Newburgh Free Academy defensive back Steven Johnson led the team with eight interceptions in the 2011 season.
An eye-popping number considering Johnson had not played football in five years.
Here’s an up-to-date list of Army’s 2012 recruiting class:
Lance Baggett, DT, 6-1, 250 pounds, Chicago Military Institute, Chicago, Ill.: Brother of Army freshman running back Terry Baggett, plays power forward on basketball team.
*-Cedrik Bell, DB, 6-foot, 180, Marion (Ind.) High: Hails from same high school as former Army quarterback Reggie Nevels.
Greg Bender, LB, 6-1, 205, Dawson Bryant, Ironton, Ohio: Second-team all-state linebacker rushed for 974 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Todd Blatnik, DT, 6-2, 285, Arrowhead, Hartland, Wisc.
Cale Brewer, K, 6-1, 180 Prosper (Texas) High
#-Adam Bungum, WR-DB, 6-2, 180 Triton High, Dodge City, Minn.
Matt Dabeck, WR, 6-3, 164, Leavenworth, Kan.
Jevon Elmore, RB, 5-10, 171, New London (Conn.) High: Elmore scored 12 touchdowns including three on defense and two on special teams as a senior. He also intercepted seven passes. Ranked 10th-best recruit in Connecticut by rivals.com
#-Colby Enegren, FB, Xaveria, Westwood, Mass.
Evan Finnane, DT, 6-2, 260, St. Edward, Elgin, Ill.
Kyle Fleming, LB, 6-1, 220, Waimea, Hi.
Ralphie Freibert, K-P, 5-10, 180 Jesuit, New Orleans, La.: Two-time all-state punter made 27 field goals in his career.
Joey Giovannelli, DB, 6-foot, 175 Glenwood, Chatham, Ill.: Brother, Tony, is a freshman running back at West Point.
Nate Guidry, S, 6-2, 185 Arlington Heights, Ft. Worth, Texas: All-district, first-team linebacker.
*-Jack Hanley, DT, 6-3, 265 Mentor, Concord, Ohio: Could add depth to defensive line in 2012. Hanley was offered by Air Force before Army but chose West Point after an official visit two weeks ago.
Desmond Jarman, DE, 6-3, 220, Winton Woods, Cincinnati, Ohio
Josh Jenkins, CB, 6-foot, 185, De La Salle, Pittsburg, Calif.
Robert Jenkins, RB, 5-11, 215, Loyola, Los Angeles, Calif.
#Steven Johnson, DB, 6-foot, 175, Newburgh Free Academy, NY
Matt Kaufmann, QB, McAllen Memorial, Texas: Rushed for 2,107 yards and 30 touchdowns as a senior.
Aaron Kemper, FB, 5-7, 207, Winton Woods, Cincinnati, Ohio: Kemper rushed for 1,541 yards and 26 touchdowns as a senior. Kemper’s junior season was even better. He rushed for 1,606 yards and 28 touchdowns and was voted Ohio’s best offensive player.
*Khodadod Kia, OL/DL, 6-foot, 270, Beckman, Irvine, Calif.
#-Andrew King, RB, 6-1, 215, Flushing, NY: King rushed for 963 yards and 10 touchdowns his senior season. Headed to Army Prep.
Tevin Long, QB, 5-10, 170, Royal, Brookshire, Texas
James Meagher, OL, 6-3, 285, Pawling, NY
#-Sean McBryde, LB-S, 6-4, 210 Ellison, Killeen, Texas: The first player to commit to recruiting class. McBryde was offered a scholarship by North Texas and made two unofficial visits to Air Force. Could play linebacker/safety hybrid position when he gets to West Point.
Michael McFadden, DB, 6-1, 180, Westminster Christian Academy, Huntsville, Ala.
Blake McPherson, QB, 6-1, 200, Arlington, Wash.: Threw for 2,355 yards and 27 touchdowns and rushed for six scores as a senior.
Stefan Moreau, DE, 6-3, 235, United, Armagh, Pa.
Xavier Moss, WR, 6-2, 175, Westside, Houston, Texas
Charles Neild, DE, Campbell, Litchfield, N.H.
Edgar Poe, WR, 6-4, 205, Cienega, Vail, Az.
Kyle Ricciardi, LB, 6-2, 220, Croton, N.Y.
Jay Roberson, RB, 6-2, 195, Belleville, Mich.: Roberson was offered scholarships by Central Michigan and New Mexico, goblackknights.com reports.
*-Eddy Ruzga, FB, 6-3, 205, Badger, Lake Geneva, Wisc.
#-John Sanford, RB, Bergen Catholic (N.J.), Piermont, N.Y.
Niko Schillaci, T, Memorial, Texas
Gervon Simon, Athlete, 5-11, 190, Johnstown, Pa.
*-Elijah St. Hilaire, Athlete, 5-10, 176, Palisades Park, N.J.
Jeremy Timpf, LB, 6-2, 200, Sabino, Tucson, Ariz.: Played at the same high school as Army freshman running back Stephen Fraser.
Ammon Tuimaunei, C, 6-2, 275, Wilsonville, Ore.
#-Joe Walker, WR, 6-foot, 180, Eagle’s Landing (Ga.) Christian
Alex Waugh, S, Leavenworth, Kan.
#- headed to Army Prep
* – direct admit
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