"The Southern Utah Football coaching staff couldn't be more excited about this year's signing day class," said SUU head coach DeLane Fitzgerald. That was something important to me. "Finding guys with talent and size isn't the secret to success. SAN ANTONIO On the 10th and final public commitment of the All-American Bowl, the only surprise of the day went public. Peoria Liberty offensive lineman Layton Vining announced on social media that he is headed to Idaho to play college football. Sunday Night Rewind: Raheme Fuller. Rileys impact was felt right away. They are also building something very special up there and I cant wait to be a Lumberjack. "They showed me love from the beginning.". He caught 47 passes for 861 yards and five touchdowns last season. But overall, I just loved everything about the school and program and how they do things up there. Joshua 1:9 Romans 11:36 #OnWisconsin". Phoenix Pinnacle offensive lineman Elijah Paige announced on social media Monday that he has committed to USC. During high school, he was recognized as an All-Public First Team All-Star in both 2019 and 2020. @NDFootball pic.twitter.com/6EJhg3y3wB. Going into the signing period, the USC class was ranked 102nd. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Hard Commits (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Kobe Dillon Ferriday (Ferriday, LA) 5-11.5 / 208 Building the 2024 linebacker room is already a point of focus. 272, WR / Luke Rogers Brandon (Brandon, MS) 6-4 / 295. USC coach Lincoln Riley gave his thoughts on the transfer portal and what he expects it to look like in the future. Geweniger chose the Pac-12 school over Arizona, Washington, San Diego State and Colorado. 4 ranking in the state of Florida and a No. Lane is looking forward to playing for coach Lincoln Riley at USC. all commits; signed; enrolled; transfers; roster; national 2023 228th-48 prev rank 180th. Which prospects stood out at the Under Armour All-America Game, and who improved their ESPN 300 ranking? "They were also close to my home and my family. Burns hails from Chester, Virginia and transfers to Southern Utah after spending time at William & Mary. 2 tight end in Arizona behind Pinnacle's Duce Robinson by The Arizona Republic, He israted the fifth-best prospect in Arizona by The Republic in the Big 150 2023, picture was on display in a Notre Dame football promotion in the Valley in the spring of 2021. ranked No. Shivers led Saguaro to the Open Division state championship last season when he had 31 tackles and five passes defended. 0.8300. "Extremely smart, competitive, great football IQ and has college strength already. Welcome, @CadenStory pic.twitter.com/w9NeK5anbd. PAC Hawaii Football High School Hilo, HI: 1 Skyridge High School High School Lehi, UT: 1 St. John Bosco High School High School Bellflower, CA: 1 West High School High School Salt Lake City, UT: 1 Grossmont College CCCAA El Cajon, CA 6-2.5 / "All the coaches, players, and everyone I was able to interact with made me feel at home. 6-3 / rated the No. Most importantly, he is a winner. 184, CB / I want to thank Coach Kelly for everything. Remember this video? Commit Fight on pic.twitter.com/RnTGXJa3Sz, Fabian Ross (@FabeRoss2022) January 4, 2021, NSD: #USC has its first official member of the 2022 recruiting class, going to Georgia to sign one of nation's fastest linebackershttps://t.co/LqzKaO9kRs pic.twitter.com/isUIgw5quV, Shotgun Spratling (@ShotgunSpr) December 15, 2021, C O M M I T T E D ! Originally from Easton, Maryland, Strand prepped at Easton High School. ), 247Sports Composite: Two stars; national junior college ranking: No. He said that New Mexico was the first college to offer him a scholarship his junior year. 2022. football. TSU/JACKSON STATE PREVIEW: Chattabox & TSU Football running back LaDarius Owens. 170, WDE / Robison makes his way to Southern Utah by way of Western Kentucky University. Ilike the coaches, the environment and the people and players around. 208, WDE / ! pic.twitter.com/y8OkDTZVOY. 147 athlete nationallyMarcus Cunningham| LB | Portland, OR | Oregon/Butler CC | 63 | 235High School: Former 3-star LB Ranked the No. 5-10 / Another great one from the state of Alabama! He announced his commitment to the University of Idaho on Wednesday. USC moved from No. ), Hometown/School: Hogansville, Ga. (Callaway), 247Sports Composite: Three stars; position ranking: 76, Hometown/School: Brandon, Miss. @GigEm247 pic.twitter.com/nvHAeL63cx. "I chose BYU over Bama, Auburn, Oregon, Ole Miss,Washington and Arizona," Bowers said. Weighing in at 271 pounds and measuring 6'6", Hatitio was named First Team All-State by the Deseret News as well as First Team All-Region. It's always awesome to watch individuals accomplish their goals. "These 23 young men are the foundation on which we are going to build a great FCS football program. ! @CoachPreyer @TheNateGill @ErmaNeal20 @Steve_Daily1 @Coach_Mac70 @JUSTCHILLY @jacob_seliga @azc_obert @SLHS_Bulldog_FB @CoachJayNorvell #GoRams pic.twitter.com/n8E6E4Tm9P. "The coaches really love me and are willing to give me a chance to start as a freshman. 