Ole Miss Signees
Joey Brent
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1995 Ole Miss Football Signees
Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Hometown (School)
Alishma Alexander RB 6-0 215 Roosevelt, NY (August Martin)
Jamie Baucom OL 6-5 260 Columbus, MS (New Hope)
Bo Bennett LB 6-2 230 Corinth, MS (High)
Jason Bryant DB 6-5 200 Willingboro, NJ (High)
Paul Carrillo QB 6-3 190 Chino CA (Don Lugo)
Jason Clingan WR 6-2 180 Pontotoc, MS (High)
Joey Embry OT 6-6 295 Bruce, MS (High)
Ronnie Heard DB 6-3 195 Clute, TX (Brazoswood)
Ken Judon DE 6-3 255 Philadelphia, MS (High)
Kerry Linnear DE 6-5 250 Dallas, TX (DeSoto)
Wayne Luettich OL 6-7 295 Ft. Myers, FL (Cypress Lake)
Matt Luke OL 6-3 245 Gulfport, MS (High)
DeWayne McCurdy DE 6-4 225 Killeen, TX (Ellison)
Sam Owen WR 5-11 175 Gulfport, MS (High)
Tutan Reyes TE 6-4 250 Queens, NY (August Martin)
Van Singleton OL 6-4 285 Memphis, TN (Christian Brothers)
Tim Strickland DB 6-0 170 Memphis, TN (Hamilton)
Thurman Thomas DB 6-1 185 Texas City, TX (LaMarque)
Todd Wade DL 6-7 250 Jackson, MS (Jackson Prep)
Quincy Washington DB 6-4 180 Pascagoula, MS (High)
Britt Wicker LB 6-0 210 Liberty, MS (Centreville Academy)
Quentin Wilson DL 6-4 265 Queens, NY (Malverne)
Joey Brent
ALISHMA ALEXANDER, RB, 6-0, 215, Roosevelt, N.Y. (August Martin) --
Outstanding running back who earned All-Borough, All-City, High
Heisman All-Star honors ... Was Most Valuable Player of Senior Bowl
... Rushed for 1,205 yards and had 565 yards receiving as a senior
when he scored 23 touchdowns ... Had 933 yards rushing as a junior
...Had single game high of 263 yards ... Longest run from scrimmage
was 93 yards ... Had 1,636 total yards senior season and scored 23
touchdowns ... Helped lead school to 8-3-1 record during senior
campaign ... Earned three letters in football ... Coached in high
school by Ralph Jones ... Member of Senior Council ... PERSONAL:
Son of Junior and Darlet Alexander ... Born: July 4, 1977 ...
TUBERVILLE ON ALEXANDER: "Alishma has good speed and running
ability. At 215 pounds, he's going to be a physical player with
excellent cutting ability."
JAMIE BAUCOM, OL, 6-5, 260, Columbus, MS (New Hope) -- Rated
Commercial Dispatch All-Area and was All-District senior year ...
Co-Captain of New Hope High squad ... Was honorable mention All-
District junior season ... Earned four letters in football ... Also
earned two letters in both baseball and powerlifting ... Graded out
80 percent as an offensive lineman ... Coached in high school by
Dale Harden ... Beta Club member ... PERSONAL: Son of Leslie and
Margarett Baucom ... Born: June 9, 1977 ... TUBERVILLE ON BAUCOM:
"With good size and agility, Jamie has a chance to become a solid
three-year offensive lineman. Offensive line is a tough position
to play early, but time is on his side."
BO BENNETT, LB, 6-2, 230, Corinth, MS (High) -- Picked up Blue Chip
Illustrated preseason All-South honors ... Three-time All-Area,
two-time All-Division pick ... Won "Head Hunter Award" senior
season when he was Most Valuable Defensive Player ... Nominated for
Mississippi-Alabama All-Star game and Mississippi All-Star game ...
Had 296 tackles, 17 quarterback sacks, six fumble recoveries, three
interceptions, and two blocked punts during career at Corinth High
... Rushed for 681 yards and caught 26 passes for 273 yards during
senior season ... Was credited with 122 tackles, eight QB sacks,
two fumble recoveries, and one pass interception during senior
campaign ... Helped lead Corinth High to 1-4A playoffs in 1994,
Dover Bowl in 1993, and Magnolia Bowl in 1992 ... Earned four
letters in football, soccer, and track ... Coached in high school
by Perry Murphy ... Was class President in 9th grade ... Student
Council Representative ... Honor Roll student ... Drama Award as
junior ... United States Academic Achievement Award as a freshman
... Was Defensive Player of the Year in Soccer as he had 23
shutouts as a goalie during his career ... PERSONAL: Son of Jim and
Melinda Bennett ... Father, Jim, played football and baseball at
Ole Miss and his uncle, Richard Megginson, played basketball with
the Rebels ... Born: August 9, 1976 ... TUBERVILLE ON BENNETT: "Bo
is an intense player who runs well. He has good instincts and we
project him as a middle linebacker."
