2009 record: 5-7, 3-5 ACC Atlantic. Conference recruit ranking: 10 National recruit ranking: 61 Five-star: 0 Four-star: 0 In-state: 4. Class prize: Daniel Blitch is ranked among the top 20 center prospects in the country. Average stars: 2.59
"This is a fairly balanced class with nine on defense and 11 offensive players. We added a long snapper to replace Greg Bechtel after next year. An emphasis was on the secondary where we recruited four defensive backs. The class has some really good players who are also outstanding citizens. Some of these guys may have a chance to contribute in a hurry based on our needs at their position. I like the attitude of these players and expect all of them to help us compete for bowl games and championships." Coach Jim Grobe
Recruits
LB Zachary Allen (*), Pahokee, Fla., 6-2, 210
TE Neil Basford , J'ville, Fla., 6-4, 240
C Daniel Blitch, Gainesville, Ga., 6-6, 305
RB Joseph Byrd, Cape Coral, Fla., 5-10, 170
S Desmond Cooper, J'ville, Fla., 6-2, 200
RB Ben Emert, Ball Ground, Ga., 6-1, 2225
LB Logan Feimster (*), Statesville, 6-4, 235
OG Antonio Ford (*), Pahokee, Fla., 6-3, 280
TE Jonathan Garcia (*), C. Coral, Fla., 6-4, 230
OT Dylan Heartsill, Prattville, Ala., 6-5, 310
WR Matt James, Raleigh, 6-5, 205
CB Kevin Johnson, Clarksville, Md., 6-1, 160
RB Nick Knott, Wylie, Texas, 5-10, 170
CB A.J. Marshall, Durham, 5-10, 180
DT Duke Mosby, Wbrry Forest, Va., 6-2, 290
CB Merril Noel, Pahokee, Fla., 5-10, 180
QB Tanner Price, Austin, Texas, 6-2, 190
OG Colin Summers, Raleigh, 6-4, 310
TE Patrick Thompson (*), 6-2, 200, A'brn, Va.
WR Brandon Terry, Alpharetta, Ga., 6-5, 210
TE Daniel Vogelsang (*), Verslls, Ky., 6-3, 245
