Welcome to Wake Forest! Thirty Future Deacs Sign on National Signing Day
12/3/2025 2:07:00 PM | Football
Wake Forest announces 30 high school prospects for the 2026 season.
2026 National Signing Day Roster | 2026 National Signing Day Central | Coach Jake Dickert National Signing Day Press Conference
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert announced the signing of 30 future Demon Deacons on Wednesday as a part of 2025 National Signing Day.
"It was an exciting day for all Demon Deacons out there," head coach Jake Dickert said at the start of his press conference on Wednesday afternoon. "I want to start quickly by saying how appreciative Candace and I and our family are, since the moment we got here 11 months ago, of the support of the Board of Trustees, our broader administration, President Wente, and all of our alumni and supporters. Bob McCreary is a special man, and he made all this possible. This is the place that we want to be. We love Winston-Salem, and we love Wake Forest. We're excited about being here and excited about what it means for our program. The investment Wake Forest wants to make in our players, our support staff, and the vision that we've created going forward has been special. That partnership has been really key, and it's just an honor to represent Wake Forest moving forward. Our family is really appreciative of that.
"Fast forward another 12 hours to this morning. We added 30 members of the Demon Deacon family from all over the country and all over the world. I think you saw Sweden and Ghana in there. I want to give a bunch of thanks to Rob Schlaeger, our general manager. He is the best in the business. I also want to give thanks to Katie Bason, our director of player personnel; all of our scouts and our scouting department; and our recruiting department with Ty Gatson, Maggie Mullen and Joel Diaz-Romero. They are just incredible with the amount of work that they've done to put this group together. I also want to thank our coaching staff, our support staff, and our coaches' wives who are involved in recruiting all these guys. I also want to thank the restaurants and the faculty and staff who spend their time with these young men. I think it's a really impressive class. I don't get into all the rankings. It's about their character, it's about their toughness, and it's about everything they've done throughout the course of this recruiting process to earn this opportunity to sit in these seats. I think that's a really, really big deal.
"Obviously, this is the biggest class in Wake Forest history. I think that was big to really reset the foundation of Wake Forest football. There are no shortcuts to success, and having the ability to sign these guys has been really special. These guys have a 78.0 winning percentage in high school. We love winners. We love guys who know how to win and that want to win. I think that's big. They have an average GPA of 3.49. They want to be challenged in everything that they do—from the classroom, to the field, to the workouts. That's something really important for us. Obviously, we just signed the highest-rated recruit in Wake Forest history, five players from North Carolina and 18 multisport athletes. Biomechanics and anthropometrics are important to us and the functional movements of these guys. We have 10 guys over 6-foot-4. There are just a lot of things that bring a lot of excitement to me for the future. I'm so proud of our staff and all the work that goes into signing these guys, and I'm excited now about having a full 365 days for our next class.
"The excitement of the season was felt in this group. In the summer, we were selling hope and optimism. Obviously, as the season unfolded, we were selling an opportunity and something special that we're building here. It just takes everybody. I know I'm up here talking about these 30 guys, but what a special class. I'm really proud of everyone that we brought in here—where they're from, who they are, their potential ceiling, the vision that we have created for them, and their belief in that. I told every one of them this morning that I have one goal, and that's that in five years, they walk out of here saying that this was the best decision they ever made. That's really important to us, and that's the love and passion and accountability that we're going to have for all these guys, and we're going to do great things together. We're excited about these guys and what they have for Demon Deacon Nation."
2026 Wake Forest National Signing Day Class
Meet the Demon Deacons
Signee Bios:
Gannon Jones | QB | 5-11 | 185 | Cary, N.C. / Cardinal Gibbons High School
Three-star prospect, ranked as the No. 54 player in North Carolina according to 247 Sports… Named the 2024 CAP-6 Player of the Year… Earned a position on the 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State team…Named the 2023 CAP-6 Offensive Player of the Year… Three-year varsity starter at Cardinal Gibbons… Led the Crusaders to a 28-6 record and two 4A state final fours as a starter… Despite having his senior season cut short due to injury, Jones accumulated 6,250 passing yards, 69 passing touchdowns and just 11 interceptions in 2+ years of starting at quarterback… Produced a 4.1 GPA as a student at Cardinal Gibbons.
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Son of Kevin and Lori Jones… Born on June 8, 2007.
Grant Lawless | QB | 6-4 | 195 | Denver, N.C. / East Lincoln High School
A four-star prospect, listed as the No. 23 player in North Carolina and the No. 2 quarterback in the state according to 247 Sports… Rated as the No. 1 recruit Wake Forest all-time in the 247Sports era by the outlet … Ranked by Rivals as the No. 117 recruit in the country and the No. 9 quarterback … Finished 2024 second in N.C. in passing yards with 2,390… Named to USA Today's All-USA East Region team watchlist in 2025… Nominated by Prep Redzone NC for 2025 player of the year… Named to his all-region team in 2024 by HighSchool OT… In 32 starts over three years, Lawless has totaled 7,125 passing yards, 89 touchdown passes, 868 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns… As a senior, led the Broncos to a 10-2 finish... Threw three touchdowns in his final high school game…Also played basketball at East Lincoln, averaging 13 points and 7.8 rebounds on his way to an all-conference team honor his junior season… Won underclassman of the year at East Lincoln in 2024/25 for his achievements in football, basketball and in the classroom.
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Son of Cody and Stacie Lawless… Born on February 3, 2008.
Christian "Deuce" Lawrence | RB | 5-8 | 190 | Tallahassee, FL / Thomas County Central High School
Listed as a three-star prospect and the No. 126 player in Georgia… Named as a 5A preseason All-State selection by Recruit Georgia… Earned first-team all-region honors in 2024 after consecutive 1,000+ yard rushing seasons… Has ran for a whopping 118.0 yards per game and accumulated a team-high 29 total touchdowns in 2025, including 21 touchdowns on the ground … Tallied 1,468 rushing yards, 9.1 yards per carry and 18 rushing touchdowns as a junior… Helped lead Thomas County to a perfect 13-0 season, an offensive average of 53.6 points per game in their 13 wins, a regional championship, and an appearance in the 5A GHSA State Semifinals as a senior… Transferred from Lincoln HS (FL), where he ran for 46 yards per game and six touchdowns as a sophomore.
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Son of Cedric and Lonya Lawrence… Born on February 10, 2008.
Kyndall McCaleb | RB | 6-0 | 205 | Painesville, OH / Riverside High School
A three-star running back and the No. 37 prospect in Ohio according to 247 Sports… Rated as the No. 21 recruit Wake Forest all-time in the 247Sports era by the outlet … Named first-team all-district and first-team all-conference in 2025… Named to the News-Herald's all star team in Ohio…Broke Riverside's rush yards, rushing touchdowns, total touchdowns and points scored records in 2025… Racked up 1,743 rushing yards, 8.3 yards per carry, 2,023 all-purpose yards and 26 touchdowns his senior season… Defensively, made 44 tackles, three TFLs and a forced fumble as a senior… Named third-team All-Ohio in 2024… As a junior, rushed for 1,670 yards and 18 touchdowns… Led Riverside to a conference title and a playoff appearance in 2025 after going 4-7 in 2024… Also competed in track and field; won the district championship for long jump in 2024…
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Son of Kassie and Marcus McCaleb…Born on Oct. 16, 2008.
