2024 UGA football signees and bios

UGA football head coach Kirby Smart announced 28 signees for the 2024 recruiting class on Wednesday evening.

Georgia’s class of 28 signees is currently ranked number one by both 247Sports.com and Rivals.com.

Listed below are the 2024 UGA football signees and bios for the recruits who signed on the Early National Signing Day (Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023). The bios were provided by UGA.

KJ Bolden – DB, 6-0, 185, Buford, GA
Chauncey Bowens – RB, 5-11, 225, Port St. Lucie, FL
Daniel Calhoun – OL, 6-6, 350, Marietta, GA
Chris Cole – ILB, 6-3, 220, Salem, VA
Nyier Daniels – OL, 6-8, 365, Newark, NJ
Marques Easley – OL, 6-5, 335, Kankakee, IL
Ondre Evans – DB, 6-0, 195, Nashville, TN
Nate Frazier – RB, 5-10, 210, Compton, CA
Justin Greene – DL, 6-4, 265, Dacula, GA
Marcus Harrison – OL, 6-8, 330, Buffalo, NY
Colton Heinrich – TE, 6-4, 230, Coral Springs, FL
Nasir Johnson – DL, 6-6, 335, Dublin, GA
Quintavius Johnson – OLB, 6-4, 255, Atlanta, GA
Joseph Jonah-Ajonye – DL, 6-4, 275, Conroe, TX
Demello Jones – DB, 6-1, 180, Swainsboro, GA
Kristopher Jones – ILB, 6-2, 230, Stafford, VA
Drew Miller – P, 6-2, 215, Mediapolis, IA
Nnamdi Ogboko – DL, 6-4, 340, Durham, NC
Dwight Phillips, Jr. – RB, 5-10, 175, Mableton, GA
Ryan Puglisi – QB, 6-3, 210, Paxton, MA
Jaden Reddell – TE, 6-4, 235, Raymore, MO
Ellis Robinson IV – DB, 6-0, 180, New Haven, CT
Jordan Thomas – DL, 6-5, 325, Hackensack, NJ
Malachi Toliver – OL, 6-5, 320, Cartersville, GA
Nitro Tuggle – WR, 6-1, 190, Elkhart, IN
Michael Uini – OL, 6-7, 325, Copperas Cove, TX
Sacovie White – WR, 5-9, 180, Cartersville, GA
Justin Williams – ILB, 6-2, 215, Woodlands, TX

KJ BOLDEN, DB, 6-0, 185
Buford, Ga., Buford HS
High School: Buford HS, coached by Bryant Appling…selected to All-American Bowl…247sports.com composite five-star prospect…ranked as the #11 prospect nationally, #1 safety prospect and #2 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #16 prospect nationally, #6 wide receiver prospect and #3 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com five-star prospect, #16 prospect nationally, #1 S prospect and #4 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com five-star prospect, #12 prospect nationally, #1 S prospect and #2 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost five-star prospect and #1 prospect in Georgia…named to 2023 Atlanta Journal Constitution Georgia Super 11… semifinalist for Maxwell Football Club Defensive Player of the Year…as a senior, led Buford to 11-2 record and GHSA Class 7A quarterfinals…posted 33 tackles, along with four interceptions and three pass deflections…tallied 30 receptions for team-leading 663 yards and 14 touchdowns…as a junior, led Wolves to 11-1 record and GHSA Class 7A second round…named to 2022 AJC Class 7A All-State Team…named to 2022 GACA Class 7A All-State Team…named to 2022 GPB All-State All-Star Team…as a sophomore, helped lead Wolves to GHSA Class 6A state championship…tallied 19 tackles, including two for loss, along with two interceptions.

