GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Fifty-six (56) student-athletes have indicated they will attend Tusculum College and play football for the Pioneers announced TC head coach Frankie DeBusk Wednesday.

"I'm very excited about this year's recruiting class," said DeBusk. "This is an outstanding group of young men and I'm very proud of our coaching staff and the tremendous job they did."

Once again, Tusculum was on the mind of several Georgia prep standouts as 22 student-athletes committed to the Pioneers from the Peach State alone. Thirteen players from South Carolina committed to Tusculum on the first day, while 11 from the State of Tennessee indicated they will stay within the state and play for the Pioneers, including several from nearby Knoxville, Morristown, Elizabethton and Kingsport.

Tusculum received three commitments from the State of Florida, but none bigger than running back Cameron Harris. The 5-8, 185-pound native of Titusville was named the 2006 Florida 3A Player of the Year and was listed as the No. 16 running back in the nation by Rivals.com. Harris rushed for 2,088 yards last season on 247 carries, including an amazing 26 touchdowns.

The wide receiver position was the most notable area addressed by Tusculum this year with a dozen commitments at that spot alone. The offensive line and defensive line had 11 each commit to Tusculum, while the defensive back position had nine commitments. Six linebackers inked with Pioneers as did four running backs and two kickers.

Tusculum posted a 6-5 record in 2006, its sixth winning season in the last seven years.

Tusculum College, located in Greeneville, Tenn., is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, USA and is a NCAA Division II member of the South Atlantic Conference which is comprised of nine colleges and universities in Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina.