2007 Auburn Football Signees
Feb. 7, 2007 AUBURN RECEIVED NATIONAL LETTERS OF INTENT VIA FAX FROM THE FOLLOWING SIGNEES. THE OFFICIAL LIST WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE FED-EX ORIGINALS ARE RECEIVED.
2007 AUBURN FOOTBALL SIGNEES
Kodi Burns
HIGH SCHOOL: Threw for 1,903 yards and 23 TD as a senior, while rushing for 835 yards and 13 TD * Totaled 6,020 yards passing and 65 touchdowns in three years as a starting quarterback * Named to the Rivals 250 * Ranked as the No. 8 dual-threat quarterback prospect in the country and the No. 3 overall recruit in Arkansas by Rivals.com * Ranked 16th among quarterbacks by espn.com * Named to the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Super Southern 100 and the Orlando Sentinel's All-Southern team in 2006 * Selected as a Prepstar All-American recruit * No. 42 in the Scout Hot 100 * Named All-State by the Arkansas High School Athletic Association and All Northwest Arkansas by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette * Ranked 40th in the Mobile Press Register Super Southeast 120 * Selected to play in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl after completing his senior season.
Joshua Bynes
HIGH SCHOOL: Played in just eight games as a senior, totaling 110 tackles, four forced fumbles, three recoveries and two sacks * Led Boyd Anderson to a 9-3 overall record and to the second round of the state playoffs as a senior * Earned Broward County Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2006 * Recorded 146 tackles, eight forced fumbles, five recoveries and two sacks as a junior * Selected FSWA 6A All-State second-team defense * Started all four years of high school * Ranked ninth nationally among inside linebackers and 31st overall in Florida by rivals.com * Selected to the Rivals250 * Ranked 25th among all inside linebacker recruits by espn.com * Ranked 84th in the Scout National Hot 100 * Ranked No. 117 in the Mobile Press Register Super Southeast 120 * Played in the Broward County All-Star game in 2006.
Wes Byrum
HIGH SCHOOL: Kicked 79 of 91 kickoffs for touchbacks and connected on 74 of 75 extra point attempts his senior year * Converted 11-of-15 field goals including a long of 48 yards in 2006 * Ranked second among kickers by rivals.com and espn.com * Named first-team All-Broward County by the Miami Herald * Named FSWA 5A All-State * Selected by the Florida Times Union to the Florida Super 75 * Named a PrepStar All-American recruit * Selected to play in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl.
Quindarius Carr
HIGH SCHOOL: Named first-team Huntsville All-City and named Offensive Player of the Year for the city of Huntsville in 2006 * Elected a team captain his senior season * Ranked the No. 38 wide receiver in the nation and the No. 13 overall recruit in Alabama by Rivals.com * Placed 139th among wide receivers by espn.com * Named Birmingham News All-State and ASWA all-state honorable mention in 2006 *Selected as a Huntsville Times Elite 11 recruit before his senior season.
Antoine Carter
HIGH SCHOOL: Totaled 76 tackles and eight sacks in his senior year after transferring to Dillard High School * Tallied 24 sacks in his junior season at Bay Point High School, earning him FSWA All-State honors * Named First-team All-Broward county and 5A FSWA All-State honorable mention as a senior * Ranked 34th among strong side defensive ends and 68th overall in the state of Florida by rivals.com * Selected to play in the Florida North/South All-Star game after his senior season * Named to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Broward County All-Star team.
Jared Cooper
HIGH SCHOOL: Gave up just one sack in 12 games and graded out at over 90 percent his senior season * Ranked 45th nationally among offensive guards and 20th overall in the state of Alabama by rivals.com * Named ASWA Class 4A Lineman of the Year in 2006 * Earned Birmingham News Super All-State honors * Listed as No. 9 prospect in state of Alabama by The Birmingham News * Selected by the AHSAA to play in the Alabama North/South All-Star game as a junior * Ranked No. 41 at offensive guard by espn.com * Selected to the Orlando Sentinel's All-Southern Football Team in 2006 * Ranked 12th in the Birmingham News "Super Seniors" list before the 2006 campaign * Participated in the Alabama Junior All-Star game after the 2005 season * Maintains a perfect 4.0 GPA.
