Michael Albrecht
| Midland, Mich. / Midland HS 5-9 165 Receiver | Prior to SVSU/Personal: Was a two sport athlete at Midland High School earning varsity letters in football and baseball...awarded All-State Division II, All-Area Football Dream Team Co-Captain, Saginaw Valley League Most Valuable Player and first team Defensive Back, voted team Co-MVP and best Defensive Back in 2008...named Saginaw Valley All-League honorable mention and team award for best work ethic in 2007...member of the honor roll all four years of high school...majoring in Business...son of Steve and Ellen Albrecht...born on 10/12/90.
Coach Collins says: "Was the offensive player of the year in the Saginaw Valley Conference and that says a lot. Did it all for Midland. Has great hands and playmaking skills as evidenced by his ability with the ball in his hands." |
Christian Babini | Rochester, Mich. / Rochester Adams HS
6-3 250 Tackle | Prior to SVSU/Personal: Played two years of varsity under Coach Patritto at Rochester Adams...was named All-Oakland County, all-area and All-West Side...was a pre-season ESPN Top 100 in Michigan...named All OAA team in 2008 and received the post season unsung hero award...was a top 33 ranked football player in Oakland County...broke the school bench press record...son of Christian and Jackie Babini...born 07/31/91.
Coach Collins says: "Strong and very athletic. Played left tackle and was exceptional at both run and pass blocking. Should be a good fit for our style." |
Adrian Baker
| Muskegon, Mich. / Catholic Central 6-0 245 DL
| Prior to SVSU/Personal: Four year varsity letter winner at Muskegon Catholic Central High School...named to the Associated Press Div 7-8 All State First Team, Detroit Free Press All Star First Team, Detroit News All Star Dream Team in 2008...was named Muskegon Chronicle All-Area twice and honorable mention once...helped his team to two state championships in 2006 and 2008...had 245 tackles, 210 assists, 17 sacks, and 9 forced fumbles for his career...son of Daniel and Stephanie Baker...born 09/26/90.
Coach Collins says: "Was a mainstay on the state champion defensive line. Is explosive off the ball and makes plays."
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Smarck Berden
| Saginaw, Mich. / Swan Valley HS
6-1 172 DB | Prior to SVSU/Personal: Was a member of both the football and track team...named all-conference, and Saginaw News Dream Team...won states in the long jump as a junior...son of James and Maxine Berden...born 09/16/89.
Coach Collins says: "Great speed and jumping ability. State Champ in the Long Jump. Durable and versatile, played tailback and defensive back in high school." |
Ryan Busch | Holton, Mich. / Holton HS 6'6" 240 DE | Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Holton High School...played three years varsity football and basketball and one season on the baseball team...was voted all conference twice, all area defensive end first team in 07 and 08 and was a member of the conference championship team in 06 and 07...captained the 2008 squad...honorbale mention all conference in basketball in 07 and 08...honorable mention all conference and First Team Academic All-District in baseball in 2008...majoring in occupational therapy...son of James and Kelly Bucsh...born 05/09/91.
Coach Collins says: "Very big and very strong. Is an outstanding wrestler as well and understands leverage. Dominant run blocker as a right tackle on the Division I state championship team." |
Tevon Conrad
| Detroit, Mich. / Detroit Pershing 6-8 300 OL | Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Detroit Pershing High School... Coach Collins says: "Very athletic with great strength. Has good feet and balance. Very intelligent approach to the game." |
Dallas DeLarosa
| Mt. Morris, Mich. / EA Johnson Memorial 6-4 280 Tackle
| Prior to SVSU/Personal: Was a three sport athlete at E.A. Johnson Memorial High School...named to All-League junior and senior year...awarded Varsity 3 year plaque...elected team captain senior season...majoring in Education with a career objective in math...son of Joseph and Deborah DeLaRosa...born on 10/21/91.
Coach Collins says: "Big and physical. Very explosive in the lower body. Plays with toughness."
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Josh Fallon
| Saginaw, Mich. / Nouvel C.C.
6-3 210 LB | Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Nouvel Catholic Central under Coach Michael Boyd...helped lead Panthers to a 12-1 record in senior season...member of 2006, 2007 and 2008 District, Regional Champions...helped lead team to State Championships in 2006 and 2007 seasons...awarded all-area in 2007 season...majoring in Occupational Therapy...son of Patrick and Connie Fallon...born 08/24/90.
