SMU Announces Football Recruiting Class
23 High School Standouts Comprise Mustangs' Best Class in 15 Years
Charlie Berry 6-3, 250, Defensive Line Dallas, Texas (Highland Park)
Team captain his senior season at Highland Park...named first team All-District 12-4A in 2002...recorded 87 tackles, three sacks and 12 quarterback pressures...also forced and recovered three fumbles...earned honorable mention all-district honors as a junior when he totaled 47 tackles, three sacks and three fumble recoveries...two-year letterman whose team went 25-3 over his final two seasons...also competes in track and field...coached in high school by SMU graduate Randy Allen...selected SMU over Baylor and Navy...sister Nancy attends SMU...grandfather Lindy Berry played quarterback at TCU (1946-49) where he earned All-Southwest Conference honors twice and was an All-American in his senior season...full name is John Charles Berry, Jr....born July 22, 1984.
Brandon Bonds 6-2, 305, Defensive Line Cooper, Texas (Cooper)
District 17-2A Defensive Player of the Year as a senior...recorded 65 tackles with 14 stops for loss...was also an all-district selection as a junior when he was named Lineman of the Year...four-year letterman who also saw time on the offensive line...was named All-Red River Valley as a defensive lineman as a senior and as an offensive lineman his first three seasons...lettered in basketball as a sophomore and also competes in track and field, throwing the discus...member of his school's honor roll...high school coach was Lance Angel...selected SMU over UTEP...brother Byron was a four-year letterwinner along the defensive line at SMU (1990-93)...nicknames are Big B and Cornbread...born December 28, 1984.
Justin Boren 6-4, 285, Offensive Line Grapevine, Texas (Colleyville Heritage)
First team All-State selection as a senior by the Associated Press...was a third team All-State selection by the Texas Sports Writer's Association...graded out at 94 percent for his senior season...totaled 187 pancake blocks...was a first team All-District 5-5A selection and a second team Dallas Morning News All-Area pick...selected to play in the Coca-Cola Area All-Star Game...member of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Area Top 75 list...three-star prospect and rated as the No. 51 offensive guard in the nation by Rivals100.com...Max Emfingner's TheInsiders.com 2002 Texas All-State Super Team selection...Rivals All-DFW Metroplex first team All-Area honoree...two-year letterwinner who started both seasons along the offensive and defensive lines...also competes in power lifting and track and field...selected SMU over Missouri, Kansas and Iowa...coached in high school by Chris Cunningham...full name is Justin Dwayne Boren...born January 23, 1985.
Kenard Burley 6-5, 300, Offensive Line Rosser, Texas (Scurry-Rosser)
Named first team All-District along the offensive line after recording more than 50 pancake blocks as a senior...also named Most Valuable Offensive Lineman in his district...earned All-East Texas honors as well...three -year starter who also played defensive tackle...also a power lifting and track and field letterman...selected SMU over Baylor, Louisiana Tech and TCU...coached in high school by Virgil Crowe...Honor Roll student...full name is Kenard Damon Burley...born January 15, 1985.
Avery Cleveland 6-3, 205, Linebacker Austin, Texas (LBJ)
One of the state's top linebacker prospects...earned all-state honors and was also a three-time first team All-District 26-4A selection...totaled 87 tackles with seven for loss and four sacks as a senior...also forced five fumbles and recovered four...recorded 97 tackles as a junior...member of the Dallas Morning News/Rivals100.com (No. 58) and Fort Worth Star-Telegram state Top 100 lists...the No. 31 outside linebacker in the nation and a three-star prospect according to Rivals100.com...also the Midlands region's No. 84 prospect according to Rivals...named to Dave Campbell's Texas Football Texas Super Team...earned All-Central Texas honors as a junior and senior...three-year starter and letterwinner for coach David Seaborn...selected the Mustangs over Colorado, TCU and Georgia Tech...National Honor Society member...also a letterman in basketball and track...nicknames are A.C. and Hitman II...full name is Avery Cha'mare Cleveland...born September 30, 1984.
Jay'Mond Cleveland 5-11, 175, Wide Receiver Baytown, Texas (Lee)
Caught 91 passes for 900 yards and seven touchdowns his senior season...was the leading receiving in the greater Houston area...named first team all-district and earned honorable mention All-State Class 5A honors...was a third team All-State pick by the Texas Sports Writer's Association...had 44 receptions and four TD grabs as a junior on the way to honorable mention all-district honors...three-year letterman in football who played for coach Dick Olin...also a letterman in basketball and track and field...was a state regional qualifier in the 4X400 relay as a junior....selected SMU over Arkansas State and Houston...full name is Jay'Mond Lee Cleveland...born June 5, 1985.
