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Football Inks 25 December Signees via Early Signing Period
12.20.17 | Football
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Ink took to paper early Wednesday morning, as Temple football worked to lock up the first members of its 2018 recruiting class. Under the direction of first-year head coach Geoff Collins, the Owls set an energetic pace, locking up two Swedish commits - OL Oskar Andersson & OL Isaac Moore - at 1:01 a.m. before moving state-side for a total of 24 signees by 8:11 a.m.
With Temple's football team in St. Petersburg preparing for Thursday night's Bad Boy Mower Gasparilla Bowl, Wednesday started for the Owls on the beach before sunrise. A flurry of signings were completed by 7:10 a.m., just 10 minutes into a live signing day show overlooking the Gulf coast.
The class features a number of unique qualities, the most notable of which being that International - not National - Signing Day serves as a more appropriate classification. For the group, six players hail from five countries outside of the United States - Sweden (Andersson & I. Moore), Jamaica (Nickolos Madourie), Cuba (Jose Barbon), Dominican Republic (JD Gomez) and Peru (Jean Paul Rodriguez).
While the Owls presence overseas certainly improved with the recent international signings, Temple's foundation pipelines remained not only open, but exceptionally fruitful. On the day, Temple finished with a class composed of 11 from Pennsylvania and New Jersey combined, five from the South Carolina-Florida-Georgia chain and four out of the Delaware-Maryland-Virginia grouping.
A majority of the signees will enter the program as true freshman while three – Gomez, Rock Ya-Sin and Madourie – bring them talents via transfer from smaller colleges.
The Owls wrapped up with 14 on offense and 11 on defense. From a position perspective, the class finished with six wide receivers, five offensive linemen, five defensive linemen, three cornerbacks, two safeties and one of each a quarterback, tight end, running back and linebacker.
Individually, the addition of Trad Beatty at quarterback will grant Temple five scholarship signal-callers, a first in school history. Further, the Owls will be adding a valedictorian to their team in CB Chauncey Moore.
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Oskar Andersson OL 6-6 298 Karlskoga, Sweden Celsiusskolan
High School: Attended Celsiusskolan in Solna, Sweden … played offensive tackle under head coach Robert Johansson for the Karlskoga Wolves … earned the European championship in 2017 and the Swedish championship in 2015.
Personal: Born Oskar Andersson in Karlskoga, Sweden … mother Karolina … sister Amanda (21) … list of favorites include: The Blindside (movie), pizza (food), and Dallas Cowboys (NFL team) … aspired to be a hockey player as a kid … plans to study kinesiology.
Khris Banks DT 6-4 294 Wayne, N.J. DePaul Catholic
High School: Lettered four years at offensive tackle and on the defensive line for coach John McKenna at DePaul Catholic High in Wayne, N.J. … compiled a career 33-15 record with the Spartans, including an undefeated 12-0 mark his freshman season ... honored on the all-state, all-county and all-metro team twice (junior & senior) as well as the all-league team three times (senior, junior & sophomore) ... played on the varsity basketball team as a freshman and sophomore as well.
Personal: Born Khristopher James Banks in Montclair, N.J. ... mother Kellishia Brown and father Lenny Banks ... has one sister, Kori Banks (21), and one brother, Rodney Bird (13) ... list of favorites includes: Last Chance U and Rick & Morty (TV shows), The Great Gatsby (book), the New York Jets (NFL franchise) and J.J. Watt (NFL player) ... has a pet dog named Justice ... made the academic honor roll six times during his high school career ... plans to major in accounting.
Jose Barbon WR 6-0 177 Lancaster, Pa. Conestoga Valley
High School: Played wide receiver and defensive back for head coach Gerad Novak at Conestoga Valley High in Lancaster, Pa … was a three-year letterwinner and twice earned first-team wide receiver and defensive back honors … as a senior, recorded 68 catches for 1,041 yards and 16 touchdowns earning wide receiver of the year honors … also added three touchdowns on seven interceptions en route to defensive back of the year accolades … scored 22 TDs overall, adding a kick return and two punt return scores … as a junior, hauled in 64 catches for 925 yards and seven touchdowns en route to wide receiver of the year honors, and added six interceptions for one score as a defensive back … was 37-497-3TDs receiving as a sophomore … also participated in track.
Personal: Born Jose Barbon in Havana, Cuba … resides in Lancaster, Pa. … mother Lazara Linares and father William Barbon … has a brother Will (23) … both parents and brother served in the military … list of favorites include: Wild 'N Out (TV show), Fast and Furious (movies), and Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL team) … plans to study accounting.
Trad Beatty QB 6-5 222 Columbia, S.C. Ben Lippen
High School: Played quarterback for head coach Derek White at Ben Lippen High in Columbia, S.C., as a senior … was 143-of-194 passing for 2,892 yards and 29 touchdowns with just four interceptions, leading his team to an 8-3 record … earned first-team all-state, The State All-Midlands first team, and SCISA offensive player of the year … was a five-time SCISA player of the week and selected to play in North South All-Star game … completed 19 consecutive passes and finished with a school record 508 yards and four touchdowns against Cardinal Newman … was a three-year letterwinner at Chapin High before transferring … was a Class 4A all-state selection as a junior, leading his team to an 11-3 record on 124-of-193 passing for 1,911 yards and 17 touchdowns … led team to 11-2 record as a sophomore and 7-4 as a freshman … was a three-time letterwinner in baseball … member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Trad Beatty in Columbia, S.C. … parents are Michele and Alan Beatty … lives in Chapin, S.C. … has two sisters, Sarah Joyce (15) and Ashlyn (12) … father played football at Furman and grandfather Bruce Beatty played at University of South Carolina before joining the Army … list of favorites include: Talladega Nights (movie), Friday Night Lights (TV show), and calculus (subject) … enjoys hunting and fishing … speaks Spanish … plans to study business.
