Two out-of-state standouts have been added to the list of 2001 football signees at East Central Community College in Decatur, announced Terry Underwood, head football coach.

Joining the Warrior squad are Kevin Stephens, a 5-11, 175-pound quarterback from Charles Henderson High School in Troy, Ala., and Tyrone Barrette, a 6-2, 260-pound offensive lineman from Belleglade (Fla.) High School.

Stephens passed for 1600 yards and 16 touchdowns and was ranked in tile 50 percentile in passing efficiency. He was named All County Player of the Year and was selected to the Alabama/Florida/Georgia Wire Grass Super 12. In addition, he was chosen second team All-State, was voted team captain and received the team’s most valuable player award.

Regarding his new quarterback, Underwood said, "I am excited about Kevin joining our program, and feel he will have an immediate impact."

Barrette was a two-year starter at Belleglade and was named to the AllCounty and honorable mention All-State squads. He helped lead BHS to a 44-1 record over the last four years. Belleglade has won the last three Class 3A state championships.

"We feel very fortunate to have signed Tyrone. He comes from one of the best high school programs in the state of Florida, as evidenced by the fact they have won three straight state titles and have lost only one game in four years. Tyrone is obviously a winner and will help us immediately on the offensive line," Underwood said.