Born: 4/5/1985
Hometown:  Cincinnati, OH

Professional Career Highlights:   Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cincinnati Bengals in May 2009, following an impressive performance as a tryout player in Cincinnati’s rookie minicamp.

College Accomplishments:   Best defensive lineman in the conference; Phillips was a top performer for Central State in the weight room as well as on the field; played four seasons (2005-08) totaling 127 tackles (67 solo) with 19.5 tackles-for-loss and seven sacks; had career-high 40 tackles (23 solo) as a senior; career-best eight tackles for loss as a junior, and posted career-best 3.5 sacks as a sophomore.

Personal:  Attended Cincinnati’s Taft High School, where he played under head coach Mike Martin, a former Bengals WR; majored in Manufacturing Engineering at Central State.
 

Born: 4/19/1981
Hometown:  Bessemer, AL

Professional Career Highlights:   Signed in 2003 as an undrafted free agent with the Green Bay Packers and remained til 2004; spent training camp with the Minnesota Vikings in 2005; joined the Houston Texans in 2006 and recorded two tackles in the Texans final game with the Cleveland Browns.

College Accomplishments:   Recorded 9.5 sacks his senior year at Alabama earning him All-SWAC honors.

Personal:  Founded his own non-profit, Divine Direction Foundation, www.divinedirectionfoundation.org. 

Born: 12/6/1985
Hometown:  Milwaukee, WI

Professional Career Highlights:   New England Patriots

College Accomplishments:   Graduated December 2008
Personal:  Music producer, singer, performer
 

Born: 12/24/1981
Hometown: Mayersville, MS 

Professional Career Highlights:   Played with the Rock River Raptors from 2005 to 2007; signed with the Carolina Panthers in 2008; the Milwaukee Iron in 2009; signed with the New York Jets in 2009.

College Accomplishments:   Special teams player of the year in 2004.

Personal:  Son of Ethel and Frank Harris; two sisters and two brothers; one son.
 

Born: 8/27/1980
Hometown:  Miami, FL

Professional Career Highlights:  Selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth-round (167th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft;  played three seasons in Oakland, playing in 42 games with seven starts and catching 71 passes for 1,122 yards; traded to the New England Patriots prior to the start of the 2006 season; during one-season in New England, he appeared in 12 games with five starts, recording 344 yards on 25 receptions; rejoined the Raiders later that year and appeared in three games, catching five passes for 84 yards; was out of football in 2007; signed with Cincinnati Bengals in April 2008, but was released two months later.

College Accomplishments:  Was a two-year letterman in football at the University of Central Florida; finished his college career with 97 receptions for 1,869 yards and 20 touchdowns; added 795 yards on 37 kickoff returns (21.5 avg.); his 1,869 receiving yards rank ninth on the school's career-record list, while his 20 TD receptions  rank fifth.

Personal:  Gabriel attended Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, Florida and was a letterman in football; as a senior, won All-Conference and All-State honors as a wide receiver; has a son, Doug Gabriel, Jr., who was born on April 22, 2003; supports the Sickle Cell Foundation.  

Born: 7/31/1984
Hometown:  Miami, FL

Professional Career Highlights:   Signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in May 2006; his NFL debut was against the Carolina Panthers in 2006;  in 2007 returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, the second longest kickoff return in Bengals history;  signed by the Minnesota Vikings in March 2009; claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions in August 2009.

College Accomplishments:   Started 24 games for the Wildcats, totaling 88 career receptions for 810 yards and six touchdowns and scored two rushing touchdowns;  in 2004 named the team MVP for catching 49 passes for 415 yards with three touchdowns; fourth in SEC receptions; SEDC Player of the Week

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Born: 5/18/1984
Hometown: Ida Grove, IA

Professional Career Highlights:  Signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2006. Signed by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2008.  Signed later that year with NY Jets.

College Accomplishments:  Finished career with 39 starts, 145 career tackles (91 solos), 28 sacks, 44.5 Tackles for loss, 3 forced fumbles and two blocked kicks; in 2005 named to the first-team on the AP’s Little All-American team becoming South Dakota’s first AP selection since 1988; ended senior year with 19 sacks.

Personal:  Hobbies include hunting and fishing; majored in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation in College; was a member of South Dakota’s track team, winning an NCC outdoor title in shotput.

Born: 11/25/1984
Hometown:  Columbus, OH

Professional Career Highlights:   Signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009.

College Accomplishments:   All-Big East selection as a sophomore at Pittsburgh and was a Ray Guy Award candidate; out of high school was rated the nation’s No. 23 placekicker by Rivals.com and considered the top high school kicker in Ohio.