Evan Boozer DL 6-4 231 Hunt Valley, Md. Loyola Blakefield
High School: Played defensive line at Loyola Blakefield in Towson, Md., for head coach Anthony Zehyone … was a three-year letterwinner … notched seven sacks and 24 TFLs as a senior after an eight sack, 27 TFL season as a junior … added two scores – one on an interception return and one fumble recovery … blocked two punts … selected for the Baltimore Touchdown Club and Blue Gray All Star games … also played rugby.
Personal: Born Evan Malloy Boozer in Hunt Valley, Md. … mother Kathie Boozer … two brothers, Cole (23) and Greyson (21) … Cole just graduated from Temple where he also played football … has a dog named Spike … list of favorites include: Step Brothers (movie), Impractical Jokers (TV show), and Beowolf (book) … plans to study psychology.
Dante Burke DE 6-4 253 Virginia Beach, Va. Bishop Sullivan
High School: Played defensive end for head coach Chris Scott at Bishop Sullivan Catholic … rated the #2 defensive end in Virginia … as a senior, registered 30 tackles, 21 tackles-for-loss, eight sacks, four forced fumbles and one touchdown ... named to the second-team All-Tidewater team as a senior ... recorded 58 tackles and 14 sacks as a junior … also had three touchdowns that year.
Personal: Born Dante L. Burke in Panama City, Fla. ... parents Damien and Tammy Burke ... three brothers, A.J. (21), Daniel (13) and Devin (5) ... list of favorites include: Spider-man Homecoming (movie), Gulliver's Travels (book), Rainbow Six Siege (video game) and J.J. Watt (NFL player) ... projected electrical engineering major.
Elijah Clark CB 6-3 168 Sayreville, N.J. Sayreville
High School: Played defensive back for head coach Chris Beagan at Sayreville (N.J.) High ... served as the team captain in addition to being recognized to the first-team all-area, all-division and all-conference teams following his senior season … also played basketball during all four years and ran track for two years.
Personal: Born Elijah Anthony Clark in Summit, N.J. … nicknamed Eli … parents Marcia and Anthony Clark … has one brother, Lamont Smith (28), and one sister, Kenyetta Clark (34) ... list of favorites include: Family Guy (TV show), Hip-Hop/rap (music), City Hall (Philadelphia site), the New York Giants (NFL franchise) and Odell Beckham, Jr. (NFL player) ... enjoys going fishing.
Antonio Colclough DL 6-3 221 Bronx, N.Y. Cardinal Hayes
High School: Played defensive end for head coach C.J. O'Neil at Cardinal Hayes in Bronx, N.Y. … earned all-city and all-conference recognition as a senior … made 46 tackles with five TFLs and four sacks as a senior … also played basketball.
Personal: Born Antonio Beckett Colclough in the Bronx, N.Y. … father Anthony Colclough served in the Army … has one brother, Anthony, and one sister, Ashley … plans to study sports management or journalism.
Kyle Dobbins RB 5-11 186 Richland, N.J. Timber Creek
High School: Played running back at Timber Creek High in Sicklerville, N.J., for head coach Rob Hinson as a senior after playing at St. Augustine ... recognized by Scout.com as the #2 running back in New Jersey … was a four-year letterwinner and posted a 34-4 record … three-time first team all-conference, and two-time all-state … amassed 4,804 yards and 57 touchdowns in his career … tallied 672 offensive yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior … collected 1,340 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior … burst on the scene with 1,852 yards and 21 touchdowns as a sophomore … also lettered twice in track.
Personal: Born Kyle Thomas Dobbins in Voorhees, N.J. … mother Michelle Cyrus … has two brothers, Carlton (30) and Cameron (20) … his grandfather, Billy Harris Sr., and uncle, Clarence Harris, both served in the military … has a dog named Clay … list of favorites include: Spiderman (movie), The Alchemist (book), and math (subject) … aspired to be a scientist as a kid … plans to study business management.
Amir Gillis SAF 5-11 187 Philadelphia, Pa. Simon Gratz
High School: Played quarterback and safety for head coach Erik Zipay at Simon Gratz in Philadelphia … was a three-year letterwiner and led his team to a 27-8 record over those years … won the 5A MVP.
Personal: Born Amir C. Gillis in Philadelphia … parents are Amy Curtis and Warren Gillis … has one brother Warren Gillis III and one sister Myisha Gillis … lists Friday, Don't Be a Menace, Menace II Society, and Boyz in the Hood as his favorite movies … Max's and Ishkabibbles are his two favorite Philly cheesesteak places … plans to study accounting.
JD Gomez OL 6-6 293 Miami, Fla. ASA College
College: Played offensive line for head coach William Valencia at ASA College in Hialeah, Fla.