Coach Collins says: "Was a dominant player until injuring his knee in midseason. Is a physical player with great instincts and toughness." |
Brandon Fjerstad
| Hemlock, Mich. / Hemlock HS
6-3 215 LB | Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Hemlock High School...played four years football under coach Adam Clark, three years track and field and two years on the basketball teams...voted first team all-conference, first team all-area, Midland Daily News Dream Team...2008 football captain...season record holder for most tackles...earned three varsity letters...made the honor roll...son of Mark and Nikki Fjerstad...born 11/19/90. Coach Collins says: "Big frame and great speed. Played a variety of positions including safety. A great tackler and has great range." |
Kaleb Forr | Davison, Mich. / Davison HS
6-2 265 Center
| Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Davison High School under Coach Putnam...was also a member of baseball team for three seasons...named to First Team All-Big Nine Conference for junior and senior years of football...member of Flint Journal All-Area Team and First Team All-State Division 2 Detroit Free Press during senior year...named to Second Team, All-Big Nine Conference and first team all-district for baseball junior year...selected to play in the MHSFCA 2009 All Star game at Spartan Stadium...Senior Class Vice President...member of honor roll, church choir and Young Life...plans to major in secondary education...son of Kirk and Charlotte Forr...born on 12/22/90.
Coach Collins says: "Perfected both shotgun and regular snaps and was a physically dominant run blocker on a team that was very successful running the football."
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Jay Hays | Memphis, Mich. / Memphis MI 6-0 190 RB | Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Memphis High School...played two years varsity football at the running back and defensive back positions...voted NCTL First Team, All-Macomb County First Team Running Back, 2008 Captain's Award and 2008 Offensive Player of the Year...holds the single-game rushing record (335 yards), rushing touchdowns in a season (21), career rushing touchdowns (28), total touchdowns in a season (26) and total touchdowns in a career (33) at Memphis High School...majoring in Pharmacy...son of Arthur and Twanda Hayes...born 11/23/91.
Coach Collins Says: "Big with great speed. Has a very physical style as a running back. Also made big plays as a return man and defensive back." |
Jeff Heath | Lake Orion, Mich. / Lake Orion HS 6-1 175 DB | Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Lake Orion High School...was voted all-league, All-North Conference, All-State finalist and team captain...Big Play Player of the Year...recipient of the Big Stick Award for hardest hitter, leadership award winner...a member of the honor roll...major is undecided...son of Mike and Dianne Heath...born 05/14/91. Coach Collins says: "Very athletic with great ball skills and speed. Player who also excelled as a receiver, kicker, and punter." |
Jeff Janis | Tawas, Mich. / Tawas Area
6-3 180 Receiver
| Prior to SVSU/Personal: Was a member of both the football and basketball teams...was an all-conference wide receiver who was utilized as a running back following an injury...led his team in rushing after the position change...son of Chris and Deb Janis...born 06/09/91.
Coach Collins says: "Big, fast, and athletic. Has the ability to go up and get the football and also run away from people after the catch. Also has great lateral quickness for a tall athlete."
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Brian Johnson | Muskegon, Mich. / Catholic Central HS 6-1 200 LB | Prior to SVSU/Personal: Was a member of the football, basketball, and baseball teams…named all-district, all-region, all-area, and all-state for football…helped his team to two state championships in 2006 and 2008…was the captain of the defense and football team…a member of honor roll for three years…son of Brian and Karen Johnson…born 11/25/90. Coach Collins says: "A big playmaker for the State Champs. Plays with great speed from sideline to sideline and is a big hitter." |
Justin Kann | Mio, Mich. / Mio HS 6-1 225 OL | Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Mio High School...played three years on the football squad at Mio High School, one year on the defensive line before converting to the offensive line in 2007...selected to the First Team Div. VIII, All-State, Bay City Times Dream Team, offensive and defensive line all-conference, Alpena News All-Area team, weekly choice first team, weekly choice Hard Hit Award, Bolt Lineman Award recipient, Dedicated Award winner...captained the football team...a member of two league championship teams...played one year on the basketball team...awarded four varsity letters...majoring in physical education...son of David and Tammy Kann...born 05/07/91.
