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The Blue Raiders inked players from eight different states with 11 coming from Georgia, five from Florida, four from Tennessee, and one each from Virginia, Texas Illinois, Alabama, and Mississippi. Overall, 21 signees come from the high school ranks and four are junior college transfers.

Todney Evans

DE · 6-3 · 210 pounds · Fr.
Delray Beach, FL
Atlantic Community

Staff notes: "Athletic pass rusher with big upside" (2:36 PM)

Richie Bisaccia

S · 6-0 · 185 pounds · Fr.
Tampa, FL
Freedom

Staff notes: "Good instincts and plays physical" (11:52 AM)

Devante Lee

DE · 6-6 · 227 pounds · Fr.
Chicago, IL
Simeon Career Academy

Staff notes: "Extremely long and gifted pass rusher" (11:51 AM)

Shon Akins

CB · 5-9 · 170 pounds · Fr.
Hampton, VA
Norcross (GA)

Staff notes: "Quick, competitive and aggressive cover corner" (11:18 AM)

Kenderson Obas

DT · 6-2 · 275 pounds · Fr.
Orlando, FL
Dr. Phillips

Staff notes: "Great lower body strength and explodes off the ball" (10:42 AM)

Michael Minter

CB · 6-0 · 175 pounds · Fr.
Atlanta, GA
McNair

Staff notes: "Good speed, athletic, and explosive" (9:20 AM)

Ed'Marques Batties

WR · 6-0 · 190 pounds · Jr.
Fresno, TX
Hightower

Staff notes: "Smooth route runner with great body control" (8:59 AM)

Daniel Stephens

OL · 6-2 · 290 pounds · Fr.
Duluth, GA
Peachtree Ridge

Staff notes: "A powerful player who plays with leverage" (8:52 AM)

Kamani Thomas

RB · 5-9 · 195 pounds · Fr.
Dallas, GA
East Paulding

Staff notes: "Tough, physical runner with big play potential" (8:48 AM)

Conner Trent

OL · 6-5 · 300 pounds · Fr.
Church Hill, TN
Volunteer

Staff notes: "Great frame with huge upside" (8:45 AM)

Shane Tucker

RB · 6-0 · 210 pounds · Fr.
Memphis, TN
Memphis University School

Staff notes: "Versatile, athletic, and has a great work ethic" (8:41 AM)

Jimal McBride

DT · 6-2 · 280 pounds · Fr.
Waycross, GA
Ware County

Staff notes: "Quick, good feet, and plays physical" (8:19 AM)

A.J. Erdely

QB · 6-3 · 205 pounds · Fr.
Cumming, GA
West Forsyth

Staff notes: "Strong, athletic, and a highly competitive dual threat quarterback" (8:03 AM)

Jevontey Smith

WR · 6-3 · 195 pounds · Fr.
Greensboro, AL
Greensboro

Staff notes: "Explosive, very athletic, and has good ball skills" (7:59 AM)

Xavier Walker

S · 6-4 · 200 pounds · So.
Duluth, GA
Duluth

Staff notes: "Big and physical and has a tough mindset" (7:52 AM)

Veion Robinson

LB · 6-2 · 200 pounds · Fr.
Hampton, GA
Lovejoy

Staff notes: "Edge rusher who plays well in space" (7:47 AM)

Matthew Foster

DE · 6-3 · 235 pounds · Fr.
Sparks, GA
Cook County

Staff notes: "Tough, physical player who uses his hands well" (7:45 AM)

Jahmal Jones

DE · 6-3 · 210 pounds · Fr.
Norcross, GA
Norcross

Staff notes: "Runs well, athletic, and plays fast" (7:32 AM)

Shannon Smith

WR · 6-2 · 200 pounds · Fr.
Macon, GA
Westside

Staff notes: "Big, strong, and plays physical" (7:25 AM)

Ismael Aurismond

DE · 6-3 · 225 pounds · Fr.
Miami, FL
Hialeah

Staff notes: "Athletic, physical, and moves extremely well" (7:19 AM)

Dalton Ownby

OL · 6-3 · 285 pounds · Fr.
Maryville, TN
Alcoa

Staff notes: "Tough, nasty, competitive and powerful" (6:47 AM)

Canon Rooker

PK · 5-11 · 165 pounds · Fr.
Richmond Hill, GA
Richmond Hill

Staff notes: "Strong leg, accurate and can kickoff and placekick" (6:20 AM)

Lucas Hamilton

TE · 6-5 · 240 pounds · Fr.
Lenoir City, TN
Lenoir City

Staff notes: "Growth potential, has a big upside and good hands" (6:07 AM)

Devin Clarke

WR · 5-11 · 170 pounds · Jr.
Sebring, FL
Sebring

Staff notes: "Quick, explosive and will be a vertical threat" (Midterm)

Chris Perkins

WR · 6-3 · 215 pounds · Jr.
Hazelhurst, MS
Hazelhurst

Staff notes: "Athletic, strong, and has knack of making plays" (Midterm)

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