Florida States Recruiting Class of 1994

Class of 1994

MAGIC BENTON, WR 6-0, 170, FR., Miami, FL (NORTHWESTERN HS)-

0ne of the top receivers in the country ... considered Florida's top athlete ... a 5A all-state selection last season ... made 22 receptions for 650 yards for an average of 29.5 yards per catch ... scored eight touchdowns ... Tom Lemming ranked him the #4 receiver in the nation ... Big East/ACC ranked him #16 of its top 60 players ... National Recruiting Advisor's national ranking had him #1 at receiver ... Super Prep ranks him #17 at receiver ... skilled defensive player who recorded seven interceptions in 1993 ... shut down a number of fine receivers in the Dade County All-Star game ... named a Super Senior ... played both ways in the Florida-Georgia All-Star Game ... made two tackles and broke up a pass from his cornerback spot ... caught one pass for 36 yards as a wide receiver ... also named to the Schutt Sports Group Top 100 prep players ... ran the 100 and 200m dashes and 400m hurdles ... led the nation with a 38.1 yards per catch average during his junior season ... caught 11 passes for 418 yards and seven touchdowns his junior year ... a Super 24 selection ... runs a 4.4 in the 40 ... has a 38-inch vertical leap ... chose FSU over Miami, West Virginia, and Florida.

LAMARR GLENN, FB 6-1, 235, FR., DAYTONA BEACH, FL (SEABREEZE HS)-

Bruising linebacker who was also a successful fullback in high school ... Max Emfinger listed him as the #2 inside linebacker in the nation ... credited with 95 tackles his senior season ... his team reached the state semifinals in 1993 ... Tom Lemming listed him #23 in the nation at inside linebacker... during his junior season, registered 86 solo tackles and picked off five passes ... SuperPrep ranked him the #7 linebacker in the country ... played in the annual Florida-Georgia All-Star Game but did not register a tackle ... attended the FSU camp last summer ... runs a 4.7 ... can bench 345 pounds ... brother of FSU tight end Billy Glenn ... picked FSU over Alabama, Miami, Syracuse and Florida.

HANK GRANT, LB 6-2, 224, FR., ST. PETERSBURG, FL (BOCA CIEGA HS)-

Considered the second best linebacker in the country behind fellow FSU signee Lamont Green ... a USA Today honorable mention pick ... the St. Petersburg Times selected him to its All-Suncoast team ... a Super 24 pick by the Orlando Sentinel ... Tom Lemming ranked him the third best outside linebacker in the nation ... #4 at defensive end by both Max Emfinger and the National Recruiting Advisors ... listed #27 in the Big East/ACC recruiting national top 60 ... had a tremendous senior campaign, posting 69 solo tackles, 54 assists and 11 sacks ... also tallied nine pass deflections, two blocked punts, two interceptions and four fumble recoveries ... a second team all-state selection by the Florida Sports Association ... one of the Schutt Sports Group's Top 100 prep players ... also led his basketball team to the state championship ... owns a 4.5 time in the 40 ... an excellent student with a 3.1 GPA ... plans to study engineering ... selected FSU over Nebraska and North Carolina.

LAMONT GREEN, OLB 6-3, 220, FR., Miami, FL (SOUTHRIDGE HS)-

0ne of the nation's top defensive players ... USA Today's National Defensive Player of the Year ... selected to the All-USA team ... Florida's Gatorade Player of the Year ... a Super 24 selection ... Max Emfinger listed him the #1 inside linebacker in the nation ... ran an interception back 97 yards for a touchdown during his senior campaign ... Blue chip Illustrated's regional MVP as well as a Dream Team member ... named to the all-Southern team by the Orlando Sentinel ... one of the Orlando Sentinel's Dixie Dozen ... also named to the SportSouth all-South team and the Schutt Sports Group Top 100 ... National Recruiting Advisor's proclaimed him the #1 strong linebacker in the country ... #11 on Big East/ACC Recruiting's top 60 ... averaged nine tackles per game his senior season ... amassed 135 tackles on the year ... led his team to a 15-0

record and the state title ... played on two state championship teams ... a three-time 5A all-state selection ... named Florida's Most Valuable Player in the Florida-Georgia All-Star Game after recording a team-high eight tackles...also had two stops for 23 yards in losses and broke up a pass ... can bench press over 300 pounds ... has run a 4.5 in the 40...chose FSU over

Southern Cal, Michigan, Alabama, Penn State and Miami.

