Nineteen Future Deacs Sign on National Signing Day
12/21/2022 8:23:00 AM | Football
Wake Forest set to add 19 high school prospects for the 2023 season.
NSD Central | Roster | Highlights
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson announced the signing of 19 future Demon Deacons on Wednesday as a part of National Signing Day.
"National Signing Day is always an exciting moment for Wake Forest University and our football program," head coach Dave Clawson said. "However, I am most excited for the young men who have chosen to join the Winston-Salem community and our football program as they will make a great impact on the field, in the classroom and in our community. I look forward to coaching all these future Demon Deacons and I am very grateful for the hard work and dedication of our entire staff to put this great recruiting class together."
Signee Bios:
Deuce Alexander (Hilton Alexander II) | WR | 5-11 | 165 | Douglasville, GA / Douglas County
Tallied 105 catches for 1,435 yards and 11 touchdowns over high school career … 2022: Led Douglas County with 52 receptions, 766 yards and six touchdowns and 5 interceptions as a senior in 2022… Averaged over 100 all-purpose yards per game … Led Douglas County to a spot in the 2022 GHSA Class 6A playoffs … 2021: Caught 53 passes for 669 yards and five touchdowns … Led Douglas County to a spot in the 2022 GHSA Class 6A playoffs … Also returned some kicks and punts for the Tigers… 2020: Caught one pass for 15 yards… 2019: Caught first pass of career…Also ran track (sprints) ... Posted a school-best 21.61 in the 200-meter dash in April of 2022 … Captured the county championship in the 400-meter dash with a 49.36 in 2021
Personal: Son of Karen (mother) and Hilton (father) ... Born July 27, 2005 … … Father, Hilton, played with the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints for three seasons after storied collegiate career at Morris Brown College. Sister (Kayla Alexander) ran track in college for Louisville and Texas Tech.
Kyland Armstrong | OL | 6-3 | 285 | Orange Park, FL / Oakleaf
2022: Anchored an offensive line that helped Oakleaf rush for 1,842 yards (7.1 per carry) and 20 rushing touchdowns over the course of the season ... Helped Oakleaf throw for 1,742 yards (174.2 yards per game) ... Team averaged 27.1 points per game during senior season … 2021: Mainstay on Oakleaf's offense that averaged 231.2 rushing yards per game as well as 25 touchdowns on the ground … 2020: Instrumental in Oakleaf's run in Florida's Class 8A State Championships … Helped Oakleaf average just under 450 all-purpose yards per game.
Personal: Son of Kayla (Mother) ... Born July 28, 2005 … Also competed for the school's weightlifting team … As a junior, placed 5th at the 3A state meet with a 225-pound snatch.
Tyler Black | P | 5-10 | 175 | Goochland, VA / Goochland
Ranked 19th in the nation by Kohl's and was 5-star kicker and a 4.5-star punter … 2021: Received Virginia 3A Second Team All-State honors … Also notched First Team All-Region honors as a kicker and Second Team All-Region honors as a punter … Connected on 4-of-6 field goal attempts with a long of 38, went 26-of-31 on PATs.
Personal: Son of Melissa (Mother) and Tom (Father) … Born Feb. 18, 2005 … Two-time state champion in the pole vault after placing 6th as a freshman.
David Egbe | RB | 5-10 | 200 | Millstone, NJ / Loomis Chaffee
During his senior season in 2022, Egbe rushed for 1,239 rushing yards on 139 carries for an average of 8.9 yards per attempt … Also tallied 15 receptions for 251 yards and he totaled 22 touchdowns … Named First Team All-NEPSAC, First Team All-Founders and was the Founders League Offensive Player of the Year … As a junior in 2021, he tallied 1,293 rushing yards, averaging 6.5 yards per carry and scored 21 total touchdowns … Ran a personal-best 11.30 in the 100-meter dash and a 23.38 in the 200-meter dash.
Personal: Son of Elizabeth (Mother) and Ebase (Father)... Born Oct. 11, 2003.
Charlie Gilliam | QB | 6-3 | 180| McDonough, GA / Eagles Landing Christian Academy
Completed 497 passes for 4,271 yards (53 percent completion percentage) and 45 touchdowns throughout his storied career at Eagles Landing Christian Academy making him the leading passer in school history… Also added 10 touchdowns on the ground…named an All Region and All State player in GA and a team captain…rated a three-star by 247sports … 2022: Completed 121-of-200 passes for 2,044 yards and 26 touchdowns in 12 games… Completed passes at a 60.5 percent clip… Averaged 170.3 passing yards per game… Carried the ball 61 times, finding the end zone on three occasions…
2021: Went 132-of-271 through the air for 2,098 yards (161.4 per game) and 18 touchdowns in 13 contests… Added seven rushing touchdowns…led team to the state semifinals… 2020: Appeared in six games, tallying 113 yards and the first passing touchdown of his career.
Personal: Son of Chuck and Julie Gilliam … Born on Nov. 11, 2004.
