August 28, 2007

30 Newcomers on Football Roster

Coach James Bell is welcoming thirty new members to the Trojans this season. Though linemen dominate the list, all areas are represented by talented young men. Four transfers join 26 freshmen on the Taylor roster.

Shaun Addison
6-3, 205, Quarterback
Lebanon H.S.
Lebanon, OH
Offensive Player of the Year, 1st Team MML, 2nd Team GWOC, 2-year Team Captain

Brandon Brenizer
6-2, 335, Offensive Line
Whitmore Lake H.S.
Whitmore Lake, Michigan

Marcellus Burton
6-0, 180, Defensive Back
Central State
Benton Harbor, MI

Marc Cattrell
6-3, 275, Offensive Line
Westerville South H.S.
Westerville, OH
Honorable Mention All-District, 5-time scholar athlete, Class President for 3 years, Eagle Scout, Also participated in track and lacrosse

LeMarcus Clay
6-2, 275, Defensive Line
Akron Firestone H.S.
Akron, OH

Jordan Cole
5-11, 180, Defensive Back
Mt. Vernon H.S.
Fortville, OH
3-Year Letter Winner

Joshua Cook
6-1, 215, Running Back
East Texas Baptist Univ.
Port Neches, TX

Jake Cooper
6-3, 250, Offensive Line
Lima Shawnee H.S.
Lima, OH
Honorable Mention All-State, 1st Team All-District, 2 Time All WBL Honors, Lima Area Dream Team, Team Captain, FCA Leader, East-West All-Star Selection

Brent Corbett
6-0, 175, Defensive Back
Plymouth H.S.
Plymouth, IN
1st Team All-Conference and All-State as a junior and senior, South Bend Area Dream Team, North-South All-Star Selection

Greg Eaglin
5-10, 190, Running Back
Hamilton Christian H.S.
Lake Charles, LA
All-Conference in both Football & Basketball

Ryan Graydon
6-1, 185, Linebacker
Arlington H.S.
Findlay, OH
Team Captain

Brandon Hurst
6-2, 200, Quarterback
Benton Harbor H.S.
Benton Harbor, MI
All-Conference, All-State, League MVP, also All-State in Track

Brandon Irvine
6-3, 275, Defensive Line
Akron Firestone H.S.
Akron, OH

Kendall Jackson
6-0, 175, Corner Back
Withrow H.S.
Cincinnati, OH
Team Captain

Ty Johnson
5-11, 195, Corner Back
Marion H.S.
Marion, IN
Football & Track All-Conference, Indiana North-South All-Star Selection

Kris Kemp
6-0, 180, Wide Receiver
Sunland Christian H.S.
Freeport, Bahamas

Cooper Lett
5-9, 175, Running Back
Garland Christian H.S.
Garland, TX
2-time 1st Team All-District on Offense and Defense, 2nd Team All-State Offense, Team Captain, also 1st Team All-District in baseball and soccer

Ryan Magnuson
6-3, 180, Wide Receiver
Lowell H.S.
Grand Rapids, MI
Holds his high school long jump record

Nahum Masimer
6-3, 260, Offensive Line
Ridgeville H.S.
Johnstown, OH
3-Year Letter Winner, 2nd Team All-District, 1st Team All-Conference

Justin Oman
6-0, 160, Wide Receiver
Cory-Rawson H.S.
Rawson, OH
Team Captain, BVC All-Academic Team

Brandon Onuselogu
5-11, 200, Running Back
Gwendolyn Brooks Prep
Chicago, IL
1st Team All-Conference, City All-Star Selection

Shawnn Pettiford
6-3, 330, Offensive Line
Marion H.S.
Marion, IN

Andy Sanchez
5-10, 165, Defensive Back
Marion H.S.
Marion, IN

Eric Sarginson
6-1, 195, Wide Receiver
Barron Collier H.S.
Naples, FL
All-County Track

Trenton Schmale
6-2, 185, Wide Receiver
Carmel H.S.
Carmel, IN
Played for one of the top programs in the state

Gerry Sigworth
5-11, 250, Defensive Line
Oak Hill H.S.
Swayzee, IN
Team Captain, 1st Team Small State

Rob Souleotes
6-1, 250, Offensive Line
Southern H.S.
Louisville, KY
Team made playoffs for the 1st time in 10 years, Offensive Line MVP

Ross Springman
5-9, 175, Defensive Back
Center Grove H.S.
Greenwood, IN

Yahchaaroah Stuart
6-3, 260, Defensive Line
Warsaw H.S.
Warsaw, IN
New Player of the Year, All-State in track

Jacob Wasiniak
6-0, 270, Offensive Line
Erie Comm. College
Norwell, OH