OXFORD, Ohio -- Miami's 2012 football recruiting class had a definite in-state flavor to it as Head Coach Don Treadwell announced the signing of 25 players to national letters-of-intent this afternoon. Twelve of the newest RedHawks hail from the state of Ohio with nine of those coming from the immediate Cincinnati/Dayton area.
Coach Don Treadwell on the 2011 Miami football recruiting class: "If you can go out and recruit players at each position who bring talent to the table, then you'll be successful. We're bringing in linemen on both sides of the ball who have filled our size requirements and possess athleticism. We have big skill position players--running backs, tight ends, linebackers--guys who have outstanding range and can run and strike you. And we've brought in talented players on the wings--corners and receivers. Unquestionably, we've improved our depth by bringing in young men who have the ability to jump into the two-deep right away. Ohio was really a focus for us in seeking players. We're really fortunate to have such a fertile area in our own back yard. These 25 outstanding young men comprise a special class who our fans will be excited about."
The complete class includes:
MIAMI UNIVERSITY - 2012 Football Recruits
Bryson Albright DE 6-5 210 Cincinnati, OH (St. Xavier)
J'Terius Brown DE 6-3 225 Milledgeville, GA (Miller Grove)
Ryan Callen OT 6-5 270 Hinsdale, IL (Central)
Brandyn Cook OL 6-2 295 Cincinnati, OH (St. Xavier)
Nick Custer OL 6-4 275 Cincinnati, OH (Elder)
Orlando David TE 6-3 240 Miami, FL (Chaminade-Madonna)
Terry Davis OL 6-4 305 Cincinnati, OH (Wyoming)
David DeLeon DT 6-1 278 Bamberg, SC (Bamberg-Ehrhardt)
Josh Dooley LB 5-11 200 Mason, OH (William Mason)
Austin Gearing QB 6-5 205 Franklin, OH (Bishop Fenwick)
Nate Gerbus LB 6-1 220 Cincinnati, OH (St. Xavier)
Kent Kern LB 6-1 220 Toledo, OH (St. John's Jesuit)
DaQuan Lucas DB 5-10 185 St. Stephens, SC (Timberland)
Jay Mastin S 6-1 200 Centerville, OH (Centerville)
Spencer McInnis RB 5-9 175 Commerce Township, MI (Orchard Lake St. Mary)
Fred McRae WR 5-9 160 Miami, FL (Chaminade-Madonna)
Kaleb Patterson K 5-9 160 Duncan, SC (Byrnes)
Jimmy Rousher TE 6-3 254 Canfield, OH (Canfield)
Wesley Scott DL 6-3 245 Ridgeland, SC (Ridgeland)
Sam Shisso WR 6-5 205 Charlotte, NC (East Mecklenburg)
Jack Snowball RB 6-0 211 Wadsworth, OH (Wadsworth)
Marshall Taylor DB 6-4 185 Cordele, GA (Crisp County)
Jamire Westbrook RB 5-9 195 South Lebanon, OH (Kings)
Rokeem Williams WR 6-1 185 Williston, SC (Williston-Elko)
Mitchell Winters DE 6-5 245 Mississauga, ONT (Our Lady of Mt. Carmel)
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