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FOOTBALL RECRUITING Note: All six of the top wideouts from last season will return if Carlisle is approved for a fifth season. Fuller's 76 catches for 1,094 yards and 15 touchdowns lead the way. Tight Ends (5) Prospective Fifth-Year Seniors — None Seniors — None Juniors — Durham Smythe (3) and Mike Heuerman (3) Sophomores — Tyler Luatua (3) and Nic Weishar (4) Freshman — Aliz'e Jones (4) Note: Next to kicker and punter, this is the least experienced unit on the team. Smythe is the only one who has caught a pass (one for seven yards). Guards/Centers (11) Prospective Fifth-Year Seniors — Nick Martin (1) and Matt Hegarty (1) Senior — Mark Harrell (2) Juniors — Steve Elmer (2), Colin McGovern (3) and John Montelus (3) Sophomores — Jimmy Byrne (4), Sam Mustipher (4) and Quenton Nelson (4) Freshmen — Tristen Hoge (4) and Trevor Ruhland (4) Note: The main question is whether the staff will want Martin back at center instead of guard. A hand injury in 2014 prompted Martin's shift to left guard, so Hegarty started the final 10 games at center. Tackles (4) Prospective Fifth-Year Seniors — None Senior — Ronnie Stanley (2) Juniors — Mike McGlinchey (3) and Hunter Bivin (3) Sophomore — Alex Bars (4) Freshmen — None Note: This would have been a thin area had Stanley opted to turn pro. In case of an emergency, guard Quenton Nelson could cross train at tackle, and Steve Elmer had a few starts there before returning to guard. Defensive Ends (8) Prospective Fifth-Year Senior — Ishaq Williams (1) Senior — Romeo Okwara (1) Junior — Isaac Rochell (2) Sophomores — Andrew Trumbetti (3), Grant Blankenship (3), Kolin Hill (3) and Jhonny Williams (4) Freshman — Bo Wallace (4) Note: Williams will have a chance to re-enroll in the summer after becoming an academic casualty last semester. Defensive Tackles/Nose Guards (11) Prospective Fifth-Year Seniors — None Seniors — Sheldon Day (1) and Jarron Jones (2)