Alabama State lands nine on National Signing Day

MONTGOMERY, Alabama --  Nine outstanding high school seniors, from three different states, have signed national letters of intent to Alabama State, Hornet head football coach Brian Jenkins announced today.
 
Five of the student-athletes attended high school in the state of Alabama and two each from Georgia and Florida.
 
Jenkins also announced the addition of eight mid-year enrollees on Wednesday, including three from Florida, two from Alabama, and one each from Georgia, Illinois and Ohio. Six of the mid-year players are transfers.
 
2017 ALABAMA STATE FOOTBALL RECRUITING CLASS
 
De'Andre Brown        Offensive Line    6-6    290    Tampa, Fla.    Monroe College
Transferred in from Monroe College…Started on the offensive line in the win over Erie C.C...Part of a line that Helped Ryan Fulse rush for 108 yards on Sept. 3...Part of a line that saw Ryan Fulse reach 100 rushing yards and Aaron Williams score four rushing touchdowns against Nassau C.C. (9/10)...Saw action against Wagner JV (9/18)…Played four years of football at the Wharton School in Tampa, Florida.
                                             
C.J. Cook        Running Back        6-1        195        Tuskegee, Ala.    Notasulga HS
Played at Notasulga High School in Tuskegee, Ala…Finished with 220 yards and four touchdowns on 13 carries in a 61-28 win over Pleasant Home…He added seven tackles, one sack and a forced fumble while playing middle linebacker…A 2016 1A ASWA All-State Second Team selection.                            
 
Wallace Corker        Wide Receiver    6-4    180    Stockbridge, Ga.    Woodland HS
A three-star prospect from Woodland High School in Stockbridge, Ga… Class 5A Second Team selection at wide receiver…Scored two touchdowns as a junior…Caught a 41-yard touchdown during senior season against Ola…Finished his final year with 433 yards on 30 receptions, with five touchdowns.
 
George Golden        Running Back    5-8    160    Fort Lauderdale, Fla.    Dillard HS
Played at Dillard High School…Ran for a 60-yard touchdown in a victory over Douglas in a non-district showdown on Sept. 16…A 2016 All-Broward County 8A-6A Second Team selection…Named honorable mention to the 2015 All-Broward County 8A-6A team.
 
Jaterrius Gulley    Offensive Line    6-2    315    Hoover, Ala.    BYU
Played in four games at Brigham Young University (BYU)…Earned letterman honors as a sophomore…Played at Hoover High School and helped the Buccaneers to a perfect 30-0 record in 2012 and 2013…Named 2013 USA High School Football Public School National Champion…Started as a junior and senior to anchor defensive line on back-to-back-back Alabama 6A State Championship teams…Helped team to a 15-0 record and 7-0 league mark during senior season and a No. 1 ranking in Alabama by MaxPreps.com and the No. 5 overall ranking nationally of both private and public schools by USA Today…A 2013 All-Hoover/South honorable mention selection…Also lettered in basketball and baseball.

Hunter Hanson    Placekicker    5-9    180    Montgomery, Ala.    Alabama Christian Academy
Placed at Alabama Christian Academy…Made 8-of-19 field goals during senior season, with a long of 39 yards…Also went 15-of-16 on extra-point attempts.

De'Quan Johnson    Wide Receiver    6-2    171    Selma, Ala.    Southside HS
Played at Southside High School in Selma, Ala…As a junior he scored 23 touchdowns and gained 1,875 yards as a receiver…He also was a returner at Southside…Named the Capital Hyundai "Impact Player of the Week" on Oct. 3 after he racked up 315 yards and six touchdowns in a win over B.B. Comer…Concluded senior season with 53 receptions for 1,127 yards and 27 touchdowns…Helped Southside to a 7-4 record and the school's first playoff berth in a decade.
 
Tracey Jones    Offensive Line    6-4    340    Thomaston, Ga.    Georgia Military College
Transferred in from Georgia Military College where he played in 11 games in 2016…Played at Thomson High School in Thomaston, Ga.
                                                                               
Damian Wilson        Offensive Line    6-3    335    Clanton, Ala.    Chilton County HS
Played at Chilton County High School…Registered 0.5 tackles and one assisted tackle.    
 
