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NAME POSITION HEIGHT WEIGHT HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS SCHOOLS)
Oluwafunto Akinshilo OL 6-5 310 Lawndale, Calif. (Leuzinger High School/El Camino College)
Cade Beresford OL 6-7 300 Woodinville, Wash. (Woodinville High School/Washington State)
Roger Carreon OL 6-4 300 Jal, N.M. (Jal High School)
Kage Casey OL 6-5 281 Happy Valley, Ore. (Clackamas High School)
Braxton Fely DL 6-2 270 Orem, Utah (Timpview High School)
James Ferguson-Reynolds P 6-1 175 Geelong, Australia
Gavin Hambrick ILB 6-1 213 Apple Valley, Calif. (Apple Valley High School)
Cortez Hogans DL 6-3 269 Palatine, Ill. (Palatine High School/Northern Illinois/Snow College)
Ashton Jeanty RB 5-8 193 Jacksonville, Fla. (Lone Star High School, Texas)
Maddux Madsen QB 5-10 191 American Fork, Utah (American Fork High School)
Keenan McCaddy S 6-3 175 Honolulu, Hawaii (Moanalua High School)
Zamondre Merriweather WR 6-2 192 Valencia, Calif. (Valencia High School)
Dishawn Misa ILB 6-3 227 Tacoma, Wash. (Eastside Catholic High School)
Tyson Molio'o OL 6-2 292 Harbor City, Calif. (St. John Bosco High School)
Jake Ripp ILB 6-2 208 Los Gatos, Calif. (Los Gatos High School)
Hall Schmidt OL 6-6 280 Gig Harbor, Wash. (Peninsula High School)
Prince Strachan WR 6-5 181 Freeport, Grand Bahama (John Carroll High School, Fla.)
JJ Talo DL 6-2 270 Kearns, Utah (Kearns High School)
George Tarlas EDGE 6-4 260 Chalkida, Greece (Borah High School, Idaho/Weber State)
Austin Terry TE 6-3 231 Tumwater, Wash. (Tumwater High School)
Dionte Thornton CB 6-2 193 Carson, Calif. (Lawndale High School)
Sam Vidlak QB 6-1 187 Applegate, Ore. (Hidden Valley High School/Oregon State)
Jayden Virgin EDGE 6-3 232 San Diego, Calif. (Mt. Carmel High School)
Deven Wright DL 6-5 225 Tutwiler, Miss. (Desoto Central High School/Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College)
 
NAME POSITION HEIGHT WEIGHT HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS SCHOOLS)
Mason Jacobsen EDGE/LS 6-2 225 Belgrade, Mont. (Rocky Mountain High School, Idaho)
Seth Knothe ILB 6-0 188 Meridian, Idaho (Bishop Kelly High School)
Taylor Marcum RB 6-1 185 Boise, Idaho (Timberline High School)
Ethan Mikita RB 5-9 199 Eagle, Idaho (Eagle High School)
Wyatt Redding K 6-0 184 Sumner, Wash. (Sumner High School)
Austin Schultsmeier OL 6-2 257 Boise, Idaho (Mountain View High School)
Hunter Steacker WR 6-0 169 Meridian, Idaho (Rocky Mountain High School)

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Oluwafunto Akinshilo // OL // 6-5 // 310 // Lawndale, Calif. (Leuzinger High School/El Camino College)

EL CAMINO COLLEGE CAREER
FRESHMAN (2021): Appeared in each of the Warriors’ 11 games during his collegiate debut, helping El Camino to a 7-4 overall record...included was victory over East Los Angeles in the Beach Bowl (Nov. 28).
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Played on both sides of the ball in high school as a OT and DT…two-sport student-athlete, competing in football and basketball. Beresford Web Header
Cade Beresford // OL // 6-7 // 300 // Woodinville, Wash. (Woodinville High School/Washington State)

