Biographies for the 2003 Football Recruiting Class

2/5/2003

Get the details on each of the Panthers' 25 signees for the 2003 season.

PITTSBURGH -After enjoying its most successful season in two decades with nine victories and a spot in the final national polls, the University of Pittsburgh football team?s momentum continued today with the signing of a 25-member recruiting class.

"We believe we are an emerging program on the national level and we?re pleased about luring recruits from nine different states this year," said Pittsburgh head coach Walt Harris, who directed the Panthers to a 9-4 mark and No. 18 national ranking last season. "This class is going to be a vital cog in what we believe will be an exciting future for University of Pittsburgh football."

Three WPIAL standouts signed with the Panthers, including running back Windell Brown (Duquesne, Pa./Duquesne), linebacker Chris McKillop (Export, Pa./Kiski Area) and fullback Mark Yezovich (North Braddock, Pa./Woodland Hills).

Brown rushed for over 2,000 yards and scored an incredible 41 touchdowns as a senior in earning first-team All-Pennsylvania honors. Yezovich was a second-team all-state pick after helping Woodland Hills to the PIAA Class AAAA championship game. He rushed for nearly 600 yards and collected 117 tackles. McKillop is considered one of Pennsylvania?s top prospects despite playing in only five games due to injury. Another key in-state pickup was defensive end Kyle Smith (Erie, Pa./Harbor Creek), one of Pennsylvania?s top defensive line prospects.

Pittsburgh lured nine prospects from the neighboring state of Ohio, including all-state selections in defensive back Mike Phillips (Warren, Ohio/Warren Harding), offensive lineman Zach Slates (Massillon,Ohio/Massillon Perry) and offensive lineman Chris Vangas (Dayton, Ohio/Chaminade-Julienne). Additionally, the Panthers inked the state?s top kicking prospect in Adam Graessle (Dublin, Ohio/Dublin Coffman), who averaged 43.9 yards per punt as a senior.

The southeast proved fertile recruiting ground for Pittsburgh this year. Six prospects from Florida signed with the Panthers, highlighted by all-state linebackers H.B. Blades (Plantation, Fla./Plantation) and Clint Session (Pompano Beach, Fla./Ely). Also from the southeast region is receiver Terrell Allen (Wellford, S.C./James Byrnes), a SuperPrep All-American.

In breaking the recruits down by position, the Panthers signed five linebackers, five offensive linemen, four receivers, four defensive backs, two defensive ends, two fullbacks, one running back, one quarterback and one punter.

Geographically, the class breakdown is as follows: Florida (six), Maryland (one), New Jersey (one), Ohio (nine), Pennsylvania (four), Rhode Island (one), South Carolina (one), Texas (one) and Virginia (one).

2003 University of Pittsburgh Football Recruits

Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Hometown/High School/Prep School
Terrell Allen	WR	6-0	185	Wellford, S.C./James Byrnes
H.B. Blades	LB	5-11	244	Plantation, Fla./Plantation
Jemeel Brady	DB	6-0	190	Miami, Fla./Miami Killian
Donald Brooks	WR	6-3	182	Galveston, Texas/O'Connell
Windell Brown	RB	6-0	187	Duquesne, Pa./Duquesne
Joe Clermond	LB	6-2	221	Tampa, Fla./Chamberlin
Kennard Cox	WR	6-1	180	Miami, Fla./Miami Killian
Mike DeLuca	OL	6-3	288	Chagrin Falls, Ohio/Notre Dame Cathedral Latin
Joe Flacco	QB	6-6	210	Audubon, N.J./Audubon
Adam Graessle	P	6-4	204	Dublin, Ohio/Dublin Coffman
Michael Hearn	DE	6-5	234	Cleveland, Ohio/Glenville
Mike Hull	FB	5-10	242	Goldvein, Va./Liberty
Greg Lee	WR	6-2	178	Tampa, Fla./Chamberlin
Mike McGlynn	OL	6-5	322	Austintown, Ohio/Austintown Fitch
Chris McKillop	LB	6-2	231	Export, Pa./Kiski Area
Mike Phillips	DB	5-11	180	Warren, Ohio/Warren Harding
Allen Richardson	DB	5-11	183	Euclid, Ohio/Euclid
Clint Session	LB	5-11	230	Pompano Beach, Fla./Ely
Zach Slates	OL	6-2	325	Massillon, Ohio/Massillon Perry
Kyle Smith	DE	6-5	240	Erie, Pa./Harbor Creek
Eric Thatcher	DB	5-9	182	Cincinnati, Ohio/Cincinnati Moeller
Derron Thomas	LB	6-1	221	Greenbelt, Md./Eleanor Roosevelt
Neal Tracey	OL	6-3	295	Chepachet, R.I./Ponaganset
Chris Vangas	OL	6-2	300	Dayton, Ohio/Chaminade-Julienne
Mark Yezovich	FB	6-0	221	North Braddock, Pa./Woodland Hills

