Feb. 5, 2003
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San Diego State head football coach Tom Craft announced the signing of 28 football players to national letters of intent on Wednesday.
Included in the group is a SuperPrep All-America running back, a junior-college All-America kicker and a former SuperPrep All-America wide receiver. The class also includes seven other players who are all-region selections by SuperPrep.
"I think it's a very good class because it meets our needs," said Craft, who led San Diego State to a surprising third-place finish in the Mountain West Conference in his first year as head coach. "We felt we needed to concentrate on wide receivers and linemen on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. We also felt that in order to balance our numbers, we needed to supplement the high school signings with community college help."
The incoming class features five offensive linemen, four defensive linemen and seven receivers. The Aztecs also added three highly ranked linebackers and three running backs.
The headliners include two highly-rated skilled players. Running back Lynell Hamilton (Stockton Edison) is one of the most decorated high school players to ink with San Diego State. He is rated as one of the top 15 players in the country at his position and among the top 15 in the western United States by most recruiting services.
Another Stockton native, receiver Willie Dixon from San Francisco City College, was one of America's most sought-after recruits in 2000. He signed with University of Miami (Fla.) out of high school before returning to the west coast. He was considered among the top five receivers in the nation as a prepster.
"I like our skill people and I think La Costa Canyon quarterback Kevin O'Connell is a player we can build the offensive class around," Craft said. "In the offensive line, we wanted to improve our numbers and our size and I think we've done that."
The Aztecs could add two more names to the incoming class during the next week.
Noting The 2003 SDSU Football Recruiting Class
- Super-Prepping
On paper, the 2003 San Diego State recruiting class is one of the school's best ever. Nine players are either All-America or all-Far West selections by SuperPrep magazine. That total includes former SuperPrep All-America receiver Willie Dixon.
- Stockton Up
For the second straight year, San Diego State has landed a pair of players from Stockton. This season, the two newcomers are the most highly-rated players in the class, including All-America running back Lynell Hamilton and former high school All-America wide receiver Willie Dixon. Last season SDSU signed LeAndrew Stewart and Brian Spinks from Stockton. Both players redshirted.
- Front Five
The Aztecs went heavy in the trenches with five offensive-line prospects signing on Wednesday. Four of those five weigh at least 285 pounds.
- Sunshine To Sunshine
For the first time ever, San Diego State has signed a high school player from the state of Florida on signing day. Johnathan Bailes was an all-state defender for Tampa Jefferson. He is the second Floridian in the program, joining Donny Baker, who was added to the roster last fall.
- HS vs. JC
The class of 28 includes six community college players and 22 prep players.
The following players have signed National Letters of Intent to play football at San Diego State:
| NAME | POS | HT | WT | YR | HOMETOWN | (LAST SCHOOL) |
| Antwan Applewhite | DE | 6-3 | 210 | FR | Torrance, Calif. | (Narbonne HS) |
| Clinton Arial-Ryan | K | 5-8 | 175 | JR | Yucaipa, Calif. | (San Bernardino Valley) |
| Johnathan Bailes | DL | 6-1 | 325 | FR | Lutz, Fla. | (Tampa Jefferson HS) |
| Aleksander Blagojevich | OL | 6-2 | 285 | FR | Hawthorne, Calif. | (Junipero Serra HS) |
| Brandon Bornes | RB | 6-1 | 205 | FR | Vista, Calif. | (Rancho Buena Vista HS) |
| Corey Boudreaux | DB/WR | 6-1 | 180 | FR | Orange, Calif. | (Mater Dei HS) |
| Willie Dixon | WR | 6-0 | 190 | JR | Stockton, Calif. | (San Francisco CC) |
| Brandyn Dombrowski | OL | 6-5 | 300 | FR | Henderson, Nev. | (Green Valley HS) |
| Royce Edgington | OL | 6-5 | 295 | FR | Highland, Calif. | (San Gorgonio HS) |