CHAUNCEY BOWENS, RB, 5-11, 225
Port St. Lucie, Fla., The Benjamin School
High School: The Benjamin School, coached by Eric Kresser…selected to play in All-American Bowl…247sports.com composite three-star prospect…ranked as the #169 prospect nationally, #15 running back prospect and #23 prospect in Florida…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #150 prospect nationally, #13 RB prospect and #20 prospect in Florida…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #143 prospect nationally, #8 RB prospect and #24 prospect in Florida…rivals.com four-star prospect, #104 prospect nationally, #7 RB prospect and #15 prospect in Florida…DawgPost three-star prospect and #55 prospect in Florida… ranked as No. 1 player in Palm Beach Post annual Super 11 roster…as a senior, led Benjamin to 8-3 record and FHSA Class 1M regional semifinals…totaled 3,062 rushing yards in high school with 33 touchdowns on 430 carries, averaging 7.1 yards per attempt…racked up career bests in yards rushing (1,193), rushing attempts (179), yards per game (119.3) and touchdowns (12) his sophomore season, …also a track and field athlete, where he won the 4x100m district championship in 2023 and third in the state…member of the school’s varsity lacrosse team.

DANIEL CALHOUN, OL, 6-6, 350
Marietta, Ga., Walton HS
High School: Walton HS, coached by Daniel Brunner…selected to All-American Bowl…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #123 prospect nationally, #8 offensive tackle prospect and #18 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #96 prospect nationally, #8 OT prospect and #13 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #108 prospect nationally, #11 OT prospect and #17 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #139 prospect nationally, #10 offensive tackle prospect and #19 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost four-star prospect and #10 prospect in Georgia…as a senior, helped lead Walton to 14-1 record and GHSA Class 7A state championship game…transferred to Walton for his senior year from Centennial HS in Roswell, Ga…as a junior, credited with six tackles on defense for Centennial…named to 2022 AJC Class 5A All-State Team and GACA Class 5A All-State Team…younger brother of Vincent Calhoun, who played offensive lineman at Minnesota from 2016 to 2017, and Chris Calhoun, defensive lineman at Wake Forest from 2015 to 2018.

CHRIS COLE, ILB, 6-3, 220
Salem, Va., Salem HS
High School: Salem HS, coached by Don Holter…selected to Under Armour All-America Game…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #40 prospect nationally, #3 linebacker prospect and #1 prospect in Virginia…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #51 prospect nationally, #4 LB prospect and #1 prospect in Virginia…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #50 prospect nationally, #3 LB prospect and #1 prospect in Virginia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #66 prospect nationally, #5 LB prospect and #1 prospect in Virginia…DawgPost four-star prospect and #1 prospect in Virginia… semifinalist for Maxwell Football Club Defensive Player of the Year…as a senior, led Salem to 13-2 record and VHSL Class 4 runner-up finish…as a junior, led Spartans to 10-3 record and VHSL Class 4 regional final… made the transition from defensive back to linebacker, making 76 tackles, with 11 for loss…named to VHSL Class 4 All-State Second Team…as a freshman, earned a state title with Salem varsity track and field team… finished fourth at 2023 Nike Indoor Nationals in the 60-meter hurdles with school-record time of 8.44, while also finishing sixth in the 55-meter hurdles.

NYIER DANIELS, OL, 6-8, 365
Newark, N.J., Bergen Catholic HS
High School: Bergen Catholic HS, coached by Vito Campanile…selected to All-American Bowl…247sports.com composite four-star prospect, ranked as the #219 prospect nationally, #20 offensive tackle prospect and #2 prospect in New Jersey…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #211 prospect nationally, #22 OT prospect and #2 prospect in New Jersey…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #151 prospect nationally, #17 OT prospect and #2 prospect in New Jersey…rivals.com three-star prospect, #70 offensive tackle prospect and #12 prospect in New Jersey…DawgPost four-star prospect and #2 prospect in New Jersey…as a senior, helped lead Bergen Catholic to an 11-1 record and NJSIAA Class A Non-Public state championship…helped Crusaders rush for 1,653 yards and 20 touchdowns…named to NJ.com All-State First Team and USA Today All-New Jersey First Team…as a junior, helped lead Bergen Catholic to an 11-1 record and NJSIAA Class A Non-Public state championship…as a sophomore, helped lead Bergen Catholic to a 12-0 record and NJSIAA Class A Non-Public state championship.

