While most of the 2009 Recruiting Class is in place for the Rice Owls they will host what is expected to be over 200 football players today at Rice Stadium for its final Mini Camp of 2008. Players attending will come from coast-to-coast in an effort to improve technique through various positional drills, but also to make a good impression on coaches.
Here's a few guys from each position that will highlight the attendees today:
Quarterback
Brant Costilla - Dallas Parish Episcopal
Corey Brooks - Dallas Christian
Running Back
Reid Fitzgerald - Argyle Liberty Christian
Dre Whittle - Van Cleave, MS
Tight End
Eric Graham - Panhandle
Eric Wolfe - The Woodlands
Wide Receiver
Lance Ratliff - Wolfforth Frenship
Steven Baker - Garland
Offensive Line
John Noble - Rockwall
Stefan Huber - Nederland
Defensive Line
Adam Ayala - Huntsville
Terry Ray - CC Miller
Defensive End
Chris Knighton - Longview
Cole Kingsbery - Uvalde
Linebacker
James Chambers - WF Rider
Bryan Skow - El Campo
Safety
Paul Porras - Scottsdale, AZ
Cooper Gerami - Lafayette, LA
Cornerback
Andre Brackens - Dallas Parish Episcopal
Philip Gaines - Converse Judson
Owl Digest will have updates from the events, interviews, and a complete wrap up of the event including a couple of surprise visitors...