| Sione Fifita* | TE | 6-1 | 250 | JR | San Bernardino, Calif. | (San Bernardio Valley) |
| Lynell Hamilton | RB | 6-1 | 215 | FR | Stockton, Calif. | (Edison HS) |
| Michael Hughes | P/PK | 5-10 | 170 | FR | Moreno Valley, Calif. | (Canyon Springs HS) |
| Marc Hull | LB | 6-2 | 185 | FR | Compton, Calif. | (Narbonne HS) |
| Jeremy Justice | TE | 6-2 | 235 | JR | Apple Valley, Calif. | (Victor Valley) |
| Ben Klamm | DE | 6-4 | 220 | FR | Granite Bay, Calif. | (Granite Bay HS) |
| Mike Kravetz | OL | 6-5 | 285 | FR | Las Vegas, Nev. | (Durango HS) |
| Va'ati Maka | DL | 6-5 | 260 | JR | Oakland, Calif. | (College of the Canyons) |
| Brett Martin | LB | 6-0 | 215 | FR | Corona, Calif. | (Centennial HS) |
| Lee Martin | LB | 6-1 | 200 | FR | Simi Valley, Calif. | (St. Bonaventure HS) |
| Kevin O'Connell | QB | 6-6 | 200 | FR | Carlsbad, Calif. | (La Costa Canyon HS) |
| Nicholas Osborn | DL | 6-4 | 240 | FR | Kensington, Calif. | (St. Mary's HS) |
| Jose Perez | WR | 6-1 | 170 | FR | Oceanside, Calif. | (Oceanside HS) |
| Devin Pitts* | WR | 6-4 | 205 | JR | Carson, Calif. | (N.Torrance/USC) |
| Ramal Porter* | WR | 5-10 | 165 | FR | Van Nuys, Calif. | (Birmingham HS) |
| William Robinson | OL | 6-6 | 250 | FR | Pomona, Calif. | (Bishop Amat HS) |
| Reginald Ross | RB | 5-11 | 215 | FR | San Diego, Calif. | (Mira Mesa HS) |
| Chazeray Schilens | WR | 6-4 | 185 | FR | Mesa, Ariz. | (Gilbert Highland HS) |
| Brett Swain | WR | 6-1 | 195 | FR | Carlsbad, Calif. | (Carlsbad HS) |
*Currently attending classes at SDSU and will participate in spring drills.
2003 SDSU Football Signee Bios
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- Antwan Applewhite, 6-3, 210, DE, Torrance, CA (Harbor City Narbonne))
An athletic defender who saw action at tight end and as a defensive end at Narbonne...Teamed with another incoming Aztec, Marc Hull, at Narbonne...Was San Diego State's first commitment during the recruiting season...A member of the SuperPrep all-region squad as well as being rated as one of the top 100 players in California by the publication...An honorable mention all-region selection by PrepStar.
High School: An all-league and all-area selection for the Gauchos...Recorded 101 tackles, including 18 quarterback sacks, as a senior...Also recovered four fumbles...Scored one touchdown on offense.
Personal: Born Dec. 31, 1985, in Los Angeles...Son of Tony and Rezlyn Applewhite...Plans to major in biology...Would like to pursue a career in veterinarian medicine.
Recruitment: Drew looks from Washington and Washington State.
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- Clinton Arial-Ryan, 5-8, 175, Jr., K, Yucaipa, Calif. (San Bernardino Valley)
A junior college All-America kicker who should step into immediate duties at San Diego State.
Junior College: Named to the J.C. Grid-Wire Junior College All-America team after hitting 17 of his 21 field-goal attempts for San Bernardino Valley...The 17 three-pointers set a new school record...Longest boot of the season was 46 yards...Was second in the state in scoring with an average of 8.1 points per game.
High School: Earned varsity letters in football, baseball and soccer...Was Yucaipa's athlete of the year as a senior...An all-conference and all-county selection and an all-CIF baseball choice.
Personal: Born Dec. 5, 1982, in Thousand Oaks...Undecided on a major...Son of Colin and Sherrye Arial-Ryan...Plans to become a firefighter.
Recruitment: Considered Boise State and San Jose State.
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- Johnathan Bailes, 6-1, 325, DL, Lutz, FL (Tampa Jefferson)
Becomes the second Florida prepster in two years to join the Aztec program...Last season SDSU picked up defensive back Donny Baker, who redshirted...A member of the prestigious Florida all-state team after playing on a state runner-up squad.
High School: Played for the Tampa Jefferson squad that posted a 13-2 record...Earned the Jimbo Kynes Award, presented to the top lineman in Hillsborough County...As a senior, his accolades included all-region and all-Gulf Coast...Was his team's defensive MVP after recording 85 tackles and 12 quarterback sacks...A four-year football letterman who also earned two letters in basketball and track.