Personal:  Attended Dublin Coffman High School; son of Fred and Karen Graessle, two sisters; marketing major at Pittsburgh.

Born: 7/25/1981
Hometown: Upland, CA

Professional Career Highlights:  Signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2005 and played the 2005-06 seasons; signed by the Miami Dolphins in 2007 and the Dallas Cowboys in 2008; signed by the Tennessee Titans in 2009.

College Accomplishments:  Won JIM FERRIER AWARD as team's outstanding transfer of the year; earned second team All-Foothill Conference honors as a sophomore at Chaffey College.

Personal: Attended Damien High School in La Verne, California; son of Patti Lekkerkerker; younger brother of former Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Brad Lekkerkerker.

Born: 4/1/1984
Hometown:  Bessemer, AL

Professional Career Highlights:   Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 5th Round of the 2007 NFL Draft; also was on the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Redskins.

College Accomplishments:  Two-time First-team All-SWAC selection.

Personal:  Attended McAdory High School in McCalla, AL; senior All-Area selection and an All-District selection.

Born: 6/18/1985
Hometown: Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Professional Career Highlights: Signed with the Houston Texans in 2007 as an undrafted free agent where he converted from a linebacker to a fullback; signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL in 2009.

College Accomplishments:  Became a redshirt freshman starter at Wake Forest in 2004 compiling 101 tackles, including 13 for a loss; 2005 season injury problems led to only 76 tackles; during the 2006 season, led the team in tackles with 120 (second in the ACC); played in the Orange Bowl, the first Bowl Championship participation for Wake Forest; named All-American and first team All-ACC in recognition of his performance in his final season averaging 8.6 tackles per game; led Wake Forest in tackles for three straight seasons.

Personal: Attended Carl Harrison High School in Powder Springs, GA; during his final year at Wake Forest brother Luke died in a car accident; the family founded “Five Foundation” to create awareness among young people of driving responsibly; it was named for the jersey number that Luke wore and Jon changed to; the Wake Forest team would raise five fingers before the start of the fourth quarter in tribute to Luke, a tradition soon joined by fans on both sides; a film about Jon, Luke and Wake Forest’s 2006 season, The 5th Quarter, will be in theaters soon.
 

Born: 9/30/1981
Hometown: Vardaman, MS

Professional Career Highlights:  Signed with the Orlando Predators (AFL) in 2008; awarded 2008 AFL All Rookie Team for FB. In 2007, appeared in seven games with the af2’s Tulsa Talons and was Talon’s leading rusher with 153 yards (4.2 yards per carry) and 6 touchdowns; won the Championship Game.

College Accomplishments:  Finished his career with 1,749 yards on 262 carries with 6.7 yards per carry. In 2005, leading rusher for team (1,230) and carries (187) in only 8 games. Awarded 2005 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) All America 1st Team Offense for RB; second in school rushing yards.

Personal:   Nicknames “Little BodyGuard" and “A-Train”. He is also a Certified Personal Trainer; wife Natalie and two children, Tyiashia and Paytyn.

Born: 3/15/1975
Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA

Professional Career Highlights:  Signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 1997 and played during the 1997-98 seasons; has played for the Baltimore Ravens (1999-01), Miami Dolphins (2002-03), Arizona Cardinals (2004-06) and Chicago Bears (2007).  Super Bowl champion (XXXV) with the Baltimore Ravens.  Career rushing totals of 123 carries, 413 yards (3.4 avg.) and 5 touchdowns. Receiving career totals of 130 catches, 885 yards (6.8 avg), and 3 touchdowns and over 120 special teams tackles in his career.

College Accomplishments:  JUCO All-Coast (1994)

Personal:  Full name is Obafemi Devin Ayanbadejo; attended junior college in California before attending San Diego State; attended Santa Cruz High School; has a younger brother Brendon Ayanbadejo who is a linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens
 

Born:  8/4/1985

Hometown:  Corona, Ca

Born: 9/18/1982
Hometown: Fort Huachuca, AZ

Professional Career Highlights:   Signed by Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He has been a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers (2006), Cologne Centurions of NFL Europe (2006), Arizona Cardinals (2006-07), Houston Texans (2007-08) and Montreal Alouettes (2009).  With the Cologne Centurions, became NFL Europe’s single season record holder (339 yds) and single game record holder (122 yds) for rushing yards for QB breaking both records held by John Kitna. Finished the season completing 100 of 185 passes for 1,139 yards and five touchdowns.

College Accomplishments:  Finished his college career with 2,484 passing yards with 13 TD’s and gained 845 rushing yards on 191 carries (4.2 avg) and 13 TD’s. In 2004, He completed 138 passes for 1,328 yards while rushing for 297 yards and five touchdowns.  Became the first player in Kentucky football history to record a touchdown by rushing, passing and receiving in 2003.  Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll.

