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2007 Boise State Football Recruits
Chase Baker, DT, 6-1, 260, Fr., Rocklin, California (Rocklin High School)
A three-sport letterman at Rocklin High School in Rocklin, Calif., lettering in football three times, rugby twice and track and
field once. Named first-team all-league, second-team all-metro, defensive lineman of the year and all-state underclassman.
Finished with 58 tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Also had three carries for 12 yards and a
touchdown. Named a scholar athlete. Plans to major in Civil Engineering. High school coach was Greg Benzel.
Mitch Burroughs, WR, 5-10, 185, Fr., Meridian, Idaho (Meridian HS)
A three-sport letterman at Meridian High School in Meridian, Idaho, lettering in football four times, baseball three times and
track and field once. Velocity/Prep Star All-Region. As a senior named second-team all-league after rushing for 450 yards
while finishing with 520 yards receiving with 10 total touchdowns. As a junior named the Southern Idaho Conference Player
of the Year, first-team All-SIC, and second-team all-state as a wide receiver/running back all-state after rushing for 650 yards
on 100 carries, and finishing with 994 yards receiving on 56 receptions with 23 total touchdowns. Named first-team allconference
after rushing for 732 yards on 134 carries and catching 56 passes for 406 total yards with 10 total touchdowns. He
is undecided about his major. High school coach was former Boise State quarterback Mike Virden.
Thomas Byrd, C, 6-0, 290, Fr., San Pablo, California (McClymond High School)
A three-sport letterman at McClymond High School in San Pablo, Calif., lettering in football three times, track and field four
times and wrestling once. A two-year starter at center for McClymond. Named first-team All-East Bay. Earned All-OAL
honors as a sophomore, junior and senior. Named “Cream of the Crop” as a senior. Earned offensive MVP honors at
McClymond. Helped team finish as the top rushing team (244.2 yards per game) in the OAL and a top 10 rushing team in the
East Bay. Paved the way for four 1,000-yard rushers during last two years. Qualified for the state track meet as a freshman
and a junior. Plans to major in communication. High school coach was Alonzo Carter.
Ben Chandler, LB, 6-3, 220, Fr., Rocklin, California (Del Oro High School)
Originally signed in February 2006. A three-year letterman at Del Oro High School in Rocklin, California. Named an allregion
selection by Prep Star magazine. Limited to five games during senior year because of a knee injury. Finished with
10catches for 260 yards and a touchdown. As a junior, named league’s defensive player of the year, while also being named
first-team all-metro, second-team all-state and Del Oro’s defensive player of the year. Before senior season named preseason
first-team all-section and was rated the third best player in the Sacramento area by the Sacramento Bee. Also lettered in
baseball. He is undecided about his major. High school coach was Casey Taylor.
Garcia Day, S, 6-2, 190, Jr., Temecula, California (Temecula Valley HS/Mt. San Antonio)
Joined the Broncos in January after spending two seasons at Mt. San Antonio Junior College in Walnut, Calif. As a sophomore
finished with 29 tackles, one interception and three pass breakups. Finished junior college career with 40 tackles and four
interceptions and was named preseason All-America and all-conference. Junior college coach was Bob Jastrab. Graduated
from Temecula Valley High School in San Diego, Calif., in 2005. Lettered three times in football, finishing with 100 tackles
(65 solo) and five interceptions. Earned all-league and all-valley honors, as well as being selected to the all-star team and the
Riverside All-Stars. Also lettered in track and field and basketball once each. High school coach was Brad Kane.
Kyle Efaw, TE, 6-4, 225, Fr., Boise, Idaho (Capital High School)
Originally signed in February 2006. A three-year three-sport letterman at Capital High School in Boise. Named an all-region
selection by Prep Star magazine. Number 25 on the 2006 Northwest Hot 100 list. During his three-year career, caught 89
passes for 1,2010 yards and 14 touchdowns, rushed for 149 yards and one touchdown on 14 carries, had 149 tackles and 10
interceptions and punted 31 times with an average of 35.0 yards per punt. Named first-team all-state and first-team All-
Southern Idaho Conference as a tight end, defensive back and punter as a senior after pulling down 53 receptions for 675 yards
and 10 touchdowns. Also rushed for 149 yards on 19 carries, had 51 tackles and two interceptions and punted 31 times
averaging 35.0 yards per punt. As a junior, named first-team all-state and first-team All-SIC as a defensive back. In
basketball, named first-team All-SIC and second-team all-state as a junior while earning team MVP honors. Ranks in the top
10 in all-time scoring and rebounding at Capital High School through his junior season. In baseball, named first-team all-SIC
as a utility player (centerfield and pitcher) as both a junior and sophomore. Earned all-conference academic honors in football
three times, basketball twice and baseball twice. A member of the 5A All-State Academic Basketball Team as a junior. He is
undecided about his major. High school coach was Todd Simis.