Coach Collins says: "Very good feet and very aggressive and physical. Finishes blocks with great effort." |
Tim Keith
| West Bloomfield, Mich. / Southfield HS
5-11 180 RB | Prior to SVSU/Personal: Was a varsity letter winner in both football and basketball at Southfield High School...named All-League OAA White Division, All-Area Eccentric, Dream Team Oakland County, All-North Team Detroit Free Press, All-State Division II Detroit News...was named the Oakland County Male Athlete of the Month for September 2008...had the Detroit Lions Game Breaking Play of the Month in September 2008 against Rochester Adams with an 85 yard touchdown...was a State Champs finalist for Mr. Football in 2008.
Coach Collins says: "A speed player who can play tailback, receiver, and defensive back. Is a threat to go the distance whenever the ball is in his hands."
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Wes Lacourt | Midland, Mich. / Midland HS
6-4 255 Tackle
| Prior to SVSU/Personal: Was a three sport athlete at Midland High School, earning varsity letters in football, hockey and baseball...was selected team captain for football and hockey teams for the 2008 season...member of 2008 Midland Daily News Dream Team and Saginaw News Dream Team...2008 All-State Honorable Mention All Conference Saginaw Valley League First Team...helped lead 2008 hockey team and 2007 football team to state runner up titles...2008 football District Champions...named to the 2007 Midland football Dream Team...awarded the 2007 lineman Most Valuable Midland High School Player...2006, 2007 and 2008 Academic All-League for hockey...also member of two state baseball state championships at the catcher position...four year Honor Roll student...plans to major in Business/Education...son of Mike and Wendy Lacourt...born 12/27/90...
Coach Collins says: "Very athletic on a big frame. Played both ways and was a mainstay on both the offensive and defensive lines." |
Jordan Maccoux | Menominee, Mich. / Menominee HS
6-3 230 DL
| Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Menominee High School where he was a two-sport athlete...played four years on the football and track teams earning four varsity letters in track and two in football...a member of the 2007 state champion football team, where he was named one of the most memorable players...earned All-GNC/UP honors as a defensive tackle and Honorable Mention All-GNC/UP quarterback, was named Goodwill Sportsman of the Week...placed third in the discuss at the UP Track Finals and was second in the shot put...named Who's Who of High School Students, a member of National Honor Society, four-year student council representative, earned the Dean's scholarship, ranked in the top 10 of his class, named to the honor roll, earned MHSAA Scholarship to Leadership camp...majoring in Pre Med/Pre Law...son of John and Maria Maccoux...born 12/03/90.
Coach Collins says: "Played Defensive Tackle and showed his athleticism by also playing Quarterback. Is big and strong and will only improve with time. Tough and physical."
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Deshaun Mingo
| Holland, Mich. / West Ottawa HS 5-10 170 DB | Prior to SVSU/Personal: Was a member of both the football and track teams at West Ottawa High School...placed third at the State Finals in the long jump for track...was a member of the honor roll in the last trimester...son of Celeste Isom...born 04/09/91.
Coach Collins says: "Excellent foot quickness and speed. Is also a hitter. Can go up and get the football." |
Josh Osbun
| Rockford, Mich. / Rockford HS 6-3 230 LB | Prior to SVSU/Personal: Was a three sport athlete, earning varsity letters in basketball, track and football...prepped under Coach Munger for 2007 and 2008 football seasons...named to 2008 all-conference team...Advance All-Area North 2008 and 2007...helped lead team to State Championship and was awarded Michigan Preps and Rivals Division I State Finals Player of the Game in 2008...named Rockford Varsity Football Defensive Most Valuable Player senior year...three time member of honor roll in high school...major is currently undecided...son of Richard and Lois Osbun...born on 01/12/91.