Personal:  Played baseball, basketball and football for Henry Clayton High School in Lexington, Kentucky. Drafted twice, once out of high school in the 13th round of the 2000 MLB draft and again as a pitcher by the Minnesota Twins in the 12th round of the 2004 MLB Draft; has a younger brother who is currently a wide receiver at Kentucky.

Born: 11/10/1982
Hometown: Savannah, GA

Professional Career Highlights:  Signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2006; played 15 games (2 starts) with Falcons in 2006, totaling 33 tackles and three sacks (18 yds.).  Signed with the Denver Broncos in 2007.

College Accomplishments:  Recorded 46 tackles, nine sacks, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and an interception (20 yds.) as a senior.  Led Conference USA and tied for 23rd in the country with nine sacks during the season.  As a junior, he started seven of 11 games for the Golden Knights and registered 30 tackles, four sacks, three passes defensed, one fumble recovery, one forced fumble and an interception.

Personal:  Son of Bruce and Quida Carrington; attended Effingham County High School.

Born: 2/12/1986

Hometown:  Bellevue, WA

Professional Career Highlights:  Signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) in 2008.

College Accomplishments:  In 2006 received Honorable Mention All-Ivy selection.  Registered 30 tackles on the season, including 17 solo stops.  His 6.5 tackles for a loss were second on the Brown team

Personal:  Attended O'Dea High School where he lettered in football and track; son of Nathaniel and Carol Brown; participated in Football and Track in college; enjoys listening to and producing music, reading, and sports

Born: 5/29/1986
Hometown:  Riverview, FL

Professional Career Highlights:   Participated in workout with Tampa Bay Buccaneers following 2009 NFL Draft.

College Accomplishments:  All-Major Independent first-team selection by The NFL Draft Report; 2008 Notre Dame Monogram Club Most Valuable Player Award; finished his career with 306 tackles (8th all-time), eight sacks for minus 70 yards, 23.5 stops for losses of 117 yards and 15 quarterback pressures while starting 48 of 50 games at Notre Dame; became the 17th player in the program’s history to be named a two-time captain of the football team; 2008 honorable mention ’08 pre-season All-American by The Sporting News, selected to the Nagurski Trophy Watch List (defensive player of the year) and Lott Award Watch List, registered 65 tackles and three sacks for minus 24 yards; 2007 registered 84 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss (-21 yds) and one sack; 2006 led the team with 100 tackles, including 10 tackles for loss (-55 yds), four sacks with three forced fumbles; in 2005 saw action in 12 games and registered 57 tackles for sixth best on team.

Personal:  Son of Maurice Sr and Tia Alexander; along with his father, a former All-American linebacker (Miami, 1987-’90, 354 tackles), became the only known father-son tandem in major college annals to register more than 300 tackles each in a career; graduated from Tampa Bay Tech High School; first-team linebacker on the Florida class 3A all-state team selected by the Florida Sports Writers Association.
 

Born: 12/27/1977
Hometown:  Lincoln, Nebraska

Professional Career Highlights:   Drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the 6th round of the 2001 NFL Draft, spent 2001-03 with Oakland before being traded to the Dallas Cowboys on 9/11/04. Was released by the Dallas Cowboys on 11/2/04 and signed by San Francisco 49ers on 11/9/04. Was placed on injured reserve for the 2005 season and signed with the Seattle Seahawks on 5/8/05. Released by Seattle on 9/22/06 and signed by the Arizona Cardinals on 9/26/06 and remained on team until early 2008. Resigned with the Seattle Seahawks for the 2008 season. Career statistics: 132 tackles, 8.5 sacks for minus 53 yards, one interception, two forced fumbles, and eight passes defended.

College Accomplishments:   Four-year starter at Nebraska-Omaha; Division II All-America selection as a senior; led team for three years with 11 sacks as a senior, earned second-team all-conference honors as a junior with 45 tackles and led team with nine sacks; played as a sophomore and led team with seven sacks; as a redshirt freshman, recorded 21 tackles and four sacks.

Personal:   Attended Southeast High School in Lincoln, NE and earned all-state honors as a Offensive and defensive lineman; an active supporter of Foster A Dream Foundation which assists foster children with various programs and scholarships.  Majored in Criminal Justice Psychology at Nebraska-Omaha.
 

Born: 6/25/1985
Hometown:  Columbus, NE

Professional Career Highlights:  Signed with the Cleveland Browns and the New York Jets.