 
2017 ALABAMA STATE FOOTBALL MID-YEAR PLAYERS as of 2/1/17
 
Trevor Goodrum    Linebacker    6-4    200    Pompano Beach, Fla.    Georgia Prep Sports Academy
Transferred from Georgia Prep Sports Academy…Played at Blanche Ely High School…A two-sport standout, helping the Tigers basketball team to their sixth championship…On the football field, registered 36 tackles, 19 pass breakups, 14 sacks and one interception, which was returned for a touchdown.
 
Jeff Hill    Cornerback    5-9    167    Miramar, Fla.    Northern Illinois            
Transfer from Northern Illinois University…Played in one game and registered one tackle against Buffalo…Redshirted during 2015 season…Played defensive back in one of the top high school football areas in America..As a senior, snagged three interceptions, broke up 17 passes and served as team captain in leading Miramar to the Class 8A playoffs…2014 first team All-District 12 honoree by the Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel…Selected to play in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Orlando in January 2015..Had four interceptions and defended 21 passes as a junior in 2013 during Miramar's undefeated regular season that culminated in an appearance in the Florida 8A State quarterfinals…Blocked nine kicks in his high school career.
 
Marquis Howard    Cornerback    5-11    180    Montgomery, Ala.    Northern Illinois            
Transfer from Northern Illinois University…Redshirted in 2016…A versatile defensive player at Lee…Four-year letterwinner and three-year starter during his prep career…Made five interceptions in high school…As a senior, totaled 40 tackles, two fumble recoveries, two interceptions and two blocked kicks…First team all-conference and all-area honoree in 2014.
 
William James    Tight End    6-2    220    Chicago, Ill.    Air Force Academy        
Transferred from Army and Air Force…Played at Morgan Park High School in Chicago, Ill…Selected All-Conference and All-City…As a dual-threat quarterback in high school, he completed 144 of his 269 passes for 947 yards and ran for 1,008 yards.
 
Uvakeious McGhee    Defensive End    6-4    250    Montgomery, Ala.    Troy                                                    
Transfer from Troy University…Registered three tackles against Troy during the 2016 season….Finished with nine tackles, including seven solo, and one pass breakup in seven games…Earned all-state honors as a senior at Jeff Davis High School…Helped lead the Vols to the Alabama 7A playoffs…Finished the year with 60 tackles, 10.5 sacks and a pair of forced fumbles…Named all-metro…As a junior, posted 82 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and seven sacks…Played defensive end, outside linebacker, inside linebacker and tight end…Also played soccer and competed in track & field for the Vols.
 
DJ Pearson    Quarterback    6-3    215    Suwanee, Ga.    Arkansas State
Transfer from Arkansas State…Redshirted during 2016 season…Three-star recruit ranked as the No. 4 quarterback in state of Georgia, No. 25 in South region and No. 86 among all quarterbacks according to Scout.com…A 3-star recruit by 247Sports as well, ranked as the nation's No. 22 pro-style quarterback…ESPN three-star recruit rated as the No. 31 dual-threat quarterback in the nation…Second team All-Region 6-AAAAAA in 2014…Threw for 2,013 yards with a 57.8 completion percentage…Averaged 201.3 passing yards per game and finished with a quarterback rating of 100.8…Recorded 17 touchdown passes and five interceptions…Rushed 40 times for 201 yards…Named Offensive Player of the Year in Region 7-AAAAA in 2013 after completing 60 percent of his passes for 2,531 yards…Finished his junior season with 19 touchdowns and had a season-best 392 yards in a 35-28 loss to Creekview…Moved from wide receiver to quarterback during his sophomore season…Threw for over 1900 yards and 17 touchdowns in six full games as a quarterback his sophomore season…Also a left-handed pitcher clocked at 85 miles per hour with his fastball…His father, Daryl, played at Alabama State and two years with the New York Jets as a wide receiver…Also recruited by teams such as Georgia State, Troy and Southern Mississippi.
 
Nicholas Terry    Linebacker    6-4    235    Canfield, Ohio    Fort Union Military Academy                
Transferred from Fort Union Military Academy…Played at Austintown Fitch High School...Also lettered in basketball…An outside linebacker in high school, he made 50 tackles and blocked a field goal during the 2015 season.
 
Cameron Rampersaud    Defensive End    6-4    250    Kissimmee, Fla.    N. Dakota St. College Of Science          
Transferred from North Dakota State College of Science…Played at Liberty High School…Earned three letters …Named team most valuable player on the defensive line (2016), First Team MCAC Western Division (2016), MCAC Defensive Player of the Year (2016) and a two-time MCAC Defensive Player of the Week selection…Registered a career-best 12 sacks in 2016…Also lettered in track & field and wrestling.
 
