Committed Player List 2012

[FasterThanYou]

Hey, all that Sherlock Holmes stuff went pretty well, we figured out about half the guys.

Here's the official list from UNC Athletics as of 7:30 p.m. Feb. first:

http://www.uncbears.com/sports/fball/2011-12/releases/20120201gqsyhn#recruits
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Known Commits to UNC
Best guesses by the fans and followers as of late Jan. 31, 2012.
(feel free to add additional commits, and information about our commits to this thread.)

Welcome to the BEARS!

WR Shane Barron (confirmed)
5-10, 170-pound
Wide Receiver from Flint, MI
Played QB as a senior
Flint, MI - Carman-Ainsworth

WR/Punter Nick Dalton
6'3" 190
All State Colorado (2010 and 2011)
Bear Creek HS

Safety Tyler Dogins,
5'11" 205 lbs
a two time 1st team all conference safety from
Bakersfield College

Austin Hendrickson
6-4" 255 lbs
two way offensive lineman/OG
Arvada West (Colorado)

A.J. Isenburg
Ht/Wt:6'0"/205
Position: MLB/WR/TE
Valor Christian HS, Colorado

JC Isiah Jones
Defensive End
Fullerton JC
Fullerton, CA 6-3, 240

RB / CB Brandon Lenoir
Flint, MI - Carman-Ainsworth

DT Myles Overton
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 290
Flint, MI - Carman-Ainsworth

DE Jason Link,
Glendale Community College
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 270
Glendale, AZ

WR Stephen Miller
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 180
Valor Christian, Colorado

DB Mykel Morse
6' 175 lbs.
Chaparral HS (Parker CO)/ Scottsdale (Az.) Community College

DB Brendan Murphy
Ht:5'11"
Wt:180 lbs
Glendale CC
Glendale Arizona

OL Tyler Olker
6'3" 295 lbs.
High School: Richmond-Burton (Illinois) class of 2010
JC: College of DuPage

ATH Taylor Risner
ATH*
… Wiggins, CO … Wiggins High …
6’1” 185
* plays QB for Wiggins HS, recruited as ATH

Rubalcaba, Sean
QB
CO-Grand Junction
6'2" 185

Nate Shepherd,
OL / DL
6'3" 290 lbs.
Castle View, (Castle Rock, CO.)

Thomas Singleton,
ATH (has played Defensive Back, Quarterback)
Cherokee Trail (Aurora CO)
5'10" 165

Tyler Wilemon
6'5" 285 lbs
Left Tackle
Dana Hills, CA
Dana Hills Dolphins, Orange County (South Coast League)

LB Leilon Willingham
(transfer from U of Central Florida, high school: Mullen, Colorado)
http://www.uncmirror.com/sports/football-adds-linebacker-transfer-1.2741220

 

[FasterThanYou]

Commit:

DE Jason Link, (Commit to UNC)
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 270
Scout profile: http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=5594586

Dec. 11, 2011 update on Scout:
Glendale Community College DE Jason Link visited Southeast Missouri State this weekend but has committed to Northern Colorado this evening. Link says, "I feel very happy with my decision. This weekend gave me a chance to think about everything and clear my head. It was great to see SEMO and get a whole other perspective at a different university. Utimatley, I just feel that UNC is the best fit for me. It will be nice to be closer to family."

Good news, thanks.

JC pick ups are exactly what we need right now. :thumb:

Profile piece on Jason LInk from senior year, high school:
Jason Link following “dream” to Cactus Shadows gridiron
http://www.sonorannews.com/archives/2008/2008-08/080820/Sport.html

 

[FasterThanYou]

Tyler Dogins, a two time 1st team all conference safety from Bakersfield College has committed to play at UNC as a midyear transfer. It sure was fun watching #21 fly all over the field and make plays for the Renegades. Good luck to Tyler and the Bears in the future it always great to see B.C. players go on and play at the next level.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/981554/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[FasterThanYou]

Tyler Dogins, a two time 1st team all conference safety from Bakersfield College has committed to play at UNC as a midyear transfer. It sure was fun watching #21 fly all over the field and make plays for the Renegades. Good luck to Tyler and the Bears in the future it always great to see B.C. players go on and play at the next level.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/981554/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Great news, thanks! And Welcome to the Blue and Gold, Mr. Dogins.

A little more info on Dogins:
http://www.bakersfield.com/news/sports/csub/x4969592/Gades-upset-Fresno-in-Santa-Maria
BC football
Tyler Dogins, a two-time All-National Northern Conference defensive back for Bakersfield College, has committed to Northern Colorado and is scheduled to sign his letter-of-intent Friday.

