University of Richmond Athletics
Football Inks 14 On National Signing Day
02/05/2003 | Football
Feb. 5, 2003
Coach Reid talks about the Spiders' 2003 recruiting class
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. - Richmond head coach Jim Reid and his staff announced today that 14 student-athletes have signed National Letters of Intent to join the Spider football program for the 2003-04 academic year.
Of the 14 signees, six hail from Virginia and two are from Richmond-area high schools. Pennsylvania and Texas supplied two recruits for the second consecutive year, while Maryland also produced two. Washington, D.C. and West Virginia are represented as well.
Six student-athletes are listed on both sides of the ball, five on offense and three on defense. Eight earned All-State honors and four led their respective teams to a State Championship.
"This class will mesh very well with guys we already have," Reid said. "They will enhance our image on campus and with alumni. I am really excited to see these student-athletes develop their already great character and athletic ability."
Former Spider standout and current Highland Springs' head coach, Scott Burton, sends defensive back Stephen Howell to his alma mater, the first Springer to sign with Richmond during Reid's eight-year tenure. Another local high school, John F. Kennedy, sends its first recruit to Richmond under Coach Reid in defensive back/wide receiver Jeremiah Hargrove.
The first West Virginia recruit to sign with Coach Reid at Richmond is linebacker Mark Beilein, son of former Spider basketball coach John Beilein. Former Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowler Cliff Harris' son Andrew Harris is another defensive back in the 2003 class.
Former high school teammates that will reunite on next year's Spider roster are Kempsville's Sherman Logan and Ben Teufel (rising sophomore), and Hereford (Md.) High's Adam Goloboski and Eddie Darney (redshirt freshman).
Richmond Football 2003 Recruiting Class
Name Pos. El. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School Mark Beilein LB Fr. 6-2 220 Morgantown, W.V./Morgantown Bryan DeMoss DL/OL Fr. 6-2 250 Myersville, Md./Middletown Adam Goloboski LB/FB Fr. 6-0 205 Hereford, Md./Hereford Jeremiah Hargrove DB/WR Fr. 6-0 180 Richmond, Va./John F. Kennedy Andrew Harris DB Fr. 6-3 185 Dallas, Texas/J.J. Pearce Stephen Howell DB Fr. 6-1 185 Richmond, Va./Highland Springs Andy Lehatto WR Fr. 5-10 170 Sinking Spring, Pa./Wilson Sherman Logan DE/TE Fr. 6-4 230 Virginia Beach, Va./Kempsville Theo Miller RB Fr. 5-10 170 Everman, Texas/Everman Arman Shields WR/DB Fr. 6-2 185 Washington, D.C./Gonzaga College H.S. Tim Silver OL Fr. 6-5 280 McLean, Va./George Marshall Derek Stoudt OL Fr. 6-3 275 Shoemakersville, Pa./Hamburg Lewis (L.A.) Watson OL Fr. 6-4 275 Lynchburg, Va./Heritage Tyler Webb OL/DL Fr. 6-6 275 Sterling, Va./Park View
Mark Beilein, LB, Fr., 6-2, 220, Morgantown, W.V./Morgantown
Earned First Team All-Conference and honorable mention All-State honors as a senior ... played strong safety and fullback for head coach Glen McNew ... led team to a 14-0 record and State Championship ... began prep career at Benedictine H.S. in Richmond ... earned Second Team All-State as a junior for head coach Gene Smith ... also earned varsity letters in basketball and track.
Bryan DeMoss, DL/OL, Fr., 6-2, 250, Myersville, Md./Middletown
Earned consensus First Team All-State honors as a senior ... served as co-captain and helped lead team to a 9-1 record and a trip to the State Finals in 2002 ... two-time All-Area and All-League honors on offense and defense ... also named Washington Area All-Metro honorable mention and Baltimore Touchdown Club Super 44 honoree ... a National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete with more than a 3.0 grade point average ... also served as captain on varsity basketball team.
Adam Goloboski, LB/FB, Fr., 6-0, 205, Hereford, Md./Hereford
Holds school records with 2,187 rushing yards and 32 total touchdowns ... a two-time All-State and All-Metro selection ... also earned All-City, All-County and All-Division honors as a junior and senior ... helped lead team to consecutive 13-0 and State Championship seasons ... as a senior, was recognized as Maryland State and Fox45 Player of the Week, Baltimore Sun and Ravens Athlete of the Week ... has maintained a 3.5 GPA throughout his high school career ... also played lacrosse.
