close the door on any good student-athletes. These young men will make an impact in all areas of our football team.”
The Wildcats, 7-3 in 2011 for their fifth consecutive winning season, will open on Aug. 25 at Ottawa University.
Here’s the recruiting class at a glance:
Richard Alexander • OL, 6-3, 280, Olathe South HS • Olathe, Kan.
Honors: honorable mention all-Sunflower League, member of Class 6A state championship team
Coach’s comment: “Graduated early and joined team this spring. He has a chance to play early.”
Blaine Atchley • OL/DL, 6-1, 250, Tecumseh HS • Tecumseh, Okla.
Honors: all-district, all 4A All-Star, 4A-2 offensive lineman of the year
Coach’s comment: “Smart, tough offensive lineman. Needs a little size.”
Andrew Augsburger • TE, 6-5, 225 • Glendale (Ariz.) CC • Phoenix
Coach’s comment: “Can really run with great hands.”
Alex Baird • DB, 5-10, 170 • Blue Valley HS • Overland Park, Kan.
Honors: honorable mention all-East Kansas League
Coach’s comment: “Track guy with a lot of upside at corner.”
Dillon Baxter • Ath, 5-11, 210 • Southern Cal • Chula Vista, Calif.
Honors: National high school player of the year, No. 1 recruit in nation at running back
Coach’s comment: “Will make an immediate impact at multiple positions.”
Austin Bills • RB, 5-8, 180 • De Soto HS • Olathe, Kan.
Coach’s comment: “Walk-on who served in the armed forces.”
Levi Blaylock • OL/DL, 6-0, 260 • Newton HS • Newton, Kan.
Honors: second-team all-league
Coach’s comment: “Attended summer offensive lineman camp. We’ll see which side of ball he fits.”
Crosby Coleman • WR/6-6, 200 • Baker University • Kingsville, Mo.
Coach’s comment: “Returns to BU after a year off.”
Matt Corven • DB, 6-0, 205 • Glendale (Ariz.) CC • Glendale, Ariz.
Coach’s comment: “Set to arrive in fall. Great speed and physical.”
Sean Driskill • LB, 6-0, 185 • Lee’s Summit (Mo.) West • Lee’s Summit, Mo.
Coach’s comment: “Will need to keep developing as a linebacker.”
Sheldon Farrell • QB/P, 6-2, 180 • Buena Vista University • St. Joseph, Mo.
Coach’s comment: “Transfer who will compete at quarterback/punter.”
Taylor Files • Lee’s Summit West • Lee’s Summit, Mo.
Honors: three-year letterwinner, member of state championship team
Justin Fitzwater • OL, 6-3, 300 • Missouri Western • Liberty, Mo.
Coach’s comment: “Cousin of BU quarterback Jake Morse.”
Jared Fromm • OL, 6-0, 250 • Newton HS • Newton, Kan.
Honors: all-Class 5A
Coach’s comment: “Will compete at center right away.”
DeAndre Fults • RB, 5-9, 160 • Chapin HS • El Paso, Texas
Honors: all-city, all-district first team, El Paso All-Star Game
Coach’s comment: “Will provide speed in the backfield.”
Conner Hampton • DB, 6-2, 175 • Holton HS • Holton, Kan.
Honors: all-Big Seven League
Coach’s comment: “Physical defensive back who can run.”
Ryan Hicks • DL 6-0, 225, De Soto HS • Shawnee, Kan.
Honors: all-Kaw Valley League honorable mention
Coach’s comment: “Good get-off, will need to put on weight.”
Jeremy Immenschuh • Ath, 5-10, 180 • Perry-Lecompton HS • Perry, Kan.
Honors: two-time all-Big Seven League quarterback, Topeka Capital-Journal All-Class 4A state DB, Wichita Eagle All-Class 4A DB
Coach’s comment: “Big-time athlete. Will compete at wide receiver.”
David Johnson • DL, 6-2, 245 • Blue Springs HS • Blue Springs, Mo.
Honors: all-conference honorable mention
Coach’s comment: “Motor, will find a way to be successful.”
Jarrod Kaup • OL, 6-1, 245 • Eudora HS • Eudora, Kan.
Honors: first team all-league OL, honorable mention all-league DL
Coach’s comment: “Needs to add size to play up front.”
Dustin Keen • OL, 6-2, 265• Holton HS • Holton, Kan.
Honors: all-Jackson County OL, all-Big Seven League OL, honorable mention all-Class 4A OL
Coach’s comment: “Good run blocker, like his upside.”
Josh Kock • DL 5-10, 260 • Concordia HS • Concordia, Mo.
Honors: two-time first-team all-conference DL/OL, MFCA first-team all-state OL, sportswriters first-team all-state DL
Coach’s comment: “Athletic defensive lineman.”
Jesse LaMay • FB, 5-9, 185 • Wellsville HS • Wellsville, Kan.
Coach’s comment: “Tough kid, wrestler.”
Lucas Larkin • LB, 6-0, 220 • Maize HS • Wichita, Kan.
Clayton Lewis • OL, 6-2, 270 • Blue Springs South • Blue Springs, Mo.
Honors: first-team all-Suburban Six League OL, first-team all area OL, member of state championship team
Coach’s comment: “State champion, good run blocker.”
