Saginaw Valley State

	2011 Saginaw Valley State University Football Recruits

Name	HT - WT - POS	Hometown / High School	Highlights

Bryan Bell	6'5" - 290 - OL	Wolverine Lake, Mich. / Walled Lake Central HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Walled Lake Central High School under head coach Meyers…named KLAA All-League, All-Metro North, all-county, Detroit Metro Dream Team, and All-State twice…helped lead his team to a conference championship and both a district and regional championship in his senior campaign …majoring in Criminal Justice…son of Arnie and Julie Bell…born 11-6-92.

Coach Collins Says: "A versatile lineman with great size who will be able to play either guard or tackle."

Blake Blackwell	6'2" - 195 - WR	Detroit, Mich. / Cass Tech HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Cass Technical High School in Detroit, Mich., earning three varsity letters…helped lead team to a division, city, district and regional championship for the 2010 season…team finished with a 12-1 overall record…majoring in Kinesiology…son of Joseph Mayes and Danielle Blackwell-Mayes…born 3-6-93.

Coach Collins Says: "Big, physical receiver with great hands. Runs precise routes and goes up and competes for the ball in a crowd."

Trevor Blattner	6'2" - 200 - LB	Battle Creek, Mich. / Harper Creek HS

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Harper Creek High School…was a three sport athlete, participating in football, basketball and baseball…named all-city and all-league twice...helped lead his team to both a league championship and a district championship…set the school single season rushing record and was named captain of the football team…was a member of two district championship baseballs teams…was a member of National Honor Society and named student senate Vice President…graduated first in his class…majoring in Engineering…son of Michael and Michelle Blattner…born 7-13-93.

Coach Collins Says: "Has the athletic ability of a safety in a linebacker's body. Potential SAM backer. He has great instincts and is physical versus the run and equally as adept against the pass."

Zachary Boersma	5'6" - 165 - RB	Holland, Mich. / West Ottawa HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Holland West Ottawa High School…participated in track, wrestling, and football…named all-conference and all-area twice...named to the second team Grand Rapids Press All-Area Dream Team for offense and both Michigan Preps First Team All-Combine and West Michigan All Star Football First Team…finished his senior season being named All-State honorable mention…received the sportsmanship award for football and was named captain in both track and football…was on honor roll and a scholar athlete all four years…major is undecided…son of John and Maria Boersema…born 11-22-92.

Coach Collins Says: "Quick, with a great burst of speed. Runs with authority and plays with a chip on his shoulder."

Tejay Boes	6'3" - 250 - DT	Bluffton, Ohio / Pandora Gilboa HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Pandora Gilboa High School…broke the record for sacks in a single game with six as a sophomore and currently holds the record for career sacks with 24.5…was named First Team BVC and First Team All-District three consecutive years…earned Second Team Ohio recognition sophomore season…helped lead team to a 10-2 finish, best record in school history sophomore season…was featured in the NW-Ohio Football Magazine junior year…three-year Honor Roll member…majoring in English and Law...son of Ray Boes and Angie Raines…born 6-30-92.

Coach Collins Says: "Big, strong and very explosive off the ball. Is a playmaker versus both the run and pass. Athletic and has a motor."

Alex Brouwer	6'3" - 275 - OL	Williamston, Mich. / Williamston HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Williamston High School…earned all-league and all-area recognition…helped lead team to a district and regional championships and advanced to the state finals…earned varsity letters in football, wrestling and track & field…majoring in Criminal Justice…son of Bryan and Jenni Brouwer…born 12-2-92.

Coach Collins Says: "All-Area offensive lineman who has great strength, coupled with excellent feet."

David Brown	5'11" - 260 - DL	Pontiac, Mich. / Country Day HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Detroit Country Day High School…participated in basketball, track and football…was the regional champion for discus from 2008-2010 and the shot put regional champion in 2009-2010 and holds the school record for longest toss…was a three-year starter in football and was a leading tackler for the team…named All-Metro North and Oakland Country Dream Team…named First Team All-State at offensive guard his senior season…majoring in Elementary Education…son of Kenicquile Wilson…born 4-15-93.

