Hustle Belt - 2015 Kent State Football RecruitingMAC Football, MAC Basketball, MAC Recruiting, MAC Baseball and all of the other #MACtion hijinks in between - hustlebeltblog@gmail.comhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50387/hustle-fav.png2015-02-04T12:18:46-05:00http://www.hustlebelt.com/rss/stream/55449012015-02-04T12:18:46-05:002015-02-04T12:18:46-05:00Kent State's 2015 class has ridiculous updside
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<p>Kent State's 2015 class is full of playmakers with tremendous upside. </p> <p><a style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cc1e3d; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-football-recruiting/2015/2/1/7951805/2015-mac-mid-american-conference-recruiting-national-signing-day-football-coverage-rankings-news" target="_blank"><img style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 100%;" width="100%" src="https://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/3359652/MAC-crootin-signing-day-2105-banner.0.png"></a></p>
<p>Kent State may have struggled on the field each of these past two seasons, but if the Golden Flashes' 2015 recruiting class offers any sign of what's to come the struggles could be over soon.</p>
<p>On Wednesday Kent State announced the addition of 20 new Golden Flashes (plus three early enrollees) to its roster, including some high-impact players who could hit the field as freshmen.</p>
<h4>THE CLASS:</h4>
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<th align="left">Player</th> <th align="center">Hometown (School)</th> <th align="center">Pos</th> <th align="center">Rating</th> <th align="center">HT/WT</th> <th align="center">Highlights</th>
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<td align="left"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-football-recruiting/2015/1/17/7640945/2015-kent-state-football-recruiting-s-juantez-mcrae-commits-to-golden/in/5544901">Juantez McRae</a></td>
<td align="center">Reisterstown, Maryland (Franklin)</td>
<td align="center">S</td>
<td align="center">3-star</td>
<td align="center">5'10''/170</td>
<td align="center"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1817863/highlights/217172381">Y</a></td>
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<td align="left"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hustlebelt.com/kent-state-golden-flashes/2014/6/12/5804736/2015-kent-state-football-recruiting-dt-alex-hoag-commits/in/5544901">Alex Hoag</a></td>
<td align="center">Venice, Florida (Venice)</td>
<td align="center">DT</td>
<td align="center">2-star</td>
<td align="center">6'4''/255</td>
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<td align="left"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-football-recruiting/2014/6/4/5779844/2015-kent-state-football-recruiting-lb-troy-dipre/in/5544901">Troy Dipre</a></td>
<td align="center">Lakewood, Ohio (St. Edward)</td>
<td align="center">LB</td>
<td align="center">2-star</td>
<td align="center">6'1''/217</td>
<td align="center"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1523384/troy-dipre">Y</a></td>
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<td align="left"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-football-recruiting/2014/7/5/5872553/2015-kent-state-football-recruiting-ol-conor-brumfield-commits-to">Conor Brumfield</a></td>
<td align="center">Acworth, Georgia (Allatoona)</td>
<td align="center">OL</td>
<td align="center">3-star</td>
<td align="center">6'4''/235</td>
<td align="center"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1359251/highlights">Y</a></td>
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<td align="left"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-football-recruiting/2014/7/5/5871613/2015-kent-state-football-recruiting-lb-nick-faulkner-talks-commitment">Nick Faulkner</a></td>
<td align="center">Canton, Ohio (McKinley)</td>
<td align="center">LB</td>
<td align="center">2-star</td>
<td align="center">6'2''/210</td>
<td align="center"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1755680/highlights/71151378">Y</a></td>
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<td align="left"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-football-recruiting/2014/9/22/6680265/2015-kent-state-football-recruiting-ol-bryce-gibbs-talks-commitment">Bryce Gibbs</a></td>
<td align="center">Wellington, Ohio (Wellington)</td>
<td align="center">OL</td>
<td align="center">2-star</td>
<td align="center">6'4''/300</td>
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<td align="left"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-football-recruiting/2014/10/14/6976897/2015-kent-state-recruiting-ol-david-smith-talks-commitment-to-golden">David Smith</a></td>
