| Signed Players - Follow along as we post our most recent confirmations here.* |
| Video |
Name |
Position |
Height |
Weight |
Comments |
NLI Received |
 |
Usua Amanam |
RB |
5-10 |
180 |
Running Backs Coach Willie Taggart on Usua Amanam: "Usua is one of those kids who will be able to do a lot of different things for us. He can be an asset on kickoff and punt returns and is a good receiver, as well. He has the ability to slip tackles and never seems to get hit hard. He can avoid the big hit. He also has really good vision with the ball. We'll use him everyway we can." |
 10:45 AM PT |
|
Terrence Brown |
CB |
6-1 |
170 |
Defensive Backs Coach Clayton White on Terrence Brown: "Terrence is a very athletic player who played cornerback as a junior before moving to safety as a junior. He's a physical player who loves to hit and compete. He is a well-rounded defensive back and a good open field tackler. I really like his ability to tackle at either the corner or safety position." |
9:17 AM PT |
|
Kevin Danser |
OT |
6-5 |
290 |
Assistant Coach Tim Drevno on Kevin Danser "Kevin Danser is a good athlete who plays with a highly competitive spirit. He has good size for a high school football player, and we expect him to compete as a Pac-10 offensive tackle. Kevin understands the great tradition of Stanford Football, growing up in this area as a fan of the Cardinal." |
8:19 AM PT |
|
Zach Ertz |
TE |
6-6 |
248 |
Assistant Coach Tim Drevno on Zach Ertz: "Zach has great athletic ability which helps him in picking up a lot of yards after the catch. He is also a solid blocker." |
7:17 AM PT |
|
Tyler Gaffney |
RB |
6-1 |
215 |
Running Backs Coach Willie Taggart on Tyler Gaffney: "Tyler is a ball player. He is a lot like Toby (Gerhart). He's not as big, but he is a good strong runner who can make guys miss. He has a mean stiff arm that I like. He's a big time player who is going to have a great career." |
8:11 AM PT |
|
Ben Gardner |
DE |
6-4 |
240 |
Defensive Ends Coach D.J. Durkin on Ben Gardner: "Ben's a very hard worker who will find a way to help you out once he gets on the field. He is technically very sound and has a great motor. He'll find a way to help us." |
6:29 AM PT |
|
Ryan Hewitt |
TE |
6-4 |
220 |
Assistant Coach Tim Drevno on Ryan Hewitt: "Ryan is a very polished and complete tight end. His best years are ahead of him. He has all of the tools to be a top collegiate tight end once he gets bigger and stronger." |
6:43 AM PT |
|
Taysom Hill |
QB |
6-2 |
210 |
Head Coach Jim Harbaugh on Taysom Hill: "Taysom is an extremely gifted athlete who is a smooth, quality thrower. He's a winner and has that ‘it' factor. He will take a church mission right after high school and we'll get him back in 2011." |
7:34 AM PT |
|
Jarek Lancaster |
LB |
6-1 |
205 |
Defensive Backs Coach Clayton White on Jarek Lancaster: "Jarek is a big, physical safety who loves to hit and possesses good speed. He is a very versatile player who played quarterback for his team this year, as well as some linebacker and safety his junior year. Jarek is a workout warrior in the weight room and will bring a physical presence to our defense, while his quarterbacking experience will assist in his learning curve as a defensive back." |
5:07 AM PT |
|
Josh Mauro |
DE |
6-6 |
235 |
Defensive Ends Coach D.J. Durkin on Josh Mauro: "Josh is a great athlete with an unbelievable upside. He's a big kid who is very long in the arms. He has a chance to be a great player." |
5:03 AM PT |
|
Geoff Meinken |
DE |
6-4 |
250 |
Co-Defensive Coordinator Andy Buh on Geoff Meinken: "Geoff is a big, physical kid who runs very well. He played just about every position in high school, which says something about his athletic ability." |
7:40 AM PT |
|
Trent Murphy |
DE |
6-5 |
222 |
Defensive Ends Coach D.J. Durkin on Trent Murphy: "Trent has a big, long body and has the potential to carry a lot more weight on his frame. He's has a winner's attitude and played for a very successful high school program. He lives and breaths every aspect of the game." |
6:21 AM PT |
|
Jordan Najvar |
TE |
6-6 |
235 |
Assistant Coach Tim Drevno on Jordan Najvar: "Jordan is a hybrid-type tight end. He's a tight end in a wide receiver's body. |
5:51 AM PT |
|
Josh Nunes |
QB |
6-4 |
205 |
Head Coach Jim Harbaugh on Josh Nunes: "Josh is a very polished passer and a tough competitor. I really like his passion for Stanford. He wants to be a Stanford man and in this day and age, I think it's important to play for the love of your school. He is a smooth and accurate passer with enough athletic ability to get out of the way of people. He makes plays. |
7:04 AM PT |
|
Jamal-Rashad Patterson |
WR |
6-2 |
203 |
Offensive Coordinator David Shaw on Jamal-Rashad Patterson: "Jamal is a talented, rangy wide receiver with excellent speed. He's got great hands. He's very competitive and an intelligent football player who understands and studies the game. I love his personality, his competitiveness and intensity." |
6:11 AM PT |
|
Jemari Roberts |
WR |
6-2 |
205 |
Offensive Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach David Shaw on Jemari Roberts: "Jemari has good size and great hands. He has a tremendous upside. You don't normally see a big receiver who handles kickoff and punt returns. He's got good long speed and is very hard to bring down because of his size and strength." |
7:24 AM PT |
|
Shayne Skov |
LB |
6-3 |
221 |
Co-Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach Andy Buh on Shayne Skov: "Shayne was our first commitment in this year's recruiting class. What I like most about Shayne is he has the size, speed and explosiveness to play all three linebacker positions. He's a leader and student of the game." |
7:52 AM PT |
|
Terrence Stephens |
DT |
6-2 |
295 |
Recruiting Coordinator and Defensive Tackles Coach Lance Anderson on Terrence Stephens: "Terrence is an athletic and explosive player who plays well with his hands. He does a good job in shedding blocks. He's a physical football player who was a very highly-recruited kid." |
4:13 AM PT |
|
Stepfan Taylor |
RB |
6-0 |
205 |
Running Backs Coach Willie Taggart on Stepfan Taylor: "Stepfan is a powerful, downhill runner. He runs the ball really hard." |
5:36 AM PT |
|
Drew Terrell |
WR |
5-9 |
178 |
Offensive Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach David Shaw on Drew Terrell: "Drew has a great knack for kickoff and punt returns. He has a great feel for setting up blocks which helps him as a receiver, as well. Once you get the ball in his hands, he'll make guys miss. He's very patient but has great acceleration to explode through holes." |
6:28 AM PT |
|
Levine Toilolo |
TE |
6-8 |
239 |
Assistant Coach Tim Drevno on Levine Toilolo: "At 6-8, 239 pounds, Levine presents a big target to throw to. He is a big, physical tight end who still needs to grown into his body. He has the potential to be a big, physical and punishing runner after the catch." |
10:12 AM PT |
|
Khalil Wilkes |
OG |
6-4 |
285 |
Assistant Coach Tim Drevno on Khalil Wilkes "Khalil Wilkes is a physical football player, with the style we look to play here at Stanford University. He brings a winning attitude that has been forged in the tradition of playing at St. Peter's Prep. He has an unselfish attitude and cares above all else about the team." |
6:14 AM PT |
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