NORFOLK, Va. —Norfolk State head football coach Pete Adrian announced Wednesday the addition of 15 recruits who will join the Spartans in 2012.

Included among the 15 are four players who are currently enrolled at NSU for the spring 2011 semester. Three of the four originally signed with Division I FBS programs.

“We knew we had to add some quality depth on defense since we lost a number of good players there and since we play so many in our rotation,” Adrian said. “I definitely think we accomplished that with the early enrollees.”

Of the 11 players who signed national letters of intent Wednesday, three are junior college transfers and eight are high school recruits. The three JC players include two quarterbacks and one running back, while the high school class consists of three offensive linemen, two defensive backs, one fullback, one tight end and one defensive lineman.

“Overall, we feel that we were able to address our key needs,” Adrian said. “We feel that each of these players will be a great fit for our program, and we look forward to them wearing the green and gold.”

Following is information on each signee with quotes from coach Adrian.

Jake Basmagian (QB, 6-4, 210)
Canoga Park, Calif./LA Pierce College/Chaminade College Prep
College: Played in nine games as a true freshman for Los Angeles Pierce College in 2011 … passed for 1,369 yards and nine touchdowns … also ran for two scores … will have three years of eligibility left.
High School: Passed for 1,825 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior at Chaminade College Prep … played in the LA Daily News East-West All-Star Game after his final season.
Adrian Says: “Jake is very mobile and his arm strength is very good. He can make every throw you want and sees very well down the field.”
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Lamonte Clark (DL, 6-4, 310)
Washington, D.C./Ballou HS
High School: A three-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com who originally signed with Kansas State last year … named to PrepStar Magazine's All-East Region team as a senior … tallied 68 tackles, 26 for loss, with three sacks and five forced fumbles during his senior year … named first-team All-Metro by the Washington Post … also recruited by Illinois, Marshall, Ohio, New Mexico and Temple … has four years of eligibility left.
Adrian Says: “We are very excited to have Lamonte in school now. He is an athletic, wide-bodied defensive lineman who is getting stronger every day in the weight room. He has a good work ethic and I am excited to see him on the field in spring ball.”

Kimdrick Feaster (DB, 5-9, 160)
Virginia Beach, Va./Salem HS
High School: Second-team All-Beach District pick as a senior … helped the Sun Devils win the district title and advance to the Eastern Region title game … first-team all-district as a junior, when he intercepted eight passes … coached by former Spartan player and assistant coach Robert Jackson.
Adrian Says: “Kimdrick is a good cover corner who has very good speed. He needs to get bigger and stronger, but he has a lot of ability and will be a great addition to the program.”
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Justin Gant (LB, 6-2, 215)
McDonough, Ga./Atlanta Sports Academy/Ola HS
High School: Spent one prep year at ASA … a four-year letterman in both football and basketball at Ola High School … led the team with 54 solo tackles as a senior in 2010 … named the team's Defensive Player of the Year as  a senior … enrolled at NSU for the spring 2011 semester and has four years of eligibility remaining.
Adrian Says: “Justin is a very agile, quick athlete who will play outside linebacker for us. We're happy to have him in school this semester. He has done a great job in our offseason weight program.”

