Raiders ink five mid-term signees

MURFREESBORO – Middle Tennessee Head Coach Rick Stockstill announced today the signing of five mid-term student-athletes to scholarship agreements. All five will enroll at Middle Tennessee in January.

The Raiders inked three defensive players and two on offense with all five coming from the junior college ranks. Stockstill brought in a safety, a cornerback, one defensive lineman and then a running back and lineman on offense.

"I think this class embodies a lot of hard work by our coaches to find high quality people and players to fill gaps in our roster left by graduation," said Stockstill. "We knew we needed to find individuals who could potentially make an impact once they stepped on campus, and we think these guys can do that. We knew adding depth defensively would be a priority for us in the junior college ranks. Offensively, we knew adding a junior college offensive lineman and a running back would be key. I am excited to get these guys on campus and being part of our team."

Following are bios on the five signees:

WESLEY BUSH
S, 6-1, 187, Jr., Macon, MS

Coach Stock on Bush: "Wesley is a safety that immediately jumps out at you when you throw on his film. He covers ground and has great awareness for the football in the air. It's always a plus when you can find a guy who loves contact as well."

Northwest Mississippi CC
• Played as a freshman and sophomore at NWCC where team combined for 20-4 record
• In 2016, he ranked seventh on team with 48 tackles, including two TFLs and a team-high five interceptions. Also had three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and 10 pass breakups
• Had 30 tackles, including two TFLs, an interception and fumble recovery in 2015

High School
• Lettered and played for head coach Tyrone Shorter at Noxubee County High School
• Helped Tigers to a 14-2 record and state championship as a senior
• Collected 48 tackles, 4.5 TFLs and four interceptions his senior year
• Earned first team all-state honors

Personal
• Full name: Wesley Deondra Bush
• Parents: Jessie and Daniella Bush
• Nickname is "Welly B"
• Born: 3/27/97
• Major: Undecided

ROSHEEM COLLINS
DL, 6-1, 296, Jr., Waycross, GA

Coach Stock on Collins: "It is never easy going out and recruiting junior college defensive tackles. Every program in America is looking for a strong, physical run stopper, and that's exactly what Rosheem provides. His athleticism in the trenches made him a high priority for us. Adding depth in the defensive interior was a priority for us."

East Central CC
• Played two years as a defensive lineman at East Central
• Ranked eighth on the team in tackles with 26 stops in 2016 to go with 3.5 TFLs and a sack
• Had 18 tackles, including two TFLs as a freshman

High School
• Lettered in football at Ware County High School
• Earned first team all-state and all-region honors
• Named the defensive player of the year

Personal
• Full name: Rosheem Collins
• Parents: Guy Franklin and Jona Collins
• Born: 4/17/96
• Major: Undecided
• Other: His uncle is Germayle Franklin who played for the Blue Raiders from 2002 to 2006

KAMAU FARRELL-BURKE
CB, 6-3, 175, Jr., Toronto, Canada

Coach Stock on Farrell-Burke: "Kamau's passion for the game is very strong. The way he plays, the way he talks about football- everything added up in terms of finding a guy who would want to push for a starting job immediately. His Arizona Western team played for a Junior College National Championship this season."

Arizona Western College
• Team played in the 2016 NJCAA National Championship
• Had 22 tackles, four pass breakups and two interceptions in 2016
• In 2015, he collected 14 tackles to go with a pass breakup and a blocked kick

High School
• Lettered in football, basketball and track at Pickering High School in Ontario, Canada
• Won IMG National 7-on-7 championship in 2013 and 2014
• Earned all-star honors in 2012 and 2013
• Played in the 2012 High School Bowl

Personal
• Full name: Kamau Farrell-Burke
• Parents: Patrick Burke and Sharon Farrell
• Born: 10/29/96
• Major: Undecided

MAURICE GORDON
RB, 5-10, 200, Jr., Denton, TX

Coach Stock on Gordon: "The moment we watched Maurice's film we knew he was a special player. Strength and speed were two major priorities for our staff as we searched for a runner, and Maurice fit that mold instantly. Meeting Maurice in person is even more impressive."

Navarro College
• Played two years at Navarro
• Earned 2016 All-SWJCFC honors after leading team with 903 rushing yards and nine touchdowns to go with 23 receptions for 201 yards and three scores
• Also led team in scoring and all-purpose yards

High School
• Lettered in football and track at Denton Ryan High School
• Was the offensive player of the year while also earning all-district honors

Personal
• Full name: Maurice Antwonne Gordon
• Parents: Maurice Gordon and Sonya Hudges
• Born: 6/8/97
• Major: Undecided

AMIR LUCKETT
OL, 6-2, 291, So., Waddell, AZ

Coach Stock on Luckett: "Amir is a very physical offensive lineman. Everything we wanted in a guy- toughness, grit, motor- Amir had it all. Amir was a qualifier out of high school, and has 3 years of eligibility which also makes him a nice addition from a longevity standpoint on the offensive line."

Scottsdale CC
• Played just his freshman year at Scottsdale
• Team went 2-8 in 2016

High School
• Lettered in football and basketball at Shadow Ridge High School

Personal
• Full name: Amir Luckett
• Parents: Vincent Luckett and Sharmila Martin
• Born: 6/21/98
• Major: Undecided

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Players Mentioned

Rosheem Collins

Kamau Farrell-Burke

Maurice Gordon

Amir Luckett

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