MARTIN, Tenn. – Coming off four consecutive conference championships, the University of Tennessee at Martin football program continues to restock the roster with another decorated recruiting class on National Signing Day.
Combining both the early and regular signing periods, the Skyhawks received commitments from 33 players, including 21 players on offense, 11 on defense and one on special teams. UT Martin added two quarterbacks, three running backs, eight wide receivers, three tight ends, five offensive linemen, six defensive linemen, three linebackers, two defensive backs and one specialist.
2025 UT Martin Football Recruiting Class
(listed alphabetically by last name)
Moses Adelowo | RB | 6-2 | 205 | Fr. | Aubrey, Texas (Braswell HS)
Thomas Ansley* | RB | 6-1 | 225 | R-So. | La Quinta, Calif. (College of the Desert)
Tah Banda* | LB | 6-2 | 230 | Sr. | Houston, Texas (Lamar)
Jase Bauer* | QB | 6-2 | 220 | R-Sr. | Ankeny, Iowa (Sam Houston)
Duston Chavis* | DE | 6-3 | 245 | R-So. | Clarksville, Tenn. (Bethel)
Kaleb Costner* | TE | 6-3 | 255 | R-Sr. | Maui, Hawaii (Stetson)
Trey Cotton | WR | 6-1 | 190 | Fr. | Louisville, Ky. (Christian Academy of Louisville)
Tanner Crandall* | WR | 5-11 | 190 | Jr. | Gilbert, Ariz. (Ventura College)
Ethan Eubanks | OL | 6-6 | 260 | Fr. | Oak Ridge, Tenn. (Oak Ridge HS)
Eithan Everson | DB | 6-3 | 200 | Fr. | Pleasant Grove, Ala. (Pleasant Grove HS)
John Gentry* | RB | 5-11 | 205 | R-Sr. | Houston, Texas (Sam Houston)
Jayden House* | DL | 6-2 | 250 | Jr. | Las Vegas, NV (Portland State)
Jacorey Jackson* | NT | 6-1 | 285 | So. | Atlanta, Ga. (Eastside HS)
Jordyn Jackson | DT | 6-3 | 250 | Fr. | Hueytown, Ala. (Hueytown HS)
Daveon Johnson | DT | 6-3 | 275 | Fr. | Jackson, Tenn. (Jackson Central Merry HS)
Jordan Johnson* | S | 6-1 | 200 | Sr. | Rolling Fork, Miss. (Southern Miss)
Eric Lane* | OL | 6-3 | 315 | R-Jr. | Mobile, Ala. (Coffeyville HS)
Drake Martinez* | TE | 6-3 | 240 | Sr. | Cypress, Texas (Houston Christian)
AJ McNeil | WR | 6-1 | 185 | Fr. | Carrollton, Ga. (Carrollton HS)
Burke Mickelsen* | TE | 6-4 | 230 | R-Jr. | Redmond, Utah (Golden West College)
Jeff Miller* | OL | 6-3 | 290 | Sr. | Tampa, Fla. (West Georgia)
Mike Moment* | OL | 6-3 | 290 | Gr. | Tampa, Fla. (WKU)
Isaac Moore | WR | 6-2 | 185 | Fr. | Camden, Tenn. (Camden Central HS)
Ty’Quarius Perry* | DE | 6-2 | 265 | R-So. | Birmingham, Ala. (Troy)
Keyshaun Pipkin* | WR | 6-2 | 202 | R-Jr. | Indianapolis, Ind. (Northern Illinois)
Ajai Russell* | LB | 5-10 | 224 | Jr. | Clinton, Iowa (Iowa Central CC)
Misan Sisk* | OL | 6-7 | 350 | R-So. | Memphis, Tenn. (Mississippi Valley State)
Tate Surber | QB | 6-3 | 205 | Fr. | McKenzie, Tenn. (McKenzie HS)
Drake Tabor* | K | 6-0 | 190 | Sr. | Birmingham, Ala. (Oklahoma State)
Trevon Tate* | WR | 6-0 | 180 | Sr. | Erie, Pa. (Clarion)
Timothy Toney* | WR | 5-11 | 200 | R-Jr. | Germantown, Tenn. (Memphis)
Phaizon Wilson* | WR | 6-2 | 215 | R-Jr. | Lancaster, Texas (Akron)
Corey Yeoman* | LB | 6-3 | 230 | R-Jr. | Atlantic City, N.J. (Hampton)
*Denotes 2025 spring enrollees
(listed alphabetically by last name)
Moses Adelowo | RB | 6-2 | 205 | Fr. | Aubrey, Texas (Braswell HS)
Thomas Ansley* | RB | 6-1 | 225 | R-So. | La Quinta, Calif. (College of the Desert)
Tah Banda* | LB | 6-2 | 230 | Sr. | Houston, Texas (Lamar)
Jase Bauer* | QB | 6-2 | 220 | R-Sr. | Ankeny, Iowa (Sam Houston)
Duston Chavis* | DE | 6-3 | 245 | R-So. | Clarksville, Tenn. (Bethel)
Kaleb Costner* | TE | 6-3 | 255 | R-Sr. | Maui, Hawaii (Stetson)
Trey Cotton | WR | 6-1 | 190 | Fr. | Louisville, Ky. (Christian Academy of Louisville)
Tanner Crandall* | WR | 5-11 | 190 | Jr. | Gilbert, Ariz. (Ventura College)
Ethan Eubanks | OL | 6-6 | 260 | Fr. | Oak Ridge, Tenn. (Oak Ridge HS)
Eithan Everson | DB | 6-3 | 200 | Fr. | Pleasant Grove, Ala. (Pleasant Grove HS)
John Gentry* | RB | 5-11 | 205 | R-Sr. | Houston, Texas (Sam Houston)
Jayden House* | DL | 6-2 | 250 | Jr. | Las Vegas, NV (Portland State)
Jacorey Jackson* | NT | 6-1 | 285 | So. | Atlanta, Ga. (Eastside HS)
Jordyn Jackson | DT | 6-3 | 250 | Fr. | Hueytown, Ala. (Hueytown HS)
Daveon Johnson | DT | 6-3 | 275 | Fr. | Jackson, Tenn. (Jackson Central Merry HS)
Jordan Johnson* | S | 6-1 | 200 | Sr. | Rolling Fork, Miss. (Southern Miss)
Eric Lane* | OL | 6-3 | 315 | R-Jr. | Mobile, Ala. (Coffeyville HS)
Drake Martinez* | TE | 6-3 | 240 | Sr. | Cypress, Texas (Houston Christian)
AJ McNeil | WR | 6-1 | 185 | Fr. | Carrollton, Ga. (Carrollton HS)
Burke Mickelsen* | TE | 6-4 | 230 | R-Jr. | Redmond, Utah (Golden West College)
Jeff Miller* | OL | 6-3 | 290 | Sr. | Tampa, Fla. (West Georgia)
Mike Moment* | OL | 6-3 | 290 | Gr. | Tampa, Fla. (WKU)
