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Temple Football Adds 17 in Class of 2021
12.16.20 | Football
PHILADELPHIA – Temple Football signed 17 student-athletes to the Class of 2021 today as part of the early signing period. Twelve players will enter Temple directly from high school, while five players transfer in, four from Power 5 schools.
Tune in at 7:00 p.m. tonight for Signing Day Live 2020. Kevin Copp will have interviews with head coach Rod Carey, offensive coordinator Mike Uremovich, defensive coordinator Jeff Knowles, and director of player personnel Nate McNeal as they breakdown the Class of 2021. Temple fans can tune in via the Temple University Athletics YouTube channel at 7:00 p.m here. The complete show will then be posted to owlsports.com.
The 17 players come from nine different states: Florida (1), Illinois (2), Maryland (3), Michigan (2), New Jersey (1), New York (2), North Carolina (1), Ohio (1), Pennsylvania (4).
The five transfers all travel to 10th and Diamond from different schools. Keyshawn Paul (UConn) is the most familiar with the Owls as the defensive back played against Temple in 2018 and 2019. Amad Anderson Jr. joins forces again with former teammate Darius Pittman from Purdue. Ra'Von Bonner (Illinois) rejoins wide receivers' coach Thad Ward after serving as Bonner's position coach at Illinois in 2018. D'Wan Mathis (Georgia) turns back time, joining fellow childhood camp teammate M.J. Griffin. Like Anderson Jr., Bonner, and Mathis, Willie Rodgers (Washington State) joins the Owls from another Power 5 school.
Temple recruited five players from right down the street as Malik Cooper (Philadelphia), Andrew Garwo (Levittown), Balansama Kamara (Philadelphia), Jordan Laudato (West Chester), and Corey Palmer (Camden) all come from within an hour of North Philadelphia.
Kamara played under head coach Rich Drayton. Drayton, a former Temple wide receiver from 1987-1990, ranks tenth all-time in receiving yards for Temple.
Malik Cooper and Temple's running back coach Gabe Infante are quite familiar with each other as Cooper was recruited by Infante while he was the head coach at St. Joe's Prep.
The 2021 season will get underway in 261 days on Saturday, September 4, when Temple travels to Rutgers to take on the Scarlet Knights. Three other non-conference games are scheduled [at Akron (9/11), Boston College (9/18), and Wagner (9/25)]. The American Athletic Conference games are expected to be announced in February.
Amad Anderson WR 5-11 175 r-So Staten Island, NY / Purdue
College: Was part of Purdue's football team for three seasons and totaled 36 catches for 362 yards in 17 games … 2020 Season (Redshirt Sophomore): Played in five games and posted five catches for 19 yards before deciding to enter the transfer portal … 2019 Season (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in all 12 games for Purdue making eight starts and finished with 31 receptions for 343 yards and three touchdowns … made collegiate debut at Nevada and caught seven passes for 64 yards … had his first college touchdown vs. TCU, a 54-yard score … had a season-high nine grabs for 67 yards and a score at Northwestern … 2018 Season (Freshman): Redshirted … High School: Won back-to-back New York City titles for Curtis in Staten Island, N.Y. … averaged 29-yards per receptions as a senior when Curtis went 11-1 an avenged its only loss by beating Erasmus in the PSAL Championship game … produced over 800 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior … Personal: Born Amad Anderson Jr. … law and society major.