ROBERT HAMMOND, FS 6-3, 185, FR., OPELOUSAS, LA (OPELOUSAS HS)-

Considered one of the premiere defensive backs in the country ... exhibits an aggressive, hard hitting style of play ... a 4A all-state selection each of the post two seasons ... regarded as the top safety in the country ... selected to Blue Chip Illustrated's Dream Team ... a first team All-USA selection by USA Today ... wrote a weekly diary for USA Today on his recruitment ... played wing back as well as safety, starting for three years ... recorded 172 tackles, 81 solo ... intercepted five passes and forced five fumbles, four of which he recovered ... led Opelousas to a 27-8 record, three district championships and three trips to the playoffs ... clocked a 4.5 time in the 40 ... caught 30 passes for over 700 yards ... earned a 3.5 GPA ... ran track and averaged 22 points per game in basketball ... also named to the Sports South all-South team and the Schutt Top 100 ... FSU topped such schools as Michigan, Notre Dame, Alabama, Texas A&M, Stanford and Florida for his services.

DEON HUMPHREY, SS 64, 215, FR., LAKE WORTH, FL (LAKE WORTH HS)-

Another outstanding defensive recruit and athlete who received national honors ... ranked 59th nationally by Big East/ACC Recruiting ... Max Emfinger listed him as the #7 strong safety in the country ... Tom Lemming ranked him #12 overall at safety ... named to the Schutt Sports Group Top 100 ...Made one tackle and recovered a fumble in the FloridaGeorgia All-Star Game ... a tenacious hitter ... recorded 60 tackles and two interceptions on the year ... also recovered four fumbles ... possesses 4.5 speed ... has recorded a 300 pound bench press ... did double duty as a tight end with eight grabs for 148 yards and a touchdown ... first team all-state selection as a senior ... a third team all-stater his junior year ... attended FSU's summer football camp ... picked FSU over Florida, Michigan and Miami.

MYRON JACKSON, TE 6-5, 240, FR., OKEECHOBEE, FL (OKEECHOBEE HS)-

Considered the state's top tight end prospect ... Max Emfinger rated him the #7 tight end in the nation ... Tom Lemming ranked him #19 at that position ... the National Recruiting Advisor's listed him in the top 200 in the Southeast ... America's preseason #9 tight end by Super Prep ... a Super Prep All-American ... can be found in the nation's top 100 by the Atlanta Constitution and the Schutt Sports Group ... has excellent speed for a big man with a 4.8 time in the 40...claims a 375-pound bench press... attended FSU's summer football camp ... selected FSU over Miami and Florida.

TIM JOHNSON, OG 6-4, 295, JR., FAYETTEVILLE, NC (JONES CC/BYRD HS)-

Versatile, strong line prospect who was one of the best junior college players in the nation last year ... a first team junior college All-America selection ... SuperPrep's 25th-ranked junior college player and its #3 offensive lineman ... considered one of the best junior college offensive lineman by Deep South Recruiting Guide ... named Mississippi's Junior College Most Valuable Offensive Lineman ... played offensive line for just one year at Jones ... as a freshman, played defensive tackle and made the Mississippi Junior College all-state team ... quick off the ball with a 5.0 time in the 40 ... possesses outstanding strength with a 380-pound bench.

SEAN MITCHELL, DE 64, 255, FR., JESUP., GA (WAYNE COUNTY HS)-

An all-around athlete with great size and speed ... a three year starter in high school ... regarded as one of the best line prospects in the nation ... earned SportsSouth all-South honors ... totalled 193 tackles, 118 solo, in 1993 ... forced 11 fumbles and recovered four ... credited with 15 sacks on the season ... at tight end, caught six touchdowns and recorded another off a blocked punt ... named the area's MVP ... a dominating force who single-handedly disrupted opponents' passing games in high school ... made eight tackles, including one for an 11-yard loss in the Florida-Georgia All-Star Game... averaged 13 points and eight rebounds per game during basketball season ... runs a 4.9 in the 40 ... a solid student ... carries a 3.8 GPA ... heavily recruited by Georgia, Florida, Georgia Tech, Clemson, Tennessee, and N. C. State in addition to FSU.

ANTHONY PHILLIPS, OL 6-5, 295, FR., PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FT. PIERCE CENTRAL HS)-

Strong, quick, aggressive blocker whose fine senior season made him Florida's most sought after offensive lineman ... regarded one of the nation's top linemen ... led one of the most dominant lines in the state ... a member of Blue Chip Illustrated's Dream Team and its #3 offensive lineman ... garnered first team 3A all-state mention ... a Super 24 selection who represented Florida in its annual ail-star game with Georgia ... excellent downfield blocker ... graded out an impressive 88% on the season ... has sheer power with a 365-plus pound bench press ... clocked an impressive 4.9 time in the 40 ... chose FSU over Florida, Tennessee, Auburn and Mississippi.