Lucky DeLay 6-4, 255, Defensive End Irving, Texas (MacArthur)
Named first-team All-District 8-5A at defensive end after recording 77 tackles during his senior season...added three sacks and recovered three fumbles...team captain as a senior who was twice an honorable mention Dallas Morning News Defensive Player of the Week selection...also earned first team all-district honors as a sophomore...named first team all-city three times...also played offensive tackle...coached in high school by David Beaty...track and field letterman as well...picked SMU over West Virginia, Oklahoma State and Louisiana Tech...born January 25, 1984.
Cedrick Dorsey 5-11, 190, Athlete New Boston, Texas (New Boston)
One of the most prolific running backs in East Texas...ran for 1,611 yards and 16 touchdowns during his senior campaign...also recorded three interceptions on defense...became New Boston's all-time leading rusher last season and finished his career with 3,637 yards on the ground...three-time first team All-District 12-3A selection who was also named district Most Valuable Player as a senior...Bowie County Player of the Year...third team All-State selection by the Texas Sports Writer's Association...rushed for over 1,000 yards as a junior...also competes in basketball and track and field...honor roll student...coached as a prep by Ron Bickham...selected SMU over Baylor, New Mexico and Houston...full name is Cedrick Antwann Dorsey...born May 2, 1985.
Zach Hall 6-3, 225, Linebacker Irving, Texas (Irving)
One of the top middle linebacker prospects in the state of Texas...three-year starter who recorded over 200 tackles in his final two prep seasons...had 92 stops, seven for loss, three sacks and two fumble recoveries during his senior season on the way to first team All-District 8-5A honors...selected to play in the Coca-Cola Area All-Star Game...made 130 tackles as a junior, earning honorable mention all-district and first team all-city accolades...member of the Dallas Morning News/Rivals100.com (No. 58) area Top 100 list...the No. 51 inside linebacker in the nation and a three-star prospect according to Rivals100.com...also listed in the Texas Top 175 by Rivals...an academic All-District selection...takes part in a reading program for special education students at Barton Elementary in Irving...coached in high school by Jim Bennett, brother of SMU head coach Phil and Mustangs' running back coach Jerry...chose SMU over Arkansas and Iowa State...full name is Zachary John Hall...born May 31, 1984.
Desmond Jones 6-1, 275, Defensive Line Dallas, Texas (Carter)
The dominant defender for one of the top defenses in the state of Texas...named District 10-5A Defensive Most Valuable Player after totaling 96 tackles and 8.5 sacks as a senior...three-time first team all-district selection...was a third team All-State pick by the Texas Sports Writer's Association and an honorable mention choice by the Associated Press...member of the Dallas Morning News/Rivals100.com (No. 76) area Top 100 list...selected to play in the Coca-Cola Area All-Star Game....high school coach was Allen Wilson...picked SMU over TCU, Houston and UTEP...full name is Desmond Da'Charles Jones...born May 29, 1985.
Richuel Massey 5-11, 210, Running Back Hillsboro, Texas (Hillsboro)
One of the most sought after running backs in the state of Texas...ran for over 1,300 yards and scored 20 touchdowns as a senior despite missing two games with a broken foot...averaged 7.1 yards per carry on the way to District Most Valuable Player honors...considered one of the top 30 backs in the nation by Rivals100.com...three-star prospect according to Rivals...member of the Dallas Morning News/Rivals100.com (No. 85) state Top 100 list...also listed amongst the state Top 100 by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram...selected to play in the U.S. Army High School All-American Game...Tom Lemming's No. 3 prospect in Central Texas...ran for more than 1,700 yards while earning first team All-State Class 3A honors as a junior...also named first team all-district and district MVP that year...won the state power lifting championship in the 220-pound weight class as a junior...set state power lifting records in his weight class in the squat (700), bench (425) and deadlift (675)...coached in high school by Mark Erwin...selected the Mustangs over a host of suitors including Georgia Tech, Arkansas, Texas, Colorado, Wisconsin and Miami...born August 21, 1984.
Ricky Joe Meeks 6-3, 215, Quarterback Mount Vernon, Texas (Mount Vernon)
Outstanding all-around athlete who has excelled in five sports in high school...one of the top throwing quarterbacks in the state...completed 135-of-242 passes for 2,027 yards and 16 TDs as his team went 9-2 his senior year...passed for over 5,000 yards in his career as a three-year starter...also averaged more than 40 yards per punt...three-time District MVP on offense...three-time first team all-district selection as a punter and earned that honor twice as a placekicker...first team All-State Class 3A punter as a junior and senior...was an honorable mention selection at quarterback his final two seasons...member of the Dallas Morning News/Rivals100.com (No. 71) state Top 100 list...a three-star prospect and the No. 27 pro-style quarterback prospect in the nation by Rivals...also listed as the No. 94 prospect in the Midlands region by Rivals...coached in high school by his dad, Dickey...also lettered in basketball, golf, baseball and track and field during his high school career...team's leading scorer and rebounder in hoops and a state-qualifying, scratch golfer...also an honor roll student...first player in the class to commit to the Mustangs...chose SMU over a host of offers, including Louisiana Tech and Georgia Tech...full name is Ricky Joe Meeks...born December 16, 1983.