Personal: Born Sept. 19, 1985, in The Bronx, N.Y...Son of Michael and Crystal Bailes...Father is a merchant seaman and mother is a retired corrections officer...Plans to major in sports management.
Recruitment: San Diego State held off Wake Forest, North Carolina State and South Florida to keep the commitment.
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- Aleksander Blagojevich, 6-2, 285, OL, Hawthorne, CA (Junipero Serra)
Missed six games of his senior season due to injury but Aztec coaches like his potential.
High School: All-league and all-CIF honoree as a junior for his play along the offensive and defensive lines...Was also the offensive lineman of the year for the Cavaliers...Was a member of the jazz band and art club...Prep squad went 13-1 during his senior season.
Personal: Born April 5, 1985, in Torrance...Son of Denny and Mary Blagojevich...Plans to major in graphic design...His uncle, Chris Maumalanja, played for the San Francisco 49ers.
Recruitment: Injury may have allowed him to slip through the cracks...Received attention from San Jose State and Arizona State.
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- Brandon Bornes, 6-1, 205, RB, Vista, CA (Rancho Buena Vista)
A talented player coming off a strong performance in the Global Game played in San Diego during Super Bowl week.
High School: A two-time all-conference player and was twice named as his team's most valuable player...A second-team all-CIF selection...Earned all-conference honors as an offensive and defensive player...Rushed for 1,169 yards as a senior, including six touchdowns...Was a linebacker for the Longhorns as well.
Personal: Born Nov. 29, 1984, in Vista...Son of Alan and Sarah Bornes...Plans to major in computer science and is interested in database networking. Recruitment: Visited Arizona and Colorado State during the recruiting process...Aztecs had to withstand a late run by UCLA and Cal to keep the commitment.
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- Corey Boudreaux, 6-1, 180, DB/WR, Orange, CA (Mater Dei)
Joins an impressive list of Aztecs who were standouts on both sides of the football...A member of the SuperPrep all-region team.
High School: A standout free safety and wide receiver for Mater Dei the past two seasons...Had 34 receptions for 689 yards and six touchdowns as a senior...On the defensive side he picked up 57 tackles with seven interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown...Was voted as team MVP and voted to all-Los Angeles squads by the Orange County Register and Los Angeles Times...Participated in track...Prep squads reached the CIF semifinals and finals the past two years.
Personal: Born July 20, 1985, in Orange...Son of Kathy Kissling...Undecided on a major.
Recruitment: Was an early commitment to Colorado State before changing his pledge to San Diego State.
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- Willie Dixon, 6-0, 190, Jr., WR, Stockton, CA (Brookside Christian/SFCC)
One of the most highly recruited players in America three years ago...Signed a national letter of intent with Miami, Fla...Spent the past two years at San Francisco City College and is once again a coveted recruit...Listed by SuperPrep as the 19th best junior college player in the country and the No. 2 junior college receiving prospect...Spent one season with the Hurricanes as a redshirt...Will be the fourth player from Stockton to join the squad in the last 12 months...Rivals.com listed him as the 31s-best junior college player in the country.
Junior College: Caught 41 passes for 814 yards with seven touchdowns last season...Played on the 2001 national championship team that defeated Tom Craft and Palomar College in the championship game.
High School: Rated by recruiting analyst Bobby Burton as the No. 5 wideout prospect in the country...A member of Prep Star's Top 100 Dream Team...USA Today honorable mention All-America...Analyst Max Emfinger considered him the top slot receiver prospect in the country...SuperPrep All-American...Has been timed at sub-10.3 in the 100 meters...Caught 61 passes for 1,400 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior and 62 passes for 1,422 yards as a junior.
Personal: Born Feb. 25, 1982, in Stockton...Plans to major in psychology.
Recruitment: Aztecs fought the likes of Alabama and Arkansas for his signature...High school finalists included USC, Florida State and Michigan, along with Miami.
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- Brandyn Dombrowski, 6-5, 300, OL, Henderson, NV (Green Valley)
Another mammoth prospect for the offensive line who has the staff excited about the future.
High School: Was voted his team's outstanding offensive lineman following his senior season at Green Valley...Began his prep career with three seasons in the offensive and defensive lines at Chapparel High School in Las Vegas.
