180, WR / 37 defensive end by Rivals No. 6-3 / 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. "Really excited for him," Chaparral coach Brent Barnes said. 0.8300. The Jaguars announced the following additions: Aug. 26, 2022. Klopfenstein, 6-5, 230, is a great fit with the Baylor Bears. "The process was filled with ups and downs," Zombo said. 6-3 / Scottsdale Saguaro defensive back Cole Shivers announced his commitment to Northwesternon social media on Wednesday. Kaczmarek, 6-4, 260, also is a top baseball player and thrower in track and field. A tremendous leader and communicator with an off-the-charts football IQ.". Story Links. Support local journalism: Subscribe to azcentral.com today. "My reason for committing to NAU is they just showed me so much love and they were really consistent with calling me and texting me and just made it feel like home," Kaczmarek said. COMMITTED #FightOn pic.twitter.com/mOk9YrtcV8. 102 to No. McDonald said Wisconsin may move Durand inside, but believes he can play all five positions across the offensive line. The 6-foot-3, 255-pound senior is one of the best pass rushers in the state in any class coming into the 2022 high school football season. Stopke, a tough back and linebacker for the 4A Knights, said he will play more of a fullback or all-purpose back role at Drake. 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. BATON ROUGE, LA Southern Jaguars Head Football Coach Eric Dooley announced his inaugural signing class at the Annual Football Recruiting Bash on Wednesday evening in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union on the beautiful campus of Southern University. Westgate star Danny Lewis Jr. is headed to Tuscaloosa! Washington made an immediate impact last year when he moved from the Detroit area, helping Chandler reach the Open Division state final. "He played a big part," Martin said. Peoria Liberty senior wide receiver said Saturday morning that he has committed to BYU as a preferred walkon. rated the No. Chandler Basha's 6-foot-6, 280-pound tackle James Durand announced on social media Friday morning that he has committed to Wisconsin to play football. Texas A&M signed the No. Fort Collins? Two days after Northwestern got a commitment from Centennial defensive lineman Dylan Roberts, the Wildcats landed a commitment from Glendale Mountain Ridge offensive lineman Alex Doost. "You wont find another place is the country, where you can get an Ivy League-type education and compete for a national title every year.". He also has two sacks. ", Verbally committed! Burns hails from Chester, Virginia and transfers to Southern Utah after spending time at William & Mary. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Acord comes to Cedar City by way of Northridge High School in North Salt Lake, Utah. Middle Tennessee State University: 6'0'' 225: TR: Jackson State Signed. "They were also close to my home and my family. From Provo, Utah and Provo High School, Lesa will play linebacker for the Thunderbirds after a decorated high school career. This comes a few days after Liberty defensive lineman announced he has committed to Pac-12 Oregon. They are also building something very special up there and I cant wait to be a Lumberjack. 4 defensive lineman to see in the state this 2022 season by The Arizona Republic. 2/2/2022 4:35:00 PM. 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 . He also converted all 20 of his attempted PATs. Lawson plays receiver, running back, defensive back and is one of the best kick returners in the state. 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 ! "He's a high-academic kid, leader, and captain of our team with great work ethic.". Shemar Stewart (No. "They were very engaging and glad to have me. 6-3 / Smith had 40 tackles, four interceptions, a caused fumble and a fumble recovering last season, helping the Huskies reach the Open Division state semifinals. Lake Havasu running back Isaac Stopke gave Drake a commitment to play football. Most importantly, he is a winner. He has amassed 228 tackles and 10.5 sacks in his varsity career. At 6'2" and 185 pounds, Fairchild played wide receiver for Crean Lutheran High School in Irvine, California. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. After being committed to Georgia, Jordan James ended up signing with Oregon to give the Ducks six ESPN 300 commits. 