C.D. Moss 5-10, 180, Defensive Back Copperas Cove, Texas (Copperas Cove)
Three-year starter as a prep...was his team's offensive Most Valuable Player and a second team All-District 13-5A selection after rushing for 1,254 yards and scoring 16 touchdowns as a senior...also had an interception on defense...earned first team all-area and all-district honors as a junior...was also an honorable mention all-state pick at running back that year...also a letterman in basketball, track and field and baseball...coached in high school by Jack Welch...picked the Mustangs over Arkansas and Houston...given first name is Clarence....born October 10, 1983.
Cory Muse 6-3, 205, Linebacker/Tight End Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Millwood)
One of the top players in the state of Oklahoma...three-year starter who helped his team to three consecutive state championships...recorded more than 100 tackles and 14 sacks as a senior...also forced four fumbles, recovered three and blocked two kicks...caught 44 passes for 670 yards and 13 touchdowns as a tight end...named District 1-2A Defensive Most Valuable Player...a first team All-State selection by the Associated Press, Daily Oklahoman and Tulsa World...a three-star prospect and the No. 13 player in the state of Oklahoma according to Rivals100.com...Rivals No. 39 outside linebacker prospect in the country...named to the Daily Oklahoman's Blue Chip Team...also competes in basketball and track and field...coached in high school by Don Willis...named to his school's President's Honor Roll and listed in Who's Who Among American High School Students...chose SMU over Oklahoma State...full name is Cory Alan Muse...born September 24, 1984.
Ervin McGee 5-8, 175, Defensive Back Ardmore, Oklahoma (Ardmore)
One of the fastest players in Oklahoma...clocked at sub 4.4 in the 40-yard dash...first team all-state and all-district selection in the secondary as a senior...picked off five passes and had 69 tackles in 2002...three-year starter who also played running back...scored eight touchdowns on offense as a senior...for his career, intercepted 11 passes, recorded over 100 tackles, totaled more than 1,300 return yards and had more than 1,000 yards both rushing and receiving...selected to play in the state All-Star game...Rivals100.com Top 50 player in Oklahoma and No. 67 cornerback in the nation...three-star Rivals prospect...member of the two-time state champion 4X100 relay team...also posted the fastest 100-meter time in the state last year...member of his school's Principal's and Superintendents Honor Roll...coached in high school by Mike Loyd...chose SMU over Northwestern and Tulsa...full name is Ervin Monquez McGee...born January 3, 1984.
Reynaldo Pellerin 6-3, 190, Wide Receiver Houston, Texas (Westfield)
Wide receiver prospect with great size...three-year starter for coach Ron Lynch...caught 26 balls for 342 yards and four touchdowns in a run oriented offense as a senior...team captain and all-district selection as a senior...also competes in basketball and track and field...high jumps 6'4" and has a 36-inch vertical leap...selected the Mustangs over Texas Tech, Baylor, Houston and UTEP...full name is Reynaldo Anthony Pellerin...born November 30, 1984.
Caleb Peveto 6-4, 280, Offensive Line Highland Village, Texas (Flower Mound Marcus)
Rated as one of the top offensive linemen in North Texas...No. 87 on the Dallas Morning News/Rivals100.com area Top 100 list...also a member of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Area Top 75...recorded 108 knockdown blocks and allowed only one sack in 677 plays as a senior...two-time second team all-district offensive line selection...also earned All-Denton County honors...three-year letterman...team captain of both the football and track and field squads...member of his school's Mu Alpha Theta Math Club...listed in Who's Who Among American High School Students...coached in high school by Randy Mayes...picked SMU over Vanderbilt...dad Cal played college football at Texas A&M and in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints for two seasons...cousin Brad played defensive back at SMU from 1983-86...full name is Caleb Edward Peveto...born October 10, 1984.
