Once the 2013 football season was complete, Ordell Walker and his coaching staff immediately hit the road looking to continue the growth and development of the Bluefield College football program. That hard work has begun to show and Walker, who was named as BC's head coach on May 31, 2013, is now announcing his class of 2014 signees.
 
"I am so excited by the great group of young men who have decided to join the Ram family," Walker reported on his first Bluefield College recruiting class which currently includes 28 signees.
 
"Our team has become bigger, stronger and more athletic with this class. We have also added some much needed depth at some key positions," explained Walker.
 
Walker may be thrilled with the athleticism and strength of the 2014 signees, but he is also strongly focused on and excited about the potential that the young men display outside the game of football.
 
"The best part of this group is their commitment to pursuing a successful and significant life on and off the field," Walker stated.
 
Offensive Coordinator Aaron Mingo is similarly excited as the staff sought players that look to excel in sport and life.
 
"We are very excited about our first signing day class here at Bluefield," stated Mingo. "This class has some big-time players who fit into our philosophy and the school's mission."
 
On the field, Mingo is confident the coaches have found players that can make an immediate impact. "I think we did a great job of addressing our needs on the offensive and defensive lines, and provided much needed depth at several other positions," Mingo continued.
 
Overall, Mingo calls the recruiting class a large success based on the staff's goals for recruiting this year. "We had three big objectives we wanted to accomplish in recruiting this year: Win in Virginia, build from the inside out—meaning start with the offensive and defensive lines—and get the Bluefield College Football product out there. With the players we signed on February 5, it appears that we did just that," Mingo concluded.
 
The 2014 recruiting class currently stands at 28 signees who will enroll for the fall semester. The program has also benefitted from six mid-year transfers and currently has 55 returners from the fall season.
 
2014 Bluefield College Football Signees
Name                           Pos.      Ht.       Wt.         Hometown/High School
David Aldama               DT      5-10     280         Sunland Park, N.M./Santa Teresa HS
Gavin Applegate           OT       6-1      255         Portsmouth, Ohio/Portsmouth HS
Ben Blados                   OG       6-4      300         Richmond, Va./Hermitage HS
Seth Davenport            WR      6-1      175         Damascus, Va./Holston HS
Nicolas-Jakim Driver    DB      5-10     190         Virginia Beach, Va./Tallwood HS
Kenya Edner                 DB      5-10     165         Pittsburg, Calif./Pittsburg HS
Nathanael Gerke            C        6-1      295         Fayetteville, N.C./Jack Britt HS
Michael Hinkley            OT       6-3      280         Riner, Va./Auburn HS
Joshua Jones               WR      6-2      175         Chatham, Va./Chatham HS
David Kellam                CB       5-9      170         Virginia Beach, Va./Tallwood HS
Isaiah Martin                  TE       6-0      215         Virginia Beach, Va./Landstown HS
Andrew McFee             OG       6-2      295         Christiansburg, Va./Christiansburg HS
Josh McNair                OLB     5-11     185         Chesapeake, Va./Grassfield HS
Cesar Mendoza            DB       5-8      175         Lehi, Utah/Lehi HS
Shane Milhorne             RB       5-6      200         Meadowview, Va./Holston HS
Quincy Mock                Slot      6-0      185         Hampton, Va./Hampton Roads Academy
Tracey Parker               DE       6-1      260         Smithfield, Va./Nansemond River HS
De'angelo Powell          DT       6-0      260         Pittsburg, Calif./Pittsburg HS
Trevione Powell            CB       5-8      160         Hampton, Va./Phoebus HS
Khalil Randall                DB      5-10     180         Richmond, Va./Varina HS
Logan Rupert                OG       6-3      305         Virginia Beach, Va./Landstown HS
Rayshad Scott             OLB      5-9      200         Chesapeake, Va./Western Branch HS
Bryan Starkey               OT       6-3      235         Roanoke, Va./Patrick Henry HS
Justin Stephens            Slot      5-9      140         Glen Allen, Va./Glen Allen HS
Darius Washington        CB       5-9      155         Washington, D.C./Westlake HS (Md.)
Jaquan Watson             OT       6-4      285         Richmond, Va./Hermitage HS
Brian Whitt                    RB       5-8      165         Mullens, W. Va./Wyoming East HS
Cason Whitt                  QB       6-2      175         Fredericksburg, Va./Massaponax HS
 
