March 11, 2009

EASTON, Pa. - Offensive lineman Zach Schleimer (Summit, N.J./Summit) has transferred to Lafayette from Iona while head coach Frank Tavani has added Scott Kajmo (Richboro, Pa./Archbishop Wood) and Emery Young (Raleigh, N.C./Broughton) who will join 17 others as members of the Class of 2013.

Schleimer, who comes to Lafayette with two years of eligibility remaining, started all 11 games at left tackle for the Iona College Gaels after playing in two games his 2007. Iona dropped its football program after the 2008 season. The Summit, N.J. native will likely move to guard on the Leopards' line and has already joined the team in off-season workouts. He will participate in the spring season.

Kajmo will be learning the blocking schemes alongside Schleimer. Kajmo was an All-Catholic League First-Team selection in 2008, helping to lead his squad to the AAA state finals. Kajmo also collected All-City honors on defense.

Young played tailback during his high school career, but will come to Lafayette in a slot back role in the Leopards' evolving offense. Young was an all-conference selection who rushed for 16 touchdowns and 999 yards in nine games while averaging 5.4 yards per carry.

Previously on National Signing Day (Feb. 4), Lafayette welcomed 17 signees. The Leopards will hold their annual Maroon and White Spring Game on April 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher Stadium.

ZACH SCHLEIMER, Offensive Lineman, 6-3, 270, Summit, N.J./Summit/Iona
Plans to major in Economics & Business. AT IONA: Started all 11 games at left tackle in 2008 before the school dropped the football program. AT SUMMIT: A three-year starter who served as captain his junior and senior years, splitting time between guard, defensive tackle and defensive end... Iron Hills All-Conference two-time honoree and named team's Most Valuable Player his senior year...earned two varsity letters playing defense for Summit's lacrosse team and started every game his senior year. PERSONAL: Son of John and Bonnie Schleimer...born 12/26/1988.

SCOTT KAJMO, Offensive Lineman, 6-3, 275, Richboro, Pa./Archbishop Wood
Plans to major in Economics & Business. AT ARCHBISHOP WOOD: Honor roll student who collected All-Catholic League First-Team honors on the defensive line and honorable mention on the offensive line in 2008...helped guide his team to a berth in the Pennsylvania AAA state finals...named All-City at defensive line...played three years of high school lacrosse at attack and midfield and was a two-year starter. PERSONAL: Son of Paul and Kathleen Kajmo...born 3/31/91 (pronounced KYE-moe).

EMERY YOUNG, Slot back, 5-8, 171, Raleigh, N.C./Broughton
Plans to major in Biology. AT BROUGHTON: National Honor Society member and two-time Academic All-Conference student-athlete...honor roll student...All-Conference and Academic All-Conference in the Cap Seven...served as a two-year captain for his varsity squad...team MVP as a senior...rushed for 16 touchdowns and 999 yards in nine games, averaging 5.4 yards per carry...two-sport athlete who competed on the track team in the 100m and the 4x100m relay...ran a 10.8 second 100 meters...won the Four-Star Athlete Award for track. PERSONAL: Son of Emery and Marcia Young...born 8/31/91.

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