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02-08-2018, 12:16 PM
Mid-Year Additions
(the following student-athletes joined the program at the start of the spring 2018 semester)
Josh Hayes â DB, 6-0, 185, R-So., Indianapolis, Ind. (Purdue)
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2017 AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Did not play in any games ⦠redshirt season.
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2016 AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Appeared in nine games, making one start as a true freshman ⦠finished the season with 13 total tackles, including 11 solo stops ⦠intercepted first collegiate pass versus Eastern Kentucky (Sept. 3) ⦠finished that game with four solo tackles ⦠had a pair of tackles at No. 8 Nebraska (Oct. 22) ⦠tallied two solo tackles versus No. 24 Penn State (Oct. 29) ⦠had a season-high five tackles, four solo, at Indiana (Nov. 26).
HIGH SCHOOL
Earned all-state, All-MSC Conference, and All-Marion County honors as a senior at Pike High School ⦠had 34 tackles, six interceptions, eight pass break-ups, four tackles for a loss, eight receptions for 197 yards and one touchdown in 2015 ⦠team captain ⦠defensive MVP.
Alphonso Howard â QB, 6-1, 200, So., Chicago, Ill. (Asa College) - Highlights
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2017 AT ASA COLLEGE
Played in 10 games for Asa College in Brooklyn, New York ⦠completed 30-of-52 passes for 57.7 percent ⦠threw for 625 yards and tossed eight touchdown passes ⦠averaged 12 yards per attempt ⦠tossed just one interception ⦠carried the ball 62 times for 401 yards, 40.1 yards per game ⦠scored three rushing touchdowns ⦠completed 9-of-12 passes for 184 yards and three touchdowns, and rushed for 77 yards on six carries in a 70-0 victory over Wagner (Sept. 10) ⦠completed 12-of-22 passes for 329 yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 115 yards and two touchdowns in a 76-6 win at Hocking (Nov. 11).
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for head coach Mike Kirshner at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, Indiana ⦠played with EKU wide receiver Azjai Cooper at BDHS.
Ray Raulerson â OL, 6-4, 295, R-Sr., Tampa, Fla. (West Virginia)
AS A REDSHIRT JUNIOR IN 2017 AT WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Saw action in three games, against Delaware State (Sept. 16), Kansas (Sept. 23) and Oklahoma (Nov. 25) ⦠earned his undergraduate degree in multidisciplinary studies in December 2017.
AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE IN 2016 AT WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Sat out due to NCAA transfer requirements.
AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN IN 2015 AT UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
Appeared in five games ⦠made his collegiate debut against Bowling Green (Sept. 5) ⦠saw action in the Outback Bowl victory over Northwestern (Jan. 1).
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2014 AT UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
Redshirt season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Rated as a three-star by 247Sports (No. 83 offensive tackle, No. 123 prospect in Florida); a three-star by ESPN (No. 113 offensive tackle, No. 191 prospect in Florida); a three-star by Rivals (No. 54 offensive tackle, No. 77 prospect in Florida); and a three-star by Scout (No. 53 offensive tackle, No. 77 prospect in Florida) ⦠earned first team all-county recognition as a senior by the Tampa Bay Times ⦠chosen all-county honorable mention as a junior by the Tampa Bay Times ⦠part of offensive line that paved the way for Plant to accumulate almost 400 yards of total offense per game in 2013 ⦠helped lead Plant to a 11-2-1 record as a senior and advance to the semifinals of the Florida 8A State Tournament ⦠played for coach Robert Weiner at Plant High.
Frank Sumpter â DB, 5-11, 185, R-Jr., Cleveland, Ohio (Illinois)
AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE IN 2017 AT UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Saw action in seven games ⦠had one tackle ⦠played primarily on special teams ⦠Academic All-Big Ten.
AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN IN 2016 AT UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Played in nine games and started twice at defensive back ⦠played primarily on special teams ⦠finished the season with 10 tackles, including six solo stops ⦠made his first collegiate start against Minnesota ⦠had a season-best six tackles against Michigan State ⦠missed the last three games of the season with an injury ⦠Academic All-Big Ten.
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2015 AT UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Redshirt season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Three-star recruit by 247Sports and ESPN.com at Glenville High School ⦠ranked as the No. 18 prospect in Ohio and as the No. 3 cornerback in Ohio by ESPN.com ⦠ranked as the No. 6 cornerback in Ohio by 247Sports ⦠second team all-state as a senior ⦠led Ohio with nine interceptions in 2014 and also had 12 pass break-ups ⦠first team all-conference and All-District Division II his senior season ⦠played in the 2014 OHSFCA North-South All-Star Game ⦠also a member of the track and field team.