MARQUES EASLEY, OL, 6-5, 335
Kankakee, Ill., Kankakee HS
High School: Kankakee HS, coached by Miles Osei…247sports.com composite four-star prosect… ranked as the #237 prospect nationally, #22 offensive tackle prospect and the #5 prospect in Illinois…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #231 prospect nationally, #24 OT prospect and #5 prospect in Illinois…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #264 prospect nationally, #24 OT prospect and #6 prospect in Illinois…rivals.com four-star prospect, #13 offensive guard prospect and #8 prospect in Illinois…DawgPost four-star prospect and #4 prospect in Illinois…as a senior, led Kankakee to 11-1 record and IHSA Class 6A quarterfinals…helped Kays’ offense amass 3052 yards rushing and 1095 yards passing… named to All-Area First Team by Chicago Sun Times and Chicago News-Gazette…reached 6A state championship game as a sophomore… also played basketball for Kays.

ONDRE EVANS, DB, 6-0, 195
Nashville, Tenn., Christ Presbyterian Academy
High School: Christ Presbyterian Academy, coached by Ingle Martin…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #99 prospect nationally, #10 cornerback prospect and #1 prospect in Tennessee…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #137 prospect nationally, #11 CB prospect and #2 prospect in Tennessee…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #216 prospect nationally, #20 CB prospect and #3 prospect in Tennessee…rivals.com four-star prospect, #87 prospect nationally, #11 CB prospect and #2 prospect in Tennessee…DawgPost four-star prospect and #1 prospect in Tennessee…as a senior, helped lead Christ Presbyterian to a 13-1 record and TSSAA Class 2A Division II state championship…tallied 21 receptions for 379 receiving yards and six touchdown receptions on offense while logging 21 total tackles, 15 solo tackles, one interception and four passes broken up on defense…as a junior, helped lead Lions to a 8-6 record and TSSAA Class 2A Division II state runner-up…recorded 18 receptions for 221 receiving yards on offense while tallying 38 total tackles, 33 solo tackles, two tackles-for-loss including two interceptions, five passes broken up and one forced fumble and recovery.

NATE FRAZIER, RB, 5-10, 210
Compton, Calif., Mater Dei HS
High School: Mater Dei HS, coached by Frank McManus…selected to All-American Bowl…247sports composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #58 prospect nationally, #2 running back prospect and #4 prospect in California…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #60 prospect nationally, #4 RB prospect and #6 prospect in California…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #74 prospect nationally, #6 RB prospect and #7 prospect in California…rivals.com four-star prospect, #62 prospect nationally, #1 RB prospect and #7 prospect in California…DawgPost four-star prospect and #12 prospect in California…as a senior, helped lead Mater Dei to a 13-1 record, CIF Southern Section Division 1 Championship and CIF Open Division State Championship…tallied 717 total yards and six touchdowns on 86 carries and eight receptions…as a junior, helped lead Monarchs to a 12-1 record, Trinity League Title and CIF Southern Section Division 1 Championship runner-up finish…recorded 755 total yards and nine touchdowns on 21 carries and four receptions…as a sophomore, helped lead St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy to an 11-3 record and CIF Southern Section Division 7 Championship runner-up finish…accumulated 936 total yards and 14 touchdowns on 32 carries and 35 receptions…named 2023 SoCal Under Armour Next All-America Camp Running Back MVP…also competed in track…personal best 10.58-second time in the 100-meters and 21.62-second time in the 200-meters…named 2023 Male Athlete of the Meet for Sprinters and Hurdlers at the Orange County Track & Field Championships.

JUSTIN GREENE, DE, 6-4, 265
Dacula, Ga., Mountain View HS
High School: Mountain View HS, coached by John Poitevint…selected to All-American Bowl…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #151 prospect nationally, #22 defensive line prospect and #22 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #144 prospect nationally, #22 DL prospect and #23 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #152 prospect nationally, #21 defensive end prospect and #20 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #140 prospect nationally, #16 strongside defensive end prospect and #16 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost four-star prospect and #25 prospect in Georgia…as a senior, helped lead Mountain View to a 4-7 record and was named Class 7A Region 8 All-Region Second Team…as a junior, accumulated 63 tackles, 11 quarterback hurries, 9.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, two pass breakups and blocked six kicks on special teams…named to All-Region First Team…also competed in wrestling.