College Accomplishments:  19 school records; Academic All America (junior and senior); All America (sophomore); Great West Special Teams Player of the Year (sophomore and junior); 1st Team All Conference (sophomore, junior and senior).

Personal:  Majored in Biology.

Born: 10/8/1981
Hometown: Villa Hills, KY

Professional Career Highlights:  Signed by the Tampa Bay Storm (AFL) in 2006, then resigned in 2007-08 seasons.  He is the fastest QB in AFL history to reach 4,000 career passing yards (15 games) and the fastest to reach 80 career touchdowns passes (16 games).  Named 2007 AFL Rookie of the Year. Career totals of 576 completions on 888 attempts (64.9%), 6969 total passing yards (7.8 yards per pass), 133 total touchdowns, and only 19 interceptions. His 117.4 career QB is one of highest in AFL history.  Signed by Chicago Rush and Kansas City Brigade in 2007.  Signed by the af2’s Louisville Fire in 2006.  Named the af2 Rookie of the Year and First-Team American Conference All-af2.  Signed by the Cincinnati Marshals of the National Indoor Football League in 2005.  Signed by the Turku Trojans (Finnish Professional League) as a street free agent in 2004.  Only player in AFL and af2 history to win "rookie of the year" in back-to-back seasons (2006 & 2007)

College Accomplishments:  Completed 583 of 946 passes for 6,750 yards and 67 touchdowns in career; named team MVP and Hanover’s outstanding senior male athlete for 2003-04; led nation (DIII) in total offense in 2003 with 380.5 yards per game; led Panthers to three Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference championships and three Division III playoff berths as starting QB; earned All-Heartland Conference honors as a junior and senior.

Personal: Married to Dana; played football, baseball and basketball at Covington Catholic High School in Park Hills, KY; 2007 coached defensive backs for Marian College (NAIA) in the programs first season and participates in the Big Brothers-Big Sisters Sports Buddies program.
 

Born: 2/20/1979
Hometown: Chicago, IL

Professional Career Highlights:  Signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2002.  Signed by the Chicago Bears off the Eagles practice squad and played the 2002-05 seasons with Chicago.  Signed by the NY Giants in 2006 and the Baltimore Ravens in 2007. Started 24 games for the Bears.

College Accomplishments:  Started 20 games in two seasons at Central Florida; began his college career at Tennessee State, and then attended West Hills Community College in California.

Personal:  Attended Mount Carmel High School on Chicago's South Side; his teammate at Mount Carmel was Donovan McNabb.

Born: 10/30/1982
Hometown:  Boston, MA

Professional Career Highlights:   Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Buffalo Bills in 2005; played in the AFL for the Nashville Kats in 2007 and the Chicago Rush in 2008.

College Accomplishments:   Four-time All-Conference; three-time All-American; three-time team MVP; Bulger Lane Award Winner; holds record for tackles in a season; most tackles in league history; second all-time in NCAA.

Personal:  Attended Arlington High School and lettered in football, basketball and track; also played hockey; named team MVP and a league all-star as a sophomore, junior and senior; named to the All-State team as a junior and senior; named All-Scholastic by the Boston Herald and the Boston Globe; majored in Criminal Justice at Northeastern.

Born:  1/27/1984
Hometown: Alta Loma, CA
 
Professional Career Highlights: Five games with Indoor League Billings Outlaws; one game with the Colorado Crush in Arena 1.

College Accomplishments:  2006 season named all-MWC first team by Athlon Sports; listed as the 11th best cornerback in the nation by The Sporting News; as a junior started all 12 games; honorable mention all conference; 2004 recorded his first interception against BYU; recorded 46 tackles and broke up 16 passes the year he attended Compton City College; attended Oregon State University for one year prior to Compton. 

Personal:  Majored in Liberal Arts; attended Alta Loma High School.

Born: 6/1/1985
Hometown: Spring Valley, CA

College Accomplishments:  At Washington State, recorded 59 carries, 379 yards, with an impressive 6.4 yards per carry; at Grossmont College, named national co-player of the year on offense by the JC Athletic Bureau and the CCCFCA (2005-2006); rushed for 1,291 yards on 177 carries (7.3 avg.); Foothill Conference offensive player of the year.

Personal:  Son of Rodney and Shenna Hutsona.

Born:    4/6/1982

Hometown: Brenham, Texas

Professional Highlights: Green was drafted in the 5th round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens.  In his rookie season, he recorded 6 tackles in 9 games.  In  his first NFL start against the Kansas City Chiefs, Green recorded 11 tackles and picked up his first 2 sacks in his NFL career.

