2007 Football Recruiting Class
Coach Brandon announced the 2007 recruiting class for BG. Here are the players....
2007 BGSU RECRUITING CLASS
Junior College Players
+ Jerrson Davis, LB, 6-2, 210 lbs., Andrews, South Carolina (Hemmingway/Coffeyville CC)
+ Nick Iovinelli, K/P, 6-0, 180 lbs., Berwyn, Illinois (Lisle/Harper College)
+ Eric Ransom, RB, 5-10, 185 lbs., Waco, Texas (University/Trinity Valley CC)
+ Sinisa Vrvilo, K/P, 6-1, 260 lbs., Ft. Worth, Texas (South Hills/Trinity Valley CC)
Traditional High School Players Kevin Alvarado, DL, 6-2, 255 lbs., East Chicago, Illinois (Portage)
Ben Bojicic, OL, 6-4, 273 lbs., Farmington Hills, Michigan (Harrison)
Darren Branch, DL, 6-2, 230 lbs., Twinsburg, Ohio (Twinsburg)
Nate Brown, QB, 6-4, 225 lbs., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (Harrisburg)
Preston Burrell, DL, 6-5, 270 lbs., Holland, Michigan (East Grand Rapids)
Josh Dodge, OL, 6-3, 290 lbs., Dunnellon, Florida (Dunnellon)
Willie Geter, RB, 5-8, 170 lbs., Miami, Florida (Monsignor Pace)
Adrian Hodges, WR, 6-1, 180 lbs., Jacksonville, Florida (First Coast)
Ray Hutson, WR, 6-2, 180 lbs., Detroit, Michigan (Detroit Urban Lutheran)
Andrew Johnson IV, DL, 6-4, 265 lbs., Detroit, Michigan (Southeastern)
Anthony Smith. DB, 6-1, 187 lbs., Orange, New Jersey (Harmony Prep)
Glen Stanley, LB, 6-2, 205 lbs., Ocala, Florida (Vanguard)
Nick Torresso, DL, 6-3, 290 lbs., Chicago, Illinois (Schaumburg)
Mark Woodridge, RB/DB, 5-9, 190 lbs., Akron, Ohio (Walsh Jesuit)
Gary Wright, LB, 6-2, 205 lbs., Miami, Florida (Everglades)
Chris Young, LB, 6-0, 210 lbs., Sarasota, Florida (Booker)
A few points. First, we didn't lose anybody off the recruiting board we were posting here over the past few weeks. Secondly, we did not get Chris Summers, the kid who decommitted from Louisville.
Third, we did add four high school players that no one was aware of. These players do make the class stronger. The two Florida kids (Wright and Young) both have impressive resumes, and Darren Branch is considered a strong player as well. Here are the new Freshmen:
Darren Branch, DL, 6-2, 230 lbs., Twinsburg, Ohio (Twinsburg)
High School: A 2007 graduate of Twinsburg High School in Ohio ... a two-year letterwinner ... named to the All-WRC second-team in 2005 and 2006 ... an all-district honorable mention selection in 2006 ... a 2006 football team captain ... recorded 38 tackles with ten for a loss in 2005... also recovered two fumbles ... also lettered in track and field ... coached by Al Hodakievic. Personal: Full name is Darren Lamar Branch ... son of Ronald Wright and Darlene Branch ... born June 22, 1989 ... has one sister, Alissa, and four brothers, Brandon, Marion, Terry and Stefon.
Anthony Smith, DB, 6-1, 187 lbs., Orange, New Jersey (Harmony Prep)
High School: A 2007 graduate of Harmony Prep in Cincinnati, Ohio ... earned two letters ... led his team to an 8-2 record his senior season ... captained the football team in 2006 ... coached by Randy Daniels. Personal: Full name is Anthony L. Smith ... son of Lynn Smith and Donna Greene ... born June 25, 1988 ... has a brother, Davonte and two sisters, Tamia and Ashanit ... his father played basketball at St. Francis (N.Y).