Coach Collins Says: "Strong and physical. Athletic like a linebacker with the power and size of a defensive tackle. Also a top track athlete."

Zane Brugger	6'0" - 215 - LB	Byron, Mich. / Byron HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Byron High School…was a three sport athlete, participating in track, wrestling and football…named second team all-conference and first team all-conference for football…named honorable mention all-state as a running back and first team all-state twice…ad perfect attendance in high school and received the Scholastic Award…was a member of honor roll…majoring in Pre-Med…son of Susan Svoboda…born 07-20-93.

Coach Collins Says: "A rugged player who is a combination of size, power, speed and aggressiveness. Should play inside."

Nick Brunner	6'4" - 260 - OL	Toledo, Ohio / St. John's HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at St. Johns Jesuit High School in Toledo, Ohio…earned two varsity letters while starting in 24 consecutive games…helped lead team to the best record and most wins in school history…was named all-city league and all-district teams…guided team to the Regional Championship game junior and senior seasons…earned Second Honors academically…majoring in Criminal Justice…son of Douglas and Christine Brunner…born 6-15-93.

Coach Collins Says: "Big, aggressive blocker who was well coached and plays very physical."

Cody Call	6'0" - 215 - LB	Saginaw, Mich. / Swan Valley HS

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Swan Valley High School under Head Coach Rich Bell…earned honorable mention all-conference recognition sophomore and senior campaigns…helped lead team to a district championship sophomore year…named honorable mention all-area in baseball…earned second-team all conference, honorable mention all-area and conference and led team to a district and regional championship in basketball…graduated Summa Cum Laude senior year…majoring in Education…son of Lanny Call Jr…born 5-18-93.

Coach Collins Says: "Two-way player as a quarterback and linebacker. Smart player who is as tough as they come. Physical presence."

Jake Fallon	6'4" - 200 - LB	Saginaw, Mich. / Nouvel Catholic Central HS

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central High School…participated in both hockey and football…was captain of the hockey team in both his junior and senior years…named all-area honorable mention, and all-state honorable mention…named to the Saginaw News All-Area Dream Team...major is undecided...son of Patrick and Connie Fallon…born 11-2-92.

Coach Collins Says: "A dominant high school linebacker. Great size and a physical force on the field. Plays with great emotion and effort."

Jake Georgakopoulos	5'11" - 200 - LB	Fenton, Mich. / Fenton HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Fenton High School under head coach Jeff Stezke…helped lead team to a district championship and regional finals appearance…broke single-season school record for tackles with 232…named First Team All-State Linebacker in the Detroit Free Press and All-Flint Area Linebacker…named First Unanimous Running Back and Linebacker in the Flint Metro…finished campaign with 232 tackles, 31 tackles for loss, five forced fumbles while averaging 6.4 yards per carry and recorded 16 touchdowns.

Coach Collins Says: "Athletic linebacker who was extremely productive. Made tackles all over the field and dominated opponents."

Kyle Grummet	6'6" - 308 - OL	Ionia, Mich. / Ionia HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Ionia High School…participated in basketball, track, lacrosse and football…was the 89th rated played in the state of Michigan and named “Best of Best” at the Midwest Elite Offensive Line Combine…named captain of the football team…was a scholar athlete and named academic all-conference three times…a member of the honor roll all four years of high school…majoring in Education…son of Kevin and Diane Grummet…born 07-24-92.

Coach Collins Says: "Enormous offensive lineman who can play either center or guard."

Caleb Higbie	5'11" - 175 - ATH/QB	DeWitt, Mich. / DeWitt HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Played quarterback at DeWitt High School under Head Coach Rob Zimmerman…helped lead team to an 11-2 finish in the 2010 season…was named to the Dream-Team and earned All-State Division 3 recognition…played quarterback for the West team in the All-Star game…finished career with 2,571 passing yards and 34 passing touchdowns and 1,200 yards rushing and 11 touchdowns…major is currently undecided…son of Quentin and Stacey Higbie…born 4-19-92.

Coach Collins Says: "Did it all, returned kicks, played corner and was the triggerman at QB. Dynamic playmaker and tough leader. Led his team deep into the playoffs."

