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Signing Day Live
2.7.24 | Football
This Wednesday, February 7, 2024, is National Signing Day for college football. Beginning at 7 a.m., student-athletes will begin sending in their NLI's (National Letters of Intent). OwlSports.com will keep Temple fans updated on those players in the Owls' Class of 2024. Come back often throughout the day for LIVE updates.
Temple added 23 players during the December signing period, including a dozen mid-year additions who have already joined the team. Those players already enrolled are: Daniel Evert, Andreas Keaton, Sekou Kromah, Tyler Lepolo, Jaylen Lewis, Linus Lindberg, Mausa Palu, Torey Richardson, Evan Simon, Katin Surprenant, Tyeri Washington, and T.K. Wright.
When the Winter semester began, Temple added the following mid-year transfers.
Wednesday, there will be more student-athletes added who will join the team later this year. They include:
The 2024 Temple Owls season kicks off on Saturday, August 31, at Oklahoma with a game against the nationally-ranked Sooners.
The home slate will begin see the likes of Coastal Carolina (9/14), Utah State (9/21), Army, Florida Atlantic, North Texas, and Tulsa. Reserve your season tickets now by calling 215-204-TIXX.
Tyree Alualu
Fr | LB | 6-0, 210
Wexford, PA / North Allegheny
High School: Played linebacker and running back at North Allegheny High for head coach Art Walker …. 24-4 record as a junior and senior … as a senior recorded 85 tackles and 5.0 sacks on defense along with 900 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns on offense … 110 stops and 7.5 sacks as a junior … 100 tackles and 8.0 sacks as a sophomore … participated in the Polynesian Bowl … also lettered twice in track … Personal: Born Tyree Vaimanino Alualu in Honolulu, Hawaii … parents are Desire and Tyson Alualu … is the oldest of six children – brothers, Tydes, Tyten, Tyson, and sisters, Dereon and Deonne Skye … comes from a football family – father was a first round NFL draft choice in 2010 and played for Jacksonville, Pittsburgh and Detroit (ironically, he started for Jacksonville alongside former Owl Terrence Knighton) … uncles Troy Polamalu (Pro Football Hall of Fame), Aaron Faumui and Tupu Alualu also played football … played for business major.
Wesley Brown
Fr | LB | 6-2, 200
Decatur, GA / Cedar Grove
High School: Played linebacker at Cedar Grove in Ellenwood, Ga. For head coach John Adams … won the Class 3A state title as a senior … was an all-region and all-state honoree after gathering 109 tackles, 13.0 TFLs, and 6.0 sacks … transferred from Southwest Dekalb High post as a junior, posted 58 tackles, 11.0 sacks, and 19.0 TFLs earning first team all-region … collected 55 tackles, 6.0 sacks, 10.0 TFLs, and one interception en route to second team all-region as a sophomore … was a two=time letterwinner in wrestling and track … Personal: Born Wesley Jackson Brown in Nashville, Tenn. … parents are Deidra and Norman Brown … oldest of three siblings: brother Jackson and sister Bailey … cousin Larry Spradling played football at Georgia Southern list of favorites include: Autobiography of Brian Urlacher (book), Snowfall (TV show), Shottas (movie), Atlanta Falcons and Hawks (pro sports teams) … kinesiology major.
Chris Dietrich
Fr | QB | 6-3, 220
Sparta, NJ / Pope John XXIII
High School: Played quarterback at Pope John XXIII for head coach Dominique Gaston … led his team to a 7-4 record as a senior throwing for 1,605 yards and 14 touchdowns … threw for 1,249 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior … played his freshman and sophomore seasons at Bernards High … also lettered in basketball and lacrosse … Personal: Born Chris William Dietrich in Morristown, N.J. … parents are Amy and Wayne Dietrich … has an older brother Elliot … list of favorites include: Moby Dick (book), The Wolf of Wall Street (movie), Josh Allen (pro athlete) … sport and recreation management major.
Louis Frye
r-Jr | SAF | 6-0, 210
Teaneck, NJ / Paramus Catholic / Northern Illinois
College: Played safety for three seasons at Northern Illinois under head coach Thomas Hammock after arriving as a walk-on … 2023 (Redshirt Sophomore): Played in seven games, mostly on special teams … 2022 (Sophomore): Played four games seeing most of his action on the punt return unit … made his only start vs. Vanderbilt (9-17) at the Huskie position and collected all seven of his tackles on the season against the Commodores … redshirted … 2021 (Freshman): Saw action in the final 10 games of the season … played primarily on special teams in his early action as a member of the kickoff coverage, punt return and punt units … recorded 10 tackles, eight solo, over the course of the season … pressed into starting duty in the Cure Bowl game versus Coastal Carolina due to injuries at safety and responded by making a career-high six tackles, five solo … High School: Played receiver and cornerback at Paramus Catholic for head coach Christian Maldonado … forced a pair of turnovers his senior season; recording an interception, forced fumble and recovered fumble … was a three-time letterwinner in track & field … earned Dean's List as a junior and senior … Personal: Born Louis Cannon Frye in Miami, Fla. … parents are Leslie and Louis Fry … list of favorites include: Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl (book), Black Panther (movie), Power (TV show) … adult and organizational development major.
Giakoby Hills
Fr | OL | 6-5, 270
Morristown, NJ / Morristown
High School: Played offensive and defensive line at Morristown High for head coach Casey Flynn … earned first team all-county on defense after posting 84 tackles, 2.0 sacks and four blocked kicks … also lettered three times in track … placed Top 50 in New Jersey is discus … Personal: Born Giakoby Luther Hills in Morristown, N.J. … nicknamed Beanie … mother is Dana Pallotta … has an older brother David and older sister Dionna cousin, Javon Pallotta played football at Sacred Heart … list of favorites include: Dune (book), Project X (movie), Atlanta (TV show), Calvin Johnson (pro athlete) … sports marketing major.
