Morgan State University Athletics

Rohnie Sykes is a tenacious blocker...A starter coming out of the spring that is expected to maintain that role through the fall...Will be a factor in the passing game...Has outstanding potential...Runs a 4.5 in the 40 yard dash...2006...Finished the season with 21 catches for 111 yards and a touchdown...Averaged 10.1 yards per reception...His longest catch went for 34 yards...Recorded three receptions for 19 yards against Bethune-Cookman (9/30) as a starter...Had two catches for 40 yards against Delaware State (10/21)...Recorded a 10-yard touchdown reception against Florida A&M... Had one catch against Bethune-Cookman (9/29)...Had 1 catch for 7 yards against Howard (10/13)...Received 1 pass for 28 yards aginst Delaware State (10/20)...As a transfer from Yuba Junior College...Had 25 catches for 300 yards and five touchdowns during his sophomore season...Recorded 47 recptions for 630 yards and three TDs as a freshman...A Closer Look...Was born March 15, 1985 in Sacramento, California...Son of Velma Sykes...Played football and basketball at Sheldon Elk Grove...Three-time All-Conference selection, First Team All Area and helped lead the Huskies to a 75-14 record and three League Championships under coach Scott Gradin...Played tight end during his 12th grade year and helped lead Huskies to a 10-2 record under coach Dale Ellingworth...Scholar athlete...Enjoys tutoring children...Telecommunications major.