Ra'Von Bonner RB 5-11 215 Sr Cincinnati, OH / Illinois
College: Played three seasons at Illinois where he rushed for 822 yards and 10 touchdowns … is reunited with Temple receivers coach Thad Ward who was the running backs coach at Illinois … 2020 Season (Senior): Opted out due to COVID concerns … 2019 Season (Junior): Played in 12 games and was Illinois' second leading rusher with 225 yards and three touchdowns on 65 carries … added four receptions for 67 yards and another score … notched his first-career receiving touchdown on a career-long 28-yard catch at UConn … 2018 Season (Sophomore): Played 11 games with two starts … was the team's third leading rusher with 395 yards and three touchdowns on 72 carries … also had three catches for 11 yards … had a career-high 96 rushing yards on 21 carries at Iowa … had a career-long 33 yard run at Nebraska … 2017 Season (Freshman): Started three games as a true freshman and played in six games before suffering a season-ending injury … had 202 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 67 carries … made his college debut vs. Western Kentucky and his first career start at Iowa … High School: Was a three-year letterwinner at Sycamore High for head coach Scott Dattilo … started 33 straight games to finish his high school career … accumulated 80 rushing touchdowns, the 17th most in Ohio high school football history … earned first-team All-Ohio Division I and second-team MaxPreps/JJHuddle Ohio Big School All-State honors as a senior … also ran track in and was part of Ohio's fastest 4x100 relay in the state in 2016 … Young Scholars Club member … Personal: Born Ra'Von Bonner in Cincinnati, Ohio … nicknamed "The Rev" … parents are Ra'Chelle Johnson and Willie Bonner … has one older sister Ra'Niesha Bonner … cousin DeVier Posey played football at Ohio State and in the NFL for Houston … wants to go into ministry and do missions in third-world countries following his playing career … has a bachelor's degree in social work and is working on his masters.
Jaden Coffen WR 6-2 200 Bowie, MD / St. Albans
High School: Played wide receiver and defensive back at St. Albans under coach Gary Schnell where he was a four-year letterman … as a junior, had 24 receptions for 410 yards and two touchdowns and also contributed 11 tackles and one interception … Personal: Born Jaden Coffen in Silver Spring, Md. … parents are Jaime and Wayne Coffen … father played college football at Bowie State … brother Eli.
Malik Cooper WR 5-9 175 Philadelphia, PA / St. Joseph's Prep
High School: Played wide receiver and quarterback at St. Joseph's Prep in Philadelphia under head coach Tim Roken … was initially recruited to The Prep by then head coach Gabe Infante who is now Temple's running backs coach … was a three-year letterwinner and won three state championships going 32-2 in that span … played receiver as a senior and helped St. Joe's to its third straight state title earning MVP honors in the championship game … earned first team All-Philadelphia and second team All-Catholic as a junior … served as a backup quarterback during his sophomore year when the team went 14-0 and won the national title … was also a three-time letterwinner and state champion in track … Personal: Born Malik Cooper in Philadelphia … parents are Tonya and Marvin Cooper Jr. … mother graduated from Temple … has three brothers: Marcus (33), Maurice (29), and Marquise (20) … Marcus played football at Shippensburg and Marquise at Monroe College and Butler CC … grandfather, Marvin Cooper Sr., served in the Army.
Andrew Garwo CB 6-0 175 Levittown, PA / Conwell-Egan
High School: A four-year letterman at defensive back and wide receiver for Conwell-Egan Catholic in Fairless Hills, Pa. … as an upperclassmen, played on both sides of the ball (cornerback, safety, and wide receiver) … Personal: Born Andrew Garwo in St. Marys, PA … parents are Linda and Patrick Garwo.
Coleman Jeffcoat TE 6-4 200 Charlotte, N.C. / Mallard Creek
High School: Played at Mallard Creek in Charlotte, N.C., under head coach Kennedy Tinsley … a three-year letterwinner, he enjoyed a 34-3 record over the course of his high school career while catching 22 passes for 500 yards and four touchdowns … senior season was canceled due to COVID … participated in track in sophomore and junior years … Honor Roll … Personal: Born Coleman Jeffcoat in Charlotte, N.C. … parents are Valencia and Coleman Jeffcoat.