WASHINGTON STATE CAREER
RS JUNIOR (2021): Started eight of the Cougars’ first nine games at right guard.
RS SOPHOMORE (2020): Made one appearance on the season, seeing special teams action against Utah.
RS FRESHMAN (2019): Appeared in four games, seeing action at left tackle against New Mexico State, Northern Colorado, Colorado and Stanford.
FRESHMAN (2018): Redshirt season.
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit coming out of high school by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals…top 100 recruit (No. 60 at offensive tackle) by 247Sports…rated the seventh-best prospect in Washington by ESPN…as a senior at Woodinville in 2017, named all-state by the Seattle Times and Tacoma News Tribune…was also 4A All-KingCo First Team…led Woodinville to the 4A state title game…played basketball in high school. Carreon Web Header

Roger Carreon // OL // 6-4 // 300 // Jal, N.M. (Jal High School)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit per 247Sports and ESPN…top 100 recruit (No. 97) at offensive tackle by ESPN…played along the defensive line as well…made 24 tackles-for-loss, including seven sacks, as a sophomore…Football Friday Night 2-A Player of the Year as a senior…Jal finished state runner-up in 2021…threw shot put on the track & field team.
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Kage Casey // OL // 6-5 // 281 // Happy Valley, Ore. (Clackamas High School)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit per 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals…offensive tackle and defensive end at Clackamas…helped the Cavaliers to a 10-2 overall mark and appearance in the second round of Oregon 6A state playoffs. Fely Web Header

Braxton Fely // DL // 6-2 // 270 // Orem, Utah (Timpview High School)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit per 247Sports and ESPN…top 100 recruit (No. 86) by ESPN at defensive tackle…recorded 20-career sacks, including 13.5 as a senior…made 155 solo stops and recorded 48 tackles-for-loss in his career…all-region and 5A all-state first team as a junior.
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James Ferguson-Reynolds // P // 6-1 // 175 // Geelong, Australia

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Played Australian Rules Football…competed at the junior level with Bannockburn and Bell Park…turned his attention to U.S. football in late 2020…transitioned to the U.S. game through Prokick Australia.
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Gavin Hambrick // ILB // 6-1 // 213 // Apple Valley, Calif. (Apple Valley High School))

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit by 247Sports and ESPN…top 100 recruit (No. 53) at inside linebacker by ESPN…made 32 tackles, including six for loss in a five-game junior season shortened due to COVID-19…recorded 97 tackles as a senior. Hogans Web Header

Cortez Hogans // DL // 6-3 // 269 // Palatine, Ill. (Palatine High School/Northern Illinois/Snow College)

SNOW COLLEGE CAREER
RS JUNIOR (2021): Three-star recruit per 247Sports and Rivals…registered 26 tackles (18 solo) in eight games…included were eight for-loss and three sacks…also forced a fumble and broke up two passes.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS CAREER
RS SOPHOMORE (2020): Made one appearance on the season.
SOPHOMORE (2019): Played in two games on the season after making the switch to defensive end during the spring.
FRESHMAN (2018): Played in each of the Huskies’ 14 games, including the MAC Championship victory over Buffalo…primarily saw action on special teams, but also as a middle linebacker.
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Named honorable mention Northwest All-Area by the Daily Herald… recorded 129 career tackles as a prep…junior season, high school was a Class 8A semifinalist.
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Ashton Jeanty // RB // 5-8 // 193 // Jacksonville, Fla. (Lone Star High School, Texas)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Four-star recruit per 247Sports…three-star recruit per ESPN…rated No. 27 at his position nationally per 247Sports, and No. 90 per ESPN…rated as the No. 42 prospect in Texas per 247Sports…played on both sides of the ball in high school as a RB, WR, DE, OLB and S…in 12 games his senior season, Jeanty recorded 1,843 yards on 229 carries (8.0 yards/carry), and 810 yards on 41 receptions…scored 41 touchdowns (31 rushing, 10 receiving), averaging 20.5 points per game…named to the 2020 Texas District 5-5A D-I First Team as a wide receiver…named 2019 Texas District 5-5A D-I Defensive Newcomer of the Year…three-sport student-athlete, competing in football, basketball and track and field.
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Maddux Madsen // QB // 5-10 // 191 // American Fork, Utah (American Fork High School)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit per 247Sports and ESPN…rated the No. 21 recruit in Utah per ESPN and No. 38 in the state per 247Sports…rated one of the top 100 pocket passers nationally (No. 51) per ESPN…as a junior, threw for 4,044 yards and 48 touchdowns…threw for more than 3,000 yards passing and 38 touchdowns his senior season…added 336 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.
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Keenan McCaddy // S // 6-3 // 175 // Honolulu, Hawaii (Moanalua High School)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit per 247Sports and ESPN…rated the No. 4 recruit in Hawaii per 247Sports and No. 5 in the state per ESPN…helped Moanalua reach the OIA Division I title game…selected to play in the 2022 Polynesian Bowl. Merriweather Web Header