Personal: Born April 3, 1985, in Buffalo, N.Y...Son of Ken and Sue Dombrowski...Father is a corrections officer and mom is a nurse...Plans to major in criminal justice or business...Lists former Aztec and current New Orleans Saints lineman Kyle Turley as his favorite athlete...Father played college football at Cameron University in Oklahoma and in the Canadian Football League.
Recruitment: Was an early commitment to San Diego State after considering UNLV and Boise State.
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- Royce Edgington, 6-5, 295, OL, Highland, CA (San Gorgonio)
One of several promising offensive-line prospects in the 2003 recruiting class...Great size and potential.
High School: A first-team all-league and all-county pick at left tackle...Allowed one sack during his senior year and coaches say he averaged three "pancake" blocks per game...A three-year letterwinner in football and track and also picked up a monogram in basketball...Prep squad was 9-2 his senior season and won its first league title in 30 years.
Personal: Born Sept. 14, 1985, in Fontana...Son of Michael and Alyce Edgington...Received the Governor's Award for high marks on standardized tests...Is interested in becoming a crime scene investigator.
Recruitment: Was also involved with Arizona, Kansas and UTEP.
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- Sione Fifita, 6-1, 250, Jr., TE, San Bernardino, CA (San Bernardino Valley)
A tight end prospect who enrolled over the holidays and is attending class on Montezuma Mesa.
Junior College: Joins kicker Clinton Arial-Ryan in arriving at San Diego State from San Bernardino Valley JC...Was a first-team all-conference selection with his 16 pass receptions last season...Also saw time as a halfback.
High School: Attended Cajon High School in San Bernardino...Was a tight end and middle linebacker...Was an all-league, all-county and all-CIF pick.
Personal: Born May 31, 1983, in Tonga...Son of Samuela and Akesa Fifita...Plans to major in accounting.
Recruitment: Drew recruiting interest from Boise State, Utah and Weber State, among others.
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- Lynell Hamilton, 6-1, 215, RB, Stockton, CA (Edison)
One of the most decorated players to sign with San Diego State in at least 15 years...Listed by virtually every recruiting service as one of the nation's top 15 running backs and one of the top players in the west...A SuperPrep All-America selection...That publication considers him the 11th-best prospect in California...Has size and speed to be an instant contributor...Listed No. 22 among prospects in the West by Rivals and analyst Tom Lemming places him 14th among the nation's running backs.
High School: Ran for 1,038 yards as a senior and 1,197 yards during his junior season...Rushed for 29 touchdowns over those two seasons...Named to virtually every honor team, including all-league, all-area and the Long Beach Press Telegram Best of the West squad...Is considered among the top three prep running backs in the west...Earned four varsity letters in football, track, and two in basketball.
Personal: Born Aug. 5, 1985, in Stockton...Son of Leo and Veronica Hamilton...Wants to major in sociology...Has a second cousin, Frank Strong, who plays for the San Francisco 49ers and is a cousin of current Aztec Brian Spinks...Lists former Aztec Marshall Faulk as his favorite athlete.
Recruitment: Had his choice of colleges, including Michigan, Oregon, USC, UCLA and Colorado, among others...Final choice came down to San Diego State and the Ducks.
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- Michael Hughes, 5-10, 170, K, Moreno Valley, CA (Canyon Springs)
Will look to contribute immediately as San Diego State replaces a senior punter and placekicker.
High School: An all-league, all-county, all-CIF and second-team all-state selection at Canyon Springs...Picked up varsity letters in football, soccer, track and cross country...Averaged 48.1 yards per punt and placed 13-of-26 punts inside the opponent's 20 yard line...Was 4-of-4 on field goals and 32-of-34 on extra points...Holds the Canyon Springs record for longest field goal (54 yards) and longest punt (70 yards).
Personal: Born Oct. 1, 1984, in San Diego...Son of Bill and Robin Hughes...Plans to major in kinesiology.
Recruitment: Considered Kansas State and Boise State before picking San Diego State.
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- Marc Hull, 6-2, 185, LB, Compton, CA (Harbor City Narbonne)
A two-way star at Narbonne who looks to be on the defensive side on Montezuma Mesa...One of two Narbonne signees in the class (Antwan Applewhite)...A member of the SuperPrep all-Far West team.