Kobe Adeleke-Hokes | WR | 5-11 | 185 | Atlanta, GA / Peachtree Ridge High School
A three-star recruit and the No. 146 player in Georgia according to 247 Sports…Four-year varsity football player…Named to Georgia's 6A Region 7 first-team all-region team in 2024…Led his team in receiving yards three consecutive seasons… Has amassed 1,751 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns over his career… Finished 2024 second in Georgia's 6A Region 7 for receiving yards per game with 57.6…Totaled over 600 receiving yards and 500 kick return yards as a sophomore at Dacula High School… Led Peachtree Ridge to a 7-4 record in 2025 and consecutive playoff appearances… Played both sides of the ball in high school, also starring at defensive back.
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Son of Ikkesh Hokes and Micael Griggs… Born on January 17, 2008
Devin Goldston | WR | 6-2 | 185 | Raleigh, N.C. / Leesville Road High School
Ranked as a three-star prospect and the No. 45 overall player in North Carolina by 247 Sports… Recognized as the No. 1 wide receiver in the greater Raleigh area by 919 Recruits in 2025… Earned Cap-6 4A all-conference honors in 2024… Eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards in 12 games as a senior…Led Leesville Road with 66 catches, 1,074 receiving yards and ten touchdowns in 2025… Amassed 2,166 yards receiving and 19 touchdowns over three seasons of varsity football… Also played defensive back, recording two interceptions in his senior season…Helped lead Leesville Road to the basketball state tournament all three years he played on varsity… Starred in three sports at the high school level, competing in basketball and track & field in addition to football.
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Son of Donald and Michelle Goldston… Born on February 17, 2008.
Elijah Otieno | WR | 5-9 | 160 | Forney, TX / North Forney High School
Ranked as a three-star prospect and the No. 294 player in Texas according to 247 Sports… Listed as an "Underrated and Unstoppable" 2026 receiver by Prep Redzone TX… Led North Forney in receptions (39), yards (811), and touchdowns (9) as a junior in 2024. Also ran for 48 yards and two touchdowns… Recorded 24 catches in 11 games for 456 yards and six touchdowns as a senior … In his junior and senior years, Otieno was a key contributor for his team, which went 18-6 over the two seasons… North Forney reached the No. 6 ranking in Texas entering the postseason his senior season … In his final playoff game, recorded an interception, forced fumble in addition to starring offensively…A multi-sport high school athlete, he also competed in the 100m, 200m and long jump in track & field.
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Son of Abresha Kizart… Born on February 25, 2008.
Walker Bryson | WR | 6-0 | 185 | Waynesville, NC / Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
Listed as a high three-star prospect and the No. 47 overall prospect in Georgia by 247Sports… Rated as the No. 17 recruit Wake Forest all-time in the 247Sports era by the outlet…Finished his senior year with over 1,000 receiving yards and over 1,400 all-purpose yards while also having 16 total touchdowns in 11 games played…Tallied 47 receptions for 593 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior while also totaling 1,257 all-purpose yards.
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Son of Christy Bryson-Kirkpatrick… Born on August 7, 2006.
Dominick Barry | TE | 6-3 | 240 | Greenwood, IN / Center Grove High School
Rated as a three-star prospect and the No. 22 overall prospect in Indiana by ESPN… Named to the ALL-USA Indianapolis area preseason "Super Team" in 2025… Led all tight ends in his conference in receiving yards in 2025 with 413... Led his team in receiving yards and touchdowns his senior season… Led Center Grove to a 10-2 record and the 6A quarterfinals in 2025… Helped lead Center Grove to the Indianapolis 6A state semifinals in 2024… Named to the 2024 Junior All-State Team by the Indiana Football Coaches Association… Starred at multiple positions with the Trojans, playing tight end, slot receiver and H-back at the varsity level… Over three seasons of varsity football, Barry totaled 770 yards and 10 touchdowns…
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Son of Mamadou Barry and Sarah Riley… Born on October 10, 2007.
Maximilian "Max" Tillfeldt Retsler | TE | 6-7 | 240 | Stockholm, Sweden / Rig Academy
Listed as a three-star prospect and the No. 7 player out of Sweden… Captain of the Swedish National Team… Has appeared in international play as part of the Sweden U19 team… Gained experience by playing and training at the RIG American Football Academy…
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Son of Daniel and Pernilla Tillfeldt Retsler… Born on October 25, 2006.
Brady Shust | TE | 6-6 | 250 | Sparta, N.J. / St. Joseph Regional High School
A three-star prospect and the No. 25 player in New Jersey, according to 247 Sports… Gathered 26 receptions for 348 yards and four touchdowns with a long reception of 40 yards in his two years starting at tight end at SJR… Three-year varsity player; began his high school career playing defense in 2023/24… Helped lead the Green Knights to three consecutive playoff berths and never finished outside of a top six ranking in New Jersey… Led St. Joseph Regional to a New Jersey Non-Public Class A state championship as a senior… In addition to playing tight end, Shust also punted, with a career 38.8 yard average… Two-sport athlete, also starred in baseball.
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Son of Al and Keira Shust… Born on October 12, 2007.
Dalton DeBoer | OL | 6-6 | 350 | Clive, IA / Northwest High School
Ranked as the No. 11 overall prospect in Iowa and the No. 3 offensive lineman in the state… Selected as a first-team all-state lineman in Iowa in 2025… Also named as a first-team all-district and named to the Iowa's Prep Redzone All Elite Team…Voted top offensive lineman in Minnesota in 2024… Listed to the Minnesota Star Tribune's 2024 football "Dream Team" ... Honored as an All-District player in 2024… Named to Minnesota 5A Skyway Conference preseason all-region team in 2024… Played three seasons of varsity football at Academy of Holy Angels in Minnesota before transferring to Waukee Northwest in Iowa… In his lone season with Northwest, he anchored one of the best lines in the state… Helped lead Northwest to a 2025 conference championship and the playoff semifinals… Also competed in high school and AAU basketball as a center.
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Son of John and Diane DeBoer… Born on June 12, 2008.
Dylan Durbin | OL | 6-6 | 260 | Corpus Christi, TX | Veterans Memorial High School
A three-star offensive lineman and the No. 143 prospect in Texas according to 247 Sports… Named to RallyPreps Texas' Offensive Linemen: Top Names to Know list… A key piece in an Eagles offensive line that powered its run game for 3,314 rushing yards and 7.5 yards per carry in 2025…Also played defensive end.
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Son of Misty Durbin… Born on August 15, 2008.
Langston Hogg | OL | 6-2 | 280 | Kennesaw, GA/Cartersville High School
A three-star recruit and the No. 200 prospect in Georgia…Selected as an Under Armour All-American…Named to the 2024 Georgia all-state first team in 2024 by the Atlanta Journal Constitution…Named first-team 7A all-region in 2024… Was a preseason all-state selection in 2025…Starred on a Cartersville team that reached the Georgia 4A quarterfinals in both 2024 and 2025 and the semifinals in 2023… A four-year varsity player…Anchored an offensive line that helped the Hurricanes eclipse four consecutive 2,000+ yard rushing seasons.