 
David Aldama (DT, 5-10, 280, Sunland Park, NM/Santa Teresa HS)
Four-year letterwinner for the Desert Warriors … three-time first team All-District honoree … first sophomore in school history to garner first team All-District recognition … selected as a New Mexico 4A/5A All-Star Game alternate this past season … also wrestles and competes in track and field … three-time district champion and school record holder in the discus … member of the Letterman's Club.
 
Coach Mingo on David: "David is a very strong defensive lineman who knows how to play with leverage.  He has the ability to get penetration up front and will require double teams from opposing offensive lines."
 
 
Gavin Applegate (OT, 6-1, 255, Portsmouth, OH/Portsmouth HS)
Lettered in four sports: Football (2), Track (2), Swimming (1) and Baseball (1) … named Offensive Lineman of the Year after the completion of his senior season … achieved a sectional championship as a swimmer … was part of a district and sectional championship team as a varsity baseball player.
 
Coach Bell on Gavin: "Gavin is going to be an excellent addition to the offensive line. On the field, he brings a nastiness that is required of all great offensive lineman. Off the field, he seemed to fit right in with our guys during his visit. We are excited to see his growth and development as a man, in addition to the impact he will have on the field."
 
 
Ben Blados (OG, 6-4, 300, Richmond, VA/Hermitage HS)
Three-year letterwinner in football for Hermitage High School … earned first team All-conference, first team All-Region and second team All-State as a senior … recorded 38 pancake blocks as a senior … has participated in Boy Scouts for many years and achieved Eagle Scout.
 
Coach Mingo on Ben: "Ben is a mauler!  After watching his film and meeting him in person, we knew that we had to get him in this recruiting class. He is a very physical player who gets a lot of movement on both the first and second levels. He will provide immediate help to our offensive line."
 
 
Seth Davenport (WR , 6-1, 175, Damascus, VA. / Holston HS)
Two-year varsity player … All-Conference wide receiver … four-year starter in basketball and dark horse award winner as a freshman.
 
Coach Burrows on Seth: "Seth possesses great upside at the wide receiver position. He has a great set of hands to go along with his route running capabilities. Not only is he a great all-around athlete, but he is exceptional in the classroom as well. Seth is going to do big things in his four years here at Bluefield."
 
 
Nicolas-Jakim Driver (DB, 5-10, 190, Virginia Beach, VA/Tallwood HS)
Three-year letterwinner in football … named to 757 All-Freshman/Sophomore Team as a sophomore … named player of the game four times for the Lions … awarded with Tallwood HS Underclassmen MVP as a sophomore … received honorable mention All-Conference following his sophomore, junior and senior seasons … also lettered in basketball … is a vocalist on his church's praise and worship team … member of Tallwood's SCA and Gent Club.
 
Coach Mingo on Nicolas-Jakim: "NJ is a great ball-player and can excel at multiple positions. He has very good athleticism and a nose for the football. He is a player who seems to always show up where the ball carrier is."
 
 
Kenya Edner (DB, 5-10, 165, Pittsburg, CA/Pittsburg HS)
Three-year letter winner in football for the Pirates …made 75 tackles as a senior … also forced three fumbles and had two blocked field goals … recipient of the Scholar Athlete Award for Pittsburg High School.
 
Coach Mingo on Kenya: "Kenya is a fearless player. He is not the biggest in size, but he shows a tenacity and fearlessness that will translate to success at the college level. He has the ability to cover in space and provide great run support from the safety position."
 
 
Nathanael Gerke (C, 6-1, 295, Fayetteville, N.C./Jack Britt HS)
Lettered in football (4), track (3) and golf (1) … helped team advance to a state championship game as a junior … part of Jack Britt's Beta Club and National Honor Society.
 
