Signing day 2016 is less than a month away. As we continue to inch towards February 5th, here’s a look at where the Flames currently stand with the Class of 2016:
Verbals
QB Stephen Calvert
With Josh Woodrum graduating and Stephon Masha the only scholarship QB on the roster, the Flames made the position a high priority stating from the outset they wanted to sign 2 quarterbacks. Calvert had a standout senior season leading Carol City into the playoffs. He will join the team in the summer with the intention of competing for the starting job from day 1.
QB Rud Yearick
Yearick chose Liberty over IVY League offers and he has enrolled with the Flames for the Spring semester. Yearick had hand surgery at the conclusion of his senior season, but should be ready to go for spring practice.
WR Antonio Gandy-Golden
The 6’4″ receiver committed to the Flames Monday night over offers from Elon, Kennesaw State, Mercer, Samford, and Murray State.
WR David Harvey
Harvey also had offers from Abilene Christian, Air Force, and Army. He was named 1st-team All-Greater Houston and All-County at wide receiver following a senior season where he had 63 receptions for 1,257 yards and 19 touchdowns. Harvey recently picked up an offer from McNeese State.
OL Damian Bounds, Jr
The Flames have picked up 4 pleges from offensive linemen in the class including Bounds who was named 1st-team All State following the conclusion of his senior season. sf 1st team all state ol
OL Aidan Burroughs
Burroughs has been listed at 6’4″ and 275 pounds. The offensive lineman product hails from Norfolk, Nebraska where he attended Catholic High.
OL Ethan Crawford
Crawford was the first commitment in this class, as he committed back in early June. He also had offers from East Tennessee State, Charleston Southern, and Robert Morris.
OL Daniel Zapata
The 6’3″, 275 pound Zapata committed to Coach Gill and the Flames over Air Force, Army, Colgate, Robert Morris, and Monmouth. He attends Paramus Catholic in Paramus, New Jersey.
DE Michael Anderson
Anderson committed to the Flames December 15th. Liberty was the only offer for the 6’3″ defensive end product out of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida.
DL DeCarlo Hamilton
Hamilton chose Liberty over Southeast Missouri State and Florida A&M. At 6’4″ and over 300 pounds, he could play on either side of the line, but will begin his career on the defensive line.
LB Korell Evans
Evans committed to the Flames in December after being offered by Coach Gill in November. Evans is from Hallandale, Florida.
DB Jimmy Faulks, Jr
Faulks committed to Liberty in August over reported offers from Florida International, Pittsburgh, and Western Kentucky. He first landed on the coaching staff’s radar as part of the team that won the 7-on-7 tournament at Liberty last July.
S Solomon McGinty (JUCO)
McGinty is a veteran defensive back who has 2 years of eligibility remaining. He is from Texas where he spent 3 seasons at Tyler Junior College including 1 year as a medical redshirt. He will be on campus for the spring semester.
S Brandon Tillmon
Tillmon is expected to be a 2-sport star at Liberty, playing both football and baseball. Following a succesful senior season, Tillmon was named to the All-State team.
K Alex Probert
As the Flames look to find a replacement for John Lunsford, they have picked up a commitment from Probert who recently picked up 3 stars from ESPN. Probert is scheduled to take his official visit during the weekend of January 22nd.
Pending Offers
ATH Dakarai Allen
Allen is a defensive back/wide receiver. The Flames were the first to offer him back in April 2015, but he has picked up several offers since then including South Dakota, Alcorn State, Charleston Southern, North Dakota State, South Dakota State, Southeastern Missouri, Western Illinois, and South Alabama. He was a 7-on-7 teammate of current Liberty commit Jimmy Faulks, Jr. He says he hasn’t had any contact with the Flames lately.
ATH Arkeem Byrd
Byrd has a laundry list of offers including the likes of Louisville, Kansas, and Tennessee.
ATH Jaylan Foster
The Byrnes High School prospect has numerous offers including Liberty, Charleston Southern, and Eastern Michigan, who are apparently his top 3. He announced that he was going to announce his college decision on January 20th, but he recently stated he was pushing that date back.
ATH Matthew Martin
Martin has offers from Liberty and Coastal Carolina.
ATH Isaiah Perez
Perez is a running back from Refugio, Texas. His only reported offer is from Liberty.
ATH Kadofi Wright
Wright also has offers from Buffalo, Coastal Carolina, JMU, and Rhode Island.
RB Theo Anderson
Anderson has picked up offers from several FBS schools, but he still says he is considering the Flames.
RB Ryan Bradberry
Bradberry’s only reported offer is from the Flames.
RB Kevon Hudson
He has reported offers from Liberty and Charlotte, and had a standout senior season coming off a knee injury.
RB Peytton Pickett
Pickett picked up an offer from Kansas in October, it seems like he’s locked in on the Jayhawks at this point.
WR Colby Cooper
The prospect from Wake Forest, North Carolina has several offers including Old Dominion, Villanova, and Delaware.
WR Deshon Cowling
Cowling is from Brundidge, Alabama and has offers from Southern Miss and Alabama State.
WR Trey Fullwood
Fullwood has numerous offers including several from the FBS level.
WR Jacquez Payton
He also has offers from Jacksonville State, Memphis, Samford, and South Alabama.
DT Omar Calderon
Calderon has offers from Florida A&M and Tennessee-Martin. I haven’t seen a report of an offer from Charleston Southern, but they are showing interest including an in-home visit last week.
DT Da’shon Copes
Copes has offers from Liberty and Army. Scout has dropped 2 stars on him.
DT Alejandro Solis
He has several offers including some FBS-level offers.
DB Terry Beckham
His only reported offer is from the Flames.
DB Hamp Cheevers
Cheevers has begun picking up numerous FBS offers including one from Boston College recently. He was named Florida’s 1A player of the year following his senior season.
DB Jason Harrison, Jr
Harrison also has offers from Delaware State and Sacred Heart. He says Liberty is no longer showing interest.
DB Khris Pam
He has offers from Mercer, Charleston Southern, Charlotte, Elon, Gardner-Webb, Hampton, Presbyterian, and South Carolina State. A couple of FBS level teams have expressed strong interest, so he may be holding out to see if they offer.
DB Lynval Sutherland, Jr
With an offer from USF, the Florida native seems to have the Bulls on his radar.
S Torrian Hampton
The Flames just offered Hampton in December. He also has offers from Florida A&M and Middle Tennessee State.
S Kemble Laguines
The Flames offered Laguines last April. He also has offers from several Big South schools, but it looks like the Flames’ biggest competition for the Georgia defensive back is with Georgia State.
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