Temple University Athletics
Temple Football Adds 14 Transfers to Mid-Year Roster
1.27.25 | Football
PHILADELPHIA – New Temple Football head coach K.C. Keeler added 14 players to the roster for the spring semester. All players began classes over the past two weeks, and all are expected to join the team for winter workouts and participate in spring practices.
The list of players includes three who were announced on signing day in December (Kusch, Ordonez, Young). Of the 11 new additions, two are true freshmen – cornerbacks Devontae Ward-Grant and Jett White – and the rest are transfers. Seven are from Temple's footprint that includes Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the DMV.
Aaron Beckwith
DT
6-4, 300, r-Sr
Germantown, MD / Northwest / UMass
2024 (Redshirt Junior): Saw action in eight games and racked up 12 tackles … 2023 (Redshirt Sophomore): Saw game action in all but one contest … named as an honorable mention to the College Football Network All-Independent Defense Team … recorded at least one tackle in seven straight games … had a career-high six tackles at #6 Penn State … 2022 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in nine games … recorded six tackles throughout the season, including three tackles against Liberty … 2021 (Freshman): Appeared in four contests … recorded first career tackle at Coastal Carolina ... 2020 (Freshman): Made his college debut at Georgia Southern … did not record any statistics ... redshirted … High School: Played at Northwest High (Md.) under head coach Mike Neubeiser … ranked as the No. 38 player in the state of Maryland by 247Sports… finished his senior season with 12.0 TFLs and eight sacks … Personal: Born Aaron Beckwith.
Jayvant Brown
LB
6-0, 225, r-So
Deerfield Beach, FL / St. Thomas Aquinas / Kentucky
2024 (Sophomore): Saw action in four games for Kentucky … recorded one tackle … redshirted … 2023 (Freshman): Appeared in 11 games for Kentucky and totaled seven tackles … made his collegiate debut in week 2 vs. Eastern Kentucky … made his first career tackle against. Akron … High School: As a senior, helped St. Thomas Aquinas to a perfect 14-0 record and fourth straight State Championship … totaled 61 tackles, including five tackles for loss and three sacks, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery in 13 games as a senior … had previously played at Deerfield for two seasons and Fort Lauderdale University School as a freshman before transferring to St. Thomas Aquinas … listed as a four-star prospect and the No. 30 linebacker in the nation by 247Sports Composite … named a 2023 All-American and selected to play in the All-American Bowl … Personal: Born Jayvant Brown in Deerfield Beach, Fla. … communications major.
Jaylen Castleberry
CB
6-0, 190, r-Sr
Cleveland, OH / St. Edward's / Youngstown State
2024 (Redshirt Junior): Appeared in 12 games for Youngstown State at defensive back … finished season with 50 total tackles and five TFLs … recorded a career-high 10 total tackles at Illinois State … racked up 2.0 sacks on the season … 2023 (Redshirt Sophomore): Appeared in all 13 games and started the final seven at cornerback … shined in playoff game vs. Duquesne with three total tackles and two pass break ups … finished the season with 28 total tackles including 16 solo … blocked a punt for a touchdown in season opener vs. Valparaiso … 2022 (Sophomore): Did not play due to transferring … redshirted … 2021 (Freshman): Appeared in seven games at Tiffon and racked up 12 total tackles … High School: Went to St. Edward High in Lakewood, Ohio … was a first team All-Lake District for the state championship team as a senior … also ran track … Personal: Born Jaylen D'Von Castleberry in Cleveland, Ohio … brother Eddie Robinson (RB, Southern Illinois), and cousins Jordan Castleberry (RB, Akron), and Joel Castleberry (DB, UT-Martin) all play college football … business and communications major.
