Eastern Michigan football recruits

Although Allen was primarily a running back in high school, Ron English plans to use him at receiver. Also a track star, Allen has recorded a time of 10.4 seconds in the 100-meter dash.

Caught 19 passes for 314 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior, and was named first-team All-Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference. English believes he'll be able to compete right away for playing time at tight end, and on special teams.

 Described by English as a pure tailback, Brumfield amassed 8,595 rushing yards in high school, the second most in Pennsylvania high school football history. Has the speed to score when he gets into space.

 The 34th-ranked safety nationally, according to Rivals.com, Cotton originally committed to Northwestern. Has the size and athleticism to make an immediate impact in Ypsilanti.

A good friend of Marlon Pollard, who is transferring to Eastern Michigan from UCLA, Crouch played in nine games and recorded 20 tackles in 2010 for a team that finished as Mountain Conference champions, and is already enrolled at Eastern Michigan.

 Recorded 47 tackles, 9.5 tackles-for-loss, and 5.5 sacks in 2010 and was voted first-team All-Conference. English is excited about his potential to bring an immediate upgrade to the Eagles' linebacking corps, playing on the weakside.

Had 35 tackles and 10 tackles-for-loss in 2010. What Dunlap lacks in height, he makes up for in speed. Has three years of eligibility remaining.

 Henderson was a first-team all-region selection by the National Junior College Athletic Association last season. Has the athleticism to to play tight end as well, but the Eagles will utilize him as a rush end.

Rushed for 19 touchdowns his senior year, but English likes his versatility enough that he'll also consider playing Hill as a safety.

 In the final high school football game of his career, Iannotti ran for 248 yards and threw for 202 in a 55-50 loss to Chicago Simeon in the second round of the Illinois class 7A playoffs. Will begin as the third quarterback in the Eagles depth chart, and has a good chance to contribute during his career.
 Already enrolled at Eastern Michigan, Kurtz recorded 63 tackles in nine games last season, 4.5 tackles-for-loss, and made two interceptions. Named 2009-2010 Santa Ana College Male Scholar Athlete of the Year.

 Originally from Hawaii, made 39 total tackles last season, 6.5 tackles for loss, and had 4.5 sacks in 2010.

Practiced with the Eagles in 2010 while he sat out his transfer year, Pollard will have three years of eligibility remaining, and should bring an immediate upgrade to the cornerback position. Redshirted at UCLA in 2009, and did not see game action.

Already enrolled Eastern Michigan, Poole has good speed to go with his size. Could be used as a rush lineman or an outside linebacker. Recorded 58 tackles in 2009, before redshirting in 2010 to focus on academics.

 Small in stature but a dynamic athlete, Reed can play on either side of the ball, though English plans to use him at receiver and as a kick returner.

 Big, and athletic enough to play defensive end as well. A high school teammate of Sean Cotton, Russell caught 67 passes for 1,320 yards in his career as a high school tight end.

 Like Simeon teammate Demarius Reed, Scott is small but has game-breaking athleticism. Rated by ESPN as the 91st best cornerback in the country. Will likely return kicks as well.

 Ranked as the No. 16 defensive back in the state of Ohio by Rivals.com, Strange should have a chance to compete for playing time right away.
 Already enrolled at Eastern Michigan, Tayor made 51 tackles and a team-high 11 pass break ups last season for Cerritos, and also returned 14 kickoffs for an average of 28 yards per return. Was a first-team All-National Division Northern Conference selection.