Atlanta, Ga. ---Clark Atlanta University announced the first group of the 2015 signing class today on the first day of the NCAA Football National Signing period that features eight recruits, including seven from Georgia and three at the offensive line position.

The Panthers will look to add more players in the coming days to round out the 2015 recruiting class. The 2015 season kicks off on the road September 9^th, as they travel to face the Tuskegee University Tigers. For more information regarding CAU football, please log on to clarkatlantasports.com.

The CAU 2015 signing class as of February 4^th:

Name	Position	Height	Weight	Hometown	High School
DeShawn Oliver	Defensive Back	5-10	195	Lawrenceville, Ga.	Central Gwinnett HS
2014 6A Region 8 All-Region Team…Team captain…Defensive MVP…74 solo tackles, 101 total tackles
Brenton Martin	Quarterback	5-11	165	Marietta, Ga.	Marietta HS
Two-time 6A Region 4 All-Region performer…188 rushes for 599 yards…225 completions for 2,779 yards, 27 touchdowns
Chris Jackson	Tight End	5-10	225	Conyers, Ga.	Salem HS
Member of 2014 state playoff team…60 pancake blocks junior year…Valedictorian of senior class
Maxwell Williams	Offensive Line	6-1	290	Marianna, Fla.	Marianna HS
Three-time Jackson County All-County team…Participated in FACA N. Florida vs. S. Florida All-Star Classic senior year…National Honor Society member
Michael Worthans	Offensive Line	6-0	320	Atlanta, Ga.	Mays HS
Second Team All-Region junior year…22 pancake blocks…Senior year honorable mention All-Region…26 pancake blocks
Barqee Williams	Linebacker	5-11	220	Waynesboro, Ga.	Burke County HS
Region 3 4A First Team…First Team All-Area…84 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks
Kirey Thompson	Linebacker	5-11	205	Carrolton, Ga.	Central HS
Defensive team captain…42 solo tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 2 sacks
Brannon James	Offensive Line	6-3	320	Washington, Ga.	Washington Wilkes HS
Three-year starter at offensive tackle…Only gave up 2 sacks as a junior and senior