Anthony Chiccitt
QB
6-2, 200, r-Sr
Bethel Park, PA / Bethel Park / Robert Morris
2024 (Redshirt Senior): Saw action in 11 games for the Colonials … threw for 2,250 yards and 14 touchdowns … added two rushing touchdowns … had a career-best five touchdown performance against Mercyhurst … had a notable game vs, LIU earning NEC offensive player of the week with a career-best 367 yards and three TDs, including a career-long 86-yard completion … 2023 (Redshirt Junior): Appeared in nine games … threw for 16 touchdowns … finished season with a 65.8% completion percentage … had then career-best 290 yards along with three touchdown passes against Saint Francis … threw career-high four touchdown passes, including an 80-yarder against Virginia-Lynchburg … career-high was also set in completions (26) and attempts (43) at Gardner-Webb … 2022 (Redshirt Sophomore): Saw action in five games … recorded 46 completions for 467 yards over the course of the season … threw for a season-high 189 yards vs. Dayton … completed a season-long 79-yard pass at Miami (OH) … 2021 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in one game, at North Alabama, and threw first career touchdown pass … 2020 (Freshman): Did not see game action for Robert Morris … redshirted … High School: Played quarterback at Bethel (Pa.) High … also played basketball and baseball … the 10-time letterwinner was inducted into the WIPAL Hall of Fame in 2021 … Personal: Born Anthony Joseph Chiccitt … earned his degree in sports management from Robert Morris in 2024.
Ty Davis
OLB
6-3, 215, r-Sr
Mount Laurel, NJ / Lenape / Delaware
2024 (Redshirt Junior): Appeared in 11 games at Delaware and finished the season with 42 total tackles, including 17 solo tackles … added 3.0 sacks and two interceptions ... tied a career-best eight tackles vs. Albany … 2023 (Redshirt Sophomore): Named All-CAA third team … appeared in 13 games and made nine starts … led the team with 14 quarterback hits … ranked third on the team with 48 tackles … added three fumble recoveries and two interceptions … returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown in season opener at Stony Brook … recorded a career-high eight tackles against Elon … 2022 (Redshirt Freshman): Saw action in 13 games, including nine starts … finished year with 54 tackles and two TFLs … recorded two sacks and a fumble recovery … selected to the CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll … 2021 (Freshman): Appeared in one game and redshirted … selected to the CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll … High School: Played both safety and wide receiver at Lenape … named second-team all-state selection at defensive back as well as first team All-South Jersey player … finished career with seven interceptions, five forced fumbles and five defensive touchdowns … also compiled 330 receiving yards and four offensive touchdowns … played second base on the baseball team … Personal: Born Tyler Ora Davis in Mount Laurel, N.J. .. father, Don Davis, played football at West Virginia and Edinboro … list of favorites include: Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins (book), Perks of Being a Wallflower (movie), Sopranos (TV show) … business/marketing major.
Jay Ducker
RB
5-10, 205, r-Sr
Omaha, NE / Bellevue West / Sam Houston
2024 (Redshirt Junior): Appeared in all 13 games for Sam Houston under K.C. Keeler … rushed for team-high 745 total yards with seven touchdowns … scored a career-high three touchdowns vs Texas State … caught 15 passes for 110 yards … topped the 100-yard mark twice – vs. Hawaii (15-148-0TD) and at Kennesaw State (18-111-1TD) … 2023 (Redshirt Sophomore): Played in four games for Memphis including the AutoZone Liberty Bowl win against Iowa State … recorded eight carries for 41 yards and also caught three passes for 16 yards … redshirted … 2022 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games for Memphis … led team with 544 rushing yards on 110 carries with seven touchdowns … caught 12 passes for 103 receiving yards … scored a season-high two touchdowns during First Responders Bowl win against Utah State … third team preseason All-AAC (Phil Steele) ... named to AAC All-Academic Team … 2021 (Freshman): Named MAC Freshman of the Year after rushing for 1,184 yards and three touchdowns on 218 carries at Northern Illinois … averaged 137.4 yards a game over final eight contests with seven 100-yard performances after seeing limited action in first four games … ranked 24th nationally in rushing yards per game (98.7) … ranked 48th in the country in rushing yards per carry (5.43) … High School: Named 2019 Gatorade Football Player of the Year in Nebraska after leading Bellevue West to an undefeated (13-0) season and the Class A State Championship … served as team captain and earned team MVP honors his junior and senior years … gained 2,100 yards rushing on 215 carries with 39 touchdowns in 13 games and caught 25 passes for 315 yards and six scores as a senior … team went 46-4 during his four seasons with two state titles … Personal: Born Jay Ducker.