Terrell Allen, WR, 6-0, 185, Wellford, S.C., James Byrnes
*First team All-South Carolina AAAA
*Two-time All-Region II AAAA
*Had 52 receptions for 811 yards (15.6 avg.) and five touchdowns as a senior
*Caught 32 passes for 628 yards (19.6 avg.) and seven touchdowns as a junior
*Led James Byrnes to a 14-1 record and the South Carolina AAAA championship as a senior
*As a junior, led team to the semifinals of the state playoffs with a 10-4 mark
*One of only three four-year starters at James Byrnes High
*Selected to play in the Shrine Bowl, an all-star game featuring players from North Carolina and South Carolina
*SuperPrep All-American
*SuperPrep All-Mid Atlantic Team
*Rated the nation's No. 22 receiver prospect by SuperPrep
*Rated South Carolina's No. 7 prospect SuperPrep
*Rated the nation's No. 30 receiving prospect by TheInsiders.com
*Rated South Carolina's No. 11 prospect by Rivals100.com
*PrepStar All-Atlantic Region
*Played under Coach Bobby Bentley
*Is the second South Carolina product to sign with Pittsburgh in the last three years, joining senior All-Big East punter Andy Lee

H.B. Blades, LB, 5-11, 244, Plantation, Fla., Plantation
*First-team All-Florida 6A selection (largest classification) as a senior and was second team All-Florida as a junior
*Two-time first team All-Broward County Athletic Association (BCAA) and All-Broward County
*Four-year starter at linebacker for Plantation High, starting 48 consecutive games during his career
*Compiled 148 tackles, five forced fumbles, three interceptions and three quarterback sacks as a senior
*Averaged 12.3 tackles per game as a senior and 16 tackles per game as a junior
*Led Plantation to the district championship his senior and freshman seasons
*Led team to an undefeated regular season (10-0) and 11-1 overall mark as a senior as Plantation reached No. 20 in the USA Today national rankings
*Selected to play in the Broward-Dade County All-Star Game
*Rated the nation's No. 17 linebacker by Tom Lemming
*SuperPrep All-Dixie Team
*Rated Florida's No. 35 prospect by SuperPrep
*Rated the nation's No. 32 inside linebacker by Rivals100.com
*Rated one of Florida's top 100 prospects by Rivals100.com
*PrepStar All-Southeast Region
*Played under Coach Frank Hepler
*Comes from a famed football family. Is the son of Bennie Blades and the nephew of Brian and Al Blades, who all starred for the Miami Hurricanes and went on to the National Football League.
*Father Bennie played for the Detroit Lions from 1989-96 and Seattle Seahawks from 1997-98, earning All-Pro status

Jemeel Brady, DB, 6-0, 190, Miami, Fla., Miami Killian
*All-Dade County
*Miami Killian's Most Valuable Defensive Player
*Three-year starter, playing both linebacker and strong safety
*Helped team to back-to-back district championships and state playoff berths
*Miami Killian went 21-4 (.840) his last two seasons, going 11-1 Brady's senior year and 10-3 his junior season
*Played for Coach Billy Rolle, who also coached former Pittsburgh standouts Antonio Bryant and Torrie Cox at Miami Northwestern High
*Miami Killian teammate Kennard Cox also signed with Pittsburgh this year