Kyle Coulahan
HIGH SCHOOL: In his senior year, totaled 85 tackles and eight sacks at the nose guard position and caught three touchdowns at fullback * Helped his school to the Class 2A region finals in 2006 * Selected to the FSWA 2A All-State team * Tallied 65 tackles, 25 for losses, and six sacks as a junior at West Florida High School * Rated the No. 59 defensive tackle prospect in the nation and the No. 88 overall recruit in Florida by rivals.com * Named to the Florida Super 75 high school recruit list by the Florida Times-Union * Named a "Super Senior" and to the All-Area team by the Pensacola News Journal in 2006 * Selected first team All-State by the Florida Sports Writers Association his senior season.
Enrique Davis
HIGH SCHOOL: Ran for 1,293 yards and 16 scores as a senior * Totaled 1,817 yards and 24 touchdowns his junior year, including two games of more than 290 yards rushing * Selected to play in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl after his senior season * Named to the FSWA 4A All-State third team offense * Selected as a Parade Magazine All-American * Ranked second in the nation among running backs and 28th overall by rivals.com * Ranked No. 10 in the Florida Top 100 by rivals.com * Named a PrepStar "Dream Team" recruit * Ranked the No. 3 running back prospect in the PrepStar 100 * Selected to the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Super Southern 100 and the Orlando Sentinel's Top 100 * Named to the Florida Super 75 by the Florida Times Union and All-County by the Panama City News Herald his senior year * Ranked 64th on the Mobile Press Register's Super Southeast 120 * Selected three times as a player of the week by the News Herald during the 2006 season.
Johnnie Lee Dixon
HIGH SCHOOL: Led Glades Central to the Class 3A state championship his senior year * Ranked No. 23 among athletes and No. 27 overall in the state of Florida by rivals.com * Also ranked in the Rivals250 recruit list for 2007 * Selected a PrepStar All-American recruit * Slated No. 21 among safeties by espn.com * Ranked No. 99 on the Mobile Press Register's Super Southeast 120 * Named to the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Super Southern 100 and the Orlando Sentinel's Top 100 prospects for 2007 * Selected to the Florida Super 75 high school football recruits list by the Florida Times-Union * Expected to enroll in junior college/prep school before entering Auburn.
John Douglas
HIGH SCHOOL: Primarily played offense but also saw time on the defensive side of the ball * Named Class A All-State honorable mention by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the Georgia Sports Writers Association in 2006 * Selected to the 2006 All-Star football team by the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association * Played in the Georgia North-South All-Star game after his senior season * Ranked No. 5 nationally among fullbacks and the No. 27 overall recruit in Georgia by rivals.com * Slated as the No. 8 fullback recruit in the nation by espn.com * Selected to the Augusta Chronicle's "Dream 16" before the 2006 season.
Brandon Earl
HIGH SCHOOL: Started three out of four years for North Jackson * Named a first-team Tri-State lineman by the Chattanooga Times * Named a 4A ASWA Lineman of the Year finalist and to the ASWA All-State team * Also selected All-Region 7 in 2005 and 2006 * Ranked 65th nationally among offensive guards by espn.com * Named first-team all-state as a junior and a senior * Expected to enroll in junior college/prep school before entering Auburn.
Nick Fairley
HIGH SCHOOL: Spent time on both sides of the ball as a senior, grading out at 97 percent on the offensive line and catching five passes for 150 yards at tight end, while making more than 90 tackles on defense * Named a 5A Lineman of the Year finalist and to the 5A All-State team by the ASWA * Ranked 28th among offensive guards and 15th overall in Alabama by rivals.com * Ranked No. 32 at the offensive tackle position by espn.com * Selected to the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic and played both ways in the game * Selected to the Mobile Press- Register's Elite 18 Alabama recruits list and the paper's Super Southeast 120 * Played in the AHSAA North/South All-Star game as a junior.