Jacob Higbie	5'11" - 175 - WR	DeWitt, Mich. / DeWitt HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at DeWitt High School under Head Coach Zimmerman…named All-State Honorable Mention in his senior season…cousin Cody Ballard is a member of the football team at Saginaw Valley…major is undecided…son of Quentin and Stacey Higbie…born 4-19-92.

Coach Collins Says: "Big play receiver who has the toughness to play a physical style and finesse to run great routes and make acrobatic catches."

Brandon Hughes	5'8" - 190 - RB	Macomb, Mich. / Dakota HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Played running back at Dakota High School under Head Coach Mike Giannone…was a member of the 2007 Division I State Championship team…helped lead team to a district championship junior and senior years…was named MVP, offensive and running back player of the year…earned First Team All-Metro East, All-Mac Red Team and First Team All-East recognition senior year…named 2010 Dakota Impact Player of the Year…received MHSAA all-academic honors…majoring in Criminal Justice…son of Michael and Delores Hughes…born 8-24-93.

Coach Collins Says: "Powerful back with a low center of gravity. Has great vision and instincts."

Deon Jobe	6'1" - 180 - WR/TE	East Grand Rapids, Mich. / East Grand Rapids HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at East Grand Rapids…helped lead team to a Division III State Championship junior and senior seasons…was named first team all-conference senior year...major is currently undecided…son of Richard and Annette Jobe…born 4-22-93.

Coach Collins Says: "Big play, clutch receiver for the State Champs. Is a physical blocker who is athletic as a wide-out. Scored the winning touchdown in the 2009 State Finals."

Brett Koch	6'3" - 272 - OL	Dearborn, Mich. / Edsel Ford HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Edsel Ford High School…participated in both football and track…named all-city, all-conference, and all-metro…a member of the all-star team…received the Thunderbird Award and the Gary Schlief Lineman Scholarship…majoring in Business Management…son of Jennie Avis and Jason Koch…born 08-19-93.

Coach Collins Says: "A big, strong, dominating blocker who plays very physical."

Tyler Lemke	6'4" - 225 - OL/DL	Mt. Pleasant, Mich. / Mt. Pleasant HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Mt. Pleasant High School under Coach McIntyre…named all-conference honorable mention and Detroit Free Press Dream Team...named First Team All-Conference, Saginaw News Dream Team, All-Area Dream Team, and First Team All-State twice…received the Peacemaker Award and was a member a honor roll all four years…majoring in Business…son of Steve and Theresa Lemke…born 3-6-93.

Coach Collins Says: "All-State lineman who is big, stong and athletic. Plays with a mean streak."

Ben Merbler	6'3" - 180 - QB	Canton, Mich. / Canton HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Earned three varsity letters at Canton High School…holds the school record for passing touchdowns in a single season…was voted team captain and earned all-conference recognition…was a four-year Honor Roll member and scholar athlete…major is currently undecided…son of Ron and Theresa Merbler…born 11-30-92.

Coach Collins Says: "Tall, classic quarterback with great speed and quickness. Can deliver the ball downfield and run the option well. Led his team into the playoffs."

Dylan Monette	5'11" - 180 - WR	Williamston, Mich. / Williamston HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Williamston High School…was a three sport athlete participating in foorball, baseball, and basketball… named all-conference three times as a receiver and all-conference twice as a defensive back…a member of the LSJ Dream Team twice and picked Free Press All-State one time…named all-league three times and all-area one time, along with team MVP in basketball…named all-league twice, all-district, all-region, team MVP, and LSJ Dream Team once for baseball…was a two time Business Professional of America State Qualifier…major is undecided…son of Dana and Robin Monette…born 9-12-90.

Coach Collins Says: "Was as explosive as a ball carrier as he was as a receiver. He was his state finals team's big-play man."

Keith Moore	6'0" - 160 - QB	Detroit, Mich. / Cass Tech HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Cass Technical High School under Coach Wilcher…was named all-city and all-metro junior and senior years...earned All-State recognition senior campaign…named to the all-city, metro and All-State teams in track…finished senior track season as city, district and regional champions while finishing as the State Runner-Up in the 400-meter dash…was a National Junior Honors Society member in middle school and an Honor Roll member in high school…majoring in Business…son of Darrell and Yaneth Moore…born 3-24-93.