Omar Ibrahim
CB
6-2, 180, Jr
Union, NJ / Union / Hampton
2024 (Sophomore): Saw game action in all 12 contests for Hampton … finished the season with 24 tackles (19 solo) … recovered a fumble against Richmond … 2023 (Freshman): Appeared in all 11 games for Hampton … recorded a season-high five tackles against Norfolk State and also recovered his first career fumble in the same game … posted three tackles, one TFL, and first career interception against Campbell … High School: Attended Union (N.J.) High … started in every game during his last two years in high school … finished with 61 tackles in his senior season and earned all-state recognition … recorded three interceptions, including a pick-six, to go with 35 tackles as a junior … also lettered in track and was part of the 4x4 state champions as a senior … Personal: Born Omar Ibrahim to Majida Hodaibi and Jimil Ibrahim in Brooklyn, N.Y. … father, Jimil, played college football at Toledo … has a younger sister, Aesha, and brother, Taha … criminal justice major.
Ryder Kusch
TE
6-4, 230, Fr
White Rock, BC (Canada) / The Hun School
High School: Played tight end and defensive end at The Hun School in Princeton, N.J., for head coach Todd Smith … Hun finished the season 9-1, while Kusch recorded 35 receptions, 692 yards, and two touchdowns … prior to that he attended Seaquam Secondary School in Delta, B.C., where he played for for head coach Kevin Phillips … earned AAA Provincial defensive MVP with 72 tackles and 11.0 sacks along with 28 receptions for 485 yards, while adding eight touchdowns … also lettered in track … Personal: Born Ryder Andrew Kusch in White Rock, British Columbia (Canada) … father, Garrett Kusch, was a striker for the Canadian national soccer team in the late 1990s … plans to major in kinesiology.
Willy Love
OLB
6-3, 205, So
Camden, NJ / Woodrow Wilson / Monmouth
2024 (Freshman): Played in 12 games at Monmouth … finished the season with 25 total tackles, of which 14 were solo tackles … had four tackles in his collegiate debut at Eastern Washington … recorded season-high five tackles in win over Bryant … recovered a fumble and made three tackles in victory at Stony Brook … High School: Played senior year at Woodrow Wilson after transferring from Eastside (N.J.) High where he played under head coach Melik Brown … earned team MVP and named first team All-Defense defensive back as a senior … finished high school career with 145 tackles including 75 solo tackles … earned most improved player as a sophomore … also played basketball and ran track … won South Jersey Defensive Player of the Year and third team all-state in basketball … Personal: Born William Nazsir Love in Camden, N.J. … cousin Deuce Chestnut, plays football for Syracuse … … list of favorites include: The Outsiders (book), Fast and the Furious (movie), Philadelphia Eagles (pro team) … health studies major.
Damien Ordonez
LB
6-1, 225, Jr
Fort Lauderdale, FL / Independence CC
2024 (Sophomore): Appeared in 10 games in his second season at Independence Community College … finished the season with 64 tackles (37 solos) … added 1.5 sacks and two interceptions … 2023 (Freshman): Played in nine games at Independence CC … recorded 35 tackles (23 solos) … caught two interceptions as well as a sack ... High School: Played linebacker and safety at Miramar (Fla.) High for head coach A.J. Scott … earned first team all-county linebacker as a senior when he made 85 tackles, 6.0 sacks and had three interceptions … played safety as a junior and notched 43 tackles and had two pick-sixes … was a quarterback during his sophomore season and threw six touchdowns to go with 625 passing yards … played in the Broward vs. Dade County All Star game … Personal: Born Damien Terry Ordonez in Belleville, N.J. … goes by Curly … list of favorites include: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (book), John Wick (movie), Troy Polamalu (pro athlete) … business major.