4 ranking in the state of Florida and a No. https://t.co/AYEmsngAn5. Paige, the top-rated offensive lineman this season by The Arizona Republic, had parted with Notre Dame last week. I'm going to make a name for myself in Colorado.". . 3 transfer class with Wednesday's cornerback additions: https://t.co/WN3AyDSeax, Chris Trevio (@ChrisNTrevino) January 20, 2022. The others are Centennial defensive lineman Dylan Roberts and Mountain Ridge offensive lineman Alex Doost. Imagine if this actually happens. "I loved how the coaches conduct themselves," Stromstad said in a direct message on Twitter. Reynolds, 6-foot, 225 pounds, has mostly played defensive end at Queen Creek because of his quickness. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. WR / "They're not afraid to run their quarterback. "I've decided that Fort Collins is a great fit and will allow me to grow as a young man and student-athlete," Daily said in his post on Twitter. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. And the overall hype for this announcement is definitely worth watching. Not to mention going out and bringing some Mountain West Championships back to Colorado Springs.". Horns' Robinson: Versatility worthy of early pick, QB Young 5-10 1/8, 204 pounds at NFL combine, Wolverines' Turner wows with 4.26 40 at combine, Smart backs UGA culture after fatal crash, arrests, Kelly inks contract extension at UCLA through '27, Top QB prospect Levis eager to unleash 'cannon', Smith-Njigba feels 100% after injury-marred '22. Signed. "Everyone is united and you can tell that the program is definitely trending upward. Mesa Mountain View center/guard Sirri Kandiyeli became Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham's first in-state 2023 commit. ! pic.twitter.com/y8OkDTZVOY. That was something important to me. Gardner, 6-foot-3, 275 pounds, is one of the quickest, fiercest and most versatile defensive linemen in the country. 180, S / He rated the No. Your guide to national signing day: Everything from which players have already committed to which ones are expected to announce this week. The four-star, rated the No. (West Jones), 247Sports Composite: Three stars; position ranking: 249, Hometown/School: Birmingham, Ala. (Copiah-Lincoln C.C. By HBCU Gameday Newswire Posted on February 3, 2022 Courtesy of Southern University Athletics "Since I first went onto campus they showed a lot of love and have made me feel wanted since the start.". American Leadership Gilbert North quarterback Adam Damante, after a visit to the school, gave Northern Arizona a commitment to play football there. Distance: 347.1 mi. Which prospects stood out at the Under Armour All-America Game, and who improved their ESPN 300 ranking? 5-11 / (KLKN) - Sept. 10, 2022: A day that will live in infamy for many Husker fans. Smith, 6-foot-2, 188 pounds, is the first in-state player from the 2023 class to commit to the Wildcats. Hide/Show Additional Information For Isaiah Taylor. 6-3 / It was a frustrating process for the state's all-time passing leader, but Yuma Catholic senior Richard Stallworth finally found a college he can call home. The Golden Eagles finished the 2022 season at 7-6 after a 38-34 win over Rice in the . 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. The tight end prepped at Davis High School in Kaysville, Utah, where he was a Second Team All-State performer. SAN ANTONIO On the 10th and final public commitment of the All-American Bowl, the only surprise of the day went public. College football's February national signing day is here. With my dad over there, with Coach Clem, Coach Dellingham, they all have great bonds with me.". "It's kind of his cup of tea with the type of mental makeup he has. 6-3 / We will keep you updated with news, analysis, highlights, updated class rankings and more throughout the day. 220, CB / Peoria Sunrise Mountain quarterback Austin Glimpse, who transferred from Peoria Centennial, announced on social media that he has committed to playing college football at South Dakota School of Mines. Southern University. Following coach Fitzgerald from Frostburg State University, Dillard will suit up as an offensive lineman for the T-Birds in 2022. At defensive back, Price transfers to Southern Utah after five seasons at Brigham Young University. Scottsdale Saguaro dual- threat senior quarterback Devon Dampier announced Wednesday that he will play college football for the New Mexico Lobos. