North Carolina Central University

FOOTBALL

     DURHAM, NC -- North Carolina Central University has announced eight new additions to its 2003 football squad.  The following student-athletes have signed to play for the Eagles in the upcoming season:

Name, Position, Height, Weight, High School, Hometown
Jerry Brown, DE, 6-4, 238, Carver, Winston-Salem, NC
Tiquan Collins, LB, 6-0, 240, New Bern, New Bern, NC
Charles Futrell, QB, 6-5, 195, E.E. Smith, Fayetteville, NC
Russell Hill, DE, 6-3, 215, Pamlico County, Bayboro, NC
Jason Jowers, DB, 5-9, 170, Carver, Winston-Salem, NC
Cody Matthews, C, 6-1, 325, Carver, Belews Creek, NC
Hakeem Mohammed, WR/DB, 5-10, 170, Carver, Winston-Salem, NC
Jordy Richmond, OL/DL, 6-5, 265, Cummings, Burlington, NC

     "This is a good group of athletes with size, speed and talent," said new NCCU head football coach Rod Broadway. "For our first recruiting class, we feel this group will provide us with a real good foundation for our football program."

Last Revised:  March 12, 2003