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MONTICELLO – Coach Hud Jackson has announced his 2012 at a press conference this afternoon on the UAM Campus.

Coach Jackson’s class includes 25 players from five states on both sides of the ball. “We are thrilled to be adding so many quality players to our squad this year. These young men should make all Weevil fans proud both on and off the field, and we look forward to seeing each of them develop.”

Dale Bass is a 6-5, 200 pound defensive end out of McGehee. Bass was named All-Conference, All-State, conference Defensive Player of the Year, All-Seark, and will play in the Arkansas All Star Game.

Troy Brunson is a 5-10, 195 pound linebacker out of Monticello. Troy was All-State, All-Conference, All-Southeast. He had 65 tackles, 38 assists, 15 tackles for loss and 3 interceptions.

Cedric Burnett is a 5-11, 175 pound free safety out of Watson Chapel High School in Pine Bluff. Cedric was named to the 2009 6A South All-Conference Team. He was a 2010 5A Southeast all Conference player and 2011 5A Southeast All State player. He also made the A and B honor roll at WCHS.

Trent Collier is a 5-11, 195 pound rover out of Central High School in Memphis. Trent was a two-year starter at Memphis Central also participates in both baseball and football.

Anthony Cowan is a 6-1, 210 pound outside linebacker and defensive end at Cordova High School in Cordova, Tenn. As a senior Anthony had 85 tackles, 4 sacks, and 22 tackles for loss and was named All- District as a junior, recorded 91 tackles 17 tackles for loss 3 forced fumbles and was named All-District. He received the Fletcher Cleaves “Hard as Nails Award.”

Tony Cox is a 6-3, 295 pound defensive tackle out of Arlington High School in Arlington, Tenn. Tony was a two-time first team All-region. During the 2011-12 school year he was named Best of the Preps by the Memphis Commercial Appeal. He also participated in the 2012 Metro Memphis All-Star Game.

Rodney Edmiston is a 6-1, 195 pound safety out of Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn. As a senior, Rodney recorded 48 tackles, three tackles for loss, one interception for a touchdown and seven pass deflections. He was nominated for preseason All-State as a senior and made All-District team. He was a two- year starter on a team that won back-to-back state championships, the first championships in school history.

Marshall Everett is a 6-0, 200 pound linebacker out of Bryant. Marshall completed his High School career with 87 tackles as a three-year starter, and had a game-high 13 tackles against Little Rock Central. Everett received First Team All-Conference Honors.

Ryan Flemmons is a 6-0, 255 pound defensive tackle out of Central High School in Memphis. Ryan received best defensive lineman of the year in 2009. As a sophomore he started at both Offense and Defense. As a power lifter he won the strongest competitor in Memphis Award setting a few state records. He is also a member of the track team as a thrower.