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. "I have the opportunity to start my freshman year. 4 defensive lineman to see in the state this 2022 season by The Arizona Republic. 12/22/2021, Commit "I want to thank basha football and basha high school. "I loved the family atmosphere," Blum said. "The work ethic and drive to be great has a lot to do with the accolades and opportunities that hecurrently finds himself in," Madoski said. Historic Frank Gore Jr. performance leads Southern Miss over Rice, How Southern Miss football landed Ty Mims, a star receiver in the making, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Texas A&M signed the No. Matthew Nixon West Jones (Laurel, MS) 6-2 / 175. R.J. Maryland signed with SMU over Miami. I mean, how could you forget? 6-5 / 206, DUAL / 272, WR / "I chose BYU over Bama, Auburn, Oregon, Ole Miss,Washington and Arizona," Bowers said. Welcome to the Brotherhood, @BigSmooth___ From fellow Rushmen @TheOfficial_80 #BOOM22 pic.twitter.com/lKPmEKEgUE. He is ranked fifth among the Too 10 wide receivers for the 2022 high school football season by The Arizona Republic. ", Chandler Hamilton defensive back/punt returner Cooper LeDuc announced he has committed to Southern Utah to play football. NSD: Three-star NorCal edge rusher @DevThompkins17 makes his commitment official and signs with #USC. "They are also a throwing team and I'mhigh on their recruiting list as I'llplay a great role in the offense. At defensive end, Strand was the 2020 MEC Defensive Player of the Year and was named to the MEC First Team in 2019 and 2020. "I can't wait to see how he performs this season for us.". Welcome, @CadenStory pic.twitter.com/w9NeK5anbd. LeDuc, 5-10, 165, has been a key player the last two seaons for the Huskies' Open Division playoff teams. Paige, 6-foot-7, 305 pounds, is a four-star recruit by 247 Sports Composite. An Academic All-Region honoree, Lesa stands 6'2" and weighs 220 pounds. commits. 175, ILB / 1 recruiting class for 2022, and Fisher still had time to call everyone out about NIL and the transfer portal. Georgia Southern bolsters receivers, QBs with coach Clay Helton's first recruiting class. You read that right: over 80 spots. Daily thanked everybody who helped him along the way in his football journey to reach his college decision. He led the Knights to the state championship game where they defeated Utah powerhouse Corner Canyon, 49-42. 6-5 / He has had more than 20 offers and is rated as the eighth-best prospect in the 2023 class by The Republic. Going into the signing period, the USC class was ranked 102nd. 6-2.5 / He caught 51 passes for 943 yards and nine touchdowns last season. With a 6'0", 185-pound frame, Sanders was a First Team All-Region performer for the Wasps at wide receiver. 6-3 / And for me personally, as a player and student, they have everything I need to grow and succeed to build my future.". Sanders' work in the classroom was also recognized during high school with an Academic All-Region selection. Paige, 6-foot-7, 305pounds,announced his commitment to the Fighting Irish on social media Friday. "Strong brotherhood culture throughout college and beyond. Shivers led Saguaro to the Open Division state championship last season when he had 31 tackles and five passes defended. 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. 170, WDE / 220, CB / 5-9 / Phoenix Pinnacle offensive lineman Elijah Paige announced on social media Monday that he has committed to USC. He has a 3.85 grade-point average. The 6'1", 200-pound recruit projects to play safety at SUU. "Coach Fitz (Pat Fitzgerald) is an amazing coach, mentor, and man. Burns plays running back and measures 5'11" while weighing 205 pounds. "After being in contact over phone calls and through Twitter with the whole staff and then finally being able to visit the university, it was a pretty easy decision to make," Herring said in a direct message on social media. Chandler Hamilton outside linebacker Taye Brown announced on social media Monday that he has committed to the University of Arizona. I've got to learn the offense.". Alex works tirelessly at his craft on the field, in the weight room and equally important in the classroom.". "He has great speed, a quick release, and he is very accurate. Central Michigan beat Pac-12 Washington State in the Sun Bowl last season. The official FOOTBALL Coach List for the Southern University Skip To Main . "The coaches really love me and are willing to give me a chance to start as a freshman. Find what players have committed to your favorite school. Southern University. "I feel it's a great fit with the culture of that program. Full Bio. Learn how your comment data is processed. Lockett-Smith makes the long trip to Utah from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he played his high school football and studied at Penn Treaty High School. What was a poor 2022 class, ranked 67th at the time of the Riley hire due to decommitments from Domani Jackson, Devin Brown and Mykel Williams, has turned into a class projected to shoot up the. Like Dillard, Strand follows coach Fitzgerald to SUU from Frostburg State University. 