WEATHERFORD, Okla. – Southwestern Oklahoma State University head football coach
Dan Cocannouer and the Bulldog coaching staff will be announcing the 2014 recruiting class on Wednesday, February 5.
The first Wednesday in February is referred to as National Signing Day, which is the first day that prospective high school student-athletes can sign a binding National Letter of Intent (NLI) to play college football.
The Bulldogs are coming off a 6-5 campaign in 2013 – their first winning season since 2007 –and looking to build on that success. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to Signing Day Central and follow
@SWOSUAthletics and
@SWOSUFootball on Twitter for the latest signing news. Signees will be added to the list once their information has been received by the coaching staff and verified by SWOSU Athletics administration.
Update: April 14
Dennis AdroleRB, 5-11, 180, Fr.-HS
Justin, Texas (Northwest HS)
Klark AshmoreQB, 6-1, 185, Fr.-HS
Wellington, Texas (Wellington HS)
Notes: Three-time all-state selection at quarterback while also earning an all-state nod as a defensive back as a senior...Led Wellington HS to a perfect 14-0 record and Class A State Championship in 2013...Also helped the Skyrockets to two state semifinal appearances and had a record of 40-2 as the starting quarterback...Threw for over 2,300 yards and 35 touchdowns as a senior, completing over 71% of his passing attempts...In his career, passed for more than 7,600 yards...Two-time district MVP and named to the
Amarillo Globe-News Super Team...Multi-sport star who has also earned all-district honors in basketball and is a three-time regional qualifier in golf...Played for coach Wade Williams at Wellington HS.
Personal: Son of Kurt and Karoline Ashmore...Plans to major in Education.
Kedron BanksRB, 5-9, 180, Fr.-HS
Richardson, Texas (Proctor (N.H.) Academy)
Notes: Two-time all district selection at Pearce HS before playing one year at Proctor Academy in Andover, N.H...Honorable mention all-state selection and sophomore of the year in 2011...Rushed for more than 2,500 career yards in high school...Family members include SWOSU Hall of Famer Charles Hicks, former SWOSU All-American James Hicks and Skip Hicks, former running back at UCLA and for the Washington Redskins...Coached by Ben Rulli at Proctor Academy.
Personal: Son of Fred Petty and Tonja Hicks...Majoring in Kinesiology.
James "JJ" BarronTE, 6-5, 240, Fr.-HS
Tyler, Texas (Robert E. Lee HS)
Notes: Played two years of basketball and two years of football at Robert E. Lee HS, where he was coached by Darrell Piske.
Personal: Son of James and Theresa Barron...Undecided on a college major.
Justin BigelowOL, 6-0, 265, Fr.-HS
Denison, Texas (Denison HS)
Notes: Two-time All-Texomaland and All-District selecion for the Yellow Jackets and 2nd Team All-State selection in 2013...Regional and state medalist in powerlifting, a sport that he has earned three varsity letters in...Honorable mention academic all-state...Father, Gary, also played football at SWOSU...Played for coach Chad Rogers at Denison HS.
Personal: Parents are Gary and Gayle Bigelow...Plants to major in Education.
Dominic BlueDB, 6-1, 190, Fr.-HS
Roland, Okla. (Muldrow HS)
Notes: All-conference and all-area selection for the Bulldogs while also garnerning an honorable mention All-Class 4A selection from the
Daily Oklahoman...Also an all-conference basketball player last season and was a state placer in high jump...Coached by Robert Johnson at Muldrow HS.
Personal: Son of Carla Gladney...Plans to major in Pharmacy
Jammie Blunt, Jr.QB, 6-1, 205, Fr.-HS
Killeen, Texas (Shoemaker HS)
Notes: Earned honorable mention honors as a sophomore at Shoemaker after passing for more than 700 yards in just four games…Played three years of football for the Greywolves, graduation in the Class of 2012…Coached by Channon Hall at Shoemaker HS.
Personal: Son of Jammie and Iesha Blunt…Plans to major in History Education
Qwoy BluntWR, 5-10, 180, Fr.-HS
Killeen, Texas (Shoemaker HS)
Notes: All-district and honorable mention all-state selection as a senior…Had over 650 yards and six touchdowns receiving and rushed for an additional four TDs…In addition to three years of football, lettered twice in basketball for the Greywolves…Played for head coach Channon Hall at Shoemaker HS.