Jamel Johnson
r-So | CB | 5-11, 190
Covington, GA / Alcovy / Charleston Southern
College: Played two seasons at Charleston Southern … 2023 (Sophomore): Played 11 games and collected 47 tackles (33 solo), 1.0 sack, and one forced fumble … 2022 (Freshman): Made 18 tackles (13 solo) and intercepted four passes while playing in eight games … High School: Played cornerback and receiver at Alcovy High for head coach Jason Dukes … earned conference athlete of the year and garnered all-state recognition as a senior … also lettered twice in track … Personal: Born Jamel Allen Johnson in Covington, Ga. … father is Raphael Johnson … mother, Alicia Coles, served in the military … has an older brother, Saevon, and sister, Serai … list of favorites include: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (book), Transformers (movie), Family Guy (TV show) … audio and live entertainment major.
Antonio Jones
Sr | WR | 5-9, 175
Clayton County, GA / Lovejoy / Grambling State
College: Played three seasons at Grambling State … 2023 (Junior): Appeared in 11 games and made a career-high 43 catches for 595 yards and two touchdowns … also fielded six kickoff returns for 99 yards … 2022 (Sophomore): Played in nine games serving as the kickoff returner (16-346) … also returned one punt for 14 yards … 2021 (Freshman): Played in five games and made one catch for six yards … High School: Played receiver and cornerback at Lovejoy High … was the MVP of his undefeated team as both a sophomore and freshman … also lettered in basketball and track … Personal: Born Antonio Techon Jones in Chicago, Ill. … father is also Antonio Jones … sisters Aireona, Ariel, and Aniyah and brothers, Marquez, Martez, and Achon … list of favorites include: Bridge to Terabithia (book), Friday (movie), SpongeBob (TV show), Odell Beckham Jr. (pro athlete) … criminal justice major.
Tyquan King
r-Jr | LB | 6-2, 220
West Haven, CT / Dillon / East Carolina
College: Played two seasons at North Carolina A&T (2021-22) before transferring to East Carolina in 2023 … 2023 (Redshirt Sophomore): Played in one game (at eventual National Champion Michigan) and made one tackle … 2022 (Sophomore): Played one game and had a career-high 10 tackles (6 solo) and 1.0 TFL … 2021 (Freshman): Played in nine games with one start ... made 33 tackles as a true freshman with 3.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, one interception, one fumble recovery and one forced fumble ... had his breakout game at Charleston Southern earned ing Big South freshman of the week when he posted 15 tackles, 2.0 TFL and 2.0 sacks (the Aggies had a single-game school-record 11 sacks in the game) ... made an immediate impact in the season opener at Furman when he made seven tackles and one interception … High School: Played linebacker and running back at Dillon High under head coach Jackie Hayes ... as a junior, rushed for 602 yards and 15 touchdowns on 67 carries and earned first-team all-conference ... Personal: Born Tyquan King in West Haven, Conn. … mother's name is Tanya … list of favorites include: Beo Wolf (book), Major Payne (movie), Patrick Queen and the Baltimore Ravens (pro athlete and team) … kinesiology major.
Antwain Littleton
r-Jr | RB | 6-1, 230
Greenbelt, MD / St. John's / Maryland
College: Played three seasons at Maryland before transferring to Temple … 2023 (Redshirt Sophomore): Had 255 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 69 carries …led Maryland with 38 yards rushing in a win at #4 Ohio State ... had season-high 32-yard run in win vs. Indiana (9/30) ... added a two-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter in win over Virginia … 2022 (Redshirt Freshman): … Played in 11 games and ran for 379 yards and six touchdowns adding 44 yards on six catches … scored a rushing touchdown in six-straight games from December 29, 2021 to October 1, 2022, the longest streak by a Terp since Lance Ball in 2005-06 ... had phenomenal game vs. Michigan State (10/1), rushing for 120 yards on 19 carries (6.3 ypc), including a career-high 68-yard run while scoring a touchdown … 2021 (Freshman): … Appeared in two games ... totaled 15 carries for 74 yards and one touchdown ... rushed seven times for 45 yards with a four-yard touchdown in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl vs. Virginia Tech ... notched eight carries for 29 yards in career debut vs. Howard (9/11) … High School: Four-star running back according to ESPN ... top-ranked running back and fourth-ranked player overall in Washington D.C. ... helped lead St. John's to the 2017 & 2019 WCAC Championship … recruited by Maryland, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, South Carolina, Ole Miss and Tennessee … Personal: Born Antwain Littleton II … parents are Rickeeta Lockard and Antwain Littleton Sr. … Nickname is "Lil Twain" ... sports hero is Earl Campbell ... likes to ride dirtbikes and ATVs ... family science major.
Grayson Mains
r-So | OL | 6-5, 295
Cumming, GA / Lambert / South Carolina
College: Played two seasons at South Carolina … 2023 (Redshirt Freshman): Served as a backup center and saw action on the FG/PAT protection unit … 2022 (Freshman): Did not see any game action and redshirted … named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll … High School: Played offensive tackle at Lambert High in Suwanee, Ga. for head coach Tommy Watson … Longhorns went 7-4 his senior season … ranked as the 78th best player in Georgia and the 59th best offensive tackle by 247Sports … rated the 87th best prospect in the state by Rivals … Personal: Born Grayson Ford Mains in Cumming, Ga. … parents are Carolyn and Keith Mains … sport and recreation management major.