Isaac Moore | WR | 6-2 | 185 | Fr. | Camden, Tenn. (Camden Central HS)
Ty’Quarius Perry* | DE | 6-2 | 265 | R-So. | Birmingham, Ala. (Troy)
Keyshaun Pipkin* | WR | 6-2 | 202 | R-Jr. | Indianapolis, Ind. (Northern Illinois)
Ajai Russell* | LB | 5-10 | 224 | Jr. | Clinton, Iowa (Iowa Central CC)
Misan Sisk* | OL | 6-7 | 350 | R-So. | Memphis, Tenn. (Mississippi Valley State)
Tate Surber | QB | 6-3 | 205 | Fr. | McKenzie, Tenn. (McKenzie HS)
Drake Tabor* | K | 6-0 | 190 | Sr. | Birmingham, Ala. (Oklahoma State)
Trevon Tate* | WR | 6-0 | 180 | Sr. | Erie, Pa. (Clarion)
Timothy Toney* | WR | 5-11 | 200 | R-Jr. | Germantown, Tenn. (Memphis)
Phaizon Wilson* | WR | 6-2 | 215 | R-Jr. | Lancaster, Texas (Akron)
Corey Yeoman* | LB | 6-3 | 230 | R-Jr. | Atlantic City, N.J. (Hampton)
*Denotes 2025 spring enrollees
Moses Adelowo | RB | 6-2 | 205 | Fr. | Aubrey, Texas (Braswell HS)
Prepped at Braswell High School where he played for head coach Ken Laster…Rushed for 1,956 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior…Named to Denton Record-Chronicle All-Area second team…Tallied 132 carries for 1,135 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior.
Prepped at Braswell High School where he played for head coach Ken Laster…Rushed for 1,956 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior…Named to Denton Record-Chronicle All-Area second team…Tallied 132 carries for 1,135 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior.
Thomas Ansley* | RB | 6-1 | 225 | R-So. | La Quinta, Calif. (College of the Desert)
Joins the Skyhawks from College of the Desert where he spent one season…Ranked first in the Metro League of the Southern California Football Association in four major categories including rushing yards per game (108.2), rushing touchdowns (13), total carries (167) and yards (902)…As a punter, he also finished in the top five in the conference in all statistical categories including: punts (36), yards (1528) and yardage per punt (42.4).…Recorded 13 rushing touchdowns – including nine against league opponents…Eclipsed 100 rushing yards in four contests…Best game came against Victor Valley when he tallied 25 carries for 196 yards and three touchdowns…Also rushed for three touchdowns against West LA…Punted for a season-high 307 yards – including five inside the 20 against Chaffey…Tabbed to Region IV All-Cali first team offense…Named to SCFA American Division – Metro League first team as both a running back and punter…Spent one season at Minot State where he did not see game action as a true freshman…Prepped at La Quinta High School where he was the 2022 Desert Empire League Offensive MVP.
Joins the Skyhawks from College of the Desert where he spent one season…Ranked first in the Metro League of the Southern California Football Association in four major categories including rushing yards per game (108.2), rushing touchdowns (13), total carries (167) and yards (902)…As a punter, he also finished in the top five in the conference in all statistical categories including: punts (36), yards (1528) and yardage per punt (42.4).…Recorded 13 rushing touchdowns – including nine against league opponents…Eclipsed 100 rushing yards in four contests…Best game came against Victor Valley when he tallied 25 carries for 196 yards and three touchdowns…Also rushed for three touchdowns against West LA…Punted for a season-high 307 yards – including five inside the 20 against Chaffey…Tabbed to Region IV All-Cali first team offense…Named to SCFA American Division – Metro League first team as both a running back and punter…Spent one season at Minot State where he did not see game action as a true freshman…Prepped at La Quinta High School where he was the 2022 Desert Empire League Offensive MVP.
Tah Banda* | LB | 6-2 | 230 | Sr. | Houston, Texas (Lamar)
Joins the Skyhawks after spending one season at Lamar…Played in 12 games, making eight starts…Tallied 60 total tackles, including 21 solo stops and 39 assists…Notched 6.5 tackles for loss, three quarterback hurries and a forced fumble…Recorded a season-high nine tackles against Southeastern Louisiana and McNeese…Tallied eight tackles against Texas Southern…Made six stops – including 1.5 tackles for loss – against nationally ranked Central Arkansas…Spent the 2023 season at Marshall but did not see game action…Spent three seasons at Incarnate Word from 2020-22…Played in 23 games, finishing with 43 tackles, three TFLs and two pass breakups for his career with the Cardinals…Notched 35 tackles during 2022 campaign…Posted six tackles during 2021 season…Notched two tackles during COVID-impacted 2020-21 season…Prepped at Westside High School where he recorded 60 tackles in his first year of organized football as a junior.