High School: Was a three-year letterwinner at offensive line for head coach Ivan Rosales at Miami (Fla.) Senior High … earned honorable mention for the All-Dade County team as a senior … played as a freshman but missed his sophomore season before returning as a junior as senior.
Personal: Born Jobdariel Gomez in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic … is fluent in Spanish … list of favorites includes: How I Met Your Mother (TV show), Miami Dolphins (NFL team), and Baby Driver (movie) … plans to major in business.
Aaron Jarman TE 6-6 254 LaGrange, N.C. North Lenoir
High School: Played tight end and defensive end for head coach Kim Brown at North Lenoir High in LaGrange, N.C. … four-year letterwinner … also played baseball and basketball.
Personal: Born Aaron Gregory Jarman in Kinston, N.C. … parents are Becky and Greg Jarman … has a sister Rylie (19) … has a dog named Sunny … list of favorites include: Seinfeld and Friends (TV show), lasagna (food), math (subject), Minnesota Vikings (NFL team), and Captain America (movie) … plans to study finance.
Layton Jordan LB 6-2 207 McKeesport, Pa. McKeesport
High School: Played running back and linebacker for head coach Matt Miller at McKeesport (Pa.) High … rushed for 1,257 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior and added 24 tackles and two sacks … also played basketball.
Personal: Born Layton Jordan in Pittsburgh, Pa. … mother Leah Simmons … has a sister London (24) … has a dog named Albert … plans to study sports and recreation management.
Adam Klein OL 6-5 264 Springfield, Pa. Episcopal Academy
High School: Played offensive line for head coach Todd Fairlie at Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, Pa. … was a four-year letterwinner … earned second team all-conference honors as a sophomore and junior before garnering first team honors as a senior … lettered four times in track & field and once in basketball.
Personal: Born Adam Patrick Klein in Springfield, Pa. … mother Patti Klein … three brothers, Kurt (30), Ryan (27), and Erik (25) … spent one summer week in Jamaica working for Special Olympics … list of favorites include: Remember the Titans (movie), The Great Gatsby (book), math (class), and Meek Mill (music) … enjoys tennis … plans to study kinesiology.
David Martin-Robinson WR 6-4 228 Landisville, Pa. Hempfield
High School: Played wide receiver, running back, linebacker, safety, and returner for head coach Ron Zeiber at Hempfield High in Lancaster, Pa. … was a four-time letterwinner and two-time all-conference … scored 11 touchdowns as a senior to go with 53 tackles, two interceptions and one forced fumble … overall, scored 26 touchdowns and tallied 134 tackles … played in the L-L All Star game … was also a four-year letterwinner in basketball and track.
Personal: Born David Michael Martin-Robinson in Lancaster, Pa. … mother Michaele Martin and father Andre Robinson … has one brother, Darien Ressler (17), and one sister, Davida Robinson (1) … has a cat named Tuxy … list of favorites include: Game of Thrones (book and TV show), anatomy (class), and weightroom (place to be) … plans to study biology.
Chauncey Moore CB 6-0 175 Washington, D.C. Friendship Collegiate Academy
Friendship Collegiate Academy
High School: Played defensive back for coach Mike Hunter at Friendship Collegiate Academy … helped lead his team to an 8-4 record during his senior year … named conference player of the week during week seven in his senior campaign …. four-time letterwinner in track & field … ranked #1 for his senior class academically, was school valedictorian, made the Dean's List all four years, and was a National Honor Society Scholar, Achievers Scholar and OSSE Scholar.
Personal: Born Chauncey Pantre Moore in Silver Spring, Md. … mother is Carlette Moore … has a brother, Douglaus (23), and sister, Morgan (22) … list of favorites include: The Dark Night (movie), Stranger Things (TV show), Rocky Steps (Philadelphia site), and San Francisco 49ers (NFL team) … enjoys watching movies and playing games.
Isaac Moore OL 6-7 311 Orebro, Sweden Thoren Business
High School: Attended Thoren Business School … played offensive line/defensive line for coach Aaron Fielder for Orebro Black Knights in Sweden ... in 2017 he helped lead his team to a 4-2 overall record … named offensive tackle of the year for the 2016-17 seasons in the U-19 Vastra conference.
Personal: Born Isaac Jonathan Moore in Orebro, Sweden … father is Ronald Moore ... nicknamed Moose ... brother Marcus (22) … list of favorites includes: City of God (movie), It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (TV show), Nelson Mandela: No Easy Walk to Freedom (book), Swedish meat balls (food), the training room (place on campus), and Tryon Smith (NFL player).
Kadas Reams WR 6-2 169 Perth Amboy, N.J. Milford Academy
Prep School: Attended Milford Academy where he helped the team to a 10-2 record in 2017 under head coach Bill Chaplick.
High School: Played wide receiver for head coach Don Soficonich at New Brunswick (N.J.) High … was a two-year letterwinner … earned Baller of the Year and first team all-conference as a senior … recorded 154 yards and four touchdowns on seven receptions against Edison … was third team all-conference as his team went 9-2 as a junior … played in the North-South All Star game … recorded a 4.37 in the 40-yard dash.
Personal: Born Kadas Reams in New Brunswick, N.J. … parents are Joyce Inman Reams and Kevin Reams … has one brother, Maurice Inman (33), and two sisters, Shamara Inman (26) and Jalessa Inman (28) … interested in studying criminal justice or athletic training.
