2004 was a mildly disappointing class after the previous two years.  There were still a few big time recruits, including Brown and Long.  Out of eighteen players in this class, two prepped and two left school.

  • Kevin Bradley LB 5.0 6-2/215 NR Fayetteville, NC -- Saw time at fullback. +
  • Devonta Brown LB 5.4 6-2/238 NR Charlottesville, VA.  Academic problems in 2005?  Possible return in 2006.
  • Phillip Brown DB - 5-11/185 NR Chatham, VA -- (Recommitted)  Significant time as a true freshman.  Took 2005 off for academics, probable returnee in 2006. +
  • Theirrien (Bud) Davis DB 5.1 6-0/190 NR Greenbelt, MD -- Saw time at WR his first two years. +
  • Scott Deke QB 5.1 6-2/215 NR Los Angeles, CA -- Early commit, redshirted.
  • Chris Gorham DB 5.6 6-0/175 34 Pottstown, PA.  Sometime starter.
  • Chris Gould K 5.3 6-1/185 21 Lock Haven, PA -- Punted near the end of 04.
  • Jamaal Jackson DB 5.2 6-3/205 NR Deep Creek, VA -- Saw time at safety.  No redshirt.
  • Chris Long DE 5.8 6-4/262 7 Charlottesville, VA -- Howie Long's son, early commit.  Saw time at DE as a true freshman.  ++
  • Nate Lyles DB 5.7 6-0/195 23 Chicago, IL -- Saw time as a TF at safety, started in 05 but had a bad neck injury.  Return to football is in question.
  • Cedric Peerman RB 5.6 5-10/185 21 Naruna, VA -- redshirted, 3rd string tailback as a freshman.   Was impressive and will push for a starting position in 06.
  • Tom Santi TE 5.5 6-5/225 22 Nashville, TN -- Saw time as the third TE early on.  Was the primary TE in 05 and splits time with Jonathan Stupar. +
  • Clint Sintim DE 5.5 6-3/254 30 Woodbridge, VA -- Redshirted, moved to LB.  An impressive athlete, started in 2005. +
  • Zak Stair OL 5.2 6-6/285 NR Manassas, VA -- Redshirted, backup OL.

 

  • Brandon Albert OL - 6-7/330 NR Glen Burnie, MD -- Prepped, recommitted for 2005. 
  • Ahmad Bradshaw DB 5.6 5-10/185 28 Bluefield, VA -- Got caught drinking underage before school started and left for Marshall.
  • Olu Hall DE 6.0 6-5/220 7 Fairfax, VA -- Prepped, recommitted for 2005.
  • Jon Kirchner DT 5.5 6-5/260 53 Lexington, VA.  Left team?