Joins the Skyhawks after spending one season at Lamar…Played in 12 games, making eight starts…Tallied 60 total tackles, including 21 solo stops and 39 assists…Notched 6.5 tackles for loss, three quarterback hurries and a forced fumble…Recorded a season-high nine tackles against Southeastern Louisiana and McNeese…Tallied eight tackles against Texas Southern…Made six stops – including 1.5 tackles for loss – against nationally ranked Central Arkansas…Spent the 2023 season at Marshall but did not see game action…Spent three seasons at Incarnate Word from 2020-22…Played in 23 games, finishing with 43 tackles, three TFLs and two pass breakups for his career with the Cardinals…Notched 35 tackles during 2022 campaign…Posted six tackles during 2021 season…Notched two tackles during COVID-impacted 2020-21 season…Prepped at Westside High School where he recorded 60 tackles in his first year of organized football as a junior.
Jase Bauer* | QB | 6-2 | 220 | R-Sr. | Ankeny, Iowa (Sam Houston)
Joins the Skyhawks after spending the 2024 season at Sam Houston…Played in seven games for Bearkats, completing 40-of-65 pass attempts for 310 yards and two touchdowns…Rushed for 195 yards on 45 attempts…Threw for a season-high 106 yards against Western Kentucky…Tossed touchdowns against UCF and New Mexico State…Spent three seasons at Central Michigan from 2021-23 where he played in 18 games – including starting 10 games at quarterback…Concluded career with the Chippewas with 2,316 passing yards and 13 touchdowns…Rushed for 677 career yards and 14 touchdowns…Rushed for over 100 yards in three games…Registered four 200-yard passing games, four two-touchdown games and one three-touchdown performance against rival Western Michigan…Named MAC West Offensive Player of the Week after tallying five total touchdowns against South Alabama – tallying 279 yards of total offense along with one passing touchdown and four rushing scores in the victory…Started nine contests – including the final eight games – as redshirt-sophomore in 2023, completing 56.7 percent of his pass attempts for 1,881 yards and 12 touchdowns…Played in six games as a redshirt-freshman in 2022, rushing for 312 yards and four touchdowns while throwing for 435 yards and one touchdown…Redshirted the 2021 season and did not see game action…Prepped at Ankeny High School where he was a Class 4A All-State first team selection…Ranked as Iowa’s top quarterback in the state…Passed for 2,041 yards and 28 touchdowns in 2020…Rushed for 852 yards and 10 touchdowns on the way to a state championship.
Joins the Skyhawks after spending the 2024 season at Sam Houston…Played in seven games for Bearkats, completing 40-of-65 pass attempts for 310 yards and two touchdowns…Rushed for 195 yards on 45 attempts…Threw for a season-high 106 yards against Western Kentucky…Tossed touchdowns against UCF and New Mexico State…Spent three seasons at Central Michigan from 2021-23 where he played in 18 games – including starting 10 games at quarterback…Concluded career with the Chippewas with 2,316 passing yards and 13 touchdowns…Rushed for 677 career yards and 14 touchdowns…Rushed for over 100 yards in three games…Registered four 200-yard passing games, four two-touchdown games and one three-touchdown performance against rival Western Michigan…Named MAC West Offensive Player of the Week after tallying five total touchdowns against South Alabama – tallying 279 yards of total offense along with one passing touchdown and four rushing scores in the victory…Started nine contests – including the final eight games – as redshirt-sophomore in 2023, completing 56.7 percent of his pass attempts for 1,881 yards and 12 touchdowns…Played in six games as a redshirt-freshman in 2022, rushing for 312 yards and four touchdowns while throwing for 435 yards and one touchdown…Redshirted the 2021 season and did not see game action…Prepped at Ankeny High School where he was a Class 4A All-State first team selection…Ranked as Iowa’s top quarterback in the state…Passed for 2,041 yards and 28 touchdowns in 2020…Rushed for 852 yards and 10 touchdowns on the way to a state championship.
Duston Chavis* | DE | 6-3 | 245 | R-So. | Clarksville, Tenn. (Bethel)
Joins the Skyhawks after spending two seasons at Bethel…Named Mid-South Conference Defensive Freshman of the Year…Tallied 29 total tackles – including eight solos and 21 assists…Notched 3.5 tackles for loss – including three sacks for the Wildcats…Tallied a season-high eight tackles – including a sack – against Cumberland…Registered five tackles – including a pair of sacks and a forced fumble against Thomas…Earned Mid-South Conference second team honors…
Joins the Skyhawks after spending two seasons at Bethel…Named Mid-South Conference Defensive Freshman of the Year…Tallied 29 total tackles – including eight solos and 21 assists…Notched 3.5 tackles for loss – including three sacks for the Wildcats…Tallied a season-high eight tackles – including a sack – against Cumberland…Registered five tackles – including a pair of sacks and a forced fumble against Thomas…Earned Mid-South Conference second team honors…
Kaleb Costner* | TE | 6-3 | 255 | R-Sr. | Maui, Hawaii (Stetson)
Joins the Skyhawks after spending five seasons at Stetson…During his tenure with the Hatters, he appeared in 34 career games while tallying 41 receptions for 373 yards and three touchdowns…He saw action in four games in 2024, tallying one catch for 15 yards against Harvard…In 2023 he appeared in 10 contests where he tallied 12 catches for 113 yards and a touchdown…His best game came against Davidson when he hauled in three catches for 50 yards and a touchdown…He also scored a rushing touchdown midway through the season against Drake…Saw action in 10 contests in 2022, tallying 15 receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown…He hauled in a season-high 46 yards against Princeton while finding the endzone against Drake…Played in eight games in 2021, snagging 13 catches for 132 yards and a touchdown…Did not see game action in the spring of 2020, redshirted…Prepped at Mainland High School.
Joins the Skyhawks after spending five seasons at Stetson…During his tenure with the Hatters, he appeared in 34 career games while tallying 41 receptions for 373 yards and three touchdowns…He saw action in four games in 2024, tallying one catch for 15 yards against Harvard…In 2023 he appeared in 10 contests where he tallied 12 catches for 113 yards and a touchdown…His best game came against Davidson when he hauled in three catches for 50 yards and a touchdown…He also scored a rushing touchdown midway through the season against Drake…Saw action in 10 contests in 2022, tallying 15 receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown…He hauled in a season-high 46 yards against Princeton while finding the endzone against Drake…Played in eight games in 2021, snagging 13 catches for 132 yards and a touchdown…Did not see game action in the spring of 2020, redshirted…Prepped at Mainland High School.
