Football nabs eight transfers

FAMU football had an exciting National Signing Day, nabbing eight transfers in its recruitment class. The list includes Willie Ferrell (pictured), an Ole Miss transfer who played for FAMU DRS.

Shelley Anthony
Anthony is a 6’3 295 OL from Sandy Creek HS/WKU- The transfer from Western Kentucky Anthony is expected to compete for the starting position at the center this upcoming Spring.

Saf Ahmad
Ahmad is a 6’3 270 OL from Miami Norland HS/FIU- He is a transfer from FIU. Ahmad is expected to compete for starting Guard position this upcoming spring. He was a three-year starter and team captain as a senior. He didn’t allow a sack as a prep senior. 2006 Second team All Dade County selection by the Miami Herald.

James Poe
Poe is a 6’4 240 HB/TE UCF/Freedom HS- 3 star transfer from UCF. Poe is expected to compete for a starting position this upcoming spring. He attended Georgia Military College before coming to UCF. He was also recruited by West Virginia, Louisville, Florida, East Carolina and Iowa.

Eric Watts
Watts is a 6’2 215 LB Wolfson HS- 3 star transfer linebacker from the University of Illinois. He is expected to come in and compete for starting LB position this spring. Recruited by Illinois, Ole Miss and South Florida.

Joshua Newkirk
Newkirk is a 6’3 240 LB WSSU- is a transfer from WSSU. Newkirk is expected to come in and compete for a starting linebacker position this spring. A native of Richmond, Va., he is a 2006 graduate of Meadowbrook High School where he was an All-District and Academic-All District selection as a senior.

Steven Robinson
Robinson is a 6’3 300 OL Lincoln HS/UCF- He is a transfer offensive lineman who is expected to come in and compete for a starting position this summer. He earned four letters in football for head coach Kyle Rice at Lincoln High School . Ranked as the No. 25 offensive guard prospect in the country by ESPN.com. He was also recruited by Clemson, Georgia, Minnesota, South Carolina and USF.

Jarien Moreland
Moreland is a 6’5 320 OL Glades Central HS/UCF- He is a transfer offensive lineman who is expected to come in and compete for starting position this summer. He also received recruiting interest from Florida State, LSU, Miami (Fla.), Pitt and USF.

Willie Ferrell
Ferrell is a 6'2" - 235 lb LB from FAMU High. He is a transfer from OLE MISS. He is a 4-star linebacker. He was rated the No.33 linebacker in the nation and No.75 player in Florida as ranked by Rivals.com. He was a PrepStar and SuperPrep all-Region selection. Scout.com ranked him the No.13 linebacker in the nation. He earned first team Class 2B All-State honors from the Florida Sports Writers Association as a senior at FAMU DRS. He is a two-time Tallahassee Democrat All-Big bend selection. He totaled over 300 tackles as a junior and Senior and was a 2009 Nike All-American under FAMU DRS coach Ira Reynolds.