Dogins played strong safety the last two seasons at BC after a standout high school career at Ridgeview.

Dogins, who's 5-foot-10 and 200 pounds, ranked third at BC with 73 tackles last season and he scored two touchdowns on defense. He had one sack, five tackles for losses, four interceptions and broke up five passes.

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found this article on Dogins, mentions that he is a January enrollee.

I read somewhere that Leilon Willingham is already on campus, too.

Any other guys who will be here for spring?

Dogins article:
http://www.bakersfield.com/news/sports/csub/x4969592/Gades-upset-Fresno-in-Santa-Maria

Wednesday, Dec 28 2011 11:15 PM

Tyler Dogins, a two-time All-National Northern Conference defensive back for Bakersfield College, has committed to Northern Colorado and is scheduled to sign his letter-of-intent Friday.

Dogins played strong safety the last two seasons at BC after a standout high school career at Ridgeview.

Dogins, who's 5-foot-10 and 200 pounds, ranked third at BC with 73 tackles last season and he scored two touchdowns on defense. He had one sack, five tackles for losses, four interceptions and broke up five passes.

 

[FasterThanYou]

Another commit:

Brendan Murphy - DB - Glendale CC

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Brendan-Murphy-133075" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[FasterThanYou]

Today's Denver Post:

•Wiggins athlete Taylor Risner has committed to Northern Colorado. Risner, who played quarterback at Wiggins, finished second to Silver Creek’s Austin Apodaca with 3,069 yards.

http://blogs.denverpost.com/preps/2...ians-alex-kozan-considering-final-visit/4356/

 

[FasterThanYou]

OL Tyler Olker
6'3" 295 lbs.
High School: Richmond-Burton (Illinois) class of 2010
Big Northern All Conference
junior college: College of DuPage

R-B grad to play D-I football at N. ColoradoBy JOE STEVENSON – [email protected]
Created: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 11:50 p.m. CST
Tyler Olker was persistent in chasing his dream of playing NCAA Division I football.

When Olker received only preferred walk-on offers as a senior at Richmond-Burton two years ago, he opted for the junior college route. After two years at College of DuPage, Northern Colorado found Olker, albeit from some of his high school videos.

Olker was set to leave today for Greeley, Colo., where he will start classes in time to join the Bears for spring practices. Olker (6-foot-3, 295 pounds) will receive a scholarship and play some position on the offensive line; he played a year at guard and the past season at left tackle for the Chaparrals.

“Since Day One, I was always working toward this,” Olker said. “It shows that hard work pays off and my dream has come true. Coach [Earnest Collins Jr.] called me Monday and wanted to get me out there. I told him if they want me out there in January, I’m coming.”

Northern Colorado plays in the Big Sky Conference, a league of Football Championship Subdivision schools. The Bears were 0-11 this season, but Olker looks forward to the opportunity.

“They want me to come in there and make an impact and help turn the program around,” Olker said.

More story at this link:
http://www.nwherald.com/mobile/article.xml/articles/2012/01/04/r_0u90jfkqsmsfqchdg97kjw/index.xml

Senior highlights (high school)
http://youtu.be/g-6MSPfxeAM

 

[FasterThanYou]

According to Scout, we have another commit in
JC Isiah Jones
Defensive End
(Fullerton)
Fullerton, CA 6-3, 240

Will have three years to play two following the 2011 football season.

Prepped at El Dorado High School in Placentia, Ca.

Highlights from Fullerton:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZY11cuu69Y

 

[FasterThanYou]

A.J. Isenburg
Ht/Wt:6'0"/205
Position: MLB/WR/TE

Early highlights, senior season:
http://youtu.be/KsWXoRsdWCY

Background: Valor Christian High School's A.J. Isenburg is a good linebacker, and is a player that just may be beginning to scratch the surface of his enormous potential. Isenburg is a fine athlete whom possesses excellent size and speed. He shows top range on the football field and is a highly physical player. He is also very intelligent and seems to recognize things quickly on the field. Even though Isenburg plays the middle line backer, he has the size and athletic ability to play any of the linebacker positions. A.J. Isenburg is a complete linebacker prospect, who should draw more than a few scouts to Valor Christian this fall. Honors: All-State, All Colorado, 4A Defensive Player of the Year.

 

[FasterThanYou]

Stephen Miller
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 180
Position: WR
From Valor Christian (Colorado)
Also offered by Temple.
He caught 30 passes for 613 yards and 3 TDs as a junior.

Junior highlight video:
http://youtu.be/13SoQegARKQ

 

[FasterThanYou]

Mykel Morse DB, ..... Scottsdale (Az.) Community College .... 6'0" 175

Morse attended Chaparral HS in Parker, Co before going to Scottsdale CC. His Scout profile shows he signed a LOI with UNC. He would have three years to play two seasons.