Trey Cotton | S | 6-1 | 10 | Fr. | Louisville, Ky. (Christian Academy of Louisville)
Prepped at Christian Academy of Louisville where he played for head coach Thomas Cantwell…Helped lead the Centurions to three consecutive state championships from 2022-24…Recorded 69 total tackles with 38 solos and 31 assists…Notched 10 tackles for loss – including a sack – while adding two interception…Played both ways for CAL where he tallied 76 receptions for 1,460 yards as a senior…Hauled in 21 touchdowns…Named to 54 Sports Network 502 first team…Tabbed to 3A All-District 3 first team defense…Named to PrepRedzoneKY Two-Way Player of the Year Watchlist…Racked up 963 yards and 12 touchdowns as a sophomore…Ranked as a three-star prospect and 34th in the state of Kentucky according to 247Sports.
Prepped at Christian Academy of Louisville where he played for head coach Thomas Cantwell…Helped lead the Centurions to three consecutive state championships from 2022-24…Recorded 69 total tackles with 38 solos and 31 assists…Notched 10 tackles for loss – including a sack – while adding two interception…Played both ways for CAL where he tallied 76 receptions for 1,460 yards as a senior…Hauled in 21 touchdowns…Named to 54 Sports Network 502 first team…Tabbed to 3A All-District 3 first team defense…Named to PrepRedzoneKY Two-Way Player of the Year Watchlist…Racked up 963 yards and 12 touchdowns as a sophomore…Ranked as a three-star prospect and 34th in the state of Kentucky according to 247Sports.
Tanner Crandall* | WR | 5-11 | 190 | Jr. | Gilbert, Ariz. (Ventura College)
Joins the Skyhawks from Ventura College where he spent one season…Played in 10 games for Pirates, tallying 25 receptions for 314 yards and four touchdowns…Posted a season-best five receptions for 118 yards and a touchdown against Cerritos…Hauled in touchdown receptions against Saddleback, Cerriots, Allan Hancock and Antelope Valley…Prepped at Highland High School.
Joins the Skyhawks from Ventura College where he spent one season…Played in 10 games for Pirates, tallying 25 receptions for 314 yards and four touchdowns…Posted a season-best five receptions for 118 yards and a touchdown against Cerritos…Hauled in touchdown receptions against Saddleback, Cerriots, Allan Hancock and Antelope Valley…Prepped at Highland High School.
Ethan Eubanks | OL | 6-6 | 260 | Fr. | Oak Ridge, Tenn. (Oak Ridge HS)
Prepped at Oak Ridge High School where he played for head coach Derek Rang…Helped lead the Wildcats to the TSSAA state semifinals as a senior while serving as team captain…Earned all-region honors for two seasons…Garnered 2024 Class 5A All-State honors from the Tennessee Sport Writers Association…Played in the Rivalry Thursday All-Star Showcase.
Prepped at Oak Ridge High School where he played for head coach Derek Rang…Helped lead the Wildcats to the TSSAA state semifinals as a senior while serving as team captain…Earned all-region honors for two seasons…Garnered 2024 Class 5A All-State honors from the Tennessee Sport Writers Association…Played in the Rivalry Thursday All-Star Showcase.
Eithan Everson | DB | 6-3 | 200 | Fr. | Pleasant Grove, Ala. (Pleasant Grove HS)
Prepped at Pleasant Grove High School where he played for head coach Darrell LeBeaux…Tallied 31 total tackles and two tackles for loss as a junior…Added eight pass breakups, a fumble recovery and an interception returned for a touchdown.
Prepped at Pleasant Grove High School where he played for head coach Darrell LeBeaux…Tallied 31 total tackles and two tackles for loss as a junior…Added eight pass breakups, a fumble recovery and an interception returned for a touchdown.
John Gentry* | RB | 5-11 | 205 | R-Sr. | Houston, Texas (Sam Houston)
Joins the Skyhawks after spending two season at Sam Houston…Played in 21 games during his tenure, tallying 145 carries for 466 yards and four touchdowns for the Bearkats…Recorded 42 receptions for 287 yards and three touchdowns through the air…Played in 11 games in 2024, tallying 26 carries for 75 yards and a touchdown…Best game came against Rice in the season opener when he tallied 14 carries for 56 yards and a touchdown…Caught a touchdown reception against Hawaii…Played in 10 games in 2023, tallying 119 carries for 391 yards and three touchdowns while tallying 36 receptions for 271 yards and two touchdowns…Compiled 179 yards of total offense against Jacksonville State with a season-high 94 rushing yards and 85 yards receiving while tallying one touchdown catch…Rushed for touchdowns against UTEP, Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee…Previously spent three seasons at Utah State from 2020-22…Played in two games in 2022 but did not record any stats…Played in all 14 games in 2021 while rushing for 235 yards…Rushed for a season-best 57 yards against Boise State…Played in five games and notched 147 all-purpose yards as a true-freshman in 2020…Prepped at North Shore High School where he was the 52nd ranked running back in the country according to 247Sports…Earned Texas Class 6A first team honors…Helped the Mustangs to back-to-back Texas 6A D1 state titles while notching 10 touchdowns as a senior.
Joins the Skyhawks after spending two season at Sam Houston…Played in 21 games during his tenure, tallying 145 carries for 466 yards and four touchdowns for the Bearkats…Recorded 42 receptions for 287 yards and three touchdowns through the air…Played in 11 games in 2024, tallying 26 carries for 75 yards and a touchdown…Best game came against Rice in the season opener when he tallied 14 carries for 56 yards and a touchdown…Caught a touchdown reception against Hawaii…Played in 10 games in 2023, tallying 119 carries for 391 yards and three touchdowns while tallying 36 receptions for 271 yards and two touchdowns…Compiled 179 yards of total offense against Jacksonville State with a season-high 94 rushing yards and 85 yards receiving while tallying one touchdown catch…Rushed for touchdowns against UTEP, Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee…Previously spent three seasons at Utah State from 2020-22…Played in two games in 2022 but did not record any stats…Played in all 14 games in 2021 while rushing for 235 yards…Rushed for a season-best 57 yards against Boise State…Played in five games and notched 147 all-purpose yards as a true-freshman in 2020…Prepped at North Shore High School where he was the 52nd ranked running back in the country according to 247Sports…Earned Texas Class 6A first team honors…Helped the Mustangs to back-to-back Texas 6A D1 state titles while notching 10 touchdowns as a senior.
