Griffiths prepped just down the road from SUU at Crimson Cliffs High School in Washington, Utah. 6-3 / 230, APB / #145 OG: Fort Valley, GA Peach County High School: 6'3'' Jackson State Signed. He said that New Mexico was the first college to offer him a scholarship his junior year. 2022 Football Roster - Texas Southern University Athletics 6 overall in ESPN 300) committed to Texas A&M, but not before having some people think he might choose Miami. "As far as family in the military, the only people that served were my grandpa and uncle who both served together in the Marines. "Anytime any coach talked to me it felt like I was part of a family. At 6'2" and 185 pounds, Fairchild played wide receiver for Crean Lutheran High School in Irvine, California. Southern University's head football coach Eric Dooley is building a high-quality coaching staff with his former assistants. 5-11.5 / He israted the fifth-best prospect in Arizona by The Republic in the Big 150 2023 football rankings. TSU/JACKSON STATE PREVIEW: Chattabox & TSU Football running back LaDarius Owens. rated the No. 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. ! @CoachPreyer @TheNateGill @ErmaNeal20 @Steve_Daily1 @Coach_Mac70 @JUSTCHILLY @jacob_seliga @azc_obert @SLHS_Bulldog_FB @CoachJayNorvell #GoRams pic.twitter.com/n8E6E4Tm9P. 5-9 / Athletes targeting colleges on FieldLevel are 3X more likely to get recruited. 5-10 / 208, WDE / . "They have a great business program and thats what Im looking to get my degree in," Aguilar said. 2/2/2022 4:35:00 PM. Joshua 1:9 Romans 11:36 #OnWisconsin". 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. Recruits decommitted from Oklahoma and drew interest from USC. He has a 3.85 grade-point average. 2022 FOOTBALL Coaching Staff. In-state: 0 % CEDAR CITY, Utah DeLane Fitzgerald has announced his first signing class as head football coach at Southern Utah University, as the Thunderbirds inked 23 recruits to national letters of intent Wednesday. And for me personally, as a player and student, they have everything I need to grow and succeed to build my future.". Copyright 2023 Southern Utah University. 2022 FOOTBALL COMMITS - Scout Trout Sunday Night Rewind: Head Coach Clarence McKinney Alcorn State Recap. He rated the No. 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. 102 to No. 6-3 / ), 247Sports Composite: Two stars; national junior college ranking: No. Signed. 206, DUAL / Sunday Night Rewind: Raheme Fuller. A preferred walkon could turn into a full scholarship. Going into the signing period, the USC class was ranked 102nd. I can really see myself contributing to help CMU win a MAC championship in the years to come.". During his prep career, Purcell was an All-State Honorable Mention and two time First Team All-Region selection. 100% COMMITTED #EMAW23 pic.twitter.com/y9Ap1vlAsH. Keep coming back to keep track of where today's high school standouts will be playing their college football. COMMITTED!! After prepping in Utah at Bountiful High School, Pettit played kicker at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, and now transfers home to SUU. #FightOn pic.twitter.com/uHqpRiYH4S, USC Football (@USC_FB) January 18, 2022, @CJWilliams_03 pic.twitter.com/VQJRhYgLW2, @TDBynum is officially a Trojan#FightOn pic.twitter.com/bzlcgDjwUA, We like the sound of that!#FightOn pic.twitter.com/ynhqLIn0Ck, USC Football (@USC_FB) December 26, 2021, Mekhi Blackmon is the second Buff to transfer to USC this week https://t.co/FE8Y2BBcSU, ColoradoBuffaloesWire (@BuffaloesWire) January 20, 2022, #Oregon RB transfer Travis Dye is officially a Trojan: https://t.co/SVXGsEoIHA, Shotgun Spratling (@ShotgunSpr) January 21, 2022, Sign up for the Trojans Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. "They do a lot of read option," Dampier said. What is the current state of play for one of the elite QB prospects on the board? Simmons, 6-3, 235 pounds, announced his commitment on social media. He has returned six punts for 118 yards, a 19.7-yard average. He is the third-ranked defensive lineman in the state by The Arizona Republic, entering the 2022 season. Demetrius Howse, Associate Sports Information Director, Click Here for Complete Signing Day Roster, Jaguar Football Announces 2023 Signing Class, Phil Steele Selects Ten Jaguars to 2022 All-SWAC Conference Team, Southern Has Two Players Named To The 2022 HBCU College Football All-America Team, Jagaurs Season Comes To An End In The SWAC Championship Game, Jaguars Lands Five Players On The 2022 SWAC Football All Conference Team. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Texas Southern University Tigers He announced his commitment to the University of Idaho on Wednesday. "It was definitely a hard decision, but BYU stood out because it is very familiar to me and growing up I was in Provo a lot. I mean, how could you forget? Davis, 6-foot-4, 240 pounds, is one of the top tight ends in the state, but he projects as an edge rusher on defense at K-State. The defensive lineman measures 6'5" and weighs 215 pounds. Southern University 2022 Football Prospects. He made his way back to Cedar City after two years at Eastern Arizona College, and, most recently, three seasons at the University of Arizona. @KLFY pic.twitter.com/7leDUx4Bd4. Big get for the Ponies over The U for the former Boston College commit. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Image Name Title Phone Email Address; Eric Dooley: Head Coach Originally from Easton, Maryland, Strand prepped at Easton High School. "Extremely smart, competitive, great football IQ and has college strength already. LeDuc, 5-10, 165, has been a key player the last two seaons for the Huskies' Open Division playoff teams. 16 overall class (No. Each one of today's signees bringsa physical skill set and a mentality that our coaching staff is looking for. 6-1 / Connelly's C-USA preview, part 2: Which returning teams could rule new-look league? We will apply the label VERBAL or SIGNED to the players below, and will update the status once commitments turn into actually signed letters of intent. Doost said he was on the same recruiting trip at Roberts last week. Quentin Bivens Video | Scouts Report. Basha coach Chris McDonald said that Central Michigan is getting a "beast" of a player. He had 29 tackles and five sacks last season. Strong academics.". His visit was remarkable. The reaction from all the coaches were beyond joyful and were all pumped for me to become a future Ram.". Last week, he had five solo tackles, an assisted tackle, two sacks and four tackles for losses. UNM was his only Division I football offer. "He has great speed, a quick release, and he is very accurate. Nunnally Video | Scouts Report The linebacker measures in at 6'3" weighing 200 pounds. The TE from New Iberia signs with Alabama. "He has been training to each this goal since he was 6 years old. commits. The official 2023 FOOTBALL schedule for the Southern University . 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. Imagine if this actually happens. Phoenix Pinnacle offensive lineman Elijah Paige announced on social media Monday that he has committed to USC. He had 21 college scholarship offers with Texas, Michigan, Wisconsin and California also among his top choices. I want to thank Coach Kelly for everything. Courtesy of Southern University Athletics, BATON ROUGE, LA Southern Jaguars Head Football CoachEric Dooleyannounced his inaugural signing class at the Annual Football Recruiting Bash on Wednesday eveningin the Royal Cotillion Ballroom in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union on the beautiful campus of Southern University.Class Breakdown:By State: Louisiana (7), Florida (4), Texas (3), Alabama (2), Mississippi (2), Georgia (2), Tennessee (1), South Carolina (1), Illinois (1), New Jersey (1), Ohio (1), Oregon (1), Alabama (1)By Position: Defensive Back (6), Defensive Line (6), Wide Receiver (6), Linebacker (3), Quarterback (2), Offensive Line (2), Running Back (2), Click Here for Complete Signing Day Roster, Names are listed by position:Joshua Short| CB | Greenville, MS | Mississippi State/EMCC | 510 | 175East Mississippi 10 Games Played 35 Tackles 1 Fumble Recovery Tds 2 Fumble Recoveries1 Sack 4 PBUsKolby Phillips| CB | Memphis, TN | Tulane | 61 | 175Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com and Rivals.comRanked as the 36th best player in the state by 247Sports.com and the 39th by Rivals.comTotaled seven interceptions in 2019Keylin Roach| CB | Columbus, S.C. | GMCC/ICC/Marshall | 61 | 1853-Star Junior College Corner#9 ranked corner in Junior CollegeTerrence Dunlap| CB | Maplesville, AL | Troy | 60 | 1752-Time All-Sunbelt Rated one of the top cornerbacks