Scout:
http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1116879.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

video highlights (high school)
http://youtu.be/fGQ28TjX5S8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[FasterThanYou]

Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome:

Thomas Singleton of Cherokee Trail, who has commited to the Bears.
Positions played: Defensive Back, Quarterback, Athlete

According to Scout, Singleton expects to play Corner.
PrepColorado.com
http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=385&f=1286&t=8601134

Rivals post about commit, (free content)
http://coloradoprepreport.rivals.co...&tid=152262175&mid=152262175&sid=1011&style=2

Thomas Singleton: I will do what ever it takes to win.

 

[FasterThanYou]

Interesting, looks like he had some interest from CU:
http://www.allbuffs.com/showthread.php/60738-12-CO-ATH-Thomas-Singleton" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[FasterThanYou]

Sean Rubalcaba,
Quarterback
Golden Helmet Winner for Colorado
http://www.denverpost.com/preps/ci_19616237
All Colorado 2010
All-State Quarterback 2011, classification 5A
http://www.denverpost.com/preps/ci_19615234
Grand Junction H.S. ( Grand Junction, CO)

Ht: 6-1
Wt: 190

Scout profile
http://hscolorado.scout.com/a.z?s=385&p=8&c=1&nid=5288635

Led Grand Junction over a four-year football career that made the Tigers relevant again among big schools, leading them to a 21-3 record the past two seasons, including two quarterfinal appearances.

"In 15 years of coaching (including 11 in NCAA Division II), he's the best all-around player I have ever had," Coach Robbie Owens said.

 

[FasterThanYou]

Taylor Risner
Wiggins
QB/ ATH* … Wiggins, CO … Wiggins … 6’1” 185
All State Colorado
Status: COMMIT
* plays QB for Wiggins HS, is being recruited as ATH.

2010 Highlights
http://youtu.be/3IaWd9KKTn4

October, 2011. Quarterback Taylor Risner runs the ball for yardage which will set the Tigers up for a touchdown later. They won 47-19 against Hotchkiss, the second seed favorite, in the semifinals Saturday and will host the championship this week against defending state champion Burlington.
Fort Morgan Times

 

[Beardown]

Faster- what's the deal with this secret commit no one else knows about? Good to see Rubalcab sign. We need good QB's in this system. He should thrive.

 

[SloStang]

From the Orange County Register (CA) OCVarsity Blog:

Dana Hills left tackle Tyler Wilemon (6-5, 285) has committed FCS Northern Colorado, Dolphins football coach Todd Rusinkovich reports.

Wilemon made an official recruiting trip to the Big Sky Conference school over the weekend.

He also was offered by Fort Lewis, Humboldt State, Idaho State, Monmouth and Villanova

Link: http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2012/01/24/football-recruiting-dana-hills-tackle-headed-to-big-sky-conference/252048/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[FasterThanYou]

From the Orange County Register (CA) OCVarsity Blog:

Dana Hills left tackle Tyler Wilemon (6-5, 285) has committed FCS Northern Colorado, Dolphins football coach Todd Rusinkovich reports.

Wilemon made an official recruiting trip to the Big Sky Conference school over the weekend.

He also was offered by Fort Lewis, Humboldt State, Idaho State, Monmouth and Villanova

Link: http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2012/01/24/football-recruiting-dana-hills-tackle-headed-to-big-sky-conference/252048/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

slostang, you are the man. You've only posted twice and each time you bring good news!

 

[FasterThanYou]

Welcome,
Tyler Wilemon
6'5" 285 lbs
Left Tackle
Dana Hills, CA
Dana Hills Dolphins, Orange County (South Coast League)

Personal website:
http://www.tylerwilemon77.com/
numerous awards:
http://www.tylerwilemon77.com/id1.html
Football Stats

Bench: 300 lbs.
Squat: 435 lbs.
Clean: 270 lbs.
40: 5.3
Vertical: 27 inches
Wingspan: 81 inches (6' 9")
Shoe: Size 15

Football recruiting: Dana Hills tackle headed to Big Sky Conference

January 24th, 2012, 2:04 pm · ·
posted by DAN ALBANO, ocvarsity.com

Dana Hills left tackle Tyler Wilemon (6-5, 285) has committed FCS Northern Colorado, Dolphins football coach Todd Rusinkovich reports.

Wilemon made an official recruiting trip to the Big Sky Conference school over the weekend.

He also was offered by Fort Lewis, Humboldt State, Idaho State, Monmouth and Villanova.

 

[Brian]

His website is awesome. Seems like a really well rounded kid and a heck of a signing.