Jayden House* | DL | 6-2 | 250 | Jr. | Las Vegas, NV (Portland State)
Joins the Skyhawks after spending two seasons at Portland State…Played in 17 games in his first two years with the Vikings while tallying 23 total tackles, six tackles for loss and one fumble recovery…Saw action in eight games in 2024 while posting 11 tackles and three tackles for loss…Best game came against Montana State with a season-high three tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss…Also tallied a TFL and a fumble recovery against UC Davis…Played in nine games as a true freshman in 2023…Tallied 12 total tackles and three tackles for loss while defending two passes…Notched a season-best three tackles against Eastern Washington…Tallied 1.5 TFLs against Northern Arizona…Prepped at Bishop Gorman High School where he was a two-time first team all-conference performer…Won a pair of state championships while recording 43 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and three sacks as a senior.
Joins the Skyhawks after spending two seasons at Portland State…Played in 17 games in his first two years with the Vikings while tallying 23 total tackles, six tackles for loss and one fumble recovery…Saw action in eight games in 2024 while posting 11 tackles and three tackles for loss…Best game came against Montana State with a season-high three tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss…Also tallied a TFL and a fumble recovery against UC Davis…Played in nine games as a true freshman in 2023…Tallied 12 total tackles and three tackles for loss while defending two passes…Notched a season-best three tackles against Eastern Washington…Tallied 1.5 TFLs against Northern Arizona…Prepped at Bishop Gorman High School where he was a two-time first team all-conference performer…Won a pair of state championships while recording 43 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and three sacks as a senior.
Jacorey Jackson* | NT | 6-1 | 285 | So. | Atlanta, Ga. (Concord)
Joins the Skyhawks after spending one season at Concord…Played in 10 games as a true freshman, tallying 39 total tackles – including 22 solos and 17 assists…Notched 7.5 tackles for loss – including 1.5 sacks…Tallied a season-high eight tackles while adding 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack against Glenville State…Recorded a season-best 2.5 tackles for loss against Bluefield State in his collegiate debut…Recorded a pair of TFLs against UVA Wise…Earned All-Mountain East Conference honorable mention honors…Prepped at Eastside High School.
Joins the Skyhawks after spending one season at Concord…Played in 10 games as a true freshman, tallying 39 total tackles – including 22 solos and 17 assists…Notched 7.5 tackles for loss – including 1.5 sacks…Tallied a season-high eight tackles while adding 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack against Glenville State…Recorded a season-best 2.5 tackles for loss against Bluefield State in his collegiate debut…Recorded a pair of TFLs against UVA Wise…Earned All-Mountain East Conference honorable mention honors…Prepped at Eastside High School.
Jordyn Jackson | DT | 6-3 | 250 | Fr. | Hueytown, Ala. (Hueytown HS)
Prepped at Hueytown High School where he played for head coach Greg Patterson…Wrapped up his high school career with 74 tackles as a senior…Notched 12 tackles for loss – including six sacks…Forced two fumbles and recovered two fumbles…Recorded an interception.
Prepped at Hueytown High School where he played for head coach Greg Patterson…Wrapped up his high school career with 74 tackles as a senior…Notched 12 tackles for loss – including six sacks…Forced two fumbles and recovered two fumbles…Recorded an interception.
Daveon Johnson | DT | 6-3 | 275 | Fr. | Jackson, Tenn. (Jackson Central Merry HS)
Prepped at Jackson Central Merry High School where he played for head coach Erit Turner…Wrapped up prep career with 117 tackles and 34 tackles for loss as a senior…Registered 16 sacks and quarterback hurries…Tallied a pair of safeties and a forced fumble…Named Prep Redzone TN Class 2A All-State and TnFCA All-State team…Named to All-West TN first team defense…Tabbed Prep Redzone TN Class 2A Defensive Player of the Year finalist…All-Region 6-2A Defensive Player of the Year.
Prepped at Jackson Central Merry High School where he played for head coach Erit Turner…Wrapped up prep career with 117 tackles and 34 tackles for loss as a senior…Registered 16 sacks and quarterback hurries…Tallied a pair of safeties and a forced fumble…Named Prep Redzone TN Class 2A All-State and TnFCA All-State team…Named to All-West TN first team defense…Tabbed Prep Redzone TN Class 2A Defensive Player of the Year finalist…All-Region 6-2A Defensive Player of the Year.
Jordan Johnson* | S | 6-1 | 200 | Sr. | Rolling Fork, Miss. (Southern Miss)
Joins the Skyhawks after spending one season at Southern Miss…Played in nine games while tallying 14 total tackles – including 11 solo stops…Played two seasons at Mississippi Delta Community College from 2022-23…Earned All-MACCC North honorable mention honors after tallying 47 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, a pair of forced fumbles and six pass breakups in nine games…Added 25 tackles with two interceptions, a forced fumble and a recovery as a freshman in 2022…Prepped at South Delta High School where the tallied 53 tackles as a senior with an interception.
Joins the Skyhawks after spending one season at Southern Miss…Played in nine games while tallying 14 total tackles – including 11 solo stops…Played two seasons at Mississippi Delta Community College from 2022-23…Earned All-MACCC North honorable mention honors after tallying 47 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, a pair of forced fumbles and six pass breakups in nine games…Added 25 tackles with two interceptions, a forced fumble and a recovery as a freshman in 2022…Prepped at South Delta High School where the tallied 53 tackles as a senior with an interception.
Eric Lane* | OL | 6-3 | 315 | R-Jr. | Mobile, Ala. (Coffeyville CC)
Joins the Skyhawks after spending two seasons at Coffeyville Community College…Tabbed to JCGridiron All-America fourth team…Named to All-KJCCC honorable mention team for a team which averaged 306.1 yards of total offense and 26.4 points per game…Prepped at Williamson High School where he was named Offensive Lineman of the Year as a senior.
