Concord Football 2013 Recruits

2012 Season: George Washington HS went 11-3 (lost in state semifinals)
Intended Major: Biology / Pre-Med
Plans After Concord: Hopes to attend medical school.

Honors
-2012 All-State (Honorable Mention)
-Named to the 2012 Ray Guy Long Snapping Camp Watch List
-2012 First Team All-Kanawha Valley
-2012 Firs Team All-MSAC
-2012 Team Captain
-Three-year starter

Why Sam Chose Concord
“The coaching staff is second to none. At Concord, I’ll be able to play football, receive a great education and get the all-around college experience. CU is also close enough to home so my parents will get to see me play.”

Coach Justice on Plantz
"Sam comes from a winning program and we are glad he's here."

2012 Season:
-Butler Won North Carolina 4A State Title.
-Butler finished the 2012 season ranked No. 1 in North Carolina and No. 3 in the final USA Today 2012 National Super 25 Football Poll.
Intended Major: Undecided

Honors
-2012 All-State Honors Rivals.com (North Carolina)
-2012 Southwestern 4A All-Conference
-2012 All-South Charlotte
-2012 All-Mecklenburg
-Three-year Starter

Why Joseph Chose Concord
“Concord is a place where I feel I can win a national title."

Coach Justice on Moody
"I'm very excited for Joe and his family to be Mountain Lions! He is a great kid from a great family."

2012 Season: Meadow Bridge High School finished the 2012 season with an 8-3 record.
Intended Major: Athletic Training
Plans After Concord: Attend graduate school

Honors
-2012 All-Fayette County (Defense)
-2012 All-Region (Defense)
-Made 104 tackles with six sacks, three fumble recoveries and one interception as a junior.
-Also ran for one touchdown and 134 yards on 12 attempts as a junior.

Why Jennings Chose Concord
“I chose Concord for its academic excellence and the chance to play competitive college football."

Coach Justice on Berry
"Jennings is a smart student who we are excited to become a member of our team."

2012 Season: State Champions
Intended Major: Physical Therapy

Honors
-Three-time all-state honoree.
-Two-time TVC Defensivel Player of the Year
-Three-time All-TVC
-Team Captain

Why Zach Chose Concord
"I feel like the program is a perfect fit for me. I want to win a national championship and we can do that at Concord."

Coach Justice on Wamsley
"Zach is an all-state linebacker who is one of the leaders off of Wahama's state championship team. He's a gareat young man."

2012 Season: Mallard Creek went 12-2 on the season and was ranked fifth in the state by MaxPreps
Intended Major: Business Management

Honors
-Three-year starter.
-Had 41 tackles, 11 sacks and 13 tackles for loss as a senior.
-Earned all-conference honors in 2012.

Why Brandon Chose Concord
"I really liked the coaching staff. Getting a chance to play football and have your education paid for is a great honor."

Coach Justice on Fowler
"Brandon is a great high energy player who will bring intensity to the program."

2012 Season: Statesville went 13-2 and ranked 19th in North Carolina according to MaxPreps
Intended Major: Physiology
Plans After Concord: To become a coach or a counselor

Honors
-All-Renaissance Conference in 2012.
-Named NPC Special Teams Player of the Year in 2012.
-Recorded seven interceptions and seven punt return touchdowns.
-Had 58 tackles, three interceptions and 11 pass break-ups as a junior.
Why Marquis Chose Concord
"When I visited Concord it felt like home."

Coach Justice on Willis
"Marquis is a smart corner who had seven picks and seven punt returns for TDs last season."

2012 Season: Cave Spring finished the 2012 season 7-6.
Intended Major: Physical Therapy
Plans After Concord: To attend graduate school

Honors
-2012 second team all-state.
-2012 first team all-district.
-2012 first team all-region.
-2011 earned all-state honors.
-2011 second team all-district
-2011 second team all-region

Why Jordan Chose Concord
“Concord had a great family atmosphere. The coaching staff, education and short distance from home is a great combination."

Coach Justice on Bryant
"Jordan is a physical athlete that joins his former high school teammate Sam Wright. Jordan fills a major need on our team."

