Prior to SVSU: Prepped at Fort Atkinson High School in Wisconsin under head coach Steve Mahoney...was a three-year starter on varsity and named team MVP his junior and senior years along with being team captain...named First Team All-Conference Running Back junior and senior years, and First Team All-Conference Defensive Back as a senior...named First Team Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All Southeast Region Team and WI State Journal All-Area...school record 3400 career rushing yards...also was a three year starter in the outfield in baseball...was an honor roll student and earned four academic letter awards.

Personal: Major is currently undecided...son of Brian and Gayle Borland...born 1-1-90.

Coach Collins says: "He was a real find from Wisconsin. He has great power and speed, which makes him a weapon on either side of the ball."

Brent Carter

Gahanna, Ohio/Westerville South HS

5-8 160 WR

Prior to SVSU: Prepped at Westerville South High School in Gahanna, Ohio for coach Rocky Pentello...was named Second Team All-Conference and Special Mention All-District his senior season...played wide receiver and returned punts and kicks in high school.

Personal: Son of Kelly and Janice Carter...major is currently undecided...born 11-13-89.

Coach Collins says: "He is an electric playmaker.  He has great hands and  great toughness."

Prior to SVSU: Three year letter winner at linebacker for West Ottawa High School...two-time captain for West Ottawa in both football and basketball...all-time leading tackler at West Ottawa with 423 total tackles for his career...three-time all-conference selection in football...all-state honorable mention for football in 2006 and 2007...also won four letters in baseball and three in basketball...named all-conference and all-district three times in baseball...Jim Caserta was his head coach at West Ottawa during his three seasons on the varsity team...honor roll student all four years at West Ottawa...four year Scholar-Athlete award winner...named Academic All-State in 2007...

Personal: Son of Jim and Deb Caserta...plans to major in business at SVSU.

Coach Collins says: "He's very athletic and tough at the linebacker position. He is quite capable of fitting in at any of our three linebacker positions and is a proven hitter and leader."

Prior to SVSU: Prepped at Crown Point High School in Indiana under head coach Chip Pettit...named First Team Bloomington-Herald Times Big State, First Team AP 5A All-State, First Team IFCA 5A Senior All-State, First Team Post Tribute All-Area, First Team Times All-Area, and First Team All-Conference...member of National Honor Society, had highest GPA on football team (4.023), and earned the Scholar Athlete Award.

Personal: College major will be in business...son of David and Liz Cecich...born 10-6-89.

Coach Collins says: "Zach is a physically dominant player at tight end, but is also capable of flexing out wide and still making the big play. He has great hands and is very athletic."

Chris Chase

Macomb Twp., Mich./Dakota HS

6-3 220 DE

Kirk Deering

Highlights

Grand Rapids, Mich./Grand Rapids West Catholic HS

5-11 180 QB

Prior to SVSU: Prepped at Grand Rapids West Catholic High School under head coach Dan Rohn...QB'ed his high school to a 12-1 senior year record and was varsity for all four years...also was a pitcher for the baseball team and played guard for the basketball team...during his senior year he passed for 2500 yards and rushed for 1050, accounting for 40 touchdowns (27 pass/13 rush), all of which were school records...was named to following First Teams: All-Conference, GR Press All-Area Dream Team, Associated Press All-State, Advance News All-Area, All-State QB Detroit News Division 5, and All-State QB Detroit Free Press Division 5...was named Burger King Athlete of the Week, McDonalds Scholar Athlete of the Week, and was selected to play in the MHSFCA 2008 All-Star Game at Spartan Stadium...also named Mid-Michigan Touchdown Club Great 8 Region 2 Best High School QB...earned the West Catholic Scholar Athlete Award and was an honors student.

Personal: Major is currently undecided...son of Ken and Mary Jo Deering...born 9-5-89.

Coach Collins says: "Flat out one of the best playmakers I've seen at the quarterback position. He is a proven winner and that is what we were looking for."

Midland, Mich./Midland Dow HS

6-4 180 K

Personal: Son of Kurt and Rebecca Faust...national honor society member and four year honor roll student...plans to major in marketing at SVSU.

Coach Collins says: "The ball explodes off of Alex's foot. He gets the ball up quick and proved that he is capable of making game winning kicks in clutch situations."

Dewitt, Mich./Dewitt HS

6-0 160 WR

Prior to SVSU: Four year letter-winner at wide receiver for Dewitt High School...named Division 3 & 4 All-State, Detroit News Dream Team, Lansing State Journal Dream Team and All-CAAC member in 2007...set school records for most touchdown receptions in a season (19), most receiving yards in a season (1,302), most receptions in a season (66) and most receiving yards in a game (217)...part of conference championship football teams in 2006 and 2007...also ranks fourth for his 19 touchdowns in a season and sixth for his 1,302 receiving yards in the State of Michigan record books...also won letters in basketball and tennis at Dewitt HS...made three appearances in the State Finals in tennis

Personal: Son of Gregg and Lisa Fleet.