Avery Powell
CB
5-10, 175, r-Jr
East Orange, NJ / St. Peter's Prep / Missouri State
2024 (Redshirt Sophomore): Appeared in all 12 games game for Missouri State … recorded 38 total tackles, including 27 solo tackles, two pass break-ups and one tackle for loss … had a season-high seven total tackles at Illinois State … preseason All-MVFC honorable mention … Athletic Director's Honor Roll … 2023 (Redshirt Freshman): Racked up 50 total tackles including 32 solo tackles for Missouri State … recorded three total pass break-ups on the season with 2.0 TFL's … earned Phil Steele first team Freshman All-America honors and MVFC All-Newcomer Team … 2022 (Freshman): Redshirted as a true freshman at Holy Cross ... High School: Three-year varsity starter at Saint Peter's Prep in Jersey City, N.J., for head coach Rich Hansen … recorded 67 total tackles for the Marauders, including 45 solo stops, 1.5 sacks and an interception during his senior season … ranked as the No. 150 cornerback in the 2021 class as well as the No. 37 recruit from New Jersey … Personal: Born Avery Charles Powell in Jersey City, N.J. … business major.
Devontae Ward-Grant
CB
5-11, 175, Fr
Florida City, FL / Evans
High School: Played wide receiver and cornerback at Evans High in Orlando, Fla. … earned first team All-FACA and Ironman player of the year after recording 40 tackles and two interceptions to pair with 35 catches for 600 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior … had three interceptions each year as a junior, sophomore and freshman … also played basketball and ran track … Personal: Born Devontae T. Ward-Grant in Florida City, Fla. … one of seven siblings … list of favorites include: A series of Unfortunate Events (book), Bad Boys (movie), Stranger Things (TV show), Jalen Ramsey and the Miami Dolphins (pro athlete and team).
Jett White
CB
6-2, 170, Fr
Los Angeles, CA / Edison
High School: Attended both Orange (senior, junior) and Miami Edison (sophomore, freshman) High … earned first team All-Miami Dade as a senior at Orange when he recorded 34 tackles and two interceptions … also earned first team all-county as a junior with 38 tackles, 26 passes defensed and one INT … earned first team All-Orange Coast as both a sophomore and freshman … also lettered in track … Personal: Born Arron T. White in Los Angeles, Calif. … goes by Jett … father, Teejay White, played football at UNLV … cousin, Charles Drake, played in the NFL for the Giants and Lions … list of favorites include: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (book), Boondocks (TV show), Fast and the Furious (movie).
De'Carlos Young
RB
5-11, 220, Fr
Palmer Park, MD / Wise
High School: A four-year letterwinner as a running back and linebacker at Dr. Henry A. Wise High in Upper Marlboro, Md., for head coaches DeLawn Parrish and Steve Rapp (as a senior) … was a two-time (2023-24) Maryland Class 4A Player of the Year … earned first team all-county and all-met as a senior when he rushed fr 1,553 yards and 23 touchdowns and added two more scores on kickoff returns … as a junior, averaged 11.1 yards per carry, rushing 126 times for 1,395 yards while totaling 25 touchdowns and returning two kickoffs for a score … with 223 yards on kickoff returns and 28 yards receiving, Young totaled 1,646 all-purpose yards … on defense he earned first team All-Maryland recognition at linebacker, logging 91 tackles, including 15.5 tackles for loss and two sacks … as a sophomore, he finished the year with 63 carries for 732 yards (11.6 yards per carry) and 10 touchdowns … also caught six passes for 70 yards and a touchdown and threw a 62-yard TD pass … defensively he recorded 80 tackles, including 13 tackles for loss and three sacks … Personal: Born De'Carlos Young in Landover, Md. … list of favorites include: Night Hoops (book), All American (TV show), Don't Be a Menace (movie), Christian McCaffery (pro athlete).
The list of players includes three who were announced on signing day in December (Kusch, Ordonez, Young). Of the 11 new additions, two are true freshmen – cornerbacks Devontae Ward-Grant and Jett White – and the rest are transfers. Seven are from Temple's footprint that includes Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the DMV.
