


All quotes by head coach Dan Hawkins
Richie Brockel, TE, 6-2, 230, Fr., Phoenix, Az. (Greenway HS)
A three-sport athlete at Greenway High School in Phoenix, Az.. Named to the 4A All-State team and the Az. Coaches All-State Team, while also earning first-team all-league honors as both a linebacker and tight end. Finished with 40 catches for 494 yards and seven touchdowns.
Jeremy Childs, WR, 6-0, 170, Fr., Los Alamitos, Cal. (Los Alamitos HS)
A highly decorated player out of Los Alamitos High School in Cal. who helped lead team to a 12-2 record and a runner-up finish in the CIF Division I playoffs. Offensive Player of the Year, All-CIF, CBS Sportsline All-America, and second-team EA Sports All-National Team. Caught 85 passes for 1,258 yards and 22 touchdowns.
" Jeremy comes from a very good high school, [Los Alamitos} is a very good program. I think he’s one of those guys that had a natural affinity for Boise State."
Jadon Dailey, C, 6-0, 285, Jr., Phoenix, Az. (Mountain Ridge HS/Phoenix College)
A first-team all-region pick on the offensive line and a two-way player of the year at Phoenix College as a sophomore. Named first-team All-Western States Football League on the offensive line, and third team All-Az. on the offensive line.
"We definitely want him to challenge, there’s no question about that. We have some other guys at the center position that will have something to say about that as well."
Jameson Davis, K, 5-10, 185, Fr., Eagle, Id. (Eagle HS)
A four-year high school letterman that spent his last three seasons at Eagle High School in Eagle, Id., after moving from Wyoming. Made 29-of-31 point after touchdowns and averaged 57.9 yards on kickoffs with 33 of 55 going for touchbacks. As a junior ranked in the top 10 kickers at the Chris Sailer Kicking Combine. Originally signed in February 2004.
" He’ll have a chance. We just didn’t want him to come in here and battle with Tyler."
Dennis Ellis, DE, 6-3, 270, Jr., Cleveland, Texas (Cleveland HS/College of the Canyons)
Originally committed to Texas A&M in February 2002. Named first-team All-American and first-team all-state on the defensive line as a sophomore after recording 91 tackles and 18.5 sacks. Named first-team all-conference on the defensive line as a freshman in 2002 after making 76 tackles, including 12 sacks.
" Very talented. He can play inside, and he can play outside. He’s a guy who’s 270, but if saw him, he looks skinny. He’s a skinny 270."
Cameron Filkins, OG, 6-4, 324, Fr., Seal Beach, Cal. (Los Alamitos HS)
Named to the Sunset League second team on both the offensive and defensive line as a senior, while helping lead team to the semifinals of the CIF Division 1 state playoffs. Finished with 23 tackles (11 solo, 12 assisted) and two sacks. Helped team to CIF Division 1 Championship as a junior. Also lettered in track and field four times and was the Moore League champion in the shot put in 2000. Originally signed in February 2004. Will redshirt in 2004.
Aiona Key, WR, 6-4, 205, Fr., Citrus Heights, Cal. (Mesa Verde HS)
A three-sport letterman at Mesa Verde High School in Citrus Heights, Cal.. Named first-team all-state as a wide receiver and first-team all-league as a wide receiver and a defensive back as a senior after catching 36 passes for 618 yards and nine touchdowns.
"He’s a great kid and really good player."
Ben Iannacchione, OT, 6-3, 280, Fr., Pittsburgh, Penn. (Baldwin HS/West Virginia Univ.)
Redshirted at West Virginia during the 2004 season. Played at Baldwin High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he was a three-year starter. Named All-Quad East WPIAL First Team, first-team all-state by the Associated Press, Pittsburgh Sporting News, and Pennsylvania Football News, and all-region by PrepStars East. Will redshirt in 2004.
" He was a dominant run blocking force in high school. This guy can come off the ball."
