Football Inks 23 To National Letters of Intent

Feb. 1, 2006

Colorado State University football coach Sonny Lubick today announced the signings of 23 student-athletes to national letters of intent.

Wednesday was the first day prospective student-athletes in the sport of football could sign the national letters to enroll at respective institutions.

"We're happy with how things turned out. I think we have a solid recruiting class. It is a group of players that we think can come in and have an impact on our program," said Lubick. "Our coaches did a tremendous job. They all worked very hard during the recruiting process."

Lubick said it is his staff's goal each year to sign student-athletes at each position.

"We feel like we filled some needs. What we try to do is sign a player at each position," he said.

The list includes:

2006 National Letter Of Intent Signees

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/School
Marvin Arnold (JC) OL 6-3 1/2 285 Carson, Calif/El Camino Junior College
Ricky Brewer LB 6-1 1/2 200 Denver, Colo./Mullen High School
Grant Detwiler DE 6-3 1/2 230 Tulsa, Okla./Holland Hall Prep School
Josh Dorsey DB 6-0 180 Denver, Colo./Mullen High School
Nick Eaton LB/DE 6-3 235 Loveland, Colo./Loveland High School
Ryan Griffith OL 6-4 250 Rancho Cucamonga, Calif./Los Osos High School
Michael Johnson DB/LB 5-10 205 Westin, Fla./Cypress Bay High School
Anthony Jones DL 6-2 295 Plant City, Fla./Thomas Jefferson High School
Brian Lepak OL 6-5 285 Claremore, Okla./Claremore High School
Cory Macon TE 6-6 220 Anchorage, Alaska/East High School
Michael Maracle DE 6-3 200 La Jolla, Calif./La Jolla High School
Patrick Massey DE 6-5 215 Austin, Tex./Westlake High School
Sean McDougal QB 6-1 1/2 200 Arvada, Colo./Arvada West High School
Jake Mechler DL 6-3 245 Richardson, Tex./Richardson High School
Guy Miller OL 6-3 265 Scott City, Kan./Scott City Community High School
John Mosure RB 5-10 190 Miami, Fla./Columbus High School
Nick Neuenfeldt QB/Ath. 6-4 240 Scottsdale, Ariz./Chaparral
Zach Pauga LB 6-0 210 Lakewood, Colo/Green Mountain High School
R.J. Sanders WR 6-0 185 Denver, Colo./Montbello High School
Adam Seymore TE 6-4 235 Alta Loma, Calif./Alta Loma High School
Mark Starr OL 6-5 250 Goodland, Kan./Goodland High School
DeAngelo Wilkinson DB 5-9 1/2 175 Las Vegas, Nev./Bishop Gorman High School
Brett Willis WR 6-3 185 Bakersfield, Calif./Garces Memorial High School

Student-Athletes Biographies

Marvin Arnold (JC) OL 6-3 1/2 285 Carson, Calif/El Camino Junior College Junior college prospect who was also recruited by Kentucky, Oregon, Kansas State, and Louisiana Lafayette...starting offensive lineman at El Camino Community college...two-time junior college all-conference selection in 2004 and '05...helped El Camino to state junior college playoffs.

Ricky Brewer LB 6-1 1/2 200 Denver, Colo./Mullen High School Named to All-Colorado team by the DENVER POST and ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS...first-team all-state selection...helped the Mustangs to semifinals in Class 5A state playoffs in 2005...Mullen won the 2004 state title...led the state with 156 tackles as a senior in 2005...made 146 tackles as a junior for the Mustangs...four-year letterwinner, three-year starter...named to all-league teams as a junior and senior...second team all-state as a junior.

Grant Detwiler DE 6-3 1/2 230 Tulsa, Okla./Holland Hall Prep School Played tight end and defensive end at Holland Hall Prep in Tulsa...named to all-state, all-metro, and all-conference teams as a senior...helped team to 11-0 record in 2005 and conference title...four-year letterwinner and three-year starter...caught 18 passes for 349 yards and eight touchdowns...also rushed for one touchdown on a 70-yard play...made two interceptions and returned one for a touchdown...credited with 55 tackles and forced six fumbles...recovered three fumbles...led the team with 13 quarterback sacks.