Joins the Skyhawks after spending two seasons at Coffeyville Community College…Tabbed to JCGridiron All-America fourth team…Named to All-KJCCC honorable mention team for a team which averaged 306.1 yards of total offense and 26.4 points per game…Prepped at Williamson High School where he was named Offensive Lineman of the Year as a senior.
Drake Martinez* | TE | 6-3 | 240 | Sr. | Cypress, Texas (Houston Christian)
Joins the Skyhawks after spending one season at Houston Christian…Played in 11 games where he tallied 16 receptions for 142 yards and two touchdowns…Tallied a season-high four receptions against Indiana State…Posted a season-high 39 receiving yards against Tarleton State…Caught touchdown receptions against Louisiana Christian and Indiana State…Spent the 2023 season at McNeese where he was primarily used on special teams, tallying three tackles – including a season-high two against Florida…Began collegiate career at Colorado State from 2021-22, but did not see game action for the Rams…Prepped at St. Thomas High School where he was a three-star prospect…Earned all-state first team honors as a senior with 51 receptions for 639 yards and seven touchdowns.
Joins the Skyhawks after spending one season at Houston Christian…Played in 11 games where he tallied 16 receptions for 142 yards and two touchdowns…Tallied a season-high four receptions against Indiana State…Posted a season-high 39 receiving yards against Tarleton State…Caught touchdown receptions against Louisiana Christian and Indiana State…Spent the 2023 season at McNeese where he was primarily used on special teams, tallying three tackles – including a season-high two against Florida…Began collegiate career at Colorado State from 2021-22, but did not see game action for the Rams…Prepped at St. Thomas High School where he was a three-star prospect…Earned all-state first team honors as a senior with 51 receptions for 639 yards and seven touchdowns.
AJ McNeil | WR | 6-1 | 185 | Fr. | Carrollton, Ga. (Carrollton HS)
Prepped at Carrollton High School where he played for head coach Joey King…Helped the Trojans…Tallied four catches for 155 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Valdosta…Blocked two punts in a win over Chapel Hill…Garnered all-region first team honors as a kick returner…Invited to Senior Bowl Georgia vs. Florida…Invited to Peach State Gridiron Classic…Won 7A 4x200m state championship in track.
Prepped at Carrollton High School where he played for head coach Joey King…Helped the Trojans…Tallied four catches for 155 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Valdosta…Blocked two punts in a win over Chapel Hill…Garnered all-region first team honors as a kick returner…Invited to Senior Bowl Georgia vs. Florida…Invited to Peach State Gridiron Classic…Won 7A 4x200m state championship in track.
Burke Mickelsen* | TE | 6-4 | 230 | R-Jr. | Redmond, Utah (Golden West College)
Joins the Skyhawks after spending one season at Golden West College…Played in six games as a true freshman in 2024…Tallied nine receptions for 92 yards…Scored a touchdown against Orange Coast…Tallied a season-high 37 receiving yards against Riverside…Spent the 2023 season at College of the Deserts where he played in nine games…Tallied seven receptions for 90 yards and one touchdown…Notched a season-high 38 yards against Santa Monica…Found the endzone against Glendale…Prepped at North Sevier where he tallied 217 tackles, 31 tackles for loss and five interceptions.
Joins the Skyhawks after spending one season at Golden West College…Played in six games as a true freshman in 2024…Tallied nine receptions for 92 yards…Scored a touchdown against Orange Coast…Tallied a season-high 37 receiving yards against Riverside…Spent the 2023 season at College of the Deserts where he played in nine games…Tallied seven receptions for 90 yards and one touchdown…Notched a season-high 38 yards against Santa Monica…Found the endzone against Glendale…Prepped at North Sevier where he tallied 217 tackles, 31 tackles for loss and five interceptions.
Jeff Miller* | OL | 6-3 | 290 | Sr. | Tampa, Fla. (West Georgia)
Joins the Skyhawks after spending two seasons at West Georgia…Played in 10 games for the Wolves while making eight starts on the offensive line in 2024…Did not see game action in 2023…Played two seasons at Iowa Western from 2021-22…Played in every game in 2022 on the offensive line…Saw action in three games in 2021 for a team which went 10-1 before ultimately falling in the NJCAA Division I National Championship…Began his collegiate career at Georgia State, redshirting the 2020 season…Prepped at Armwood High School.
Joins the Skyhawks after spending two seasons at West Georgia…Played in 10 games for the Wolves while making eight starts on the offensive line in 2024…Did not see game action in 2023…Played two seasons at Iowa Western from 2021-22…Played in every game in 2022 on the offensive line…Saw action in three games in 2021 for a team which went 10-1 before ultimately falling in the NJCAA Division I National Championship…Began his collegiate career at Georgia State, redshirting the 2020 season…Prepped at Armwood High School.
Mike Moment* | OL | 6-3 | 290 | Gr. | Tampa, Fla. (WKU)
Joins the Skyhawks after spending two seasons at Western Kentucky…Played in four games for the Big Red…Did not see game action in 2024…Played in four games in 2023, primarily in a special teams role…Spent three seasons at Alcorn State from 2020-22…Appeared in 12 games for the Braves – including 11 contests during the 2022 campaign…Saw action in one contest in 2021…Prepped at Tampa Tech High School where he was an All-Western Conference first team selection.
Joins the Skyhawks after spending two seasons at Western Kentucky…Played in four games for the Big Red…Did not see game action in 2024…Played in four games in 2023, primarily in a special teams role…Spent three seasons at Alcorn State from 2020-22…Appeared in 12 games for the Braves – including 11 contests during the 2022 campaign…Saw action in one contest in 2021…Prepped at Tampa Tech High School where he was an All-Western Conference first team selection.
Isaac Moore | WR | 6-2 | 185 | Fr. | Camden, Tenn. (Camden Central HS)
Prepped at Camden Central High School where he played for John Ross Hudson…Earned all-region first team honors…Tallied 203 yards and two touchdowns – including a interception returned for a touchdown against Gibson County…Recorded 202 yards and four touchdowns against Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central…As a junior, he tallied 1,898 all-purpose yards and 24 touchdowns as a dual-threat quarterback.