MARCUS HARRISON, OL, 6-8, 330
Buffalo, N.Y., St. Francis HS
High School: St. Francis HS, coached by Jerome Smith…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #353 prospect nationally, #27 offensive tackle prospect and #3 prospect in New York…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #346 prospect nationally, #32 OT prospect and #3 prospect in New York…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #83 OT prospect and #4 prospect in New York…rivals.com three-star prospect, #45 OT prospect, and #2 prospect in New York…DawgPost four-star prospect and #2 prospect in New York…as a senior, helped lead St. Francis to NYSCHSAA Class 2A Football championship game…as a junior, helped the Red Raiders post 6-4 record and appear in NYSCHSAA championship game…as a sophomore, helped St. Francis finish 7-4 and reach NYSCHAA championship game…also participated in basketball at St. Francis… averaged 4.2 points per game during 2022-23 junior season on basketball team.

COLTON HEINRICH, TE, 6-4, 230
Coral Springs, Fla., Cardinal Gibbons HS
High School: Cardinal Gibbons HS, coached by Matt DeBuc…247Sports.com composite three-star prospect…ranked as the #628 prospect nationally, #34 tight end nationally and the #85 prospect in Florida…PrepStar Magazine three-star prospect, #628 prospect nationally, #35 TE prospect and #69 prospect in Florida…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #20 TE prospect and #57 prospect in Florida…rivals.com four-star prospect, #21 TE prospect and #60 prospect in Florida…DawgPost three-star prospect and #105 prospect in Florida…as a senior, helped lead Cardinal Gibbons to 9-4 record and FHSAA Class 2M regional championship appearance…tallied 31 receptions for 399 yards and three touchdowns…as a junior, tallied 34 catches for 464 yards and three touchdowns…also handled kickoff return duties in 2022, returning five for 69 yards… named to the All-State First Team in 2022…was a part of the 2021 state champion team for Cardinal Gibbons…also played basketball for the school.

NASIR JOHNSON, DL, 6-6, 335
Dublin, Ga., Dublin HS
High School: Dublin HS, coached by Roger Holmes…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #76 prospect nationally, #14 defensive line prospect and #13 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #117 prospect nationally, #19 DL prospect and #18 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #31 defensive tackle prospect and #66 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #135 prospect nationally, #7 DT prospect and #18 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost four-star prospect and #39 prospect in Georgia…as a senior, led Dublin to 9-3 record and GHSA Class 1A Division I second round…tallied 32 tackles, including 32 stops, along with two sacks, 12 tackles for loss and two pass deflections…as a junior, helped lead Fighting Irish to 7-4 record and GHSA Class 1A Division I second round…played guard on offense for Fighting Irish…also played basketball for Dublin, averaging 2.8 points per game and 3.2 rebounds per game in 11 games during 2022-23 season.

QUINTAVIUS JOHNSON, OLB, 6-4, 255
Atlanta, Ga., Mays HS
High School: Mays HS, coached by Tony Slaton…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #397 prospect nationally, #33 edge prospect and #47 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #400 prospect nationally, #36 edge prospect and #46 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #37 defensive end prospect and #40 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #32 strongside defensive end prospect and #48 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost four-star prospect and #33 prospect in Georgia…as a senior, helped Mays to a 7-5 record and a second-place finish in GHSA Class 5A second round…as a junior, made move to full-time defender after starting his career at quarterback and led Mays to GHSA Class 5A quarterfinals…has been clocked with a 4.68 40-yard-dash time…also played basketball and baseball at Mays…played in 18 games and averaged 2.3 rebounds per game during 2022-23 junior basketball season.

JOSEPH JONAH-AJONYE, DL, 6-4, 275
Conroe, Texas, Oak Ridge HS
High School: Oak Ridge HS, coached by Mark Schmid…selected to Under Armour All-America Game…247sports composite five-star prospect… ranked as the #27 prospect nationally, #6 defensive line prospect and #7 prospect in Texas…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #39 prospect nationally, #8 DL prospect and #9 prospect in Texas…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #23 prospect nationally, #2 DL prospect nationally and #6 prospect in Texas…rivals.com four-star prospect, #63 prospect nationally, #5 DL prospect and #11 prospect in Texas… DawgPost five-star prospect and #8 prospect in Texas…as a senior, led Oak Ridge to 8-4 record and UIL Class 6A DII area finals…named 13-6AFirst Team All-District DL for his senior season…as a junior, led War Eagles to 7-4 record and UIL Class 6A DII playoffs…also competed in track in the shot put…began playing football during freshman season after uncle introduced him to sport…played soccer as a child in Nigeria before moving with family to United States in 2015.