Born: 11/19/1986
Hometown: Munster, IN

College Accomplishments:  Two-year starter; four-year letter winner; senior Co-Captain; 106 tackles senior year; eighth leading tackler in Big Ten; 8.2 tackles per game; career total 158 tackles, 105 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, four forced fumbles; Billy McKinnery Award winner. 

Personal:  Son of Anthony and Mary Kwateng; brother of Odilia, Antoinette and Akua; attended Munster High School.

Born: 4/29/1985

Hometown: Baton Rouge, La

College Highlights: Harrison was a two-year starter and three year letter-winner at Stanford University.  He played in 44-of-45 possible games in his career, starting 33-of-34 possible contests over his final three seasons (2004-06). He finished as Stanford's active career leader in interceptions with five. Harrison tallied 186 tackles (127 solo, 59 assisted), 2.0 sacks, 7.0 tackles for loss, five interceptions, three fumble recoveries, a blocked kick, one forced fumble and 16 pass breakups.

Professional Highlights: Harrison was drafted by the Houston Texans in the 5th round of the 2007 NFL Draft.  He spent his rookie year on injured reserve.  His NFL debut came on September 21st against Tennessee. In 2008, he played in 15 games with 6 starts and recorded 30 tackles (21 solo). 

Born: 10/17/1981
Hometown:  Indianapolis, IN

Professional Career Highlights:  Five years NFL experience; drafted 6th round by Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2004; two seasons with Tampa Bay; one season with the New Orleans Saints; two seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals; 26 games with five starts; four receptions for 43 yards.

College Accomplishments:  Most career receptions by a TE in Yale’s storied history; 116 career receptions; 72 catches senior year; was also team’s punter; 1st Team All-Ivy; 1st Team All-American I-AA.

Personal:  Married to Smaranda whom he met and dated throughout college; skilled finish carpenter; aspiring entrepreneur; music lover; average guitar player (but getting better); avid traveler who spent last off-season touring SE Asia; 7-0-1 all time in dance-offs.

Born: 9/8/1982
Hometown: Aliquippa, PA

Professional Career Highlights:  Drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft; signed by the St. Louis Rams in December 2006.  Allocated to NFL Europe Berlin Thunder in 2007. Resigned by St. Louis Rams in 2007.

College Accomplishments:  Started 22 of 46 games and finished his career with 93 tackles, 7 interceptions, and 1 touchdown; 2004 2nd team All-Big East and Pitt's Most Improved Defensive Player honor.

Personal:  Given name is Bernard, goes by Josh; son of Eleanor Kimbrough and Bernard Lay; has three brothers and two sisters

Born: 5/2/1986
Hometown: Dallas, TX

College Accomplishments:  2007 Named Third Team All-MAC Offense; 2007 Named Third Team Phil Steele's All-MAC Offense; finished his career with 131 receptions, 1,513 yards, and 20 touchdowns; school record in touchdowns (20); 2008 John Mackey Award; 2008 Third Team All-MAC.

Personal: Attended Saint Thomas Aquinas High School; son of Kirk Ledbetter and Helen Jacques.
 

Born: 11/19/1982
Hometown: Ortonville, Michigan

Professional Career Highlights:  Signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2006; played his first game for the Giants in their fourth preseason game in 2006, helping protect backup quarterback Jared Lorenzen complete 10-of-15 passes for 116 yards in a 31-23 victory over the New England Patriots; was a member of the Giants practice squad in 2006 and 2007; signed short contracts with three additional NFL teams including the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions from 2007 – 2009.

College Accomplishments: Played in 45 games with 36 starts at right guard for Michigan; in 2005 Lentz earned All-Big Ten first-team; helped pave the way for the Wolverines offense to average 384 yards per game; earned All-Big Ten first-team in 2004; helped the Wolverines average 386.5 yards of offense per game; started every game at right guard in 2003; paved the way for Michigan to rank 15th in the nation in total offense with an average of 446 total yards; appeared in nine games in 2002 as a reserve offensive guard.

Personal: Attended Brandon (Ortonville, Mich.) High School, playing football for head coach Jim Watkins; rated as a three-star prospect and the No. 48 offensive linemen in the country by Rivals.com; earned Offensive Player of the Year honors and was ranked as the best player in the state according to The Oakland Press; selected for All-State Dream Team honors by the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News; earned All-County, All-Metro and All-State first-team accolades during his junior year; in three seasons, Lentz recorded 191 career tackles (46 solos), 14 sacks, 16 stops for losses, five blocked kicks, a safety, four forced fumbles and eleven fumble recoveries as a defensive tackle;  lettered three times in track, winning the regional title in the discus and shot put during his junior year; set new school records for the discus (15'4") and shot put (50'9").
 