Keshaun Jones OL 6-5 295 Centralia, IL / Centralia
High School: Played at Centralia (Ill.) High where he was a three-year letterman for head coach Brad Guay … earned all-conference honors in his junior, sophomore, and freshman seasons … senior season was canceled due to COVID … played right tackle for his career while also playing defensive tackle in his junior year … also participated in basketball, baseball, and track … Personal: Born Keshaun Jones in Centralia, Ill. … parents are Vanessa Robbins and Rashaund Jones … brothers Rashaund (21), Jaden (17), DeAndre (16), and Jordan (6), and sister Deja (25).
Balansama Kamara DL 6-4 230 Philadelphia, PA / Central
High School: Played defensive end at Central High in Philadelphia under head coach Rich Drayton (a former Temple wide receiver from 1987-1990) … a three-year letterwinner, he recorded nine sacks, three forced fumbles and 60 tackles as a junior … also played basketball and track & field … Personal: Born Balansama Kamara in Philadelphia … parents are Fatmata Marah and Desmond Grant … sister Aminata.
Jordan Laudato DL 6-4 240 West Chester, PA / Henderson
High School: Was a four-year letterman at defensive end for Henderson in West Chester, Pa., under head coach John Lunardi … two-year letterman in basketball … Personal: Born Jordan Laudato in West Chester, Pa. … parents are Cynthia and Jack Laudato … father Jack served in the Navy … sister Alyssa (19).
Justin Lynch QB 6-1 210 Chicago, IL / Mount Carmel
High School: Played quarterback at Mt. Carmel in Chicago where his brother, Jordan was the head coach … as a junior, earned first-team all-conference honors leading his team to a 14-0 record and throwing for 1,925 yards and 18 touchdowns while adding 1,033 rushing yards and 18 scores on the ground … helped his team to a 12-2 record as a sophomore and a 9-0 record as a freshman … was a three-year letterwinner in baseball and also lettered once in basketball … Personal: Born Justin Lynch in Chicago, Ill. … parents are Sheila and Jim Lynch … brothers Jimmy (32) and Jordan (30) … Jordan played and coached at Northern Illinois under head coach Rod Carey … he also played in the NFL (Chicago) and CFL (Edmonton).
D'Wan Mathis QB 6-6 205 r-Fr Oak Park, MI / Georgia
College: Spent two seasons at Georgia under head coach Kirby Smart … 2020 Season (Redshirt Freshman): Made his first collegiate start at QB in the Bulldogs' season-opening win at Arkansas...completed eight of 17 passes for 55 yards... also saw action in three subsequent games … 2019 Season (Freshman): Enrolled at UGA in January and participated in Spring drills ... was 15-for-28 passing for 113 yards in the G-Day Spring game … missed the season due to emergency surgery to remove a brain cyst and redshirted … co-winner of David Jacobs Award (overcoming injury), given at team's post-season awards gala … High School: Played quarterback at Oak Park (Mich.) High for head coach Greg Carter … as a senior, led the Knights to a 9-2 overall record and a perfect 6-0 record in the Oakland-White League when he completed 62.5 percent of his passes for 1,509 yards and 20 TDs through the air, and added 305 yards rushing ... as a junior, threw for over 3,000 yards and rushed for over 700 yards with 26 TDs … selected to the Elite 11 Finals, the nation's most prestigious QB camp for prep prospects … Personal: Born D'Wan Mathis … psychology major.
Jalen McMurray DB 6-0 175 Upper Marlboro, MD / Gonzaga College HS
High School: Four-year letterman at defensive back, receiver, and return specialist for Gonzaga College High in Washington, D.C. … as a junior, led the team in interceptions (4) while being named to the all-WCAC first-team … the season prior, once again led the team in interceptions while being named an all-WCAC honorable mention … Personal: Born Jalen McMurray in Silver Spring, Md. … parents are Anne and Alfred McMurray … sister Camryn (15) … uncles Alan and Anthony played college football at Tennessee State and West Virginia, respectively.