6-3 / Fairchild was a two-time First Team All-League football and basketball player, and holds multiple school records in track and field. "They were very engaging and glad to have me. Vining, 6-foot-3, 260 pounds, has been a fixture on Liberty's line the past two seasons, helping the Lions reach the Open Division semifinals in 2020 and '21, where they took Chandler into overtime both times. "Everyone loved where they were and its really a family. "He's a dominating force as both a run supporter ad pass rusher," coach Rick Garretson said. College football's February national signing day is here. A preferred walkon could turn into a full scholarship. He joins cornerback Cole Martin (Oregon), offensive lineman James Durand (Wisconsin), linebacker Wyatt Milkovic (Boise State) and offensive lineman Ryan Blum (Central Michigan) as Bearsh who have committed. Which non-quarterback group will define each top-25 team's season? Tapusoa originally signed with Southern Utah in 2015 and is the brother of current Thunderbird safety, Iversyn Tapusoa. During his prep career, Purcell was an All-State Honorable Mention and two time First Team All-Region selection. Standard Helmet Campaign SU Jagathon / Jaguars Stand United S-Club Jaguar Athletics Internship Football Alumni Letter Fall 2022 Football Schedule Clear Bag Policy Football Gameday Central Visitors Guide Gameday . 165, PRO / (Copiah-Lincoln C.C. Another Utah native, Kelley makes the trip down I-15 to Cedar City from Highland, Utah and Lone Peak High School. 180, S / Chandler Hamilton outside linebacker Taye Brown announced on social media Monday that he has committed to the University of Arizona. Hatitio will look to help bolster the SUU offensive line after a successful high school career at Juan Diego Catholic High School in Draper, Utah. He also has two sacks. 5-9 / Learn how your comment data is processed. Jason Kirkland, a 6-foot-4, 230-pound defensive lineman at Glendale Mountain Ridge, announced on social media he has committed to playing college football at Ivy League Cornell. I like how its just a great place to be , everyone wants to be great and the coaches are willing to go all out, and I want to be part of it.". Fort Collins? For all the latest on Southern Utah Football, follow @SUUFB_ on Twitter, @SUUFB on Instagram, and like the Southern Utah Football Facebook page. The reaction from all the coaches were beyond joyful and were all pumped for me to become a future Ram.". Some prospects will announce their decisions on College Football Live's national signing day special on Wednesday (noon ET, ESPN2 and the ESPN App). #FightOn pic.twitter.com/ryKVAJenLb, USC Football (@USC_FB) January 15, 2022, @BrendenRice is officially a TROJAN! 16 overall class (No. Information on each signee, along with a link to the announcement of their signing, can be viewed below. "The process was filled with ups and downs," Zombo said. He rated the No. Distance: 347.1 mi. "They definitely stood out and Ilove the unity there and knowing they're here for us players to feel like family," Daily said. Hale was recruited to Southern Utah as a cornerback after playing the position at Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, California. He has had more than 20 offers and is rated as the eighth-best prospect in the 2023 class by The Republic. "He has great speed, a quick release, and he is very accurate. Kevin Coleman Jr., the top-ranked slot receiver recruit in . Last week, he had five solo tackles, an assisted tackle, two sacks and four tackles for losses. Iglesias was a three-year starter for Orange. Not to mention going out and bringing some Mountain West Championships back to Colorado Springs.". He had transferred from El Mirage Dysart after his sophomore year and was used sparingly as a junior before breaking out this past season for the Lions. He is a versatile defensive lineman who can play tackle and end. (Starkville), Hometown/School: Wesson, Miss. He had a sack that caused a fumble that was returned 94 yards for a touchdown by safety Kennedy Urlacher in the season-opening win. Breaking down how Deion Sanders flipped top football recruit Travis Hunter from Florida State. He had 17 offers, including California, Arizona State, Michigan State, Arizona and BYU. On New Year's Day, Basha 2023 cornerback/punt returner Cole Martin announced at his school his commitment to Oregon. "It was definitely hard and frustrating," said Stallworth, who ended up with 12,590 passing yards in his three-year varsity career that included a COVID-shortened 2020 sophomore season in which he ended up playing 11 games, guiding the Shamrocks to the 3A final. Mesa Red Mountain 6-foot-5, 175-pound wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane, a four-star recruit,announce Friday on Twitter that he's going to USC to play college football. He had 24 tackles for losses and knocked down five passes at the line of scrimmage. 5-9 / 2/2/2022 10:38:00 PM