SAMARI ROLLE, CB 6-1,160, FR., MIAMI, FL (MIAMI BEACH HS)-

0utstanding all-around athlete who projects as a clefen sive back at the collegiate level ... Blue Chip Illustrated selected him to its Dream Team ... Super 24 senior who participated in the Florida-Georgia All-Star Game ... rated Dade County's second-best-player behind fellow FSU signee Lamont Green ... Super Prep's Dixie Defensive Player of the Year ... also ranked the sixth-best player in the state by Superprep ... first team 5A all-state selection ... MVP of the first Dade County AllStar Game ... played quarterback as a senior and threw for 1,217 yards and eight TDs ... rushed for 402 yards and three more scores ... picked off six posses and returned three punts for touchdowns as a senior ... has 4.4 speed in the 40 ... selected FSU over Miami, West Virginia, Colorado and Illinois.

ORPHEUS ROYE, DT 6-4, 275, JR., MIAMI, FL (JONES CC/MIAMI SPRINGS HS)-

Talented defensive line prospect who originally signed with FSU two years ago ... second team junior college All-American in 1993 ... Super Prep's 18th-rated junior college player and its third-ranked JC defensive lineman ... also an all-region 23 and all-state JC selection while at Jones Junior College... racked up 76 tackles, including 51 solos, last year ... accounted for 20 sacks, 12 as a sophomore, during his junior college career ... tallied eight tackles for loss and caused two fumbles a year ago.

TROY SAUNDERS, CB 5-10, 185, FR., MIAMI, FL (MIAMI SPRINGS HS)-

Two-way prep star who projects as a defensive back in college ... first team all-Dade County selection by the Miami Herald ... second team 5A all-state pick... rushed for 580 yards and six touchdowns as a tailback ... leader of one of the best defenses in the state ... intercepted five passes from his safety spot in the secondary ... blocked a punt for a TD on special teams... a late addition to the Florida roster for its summer all-star game with Georgia ... clocked at 4.4 in the 40 ... his father was Springs' defensive coordinator ... picked the Seminoles over Miami, Florida, Kansas State, and Minnesota.

DEMETRO STEPHENS, MLB 6-3, 230, FR., SANDERSVILLE, GA (WASHINGTON

COUNTY HS)-

Regarded as one of the best prep linebackers in the nation ... named to Blue Chip Illustrated's Dream Team ... that publication's #4 linebacker ... second team All-USA selection by USA Today ... Superprep All-American who is their ninth-ranked linebacker ... top LB prospect in the state of Georgia ... rated the #3 linebacker in the nation by The Sporting News ... the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Georgia AA Player of the Year ... was also named to the SportsSouth allSouth team ... made an incredible 249 tackles, 179 solos, in 14 games as a senior ... recorded eight QB sacks ... picked off four passes, caused five fumbles, and recovered three ... also blocked two punts during his senior campaign ... grabbed 24 passes for 223 yards and three touchdowns while playing tight end... scored two more TDs on interception returns ... recorded eight tackles and a stop for loss in the Florida-Georgia All-Star game... excellent speed (4.69 in the 40) and strength (360 lb. bench) ... chose FSU over Tennessee, Auburn, Georgia, and Nebraska.

DALE VALENTE, OL 6-4, 292, FR., ORLANDO, FL (CYPRESS CREEK HS)-

Late bloomer who rose to the top of the state's offensive line class with an outstanding senior season ... first team all-Orange County third team 4A all-state choice ... District Player of the Year ... won Coca-Cola Golden Helmet Offensive Lineman of the Year Award, signifying the top offensive lineman in Central Florida ... first player to sign Division I scholarship from his high school in its second year ... team improved from 1-9 his junior year to qualify for state playoffs in 1993 ... possesses excellent technique, good footwork and quickness ... fine lower body strength allows him to drive defenders backwards ...considered one of the top 10 senior offensive linemen in Florida ... Deep South Football ranks him among the Top 100 seniors in the state ... added to the Florida roster for its annual all-star game with Georgia ... honor student ... throws the shot and discus for the track team ... selected FSU over Kentucky, Georgia, Florida, and Central Florida.