Donald Brooks, WR, 6-3, 182, Galveston, Texas, O'Connell
*First team All-Texas (classification 3A private and parochial schools) wide receiver
*First team All-TAPPS (Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) wide receiver
*Second team All-TAPPS defensive back
*First team All-District wide receiver and defensive back
*First team All-Galveston County (all schools) wide receiver
*Third team All-Greater Houston (all schools) wide receiver
*Led team to an 8-3 record and the quarterfinals of the state playoffs as a senior
*PrepStar All-Midlands Region
*Played under Coach Dimitri Gazelas, who was a safety at Pacific under Walt Harris from 1991-92. Gazelas also played under Paul Rhoads at Pacific when Rhoads was the Tigers' defensive back coach during the 1992-93 seasons.
*Is the second player from Texas to sign with Pittsburgh over the last two seasons, joining redshirt freshman linebacker Azzie Beagnyam, who signed with the Panthers in 2002

Windell Brown, RB, 6-0, 187, Duquesne, Pa., Duquesne
*The Associated Press Small School All-State Team (first team)
*Averaged 9.4 yards per carry as a senior, rushing for 2,008 yards and 28 touchdowns on 213 carries
*Had 17 receptions for 469 yards, an average of 27.6 yards per catch
*Had 41 total touchdowns as a senior, averaging an astonishing 36.7 yards per scoring play
*Returned three interceptions for touchdowns and had nine total interceptions
*Compiled 56 tackles, 10 quarterback sacks, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble
*Three-year starter for Duquesne, playing cornerback, tailback and wing back
*As a senior, led team to an 11-2 record, the WPIAL Class A championship game and the Eastern Conference co-championship
*Pittsburgh Post-Gazette WPIAL Class A Player of the Year
*Pittsburgh Tribune-Review WPIAL Class A Player of the Year
*Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Fabulous 22"
*Pittsburgh Tribune-Review "Terrific 25"
*Harrisburg Patriot-News "Platinum 33"
*Pittsburgh Post-Gazette All-Eastern Conference
*Pittsburgh Tribune-Review All-Class A
*Recipient of the Pittsburgh Athletic Association's WPIAL Class A Player of the Year Award, annually presented by former Panthers head coach John Majors.
*SuperPrep All-Northeast Team
*Rated Pennsylvania's No. 23 prospect by SuperPrep
*Rated one of the nation's Top 60 "Athletes" by Rivals100.com
*Rated Pennsylvania's No. 33 prospect by Rivals100.com
*Rated one of the Midwest Region's top 100 prospects by Rivals100.com
*PrepStar All-East Region
*Played under Coach Pat Monroe

Joe Clermond, LB, 6-2, 221, Tampa, Fla., Chamberlin
*All-Tampa Tribune Hillsborough County
*All-Western Conference American Division
*Two-year starter and three-year letterman
*Started at linebacker, strong safety and H-back
*Compiled 101 tackles and six interceptions as a senior
*His junior year Clermond intercepted seven passes, returning three for touchdowns
*Helped team to Florida 5A playoffs each of his three varsity seasons, including the 2001 state finals
*Chamberlin went a combined 22-5 (.815) his two years as a starter, including a 12-3 mark as a junior and 10-2 record his senior season
*Joins receiver Greg Lee as one of two Chamberlin High products to sign with Pittsburgh this year
*Played under Coach Billy Turner