Personal: Parents are Jammie and Iesha Blunt…Intended major is Criminal Justice
Wyatt BroxsonDB, 6-3, 190, Fr.-HS
Sanger, Texas (Sanger HS)
Notes: First team all-district quarterback and second team all-district cornerback in 2013...All-area selection as a utility player and Sanger's offensive MVP...Accounted for more than 1,600 all-purpose yards and 19 touchdowns in his senior season...Chuck Galbreath was his coach at Sanger HS.
Personal: Son of Damon and Vanessa Broxson...Pre-Engineering major.
Brandon DetervilleLB, 5-10, 200, Fr.-HS
Mesquite, Texas (Mesquite HS)
Notes: Second team all-district and Linebacker of the Year selection in 2013...Recorded 103 tackles (75 solo, 28 assist), 8.0 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks in his senior season...Also earned varsity letters in basketball and track & field...Coached by Robbie Robinson at Mesquite HS.
Personal: Son of
Brandon Deterville, Sr., and Tanja Deterville...Undecided on a college major.
Cooper FreeQB, 6-1, 195, Fr.-HS
Sharon, Okla. (Sharon-Mutual HS)
Notes: Three-time all-district quarterback and an honorable mention all-state selection by the
Tulsa World in 2013...Led his team to the semifinals of the Class C playoffs, playing his final high school game at Fast Lane Field...8-Man All-Star quarterback and one of the top rushing quarterbacks in the state...Accounted for more than 9.300 yards of total offense in his career, passing for more than 4,600 yards and rushing for 4,700 more...Rushed for 87 touchdowns and threw for 55 more in his four-year career...State placer in both 110 meter and 300 meter hurdles...Player for coach Chris Syms at Sharon-Mutual HS.
Personal: Parents are Wade and Cindy Free...Pre-Optometry major.
Quinton GaleDB, 5-11, 175, Fr.-HS
Arlington, Texas (Seguin HS)
Notes: Three-year letterwinner in football while also participating in track & field for one season at Seguin HS...Recorded 36 tackles and 2 interceptions during the 2013 season...Played for head coach Carlos Lynn at Seguin HS.
Personal: Son of Anthony and Essie Gale...Planning to major in Education.
Terry GilbreathRB, 5-9, 175, Fr.-HS
Wellington, Texas (Wellington HS)
Notes: Earned all-state honors in each of his three varsity seasons at Wellington HS...Helped Wellington to a 14-0 record and the Class A State Championship in 2013...Was an honorable mention running back selection in 2011 before garnering second team honors in 2012 and a first team all-state selection last fall...Rushed for more than 5,500 yards over his final two seasons with the Skyrockets...Also a four-year letterwinner in track & field...Coached by Wade Williams at Wellington HS.
Personal: Son of Vickey Williams...Intended major is Physical Education.
Joe GonzalesDL, 5-10, 250, Fr.-HS
Justin, Texas (Northwest HS)
Notes: First team all-district selection in each of his final two seasons with the Texans...Also an academic all-district selection and earned the distinguished athlete award from his school...In addition to three years of football, also earned two letters in powerlifting...Played for coach Bill Patterson at Northwest HS.
Personal: Son of Mario and Julie Gonzales...Wants to major in Sports Medicine.
Garrett GoodWR, 6-0, 175, Fr.-HS
Perryton, Texas (Perryton HS)
Notes: First team all-district selection at wide receiver and defensive back...Amarillo Globe News Golden Spread All-Star Team selection and earned area Player of the Week honors by the outlet during his senior season...Served as a team captain as a senior, finishing with 45 receptions for 697 yards and eight touchdowns...Also recorded 66 tackles, nine pass deflections and three interceptions from his defensive back position...Played baseball all four years of high school, earning first team all-district honors as a utility player...Academic all-district selection in both football and baseball and second team academic all-state honoree...Played for David Flowers at Perryton HS.
Personal: Son of Greg and Sherry Good...Plans to major in Engineering.