High School: Was a starter at quarterback and defensive end...Recorded 103 tackles and 12 sacks and passes for 1,122 yards...Two-year letterman in football and baseball...Prepped one year at Serra High School.
Personal: Born Aug. 23, 1985, in Harbor City...Son of Eddie and Chandra Hull...Plans to major in kinesiology...Considers Doug Williams his favorite athlete.
Recruitment: Chose the Aztecs over UNLV and had trips offered by Colorado State and Nebraska.
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- Jeremy Justice, 6-2, 235, Jr., TE, Apple Valley, CA (Victor Valley)
A former high school quarterback and free safety who moved to tight end in junior college...Could be an immediate factor this fall.
Junior College: Caught 40 passes for 423 yards and three touchdowns for the 6-3 squad at Victor Valley.
High School: Was a standout at Apple Valley, where he was an all-conference safety as well as a quarterback...Earned three varsity letters in football, two in basketball and one each in track and baseball.
Personal: Born Jan. 13, 1981, in Los Angeles...Son of Leann Justice and Elliott Justice...Plans to major in criminal justice and pursue a career in law enforcement...Is a distant relative of Major League Baseball's David Justice.
Recruitment: Considered Oregon State out of high school before landing at Victor Valley, and Arizona this winter.
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- Ben Klamm, 6-4, 220, DE, Granite Bay, CA (Granite Bay)
A promising, athletic defensive end prospect with a passion for the weight room...Honorable mention all-region pick by PrepStar.
High School: Spent two years at Roseville's Oakmont High School before finishing his career at Granite Bay High School...Manned a defensive tackle position and picked up 7.5 quarterback sacks and 13 quarterback hurries as a senior...Was also credited with 9.5 tackles behind the line of scrimmage...Was the league's defensive most valuable player as well as an honorable mention all-city pick...Grizzlies advanced to the section finals and finished the season at 11-2.
Personal: Born April 12, 1985, in Hayward...Son of Bill and Jill Klamm...Is interested in a career in strength and conditioning...Dad is a teacher and mom works in admissions at a local junior college.
Recruitment: Considered Nevada and committed to San Diego State before a planned visit to Boise State.
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- Mike Kravetz, 6-5, 285, OL, Las Vegas, NV (Durango)
A decorated prep player in Nevada who adds size and athleticism to San Diego State's big haul of offensive linemen.
High School: Named as Durango's offensive lineman of the year as well as all-league and all-state...Also a two-year letterwinner in track...Team captain...Prep squad finished 11-2 and reached the state semifinals.
Personal: Born July 13, 1985, in Las Vegas...Son of Fred and Valerie Kravetz...Plans to major in criminal justice.
Recruitment: Picked San Diego State over UNLV...Also got looks from Utah, Nevada and Northern Arizona.
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- Va'ati Maka, 6-5, 260, Jr., DL, Oakland, CA (College of the Canyons)
Could be an immediate factor in the defensive line rotation after a successful junior-college career.
Junior College: A standout at College of the Canyons...A first-team all-state all-conference selection for the 10-2 Cougars, who claimed their third straight league title.
High School: Attended Jefferson High School in Portland, Ore...Earned two varsity letters in football and three in basketball. Personal: Born Oct. 11, 1980, in American Samoa...Son of Va'ati Uatesoni and Mapa K. Maka...Undecided on a major...Lists Reggie White and Michael Jordan as his favorite athletes. Recruitment: Considered Hawai'i and Utah.
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- Brett Martin, 6-0, 215, LB, Corona, CA (Centennial)
A talented member of the incoming linebacking corps...Was a defensive standout at linebacker and safety...Another member of the SuperPrep all-region team.
High School: A three-year starter...Played his sophomore and junior seasons at free safety before moving to linebacker as a senior...Finished his final prep season with 153.5 tackles...An all-CIF and all-county selection...Was the defensive most valuable player for the Mountain League...Was a member of the all-league team each of his final three seasons...A four-year football letterwinner for a squad that won its league three straight seasons.
Personal: Born Sept. 26, 1984, in Glenora, Calif...Parents are Brad and Carol Martin...Plans to major in business...Lists San Diego native John Lynch as his favorite athlete.
Recruitment: Took official visits to Colorado State and Cal...Committed to San Diego State before taking visits to Utah and Arizona.
