Luverne DL picks Troy

February 03, 2008

Drew Champlin

A visit to Troy this weekend helped Luverne (Ala.) defensive end Stoney Jackson make up his mind. The 6-foot-3 1/2, 240-pound end committed to Troy.

“I liked my visit,“ Jackson said. “Being around the coaches really helped me make my decision.“

Jackson’s primary recruiter was Shayne Wasden and he was hosted by defensive tackle Maurice Coleman.

“(Wasden) is one of the main reasons I want to go to Troy,“ Jackson said.

Jackson chose Troy over Marshall.

Mobile (Ala.) linebacker picks Troy

Drew Champlin

Mobile (Murphy) linebacker Jacoby Thomas felt right at home when he got to Troy. He made the decision over the weekend that he would commit to the Trojans and sign with them on Feb. 6 (Wednesday).

“How I felt when I got there made me feel like I was at home,“ Thomas said. “All the facilities are nice and real up-to-date.“

Thomas was recruited by linebackers coach Benjy Parker. The 6-foot, 225-pound Thomas said he could play inside or outside linebacker.

He picked Troy over Louisville.

South Florida DT picks Troy

Drew Champlin

Troy beefed up its defensive line this weekend with the commitment of Chigozie Nwankwo of Hollywood, Fla.

Nwankwo, 6-foot-3 and 250 pounds, will play defensive tackle for Troy. He was hosted on his visit by wide receiver Gerald Tate and recruited to Troy by Chad Scott.

“He’s a real good dude,“ Nwankwo said of Scott. “He tells you straight up and he tells you the truth.“

“I liked the program and I liked the people. It’s a good program and it’s a winning program.“

Nwankwo picked Troy over interest from Vanderbilt, Army and Liberty.

These guys didn’t show

Drew Champlin

The following players didn’t show on their official visits.

ATH Deymond Sankey, Pleasant Home
S Dee Finley, Auburn (He will sign with Florida)
S Will Stringer, Daphne

Teavis Durgin and Jimbo Arnold, both OL, reaffirmed their commitment to Troy on their visits.

Georgia defensive end picks Troy

Drew Champlin

Perry, Ga. defensive end Tony Davis committed to Troy on his official visit.

“I really enjoyed the campus and the coaches,“ Davis said. “I like the fact that they help their players get the help they need to get through school, with tutors and all. They’ll do everything they can to help me be successful.

Davis was recruited by offensive coordinator Neal Brown.

“He changed my mind,“ Davis said. “I was all set to go to Ohio (University) this weekend but he came in and got me to change my mind.“

Though he’s from the same town and high school as linebacker commit Kanorris Davis, the two aren’t related.

Davis, who said he’s 6-foot-2, 245 pounds, picked Troy over Youngstown State, Middle Tennessee, Ohio, Georgia Southern, and others