The Winston-Salem State football program announced the signing of 10 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent on 2008 signing day on Feb. 6 in what many have described as one of the most talent-laden classes in WSSU history.
The Rams inked student-athletes from six states and the District of Columbia as WSSU signed three athletes from North Carolina , two from Virginia, one from Washington , D.C. , and one athlete each from the states of Georgia , South Carolina , Alabama and Maryland .
“This is probably one of the best recruiting classes that I have had in my 15-year tenure. I may have had individual athletes with higher acclaim but when I look at the scope of this recruiting class, as a whole, I am truly pleased with the level of talent that we have been able to bring to Winston-Salem State University.
Ninety-nine percent of these kids are eligible to play and are exceptionally academically and athletically sounds. I am really, really happy about this recruiting class as we continue to bring in student-athletes that will help move us forward in the transition to NCAA Division I status.
Coach Gaither, our recruiting coordinator, did a masterful job of putting this class together. To be able to bring this level of talent into our program, I really have to commend my coaching staff. I am really fortunate to have a staff as dedicated and hard working as these guys. This just shows the level of dedication and hard work that everyone on my staff and in the athletic department has put in as we continue to move forward in our transition.” WSSU head coach Kermit Blount added in an interviews Wednesday.
The Rams finished their first full season of MEAC membership this past year while turning in a 6-5 overall record continue in their transition to the NCAA Division I level.
WSSU coaches anticipate the signing of more student-athletes in the next several days. Stay tuned to WSSURams.com for future updates.