JASON BRYANT, DB, 6-5, 200, Willingboro, N.J. (High) -- Selected to
All-Group 4 and All-County first team defense as well as All-South
Jersey second team defense ... Had 44 tackles as a senior,
including 19 solo hits ... Intercepted three passes, returning one
for a 45 yard touchdown ... Earned two letters in football, two in
basketball, and two in track ... Coached in high school by Ty
Belford ... PERSONAL: Son of Lenora Bryant ... Born: September 21,
1975 ... TUBERVILLE ON BRYANT: "We think Jason has the ability to
play three spots on defense. He also has the ability to help us on
offense at the slot position."
PAUL CARRILLO, QB, 6-3, 190, Chino, CA (Don Lugo) -- Selected first
team All-Baseline League and All-Chino District during junior and
senior years ... Second team All-Baseline League pick as sophomore
... Team Captain as junior and senior ... During final two seasons,
passed for 3,609 yards and 36 touchdowns ... Passed for 2,060 yards
and 21 touchdowns as a senior and 1,549 yards and 15 touchdowns as
a junior ... During sophomore season, passed for 1,050 yards and
seven touchdowns ... Picked up Most Valuable Player honors on
varsity as well as when he was a freshman ... Earned three letters
in football and two basketball ... Coached in high school by Ron
Reclusado ... Was Most Valuable Player on junior varsity in
basketball .. Was team Captain for varsity basketball team and
averaged 15.5 points per game ... Rated All-Baseline League
Scholar-Athlete three years ... National Honor Society ...
California Scholastic Federation ...PERSONAL: Born: April 22, 1977
... TUBERVILLE ON CARRILLO: "We feel like Paul is the type
quarterback that can fit well in our offense. His arm strength is
impressive and he has the ability to move the football team."
JASON CLINGAN, WR, 6-2, 180, Pontotoc, MS (High) -- All-State, All-
Area, and All-Conference selection who holds the Pontotoc High
record for most touchdowns and most receiving yards ... Had 58
receptions for 1,138 yards and 14 touchdowns senior season and 32
catches for 875 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior ... Playing
defensive back, broke up 14 passes senior year ... Selected to
Clarion-Ledger Top 40 list ... Chosen to play in 1995
Alabama/Mississippi All-Star Classic in Mobile, Ala. ... Helped
lead Pontotoc High to 40-13 record during prep career as team won
Division, North Half and was state runners-up ... Lettered four
years in football, three in baseball, and three in track ...
Coached in high school by Johnny Mitchell ...years, and Vice-
President junior year ... PERSONAL: Son of Rex and Donna Clingan
... Rex played baseball at Itawamba Community College ... Born:
December 10, 1976 ... TUBERVILLE ON CLINGAN: "Jason has good speed
and leaping ability. He also has good ability of catching the ball
in a crowd."
JOEY EMBRY, OT, 6-6, 295, Bruce, MS (High) -- Picked up Mississippi
SportsWriters All-State honors ... Selected All-District twice and
honorable mention All-District once ... Was Most Valuable Kicker in
district twice and co-Most Valuable Lineman once ... Selected to
Clarion-Ledger Top 40 list ... Made Northeast Mississippi Daily
Journal All-Area team twice ... During prep career, was credited
with 263 tackles, including 91 for losses ... Had 25 quarterback
sacks, caused eight fumbles, recovered four fumbles, and blocked
one punt ... Earned three letters in football, two in basketball,
and four in baseball ... Coached in high school by Darrell Logan
... Helped lead Bruce High to 26-9 record during career as the
Trojans rated North Mississippi and District champs in 1992 when
they finished runner-up in state Class 2A ... Was co-hit and RBI
leader in baseball ... Had .413 batting average and was member of
.400 Club ... Honor Club, Beta Club, and Star Student ... PERSONAL:
Son of Bill and Gwen Embry ... Brother, Brad, played football at
Delta State ... Uncle, George Patton, and cousin, Barry Patton,
played baseball at Mississippi State ... Uncle, Gary Penick, played
football at Northwest Community College ... Born: August 22, 1976
... TUBERVILLE ON EMBRY: "Joey is a big kid who has a large frame.