Coach Collins says: "Played outside backer and is big and versatile enough to play defensive end. Was a big hitter who covered a lot of ground and was great in pursuit." |
Jesse Somsel
| Rockford, Mich. / Rockford HS 6-4 290 Tackle | Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Rockford HS...played two years varsity football at the tackle position, four years on the wrestling team and one year track and field...a member of the 2008 state champion team...a part of the 2006 state runner-up team...awarded two varsity letters in football...part of the 2007 state champion wrestling team...was ranked seventh in the state...voted athlete of the month in February 2008...a member of the honor roll and is an eagle scout...son of Rich and Ellen Somsel...born 06/25/91. Coach Collins says: "Very big and very strong. Is an outstanding wrestler as well and understands leverage. Dominant run blocker as a right tackle on the Division I state championship team." |
Noah Sumpter
| Lansing, Mich. / Lansing Waverly 6-2 180 DB | Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Lansing Waverly High School...spent the majority of the 2007 season on defense and earned all-conference as a cornerback...in 2008, switched to offense and caught 38 passes totaling 715 yards and seven touchdowns, earning all-conference...carried the ball 19 times for 168 yards and two touchdowns...on defense, totaled 48 tackles and three interceptions...had a stand-out performance in the homecoming game where he totaled 404 all-purpose yards and an interception...was also a member of the track team where he was a state-qualifier in the 200 meter dash, running 22.8 in his first year in competition...majoring in business...son of Rodney and Teresa Sumptor...born 06/19/91.
Coach Collins says: "Tall with great range. Excelled as both a defensive back and wide receiver. Was a great cover guy." |
Mark Thrash | Wyoming, Mich. / Wyoming Park 6-0 175 DB | Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Wyoming High School where he played four years on the football team, four years on the track and field team and four years on the basketball team...holds Wyoming High 4x100 school record, captained the track team his sophomore, junior and senior years, placed tenth in the state in the long jump...captained the football team his junior and senior years...selected all-conference, all-area, honorable mention All-State, honorable mention Dream Team...lettered in all three sports for all four years...majoring in Business...son of Mark and Jennifer Thrash...born 12/28/90.
Coach Collins says: "Great competitor with excellent instincts. Showed his multi-dimensional talents by playing every skill position on the field. Could play safety or corner." |
Kurt Van Essen | Walker, Mich. / Kenowa Hills HS 6-0 175 DB | Prior to SVSU/Personal: Received varsity letters in football, basketball, baseball and track at Kenowa Hills High School...prepped at quarterback and defensive back positions under Coach VanEssen freshman through senior years...earned all-conference, all-area Advance, Grand Rapids Press Dream Team, honorable mention All-State Division II in 2008...set school records for most touchdowns with 21, yards rushing with 1,158, and yards passing with 1,220...Honorable mention all-conference, All-Area Advance and Grand Rapids Press Dream Team in 2007...set school records in track in 100 meter, 200 meter, 400 meter relay and 800 meter relay and was all-conference in 2007....elected football and basketball captain junior and senior years...four year academic athlete...three year honor roll member...major is currently undecided...son of Scott and Marcia VanEssen...born on 05/26/90.
Coach Collins says: "Coach’s son. Can cover a lot of ground and is know for his speed and hitting ability. Was also the team’s dual threat quarterback. Great leader." |
Rauheem Wells | Flint, Mich. / Southwestern Academy HS 5-11 185 WR | Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Flint Southwestern Academy where he played basketball, football and track...played wide receiver and corner back...set school record in high jump and long jump events and was Saginaw Valley League and All-Region champion...majoring in communications...son of Fred Wells...born 07/01/91. Coach Collins says: "Outstanding speed and hands; very physical player." |
Murphy Wilson | Saginaw, Mich. / Nouvel C.C. 6-0 200 LB | Prior to SVSU/Personal: Played two years of Varsity under Coach Michael Boyd at Nouvel Catholic Central and went undefeated in Freshman and JV football seasons ...member of 2008 First Team Saginaw News Dream Team...2007 Honorable Mention Saginaw News Dream Team...elected team captain for senior season...member of 2007 Division VI State Championship team as well as 2007 State Semi-Finalist...majoring in Secondary Education...son of Jeff and Michelle Wilson...born 10/09/90.
Coach Collins says:"Very athletic and fast. Was a two way player who excelled as a tight end as well. Very impressed with his speed to the football." |
Keiton Winston | Woodhaven, Mich. / Carlson 5-9 165 RB | Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Carlson High School...voted First Team All-Downriver, First Team All-League and First Team All-Region...led team in receptions and touchdown receptions...majoring in engineering...son of Keiton Winston and Bracy Bonza...born 08/09/90.
Coach Collins says:"Great speed and footwork. Is a natural corner who has proven to be a playmaker." |
