Feb. 5, 2003

Grand Valley State University head football coach Brian Kelly announced the signing of 21 student-athletes to attend and play football for the Lakers next fall today.

"We filled our needs and are pleased with this recruiting class," said Kelly, who guided the Lakers to the 2002 NCAA Division II National Championship. "We went into the recruiting process with specific needs both offensively and defensively and I feel we have done a good job of getting the players we wanted."

Grand Valley signed 13 players that are slated for the offensive side of the ball and eight on the defensive side. Seven Laker recruits will participate in the Michigan High School All-Star game (6 West/1 East) in August, while both Florida recruits have already played in all-star games. Robinson played in the Florida North-South All-Star game and was MVP of the Broward County All-Star game, while Maurice Clarke also played in the Broward County All-Star game.

"The talent in the Greater Grand Rapids area was outstanding and we were able to get eight kids from that area," commented Kelly. "We have signed quality student-athletes that will fit in well with Grand Valley State University and our football program," added the Lakers 12th-year head coach.

Listed below are the 21 student-athletes that have signed with Grand Valley State.

Name 	               Pos 	   Ht 	    Wt 	    Hometown/High School/Junior College

Brandon Barnes	       OL	    6-3	    280	    Detroit, Mich./Pershing
Andy Brummel	         RB	    5-9	    170	    Allendale, Mich.
Mark Catlin (W)	      WR	    5-11	   175	    Lowell, Mich.
Maurice Clarke	      DL	    6-2	    290	    Oakland Park, Fla./Northeast
Demonte Collins	      WR	    6-1	    185	    Muskegon, Mich.
Jordan Dickerson (W) 	QB	    6-0	    190	    Battle Creek, Mich./Central
Dan Farkas (E)	       DL	    6-2	    250	    Canton, Mich./Plymouth Canton
Preston Garris	       WR	    5-9	    170	    Muskegon, Mich./Mona Shores
Jacob Henige (W)	     OL	    6-2	    285	    Chesaning, Mich.
Tyrone James	         CB	    5-10	   185	    Sana Ana, Calif./Foothill J.C.
Dateme Lay	           LB	    6-1	    225	    Chicago, Ill./Gordan Tech/Joilet C.C.
Dave McManaman (W)	   OL	    6-2	    265	    Haslett, Mich.
Mark McShannock	      TE	    6-4	    200	    Midland, Mich./Dow
Derek Phillips	       CB	    6-0	    200	    Olympia Fields, Ill./Rich Central/Joliet C.C
Andrew Ray	           OL	    6-4	    290	    Canton, Mich./Plymouth Canton
David Robinson	       RB	    5-8	    160	    Hollywood, Fla./McArthur
Antione Trent	        WR	    6-2	    180	    Grand Rapids, Mich./Ottawa Hills
Rhoderick Tyler	       RB	    5-9	    170	    Grand Rapids, Mich./Central
Justin Ulberg (W)	    LB	    6-3	    215	    Allendale, Mich.
Chris VanDalsen (W)  	OL	    6-4	    275	    Jenison, Mich.
Curt Wright	          LB	    6-2	    205	    Leslie, Mich.

W-West All-Star Team
E-East All-Star Team