Brett HaysTE, 6-4, 230, Jr.-TR
Baltimore, Md. (Palomar College)
Notes: Played two years of junior college football, starting his career at Mt. San Jacinto before playing his sophomore year at Palomar College...Made five catches for 60 yards and one touchdown while appearing in just three games as a sophomore...Caught seven passes for 141 yards and a touchdown during his one season with Mt. San Jacinto...Member of the United States Marine Corps from 2006-10, derving one depoloyment to Iraq...Earned four letters in football from Towson HS in Baltimore, where he graduated in the class of 2006...Also played basketball and baseball for two years in high school.
Personal: Son of Brett Hays, Sr., and Fransika Geter...Business Management major.
Spur HearneLB, 5-10, 215, Fr.-HS
Graham, Texas (Graham HS)
Notes: Totaled 107 tackles and four sacks in his senior season at Graham HS, earning all-district and all-state honors…Class 3A Regional Preseason Elite Team selection and Red River 22 Large School Team by the
Times Record News…Also played two years of basketball to go along with three years of football for the Steers…Helped Graham to a 14-1 record his senior season…High school coach was Kenny Davidson.
Personal: Son of Gene Hearne and Staci Riggins…Wants to major in Parks & Recreation
Dallas HerringRB, 5-9, 185, Fr-HS
Hartshorne, Okla. (Hartshorne HS)
Notes: All-State selection and Class 2A District 6 Offensive MVP following a senior season in which he carried the ball 260 times for almost 1,950 yards while scoring 35 total touchdowns...All-district selection at defensive back as a junior...Selected to play in the 2014 Oil Bowl...Also participated in track & field all four years of high school...Coached by Bill Williams at Hartshorne HS.
Personal: Son of Billy and Stacy Herring...Plans to major in Kinesiology.
Jordan HillDL, 6-2, 230, Fr.-HS
Rockwall, Texas (Rockwall-Heath HS)
Notes: First Team All-District 12 - 5A selection as a senior...Finished the 2013 season with 41 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, five sacks and 17 quarterback hurries...In addition to three years of football, participated in wrestling and track & field for one year during his prep career...Played for coach Mickey Moss at Rockwall-Heath HS.
Personal: Son of Steven and Pam Hill...Intends on majoring in History.
Dalton JacksonK/P, 5-11, 165, Fr.-HS
Willis, Texas (Willis HS)
Cedric Jones-TaylorDB, 5-11, 175, Fr.-HS
Arlington, Texas (Arlington HS)
Kevin JosephDB, 5-10, 165, Jr-TR
North Miami Beach, Fla. (Santa Ana (Calif.) College)
Notes: Played last season at Santa Ana College in California, recording 53 tackles for the Dons...Intercepted three passes during the season and returned one for a touchdown...Also notched six pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries...Played prep ball at Pembroke Pines HS in Florida, where he was a two-star standout in football and track & field.
Personal: Son of Heyvoil and Genny Joseph...Physician Assistant major
Jeran KarberDL, 6-3, 215, Fr.-HS
Perryton, Texas (Perryton HS)
Kris KeyOL, 6-2, 285, Fr.-HS
Haslet, Texas (Northwest HS)
Notes: Honorable mention all-district selection in 2013 after serving as a team captain for the Texans...Also earned the 'Strongest Texan' award for his team...Earned three letters in football and one in wrestling...Played for head coach Bill Patterson at Northwest HS.
Personal: Son of Kelly and Robin Key...Undecided on a college major.
Chris KlickTE, 6-4, 225, Fr.-HS
Cherokee, Okla. (Cherokee HS)
Notes: First Team All-State Class C selection in 2013 and named an 8-Man All-Star...Helped his team to back-to-back district championships and the the Class C State Championship in 2013, defeating Tipton 38-14 at Fast Lane Field…Also helped his high school basketball team to a conference and district championship in 2012-13...Principal Honor Roll student...Played for head coach Bryce Shanbacher at Cherokee HS.
Personal: Son of Randy and Paulette Klick...Plans to major in Athletic Training.