175, ILB / "They definitely stood out and Ilove the unity there and knowing they're here for us players to feel like family," Daily said. He had 17 offers, including California, Arizona State, Michigan State, Arizona and BYU. A three-star recruit, Roberts had six offers, including Arizona, Washington State, Colorado and California. Start Targeting SU 17 COMMITTED RECRUITS (Northwest Rankin), 247Sports Composite: Three stars; position ranking: 103. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Sanders arrives in Cedar City by way of Wasatch High School in Heber City, Utah. 200, OT / Paige had committed to Notre Dame on June 10. He had recruited me at Georgia. Quentin Bivens Video | Scouts Report. Paigeis the most coveted 2023 offensive lineman in Arizona with 34 offers. 2023 www.hawkcentral.com. He was a tackling machine for the 10-1 Bears last season, when amassed 132 tackles, 11 for losses, including 4.5 sacks. Im beyond excited to say that I have committed to further my education and football career at the University of Wisconsin! He stands 6'1" and weighs in at 195 pounds. NA 146 41. TSU RB/Special teams Coach Larry Warner & Chattabox. Tucson Tanque Verde 6-6, 280-pound offensive lineman Jack Endean was the first of the Arizona high school 2023s to commit to a Division I college before the calendar year flipped to 2022. Lynch hails from Rancho Cucamonga, California and prepped at Alta Loma High School. David Hogan Lincoln (Tallahassee, FL) 5-10 / 165. #GigEm pic.twitter.com/xF8HeMHnSV. 180, S / 5-9 / "The Southern Utah Football coaching staff couldn't be more excited about this year's signing day class," said SUU head coach DeLane Fitzgerald. Sunday Night Rewind: Raheme Fuller. 16 overall class (No. 6-1 / 6-3 / The Utah native measures in at 6'3", 225 pounds. 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. Burns originally prepped at Thomas Dale High School where he was named Second Team All-Region. Commits: . Buchanan, 6-foot, 195 pounds, is a talented two-way player who is capable of excelling on either offense or defense for the Vandals. Griffiths weighs in at 225 pounds and stands 6'2". Hamilton coach Mike Zdebski is proud of Stalfort's decision. He announced it on social media Thursday. Southern University's head football coach Eric Dooley is building a high-quality coaching staff with his former assistants. 7 prospect in the state of Oregon by Rivals No. Running back/defensive back Deshaun Buchanan became the fifth Chandler Basha 2023 football player to commit to a Division I college. 8 TDS., / JUCO Stats: 20 carries, 320 yards, 2 TDS, 5 receptions, 127 yards, 2 TDs. 6-3 / College football's February national signing day is here. "I loved how the new staff is approaching this rebuild of the program and how fired up they all are to start winning football games," Vining said. 200, OT / Tempe Marcos de Niza senior athlete Mason Stromstad, 6-foot-2, 200 pounds,who can make an impact on offense and defense, announced he has committed to Southern Utah University. The reaction from all the coaches were beyond joyful and were all pumped for me to become a future Ram.". ILB (TR) Baltimore, MD The University of Alabama: 6'0'' USC Signed. 6-1 / 6-1 / UNM was his only Division I football offer. "A top tier and stable coaching staff," he said. He rated the No. Keep coming back to keep track of where today's high school standouts will be playing their college football. FOOTBALL He ran for 305 yards and five TDs. "As far as family in the military, the only people that served were my grandpa and uncle who both served together in the Marines. "One of the main things that made me chose Arizona over some other schools I had was just the family feel they brought," Smith said. In the classroom, he was an AP Scholar and Commended Scholar for the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. "BYU has it going on!" To suggest human-interest story ideas and other news, reach Obert at richard.obert@arizonarepublic.comor 602-316-8827. 