Eltoro Freeman
HIGH SCHOOL: Recorded 140 tackles and 10 sacks at linebacker his senior year, while taking 15 carries for 223 yards and three scores at running back * Recorded 100 tackles, including 52 for losses his junior year * Named a PrepStar All-American recruit * Listed as tenth-ranked prospect in state of Alabama by The Birmingham News * Ranked No. 19 nationally at outside linebacker and the No. 10 overall recruit in Alabama by rivals.com * Ranked No. 20 among outside linebackers by espn.com * Selected by the AHSAA to play in the Alabama North/South All-Star game as a junior * Named Birmingham News and ASWA Class 5A All-State * Selected as a member of the Atlanta Journal Constitution Super Southern 100 * Ranked the No. 78 prospect in the Mobile Register's Super Southeast 120 * Named a Birmingham News Super Senior before the 2006 campaign.
A. J. Greene
HIGH SCHOOL: Recorded 46 tackles and six sacks while helping Brentwood Academy to the Div. II Class 3A State Championship his senior year * Ranked No. 50 at defensive end and the No. 17 overall recruit in Tennessee by rivals.com * Named a finalist for Div. II, Class 3A Lineman of the Year in 2006 * Attended the same high school as current Tigers Mike Berry and King Dunlap.
Bo Harris
PREP SCHOOL: Played linebacker, defensive end and running back for Milford * Played all 10 games on defense and eight on offense * Ranked 13th in Rivals Prep School Top 50.
Adam Herring
HIGH SCHOOL: Recorded 101 tackles as a senior at Shiloh Christian School * Led Shiloh to a perfect 14-0 record and the 3A state championship in 2006 * Led his team with six tackles and a sack in the 3A state championship game * Was selected First Team All-Area, All-State and All-Southern team as a senior * Ranked No. 20 in Arkansas Top 20 by rivals.com *Ranked 59th at inside linebacker by espn.com * Named to the Orlando Sentinel's All-Southern Team * Named 3A All-State by the Arkansas Sports Writers Association * Named All-Area by the Northwest Arkansas Morning News.
Carlton Johnson
HIGH SCHOOL: Posted 114 tackles, including 69 solo, to go along with three sacks and one interception his senior season * Also played offense with teammate and fellow Auburn signee Enrique Davis, taking limited carries for 253 yards and three touchdowns * Named The Panama City News Herald's Bay County Defensive Player of the Year * Named honorable mention all-state as a sophomore, second team all-state as a junior and honorable mention as a senior * Ranked 23rd among outside linebackers and 40th overall in Florida by rivals.com * Ranked 17th among outside linebackers by espn.com * Named one of Florida's top 35 recruits by the St. Petersburg Times * Expected to enroll in junior college/prep school before entering Auburn.
Jermaine Johnson
HIGH SCHOOL: Only played football as a senior, spending his first three years of high school as a basketball standout * Ranked 94th in the Florida Top 100 by rivals.com * Slated as the No. 52 offensive tackle prospect in the nation by espn.com * Played with fellow Auburn recruit Wes Byrum in high school * Expected to enroll in junior college/prep school before entering Auburn.
Wilfred Journet
HIGH SCHOOL: Totaled 126 tackles and 19 sacks as a senior *Also blocked six kicks and returned three for touchdowns * Helped his team to the 5A State Title in 2006 ... Totaled six tackles, including 2.5 for losses in the championship game * Named LSWA 5A Defensive Player of the Year in 2006 * Named to the Orlando Sentinel's All-Southern team * Expected to enroll in junior college/prep school before entering Auburn.
Tim Lamb
HIGH SCHOOL: Broke a school record with 31 tackles for losses in his junior season * Played only three games his senior year due to an ankle injury, but tallied 25 tackles and five for losses in those three games * Named 4A All-State by the FSWA * Ranked fourth nationally among defensive tackles and 59th overall by espn.com* Ranked No. 30 at defensive tackle and the No. 28 overall recruit in Florida by rivals.com * Named one of the south's top 100 recruits by the Orlando Sentinel * Selected to the Florida Super 75 recruit list by the Florida Times-Union * Attended the same high school as fellow Auburn recruit Mike Slade and current Auburn linebacker Craig Stevens.