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Son of Jason and Trinia Hogg… Born on September 25, 2007.
Fletcher Turk | OL | 6-6 | 290 | Cumming, GA / Hebron Christian Academy
Listed as a three-star prospect and the No. 87 player in Georgia by 247 Sports… Was named 2A Region 8 second-team all-region and to the Georgia Public Broadcasting 2024 all-finals team… Helped lead Hebron Christian to a 10-1 season and a region championship in 2025… Also helped lead the Lions to GHSA Private School State Semifinal appearance as a senior… After sitting out his sophomore year due to transferring, won a state championship while starting every game on both sides of the ball in 2024… Led an offensive line that paved the way for the team to rush for 3,268 yards in 2024.
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Son of Todd and Deidre Turk… Born on August 23, 2007.
Ryan Harrington | DL | 6-4 | 220 | Commerce Township, MI / St. Mary's Preparatory School
Ranked as the No. 25 prospect and No. 1 defensive end in Michigan…Named First Team All-State and First Team All-Region in 2024 and 2025… Was the only junior in Michigan to be named first team all-state in 2024… Helped lead St. Mary's Prep to consecutive Division 2 state championship victories in 2024 and 2025… Recorded a sack and forced fumble in the championship in 2024 and two sacks in the 2025 title game… Named All-Catholic League in 2025 by the CHSL… Recorded 12.5 sacks, 16.5 TFLs, 35 tackles and two forced fumbles in the 2025 regular season… Recorded 12 sacks, 10 TFLs, 56 total tackles, an interception and two defensive touchdowns as a junior… Ability to pressure the quarterback and play the run from the edge earned him awards and recognition at SMPS.
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Son of John Harrington and the late Natalie Harrington… Born on October 9, 2007.
Christian Harris | DL | 6-0 | 300 | Cincinnati, OH / Archbishop Moeller High School
Ranked as a three-star prospect and the No. 78 prospect in Ohio by 247 Sports…Won the Greater Catholic League (Ohio) defensive lineman of the year award for the second time in 2025…Named to the 2025 GCL South all-league first team… Additionally, made the 2025 all-district team…Named the 2024 GCL Defensive Lineman of the year… Named to the 2024 GCL defensive first-team… Helped lead Archbishop Moeller to win the regional championship and make the 2024 OHSAA state championship game… Totaled 33 tackles, 8.5 TFLs and two sacks as a senior in 2025… Amassed 49 tackles, 17.5 TFLs, 8.5 sacks and a forced fumble in his award-winning junior season… Spearheaded an Archbishop Moeller defense that won three consecutive regional championships…Four-year varsity football player… In addition to football, Harris competed in the shot put event in track & field.
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Son of Thomas and Brandy Harris… Born on July 30, 2007.
Cade Holles | DL | 6-6 | 240 | Centennial, CO / Cherry Creek High School
A three-star linebacker and the No. 19 prospect in Colorado, according to 247 Sports… Was a top performer on a team that went 51-4 over his four years of varsity football… Won a 5A state championship in 2024 and helped the Bruins to another title game in 2025 … Named as one of the five best defensive linemen in Colorado by Rivals/On3 in 2025/26… Named as one of Colorado's top returning 5A players in 2025… Had a breakout senior season, accumulating 88 total tackles, seven tackles for loss and a sack… Finished his high school career with 139 total tackles…
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Son of Travis and Dawn Holles… Born on September 3, 2007.
Cooper Long | DL | 6-4 | 275 | Fall River, MA / Salisbury School
A three-star defensive lineman and the No.12 player in Connecticut, according to 247 Sports… First-team All-New England selection in 2025…Named first-team all-Northeast Prep Football Conference in 2025… Invited to the All-American Bowl National Combine… Recorded 41 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and three sacks as a junior… Played tight end in addition to starring on the defensive side of the ball.
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Son of Daniel and Kristy Long… Born on July 20, 2007
Sefa Sackey | DL | 6-5 | 210 | Accra, Ghana / Deer Park High School
Listed as a four-star prospect and the No. 43 defensive end in the country by ESPN… Rated as a three-star prospect and the No. 30 player in Ohio by Rivals…Finished 2025 with 68 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, seven sacks and a forced fumble in just nine games played…Helped lead Deer Park to a 4-5 record and a playoff appearance during his first varsity season as a senior… Moved from Africa to the United States three years ago… Also plays basketball for Deer Park.
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Son of Zach Blyberg and Greg and Christina Huster…Born on July 2, 2007.
Lucas Smalls-Allen | DL | 6-3 | 270 | Roswell, GA / Blessed Trinity Catholic School
A three-star defensive lineman and the No. 86 overall prospect in Georgia according to 247 Sports… Named to the 2024 5A Region 2 all-region first team after a breakout junior year in 2024… Racked up 61 total tackles, 18 tackles for loss and two sacks as a senior…Over the course of his varsity career, he made 149 tackles, 35 tackles for loss and had 14 sacks… Led his team to the state semifinals in 2024 and the round of 16 in 2025… Finished his high school career with a record of 27-10 and three straight playoff appearances… Also competed in track and field.
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Son of Marcus Allen and Robyn Smalls… Born on September 22, 2007
Isaac Nelson | LB | 6-2 | 215 | Indianapolis, IN / Carmel High School
Listed as a three-star and the No. 19 player in Indiana by 247 Sports… Only began playing football as a freshman, and by senior year was listed as the top safety in the state and a team captain… Recorded 103 tackles, eight passes defended, an interception, 2 TFLs and a forced fumble in 18 games at Carmel … Won the Metropolitan Conference in 2025 with a 8-1 regular season record… Key part of a Carmel defense that gave up just 15.1 points per game in 2025… Transferred to 6A Carmel after beginning his career at 2A Heritage Christian… Accumulated 78 tackles, two interceptions and a forced fumble in his one year of varsity football at HCHS before transferring to Carmel… Two-sport athlete, set the Carmel 100 meter school record in track & field.
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Son of Brad and Christy Nelson… Born on December 11, 2007.
Monroe Partin | LB | 6-3 | 225 | Daphne, AL / Bayside Academy
A three-star prospect and the No. 18 player in Alabama according to 247 Sports… Rated as the No. 10 all-time recruit in the 247 Sports era by the outlet … Ranked as a four-star recruit by Rivals… Named to the Alabama All-State team by the Alabama High School Football Historical Society for Class 3A following his junior year in 2024… Helped lead Bayside Academy to its first state championship game in ten years in 2025… Made 120 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and two sacks in 2025… Finished ninth in the state of Alabama in tackles in 2024… Accumulated 440 total tackles at Bayside, including 208 in 13 games his junior year…Has recorded 19 tackles for loss from his linebacker position over the past three seasons… Awarded eight MaxPreps "Player of the Game" awards in 14 starts his senior year… In addition to playing defense, he was a lethal tight end, totaling 555 receiving yards and eight touchdowns in 2025…Helped lead Bayside to four playoff berths and a region title in 2025… Four-year varsity player…Three-sport high school athlete; also competed in baseball and basketball.
