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RS Sophomore Cornerback 5-8, 175 Stone Mountain, Ga. Stephenson
David Stevenson Looks for continued playing time in the secondary rotation in 2013. 2012: Earned a letter in his first year of collegiate action … Played in seven games on defense and on special teams. 2011: Redshirted … Was named the Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the USF game (Oct. 15). High School: First-team allregion pick … Was the MVP of the Atlanta Combine … played in the National Underclassmen Combine’s All World Gridiron Classic … Team went 9-2 during his senior season. David Stevenson Personal Profile: David Dontae Stevenson … Born December 26, 1992 … A pre-communication sciences major.
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RS Sophomore Linebacker 6-1, 237 Durham, Conn. Xavier
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Sophomore Linebacker 6-0, 196 Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. Torrey Pines
Zach Taylor Walk-on performer who joined the team late in the 2012 season. 2012: Joined the UConn team in 2012 as a walk-on. High School: Was second team all-league as a senior with eight sacks and 40 solo tackles … Was also third in the CIF in discus with a throw of 160 feet, two inches … A four-time scholar-athlete. Personal: Zachary W. Taylor..Born August 12, 1992.
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Freshman Wide Receiver 6-1, 181 Norwalk, Conn. St. Luke’s School
Noel Thomas Enrolled at UConn for the 2013 spring semester and took part in spring practice. High School: Was named to the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council Class C All-New England team … Named by MSG Varsity as its Connecticut Player of the Year … Was team captain and MVP at St. Luke’s School in New Canaan, Conn … ..Team was 8-1 in senior year and advanced to Fairfield Athletic Association championship game … Also won NEPSAC Class C championship with a victory in the Dan Rorke Bowl … Wide receiver, running back and quarterback in senior year … .Had 2,000 yards of offense with 25 touchdowns in senior year … For his career, had 4,888 yards of offense with 53 TDs … Head coach at St. Luke’s is his father, Noel Thomas, Sr. Personal: Noel Patrick Thomas … Born September 18, 1994.
Graham Stewart In-state product who transferred from Florida and is in his first year of eligibility at UConn. 2012: Sat out due to NCAA transfer rules. 2011: Played in 12 games for Florida with one tackle … Scored a TD in the Gator Bowl against Ohio State after returning a blocked punt 14 yards for the score. High School: Played football at Xavier High School … Had 111 tackles with five sacks and an interception as a senior in 2010 … Was named Hartford Courant Defense Player of the Year in 2010 and all-state by the New Haven Register … Xavier defense gave up just 116 points in 13 games in 2010 … Team won Connecticut Class LL state championship with a 13-0 record and team was first in final state rankings … Played in the Team USA vs. World All-Star Game following his senior season … An All-Southern Connecticut Conference selection. Personal Profile: Graham Andrew Stewart … Born December 9, 1992 … A sociology major.
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