Aiden Hall | LB | 6-2 | 216 | Pleasant Grove, AL / Pleasant Grove
During his senior season in 2022, Hall totaled 143 tackles while also recording 21.0 tackles for loss, 5.0 pass break ups and 2.0 sacks…Also played running back scoring 5 touchdowns…Helped his high school reach the semifinals of the AHSAA state playoffs…Set to participate in the AHSAA North South All-Star Game…Tallied 112 total tackles, 24.0 tackles for loss, two interceptions and two sacks as a junior.
Personal: Son of Sophronia (mother) and Keith (father) Hall ... Born Oct. 8, 2004.
Jaquez Keyes | LB | 6-1 | 205 | Ironton, OH / Ironton
During his senior season in 2022, Keyes earned both OHSAA All-State and OHSAA All-District honors while helping lead Ironton to the Division V state football championship… Defensively, he tallied 56 total tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks…Totaled a little over 1,000 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns out of the backfield, totaling 126 points and averaging 6.3 yards per carry…Tallied 152 yards and scored three of the final four touchdowns for Ironton in the win in the 2022 state semifinal game…Ran for over 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior on just 94 carries, averaging nearly 11.5 yards per carry.
Personal: Son of Jermaine Keyes (father), Rebecca Keyes (Stepmother), and Dana Green (mother) ... Born April 25, 2004.
Kerrington Lee | DL | 6-4 | 235 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL / Dwyer
Team Captain … USA Today Florida Network Top 100 player … In his first full season at defensive end as a junior in 2021, Lee recorded 47.0 tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss and 12.0 sacks … Prior to his junior season, he primarily played left tackle … Nominee for the 2021 football defensive player of the year for the Palm Beach County High School Sports Awards by USA Today Sports … Also played on the Dwyer basketball team.
Personal: Son of Luanda Lee and Dr Joe Lee... Born on Oct. 27, 2004.
Chris Marable Jr. | DL | 6-4 | 290 | Hilton Head Island, SC / Hilton Head School
Team Captain … Set to participate in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas … Garnered First Team All-Region 7 AAAA honors … Named 4A Lower State Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 1, recording 15 total tackles including six tackles for loss.
Personal: Son of Christopher Marable Sr.... Born on April 23, 2005.
Micah Mays Jr. | WR | 6-2 | 185 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL / The Benjamin School
U.S. Army All-American Game selection … Ranked as a four-star prospect by 247Sports, the No. 163 player nationally and the No. 23 wide receiver in the country … As a senior, caught 27 passes for 503 yards and nine touchdowns in 10 games, helping lead a young The Benjamin School squad to a 5-5 record and an appearance in the first round of Florida's 1M playoffs … USA Today Florida Network Top 100 player … As a junior, caught 42 passes for 724 yards (17.3 average) and seven touchdowns, helping The Benjamin School go 8-2 and made the second round of Sunshine State's 3A playoffs … Three-sport athlete in basketball, football and track & field … Captured gold at Florida's 1A track meet as a junior in both the 400-meter dash and triple jump … Also placed 3rd in the high jump (6'1.5") at states while anchoring a 4x400 squad that captured a regional title a few weeks prior … Clocked a personal-best 400-meter dash (47.52) and triple jump (45'11.75") at Florida's 1A meet … As a sophomore, was a state qualifier in the 200-meter dash, 400-meter dash, high jump and triple jump.
Personal: Son of Micah Mays Sr. and Rachelle Mays .... His father played quarterback at Grambling State and was also the head coach at Lake Worth High School and the Athletics Director at Palm Beach Lakes…Born on Feb. 6, 2005.
Devin McRae | OL | 6-4 | 265 | McRae, GA / Telfair County HS
Led the team to a 9-3 record, the second most wins in school history in 2022 … Additionally, it was the first home playoff game and win in 29 years … Named All-State and 4A All-Region on the offensive line … As a junior, earned all-state recognition from the Atlanta Journal Constitution in Georgia's A Public classification … Two-way player for Telfair County. Started at RT … Participated in the Georgia All-Star Classic.
Personal: Son of Rena McRae and Lakeith McRae Born… on March 22, 2005.
Davaughn Patterson | DB | 6-1 | 205 | North Jacksonville, FL / Edward H White HS
All Conference Junior and Senior Year. Posted 64 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sacks, two interceptions, five pass deflections, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in nine games played on defense as a senior … Also played on offense, recording 13 rushing touchdowns on 587 rushing yards … As a junior, he was a two-way player, running for 351 yards and six touchdowns while making 88 tackles on defense. Also had three interceptions and three forced fumbles .… Started on varsity since freshman year … Also ran track and was a district qualifier in the 400m-dash (52.28) and the long jump (18'11.75") as a junior.
Personal: Son of Nandi Patterson and Dashawn Patterson...Born on Nov. 11, 2004.
