Talented TE leads new recruit class

MeanGreen61 · February 2, 2006

Talented tight end leads new recruiting class

By Michael Prescott

Intern

February 02, 2006

The NT coaching staff met with members of the press Wednesday to announce the 2006 Mean Green recruiting class. This year’s recruits look to add some depth to a

young team and ready the Mean Green for a conference championship season

Brian Carlson, 6 feet 5 inches tall, 255-pound tight end from Kilgore College, appears to be one of the top NT recruits. Carlson played on both sides of the ball last year, but he spent most of his time at the tight end position.

“There is a very slim chance of him playing defense; we feel he is best suited for offense,” coach Dickey said when asked if Carlson would see playing time at the defensive tackle position.

Coffeyville Community College quarterback Woody Wilson is also a standout recruit who signed a National Letter of Intent with NT. Wilson, who received honorable mention All-Jayhawk Conference, completed 59 percent of his passes for 910 yards and eight touchdowns last season.

Dickey felt that Wilson could bring some experience and leadership to the current Mean Green quarterback squad.

“We expect him to get every serious look at the quarterback position,” Dickey said. “That’s why we recruited him.”

If not playing quarterback, Wilson could be moved to the defensive secondary at either cornerback or safety.

“We lost two guys at the safety position and need to fill the holes left with their departure,” Dickey said.

Wilson’s teammate at Coffeyville Roy Loren will also attempt to leave a mark on NT football next fall. Loren, 6 feet 2 inches tall, 205-pound defensive back, recorded 45 tackles and 1.5 sacks for the Ravens’ secondary. He also received honorable mention All-Jayhawk Conference.

“Roy will have a chance to step in for the secondary, he has the experience and size we need to play on defense” Dickey said.

Joining Loren on defense will be linemen Tim Patton, Matthew Menard and Esteban Santiago who have an average weight of 283 pounds. Dickey said the three players, who were all recruited out of high school, posses the size needed to handle the game.

“All they need now is the experience,” he said. “We’ll get them playing as soon as they’re ready.”