Jean Paul Rodriguez OL 6-4 283 Lakewood, N.J. Lakewood
High School: Played offensive line for head coach L.J. Clark at Lakewood (N.J.) High … was a four-year letterwinner … also participated in track & field … was a teammate of current Owls Chapelle Russell and Amir Tyler.
Personal: Born JeanPaul Rodriguez in Lima, Peru … parents are Mayella Luna and Raul Rodriguez … has two sisters, Diane Rodriguez (19) and Isabella Luna (2) … list of favorites include: Thor (movie), Family Guy (TV show), and science (subject) … has a pitbull named Athena … plans to study business.
Sean Ryan WR 6-4 189 Brooklyn, N.Y. Erasmus Hall
High School: Played wide receiver for head coach Danny Landberg at Erasmus Hall High in Brooklyn, N.Y. … was a four-year letterwinner, compiling a 44-8 career record … helped lead his team to a 12-1 record in his senior year when he was selected wide receiver of the year for his conference, all-city, Brooklyn 44, and all-conference … named to the all-city, Brooklyn 44 and all-conference teams during his sophomore and junior seasons as well.
Personal: Born Sean Ryan in Philadelphia, Pa. … mother is Tameekah Douglas … has four sisters: Oniel (18), Tamia (13), Hailey (8), and Hayden (2) … has a pet turtle named Shizzy … list of favorites includes: Philadelphia Museum of Art (Philadelphia site), New York Jets (NFL team), and rap/hip hop (music genre) … projected sports medicine major.
Jordan Smith WR 6-53 210 Davie, Fla. Western
High School: Played wide receiver for coach Rak at Western ... grabbed 45 catches for 703 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior ... earned first-team all-county honors.
Personal: Born Jordan Elijah Smith in Hollywood, Fla. … mother is Latrese Smith ... list of favorites include: Planet of the Apes (movie), Forensic Files (TV show), Diary of a Wimpy Kid (book), the Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL franchise) and Odell Beckham, Jr. (NFL player) … enjoys working out and playing games ... has a pet dog named Lola ... projected sports management major.
Ronnie Stevenson WR 6-5 194 Montour, Pa. Montour
High School: Played both wide receiver and cornerback for coach Lou Cerro at Montour High in Pittsburgh, Pa. …. lettered all four years at both positions, compiling a 26-16 career record … during both his senior and junior campaigns, was named an honorable mention on the All-Northwest Nine conference team.
Personal: Born Ronald Dubois Stevenson, Jr. in Pittsburgh, Pa. … parents are Kay and Ron Stevenson … has a twin sister, Rayna, an older sister, Kennedi (18), and younger brother, Vason (13) … has a pet dog named Milo … list of favorites includes: Remember the Titans (movie), spaghetti (food), Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL team), and ESPN (TV show/network) … projected criminal justice major.
DaeSean Winston SAF 6-2 201 Severn, Md. Archbishop Spalding
Archbishop Spalding
High School: Played defensive back for head coach Kyle Schmitt at Archbishop Spalding High in Severn, Md. … was a four-year letterwinner … selected to play in Maryland Crab Bowl … also lettered four times in track & field.
Personal: Born DaeSean Ali Winston in Towson, Md. … parents are Nina and Sean Winston … has three sisters: Dayanna (6), Da'Nia (4), and Dakota (2) … has a cat named Dusty … list of favorites include: Family Guy (TV show), Macbeth (book), history (subject), and Teez Tabor (NFL player) … is a huge Star Wars fan … wants to be an FBI agent … plans to study criminal justice.
TRANSFERS
Nickolos Madourie DE 6-6 230 Sunrise, Fla. Dakota College
College: Dakota College in Bottineau, N.D. … 45 tackles, 15.5 sacks, four fumbles … co-defensive MVP … first team all-region.
High School: Played defensive end for head coach Coleman at Piper High in Sunrise, Fla. ... registered 65 tackles, 18 tackles-for-loss and 12 sacks as a senior, helping his team to a 9-2 mark.
Personal: Born Nickolos Chevaun Madourie in Kingston, Jamaica ... parents Natalie and Glenroy Madourie ... has two brothers, Michael (24) and Nasiel (8) ... list of favorites include: Agent 47 (movie), Har Knocks (TV show), Lobster (food), J.J. Watt (NFL player) and Kodak Black (artist).
Rock Ya-Sin CB 5-11 189 Decatur, Ga. Presbyterian College
College: Spent three seasons at Presbyterian College
2017 (Junior): Started all 11 games at cornerback for head coach Tommy Spangler at Presbyterian College ... finished the year a first-team all-Big South selection ... recorded a school record five interceptions ... also recovered two fumbles while registering 49 total tackles, fourth most on the team ... career-high seven tackles against Saint Francis.
2016 (Sophomore): Started all 11 games at cornerback … totaled 31 tackles, including 2.0 tackles for loss, with a team-high nine pass breakups and a fumble recovery … returned a fumble recovery 61 yards for a touchdown at South Alabama, PC's only defensive score of the year … made a career-high seven tackles in the season finale at South Alabama.
2015 (Freshman): Played in every game, making two starts at cornerback … recorded 15 tackles and two pass breakups … recorded a career-high six tackles in a start at Western Carolina … also made three tackles at both Miami (OH) and Liberty.