| Name | Pos | Ht | Wt | Cl | Hometown | Last School |
| Aaron Beckwith | DT | 6-4 | 300 | r-Sr | Germantown, MD | UMass |
| Jayvant Brown | LB | 6-0 | 225 | r-So | Deerfield Beach, FL | Kentucky |
| Jaylen Castleberry | CB | 6-0 | 190 | r-Sr | Cleveland, OH | Youngstown State |
| Anthony Chiccitt | QB | 6-2 | 200 | r-Sr | Bethel Park, PA | Robert Morris |
| Ty Davis | OLB | 6-3 | 215 | r-Sr | Mount Laurel, NJ | Delaware |
| Jay Ducker | RB | 5-10 | 205 | r-Sr | Omaha, NE | Sam Houston |
| Omar Ibrahim | CB | 6-2 | 180 | Jr | Union, NJ | Hampton |
| Ryder Kusch | TE | 6-4 | 230 | Fr | White Rock, BC | The Hun School |
| Willy Love | OLB | 6-3 | 205 | So | Camden, NJ | Monmouth |
| Damien Ordonez | LB | 6-1 | 225 | Jr | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | Independence CC |
| Avery Powell | CB | 5-10 | 175 | Jr | East Orange, NJ | Missouri State |
| Devontae Ward-Grant | CB | 5-11 | 175 | Fr | Florida City, FL | Evans |
| Jett White | CB | 6-2 | 170 | Fr | Los Angeles, CA | Edison |
| De'Carlos Young | RB | 5-11 | 220 | Fr | Palmer Park, MD | Wise |
Aaron Beckwith
DT
6-4, 300, r-Sr
Germantown, MD / Northwest / UMass
2024 (Redshirt Junior): Saw action in eight games and racked up 12 tackles … 2023 (Redshirt Sophomore): Saw game action in all but one contest … named as an honorable mention to the College Football Network All-Independent Defense Team … recorded at least one tackle in seven straight games … had a career-high six tackles at #6 Penn State … 2022 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in nine games … recorded six tackles throughout the season, including three tackles against Liberty … 2021 (Freshman): Appeared in four contests … recorded first career tackle at Coastal Carolina ... 2020 (Freshman): Made his college debut at Georgia Southern … did not record any statistics ... redshirted … High School: Played at Northwest High (Md.) under head coach Mike Neubeiser … ranked as the No. 38 player in the state of Maryland by 247Sports… finished his senior season with 12.0 TFLs and eight sacks … Personal: Born Aaron Beckwith.
Jayvant Brown
LB
6-0, 225, r-So
Deerfield Beach, FL / St. Thomas Aquinas / Kentucky
2024 (Sophomore): Saw action in four games for Kentucky … recorded one tackle … redshirted … 2023 (Freshman): Appeared in 11 games for Kentucky and totaled seven tackles … made his collegiate debut in week 2 vs. Eastern Kentucky … made his first career tackle against. Akron … High School: As a senior, helped St. Thomas Aquinas to a perfect 14-0 record and fourth straight State Championship … totaled 61 tackles, including five tackles for loss and three sacks, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery in 13 games as a senior … had previously played at Deerfield for two seasons and Fort Lauderdale University School as a freshman before transferring to St. Thomas Aquinas … listed as a four-star prospect and the No. 30 linebacker in the nation by 247Sports Composite … named a 2023 All-American and selected to play in the All-American Bowl … Personal: Born Jayvant Brown in Deerfield Beach, Fla. … communications major.
Jaylen Castleberry
CB
6-0, 190, r-Sr
Cleveland, OH / St. Edward's / Youngstown State
2024 (Redshirt Junior): Appeared in 12 games for Youngstown State at defensive back … finished season with 50 total tackles and five TFLs … recorded a career-high 10 total tackles at Illinois State … racked up 2.0 sacks on the season … 2023 (Redshirt Sophomore): Appeared in all 13 games and started the final seven at cornerback … shined in playoff game vs. Duquesne with three total tackles and two pass break ups … finished the season with 28 total tackles including 16 solo … blocked a punt for a touchdown in season opener vs. Valparaiso … 2022 (Sophomore): Did not play due to transferring … redshirted … 2021 (Freshman): Appeared in seven games at Tiffon and racked up 12 total tackles … High School: Went to St. Edward High in Lakewood, Ohio … was a first team All-Lake District for the state championship team as a senior … also ran track … Personal: Born Jaylen D'Von Castleberry in Cleveland, Ohio … brother Eddie Robinson (RB, Southern Illinois), and cousins Jordan Castleberry (RB, Akron), and Joel Castleberry (DB, UT-Martin) all play college football … business and communications major.