Drew Pickett | RB | 5-9 | 180 | Seale, AL / Russell County
Over the course of his storied career at Russell County, Pickett rushed for 3,473 yards on 618 carries and a total of 32 rushing touchdowns … Also tallied a pair of receiving touchdowns during his four-year career … 2022: Named to the Alabama - Mississippi All-Star Game … Finished his season with 591 yards on 105 carries (5.6 yard average) and tallied eight rushing touchdowns … Recorded eight receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown reception with a long catch of 48 yards … 2021: Over the course of nine games played, Pickett rushed the ball 145 times for 835 yards and scored five touchdowns … Rushed for over 100 yards five times … Caught 16 passes for 163 yards and one score … 2020: Notched a team-best 1,352 yards on the ground on 227 attempts and scored seven touchdowns … Hauled in five passes for 115 yards with a long catch of 58 yards … 2019: Played in 11 games and rushed the ball 141 times for 695 yards and scored six touchdowns … Tallied 100-plus yard games on the ground twice.
Personal: Son of Kimberly Jones (mother), Scherrie (stepmother) and Darryl (father)... Born on August 29, 2005.
Antonio Robinson, Jr. | DB | 5-10 | 180 | Miami, FL / Beechwood
Rated as a four-star prospect by 247 Sports and Composite, ranking at the No. 386 recruit overall, the No. 39 cornerback and the No. 1 player in the state of Kentucky…Played at Florida Christian in Miami, Fla. for his first three years of high school before transferring to Beechwood High School in Kentucky when his family moved … Over the course of his four-year high school career, Robinson tallied 113 tackles, 13 tackles-for-loss, eight interceptions, 16 pass breakups, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery … Returned eight kickoffs and 16 punts over the course of his career … As a senior at Beechwood in 2022, Robinson totaled 54 tackles, nine tackles-for-loss, two interceptions and two forced fumbles … 2021 at Florida Christian: Totaled 26 tackles, three tackles-for-loss, two interceptions and eight pass deflections … 2020: Recorded 21 tackles, two pass breakups, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery … 2019: Played in 10 games and picked off a pair of passes and registered six pass deflections … Ranked as the No. 37 cornerback in the nation and No. 1 in the state of Kentucky by 247Sports.com … Over the course of his high school career, Robinson played both ways at times and tallied 147 riches for 1,022 yards and 15 rushing touchdowns … Additionally, he caught 72 passes for 929 yards and 11 scores. Antonio was an Adidas Freshman All-American. Plans on majoring in exercise science and is an author.
Personal: Son of Lacrasha Crawly (mother) and Antonio Robinson Sr. (father)... Antonio also ran track while in high school and broke records in track in both the 100m (10.67) and 200m (21.81) and was a three-year starter at Florida Christian as a baseball player … Born on March 3, 2004.
George Steih | OL | 6-5 | 270 | Franklin, TN / Grace Christian Academy
Team captain … Played on both the offensive and defensive line in high school for his final three years … Three-year letterman … Helped anchor Grace Christian Academy's offensive line as they totaled 1,505 passing yards and 824 rushing yards during his senior season … Tallied a total of 142 tackles, 24 tackles-for-loss, 11.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one blocked field goal on defense over the course of his career … Had a breakout junior season on the defensive line totaling a team-high 69 tackles, 19 tackles-for-loss, 10.5 sacks and three forced fumbles … Named first team Division II Single A All Region defensive line both junior and senior year, and first team All Region offensive line senior year. Invited to the TN East West All-Star Game. All-State DL as a junior.
Personal: Son of Lacey (Mother) and Will (Father) … Born October 26, 2004.
Ka'shawn Thomas | DL | 6-1 | 288 | Brunswick, GA / Brunswick
Team Captain … Tallied a total of 163 tackles, 17 tackles-for-loss, six sacks and one fumble recovery over the course of his storied career at Brunswick … 2022: Totaled a career-best 61 tackles, five tackles-for-loss, one sack and one fumble recovery as a senior … Led the Pirates to a perfect 10-0 regular season and to the Georgia 6A State Playoffs … 2021: Tallied 56 tackles, a career-best eight tackles-for-loss and three sacks … Named The Brunswick News' Defensive Player of the Year … 2020: Played in 10 games as a sophomore and recorded 44 tackles, four tackles-for-loss and two sacks.
Personal: Son of Tashana (Mother) … Born June 24, 2004.
Rushuan Tongue | DB | 6-1 | 180 | Pasadena, MD / Chesapeake
Played on both sides of the ball over three years on varsity at Chesapeake High… Tallied 77 tackles and eight interceptions over his high school career, including three defensive touchdowns at safety… Caught 33 career passes for 657 yards and 13 touchdowns… 2022: Earned First-Team All-County honors at the safety position… Finished his senior season with 41 tackles and a team-high four interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) in 10 games… Also led the Cougars in total touchdowns (12), receptions (17), and receiving yards (350)... Handled kick and punt returning duties for a combined 281 yards and two touchdowns… 2021: First-Team All-County cornerback …Helped lead his team to a semifinal appearance in the Maryland 3A Playoffs… Finished with a team-high four interceptions (two returned for touchdowns) in addition to 36 tackles his junior year… Led the team with 14 receptions for 307 yards (21.9 YPC) and four touchdowns… Returned one of his three kickoff returns for a touchdown… Ranked as the No. 19 recruit out of the state of Maryland by 247Sports.