CJ McGee, Jr.DB, 5-11, 180, Fr.-HS
Ardmore, Okla. (Skyline HS)
Notes: 1st Team All-District 9 - 5A Defensive back as a senior...Played football for two years at Skyline HS in Dallas while also earning letters in basketball and track & field...Coached by Reginald Samples at Skyline HS.
Personal: Son of Carmalle McGee, Sr., and Kelly Wood...Undecided on college major
Bailey McKayDL, 6-0, 245, Fr.-HS
Claremore, Okla. (Sequoyah HS)
Notes: Class 3A - 5 district Defensive Lineman of the Year...All-State selection by the Oklahoma Coaches Association and the Daily Oklahoman...Four-year letterwinner and three-year starter for the Eagles, playing along both offensive and defensive lines his final two seasons...Totaled 172 tackles, 33 tackles for loss and 15 sacks during his varsity career...Also earned two letters in track & field...Played for coach Jody Iams at Sequoyah HS.
Personal: Parents are Don McKay and Dwala Berry...Planning to major in History Education
Ace McMahanOL, 6-0, 260, Fr.-HS
Ringling, Okla. (Ringling HS)
Notes: Member of the 2012 Class A State Championship team...Earned four varsity letters in football and two in baseball while playing for the Blue Devils...State and National Honor Society honoree...Played for coach Tracy Gandy at Ringling HS.
Personal: Parents are Greg and Marina McMahan...Undecided on a college major.
Zach MooreLS/OL, 6-0, 230, Fr.-HS
Kingfisher, Okla. (Kingfisher HS)
Notes: Two-way starter on the Yellow Jackets 15-0 Class 3A State Championship team in 2013...Ranked the No. 93 longsnapper in the class of 2014 and a four-star prospect by Rubio Longsnapping...Recorded 25 tackles and two sacks from his defensive line position...Also earned two varsity letters in powerlifting and one in track & field...Coached by Jeff Myers at Kingfisher HS.
Personal: Son of Scott and Julie Moore...Wants to major in Physical Therapy.
Gerrell MurryWR, 6-1, 190, Fr.-HS
Oklahoma City, Okla. (Putnam City HS)
Notes: Played both wide receiver and defensive back for the Pirates...Also the starting point guard for the Putnam City basketball team...Played for coach John Wofford at Putnam City HS.
Personal: Son of Danyale Murry...Undecided on a college major.
Connor O'NeilOL, 6-1, 275, Fr.-HS
Trophy Club, Texas (Byron Nelson HS)
Notes: Two-time all-conference selection, earning second team honors as a junior and first team as a senior...Named to the all-area second team in 2013...Earned multiple offensive player of the week awards and led the Bobcats in cut blocks as a senior...State medalist in the shot put and has earned three letters in track & field to go along with three letters in football...Played for head coach Brian Polk at Byron Nelson HS.
Personal: Parents are Mitchel O'Neil and Sunday Leek...Majoring in Business
JR OmigieWR, 6-0, 175, Fr.-HS
Arlington, Texas (Martin HS)
Notes: Three-sport standout at Martin HS, earning 3 letters in football and 2 each for basketball and track & field...Helped the Warriors to a 10-3 record as a senior and a trip to the region semifinals...Played for head coach Bob Wager at Martin HS.
Personal: Parents are Wilberforce and Brenda Omigie...Plans for major in Criminal Justice.
Sam PhillipsTE, 6-5, 220, Fr.-HS
Clinton, Ark. (Clinton HS)
Notes: All-conference selection at tight end in 2013 after recording 31 catches for 417 yards and four touchdowns...Earned varsity letters in multiple sports, playing football (3), basketball (2), baseball (2), golf (2) and tennis (2) during his prep career...Played for head coach Chris Dufrene at Clinton HS.
Personal: Son of Bob and Melony Ralph...Plans to major in Physical Therapy.
Navajo SmithDL, 6-2, 255, Fr.-HS
Trophy Club, Texas (Byron Nelson HS)
Notes: First Team All-District 5-4A selection as a senior after finishing with 42 tackles, 20 tackles for loss and seven sacks...Coached by Brian Polk at Byron Nelson HS.
