PUEBLO, Colo. (February 1, 2023) – Colorado State University Pueblo first-year head football coach Philip Vigil has announced the addition to 43 new student-athletes that signed National Letters of Intent during National Signing Day on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The newcomers will join the ThunderWolves' football program for the 2023 season.
 
"I am extremely excited to welcome this class to the Pack. We've hit the ground running as a staff and have put together an amazing class full of great students and athletes," said Vigil about his first recruiting class at CSU Pueblo. "I believe that when parents and prospective student athletes got on campus they were excited to see the foundation that was laid by Coach Wristen and his staff, but also the new vision and direction of the program. These student athletes will be great representatives of Colorado State University Pueblo for many years to come."

Vigil and his coaching staff of Brayle Brown (Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach), Caid Faske (Defensive Coodinator/Linebackers Coach), Garrett Graf (Co-Offensive Coodinator/Offensive Line Coach), Josh Atkinson (Wide Receivers Coach/Recruiting Coordinator), Mac Alexander (Defensive Backs Coach/Special Team Coordinator), Herman Smith (Defensive Line Coach), Neema Behbahani (Cornerbacks Coach), Jordan Dodge (Tight Ends Coach), Ryan Tuley (Defensive Ends Coach) and Da'Leon Ward (Running Backs Coach) brought in players from six different states. 
 
The ThunderWolves' 2023 recruiting class includes 17 players from the state of Colorado, along with 10 from Texas, nine from California and four from Arizona. In addition, Vigil and his coaching staff added three transfers – fifth-year senior quarterback Chance Fuller from Fort Hays State University, senior transfer running back Adrian Soto from Fort Hays State and junior college offensive lineman Christopher Soderlund from American River College in California.
 
Among the position break down of the recruiting class there are 14 defensive backs, nine offensive linemen, nine defensive linemen, four wide receivers, three quarterbacks, three linebackers, two running backs, two tight ends and a kicker. 
 
In 2022, CSU Pueblo posted an 8-4 overall record and a 7-2 mark in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The Pack closed the regular season by winning seven consecutive games and advanced to the NCAA Division II playoffs where they fell in the first round to eventual Division II national runner-up Colorado School of Mines in John Wristen's final season at the helm of the ThunderWolves' program.
 
All signees are contingent upon admission to CSU Pueblo and compliance with NCAA rules, including certification by the NCAA Eligibility Center.
 
The 2023 CSU Pueblo Football Recruiting Class will be highlighted on Wednesday evening by Vigil and his staff at the Pueblo Country Club at CSU Pueblo's National Signing Day Event.
 