High School: Played defensive back at Southwest Dekalb High in Decatur, Ga. … two-time all-county and two-time all-region selection … the Dekalb County leader in interceptions … a three-time region champion, three-time county champ, and two-time state champion wrestler … a member of the Honor Roll and Principal's List.
Personal: Parents are Ramadan Ya-Sin and Abrenda Kelly.
With Temple's football team in St. Petersburg preparing for Thursday night's Bad Boy Mower Gasparilla Bowl, Wednesday started for the Owls on the beach before sunrise. A flurry of signings were completed by 7:10 a.m., just 10 minutes into a live signing day show overlooking the Gulf coast.
The class features a number of unique qualities, the most notable of which being that International - not National - Signing Day serves as a more appropriate classification. For the group, six players hail from five countries outside of the United States - Sweden (Andersson & I. Moore), Jamaica (Nickolos Madourie), Cuba (Jose Barbon), Dominican Republic (JD Gomez) and Peru (Jean Paul Rodriguez).
While the Owls presence overseas certainly improved with the recent international signings, Temple's foundation pipelines remained not only open, but exceptionally fruitful. On the day, Temple finished with a class composed of 11 from Pennsylvania and New Jersey combined, five from the South Carolina-Florida-Georgia chain and four out of the Delaware-Maryland-Virginia grouping.
A majority of the signees will enter the program as true freshman while three – Gomez, Rock Ya-Sin and Madourie – bring them talents via transfer from smaller colleges.
The Owls wrapped up with 14 on offense and 11 on defense. From a position perspective, the class finished with six wide receivers, five offensive linemen, five defensive linemen, three cornerbacks, two safeties and one of each a quarterback, tight end, running back and linebacker.
Individually, the addition of Trad Beatty at quarterback will grant Temple five scholarship signal-callers, a first in school history. Further, the Owls will be adding a valedictorian to their team in CB Chauncey Moore.
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Oskar Andersson OL 6-6 298 Karlskoga, Sweden Celsiusskolan
High School: Attended Celsiusskolan in Solna, Sweden … played offensive tackle under head coach Robert Johansson for the Karlskoga Wolves … earned the European championship in 2017 and the Swedish championship in 2015.
Personal: Born Oskar Andersson in Karlskoga, Sweden … mother Karolina … sister Amanda (21) … list of favorites include: The Blindside (movie), pizza (food), and Dallas Cowboys (NFL team) … aspired to be a hockey player as a kid … plans to study kinesiology.
Khris Banks DT 6-4 294 Wayne, N.J. DePaul Catholic
High School: Lettered four years at offensive tackle and on the defensive line for coach John McKenna at DePaul Catholic High in Wayne, N.J. … compiled a career 33-15 record with the Spartans, including an undefeated 12-0 mark his freshman season ... honored on the all-state, all-county and all-metro team twice (junior & senior) as well as the all-league team three times (senior, junior & sophomore) ... played on the varsity basketball team as a freshman and sophomore as well.
Personal: Born Khristopher James Banks in Montclair, N.J. ... mother Kellishia Brown and father Lenny Banks ... has one sister, Kori Banks (21), and one brother, Rodney Bird (13) ... list of favorites includes: Last Chance U and Rick & Morty (TV shows), The Great Gatsby (book), the New York Jets (NFL franchise) and J.J. Watt (NFL player) ... has a pet dog named Justice ... made the academic honor roll six times during his high school career ... plans to major in accounting.
Jose Barbon WR 6-0 177 Lancaster, Pa. Conestoga Valley
High School: Played wide receiver and defensive back for head coach Gerad Novak at Conestoga Valley High in Lancaster, Pa … was a three-year letterwinner and twice earned first-team wide receiver and defensive back honors … as a senior, recorded 68 catches for 1,041 yards and 16 touchdowns earning wide receiver of the year honors … also added three touchdowns on seven interceptions en route to defensive back of the year accolades … scored 22 TDs overall, adding a kick return and two punt return scores … as a junior, hauled in 64 catches for 925 yards and seven touchdowns en route to wide receiver of the year honors, and added six interceptions for one score as a defensive back … was 37-497-3TDs receiving as a sophomore … also participated in track.
Personal: Born Jose Barbon in Havana, Cuba … resides in Lancaster, Pa. … mother Lazara Linares and father William Barbon … has a brother Will (23) … both parents and brother served in the military … list of favorites include: Wild 'N Out (TV show), Fast and Furious (movies), and Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL team) … plans to study accounting.
Trad Beatty QB 6-5 222 Columbia, S.C. Ben Lippen
High School: Played quarterback for head coach Derek White at Ben Lippen High in Columbia, S.C., as a senior … was 143-of-194 passing for 2,892 yards and 29 touchdowns with just four interceptions, leading his team to an 8-3 record … earned first-team all-state, The State All-Midlands first team, and SCISA offensive player of the year … was a five-time SCISA player of the week and selected to play in North South All-Star game … completed 19 consecutive passes and finished with a school record 508 yards and four touchdowns against Cardinal Newman … was a three-year letterwinner at Chapin High before transferring … was a Class 4A all-state selection as a junior, leading his team to an 11-3 record on 124-of-193 passing for 1,911 yards and 17 touchdowns … led team to 11-2 record as a sophomore and 7-4 as a freshman … was a three-time letterwinner in baseball … member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Trad Beatty in Columbia, S.C. … parents are Michele and Alan Beatty … lives in Chapin, S.C. … has two sisters, Sarah Joyce (15) and Ashlyn (12) … father played football at Furman and grandfather Bruce Beatty played at University of South Carolina before joining the Army … list of favorites include: Talladega Nights (movie), Friday Night Lights (TV show), and calculus (subject) … enjoys hunting and fishing … speaks Spanish … plans to study business.