<td align="center">Charleston, West Virginia (George Washington)</td>
<td align="center">OL</td>
<td align="center">2-star</td>
<td align="center">6'5''/295</td>
<td align="center"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2724603/highlights/171987375">Y</a></td>
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<td align="left"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-football-recruiting/2014/11/25/7278637/2015-kent-state-football-recruiting-db-dandre-smart-talks-commitment">D'Andre Smart</a></td>
<td align="center">Miami, Florida (Norland)</td>
<td align="center">CB</td>
<td align="center">2-star</td>
<td align="center">5'11''/180</td>
<td align="center"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2682670/highlights/184350388">Y</a></td>
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<td align="left"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hustlebelt.com/kent-state-golden-flashes/2014/12/9/7361033/2015-kent-state-football-recruiting-ath-john-henry-bronczek-commits/in/5544901">John Henry Bronczek</a></td>
<td align="center">Massillon, Ohio (Washington)</td>
<td align="center">CB</td>
<td align="center">NR</td>
<td align="center">5'9''/172</td>
<td align="center"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1363958/highlights/204013392">Y</a></td>
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<td align="left">Carlos Pickett</td>
<td align="center">Brunswick, Georgia (Brunswick)</td>
<td align="center">S</td>
<td align="center">3-star</td>
<td align="center">5'11''/175</td>
<td align="center"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1028267/carlos-pickett">Y</a></td>
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<td align="left">Anthony Johnson*</td>
<td align="center">Pasadena, California (Pasadena Community College</td>
<td align="center">DE</td>
<td align="center">NR</td>
<td align="center">6'4''/210</td>
<td align="center"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8CamoMjgWY">Y</a></td>
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<td align="left">Jim Jones</td>
<td align="center">Tallahassee, Florida (Amos P. Godby)</td>
<td align="center">LB</td>
<td align="center">3-star</td>
<td align="center">6'2''/216</td>
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<td align="left">Johnny Woods*</td>
<td align="center">Smith Station, Alabama (Smiths Station)</td>
<td align="center">WR</td>
<td align="center">NR</td>
<td align="center">6'3''/205</td>
<td align="center"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/895587/highlights/105802383">Y</a></td>
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<td align="left">Mike Marinelli</td>
<td align="center">Allison Park, Pennsylvania (Hampton)</td>
<td align="center">OL</td>
<td align="center">2-star</td>
<td align="center">6'4''/280</td>
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<td align="left"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hustlebelt.com/kent-state-golden-flashes/2015/1/18/7737947/2015-kent-state-football-recruiting-rb-myles-washington-talks/in/5544901">Myles Washington</a></td>
<td align="center">New Orleans, Louisiana (John Curtis)</td>
<td align="center">RB</td>
<td align="center">2-star</td>
<td align="center">5'10''/185</td>
<td align="center"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1744710/highlights/222978376">Y</a></td>
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<td align="left">P.J. Simmons</td>
<td align="center">Tallahassee, Florida (Amos P. Godby)</td>
<td align="center">RB</td>
<td align="center">3-star</td>
<td align="center">5'10''/181</td>
<td align="center"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1420249/pj-simmons">Y</a></td>
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<td align="left">Theodore Eboigbe</td>
<td align="center">Lithonia, Georgia (Arabia Mountain)</td>
<td align="center">DE</td>
<td align="center">3-star</td>
<td align="center">6'2''/239</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1860068/theodore-eboigbe" target="_blank">Y</a></td>
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<td align="left">Chase Van Hoef</td>
<td align="center">Grand Haven, Michigan</td>
<td align="center">OL</td>
<td align="center">2-star</td>
<td align="center">6'4''/275</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2101877/chase-vanhoef" target="_blank">Y</a></td>
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<td align="left">Dominic Hill</td>
<td align="center">Saginaw, Texas (Boswell)</td>
<td align="center">DT</td>
<td align="center">2-star</td>
<td align="center">6'1''/275</td>
<td align="center"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3asjfgDCum4" target="_blank">Y</a></td>