Zamondre Merriweather // WR // 6-2 // 192 // Valencia, Calif. (Valencia High School)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit per 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals…rated No. 66 nationally at his position (athlete) per 247Sports…rated as one of the top 100 recruits in California per 247Sports (No. 78), ESPN (No. 81) and Rivals (No. 85)…helped Valencia reach back-to-back Foothill League title games. Misa Web Header

Dishawn Misa // ILB // 6-3 // 227 // Tacoma, Wash. (Eastside Catholic High School)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Four-star recruit per 247Sports and ESPN…three-star recruit per Rivals…rated No. 5 at his position nationally per ESPN…rated as the No. 3 prospect in the state of Washington per ESPN, and No. 5 per 247Sports…during his freshman campaign, recorded 39 tackles, including three for-loss and a blocked punt…added 54 tackles, 1.0 TFL and forced a fumble as a sophomore…earned Sophomore All-America honors from MaxPreps…selected to play in the 2022 Polynesian Bowl. Molio'o Web Header

Tyson Molio’o // OL // 6-2 // 292 // Harbor City, Calif. (St. John Bosco High School)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit per 247Sports…rated No. 56 at his position nationally per 247Sports…helped St. John Bosco reach the CIF Southern Section semifinals this season…current Broncos George Holani (RS-SO, RB) and Andrew Simpson (FR, WLB) also attended St. John Bosco. Ripp Web Header

Jake Ripp // ILB // 6-2 // 208 // Los Gatos, Calif. (Los Gatos High School)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star prospect per 247Sports and ESPN…played on both sides of the ball in high school as a LB and TE combo…recorded 103 tackles, including six for-loss, a forced fumble, fumble recovery and an interception his senior season…on the offensive side, registered 227 yards and six touchdowns on 16 receptions…as a junior, he led the CIF Central Coast Section with 69 tackles, including seven for-loss. Schmidt Web Header

Hall Schmidt // OL // 6-6 // 280 // Gig Harbor, Wash. (Peninsula High School)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit per 247Sports and ESPN…rated as the No. 25 prospect in the state of Washington per ESPN, and No. 26 per 247Sports…played at both guard and tackle as a prep…named 2021 3A South Sound Conference Lineman of the Year. Strachan Web Header

Prince Strachan // WR // 6-5 // 181 // Freeport, Grand Bahama (John Carroll High School, Fla.)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Grew up in The Bahamas…did not start playing football until 2019, upon his arrival to the United States…as a junior, garnered a team-leading 33 receptions for 633 yards…averaged 18.6 yards per catch…senior year hauled in 34 catches for 773 yards and nine touchdowns…averaged 22.7 yards per reception…named All-Treasure Lakes Conference Offensive Player of the Year and first-team all-league in his final prep campaign…brother Michael was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft…member of the track and field team.
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JJ Talo // DL // 6-2 // 270 // Kearns, Utah (Kearns High School)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit per 247Sports and ESPN…top 100 recruit (No. 93) at defensive end by ESPN…two-way lineman at Kearns…named 6A all-state by the Deseret News as a junior.
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George Tarlas // EDGE // 6-4 // 260 // Chalkida, Greece (Borah High School, Idaho/Weber State)