in the Sunbelt Conference.Cornelius Dyson| Safety | Kentwood, LA | Tulane | 62 | 2003-time all-district player (District MVP senior year) All State (senior year) state champion in football state champion in track Countless MVP track awards 2019 student of the year 2019 Homecoming King 2020 all district basketball player Member of Tulanes Wave of change committee First freshman to start under defensive coordinator Jack Curtis in 15 years.Benny McCray| DB | Orlando, FL | FIU | 62 | 185In 2021, Played in all 11 games for FIU, earned 50 tackles along with 2.5 tackles for loss In 2020,Played in all five games for FIU, while earning the starting nod once in 2020 Earned six tackles, with four being solos on the yearHelped the FIU defense rank 15th nationally and fourth in the league for passing yards allowed with 187.2 per contest In 2019,Played in 12 games for the Panthers in the defensive secondary and on special teams Earned three tackles on the year, with two being solos In 2018,Appeared in 12 games at cornerback Recorded seven total tackles, including six solo tackles and one unassisted He had a career high five tackles against Florida Atlantic (11/3) His contributions in the secondary helped FIU rank fourth overall in Conference USA for passing defense and sixth in the league for pass defense efficiency.Ckelby Givens| DL | Shreveport, LA | Captain Shreve | 62 | 2302021: District 1-5A Defensive Player of the Year earned 69 tackles, 12 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.Trey Laing| DL | Tallahassee, FL | East Mississippi CC | 60 | 180Finished with53 tackles, 6 sacks for 41 yards loss, 1 Interception, 1 Fumble recoveryin 2021 at Hines CC Named 2017 first-team Class 7A All-State by FloridaHSFootball.comnamed Mickey Andrews Defensive Player of the Year by the Tallahassee Quarterback Clubas a senior, totaled 42 tackles (30 solo), 17.5 sacks, 25.0 tackles for loss, an interception, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and three pass breakups while helping his team go 11-2 and make a regional semifinal appearanceas a junior, registered 33 tackles and 10.5 sacks while helping Leon High School reach the state playoffscombined for 19 sacks his junior and sophomore seasonsrated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and Scoutalso received offers from Washington State, Purdue, Rutgers, Syracuse, Southern Miss, Indiana, Appalachian State, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Middle Tennessee, Ohio, South Alabama, Toledo, Troy, Tulane and UAB among others.Tahj Brown| DL | Donaldsonville, LA | Nicholls State | 63 | 270Transfer from Nicholls State appearing in 20 games during two seasons he had 24 tackles with 2.5 for loss during those seasons Recorded first career sack against SFA saw action in one game as a True Freshman at Houston before redshirting Three-star recruit by ESPN and 247Sports coming out of high school No. 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. Southern Announces Full 2022 Signing Class - HBCU Gameday 2022 Football Southern Announces Full 2022 Signing Class Southern Jaguars Head Football Coach Eric Dooley announced his inaugural signing class at the Annual Football Recruiting Bash. As a defensive end, Kelley was the 6A Co-Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-State selection. "I really liked the camp and the coaching staff," LeDuc said. 1. Him being at Oregon made everything feel right. Burns originally prepped at Thomas Dale High School where he was named Second Team All-Region. They can come up any moment and visit me whenever so it just felt right.". 1 recruiting class for 2022, and Fisher still had time to call everyone out about NIL and the transfer portal. Football Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 0.8485 . It was the program's first bowl appearance since 2019 and first win since 2016. He had 48 tackles and a forced fumble on defense. I also love how much Arizona kids they are bringing in. Sanders arrives in Cedar City by way of Wasatch High School in Heber City, Utah. "They showed me love from the beginning.". "Coach Fitz (Pat Fitzgerald) is an amazing coach, mentor, and man. In the classroom, he was an AP Scholar and Commended Scholar for the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Watson last season had 45 tackles, 34 solo tackles, two sacks and a fumble recovery, playing nine games. 