Elijah Taylor â DL, 6-3, 270, R-Jr., Cincinnati, Ohio (Notre Dame)
AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE IN 2017 AT UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
Missed the 2017 season due to an injury.
AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN IN 2016 AT UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
Appeared in four games for the Irish, including each of the final three contests ⦠recorded three solo tackles against USC (Nov. 26) ⦠registered one tackle for a loss against USC (Nov. 26).
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2015 AT UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
Did not play ⦠redshirt season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Named to USA Today American Family Insurance All-USA Ohio Football Team as defensive lineman ⦠first-team Associated Press All-Ohio Division 1 All-State selection as a linebacker ⦠named to Cincinnati Enquirer Football All-Star Team ⦠first-team defensive lineman on 2014 Associated Press Southwest All-District Division I Team ⦠ranked 203rd player nationally and 20th defensive tackle on Scout 300 list ⦠rated 20th among defensive tackles nationally by 247Sports and 34th by ESPN ⦠rated 206th player nationally on Tom Lemming's Top 300 list ⦠named to PrepStar All-Midwest Region squad as defensive lineman ⦠made 68 tackles, eight tackles for loss and 12 sacks as senior in 2014 for Moeller High School ⦠helped Moeller to 10-4 record in 2014, Ohio Division I state semifinals and Greater Cincinnati League tri-championship ⦠GCL South first-team pick ⦠named to Cincinnati Enquirer Division I All-City Team ⦠had a season-high 15 tackles in Moeller's playoff win over St. Xavier ⦠made 68 tackles, six sacks and one fumble recovery as junior in 2013 on a 14-1 Moeller team that won Ohio Division I state title.
Andre Teague Jr. â RB, 5-11, 224, So., Louisville, Ky. (Kentucky Wesleyan College)
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2017 AT KENTUCKY WESLEYAN COLLEGE
Played in four games ⦠rushed two times for three yards, had one tackle.
HIGH SCHOOL
Earned all-metro first team honors as a running back at duPont Manual High School ⦠scored 13 touchdowns his senior season ⦠team captain and defensive MVP.
http://www.ekusports.com/news/2018/2/7/e...sfers.aspx
(the following student-athletes joined the program at the start of the spring 2018 semester)
Josh Hayes â DB, 6-0, 185, R-So., Indianapolis, Ind. (Purdue)
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2017 AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Did not play in any games ⦠redshirt season.
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2016 AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Appeared in nine games, making one start as a true freshman ⦠finished the season with 13 total tackles, including 11 solo stops ⦠intercepted first collegiate pass versus Eastern Kentucky (Sept. 3) ⦠finished that game with four solo tackles ⦠had a pair of tackles at No. 8 Nebraska (Oct. 22) ⦠tallied two solo tackles versus No. 24 Penn State (Oct. 29) ⦠had a season-high five tackles, four solo, at Indiana (Nov. 26).
HIGH SCHOOL
Earned all-state, All-MSC Conference, and All-Marion County honors as a senior at Pike High School ⦠had 34 tackles, six interceptions, eight pass break-ups, four tackles for a loss, eight receptions for 197 yards and one touchdown in 2015 ⦠team captain ⦠defensive MVP.
Alphonso Howard â QB, 6-1, 200, So., Chicago, Ill. (Asa College) - Highlights
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2017 AT ASA COLLEGE
Played in 10 games for Asa College in Brooklyn, New York ⦠completed 30-of-52 passes for 57.7 percent ⦠threw for 625 yards and tossed eight touchdown passes ⦠averaged 12 yards per attempt ⦠tossed just one interception ⦠carried the ball 62 times for 401 yards, 40.1 yards per game ⦠scored three rushing touchdowns ⦠completed 9-of-12 passes for 184 yards and three touchdowns, and rushed for 77 yards on six carries in a 70-0 victory over Wagner (Sept. 10) ⦠completed 12-of-22 passes for 329 yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 115 yards and two touchdowns in a 76-6 win at Hocking (Nov. 11).
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for head coach Mike Kirshner at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, Indiana ⦠played with EKU wide receiver Azjai Cooper at BDHS.
Ray Raulerson â OL, 6-4, 295, R-Sr., Tampa, Fla. (West Virginia)
AS A REDSHIRT JUNIOR IN 2017 AT WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Saw action in three games, against Delaware State (Sept. 16), Kansas (Sept. 23) and Oklahoma (Nov. 25) ⦠earned his undergraduate degree in multidisciplinary studies in December 2017.
AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE IN 2016 AT WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Sat out due to NCAA transfer requirements.
AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN IN 2015 AT UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
Appeared in five games ⦠made his collegiate debut against Bowling Green (Sept. 5) ⦠saw action in the Outback Bowl victory over Northwestern (Jan. 1).
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2014 AT UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
Redshirt season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Rated as a three-star by 247Sports (No. 83 offensive tackle, No. 123 prospect in Florida); a three-star by ESPN (No. 113 offensive tackle, No. 191 prospect in Florida); a three-star by Rivals (No. 54 offensive tackle, No. 77 prospect in Florida); and a three-star by Scout (No. 53 offensive tackle, No. 77 prospect in Florida) ⦠earned first team all-county recognition as a senior by the Tampa Bay Times ⦠chosen all-county honorable mention as a junior by the Tampa Bay Times ⦠part of offensive line that paved the way for Plant to accumulate almost 400 yards of total offense per game in 2013 ⦠helped lead Plant to a 11-2-1 record as a senior and advance to the semifinals of the Florida 8A State Tournament ⦠played for coach Robert Weiner at Plant High.
Frank Sumpter â DB, 5-11, 185, R-Jr., Cleveland, Ohio (Illinois)
AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE IN 2017 AT UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Saw action in seven games ⦠had one tackle ⦠played primarily on special teams ⦠Academic All-Big Ten.
AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN IN 2016 AT UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Played in nine games and started twice at defensive back ⦠played primarily on special teams ⦠finished the season with 10 tackles, including six solo stops ⦠made his first collegiate start against Minnesota ⦠had a season-best six tackles against Michigan State ⦠missed the last three games of the season with an injury ⦠Academic All-Big Ten.
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2015 AT UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Redshirt season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Three-star recruit by 247Sports and ESPN.com at Glenville High School ⦠ranked as the No. 18 prospect in Ohio and as the No. 3 cornerback in Ohio by ESPN.com ⦠ranked as the No. 6 cornerback in Ohio by 247Sports ⦠second team all-state as a senior ⦠led Ohio with nine interceptions in 2014 and also had 12 pass break-ups ⦠first team all-conference and All-District Division II his senior season ⦠played in the 2014 OHSFCA North-South All-Star Game ⦠also a member of the track and field team.
Elijah Taylor â DL, 6-3, 270, R-Jr., Cincinnati, Ohio (Notre Dame)
AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE IN 2017 AT UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
Missed the 2017 season due to an injury.
AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN IN 2016 AT UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
Appeared in four games for the Irish, including each of the final three contests ⦠recorded three solo tackles against USC (Nov. 26) ⦠registered one tackle for a loss against USC (Nov. 26).
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2015 AT UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
Did not play ⦠redshirt season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Named to USA Today American Family Insurance All-USA Ohio Football Team as defensive lineman ⦠first-team Associated Press All-Ohio Division 1 All-State selection as a linebacker ⦠named to Cincinnati Enquirer Football All-Star Team ⦠first-team defensive lineman on 2014 Associated Press Southwest All-District Division I Team ⦠ranked 203rd player nationally and 20th defensive tackle on Scout 300 list ⦠rated 20th among defensive tackles nationally by 247Sports and 34th by ESPN ⦠rated 206th player nationally on Tom Lemming's Top 300 list ⦠named to PrepStar All-Midwest Region squad as defensive lineman ⦠made 68 tackles, eight tackles for loss and 12 sacks as senior in 2014 for Moeller High School ⦠helped Moeller to 10-4 record in 2014, Ohio Division I state semifinals and Greater Cincinnati League tri-championship ⦠GCL South first-team pick ⦠named to Cincinnati Enquirer Division I All-City Team ⦠had a season-high 15 tackles in Moeller's playoff win over St. Xavier ⦠made 68 tackles, six sacks and one fumble recovery as junior in 2013 on a 14-1 Moeller team that won Ohio Division I state title.
Andre Teague Jr. â RB, 5-11, 224, So., Louisville, Ky. (Kentucky Wesleyan College)
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2017 AT KENTUCKY WESLEYAN COLLEGE
Played in four games ⦠rushed two times for three yards, had one tackle.
HIGH SCHOOL
Earned all-metro first team honors as a running back at duPont Manual High School ⦠scored 13 touchdowns his senior season ⦠team captain and defensive MVP.
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