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2009 CMU Football Recruiting

2009 Central Michigan Overview

Central signed a massive class of 30 players hailing from eight different states. Of these prospects, thirteen are from the state of Michigan, four from Maryland, three from Florida and Indiana, two from Ohio, Kentucky and Illinois and one from Pennsylvania. Overall there as a focus on offensive linemen and linebackers with five signed at each position. The class includes five offensive linemen, five linebackers, four defensive ends, four defensive backs, four running backs, three wide receivers, three defensive linemen, one quarterback and one tight end

There were no JUCOs listed within this class of thirty. Not included within analysis are four preferred walk-ons who Coach Butch Jones listed during the schools press release.

Top Players for CMU:

• Leron Eaddy, DB, 5-10, 190, Clarksville, MD (River Hill)

  Two-time all-state first team selection on a helped lead River Hill to back-to-back undefeated seasons and state titles in 2007 and 2008 with the 2008 team finishing the season ranked #23 nationally in USA Today. Listed as the #55 safety in the country by ESPN/Scout. Chose CMU over Wake Forest, BG, Temple among others.

• Jeff Fantuzzi, OL, 6-4, 280, Macomb, MI (Dakota)

  Listed as the #15 OT in the nation by ESPN/Scout. Considered the #21 overall prospect in Michigan and a three-star recruit by Rivals. All-state performer and part of two state championship teams. Chose CMU over Louisville, Syracuse and most of the MAC.

• Malek Redd, RB, 5-5, 150, Columbia, MD (River Hill)

  All-state second team selection playing on the same team as Leron Eaddy (above). Averaged 13.5 yards per carry. Listed as the #174 RB in the country by ESPN/Scout. Recruited by ACC and big East schools.

• Zurlon Tipton, RB, 6-1, 195, Detroit, MI (Parkway Christian)

  Ranked as the #24 overall prospect in Michigan. ranks in the top 20 in state history in eight categories including single-season rushing yards (1,607) and rushing touchdowns (25) and career rushing yards (5,115) and rushing touchdowns (76). Listed as a three-star recruit according to Rivals. Received offers from Big Ten schools, other MAC programs and Kansas.

• Cody Wilson, WR, 5-10, 175, Rochester Hills, MI ( Rochester Adams)

  Listed as the #18 overall player in Michigan and a three-star recruit on Rivals. Choose Central over Cincinnati, Purdue and Ball State.

Sleepers in the 2009 CMU Recruiting Class:

• Ronnie Kennedy, WR, 5-8, 150, Fort Lauderdale, FL (St. Thomas Aquinas)

  All-state second team selection as a defensive back and considered the #108 rated WR in the country by ESPN/Scout. Recruited by SEC teams and received reported offers from Troy and Minnesota

• Cody Pettit, DL, 6-3, 232, Deshler, Ohio (Patrick Henry)

  A star player from a very small and rural high school in NW Ohio. Listed by Ohio High as the #59 overall player in the state and ranked by ESPN/Scout as the #129 rated OG in the nation. Named Ohio Division V co-Defensive Player of the Year and was selected to participate in Big 33 Ohio vs. Pennsylvania all-star game. Received offers from several MAC schools and recruited by Michigan State and Purdue.

CMU Recruiting Final Analysis:

Central signed not only the biggest class in the MAC in terms of recruits but also the best according to this publication. Almost two-thirds of these players committed early to Central Michigan and many still stayed the course and committed to the ‘Chips even after receiving offers from BCS programs. All 13 players from Michigan were ranked among the top 50 players in the state and a total of nineteen players listed helped lead their high school teams to conference, state or some sort of postseason appearance. The four Maryland recruits are all very impressive. This is the type of class that really kicks a good program to an even higher level. For Central fans, this has to be considered one of their very best recruiting efforts in a few decades. Overall this class rates as OUTSTANDING compared to other MAC schools.

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