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Spady: This year's AAMU signing class 'best since I've been here'

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Calling this year's signing class, "the best since I've been here," Alabama A&M Head Coach James Spady spoke to a packed room of fans, alums and news media at Wednesday's National Signing Day party and reception. The event was held in the Clyde Foster School of Business multipurpose room on the Alabama A&M campus.
 
The Bulldogs announced 14 signees Wednesday as well as eight mid-year signees, who are already attending classes this semester.
 
"This is an excellent recruiting class," Spady said. "Certainly, the best since I've been here.
 
"We are so excited about the potential … potential is unused ability."
 
Spady introduced recruiting coordinator Clifton Herbert and thanked his staff and their families for the sacrifices they made "to sell Alabama A&M."
 
"I'll put you guys up against anybody in the country right now," he said. "We've reached way above our means to get this class."
 
Spady also stressed that the recruiting work continues.
 
"We won't be done just because we've announced this class tonight," he said.
 

Signing Day signees

1.    JAY NANCE – Offensive line. 6-3, 295 pounds
Northview High School. Hometown – Dothan, AL
2.   DEXTER FUQUA II – Offensive line. 6-2, 290 pounds
Tanner High School. Hometown – Tanner, AL
3.   CEDRIC POINTER – Offensive line. 6-4, 290 pounds
Decatur High School. Hometown – Decatur, AL
4.   KENDRIC JOHNSON – Tight end. 6-3, 225 pounds
Buckhorn High School. Hometown – New Market, AL
5.   MALACHI OLSZEWSKI – Tight end. 6-4, 235 pounds
Hazel Green High School. Hometown – Hazel Green, AL
6.   CAMERON MCELROY – Defensive line. 6-0, 310 pounds
Eufaula High School. Hometown – Eufaula, AL
7.   BREON AUSTIN – Defensive line. 6-3, 280 pounds
Eufaula High School. Hometown – Eufaula, AL
8.   DEANGELO WOODS – Defensive line. 6-2, 335 pounds
Cordova High School. Hometown – Cordova, AL
9.   MARQUON CLAIBORNE – Defensive back. 5-11, 185 pounds
Mesa Community College. Hometown – Gilbert, AZ
10.   ALEX REEVES – Defensive back. 6-2, 180 pounds
Carrol High School. Hometown – Ozark, AL
11.   CONNER SCHAFFER – Defensive line. 6-4, 235 pounds
Bryan County High School. Hometown – Pembroke, GA
12.   ANTHONY HOWARD – Tight end. 6-3, 240 pounds
Ramsay High School. Hometown – Birmingham, AL
13.   DILAN KILPATRICK – Running back. 5-11, 205 pounds
Fyffe High School. Hometown – Fyffe, AL
14.   KE'ASHES LOCKLEAR – Wide receiver. 6-2, 190 pounds
Huntsville High School. Hometown – Huntsville, AL
  

Mid-year signees

1.    AQEEL GLASS – Quarterback. 6-4, 225 pounds
Lutheran North High School. Hometown – St. Louis, MO
2.    KADEEN DRYDEN – Defensive Line. 6-3, 295 pounds
Monroe College, New Rochelle, N.Y. Hometown – Brooklyn, NY
3.    VICTOR SOLOMON HUNTER – Linebacker. 6-3, 235 pounds
Cisco (Texas) College. Hometown – San Antonio, TX
4.    TERRANCE BARFIELD – Defensive Line. 6-3, 255 pounds
Monroe College, New Rochelle, N.Y. Hometown – Jersey City, NJ
5.    RHOMEL FIELDS – Cornerback. 6-2, 195 pounds
Santa Barbara (Calif.) City College. Hometown – Chicago, IL
6.    ELIJAH TIMARKY – Linebacker. 6-1, 240 pounds
Cisco (Texas) College. Hometown – Kileen, TX
7.    TIM WHITE – Linebacker. 6-1, 220 pounds
Georgia Military College. Hometown –Elberton, GA
8.    PETER PARRICK – Offensive Line. 6-3, 320 pounds
Santa Rosa Junior College. Hometown –Petaluma, CA.

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Hampton Pirates Welcome 13 on National Signing Day

HAMPTON, Virginia  -- Hampton University head football coach Connell Maynor, who is heading into his fourth season, announced the Pirates' 2017 signing class, 13 players in all, on Wednesday as part of National Signing Day.
 