Clifton McDowell
r-Sr | QB | 6-4, 225
Spring, TX / Spring / Montana
College: Played at four schools before transferring to Temple – Louisiana (2019-20), Kilgore (2021), Central Arkansas (2022), Montana (2023) … 2023 (Redshirt Junior): Led Montana to a 13-2 record and a spot in the FCS Championship Game earning Big Sky Newcomer of the Year honors … completed 160 passes on 274 attempts for 2,026 yards and 13 touchdowns … added 753 yards and nine touchdowns rushing … chose Montana over other D-I offers from Norfolk State, Savannah State, Texas A&M Commerce, Delaware State, and Southern ... 2022 (Redshirt Sophomore): In six appearances at Central Arkansas, he completed 7 of 13 pass attempts for 69 yards, had one touchdown and one interception … also rushed 10 times for 89 yards and 2 TDs … 2021 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in 10 games at Kilgore (Texas) College, where he completed 31 of 68 passes for 671 yards and 4 touchdowns … rushed 43 times for 373 yards and 5 touchdowns, with a long rush of 75 yards and an average of 8.7 yards per carry … 2020 (Redshirt Freshman): Made one appearance on the year, vs. Georgia Southern but did not record any stats … 2019 (Freshman): Appeared in one game for Louisiana making his college debut vs. Texas Southern (9/14) and completed his only pass for eight yards … High School: A highly regarded dual-threat quarterback out of Spring (Texas) High … accounted for 37 touchdowns during his senior season, passing for 1,820 yards and 18 touchdowns, while rushing for 1,330 yards and 19 touchdowns … was named the 16-6A District MVP after his stellar senior year … totaled 31 touchdowns (19 passing, 12 rushing) and 2,160 yards (1,310 passing, 850 rushing) as a junior en route to first-team All-District honors … received offers from ULM, Texas Southern, Texas State and Georgetown … Personal: Born Clifton McDowell … earned his bachelor's degree from Central Arkansas psychology with a minor in sociology.
Jason Moore
r-Jr | DT | 6-2, 290
Hampton, GA / Dutchtown / Georgia Tech
College: Played four seasons at Georgia Tech and was a two-time ACC Academic Honor Roll member … 2023 (Redshirt Sophomore): Saw action in three games … made a season-high two stops at Wake Forest … 2022 (Redshirt Freshman): Saw action in 10 games, finishing the season with nine tackles (four solo), 2.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and a forced fumble … made his first career tackle against Western Carolina … recorded a career-best two tackles against Florida State, Miami (Fla.), and at No. 1 Georgia … named to All-ACC Academic Team in recognition of his performances on the field and in the classroom … 2021 (Freshman): Did not see game action … redshirted … 2020 (Freshman): Did not see game action … High School: Played offensive line at Dutchtown High for head coach Clifford Fedd … team went 23-3 while he played center as a junior and senior named all-state by Georgia Athletic Coaches Association as a senior in 2019 … two-time all-region honoree … was the student-athlete of the year as a senior and graduate Top 10 in his class … Personal: Born Jason William Moore in Atlanta Ga. … mother is Chasity Moore has a younger brother Landen … list of favorites include: Django (movie), The Shining (movie), One Piece (TV show), Tyrone Smith and the Dallas Cowboys (pro athlete and team) … analytics major.
Javier Morton
r-Jr | SAF | 6-2, 195
Stone Mountain, GA / Stephenson / Nebraska
College: Played two seasons at Nebraska after one season at Garden City (Kansas) Community College … 2023 (Redshirt Sophomore): Played in two games … 2022 (Sophomore): Made his Husker debut on special teams against Georgia Southern and then saw his first action on defense against No. 6 Oklahoma … played in eight games overall and made two tackles … 2021 (Freshman): Played in nine games with Garden City, helping the Broncbusters to an 8-3 record … totaled 20 tackles with one sack, two pass breakups and one fumble recovery … also returned one punt for six yards … High School: Played safety at Stephenson High in Georgia and was regarded as one of the top 35 safety recruits in his class … was originally committed to Alabama as a four-star prospect … Personal: Born Javier Morton … parents are Ana Everett and Devaughn Morton … advertising and public relations major.
Khalil Poteat
Jr | DL | 6-5, 260
Bronx, NY / Frederick Douglas / Dodge City CC
JUCO: Played one season at Dodge City CC after his freshman year at Nassau CC … played in seven games with 16 tackles and 2.0 TFLs … as a freshman, played in six games with 11 tackles and one fumble recovery … High School: Played defensive end, tight end and quarterback at Frederick Douglas Academy in Bronx, N.Y., for head coach Andrew Kell … had 1500 yards rushing and 1,000 yards passing as a junior … Personal: Born Khalil Devon Poteat in Bronx, N.Y. … mother is Jatanya Rivers … has an older sister, Kharizma, and two younger brothers, Kyren and Kaden… list of favorites include: The Real Pyramid (book), Transformers (movie), Lucifer (TV show), Carmelo Anthony (pro athlete) … education major.
Cam'Ron Stewart
r-Jr | DL | 6-5, 255
Shillington, PA / Governor Mifflin / Rutgers
College: Played three seasons at Rutgers … 2023 (Junior): Played in one game … 2022 (Sophomore): Played in nine games ... 2021 (Freshman): Played in three games ... made collegiate debut against No. 11 Ohio State … saw action in the win at Indiana … posted four tackles with one for loss in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl versus No. 20 Wake Forest … High School: Played defensive end and tight end at Governor Mifflin for head coach Jeff Lang … helped the Mustangs to an 8-1 record and an appearance in the Pennsylvania 5A state semifinals in 2020 ... finished senior season with 39 tackles, eight tackles-for-loss, 1.5 sacks and a fumble recovery ... added seven catches for 148 yards and four touchdowns on offense ... first team all-state by MaxPreps ... 2020 First Team All-Berks football and Defensive Lineman of the Year by The Reading-Eagle ... Pennsylvania First Team Class 5A All-State selection as a junior ... also named Defensive Lineman of the Year by The Reading Eagle in 2019 … Personal: Born Cam'Ron Stewart … labor studies and employment relations major.
