Originally submitted Feb. 3, 2010  / REVISED Feb. 4, 2010

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DURHAM, N.C. (www.NCCUEaglePride.com) - North Carolina Central University head football coach Mose Rison announced 15 members of the Eagles' 2010 recruiting class on Wednesday (Feb. 3).

"We are extremely excited about these young men," said Rison. "We'll be glad to get them here in August to see exactly where we are. We think some of these kids will have an opportunity as freshmen to make a contribution to this football program."

The group includes 11 high school seniors and four transfers, coming to NCCU from seven different states (N.C., Ga., Va. S.C., Mass., Ohio, Minn.), including six from North Carolina and three from Georgia.

"As we sat back as a coaching staff and accessed our needs, one of the positions we really needed to address was the offensive line, and we were able to do that," Rison said.

The list boasts nine student-athletes on offense with three linemen, three receivers, two running backs and a fullback. Defensively, the Eagles added three linebackers, two defensive backs and a lineman.

List of 2010 NCCU Football Recruiting Class (listed in alphabetical order) REVISED Feb. 4:

Dennis Alleyne (WR, 6-3, 180, Winston-Salem, N.C., Parkland H.S.) - Selected All-Conference. Recorded 48 catches for 872 yards in 2009. Lettered in three sports (football, basketball, track).

Ty Brown (FS, 6-3, 215, Claremont, N.C., Newton-Conover H.S.) - Selected Associated Press First-Team All-State, First-Team All-Western Region and All-Conference. Collected 83 tackles, eight interceptions (2 returned for touchdowns), seven pass break-ups and three forced fumbles.

Dajuan Calloway (OL, 6-4, 320, Cleveland, Ohio, Glenville H.S.) - Named 2009 Associated Press Northeast Lakes All-District First Team. Three-year starter. As a senior, graded out at 86 percent blocking efficiency with 12 pancake blocks.

Andre Clarke (RB, 5-10, 220, Mauldin, S.C., Mauldin H.S.) - Chosen 4A All-State, All-Region, All-County. All-time leading rusher at Mauldin High School. As a senior, ran for 1,685 yards and 23 touchdowns, averaging 8.9 yards per carry. Team posted a 10-3 record.

Ryker Goodell (LB, 6-1, 220, Woodstock, Ga., Etowah H.S.) - Selected as the 2009 Cherokee County co-Defensive Player of the Year. Amassed 101 tackles with six sacks as a senior.

Shaun Millien (OL, 6-8, 350, Roslindale, Mass., Dean College, Catholic Memorial H.S.) - Transfer from Dean College in Franklin, Mass. Two-year starter at Dean, where team won back-to-back conference championships. Selected All-Northeast Conference. All-Conference honoree at Catholic Memorial High School. Starter on both sides of the ball.

Darren Moore (OL, 6-5, 315, Fayetteville, N.C., Westover H.S.) - Selected to 2009 Mid-Southeastern 4A All-Conference Team. Also lettered in track & field.

Fred Ominde (DB, 6-0, 180, Rochester, Minn., Rochester Community & Technical College, Bloomington Kennedy H.S.) - Selected All-Division and All-Conference (Minnesota College Athletic Conference) Second Team. As a sophomore in 2009, recorded 47 tackles (37 solo) with 13 pass break-ups, two interceptions, two sacks and two forced fumbles. As a freshman in 2008, collected 36 tackles (27 solo) with 12 pass break-ups, five interceptions and a sack. Named 2008 All-MCAC Honorable Mention.

Rasheen Person (LB, 6-3, 250, Newport News, Va., Heritage H.S.) - As a senior, topped team with 94 tackles, including 12 hits for a loss with eight sacks, along with two interceptions. Scored three touchdowns and five 2-point conversions as a short-yardage back.

Demontray Ryland (LB, 6-1, 230, Portsmouth, Va., Norcom H.S.) - Two-time First-Team All-Tidewater and All-District selection. Named 2008 Eastern District Defensive Player of the Year. 2009 All-Region honoree.

Duval Smith (RB, 5-10, 185, Roswell, Ga., Roswell H.S.) - Rushed for 1,119 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior, averaging 7.0 yards per carry.

Shavarez Smith (WR, 6-2, 180, McDonough, Ga., Henry County H.S.) - Named 2009 Associated Press All-State Honorable Mention, First-Team All-Region, First-Team All-County, Henry County Player of the Year. Selected to the North/South All-Star Game. Collected 32 receptions for 834 yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging 26 yards per catch.

Jordan Toomer (FB, 6-2, 235, Gastonia, N.C., Ashbrook H.S.) - Selected 2009 All-Big South 3A Conference Team. Averaged more than four yards per carry.

Chase Tripp (DL, 6-2, 245, Chocowinity, N.C., Winston-Salem State University, Washington H.S.) - Transfer from Winston-Salem State University. Played in six games for WSSU in 2009, recording five tackles and a pass break-up as a freshman. Two-time All-Area First Team pick as a defensive end at Washington High School. Topped team in total tackles, tackles for loss and sacks.

Lamar Whidbee (WR, 6-3, 180, Hertford, N.C., Winston-Salem State University, Perquimans County H.S.) - Transfer from Winston-Salem State University. Started in all 11 games for WSSU in 2009 as a redshirt freshman. Caught 16 passes for 208 yards on the season. Earned All-Conference and All-Region honors in both junior and senior seasons (2006, 2007) as a wide receiver at Perquimans County High School. Three-sport athlete (football, basketball, track) in high school.