Elon Adds 12 Recruits to 2007 Football Roster

[ElonPhan]

Elon Adds 12 Recruits to 2007 Football Roster
4/17/2007


ELON, N.C. – Elon coach Pete Lembo today announced the addition of 12 incoming student-athletes to the Phoenix football program. These 12 recruits will join Elon’s returnees and 22 NLI signees for the upcoming 2007 campaign.

“We are excited to welcome these young men to the Phoenix football family,” Lembo said. “They are all great kids who are excited to be coming to Elon. These quality players will help us build the Elon football program into a competitive force in the Southern Conference.”

Brooks Edwards, a 5-10, 215-pound linebacker from Holly Springs, N.C., played for coach Ron Pendergraft at Middle Creek High School. He is the son of C. Lee and Carrie Edwards.

Warren Fischer, a 6-5, 250-pound offensive tackle and defensive end from Shallotte, N.C., played for coach Jimmy Fletcher at West Brunswick High School. An Elon football legacy, he is the son of former Phoenix football player Henry and Mary Fischer.

Joe Griesser, a 6-1, 220-pound linebacker from Tampa, Fla., played for coach David Mitchell at Wharton High School. He is the son of Fran and Connie Griesser.

A.J. Harris, a 5-11, 205-pound running back and return specialist from Ocean View, N.J., played for coach Mark Impagliazzo at Ocean City High School. He is the son of Al and Alisa Harris.

Colby Holloway, a 6-2, 230-pound defensive lineman from Garner, N.C., played for coach Nelson Smith at Garner Senior High School. He is the son of Mitchell and Pandora Holloway.

Taylor Kane, a 6-3, 240-pound defensive lineman and long snapper from Needham, Mass., played for coach David Duffy at Needham High School. He is the son of James and Sally Ann Kane.

Erik Kendall, a 6-2, 175-pound defensive back from Hickory, N.C., played for coach John Worley at Hickory High School. He is the son of Peter Kendall and Linda Fields.

Andy Leffler, a 5-10, 170-pound wide receiver and kicker from Dublin, Ohio, played for coach Mark Barren at Columbus Academy. He is the son of Jon and Vickie Leffler.

Albert Lemus, a 5-11, 205-pound linebacker from Lyman, S.C., played for coach Bobby Bentley at James F. Byrnes High School. He is the son of Mauricio and Luz Lemus.

Brett McQuilkin, a 5-11, 190-pound defensive back from Columbia, Md., played for coach Chuck Fales at Atholton High School. He is the son of Frank and Julie McQuilkin.

Billy Watkins, a 6-2, 200-pound quarterback from Mebane, N.C., played for coach John Kirby at Eastern Alamance High School. He is the son of Billy and Susan Watkins.

Matt Williamson, a 6-3, 245-pound offensive lineman from Lumberton, N.C., played for coach Bill Dockery at Lumberton Senior High School. An Elon football legacy, he is the son of former Elon football player Frank and Gayle Williamson.

[elon_phan]

I think Holloway was reported as one of the players Elon was going to sign prior to signing day in February.

[elon_phan]

Harris is listed in Scout as a 1-star prospect with a 4.50 forty time.

[whoanellie]

I see several potential contributors with a year to develop via redshirting and then We start to build some depth.

[oldblue]

I watch the triangle area HS football games every friday night. I saw these two guys play and Elon picked two guys who want to win.

Holloway was a two way starter his junior and senior year (OT/DE). He will definitely be a contributor at DE with a little more speed, bulk, and solid coaching. Solid pass rusher, plays 3 yards deep, needs to work on technique against the run. He would be a nice 3rd down pass rusher to begin his career. He loves the big hit and would be great as a wedge buster on the kickoff unit. True competetor and leader. 4.2 GPA per News & Observer.com

Edwards was a solid MLB. Excellent vision, does well at sheding blocks, filled holes quickly and effectively stopped the run. Needs to work on pass defense and add bulk to play the middle on the collegiate level. Should redshirt and will contribute in a couple of years.

[ElonPhan]

Oldblue, Thanks for the info. Look forward to watching these guys develop in to solid players.

[elonalum06]

I think Coach Lembo is going to get a lot out of the players who are "preferred walkons" much like what App State does.

[soconf]

Need more meat on the O line.

[elon_phan]

elonalum06 said:

I think Coach Lembo is going to get a lot out of the players who are "preferred walkons" much like what App State does.

I agree. I think last season at least a couple (White, Greene) contributed on special teams as true freshmen.