6-2 / Last year, he . He announced on social media Friday night that he has committed to the University of Northern Colorado, where he'll have a chance to show Northern Arizona what it passed on the next four years, playing agaisnt the Lumberjacks in the Big Sky Conference. Matthew Nixon West Jones (Laurel, MS) 6-2 / 175. He was a tackling machine for the 10-1 Bears last season, when amassed 132 tackles, 11 for losses, including 4.5 sacks. Commit Kirkland had six sacks during his junior season. 180, WR / "Now I'm just ready to show college football and other schools who they passed up on. McDonald said Wisconsin may move Durand inside, but believes he can play all five positions across the offensive line. "Everything from the people, to the academics, to life after football, and especially the extremely successful football program, all made my commitment a no brainer. All rights reserved. He caught 51 passes for 943 yards and nine touchdowns last season. "The coaches and atmosphere was the right for me. In the summer, it looked like the Ducks were on their way to an all-time class with commits from the biggest hotbeds of talent . Shivers, 5-foot-11, 170 pounds, is a thee-star recruit by 247Sports Composite, ranked as the 81st-best cornerback in the nation in the 2023 class. He comes to Cedar City standing 6'4" and weighing 230 pounds. Durand has been a mainstay ofBasha's offensive line since his freshman year. He'll be able to make an impact catching passes and blocking. He was a three-year starting center at Alabama, won 2 national championships, and has nearly identical measurables to me. 62 outside linebacker by ESPN A first-team All-Portland Interscholastic League selection at linebacker as a sophomorehelped Franklin to an OSAA 6A state playoffs appearance Intercepted five passes and made 57 tackles while recovering two fumbles and forcing twoOregon:Played in 12 games, totaled nine tackles and two quarterback hurries, also had a half of a tackle for loss.Bryce McNair| OL | Deerfield Beach, FL | Ohio University | 63 | 274Did not compete in 2020 Compiled 65 pancakes and earned all-county honors at Deerfield Beach High School Helped lead the Bucks to a 10-3 record a state semifinal appearance, a No. Sanders' work in the classroom was also recognized during high school with an Academic All-Region selection. "Strong brotherhood culture throughout college and beyond. 100% COMMITTED #EMAW23 pic.twitter.com/y9Ap1vlAsH. ", Verbally committed! Sunday Night Rewind: Head Coach Clarence McKinney Alcorn State Recap. Burns originally prepped at Thomas Dale High School where he was named Second Team All-Region. (15) Southern University 2023 Prospects (15) More. Running back Frank Gore Jr. broke the FBS bowl rushing record with 329 yards. Peoria Liberty defensive lineman My'Keil Gardner announced his commitment to Oregon on social media Wednesday. "For me, it was just that they have been a long-time favorite of mine and the amount of alumni and family ties I have to this program are a big piece," Kandiyeli said. 59 defensive end by 247Sports No. Russell Maryland famously only had one offer coming out of HS and ended up as the No. "A top tier and stable coaching staff," he said. Phoenix Sierra Linda wide receiver Stephon Daily, who made The Republic's All-Arizona team after a breakout junior season, announced on social media Sunday that he has committed to play at Colorado State. Griffiths prepped just down the road from SUU at Crimson Cliffs High School in Washington, Utah. 16, as of January 19: #USC has the No. 5-11.5 / He was offered by both ASU and Arizona. Each one of today's signees bringsa physical skill set and a mentality that our coaching staff is looking for. Cox played his high school football at Wicomico High School in Salisbury, Maryland as an offensive lineman. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Texas Southern University Tigers He weighs 275 pounds and is 6'2" tall. 4,542 career rushing yards coming to Eugene. He has 18 college football scholarship offers, including Colorado State, Iowa State, San Diego State, Washington, Washington State and Oregon State. The official FOOTBALL Coach List for the Southern University . 5-11 / Who won and who missed out during the early signing period? After prepping in Utah at Bountiful High School, Pettit played kicker at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, and now transfers home to SUU. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. R.J. Maryland signed with SMU over Miami. To suggest human-interest story ideas and other news, reach Obert at richard.obert@arizonarepublic.comor 602-316-8827. Reynolds, 6-foot, 225 pounds, has mostly played defensive end at Queen Creek because of his quickness. #GigEm pic.twitter.com/xF8HeMHnSV. 220, CB / Watson was offered a scholarship from BYU, along with Nevada, Air Force, Northern Arizona and South Dakota. Im beyond excited to say that I have committed to further my education and football career at the University of Wisconsin! I mean, how could you forget? "Attending the junior day and watching practice, I loved how competitive every group was. 26 ranking nationally in 2019.Eli Fields| OL | Linden, N.J. | FAU/Butler CC | 65 | 300Former 3 star at Butler CC Paved the way for an offense that averaged 28.4 points a game and 346.2 yards per game.BeSean McCray| QB | Orlando, FL | Hines CC | 60 | 180Played quarterback at Hines CC Passing for 110-196- 1152 yds with 4 TDS Rushing for 67 carries 169 2 TDSChris Tucker| QB | Dallas, TX | Madison HS | 65 | 2002020 First team all-district 2021 2nd team all-district QB 2020: 1200yds passing, 12 TDs, Six Rushing TDs 2021: 980 Passing yds, 13 Passing TDs, Rushing TDs 6Kendric Rhymes| RB | Houston, TX | Kilgore JC | 60 | 1853 Star Recruit 2020 18-6A 1ST Team All-District 2020 18-6A MVP 2020 ALL-VYPE TEAM 2020 TD Club of Houston Off.