Kennard Cox, WR, 6-1, 180, Miami, Fla., Miami Killian
*Three-year starter at Miami Killian who played diverse roles for the Florida 6A (largest classification) school
*Started at quarterback as a senior and led team to an 11-1 record, the district championship and state playoffs
*Miami Killian's Most Valuable Player as a senior
*Started at wide receiver as a junior and sophomore and averaged over 20 yards per catch
*Team went 10-3 his junior season, capturing the district championship and advancing to the state playoffs
*Cousin of former Pittsburgh standout Torrie Cox (1999-2002)
*Played for Coach Billy Rolle, who also coached Torrie Cox and Antonio Bryant (1999-2001) at Miami Northwestern High
*Miami Killian teammate Jemeel Brady also signed with Pittsburgh this year

Mike DeLuca, OL, 6-3, 288, Chagrin Falls, Ohio/Notre Dame Cathedral Latin
*Two-time first team All-District Division III
*Two-time first team All-Willoughby News Herald
*Two-time first team Cleveland Plain Dealer "Dream Team"
*Two-time first team Cleveland Plain Dealer All-Geauga County
*Two-time Touchdown Club All-Geauga County
*Three-time All-North Coast League
*Special Mention All-Ohio Division III
*Selected to play in the Ohio All-Star Classic
*Three-year two-way starter on the offensive and defensive lines
*Also started on the defensive line as a freshman
*Led team to its first league title in school history as a senior
*Set school record for tackles by a defensive lineman with 71
*Rated the nation's No. 24 guard/center prospect by Tom Lemming
*Rated Ohio's No. 21 prospect by Rivals100.com
*Rated the nation's No. 55 offensive tackle prospect by Rivals100.com
*SuperPrep All-Midwest Team
*Rated one of the Midwest Region's top 75 prospects by SuperPrep
*PrepStar All-Midwest Region
*Played under Coach Bob Wolfe

Joe Flacco, QB, 6-6, 210, Audubon, N.J., Audubon
*New Jersey All-Group II
*Two-time All-South Jersey
*Two-time South Jersey All-Group II
*Two-time first team All-Colonial Conference
*Courier Post Scholar-Athlete of the Year
*First team All-Academic South Jersey Touchdown Club
*Three-year starter at quarterback for Audubon
*Threw for 5,137 career yards, including 2,020 as a senior
*Set a single-game South Jersey record with 471 passing yards
*SuperPrep All-Northeast Team
*Rated the No. 33 prospect in New Jersey by SuperPrep
*Rated one of the nation's top 40 "pro-style" quarterbacks by Rivals100.com
*PrepStar All-East Region
*Played under Coach Ralph Schiavo

Adam Graessle, P, 6-4, 204, Dublin, Ohio, Dublin Coffman
*Considered the top kicking prospect in Ohio by many recruiting services
*Three-time first team All-Ohio Capital Conference
*Three-time All-District
*Three-year starter as both a punter and placekicker
*Averaged 43.9 yards per punt as a senior and 40.3 as a junior
*79 percent of his kickoffs went for touchbacks as a senior (49 touchbacks on 62 kickoffs)
*Converted 17-of-32 field goals (.531) his final two years with a long of 47 yards
*Led team to a 17-7 mark (.708) his final two seasons with two state playoff berths
*SuperPrep All-Midwest Team
*Rated the nation's No. 23 kicker by Rivals100.com
*Rated one of Ohio's top 50 players by Rivals100.com
*PrepStar All-Midwest Region
*Played under Coach Mark Crabtree

Michael Hearn, DE, 6-5, 234, Cleveland, Ohio/Glenville
*Did not play football until his junior year in high school
*All-City and Northeast Lakes All-District
*Led team to city championship
*SuperPrep All-Midwest Team
*PrepStar All-Midwest Region
*Rated the nation's No. 32 strongside defensive end by Rivals100.com
*Rated Ohio's No. 25 prospect by Rivals100.com
*Rated one of the Midwest Region's top 100 players by Rivals100.com
*Rated as one of the top 75 players in the Midwest Region by SuperPrep
*Played under Coach Ted Ginn