Coach Collins Says: "Athletic quarterback with great speed and quickness. Accurate passer with a strong arm. Led his team into the state semifinals. Consistently made plays."

Josh Nolen	5'9" - 165 - DB	Canton, Mich. / Canton HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Canton High School in Canton, Mich...

Coach Collins Says: "Quick feet and can transition out of a back-pedal and make plays. Very physical with great ball skills."

Justin Pettenger	5'9" - 180 - RB	Freeland, Mich. / Freeland HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Freeland High School under Coach Townsend…named all-conference, all-area, Midland Dream Team, and Saginaw News Dream Team three times…named All-State once…helped lead his team to a pair of TVC Conference Championships and one district championship…was a four-year starter, two-year captain and holds 27 school records…a member of the honor roll all four years…majoring in Kinesiology…son of Marnie Caballero and Robert Pettenger…born 8-6-92.

Coach Collins Says: "Big play back with quick feet and a lot of athleticism. Did everything for his team."

Tyler Pratt	6'2" - 215 - DE	Rockford, Mich. / Rockford HS

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Rockford High School under Coach Munger…helped lead his team to three conference and district championships, two regional championships, and a state championship in his sophomore season…had an undefeated regular season his junior year and was named captain in his senior campaign…was a member of honor roll…majoring in Business…son of Jim and Janet Pratt…born 2-5-93.

Coach Collins Says: "Was a top linebacker in high school and has all the tools to transition to defensive end. Great frame, great strength and has a nose for the ball."

Abiodun Sanusi	6'0" - 285 - OL	Detroit, Mich. / Cass Tech HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Cass Technical High School under Head Coach Thomas Wilcher…helped lead team to a 12-1 finish senior year, including an undefeated regular season…was a member of the city, district and regional championship team in 2010…honor roll student throughout high school career…majoring in Kinesiology…son of Pat Dejohn…born 1-8-93.

Coach Collins Says: "Big, strong lineman with an outstanding punch."

Mac Schaper	6'2" - 200 - TE	Saginaw, Mich. / Nouvel Catholic Central HS

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Nouvel Catholic Central high school…earned First Team All-Area in 2010…awarded good sportsmanship award in football and basketball…earned varsity letters in football, basketball and track…was a four-year member of the honor roll…father is an SVSU graduate whoe was a member of the 1983 and 1984 GLIAC Championship teams...major is currently undecided…son of Steve Schaper and Lisa Draper…born 1-6-93.

Coach Collins Says: "Made a bunch of big plays as well as dominating as a blocker. Catches the ball well and was a clutch contributer. Also long snaps."

Stan Scott	6'0" - 230 - DL	Grosse Pointe, Mich. / South HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Grosse Pointe South High School…named second team all-league, second team All-East, and second team All-Metro…was an honor roll student…majoring in Business Management…son of Stanley Scott Sr. and Janet Davis…born 9-16-92.

Coach Collins Says: "Athletic and powerful. Is a tough man to block and made plays all over the field. Has all the tools."

Sekou Shorter	6'1" - 180 - DB	Redford, Mich. / Cass Tech HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Cass Technical High School in Detroit, Mich…participated in both football and basketball…helped his team to a city, district and regional championship, along with an appearance in the State Semifinals, all in his senior campaign…was an honor roll student…majoring in Nursing…son of Sekou and Pamala Shorter…born 7-28-93.

Coach Collins Says: "Has great range and athletic ability, and can break on the ball well as a safety. Plays like a linebacker against the run."

Alec Smith	6'2" - 200 - WR/P	Grand Haven, Mich. / Grand Haven HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Grand Haven High School under Coach Farley…was named to the A.P. All-State First Team as a punter…as a wide receiver, earned Detroit Free Press All-State First Team and Detroit News All-State Honorable Mention recognition senior season…named All-Conference twice, All-Area Muskegon First Team offense and defense twice as well as All-Area Grand Rapids Press Dream Team…is currently the all-time leading receiver at Grand Haven High School and set the school punting record with a 42.4-yard average…member of the 4x100 relay team that holds a school record…majoring in Business…son of Edward and Kari Smith…born 10-2-92.