Prepped at Camden Central High School where he played for John Ross Hudson…Earned all-region first team honors…Tallied 203 yards and two touchdowns – including a interception returned for a touchdown against Gibson County…Recorded 202 yards and four touchdowns against Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central…As a junior, he tallied 1,898 all-purpose yards and 24 touchdowns as a dual-threat quarterback.
Ty’Quarius Perry* | DE | 6-2 | 265 | R-So. | Birmingham, Ala. (Troy)
Joins the Skyhawks after spending two seasons at Troy…Played in three contests in 2024 in redshirt-freshman season…Did not see game action in 2023, redshirted…Prepped at Jackson-Olin High School where he tallied 62 total tackles and 13.5 tackles for loss…Earned all-region first team honors…Ranked as a three-star prospect by On3.
Joins the Skyhawks after spending two seasons at Troy…Played in three contests in 2024 in redshirt-freshman season…Did not see game action in 2023, redshirted…Prepped at Jackson-Olin High School where he tallied 62 total tackles and 13.5 tackles for loss…Earned all-region first team honors…Ranked as a three-star prospect by On3.
Keyshaun Pipkin* | WR | 6-2 | 202 | R-Jr. | Indianapolis, Ind. (Northern Illinois)
Joins the Skyhawks after spending three seasons at Northern Illinois…Played in 15 games for the Huskies while tallying four receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown…Saw action in seven games during the 2024 season, tallying three receptions for 33 yards and a touchdown…Tallied a season-long 14-yard reception in an upset victory over Notre Dame…Scored an 11-yard touchdown against Western Illinois…Played in four of the first five games of the 2023 season – including getting the start against Boston College in the season opener…Played in four games during 2022 but retained redshirt season…Prepped at North Central High School where he tallied 1,073 receiving yards and four touchdowns for his career and earned all-state honors.
Joins the Skyhawks after spending three seasons at Northern Illinois…Played in 15 games for the Huskies while tallying four receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown…Saw action in seven games during the 2024 season, tallying three receptions for 33 yards and a touchdown…Tallied a season-long 14-yard reception in an upset victory over Notre Dame…Scored an 11-yard touchdown against Western Illinois…Played in four of the first five games of the 2023 season – including getting the start against Boston College in the season opener…Played in four games during 2022 but retained redshirt season…Prepped at North Central High School where he tallied 1,073 receiving yards and four touchdowns for his career and earned all-state honors.
Ajai Russell* | LB | 5-10 | 224 | Jr. | Clinton, Iowa (Iowa Central CC)
Joins the Skyhawks after spending two seasons at Iowa Central Community College…Played in 20 games for the Tritons while compiling 69 total tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and six pass breakups…Saw action in 10 games in 2024, tallying 32 total tackles – including 20 solo stops…Notched 6.5 tackles for loss – including 2.5 sacks – while forcing a pair of fumbles and recovering one…Played in 10 games in 2023, tallying 37 total tackles – including 21 solo stops – while adding 2.5 tackles for loss and four pass breakups…Prepped at Williams Field High School.
Joins the Skyhawks after spending two seasons at Iowa Central Community College…Played in 20 games for the Tritons while compiling 69 total tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and six pass breakups…Saw action in 10 games in 2024, tallying 32 total tackles – including 20 solo stops…Notched 6.5 tackles for loss – including 2.5 sacks – while forcing a pair of fumbles and recovering one…Played in 10 games in 2023, tallying 37 total tackles – including 21 solo stops – while adding 2.5 tackles for loss and four pass breakups…Prepped at Williams Field High School.
Misan Sisk* | OL | 6-7 | 350 | R-So. | Memphis, Tenn. (Mississippi Valley State)
Joins the Skyhawks after spending a season at Mississippi Valley State…Played in 11 games for the Devils…Redshirted 2023 season at Murray State…Prepped at Memphis Science & Engineering High School…Helped lead the Phoenix to the TSSAA Class 1A state semifinals as a senior…Garnered back-to-back all-region honors during his junior and senior seasons.
Joins the Skyhawks after spending a season at Mississippi Valley State…Played in 11 games for the Devils…Redshirted 2023 season at Murray State…Prepped at Memphis Science & Engineering High School…Helped lead the Phoenix to the TSSAA Class 1A state semifinals as a senior…Garnered back-to-back all-region honors during his junior and senior seasons.
Tate Surber | QB | 6-3 | 205 | Fr. | McKenzie, Tenn. (McKenzie HS)
Prepped at McKenzie High School where he played for head coach Keith Hodge….Named Tennessee Titans TSSAA Class 1A Mr. Football as a senior…Threw for 3,177 yards and 36 touchdowns…Rushed for 1,212 yards and 28 touchdowns…Combined for 4,389 yards and 64 total touchdowns during senior season…Named Prep Redzone TN 1A Player of the Year…Finished his prep career in the TSSAA record books in three categories including single season touchdowns (64, third), single season total yards (4,389, sixth) and total career touchdowns (105, ninth)…Named to Prep Redzone TN Class 1A All-State first team…Tabbed to TnFCA Division 1 Class 1A All-State first team…Tabbed Region 6A MVP…Threw for 2,484 yards and 29 touchdowns as a junior…Earned all-state honors as a high school pitcher.
Prepped at McKenzie High School where he played for head coach Keith Hodge….Named Tennessee Titans TSSAA Class 1A Mr. Football as a senior…Threw for 3,177 yards and 36 touchdowns…Rushed for 1,212 yards and 28 touchdowns…Combined for 4,389 yards and 64 total touchdowns during senior season…Named Prep Redzone TN 1A Player of the Year…Finished his prep career in the TSSAA record books in three categories including single season touchdowns (64, third), single season total yards (4,389, sixth) and total career touchdowns (105, ninth)…Named to Prep Redzone TN Class 1A All-State first team…Tabbed to TnFCA Division 1 Class 1A All-State first team…Tabbed Region 6A MVP…Threw for 2,484 yards and 29 touchdowns as a junior…Earned all-state honors as a high school pitcher.