"We're pleased with the players we've been able to bring in," Maynor said. "I know some might look at this class and see that we didn't bring in that many, but we brought in some guys we feel like can come in and play right away, and we addressed some needs. This class also gives us the flexibility to sign more players at a later date if we need to."
 
Where applicable, click on the player's name to view their highlights on Hudl.
 
Roman Bond (6-2, 240, DT, Norfolk, Va./Lake Taylor HS): Clocked at running the 40-yard dash in 4.9 and the shuttle in 4.8. Played on the defensive line in one of Hampton Roads' most successful programs in Lake Taylor.
 
Eric "EJ" Davis (6-1, 230, LB, Sebastian, Fla./Sebastian HS): Played multiple positions from DE to CB to SS on a defense that gave up 48 points in 10 regular season games. Versatile and hard hitting.
 
Zion Edmonds (6-1, 175, CB, W. Palm Beach, Fla./W. Palm Beach HS): Brings length and athleticism to the secondary. Has the tools and mentality to be very good football player.
 
Glaster Ellis (5-11, 161, PK, Highland Springs, Va./Highland Springs HS): Two-sport athlete in high school, playing football and soccer.  He served as both placekicker and punter for the football team.
 
Isaiah Huff (5-9, 170, CB, New Berlin, N.Y./Milford Academy): Played on both sides of the ball in high school, suiting up at both wide receiver and corner.
 
LaSedrick King (5-5, 180, RB, Cocoa, Fla./Cocoa HS): Was a three-time 100-yard rusher in high school. He rushed for 170 yards in state championship game vs Bolles.
 
Ian Newton (6-2, 290, DT, Cocoa, Fla./Cocoa HS): Dominant inside player on the State Champion Tigers Coached by John Wilkinson. He played defensive tackle for most of his career, but moved to offensive tackle in middle of the season to help the team.
 
Jarrett Powell (6-4, 235, TE, Woodbridge, Va./Hylton HS): Drew interest from several teams at both the FCS and FBS levels before signing with Hampton over Alcorn State, Kentucky Christian and VMI.
 
William Robinson (5-10, 205, RB, Smithfield, Va./Smithfield HS): Helped Smithfield advance to the Group 4A playoffs this past season. He also starred on the Smithfield track & field team as a sprinter and long jumper.
 
Desmond Ricks (6-2, 225, LB, Lancaster, S.C./Lancaster HS): A North-South All-Star pick who was also named All-Region. Racked up 88 tackles (12 for loss) and three sacks.
 
Justin Scott (6-1, 300, DT, Chicago, Ill./Northland Tech): Expected to give the Pirates some size along the defensive front.
 
Joshua Swilling (6-3, 230, DE, Fairburn, Ga./Langston Hughes HS): Though listed at defensive end, Swilling played linebacker in high school. Chose Hampton over Arkansas State, Mercer and Toledo.
 
Delmon Williams (6-2, 187, QB, Norfolk, Va./San Jose City College): Local high school product (Lake Taylor HS), where he threw for nearly 2,000 yards and 35 touchdowns as a junior.
 
For more information on Hampton University football, please call the Office of Sports Information at (757) 727-5811, or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.

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Delaware State Announces National Signing Day Additions

DOVER, Delaware -- Delaware State head football coach Kenny Carter has announced that a total of 17  high school seniors have signed the National Letter of Intent today to attend DSU and join the Hornets for the 2017 season.

The newest Hornets include two quarterbacks, three offensive linemen, four linebackers, two defensive linemen, three wide receivers, a defensive back, tight end and kicker.

“I believe we addressed our most critical needs with this group,” said Carter, who is in his third year as head coach of the Hornets. “We needed to re-tool at the quarterback position, in addition to strengthening our offensive and defensive lines. We also needed to boost our overall size and speed, and I feel we have succeeded in those goals.”

   

The Hornet head coach also cited the off-the-field qualities of his 2017 newcomers.

“I was equally impressed with the character and academic credentials of these young men. Each should be a good fit for the team and the university.”  

The 2017 Hornet newcomers include two of Delaware’s top high school players from last season.

Newark High School’s Tyreek Booker has signed with the Hornets. Booker was primarily a lineman during his four years with the Yellow Jackets, but the Hornets plans to use him at tight end.