Brad Elkin, P, 6-2, 190, Fr., Tacoma, Washington (Bellarmine Prep High School)
A three-year letterman in both football and soccer at Bellarmine Prep High School in Tacoma, Wash. As a senior, named firstteam
all-league as a punter and first-team all-league, all-area and all-state as a kicker. Also named first-team all-state by the
Seattle Times after making 16 of 17 extra points and 7 of 10 field goals, including a 51-yarder the longest in the state of
Washington in 2006. Also had 17 touchbacks. As a junior named first-team all area as a punter and as a sophomore named
first-team all-league as a kicker. Attended Chris Sailer Elite 12 Combine. Named the number four punter in the nation. Plans
to major in Criminal Justice. High school coach was Tom Larsen.
Cedric Febis, CB, 6-3, 188, Fr., Amsterdam, Holland (Bishop Kelly High School)
Originally signed in February 2006. Named second-team all-state and first-team All-Southern Idaho Conference after helping
Bishop Kelly to a 12-0 record and a state championship. Finished with 51 tackles, two interceptions and six pass breakups.
Transferred to Bishop Kelly from Holland before his senior season. Played two seasons of club football in Holland. Also
lettered in track and field at Bishop Kelly. He is undecided about his major. High school coach was Tim Brennan.
D.J. Harper, RB, 5-10, 185, Fr., Cypress, Texas (Cypress High School)
A two-sport letterman at Cypress High School in Cypress, Texas, lettering in football three times and track and field twice. A
three-time unanimous first-team all-district pick and a team captain twice while also being named the team MVP. Named the
Houston Chronicle Player of the Week and Texas High School Athlete of the Week, while being named a finalist for the
Houston Touchdown Club. As a senior, rushed for 1,570 yards and 21 touchdowns on 212 carries with 18 receptions for 160
yards. As a junior, rushed for 1,088 yards and 10 touchdowns on 166 carries with 16 catches for 80 yards. As a sophomore,
finished with 210 yards and two touchdowns on 60 carries with 13 receptions for 110 yards. Finished high school career with
3,900 total yards. Plans to major in Engineering. High school coach was Greg McCaig.
Chuck Hayes, DL, 6-3, 245, Fr., Auroro, Colorado (Eaglecrest High School)
A two-sport letterman at Eaglecrest High School in Auroro, Colo., lettering in football three times and track and field twice.
Started on the offensive line as a sophomore, junior and senior. Named first-team all-conference, first-team all-state, and firstteam
All-Colorado as a senior. Also a team captain and won the Heart of a Champion Award as a junior and senior. As a
junior named first-team all-conference, and as a sophomore earned honorable-mention all-conference honors. As a nose guard
had 20 tackles for loss. He is undecided about his major. High school coach was Tom Doherty.
Matt Kaiserman, RB, 5-11, 185, Fr., Nampa, Idaho (Skyview High School)
A three-sport letterman at Skyview High School in Nampa, Idaho, lettering in football and track and field three times and
basketball once. Named the Gatorade Player of the Year in the State of Idaho. Named the Idaho Statesman 4A Player of the
Year after rushing for 1,782 yards (9.8 yards per carry) and 26 rushing touchdowns, while catching 26 passes for 585 yards and
four receiving touchdowns. Earned first-team all-conference honors as a junior and senior, as well as first-team all-state
accolades on both offense and defense. As a junior, rushed for 1,033 yards and 11 touchdowns on 130 carries, while catching
13 passes for 172 yards and one touchdown. Plans to major in Education. High school coach was David Young.
Doug Martin, RB, 5-10, 193, Fr., Stockton, California (Saint Mary’s High School)
Lettered in football and track and field twice at Saint Mary’s High School in Stockton, Calif., As a senior, named Stockton
Sports Hall of Fame Best Offensive Back in San Joaquin County after leading the Tri-City Athletic League in yards per game.
Named second-team All-San Joaquin TV by Comcast Sports. An honorable mention pick by the Stockton Record. Named the
team’s MVP after rushing for 1,234 yards and 14 touchdowns on 171 carries, with an average of 123.4 yards per game. Caught
10 passes for 139 yards and a touchdown and finished with 1,373 total yards. As a junior, named team MVP, first-team All-
Section, first-team all-area by the Stockton Record and first-team All-San Joaquin TV by Comcast Sports. Rushed for 1,950
yards and 18 touchdowns on 228 carries with six catches for 35 yards. Plans to major in Construction Management. High
school coach was Tony Franks.