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<td align="left"><a href="http://www.hustlebelt.com/kent-state-golden-flashes/2015/1/28/7928281/2015-kent-state-football-recruiting-qb-mylik-mitchell-commits-to/in/5544901" target="_blank">Mylik Mitchell</a></td>
<td align="center">Cleveland, Ohio (John Jay)</td>
<td align="center">QB</td>
<td align="center">2-star</td>
<td align="center">6'4''/186</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/894837/highlights/198132375" target="_blank">Y</a></td>
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<td align="left"><a href="http://www.hustlebelt.com/2015/2/1/7959521/kent-state-football-recruiting-db-wr-darryl-marshall-jr-commits-to" target="_blank">Darryl Marshall Jr.</a></td>
<td align="center">Hyattsville, Maryland (DeMatha)</td>
<td align="center">ATH</td>
<td align="center">NR</td>
<td align="center">5'11''/170</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2104734/darryl-marshall-jr" target="_blank">Y</a></td>
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<td align="left"><a href="http://www.hustlebelt.com/kent-state-golden-flashes/2015/2/2/7967841/2015-kent-state-football-recruiting-3-star-wr-antwan-dixon-committed/in/5544901" target="_blank">Antwan Dixon</a></td>
<td align="center">Fort Myers, Florida (South Fort Myers)</td>
<td align="center">WR</td>
<td align="center">3-star</td>
<td align="center">5'7''/160</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1084140/antwan-dixon" target="_blank">Y</a></td>
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<td align="left">Will Matthews</td>
<td align="center">Destrehan, Louisiana (Destrehan)</td>
<td align="center">RB</td>
<td align="center">NR</td>
<td align="center">5'9''/210</td>
<td align="center"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1614973/will-matthews">Y</a></td>
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<h4>STANDOUTS:</h4>
<p>Kent's class is surprisingly rich with talent. I say surprisingly because all the attention will be paid to a certain group of Broncos, Rockets and RedHawks, but the coaching staff in Kent assembled a nice crop of talent and they did it by going outside the midwest. Fifteen of the Flashes' signees hail from outside the Midwest. Twelve of those from the deep South (five from the state of Florida).</p>
<p>Kent State knows where to go to find overlooked talent, and with players such as high 3-star safety Juantez McRae, 3-star cornerback Carlos Pickett and explosive athlete Antwan Dixon, Kent State has plenty of talent in this class.</p>
<p>Dixon, especially, is exciting for the comparisons he draws to Dri Archer. Don't believe me? Just watch:</p>
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<p>His impact on special teams should be felt immediately.</p>
<h4>IMMEDIATE IMPACT PLAYERS:</h4>
<p>Anthony Johnson is a skilled edge rusher who could boost the MAC's worst pass rush from 2014. Kent totaled just nine sacks in 11 games (*the Golden Flashes' game vs. Buffalo was canceled due to weather). Johnson is lean, long and explosive. A natural edge rusher with a nose for the quarterback, he's probably the most likely to make an immediate impact out of this haul. Originally from Miami, Florida, Johnson spent a season in California at Pasadena Community College and will have three years of eligibility remaining (he's eligible right away and is already enrolled on campus).</p>
<p>Theodore Eboigbe, a 3-star defensive end, gives Kent a nice pair of bookends to work with for the next few seasons.</p>
<p>Another player that I think should give Kent State a boost right away is wide receiver Johnny Woods. A non-qualifier in 2014, Woods has four years of eligibility left. Coming out of high school, this 6-foot-3, 200-plus pound wideout had received attention from some high major programs. He's quick, athletic and knows how to stretch the field.</p>
<p>Kent's passing offense struggled (it's whole offense struggled) in 2014, so the addition of an option such as Woods should open things up for quarterback Colin Reardon in 2015. Head coach Paul Haynes is "... looking for him to come in and compete for playing time right away." Expect that to be the case this fall.</p>
<h4>OVERALL IMPRESSIONS:</h4>
<p>While the MAC media may gush over WMU and other schools this week, don't sleep on this Kent State class. Haynes and recruiting coordinator Ben Needham have been stockpiling talent with tremendous upside. Several of these signees could see the field in 2015, and not out of desperation, but because they're good enough to step into Division I football and play.</p>
https://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-football-recruiting/2015/2/4/7976943/kent-state-recruiting-national-signing-day-2015-newsAlex Alvarado2015-02-02T20:50:14-05:002015-02-02T20:50:14-05:00Did Kent State just land the next Dri Acher?