Personal: Son of Nichola (mother) and Russell (father) Tongue… Born on December 14, 2004.. Also played basketball for Chesapeake High.
Tyler Walton | DL | 6-5 | 240 | Suwanee, GA / North Gwinnett
Team Captain … Played two years on varsity at North Gwinnett High School… Recorded 101 tackles, 35 tackles-for-loss and 16 sacks in 20 career games… 2022: Helped lead his team to a 10-3 record (6-0 in district play) and a trip to the quarterfinals of the Georgia Class 7A playoffs… Tallied 54 tackles (6.0 per game), 18 tackles-for-loss (2.0 per game), eight sacks and a forced fumble in nine appearances during his senior season… 2021: Racked up 47 tackles, 17 tackles-for-loss, eight sacks, a team-high three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in his junior campaign… Earned an appearance in the second round of the playoffs.
Personal: Son of Sharonda (mother) and Branton (father) Walton… Born on February 23, 2005.
Travon West | CB | 5-11 | 165 | Piedmont, SC / Wren
Spent two years at T.L. Hanna High School before transferring to Wren… Played on both sides of the ball as a running back and safety in four years of varsity action… Tallied career totals of 173 tackles, six interceptions, 16 pass deflections and two forced fumbles in 33 career games… Ran for 788 yards (6.0 yards per carry) and 11 touchdowns… Handled kick and punt return duties his junior and senior seasons… 2022: Finished third on the team with 73 tackles and a tackle for loss… Had a team-high nine pass deflections… Led the team with 602 rushing yards (5.6 per carry) and eight touchdowns in addition to a receiving touchdown and a punt return touchdown… 2021: Had a team-high five interceptions and five pass deflections in addition to 57 tackles during his junior season… Tallied 171 yards and three touchdowns on just 24 carries… Returned a kickoff for a touchdown… Helped his team to the second round of the South Carolina 3A playoffs… 2020: Recorded 30 tackles and two pass deflections as the only sophomore on the defense… Had one rush for 15 yards… 2019: Tallied 13 tackles and an interception as a freshman… Ranked as the No. 28 recruit out of the state of South Carolina.
Personal: Son of Ebonee Patterson (mother) and Travis West (father)… Born on November 12, 2004.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson announced the signing of 19 future Demon Deacons on Wednesday as a part of National Signing Day.
"National Signing Day is always an exciting moment for Wake Forest University and our football program," head coach Dave Clawson said. "However, I am most excited for the young men who have chosen to join the Winston-Salem community and our football program as they will make a great impact on the field, in the classroom and in our community. I look forward to coaching all these future Demon Deacons and I am very grateful for the hard work and dedication of our entire staff to put this great recruiting class together."
Meet the Demon Deacons
Signee Bios:
Deuce Alexander (Hilton Alexander II) | WR | 5-11 | 165 | Douglasville, GA / Douglas County
Tallied 105 catches for 1,435 yards and 11 touchdowns over high school career … 2022: Led Douglas County with 52 receptions, 766 yards and six touchdowns and 5 interceptions as a senior in 2022… Averaged over 100 all-purpose yards per game … Led Douglas County to a spot in the 2022 GHSA Class 6A playoffs … 2021: Caught 53 passes for 669 yards and five touchdowns … Led Douglas County to a spot in the 2022 GHSA Class 6A playoffs … Also returned some kicks and punts for the Tigers… 2020: Caught one pass for 15 yards… 2019: Caught first pass of career…Also ran track (sprints) ... Posted a school-best 21.61 in the 200-meter dash in April of 2022 … Captured the county championship in the 400-meter dash with a 49.36 in 2021
Personal: Son of Karen (mother) and Hilton (father) ... Born July 27, 2005 … … Father, Hilton, played with the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints for three seasons after storied collegiate career at Morris Brown College. Sister (Kayla Alexander) ran track in college for Louisville and Texas Tech.
Deuce is in the same mold as the other outstanding slot receivers we have had. The son of a coach, he possesses outstanding speed, soft hands, and is a crafty route runner. Welcome Deuce to the Deacs. #GoDeacs pic.twitter.com/suNRvEnsO5
— Dave Clawson (@CoachClawson) December 21, 2022
Kyland Armstrong | OL | 6-3 | 285 | Orange Park, FL / Oakleaf
2022: Anchored an offensive line that helped Oakleaf rush for 1,842 yards (7.1 per carry) and 20 rushing touchdowns over the course of the season ... Helped Oakleaf throw for 1,742 yards (174.2 yards per game) ... Team averaged 27.1 points per game during senior season … 2021: Mainstay on Oakleaf's offense that averaged 231.2 rushing yards per game as well as 25 touchdowns on the ground … 2020: Instrumental in Oakleaf's run in Florida's Class 8A State Championships … Helped Oakleaf average just under 450 all-purpose yards per game.