Shea McClellin, DL, 6-4, 230, Fr., Caldwell, Idaho (Marsing High School)
A three-sport letterman at Marsing High School in Marsing, Idaho, lettering in football, basketball and baseball. Named firstteam
All-Idaho by the Idaho Statesman as a running back and a linebacker. Named the Western Idaho Conference Offensive
Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. Rushed for 1,893 yards and 22 touchdowns, while finishing with 126
tackles, six interceptions and seven defensive touchdowns. As a junior, named second-team all-conference after rushing for
998 yards and 17 touchdowns, and leading the Huskies in touchdowns. Also averaged 16.7 points and 11.6 rebounds per game
in basketball and hit .453 with 21 RBI and 10 stolen bases in baseball as a junior. He is undecided about his major. High
school coach was Don Heller.
Kellen Moore, QB, 6-1, 180, Fr., Prosser, Washington (Prosser High School)
A two-sport letterman from Prosser, Wash., lettering in football and basketball three times each. Named Velocity/Prep Star
All-American. Named the Gatorade Player of the Year in the State of Washington. Named the Washington State Player of the
Year, first-team all-state and Division 2A MVP by The Seattle Times. Earned league player of the year honors, as well as firstteam
all-league recognition, as a sophomore, junior and senior. Named the Tri-City Herald Player of the Year as a junior and
senior. Earned the Associated Press Player of the Year honors as a senior. Won the Yakima Valley Sports Award Male
Athlete of the Year. A first-team all-state selection as a junior and senior. Set Washington state career records for completions
(787) and touchdown passes (173). Set Washington state single season records for completions (317 as a junior), yards (4,600
as a junior) and touchdown passes (67 as a senior). Finished career completing 787 of 1,195 passes (65.9 percent) for 11,367
yards and 173 touchdowns with just 34 interceptions. Led Prosser to a 12-1 record as a senior and a spot in the state semifinals
by completing 287 of 399 passes (71.9 percent) for 4,269 yards and 67 touchdowns with just seven interceptions. Passed for
400-plus yards in a game twice as a senior, including a season-high 420 yards in Prosser’s season opener. Threw for more than
300 yards in 10 games. Threw five or more touchdown passes in nine of Prosser’s games, including eight once, seven three
times, six once and five four times. As a junior, completed 317 of 479 passes (66.2 percent) for 4,600 yards and 66
touchdowns with just 15 interceptions. As a sophomore, completed 179 of 308 passes (58.1 percent) for 2,442 yards and 39
touchdowns with just 11 interceptions. Completed 4 of 9 passes for 56 yards with a touchdown and interception as a freshman.
He is undecided about his major. High school coach was his father, Tom Moore.
Antwon Murray, CB, 5-11, 180, Fr., Lakeland, Florida (Kathleen High School)
A two-sport letterman at Kathleen High School in Lakeland, Florida, lettering in football three times and track and field once.
Rated as the 9th best defensive back in Florida, the 5th best defensive player in Polk County (Polk County Buzz Magazine), the
7th best player in Polk County (Lakeland Ledger) and the 64th best defensive back in the nation (Scout.com). Selected to the
North/South All-Star Game. As a senior, named first-team all-county, first-team all-district and second-team all-state after
making 52 tackles and intercepting eight passes. Returned two kickoffs for touchdowns, one for 90 yards and one for 72 yards.
As a junior, named second-team all-county and honorable-mention all-state after totaling 46 tackles and picking off five passes.
Returned one punt for a touchdown. As a sophomore quarterbacked team to second round of the playoffs. Was team captain
as both a junior and senior. Plans to major in broadcast journalism. High school coach was Brian Armstrong.
J.P. Nisby, DT, 6-2, 288, Fr., Stockton, California (Saint Mary’s High School)
A two-year letterman at Saint Mary’s High School in Stockton, Calif. Named all-state, all-area and all-league first team as a
junior, while earning all-area honors as a senior. Received Stockton Athletic Hall of Fame Award in 2006. Bench presses over
400 pounds and squats over 600 pounds. He is undecided about his major. High school coach was Tony Franks.
Dan Paul, LB, 6-0, 235, Fr., Boring, Oregon (Sam Barlow High School)
A two-sport letterman at Sam Barlow High School in Gresham, Ore., lettering in football three times and track and field twice.