Gary Wright, LB, 6-2, 205 lbs., Miami, Florida (Everglades)
High School: A 2007 graduate of Everglades High School in Florida ... named the defensive MVP in his conference's all-star game ... compiled a combined 20 sacks, seven forced fumbles and three defensive touchdowns during junior and senior seasons ... also lettered in basketball ... coached by Mike Palmieri ... defensive MVP of the 2006 Broward Co. all-star game. Personal: Full name is Gary Wright, Jr. ... son of Gary Wright, Sr. and Zenobia Nabors ... born January 30, 1989.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Booker High School in Florida ... a three-year letterwinner for Booker ... named second team all-state following senior season ... honored as an all-conference team member for three seasons ('04-`06) ... member of the Sarasota All-Area team for junior and senior season ... led his team to a the state finals in 2005 and the state quarterfinals in 2006 ... captained the football team in '06 ... also lettered in track and weight lifting ... coached by Fred Gilmore. Personal: Full name is Christopher Charles Young ... son of Sheron Young ... born December 20, 1988 ... has a brother, Gregory and three sisters, Sarah, Margret and Veronica
Here are the remaining players that we were already hip to:
Kevin Alvarado, DL, 6-2, 255 lbs., East Chicago, Illinois (Portage)
High School: A 2007 graduate of Portage High School in Illinois ... also attended East Chicago Central for three years ... a three-year letterwinner at ECC who earned an additional letter at PHS ... named the 2006 team Defensive MVP while also earning induction into the Portage Hall of Fame ... named to the Top-50 All-State team after earning two all-state mentions with an honorable mention in 2005 and special mention in 2004 ... earned first-team all-area recognition in 2006 and honorable mention in 2005 ... led the area in sacks (13) in 2005 ... named first-team All-Duneland Athletic Conference as a senior ... a 2006 All-Star Team first-team selection ... a member of the Tremendous 26 Class of 2006 ... accumulated 288 tackles in his high school career ...had five touchdowns ... a two-time football captain ... coached by Mark Hidalgo and Craig Buzea ... a four-year honor roll student ... named to Who's Who Among High School Students National Honor Roll ... graduated with honors diploma. Personal: Full name is Kevin E. Alvarado ... son of Celia Alvarado ... born February 2, 1989 ... has two sisters, Lina and Stephanie Manriquez and one brother, Juan Alvarado.
Ben Bojicic, OL, 6-4, 273 lbs., Farmington Hills, Michigan (Harrison)
High School: A 2007 graduate of Harrison High School in Michigan ... a two-year letterwinner at HHS ... led the Hawks to a 2006 state runner-up finish ... named Outstanding Lineman in 2006 ... finished career with 140 tackles and 17 sacks on the defensive line ... a 2006 football team captain ... also lettered in basketball and tennis ... coached by Coach Herrington ... earned two academic awards. Personal: Full name is Benjamin Milutin Bojicic ... son of Branko and Trish Bojicic ... born December 21, 1988.
Nate Brown, QB, 6-4, 225 lbs., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (Harrisburg)
High School: A 2007 graduate of Harrisburg High School in Pennsylvania ... a three-year letterwinner ... earned two all-conference nominations in 2005 and 2006 ... named to the all-district team in 2005 ... his 17 passing TD's and 13 rushing TD's led the Cougars to a Mid-Penn League championship in 2006 ... led the Cougars with 1,600 yards and 16 passing TD's in 2005 ... a football team captain in 2006. Personal: Full name is Nathaniel A. Brown Jr. ... son of Lorraine Peterson ... born October 3, 1987 ... relative, Kenny Watson, played football at Penn State and is now with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Preston Burrell, DL, 6-5, 270 lbs., Holland, Michigan (East Grand Rapids)
High School: A 2007 graduate of East Grand Rapids High School in Michigan ... a three-year letterwinner ... led the 2006-07 Pioneers to a 13-1 record and the state title ... helped the Pioneers to the state final game ... also lettered in basketball ... coached by Peter Stursma. Personal: Full name is Harold Preston Burrell ... son of Harold and Martha Burrell ... born November 7, 1988 ... has one sister, Jackie ... majoring in business ... mother played college basketball at Spring Arbor University.
Jerrson Davis, LB, 6-2, 210 lbs., Andrews, South Carolina (Hemmingway HS/Coffeyville CC)
Prior to BGSU: Attended Coffeyville Community College for two years ... saw inter-squad action after being redshirted during the 2006 season. High School: A 2004 graduate of Hemmingway High School ... a four-year letterwinner ... an all-state selection as well as a two-time all-zone team member ... named to the all-conference squad in three consecutive years ... selected as the Gatorade Player of the Year in 2004 ... named the team, offensive and defensive MVP as a senior ... named the offensive MVP as a junior ... elected captain of both the football and track teams ... earned three letters in track ... selected track team MVP after taking second in the South Carolina state high jump and long jumping events as a junior and senior. Personal: Full name is Jerrson Contrell Davis ... son of Jerome and Angeline Davis ... born December 19, 1985 ... majoring in music ... has one brother, Jerome Tyrell Jr., and one sister, Kiesha.