Michael McNeil
HIGH SCHOOL: Totaled 90 tackles, two sacks, three interceptions and one forced fumble in his senior season * Made 81 tackles, four picks and added two sacks as a junior * Named to the 6A All-State team by the Alabama Sports Writers Association * Listed as No. 1 prospect in state of Alabama by The Birmingham News * Ranked the No. 8 safety recruit, the third overall prospect in Alabama and the 86th overall recruit in the nation by rivals.com * Ranked the No. 1 safety prospect in the nation and the eighth overall recruit by espn.com * Named a PrepStar "Dream Team" recruit and the No. 10 defensive back in the PrepStar 100 * Ranked No. 95 in the Scout Hot 100 * Selected to play in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl after his senior season * Named a member of the Orlando Sentinel's All-Southern Team and the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Super Southern 100 * Rated the No .1 Alabama prospect in the Mobile Press-Register's Elite 18 and the sixth overall recruit on the Register's Super Southeast 120 list * Played in the AHSAA North/South All-Star game as a junior.
Ryan Pugh
HIGH SCHOOL: Played both center and offensive tackle at Hoover High, leading the team to a state runner-up finish his senior season * Named the 6A Lineman of the Year, All-State and to the "Super 12" by the ASWA * Also awarded 6A All-State and Super All-State honors by the Birmingham News * Slated as the No. 1 center recruit in the nation by espn.com * Listed as No. 4 prospect in state of Alabama by The Birmingham News * Ranked second nationally among centers and the No. 7 overall recruit in Alabama by rivals.com * Named a PrepStar All-American * Started and played every snap for the East in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl * Selected by the AHSAA to play in the Alabama North/South All-Star game as a junior* Selected to the Atlanta Journal Constitution Super Southern 100 and the Orlando Sentinel's All-Southern Team * Ranked 73rd in the Mobile Press-Register's Super Southeast 120 * Maintains a 3.85 GPA.
Chaz Ramsey
HIGH SCHOOL: Graded at 90 percent and had 55 pancake blocks his senior season * Recorded 108 pancake blocks, allowed just two sacks and graded at 89 percent his junior year * Named Jackson Clarion-Ledger First Team All-Metro * Voted First Team All-Conference as a senior * Awarded Most Valuable Offensive Lineman Award in the state championship game his junior season * Named 2006 Class 5A Mississippi Association of Coaches All-State * Named to the Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen listing of the top 12 prospects in Mississippi prior to his senior season and the paper's 10 most wanted after the season * Selected a PrepStar All-American recruit * Ranked No. 102 in the Mobile Press-Register's Super Southeast 120 * Selected to play in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl and the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star game in January, 2007 * Ranked 13th nationally at guard by rivals.com * Ranked No. 11 in Mississippi Top 25 by rivals.com * Ranked No. 18 nationally at guard by scout.com * Ranked 33rd nationally among centers by espn.com * Ranked No. 115 in the ESPN150.
Michael Slade
HIGH SCHOOL: Registered 30 tackles, one interception and two fumble recoveries in his senior season * Finished his junior season with 15 tackles, two interceptions and one touchdown * Named one of the Top 10 Safeties to watch in 2006 by the Orlando Sentinel * Ranked #87 in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Top 100 Prospects in December 2006 * Named to the Florida Super 75 by the Florida Times-Union * Ranked No. 36 nationally at the safety position by rivals.com * Ranked No. 66 in rivals.com Florida Top 100 * Ranked No. 44 nationally at the safety position by espn.com.
Chris Slaughter
PREP SCHOOL: Caught 43 passes for 930 yards and eight touchdowns * Ranked sixth in Rivals Prep School Top 50.