2023 CSU Pueblo Football Recruiting Class:

Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Hometown / High School / Previous School
Chris Arviso II	QB	6-2	170	Laveen, Ariz. / Mountain Pointe
Arren Banks	DB	6-2	195	Denver, Colo. / Dr. MLK Jr. Early College
Ryne Berger	DE	6-4	235	Spring, Texas / Klein Oak
Cayden Bird	OL	6-5	290	Aurora, Colo. / Grandview
Matteus Bugg	DB	5-11	165	Gilbert, Ariz. / Williams Field
Dominic Cesario-Scott	TE	6-7	205	Aurora, Colo. / Cherry Creek
Senon Chapple	OL	6-1	275	Fort Worth, Texas / Fossil Ridge
Amir Copeland	DE	6-3	225	Aurora, Colo. / Smoky Hill
Christopher Cordero	RB	5-8	180	Goodyear, Ariz. / Desert Edge
Devin Dhillon	OL	6-6	305	Roseville, Calif. / West Park
Lorenzo Diggs	DE	6-3	230	Pflugerville, Texas / Weiss
Brayden Downen	QB	6-2	205	Long Beach, Calif. / Lakewood
Layton Duncan	WR	6-1	175	Phoenix, Ariz. / Brophy College Prep
Brian Dykstra	DB	5-11	165	Northglenn, Colo. / Northglenn
Donovan English	DB	6-0	170	Pomona, Calif. / Colony
Tyler Ethridge	OL	6-4	283	Desoto, Texas / Midlothian
Chance Fuller	QB	6-2	195	Arlington, Texas / Lamar / Fort Hays State
Joseph Garnett	LB	6-0	225	Colorado Springs, Colo. / Vista Ridge
JaHazniah Griffin	DT	6-2	285	Austin, Texas / St. Michael Catholic
Ryan Haley	OL	6-6	252	Sacramento, Calif. / Capital Christian
Darerial Higgins	DT	6-3	250	Denton, Texas / Denton Ryan
Dre Jackson	DB	5-9	173	Denver, Colo. / Dr. MLK Jr. Early College
Evin James	OL	6-5	265	Los Angeles, Calif. / Sierra Canyon
Maliek Jamison	DB	5-11	153	Aurora, Colo. / Cherokee Trail
Delano Jefferson	DT	6-2	255	Centennial, Colo. / Grandview
Austin Jordan	DE	6-5	220	Colorado Springs, Colo. / Vista Ridge
Evan Lyons	K	6-1	180	Superior, Colo. / Monarch
Jaylon Moore	DB	6-1	160	Aurora, Colo. / Cherokee Trail
Ian Ortiz	DL	6-3	242	Deming, N.M. / Deming
Shallum Peter	LB	6-2	209	Dallas, Texas / Lake Highlands
Aidan Phillips	DB	5-9	180	Castle Rock, Colo. / Douglas County
Maxwell Rodriguez	TE	6-2	210	Greenwood Village, Colo. / Cherry Creek
Jusiah Sampleton	DT	6-0	295	Giddings, Texas / Giddings
Gary Seidenberger	LB	6-1	220	Fredricksburg, Texas / Fredricksburg
Christopher Soderlund	OL	6-2	295	Wheatland, Calif. / Union / American River
Adrian Soto	RB	6-0	200	Pueblo, Colo. / Pueblo County / Fort Hays State
Robbie Stebbing	DB	5-10	170	Temecula, Calif. / Chaparral
Clint Thomas	WR	6-2	170	Chiefland, Fla. / Chiefland
Jesse Vorarath	OL	6-7	280	Salina, Kan. / Salina South
Oliver Welch	DB	6-2	175	Los Angeles, Calif. / Venice
Brandon Weatherford	OL	6-2	272	Aurora, Colo. / Aurora Central
Titus White	WR	6-3	200	Pueblo, Colo. / Pueblo West
Shane Young	WR	6-0	170	Victorville, Calif. / Oak Hills

 
Here are some brief bios for the 2023 CSU Pueblo football signing class below.
 
CHRIS ARVISO II, QB – 6-2, 170 / Mountain Pointe High School (Hometown: Laveen, Ariz.)
Lettered for three seasons at quarterback at Mountain Pointe High School … In his career, he recorded 4,800 total passing yards and had 41 passing touchdowns … Also gained 167 yards rushing and tallied seven rushing touchdowns … As a senior in 2022, played in 12 games and passed for 2,600 yards and had 25 touchdown passes and only four interceptions in 292 pass attempts … Rushed 28 times for 120 yards and scored four times on the ground … Also lettered in track & field at Mountain Pointe … Carries a 3.9 GPA in the classroom and is undecided on a major.
 
ARREN BANKS, DB – 6-2, 195 / Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College (Hometown: Denver, Colo.)
Playing for Coach Tony Lindsey, Sr., Banks was a standout on both offense and defense with the Panthers … On offense, he caught 24 passes for 375 yards and had six touchdown receptions, while on defense, he collected four interceptions, had six pass break-ups, 37 total tackles and one fumble recovery … Was a member of the Panthers' Class 5A State Championship team in 2020 … Also lettered in track and field … In the classroom, he carries a 4.2 cumulative GPA … Expected to major in Computer Science.
 
RYNE BERGER, DE – 6-4, 235 / Klein Oak High School (Hometown: Spring, Texas)
Played defensive end for Coach Brandon Carpenter at Klein Oak High School … Was a two-time Second-Team All-District selection … Also earned Academic All-District honors … In the classroom, he carries a 3.5 GPA and is expected to major in Business.
 
CAYDEN BIRD, OL – 6-5, 290 / Grandview High School (Hometown: Aurora, Colo.)
Was a two-year letterman on the offensive line for Coach Tom Doherty at Grandview High School … As a senior, was an Honorable Mention All-State selection and was an Academic All-State honoree … Helped the Wolves win the Centennial League title and advance to the semifinals of the CHSAA Football playoffs … Also lettered in wrestling at Grandview where he was a two-time State qualifier … In the classroom, he carries a 3.6 GPA and is expected to major in Exercise Science at CSU Pueblo.
 
