Alcorn Braves Add Two More To 2018 Early Signing Day Class

LORMAN, Mississippi -- The Alcorn State University football program continued to bulk up its roster with the additions of Creo Argue Jr. and Chris Blair, head coach Fred McNair announced.

Both signed National Letters of Intent.

"We're proud to say that Creo and Chris are apart of the Alcorn Braves family. They are both transfers who can come in and make an immediate impact for us next season," McNair said. "We'll be looking for both Creo and Chris to play big rolls in the upcoming years for this program."

Argue is a 6-2, 220-pound defensive end from Crete, Illinois. He was ranked the No. 51 defensive end in the state of Illinois by maxpreps.com.  He anchored a defense at Crete-Monee HS that finished with an 8-4 overall record and 5-0 in conference his senior year.

According to rivals.com, Argue also had interest out of high school from Eastern Michigan, North Dakota State, Northern Illinois, Southern Illinois and Western Illinois.

This past season, Argue played at Independence CC in Kansas where he tallied 13 tackles, three sacks, an interception and a forced fumble in 10 games. Argue will have three years of eligibility remaining at Alcorn.



"Creo is a great player and will certainly help us a lot on the defensive line. He's filling a position of need since we're losing some guys there. I'm really excited to have him with us because he's an outstanding player," McNair said.

Blair is a 6-3, 200-pound wide receiver from Louisville, Mississippi. He's spent the last two seasons at Hinds CC and will have two years of eligibility left with the Braves.

This past season, Blair caught nine passes for 172 yards and three touchdowns in six games. The big-play threat averaged 19.1 yards per catch.

"Chris had an offer from Mississippi State, but after the coaching change there he decided to go a different way," McNair said. "I'd been trying to get Chris to come to Alcorn for a while, and I just kept in contact with him and we're very happy to have him."

Argue and Blair join an early 2018 signing day class that includes Delshun Bradwell, Daylon Burks, Wanya Morris and Jyron Russell.

2018 Early Signee Roster (Position, Height, Weight, Previous School, Hometown)
Creo Argue Jr. (DE, 6-2, 220, Independence CC, Crete, Illinois)
Chris Blair (WR, 6-3, 200, Hinds CC, Louisville, Miss.)
Delshun Bradwell (OL, 6-4, 290, Godby HS, Quincy, Fla.)
Daylon Burks (CB, 5-11, 200, Pearl River JC, Lumberton, Miss.)
Wanya Morris (OL, 6-2, 290, Southwest Mississippi JC, Brookhaven, Miss.)
Jyron Russell (QB, 6-3, 195, Timberview HS, Grand Prairie, Texas)

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