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Son of Kenneth and Aimee Partin… Born on January 14, 2008.
Richard "Deuce" Dyce | LB | 6-0 | 215 | Hamden, CT | Douglas County High School
Rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports… Listed as the No. 151 linebacker and the No. 159 recruit in Georgia… Recorded 134 tackles during his senior season, including 82 solo efforts and 9.0 tackles-for-loss… Helped lead Douglas County to a GHSA 6A quarterfinal appearance and a 9-4 record as a senior.
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Son of Kerry-Ann Fenton and Richard Dyce… Born on February 27, 2008.
Micheal Ahoua | DB | 6-4 | 190 | Torrington, CT | Avon Old Farms School
A three-star defensive back and the No. 7 prospect in Connecticut according to 247 Sports…Named First Team All-New England in 2025…Ended the 2025 season with 82 tackles, three tackles for loss, two interceptions, four pass breakups, one sack, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries…
Led his team to a perfect 10-0 record and finished the season as New England Champions…Played at Torrington (Conn.) High prior to a postgrad year at Avon Old Farms… Also was an award-winning running back at Torrington…New Balance Nationals All-American with a 24'5 Long Jump.
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Son of Nathalie Ahoua-Camara and Alioune Camara…Born on July 6, 2007.
Micah Bright | DB | 5-11 | 185 | Concord, NC / William A. Hough High School
A three-star safety and the No. 69 prospect in North Carolina according to 247 Sports… Named to his all-conference team in 2024… Awarded as a Prep RedZone North Carolina Junior Bowl selection in 2024…Finished his senior season with 33 tackles and a team-high four interceptions… Helped lead Hough to an undefeated season and the North Carolina 8A state championship… Starred on a Huskies defense that allowed just 7.15 points per game in 2025… Transferred from Cox Mill in Charlotte, where he recorded 65 tackles, seven tackles for loss, three interceptions and nine pass breakups as a junior.
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Son of Jason and Amy Bright… Born on April 23, 2008
Somad Eaddy | DB | 6-0 | 160 | New Bern, NC / Riverside High School
Ranked as the No. 17 player in South Carolina by 247Sports Composite rankings… Named to the South Carolina Mr. Football Top 25 watchlist in 2025… In his last two seasons at Riverside, Eaddy recorded eight interceptions (including one pick-six), six pass deflections and made 66 tackles…Named to the 5A Region 2 all-region team in 2024… Named as a freshman all-state honorable mention…Starred as a cornerback and a wide receiver at Riverside… Offensively, he tallied 23 receptions for 393 yards and three touchdowns as a junior… As a sophomore, tallied three interceptions and 29 tackles…
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Son of Shilanda Eaddy… Born on April 16, 2008
Alton "AJ" Marks | DB | 5-11 | 185 | Detroit, MI / IMG Academy
A four-star prospect, Marks is ranked as the No. 38 player in Florida according to 247 Sports… Recorded four interceptions, two pick-sixes, 33 tackles, six TFLs, eleven pass breakups, two sacks and two kick return touchdowns in just nine games as a senior… Named IMG National Team Defensive Player of the Year in 2024 and 2025… Recorded 38 tackles, six pass breakups and two interceptions as a junior…Transferred to IMG Academy after his freshman season, where he blossomed after playing just two games as a sophomore… A versatile player who has played at corner, nickel, free safety and returner throughout his high school career… Led IMG to a strong 17-2 record in games he's played in, including a perfect 9-0 season his senior year… Named to his all-region team as a freshman before transferring.
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Son of Alton and Cherylee Marks… Born on September 5, 2007.
Mahamadou Siby | DB | 5-10 | 165 | Trophy Club, TX / Byron Nelson High School
Listed as a three-star cornerback and the No. 224 player in the state of Texas by 247 Sports… Earned a spot on the all-district first team for District 4 of 6A… Named as one of the 13 "Best Dallas-area high school cornerbacks in 2026" by Dallas News and named to the "Top 100 Area Players to Watch" list by the Fort-Worth Star Telegram… Recorded 38 tackles, a tackle for loss and two interceptions as a senior … Also played offensively in 2025, recording 42 catches for 612 yards and five touchdowns for the Bobcats… Helped lead the Bobcats to a 6A D2 regional final appearance during his senior season… Ran track & field in high school in addition to being a three-year varsity football athlete.
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Son of Salime and Samantha Siby… Born on September 27, 2008.
Larry "Trey" Warren | DB | 5-11 | 185 | Tampa, FL / Armwood High School
A three-star cornerback and the No. 222 overall player from Florida, according to 247 Sports… Transferred to Armwood HS (FL) for his senior year and helped lead them to a perfect 13-0 season and a 6A District 8 title…In his senior year during the regular season, Warren recorded 28 total tackles, four TFLs, six passes defended and an interception in ten games…He also returned kicks and punts, running two back for touchdowns… Helped lead Armwood to the 6A FHSAA State Semifinals against West Boca Raton… During the state semifinal run, he tallied eight tackles, as well as a punt return touchdown against South Lake… Also helped Armwood record three shutout victories in their run to the semifinals…Recorded 27 tackles, nine pass breakups and a fumble recovery in his junior year at Pahokee (FL) … Multi-sport athlete, also ran track & field in high school.
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Son of Larry Warren II… Born on March 7, 2008.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert announced the signing of 30 future Demon Deacons on Wednesday as a part of 2025 National Signing Day.
"It was an exciting day for all Demon Deacons out there," head coach Jake Dickert said at the start of his press conference on Wednesday afternoon. "I want to start quickly by saying how appreciative Candace and I and our family are, since the moment we got here 11 months ago, of the support of the Board of Trustees, our broader administration, President Wente, and all of our alumni and supporters. Bob McCreary is a special man, and he made all this possible. This is the place that we want to be. We love Winston-Salem, and we love Wake Forest. We're excited about being here and excited about what it means for our program. The investment Wake Forest wants to make in our players, our support staff, and the vision that we've created going forward has been special. That partnership has been really key, and it's just an honor to represent Wake Forest moving forward. Our family is really appreciative of that.
"Fast forward another 12 hours to this morning. We added 30 members of the Demon Deacon family from all over the country and all over the world. I think you saw Sweden and Ghana in there. I want to give a bunch of thanks to Rob Schlaeger, our general manager. He is the best in the business. I also want to give thanks to Katie Bason, our director of player personnel; all of our scouts and our scouting department; and our recruiting department with Ty Gatson, Maggie Mullen and Joel Diaz-Romero. They are just incredible with the amount of work that they've done to put this group together. I also want to thank our coaching staff, our support staff, and our coaches' wives who are involved in recruiting all these guys. I also want to thank the restaurants and the faculty and staff who spend their time with these young men. I think it's a really impressive class. I don't get into all the rankings. It's about their character, it's about their toughness, and it's about everything they've done throughout the course of this recruiting process to earn this opportunity to sit in these seats. I think that's a really, really big deal.
