Alcorn Inks Four Signees for 2018 Season During Early Signing

LORMAN, Mississsippi – The Alcorn State University football program added depth and athleticism to three positions Wednesday with the signing of Delshun Bradwell, Daylon Burks, Wanya Morris and Jyron Russell, head coach Fred McNair announced.

All four signed National Letters of Intent.

2018 Early Signee Roster (Position, Height, Weight, Previous School, Hometown)
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)

"We've plugged in some guys that can come in and help us right away. We addressed some specific needs and added depth at a few spots, but we're not finished," McNair said. "One of the advantages to signing guys early is that they can come in during the spring and start to learn the system. Every year we try to bring in a few signees before the spring so everything won't be brand new in the fall."

Bradwell is a 6-4, 290-pound offensive lineman from Quincy, Florida. He comes to Alcorn as a true-freshman after playing four years at Godby HS.

"Delshun plays really hard. He has a lot of size and we're looking for him to help us on the offensive line right away," McNair said.

According to hudl.com, Bradwell also had an offer from Troy.  Rivals.com reported that Bradwell turned down an offer from Howard University and also had interest from Charlotte, Kentucky, Tulane and UCF.

During the Rivals Camp Series in Orlando in March, rivals.com reported, "Bradwell won four reps in dominant fashion during 1-on-1 drills and made a couple of his opponents give up on the play. He boasts long arms and uses them to create a devastating punch that has a tendency to rock defensive linemen onto their heels."

Burks is a 5-11, 200-pound cornerback out of Lumberton, Mississippi. He played six games at Pearl River JC this past season where he tallied 13 tackles, a sack and an interception. Burks played high school ball at Lumberton HS. He'll have two years of eligibility remaining at Alcorn.

"Daylon is a high-character guy and will be a great addition to our secondary. He'll definitely provide a boost for us with his speed and athleticism," McNair said.

Morris is a 6-2, 290-pound offensive lineman from Brookhaven, Mississippi. He also has experience playing defensive end.

Morris spent the last two seasons at Southwest Mississippi JC. He played high school ball at Brookhaven HS where he was named a Max Emfinger All-American.

"One of the things we were trying to do was become strong inside on the offensive line. Wanya definitely helps us accomplish that and will give us more depth at the guard position," McNair said.

Russell is a 6-3, 195-pound quarterback from Grand Prairie, Texas. He comes to Alcorn as a true-freshman after playing four years at Timberview HS.

"Jyron is a great quarterback with eye-popping highlights. We've been impressed with what we've seen of him both in person and on tape. He's smart with a very high football IQ. Jyron will certainly help us a lot in the passing game and has gifted abilities," McNair said.

Russell played on both sides of the ball at Timberview as a dual athlete and also played at the safety position.

"The coaching staff is excited about what we've signed so far, but we're still going to be adding-on. We're very high on a few recruits and have identified some guys that can really help us. We're happy with the direction we're headed," McNair said.

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