Feb. 4, 2010
DURHAM, N.C. (www.NCCUEaglePride.com) – Rochester Community & Technical College defensive back Fred Ominde has signed a national letter of intent to become North Carolina Central University’s 15th student-athlete in the 2010 football recruiting class.
Ominde, a 6-0, 180-pound native of Rochester, Minn., earned all-division and all-conference honors as a cornerback in 2009. During his sophomore season, he recorded 47 tackles (37 solo) with 13 pass break-ups, two interceptions, two sacks and two forced fumbles.
As a freshman in 2008, Ominde collected 36 tackles (27 solo) with 12 pass break-ups, five interceptions and a sack to claim All-Minnesota College Athletic Conference Honorable Mention recognition.
Ominde attended John F. Kennedy High School in Bloomington, Minn.
Updated List of 2010 NCCU Football Recruiting Class (listed in alphabetical order):
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.