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- Lee Martin, 6-1, 200, LB, Simi Valley, CA (St. Bonaventure)
A standout linebacker for powerful Ventura St. Bonaventure...An all-West team selection by PrepStar and an all-region pick by SuperPrep as well...One service has him as the nation's 39th best prospect at inside linebacker.
High School: A two-time all-Channel League selection who also earned all-county and all-region honors...Was an honorable mention all-state pick...The Seraphs have a record of 41-1 over the past three seasons and were 2002 CIF Division IV south section champs...Was credited with 144 tackles as a senior with 22 tackles for losses and six quarterback sacks.
Personal: Born March 23, 1984, in Moorepark...Son of John and Patty Martin...Plans to major in chemical engineering.
Recruitment: Chose San Diego State over Cal and Arizona.
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- Kevin O'Connell, 6-6, 200, QB, Carlsbad, CA (La Costa Canyon) A big strong-armed quarterback that the San Diego State staff targeted early in the process...Had a big senior season after losing part of his junior year to injury...A strong student...An all-region selection by SuperPrep and an honorable mention all-region pick by PrepStar.
High School: Passed for 1,950 yards and 19 touchdowns for the 7-4 Mavs...Also ran for 310 yards...An all-league, all-North County and all-San Diego selection...Team MVP...Earned three letters in football and two letters in basketball...Threw for 980 yards and seven scores as a junior on 56 completions.
Personal: Born May 25, 1985, in Knoxville, Tenn...Son of Bill and Suzanne O'Connell...Father is employed by the FBI...Plans to major in business...Would like to enter broadcasting when his playing days are over.
Recruitment: Took a visit to Colorado before deciding on San Diego State.
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- Nicholas Osborn 6-4, 240, DL, Kensington, CA (Berkeley St. Mary's) An impressive two-way starter at St. Mary's who will be on the defensive line to begin his San Diego State career.
High School: Played tackle and tight end on offense and tackle on defense during his career...Credited with 84 tackles and 7.5 sacks as a senior and caught 10 passes for 190 yards as a tight end...Was his team's defensive MVP and voted most inspirational player...Was an all-league selection and a top 20 player in the area, according to the West County Times...Was an honor roll student...Earned three varsity letters in soccer and one in track.
Personal: Born Nov. 21, 1984, in Berkeley...Son of John and Marcia Osborn...Plans to major in biology and would like to pursue a career in DNA research...His older brother, Martin, played football at Colorado State.
Recruitment: Selected San Diego State over Nevada, Boise State and Hawaii.
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- Jose Perez, 6-1, 170, WR, Oceanside, CA (Oceanside) A heavily decorated local product who may also spend time with Tony Gwynn's Aztec baseball squad while on Montezuma Mesa.
High School: A standout on Oceanside's CIF championship squad...Caught more than 70 passes as junior and 57 more as a senior...Had 1,112 receiving yards during his final season and was named all-league, all-North County, all-county as well as all-CIF...Was also the Valley League offensive most valuable player.
Personal: Born Sept. 15, 1985, in Cherry Point, N.C...Son of Martha and Jose Perez, Sr...Plans to major in business...Says Derek Jeter is his favorite athlete. Recruitment: Was an early commitment to San Diego State and avoided much of the recruiting process...Would have been one of the most heavily recruited players in San Diego County.
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- Devin Pitts, 6-4, 205, Jr., WR, Carson, CA (North Torrance/USC) A big, physical receiver who could help the Aztec corps in the inside or the outside...Spent the 2001 season at Southern California...Is the younger brother of former Aztec offensive lineman Chester Pitts...Has two years of eligibility remaining...Is on campus and will participate in spring drills...Attended LA Harbor last semester but did not play football.
USC: Ranked fifth on the team with a total of 18 catches for 128 yards...Longest reception covered 17 yards.
Junior College: Was a 2000 J.C. Grid-Wire honorable mention All-America selection at El Camino, where he caught 68 passes for 1,156 yards and eight touchdowns in 2000...Was 10th in the California junior-college ranks with 6.3 catches per game...Also attended El Camino in 1999 but did not play due to injury.
High School: Caught 48 passes for 861 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior at North Torrance High School...Also ran track and clocked a 10.8 in the 100 meters...Was all-South Bay and all-Ocean League...Was a sprinter and jumper on the track team as well.