Born: 7/25/1984
Hometown: Bethany, MO

Professional Career Highlights:  Signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. 
 
College Accomplishments:  Named 1st-Team Freshman All-Big 12 by The Sporting News; helped Mizzou’s ranking at 24th in the nation in fewest QB sacks allowed (1.46 per game); part of an offensive line that helped pave the way for eighth in the nation in total offense.  In 2006 (425.62) ypg in 2006; started 42 of 50 games dating back to his freshman year; academic All Big 12 two years, only team in 2007 to score more than 31 points in every regular season game. 
 
Personal:  Son of Dan and Lori Luellen; majored in hotel and restaurant management; member of the National Honor Society; as a senior in high school, rated as one of the top offensive line prospects in the country; three-time Missouri State Discus Champion Class 2A.
 

Born: 4/26/1980
Hometown: Houston, TX

Professional Career Highlights:  Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Signed by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2003. Signed by Atlanta Falcons in 2004-05 and allocated to Cologne Centurions in 2005. Signed by Philadelphia Soul and Cleveland Browns in 2006. Re-signed with Philadelphia Soul for 2007-08 seasons.

College Accomplishments:  All-Time UCF Football Lettermen (2001-2002); started 23 games at UCF.

Personal:  Majored in Liberal Studies at UCF; attended Dayton High School in Dayton, Texas.

Born: 7/1/1987
Hometown:  Los Angeles, CA

College Accomplishments:   While at Arizona totaled eight sacks and 100 tackles.

 Personal:  Attended Lakewood High School; named First-Team Best in the West by Long Beach Press Telegram; majored in Sociology.
 

Born: 2/8/1979
Hometown:  Pittsburgh, PA

Professional Career Highlights:   Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 5th round of the 2001 NFL Draft, spent 2001-04 with Detroit. Signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2005 and the Minnesota Vikings in 2006.  Signed with the Toronto Argonauts in 2007 and traded the same year to the Montréal Alouettes.  Started 14 of 29 games at QB, 229 completions, 2,867 total passing yards, 15 passing touchdowns, 7 rushing touchdowns, and 409 total rushing yards.

College Accomplishments:   Four-year starter at Rutgers and the first Rutgers QB to ever be taken in the NFL draft when he was taken on the fifth round by the Detroit Lions. Finished his college career second on the school’s all-time passing list for attempts (974), yards (6,608) and touchdowns (41). Senior year completed 169 of 340 passes for 2,157 yards and 18 touchdown passes.

Personal:  Attended North Allegheny High School in Pennsylvania and competed in the Pennsylvania-Ohio Big 33 All-Star Game.
 

Born: 8/5/1985
Hometown: Minnetonka, MN

College Accomplishments:  Three-year starter; member of three Ivy League Championship teams; four-time letter winner; 2008 earned Harvard’s Henry H. Lamar Award; in 2005 Honorable mention All-Ivy League selection; led the Ivy League in total offense; second most productive season in Harvard football history as a sophomore.

Personal:  Plans to pursue a career in finance; enjoys fly fishing, skiing, hockey and reading; concentrated in government, economics and Chinese at Harvard.

Born: 1/23/1985
Hometown:  San Diego, CA

Professional Career Highlights:   Signed with Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2008.  Signed to practice quad for 2008 season.  Chiefs leading tackler in pre-season game versus the Chicago Bears.  Forced fumble and led in QB hurries in pre-season game versus St. Louis Rams.

College Accomplishments:   2007 overall 49 total tackles, 33 solo and 16 assists; 7.5 tackles for loss of 23 yards; 4 sacks (-19 yds), one interception, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and four pass break-ups; 2007 selected honorable mention All-Pac 10 Conference for DE position.

Personal:  Attended Mission Bay High School; 2003 San Diego Union Tribune All-San Diego section first team defense selection; league Defensive Player of the Year and first-team All Western League honors in 2002; SuperPrep All-Far West; two-way star on the school’s basketball team; 60 tackles and 9 sacks senior year, plus 38 receptions as a tight end, winning MBHS Most Valuable Player honors as a junior; second team all league basketball County’s top scores list in 2003 with 19 pts per game; senior year Honor Ross student; team captain of basketball and football teams in 2003; member of Bayview Baptist Church; participated in African American Club; served on YMCA fundraising projects.
 

Born: 4/21/1986
Hometown:  Houston, TX

College Accomplishments:   Free safety in college; idled by MCL injury and missed about two months his senior year; 2006 season started 11 games and was 4th on the team with 59 tackles including career-high 10 tackles vs. ASU; special teams starter in 2005; played five games as a true freshman in 2004.