Jimto Obidegwu OL 6-5 295 Brandywine, MD / Archbishop Carroll
High School: Played at Archbishop Carroll in Washington, D.C., under head coach Rob Harris … three-year letterman who started at left tackle and right tackle throughout his career … earned all-WCAC second team honors after his junior year… participated in the Maryland Crab Bowl game after his sophomore season … National Honor Society … Personal: Born Jimto Obidegwu in Prince George County, Md. … parents are Chioma and Joe Malik … brother Ify (16) and sister Obi (11).
Corey Palmer DB 6-0 170 Camden, NJ / Camden
High School: Played three seasons at Camden (N.J.) High for head coach Dwayne Savage … transferred to national powerhouse IMG Academy for his junior season and returned to Camden as a senior … recorded five interceptions and caught 17 passes for 458 yards and three touchdowns in a shortened senior season … caught 26 passes for 504 yards and seven scores as a sophomore, as Camden went 10-2 … Personal: Born Corey Palmer in Voorhees, N.J. … parents are Vashnie and Corey Palmer … brother Cristian and sister Jazmine.
Keyshawn Paul DB 5-11 175 Jr Miami, FL / UConn
College: Played two seasons at UConn but missed the 2020 season as the Huskies did not field a team due to COVID … 2019 Season (Sophomore): Played in all 12 games and made 36 tackles, including 2.5 for loss, and one interceptions ... recorded a season-high 7 tackles at Cincinnati … 2018 Season (Freshman): Played in 11 games, made two starts… made his college debut vs. UCF and recorded one tackle in collegiate debut vs. UCF … High School: Was a three-sport athlete at Jackson High in Miami, Fla. … played basketball, football and track and field … collected 55 tackles, three interceptions, five PBU's and seven tackles for loss during his senior season … also participated in basketball and track … Personal: Born Keyshawn Paul in Miami, Fla. … mother is Nakemah Parker … has one brother, Andre Blutcher, and two sisters Tekima Jones and Te'kiya Jones … an exploratory major.
Willie Rodgers DL 6-4 255 Sr Saginaw, MI / Washington State
College: Played in 34 games over four years at Washington State, totaling 53 tackles, 13.5 TFLs, and 8.0 sacks … 2020 Season (Senior): Saw action in first two games before entering transfer portal … had two tackles in season-opening win against Oregon State … 2019 Season (Junior): Appeared in 12 games, 10 as a starter…recorded 27 tackles with 6.0 for loss including team-high 4.0 sacks … made career-high five tackles with one sack at Oregon … 2018 Season (Sophomore): Appeared in all 13 games, eight as a starter … made 23 tackles with 7.5 for loss including four sacks … made two tackles including first career sack at Wyoming … made first career start, recorded three tackles and shared a tackle-for-loss … made a sack at Oregon State … matched career-high with three tackles against Washington ... 2017 Season (Freshman): Appeared in seven games playing both special teams and on defensive line … made collegiate debut in win over Nevada … recorded first career tackle against #18 Michigan State in the Holiday Bowl … High School: Played senior season at Valor Christian High in Highlands Ranch, Col. and helped lead them to an 11-3 record and 5A State Title ... named second-team all-state after making 41 tackles with 15.5 for loss including 11 sacks and one pass break up and also caught one touchdown pass … played first three seasons at Arthur Hill High in Saginaw, Mich. … as a junior, helped AHHS to the basketball state title game … Personal: Born William Rodgers III … parents are Trameka and Willie Rodgers … oldest of three children – brother, Ty, and sister, Savannah … uncle, Jason Richardson, played basketball at Michigan State and 13 seasons in the NBA (2001-15) including six with the Golden State Warriors (2001-07).
Jalen Satchell DL 6-2 255 Long Island, NY / The Avalon School
High School: Three-year letterman at The Avalon School in Wheaton, Md., for head coach Tyree Spinner … started at defensive end for three seasons … recorded 3.5 sacks, four tackles for loss, and 34.5 tackles as a junior … Personal: Born Jalen Satchell in Bellport, N.Y. … parents are Keisha Henderson and Jamell Satchell … father served in the Marine Corps … sisters Ayana (20), Bailey (7), and Avery (4) … relative Bryan Johnson played collegiately at West Texas A&M and professionally (Buffalo Bills and New York Jets).