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. FIGHT ON @itsjust_mo @2Ddavis @LarryGrant95 @Fredthompkins5 @BrandonHuffman @CoachDee_USC @Coach_Sooto @MWCherrington @CaliHutch_17 @Ballhawk__8 @DaGman7 @_meganmueller @USC_FB @FactoryInstitu1 @SoulVikeAthletx @travellegaines pic.twitter.com/rkbAzW5jwF, Devan Thompkins (@DevThompkins17) November 19, 2021. Williams, four-star wide receiver -- Santa Ana, California -- SIGNED, Terrell Bynum, four-star wide receiver, Washington transfer -- SIGNED, Bobby Haskins, three-star offensive lineman, Virginia transfer -- SIGNED, Mekhi Blackmon, three-star cornerback, Colorado transfer -- SIGNED, Travis Dye, three-star running back, Oregon transfer -- SIGNED. 5-10 / After USC fired Clay Helton in September, the program announced the hiring of former Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley just a day after the next-to-last regular season week in college football. 2022 Player Commits. Coach Chris McDonald said Milkovic still is relatively new to play inside linebacker and will only get better. Commitment From School Commitment Count; William Chrisman High School High School Independence, MO: 3 Lift for Life Academy High School St. Louis, MO: 2 College of the Sequoias CCCAA Visalia, CA: 2 Three trades in a chaotic top five, The new law changing service academy football, and the coaches pushing back, Realignment chatter: How the Pac-12 holds the key to it all, NFL combine Day 3 recap and who's rising in the draft: How C.J. ", Chandler Hamilton defensive back/punt returner Cooper LeDuc announced he has committed to Southern Utah to play football. After Chandler's 63-7 win at Cathedral Catholic in California last Friday, senior defensive lineman A'mauri Washington announced he committed to the Oregon Ducks to play college football. https://trojanswire.usatoday.com/lists/usc-trojans-2022-early-signing-period-tracker/, Raleek Brown, 5-star RB, Santa Ana, California -- SIGNED, Fabian Ross, 4-star DB, Las Vegas, Nevada -- SIGNED, Garrison Madden, 3-star LB, Hampton, Georgia -- SIGNED, Devan Thompkins, 3-star EDGE, Stockton, California -- SIGNED, Atticus Bertrams, 2-star P, Australia -- SIGNED, Earl Barquet, 3-star defensive tackle, TCU transfer -- SIGNED, Zion Branch, 4-star safety, Las Vegas, Nevada - SIGNED, Domani Jackson, 5-star defensive back, Santa Ana, CA -- SIGNED, Austin Jones, four-star running back, Stanford transfer -- SIGNED, Latrell McCutchin, four-star cornerback, Oklahoma transfer -- VERBAL, Tyrone Taleni, three-star defensive lineman, Kansas State transfer -- SIGNED, Mario Williams, four-star wide receiver, Oklahoma transfer -- SIGNED, Brenden Rice, four-star wide receiver, Colorado transfer -- SIGNED, C.J. 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. Heran for 731 yards and 12 TDs, averaging 7.2 yards a carry last season as a junior. And the overall hype for this announcement is definitely worth watching. Hall has gone 10-15 in two seasons as the Golden Eagles coach. McDonald said Wisconsin may move Durand inside, but believes he can play all five positions across the offensive line. Purcell will play defensive line at Southern Utah after successfully doing so for Bountiful High School in Bountiful, Utah. 175, ILB / NA . 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. 6-2 / He said Drake began recruiting him during the Pinnacle springfootball showcase in May. From Provo, Utah and Provo High School, Lesa will play linebacker for the Thunderbirds after a decorated high school career. 8 in the nation by MaxPreps. Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley just a day after the next-to-last regular season week in college football. all commits; signed; enrolled; transfers; roster; national 2022 180th prev rank-null 2022-prev rank-class 2022 64.62 prev score-In-state: 0 % Avg. The Utah native measures in at 6'3", 225 pounds. (St Pauls), 247Sports Composite: Two stars; position ranking: 191, Hometown/School: Laurel, Miss. COMMITTED #FightOn pic.twitter.com/mOk9YrtcV8. 2022. football. He can line up over center or on the edge. Remember this video? Hale was recruited to Southern Utah as a cornerback after playing the position at Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, California. I had a good relationship with him. (Brandon), Hometown/School: Flowood, Miss. Oregon, in the end, had everything he wanted. Southern University. (Oak Grove), 247Sports Composite: Three stars; position ranking: 169, Hometown/School: Starkville, Miss. Phoenix Sandra Day O'Connor tight end/defensive end Ryan Davis announced he will be playing college football at Kansas State. 