Personal: Born April 2, 1981, in Inglewood...Son of LaVerne and Chester Pitts...Majoring in criminal justice...Drawing is one of his hobbies...Along with his brother in the NFL, his sister is a basketball/track athlete at UCLA.
Recruitment: Considered Central Florida but was sold on San Diego State early in the process.
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- Ramal Porter, 5-10, 165, WR, Van Nuys, Calif. (Birmingham)
Signed last February with the Aztecs...Has enrolled in classes and will participate in spring drills...A big-play receiver that will be the among the fastest players in the incoming class.
High School: Averaged over 22 yards per catch his final two prep seasons...Ended his senior season with 44 catches for 1,011 yards and 11 touchdowns...Returned three punts for TDs over his junior and senior seasons...Was a state finalist in the 400 meters as a sophomore and has also reached the state meet in the 4x100 and 4x400 relays...Has clocked an electronic time of 10.7 in the 100 meters...Patriots went 20-3 over his last two seasons.
Personal: Born Dec. 15, 1983, Son of Karolyn Porter...Plans to major in communications.
Recruitment: Selected San Diego State after considering Washington State, Oregon State, Nevada and Fresno State.
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- William Robinson, 6-6, 250, OL, Pomona, CA (Bishop Amat)
Another incoming prospect for the offensive front...One of three players from Bishop Amat expected to sign with Division I schools...An honorable mention all-region pick by PrepStar...Has added 15 pounds since the end of the football season.
High School: A pulling guard for Bishop Amat...Prep squad reached quarterfinals...Did not allow a sack as a senior...Also earned varsity letters in basketball and in track during the course of his career.
Personal: Born Dec. 20, 1984, in Monterey Park...Son of Willie and Carolyn Robinson...Father is a deputy sheriff in Los Angeles County and is assigned to the SWAT Team...Mom is a retired deputy sheriff who played college basketball at Cal State Fullerton...Plans to become a forensic scientist.
Recruitment: Took a visit to Utah State and turned down an offered trip to UNLV.
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- Reginald Ross, 5-11, 215, RB, San Diego, CA (Mira Mesa)
A standout local prepster who starred at the same high school as San Diego State's record-setting receiver J.R. Tolver.
High School: Ran for 1,456 yards and 27 touchdowns during his final season for the Marauders...Ran for 1,995 yards as a junior...Was a running back and defensive back and was named to the San Diego Union Tribune all-San Diego Section team...A two-time all-county selection and was named as an all-state underclassman as a junior...Was also a dangerous return man as a prepster...A three-year letterwinner in football...Earned varsity letters in basketball and baseball.
Personal: Born Jan. 27, 1985, in Richmond, Vir...Son of Chris and Kelly Crawford...Father is an airplane technician.
Recruitment: Committed early to San Diego State and spurned offers from Cal, Kansas, Colorado State, UNLV and Fresno State.
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- Chazeray Schilens, 6-4, 185, WR, Mesa, AZ (Gilbert Highland)
A big receiver who has the Aztec staff excited about his potential.
High School: An all-region pick in Arizona as a free safety and receiver...Caught 35 passes for 648 yards...Recorded 53 tackles with six interceptions on the defensive side...Credited with four pass break-ups and caused three fumbles...Also earned four varsity letters in baseball and was an all-region selection as an outfielder.
Personal: Born Nov. 7, 1985, in Lancaster, Calif...Son of Tim and Kim Schilens...Is considering a career as a firefighter.
Recruitment: Picked San Diego State over UNLV and UCLA...Bruins made a late push for his signature...An invitee to the Arizona state all-star game.
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- Brett Swain, 6-1, 195, WR, Carlsbad, CA (Carlsbad)
Another heavily recruited local product who decided to stay close to home...Received recruiting attention on both sides of the ball.
High School: Played safety and wide receiver for the Lancers' 10-2-1 squad...As a senior, was credited with 48 catches for 990 yards (20.6 yards per catch)...Was named Avocado League offensive player of the year, all-CIF and all-San Diego...Also earned varsity letters in baseball and track...Was a Union-Tribune Scholar Athlete.
Personal: Born June 21, 1985, in North Carolina...Son of Steve and Rhonda Swain...Plans to major in communications...Lists Eddie George as his favorite athlete.
Recruitment: Visited Utah and Hawaii during the recruiting process...Committed to San Diego State after a visit to Arizona State.