WEBER STATE CAREER
RS SENIOR (2021): Played in each of the Wildcats’ 11 games…finished second on the team with 55 tackles (36 solo), including eight for-loss and five sacks…also forced four fumbles and broke up two passes.
RS JUNIOR (SPRING 2021): Played in all six games during the spring season, helping Weber State to a fourth-straight Big Sky Championship…earned All-Big Sky honors for the second-straight season, after being named to the second team…finished seventh in the Big Sky in sacks (2.5) and was 11th in tackles-for-loss (4.5)…registered 24 tackles (14 solo) on the year...finished the season with three quarterback hurries and one pass breakup.
RS SOPHOMORE (2019): Played in each of the team’s 15 games, helping WSU win a third-straight Big Sky title and advance to the FCS Semifinals…named third-team All-Big Sky Conference…finished second on the team and fourth in the Big Sky with nine sacks...had a season-high six tackles with two sacks and two forced fumbles in a win at Idaho and was named the Big Sky Player of the Week...finished eighth in the conference in forced fumbles with three...had two interceptions in Weber State’s FCS Playoff win over Montana...also had three pass breakups on the year and totaled 31 tackles (26 solo)…earned Big Sky Academic All-Conference honors.
RS FRESHMAN (2018): Appeared in each of the Wildcats’ 13 games, helping to lead Weber State to a second-straight Big Sky title and the FCS Semifinals…registered 11 tackles (four solo) on the season.
FRESHMAN (2017): Redshirt season. Recorded 117 tackles, including 20 for-loss, 17 sacks, seven forced fumbles and two interceptions during his time as a Wildcat…two-time All-Big Sky Second Team honoree…member of three Big Sky championship teams.
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Grew up in Greece…only played two seasons of high school football…recorded 54 tackles, including four for-loss, five sacks, four quarterback hurries, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery his senior season…earned second-team 5A All-Idaho honors…two-sport student-athlete, competing in football and basketball.
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Austin Terry // TE // 6-3 // 231 // Tumwater, Wash. (Tumwater HS)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit per 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals…rated as the No. 8 prospect in Washington per Rivals, No. 14 per 247Sports, and No. 20 per ESPN…rated No. 30 at his position nationally per 247Sports, No. 32 per ESPN, and No. 36 per Rivals…played on both sides of the ball in high school as a TE/DL combo…helped Tumwater reach the WIAA 2A State title game his senior season…named Evergreen 2A Conference co-MVP. Thornton Web Header

Dionte Thornton // CB // 6-2 // 193 // Carson, Calif. (Lawndale High School)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit per 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals…played safety at Lawndale…made 32 tackles as a senior and recorded six pass breakups…also played wide receiver as a prep.
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Sam Vidlak // QB // 6-1 // 187 // Applegate, Ore. (Hidden Valley High School/Oregon State)

OREGON STATE CAREER
FRESHMAN (2021): Appeared in one game, playing 12 snaps and completing 2-of-3 passes for eight yards.
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit coming out of high school per 247Sports and Rivals…rated the No. 4 recruit in the state of Oregon per 247Sports…rated the No. 18 pro-style quarterback nationally per 247Sports, and No. 29 per Rivals…as a junior, led the state in yards passing (3,404), touchdowns (44), touchdown-to-interception ratio (44-to-3) and completion percentage (76.7)…led Hidden Valley to its first state championship game in 41 years in 2019…set single-game title records with 39 completions for 479 yards…threw for 2,294 yards and 16 touchdowns as a sophomore…named All-State Offensive Player of the Year and earned first-team all-state honors…two-sport student-athlete, competing in football and baseball…only Hidden Valley student-athlete in school history to be named a conference player of the year in multiple sports. Virgin Web Header
Jayden Virgin // EDGE // 6-3 // 232 // San Diego, Calif. (Mt. Carmel High School)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Four-star recruit per 247Sports…three stars from ESPN…made 144 tackles in three seasons at Mt. Carmel…notched 20 sacks, including 16 as a senior…as a tight end, recorded 73 receptions for 1,273 yards and 15 touchdowns. Wright Web Header