Eric Stuart
Jr | LB | 6-2, 220
Los Altos Hills, CA / Menlo Atherton / Foothill College
2023 (Sophomore): Played linebacker at Foothill College for head coach Matthew Raivio … was the defensive MVP for an 11-0 team … in eight games, collected 34 tackles (23 solos), 5.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks and one interception … made first collegiate interception at Merced … made first career sack at Monterey Peninsula … 2022 (Freshman): Played at De Anza … named All-PAC 7 Conference … High School: Played linebacker and tight end at Menlo Atherton High for head coach Ahdir Ravipati … had 30 tackles as a senior after notching 50 as a junior … played quarterback and was team MVP as a freshman … also lettered in rugby … Personal: Born Eric Isaiah Stuart in East Palo Alto, Calif. … parents are Erica and Eric Stuart … father played college football at Menlo College … sisters Emoni and Jordan … list of favorites include: Lion King (movie), Relentless by Tim S. Grover (book), One Piece (TV show), Fred Warner and the San Francisco 49ers (pro team and athlete) … adult and organizational development major.
Russell Sykes
Fr | DL | 6-3, 260
Rolesville, NC / Rolesville
High School: Was a four-year letterwinner as a defensive tackle for Rolesville (N.C.) High under head coach Ranier Rackley … as senior, led his team to a 12-2 record and the fourth round of the NCHSAA playoffs … racked up 75 tackles, 12.0 TFLs, and 10.0 sacks and earned first-team all-conference … played in the East-West All-Star Game … collected 86 tackles, 14.0 TFLs, and 7.0 sacks as a junior … … was the defensive player of the year as a sophomore … also lettered in basketball … Personal: Born Russell McKinley Sykes IV in Raleigh, N.C. … parents are Jody and Russell Sykes … youngest of three siblings, brother, Jaylin Jeffries and sister, Nadia Sykes … brother played football at Old Dominion … list of favorites include: Amazing Spiderman (movie), Goosebumps (book), Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks (pro athlete and team) … business major.
Jamar Taylor Jr.
Fr | WR | 6-2, 195
Lakeland, FL / Lakeland
High School: Was a four-time letterwinner as a wide receiver at Lakeland (Fla.) High for head coach Marvin Frazier … won back-to-back state championships as a senior/junior with records of 14-0 and 12-3 … also earned a scholars designation … Personal: Born Jamar Cantrell Taylor in Lakeland, Fla. … mother is Deshala Robinson … also raised by his grandmother Leatha Jones … father, Jamar Taylor Jr. played football at Alabama and South Florida … has seven siblings: brothers Kaydon, Jaylon, and Jaxon, and sisters, Jamariah, Kaylyn, Janaya, and Kayla … list of favorites include: The Great Gatsby (book), Rick and Morty (TV show), Deadpool 2 (movie), Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the Seattle Seahawks (pro athlete and team) … business major.
Davray Venu
Fr | OL | 6-5, 295
Montreal, Canada / John Abbott
High School:: Played offensive line for John Abbott College in in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec for head coach Patrick Gregory … twice named RSEQ/Quebec offensive lineman of the year … transferred from St. Thomas High in Pointe-Claire, Quebec where he played offensive and defensive line for head coach Marc Faubert … twice earned lineman of the year accolades … also lettered four times in basketball and three times in rugby … named most outstanding athlete … Personal: Born Davray Samuel Appleton Venu in Montreal, Quebec … parents are Amy Appleton and Darren Venu … father played football at Arizona State … brothers Bailey and Sacha, and sister River … list of favorites include: Wonder by R.J. Palacio (book), Get Out (movie), Black Mirror (TV show), All Blacks (pro sports team), Michael Phelps (athlete) … business major.
Terrez Worthy
Jr | RB | 5-11, 190
Salisbury, MD / Parkside / Lackawanna College
JUCO: Led the NJCAA in 2023 with 1,492 yards and 10 touchdowns on 203 carries at Lackawanna College … best performance came against Nassau Community College when he rushed 19 times for 342 yards and three touchdowns … High School: Played running back at Parkside High … was the Most Valuable Player for the 2022 Big 33 Maryland Team … Personal: Born Terrez Worthy.
Temple added 23 players during the December signing period, including a dozen mid-year additions who have already joined the team. Those players already enrolled are: Daniel Evert, Andreas Keaton, Sekou Kromah, Tyler Lepolo, Jaylen Lewis, Linus Lindberg, Mausa Palu, Torey Richardson, Evan Simon, Katin Surprenant, Tyeri Washington, and T.K. Wright.