Coach Collins Says: "Big receiver who has both vertical speed and quickness. Made a lot of big plays in big games. Is also a very talented punter."

Keenan Smith	5'7" - 150 - WR	Detroit, Mich. / Cass Tech HS

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Cass Technical High School in Detroit, Mich…helped lead his team to a divisional, city, district and regional championship in his senior season...was a member of the Principal's Circle and honor roll…majoring in Business…son of Michelle Dawson and Glenn Smith…born 7-28-93.

Coach Collins Says: "Super quick inside receiver with great hands. Separates well in space and is a big-play threat."

Scott Stanford	5'11" - 170 - K	Novi, Mich. / Novi HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Novi High School under Coach Pennycuff…named a KLAA Scholar Athlete three times and helped lead his team to a KLAA Central Division Championship…was ranked 15th on Kornbluekicking.com Fab 50 List…was a member of honor roll all four years…majoring in Accounting…son of Steven and Kristina Stanford…born 3-6-93.

Coach Collins Says: "Very talented and very accurate. Has all the tools and is explosive on kickoffs, along with the mind-set to make key kicks under pressure."

Blake Stewart-McGhee	6'1" - 285 - OL	Lake Orion, Mich. / Lake Orion HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Lake Orion High School in Lake Orion, Mich...

Coach Collins Says: "A strong, dominating blocker with outstanding feet and quickness."

Nick Thomas	5'8" - 145 - DB	Holt, Mich. / Holt HS

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Holt High School under Coach Slamer…participated in both football and basketball…helped lead his team to a CAAC Championship, district championship, and regional championship…named all-league and team captain in his senior season…was a member of the honor roll all four years of high school…majoring in Criminal Justice…son of Guy and Angela Thomas…born 4-28-93.

Coach Collins Says: "Was an all-around playmaker who returned kicks, scored on offense and was an excellent cover man on defense. Expected to play cornerback."

Neil Vanderlaan	5'10" - 170 - WR	Rockford, Mich. / Rockford HS

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Earned two varsity letters in football at Rockford High School under Coach Munger…helped lead team to an 11-1 record senior year and 11-2 record junior year…was named to the A.P. All-State, Detroit Free Press All-State and Grand Rapids Press Dream Team…earned OK Red All-Conference recognition…voted Rockford High football MVP and Rockford football offensive MVP…was a four-year member of the honor roll and earned an academic letter…major is currently undecided…son of Gerald and Cheryl Vanderlaan…born 11-7-92.

Coach Collins Says: "Consistently was the go-to-guy in the passing game and consistently made plays. Great route runner with great hands."

Mike Weeks	6'2" - 185 - WR	Cadillac, Mich. / Cadillac HS	Highlight Video

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Cadillac High School…was a three sport athlete, participating in football, basketball and track…named all-conference kicker three times, all-conference wide receiver twice, all-area wide receiver twice, all-region once and All-State wide receiver…was selected to play in the All-Star game…holds school records for most receptions in a season and in a career, and is the school's all-time career scoring leader with 285 points…majoring in Nursing…son of James Weeks…born 9-7-92.

Coach Collins Says: "Tall, outside receiver with excellent top-end speed. Was very productive and consistently made big plays."

Sean Wren	5'7" - 155 - WR	Mason, Mich. / Mason HS

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Mason High School…participated in both football and track…named all-league and all-area twice…named All-State Honorable Mention…named team MVP and Area Special Teams “Player of the Year” in his senior campaign…was both league champion and regional champion in the 110m hurdles…qualified for the state meet in both pole vault and hurdles…placed seventh in the indoor track state meet and was named All-State for the 60m hurdles...won his weight class three times in the area liftathon…majoring in Criminal Justice…son of Steve and Teresa Wren…born 5-28-92.

Coach Collins Says: "Slot receiver with great quickness and route running ability. Playmaker with the ball in his hands and was also a big play return man."

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