Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
Raiders ink six mid-term signees
12/16/2015 4:47:00 PM | Football
Stockstill brings three on offense, three on defense
MURFREESBORO - Middle Tennessee Head Coach Rick Stockstill announced today the signing of six mid-term student-athletes to scholarship agreements. All six will enroll at Middle Tennessee in January.
The Raiders inked three offensive players and three on defense with all six coming from the junior college ranks. Stockstill brought in two linebackers, two receivers, a cornerback and an offensive lineman.
"These six guys fill immediate needs at positions where we lose some experience," said Stockstill. "Each guy will provide us depth and will have a chance to compete right away by going through offseason workouts and spring practice. These are all quality young men who will fit our program nicely and we look forward to having them part of our Blue Raider family."
Following are bios on the six signees:
Detric Bing-Dukes (Linebacker, 6-2, 250, r-So.)
Atlanta, GA (Iowa Western CC)
Iowa Western: Earned JUCO All-American honors in helping lead Iowa Western to a 10-2 record in 2015 … Had 76 tackles, including nine TFLs, 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery to go with two interceptions.
2014: Redshirted at the University of Georgia ... Recipient of the Col. Robert L. Jackson Family Scholarship.
High School: Tucker, coached by Bryan Lamar ... PrepStar Magazine three-star prospect and All-Southeast Region ... ESPN.com four-star prospect, #102 ranked OLB nationally, #102 overall prospect in the state of Georgia ... Rivals.com four-star prospect, #19 ranked ILB nationally, #25 overall prospect in the state of Georgia ... Scout.com three-star prospect, #14 ranked MLB nationally, #30 overall prospect in the state of Georgia, #145 overall player in the Southeast region ... 247sports.com three-star prospect, #21 ranked ILB nationally, #42 overall prospect in the state of Georgia ... DawgPost #30 overall player in Georgia ... Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2013 Class AAAAA First Team All-State Defense ... Georgia Sports Writers Association 2013 Class AAAAA First Team All-State Defense ... Helped lead Tucker to a 14-1 record in 2013, finishing the regular season undefeated as Class AAAAA Region 6 Champs, ended the season as state runner-up, falling to State Champion Creekside 52-28 in the state Finals ... Played a large roll in Tucker's 2012 season recording 80 total tackles and five sacks, helping the Tigers to advance to the quarterfinals of the state playoffs before falling to Northside Warner Robins 23-20.
Personal: Detric Soloman Bing-Dukes ... Parents: Demetrius Dukes and Toni Bing-Dukes … Born: 3/26/1996 ... Major: Undecided.
Ricky Blair (Wide Receiver, 6-5, 185, Jr.)
Hacienda Heights, CA (Pasadena City College)
Pasadena City College: Two-year starter at Pasadena … Led the team in 2015 with 46 receptions for 629 yards and eight touchdowns … In 2014, added 31 receptions for 546 yards and four touchdowns.
High School: Lettered in football at Los Altos High School where he played for Coach Dale Ziola … Earned all-conference honors as a receiver.
Personal: Ricky Anthony Blair ... Parents: Rick Blair and Rita Bishop … Born: 1/16/1994 ... Major: Undecided.
Kory Lamberts (Linebacker, 6-2, 235, Jr.)
Martinez, CA (Diablo Valley College)
Diablo Valley College: Registered 22 tackles, five sacks and 6.5 TFLs in just five games in 2015 to earn all-conference honors … Had 10 tackles, including 3.3 TFLs as a freshman.
High School: Lettered in football and lacrosse at Alhambra High School … Earned all-conference honors as a linebacker … Team captain … Named most valuable back his senior year.
Personal: Kory Jacob Lamberts ... Parents: Michael Petties and Mija Lamberts … Born: 12/20/1994 ... Major: Undecided.
Angelo Owens (Offensive Line, 6-4, 305, Jr.)
Deerfield Beach, FL (Dodge City CC)
Dodge City CC: Registered honorable mention all-conference honors … Played for Coach Gary Thomas.
High School: Lettered in football at Winter Park High School … Named first team all-Central Florida and first team all-conference … Played for Coach Timothy Shifflet.
Personal: Angelo Justice Owens ... Parents: Lawrence Owens and Ruby Hope … Born: 4/13/95 ... Major: Undecided.
Jermel Walker (Wide Receiver, 6-1, 180, Jr.)
Los Angeles, CA (Riverside CC)
Riverside CC: As a sophomore he played in six games and had 10 receptions … Also had 164 yards and three touchdowns.
High School: Was named all-conference as a junior and senior at Rancho Cucamonga High School.
Personal: Jermel Walker ... Born: 3/7/94 ... Major: Undecided.
Charvarius Ward (Cornerback, 6-1, 185, Jr.)
McComb, MS (Hinds CC)
Hinds CC: Helped Hinds to a 6-3 mark in 2015 with 32 tackles, an interception, two pass breakups and a blocked kick …Turned in 32 tackles, three interceptions, five pass breakups and a forced fumble in 2014 as a freshman … Played for Coach Gene Murphy.
High School: Lettered only in football at McComb High School … Earned all-region honors while be voting the team's top defensive back … As a senior, he tallied 48 tackles and an interception … Played for Coach Malcolm Jones.