Tune in at 7:00 p.m. tonight for Signing Day Live 2020. Kevin Copp will have interviews with head coach Rod Carey, offensive coordinator Mike Uremovich, defensive coordinator Jeff Knowles, and director of player personnel Nate McNeal as they breakdown the Class of 2021. Temple fans can tune in via the Temple University Athletics YouTube channel at 7:00 p.m here. The complete show will then be posted to owlsports.com.
The 17 players come from nine different states: Florida (1), Illinois (2), Maryland (3), Michigan (2), New Jersey (1), New York (2), North Carolina (1), Ohio (1), Pennsylvania (4).
The five transfers all travel to 10th and Diamond from different schools. Keyshawn Paul (UConn) is the most familiar with the Owls as the defensive back played against Temple in 2018 and 2019. Amad Anderson Jr. joins forces again with former teammate Darius Pittman from Purdue. Ra'Von Bonner (Illinois) rejoins wide receivers' coach Thad Ward after serving as Bonner's position coach at Illinois in 2018. D'Wan Mathis (Georgia) turns back time, joining fellow childhood camp teammate M.J. Griffin. Like Anderson Jr., Bonner, and Mathis, Willie Rodgers (Washington State) joins the Owls from another Power 5 school.
Temple recruited five players from right down the street as Malik Cooper (Philadelphia), Andrew Garwo (Levittown), Balansama Kamara (Philadelphia), Jordan Laudato (West Chester), and Corey Palmer (Camden) all come from within an hour of North Philadelphia.
Kamara played under head coach Rich Drayton. Drayton, a former Temple wide receiver from 1987-1990, ranks tenth all-time in receiving yards for Temple.
Malik Cooper and Temple's running back coach Gabe Infante are quite familiar with each other as Cooper was recruited by Infante while he was the head coach at St. Joe's Prep.
The 2021 season will get underway in 261 days on Saturday, September 4, when Temple travels to Rutgers to take on the Scarlet Knights. Three other non-conference games are scheduled [at Akron (9/11), Boston College (9/18), and Wagner (9/25)]. The American Athletic Conference games are expected to be announced in February.
Amad Anderson WR 5-11 175 r-So Staten Island, NY / Purdue
College: Was part of Purdue's football team for three seasons and totaled 36 catches for 362 yards in 17 games … 2020 Season (Redshirt Sophomore): Played in five games and posted five catches for 19 yards before deciding to enter the transfer portal … 2019 Season (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in all 12 games for Purdue making eight starts and finished with 31 receptions for 343 yards and three touchdowns … made collegiate debut at Nevada and caught seven passes for 64 yards … had his first college touchdown vs. TCU, a 54-yard score … had a season-high nine grabs for 67 yards and a score at Northwestern … 2018 Season (Freshman): Redshirted … High School: Won back-to-back New York City titles for Curtis in Staten Island, N.Y. … averaged 29-yards per receptions as a senior when Curtis went 11-1 an avenged its only loss by beating Erasmus in the PSAL Championship game … produced over 800 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior … Personal: Born Amad Anderson Jr. … law and society major.