Personal: Son of Kayla (Mother) ... Born July 28, 2005 … Also competed for the school's weightlifting team … As a junior, placed 5th at the 3A state meet with a 225-pound snatch.
Kyland is an athletic interior offensive lineman who has elite movement skills for an inside player. Welcome Kyland to the Deacs. #GoDeacs pic.twitter.com/fNBFjDbIIm
— Dave Clawson (@CoachClawson) December 21, 2022
Tyler Black | P | 5-10 | 175 | Goochland, VA / Goochland
Ranked 19th in the nation by Kohl's and was 5-star kicker and a 4.5-star punter … 2021: Received Virginia 3A Second Team All-State honors … Also notched First Team All-Region honors as a kicker and Second Team All-Region honors as a punter … Connected on 4-of-6 field goal attempts with a long of 38, went 26-of-31 on PATs.
Personal: Son of Melissa (Mother) and Tom (Father) … Born Feb. 18, 2005 … Two-time state champion in the pole vault after placing 6th as a freshman.
We are excited to have Tyler join the Deacs! He has a very strong leg as a punter and kickoff specialist. He is also a good athlete who has won the State Championship multiple times as a pole vaulter. Welcome Tyler to the Deacs! #GoDeacs pic.twitter.com/7fi61BDZ4K
— Dave Clawson (@CoachClawson) December 21, 2022
David Egbe | RB | 5-10 | 200 | Millstone, NJ / Loomis Chaffee
During his senior season in 2022, Egbe rushed for 1,239 rushing yards on 139 carries for an average of 8.9 yards per attempt … Also tallied 15 receptions for 251 yards and he totaled 22 touchdowns … Named First Team All-NEPSAC, First Team All-Founders and was the Founders League Offensive Player of the Year … As a junior in 2021, he tallied 1,293 rushing yards, averaging 6.5 yards per carry and scored 21 total touchdowns … Ran a personal-best 11.30 in the 100-meter dash and a 23.38 in the 200-meter dash.
Personal: Son of Elizabeth (Mother) and Ebase (Father)... Born Oct. 11, 2003.
Loomis Chaffee HS, by way of Millstone NJ, David is an explosive athlete who can run with speed and power. He is also a threat catching the ball out of the backfield. Welcome David to the Deacs. #GoDeacs pic.twitter.com/x5KKy2N7eC
— Dave Clawson (@CoachClawson) December 21, 2022
Charlie Gilliam | QB | 6-3 | 180| McDonough, GA / Eagles Landing Christian Academy
Completed 497 passes for 4,271 yards (53 percent completion percentage) and 45 touchdowns throughout his storied career at Eagles Landing Christian Academy making him the leading passer in school history… Also added 10 touchdowns on the ground…named an All Region and All State player in GA and a team captain…rated a three-star by 247sports … 2022: Completed 121-of-200 passes for 2,044 yards and 26 touchdowns in 12 games… Completed passes at a 60.5 percent clip… Averaged 170.3 passing yards per game… Carried the ball 61 times, finding the end zone on three occasions…
2021: Went 132-of-271 through the air for 2,098 yards (161.4 per game) and 18 touchdowns in 13 contests… Added seven rushing touchdowns…led team to the state semifinals… 2020: Appeared in six games, tallying 113 yards and the first passing touchdown of his career.
Personal: Son of Chuck and Julie Gilliam … Born on Nov. 11, 2004.
A strong armed winner who has shown great accuracy. Charlie has a big upside and has a skillset that fits our offense. Welcome Charlie to the Deacs. #GoDeacs pic.twitter.com/9n8417z4eY
— Dave Clawson (@CoachClawson) December 21, 2022
Aiden Hall | LB | 6-2 | 216 | Pleasant Grove, AL / Pleasant Grove
During his senior season in 2022, Hall totaled 143 tackles while also recording 21.0 tackles for loss, 5.0 pass break ups and 2.0 sacks…Also played running back scoring 5 touchdowns…Helped his high school reach the semifinals of the AHSAA state playoffs…Set to participate in the AHSAA North South All-Star Game…Tallied 112 total tackles, 24.0 tackles for loss, two interceptions and two sacks as a junior.
Personal: Son of Sophronia (mother) and Keith (father) Hall ... Born Oct. 8, 2004.
Aiden is a very explosive and versatile linebacker who can play inside or outside the box. Aiden also has tremendous contact speed and will fit well within our defensive scheme. Welcome Aiden to the Deacs. #GoDeacs pic.twitter.com/OTEvZm1RhL
— Dave Clawson (@CoachClawson) December 21, 2022
Jaquez Keyes | LB | 6-1 | 205 | Ironton, OH / Ironton
During his senior season in 2022, Keyes earned both OHSAA All-State and OHSAA All-District honors while helping lead Ironton to the Division V state football championship… Defensively, he tallied 56 total tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks…Totaled a little over 1,000 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns out of the backfield, totaling 126 points and averaging 6.3 yards per carry…Tallied 152 yards and scored three of the final four touchdowns for Ironton in the win in the 2022 state semifinal game…Ran for over 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior on just 94 carries, averaging nearly 11.5 yards per carry.