When the Winter semester began, Temple added the following mid-year transfers.
| Name | Class | Pos | Ht | Wt | Hometown | Previous School |
| Louis Frye | r-Jr | SAF | 6-0 | 210 | Teaneck, NJ | Paramus Catholic / Northern Illinois |
| Jamel Johnson | r-So | CB | 5-11 | 190 | Covington, GA | Alcovy / Charleston Southern |
| Antonio Jones | Sr | WR | 5-9 | 175 | Clayton County, GA | Lovejoy / Grambling State |
| Tyquan King | r-Jr | LB | 6-2 | 220 | Dillon, SC | Dillon / East Carolina |
| Antwain Littleton | r-Jr | RB | 6-1 | 230 | Greenbelt, MD | St. John's / Maryland |
| Grayson Mains | r-So | OL | 6-5 | 295 | Cumming, GA | Lambert / South Carolina |
| Clifton McDowell | r-Sr | QB | 6-4 | 225 | Spring, TX | Spring / Montana |
| Jason Moore | r-Jr | DT | 6-2 | 290 | Hampton, GA | Dutchtown / Georgia Tech |
| Javier Morton | r-Jr | SAF | 6-2 | 195 | Stone Mountain, GA | Stephenson / Nebraska |
| Cam'Ron Stewart | r-Jr | DL | 6-5 | 255 | Shillington, PA | Governor Mifflin / Rutgers |
| Eric Stuart | Jr | LB | 6-2 | 220 | Los Altos Hills, CA | Menlo Atherton / Foothill College |
Wednesday, there will be more student-athletes added who will join the team later this year. They include:
| Name | Class | Pos | Ht | Wt | Hometown | Previous School |
| Tyree Alualu | Fr | LB | 6-0 | 210 | Wexford, PA | North Allegheny |
| Wesley Brown | Fr | LB | 6-2 | 200 | Decatur, GA | Cedar Grove |
| Chris Dietrich | Fr | QB | 6-3 | 220 | Sparta, NJ | Pope John XXII |
| Giakoby Hills | Fr | OL | 6-5 | 270 | Morristown, NJ | Morristown |
| Khalil Poteat | Jr | DL | 6-5 | 260 | Bronx, NY | Dodge City CC |
| Russell Sykes | Fr | DL | 6-3 | 260 | Rolesville, NC | Rolesville |
| Jamar Taylor Jr. | Fr | WR | 6-2 | 195 | Lakeland, FL | Lakeland |
| Davray Venu | Fr | OL | 6-5 | 295 | Montreal, Canada | John Abbott College |
| Terrez Worthy | Jr | RB | 5-11 | 190 | Salisbury, MD | Parkside / Lackawanna College |
The 2024 Temple Owls season kicks off on Saturday, August 31, at Oklahoma with a game against the nationally-ranked Sooners.
The home slate will begin see the likes of Coastal Carolina (9/14), Utah State (9/21), Army, Florida Atlantic, North Texas, and Tulsa. Reserve your season tickets now by calling 215-204-TIXX.
Tyree AlualuFr | LB | 6-0, 210
Wexford, PA / North Allegheny
High School: Played linebacker and running back at North Allegheny High for head coach Art Walker …. 24-4 record as a junior and senior … as a senior recorded 85 tackles and 5.0 sacks on defense along with 900 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns on offense … 110 stops and 7.5 sacks as a junior … 100 tackles and 8.0 sacks as a sophomore … participated in the Polynesian Bowl … also lettered twice in track … Personal: Born Tyree Vaimanino Alualu in Honolulu, Hawaii … parents are Desire and Tyson Alualu … is the oldest of six children – brothers, Tydes, Tyten, Tyson, and sisters, Dereon and Deonne Skye … comes from a football family – father was a first round NFL draft choice in 2010 and played for Jacksonville, Pittsburgh and Detroit (ironically, he started for Jacksonville alongside former Owl Terrence Knighton) … uncles Troy Polamalu (Pro Football Hall of Fame), Aaron Faumui and Tupu Alualu also played football … played for business major.
Wesley BrownFr | LB | 6-2, 200
Decatur, GA / Cedar Grove
High School: Played linebacker at Cedar Grove in Ellenwood, Ga. For head coach John Adams … won the Class 3A state title as a senior … was an all-region and all-state honoree after gathering 109 tackles, 13.0 TFLs, and 6.0 sacks … transferred from Southwest Dekalb High post as a junior, posted 58 tackles, 11.0 sacks, and 19.0 TFLs earning first team all-region … collected 55 tackles, 6.0 sacks, 10.0 TFLs, and one interception en route to second team all-region as a sophomore … was a two=time letterwinner in wrestling and track … Personal: Born Wesley Jackson Brown in Nashville, Tenn. … parents are Deidra and Norman Brown … oldest of three siblings: brother Jackson and sister Bailey … cousin Larry Spradling played football at Georgia Southern list of favorites include: Autobiography of Brian Urlacher (book), Snowfall (TV show), Shottas (movie), Atlanta Falcons and Hawks (pro sports teams) … kinesiology major.
Chris DietrichFr | QB | 6-3, 220
Sparta, NJ / Pope John XXIII
High School: Played quarterback at Pope John XXIII for head coach Dominique Gaston … led his team to a 7-4 record as a senior throwing for 1,605 yards and 14 touchdowns … threw for 1,249 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior … played his freshman and sophomore seasons at Bernards High … also lettered in basketball and lacrosse … Personal: Born Chris William Dietrich in Morristown, N.J. … parents are Amy and Wayne Dietrich … has an older brother Elliot … list of favorites include: Moby Dick (book), The Wolf of Wall Street (movie), Josh Allen (pro athlete) … sport and recreation management major.