Ra'Von Bonner RB 5-11 215 Sr Cincinnati, OH / Illinois
College: Played three seasons at Illinois where he rushed for 822 yards and 10 touchdowns … is reunited with Temple receivers coach Thad Ward who was the running backs coach at Illinois … 2020 Season (Senior): Opted out due to COVID concerns … 2019 Season (Junior): Played in 12 games and was Illinois' second leading rusher with 225 yards and three touchdowns on 65 carries … added four receptions for 67 yards and another score … notched his first-career receiving touchdown on a career-long 28-yard catch at UConn … 2018 Season (Sophomore): Played 11 games with two starts … was the team's third leading rusher with 395 yards and three touchdowns on 72 carries … also had three catches for 11 yards … had a career-high 96 rushing yards on 21 carries at Iowa … had a career-long 33 yard run at Nebraska … 2017 Season (Freshman): Started three games as a true freshman and played in six games before suffering a season-ending injury … had 202 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 67 carries … made his college debut vs. Western Kentucky and his first career start at Iowa … High School: Was a three-year letterwinner at Sycamore High for head coach Scott Dattilo … started 33 straight games to finish his high school career … accumulated 80 rushing touchdowns, the 17th most in Ohio high school football history … earned first-team All-Ohio Division I and second-team MaxPreps/JJHuddle Ohio Big School All-State honors as a senior … also ran track in and was part of Ohio's fastest 4x100 relay in the state in 2016 … Young Scholars Club member … Personal: Born Ra'Von Bonner in Cincinnati, Ohio … nicknamed "The Rev" … parents are Ra'Chelle Johnson and Willie Bonner … has one older sister Ra'Niesha Bonner … cousin DeVier Posey played football at Ohio State and in the NFL for Houston … wants to go into ministry and do missions in third-world countries following his playing career … has a bachelor's degree in social work and is working on his masters.
Jaden Coffen WR 6-2 200 Bowie, MD / St. Albans
High School: Played wide receiver and defensive back at St. Albans under coach Gary Schnell where he was a four-year letterman … as a junior, had 24 receptions for 410 yards and two touchdowns and also contributed 11 tackles and one interception … Personal: Born Jaden Coffen in Silver Spring, Md. … parents are Jaime and Wayne Coffen … father played college football at Bowie State … brother Eli.
Malik Cooper WR 5-9 175 Philadelphia, PA / St. Joseph's Prep
High School: Played wide receiver and quarterback at St. Joseph's Prep in Philadelphia under head coach Tim Roken … was initially recruited to The Prep by then head coach Gabe Infante who is now Temple's running backs coach … was a three-year letterwinner and won three state championships going 32-2 in that span … played receiver as a senior and helped St. Joe's to its third straight state title earning MVP honors in the championship game … earned first team All-Philadelphia and second team All-Catholic as a junior … served as a backup quarterback during his sophomore year when the team went 14-0 and won the national title … was also a three-time letterwinner and state champion in track … Personal: Born Malik Cooper in Philadelphia … parents are Tonya and Marvin Cooper Jr. … mother graduated from Temple … has three brothers: Marcus (33), Maurice (29), and Marquise (20) … Marcus played football at Shippensburg and Marquise at Monroe College and Butler CC … grandfather, Marvin Cooper Sr., served in the Army.
Andrew Garwo CB 6-0 175 Levittown, PA / Conwell-Egan
High School: A four-year letterman at defensive back and wide receiver for Conwell-Egan Catholic in Fairless Hills, Pa. … as an upperclassmen, played on both sides of the ball (cornerback, safety, and wide receiver) … Personal: Born Andrew Garwo in St. Marys, PA … parents are Linda and Patrick Garwo.
Coleman Jeffcoat TE 6-4 200 Charlotte, N.C. / Mallard Creek
High School: Played at Mallard Creek in Charlotte, N.C., under head coach Kennedy Tinsley … a three-year letterwinner, he enjoyed a 34-3 record over the course of his high school career while catching 22 passes for 500 yards and four touchdowns … senior season was canceled due to COVID … participated in track in sophomore and junior years … Honor Roll … Personal: Born Coleman Jeffcoat in Charlotte, N.C. … parents are Valencia and Coleman Jeffcoat.
Keshaun Jones OL 6-5 295 Centralia, IL / Centralia
High School: Played at Centralia (Ill.) High where he was a three-year letterman for head coach Brad Guay … earned all-conference honors in his junior, sophomore, and freshman seasons … senior season was canceled due to COVID … played right tackle for his career while also playing defensive tackle in his junior year … also participated in basketball, baseball, and track … Personal: Born Keshaun Jones in Centralia, Ill. … parents are Vanessa Robbins and Rashaund Jones … brothers Rashaund (21), Jaden (17), DeAndre (16), and Jordan (6), and sister Deja (25).