Wide receiver Michael Credle of Glasgow High School will also join the Hornets next season. In addition to his receiving duties, Credle also has experience as a long snapper.

Delaware State’s 2017 newcomers include quarterbacks Jack MacDaniels of Lorton, Va,. and Nasir Boykin of Philadelphia.

McDaniels threw for nearly 3,000 yards and 36 touchdowns, while rushing for 450 yards and four scores as a senior at South County High School, where he holds all single season and career passing records.

Boykin has led Philadelphia’s Imhotep High School to a 28-1 overall record and state championship game appearances in each of the last two season, winning the title as a junior in 2015. Boykin, who ranks among all-time leaders among Philadelphia public high school QB’s in passing yards, will join former high school teammate Mike Waters with the Hornets. Waters set DSU freshman single-game and season rushing records in 2016. 

Eight states and Ontario, Canada are represented in the Hornets’ 2017 newcomer class.

The Hornets will open the 2017 season at the University of Delaware on Thursday Aug. 31 .The home opener is Sep. 23 against Norfolk State.

DELAWARE STATE 2017 NLI DAY SIGNEES   

Tyreek Booker, TE, 6-2, 275, Newark, Del. (Newark)
Nasir Boykins, QB, 6-0, 185, Phila., Pa. (Imhotep)
Jonathan Coste, DL, 6-2, 280, Queens, N.Y. (Christ The King)
Michael Credle , WR, 6-1, 190, Glasgow, Del. (Glasgow)
Matthew Derks, OL, 6-4, 325, Brantford, ONT (Salisbury School-Conn.)
Bahari Holloway, LB, 6-2, 225, Ontario, Cal. (Colony)
Angelo Gonzalez, WR 6-3, 180, Homestead, Fla. (Keys Gate Charter)
Kamari Jackson, DB, 5-11, 180, Newport News, Va. (Woodside)
Kwannah Kollie, LB, 6-2, 230, Staten Island, N.Y. (Curtis)
Alexander Lozano, LB, 6-2, 210, Jersey City, N.J. (Lincoln)
Jack McDaniels, QB, 6-3, 215, Lorton, Va. (So. County)
Jose Romo-Martinez, K, 6-1, 180, Banning, Cal. (Banning)
Liki Seu, OL, 6-3, 315, Bellflower, Cal. (Lutheran)
Isaiah Williams, DT, 6-2, 280, Brooklyn, N.Y. (Lafayette)

DELAWARE STATE FOOTBALL 2017 NEWCOMER BIOS BRIEFS

TYREEK BOOKER             Freshman             Tight End              6-5/275
Newark, Del./Newark HS
High School: Two-sports star (football/basketball) at Newark HS … four-year football varsity letterwinner … All-Blue Hen Conference Second Team offensive tackle as a junior in 2015 and Honorable Mention offensive & defensive lineman as a senior in 2016 … also a four-year varsity basketball letterman … helped lead hoops team to Blue Hen Flight A basketball championship as a freshman

Club/ AAU: Competed for Diamond State Titans … helped lead the team to a national AAU title

Personal: Son of Tasha Booker … has two brothers and one sister … born Nov. 20, 1998 in Newark, Del. …plans to major in Sport Management at DSU,

Coach Carter’s comments: “Although he played on the line in high school, we recruited Tyreek as a tight end and are expecting big things from him at the position. He’s a good route runner and obviously a great blocker. Good athlete who could create match-up problems for opposing defenses. We are committed to recruiting the top athletes in Delaware and Tyreek joins an impressive list of local kids on our team.”

NASIR BOYKINS                                Freshman             Quarterback                        6-0/185
Phila., Pa./Imhotep Charter

High School: Led Imhotep to Pa. state championship as a junior in 2015 and a title game appearance in 2016 … led team to 28-1 record his last two seasons … al-time Philadelphia Public League passing yardage leader … former teammate of Hornet running back Mike Waters.

Coach Carter’s comments: “First and foremost, Nasir is a winner. He has led one of the most successful high school programs in Philadelphia to great success during his career. I’m certain he will make a push for our starting QB position next season.” 

JONATHAN COSTE           Freshman             Defensive Line                    6-2/280
Queens, N.Y./Christ The King HS

High School: All-State and All-Catholic Schools selection as a senior in 2016 … All-State, All-Diocesan and All-America honors during junior year … team’s Defensive MVP as a sophomore and freshman 

Personal: Son of Lissette Diaz and Wilfredo Coste … has two brothers and one sister … born Feb. 15, 1999 in Queens, N.Y. plans to major in Criminal Justice at DSU

Coach Carter’s comments: “Jon will bring a physical presence to our line. He’s a guy who benched 225 a total 32 times, moves well and has a terrific get-off. We believe he is a future leader of our defense.”