Jeremiah Hargrove, DB/WR, Fr., 6-0, 180, Richmond, Va./John F. Kennedy
Earned First Team All-District accolades at linebacker and wide receiver as a senior ... chosen First Team All-Metro at linebacker for head coach Mark Robinson ... earned the Kennedy Kougars "Sug" award for the best athlete in the program ... also stars in basketball ... competes in the 100 meters and the high jump for the track and field squad.
Andrew Harris, DB, Fr., 6-3, 185, Dallas, Texas/J.J. Pearce
Voted the Defensive Back of the Year after recording seven interceptions, 79 tackles, 11 pass break-ups and two blocked punts as a senior ... earned First Team All-District and All-City in 2002 ... served as team captain for head coach Bobby Reyes ... a three-year Honor Roll student ... lettered two years in track where he was a regional finalist in the 110 meter high hurdles.
Stephen Howell, DB, Fr., 6-1, 185, Richmond, Va./Highland Springs
Earned All-Capital District and All-Metro honors for head coach and former Spider Scott Burton ... named team's co-defensive player of the year after making 61 tackles, three interceptions and six pass break-ups in nine games ... averaged 18.1 yards every time he touched the ball on offense.
Andy Lehatto, WR, Fr., 5-10, 170, Sinking Spring, Pa./Wilson
Served as team captain and earned MVP honors for head coach Jim Cantafio as a senior ... owns Berks County records for single-season touchdowns receiving (18) and single-game touchdowns receiving (5) ... set several school records, touchdowns receiving career (21), yards receiving (1,104), single-game receiving (191) and longest kick return (98) ... earned All-State at wide receiver ... All-County and All-League at WR, DB and KR ... selected to the Pennsylvania Platinum 33 Team and Pennsylvania District 3 Supreme Team ... named to County Scholastic Honor Roll and All-Academic Team as a junior and senior ... ran a 10.7 in the 100 meters for the track team.
Sherman Logan, DE/TE, Fr., 6-4, 230, Virginia Beach, Va./Kempsville
Named Virginia Beach 2002 Defensive Player of the Year ... also earned First Team All-State after recording 98 tackles and 18 sacks for head coach Jeff Beard ... earned All-Virginia Beach, All-Tidewater and All-Region honors ... starts for the varsity basketball team.
Theo Miller, RB, Fr., 5-10, 170, Everman, Texas/Everman
A two-time All-State honoree ... led his team to back-to-back State Championships (3A) ... also earned All-District ... named District Offensive MVP as a junior ... voted 2001 State Championship Game MVP ... earned three letters for head coach Dale Keeling ... four straight years on the A-B Honor Roll ... also earned four varsity letters in track ... competes in the 100 meters (10.5), 200 meters (21.7), mile relay and the sprint relay.
Arman Shields, WR/DB, Fr., 6-2, 185, Washington, D.C./Gonzaga College H.S.
Earned All-Conference honors after leading his team to its first conference championship under head coach Kenny Lucas in 2002 ... made 26 receptions for 350 yards and five touchdowns as a senior ... recorded 22 tackles, four pass break-ups and one interception for the Conference's top-ranked defense ... also helped lead the track team to a conference title.
Tim Silver, OL, Fr., 6-5, 280, McLean, Va./George Marshall
Earned three varsity letters ... served as team captain for head coach Pete Salvano ... earned First Team All-District and First Team Sun Gazette as a senior ... team MVP in 2002 ... earned Academic Honor Roll all four years ... earned three varsity letters in track ... placed ninth in the discus as a junior.
Derek Stoudt, OL, Fr., 6-3, 275, Shoemakersville, Pa./Hamburg
Selected First Team All-Berks County at offensive guard ... earned All-League honors on both sides of the ball for head coach John Carestia ... awarded the Eddie Gliesen Award for team leadership ... earned four varsity letters and served as team captain in 2002 ... a two-time school offensive lineman of the year ... earned two varsity letters in wrestling ... runner-up in the County Heavyweight Tournament ... a dedicated weightlifter, he is a four-year member of the 1,000-pound club.
Lewis (L.A.) Watson, OL, Fr., 6-4, 275, Lynchburg, Va./Heritage
Rated the 15th-best offensive lineman on the East Coast by The Sporting News ... earned First Team All-State after guiding the Pioneers to a 14-0 record and their first State AA Championship ... served as team captain for head coach Chris Jones in 2002 ... also earned First Team All-Region, All-Area and All-District.
Tyler Webb, OL/DL, Fr., 6-6, 275, Sterling, Va./Park View
Earned All-State honorable mention after posting 52 tackles, five sacks and three fumble recoveries in 2002 ... also earned All-Region, All-District and Washington Post All-Extra honors... started final three years for head coach Charlie Pierce ... led team to three consecutive Dulles District titles and a regional championship in 2002 ... team was 31-5 during his prep career.