Jacob Lewis • LB, 5-10, 190 • Chillicothe HS • Chillicothe, Mo.
Honors: first-team all-conference DB, KMZU dream team
Coach’s comment: “Physical player, will probably play outside linebacker.”
Jalen Lynk • DB, 5-11, 170 • Olathe North HS • Olathe, Kan.
Coach’s comment: “Athletic and long, can play outside linebacker.”
Nick Marra • QB, 6-1, 180 • DAnza JC • Gilroy, Calif.
Coach’s comment: “Good athletic quarterback; will fit in well.”
Jesse Matthews • QB, 6-1, 185 • Edmond North HS • Edmond, Okla.
Honors: back of the year 6A-2, all-conference and all-district QB
Coach’s comment: “Track guy, good instincts at QB position.”
Connor Middleton • DB/RB, 5-9, 180 • Olathe Northwest HS • Olathe, Kan.
Honors: first-team all-Sunflower League running back, all-Class 6A, Kansas Shrine Bowl All-Star Game
Coach’s comment: “Tough football player, state champion wrestler.”
Avery Parker • DB, 5-8, 150 • Olathe Northwest HS • Olathe, Kan.
Honors: honorable mention all-Sunflower League DB
Coach’s comment: “Track guy, will provide depth in secondary.”
Tucker Pauley • LB, 5-9, 190 • Grain Valley HS • Grain Valley, Mo.
Honors: first-team all-area LB, two-time first-team all-conference LB, two-time KMZU Dream Team, all-state LB
Coach’s comment: “Good linebacker, plays with great instincts.”
Rolando Perez • K, 5-11, 193 • Clint HS • El Paso, Texas
Honors: first-team all-district, El Paso All-Star Game
Coach’s comment: “Great leg, has a bright future.”
Luke Polen • TE, 6-3, 220 • Carrollton HS • Carrollton, Mo.
Honors: second-team MRVC all-conference OL
Coach’s comment: “Physical player, brother plays at Baker.”
Ryan Powe • OL, 6-6, 278 • Franklin HS • El Paso, Texas
Honors: El Paso All-Star Game
Coach’s comment: “Big frame and athletic. Will be a good player.”
Adonis Powell • RB, 5-10, 175 • JM Hanks HS • El Paso, Texas
Honors: El Paso All-Star Game
Coach’s comment: “Great speed, good runner with vision.”
Jimmy Pruitt • DB, 5-10, 190 • Presbyterian University • Orlando, Fla.
Coach’s comment: “Transfer defensive back, can play all four positions.”
Thomas Shefelton • LS, 6-0, 190 • Dodge City CC • Junction City, Kan.
Coach’s comment: “Experienced long snapper.”
Tyler Sheppard • OL/DL, 5-10, 240 • Locust Grove HS • Locust Grove, Okla.
Honors: honorable mention all-conference and all-district
Coach’s comment: “Needs to develop as a football player.”
Nick Shondell • DL, 5-11, 235 • Bishop Miege HS • Roeland Park, Kan.
Honors: honorable mention all-league OL/DL
Coach’s comment: “Nick will be a good football player at our level.”
Duane Sims • DB, 5-9, 170 • Hutchinson CC • Wichita, Kan.
Honors: honorable mention All-Jayhawk Conference DB
Coach’s comment: “Great feet. Will compete at free safety.”
Greg Snell • OL, 6-4, 245• Eudora HS • Eudora, Kan.
Honors: first-team all-state, Kansas Shrine Bowl All-Star Game
Coach’s comment: “Can really run. Needs weight and technique.”
Beau Soucie • WR, 6-0, 175 • Piper HS • Kansas City, Kan.
Honors: second-team all-Kaw Valley League WR
Coach’s comment: “Good frame, will develop into a nice wide receiver.”
Caleb Stainaker • DE, 6-0, 225, Southmoore HS • Oklahoma City
Honors: voted outstanding lineman for team
Coach’s comment: “Big time motor, good football player.”
Mike Stevenson • DB, 5-11, 170 • Baker University • Edmond, Okla.
Coach’s comment: “Returns to BU after leading team in interceptions in 2010.”
Scott Stigger • DE, 6-2, 230 • Foothill HS • Henderson, Nev.
Coach’s comment: “Will get after it. Wrestler with good speed.”
Daniel Sumler • LS/FB, 5-11, 205• McDonald County HS • Anderson, Mo.
Honors: second-team all-area OL, honorable mention all-district OL
Coach’s comment: “Position change in college, long snapper.”
Terrance Taylor • DB, 5-10, 180 • Texas College • Tulsa, Okla.
Coach’s comment: “Could be an impact player in secondary.”
Michael Thomason • WR, 6-1, 178 • St. Mary HS • Independence, Mo.
Honors: two-year all-conference WR/DB
Coach’s comment: “Nice frame, needs to develop.”
Myron Tipton • DL/LS, 6-1, 245 • Olathe East HS • Overland Park, Kan.
Honors: two-time All-Sunflower League OL/DL, undefeated wrestler
Coach’s comment: “Can be a great one. Good long snapper.”
Devario Washington • WR, 5-9, 195 • Greenville Tech. • Greenville, S.C.
Coach’s comment: walk-on wide receiver