Josh Dodge, OL, 6-3, 290 lbs., Dunnellon, Florida (Dunnellon)
High School: A 2007 graduate of Dunnellon High School in Florida ... a three-year letterwinner ... named the 2006 Most Outstanding Lineman ... a two-time first-team all-area selection ... earned a second-team all-state nod in 2006 ... football captain in 2006 ... also earned two letters in weightlifting ... coached by Frank Beasley ... a member of the FFA. Personal: Full name is Joshua Michael Dodge ... son of John and Carolyn Dodge ... born March 24, 1989 ... majoring in business ... has one brother, Christopher.
Willie Geter, RB, 5-8, 170 lbs., Miami, Florida (Monsignor Pace)
High School: A 2007 graduate of Monsignor Pace High School in Florida ... a four-year letterwinner ... an All-Dade County selection as both a junior and senior ... named to the all-state honorable mention list in 2005 while earning first-team honors in 2006 ... helped the Spartans to a State championship in 2003, the regional finals in 2004, district runner-up in 2005 and a district championship in 2006 ... scored 18 TD's in 2006 ... captained team ... coached by Coach Zaccheo ... a state qualifier in 100 yard sprint (10.6). Personal: Full name is Willie Lee Geter ... son of Terrill Stampley and Angela Geter-Stampley ... born October 26, 1988 ... has one brother, Lambientus Wright and two sisters, Tierra and Tamiah ... cousin Melvin Murphy is a former student-athlete at Arizona State.
Adrian Hodges, WR, 6-1, 180 lbs., Jacksonville, Florida (First Coast)
High School: A 2007 graduate of First Coast High School in Florida ... a two-year letterwinner ... named 2006 Receiver of the Year ... helped the Buccaneers to a 9-2 record and district championship in 2006 ... recorded 45 catches for 725 yards and six TD's as a senior ... led the Buccaneers to two play-off appearances in 2005 and 2006 ... a football team captain ... coached by Marty Lee ... also earned four varsity letters for basketball ... a basketball team captain. Personal: Full name is Adrian Jayvontae Hodges ... son of Donald Hodges and Annette King ... born September 22, 1988 ... majoring in criminal justice ... has two brothers, Javon and Antonio Hodges and two sisters, Jessica Hodges and Alexis Edmonds.
Ray Hutson, WR, 6-2, 180 lbs., Detroit, Michigan (Detroit Urban Lutheran)
High School: A 2007 graduate of Detroit Urban Lutheran High School in Michigan ... a four-year letterwinner ... twice named to the all-league, all-catholic, and all-state teams in 2005 and 2006 ... named a 2006 Blue Chip ... a football captain ... also earned three letters in basketball and was a team captain ... coached by James Ferguson ... named all-league and all-catholic in basketball ... an all-state sprinter in the 400-meter event ... Vice President of the National Honors Society. Personal: Full name is Raymond Deronne Hutson ... son of Ray Hutson Sr. and Angelica Bright ... born July 19, 1989 ... majoring in accounting ... has one brother, Devonne and two sisters, Mileaka and Krystyl ... cousin Nick Sutton is a former Wisconsin football player.
Nick Iovinelli, K/P, 6-0, 180 lbs., Berwyn, Illinois (Lisle HS/Harper College) Prior to BGSU: Attended Harper College ... named first-team All-Region punter ... averaged 36.6 yards per punt ... also made 29 of 32 PAT and three field goals. High School: A 2005 graduate of Lisle Senior High School ... a three-year letterman ... a two-time Interstate-8 All-Conference selection ... named to Edgy Tim preseason all-state list by rivals.com ... named 2005 Sun-Times All-Area special mention and Suburban Reporter first-team all-area ... lettered twice in basketball ... started all 32 games as a senior...participated in the Interstate-8 All-Star game. Personal: Full name is Nicholas John Iovinelli ... son of Peter and Donna Iovinelli ... born September 29, 1986 ... majoring in marketing and business ... has one sister, Angela ... father played football at Morton College.
Andrew Johnson IV, DL, 6-4, 265 lbs., Detroit, Michigan (Southeastern)
High School: A 2007 graduate of Southeastern High School in Michigan ... a three-year letterwinner for the Jungleers ... honored as a first team all-league and all-metro squad member following his senior season ... also received honorable mention All-Michigan in '06 ... also lettered in basketball as an All-Michigan performer on the hard wood ... captained the football team in '06 ... coached by Donshell English. Personal: Full name is Andrew Johnson, IV ... son of Andrew and Mia Johnson ... born June 2, 1989 ... has two sisters, Amber and Autumn.