Drake Tabor* | K | 6-0 | 190 | Sr. | Birmingham, Ala. (Oklahoma State)
Joins the Skyhawks after spending one season at Oklahoma State…Did not see game action in 2024…Attended Auburn in 2023 but did not see game action…Attended Samford in 2022 but did not see game action…Played in three games as a freshman at St. Thomas in 2021…Kicked off 12 times for a total of 731 yards…Averaged 60.9 yards per kickoff…Prepped at Spain Park High School…Played in Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic…Tabbed to All-South Metro honorable mention team as a senior.
Joins the Skyhawks after spending one season at Oklahoma State…Did not see game action in 2024…Attended Auburn in 2023 but did not see game action…Attended Samford in 2022 but did not see game action…Played in three games as a freshman at St. Thomas in 2021…Kicked off 12 times for a total of 731 yards…Averaged 60.9 yards per kickoff…Prepped at Spain Park High School…Played in Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic…Tabbed to All-South Metro honorable mention team as a senior.
Trevon Tate* | WR | 6-0 | 180 | Sr. | Erie, Pa. (Clarion)
Joins the Skyhawks after one season at Clarion…Tallied 65 receptions for 1,137 yards and five touchdowns in his lone season with the Golden Eagles…Averaged 103.4 receiving yards per game…Ranked second in the PSAC in receiving yards (1,137) and receiving yards per game (103.4)…Named to PSAC Football Western Division first team…Eclipsed 100 receiving yards in seven contest – including a season-high 173 yards against Edinboro…Recorded touchdown receptions against Millersville, Lincoln, Seton Hill and Slippery Rock…Posted a season-best nine receptions against Shepherd and Slippery Rock…Previously spent four seasons at Mercyhurst where he played in 25 contests while tallying 35 receptions for 648 yards and five touchdowns…Played in five games in 2023, tallying 14 catches and 188 yards…Posted the best game of the 2023 season against Kutztown with four receptions for 72 yards and a touchdown…Played in 11 games in 2022, tallying 29 receptions for 393 yards and three touchdowns…Tallied a season-best 106 yards against California…Scored touchdown receptions against Alderson Broaddus, Lock Haven and California…Posted four receptions for 20 yards and a touchdown in 2021…Redshirted 2020 season due to COVID…Prepped at Erie High School where he was an all-region honoree.
Joins the Skyhawks after one season at Clarion…Tallied 65 receptions for 1,137 yards and five touchdowns in his lone season with the Golden Eagles…Averaged 103.4 receiving yards per game…Ranked second in the PSAC in receiving yards (1,137) and receiving yards per game (103.4)…Named to PSAC Football Western Division first team…Eclipsed 100 receiving yards in seven contest – including a season-high 173 yards against Edinboro…Recorded touchdown receptions against Millersville, Lincoln, Seton Hill and Slippery Rock…Posted a season-best nine receptions against Shepherd and Slippery Rock…Previously spent four seasons at Mercyhurst where he played in 25 contests while tallying 35 receptions for 648 yards and five touchdowns…Played in five games in 2023, tallying 14 catches and 188 yards…Posted the best game of the 2023 season against Kutztown with four receptions for 72 yards and a touchdown…Played in 11 games in 2022, tallying 29 receptions for 393 yards and three touchdowns…Tallied a season-best 106 yards against California…Scored touchdown receptions against Alderson Broaddus, Lock Haven and California…Posted four receptions for 20 yards and a touchdown in 2021…Redshirted 2020 season due to COVID…Prepped at Erie High School where he was an all-region honoree.
Timothy Toney* | WR | 5-11 | 200 | R-Jr. | Germantown, Tenn. (Memphis)
Joins the Skyhawks after spending three seasons at Memphis…Did not see game action in three seasons with the Tigers…Part of a program which won three consecutive bowl games from 2022-24…Prepped at Houston High School where he tallied 22 receptions for 274 yards and a touchdown as a senior.
Joins the Skyhawks after spending three seasons at Memphis…Did not see game action in three seasons with the Tigers…Part of a program which won three consecutive bowl games from 2022-24…Prepped at Houston High School where he tallied 22 receptions for 274 yards and a touchdown as a senior.
Phaizon Wilson* | WR | 6-2 | 215 | R-Jr. | Lancaster, Texas (Akron)
Joins the Skyhawks after spending two seasons at Akron…Did not see game action in either 2023 or 2024…Started collegiate career at Grambling State where the played in 10 games as a true freshman in 2022…Tallied 10 catches for 93 yards and a touchdown…Prepped at Lancaster High School where he was a three-star recruit by 247Sports.
Joins the Skyhawks after spending two seasons at Akron…Did not see game action in either 2023 or 2024…Started collegiate career at Grambling State where the played in 10 games as a true freshman in 2022…Tallied 10 catches for 93 yards and a touchdown…Prepped at Lancaster High School where he was a three-star recruit by 247Sports.
Corey Yeoman* | LB | 6-3 | 230 | R-Jr. | Atlantic City, N.J. (Hampton)
Joins the Skyhawks after spending one season at Hampton…Played in seven games for the Pirates, tallying 30 total tackles – including 16 solo stops…Recorded half a TFL and forced a fumble…Spent two seasons at Temple where he appeared in 12 games…Played in all 12 games as a redshirt-freshman, tallying 35 total tackles – including 19 solo stops…Posted a career-high eight tackles against UAB…Redshirted 2022 season…Prepped at Clearwater Academy where he posted 88 tackles – including 55 solos – along with 15 tackles for loss and eight sacks as a senior.
Joins the Skyhawks after spending one season at Hampton…Played in seven games for the Pirates, tallying 30 total tackles – including 16 solo stops…Recorded half a TFL and forced a fumble…Spent two seasons at Temple where he appeared in 12 games…Played in all 12 games as a redshirt-freshman, tallying 35 total tackles – including 19 solo stops…Posted a career-high eight tackles against UAB…Redshirted 2022 season…Prepped at Clearwater Academy where he posted 88 tackles – including 55 solos – along with 15 tackles for loss and eight sacks as a senior.