"Obviously, this is the biggest class in Wake Forest history. I think that was big to really reset the foundation of Wake Forest football. There are no shortcuts to success, and having the ability to sign these guys has been really special. These guys have a 78.0 winning percentage in high school. We love winners. We love guys who know how to win and that want to win. I think that's big. They have an average GPA of 3.49. They want to be challenged in everything that they do—from the classroom, to the field, to the workouts. That's something really important for us. Obviously, we just signed the highest-rated recruit in Wake Forest history, five players from North Carolina and 18 multisport athletes. Biomechanics and anthropometrics are important to us and the functional movements of these guys. We have 10 guys over 6-foot-4. There are just a lot of things that bring a lot of excitement to me for the future. I'm so proud of our staff and all the work that goes into signing these guys, and I'm excited now about having a full 365 days for our next class.
"The excitement of the season was felt in this group. In the summer, we were selling hope and optimism. Obviously, as the season unfolded, we were selling an opportunity and something special that we're building here. It just takes everybody. I know I'm up here talking about these 30 guys, but what a special class. I'm really proud of everyone that we brought in here—where they're from, who they are, their potential ceiling, the vision that we have created for them, and their belief in that. I told every one of them this morning that I have one goal, and that's that in five years, they walk out of here saying that this was the best decision they ever made. That's really important to us, and that's the love and passion and accountability that we're going to have for all these guys, and we're going to do great things together. We're excited about these guys and what they have for Demon Deacon Nation."
2026 Wake Forest National Signing Day Class
| Player | Pos | HT | WT | Hometown | High School |
| Gannon Jones | QB | 5-11 | 185 | Cary, NC | Cardinal Gibbons High School |
| Grant Lawless | QB | 6-4 | 195 | Denver, NC | East Lincoln High School |
| Christian "Deuce" Lawrence | RB | 5-8 | 190 | Tallahassee, FL | Thomas County Central High School |
| Kyndall McCaleb | RB | 6-0 | 205 | Painesville, OH | Riverside High School |
| Kobe Adeleke-Hokes | WR | 5-11 | 185 | Atlanta, GA | Peachtree Ridge High School |
| Devin Goldston | WR | 6-2 | 185 | Raleigh, NC | Leesville Road High School |
| Elijah Otieno | WR | 5-9 | 160 | Forney, TX | North Forney High School |
| Walker Bryson | WR | 6-0 | 185 | Waynesville, NC | Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School |
| Dominick Barry | TE | 6-3 | 240 | Greenwood, IN | Center Grove High School |
| Maximilian "Max" Tillfeldt Retsler | TE | 6-7 | 240 | Stockholm, SWE | RIG Academy |
| Brady Shust | TE | 6-6 | 250 | Sparta, NJ | St. Joseph Regional High School |
| Dalton DeBoer | OL | 6-6 | 350 | Lakeville, IA | Northwest High School |
| Fletcher Turk | OL | 6-6 | 290 | Cumming, GA | Hebron Christian Academy |
| Dylan Durbin | OL | 6-6 | 260 | Corpus Christi, TX | Veterans Memorial High School |
| Langston Hogg | OL | 6-2 | 280 | Kennesaw, GA | Cartersville High School |
| Ryan Harrington | DL | 6-4 | 220 | Commerce Township, MI | St. Mary's Preparatory School |
| Christian Harris | DL | 6-0 | 300 | Cincinnati, OH | Archbishop Moeller High School |
| Lucas Smalls-Allen | DL | 6-3 | 270 | Roswell, GA | Blessed Trinity Catholic High School |
| Cooper Long | DL | 6-4 | 275 | Fall River, MA | Salisbury School |
| Cade Holles | DL | 6-6 | 240 | Centennial, CO | Cherry Creek High School |
| Sefa Sackey | DL | 6-5 | 210 | Accra, Ghana | Deer Park High School |
| Isaac Nelson | LB | 6-2 | 215 | Indianapolis, IN | Carmel High School |
| Monroe Partin | LB | 6-3 | 225 | Daphne, AL | Bayside Academy |
| Richard "Deuce" Dyce | LB | 6-0 | 215 | Hamden, CT | Douglas County High School |
| Somad Eaddy | DB | 6-0 | 150 | New Bern, NC | Riverside High School |
| Alton "AJ" Marks | DB | 5-11 | 165 | Detroit, MI | IMG Academy |
| Mahamadou Siby | DB | 5-10 | 165 | Justin, TX | Byron Nelson High School |
| Micah Bright | DB | 5-11 | 185 | Concord, NC | William A. Hough High School |
| Micheal Ahoua | DB | 6-4 | 190 | Torrington, CT | Avon Old Farms School |
| Larry "Trey" Warren III | DB | 5-11 | 185 | Pahokee, FL | Armwood High School |
Meet the Demon Deacons
Signee Bios:
Gannon Jones | QB | 5-11 | 185 | Cary, N.C. / Cardinal Gibbons High School
Three-star prospect, ranked as the No. 54 player in North Carolina according to 247 Sports… Named the 2024 CAP-6 Player of the Year… Earned a position on the 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State team…Named the 2023 CAP-6 Offensive Player of the Year… Three-year varsity starter at Cardinal Gibbons… Led the Crusaders to a 28-6 record and two 4A state final fours as a starter… Despite having his senior season cut short due to injury, Jones accumulated 6,250 passing yards, 69 passing touchdowns and just 11 interceptions in 2+ years of starting at quarterback… Produced a 4.1 GPA as a student at Cardinal Gibbons.
Personal
Son of Kevin and Lori Jones… Born on June 8, 2007.
Grant Lawless | QB | 6-4 | 195 | Denver, N.C. / East Lincoln High School
A four-star prospect, listed as the No. 23 player in North Carolina and the No. 2 quarterback in the state according to 247 Sports… Rated as the No. 1 recruit Wake Forest all-time in the 247Sports era by the outlet … Ranked by Rivals as the No. 117 recruit in the country and the No. 9 quarterback … Finished 2024 second in N.C. in passing yards with 2,390… Named to USA Today's All-USA East Region team watchlist in 2025… Nominated by Prep Redzone NC for 2025 player of the year… Named to his all-region team in 2024 by HighSchool OT… In 32 starts over three years, Lawless has totaled 7,125 passing yards, 89 touchdown passes, 868 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns… As a senior, led the Broncos to a 10-2 finish... Threw three touchdowns in his final high school game…Also played basketball at East Lincoln, averaging 13 points and 7.8 rebounds on his way to an all-conference team honor his junior season… Won underclassman of the year at East Lincoln in 2024/25 for his achievements in football, basketball and in the classroom.
Personal
Son of Cody and Stacie Lawless… Born on February 3, 2008.