Mike Hull, FB, 5-10, 242, Goldvein, Va., Liberty
*Did not play as a senior due to an automobile accident
*As a junior earned All-Virginia Class AA, All-District and All-Region
*Was a three-year two-way starter at running back and linebacker
*Rushed for over 1,500 yards and scored 25 touchdowns his junior season
*Led team to a 12-1 record, the district and region championships and the state playoff semifinals in 2001
*Played under coaches Tommy Buzzo and Joe Trabucco

Greg Lee, WR, 6-2, 178, Tampa, Fla./Chamberlin
*All-Florida 5A selection (second team)
*All-Tampa Tribune Hillsborough County
*All-Western Conference American Division
*Had 44 receptions for 658 yards (14.9 avg.) and 12 touchdowns as a senior
*Three-year starter
*Helped team to Florida 5A playoffs three consecutive seasons, including the 2001 state title game
*Chamberlin went a combined 22-5 (.815) his final two years, including a 12-3 mark his junior year and 10-2 his senior season
*Joins linebacker Joe Clermond as one of two Chamberlin High products to sign with Pittsburgh this year
*Played under Coach Billy Turner

Mike McGlynn, OL, 6-5, 322, Austintown, Ohio, Austintown Fitch
*Played in only four games as a senior due to a fractured fibula
*Starter at both offensive tackle and defensive end prior to injury
*Northeast Inland All-District Honorable Mention
*SuperPrep All-Midwest Team
*PrepStar All-Midwest Region
*Rated one of the nation's top 50 offensive guard prospects by Rivals100.com
*Rated one of Ohio's top 40 prospects by Rivals100.com
*Played under Coach Carl Pelini

Chris McKillop, LB, 6-2, 231, Export, Pa., Kiski Area
*Played in only five games as a senior due to a season-ending ankle injury
*Was impressive during his abbreviated season, compiling 56 tackles at linebacker and rushing for 181 yards and five touchdowns on 27 carries (6.7 avg.) at fullback
*Had two interceptions, including one returned for a 57-yard touchdown, and a blocked field goal
*Two-year two-way starter at linebacker and fullback
*As a junior, was voted first team All-Quad South by league coaches after compiling 76 tackles and six sacks
*Averaged 6.7 yards per carry as a junior, rushing for 322 yards on 48 carries
*Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Fabulous 22"
*Pittsburgh Tribune-Review "Terrific 25"
*Pittsburgh Tribune-Review All-Class AAAA at linebacker and as an all-purpose player
*Pittsburgh Post-Gazette All-Quad South
*Harrisburg Patriot-News "Platinum 33"
*SuperPrep All-Northeast Team
*Rated Pennsylvania's No. 17 prospect by SuperPrep
*PrepStar All-East Region
*Rated Pennsylvania's No. 25 prospect by Rivals100.com
*Played under Coach Dave Grimm

Mike Phillips, DB, 5-11, 180, Warren, Ohio, Warren Harding
*First team All-Ohio Division I (largest classification)
*First team Northeast Inland All-District
*First team All-Steel Valley
*First team All-Trumbull County
*Three-year starter for perennial Ohio power, playing cornerback and also sharing the starting quarterback duties
*Had four interceptions, 15 pass breakups, 30 tackles, two fumble recoveries and forced a fumble as a senior
*Helped Warren Harding to a 14-1 record and the 2002 state title game
*Selected to play in the Ohio All-Star Classic
*SuperPrep All-Midwest Team
*Rated one of the top 60 prospects in the Midwest region by SuperPrep
*PrepStar All-Midwest Region
*Rated Ohio's No. 19 prospect by Rivals100.com
*Rated the nation's No. 29 cornerback prospect by Rivals100.com
*Rated one of the top 80 prospects in the Midwest Region by Rivals100.com
*Played under Coach Thom McDaniels
*Warren Harding also produced former Pittsburgh defensive back Shawn Robinson (1998-2002)