Personal:  Linebacker at Klein Forest High School; SuperPrep All-Southwest honors; Lone Star Recruiting Top 10 safety selection; Team Defense MVP; enjoys watching Family Guy.

Born: 6/4/1982
Hometown:  Shreveport, LA
 
Professional Career Highlights:  Signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2005 and played the 2005-06 seasons.  Signed by the Atlanta Falcons in 2009.

College Accomplishments:   Played in 52 games during LSU career, starting 21 times, including all 13 games as a senior; capped career with 114 tackles, 6.5 tackles for losses and 3 interceptions.

Personal:  Parents are Ronnie Prude, Sr and Yvonne Prude; has three sisters and a brother; graduated in 2005 with a degree in communication studies; cousin of Minnesota Vikings Anthony Carter; son, Braylen Charles Prude; single and lives in Dallas, TX.

Born: 2/11/1981
Hometown: Raleigh, NC

Professional Career Highlights:  Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft.  Played with Ravens for 2004-06 seasons. Signed by New Orleans Voodoo (AFL) in 2008.

College Accomplishments:  First team All-Conference USA in 2003, 2002 & 2001; All-America honorable mention in 2002; named to Conference USA All-Freshman Team in 2000; named to Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll & ECU Athletic Director's Honor Roll.

Personal:  Attended Leesville Road High School in Raleigh; married to Lauren Rimpf and has two sons, Carter and Grayson.
 

Born: 9/22/1982
Hometown: Denver, CO

Professional Career Highlights:  Signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2006 and played the 2006-08 seasons. 

College Accomplishments:  2005 Nebraska Co-Captain; Nebraska Offensive MVP (2004, 2005); 2005 Tom Novak Award Winner; 2005 Second-Team All-Big 12 (Coaches); 2005 Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (AP); 2005 Preseason No. 9 Running Back in Nation (The Sporting News); Doak Walker Award Watch List (2004, 2005); Nebraska Record Holder for Receptions (9) and Receiving Yards (131) in a Game by a Running Back;  2004 Second-Team All-Big 12 (Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram); 2004 Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (AP, Coaches);  finished his career ranked ninth on Nebraska’s all-time rushing list with 2,743 yards and sixth in receptions (71 catches).

Personal:  Son of Roger Ross and Gale Frazier; attended Thomas Jefferson High School; in high school, played in the first-ever U.S. Army All-American Bowl in 2000.
 

Born: 11/6/1981
Hometown:  Elk Grove, CA

Professional Career Highlights:  Signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Diego Chargers in 2004. Re-signed in 2005 by the Chargers and allocated to NFL Europe; ; played in 10 games for the Frankfurt Galaxy. Signed by the Nashville Kats (AFL) in 2007 and the New Orleans VooDoo (AFL) in 2008. Played in training camps with New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings in 2008. Signed a contract in late 2008 with Washington Redskins.

College Accomplishments:   In 2003, Ross was an All-Western Athletic Conference selection as a senior at University of Nevada; he played his freshman season in 2000 at defensive tackle, posting 25 tackles, before switching to guard for his final three years.

Personal:   Attended Laguna Creek High School in Elk Grove, CA and was a two-time first-team All-Delta League performer and was named Most Outstanding Lineman twice in high school.
 

Born: 4/13/1985
Hometown:  Los Angeles, CA
 
Professional Career Highlights:  Signed with the San Diego Chargers in May 2007 as an undrafted free agent; in 2008 signed with the af2 Spokane Shock and moved to the Mahoning Valley Thunder in early 2009.
 
College Accomplishments:  As a Husky, collected 119 receptions; including 10 touchdowns, for 1,648 yards; senior year, had three straight games with 100 or more yards receiving against Arizona, UCLA and a career high against USC with 124 receiving  yards. He received the University of Washington’s Sports Radio 950 KRJ Most Outstanding Player award during his senior year.
 
Personal:  Parents are George and Patty Shackelford; a five-sport athlete at Beverly Hills high school. 
 

Born: October 29, 1980
Hometown: Mandeville, LA

Professional Career Highlights:  Signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2004 and played the 2004-07 seasons.  Signed by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2008.  Sporting News First-team All-Pro (2005).  NFL career totals for kick returns were 147 returns for 3,341 yards (22.7 avg) and punt returns 128 returns for 1,378 (10.8 avg) and 2 touchdowns.

College Accomplishments:  Southland Conference P.O.Y. (2003)

Personal:  Attended Mandeville High School in Mandeville, Louisiana.

Born: 11/14/1980
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA

Professional Career Highlights:  Member of the Indianapolis Colts from 2003-2005; played for the AFL’s Los Angeles Avengers from 2005- 2008. In 2007; 4.5 QB sacks and  21 tackles.