Personal: Son of Jermaine Keyes (father), Rebecca Keyes (Stepmother), and Dana Green (mother) ... Born April 25, 2004.
Jaquez is a very athletic and versatile football player. Jaquez adds outstanding athleticism, physicality, and speed to our linebacker room. pic.twitter.com/LTBQUSSjQj
— Dave Clawson (@CoachClawson) December 21, 2022
Kerrington Lee | DL | 6-4 | 235 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL / Dwyer
Team Captain … USA Today Florida Network Top 100 player … In his first full season at defensive end as a junior in 2021, Lee recorded 47.0 tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss and 12.0 sacks … Prior to his junior season, he primarily played left tackle … Nominee for the 2021 football defensive player of the year for the Palm Beach County High School Sports Awards by USA Today Sports … Also played on the Dwyer basketball team.
Personal: Son of Luanda Lee and Dr Joe Lee... Born on Oct. 27, 2004.
Excited to get someone with Kerrington's power, length, and ability to get to the QB. Welcome Kerrington to the Deacs! #GoDeacs pic.twitter.com/B63PbNTTDW
— Dave Clawson (@CoachClawson) December 21, 2022
Chris Marable Jr. | DL | 6-4 | 290 | Hilton Head Island, SC / Hilton Head School
Team Captain … Set to participate in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas … Garnered First Team All-Region 7 AAAA honors … Named 4A Lower State Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 1, recording 15 total tackles including six tackles for loss.
Personal: Son of Christopher Marable Sr.... Born on April 23, 2005.
Chris provides size and athleticism that gives him the potential to be a dominant inside defensive lineman. Welcome Chris to the Deacs. #GoDeacs pic.twitter.com/BDLV5zlJ0U
— Dave Clawson (@CoachClawson) December 21, 2022
Micah Mays Jr. | WR | 6-2 | 185 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL / The Benjamin School
U.S. Army All-American Game selection … Ranked as a four-star prospect by 247Sports, the No. 163 player nationally and the No. 23 wide receiver in the country … As a senior, caught 27 passes for 503 yards and nine touchdowns in 10 games, helping lead a young The Benjamin School squad to a 5-5 record and an appearance in the first round of Florida's 1M playoffs … USA Today Florida Network Top 100 player … As a junior, caught 42 passes for 724 yards (17.3 average) and seven touchdowns, helping The Benjamin School go 8-2 and made the second round of Sunshine State's 3A playoffs … Three-sport athlete in basketball, football and track & field … Captured gold at Florida's 1A track meet as a junior in both the 400-meter dash and triple jump … Also placed 3rd in the high jump (6'1.5") at states while anchoring a 4x400 squad that captured a regional title a few weeks prior … Clocked a personal-best 400-meter dash (47.52) and triple jump (45'11.75") at Florida's 1A meet … As a sophomore, was a state qualifier in the 200-meter dash, 400-meter dash, high jump and triple jump.
Personal: Son of Micah Mays Sr. and Rachelle Mays .... His father played quarterback at Grambling State and was also the head coach at Lake Worth High School and the Athletics Director at Palm Beach Lakes…Born on Feb. 6, 2005.
A captain and 3 sport athlete, Micah brings exceptional speed and versatility to our program. Micah also has excellent hands and a tremendous work ethic. Welcome Micah to the Deacs. #GoDeacs pic.twitter.com/iT5KgCI8HZ
— Dave Clawson (@CoachClawson) December 21, 2022
Devin McRae | OL | 6-4 | 265 | McRae, GA / Telfair County HS
Led the team to a 9-3 record, the second most wins in school history in 2022 … Additionally, it was the first home playoff game and win in 29 years … Named All-State and 4A All-Region on the offensive line … As a junior, earned all-state recognition from the Atlanta Journal Constitution in Georgia's A Public classification … Two-way player for Telfair County. Started at RT … Participated in the Georgia All-Star Classic.
Personal: Son of Rena McRae and Lakeith McRae Born… on March 22, 2005.
Devin is an extremely physical inside lineman who consistently moves people. He has great toughness and leadership skills. Welcome Devin to the Deacs. #GoDeacs pic.twitter.com/jelsY0kcrq
— Dave Clawson (@CoachClawson) December 21, 2022
Davaughn Patterson | DB | 6-1 | 205 | North Jacksonville, FL / Edward H White HS
All Conference Junior and Senior Year. Posted 64 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sacks, two interceptions, five pass deflections, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in nine games played on defense as a senior … Also played on offense, recording 13 rushing touchdowns on 587 rushing yards … As a junior, he was a two-way player, running for 351 yards and six touchdowns while making 88 tackles on defense. Also had three interceptions and three forced fumbles .… Started on varsity since freshman year … Also ran track and was a district qualifier in the 400m-dash (52.28) and the long jump (18'11.75") as a junior.
Personal: Son of Nandi Patterson and Dashawn Patterson...Born on Nov. 11, 2004.