Allen Richardson, DB, 5-11, 183, Euclid, Ohio, Euclid
*Fits into the "athlete" mold as he played quarterback, running back, receiver, linebacker, defensive back and returned kicks during his high school career
*Three-year starter at Euclid
*First team All-Lake Erie League
*Second team All-Northeast Ohio Lakes Region Division I (largest classification)
*Rushed for 744 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior
*Defensively had 39 tackles, two fumble recoveries and an interception
*Rated one of the nation's top 70 cornerback prospects by Rivals100.com
*PrepStar All-Midwest Region
*Played under Coach Mike Rezzolla

Clint Session, LB, 5-11, 230, Pompano Beach, Fla./Ely
*First team All-Florida 5A
*First team All-Broward County Athletic Association (BCAA) and All-Broward County
*Named to the Sunshine Network's "All-Gridiron Team," which is comprised of high school players from the entire state of Florida
*Three-year starter at inside linebacker and also played fullback in goal-line situations
*Compiled 138 tackles, seven sacks and 11 fumble recoveries, returning three for touchdowns as a senior
*Led Ely to the Florida 5A championship as a senior with a 14-1 record
*Team achieved a 36-5 (.878) mark during Session's three years as a starter, advancing to the state playoffs each season and winning three regional championships and three district titles
*Selected to play in the Broward-Dade County All-Star Game
*Rated one of the nation's top 50 inside linebacker prospects by Rivals100.com
*Rated one of Florida's top 80 prospects by Rivals100.com
*PrepStar All-Southeast Region
*Played under Coach Steve Davis

Zach Slates, OL, 6-2, 325, Massillon, Ohio, Massillon Perry
*First team All-Ohio Division I (largest classification) as a senior and junior
*Three-year offensive line starter and also played defense
*Selected to play in the Ohio All-Star Classic
*Led team to a three-year mark of 29-7 (.806)
*Team went 10-2 his senior season, advancing to the Ohio regional finals
*As a sophomore, Slates helped Perry to a 12-2 mark and the Ohio state championship finals
*Also a standout wrestler, Slates is currently the second-ranked heavyweight in the state of Ohio
*SuperPrep All-Midwest Team
*PrepStar All-Midwest Region
*Rated one of Ohio's top 40 prospects by Rivals100.com
*Rated one of the nation's top 50 offensive guard prospects by Rivals100.com
*Played under Coach Keith Wakefield

Kyle Smith, DE, 6-5, 240, Erie, Pa., Harbor Creek
*The Associated Press Big School All-State Team (second team)
*Three-year starter and four-year letterman
*Three-time All-Erie County League, including unanimous selection as a senior
*Harrisburg Patriot-News "Platinum 33"
*First team All-State AAA by Pennsylvania Football News
*As a senior compiled 61 tackles, seven sacks, 12 tackles for losses, two fumble recoveries and a 38-yard fumble return for a touchdown
*Led team to three consecutive Erie County League championships with an overall mark of 23-6 (.793)
*Rated the No. 16 prospect in Pennsylvania by Rivals100.com
*Rated one of the Midwest Region's top 70 prospects by Rivals100.com
*SuperPrep All-Northeast Team
*Rated Pennsylvania's No. 18 prospect by SuperPrep
*PrepStar All-East Region
*Played under Coach Daniel Budziszewski

Eric Thatcher, DB, 5-9, 182, Cincinnati, Ohio, Cincinnati Moeller
*Played for Cincinnati Moeller's varsity since his freshman season
*Cincinnati-Dayton Catholic League South Division Defensive Back of the Year
*Special Mention All-Ohio Division I (largest classification)
*First team Southwest All-District
*Helped team to a 7-4 mark and the state playoffs
*Played primarily as a defensive back as a senior and intercepted three passes, returning one for a 59-yard touchdown
*Primarily an offensive player his junior season and compiled 1,314 all-purpose yards
*Rated one of Ohio's top 30 prospects by Rivals100.com
*Rated the nation's No. 53 cornerback prospect by Rivals100.com
*SuperPrep All-Midwest Team
*PrepStar All-Midwest Region
*Played under Coach Bob Crable
*Joins fellow Moeller product Jake Holthaus, a junior defensive lineman, at Pittsburgh