Personal: Parents are John and Jill Smith...Undecided on a college major.
Chase SnyderOL, 6-3, 270, Fr.-HS
Arlington, Texas (Mansfield Summit HS)
Notes: Three-time academic all-district selection and 2013 team captain...Earned three varsity letters in football and two in track & field...Coached by Travis Pride at Mansfield Summit HS.
Personal: Parents are Donnie and Cora Snyder...Undecided on a college major
Justin TharpK/P, 5-8, 175, Fr.-HS
Custer, Okla. (Thomas HS)
Notes: Selected for the 2014 O-D All-American Bowl in Orlando, Fla., last month…Was a member of two state semifinalist teams and Thomas HS finished 47-6 in his four year career, only losing two regular season games…Earned all-district honors as a senior, finishing 27-of-29 on extra point attempts and booting 16 touchbacks…Career-long field goal was 55 yards…Played for coach Bob Ward at Thomas HS.
Personal: Son of Jet and Paula Tharp...Intended major is Biology / Pre-Med
Cody WardDL, 6-3, 225, Fr.-HS
Hartshorne, Okla. (Hartshorne HS)
Notes: Two-time all-district defensive lineman and 2013 all-star selection at defensive end...Earned four varsity letters in football and also participated in wrestling and track & field for two years...Earned all-state honors in wrestling at 185 lbs as a sophomore in 2012...Helped the Miners to an 11-3 record in 2013, advancing to the Class 2A state semifinals...Played for coach Bill Williams at Hartshorne HS.
Personal: Parents are Cecil and Stacey Ward...Intended major is Kinesiology.
Clay WilkersonLB, 5-10, 195, Fr.-HS
Rockwall, Texas (Rockwall-Heath HS)
Notes: First Team All-District 12 - 5A selection at linebacker after helping the Hawks to a 6-4 record...Earned honorable mention all-state honors from the Dallas Morning News and was nominated for the outlet's Player of the Week multiple times during his junior and senior seasons...Earned three varsity letters in football and added three more in powerlifting...Played for head coach Mickey Moss at Rockwall-Heath HS.
Personal: Son of Steve and Cheryl Wilkerson...Plans on majoring in Business.
Chantz WoodberryRB, 6-1, 240, Fr.-HS
Oklahoma City, Okla. (Carl Albert HS)
Notes: Honorable mention Big All-City selection by the
Daily Oklahoman as a senior after rushing for more than 1,100 yards...Earned honorable mention all-conference honors as a defensive lineman his junior season...Set a school record for single-season sacks as a sophomore...Also plays basketball for the Titans...Played for coach Gary Rose at Carl Albert HS.
Personal: Son of Trevell and Brenda Woodberry...Plans to major in Business Adminstration.
Colton WrightLB, 6-1, 215, Fr.-HS
Tahlequah, Okla. (Tahlequah HS)
Notes: Three-time letterwinner in football and wrestling...All-district selection at linebacker while also playing running back for the Tigers...Rushed for close to 1,000 yards in his career and recorded more than 300 tackles...Played for Kenneth Thornton at Tahlequah HS.
Personal: Son of Bob and Deanna Wright...Undecided on a college major.
Mid-Year Transfers:Kwajo BonsuTE, 6-7, 275, Jr.-TR
West Covina, Calif. (Minot State University)
Notes: Recorded 16 catches for 108 yards and one touchdown during his lone season at Minot State…Previously played at Pasadena City College, where he caught 12 passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns as a freshman…Prepped at Nogales HS in West Covina, Calif., where he earned two varsity letters in football.
Personal: Son of Doris Ansah and Joe Bonsu…Majoring in Business Management
Zach BrittonOL, 6-1, 305, So.-TR
Keller, Texas (Northwestern State University)
Notes: Spent two seasons at FCS Northwestern State in Louisiana, redshirting in 2012…Four-sport star at Keller HS, where he participated in football, wrestling, track and field and powerlifting…Earned all-state honors as a power lifter…All-district and all-region selection in wrestling and track and field…Led his football team to an 8-3 record and district runner-up finish as a senior…High school wrestling team finished 20-4 his senior season and 15-4 when he was a junior…Fellowship of Christian Athletes leader…Played for head coach Bart Helsley.