Davaughn is an extremely physical hard-hitting safety who can run the alley. Davaughn led his team in rushing and defensive stops. Welcome Davaughn to the Deacs. #GoDeacs pic.twitter.com/1SbpC0JDGY
— Dave Clawson (@CoachClawson) December 21, 2022
Drew Pickett | RB | 5-9 | 180 | Seale, AL / Russell County
Over the course of his storied career at Russell County, Pickett rushed for 3,473 yards on 618 carries and a total of 32 rushing touchdowns … Also tallied a pair of receiving touchdowns during his four-year career … 2022: Named to the Alabama - Mississippi All-Star Game … Finished his season with 591 yards on 105 carries (5.6 yard average) and tallied eight rushing touchdowns … Recorded eight receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown reception with a long catch of 48 yards … 2021: Over the course of nine games played, Pickett rushed the ball 145 times for 835 yards and scored five touchdowns … Rushed for over 100 yards five times … Caught 16 passes for 163 yards and one score … 2020: Notched a team-best 1,352 yards on the ground on 227 attempts and scored seven touchdowns … Hauled in five passes for 115 yards with a long catch of 58 yards … 2019: Played in 11 games and rushed the ball 141 times for 695 yards and scored six touchdowns … Tallied 100-plus yard games on the ground twice.
Personal: Son of Kimberly Jones (mother), Scherrie (stepmother) and Darryl (father)... Born on August 29, 2005.
Drew is a dynamic playmaker from Russell County HS in Seale, AL. Drew has good quickness, change of direction, and ball skills. Welcome Drew to the Deacs. #GoDeacs pic.twitter.com/QFnjeepiUK
— Dave Clawson (@CoachClawson) December 21, 2022
Antonio Robinson, Jr. | DB | 5-10 | 180 | Miami, FL / Beechwood
Rated as a four-star prospect by 247 Sports and Composite, ranking at the No. 386 recruit overall, the No. 39 cornerback and the No. 1 player in the state of Kentucky…Played at Florida Christian in Miami, Fla. for his first three years of high school before transferring to Beechwood High School in Kentucky when his family moved … Over the course of his four-year high school career, Robinson tallied 113 tackles, 13 tackles-for-loss, eight interceptions, 16 pass breakups, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery … Returned eight kickoffs and 16 punts over the course of his career … As a senior at Beechwood in 2022, Robinson totaled 54 tackles, nine tackles-for-loss, two interceptions and two forced fumbles … 2021 at Florida Christian: Totaled 26 tackles, three tackles-for-loss, two interceptions and eight pass deflections … 2020: Recorded 21 tackles, two pass breakups, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery … 2019: Played in 10 games and picked off a pair of passes and registered six pass deflections … Ranked as the No. 37 cornerback in the nation and No. 1 in the state of Kentucky by 247Sports.com … Over the course of his high school career, Robinson played both ways at times and tallied 147 riches for 1,022 yards and 15 rushing touchdowns … Additionally, he caught 72 passes for 929 yards and 11 scores. Antonio was an Adidas Freshman All-American. Plans on majoring in exercise science and is an author.
Personal: Son of Lacrasha Crawly (mother) and Antonio Robinson Sr. (father)... Antonio also ran track while in high school and broke records in track in both the 100m (10.67) and 200m (21.81) and was a three-year starter at Florida Christian as a baseball player … Born on March 3, 2004.
Antonio is a very intelligent football player with elite athletic ability and great range. Antonio is also dynamic with the ball in his hands. Welcome Antonio to the Deacs. #GoDeacs pic.twitter.com/E3b5nUfgx4
— Dave Clawson (@CoachClawson) December 21, 2022
George Steih | OL | 6-5 | 270 | Franklin, TN / Grace Christian Academy
Team captain … Played on both the offensive and defensive line in high school for his final three years … Three-year letterman … Helped anchor Grace Christian Academy's offensive line as they totaled 1,505 passing yards and 824 rushing yards during his senior season … Tallied a total of 142 tackles, 24 tackles-for-loss, 11.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one blocked field goal on defense over the course of his career … Had a breakout junior season on the defensive line totaling a team-high 69 tackles, 19 tackles-for-loss, 10.5 sacks and three forced fumbles … Named first team Division II Single A All Region defensive line both junior and senior year, and first team All Region offensive line senior year. Invited to the TN East West All-Star Game. All-State DL as a junior.
Personal: Son of Lacey (Mother) and Will (Father) … Born October 26, 2004.
George is an extremely versatile offensive lineman who has great potential after only playing the position for one year. His athleticism and length give him a huge upside. Welcome George to the Deacs. #GoDeacs pic.twitter.com/3dLzwK4pei
— Dave Clawson (@CoachClawson) December 21, 2022
Ka'shawn Thomas | DL | 6-1 | 288 | Brunswick, GA / Brunswick
Team Captain … Tallied a total of 163 tackles, 17 tackles-for-loss, six sacks and one fumble recovery over the course of his storied career at Brunswick … 2022: Totaled a career-best 61 tackles, five tackles-for-loss, one sack and one fumble recovery as a senior … Led the Pirates to a perfect 10-0 regular season and to the Georgia 6A State Playoffs … 2021: Tallied 56 tackles, a career-best eight tackles-for-loss and three sacks … Named The Brunswick News' Defensive Player of the Year … 2020: Played in 10 games as a sophomore and recorded 44 tackles, four tackles-for-loss and two sacks.