2012 Season: State Champions
Intended Major: Physical Therapy / Athletic Training
Plans After Concord: To become a chiropractor 

Honors
-2012 all-state (cornerback)
-2012 all-conference (quarterback)
-2011 all-state and all-conference (quarterback)
-2010 all-conference (quarterback)
-Threw for 1,300 yards and had 15 touchdowns as a sophomore.

Why Trenton Chose Concord
“Concord was just a great fit for me. I like all of the coaches, the offense we will run, the campus itself and the great education I will get. Concord believes in me and showed me a lot of respect."

Coach Justice on Gibbs
"We fell in love with him this summer. He's a proven winner."

2012 Season: Wise went 14-0, State Champions
Intended Major: Computer Science
Plans After Concord: To play in the NFL or attend graduate school

Honors
-Three-year starter
-Led Wise High School to state championship game in 2011.
-Member of the National Honor Society

Why Chaudlier Chose Concord
“Concord is a place where I can showcase my talents athletically and receive a quality education."

Coach Justice on Shepherd
"Chaudlier is a talented corner with a great pedigree. He helps replenish the Corner position.

2012 Season: PTHS went 7-3
Intended Major: Education
Plans After Concord: To become a coach and teacher

Honors
-2012 First Team all-conference (TE)
-2012 Penn-Trafford MVP
-Named to Pittsburgh Tribune-Review "Terrific 25" as a senior.
-2011 second team all-conference (LB)

Why Brian Chose Concord
“I felt comfortable with the team and on campus."

Coach Justice on McDonough
"Brian is another big skilled athlete that fits a need. Pat Dawson did a great job recruiting him out of Pennsylvania."

2012 Season: Okeechobee went 5-5.
Intended Major: Education
Plans After Concord: To become a teacher

Honors
-Honorable mention all-area
-Named team Defensive Player of the Year.

Why Elijahwon Chose Concord
“I chose Concord because of what the school offers both on the field and in the class room."

Coach Justice on Williams
"Elijahwon is one of those guys who is very physical with and without the ball. He can play both fullback and running back."

2012 Season: Perryville went 12-1
Intended Major: Video Production
Plans After Concord: Broadcasting

Honors
-Selected to play in the Upper Chesapeake Bay Conference Senior All-Star game.
-2012 Perryville Most Valuable Lineman
-2012 All-Cecil County
-All-conference as a junior and senior.

Why Darryl Chose Concord
“I really liked the coaching staff. Concord has a great program and the campus environment is superb."

Coach Justice on Johnson
"Darryl is one of the guys we signed to help the interior defensive line. His size will allow him to play early."

2012 Season: Southeast Guilford went 7-5
Intended Major: Business Management
Plans After Concord: To own his own business

Honors
-An all-conference honoree four times.
-Earned all-area accolades as a senior in 2012.

Why Kamron Chose Concord
“I loved the coaching staff and the fact that coach Justice also coaches the offensive line is great."

Coach Justice on Neese
"Kamron's a very athletic and physical offensive lineman. We are very impressed with his upside as an interior lineman."

2012 Season: Marion went 7-5
Intended Major: Accounting
Plans After Concord: To operate family farm.

Honors
-2012 all-state
-2012 Southwest Dirstrict Offensive Player of the Year
-2012 First team all-region
-Holds school records in rushing yards (3,150) and touchdowns (50)

Why Ethan Chose Concord
“I liked the mindset of the coaching staff and their desire to win."

Coach Justice on Richardson
"Ethan was an all-state back. A high character, highly intelligent man who wants to be a Mountain Lion."

2012 Season: East Forsyth was 13-1 on the season.
Intended Major: Communications

Honors
-Caught 23 passes for 662 yards and eight touchdowns.
-Earned Piedmont Triad 4A 2012 Football all-conference honors.

Coach Justice on Jones
"Paul is a cousin to Mitch Hairston, a former all-conference lineman for Concord."

2012 Season: Clintwood was 11-3 in 2012.
Intended Major: Undecided on a major

Honors
-Earned all-state honors as a junior and senior.
-Lonesome Pine District Defensive Player of the Year as a senior.
-Two-time All-Western Section honoree.
-A three-time all-district choice.

Why Robbie Chose Concord
“I really loved the coaches and the entire football program."

Coach Justice on Mullins
"Robbie is a very explosive linebacker. He wanted to be here and we wanted him. He will fit in great at Concord!