Personal: Charvarius D. Ward ... Parents: Garland Ward and Tanya Ward … Born: 5/16/1996 ... Major: Undecided.
The Raiders inked three offensive players and three on defense with all six coming from the junior college ranks. Stockstill brought in two linebackers, two receivers, a cornerback and an offensive lineman.
"These six guys fill immediate needs at positions where we lose some experience," said Stockstill. "Each guy will provide us depth and will have a chance to compete right away by going through offseason workouts and spring practice. These are all quality young men who will fit our program nicely and we look forward to having them part of our Blue Raider family."
Following are bios on the six signees:
Detric Bing-Dukes (Linebacker, 6-2, 250, r-So.)
Atlanta, GA (Iowa Western CC)
Iowa Western: Earned JUCO All-American honors in helping lead Iowa Western to a 10-2 record in 2015 … Had 76 tackles, including nine TFLs, 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery to go with two interceptions.
2014: Redshirted at the University of Georgia ... Recipient of the Col. Robert L. Jackson Family Scholarship.
High School: Tucker, coached by Bryan Lamar ... PrepStar Magazine three-star prospect and All-Southeast Region ... ESPN.com four-star prospect, #102 ranked OLB nationally, #102 overall prospect in the state of Georgia ... Rivals.com four-star prospect, #19 ranked ILB nationally, #25 overall prospect in the state of Georgia ... Scout.com three-star prospect, #14 ranked MLB nationally, #30 overall prospect in the state of Georgia, #145 overall player in the Southeast region ... 247sports.com three-star prospect, #21 ranked ILB nationally, #42 overall prospect in the state of Georgia ... DawgPost #30 overall player in Georgia ... Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2013 Class AAAAA First Team All-State Defense ... Georgia Sports Writers Association 2013 Class AAAAA First Team All-State Defense ... Helped lead Tucker to a 14-1 record in 2013, finishing the regular season undefeated as Class AAAAA Region 6 Champs, ended the season as state runner-up, falling to State Champion Creekside 52-28 in the state Finals ... Played a large roll in Tucker's 2012 season recording 80 total tackles and five sacks, helping the Tigers to advance to the quarterfinals of the state playoffs before falling to Northside Warner Robins 23-20.
Personal: Detric Soloman Bing-Dukes ... Parents: Demetrius Dukes and Toni Bing-Dukes … Born: 3/26/1996 ... Major: Undecided.
Ricky Blair (Wide Receiver, 6-5, 185, Jr.)
Hacienda Heights, CA (Pasadena City College)
Pasadena City College: Two-year starter at Pasadena … Led the team in 2015 with 46 receptions for 629 yards and eight touchdowns … In 2014, added 31 receptions for 546 yards and four touchdowns.
High School: Lettered in football at Los Altos High School where he played for Coach Dale Ziola … Earned all-conference honors as a receiver.
Personal: Ricky Anthony Blair ... Parents: Rick Blair and Rita Bishop … Born: 1/16/1994 ... Major: Undecided.
Kory Lamberts (Linebacker, 6-2, 235, Jr.)
Martinez, CA (Diablo Valley College)
Diablo Valley College: Registered 22 tackles, five sacks and 6.5 TFLs in just five games in 2015 to earn all-conference honors … Had 10 tackles, including 3.3 TFLs as a freshman.
High School: Lettered in football and lacrosse at Alhambra High School … Earned all-conference honors as a linebacker … Team captain … Named most valuable back his senior year.
Personal: Kory Jacob Lamberts ... Parents: Michael Petties and Mija Lamberts … Born: 12/20/1994 ... Major: Undecided.
Angelo Owens (Offensive Line, 6-4, 305, Jr.)
Deerfield Beach, FL (Dodge City CC)
Dodge City CC: Registered honorable mention all-conference honors … Played for Coach Gary Thomas.
High School: Lettered in football at Winter Park High School … Named first team all-Central Florida and first team all-conference … Played for Coach Timothy Shifflet.
Personal: Angelo Justice Owens ... Parents: Lawrence Owens and Ruby Hope … Born: 4/13/95 ... Major: Undecided.
Jermel Walker (Wide Receiver, 6-1, 180, Jr.)
Los Angeles, CA (Riverside CC)
Riverside CC: As a sophomore he played in six games and had 10 receptions … Also had 164 yards and three touchdowns.
High School: Was named all-conference as a junior and senior at Rancho Cucamonga High School.
Personal: Jermel Walker ... Born: 3/7/94 ... Major: Undecided.
Charvarius Ward (Cornerback, 6-1, 185, Jr.)
McComb, MS (Hinds CC)
Hinds CC: Helped Hinds to a 6-3 mark in 2015 with 32 tackles, an interception, two pass breakups and a blocked kick …Turned in 32 tackles, three interceptions, five pass breakups and a forced fumble in 2014 as a freshman … Played for Coach Gene Murphy.
High School: Lettered only in football at McComb High School … Earned all-region honors while be voting the team's top defensive back … As a senior, he tallied 48 tackles and an interception … Played for Coach Malcolm Jones.
Personal: Charvarius D. Ward ... Parents: Garland Ward and Tanya Ward … Born: 5/16/1996 ... Major: Undecided.
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