Evan Boozer DL 6-4 231 Hunt Valley, Md. Loyola Blakefield
High School: Played defensive line at Loyola Blakefield in Towson, Md., for head coach Anthony Zehyone … was a three-year letterwinner … notched seven sacks and 24 TFLs as a senior after an eight sack, 27 TFL season as a junior … added two scores – one on an interception return and one fumble recovery … blocked two punts … selected for the Baltimore Touchdown Club and Blue Gray All Star games … also played rugby.
Personal: Born Evan Malloy Boozer in Hunt Valley, Md. … mother Kathie Boozer … two brothers, Cole (23) and Greyson (21) … Cole just graduated from Temple where he also played football … has a dog named Spike … list of favorites include: Step Brothers (movie), Impractical Jokers (TV show), and Beowolf (book) … plans to study psychology.
Dante Burke DE 6-4 253 Virginia Beach, Va. Bishop Sullivan
High School: Played defensive end for head coach Chris Scott at Bishop Sullivan Catholic … rated the #2 defensive end in Virginia … as a senior, registered 30 tackles, 21 tackles-for-loss, eight sacks, four forced fumbles and one touchdown ... named to the second-team All-Tidewater team as a senior ... recorded 58 tackles and 14 sacks as a junior … also had three touchdowns that year.
Personal: Born Dante L. Burke in Panama City, Fla. ... parents Damien and Tammy Burke ... three brothers, A.J. (21), Daniel (13) and Devin (5) ... list of favorites include: Spider-man Homecoming (movie), Gulliver's Travels (book), Rainbow Six Siege (video game) and J.J. Watt (NFL player) ... projected electrical engineering major.
Elijah Clark CB 6-3 168 Sayreville, N.J. Sayreville
High School: Played defensive back for head coach Chris Beagan at Sayreville (N.J.) High ... served as the team captain in addition to being recognized to the first-team all-area, all-division and all-conference teams following his senior season … also played basketball during all four years and ran track for two years.
Personal: Born Elijah Anthony Clark in Summit, N.J. … nicknamed Eli … parents Marcia and Anthony Clark … has one brother, Lamont Smith (28), and one sister, Kenyetta Clark (34) ... list of favorites include: Family Guy (TV show), Hip-Hop/rap (music), City Hall (Philadelphia site), the New York Giants (NFL franchise) and Odell Beckham, Jr. (NFL player) ... enjoys going fishing.
Antonio Colclough DL 6-3 221 Bronx, N.Y. Cardinal Hayes
High School: Played defensive end for head coach C.J. O'Neil at Cardinal Hayes in Bronx, N.Y. … earned all-city and all-conference recognition as a senior … made 46 tackles with five TFLs and four sacks as a senior … also played basketball.
Personal: Born Antonio Beckett Colclough in the Bronx, N.Y. … father Anthony Colclough served in the Army … has one brother, Anthony, and one sister, Ashley … plans to study sports management or journalism.
Kyle Dobbins RB 5-11 186 Richland, N.J. Timber Creek
High School: Played running back at Timber Creek High in Sicklerville, N.J., for head coach Rob Hinson as a senior after playing at St. Augustine ... recognized by Scout.com as the #2 running back in New Jersey … was a four-year letterwinner and posted a 34-4 record … three-time first team all-conference, and two-time all-state … amassed 4,804 yards and 57 touchdowns in his career … tallied 672 offensive yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior … collected 1,340 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior … burst on the scene with 1,852 yards and 21 touchdowns as a sophomore … also lettered twice in track.
Personal: Born Kyle Thomas Dobbins in Voorhees, N.J. … mother Michelle Cyrus … has two brothers, Carlton (30) and Cameron (20) … his grandfather, Billy Harris Sr., and uncle, Clarence Harris, both served in the military … has a dog named Clay … list of favorites include: Spiderman (movie), The Alchemist (book), and math (subject) … aspired to be a scientist as a kid … plans to study business management.
Amir Gillis SAF 5-11 187 Philadelphia, Pa. Simon Gratz
High School: Played quarterback and safety for head coach Erik Zipay at Simon Gratz in Philadelphia … was a three-year letterwiner and led his team to a 27-8 record over those years … won the 5A MVP.
Personal: Born Amir C. Gillis in Philadelphia … parents are Amy Curtis and Warren Gillis … has one brother Warren Gillis III and one sister Myisha Gillis … lists Friday, Don't Be a Menace, Menace II Society, and Boyz in the Hood as his favorite movies … Max's and Ishkabibbles are his two favorite Philly cheesesteak places … plans to study accounting.
JD Gomez OL 6-6 293 Miami, Fla. ASA College
College: Played offensive line for head coach William Valencia at ASA College in Hialeah, Fla.
High School: Was a three-year letterwinner at offensive line for head coach Ivan Rosales at Miami (Fla.) Senior High … earned honorable mention for the All-Dade County team as a senior … played as a freshman but missed his sophomore season before returning as a junior as senior.