Eric Ransom, RB, 5-10, 185 lbs., Waco, Texas (University HS/Trinity Valley CC)
Prior to BGSU: Attended Trinity Valley Community College ... unanimous All-Conference selection in 2005 as well as a first-team All-American ... led the nation in rushing in 2005 with 1,536 yards on 256 carries ... recorded 2,356 yards on 413 rushes for his career ... ranked third nationally and first in the state of Texas among all Junior College Running Backs by rivals.com ... 68th best national Junior College player according to rivals.com ... helped the Cardinals to a SWJCFC conference and Pilgrim's Pride Bowl championships in 2005...teammate of fellow Falcon, Sinisa Vrvilo. High School: A 2004 graduate of Waco University High School ... rushed for 1,386 yards on 140 carries in 2002 ... averaged 9.9 yards per carry in 2002 ... recorded 23 touchdowns in 2002 ... recorded 1,000 rushing yards as a senior in seven games before suffering season ending injury ... attended the same high school as NFL stand-out LaDainian Tomlinson. Personal: Full name is Eric Damon Ransom ... born July 9, 1986 ... has a twin sister, Erica and two brothers, Jermaine and Lamont.
Glen Stanley, LB, 6-2, 205 lbs., Ocala, Florida (Vanguard)
High School: A 2007 graduate of Vanguard High School in Florida ... earned all-state honors in 2005 after leading his squad to a state championship with 89 tackles, four interceptions, five sacks and three defensive touchdowns ... added 77 tackles his senior season in 2006, including 14 tackles for a loss and three forced fumbles ... also lettered in basketball ...captained the football team in '06 ... coached by Phil Yancey. Personal: Full name is Glen Alexander Stanley ... son of Stephanie Wallace ... born November 11, 1987 ... has three brothers, Brett, Ray and Glendall and two sisters, Glenda and Glenisha ... ... cousin, Kelvin Davis, is currently on the BGSU roster.
Nick Torresso, DL, 6-3, 290 lbs., Chicago, Illinois (Schaumburg)
High School: A 2007 graduate of Schaumburg High School ... a three-year letterwinner for the Saxons ... honored as an all-academic, all-conference and all-area squad member following his senior season ... recorded 60 tackles, nine sacks, 10 hurries and two forced fumbles as a senior in 2006 ... also lettered in wrestling and track ... state qualifier in the shot put as a junior ... served as captain of the football and track teams during junior and senior seasons ... coached by Mark Stilling. Personal: Full name is Nick Torresso ... son of the late Tyrone Zollicoffer and Gina Torresso ... born March 5, 1989 ... has one sister, Giana.
Sinisa Vrvilo, K/P, 6-1, 260 lbs., Ft. Worth, Texas (South Hills HS/Trinity Valley CC)
Prior to BGSU: Attended Trinity Valley Community College ... was a two-time first team all-conference selection ... named first team All-American ... helped the Cardinals to a SWJCFC conference and Pilgrim's Pride Bowl championships in 2005 when he was the nation's second-rated JC kicker hitting on 37 of 38 PATs and 14 FG's with a career-long of 55 ... recorded 128 career points ... was 53 of 55 in extra point attempts and had 23 field goals ... JC teammate of fellow Falcon, Eric Ransom. High School: A 2004 graduate of South Hills High School ... a three-year letterman ... chosen as the Lowe's Scholar Athlete of the Week after converting a 54-yard field goal ... also a two-year captain in soccer where he earned four varsity letters. Personal: Full name is Sinisa Vrvilo ... son of Frano and Bozana Vrvilo ... born June 27, 1985 in Zenica, Bosnia ... has one sister, Biljana ... father played professional soccer for the Nogometni Klub Celik, one of the most successful professional teams in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Mark Woodridge, RB/DB, 5-9, 190 lbs., Akron, Ohio (Walsh Jesuit)
High School: A 2007 graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School ... a four-year letterwinner for the Warriors ... named first team All-Ohio his junior and senior seasons while being honored as a second team member following his freshman and sophomore campaigns ... led the Warriors to an 11-2 record and second round appearance in the state playoffs as a senior ... compiled 1,708 yards with 18 touchdowns on 205 carries in 2006 ... racked up over 1,000 yards rushing during his sophomore and junior seasons as well ... posted 40 tackles and three interceptions as a junior ...captained the football team in '06 ... also lettered in track. Personal: Full name is Mark Gabriel Woodridge, Jr ... son of Mark and Tarsha Woodridge ... born October 4, 1988 ... majoring in business.
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