Christian "Deuce" Lawrence | RB | 5-8 | 190 | Tallahassee, FL / Thomas County Central High School
Listed as a three-star prospect and the No. 126 player in Georgia… Named as a 5A preseason All-State selection by Recruit Georgia… Earned first-team all-region honors in 2024 after consecutive 1,000+ yard rushing seasons… Has ran for a whopping 118.0 yards per game and accumulated a team-high 29 total touchdowns in 2025, including 21 touchdowns on the ground … Tallied 1,468 rushing yards, 9.1 yards per carry and 18 rushing touchdowns as a junior… Helped lead Thomas County to a perfect 13-0 season, an offensive average of 53.6 points per game in their 13 wins, a regional championship, and an appearance in the 5A GHSA State Semifinals as a senior… Transferred from Lincoln HS (FL), where he ran for 46 yards per game and six touchdowns as a sophomore.
Personal
Son of Cedric and Lonya Lawrence… Born on February 10, 2008.
Kyndall McCaleb | RB | 6-0 | 205 | Painesville, OH / Riverside High School
A three-star running back and the No. 37 prospect in Ohio according to 247 Sports… Rated as the No. 21 recruit Wake Forest all-time in the 247Sports era by the outlet … Named first-team all-district and first-team all-conference in 2025… Named to the News-Herald's all star team in Ohio…Broke Riverside's rush yards, rushing touchdowns, total touchdowns and points scored records in 2025… Racked up 1,743 rushing yards, 8.3 yards per carry, 2,023 all-purpose yards and 26 touchdowns his senior season… Defensively, made 44 tackles, three TFLs and a forced fumble as a senior… Named third-team All-Ohio in 2024… As a junior, rushed for 1,670 yards and 18 touchdowns… Led Riverside to a conference title and a playoff appearance in 2025 after going 4-7 in 2024… Also competed in track and field; won the district championship for long jump in 2024…
Personal
Son of Kassie and Marcus McCaleb…Born on Oct. 16, 2008.
Kobe Adeleke-Hokes | WR | 5-11 | 185 | Atlanta, GA / Peachtree Ridge High School
A three-star recruit and the No. 146 player in Georgia according to 247 Sports…Four-year varsity football player…Named to Georgia's 6A Region 7 first-team all-region team in 2024…Led his team in receiving yards three consecutive seasons… Has amassed 1,751 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns over his career… Finished 2024 second in Georgia's 6A Region 7 for receiving yards per game with 57.6…Totaled over 600 receiving yards and 500 kick return yards as a sophomore at Dacula High School… Led Peachtree Ridge to a 7-4 record in 2025 and consecutive playoff appearances… Played both sides of the ball in high school, also starring at defensive back.
Personal
Son of Ikkesh Hokes and Micael Griggs… Born on January 17, 2008
Devin Goldston | WR | 6-2 | 185 | Raleigh, N.C. / Leesville Road High School
Ranked as a three-star prospect and the No. 45 overall player in North Carolina by 247 Sports… Recognized as the No. 1 wide receiver in the greater Raleigh area by 919 Recruits in 2025… Earned Cap-6 4A all-conference honors in 2024… Eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards in 12 games as a senior…Led Leesville Road with 66 catches, 1,074 receiving yards and ten touchdowns in 2025… Amassed 2,166 yards receiving and 19 touchdowns over three seasons of varsity football… Also played defensive back, recording two interceptions in his senior season…Helped lead Leesville Road to the basketball state tournament all three years he played on varsity… Starred in three sports at the high school level, competing in basketball and track & field in addition to football.
Personal
Son of Donald and Michelle Goldston… Born on February 17, 2008.
Elijah Otieno | WR | 5-9 | 160 | Forney, TX / North Forney High School
Ranked as a three-star prospect and the No. 294 player in Texas according to 247 Sports… Listed as an "Underrated and Unstoppable" 2026 receiver by Prep Redzone TX… Led North Forney in receptions (39), yards (811), and touchdowns (9) as a junior in 2024. Also ran for 48 yards and two touchdowns… Recorded 24 catches in 11 games for 456 yards and six touchdowns as a senior … In his junior and senior years, Otieno was a key contributor for his team, which went 18-6 over the two seasons… North Forney reached the No. 6 ranking in Texas entering the postseason his senior season … In his final playoff game, recorded an interception, forced fumble in addition to starring offensively…A multi-sport high school athlete, he also competed in the 100m, 200m and long jump in track & field.
Personal
Son of Abresha Kizart… Born on February 25, 2008.
Walker Bryson | WR | 6-0 | 185 | Waynesville, NC / Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
Listed as a high three-star prospect and the No. 47 overall prospect in Georgia by 247Sports… Rated as the No. 17 recruit Wake Forest all-time in the 247Sports era by the outlet…Finished his senior year with over 1,000 receiving yards and over 1,400 all-purpose yards while also having 16 total touchdowns in 11 games played…Tallied 47 receptions for 593 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior while also totaling 1,257 all-purpose yards.
Personal
Son of Christy Bryson-Kirkpatrick… Born on August 7, 2006.
Dominick Barry | TE | 6-3 | 240 | Greenwood, IN / Center Grove High School
Rated as a three-star prospect and the No. 22 overall prospect in Indiana by ESPN… Named to the ALL-USA Indianapolis area preseason "Super Team" in 2025… Led all tight ends in his conference in receiving yards in 2025 with 413... Led his team in receiving yards and touchdowns his senior season… Led Center Grove to a 10-2 record and the 6A quarterfinals in 2025… Helped lead Center Grove to the Indianapolis 6A state semifinals in 2024… Named to the 2024 Junior All-State Team by the Indiana Football Coaches Association… Starred at multiple positions with the Trojans, playing tight end, slot receiver and H-back at the varsity level… Over three seasons of varsity football, Barry totaled 770 yards and 10 touchdowns…
Personal
Son of Mamadou Barry and Sarah Riley… Born on October 10, 2007.
Maximilian "Max" Tillfeldt Retsler | TE | 6-7 | 240 | Stockholm, Sweden / Rig Academy
Listed as a three-star prospect and the No. 7 player out of Sweden… Captain of the Swedish National Team… Has appeared in international play as part of the Sweden U19 team… Gained experience by playing and training at the RIG American Football Academy…
Personal
Son of Daniel and Pernilla Tillfeldt Retsler… Born on October 25, 2006.
Brady Shust | TE | 6-6 | 250 | Sparta, N.J. / St. Joseph Regional High School
A three-star prospect and the No. 25 player in New Jersey, according to 247 Sports… Gathered 26 receptions for 348 yards and four touchdowns with a long reception of 40 yards in his two years starting at tight end at SJR… Three-year varsity player; began his high school career playing defense in 2023/24… Helped lead the Green Knights to three consecutive playoff berths and never finished outside of a top six ranking in New Jersey… Led St. Joseph Regional to a New Jersey Non-Public Class A state championship as a senior… In addition to playing tight end, Shust also punted, with a career 38.8 yard average… Two-sport athlete, also starred in baseball.
Personal
Son of Al and Keira Shust… Born on October 12, 2007.