Josh Dorsey DB 6-0 180 Denver, Colo./Mullen High School Three-year starter and letterwinner at Mullen High...finished third on the team in tackles in 2005 with 111...helped Mullen to state playoffs in 2005...in 2004, the Mustangs won the Class 5A title...as a junior, made 130 tackles, fourth most in the state, and intercepted three passes...named to the all-league team as a senior...earned second-team all-league honors as a sophomore and junior.

Nick Eaton LB/DE 6-3 235 Loveland, Colo./Loveland High School Three-year starter and letterwinner at Loveland High...named to all-conference teams as a junior and senior...all-state as a senior...helped Loveland to Class 4A state title in 2003...made 86 tackles as a junior in 2004, and helped Loveland to berth in the state playoffs where the team advanced to the quarterfinals...credited with 115 tackles as a senior in 2005.

Ryan Griffith OL 6-4 250 Rancho Cucamonga, Calif./Los Osos High Played offensive and defensive lineman at Los Osos High School...also was recruited by Utah and San Diego State...helped team to a 9-3 record in 2005 and playoff berth...Los Osos lost in the second round of the playoffs...named first-team all-league as a junior and senior...also recorded All-CIF honors as a senior and was named to the All-Inland Valley team...three-year starter and letterwinner.

Anthony Jones DL 6-2 295 Plant City, Fla./Thomas Jefferson High School Three-year starter and letterwinner as a defensive tackle...also played offensive line...helped Thomas Jefferson to 8-4 record in 2005 and state playoff berth...recorded 55 tackles and 8 1/2 quarterback sacks as a senior...named first-team all-conference and honorable mention all-state.

Michael Johnson DB/LB 5-10 205 Westin, Fla./Cypress Bay High School Played in the secondary the past three seasons at Cypress Bay High in Westin, Fla...credited with 85 tackles as a senior...helped team to 8-1 record and berth in the state playoffs...Was a three-time letterwinner and three-year starter at Cypress Bay...played as a freshman at Pace High, where he also lettered and was a starter...played in Dade County vs. Broward County all-star game.

Brian Lepak OL 6-5 285 Claremore, Okla./Claremore High School Is a 4.0 student at Claremore High...first-team all-state selection...starter on both offense and defense...played all five interior line positions on offense as a senior...starter throughout his sophomore season, but missed junior season due to arm injury, then returned to the lineup in 2005...also was recruited by Tulsa, Texas Tech, Oklahoma, and TCU....class valedictorian and a member of the National Honor Society...named to the Superintendent's honor roll all four years in high school...named to state all-star classic roster...first-team all-state.

Cory Macon TE 6-6 220 Anchorage, Alaska/East High School Regarded as the finest prep player in the state as a senior...played tight end and linebacker...led his team to the state playoffs as a senior...as a tight end, caught 38 passes for 619 yards and three touchdowns...also scored three touchdowns as a result of defensive plays...credited with 117 unassisted tackles in 2005...first-team all-conference and all-state as a junior and senior.

Michael Maracle DE 6-3 200 La Jolla, Calif./La Jolla High School Three-year letterwinner and two-year starter at La Jolla High...played defensive end, linebacker and tight end...helped team to 6-5 record in 2005...earned first-team all-conference honors as a senior...also named to all-section team.

Patrick Massey DE 6-5 215 Austin, Tex./Westlake High School Two-year starter and letterwinner at Westlake High in Austin...played defensive tackle...credited with 70 tackles as a senior in 2005...helped Westlake to 9-2 record in 2005 and berth in the state playoffs...his father, Steve, was an offensive lineman at the University of Texas in the 1970's.

Sean McDougal QB 6-1 1/2 200 Arvada, Colo./Arvada West High School Named to All-Colorado team by the DENVER POST and ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS...first-team all-state as a senior...led Wildcats to league title and state playoff berth...brother of former CSU standouts Kevin and Matt McDougal...Arvada West finished with a 10-3 record and advanced to the state Class 5A semifinals...led Class 5A in passing, throwing for 2,888 yards and completed 61 percent of his passes...threw for 37 touchdowns with six interceptions as a senior...also rushed for 553 yards.