Derron Thomas, LB, 6-1, 221, Greenbelt, Md., Eleanor Roosevelt
*First team All-Maryland
*Three-year starter at linebacker and also played tight end for perennial state power Eleanor Roosevelt
*First team Pigskin All-Met
*First team All-4A League
*First team All-Prince Georges County
*As a junior earned second team All-Maryland
*Selected one of the top 50 National Players of the Year by Old Spice "Red Zone"
*Averaged an incredible 16.1 tackles and 1.3 sacks per game as a senior
*During his four-year varsity career, Eleanor Roosevelt went 40-7 (.851), won three regional championships, two county championships, advanced to the state title game twice and won the 1999 Maryland title
*Rated the No. 6 prospect in Maryland by Rivals100.com
*Rated the nation's No. 34 inside linebacker prospect by Rivals100.com
*SuperPrep All-Mid Atlantic Team
*Rated Maryland's No. 17 prospect by SuperPrep
*PrepStar All-Atlantic Region
*Played under Coach Rick Houchens

Neal Tracey, OL, 6-3, 290, North Scituate, R.I., Ponaganset
*Originally signed with Pittsburgh in 2002 but delayed full-time enrollment until January 2003
*Will participate in spring drills and have freshman eligibility (five years to play four seasons)
*Two-time All-Rhode Island
*Two-time first team All-Division
*Three-year starter and four-year letterman
*Team's leading tackler as a senior with 51 solo stops
*Led team to the state semifinals as a senior
*Fourth-ranked prospect in the New England region by SuperPrep
*PrepStar Honorable Mention All-Eastern Region
*Top 100 national offensive line prospect by Rivals100.com, Student Sports and Max Emfinger
*Played under Coach Chris Branch

Chris Vangas, OL, 6-2, 300, Dayton, Ohio, Chaminade-Julienne
*First team All-Ohio Division II for state champion Chaminade-Julienne
*First team All-Southwest Ohio
*First team All-Area
*First team All-Greater Catholic League
*All-Dayton Catholic
*Greater Cincinnati-Dayton Catholic League North Division Offensive Lineman of the Year
*Three-year starter at center
*Led Chaminade-Julienne to the 2002 Ohio Division II championship and a 14-1 record
*Team went 30-9 (.769) during his three years as a starter, including state playoff berths each season
*Selected to play in the Ohio All-Star Classic
*SuperPrep All-Midwest Team
*PrepStar All-Midwest Region
*Rated one of the top 50 prospects in Ohio by Rivals100.com
*Rated the nation's No. 13 center prospect by Rivals100.com
*Played under Coach Jim Place

Mark Yezovich, FB, 6-0, 221, North Braddock, Pa./Woodland Hills
*The Associated Press Big School All-State Team (second team)
*Rushed for 596 yards and nine touchdowns on 109 carries (5.5 avg.) as a senior
*Defensively, had 117 tackles, nine sacks and an interception
*Had 231 total tackles his final two seasons
*Helped Woodland Hills to a 13-1 mark and berth in the PIAA Class AAAA championship game
*Team went 28-2 (.933) Yezovich's final two years, winning two WPIAL Class AAAA championships and advancing to the state title game each season
*Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Fabulous 22"
*Pittsburgh Tribune-Review "Terrific 25"
*Pittsburgh Post-Gazette All-Quad East
*Pittsburgh Tribune-Review All-Class AAAA
*Rated the nation's No. 20 fullback prospect by Rivals100.com
*Rated the No. 32 prospect in Pennsylvania by Rivals100.com
*Rated Pennsylvania's No. 30 prospect by SuperPrep
*SuperPrep All-Northeast Team
*Played under Coach George Novak
*Yezovich joins four former Woodland Hills products at Pittsburgh, including senior defensive backs William "Tutu" Ferguson and Shawntae Spencer, senior fullback Lousaka Polite and sophomore defensive lineman Tyre Young

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