Personal: Born Jobdariel Gomez in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic … is fluent in Spanish … list of favorites includes: How I Met Your Mother (TV show), Miami Dolphins (NFL team), and Baby Driver (movie) … plans to major in business.
Aaron Jarman TE 6-6 254 LaGrange, N.C. North Lenoir
High School: Played tight end and defensive end for head coach Kim Brown at North Lenoir High in LaGrange, N.C. … four-year letterwinner … also played baseball and basketball.
Personal: Born Aaron Gregory Jarman in Kinston, N.C. … parents are Becky and Greg Jarman … has a sister Rylie (19) … has a dog named Sunny … list of favorites include: Seinfeld and Friends (TV show), lasagna (food), math (subject), Minnesota Vikings (NFL team), and Captain America (movie) … plans to study finance.
Layton Jordan LB 6-2 207 McKeesport, Pa. McKeesport
High School: Played running back and linebacker for head coach Matt Miller at McKeesport (Pa.) High … rushed for 1,257 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior and added 24 tackles and two sacks … also played basketball.
Personal: Born Layton Jordan in Pittsburgh, Pa. … mother Leah Simmons … has a sister London (24) … has a dog named Albert … plans to study sports and recreation management.
Adam Klein OL 6-5 264 Springfield, Pa. Episcopal Academy
High School: Played offensive line for head coach Todd Fairlie at Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, Pa. … was a four-year letterwinner … earned second team all-conference honors as a sophomore and junior before garnering first team honors as a senior … lettered four times in track & field and once in basketball.
Personal: Born Adam Patrick Klein in Springfield, Pa. … mother Patti Klein … three brothers, Kurt (30), Ryan (27), and Erik (25) … spent one summer week in Jamaica working for Special Olympics … list of favorites include: Remember the Titans (movie), The Great Gatsby (book), math (class), and Meek Mill (music) … enjoys tennis … plans to study kinesiology.
David Martin-Robinson WR 6-4 228 Landisville, Pa. Hempfield
High School: Played wide receiver, running back, linebacker, safety, and returner for head coach Ron Zeiber at Hempfield High in Lancaster, Pa. … was a four-time letterwinner and two-time all-conference … scored 11 touchdowns as a senior to go with 53 tackles, two interceptions and one forced fumble … overall, scored 26 touchdowns and tallied 134 tackles … played in the L-L All Star game … was also a four-year letterwinner in basketball and track.
Personal: Born David Michael Martin-Robinson in Lancaster, Pa. … mother Michaele Martin and father Andre Robinson … has one brother, Darien Ressler (17), and one sister, Davida Robinson (1) … has a cat named Tuxy … list of favorites include: Game of Thrones (book and TV show), anatomy (class), and weightroom (place to be) … plans to study biology.
Chauncey Moore CB 6-0 175 Washington, D.C. Friendship Collegiate Academy
Friendship Collegiate Academy
High School: Played defensive back for coach Mike Hunter at Friendship Collegiate Academy … helped lead his team to an 8-4 record during his senior year … named conference player of the week during week seven in his senior campaign …. four-time letterwinner in track & field … ranked #1 for his senior class academically, was school valedictorian, made the Dean's List all four years, and was a National Honor Society Scholar, Achievers Scholar and OSSE Scholar.
Personal: Born Chauncey Pantre Moore in Silver Spring, Md. … mother is Carlette Moore … has a brother, Douglaus (23), and sister, Morgan (22) … list of favorites include: The Dark Night (movie), Stranger Things (TV show), Rocky Steps (Philadelphia site), and San Francisco 49ers (NFL team) … enjoys watching movies and playing games.
Isaac Moore OL 6-7 311 Orebro, Sweden Thoren Business
High School: Attended Thoren Business School … played offensive line/defensive line for coach Aaron Fielder for Orebro Black Knights in Sweden ... in 2017 he helped lead his team to a 4-2 overall record … named offensive tackle of the year for the 2016-17 seasons in the U-19 Vastra conference.
Personal: Born Isaac Jonathan Moore in Orebro, Sweden … father is Ronald Moore ... nicknamed Moose ... brother Marcus (22) … list of favorites includes: City of God (movie), It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (TV show), Nelson Mandela: No Easy Walk to Freedom (book), Swedish meat balls (food), the training room (place on campus), and Tryon Smith (NFL player).
Kadas Reams WR 6-2 169 Perth Amboy, N.J. Milford Academy
Prep School: Attended Milford Academy where he helped the team to a 10-2 record in 2017 under head coach Bill Chaplick.
High School: Played wide receiver for head coach Don Soficonich at New Brunswick (N.J.) High … was a two-year letterwinner … earned Baller of the Year and first team all-conference as a senior … recorded 154 yards and four touchdowns on seven receptions against Edison … was third team all-conference as his team went 9-2 as a junior … played in the North-South All Star game … recorded a 4.37 in the 40-yard dash.
Personal: Born Kadas Reams in New Brunswick, N.J. … parents are Joyce Inman Reams and Kevin Reams … has one brother, Maurice Inman (33), and two sisters, Shamara Inman (26) and Jalessa Inman (28) … interested in studying criminal justice or athletic training.
Jean Paul Rodriguez OL 6-4 283 Lakewood, N.J. Lakewood
High School: Played offensive line for head coach L.J. Clark at Lakewood (N.J.) High … was a four-year letterwinner … also participated in track & field … was a teammate of current Owls Chapelle Russell and Amir Tyler.