If he continues to work hard in the weight room, he could develop
into an outstanding lineman."
RONNIE HEARD, DB, 6-3, 195, Clute, TX (Brazoswood) -- Earned first
team All-County and All-City honors ... Had 65 tackles, 11 pass
interceptions, and broke up six passes ... Team Captain who played
cornerback, free safety, tight end and wide receiver ... Also
caught three touchdown passes and threw for another score ...
Earned two letters in football, track, basketball, and baseball ...
Coached in high school by Bernie Busken ... Earned All-District
honors in basketball ... National Honor Society ... Honor Roll
student with 94 average ... Who's Who ... PERSONAL: Son of Earl and
Ann Heard ... Born: October 5, 1976 ... TUBERVILLE ON HEARD: "We're
excited about Ronnie's size and athletic ability. He has a chance
to help us at a number of positions."
KEN JUDON, DE, 6-3, 255, Philadelphia, MS (High) -- Two-way player
who earned three letters in football at Philadelphia High ... As a
fullback, had 580 yards on 88 carries and scored eight touchdowns
... On defense, was credited with team leading 124 tackles ... Had
five quarterback sacks ... Rated All-District honors as junior and
senior ... Made All-Meridian area squad and honorable mention All-
State by Mississippi Sportswriters Association ... Helped lead
Philadelphia High to state 2A championship in 1993 ... Also
lettered in baseball ..Coached in high school by Herschel Smith ...
PERSONAL: Son of Maudie Judon ... Born: November 16, 1976 ...
TUBERVILLE ON JUDON: "Ken is going to be a big guy with great
mobility. We project him as a defensive end. This is an athlete
who played both fullback and linebacker in high school."
KERRY LINNEAR, DE, 6-5, 250, Dallas, TX (DeSoto) -- Selected to
Dallas Morning News Top 100 list ... Although missing five games
during senior season, credited with 45 tackles ... Had six
quarterback sacks and seven more tackles for losses ... Picked up
two letters while playing at Class 5A DeSoto High ... Helped lead
team to 12-1 record senior season ... Coached in high school by Ben
Dial ... PERSONAL: Son of Robert and Mittie Linnear ... Born:
February 20, 1977 ... TUBERVILLE ON LINNEAR: "Kerry has the ability
to play inside or outside. He has great mobility and quickness is
a major asset."
WAYNE LUETTICH, OL, 6-7, 295, Ft. Myers, FL (Cypress Lake) --
Earned two letters football at Cypress Lake ... Was Captain of 1994
squad ... Rated Most Improved Player Award as junior ... PERSONAL:
Son of Larry and Cindy Luettich ... Born: September 29, 1976 ...
TUBERVILLE ON LUETTICH: "Wayne has the size we're looking for to
give us protection when throwing the football. He should be a
great zone blocker in our running game."
MATT LUKE, OL, 6-3, 245, Gulfport, MS (High) -- The Mississippi
Gulf Coast Player of the Year who has been selected to participate
in 1995 Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Classic in Mobile, Ala. ...
Earned All-State, All-District, and All-Coast honors during senior
year when he was selected to Blue Chip All-Region team ... Selected
to Clarion-Ledger Top 40 list ... Was All-Coast and All-Division as
junior when he was named Most Valuable Offensive Lineman ... Was
Sophomore of Year in 10th grade ... As a senior, was credited with
129 tackles, including 98 solo hits ... Had 60 tackles as junior,
including 26 solo stops ... Was Best Offensive Lineman on team
during junior and senior campaigns ... Helped lead Gulfport to 26-8
record in three years as team was District Champs his sophomore
season and Tri-District Champs his senior year ... Earned three
letters in football, four in baseball, and one in basketball ...
Coached in high school by Ronnie Cuevas ... In baseball, was Rookie
of the Year in 9th grade and was Most Valuable Offensive Player and
All-District in 11th grade when he hit .521 ... Won Gaston Hughes
Memorial Award for having highest academic average on team ...
PERSONAL: Son of Tommy and Susan Luke ... Father, Tommy, was a
defensive back with the Rebels (1964-66) and his brother, Tom, was
a quarterback at Ole Miss (1989-91) ... Born: October 29, 1976
...TUBERVILLE ON LUKE: "Matt was impressive on film. He has the
ability to play both offense and defense. He's a versatile player
who can play several positions."