MICHEAL CREDLE            Freshman             Wide Receiver                    6-1/190                 
Glasgow, Del./Glasgow, Del.

Coach Carter’s comments: “Mike has the tools to be a solid receiver for us. He has the hands, size and athleticism, along with the route running and blocking skills to make him a very attractive addition to our team. In addition, he has long snapping and punting skills which are a big plus.”

MATTHEW DERKS             Freshman             Offensive Line                     6-4/325
Brantford, Ontario/Salisbury School (Connecticut)

High School: Two-time varsity letterwinner at Salisbury School … helped lead team to conference championship during junior season and selected as Coach’s Award recipient as a senior … also attended Assumption College School.

Club/AAU: Competed four seasons for Brantford Bisons club team … two-time Offensive Line MVP

Personal: Son of Robert and Terry Derks … has two sisters and one brother … born Jan. 24, 1998 in Brantford, Ontario

Coach Carter’s comments: “Matthew brings a level of maturity to the line that he gained while playing against older, high level competition during his high school/prep years. He can play the tackle or guard positions. He’s a great addition to our offensive line.”

KAMARI JACKSON            Freshman             Defensive Back  5-11/180
Newport News, Va./Woodside HS
High School:  All-State, All-Conference and All-Region First Team selection as a senior in 2016 … also competed in Virginia All-Star Game … team Defensive MVP … two-time Defensive Player of the Week … credited with 95 tackles, six interceptions and three forced fumbles during senior year … had 65 tackles and earned All-Conference First Team honors as a junior.

Personal: Son of Jamie Johnson … has three brothers … plans to major in Mass Communications at DSU … born Sep. 9, 1999 in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Coach Carter’s comments: “Kamari was a highly decorated high school player who will bring speed and physicality to our secondary.” 

ALEXANDER LOZANO                      Freshman             Linebacker                           6-2/210
Jersey City, N.J./Lincoln HS
High School: 2016 All-Section Second Team, All-League First Team (Defense) and All-Hudson Reporter First Team selection as a senior at Lincoln HS … credited with 60 tackles, including 23 solo stops in eight games during senior season.  

Personal: Son of Scherezada Hernadez and Lorenzo Bass … has four brothers and three sisters … born Sep. 1, 1999 in Englewood, N.J.

Coach Carter’s comments: “Will be a fine addition to our linebacker corps. His athleticism and skill will allow us to use him at the inside or outside linebacker positions.”

JACK McDANIELS                             FRESHMAN         Quarterback                        6-3/215
Lorton, Va./South County HS
High School: All-Region, All-Met and All-Conference selection as a senior in 2016 … also competed in Virginia High School All-Star Game … completed 224 of 331 passes (68%) for 2,956 yards and 36 touchdowns during senor season … also rushed for 450 yards and a four scores during senior campaign … holds school single season and career records for passing yards, completions and passing touchdowns … threw for more than 4,000 yards during his scholastic career … member of Patriot Conference championship team as a junior … attended Punahoo High School in Hawai’i for two years … member of school’s National Honor Society and Key Club

Personal: Son of Jeff and Mary McDaniels … has one sister and one brother … born Dec. 21, 1998 in Sacile, Italy .. plans to major in Business at DSU … brother  Jeffrey Daniels played football at Davidson from 2010 to 2014.

Coach Carter’s comments: “Extremely talented and heady player. Outstanding passer who had a record- setting senior season and high school career. More than just a passer, Jack has the ability to hurt defenses with his running ability as well.  He will no doubt be in the mix for our starting QB spot next season.”

ISAIAH WILLIAMS               Freshman                             Defensive Tackle               6-2/280
Brooklyn, N.Y./Lafayette HS
High School: Played four varsity football seasons at Lafayette HS … earned All-City, All-Conference, Big 44 (Best in Brooklyn) and Brooklyn All-Star honors as a senior in 2016 … recorded 41 tackles and eight sacks during senior season … 2015 All-Conference selection as a junior … credited with 37 tackles and four sacks during junior season … helped lead team to a Division title during sophomore season in 2014 … had 16 tackles and four sacks as a freshman … also member of school’s Student Government Association and Executive Seminar 

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UAPB Football Inks 21 on National Signing Day

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Football team announced its 2017 football signees with the Golden Lions signing  21 student-athletes to a National Letters of Intent and two student-athletes, who signed an academic scholarship to attend the university.