Dalton DeBoer | OL | 6-6 | 350 | Clive, IA / Northwest High School
Ranked as the No. 11 overall prospect in Iowa and the No. 3 offensive lineman in the state… Selected as a first-team all-state lineman in Iowa in 2025… Also named as a first-team all-district and named to the Iowa's Prep Redzone All Elite Team…Voted top offensive lineman in Minnesota in 2024… Listed to the Minnesota Star Tribune's 2024 football "Dream Team" ... Honored as an All-District player in 2024… Named to Minnesota 5A Skyway Conference preseason all-region team in 2024… Played three seasons of varsity football at Academy of Holy Angels in Minnesota before transferring to Waukee Northwest in Iowa… In his lone season with Northwest, he anchored one of the best lines in the state… Helped lead Northwest to a 2025 conference championship and the playoff semifinals… Also competed in high school and AAU basketball as a center.
Personal
Son of John and Diane DeBoer… Born on June 12, 2008.
Dylan Durbin | OL | 6-6 | 260 | Corpus Christi, TX | Veterans Memorial High School
A three-star offensive lineman and the No. 143 prospect in Texas according to 247 Sports… Named to RallyPreps Texas' Offensive Linemen: Top Names to Know list… A key piece in an Eagles offensive line that powered its run game for 3,314 rushing yards and 7.5 yards per carry in 2025…Also played defensive end.
Personal
Son of Misty Durbin… Born on August 15, 2008.
Langston Hogg | OL | 6-2 | 280 | Kennesaw, GA/Cartersville High School
A three-star recruit and the No. 200 prospect in Georgia…Selected as an Under Armour All-American…Named to the 2024 Georgia all-state first team in 2024 by the Atlanta Journal Constitution…Named first-team 7A all-region in 2024… Was a preseason all-state selection in 2025…Starred on a Cartersville team that reached the Georgia 4A quarterfinals in both 2024 and 2025 and the semifinals in 2023… A four-year varsity player…Anchored an offensive line that helped the Hurricanes eclipse four consecutive 2,000+ yard rushing seasons.
Personal
Son of Jason and Trinia Hogg… Born on September 25, 2007.
Fletcher Turk | OL | 6-6 | 290 | Cumming, GA / Hebron Christian Academy
Listed as a three-star prospect and the No. 87 player in Georgia by 247 Sports… Was named 2A Region 8 second-team all-region and to the Georgia Public Broadcasting 2024 all-finals team… Helped lead Hebron Christian to a 10-1 season and a region championship in 2025… Also helped lead the Lions to GHSA Private School State Semifinal appearance as a senior… After sitting out his sophomore year due to transferring, won a state championship while starting every game on both sides of the ball in 2024… Led an offensive line that paved the way for the team to rush for 3,268 yards in 2024.
Personal
Son of Todd and Deidre Turk… Born on August 23, 2007.
Ryan Harrington | DL | 6-4 | 220 | Commerce Township, MI / St. Mary's Preparatory School
Ranked as the No. 25 prospect and No. 1 defensive end in Michigan…Named First Team All-State and First Team All-Region in 2024 and 2025… Was the only junior in Michigan to be named first team all-state in 2024… Helped lead St. Mary's Prep to consecutive Division 2 state championship victories in 2024 and 2025… Recorded a sack and forced fumble in the championship in 2024 and two sacks in the 2025 title game… Named All-Catholic League in 2025 by the CHSL… Recorded 12.5 sacks, 16.5 TFLs, 35 tackles and two forced fumbles in the 2025 regular season… Recorded 12 sacks, 10 TFLs, 56 total tackles, an interception and two defensive touchdowns as a junior… Ability to pressure the quarterback and play the run from the edge earned him awards and recognition at SMPS.
Personal
Son of John Harrington and the late Natalie Harrington… Born on October 9, 2007.
Christian Harris | DL | 6-0 | 300 | Cincinnati, OH / Archbishop Moeller High School
Ranked as a three-star prospect and the No. 78 prospect in Ohio by 247 Sports…Won the Greater Catholic League (Ohio) defensive lineman of the year award for the second time in 2025…Named to the 2025 GCL South all-league first team… Additionally, made the 2025 all-district team…Named the 2024 GCL Defensive Lineman of the year… Named to the 2024 GCL defensive first-team… Helped lead Archbishop Moeller to win the regional championship and make the 2024 OHSAA state championship game… Totaled 33 tackles, 8.5 TFLs and two sacks as a senior in 2025… Amassed 49 tackles, 17.5 TFLs, 8.5 sacks and a forced fumble in his award-winning junior season… Spearheaded an Archbishop Moeller defense that won three consecutive regional championships…Four-year varsity football player… In addition to football, Harris competed in the shot put event in track & field.
Personal
Son of Thomas and Brandy Harris… Born on July 30, 2007.
Cade Holles | DL | 6-6 | 240 | Centennial, CO / Cherry Creek High School
A three-star linebacker and the No. 19 prospect in Colorado, according to 247 Sports… Was a top performer on a team that went 51-4 over his four years of varsity football… Won a 5A state championship in 2024 and helped the Bruins to another title game in 2025 … Named as one of the five best defensive linemen in Colorado by Rivals/On3 in 2025/26… Named as one of Colorado's top returning 5A players in 2025… Had a breakout senior season, accumulating 88 total tackles, seven tackles for loss and a sack… Finished his high school career with 139 total tackles…
Personal
Son of Travis and Dawn Holles… Born on September 3, 2007.
Cooper Long | DL | 6-4 | 275 | Fall River, MA / Salisbury School
A three-star defensive lineman and the No.12 player in Connecticut, according to 247 Sports… First-team All-New England selection in 2025…Named first-team all-Northeast Prep Football Conference in 2025… Invited to the All-American Bowl National Combine… Recorded 41 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and three sacks as a junior… Played tight end in addition to starring on the defensive side of the ball.
Personal
Son of Daniel and Kristy Long… Born on July 20, 2007
Sefa Sackey | DL | 6-5 | 210 | Accra, Ghana / Deer Park High School
Listed as a four-star prospect and the No. 43 defensive end in the country by ESPN… Rated as a three-star prospect and the No. 30 player in Ohio by Rivals…Finished 2025 with 68 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, seven sacks and a forced fumble in just nine games played…Helped lead Deer Park to a 4-5 record and a playoff appearance during his first varsity season as a senior… Moved from Africa to the United States three years ago… Also plays basketball for Deer Park.
Personal
Son of Zach Blyberg and Greg and Christina Huster…Born on July 2, 2007.
Lucas Smalls-Allen | DL | 6-3 | 270 | Roswell, GA / Blessed Trinity Catholic School
A three-star defensive lineman and the No. 86 overall prospect in Georgia according to 247 Sports… Named to the 2024 5A Region 2 all-region first team after a breakout junior year in 2024… Racked up 61 total tackles, 18 tackles for loss and two sacks as a senior…Over the course of his varsity career, he made 149 tackles, 35 tackles for loss and had 14 sacks… Led his team to the state semifinals in 2024 and the round of 16 in 2025… Finished his high school career with a record of 27-10 and three straight playoff appearances… Also competed in track and field.
