DURHAM, NC -- North Carolina Central University has added eight student-athletes to its 2001 Eagle football recruiting class, including six freshmen and two junior college transfers.
| Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Last School | Hometown |
| James Brown | DB | 5-11 | 195 | Crest H.S. | Shelby, NC |
| Johnathan Duhaney | OL | 6-2 | 270 | Vance H.S. | Charlotte, NC |
| Marcus Glover | OL | 6-1 | 300 | San Bernardino Valley College | Hampton, VA |
| Yusuf McNeely | OL | 6-4 | 320 | Westover H.S. | Fayetteville, NC |
| Quinton Miles | OL | 6-3 | 290 | Westover H.S. | Fayetteville, NC |
| Barry Nealfrancois | OL | 6-2 | 310 | Bessemer City H.S. | Kings Mountain, NC |
| Steve Sanya | DL | 6-4 | 250 | Dudley H.S. | Greensboro, NC |
| Joshua Wallace | OL | 6-3 | 280 | Hartnell College | Salinus, CA |
In February, when NCCU head coach Rudy Abrams announced his first eight signees, he said, "We are still waiting to hear back from some recruits, and hoping to find some more big lineman."
His wish came true. Seven of the eight newcomers are linemen, including six on the offensive front. Add that to the two offensive linemen from the first batch of recruits, and the Eagles will have more depth up front than they have seen in years.
"Athletically, we are heading in the right direction," Abrams said about the recruiting class. "It will be a matter of how quickly they learn what we are doing, as well as how quickly we can learn how well they can play."
"A lot of the new guys will have to play ... and play well," Abrams added. "Lack of experience may be a key factor in trying to get where we want to be."