DeWAYNE McCURDY, DE, 6-4, 225, Killeen, TX (C.E. Ellison) --
Selected to Top 100 recruiting list in Texas by Dave Campbell and
Bluechip Illustrated ... First team All-District as a senior and
honorable mention All-District as junior ... Was credited with 84
tackles, including 53 solo hits ... Had eight quarterback sacks and
two knock downs ... Helped lead 1993 team to Bi-District title and
Tri-City crown ... Earned two letters in football ... Coached in
high school by John Beseda ... PERSONAL: Son of Bob and Bertha
McCurdy ... Father played at Purdue ... Born: July 25, 1977
...TUBERVILLE ON McCURDY: "DeWayne is a great athlete with
impressive speed and quickness. He should develop into a great
player."
SAM OWEN, WR, 5-11, 175, Gulfport, MS (High) -- One of the most
honored Gulf Coast players of 1994 ... During senior season, earned
All-Region, All-Coast, Joe Petro Coast M.V.P., Mitch and Joe
Salloum Best All-Around, Sun-Herald All-Coast, Clarion-Ledger Top
100, Commercial Appeal All-Mid-South Top 100,and Blue Chip
Illustrated All-America honors ... Team Captain ... Was Most
Valuable Player of team junior year when he rated second team All-
Region and honorable mention All-Coast ... Rated All-District in
9th grade and was Ray Bishop M.V.P. that year ... Gained 850 yards
on 100 carries to average 8.5 yards per carry ... Averaged 30.0
yards on kickoff returns ... Had 37.0 yard punting average ...
Holds three passing records at Gulfport -- four touchdowns in a
game, 8-8 in a game, and 297 yards passing in a game ... Earned
three letters in football, four in baseball and one in track ...
Coached in high school by Ronnie Cuevas ... Was member of 1994
track team that won State 5-A title, running 400, 800, and 1600
meter relays ... Holder of five America powerlifting records and
was National Teenage Powerlifting Champion senior year ... Holder
of nine Mississippi State powerlifting records ... Rookie of Year
in baseball in 1992 ... Earned Best Defensive Player and Most
Dedicated Player honors in 11th grade ... Helped football team to
district crown in 1992 and runner-up in 1993 and 1994 ... Honor
Roll student all four years ... National Honor Society ...
Teachers's Aide ... Math Tutor ... Student Helper ... Counselor for
Retreats ... Rhodes Club Fitness ... Fellowship of Christian
Athletes ... Voted Most Handsome in 9th grade ... Elected Mr.
Gulfport High School as senior ... PERSONAL: Son of Joe Sam Owen,
Sr. and Sandy Alliston ... Joe Sam played fullback at Ole Miss and
lettered in 1969 ... Born: September 30, 1976 ... TUBERVILLE ON
OWEN: "Sam has good speed and quickness and should be an asset to
our receiving corps. He's a good athlete who could play a number
of spots on offense."
TUTAN REYES, TE, 6-4, 250, Queens, NY (August Martin) -- An All-
Queens selection who also was named to the Coaches All-City squad
... Caught 18 passes for 413 yards and five touchdowns senior
season ... Helped lead team to 13-7 record, including 8-3 mark
senior season ... Earned two letters in football and two in
basketball ... Coached in high school by Ralph Jones ... Also an
outstanding basketball player who was All-Queens and Martin Luther
King Most Valuable Player ... Scholar-Athlete ... Martin Luther
King Commission ... PERSONAL: Son of Rebecca Simmons ... Born:
October 28, 1977 ... TUBERVILLE ON REYES: "Tutan's best football is
ahead of him. He could be a tight end, offensive tackle, or
defensive tackle for us. He's also a tremendous basketball
player."
VAN SINGLETON, OL, 6-4, 285, Memphis, TN (Christian Brothers) --
Picked up All-Metro and All-Region honors, plus honorable mention
All-State during senior season ... Team Captain ... Helped lead
CBHS to 28-6 record over three years, including 11-1 record in 1994
... Team won Region 8 title all three years ... Graded out at 88%
blocking efficiency rating ... Earned four letters in football and
one in track (shotput) ... Coached in High school by Wayne Gaia,
Ronnie Gray, and David Ligdon ... PERSONAL: Son of John and Debbie
Singleton ... John played tackle at Memphis State (1966-69) ... His
uncle, Richard "Stump" Russell, was an Ole Miss linebacker (1969-
73) ... Born: July 1, 1977 ... TUBERVILLE ON SINGLETON: "We expect
Van to develop into an outstanding lineman. He has a great
attitude, which shows both on and off the field."
