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Eastern Michigan Team News: Week Four

Eagles Add Two More to Class of 2014 -- Four star defensive end David Sims and one star fullback Craig Johnson have both signed letters of intent with the Eagles. Sims is the third four star recruit brought in under head coach Dan Clayton. The Riverview, Michigan native is considered one of the top pass rushers in the nation and should immediately bolster the defense. Neither player took official visits with the team before committing.

Recruiting Profile – David Sims
	David Sims | DE Riverview Pirates, High School Senior, Riverview, MI
	Height: 6'1"	Caliber:
	Weight: 223	Considered: Mich St, ND
	Position Rank: 20	Overall Rank: 217
	EVENT 40 YD BENCH SQUAT SPARQ High School Workout 4.76 402 535 71.00
Scouting Report Riverview native, defensive end David Sims is a four star defensive end who could make an immediate impact for Eastern Michigan. Sims projects more as a pass rusher, combining a quick first step with decent speed. He is a little smaller than the traditional defensive end but possesses good strength and should be able to hold his own at the point of attack. A solid wrap up tackler, Sims won’t make the big hit but he won’t miss the tackle either. He is the true definition of a blue-collar athlete. The second big signing of the season, the Eagles were able to sneak ahead of perennial powerhouses Michigan State and Notre Dame to secure Sims. As with other signings this season, Clayton’s commitment on the recruiting trail the first two seasons is starting to pay dividends. The Eagles will be graduating two defensive ends in the spring. Sims may have the chance to start as a true freshman. The Eagles have struggled to generate a pass rush at times throughout the season and have frequently lost containment on the edge. These are both areas that Sims could help with.

Recruiting Profile – Craig Johnson
	Craig Johnson | FB Inkster Vikings, High School Senior, Inkster, MI
	Height: 6'1"	Caliber:
	Weight: 252	Considered: Kent St, NIU
	Position Rank: 9	Overall Rank: 2392
	EVENT 40 YD BENCH SQUAT SPARQ High School Workout 4.66 348 300 49.00
Scouting Report The number nine fullback prospect in the nation, Johnson had Eastern Michigan listed as his top school throughout the recruiting process. Playing mostly as a tailback in high school, Johnson has more athleticism than the typical fullback and should be a matchup threat as both a runner and a pass catcher. He is a solid pass blocker but will have to improve his run blocking in the Eagles run heavy offense. While not the flashiest of signings, Johnson fills a need for the Eagles with starting fullback Dylan Brooks heading into his senior season. He will almost certainly redshirt his first year on campus and should take that time to bulk up and improve upon his strength.

Eastern Michigan 2014 Recruiting Class (to date)

Eastern Michigan Eagle Recruiting - 2014
NAME	POS	CLASS	HOMETOWN	HT	WT	CALIBER
David Sims	DE	HS	Riverview, MI	6'1"	223
Bobby Graham	FS	HS	Garden City, MI	5'11"	197
Craig Johnson	FB	HS	Inkster, MI	6'1"	252