YARDS LEADERS 1. 3,007 Shaheer McBride 201 rec ,491 Albert Horsey ,426 John Taylor ,958 Tommie Mims ,825 David Jones ,700 Thomas Bolden ,622 Darnerian McCants ,489 Damon Daniels ,441 DeCasto Brown ,380 Phil Anderson ,181 Darius Jackson present - 1,037 Justin Wilson present dsu CAREER RECEPTIONS LEADERS Shaheer McBride 3,007 yds Albert Horsey 2, Thomas Bolden 1, Tommie Mims 1, Larrone Moore 1, David Jones 1, John Taylor 2, Darius Jackson 1, DeCasto Brown 1, Justin Wilson 1, present DelAwAre StAte JUSTIN WILSON 2010: All-MEAC First Team selection first player in MEAC history to lead the league in receptions (59), receiving yards (937) and TD catches (11) in same season ranked 16 th among all NCAA-FCS players in receiving yards (85.2 pg) and tied for 35th in receptions (5.4 pg) set Delaware State singleseason record for receptions (59) recorded third-best mark in team history for receiving yards (937) and tied for third in touchdown catches (11) had career-highs of 217 yards (second best in team history) and four touchdowns (34, 24, 26, 27), and tied career-best with nine catches in win over Howard (Nov. 20) also had career-long 44-yard catch in Howard contest tied career-high with nine receptions for 131 yards and a touchdown (22 yards) in loss to South Carolina State (Oct. 30) tallied eight catches for 129 yards (long 32) in 29-7 win over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) had three receptions for 77 yards and two touchdowns (30, 25) in victory over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 16) hauled in seven passes for 92 yards (long 25) and two touchdowns (25, 16) in loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 13) recorded six receptions for 66 yards, including a 23-yard touchdown on a throw from fellow receiver Darius Jackson, in loss to Hampton (Sept. 30) had career-best 38 yard touchdown catch vs. Southern in MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 5) tallied four receptions for 56 yards (long 26) in loss to Morgan State (Oct. 23) also had four catches vs. Bethune-Cookman (47 yards), Florida A&M (46) and Coastal Carolina (38) had at least one catch in all 11 games and three-or-more receptions in 10 games had at least one touchdown catch in six games recorded three 100+ yard games and one 200+ yard game... had 23 catches of 20-or-more yards also credited with four kickoff returns for 62 yards (long 24). 2009: Competed in nine games fifth on the team with nine receptions for 100 yards (11.1 ypr) had career-best 42-yard reception (second longest on the team) in loss to Michigan (Oct. 17) led the Hornets with four receptions for 55 yards in Michigan contest hauled in two passes for 32 yards (long 25) in win over Howard (Nov. 21) had a 12-yard catch in win over Morgan State (Oct. 24). 2008: 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 switched to #7 in 2010 after wearing #84 in 2009 born 1/24/ DSU FOOTBALL football MEDIA GUIDE

23 university FOOTBALL james ROSSEAU 2010: Competed in nine games second on the Hornets with 154 yards rushing averaged 3.3 yards per carry and 17.1 yards per game also credited with three receptions for 32 yards rushed for career-high 86 yards and two touchdowns (1,1) on 20 carries in victory over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) also had season-best 21-yard rush during NCCU contest collected 24 yards rushing on four carries (long 7) in loss to Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 9) had career-long 13-yard pass reception vs. South Carolina State (Oct. 6). 2009: Appeared in five games, rushing for 78 yards on 21 carries (3.7 ypc) had 10 carries for season-best 50 yards, including career-long 32 yard run, in loss to South Carolina State (Oct. 31) recorded a 10-yard carry in victory over Morgan State (Oct. 24). Most rushing attempts: 21 vs. North Carolina Central (11/6/10) Most rushing yards: 86 vs. North Carolina Central (11/6/10) Longest run: 32 yards vs. South Carolina State (10/31/09) Most touchdown runs: 2 vs. North Carolina Central (11/6/10) Longest TD run: 1 yard (3x) NEWCOMERS JOSHUA ALEXANDER 2010: Enrolled at University of Connecticut did not compete Junior Running Back Philadelphia, Pa. Northeast H.S. Major: Sports Sciences Rushing G No. Yds Avg. TD Lg Avg/g Totals Receiving GP Rec. Yds TD Lg Rec/g Avg/c Yd/g Totals High School: Named first team All-Maryland for large schools in media voting...named First Team All-County by The (Waldorf) Independent and first team All-Southern Maryland Athletic Conference...named All-Metro Honorable Mention by The Washington Post...named First Team All-Charles County...had 79 tackles and 21 sacks his senior year...team won Maryland 3A Championship game in team captain...played in the Chick-Fil-A Challenge all-star game in Maryland on Dec is the holder of the state single-season sack record...owns school career record for sacks...also runs track and field cousin of Hornet freshman Antonio Hale brother Darius Powell played linebacker at North Carolina and now plays at Fayetteville (N.C.) State...born on July 3, JOSH BAILEY Played two seasons as a running back and quarterback at Lackawanna (Pa.) CC helped lead the Falcons to a 9-2 overall record and a victory over Ellsworth CC in Graphics Edge Bowl in Cedar Falls, Iowa during the 2010 season rushed for 171 yards and four touchdowns on 38 carries and had eight receptions for 23 yards in eight games in 2010 also completed 5 of 6 passes for 159 yards and a touchdown, returned 13 kickoffs for 212 yards and one punt for 75 yards last year collected 102 rushing yards and one touchdown on 33 carries and completed 8 of 22 passes for 70 yards in six games in 2009 also returned 10 kickoffs for 190 yards and 16 punts for 110 yards in 09. QUADIR BRYANT 2010 Delaware High School Offensive Player-of-the-Year named Most Valuable Offensive Player of the 2011 Delaware Blue-Gold High School All-Star Game after rushing for record 240 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries to lead Gold to victory 2010 Delaware State All-State First Team & All-Henlopen Conference First Team selection 2010 Henlopen Conference Offensive Player-of-the-Year rushed for 2,109 yards and 33 touchdowns as a senior at Lake Forest High School during the 2010 season... helped lead Lake Forest to the 2010 Henlopen Conference Southern Division championship and a berth in the state high school tournament.. collected 1,687 yards rushing and 22 touchdowns to lead the Spartans to a 7-3 record as a junior in 2009 also lettered in track & field at Lake Forest Redshirt Freshman Defensive Back Waldorf, Md. Westlake H.S. Univ. of Conn Sophomore Running Back Richmond, Va. Lackawanna CC Freshman Running Back Felton, Del. Lake Forest H.S DSU FOOTBALL football MEDIA GUIDE 43 3