Anthony Chiccitt
QB
6-2, 200, r-Sr
Bethel Park, PA / Bethel Park / Robert Morris
2024 (Redshirt Senior): Saw action in 11 games for the Colonials … threw for 2,250 yards and 14 touchdowns … added two rushing touchdowns … had a career-best five touchdown performance against Mercyhurst … had a notable game vs, LIU earning NEC offensive player of the week with a career-best 367 yards and three TDs, including a career-long 86-yard completion … 2023 (Redshirt Junior): Appeared in nine games … threw for 16 touchdowns … finished season with a 65.8% completion percentage … had then career-best 290 yards along with three touchdown passes against Saint Francis … threw career-high four touchdown passes, including an 80-yarder against Virginia-Lynchburg … career-high was also set in completions (26) and attempts (43) at Gardner-Webb … 2022 (Redshirt Sophomore): Saw action in five games … recorded 46 completions for 467 yards over the course of the season … threw for a season-high 189 yards vs. Dayton … completed a season-long 79-yard pass at Miami (OH) … 2021 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in one game, at North Alabama, and threw first career touchdown pass … 2020 (Freshman): Did not see game action for Robert Morris … redshirted … High School: Played quarterback at Bethel (Pa.) High … also played basketball and baseball … the 10-time letterwinner was inducted into the WIPAL Hall of Fame in 2021 … Personal: Born Anthony Joseph Chiccitt … earned his degree in sports management from Robert Morris in 2024.
Ty Davis
OLB
6-3, 215, r-Sr
Mount Laurel, NJ / Lenape / Delaware
2024 (Redshirt Junior): Appeared in 11 games at Delaware and finished the season with 42 total tackles, including 17 solo tackles … added 3.0 sacks and two interceptions ... tied a career-best eight tackles vs. Albany … 2023 (Redshirt Sophomore): Named All-CAA third team … appeared in 13 games and made nine starts … led the team with 14 quarterback hits … ranked third on the team with 48 tackles … added three fumble recoveries and two interceptions … returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown in season opener at Stony Brook … recorded a career-high eight tackles against Elon … 2022 (Redshirt Freshman): Saw action in 13 games, including nine starts … finished year with 54 tackles and two TFLs … recorded two sacks and a fumble recovery … selected to the CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll … 2021 (Freshman): Appeared in one game and redshirted … selected to the CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll … High School: Played both safety and wide receiver at Lenape … named second-team all-state selection at defensive back as well as first team All-South Jersey player … finished career with seven interceptions, five forced fumbles and five defensive touchdowns … also compiled 330 receiving yards and four offensive touchdowns … played second base on the baseball team … Personal: Born Tyler Ora Davis in Mount Laurel, N.J. .. father, Don Davis, played football at West Virginia and Edinboro … list of favorites include: Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins (book), Perks of Being a Wallflower (movie), Sopranos (TV show) … business/marketing major.
Jay Ducker
RB
5-10, 205, r-Sr
Omaha, NE / Bellevue West / Sam Houston
2024 (Redshirt Junior): Appeared in all 13 games for Sam Houston under K.C. Keeler … rushed for team-high 745 total yards with seven touchdowns … scored a career-high three touchdowns vs Texas State … caught 15 passes for 110 yards … topped the 100-yard mark twice – vs. Hawaii (15-148-0TD) and at Kennesaw State (18-111-1TD) … 2023 (Redshirt Sophomore): Played in four games for Memphis including the AutoZone Liberty Bowl win against Iowa State … recorded eight carries for 41 yards and also caught three passes for 16 yards … redshirted … 2022 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games for Memphis … led team with 544 rushing yards on 110 carries with seven touchdowns … caught 12 passes for 103 receiving yards … scored a season-high two touchdowns during First Responders Bowl win against Utah State … third team preseason All-AAC (Phil Steele) ... named to AAC All-Academic Team … 2021 (Freshman): Named MAC Freshman of the Year after rushing for 1,184 yards and three touchdowns on 218 carries at Northern Illinois … averaged 137.4 yards a game over final eight contests with seven 100-yard performances after seeing limited action in first four games … ranked 24th nationally in rushing yards per game (98.7) … ranked 48th in the country in rushing yards per carry (5.43) … High School: Named 2019 Gatorade Football Player of the Year in Nebraska after leading Bellevue West to an undefeated (13-0) season and the Class A State Championship … served as team captain and earned team MVP honors his junior and senior years … gained 2,100 yards rushing on 215 carries with 39 touchdowns in 13 games and caught 25 passes for 315 yards and six scores as a senior … team went 46-4 during his four seasons with two state titles … Personal: Born Jay Ducker.