Jake Mechler DL 6-3 245 Richardson, Tex./Richardson High School Three-year starter and three-time letterwinner at Richardson...played defensive line...named to all-district and all-conference teams as a junior and senior...credited with 124 total tackles, including 75 unassisted as a senior.

Guy Miller OL 6-3 265 Scott City, Kan./Scott City Community High School Named first-team all-state as a senior...also named to the Kansas "Elite 11" team, comprised of the state's top 11 players regardless of school classification...won the heavyweight wrestling title as a junior...three-year starter and letter

John Mosure RB 5-10 190 Miami, Fla./Columbus High School Two-year starter and letterwinner at Columbus High School...led Dade County in rushing yards in 2005, gaining 1,534 yards...also scored 22 touchdowns...named first-team all-league as a senior...also was named to the All-Dade County team in 2005...played in Dade County vs. Broward County all-star game...named Dade County MVP in 2005.

Nick Neuenfeldt QB/Ath. 6-4 240 Scottsdale, Ariz./Chaparral Regarded as one of the top all-around athletes in Arizona...two-year starter and three-time letterwinner at Chaparral...helped team to 22-3 record over the past two seasons...at the Stanford Nike camp, earned acclaim for his 35-inch vertical leap and was among the top performers in bench press competition...played quarterback and rushed for 302 yards while passing for 1,866 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior...first-team all-state as a senior.

Zach Pauga LB 6-0 210 Lakewood, Colo/Green Mountain High School First-team all-state in Class 4A...two-time all-conference selection...was a four-time letterwinner and three-year starter for the Rams...helped team to a 6-4 record in 2005...played defensive end and running back as a senior...credited with team-most 75 tackles in 2005...also led the team with 15 tackles for loss...made 16 quarterback sacks for 58 yards lost to lead the team in that category...rushed for 660 yards on 128 carries as a senior, second on the team in that category..

R.J. Sanders WR 6-0 185 Denver, Colo./Montbello High School Regarded as one of the top skill position players in the state as a senior...helped Montbello to 8-3 record and state playoff berth in Class 5A in 2005...three-year letterwinner for the Warriors...starter as a wide receiver in 2005.

Adam Seymore TE 6-4 235 Alta Loma, Calif./Alta Loma High School Three-year starter and letterwinner at Alta Loma High in Alta Loma, Calif...helped team to 8-3 record in 2005 and state playoff berth...played tight end and defensive end...named to all-conference teams as a junior and senior...earned all-section honors as a senior...had a blocked punt on defense...as a tight end, credited with 39 "pancake" blocks as senior...served as the team captain in 2005.

Mark Starr OL 6-5 250 Goodland, Kan./Goodland High School Four-year starter and letterwinner as an offensive and defensive lineman at Goodland High in Goodland, Kan...as a junior in 2004, helped Goodland to a 10-2 record and berth in the state playoffs, where the team advanced to the semifinal round...credited with 61 tackles, one quarterback sack, two fumble recoveries and a blocked punt as a senior...named first-team all-state as both an offensive and defensive lineman as a senior.

DeAngelo Wilkinson DB 5-9 1/2 175 Las Vegas, Nev./Bishop Gorman High School Regarded as one of the top prospects in Nevada...played defensive back and wide receiver...caught 20 passes as a senior, one for a touchdown...on defense was credited with 46 tackles...also had three interceptions in 2005, returning one for a touchdown...helped Bishop Gorman to 9-2 record in 2005 and berth in the state playoffs.

Brett Willis WR 6-3 185 Bakersfield, Calif./Garces Memorial High School Played wide receiver, defensive back and was a return specialist and long-snapper...two-year starter and varsity letterwinner...led team to 8-4 record and state playoff berth in 2005...first-team all-league and all-section pick in 2005...caught 36 passes for 620 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior...also rushed twice for 29 yards and a score...returned 11 kickoffs for 41.3 yard average including school-record 97-yard touchdown return...averaged 10.3 yards per punt return...also returned a fumble recovery 60 yards for a touchdown, and had one interception.

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