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<p>The Golden Flashes may have added the next Dri Archer in the commitment of WR Antwan Dixon. Kent State's already strong recruiting class got even stronger on Monday morning when Dixon committed to Kent State.</p>
<p>Dixon chose Kent State over listed offers from Ball State, Eastern Kentucky, Appalachian State, Buffalo, and Florida Atlantic.</p>
<p>When we asked Dixon the reason he chose Kent State, he replied, "Dri Archer. And I was comfortable around the coaching staff and coach Haynes."</p>
<p>Dixon says he looks up to Dri Archer and models his game after the Kent State alum.</p>
<p>"I want to break some of Dri's records."</p>
<p>Dixon definitely has some big shoes to fill, however once watching his highlight tape it is rather easy to see the similarities between Archer and Dixon.</p>
<p>It is likely that we will see Dixon returning kicks at Kent State as he is an explosive kick returner. Having a quick, shifty receiver like Dixon will give coach Haynes plenty of options when it comes to play calling.</p>
<p>Over the past two weeks, Kent State has made some serious noise on the recruiting trail. It will be interesting to see if they have anything else up their sleeves before Wednesday.</p>
<p>Check out Dixon's highlights via Hudl, you'll be glad you did:</p>
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https://www.hustlebelt.com/kent-state-golden-flashes/2015/2/2/7967841/2015-kent-state-football-recruiting-3-star-wr-antwan-dixon-committedMike Karpinski2015-02-01T11:23:17-05:002015-02-01T11:23:17-05:00Kent State Football Recruiting: DB/WR Darryl Marshall Jr commits to the Golden Flashes<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/_DMARSH_/status/561717155860074496">Kent State Football Recruiting: DB/WR Darryl Marshall Jr commits to the Golden&nbsp;Flashes</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>Marshall Jr. is the 22nd commit in Kent State's recruiting class. Marshall attends DeMatha High School and was a WCAC Honorable Mention selection for his play senior year. Check out his highlights <a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2104734/highlights/186247375" target="new">here</a></p></p></div>
https://www.hustlebelt.com/2015/2/1/7959521/kent-state-football-recruiting-db-wr-darryl-marshall-jr-commits-toMike Karpinski2015-01-28T11:24:43-05:002015-01-28T11:24:43-05:00QB Mylik Mitchell is headed to Kent State
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<p>The Golden Flashes landed a commitment from a talented quarterback this past Saturday. Mylik Mitchell announced his decision after taking an official visit to campus.</p>
<p>Mylik chose the Golden Flashes over reported offers from Robert Morris, Duquesne, and Ashland. Mylik was garnering interest from EMU, WMU, and Akron as well.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Mylik Mitchell</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Cleveland, Ohio</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Status:</b> Verbally committed to Kent State</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Commitment Date: </b>1/25/2015</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Height: </b>6'4"</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Weight: </b>195</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Position(s): </b>QB</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>High School: </b>John Hay</p>
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<p>Shortly after his commitment, we caught up with Mylik to find out why he chose Kent State.</p>
<p>"I visited a few times last year and went to their camp. I really liked the coaching staff. The campus was pretty nice and it's close enough for my family to come see me play."</p>
<p>Mylik played both offense and defense in high school, however he will play quarterback at Kent State. Mylik is a southpaw quarterback who possesses a big arm and is able to move around the pocket pretty well. He plans to put his big arm to use right away as he has some big goals while at Kent State.</p>
<p>"My main goal on the field is to compete and go hard this summer, and then win a spot this season."</p>
<p>Although Mylik possesses great poise, he still has some things to work on. At 6-foot-4 195 pounds, Mylik has ideal measurables for a quarterback, yet before arriving on campus, Mylik hopes to work on getting bigger and stronger as well as working on some fundamentals in his throwing motion.</p>