Balansama Kamara DL 6-4 230 Philadelphia, PA / Central
High School: Played defensive end at Central High in Philadelphia under head coach Rich Drayton (a former Temple wide receiver from 1987-1990) … a three-year letterwinner, he recorded nine sacks, three forced fumbles and 60 tackles as a junior … also played basketball and track & field … Personal: Born Balansama Kamara in Philadelphia … parents are Fatmata Marah and Desmond Grant … sister Aminata.
Jordan Laudato DL 6-4 240 West Chester, PA / Henderson
High School: Was a four-year letterman at defensive end for Henderson in West Chester, Pa., under head coach John Lunardi … two-year letterman in basketball … Personal: Born Jordan Laudato in West Chester, Pa. … parents are Cynthia and Jack Laudato … father Jack served in the Navy … sister Alyssa (19).
Justin Lynch QB 6-1 210 Chicago, IL / Mount Carmel
High School: Played quarterback at Mt. Carmel in Chicago where his brother, Jordan was the head coach … as a junior, earned first-team all-conference honors leading his team to a 14-0 record and throwing for 1,925 yards and 18 touchdowns while adding 1,033 rushing yards and 18 scores on the ground … helped his team to a 12-2 record as a sophomore and a 9-0 record as a freshman … was a three-year letterwinner in baseball and also lettered once in basketball … Personal: Born Justin Lynch in Chicago, Ill. … parents are Sheila and Jim Lynch … brothers Jimmy (32) and Jordan (30) … Jordan played and coached at Northern Illinois under head coach Rod Carey … he also played in the NFL (Chicago) and CFL (Edmonton).
D'Wan Mathis QB 6-6 205 r-Fr Oak Park, MI / Georgia
College: Spent two seasons at Georgia under head coach Kirby Smart … 2020 Season (Redshirt Freshman): Made his first collegiate start at QB in the Bulldogs' season-opening win at Arkansas...completed eight of 17 passes for 55 yards... also saw action in three subsequent games … 2019 Season (Freshman): Enrolled at UGA in January and participated in Spring drills ... was 15-for-28 passing for 113 yards in the G-Day Spring game … missed the season due to emergency surgery to remove a brain cyst and redshirted … co-winner of David Jacobs Award (overcoming injury), given at team's post-season awards gala … High School: Played quarterback at Oak Park (Mich.) High for head coach Greg Carter … as a senior, led the Knights to a 9-2 overall record and a perfect 6-0 record in the Oakland-White League when he completed 62.5 percent of his passes for 1,509 yards and 20 TDs through the air, and added 305 yards rushing ... as a junior, threw for over 3,000 yards and rushed for over 700 yards with 26 TDs … selected to the Elite 11 Finals, the nation's most prestigious QB camp for prep prospects … Personal: Born D'Wan Mathis … psychology major.
Jalen McMurray DB 6-0 175 Upper Marlboro, MD / Gonzaga College HS
High School: Four-year letterman at defensive back, receiver, and return specialist for Gonzaga College High in Washington, D.C. … as a junior, led the team in interceptions (4) while being named to the all-WCAC first-team … the season prior, once again led the team in interceptions while being named an all-WCAC honorable mention … Personal: Born Jalen McMurray in Silver Spring, Md. … parents are Anne and Alfred McMurray … sister Camryn (15) … uncles Alan and Anthony played college football at Tennessee State and West Virginia, respectively.
Jimto Obidegwu OL 6-5 295 Brandywine, MD / Archbishop Carroll
High School: Played at Archbishop Carroll in Washington, D.C., under head coach Rob Harris … three-year letterman who started at left tackle and right tackle throughout his career … earned all-WCAC second team honors after his junior year… participated in the Maryland Crab Bowl game after his sophomore season … National Honor Society … Personal: Born Jimto Obidegwu in Prince George County, Md. … parents are Chioma and Joe Malik … brother Ify (16) and sister Obi (11).