Coach Bell on Nathanael: "We love Nathanael's passion for the game. He gets excited about learning the ins and outs of football. In order for offensive lineman to be successful at this level, they must pay very close attention to detail. I believe that is one of Nathanael's strengths. We look forward to watching him compete on the field and in the classroom as a student!"
 
 
Michael Hinkley (OT, 6-3, 280, Riner, Va./Auburn HS)
Four-year varsity starter and two-year team captain for the Auburn Eagles …  honorable mention All-Conference as a freshman … two-time first team  All-Conference offensive and defensive lineman … fourth place in state in shot put as a junior … two-year varsity basketball player … also a four-year honor roll student.
 
Coach Burrows on Michael:  "Michael is a tremendous athlete at the offensive tackle position. He is very strong at the point of attack and is also athletic enough to block in space. Not only is he a great athlete, but he is a great student as well.  Michael will be a great addition to the offensive line and has a very bright future ahead of him as a Ram."
 
 
Joshua Jones (WR, 6-2, 175, Chatham, VA/Chatham HS)
Lettered two years at George Washington HS before transferring … played and lettered his senior season at Chatham HS … honorable mention All-Conference recipient as a senior … also competes on the basketball team for the Cavaliers.
 
Coach Mingo on Joshua: "Josh is a complete wide receiver. I believe he can excel as both a pass catcher and run blocker. He has a big frame and a lot of potential."
 
 
David Kellam (CB, 5-9, 170, Virginia Beach, VA/Tallwood HS)
Four-year letterwinner in football for the Lions … received honorable mention All-Conference as a junior … recorded three INTs, nine pass break-ups, 15 tackles, one sack, and one tackle for loss at the cornerback position his senior year … also played four years of basketball … three-year honor roll member … active in community service events.
 
Coach Mingo on David: "David is a CB who likes to mix it up and can play man coverage well.  He is a very versatile athlete and plays with good attention to detail."
 
 
Isaiah Martin (TE, 6-0, 215, Virginia Beach, VA/Landstown HS)
Four-year letterwinner for the Eagles and three-year varsity starter … named Team MVP after his senior season … named as an All-District tight end his senior season, after catching 32 passes for 630 yards and four TDs … also amassed 88 tackles, four sacks and three forced fumbles as a senior … served as team captain as both a junior and senior.
 
Coach Mingo on Isaiah: "Isaiah is a terrific football player. He excelled both offensively and defensively in high school. He runs routes very well, has good hands and plays physical. I am also very excited about his football IQ."
 
 
Andrew McFee (OG, 6-2, 295, Christiansburg, VA. / Christiansburg HS)
Two-year starter and letterwinner … All-District baseball player … All-Conference shot putter … three-year honor roll student (all A honor roll as a senior) … perfect attendance three years in a row.
 
Coach Burrows on Andrew: "Andrew is very physical and plays to the whistle on every down. His attitude and demeanor will be a great asset to our offensive line. Andrew's motivation and drive not only make him explosive on the field, but in the classroom as well."
 
 
Josh Mcnair (OLB, 5-11, 185, Chesapeake, VA/Grassfield HS)
Three-year letterwinner in football for the Grizzlies … recipient of the Unity, Discipline and Attitude award for the Grizzly football team ... recorded 88 total tackles, five sacks and four fumble recoveries as a senior … three-year letterwinner in track and field … third place in region for 300m hurdles … fifth place in region in 100m and 200m … member of state champion 4x100m relay team as a junior … played soccer in South Africa, where he lived for two years … been a member of Grassfield's Honor Roll for three years … also a member of FBLA … father is a Bishop in South Africa.
 
Coach Mingo on Josh: "Josh is a player I am very excited about. His speed really stood out to me when I watched his film. He has the ability to make tackles in space and provide great pursuit to the football."
 