Omar Ibrahim
CB
6-2, 180, Jr
Union, NJ / Union / Hampton
2024 (Sophomore): Saw game action in all 12 contests for Hampton … finished the season with 24 tackles (19 solo) … recovered a fumble against Richmond … 2023 (Freshman): Appeared in all 11 games for Hampton … recorded a season-high five tackles against Norfolk State and also recovered his first career fumble in the same game … posted three tackles, one TFL, and first career interception against Campbell … High School: Attended Union (N.J.) High … started in every game during his last two years in high school … finished with 61 tackles in his senior season and earned all-state recognition … recorded three interceptions, including a pick-six, to go with 35 tackles as a junior … also lettered in track and was part of the 4x4 state champions as a senior … Personal: Born Omar Ibrahim to Majida Hodaibi and Jimil Ibrahim in Brooklyn, N.Y. … father, Jimil, played college football at Toledo … has a younger sister, Aesha, and brother, Taha … criminal justice major.
Ryder Kusch
TE
6-4, 230, Fr
White Rock, BC (Canada) / The Hun School
High School: Played tight end and defensive end at The Hun School in Princeton, N.J., for head coach Todd Smith … Hun finished the season 9-1, while Kusch recorded 35 receptions, 692 yards, and two touchdowns … prior to that he attended Seaquam Secondary School in Delta, B.C., where he played for for head coach Kevin Phillips … earned AAA Provincial defensive MVP with 72 tackles and 11.0 sacks along with 28 receptions for 485 yards, while adding eight touchdowns … also lettered in track … Personal: Born Ryder Andrew Kusch in White Rock, British Columbia (Canada) … father, Garrett Kusch, was a striker for the Canadian national soccer team in the late 1990s … plans to major in kinesiology.
Willy Love
OLB
6-3, 205, So
Camden, NJ / Woodrow Wilson / Monmouth
2024 (Freshman): Played in 12 games at Monmouth … finished the season with 25 total tackles, of which 14 were solo tackles … had four tackles in his collegiate debut at Eastern Washington … recorded season-high five tackles in win over Bryant … recovered a fumble and made three tackles in victory at Stony Brook … High School: Played senior year at Woodrow Wilson after transferring from Eastside (N.J.) High where he played under head coach Melik Brown … earned team MVP and named first team All-Defense defensive back as a senior … finished high school career with 145 tackles including 75 solo tackles … earned most improved player as a sophomore … also played basketball and ran track … won South Jersey Defensive Player of the Year and third team all-state in basketball … Personal: Born William Nazsir Love in Camden, N.J. … cousin Deuce Chestnut, plays football for Syracuse … … list of favorites include: The Outsiders (book), Fast and the Furious (movie), Philadelphia Eagles (pro team) … health studies major.
Damien Ordonez
LB
6-1, 225, Jr
Fort Lauderdale, FL / Independence CC
2024 (Sophomore): Appeared in 10 games in his second season at Independence Community College … finished the season with 64 tackles (37 solos) … added 1.5 sacks and two interceptions … 2023 (Freshman): Played in nine games at Independence CC … recorded 35 tackles (23 solos) … caught two interceptions as well as a sack ... High School: Played linebacker and safety at Miramar (Fla.) High for head coach A.J. Scott … earned first team all-county linebacker as a senior when he made 85 tackles, 6.0 sacks and had three interceptions … played safety as a junior and notched 43 tackles and had two pick-sixes … was a quarterback during his sophomore season and threw six touchdowns to go with 625 passing yards … played in the Broward vs. Dade County All Star game … Personal: Born Damien Terry Ordonez in Belleville, N.J. … goes by Curly … list of favorites include: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (book), John Wick (movie), Troy Polamalu (pro athlete) … business major.
