Marshall Football: Commitment list, class of 2012

Marshall secured 15 letters of intent from high school football prospects today but, that only tells half of the story. Beyond the newest members of the Thundering Herd family 15 other players will be counted against this class. They include junior college enrollees like defensive tackle Ken Smith and props from last years class like Steward Butler.

Below, I have complied a list of 30 players who should be considered part of Marshall’s 2012 recruiting haul.

Sent in a letter of intent today, fully qualified:

1) Tyler Combs, OL, Lawrence County High School (KY)

2) Matt Cincotta, LS, Charlotte Catholic High School (NC)

3) Josh Muriel, OL, Port St. Lucie High School (FL)

4) Deyonte Henderson, LB, Oak Ridge High School (FL)

5) Andre Scott, DB, Oak Ridge High School (FL)

6) Devon Johnson, LB, Richlands High School (VA)

7) A.J Leggett, DB, South Miami High School (FL)

8) Billy Rone, OL, Glendale Community College (AZ)

9) Gunnar Holcombe, QB, University School (FL)

10) Eric Ansley, OL, Drew Charter School (GA)

11) Marcus Gilchrist, DE, Port Charlotte High School (FL)

12) Ryan Riedel, LB, Cabell Midland High School (WV)

13) Chris Hall, TE/QB, Fork Union Military Academy (VA)

14) Cameron Dees, OL, Armwood High School (FL)

15) Gary Thompson, LB, Helix Charter High School (CA)

Enrolled this January, 2nd semester of 2011-2012:

1) Gage Niemeyer, OL, Mount San Jacinto Community College (CA)*

2) Ken Smith, DT, Blinn Community College (TX)*

3) Joe Massaquoi, DE, T.C Williams High School (VA)*

4) Chris Alston, WR, Fairfield Central High School (SC)*

5) Rakim Reed, TE, Fork Union Military Academy (VA)*

6) Deontae West, DB, Hialeah High School (FL)*

7) Corey Tindal, DB, Atlanta Sports Academy (GA)**

8) Kent Turene, LB Atlanta Sports Academy (GA)**

*On campus, fully qualified.
**On campus as props, will not be eligible for 2012 season.

Enrolled in August of 2011, put on scholarship with 2012 recruiting class:

1) Kevin Grooms, RB/DB, South Broward High School (FL)

2) Shawn Samuels, DB, Bainbridge High School (GA)

3) Steve Dillon, DL, Palmdale High School (CA)\

4) DeAndre Reaves, RB/LB, Dominion High School (VA)

5) Steward Butler, RB, Lakeland High School (FL)

6) Clinton Van Horn, OL, Woodrow Wilson High School (WV)

7) Stefone Grace, DB, Milford Academy (NY)