 
Cesar Mendoza (DB, 5-8, 175, Lehi, UT/Lehi HS)
Three-year letterwinner in football for Lehi High School … co-captain his senior season … recipient of the Outstanding Achievement award … member of the honor roll.
 
Coach Mingo on Cesar: "Cesar is a sure tackler from the defensive backfield. His athleticism will allow him to play either safety or cornerback. He has very good speed, change of direction, and can cover in space. Cesar is a great student in the classroom, and that also translates to a very good football IQ."
 
 
Shane Milhorne (RB, 5-6, 200, Meadowview, VA. / Holston HS)
Four-year varsity starter … All-Region LB … All-District running back … All-State baseball player ... also a member of the National Honor Society.
 
Coach Burrows on Shane: "Shane is a dynamic athlete that possesses great balance and strength at the running back position. He has a hard-nosed running style, but can also cut and get up field very quickly.  He will add much needed depth and durability to our offensive backfield. Shane is a standout student-athlete that will contribute to the program both on and off the field."
 
 
Quincy Mock (Slot, 6-0, 185, Hampton, VA/Hampton Roads Academy)
Three-year letterwinner in football for the Navigators … received All-State recognition in football as both a junior and senior … also named to the All-Conference football team as a junior and senior … recorded 2,356 all-purpose yards and scored 24 touchdowns as a senior … as a junior, he amassed 1,673 all-purpose yards and scored 18 touchdowns … has also lettered four years in basketball … earned All-Conference honors in basketball as a junior and senior … lettered one year in track and was a member of the school record 4x100 relay team … honor roll student.
 
Coach Mingo on Quincy: "Quincy is a playmaker! He is a guy who really excels with the ball in his hands.  He has great vision. Quincy shows a great ability to do all the things well that we ask our slots to do:  Attack the perimeter in our option scheme, run routes, catch passes and block on the perimeter."
 
 
Tracey Parker (DE, 6-1, 260, Smithfield, VA/Nansemond River HS)
Four-year letterwinner and two-year captain in football for the Warriors … awarded All-Conference on both the offensive and defensive lines … recorded 60 tackles, nine tackles for loss, five sacks, nine quarterback hurries, and one forced fumble his senior season … involved with the youth of his church in activities and functions.
 
Coach Mingo on Tracey: "Tracey is a big time defensive lineman. He has the ability to play on both the interior and edge of the defensive line. He sheds blocks very well and can rush the passer. I really like his fundamentals and think that he will make an immediate impact for us on the defensive line."
 
 
De'angelo Powell (DT, 6-0, 260, Pittsburg, CA/Pittsburg HS)
Four-year letterwinner in football and track and field for Pittsburg High School … team captain as a senior for the Pirates … garnered first team All-Conference awards for both the offensive and defensive lines as a junior and senior … league champion in the shot put as a junior … attends New Birth Church in Pittsburg, Calif. 
 
Coach Mingo on De'angelo: "De'angelo is a very explosive athlete on the defensive line. He plays with extremely violent hands and gets off the ball very quickly. He is very difficult to block and provides problems for anyone attempting to block him 1-on-1."
 
 
Trevione Powell (CB, 5-8, 160, Hampton, VA/Phoebus HS)
Starter at CB for the 2013 district champion Phoebus High School football team … recipient of the Student-Athlete award.
 
Coach Mingo on Trevione: "Trevione is great in man coverage at the CB position. He uses his hands well and has very good change of direction. He also provides good run support on the perimeter and can shed blocks."
 
 
Khalil Randall (DB, 5-10, 180, Richmond, VA/Varina HS)
Three-year letterwinner in football at Varina High School … earned second team All-District honors at strong safety as a senior. 
 
Coach Mingo on Khalil: "Khalil is a very impressive run-support safety. He is very comfortable playing down in the box, and can really strike. He possesses good change of direction, speed, and mobility."
 
 
Logan Rupert (OG, 6-3, 305, Virginia Beach, VA/Landstown HS)
Four-year letterwinner in football at Landstown High School … Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman for the Eagles as junior and senior, as well as Student-Athlete Award winner in 2011 and 2012 … received the coaching staff's Special Recognition Award in 2011 … honor roll student every semester in high school. 
 
