National Signing Day 2019

February 6, 2019 · By · Filed Under Football, Recruiting · Comments Off on National Signing Day 2019 

As National Signing Day 2019 has finally arrived, the National Letter of Intents have come and head football coach Steve Campbell’s class has been announced. The Jags announced 26 new additions for the coming season, 10 of them junior college transfers, 15 high school student athletes, and one grey shirt.

Coach Campbell talked about the size and speed of the student-athletes that they signed this year. Not only did they have some holes to fill due to graduation, but also backfilling transfers. Punter Corliss Waitman, wide receiver Jordan McCray and David Gardner, offensive linemen Ryan Alexander, Rowan Godwin and Ben Becker, along with tight end Masseiah Francis are among nine Jags that entered into the transfer portal.

Here’s the full rundown:

  • Tanner McGee is the lone grayshirt, he’s a 6’4″ 200lb quarterback from Randleman, NC who is a dual threat. He set a school record with 3,604 yards of total offense and 41 scores and was named the Randolph County Player of the Year his senior year.
  • Conner Estes from Mississippi Gulf Coast CC is listed as a 6’5″ 325 lb right tackle. He originally signed with Louisiana Tech out of high school.
  • Gi’Narious Johnson is from Pearl River CC and listed as a 6′ 285 lb defensive lineman. He is a two-time state weightlifting champion so he is strong.
  • Kelvin Johnson from Independence (Kansas) CC is listed as a 6′ 210 lb linebacker. He was ranked the #4 JUCO linebacker in the nation. He has speed and will help fill Bull Barge’s shoes.
  • Tyler Morton from HInds (MS) CC is a 6’4″ 205 lb quarterback. He was the top ranked dual-threat quarterback in JUCO and could very well be the starting quarterback week one of 2019.
  • Devin Rockette from Northwest Mississippi CC is a 5’10” 175 lb cornerback that originally signed with USA but had to go the JUCO route. He got back on campus in January and is probably the current fastest player on the team.
  • Patrick Rosette from Northeast Oklahoma A&M is a 6’1″ 190 lb rover/outside linebacker. He originally signed with Houston out of high school.
  • Jacob Shoemaker from Mississippi Gulf Coast CC is a 6’4″ 340 lb offensive lineman. He was a second-team all-Mississippi Association of Community & Junior Colleges South Division last year.
  • Jamel Thomas from Itawamba (MS) CC is a 6’1″ 175 lb. He led the NJCAA in yards receiving per game as he caught 59 passes for 934 yards and eight touchdowns.
  • Nick Thompson from Holmes (MS) CC is a 6’4″ 275 lb tackle out of high school who will play tight end for coach Campbell to cause mismatches.
  • Tre Young from East Central CC is a 5’11” 170 lb safety from McGill-Toolen. He was also recruited by Troy.
  • Damean Bivins from Pace HS is a 6′ 235 lb running back with great size and speed. He was named the 6A Florida PLayer of the Year. He recorded 2,273 yards and 32 scores his senior year.
  • Brandon Crum from Auburn (AL) HS is a 6’3″ 270 lb tight end. He is big and physical and will also cause mismatches.
  • Brentt Cunningham from West Point (MS) HS is a 6’1″ 185 lb outside linebacker. He was part of the team that won three-consecutive state championships and was the captain of the defense with good speed.
  • Dallas Gamble from Booneville (MS) HSis a 6′ 170 lb running back turned defensive back. He has the speed and instincts to play offense but will use his talents on defense for the Jags.
  • John Gill from Pine Forest (FL) HS is a 6’4″ 310 lb offensive lineman. He was recruited by Maryland and Illinois.
  • Jack Green from Brandon (MS) HS is a 6′ 265 lb offensive lineman. He starting coming to USA football camp when he was a young kid and will now play for the Jags.
  • Brock Higdon from Pelham (AL) HSis a 6’7″ 215 lb defensive end. He is tall with good speed. He was also being recruited by Western Kentucky.
  • Noah Karwacki from Vista PEAK (CO) Prep School is a 6’2″ 190 lb placekicker. He has a huge leg that put kickoffs through the end zone and onto the track. He also averaged 50.1 yards per punt.
  • Ryan Melton from West Point (MS) HS is a 6′ 180 lb cornerback. He had 46 stops, 3 INTs in his senior year as 5A state champs.
  • Bryson Nelson from Crestview (FL) HS is a 372 lb offensive lineman. He is huge. I mean huge.
  • AJ Phillips from Chickasaw (AL) HS is a 5’11” 225 lb running back turned linebacker with speed and another player with offensive tendencies that will play defense.
  • Dajon Richard from Patterson (LA) HS is a 5’10” 170 lb wide receiver. He’s put up 4.3 30-yard dash times. He’ll be a slot receiver and will be an option at kick and punt returns and will be used in some of the speed sweep plays.
  • Wykevious Thomas from Riverdale (GA) HS is a 6’4″ 330 lb defensive lineman known for his size. He recorded 48 stops with 13 tackles for loss his senior season.
  • Devin Voisin from Crestview (FL) HS is a 6′ 180 lb wide receiver who may also get some time returning kicks.
  • Jaden Voisin, Devin’s twin brother, also from Crestview (FL) HS is a 6′ 185 lb safety. He posted over 700 yards receiving and recorded nine interceptions. Devin and Jaden will join their older brother who signed with USA and redshirted last year.

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