  
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
2017 Football Signees

Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Hometown	Previous School
Arnell Anderson	DB	5-11	200	Chicago, Ill.	Riverside CC
Williams Cory Bell	DB	6-0	180	Shreveport, La.	Woodlawn HS
Cameron Bolton	WR	6-1	185	Jackson, Miss.	PRCC
Darryl Carter	TE	6-3	235	Conyers, Ga.	Salem HS
Kenya Cobbs	OL	6-3	300	Vicksburg, Miss.	Vicksburg HS
Kevin Crayton	KR	5-8	170	Gretna, La.	Arkansas Baptist
Bradley Dickson*	DT	6-4	240	Malvern, Ark.	Malvern HS
Khaleb Fobish	OL	6-3	290	Port Arthur, Texas	Arkansas Baptist
Ty Harris	RB	6-1	220	Hattiesburg, Miss.	Hinds CC
Louis Jackson, III	OL	6-5	315	Cedar Hill, Texas	Bishop Dunne
Derrick Lawrence	LB	6-3	225	Columbus, Ga.	Arkansas Baptist
Eric Jones	C	6-2	325	Lewisville, Texas	Lewisville HS
Christopher Kilpatrick	DL	6-4	290	Fairbanks, Alaska	Ben Eielson HS
Lance Mayfield	OL	6-9	310	New Orleans, La.	John Curtis HS
Jaylon Miller	DE	6-3	250	Maurice, La.	North Vermilion HS
Xavier Mitchell	LB	6-2	225	New Orleans, La.	John Curtis HS
Ronald Rocket, III	SS	6-3	175	Pine Bluff, Ark.	Pine Bluff HS
Derek Sanders	OL	6-7	350	Waldorf, Md.	Arkansas Baptist
Antondre Smith	OL	6-3	300	Desoto, Texas	Desoto HS
Robert Simms, III	WR	6-6	210	Atlanta, Ga.	Norcross HS
Shawn Steele	DB	5-11	178	Arlington, Texas	Arlington HS
Trenton Sudduth*	WR	6-5	190	Matteson, Ill.	Rich South HS
Kolby Watts	LB	5-11	195	Desoto, Texas	Desoto HS

 
*Denotes they are a part of the 2017 -2018 recruiting class and signed academic scholarship to attend the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Southern Jaguars sign 11 new recruits on NSD

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana -- Southern University head football coach Dawson Odums welcomes 11 signees to his 2017 National Signing Day class on Wednesday.

Odums, who is ushering in his fifth recruiting class dating back to 2013, will unveil the complete 2017 signing class Wednesday night during National Signing Day celebration in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom inside the Smith-Brown Student Union. Festivities are set to start at 7 p.m. and will include highlights of the Jaguar recruits complete with commentary from the coaching staff.

Here is the complete listing of the 2017 SU Football Signees. 

No.	Name	Pos.	Hometown	High School	Ht.	Wt.	Highlights
1.	Shykee Thomas	RB	Valley, Ala.	Springwood H.S.	5-10	171	Video
2.	Maverick May	C	Livingston, La.	Springfield H.S	6-2	265	Video
3.	Robert "Tre" Square	DE	Baton Rouge, La.	Catholic H.S.	6-3	240	Video
4.	Dylan Walker	DE	New Orleans, La.	Brother Martin H.S.	6-4	230	Video
5.	Keshawn Acker	SAM	Marrero, La.	John Ehret H.S.	5-11	215	Video
6.	Jacoby "Bubba" McDaniel	QB	Dothan, Ala.	Dothan H.S.	6-2	200	Video
7.	Brian Williams	OT	Riverdale, Ga.	Riverdale H.S.	6-4	315	Video
8.	Jalen Ivy	DT	Ball, La.	Tioga H.S.	6-4	250	Video
9.	Kendall Catalon	ATH	Burleson, Texas	Mansfield Legacy H.S.	5-9	175	Video
10.	Maurice Campbell	OT	Ellenwood Ga.	Cedar Grove H.S.	6-7	330	Video
11.	Jonathan Bishop	OG	Birmingham, Ala.	Ramsay H.S.	6-2	302	Video

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