Named first-team all-conference as a linebacker and second team-all-conference as an offensive lineman as both a junior and
senior. Named honorable mention all-state as a linebacker and an offensive lineman as both a junior and senior. Finished with
four interceptions and four fumble recoveries. Claimed first-place in the Oregon Weight Lifting Championships bench
pressing 355 pounds, power cleaning 355 pounds and squatting 615 pounds. Named a Scholar Athlete Award finalist, captain
of the team and defensive MVP. He is undecided about his major. High school coach was Terry Summerfield.
Garett Pendergast, OL, 6-3, 275, Fr., Whittier, California (Servite High School)
Named Velocity/Prep Star All-Region. As a senior, named first-team All-Trinity League, second-team All-Orange County by
the Orange County Register as an offensive lineman. Named second-team All-CIF-SS as a defensive lineman. Named
California’s number 14 offensive lineman, the west coast’s 37th rated offensive guard in the preseason by Scout.com and the
nations 46th best defensive tackle by Rivals.com. Named California’s 78th best player in the top 100 athlete ranking by
Rivals.com. Helped team to the Southern Section Pac-5 Quarterfinals as a senior and a final ranking of fourth by the Orange
County Register and a 25th ranking in the state of California. As a junior, named first-team All-Serra League, top newcomer,
while also winning the blocking award. Helped team two Division I CIF-SS semifinals and a final ranking of sixth by the
Orange County Register and a 14th place ranking in the state of California. Won Serra League shot put championship, was
named first-team All-CIF Division III as a shot putter and finished seventh in the shot put. Plans to major in Business. High
school coach was Troy Thomas.
Austin Pettis, 6-3, 190, Fr., Anaheim, California (Lutheran High School)
A three-sport letterman at Lutheran High School in Orange, Calif., where he lettered in football three times, basketball three
times and track and field twice. Named Velocity/Prep Star All-Region. As a senior, had 72 receptions for 1,079 yards and 13
touchdowns. Named first-team all-league, first-team all-county and third-team all-state. Was also named to the All-Southern
Section Team while helping team to a state championship his senior season. As a sophomore, named second-team all-league
as well as being named the top sophomore on the team. Missed his junior season. Plans to major in Business. High school
coach was Jim Kanau.
Nate Potter, OL, 6-6, 285, Fr., Boise, Idaho (Timberline High School)
Originally signed in February 2006. A three-year starter at Timberline High School in Boise. Named an all-region selection
by Prep Star magazine. Number 85 on the 2006 Northwest Hot 100 list. Named first-team all-state and first-team All-
Southern Idaho Conference as both a junior and senior. As a senior didn’t allow a sack. As a junior allowed just two sacks on
Timberline’s 286 pass attempts. Also lettered in basketball, lacrosse, track and field and sports medicine at Timberline. He
plans to major in History. High school coach was Brian Compton.
Jarrell Root, DL, 6-3, 220, Fr., Boise, Idaho (Capital High School)
A two-sport letterman at Capital High School in Boise, lettering in football twice and basketball twice. Named honorablemention
All-Southern Idaho Conference during junior and senior seasons. As a junior, had 40 tackles, seven sacks, five tackles
for loss and a recovered fumble. As a senior, recorded 25 tackles, four sacks, five tackles for loss and a pass deflection before
suffering a season-ending injury in the fifth game of the season. Named a state academic champion in 2004-05. Plans to major
in Criminal Justice. High school coach was Todd Simis.
Aaron Tevis, LB, 6-3, 215, Fr., Tucson, Arizona (Canyon Del Oro High School)
A three-sport letterman at Canyon Del Oro High School in Tucson, Ariz., lettering in football and basketball three times and
track and field twice. As a senior, named to the 2006 All-Southern Arizona football team as a tight end and linebacker. Also
named first-team 4A Sonoran Region as a linebacker and tight end and first-team all-state as both a tight end and linebacker.
Named the Southern Arizona Co-Player of the Year, won the Golden Helmet Award (MVP) and best defensive back. Named
one of 12 winners of the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete Award for Southern Arizona. As
a senior had 637 receiving yards, 80 tackles, eight sacks, seven touchdowns and four interceptions. As a junior named to the
4A Sonoran Region first-team as a defensive end and tight end, while earning first-team all-state honors after gaining 484 yards
receiving with eight touchdowns and 71 tackles in five just five games. As a sophomore, named honorable-mention 4A
Southern Region as a defensive end and the leagues top newcomer. In track and field has a personal best of 47-6 ¼ in the shot
put and 134-6 in the discus while winning the 2006 region shot put championship. In basketball, named MVP and best
offensive player in 2003-04. Plans to major in Engineering. High school coach was Pat Nugent.