Nick Lomax, QB, 6-6, 210, Fr., Tualatin, Or. (Lake Oswego HS)
A two-year letterman at Lake Oswego High School in both football and basketball. Named first-team all-state and first-team all-league after throwing for 2,800 yards, 30 touchdowns and just four interceptions while leading team to a 10-2 record and a runner-up finish in the state championships. Selected to play in the Les Schwab All-Star Game. Will redshirt in 2004.
" Nick is a kid who really has an upside. I think Nick is very athletic."
Paul Lucariello, OT, 6-4, 250, Fr., Chino, Cal. (Chino HS)
A three-year letterman at Chino High School in Chino, Cal.. Named first-team All-CIF Division II, first-team All-Sierra Conference, and first-team all-Inland Valley as a senior. Also named team captain, most inspirational, while winning the Sierra Sportsmanship Award. Will redshirt in 2004.
Tristan Patin, DB, 5-9, 165, Fr., Los Angeles, Cal. (Serra HS)
A three-sport letterman in both football and track and field at Serra High School in Los Angeles. Earned all-league and All-CIF honors as a wide receiver as a senior, while also being selected to the Daily Breeze All-Area Team as a defensive back.
Jerard Rabb, WR, 6-3, 200, Jr., Orange, Cal. (El Modena HS/Saddleback Community College)
Named the Mission Conference National Division Offensive Player of the Year after helping Saddleback Community College to go undefeated (8-0) in Mission Conference play this season, winning the team’s first conference title since 1996. Selected to the all-state team by JuCalTransfer.com after catching 83 passes for 1,368 yards and 15 touchdowns.
" He’s a playmaker, he’s very talented. He’s good, I mean really, really good."
Orlando Scandrick, DB, 5-11, 175, Fr., Los Alamitos, Cal. (Los Alamitos HS)
An all-around player at Los Alamitos High School in Los Alamitos, Cal., where he played wide receiver, defensive back, and returned kicks. Named to the first-team Long Beach Dream Team, first-team All-Sunset League, and Prep Star Magazine 2004 All-American Team.
" Orlando is a guy that is very talented on both side of the ball, and we are bringing him in as a corner."
Matt Schweitzer, TE, 6-4, 220, Fr., Gig Harbor, Was. (Gig Harbor HS)
A four-sport letterman at Gig Harbor High School in Gig Harbor, Washington. A preseason all-state pick and was named one of Washington’s Top 20 Athletes. Injured in the second game of his senior season and missed the rest of the year. Finished career with 2,100 all-purpose yards, 7.9 yards per carry, 11.6 yards per reception, and 25 touchdowns. Will redshirt in 2004.
Kyle Seevers, QB, 6-6, 190, Fr., Pioche, Nv. (Lincoln County HS)
A three-sport letterman at Lincoln County High School in Pioche, Nevada. Injured as a senior and did not play but still nominated for the Army All-Star Game. Named state and conference offensive MVP after leading team to a state championship as a junior completing 72-of-112 passes for 1,198 yards, and 22 touchdowns with just seven interceptions. Will redshirt in 2004.
Nathan Thomas, LB, 6-1, 220, Fr., Claremont, Cal. (Claremont HS)
A four-year letterman at Claremont High School in Claremont, Cal.. Earned first-team All-CIF Division II honors, as well as first-team All-Baseline League and first-team All-Inland Valley. Named team captain, team defensive MVP, and league defensive MVP.
Kyle Wilson, DB, 5-10, 180, Fr., Piscataway, N.J. (Piscataway HS)
Helped lead Piscataway High School to three straight state championships, a pair of undefeated seasons in 2002 and 2004, and a 33-3 overall record. Named MVP of the New Jersey State Championship Game as a junior and senior. Named first-team all-state as a wide receiver, while also garnering all-area, all-county, all-conference, and all-division honors. Set a school record for receiving touchdowns, total touchdowns, and single season scoring.
" One of those guys where the power of TV and ESPN really helped us out."
He was very exciting on tape—very electric."
Arbiter Staff