Post by marinersmedia on Dec 9, 2009 10:06:04 GMT -5
Two Former Maryland Prep Stars, New Jersey Standout Added to Camp Roster
BALTIMORE, MD (December 9, 2009) – The Baltimore Mariners have added three rookies to their training camp roster including two former Maryland prep stars, Richan Gaskins (Eleanor Roosevelt) and Delannie Spriggs, Jr. (Northern), and Damon Harrison a standout at Malcolm X. Shabazz High School of Newark, New Jersey.
Gaskins, a 6’1”, 220 pound defensive back and Washington D.C. native excelled at Eleanor Roosevelt High School of Greenbelt, Maryland before moving on to Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Gaskins was invited to a workout with the Washington Redskins in 2009.
Wide Receiver Spriggs, was a dual threat at Northern High School of Owings, Maryland. He earned All-County honors as a running back and kick return specialist and was named to the Washington Post All-Metro team as an honorable mention selection. Spriggs was on the Salisbury University football team for one semester, but went on to achieve All-American status at the Division 3 school as a sprinter on the track team.
A standout quarterback and kick returner at Shabazz High School, Harrison continued his gridiron success at Shaw University of Raleigh, North Carolina as a wide receiver. In three seasons as a starter for the Bears he played in 30 games, pulled in 72 catches for 1,433 yards, and notched 12 scores.
For more information about the Baltimore Mariners go to www.baltimoremariners.com.
BALTIMORE, MD (December 9, 2009) – The Baltimore Mariners have added three rookies to their training camp roster including two former Maryland prep stars, Richan Gaskins (Eleanor Roosevelt) and Delannie Spriggs, Jr. (Northern), and Damon Harrison a standout at Malcolm X. Shabazz High School of Newark, New Jersey.
Gaskins, a 6’1”, 220 pound defensive back and Washington D.C. native excelled at Eleanor Roosevelt High School of Greenbelt, Maryland before moving on to Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Gaskins was invited to a workout with the Washington Redskins in 2009.
Wide Receiver Spriggs, was a dual threat at Northern High School of Owings, Maryland. He earned All-County honors as a running back and kick return specialist and was named to the Washington Post All-Metro team as an honorable mention selection. Spriggs was on the Salisbury University football team for one semester, but went on to achieve All-American status at the Division 3 school as a sprinter on the track team.
A standout quarterback and kick returner at Shabazz High School, Harrison continued his gridiron success at Shaw University of Raleigh, North Carolina as a wide receiver. In three seasons as a starter for the Bears he played in 30 games, pulled in 72 catches for 1,433 yards, and notched 12 scores.
For more information about the Baltimore Mariners go to www.baltimoremariners.com.