4 defensive lineman to see in the state this 2022 season by The Arizona Republic. 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. "These 23 young men are the foundation on which we are going to build a great FCS football program. He caught 51 passes for 943 yards and nine touchdowns last season. 180, WR / The 2023 Southern Miss football recruiting class is highlighted by WR Javieon Butler and QB Ethan Crawford, along with 10 other three-star recruits. 4 overall by The Arizona Republic in the 2023 Big 150, is one of the most skillful and athletic, physical wide receivers in the country. FOOTBALL He served as team captain of the track and field team, and won his school's Student-Athlete Leadership Award and Community Service Award. Leausa will join his brother, Austin, as an offensive lineman for Southern Utah. Videos, analysis and more on ESPN.com 6-2.5 / We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Following coach Fitzgerald from Frostburg State University, Dillard will suit up as an offensive lineman for the T-Birds in 2022. 3 transfer class with Wednesday's cornerback additions: https://t.co/WN3AyDSeax, Chris Trevio (@ChrisNTrevino) January 20, 2022. He is ranked fifth among the Too 10 wide receivers for the 2022 high school football season by The Arizona Republic. "I love the coaching staff, the area, and the education.". "I feel it's a great fit with the culture of that program. More. Southern University Football Recruitment | FieldLevel He was a three-year starting center at Alabama, won 2 national championships, and has nearly identical measurables to me. Tapusoa originally signed with Southern Utah in 2015 and is the brother of current Thunderbird safety, Iversyn Tapusoa. Gilbert Perry defensive end Aiden Herring gave the Air Force Academy a commitment to not just play football but to serve his country. "Everyone loved where they were and its really a family. Davis had 6.5 sacks and 26 tackles last season as a junior. Price is originally from Pleasant Grove, Utah where he prepped at Pleasant Grove High School. To suggest human-interest story ideas and other news, reach Obert at richard.obert@arizonarepublic.comor 602-316-8827. College football's February national signing day is here. NA 146 41. 5-9 / We'll be updating our class rankings throughout the day, so stay tuned to see how the latest signings affect your team. 0.8300. Romello Height Video | Scouts Report 175, ILB / He has had more than 20 offers and is rated as the eighth-best prospect in the 2023 class by The Republic. Will Hall's third recruiting class has 17 commits as of Sunday and has talent on both sides of the ball. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. ", Verbally committed! Chandler Hamilton outside linebacker Taye Brown announced on social media Monday that he has committed to the University of Arizona. Central Michigan beat Pac-12 Washington State in the Sun Bowl last season. The 6'0", 170-pound recruit was named Second Team All-Trinity League for his work on the field, and Scholar Athlete of the Year in the classroom with a 4.29 GPA. 5-9 / He ran for 305 yards and five TDs. Information on each signee, along with a link to the announcement of their signing, can be viewed below. 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. 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.". Class Breakdown: Lake Havasu running back Isaac Stopke gave Drake a commitment to play football. Mountain Ridge coach Doug Madoski said that Doost worked hard to get to this point in his life on the football field. He led the Knights to the state championship game where they defeated Utah powerhouse Corner Canyon, 49-42. Southern University 2021 Football Commits - 247Sports He comes from a football pedigree. "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. 2 tight end in Arizona behind Pinnacle's Duce Robinson by The Arizona Republic, also considered Washington, Arizona, Oregon, Auburn and Ole Miss. With my dad over there, with Coach Clem, Coach Dellingham, they all have great bonds with me.".