TIM STRICKLAND, DB, 6-0, 170, Memphis, TN (Hamilton) -- Played
running back and defensive back for Hamilton ... Gained 1,365 yards
and scored 20 touchdowns ... Also had 15 pass receptions out of the
backfield ... As a cornerback, intercepted three passes and
provided excellent run support ... Lettered in football and track
... Coached in high school by Will Turner ... TUBERVILLE ON
STRICKLAND: "Tim is an excellent cover prospect. He has great
speed, good feet, and is a sure tackler. He could play running
back or defensive back for us."
THURMAN THOMAS, DB, 6-1, 185, Texas City, TX (LaMarque) -- Picked
up first team All-District and All-County free safety honors ...
Won team's "Big Hit Award" as the hardest hitter on team ...
Credited with 52 tackles as a senior ... Also had eight tackles for
losses, two pass interceptions, eight pass break ups, three fumble
recoveries, and one caused fumble for a touchdown ... Career stats
included 87 tackles, 12 tackles for losses, three interceptions, 14
pass break-ups, four fumble recoveries, and two caused fumbles ...
Helped lead team to 29-2 record ... Team was state runner-up twice
... Earned two letters in football, basketball, and track ...
Coached in high school by Alan Weddell ... Ran 440 in track ...
PERSONAL: Son of Harry and Yolanda Thomas ... Born: February 27,
1977 ... TUBERVILLE ON THOMAS: "Thurman is a defensive back with
the type speed needed to compete in the SEC. He comes from an
outstanding program."
TODD WADE, DL, 6-7, 250, Jackson, MS (Jackson Prep) -- All-State
performer who earned All-Conference on both offense and defense
final two seasons ... All-Metro pick ... Selected to Clarion-Ledger
Top 40 list ... Earned Jackson Touchdown Club Award ... Although
playing both ways, had 96 tackles and 10 quarterback sacks during
senior year ... Also blocked two field goal attempts and was
credited with numerous pass deflections ... Earned three letters in
football and helped lead Prep to 33-4 record ... Coached in high
school by John McInnis ... PERSONAL: Son of Luther and Marylin Wade
... Luther, then known as Luther Wade Webb, lettered as a fullback
at Ole Miss in 1970 and as a defensive tackle in 1971 ...
Grandfather also played at Ole Miss ... TUBERVILLE ON WADE: "Todd
has excellent size and we project him as a defensive end, defensive
tackle or offensive lineman. He has excellent size, possessing
good mobility for a big man. He's going to be a big guy when he
fills out."
QUINCY WASHINGTON, DB, 6-4, 180, Pascagoula, Miss. (High) -- Rated
All-City and second team All-District honors ... Had 97 tackles
senior season ... Also caused one fumble and recovered one fumble
... Earned two letters in football ... Also lettered in basketball
... Coached in high school by Bill Matthews, who played wingback at
Ole Miss (1965-77) ... PERSONAL: Son of Elbert Rogers ... Born:
January 7, 1976 ... "Quincy is a tremendous athlete for his size.
He has good speed and can cover. We project him as a free safety."
BRITT WICKER, LB, 6-0, 210, Liberty, MS (Centreville Academy) --
Played linebacker and fullback at Centreville Academy ... Was
credited with 122 tackles as a senior while rushing for 600 yards
and eight touchdowns ... Also handled punting and place kicking
duties ... Has demonstrated ability to kick field goals in the 50-
yard range and be consistent from inside the 40 ... Coached in high
school by Bill Hurst ... PERSONAL: Son of Keith and Jane Wicker
... Brothers Kyle and Trey currently play for Ole Miss ... Kyle is
a junior linebacker and Trey is a senior defensive end ...
TUBERVILLE ON WICKER: "Britt is a hard-nosed, tough player with
good feet. He's a lot like his brothers when it comes to work
ethic. We project him as a linebacker."
QUENTIN WILSON, DL, 6-4, 265, Queens, NY (Malverne; Nassau C.C.) --
Lettered two years at Nassau Community College ... Coached in
junior college by John Anseloso ... HIGH SCHOOL: Rated All-
Conference high school honors as a defensive lineman ... Earned
three letters and helped team to 30-4 record, including Rutgers Cup
in 1990 and Long Island Championship in 1991 ... PERSONAL: Son of
Mary Gholson ... Born: April 23, 1973 ... TUBERVILLE ON WILSON: "We
expect Quentin to give us immediate help in the defensive line. He
has good size and speed for a defensive lineman. We think he'll be
a consistent, blue collar player who will improve each week and
year."