DEMELLO JONES, DB, 6-1, 180
Swainsboro, Ga., Swainsboro HS
High School: Swainsboro HS, coached by Scott Roberts…selected to All-American Bowl and Under Armour All-America Game…247sports.com four-star prospect…ranked as the #64 prospect nationally, #5 safety prospect and #11 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #67 prospect nationally, #4 S prospect and #9 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #64 prospect nationally, #3 S prospect and #10 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #130 prospect nationally, #4 athlete prospect and #16 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost four-star prospect and #14 prospect in Georgia…named to 2023 Atlanta Journal Constitution Georgia Super 11…as a senior, helped lead Swainsboro to a 12-2 record and GHSA Class A DI runner-up finish, playing running back, quarterback and defensive back…led the team in rushing with 1,160 yards while scoring 10 touchdowns on 129 carries, along with 300 passing yards and six touchdowns through the air…defensively, he tallied 32 tackles (27 solo), five pass break ups and an interception…as a junior, led Swainsboro to a 13-1 record and a GHSA Class A DI runner-up finish…led the Tigers in rushing and receiving with 1,279 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns on 122 carries and 384 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 14 receptions…was the team leader in total tackles, recording 44 tackles (25 solo) and totaling six pass break ups…named to 2022 AJC Class A DI All-State Team and GACA Class A DI All-State Team…also participated in basketball and track & field…averaged 11.8 points and 6.6 rebounds per game during junior season on the basketball team and recorded three double-doubles…is the nephew of former Notre Dame and NFL defensive back Deke Cooper.

KRISTOPHER JONES, ILB, 6-2, 230
Stafford, Va., Fairfax HS
High School: Fairfax HS, coached by Mel Morgan…selected to Under Armour All-America Game…247sports.com composite four-star prospect… ranked as the #134 prospect nationally, the #11 linebacker prospect and the #2 prospect in Virginia…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #125 prospect nationally, #10 LB prospect and #2 prospect in Virginia…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #122 prospect nationally, #10 outside linebacker prospect and #2 prospect in Virginia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #114 prospect nationally, #7 inside linebacker prospect and #2 prospect in Virginia…DawgPost four-star prospect and #3 prospect in Virginia…as a senior, helped the Fairfax Lions to a 9-4 overall record and VHSL Class 6A regional championship game…attended Mountain View High School in Stafford, Va. for first three seasons…helped the Wildcats to an 11-2 record during his sophomore and junior seasons and reached Class 5A regional championship games in both years…also played basketball for the Wildcats.

DREW MILLER, P, 6-2, 215
Mediapolis, Iowa, Mediapolis HS
High School: Mediapolis HS, coached by Brian Borrison… 247sports.com composite three-star prospect… ranked as the #1 punter prospect and #17 prospect in Iowa…PrepStar Magazine three-star prospect, #1 P prospect and #4 prospect in Iowa…rivals.com three-star prospect, #3 P prospect and #14 prospect in Iowa…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #3 kicker prospect and #14 prospect in Iowa…rivals.com three-star prospect and #15 prospect in Iowa…DawgPost three-star prospect and #15 prospect in Iowa…as a senior, helped lead Mediapolis to 8-3 record and IHSAA Class 2A quarterfinals…also played quarterback for Bulldogs…named a 2022 MaxPreps Junior All-American…competed at 2021 and 2022 Kohl’s National Invitational Scholarship Camps… received five-star ranking by the kicking camp service…also played basketball and soccer, earning All-State Honorable Mention honors for 91.9 save percentage at goalkeeper.