<p>Mylik is not a very highly touted recruit, however he has great potential and looks to be a great fit at Kent State. Don't believe me? Check out his Hudl highlights and see for yourself:</p>
<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" src="//www.hudl.com/embed/athlete/894837/highlights/198132375"></iframe></p>
https://www.hustlebelt.com/kent-state-golden-flashes/2015/1/28/7928281/2015-kent-state-football-recruiting-qb-mylik-mitchell-commits-toMike Karpinski2015-01-23T15:15:53-05:002015-01-23T15:15:53-05:00Kent State set to host 6 recruits this weekend
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<p>After a monster weekend on the recruiting trail, Kent State is back at it again this weekend hosting six recruits for their official visits.</p>
<p>Out of the six visitors, only two of them are committed to Kent State at this time. If last week is any indication, don't be surprised if a good amount of these recruits wind up playing their college football at Kent State.</p>
<p>This list is headlined by 3-star defensive backs D'Andre Smart and Antwan Dixon. Dixon could actually wind up playing wide receiver however if he winds up suiting up for the Golden Flashes</p>
<p>Check out the full list of recruits below:</p>
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<td align="center">Will Matthews</td>
<td align="center">RB</td>
<td align="center">Destrehan</td>
<td align="center">Destrehan, Louisiana</td>
<td align="center">Uncommitted: Lists offers from Kent State, McNeese State, Northwestern State, S.F. Austin, and UTEP.</td>
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<td align="center">Troy Dipre</td>
<td align="center">LB</td>
<td align="center">St Edward's</td>
<td align="center">Cleveland, Ohio</td>
<td align="center">Committed to Kent St</td>
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<td align="center">D'Andre Smart</td>
<td align="center">DB</td>
<td align="center">Norland</td>
<td align="center">Miami, Florida</td>
<td align="center">Committed to Kent St</td>
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<td align="center">Antwan Dixon</td>
<td align="center">WR/DB</td>
<td align="center">South Fort Myers</td>
<td align="center">Fort Myers, Florida</td>
<td align="center">Uncommitted: Lists offers from Ball State, Appalachian State, Buffalo, and Florida Atlantic</td>
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<td align="center">Brian Bembry</td>
<td align="center">DT</td>
<td align="center">Palmetto</td>
<td align="center">Palmetto, Florida</td>
<td align="center">Uncommitted</td>
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<td align="center">Mylik Mitchell</td>
<td align="center">QB</td>
<td align="center">John Hay</td>
<td align="center">Cleveland, Ohio</td>
<td align="center">Uncommitted: Lists offers from Kent State, Robert Morris, and Duquesne</td>
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https://www.hustlebelt.com/kent-state-golden-flashes/2015/1/23/7878917/2015-kent-state-football-recruiting-official-visits-for-1-23-1-25Mike Karpinski2015-01-18T12:29:47-05:002015-01-18T12:29:47-05:00RB Myles Washington chooses Kent State
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<p>Kent State is having a huge weekend on the recruiting trail. After landing <a href="http://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-football-recruiting/2015/1/17/7640945/2015-kent-state-football-recruiting-s-juantez-mcrae-commits-to-golden" target="_blank">3-star S Juantez McRae</a> last night, the Golden Flashes landed another verbal from 2-star RB Myles Washington.</p>
<p>Back in the summer we interviewed Myles and he told us how excited he was to receive an offer from Kent State. He recalled the moment very specifically.</p>
<p>"I actually was on my home from a baseball game when my friend, Raekwon James, told me to call Coach Gamble. When I called coach, he told me that I had an offer and I just had to send him my test score and GPA. I got a call from him the next day and told me that I officially had an offer from Kent State."</p>
<p>Washington announced his decision on his Twitter page Sunday afternoon.</p>
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<p>Blessed to say ice officially committed to Kent State ⚡️⚡️⚡️‼️‼️‼️ <a href="http://t.co/ToiFx9cQwU">pic.twitter.com/ToiFx9cQwU</a></p>