Avery Powell
CB
5-10, 175, r-Jr
East Orange, NJ / St. Peter's Prep / Missouri State
2024 (Redshirt Sophomore): Appeared in all 12 games game for Missouri State … recorded 38 total tackles, including 27 solo tackles, two pass break-ups and one tackle for loss … had a season-high seven total tackles at Illinois State … preseason All-MVFC honorable mention … Athletic Director's Honor Roll … 2023 (Redshirt Freshman): Racked up 50 total tackles including 32 solo tackles for Missouri State … recorded three total pass break-ups on the season with 2.0 TFL's … earned Phil Steele first team Freshman All-America honors and MVFC All-Newcomer Team … 2022 (Freshman): Redshirted as a true freshman at Holy Cross ... High School: Three-year varsity starter at Saint Peter's Prep in Jersey City, N.J., for head coach Rich Hansen … recorded 67 total tackles for the Marauders, including 45 solo stops, 1.5 sacks and an interception during his senior season … ranked as the No. 150 cornerback in the 2021 class as well as the No. 37 recruit from New Jersey … Personal: Born Avery Charles Powell in Jersey City, N.J. … business major.
Devontae Ward-Grant
CB
5-11, 175, Fr
Florida City, FL / Evans
High School: Played wide receiver and cornerback at Evans High in Orlando, Fla. … earned first team All-FACA and Ironman player of the year after recording 40 tackles and two interceptions to pair with 35 catches for 600 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior … had three interceptions each year as a junior, sophomore and freshman … also played basketball and ran track … Personal: Born Devontae T. Ward-Grant in Florida City, Fla. … one of seven siblings … list of favorites include: A series of Unfortunate Events (book), Bad Boys (movie), Stranger Things (TV show), Jalen Ramsey and the Miami Dolphins (pro athlete and team).
Jett White
CB
6-2, 170, Fr
Los Angeles, CA / Edison
High School: Attended both Orange (senior, junior) and Miami Edison (sophomore, freshman) High … earned first team All-Miami Dade as a senior at Orange when he recorded 34 tackles and two interceptions … also earned first team all-county as a junior with 38 tackles, 26 passes defensed and one INT … earned first team All-Orange Coast as both a sophomore and freshman … also lettered in track … Personal: Born Arron T. White in Los Angeles, Calif. … goes by Jett … father, Teejay White, played football at UNLV … cousin, Charles Drake, played in the NFL for the Giants and Lions … list of favorites include: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (book), Boondocks (TV show), Fast and the Furious (movie).
De'Carlos Young
RB
5-11, 220, Fr
Palmer Park, MD / Wise
High School: A four-year letterwinner as a running back and linebacker at Dr. Henry A. Wise High in Upper Marlboro, Md., for head coaches DeLawn Parrish and Steve Rapp (as a senior) … was a two-time (2023-24) Maryland Class 4A Player of the Year … earned first team all-county and all-met as a senior when he rushed fr 1,553 yards and 23 touchdowns and added two more scores on kickoff returns … as a junior, averaged 11.1 yards per carry, rushing 126 times for 1,395 yards while totaling 25 touchdowns and returning two kickoffs for a score … with 223 yards on kickoff returns and 28 yards receiving, Young totaled 1,646 all-purpose yards … on defense he earned first team All-Maryland recognition at linebacker, logging 91 tackles, including 15.5 tackles for loss and two sacks … as a sophomore, he finished the year with 63 carries for 732 yards (11.6 yards per carry) and 10 touchdowns … also caught six passes for 70 yards and a touchdown and threw a 62-yard TD pass … defensively he recorded 80 tackles, including 13 tackles for loss and three sacks … Personal: Born De'Carlos Young in Landover, Md. … list of favorites include: Night Hoops (book), All American (TV show), Don't Be a Menace (movie), Christian McCaffery (pro athlete).
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