Personal: Born JeanPaul Rodriguez in Lima, Peru … parents are Mayella Luna and Raul Rodriguez … has two sisters, Diane Rodriguez (19) and Isabella Luna (2) … list of favorites include: Thor (movie), Family Guy (TV show), and science (subject) … has a pitbull named Athena … plans to study business.
Sean Ryan WR 6-4 189 Brooklyn, N.Y. Erasmus Hall
High School: Played wide receiver for head coach Danny Landberg at Erasmus Hall High in Brooklyn, N.Y. … was a four-year letterwinner, compiling a 44-8 career record … helped lead his team to a 12-1 record in his senior year when he was selected wide receiver of the year for his conference, all-city, Brooklyn 44, and all-conference … named to the all-city, Brooklyn 44 and all-conference teams during his sophomore and junior seasons as well.
Personal: Born Sean Ryan in Philadelphia, Pa. … mother is Tameekah Douglas … has four sisters: Oniel (18), Tamia (13), Hailey (8), and Hayden (2) … has a pet turtle named Shizzy … list of favorites includes: Philadelphia Museum of Art (Philadelphia site), New York Jets (NFL team), and rap/hip hop (music genre) … projected sports medicine major.
Jordan Smith WR 6-53 210 Davie, Fla. Western
High School: Played wide receiver for coach Rak at Western ... grabbed 45 catches for 703 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior ... earned first-team all-county honors.
Personal: Born Jordan Elijah Smith in Hollywood, Fla. … mother is Latrese Smith ... list of favorites include: Planet of the Apes (movie), Forensic Files (TV show), Diary of a Wimpy Kid (book), the Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL franchise) and Odell Beckham, Jr. (NFL player) … enjoys working out and playing games ... has a pet dog named Lola ... projected sports management major.
Ronnie Stevenson WR 6-5 194 Montour, Pa. Montour
High School: Played both wide receiver and cornerback for coach Lou Cerro at Montour High in Pittsburgh, Pa. …. lettered all four years at both positions, compiling a 26-16 career record … during both his senior and junior campaigns, was named an honorable mention on the All-Northwest Nine conference team.
Personal: Born Ronald Dubois Stevenson, Jr. in Pittsburgh, Pa. … parents are Kay and Ron Stevenson … has a twin sister, Rayna, an older sister, Kennedi (18), and younger brother, Vason (13) … has a pet dog named Milo … list of favorites includes: Remember the Titans (movie), spaghetti (food), Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL team), and ESPN (TV show/network) … projected criminal justice major.
DaeSean Winston SAF 6-2 201 Severn, Md. Archbishop Spalding
Archbishop Spalding
High School: Played defensive back for head coach Kyle Schmitt at Archbishop Spalding High in Severn, Md. … was a four-year letterwinner … selected to play in Maryland Crab Bowl … also lettered four times in track & field.
Personal: Born DaeSean Ali Winston in Towson, Md. … parents are Nina and Sean Winston … has three sisters: Dayanna (6), Da'Nia (4), and Dakota (2) … has a cat named Dusty … list of favorites include: Family Guy (TV show), Macbeth (book), history (subject), and Teez Tabor (NFL player) … is a huge Star Wars fan … wants to be an FBI agent … plans to study criminal justice.
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Nickolos Madourie DE 6-6 230 Sunrise, Fla. Dakota College
College: Dakota College in Bottineau, N.D. … 45 tackles, 15.5 sacks, four fumbles … co-defensive MVP … first team all-region.
High School: Played defensive end for head coach Coleman at Piper High in Sunrise, Fla. ... registered 65 tackles, 18 tackles-for-loss and 12 sacks as a senior, helping his team to a 9-2 mark.
Personal: Born Nickolos Chevaun Madourie in Kingston, Jamaica ... parents Natalie and Glenroy Madourie ... has two brothers, Michael (24) and Nasiel (8) ... list of favorites include: Agent 47 (movie), Har Knocks (TV show), Lobster (food), J.J. Watt (NFL player) and Kodak Black (artist).
Rock Ya-Sin CB 5-11 189 Decatur, Ga. Presbyterian College
College: Spent three seasons at Presbyterian College
2017 (Junior): Started all 11 games at cornerback for head coach Tommy Spangler at Presbyterian College ... finished the year a first-team all-Big South selection ... recorded a school record five interceptions ... also recovered two fumbles while registering 49 total tackles, fourth most on the team ... career-high seven tackles against Saint Francis.
2016 (Sophomore): Started all 11 games at cornerback … totaled 31 tackles, including 2.0 tackles for loss, with a team-high nine pass breakups and a fumble recovery … returned a fumble recovery 61 yards for a touchdown at South Alabama, PC's only defensive score of the year … made a career-high seven tackles in the season finale at South Alabama.
2015 (Freshman): Played in every game, making two starts at cornerback … recorded 15 tackles and two pass breakups … recorded a career-high six tackles in a start at Western Carolina … also made three tackles at both Miami (OH) and Liberty.
High School: Played defensive back at Southwest Dekalb High in Decatur, Ga. … two-time all-county and two-time all-region selection … the Dekalb County leader in interceptions … a three-time region champion, three-time county champ, and two-time state champion wrestler … a member of the Honor Roll and Principal's List.
Personal: Parents are Ramadan Ya-Sin and Abrenda Kelly.
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