Troi Hughes (DB, 6-2, 180)
Richmond, Va./Meadowbrook HS
High School: A second-team All-Central District selection as a senior … tallied 31 tackles, 12 pass breakups, one interception and two blocked kicks as a senior … also had a scholarship offer from North Carolina Central.
Adrian Says: “Troi is an excellent athlete who can play safety or corner. He will get a long look at both positions during preseason camp to see where he fits best. I also like that he has a good nose for the ball when it's in the air.”
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Daniel Oladimeji (OL, 6-3, 300)
Upper Marlboro, Md./Riverdale Baptist HS
High School: Selected to play in the 2011 Crab Bowl, Maryland's state all-star football game … led the team in pancake blocks … started at right tackle for Riverdale Baptist, but can also play guard.
Adrian Says: “Daniel is a very physical player with good feet. He is excellent in pass protection, and is a very smart young man on the field and in class.”
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Michael Phillips (OL, 6-1, 270)
Virginia Beach, Va./Bayside HS
High School: First-team All-Tidewater, All-Eastern Region and All-Beach District pick as a senior … rated a two-star recruit by Rivals.com ... was also a first-team All-Tidewater and all-district selection and was voted to the all-state second team as a junior … selected NSU over an appointment from the U.S. Naval Academy … coached by former NSU football coach Darnell Moore at Bayside.
Adrian Says: “Mike is very versatile; he could play either center or guard for us. He does a great job with his snaps and gets to the linebackers very fast. I'm excited to see him in preseason camp.”
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Alexander Robinson (TE, 6-5, 225)
Bowie, Md./Bowie HS
High School: Two-star recruit according to Scout.com and ESPN.com … was a second-team All-Prince George's County selection on defense as a junior and senior … selected to play in the 2011 Crab Bowl … picked NSU over offers from Old Dominion, Ohio University, North Carolina Central and Delaware State.
Adrian Says: “Alex could play on either side of the ball for us, but we're going to look at him at tight end first because we think he could see the field as a true freshman. He has good hands, runs well and plays very hard.”
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R.J. Robinson (RB, 6-2, 225)
Moncks Corner, S.C./Georgia Military College/Berkeley HS
College: Rated a three-star recruit by the Rivals.com … ran 42 times for 271 yards and four touchdowns as a sophomore at GMC … rushed 40 times for 346 yards and five scores as a freshman.
High School: Helped lead Berkeley to the AAAA Division II state title as a senior … tallied more than 2,300 all-purpose yards and 21 touchdowns as a senior at Berkeley, averaging more than 20 yards per touch … named to the All-County Line, all-region and all-state teams … selected to play in the South Carolina North-South All-Star Game, Robinson was named the game's Offensive MVP … rushed 67 times for 785 yards and 15 scores as a senior … averaged better than 40 yards per kickoff return.
Adrian Says: “R.J. is a big, physical back with breakaway speed. He's the big back we don't currently have on the team, but have been looking for. He also catches the ball well. With his skill, we want to get him the ball 15-20 times a game.”
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Dylan Shaddix (QB/P, 6-2, 215)
McDonough, Ga./Georgia Military College/Henry County HS
College: Averaged 39 yards per punt as a sophomore at GMC … also played four games at quarterback, passing for 750 yards with nine touchdowns and no interceptions … completed 66 percent of his passes.
High School: Four-year letterman in football and three-year letterman in baseball … made the all-state team at punter his senior season … named the Southern Crescent Quarterback of the Year after throwing for 2,767 yards and 27 touchdowns as a senior … also averaged 42 yards per punt that season.
Adrian Says: “Dylan is a good athlete who, in addition to punting for us, will also play quarterback. He is an exceptional one-step punter, and also has a strong arm and is very athletic.”
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Brent Singleton (ILB, 6-1, 215)
Plantation, Fla./Univ. of Minnesota/American Heritage HS
College: Spent three seasons at Minnesota (2009-11), including a redshirt year … did not see any game action … transferred to NSU with two years of eligibility remaining.
High School: A three-star recruit according to Rivals.com and Scout.com … rated the No. 58 outside linebacker in the nation according to Rivals and the No. 59 outside linebacker according to ESPN.com and Scouts, Inc. … made 56 tackles and 3.5 sacks en route to first-team all-county honors as a senior … played in the 2008 Nike South Florida All-Star Game.
Adrian Says: “Brent is an athletic linebacker who we really like. He has a great attitude and is very strong in the weight room. I don't see any reason why he won't help us out as an inside linebacker next year.”
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Conley Smith (FB, 5-10, 240)
Chesapeake, Va./Hickory HS
High School: Two-way starter for Hickory … a first-team All-Southeastern District pick at linebacker as a senior … tallied 87 tackles, four sacks and one interception on defense … ran for eight touchdowns and caught seven TD passes on offense while averaging over four yards per carry … bench presses 395 pounds, squats 515 and run a 4.65 40-yard dash time.
Adrian Says: “Conley is another player who can play on either side of the ball, but we expect a lot out of him at fullback next year. He really attacks people and is a ferocious hitter. He can also catch the ball well out of the backfield.”
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Lynden Trail (OLB, 6-7, 250)
Miami, Fla./University of Florida/Booker T. Washington HS
College: Redshirted 2010 and did not see any game action in 2011 for UF … enrolled at NSU in the spring of 2011 with three years of eligibility remaining.
High School: A four-star recruit according to Rivals.com and Scout.com … rated the No. 7 defensive end in the nation by Rivals.com and No. 15 by Scout.com … rated the No. 123 overall high school recruit in the nation by Rivals … notched 95 tackles, a league-high 22 sacks, a school-record 15 pass deflections and two interceptions as a senior … first-team All-Dade County and all-league selection … also had scholarship offers from LSU, Florida State, Purdue, Georgia, Miami, Michigan, Tennessee and USC, among others … second-team Florida Sportswriters Association 4A all-state selection as a junior.
Adrian Says: “Lynden has the potential to be a great player. He has great size, speed and athleticism, and he's been working hard here in the offseason.”
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Darcell Whitaker (OL, 6-5, 290)
Petersburg, Va./Petersburg HS
High School: Two-star prospect according to Rivals.com … selected the offensive lineman MVP of the National Underclassmen Combine in Richmond last spring … chose NSU over Hampton … former high school teammate of current Spartan Keith Johnson.
Adrian Says: “Darcell is a very athletic tackle who is already good in pass protection. He's a legit 6-5 and is just what you're looking for in a prototypical tackle. He has the potential to help us out as a true freshman.”
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Mike Witcher (DL, 6-2, 300)
Richmond, Va./Hermitage HS
High School: First-team All-Colonial District, All-Central Region and All-Metro selection as a senior … posted 85 tackles, six tackles for loss, four sacks and a forced fumble as a senior … attends the same high school as current Spartans Brendon Riddick and Josh El.
Adrian Says: “Mike could play either 5-technique (tackle) or nose guard for us, but we'll look at him as a nose guard first. He has good hand movement and is a strong young man. I'm excited to see where he will fit into our defense.”
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