2009 Football Roster

John Moore
Carroll Smith

34 Devan James

  • Position Running Back
  • Height 5-10
  • Weight 190
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Pompano Beach, FL
  • Highschool Blanche Ely HS

Biography

Has the ability to become a star in the MEAC and the potential to be nationally recognized...Mentally tough and has a swagger...Will provide excitement as a returner on special teams...A deceptive and quick runner...An electrifying athlete who makes things happen...Had an impressive spring and will look to carry the load in the fall...Has a tremendous attitude and a willingness to improve...

As a Junior in 2008...2008 All-MEAC First Team selection...Started in every game...Ranked No. 2 in the MEAC by averaging 111.4 ypg...Scored 8 TDs in ‘08...Rushed for 1,337 yards... Led the Bears to a one-point victory over Howard as he carried the ball 36 times and recorded a career-high 219 yards on the ground, including two touchdowns...He ranked as high as No. 8 in the FCS rushing... Currently ranked No. 8 in school history with 1,783 career rushing yards...Ranked 3rd in the MEAC in all-purpose yards (115.3/g)...Posted seven 100-plus yard rushing games, including four straight...

As a Sophomore in 2007...Played in 11 games...Had 85 carries for 366 yards (4.3 avg) and scored two touchdowns...Longest run was 65 yards...Had 10 receptions for 159 yards (15.9 avg)...Led the team by averaging 16.8 yards per kickoff return...Collected a season-high 88 yards on 11 carries and scored on a 65 yard run against Bethune-Cookman (9/29)...

As a True Freshman...Had worked his way into the tailback rotation before being hurt vs. North Carolina A&T (10/7)...Recorded six carries for 80 yards and averaged 5.0 yards per carry...Had six kickoff returns for 144 yards and averaged 24 yards per return...Had a season-best 51-yard return...Played in six games before going down with an injury...

A Closer Look...First-Team All-County and led the Tigers to a 28-5 record during his 3 years as a running back...Led Tigers to State Semi-Finals as a guard... Nickname “DJ”...Business Administration major.

Statistics

Season:
2009

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Historical Player Information

  • 34

    2006Freshman

    Running Back
    5'10" 190 lbs
    34
  • 34

    2007Redshirt Freshman

    Running Back
    5'10" 190 lbs
    34
  • 34

    2009Senior

    Running Back
    5'10" 190 lbs
    34