Personal: Son of Tashana (Mother) … Born June 24, 2004.
Ka'Shawn's power and explosive take-off will allow him to spend time in our opponent's backfield. Welcome Ka'Shawn to the Deacs. #GoDeacs pic.twitter.com/34DAnpXXHF
— Dave Clawson (@CoachClawson) December 21, 2022
Rushuan Tongue | DB | 6-1 | 180 | Pasadena, MD / Chesapeake
Played on both sides of the ball over three years on varsity at Chesapeake High… Tallied 77 tackles and eight interceptions over his high school career, including three defensive touchdowns at safety… Caught 33 career passes for 657 yards and 13 touchdowns… 2022: Earned First-Team All-County honors at the safety position… Finished his senior season with 41 tackles and a team-high four interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) in 10 games… Also led the Cougars in total touchdowns (12), receptions (17), and receiving yards (350)... Handled kick and punt returning duties for a combined 281 yards and two touchdowns… 2021: First-Team All-County cornerback …Helped lead his team to a semifinal appearance in the Maryland 3A Playoffs… Finished with a team-high four interceptions (two returned for touchdowns) in addition to 36 tackles his junior year… Led the team with 14 receptions for 307 yards (21.9 YPC) and four touchdowns… Returned one of his three kickoff returns for a touchdown… Ranked as the No. 19 recruit out of the state of Maryland by 247Sports.
Personal: Son of Nichola (mother) and Russell (father) Tongue… Born on December 14, 2004.. Also played basketball for Chesapeake High.
Rushaun is a very productive football player in all 3 phases of the game. His instincts are off-the-charts and has game changing big-play ability. Welcome Rushaun to the Deacs! #GoDeacs pic.twitter.com/3DGv2ws8hK
— Dave Clawson (@CoachClawson) December 21, 2022
Tyler Walton | DL | 6-5 | 240 | Suwanee, GA / North Gwinnett
Team Captain … Played two years on varsity at North Gwinnett High School… Recorded 101 tackles, 35 tackles-for-loss and 16 sacks in 20 career games… 2022: Helped lead his team to a 10-3 record (6-0 in district play) and a trip to the quarterfinals of the Georgia Class 7A playoffs… Tallied 54 tackles (6.0 per game), 18 tackles-for-loss (2.0 per game), eight sacks and a forced fumble in nine appearances during his senior season… 2021: Racked up 47 tackles, 17 tackles-for-loss, eight sacks, a team-high three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in his junior campaign… Earned an appearance in the second round of the playoffs.
Personal: Son of Sharonda (mother) and Branton (father) Walton… Born on February 23, 2005.
Tyler's length, athleticism, and speed will allow us to play him as an edge rusher as well as in coverage. Welcome Tyler to the Deacs. #GoDeacs pic.twitter.com/d8YUkwvKPL
— Dave Clawson (@CoachClawson) December 21, 2022
Travon West | CB | 5-11 | 165 | Piedmont, SC / Wren
Spent two years at T.L. Hanna High School before transferring to Wren… Played on both sides of the ball as a running back and safety in four years of varsity action… Tallied career totals of 173 tackles, six interceptions, 16 pass deflections and two forced fumbles in 33 career games… Ran for 788 yards (6.0 yards per carry) and 11 touchdowns… Handled kick and punt return duties his junior and senior seasons… 2022: Finished third on the team with 73 tackles and a tackle for loss… Had a team-high nine pass deflections… Led the team with 602 rushing yards (5.6 per carry) and eight touchdowns in addition to a receiving touchdown and a punt return touchdown… 2021: Had a team-high five interceptions and five pass deflections in addition to 57 tackles during his junior season… Tallied 171 yards and three touchdowns on just 24 carries… Returned a kickoff for a touchdown… Helped his team to the second round of the South Carolina 3A playoffs… 2020: Recorded 30 tackles and two pass deflections as the only sophomore on the defense… Had one rush for 15 yards… 2019: Tallied 13 tackles and an interception as a freshman… Ranked as the No. 28 recruit out of the state of South Carolina.
Personal: Son of Ebonee Patterson (mother) and Travis West (father)… Born on November 12, 2004.
Travon is a very athletic cover corner with good speed and exceptional ball skills. Welcome Travon to the Deacs. #GoDeacs pic.twitter.com/4Otz3WAJtl
— Dave Clawson (@CoachClawson) December 21, 2022
Football Media Availability (9/18/25)
Thursday, September 18
QB Robbie Ashford takes it himself for the score
Thursday, September 11
Chris Barnes scores the TD on the game's first kick
Thursday, September 11
Matt Barrie SportsCenter at Wake Forest with Demond Claiborne
Wednesday, September 10