Personal: Son of Bobby and Amanda Britton…Majoring in Business Management
Corben JonesQB, 6-1, 205, So.-TR
Yukon, Okla. (Emporia State University)
Notes: Appeared in eight games for Emporia State as a redshirt freshman, making one start…Started the Hornets playoff game against Minnesota-Duluth, throwing for 173 yards and one touchdown…Finished 31-of-57 for 460 yards, four touchdowns and six interceptions during the 2013 season…Redshirted his first year at ESU in 2012…All-state performer and District Offensive Player of the Year at Yukon HS where he graduated in 2012…Threw for 1,999 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior…Passed for over 7,000 yards during his career, leading Yukon to a 16-6 record his final two years as a starter…Played for head coach Todd Wilson at Yukon HS.
Personal: Parents are Terry and Christy Jones…Physical Education major
Zac MaynardLB, 6-1, 230, Jr.-TR
Davis, Okla. (Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College)
Notes: Second Team All-Southwest Junior College Football Conference selection in 2013…Finished with 100 tackles (56 solo, 44 assists), good for 12th in country…Led his league with three fumble recoveries while also making three tackles for loss and three sacks…Played for head coach Sherard Poteete at NEO…Four-year letterwinner in football and baseball at Davis HS, graduating in 2012…Helped the Oklahoma team to a 30-20 win in the 2012 Oil Bowl…Named an all-state and all-class selection following his senior season.
Personal: Son of Rod and Rhonda Maynard…Majoring in Physical Education & History
Ja'Vaughn MitchellDB, 6-1, 195, Jr.-TR
Baltimore, Md. (Hartnell (Calif.) College)
Notes: Played for Hartnell College in 2013, helping the Panthers to a 9-2 record and a victory in the Living Breath Foundation Bowl, the school's best record since 1992…All-district selection at Randallstown HS in Maryland, where he graduated in 2009…Earned two varsity football letters for the Rams and four in lacrosse.
Personal: Son of Lamont Mitchell and Vanessa Hobbs…Sports Management major
Kapena OlsenDB, 6-0, 195, Jr.-TR
Orange, Calif. (Golden West (Calif.) College)
Notes: Played in 20 games over two years at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, Calif…Recorded 45 tackles, two interceptions and one fumble recovery in 2013…As a freshman, had 25 tackles and one forced fumble…Graduated from Villa Park HS in 2011 after earning all-league honors twice…As a senior, recorded 71 tackles and two interceptions on defense and 835 yards and nine touchdowns rushing.
Personal: Parents are Todd and Nancy Olsen…Majoring in Business Marketing
Avery RichardOL, 6-2, 275, Jr.-TR
Shawnee, Kan. (Highland (Kan.) CC)
Notes: Honorable mention All-Jayhawk conference selection at guard in 2013…Part of an offense that averaged 31.9 points and 428.3 yards of total offense per game…Helped the Scotties to a 6-4 record in 2013 and the first playoff berth in school history, playing for former SWOSU Head Coach Ryan Held…Prepped at Shawnee Mission North HS in Overland Park, Kan., where he earned honorable mention All-Sunflower League honors in 2012…Earned three varsity letters in football, two in tennis and one in wrestling for the Indians…Played in the Kansas vs. Missouri All-Star game following his senior season.
Personal: Parents are Ethan and Charissa Richard…Majoring in Exercise Science
Marlon Williams LB, 6-0, 235, Jr.-TR
Overland Park, Kan. (Highland (Kan.) CC)
Notes: Second-leading tackler for the Scotties in 2013, recording 64 tackles (42 solo, 22 assist) in 10 games…Also notched five tackles for loss, one sack and one interception…Helped Highland CC to a 6-4 record in 2013 and the first playoff berth in school history…Coached by former SWOSU coach Ryan Held at HCC…Earned two varsity letters in both football and track & field at Blue Valley Northwest HS in Overland Park, Kan…Honorable mention All-Eastern Kansas League selection as a defensive end in 2011.
Personal: Parents are
Marlon Williams, Sr., and Vanya Davis…Exercise Science major