Coach Mingo on Logan: "Logan is a highly intelligent offensive lineman who possesses good strength. I really like Logan's ability to move defensive lineman on the first level. Logan uses his hands very well. He will excel in our zone blocking scheme."
 
 
Rayshad Scott (OLB, 5-9, 200, Chesapeake, VA/Western Branch HS)
Three-year letterwinner in football … also lettered two years in wrestling, and also participated on track and swim teams … active member in his church's youth group and has been an honor roll student.
 
Coach Mingo on Rayshad: "Rayshad is a very good football player. He played a lot of different positions in high school and was very successful at nose guard vs. players who consistently outweighed him by an average of 100 pounds. I really like Rayshad's quickness, physicality and football IQ."
 
 
Bryan Starkey (OT, 6-3, 237, Roanoke, Va./Patrick Henry HS)
Four-year letterwinner for the Patriots … three-time honorable mention All-Conference offensive line while also playing on the defensive line … a part of the Air Force JROTC and is a National Honor Society member.
 
Coach Walker on Bryan: "Bryan has tremendous upside as an offensive tackle for the Rams. He has great agility and speed which will help the offensive in its pass protection. Bryan is an excellent student and has tremendous character."
 
 
Justin Stephens (Slot, 5-9, 140, Glen Allen, VA/Glen Allen HS)
Three-year letterwinner for football at Glen Allen High School … honorable mention All-Conference selection as a senior.
 
Coach Mingo on Justin: "Justin is a dynamic player on the perimeter.  He has shown a great ability to make plays in space. I am excited about his route running and pass catching skills."
 
 
Darius Washington (CB, 5-9, 155, Washington DC/Westlake High School, Md.)
Four-year letterwinner on the Wolverines football team and two-time letterwinner for track … has been on the Westlake honor roll and is active in his church's community service activities.
 
Coach Walker on Darius: "Darius is a versatile athlete that will add depth and speed to our defensive backfield. He has good change of direction speed and acceleration that will allow him to challenge wide receivers at the cornerback position for the Rams.
 
 
Jaquan Watson (OT, 6-4, 285, Richmond, VA/Hermitage HS)
Three-year letterwinner and two-year varsity starter for Hermitage HS … awarded second team All-Region and first team All-Conference as a senior …   named honorable mention All-Conference as a junior … member of the Hermitage HS Youth Leadership Council … member of Achieving Identity through Manhood and DECA … works with the youth at Mt. Olive Baptist Church and at the Police Athletic League … has also participated in basketball and baseball.
 
Coach Mingo on Jaquan: "Jaquan is a dominant offensive lineman. He possesses great size, athleticism and technique. I really like his ability to block on the first and second levels and pass protect. I expect Jaquan make an immediate impact on our offensive line."
 
 
Brian Whitt (RB, 5-8, 165, Mullens, WV/Wyoming East HS)
Three-year letterwinner for the Wyoming East Warriors … received second team All-Conference honors, averaging over five yards per rush attempt as a senior … an honor roll student … also active off the field and outside the classroom as a participant in National Bully Awareness Week.
 
Coach Bell on Brian:  "We look forward to seeing Brian develop as a football player and a young man during his time at BC. Brian brings the commitment on the field and in the classroom that we seek in our athletes. He has very good vision and a knack for finding creases in the defense. Brian adds much needed depth to our RB position group."
 
 
Cason Whitt (QB, 6-2, 175, Fredericksburg, Va./Massaponax HS)
Four-year letterwinner … Cason helped Massaponax to a 12-1 record and state semifinals appearance in the Virginia state playoffs … he is a two-time captain and Iron Man award winner.
 
Coach Walker on Cason: "Cason bring talent, depth and experience as a dual threat QB for the Rams. He has tremendous character, leadership skills and a knack for getting the ball to the right person. He will fit in great with the Rams"