Florida International Recruiting Outlook

Florida International:

• Anthony Jones, Miami Central (Miami, FL), WR, 6-0/185 , 3 star
• Christian Alexander, Lakeland Christian School (Lakeland, FL), PRO QB, 6-3/205 , 3 star
• Fermin Silva, Miami Central (Miami, FL), OLB, 6-2/225, 3 star
• Ocie Rose, Booker T. Washington (Miami, FL), S, 6-2/190, 3 star  
• Richerd Desir-Jones, St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, FL), DT, 6-4/285, 3 star  
• Terry Bennett, Atlantic Coast (Jacksonville, FL), RB, 6-0/205, 3 star  
• Irick McDonald, Champagnat Catholic - Hialeah (Hialeah, FL), OLB, 6-3/190, 2 star  
• Milord Juste, Palm Beach Gardens (Palm Beach Gardens, FL), SDE, 6-0/240, 3 star  
• Jestin Green, Admiral Farragut Academy (Saint Petersburg, FL), WR, 6-2/180, 2 star  
• Austin Maloney, Columbus (Miami, FL), WR, 5-11/174, 2 star  
• Maurice Alexander, Booker T. Washington (Miami, FL), DUAL QB, 5-11/170, 3 star  
• Raymond Gage, Keys Gate Charter (Homestead, FL), WR, 5-10/175, 3 star  
• Collin Olsen, Spruce Creek (Port Orange, FL), RB, 6-1/227, 2 star  
• Deion Eakins, Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville, FL), OG, 6-3/315, 2 star  
• Mark Hutchinson, Wiregrass Ranch (Zephyrhills, FL), WR, 6-2/205, 2 star  
• Mac Carey, Tallahassee Leon (Tallahassee, FL), TE, 6-1/231, 2 star  
• Neal Mars, Fleming Island (Orange Park, FL), OC, 6-3/270, 2 star  
• Richard Williams, Everglades (Hollywood, FL), OG, 6-3/275, 2 star
• Olin Cushion, Miami Central (Miami, FL), CB, 5-8/153, 2 star
• Andrew Burgess, Duncan U. Fletcher (Neptune Beach, FL), OT, 6-6/300, 2 star

According to 247, Florida International is the 77th ranked recruiting class in the nation and the fourth ranked Conference USA program. The Golden Panthers never had to leave the state of Florida with all 20 commits coming from within state. The biggest recruit may turn out to be Anthony Jones of Miami Central High School. As an early enrollee, Jones could push for playing time as early as the spring game.

Florida International is coming off of a 4-8 season that ended with disappointment after so much optimism heading into the season. The low point of the season was a season opening loss to FCS program Bethune-Cookman at home to begin a 3-5 home record in 2014. The Golden Panthers did secure wins over MTSU, UAB and FAU in conference play to salvage a 3-5 CUSA record.

2014 Returning Starters: (6 or more starts in 2014):
Offense (8):
Alex Gardner (7 starts, 582 rushing, 1 TD, RB), Alex McGough (11 starts, 225 rushing, 4 TD, 1,680 passing, 14 TD, QB), Fred Porter (6 starts, 9 catches, 91 yards, WR), Jordan Budwig (12 starts, OL), Aaron Nielsen (10 starts, OT), Dieugot Joseph (10 starts, OL), Ya'Keem Griner (6 starts, 9 catches, 94 yards, TE), Jonnu Smith (12 starts, 61 catches, 710 yards, 8 TD, TE)

Defense (9):
Richard Leonard (12 starts, 40 tkl, 5 INT, 7 pbu, 4 fr, 2 ff, 1st team All-CUSA, DB), Jeremiah McKinnon (9 starts, 37 tkl, 2 tfl, 2 INT, 1 fr, DB), Davison Colimon (9 starts, 46 tkl, 8 tfl, 4 sacks, 1 INT, 3 fr, Honorable mention All-CUSA, LB), Treyvon Williams (9 starts, 50 tkl, 4.5 tfl, 1 sack, LB), Anthony Wint (9 starts, 48 tkl, 1 fr, Honorable mention All-CUSA, LB), Michael Wakefield (12 starts, 38 tkl, 14.5 tfl, 8 sacks, 3 fr, 4 ff, 2nd team All-CUSA, DL), Jordan Guest (6 starts, 35 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 sack, 1 ff, LB), Lars Koht (7 starts, 26 tkl, 3 tfl, 1.5 sacks, 1 fr, DT), Imarjaye Albury (12 starts, 19 tkl, 3.5 tfl, 1.5 sacks, DT)