— Simbaa (@Myles__34) <a href="https://twitter.com/Myles__34/status/556858514917060608">January 18, 2015</a>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Myles Washington</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>New Orleans, LA</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Status:</b> Verbally committed to Kent State</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Commitment Date: 1/18/2015</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Height: 5'10"</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Weight: </b>185</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Position(s): </b>RB</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>High School:</b> John Curtis</p>
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<p>Washington played quarterback for his high school, however he will play running back at Kent State.</p>
<p>Washington committed while he was on <a href="http://www.hustlebelt.com/kent-state-golden-flashes/2015/1/16/7557963/kent-state-football-recruiting-official-visits-for-1-16-1-18" target="_blank">his official visit with 9 other recruits</a>, and chose the Golden Flashes over reported offers from Louisville and UTEP.</p>
<p>After his commitment, Washington told Hustle Belt some of his reasons for committing to Kent State.</p>
<p>"I just loved everything about it and it felt like family."</p>
<p>Washington stated his goals at Kent State are to get his degree because "education is the most important" and also he hopes to have a great career as a member of the Golden Flashes.</p>
<p>Excited about Myles committing? Check out his Hudl highlights below, they won't disappoint:</p>
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https://www.hustlebelt.com/kent-state-golden-flashes/2015/1/18/7737947/2015-kent-state-football-recruiting-rb-myles-washington-talksMike Karpinski2015-01-17T18:48:27-05:002015-01-17T18:48:27-05:002015 S Juantez McRae commits to Kent State
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<p>Kent State is <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hustlebelt.com/kent-state-golden-flashes/2015/1/16/7557963/kent-state-football-recruiting-official-visits-for-1-16-1-18/in/5544901">hosting 10 recruits this weekend</a> in the run up to National Signing Day. Whatever the Golden Flashes' staff is doing, they should keep it up after landing a huge commit Saturday.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Juantez McRae</b></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Hometown: </b>Baltimore, Maryland</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Status:</b> Verbally committed to Kent State</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Commitment Date: </b>1/17/2015</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Height: </b>5'10''</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Weight: </b>170 lbs.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Position(s): </b>FS</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>High School: </b>St. Francis Academy</p>
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<p>2015 defensive back Juantez McRae - one of six uncommitted recruits on campus this weekend - <a href="https://twitter.com/JuanGotChoppas_/status/556580891485818880" target="new">announced Saturday that he has committed to the Golden Flashes</a>. The St. Francis Academy High School (Baltimore, Maryland) is a huge get for the Flashes.</p>
<p>Holding offers from Georgia Tech, Oregon State, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Illinois, Boston College, UConn, Iowa, Kentucky, N.C. State, North Carolina and Toledo and Cincinnati, McRae is a high 3-star recruit with immense upside. Considered one of the top 50 safeties in the class of 2015, McRae is a talented athlete who has logged time at wide receiver in high school.</p>
<p>We recently contacted Juantez to find out why he chose Kent State.</p>
<p>"It's all love here man. I just feel so welcomed and loved here. I built a great relationship with all the coaches, and players. By coming for an official made me really fall in love with the Kent State football program and I can see myself becoming something great by being here."</p>
<p>Juantez also added this when asked about choosing Kent State over historically successful programs like Wisconsin and others.</p>
<p>"It's not about how you start it's about the journey you take to FINISH. But finish with progress & I felt as though I'm the missing piece Kent State needs to become successful. Kent state will be at the top soon trust me."</p>