Brent Slusher
HIGH SCHOOL: Recorded 22 receptions for 264 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior * Had 14 receptions for 353 yards and five touchdowns as a junior * Recorded 102 solo tackles, 31 assists and four sacks, narrowly missing the school record for total tackles with 135 * Forced four fumbles, recovering one, and intercepted four passes * Played a variety of positions, including fullback, tight end and linebacker * Named an AP first team All-State Linebacker * Finalist for Kentucky's 2006 Mr. Football * Led his team to a 10-3 record his senior year * Named his conference's Linebacker of the Year * Set a school record for the most tackles in a game with 22 vs. Rock Castle * Ranked No. 71 on the Mobile Press-Register's Super Southeast 120 * Threw shot for the track team and played baseball * Ranked 25th nationally at tight end by rivals.com and 55th by scout.com * Maintained a 3.8 GPA * Graduated high school a semester early and is currently enrolled at Auburn.
Ryan Williams
HIGH SCHOOL: Caught 27 passes for 701 yards and three touchdowns during his senior season * Recorded 50 tackles with one interception * Returned four punts for scores and one kick-off for a touchdown * Recorded 10 receptions for 300 yards with four touchdowns in his junior season * Registered 50 tackles and four interceptions on defense * Named to the ASWA 5A All-State team * Listed as No. 6 prospect in state of Alabama by The Birmingham News * Named to the Birmingham News 5A All-State team and "Super All-State" team * Ranked No. 24 nationally at cornerback by rivals.com * Ranked 11th in rivals.com Alabama Top 25 * Ranked No. 31 nationally at cornerback by scout.com * Ranked No. 63 nationally at wide receiver by espn.com * Slated No. 84 on the Mobile Press-Register's Super Southeast 120.
Bailey Woods
HIGH SCHOOL: Recorded 12 pancake blocks in his senior season * Selected to play in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in January 2007 * Named All-Region Honorable Mention * Named a PrepStar All-American and the No. 5 tight end on the PrepStar 100 * Ranked No. 13 nationally at tight end by rivals.com * Ranked 16th in the 2007 Georgia Top 50 * Ranked No. 33 nationally at tight end by espn.com. * No. 74 on the Mobile Press-Register's Super Southeast 120 ... Played basketball and ran track in high school.
Lee Ziemba
HIGH SCHOOL: Registered 31 pancake blocks, 43 knockdown blocks and was in on 11 tackles and 1.5 sacks playing defense in goal line situations as a senior * Had 27 pancake blocks, 25 knockdowns, 21 champion blocks and 13 deuce blocks his senior season * Member of the USA Today All-American team * Gatorade Arkansas Football Player of the Year * Named Orlando Sentinel Arkansas Player of the Year * Ranked No. 1 in the Arkansas Top 15 by rivals.com * Ranked 34th nationally in the Rivals100 * Slated No. 4 nationally at offensive tackle by rivals.com * Ranked No. 4 nationally by espn.com * Named 7A All-State and 7A Player of the Year by the Arkansas High School Athletic Association * Named to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100 * Named to the Parade magazine All-America team * Slated as the No. 25 overall prospect in the Mobile Press-Register's Super Southeast 120 * Named a PrepStar "Dream Team" recruit and the No. 9 offensive lineman in the PrepStar 100 * Named a Scout All-American and ranked No. 31 in the Scout National Hot 100 * Selected to play in the Max Emfinger All-American Bowl Game Classic following his senior season * Named to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Super Sophomore team in 2004 * Named All-State in 2005 by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and AHSAA * Led his team to the 7A state championship game * Selected 2006 Arkansas Gatorade Player of the Year * Named Northwest Arkansas Morning News Co-Player of the Year.
Chris Zinn
HIGH SCHOOL: Totaled 71 tackles and four sacks as an outside linebacker, leading Olive Branch to a 12-2 record and the state semi-finals his senior year * Tallied three fumble recoveries and one interception, returning the interception and one of the fumbles for a touchdown * Voted Class 5A All-Region and second team All-State by the Mississippi Association of Coaches * Expected to enroll in junior college/prep school before entering Auburn.
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