2009 Countdown: #59 Ricky Barnum

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4Aug 2009
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2009 Countdown: #59 Ricky Barnum

Name: Ricky Barnum
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 275 lbs.
High School: Lake Gibson High School in Lakeland, FL
Position: Offensive line
Class: RS freshman
Jersey Number: #56
Prediction for 2009: Backup guard

Barnum has been getting a lot of hype for his work along the offensive line in practices and workouts. Unfortunately, he missed the majority of the spring due to a wrist injury and the subsequent surgery on said wrist. He’s a guy who could contribute at any of the offensive line positions, but guard is probably his best spot. He won’t start this year, but he’ll be a top backup on the interior line.

4Aug 2009
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2009 Countdown: #60 Kevin Leach

Name: Kevin Leach
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 206 lbs.
High School: Grand Rapids Catholic Central in Kentwood, MI
Position: Weakside linebacker
Class: RS sophomore
Jersey Number: #52
Last year: 2 assists, 1 fumble recovery
Prediction for 2009: Spot duty on defense, special teams contributor

Rich Rodriguez has stated that he wants to get contributions from walk-ons, and Leach is one of those guys. Depth is thin at linebacker, but Leach was getting mentioned all last year as a guy who could play if needed. He probably won’t play much defense in 2009, but he’s capable of making plays on kick coverages.

3Aug 2009
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2009 Countdown: #61 Tim North

Name: Tim North
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 246 lbs.
High School: Linden High School in Linden, MI
Position: Defensive end
Class: 5th year senior
Jersey Number: #89
Prediction for 2009: Special teams contributor

North might seem like an unusual choice to be included higher than several scholarship players, but he’s contributed on special teams and even on defense in 2007, despite being a former walk-on. He’s been good enough to earn one-year scholarships the past couple years and will probably be on scholarship again this season. He’s consistently a presence on special teams units and even though he probably lacks a position in Greg Robinson’s defense (too small for DE, too slow for OLB), you’ll likely see him make a couple tackles in kick and punt coverage this season.

3Aug 2009
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2009 Countdown: #62 Brandon Moore

Name: Brandon Moore
Height: 6’6″
Weight: 243 lbs.
High School: Trotwood-Madison High School in Trotwood, OH
Position: Tight end
Class: RS freshman
Jersey Number: #88
Prediction for 2009: Special teams duty

It was rumored that Moore would bulk up to play offensive tackle. However, in pictures from this spring, he looks thin even at 243 lbs. I think he’ll remain at tight end, but Moore is currently third on the depth chart and doesn’t seem to have much of a shot at passing the guys ahead of him anytime soon. He reportedly had difficulty catching the ball during practices but has been working hard in the weight room for a chance to contribute whenever he can.

3Aug 2009
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2009 Countdown: #63 Rocko Khoury

Name: Rocko Khoury
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 283 lbs.
High School: Traverse City West in Traverse City, MI
Position: Center/guard
Class: RS freshman
Jersey Number: #63
Prediction for 2009: Backup center

Khoury looks to be the backup center behind incumbent David Molk this season. He could also face a challenge from fifth year senior Tim McAvoy, but McAvoy lost his starting job last year to a guy who had just recently converted from DT. Khoury could also play some guard, but he’ll be fighting to find a spot on the two-deep.