NNAMDI OGBOKO, DL, 6-4, 340
Durham, N.C., South Garner HS
High School: South Garner HS, coached by Greg Greene…247sports composite three-star prospect… ranked as the #868 prospect nationally, #99 defensive line prospect and #29 prospect in North Carolina…PrepStar Magazine three-star prospect, #862 prospect nationally, #63 DL prospect and #21 prospect in North Carolina…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #45 defensive tackle prospect and #20 prospect in North Carolina…rivals.com three-star prospect, #40 DT prospect and #25 prospect in North Carolina…DawgPost three-star prospect and #25 prospect in North Carolina…as a senior, led South Garner to 5-6 record and NCHSAA Class 4A playoffs…tallied 58 tackles, including 26 solo stops, five sacks, 14 QB pressures and two forced fumbled for Titans …2023 Shrine Bowl selectee…named 2022 DAC VII All Conference…attended Durham Riverside HS and played his first season of football as a junior…totaled 61 tackles, including 11 for loss, with four sacks, 10 QB pressures and a fumble recovery…also played basketball.

DWIGHT PHILLIPS, JR., RB, 5-10, 175
Mableton, Ga., Pebblebrook HS
High School: Pebblebrook HS, coached by Michael Woolridge…selected to All-American Bowl…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #132 prospect nationally, #10 running back prospect and #19 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #123 prospect nationally, #22 wide receiver prospect and #19 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #66 prospect nationally, #2 athlete prospect and #11 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #8 all-purpose back prospect and #47 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost four-star prospect and #17 prospect in Georgia…as a senior, led Pebblebrook in average rushing yards per game at 72.9 and tied for most total touchdowns responsible for with seven…as a sophomore, ran for 774 yards on 12.5 yards per carry with seven touchdowns in eight games and added 9 receptions for 245 yards and 2 touchdowns as well as returned one kickoff for a touchdown…also ran track and recorded several sub-11.00 100-meter times as a sophomore in spring 2022…won the GHSA Class 7A 100-meter state title with a 10.43 in 2022…son of Dwight Phillips, Sr., a 2004 Olympic gold medalist in the long jump and four-time World Championships gold medalist.

RYAN PUGLISI, QB, 6-3, 210
Paxton, Mass., Avon Old Farms HS
High School: Avon Old Farms HS, coached by Jon Wholley…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #135 prospect nationally, #10 quarterback prospect and #3 prospect in Connecticut…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #131 prospect nationally, #9 QB prospect and #2 prospect in Connecticut…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #113 prospect nationally, #7 pocket passing QB prospect and #2 prospect in Connecticut…rivals.com four-star prospect, #186 prospect nationally, #11 pro style QB prospect and #2 prospect in Connecticut…DawgPost four-star and #3 prospect in Connecticut…named to 2023 Elite 11 Finals Roster…as a senior, helped lead Avon Old Farms to 7-2 record and advance to the Drew Gamere NEPSAC Bowl…recorded 118 completions for 1,693 passing yards and 14 passing touchdowns with three rushing touchdowns…as a junior, tossed 133 completions for 1,904 passing yards and 16 passing touchdowns in nine starts…also participated in baseball at Avon Old Farms, playing as pitcher and shortstop…once ranked as high as #3 in the Prep Baseball Report New England baseball prospect rankings…invited to Area Code Games in 2021-22.

JADEN REDDELL, TE, 6-4, 235
Raymore, Mo., Raymore-Peculiar HS
High School: Raymore-Peculiar High HS, coached by Sean Martin…selected to All-American Bowl…247sports composite four-star prospect… ranked as the #53 prospect nationally, #3 tight end prospect and #4 prospect in Missouri…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #45 prospect nationally, #2 TE prospect and #3 prospect in Missouri…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #53 prospect nationally, #2 TE prospect and #3 prospect in Missouri…rivals.com four-star prospect, #106 prospect nationally, #6 TE prospect and #4 prospect in Missouri…DawgPost four-star prospect and #4 prospect in Missouri…semifinalist for Maxwell Football Club Offensive Player of the Year…as a senior, led Raymore-Peculiar with 27 receptions for 418 yards and five touchdowns…named to 2023 Missouri Football Coaches Association Class 6A All-State Team…as a junior, tallied 49 receptions for 1,002 yards and 12 touchdowns…named to 2022 MFCA Class 6A All-State Second Team.