Chris Phillips 6-3, 220, Quarterback Seagoville, Texas (Bishop Lynch)
One of the top quarterback prospects in the state...led his team to a 14-1 record and the state TAPPS Class 5A championship...named the Most Outstanding Player of the state championship game...accounted for 45 touchdowns and over 3,400 yards as a senior...completed 119-of-230 passes for 1,951 yards and 17 TDs while rushing for 1,337 yards and 27 scores...also caught a pass for a 19-yard TD...named first team TAPPS 5A All-State as well as District Most Valuable Player...also the offensive MVP of the TAPPS DFW All-Star Game...a three-star prospect and the No. 28 dual threat quarterback in the nation according to Rivals100.com...first team all-district and second team all-state honoree as a junior when he passed for 1,094 yards and rushed for 697...also a basketball letterman...coached in high school by Gary Oliver...picked the Mustangs over Arkansas, Louisiana Tech and Kansas State...full name is Christopher Wesley Dewight Phillips...born February 1, 1985.
Joe Sturdivant 6-2, 190, Safety Lilburn, Georgia (Parkview)
Accomplished all-around athlete that excelled on both sides of the ball for one of the premier high school programs in the country...three-year starter who helped his team capture three straight state championships, winning 45 consecutive games...team captain on a squad that ranked second in the nation in the USA Today Top 25 rankings...Gwinnett County Offensive Player of the Year as a senior and Gwinnett Touchdown Club 2002 Athlete of the Year...ranked second in the county with 45 receptions for 709 yards and eight touchdowns...recorded 103 tackles and led the county with eight interceptions...first team all-state selection at wide receiver...first team all-district pick on offense and defense...the No. 39 ranked safety prospect in America according to Rivals100.com... three-star player by Rivals...also a standout baseball player who led his team to state titles as a sophomore and junior...hit .420 with five home runs, 21 RBI and 12 stolen bases as a junior...also an honor roll student...coached in high school by Cecil Flowe...chose SMU over Georgia Tech, Navy, Michigan and Florida State...father Paul started at linebacker for SMU in 1976...full name is Joseph Robert Sturdivant...born January 31, 1985.
Bryan Turner 6-2, 292, Offensive Line Tyler, Texas (Lee)
Three-year starter and letterwinner...earned first team Texas Sports Writer's Association All-State honors as a senior...graded out as one of his team's top two offensive linemen in all 14 games in 2002...helped his team to a 12-2 record...first team All-District 15-4A selection as a sophomore, junior and senior...also named All-East Texas by the TSWA as a senior... All-District Academic selection and honor roll student...coached in high school by Michael Owens...chose SMU over Memphis, Tulane and Houston...father Darold played running back at SMU and lettered in 1978 and 1979...full name is Bryan Chadrick Turner...born April 6, 1985.
Fred Turner 5-10, 170, Athlete Arlington, Texas (Lamar)
Emerged as a top college prospect with an outstanding senior season...rushed for 1,872 yards and scored 29 touchdowns during his senior year, helping his team to the state playoffs...first team All-District 6-5A and Dallas Morning News All-Area choice who averaged 8.3 yards per carry in 2002...was an all-state honorable mention selection and his team's Most Valuable Player...member of the Dallas Morning News/Rivals100.com (No. 98) and Fort Worth Star-Telegram area Top 100 lists...coached in high school by Eddy Peach...picked the Mustangs over TCU and Louisiana Tech...full name is Fredrick Theone Turner, III...born July 29, 1984.
Blake Warren 5-7, 170, Wide Receiver Arp, Texas (Arp)
Associated Press and Texas Sports Writer's Association first team All-State Class 2A selection as a senior...was a defensive pick by the AP and an offensive choice by TSWA?caught 63 passes for 1,067 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2002...also returned two punts and two kickoffs for scores...Tyler Morning Telegraph first team All-East Texas pick...District 20-2A Most Valuable Player...caught a school record 157 passes in his four seasons as a letterman...also a track, basketball and baseball letterman...hit .423 as a junior with 38 stolen bases...an honor roll student...coached in high school by Randy Copeland...selected SMU over Louisiana Tech and North Texas...full name is Christopher Blake Warren...born February 16, 1984.
Ryan Wolcott 5-9, 170, Placekicker/Punter Dallas, Texas (Highland Park)
Comes from outstanding SMU bloodlines as he is the grandson of Mustang legend Doak Walker...first team All-District 12-4A selection as a punter and placekicker...also that district's Special Teams Player of the Year...earned honorable mention All-State honors from the Associated Press...hit 12-of-14 field goal attempts with a long of 43...led the state's kickers with 101 points as a junior...also averaged 40 yards per punt...selected to the Dallas Morning News All-Area Team as a punter...invited to play in the Coca-Cola Area All-Star Game...three-year letterman who scored 263 career points...booted 30 field goals in his three seasons...coached in high school by SMU alum Randy Allen...also played soccer...full name is Ryan Edward Wolcott...born August 31, 1983.