Corey Palmer DB 6-0 170 Camden, NJ / Camden
High School: Played three seasons at Camden (N.J.) High for head coach Dwayne Savage … transferred to national powerhouse IMG Academy for his junior season and returned to Camden as a senior … recorded five interceptions and caught 17 passes for 458 yards and three touchdowns in a shortened senior season … caught 26 passes for 504 yards and seven scores as a sophomore, as Camden went 10-2 … Personal: Born Corey Palmer in Voorhees, N.J. … parents are Vashnie and Corey Palmer … brother Cristian and sister Jazmine.
Keyshawn Paul DB 5-11 175 Jr Miami, FL / UConn
College: Played two seasons at UConn but missed the 2020 season as the Huskies did not field a team due to COVID … 2019 Season (Sophomore): Played in all 12 games and made 36 tackles, including 2.5 for loss, and one interceptions ... recorded a season-high 7 tackles at Cincinnati … 2018 Season (Freshman): Played in 11 games, made two starts… made his college debut vs. UCF and recorded one tackle in collegiate debut vs. UCF … High School: Was a three-sport athlete at Jackson High in Miami, Fla. … played basketball, football and track and field … collected 55 tackles, three interceptions, five PBU's and seven tackles for loss during his senior season … also participated in basketball and track … Personal: Born Keyshawn Paul in Miami, Fla. … mother is Nakemah Parker … has one brother, Andre Blutcher, and two sisters Tekima Jones and Te'kiya Jones … an exploratory major.
Willie Rodgers DL 6-4 255 Sr Saginaw, MI / Washington State
College: Played in 34 games over four years at Washington State, totaling 53 tackles, 13.5 TFLs, and 8.0 sacks … 2020 Season (Senior): Saw action in first two games before entering transfer portal … had two tackles in season-opening win against Oregon State … 2019 Season (Junior): Appeared in 12 games, 10 as a starter…recorded 27 tackles with 6.0 for loss including team-high 4.0 sacks … made career-high five tackles with one sack at Oregon … 2018 Season (Sophomore): Appeared in all 13 games, eight as a starter … made 23 tackles with 7.5 for loss including four sacks … made two tackles including first career sack at Wyoming … made first career start, recorded three tackles and shared a tackle-for-loss … made a sack at Oregon State … matched career-high with three tackles against Washington ... 2017 Season (Freshman): Appeared in seven games playing both special teams and on defensive line … made collegiate debut in win over Nevada … recorded first career tackle against #18 Michigan State in the Holiday Bowl … High School: Played senior season at Valor Christian High in Highlands Ranch, Col. and helped lead them to an 11-3 record and 5A State Title ... named second-team all-state after making 41 tackles with 15.5 for loss including 11 sacks and one pass break up and also caught one touchdown pass … played first three seasons at Arthur Hill High in Saginaw, Mich. … as a junior, helped AHHS to the basketball state title game … Personal: Born William Rodgers III … parents are Trameka and Willie Rodgers … oldest of three children – brother, Ty, and sister, Savannah … uncle, Jason Richardson, played basketball at Michigan State and 13 seasons in the NBA (2001-15) including six with the Golden State Warriors (2001-07).
Jalen Satchell DL 6-2 255 Long Island, NY / The Avalon School
High School: Three-year letterman at The Avalon School in Wheaton, Md., for head coach Tyree Spinner … started at defensive end for three seasons … recorded 3.5 sacks, four tackles for loss, and 34.5 tackles as a junior … Personal: Born Jalen Satchell in Bellport, N.Y. … parents are Keisha Henderson and Jamell Satchell … father served in the Marine Corps … sisters Ayana (20), Bailey (7), and Avery (4) … relative Bryan Johnson played collegiately at West Texas A&M and professionally (Buffalo Bills and New York Jets).
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