ELLIS ROBINSON IV, DB, 6-0, 180
New Haven, Conn., IMG Academy
High School: IMG Academy, coached by Billy Miller…selected to Under Armour All-America Game…247sports composite five-star prospect…ranked as the #3 prospect nationally, #1 cornerback prospect and #2 prospect in Florida…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #3 prospect nationally, #1 CB prospect and #2 prospect in Florida…ESPN.com five-star prospect, #1 prospect nationally, #1 CB prospect and #1 prospect in Florida…rivals.com five-star prospect, #8 prospect nationally, #1 CB prospect and #3 prospect in Florida…DawgPost five-star prospect and #1 prospect in Florida… semifinalist for Maxwell Football Club Defensive Player of the Year…helped lead IMG Academy to a 18-1 record during his junior and senior seasons, where he started at cornerback…totaled five tackles in season-opener his senior year…had two pass breakups in three different games in 2023…transferred to IMG Academy after his sophomore year at Iona Prep, helping lead the team to 16 wins in two seasons and the program’s first-ever Catholic school state title his sophomore season, while also playing wide receiver…named a MaxPreps Sophomore All-American after totaling 29 tackles, eight interceptions and over 700 yards of total offense…totaled 11 tackles, eight interceptions, a fumble recovery and four pass deflections in five games played his junior season due to injury…also competed in track and field, where he earned multiple awards.

JORDAN THOMAS, DL, 6-5, 325
Hackensack, N.J., Don Bosco Prep HS
High School: Don Bosco Prep HS, coached by Dan Sabella…selected to All-American Bowl…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #139 prospect nationally, #19 defensive line prospect and #1 prospect in New Jersey…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #130 prospect nationally, #20 DL prospect and #1 prospect in New Jersey…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #75 prospect nationally, #6 defensive tackle prospect and #1 prospect in New Jersey…rivals.com four-star prospect, #18 DT prospect and #3 prospect in New Jersey…DawgPost four-star prospect and #1 prospect in New Jersey…as a senior, helped lead Don Bosco to 5-6 record and a New Jersey Non-Public A State Quarterfinals appearance…tallied 36 total tackles, four tackles-for-loss and 12 solo tackles along with two sacks in 2023… named to 2023 All-North Jersey Defense Second Team…as a junior, helped lead Don Bosco Prep to 9-3 record, #2 state ranking and a New Jersey Non-Public A State Championship appearance…recorded 31 total tackles, 12 solo tackles, one tackle-for-loss and a half-sack through 10 games…as a sophomore, helped lead Don Bosco Prep to an 8-5 record, #2 state ranking and a New Jersey Non-Public A State Championship appearance…tallied 38 total tackles, 13 solo tackles, four tackles-for loss and 3.5 sacks in 12 games.

MALACHI TOLIVER, OL, 6-5, 320
Cartersville, Ga., Cartersville HS
High School: Cartersville HS, coached by Conor Foster…247sports.com composite three-star prospect, #82 interior offensive line prospect and #124 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine three-star prospect, #36 IOL prospect and #66 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #52 offensive tackle prospect and #65 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com three-star prospect…DawgPost three-star prospect and #75 prospect in Georgia…as a senior, helped lead Cartersville to a 13-1 record and GHSA Class 5A semifinal appearance…helped boost Cartersville’s offense to 329.5 total yards per game, including 195.5 rushing yards per game and 40 total rushing touchdowns on the season…during his junior season, powered Cartersville to a 12-2 record and GHSA Class 5A semifinal appearance…paved the way for Cartersville’s offense to 366.9 total yards per game with 198 rushing yards per game and 45 total rushing touchdowns…also participated in track and field, competing in shot put and discus…as a sophomore recorded highs of 37-4 in shot put and 99-11 in the discus.