Personal
Son of Marcus Allen and Robyn Smalls… Born on September 22, 2007
Isaac Nelson | LB | 6-2 | 215 | Indianapolis, IN / Carmel High School
Listed as a three-star and the No. 19 player in Indiana by 247 Sports… Only began playing football as a freshman, and by senior year was listed as the top safety in the state and a team captain… Recorded 103 tackles, eight passes defended, an interception, 2 TFLs and a forced fumble in 18 games at Carmel … Won the Metropolitan Conference in 2025 with a 8-1 regular season record… Key part of a Carmel defense that gave up just 15.1 points per game in 2025… Transferred to 6A Carmel after beginning his career at 2A Heritage Christian… Accumulated 78 tackles, two interceptions and a forced fumble in his one year of varsity football at HCHS before transferring to Carmel… Two-sport athlete, set the Carmel 100 meter school record in track & field.
Personal
Son of Brad and Christy Nelson… Born on December 11, 2007.
Monroe Partin | LB | 6-3 | 225 | Daphne, AL / Bayside Academy
A three-star prospect and the No. 18 player in Alabama according to 247 Sports… Rated as the No. 10 all-time recruit in the 247 Sports era by the outlet … Ranked as a four-star recruit by Rivals… Named to the Alabama All-State team by the Alabama High School Football Historical Society for Class 3A following his junior year in 2024… Helped lead Bayside Academy to its first state championship game in ten years in 2025… Made 120 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and two sacks in 2025… Finished ninth in the state of Alabama in tackles in 2024… Accumulated 440 total tackles at Bayside, including 208 in 13 games his junior year…Has recorded 19 tackles for loss from his linebacker position over the past three seasons… Awarded eight MaxPreps "Player of the Game" awards in 14 starts his senior year… In addition to playing defense, he was a lethal tight end, totaling 555 receiving yards and eight touchdowns in 2025…Helped lead Bayside to four playoff berths and a region title in 2025… Four-year varsity player…Three-sport high school athlete; also competed in baseball and basketball.
Personal
Son of Kenneth and Aimee Partin… Born on January 14, 2008.
Richard "Deuce" Dyce | LB | 6-0 | 215 | Hamden, CT | Douglas County High School
Rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports… Listed as the No. 151 linebacker and the No. 159 recruit in Georgia… Recorded 134 tackles during his senior season, including 82 solo efforts and 9.0 tackles-for-loss… Helped lead Douglas County to a GHSA 6A quarterfinal appearance and a 9-4 record as a senior.
Personal
Son of Kerry-Ann Fenton and Richard Dyce… Born on February 27, 2008.
Micheal Ahoua | DB | 6-4 | 190 | Torrington, CT | Avon Old Farms School
A three-star defensive back and the No. 7 prospect in Connecticut according to 247 Sports…Named First Team All-New England in 2025…Ended the 2025 season with 82 tackles, three tackles for loss, two interceptions, four pass breakups, one sack, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries…
Led his team to a perfect 10-0 record and finished the season as New England Champions…Played at Torrington (Conn.) High prior to a postgrad year at Avon Old Farms… Also was an award-winning running back at Torrington…New Balance Nationals All-American with a 24'5 Long Jump.
Personal
Son of Nathalie Ahoua-Camara and Alioune Camara…Born on July 6, 2007.
Micah Bright | DB | 5-11 | 185 | Concord, NC / William A. Hough High School
A three-star safety and the No. 69 prospect in North Carolina according to 247 Sports… Named to his all-conference team in 2024… Awarded as a Prep RedZone North Carolina Junior Bowl selection in 2024…Finished his senior season with 33 tackles and a team-high four interceptions… Helped lead Hough to an undefeated season and the North Carolina 8A state championship… Starred on a Huskies defense that allowed just 7.15 points per game in 2025… Transferred from Cox Mill in Charlotte, where he recorded 65 tackles, seven tackles for loss, three interceptions and nine pass breakups as a junior.
Personal
Son of Jason and Amy Bright… Born on April 23, 2008
Somad Eaddy | DB | 6-0 | 160 | New Bern, NC / Riverside High School
Ranked as the No. 17 player in South Carolina by 247Sports Composite rankings… Named to the South Carolina Mr. Football Top 25 watchlist in 2025… In his last two seasons at Riverside, Eaddy recorded eight interceptions (including one pick-six), six pass deflections and made 66 tackles…Named to the 5A Region 2 all-region team in 2024… Named as a freshman all-state honorable mention…Starred as a cornerback and a wide receiver at Riverside… Offensively, he tallied 23 receptions for 393 yards and three touchdowns as a junior… As a sophomore, tallied three interceptions and 29 tackles…
Personal
Son of Shilanda Eaddy… Born on April 16, 2008
Alton "AJ" Marks | DB | 5-11 | 185 | Detroit, MI / IMG Academy
A four-star prospect, Marks is ranked as the No. 38 player in Florida according to 247 Sports… Recorded four interceptions, two pick-sixes, 33 tackles, six TFLs, eleven pass breakups, two sacks and two kick return touchdowns in just nine games as a senior… Named IMG National Team Defensive Player of the Year in 2024 and 2025… Recorded 38 tackles, six pass breakups and two interceptions as a junior…Transferred to IMG Academy after his freshman season, where he blossomed after playing just two games as a sophomore… A versatile player who has played at corner, nickel, free safety and returner throughout his high school career… Led IMG to a strong 17-2 record in games he's played in, including a perfect 9-0 season his senior year… Named to his all-region team as a freshman before transferring.
Personal
Son of Alton and Cherylee Marks… Born on September 5, 2007.
Mahamadou Siby | DB | 5-10 | 165 | Trophy Club, TX / Byron Nelson High School
Listed as a three-star cornerback and the No. 224 player in the state of Texas by 247 Sports… Earned a spot on the all-district first team for District 4 of 6A… Named as one of the 13 "Best Dallas-area high school cornerbacks in 2026" by Dallas News and named to the "Top 100 Area Players to Watch" list by the Fort-Worth Star Telegram… Recorded 38 tackles, a tackle for loss and two interceptions as a senior … Also played offensively in 2025, recording 42 catches for 612 yards and five touchdowns for the Bobcats… Helped lead the Bobcats to a 6A D2 regional final appearance during his senior season… Ran track & field in high school in addition to being a three-year varsity football athlete.
Personal
Son of Salime and Samantha Siby… Born on September 27, 2008.
Larry "Trey" Warren | DB | 5-11 | 185 | Tampa, FL / Armwood High School
A three-star cornerback and the No. 222 overall player from Florida, according to 247 Sports… Transferred to Armwood HS (FL) for his senior year and helped lead them to a perfect 13-0 season and a 6A District 8 title…In his senior year during the regular season, Warren recorded 28 total tackles, four TFLs, six passes defended and an interception in ten games…He also returned kicks and punts, running two back for touchdowns… Helped lead Armwood to the 6A FHSAA State Semifinals against West Boca Raton… During the state semifinal run, he tallied eight tackles, as well as a punt return touchdown against South Lake… Also helped Armwood record three shutout victories in their run to the semifinals…Recorded 27 tackles, nine pass breakups and a fumble recovery in his junior year at Pahokee (FL) … Multi-sport athlete, also ran track & field in high school.
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Son of Larry Warren II… Born on March 7, 2008.
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