Sixteen Shelby County football players make their decisions official today by signing with the schools where they plan to play college football.

The county&8217;s recruiting class is full of talented players, including Briarwood&8217;s Andy Davis (Alabama) and Spain Park&8217;s Neal Caudle (Auburn).

The Shelby County Reporter looks back

on the recruits&8217; senior seasons and what their coaches had to say about their high school football careers.

JUSTIN COFER – Thompson

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA-BIRMINGHAM

Position: Tight end

Senior stats: Finished with 14 catches for 143 yards and one touchdown his senior season.

Coach&8217;s comments: &8220;He worked hard his junior year and really started growing. That carried over to this year and he caught a lot of peoples&8217; attention.&8221; – Brian Maner

DEVIN ONARHEIM – Thompson

UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS

Position: Tight end

Senior stats: Finished with 35 catches fro 489 yards and six touchdowns in his final year.

Coach&8217;s comments: &8220;He did a really good job all the way through his career here. He&8217;s definitely getting what he deserves.&8221; – Brian Maner

RYAN SHOEMAKER – Oak Mountain

AUBURN UNIVERSITY

Position: Kicker, punter

Senior stats: Shoemaker went 12-of-18 in field goals with a long of 48 yards and 38-of-39 in extra points. He averaged 39.59 yards per punt.

Coach&8217;s comments: &8220;He has great potential to be a good field goal kicker and punter. He will be a solid player for Auburn.&8221; – Jerry Hood

MARK MELICHAR – Oak Mountain

MISSISSIPPI STATE

Position: Offensive line

Senior stats: Unavailable

Coach&8217;s comments: &8220;Mark turned into an outstanding leader for us. He has really improved his technique and will make for a very good SEC offensive lineman.&8221; – Jerry Hood

ANDY DAVIS – Briarwood

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

Position: Safety

Senior stats: Davis finished with 112 solo tackles, three interceptions and one safety.

Coach&8217;s comments: &8220;He&8217;s been a four-year starter for us and led us to a lot of wins in that time. He&8217;s an outstanding captain and should have a successful career at Alabama.&8221; – Fred Yancey

J.D. LOTT – Briarwood

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

Position: Safety

Senior stats: Davis finished with 112 solo tackles, three interceptions and one safety.

Coach&8217;s comments: &8220;He&8217;s been a four-year starter for us and led us to a lot of wins in that time. He&8217;s an outstanding captain and should have a successful career at Alabama.&8221; – Fred Yancey

NEAL CAUDLE – Spain Park

AUBURN UNIVERSITY

Position: Quarterback

Senior stats: Unavailable (Injured in Week 3)

Coach&8217;s comments: &8220;Our biggest regret is that we didn&8217;t get to see him perform his senior year. He&8217;s a tremendous leader, and we look forward to watching him play as the first Spain Park graduate in the SEC.&8221; – Vince DiLorenzo

ROBERT DRUM – Spain Park

DUKE UNIVERSITY

Position: Offensive line

Senior stats: Unavailable

Coach&8217;s comments: &8220;He only came out to play for us beginning his junior year. He was one of our best lineman and one of the premier linemen in the state. His best years are definitely ahead of him still.&8221; – Vince DiLorenzo

ADAM MIMS – Spain Park

FURMAN UNIVERSITY

Position: Wide receiver

Senior stats: Finished with 32 catches for 579 yards and five touchdowns.

Coach&8217;s comments: &8220;He recovered from a serious car accident before his senior year and proved to be a difference-maker for our team. He has the ability to turn the game around.&8221; – Vince DiLorenzo

CARLOS ANDERSON – Spain Park

VALDOSTA STATE

Position: Running back

Senior stats: Finished with 126 carries for 533 yards and three touchdowns. Also caught 13 passes for 143 yards.

Coach&8217;s comments: &8220;Carlos has been a starter for us since the ninth grade. He has tremendous heart and loves playing football. He was the glue of this team.&8221; – Vince DiLorenzo

BRIAN FULGHAM – Montevallo

CONCORDIA COLLEGE

Position: Linebacker, fullback

Senior stats: Finished 2006 with 114 total tackles and notched six games with more than ten solo tackles.

Coach&8217;s comments: &8220;He is an outstanding young man. I&8217;m looking for him to do great things because of his great character. He works hard and is an unbelievable role model.&8221; – Jim King

DOUG FARRINGTON – Montevallo

ALABAMA STATE

Position: Wide receiver

Senior stats: Unavailable

Coach&8217;s comments: &8220;Dougie will be a good wide receiver at Alabama State. What separates him from the others is his character and leadership.&8221; – Jim King

CHRIS MALDONADO – Thompson

CHADRON STATE

Position: Defensive line

Senior stats: Finished with 61 solo tackles, 14 for loss and two sacks.

Coach&8217;s comments: &8220;He has been a solid player for us and has a great opportunity ahead of him. He had a great influence on this team.&8221; – Brian Maner

MATT VICK – Shelby County

WOFFORD UNIVERSITY

Position: Offensive line

Senior stats: Unavailable

Coach&8217;s comments: &8220;Matt will have a positive influence on any program he is a part of, not just because of his football ability but because of his leadership and outstanding character as well.&8221; – Bruce Brelan