NITRO TUGGLE, WR, 6-1, 190
Elkhart, Ind., NorthWood HS
High School: Northwood HS, coached by Nate Andrews…selected to All-American Bowl…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #83 prospect nationally, #17 wide receiver prospect and #2 prospect in Indiana…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #71 prospect nationally, #16 WR prospect and #2 prospect in Indiana…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #138 prospect nationally, #19 WR prospect and #2 prospect in Indiana…rivals.com four-star prospect, #92 prospect nationally, #20 WR prospect and #4 prospect in Indiana…DawgPost four-star prospect and #1 prospect in Indiana…as a senior, led NorthWood to 12-3 record and IHSAA Class 4A runner-up finish…tallied 86 receptions for 1,456 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns, along with two kickoff return touchdowns…also posted 25 tackles and three interceptions on defense…named South Bend Tribune Football Player of the Year…named to Elkhart Truth All-Area First Team, as well as Area Player of the Year…as a junior, led Panthers to IHSAA sectional championship…recorded 173 receptions for 2,866 yards and 41 touchdowns during his prep career… also tallied 25 carries for 314 yards and three touchdowns during his career.

MICHAEL UINI, OL, 6-7, 325
Copperas Cove, Texas, Copperas Cove HS
High School: Copperas Cove HS, coached by Tony Johnson…selected to Under Armour All-America Game…247sports.com composite four-star prospect…ranked as the #159 prospect nationally, #12 offensive tackle prospect and #26 prospect in Texas…PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #155 prospect nationally, #13 OT prospect and #24 prospect in Texas…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #98 prospect nationally, #9 OT prospect and #17 prospect in Texas…rivals.com four-star prospect, #16 OT prospect, and #44 prospect in Texas…DawgPost four-star prospect and #30 prospect in Texas… also participated in basketball at Copperas Cove.

SACOVIE WHITE, WR, 5-9, 180
Cartersville, Ga., Cass HS
High School: Cass HS, coached by Steve Gates…247sports.com four-star prospect…ranked as the #425 prospect nationally, #22 athlete prospect and #53 prospect in Georgia…PrepStar Magazine three-star prospect, #503 prospect nationally, #29 athlete prospect and #57 prospect in Georgia…ESPN.com three-star prospect, #66 athlete prospect and #89 prospect in Georgia…rivals.com four-star prospect, #188 prospect nationally, #34 wide receiver prospect and #25 prospect in Georgia…DawgPost four-star prospect and #36 prospect in Georgia…as a senior, helped lead Cass to GHSA Class 5A quarterfinals…tallied 91 receptions for 1,409 yards and 15 touchdowns, along with one passing touchdown…named Class 5A Region 7 Athlete Player of the Year…as a junior, led Colonels to GHSA Class 5A second round…tallied 54 receptions for 716 yards and 7 touchdowns…also added both a punt and kickoff return touchdown as a return man…named offensive MVP of the 2022 National Combine…named Class 5A Region 7 Special Teams Player of the Year…also played basketball and participated in track & field…averaged 7.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game during 2022-23 junior season…set track PR’s of 11.06 in 100m and 6’ 4” in high jump…also participated in 200 and 100 meter relay events.

JUSTIN WILLIAMS, ILB, 6-2, 215
Woodlands, Texas, Oak Ridge HS
High School: Oak Ridge HS, coached by Mark Schmid…selected to Under Armour All-America Game…247sports compose five-star prospect…ranked as the #8 prospect nationally, #1 linebacker prospect and #2 prospect in Texas…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #8 prospect nationally, #1 LB prospect and #2 prospect in Texas…ESPN.com five-star prospect, #14 prospect nationally, #1 OLB prospect nationally and #3 prospect in Texas…rivals.com five-star prospect, #11 prospect nationally, #1 inside linebacker prospect and #3 prospect in Texas…DawgPost five-star prospect and #1 prospect in Texas…semifinalist for Maxwell Football Club Defensive Player of the Year…finalist for High School Butkus Award… as a senior, led Oak Ridge to 8-4 record and UIL Class 6A DII area finals…tallied 108 tackles, including 36 for loss, with 9.5 sacks, seven forced fumbles and three interceptions… as a junior, led War Eagles to 7-4 record and UIL Class 6A DII playoffs…named Texas UIL Class 6A District 13 Defensive Player of the Year …finished the season with 105 tackles, 18 tackles for a loss and 8.5 sacks…also competed in track in the 100-meter and high jump.