Louis Fryer-Jr | SAF | 6-0, 210
Teaneck, NJ / Paramus Catholic / Northern Illinois
College: Played safety for three seasons at Northern Illinois under head coach Thomas Hammock after arriving as a walk-on … 2023 (Redshirt Sophomore): Played in seven games, mostly on special teams … 2022 (Sophomore): Played four games seeing most of his action on the punt return unit … made his only start vs. Vanderbilt (9-17) at the Huskie position and collected all seven of his tackles on the season against the Commodores … redshirted … 2021 (Freshman): Saw action in the final 10 games of the season … played primarily on special teams in his early action as a member of the kickoff coverage, punt return and punt units … recorded 10 tackles, eight solo, over the course of the season … pressed into starting duty in the Cure Bowl game versus Coastal Carolina due to injuries at safety and responded by making a career-high six tackles, five solo … High School: Played receiver and cornerback at Paramus Catholic for head coach Christian Maldonado … forced a pair of turnovers his senior season; recording an interception, forced fumble and recovered fumble … was a three-time letterwinner in track & field … earned Dean's List as a junior and senior … Personal: Born Louis Cannon Frye in Miami, Fla. … parents are Leslie and Louis Fry … list of favorites include: Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl (book), Black Panther (movie), Power (TV show) … adult and organizational development major.
Giakoby HillsFr | OL | 6-5, 270
Morristown, NJ / Morristown
High School: Played offensive and defensive line at Morristown High for head coach Casey Flynn … earned first team all-county on defense after posting 84 tackles, 2.0 sacks and four blocked kicks … also lettered three times in track … placed Top 50 in New Jersey is discus … Personal: Born Giakoby Luther Hills in Morristown, N.J. … nicknamed Beanie … mother is Dana Pallotta … has an older brother David and older sister Dionna cousin, Javon Pallotta played football at Sacred Heart … list of favorites include: Dune (book), Project X (movie), Atlanta (TV show), Calvin Johnson (pro athlete) … sports marketing major.
Jamel Johnsonr-So | CB | 5-11, 190
Covington, GA / Alcovy / Charleston Southern
College: Played two seasons at Charleston Southern … 2023 (Sophomore): Played 11 games and collected 47 tackles (33 solo), 1.0 sack, and one forced fumble … 2022 (Freshman): Made 18 tackles (13 solo) and intercepted four passes while playing in eight games … High School: Played cornerback and receiver at Alcovy High for head coach Jason Dukes … earned conference athlete of the year and garnered all-state recognition as a senior … also lettered twice in track … Personal: Born Jamel Allen Johnson in Covington, Ga. … father is Raphael Johnson … mother, Alicia Coles, served in the military … has an older brother, Saevon, and sister, Serai … list of favorites include: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (book), Transformers (movie), Family Guy (TV show) … audio and live entertainment major.
Antonio JonesSr | WR | 5-9, 175
Clayton County, GA / Lovejoy / Grambling State
College: Played three seasons at Grambling State … 2023 (Junior): Appeared in 11 games and made a career-high 43 catches for 595 yards and two touchdowns … also fielded six kickoff returns for 99 yards … 2022 (Sophomore): Played in nine games serving as the kickoff returner (16-346) … also returned one punt for 14 yards … 2021 (Freshman): Played in five games and made one catch for six yards … High School: Played receiver and cornerback at Lovejoy High … was the MVP of his undefeated team as both a sophomore and freshman … also lettered in basketball and track … Personal: Born Antonio Techon Jones in Chicago, Ill. … father is also Antonio Jones … sisters Aireona, Ariel, and Aniyah and brothers, Marquez, Martez, and Achon … list of favorites include: Bridge to Terabithia (book), Friday (movie), SpongeBob (TV show), Odell Beckham Jr. (pro athlete) … criminal justice major.
Tyquan Kingr-Jr | LB | 6-2, 220
West Haven, CT / Dillon / East Carolina
College: Played two seasons at North Carolina A&T (2021-22) before transferring to East Carolina in 2023 … 2023 (Redshirt Sophomore): Played in one game (at eventual National Champion Michigan) and made one tackle … 2022 (Sophomore): Played one game and had a career-high 10 tackles (6 solo) and 1.0 TFL … 2021 (Freshman): Played in nine games with one start ... made 33 tackles as a true freshman with 3.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, one interception, one fumble recovery and one forced fumble ... had his breakout game at Charleston Southern earned ing Big South freshman of the week when he posted 15 tackles, 2.0 TFL and 2.0 sacks (the Aggies had a single-game school-record 11 sacks in the game) ... made an immediate impact in the season opener at Furman when he made seven tackles and one interception … High School: Played linebacker and running back at Dillon High under head coach Jackie Hayes ... as a junior, rushed for 602 yards and 15 touchdowns on 67 carries and earned first-team all-conference ... Personal: Born Tyquan King in West Haven, Conn. … mother's name is Tanya … list of favorites include: Beo Wolf (book), Major Payne (movie), Patrick Queen and the Baltimore Ravens (pro athlete and team) … kinesiology major.
Antwain Littletonr-Jr | RB | 6-1, 230
Greenbelt, MD / St. John's / Maryland
College: Played three seasons at Maryland before transferring to Temple … 2023 (Redshirt Sophomore): Had 255 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 69 carries …led Maryland with 38 yards rushing in a win at #4 Ohio State ... had season-high 32-yard run in win vs. Indiana (9/30) ... added a two-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter in win over Virginia … 2022 (Redshirt Freshman): … Played in 11 games and ran for 379 yards and six touchdowns adding 44 yards on six catches … scored a rushing touchdown in six-straight games from December 29, 2021 to October 1, 2022, the longest streak by a Terp since Lance Ball in 2005-06 ... had phenomenal game vs. Michigan State (10/1), rushing for 120 yards on 19 carries (6.3 ypc), including a career-high 68-yard run while scoring a touchdown … 2021 (Freshman): … Appeared in two games ... totaled 15 carries for 74 yards and one touchdown ... rushed seven times for 45 yards with a four-yard touchdown in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl vs. Virginia Tech ... notched eight carries for 29 yards in career debut vs. Howard (9/11) … High School: Four-star running back according to ESPN ... top-ranked running back and fourth-ranked player overall in Washington D.C. ... helped lead St. John's to the 2017 & 2019 WCAC Championship … recruited by Maryland, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, South Carolina, Ole Miss and Tennessee … Personal: Born Antwain Littleton II … parents are Rickeeta Lockard and Antwain Littleton Sr. … Nickname is "Lil Twain" ... sports hero is Earl Campbell ... likes to ride dirtbikes and ATVs ... family science major.