Johnny Tivao, DT, 6-0, 295, Fr., Paramount, California (Paramount High School)
A three-year letterman at Paramount High School in Paramount, Calif., where he was named first-team all-league as an
offensive lineman and a defensive lineman. Served as team captain as both a junior and senior. Named to the Southern
Section Dream Team. He is undecided about his major. High school coaches were Art Tavizon and Matt Howard.
Brandyn Thompson, CB, 5-10, 160, Fr., Elk Grove, California (Franklin High School)
A three-sport letterman at Franklin High School in Elk Grove, Calif., lettering in football, basketball and track and field.
Named first-team All-Delta League as both a junior and senior. As a junior, had 905 all-purpose yards. As a senior, had 300
yards receiving, six touchdowns and 60 tackles. A member of the honor roll. He is undecided about his major. High school
coach was Mike Johnson.
Zach Waller, OL, 6-5, 280, Fr., Elk Grove, California (Franklin High School)
A two-year letterman in football at Franklin High School in Elk Grove, Calif. Named All-Delta Valley Conference as a junior
and senior. Named second-team all-city as an offensive tackle. Selected to play in first-annual Holiday Bowl All-Star Game.
A scholar athlete in 2005 and 2006. Plans to major in Kinesiology. High school coach was Mike Johnson.
Hunter White, LB, 5-11, 205, Fr., Huntington Beach, California (Edison High School)
A four-sport letterman at Edison High School in Newport Beach, Calif., lettering in football and baseball three times,
basketball twice and track and field once. Named Velocity/Prep Star All-Region. Named all-state three times, All-CIF twice
and all-county twice. Named So-Cal first-team as a wide receiver and defensive MVP of Sunset League as a junior and senior.
As a senior, caught 75 passes for 1,200 yards and 11 touchdowns on offense, while on defense he had 108 tackles, five sacks,
two interceptions, two fumble recoveries and four defensive touchdowns. Finished career with 120 receptions for 1,800 yards
and 16 touchdowns on offense, while totaling 275 tackles, nine sacks, four fumble recoveries and two interceptions on defense.
Plans to major in communication. High school coach was his father, Dave White.
Billy Winn, DL, 6-4, 270, Fr., Las Vegas, Nevada (Las Vegas High School)
A three-sport letterman at Las Vegas High School in Las Vegas, Nev., lettering in football twice and wrestling and track and
field three times. Named Velocity/Prep Star All-Region. Named Sunrise Defensive Player of the Year, first-team all-state and
first-team all-league after finishing with 18 sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Named an East-West All-
American, the only Nevada prep player honored with the award, while also playing in the East-West All-American Bowl. A
second-team all-state pick as a junior. In track and field, threw the discus 171-11, the shot put 53-1 and ran the 100 in 11.86.
In wrestling finished his junior season with a 32-4 record. Set a record at the Vegas Open with a power clean of 335. Plans to
major in Kinesiology. High school coach was Chris Faircloth.
Titus Young, WR, 5-11, 170, Fr., Los Angeles, California (University High School)
A two-sport letterman at University High School in Los Angeles, Calif., lettering in football three times and track and field
twice. Named all-state, all-city and one of the top 10 receivers in the state. Led the city section in both interceptions and
receiving. Finished season with 66 catches for 1,359 yards, 2,000 all-purpose yards and 20 touchdowns on offense, while on
defense finished with 97 tackles and 11 interceptions. He is undecided about his major. High school coach was E.C.
Robinson.
Cory Yriarte, OL, 6-1, 290, Fr., Palmdale, California (Oaks Christian High School)
Spent one season at Oaks Christian High School in Westlake, Calif. During his high school career lettered in football three
times and baseball once. Named Velocity/Prep Star All-Region. Rated as the 12th best center by Scout.com. Named to the
Ventura County Star All-Ventura County Team and the Los Angeles Daily News All-Area Team. Earned All-CIF honors as
well as all-state second team recognition. Also named first-team All-Tri-Valley League, second-team All-Olympic League and
the Coaches Association Ventura County Offensive Lineman of the Year. Helped Oaks Christian rush for over 3,500 yards
and 91 touchdowns and pass for over 3,600 yards and 51 touchdowns. Plans to major in Business. High school coach was Bill
Redell.
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