Coach Collins says: "He's an explosive player who makes an impact every time he gets his hands on the ball. He's one of the big play-type guys we were looking for."

Personal: Son of Kevin and Karyn Gaines...honor roll student in 2006 and 2007...plans to major in business at SVSU.

Coach Collins says: "He's an explosive defensive end. He is equally good against the run as he is chasing the quarterback."

Personal: Will major in finance...son of David and Mary Ann Gallina...born 1-27-90.

Coach Collins says: "He's a speed receiver who is equally tough and physical. He made a lot of big plays in high school, but also impressed us with his blocking and his aggressiveness."

Michael Hanchett

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Prior to SVSU: Three year letter-winner at wide receiver for Plymouth High School in football...named All-Division in football as a senior...holds school record in track for 4X400 relay team...also lettered in basketball for three years

Personal: Son of Tim and Karen Hanchett...plans to major in business at SVSU

Coach Collins Says: "He's a big, strong, and fast receiver who has great hands. He has a physical presence about him."

Isaac Harper

Lansing, Mich./East Lansing HS

5-11 186 DB

Prior to SVSU: Prepped at Easterling High School near Lansing, Mich., for Coach Bill Feraco…played running back and defensive back at Easterling, earning All-Area Dream team honors…was named team MVP twice during his high school career…also ran track at Easterling.

Personal: Son of Alexander Osborne...born 8-27-89.

Coach Collins says: “Isaac is capable of going the distance every time he touches the ball.  He’s big and physical with great speed.”

Nathan Hoyle

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Prior to SVSU: Two year letter-winner for Mt. Pleasant High School in football...played linebacker, wide receiver, and tight end...part of District Championship football team in 2007...named All-Valley first team, All-Area Dream Team and Saginaw News Dream Team honorable mention in football in 2007...also lettered in track and basketball...son of Jeff and Cindy Hoyle...honor roll student all four years at Mt. Pleasant High School

Personal: Plans to major in exercise science at SVSU.

Coach Collins says: "Showed his athleticism and toughness as both a linebacker and receiver. He fits in well with our offensive scheme."

Coach Collins says: "Big and explosive off the edge. He's what we were looking for from a defensive end in a 4-3 scheme. He has a motor that never stops."

Scott Kenyon

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Coach Collins says: "He was one of Ronald Spears' blockers in high school. He has a powerful demeanor and is a lineman who knows how to finish blocks. Is physical and has great strength."

Personal: Son of Kevin and Valerie Kryder...plans to major in business at SVSU.

Coach Collins says: "Has a great combination of size and athleticism. Was a dominant player in high school and we expect the same at the next level."

Donald Mathis

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Prior to SVSU: Prepped at Detroit Crockett Technical High School...was team captain as a senior and named All-City as a senior along with being named a pre-season All-State player...also participated in basketball, track and field, and baseball.

Personal: Major is currently undecided...son of Donald Mathis and Crystal Shuford...born 4-13-90.

Coach Collins says: "He's big and strong, but also the type of leader that you expect out of a center. He impressed us with his footwork and balance, as well as his blocking."

Prior to SVSU: Prepped at Dakota High School in Macomb...helped his team to the 2006 and 2007 D1 state championship...named offensive linemen of the year for the team his junior and senior years, and was captain his senior year...named First Team All-County and All-Metro Area...also a member of the wrestling team and track team...an honor roll student.

Personal: Major is currently undecided...son of Kim and Kerri Raymond...born 7-29-90.

Coach Collins says: "Big and strong. Technically very sound. He comes in very polished. He finishes in a dominant fashion."

Andrew Shooltz

Saginaw, Mich./Nouvel C.C.

6-1 185 DB

Prior to SVSU: Prepped at Nouvel Catholic Central for Coach Mike Boyd...started for three seasons for the Panthers, playing defensive back...started for two different state championship teams...named team captain for his senior season...also played wide receiver and returned punts.

Personal: Son of Davia and Susan Schooltz...plans to major in business at SVSU.

Coach Collins says: "Andrew is tough, physical and athletic.  He impressed us with his ability to consistently make plays in big games."

Coach Collins says: "One of the most explosive backs we've ever seen. Can run away from anyone, but also has the power and toughness to break tackles and the quickness and moves to elude them."

Coach Collins says: "One of the most explosive backs we've ever seen. Can run away from anyone, but also has the power and toughness to break tackles and the quickness and moves to elude them."

Coach Collins says: "He's a true linebacker: hard nosed, physical, and loves to hit. Has the size and speed to play any linebacker spot."

Kalamazoo, Mich./Hackett Catholic Central HS

5-10 200 RB

Coach Collins says: "He's a pure talent as a running back and a defensive back. He is the type of athlete that can make an impact on either side of the ball. His rushing totals speak for themselves.