Grayson Mainsr-So | OL | 6-5, 295
Cumming, GA / Lambert / South Carolina
College: Played two seasons at South Carolina … 2023 (Redshirt Freshman): Served as a backup center and saw action on the FG/PAT protection unit … 2022 (Freshman): Did not see any game action and redshirted … named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll … High School: Played offensive tackle at Lambert High in Suwanee, Ga. for head coach Tommy Watson … Longhorns went 7-4 his senior season … ranked as the 78th best player in Georgia and the 59th best offensive tackle by 247Sports … rated the 87th best prospect in the state by Rivals … Personal: Born Grayson Ford Mains in Cumming, Ga. … parents are Carolyn and Keith Mains … sport and recreation management major.
Clifton McDowellr-Sr | QB | 6-4, 225
Spring, TX / Spring / Montana
College: Played at four schools before transferring to Temple – Louisiana (2019-20), Kilgore (2021), Central Arkansas (2022), Montana (2023) … 2023 (Redshirt Junior): Led Montana to a 13-2 record and a spot in the FCS Championship Game earning Big Sky Newcomer of the Year honors … completed 160 passes on 274 attempts for 2,026 yards and 13 touchdowns … added 753 yards and nine touchdowns rushing … chose Montana over other D-I offers from Norfolk State, Savannah State, Texas A&M Commerce, Delaware State, and Southern ... 2022 (Redshirt Sophomore): In six appearances at Central Arkansas, he completed 7 of 13 pass attempts for 69 yards, had one touchdown and one interception … also rushed 10 times for 89 yards and 2 TDs … 2021 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in 10 games at Kilgore (Texas) College, where he completed 31 of 68 passes for 671 yards and 4 touchdowns … rushed 43 times for 373 yards and 5 touchdowns, with a long rush of 75 yards and an average of 8.7 yards per carry … 2020 (Redshirt Freshman): Made one appearance on the year, vs. Georgia Southern but did not record any stats … 2019 (Freshman): Appeared in one game for Louisiana making his college debut vs. Texas Southern (9/14) and completed his only pass for eight yards … High School: A highly regarded dual-threat quarterback out of Spring (Texas) High … accounted for 37 touchdowns during his senior season, passing for 1,820 yards and 18 touchdowns, while rushing for 1,330 yards and 19 touchdowns … was named the 16-6A District MVP after his stellar senior year … totaled 31 touchdowns (19 passing, 12 rushing) and 2,160 yards (1,310 passing, 850 rushing) as a junior en route to first-team All-District honors … received offers from ULM, Texas Southern, Texas State and Georgetown … Personal: Born Clifton McDowell … earned his bachelor's degree from Central Arkansas psychology with a minor in sociology.
Jason Moorer-Jr | DT | 6-2, 290
Hampton, GA / Dutchtown / Georgia Tech
College: Played four seasons at Georgia Tech and was a two-time ACC Academic Honor Roll member … 2023 (Redshirt Sophomore): Saw action in three games … made a season-high two stops at Wake Forest … 2022 (Redshirt Freshman): Saw action in 10 games, finishing the season with nine tackles (four solo), 2.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and a forced fumble … made his first career tackle against Western Carolina … recorded a career-best two tackles against Florida State, Miami (Fla.), and at No. 1 Georgia … named to All-ACC Academic Team in recognition of his performances on the field and in the classroom … 2021 (Freshman): Did not see game action … redshirted … 2020 (Freshman): Did not see game action … High School: Played offensive line at Dutchtown High for head coach Clifford Fedd … team went 23-3 while he played center as a junior and senior named all-state by Georgia Athletic Coaches Association as a senior in 2019 … two-time all-region honoree … was the student-athlete of the year as a senior and graduate Top 10 in his class … Personal: Born Jason William Moore in Atlanta Ga. … mother is Chasity Moore has a younger brother Landen … list of favorites include: Django (movie), The Shining (movie), One Piece (TV show), Tyrone Smith and the Dallas Cowboys (pro athlete and team) … analytics major.
Javier Mortonr-Jr | SAF | 6-2, 195
Stone Mountain, GA / Stephenson / Nebraska
College: Played two seasons at Nebraska after one season at Garden City (Kansas) Community College … 2023 (Redshirt Sophomore): Played in two games … 2022 (Sophomore): Made his Husker debut on special teams against Georgia Southern and then saw his first action on defense against No. 6 Oklahoma … played in eight games overall and made two tackles … 2021 (Freshman): Played in nine games with Garden City, helping the Broncbusters to an 8-3 record … totaled 20 tackles with one sack, two pass breakups and one fumble recovery … also returned one punt for six yards … High School: Played safety at Stephenson High in Georgia and was regarded as one of the top 35 safety recruits in his class … was originally committed to Alabama as a four-star prospect … Personal: Born Javier Morton … parents are Ana Everett and Devaughn Morton … advertising and public relations major.
Khalil PoteatJr | DL | 6-5, 260
Bronx, NY / Frederick Douglas / Dodge City CC
JUCO: Played one season at Dodge City CC after his freshman year at Nassau CC … played in seven games with 16 tackles and 2.0 TFLs … as a freshman, played in six games with 11 tackles and one fumble recovery … High School: Played defensive end, tight end and quarterback at Frederick Douglas Academy in Bronx, N.Y., for head coach Andrew Kell … had 1500 yards rushing and 1,000 yards passing as a junior … Personal: Born Khalil Devon Poteat in Bronx, N.Y. … mother is Jatanya Rivers … has an older sister, Kharizma, and two younger brothers, Kyren and Kaden… list of favorites include: The Real Pyramid (book), Transformers (movie), Lucifer (TV show), Carmelo Anthony (pro athlete) … education major.