2/2/2022 10:38:00 PM Who won and who missed out during the early signing period? 206, DUAL / ! @CoachPreyer @TheNateGill @ErmaNeal20 @Steve_Daily1 @Coach_Mac70 @JUSTCHILLY @jacob_seliga @azc_obert @SLHS_Bulldog_FB @CoachJayNorvell #GoRams pic.twitter.com/n8E6E4Tm9P. 2022 FOOTBALL Coaching Staff. Kevin Coleman Jr., the top-ranked slot receiver recruit in . The new T-Birds are made up of 15 signees straight from high school and eight transferring from previous colleges. Central Michigan might have gotten a steal with Chandler Basha center Ryan Blum giving the coaches a commitment to play football there. That all made me go this route. This season he has 15 tackles. Rigby also earned First Team All-Region and First Team All-Area honors in high school. I also like that they are a new staff and rebuilding. "Coach Riley has been known for being a great mentor and a great coach so I know no matter what, football aside, what I'm going into is a healthy, structured place that is going to prepare me the best for what I want to do in my life and what I see the best path for me," Lane said. The Citadel: NAME: POS: HT: WT: SCHOOL: RANK: GRADE: STATUS: NOTES: No prospects available. NA . 5-11 / @ProkickAus @JohnnyPKA @coachseansnyder @CoachDee_USC @USC_FB #FightOn pic.twitter.com/iUC7qeIJR7, Atticus Bertrams (@BertramsAtticus) October 26, 2021, #uscfootball pic.twitter.com/vRP3nHpwcG, Earl barquet 97 (@Sleepe24) December 15, 2021. All rights reserved. @NDFootball pic.twitter.com/6EJhg3y3wB. "He's a dominating force as both a run supporter ad pass rusher," coach Rick Garretson said. Weighing in at 185 pounds and standing 6'0", Ashby projects to play wide receiver for the Thunderbirds. Southern Announces Full 2022 Signing Class, HBCU Gameday x Protect Your Skull Player of the Year. I cant wait to be a part of that.". 1 recruiting class for 2022, and Fisher still had time to call everyone out about NIL and the transfer portal. 170, APB / 6-2.5 / I also love how much Arizona kids they are bringing in. The linebacker measures in at 6'3" weighing 200 pounds. Southern Jaguars Head Football CoachEric Dooleyannounced his inaugural signing class at the Annual Football Recruiting Bash. Commit Mesa Mountain View tight end Jackson Bowers, 6-foot-5, 225 pounds, announced his commitment to play football atBYU on Friday. Southern Miss Committed 01/10/2022. "I love the coaching staff, the area, and the education.". Information on each signee, along with a link to the announcement of their signing, can be viewed below. TicketSmarter: Official Ticket Resale Partner, George S. Eccles Sports Performance Center, Thunderbirds Football Signs Big '23 Class, Gerardi Adds Another All-American Accolade, Fitzgerald Adds Three New Faces to Coaching Staff, AFCA Names Jake Gerardi to All-America First Team, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. "NAU took me on a visit and me and my family love it," Damante said. 5-11.5 / 240. He said Drake began recruiting him during the Pinnacle springfootball showcase in May. Lastly my family. 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. Building the 2024 linebacker room is already a point of focus. 2022 Player Commits. Offers never came in for Zombo, but he was patient in his search. I can really see myself contributing to help CMU win a MAC championship in the years to come.". Videos, analysis and more on ESPN.com He had 29 tackles and five sacks last season. Huge pick-up for Lincoln Riley and Co. Ryan Kartje (@Ryan_Kartje) December 15, 2021, USC, Lincoln Riley beat Ohio State, Oklahoma for 4-star safety Zion Branch, domanijackson (@domanijackson1) December 17, 2021, #USC has signed #Stanford RB transfer Austin Jones: https://t.co/144B1aq78M, Shotgun Spratling (@ShotgunSpr) January 20, 2022, Its my life!#WTMMIMI #FTFO #COMMITTED pic.twitter.com/LXYpXAtxGr, Latrell McCutchin (@bil_trell) January 20, 2022, @TyroneTaleni #FightOn pic.twitter.com/Jaq7pG24LK, USC Football (@USC_FB) January 14, 2022, Welcome our newest Trojan @MarioWill00! Running back Frank Gore Jr. broke the FBS bowl rushing record with 329 yards. 208, WDE / And in this commitment, I saw an amazing opportunity to earn a prestigious degree, be coached up by the best coaches in all of CFB, and be set up for my life after football when it eventually ends.