Deven Wright // DL // 6-5 // 225 // Tutwiler, Miss. (Desoto Central High School/Mississippi Gulf Coast CC)

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAREER
SOPHOMORE (2021): Three-star recruit per 247Sports…registered 34 tackles (28 solo) in nine games…included were 10 for-loss and 7.5 sacks…also forced a fumble and broke up a pass. FRESHMAN (2020): Played in each of the team’s six games, recording 10 tackles and a sack.
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
As a senior, recorded 51 tackles (34 solo), including 11 sacks…also recorded two pass breakups and a forced fumble.
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Mason Jacobsen // EDGE/LS // 6-2 // 225 // Belgrade, Mont. (Rocky Mountain High School, Idaho)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Played on both sides of the ball in high school as a HB, OL, TE, DL and LB…2021 Rocky Mountain HS Special Teams MVP…as a junior, recorded 57 tackles, including 6.5 sacks, and a touchdown…helped Rocky Mountain to 2020 Idaho 5A State title…made 76 tackles and notched a rushing touchdown his senior season…earned first-team all-state recognition …selected to play in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl and East-West Shrine All-Star Game…named defensive MVP of the West team…three-sport student-athlete, competing in football, baseball and wrestling.
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Seth Knothe // ILB // 6-0 // 188 // Meridian, Idaho (Bishop Kelly High School)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
First-team all-state honoree as a senior…two-time All-Southern Idaho Conference First Team honoree…played on both sides of the ball in high school as a LB and RB…league’s leading rusher as a senior, recording 1,949 yards and 33 touchdowns…as a junior, accumulated 1,004 yards rushing and 23 touchdowns…two-sport student-athlete, competing in football and track.
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Taylor Marcum // RB // 6-1 // 185 // Boise, Idaho (Timberline High School)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-time All-Southern Idaho Conference First-Team honoree…as a senior, garnered 462 yards rushing, 303 yards receiving and 13 touchdowns (10 rushing, two receiving, one punt return)…rushed for 558 yards and nine touchdowns as a junior and 1,168 yards and nine touchdowns as a sophomore…also returned a punt for a touchdown during his sophomore and junior years…three-sport student-athlete, competing in football, lacrosse and track.
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Ethan Mikita // RB // 5-9 // 199 // Eagle, Idaho (Eagle High School)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit per 247Sports…rated as the No. 12 prospect in Idaho per 247Sports…junior year hauled in 42 catches for 608 yards and six touchdowns…added 204 yards on 19 rushing attempts…garnered 221 yards and two touchdowns on 19 receptions as a sophomore…three-sport student-athlete, competing in football, track and wrestling. Redding Web Header

Wyatt Redding // K // 6-0 // 184 // Sumner, Wash. (Sumner High School)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-time second-team all-state honoree…as a senior, had a 90 percent touchback rate and averaged 42 yards per punt…made career-long 54-yard field goal…went 4-for-5 on field goal attempts as a junior…had an 85 percent touchback rate and averaged 40.8 yards per punt…was a perfect 47-for-47 on PATs and made season-long 51-yard field goal his sophomore year.
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Austin Schultsmeier // OL // 6-2 // 257 // Boise, Idaho (Mountain View High School)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
First-team all-state honoree as a senior… selected to play in the East-West Shrine All-Star Game…named offensive player of the game…two-time All-Southern Idaho Conference First Team honoree…two-sport student-athlete, competing in football and track. Steacker Web Header

Hunter Steacker // WR // 6-0 // 169 // Meridian, Idaho (Rocky Mountain High School)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
All-Southern Idaho Conference First-Team honoree as a senior…also earned second-team all-state recognition…played QB, WR and KR in high school…senior year recorded 675 yards receiving and five touchdowns…added 319 yards and two touchdowns on the ground…notched seven touchdowns as a sophomore (five receiving, two kick returns)...threw 19 touchdowns as a freshman and rushed for 11…two-sport student-athlete, competing in football and track.
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