College Accomplishments:  All Western Athletic Conference first team in 2002; four year letterman; started 27 of 49 games at Fresno St.

Personal:  Earned his degree in sociology from Fresno St; interested in an acting career; enjoys cooking.

Born: 7/29/1987
Hometown:  Phoenix, AZ

College Accomplishments: Played in all 57 games in college; participated in East-West Shrine Game.

Personal:  Degree in Legal Studies; graduated early in 3.5 years from Berkeley

Born: 9/12/1980
Hometown:  Perry, GA

Professional Career Highlights:   Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft; played with the Vikings 2004-2008; briefly with the 49ers in 2008; re-signed with the Vikings in 2008.

College Accomplishments:   Awarded all-conference honors his first two years at Auburn; led the team in tackles sophomore year with 122; moved from outside linebacker into the middle senior year and totaled 75 tackles, 7 for a loss.

Personal:  Attended Perry High School; was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball and track; Class 2-A-All-State Selection and as a senior had 6 interceptions, returned an interception for a touchdown, 78 tackles (50 solo) and rushed for 278 yards in 14 carries (19.9 yd/rush avg); majored in Management Information Systems at Auburn; GPA of 3.46.

Born: April 15, 1982
Hometown: New Orleans, LA

Professional Career Highlights:  Has been a member of the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans VooDoo and Edmonton Eskimos.

College Accomplishments:  Led D I-AA with nine interceptions in 2004; named the Associated Press All-America first team and American Football Coaches Association All- America first team; selected to first team All- SWAC and second team All- Louisiana.

Personal:  attended Delta State University for one season before transferring to Southern University.
 

Born: 7/28/1984
Hometown: Toluca Lake, CA

Professional Career Highlights:  Signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2006 and allocated to Hamburg Sea Devils in the 2007 offseason. St. Louis resigned for the 2007 season.

College Accomplishments:  Set Morehouse College’s single game, single season and career rushing records with 242, 1,198 and 3,699 yards, respectively; in 2005, earned all-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference first team honors;  SIAC Offensive Player of the Week six times throughout career.

Born: 2/11/1984
Hometown: Melbourne, FL

Professional Career Highlights:  Signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2008; assigned to the New Orleans Saints practice squad in 2008 after being released by the Cowboys.

College Accomplishments:  Starter at UTEP for two-plus years; selected to honorable mention All-Conference USA in 2007.

Personal:  Son of Joe Davis West, Sr. and Loretta Prince; West’s cousins Doug and Mark have played in the NBA while his brother, Tracy Thorpe has pitched for the Blue Jays; majored in Multidisciplinary Studies.

Born: 9/4/1978
Hometown: Bradenton, FL
 
Professional Career Highlights:  Drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the 7th round in 2003 NFL Draft and played the 2003-05 seasons. Signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers in 2006.
 
College Accomplishments:  Started over 25 games at FSU; in 2001 awarded Most Dependable offensive lineman during spring practices.

Personal:  2003 NCAA's Inspiration Award recipient; native of Bradenton, Florida, Williams tells his story to youth while serving as a counselor at football camps throughout the southern Florida region; also finds time to work for the Florida State police as a part of its student patrol; on his own since he was 14 after his grandmother died right before his 15th birthday.

Born:  3/6/1986
Hometown: Sacramento, CA 

College Accomplishments:   Senior year in 2008 had 36 starts; named Cal’s Most Improved Player; his 246 career tackles rank 11th on Cal’s all-time list; in 2007 tallied a career-high 14 tackles in a win over Arizona; registered nine tackles in a win over Tennessee while recovering a fumble on the opening drive and returning it 44 yards for his first career touchdown.
 
Personal:  Son of Derwin Williams and Sherri Kirk; older brother DJ Williams is a linebacker with the Denver Broncos; majored in social welfare.
 

Born: 6/19/1977

Bradenton, FL

 Professional Career Highlights:   Drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals fourth overall in the 2000 NFL Draft; spent four years with the Bengals then was signed by the Seattle Seahawks where he was a receiver and a punt returner; in Super XL returned four punts for 27 yards; signed with the Las Vegas Gladiators of the AFL in 2007; in 2008 signed by the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL; signed with the Bloomington Extreme of the Indoor Football League in 2009.

College Accomplishments:   Among the best offensive players in the country during college career; two-time consensus All-American wide receiver; led Florida State to National Championship appearances in 1998 and 1999; MVP of the 2000 Sugar Bowl with over 160 yards receiving and three touchdowns, including a 59-yard punt return; 207 career receptions; 32 touchdown receptions (most in FSU history); 937 career return yards.