Cam'Ron Stewartr-Jr | DL | 6-5, 255
Shillington, PA / Governor Mifflin / Rutgers
College: Played three seasons at Rutgers … 2023 (Junior): Played in one game … 2022 (Sophomore): Played in nine games ... 2021 (Freshman): Played in three games ... made collegiate debut against No. 11 Ohio State … saw action in the win at Indiana … posted four tackles with one for loss in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl versus No. 20 Wake Forest … High School: Played defensive end and tight end at Governor Mifflin for head coach Jeff Lang … helped the Mustangs to an 8-1 record and an appearance in the Pennsylvania 5A state semifinals in 2020 ... finished senior season with 39 tackles, eight tackles-for-loss, 1.5 sacks and a fumble recovery ... added seven catches for 148 yards and four touchdowns on offense ... first team all-state by MaxPreps ... 2020 First Team All-Berks football and Defensive Lineman of the Year by The Reading-Eagle ... Pennsylvania First Team Class 5A All-State selection as a junior ... also named Defensive Lineman of the Year by The Reading Eagle in 2019 … Personal: Born Cam'Ron Stewart … labor studies and employment relations major.
Eric StuartJr | LB | 6-2, 220
Los Altos Hills, CA / Menlo Atherton / Foothill College
2023 (Sophomore): Played linebacker at Foothill College for head coach Matthew Raivio … was the defensive MVP for an 11-0 team … in eight games, collected 34 tackles (23 solos), 5.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks and one interception … made first collegiate interception at Merced … made first career sack at Monterey Peninsula … 2022 (Freshman): Played at De Anza … named All-PAC 7 Conference … High School: Played linebacker and tight end at Menlo Atherton High for head coach Ahdir Ravipati … had 30 tackles as a senior after notching 50 as a junior … played quarterback and was team MVP as a freshman … also lettered in rugby … Personal: Born Eric Isaiah Stuart in East Palo Alto, Calif. … parents are Erica and Eric Stuart … father played college football at Menlo College … sisters Emoni and Jordan … list of favorites include: Lion King (movie), Relentless by Tim S. Grover (book), One Piece (TV show), Fred Warner and the San Francisco 49ers (pro team and athlete) … adult and organizational development major.
Russell SykesFr | DL | 6-3, 260
Rolesville, NC / Rolesville
High School: Was a four-year letterwinner as a defensive tackle for Rolesville (N.C.) High under head coach Ranier Rackley … as senior, led his team to a 12-2 record and the fourth round of the NCHSAA playoffs … racked up 75 tackles, 12.0 TFLs, and 10.0 sacks and earned first-team all-conference … played in the East-West All-Star Game … collected 86 tackles, 14.0 TFLs, and 7.0 sacks as a junior … … was the defensive player of the year as a sophomore … also lettered in basketball … Personal: Born Russell McKinley Sykes IV in Raleigh, N.C. … parents are Jody and Russell Sykes … youngest of three siblings, brother, Jaylin Jeffries and sister, Nadia Sykes … brother played football at Old Dominion … list of favorites include: Amazing Spiderman (movie), Goosebumps (book), Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks (pro athlete and team) … business major.
Jamar Taylor Jr.Fr | WR | 6-2, 195
Lakeland, FL / Lakeland
High School: Was a four-time letterwinner as a wide receiver at Lakeland (Fla.) High for head coach Marvin Frazier … won back-to-back state championships as a senior/junior with records of 14-0 and 12-3 … also earned a scholars designation … Personal: Born Jamar Cantrell Taylor in Lakeland, Fla. … mother is Deshala Robinson … also raised by his grandmother Leatha Jones … father, Jamar Taylor Jr. played football at Alabama and South Florida … has seven siblings: brothers Kaydon, Jaylon, and Jaxon, and sisters, Jamariah, Kaylyn, Janaya, and Kayla … list of favorites include: The Great Gatsby (book), Rick and Morty (TV show), Deadpool 2 (movie), Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the Seattle Seahawks (pro athlete and team) … business major.
Davray VenuFr | OL | 6-5, 295
Montreal, Canada / John Abbott
High School:: Played offensive line for John Abbott College in in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec for head coach Patrick Gregory … twice named RSEQ/Quebec offensive lineman of the year … transferred from St. Thomas High in Pointe-Claire, Quebec where he played offensive and defensive line for head coach Marc Faubert … twice earned lineman of the year accolades … also lettered four times in basketball and three times in rugby … named most outstanding athlete … Personal: Born Davray Samuel Appleton Venu in Montreal, Quebec … parents are Amy Appleton and Darren Venu … father played football at Arizona State … brothers Bailey and Sacha, and sister River … list of favorites include: Wonder by R.J. Palacio (book), Get Out (movie), Black Mirror (TV show), All Blacks (pro sports team), Michael Phelps (athlete) … business major.
Terrez WorthyJr | RB | 5-11, 190
Salisbury, MD / Parkside / Lackawanna College
JUCO: Led the NJCAA in 2023 with 1,492 yards and 10 touchdowns on 203 carries at Lackawanna College … best performance came against Nassau Community College when he rushed 19 times for 342 yards and three touchdowns … High School: Played running back at Parkside High … was the Most Valuable Player for the 2022 Big 33 Maryland Team … Personal: Born Terrez Worthy.
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