<p>McRae will be the first in his family to play D1 football and hopes to be the first to play in the NFL as well. Although Juantez is extremely talented he knows he still has some things he needs to work on.</p>
<p>Before I walk on campus I have to still grow and mature as an young adult. I will keep grinding in the LAB (weight room) and continue to get stronger and faster each and ever day"</p>
<p>McRae is the type of player that can make an immediate impact for the Flashes next season. Check out his senior highlights, <a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1817863/highlights/217172381" target="_blank">courtesy of Hudl</a>.</p>
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https://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-football-recruiting/2015/1/17/7640945/2015-kent-state-football-recruiting-s-juantez-mcrae-commits-to-goldenBryan M. Vance2015-01-16T13:47:38-05:002015-01-16T13:47:38-05:00Kent State set to host 10 recruits this weekend
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<p>Kent State will have 10 recruits on campus this weekend for their official visits. Many of these recruits are either seriously considering Kent State or already committed to the Golden Flashes.</p>
<p>Kent State can bolster their 2015 recruiting class with some explosive players like Myles Washington and PJ Simmons. Just being able to get Juantez McRae on campus for an official visit is impressive considering his offer sheet.</p>
<p>Check out the list of recruits below:</p>
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<td align="center">Myles Washington</td>
<td align="center">RB</td>
<td align="center">John Curtis</td>
<td align="center">New Orleans, LA</td>
<td align="center">Uncommitted: Lists offers from Louisville and Kent State</td>
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<td align="center">Jim Jones</td>
<td align="center">LB</td>
<td align="center">Godby</td>
<td align="center">Godby, FL</td>
<td align="center">Committed to Kent State</td>
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<td align="center">PJ Simmons</td>
<td align="center">ATH</td>
<td align="center">Godby</td>
<td align="center">Tallahassee, Florida</td>
<td align="center">Uncommitted: Lists offers from Appalachian State, Arkansas State, Cincinnati, FAU, Kent St, Memphis, Miami, UNC, USF, Temple, and Troy.</td>
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<td align="center">Theodore Eboigbe</td>
<td align="center">DE</td>
<td align="center">Arabia Mnt.</td>
<td align="center">Lithonia, Georgia</td>
<td align="center">Uncommitted: Lists offers from Kent St, Old Dominion, South Alabama, and Western Kentucky</td>
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<td align="center">Dorian Kithcart</td>
<td align="center">DT</td>
<td align="center">Norcross</td>
<td align="center">Norcross, Georgia</td>
<td align="center">Uncommitted: Lists top 5 schools as Kent State, Liberty, William & Mary, Mercer, and Kennesaw State. In no order.</td>
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<td align="center">Alex Hoag</td>
<td align="center">DE</td>
<td align="center">Venice</td>
<td align="center">Venice, Florida</td>
<td align="center">Committed to Kent State</td>
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<td align="center">Juantez McRae</td>
<td align="center">S</td>
<td align="center">St. Francis</td>
<td align="center">Baltimore, Maryland</td>
<td align="center">Uncommitted: Lists offers from Kent State, Georgia Tech, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Illinois, Oregon State among many others.</td>
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<td align="center">Mike Marinelli</td>
<td align="center">OL</td>
<td align="center">Hampton</td>
<td align="center">Hampton, Pennsylvania</td>
<td align="center">Committed to Kent State</td>
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<td align="center">Conor Brumfield</td>
<td align="center">TE</td>
<td align="center">Allatoona</td>
<td align="center">Acworth, Georgia</td>
<td align="center">Committed to Kent State</td>
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<td align="center">Chase VanHoef</td>
<td align="center">OL</td>
<td align="center">Grand Haven</td>
<td align="center">Grand Haven, Michigan</td>
<td align="center">Uncommitted</td>
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https://www.hustlebelt.com/kent-state-golden-flashes/2015/1/16/7557963/kent-state-football-recruiting-official-visits-for-1-16-1-18Mike Karpinski