MATTEUS BUGG, DB – 5-11, 165 / Williams Field High School (Hometown: Gilbert, Ariz.)
Lettered for three years as a defensive back for Coach Steve Campbell at Williams Field High School … Was a two-time All-Region selection as a junior in 2022 and senior in 2023 … Picked off two passes, including returning one for a touchdown … Had 10 pass break-ups and recorded 50 tackles at Williams Field … Helped the school advance to the Arizona Class 6A State Football Playoff semifinals … Earned Class 6A First-Team All-Academic honors in both 2021-22 and 2022-23 … Also lettered in track and field with the Blackhawks … Placed fourth in the State Track Championships in the 4-x-100 relay in 2022 with a time of 42.54 … He also posted a personal best time of 22.72 in the 200 … Holds a 4.7 GPA in high school … Expected to major in Business Management.
 
DOMINIC CESARIO-SCOTT, TE – 6-7, 205 / Cherry Creek High School (Hometown: Aurora, Colo.)
Cesario-Scott played tight end at Cherry Creek High School for Coach Dave Logan … Was a four-time State Champion at Cherry Creek … Named to the Academic All-State Team … Also plays basketball for the Bruins … In basketball, he averages 3.7 points and 2.9 rebounds per game … His mother, Lisa, played basketball at Colorado State Pueblo from 1991-96 … Holds a 3.8 GPA in the classroom … Expected to major in Agribusiness and wants to be a rancher.
 
SENON CHAPPLE, OL – 6-1, 275 / Fossil Ridge High School (Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas)
Was a standout at center at Fossil Ridge High School … Earned All-District honors as both a junior in 2021 and as a senior in 2022 … Recorded 30 knockdown blocks from his center position … Also had six quarterback sack and two forced fumbles as a defensive tackle … Carries a 3.5 GPA in the classroom … Expected to major in Exercise Science.
 
AMIR COPELAND, DE – 6-3, 225 / Smoky Hill High School (Hometown: Aurora, Colo.)
Was a four-year varsity starter at defensive end for Coach Brandon Alconcel … In his four-year high school career, he recorded 102 solo tackles and 165 total tackles … Earned First-Team All-Centennial League honors as a senior in 2022 … Also was a Second-Team All-Conference honoree as a junior in 2021 and earned Third-Team All-Conference honors as a sophomore in 2020 … Also lettered in basketball for the Buffaloes … Carries a 3.0 GPA in the classroom … Expected to major in Computer Science.
 
CHRISTOPHER CORDERO, RB – 5-8, 180 / Desert Edge High School (Hometown: Goodyear, Ariz.)
Lettered for three years as a running back for Coach Marcus and Mark Carter at Desert Edge High School … In his three years on varsity, Cordero amassed nearly 3,000 yards rushing, scored 33 touchdowns and had 15 games with 100 or more rushing yards … As a senior in 2022, he carried the ball 216 times and gained 1,594 yards and averaged 7.4 yards per carry and scored 19 touchdowns … Rushed for 100 or more yards in eight of the 12 games he played … Collected 1,285 yards on 186 carries and scored 12 touchdowns as a junior in 2021 … Averaged 142.8 yards per game and had seven games of rushing for 100 or more yards … Named the Offensive Player of the Year and a First-Team All-Region selection in 2022 … Earned Second-Team All-Conference honors … Helped lead the Scorpions to a Region Championship this past fall … Owns a 40-yard dash time of 4.46 and a 100-meter dash time of 11.23 … Carries a 3.0 GPA in the classroom … Expected to major in Criminal Justice and wants to work for either the FBI or CIA one day.
 
DEVIN DHILLON, OL – 6-6, 305 / West Park High School (Hometown: Roseville, Calif.)
Lettered at right tackle for Coach Jason Tenner at West Park High School … Earned First-Team FVL All-League honors as a senior in 2022 … Named a Second-Team FVL All-League selection as a junior in 2021 … Selected to participate in this year's All-Star Optimist Game … Helped lead West Park to back-to-back FVL League Championships in 2021 and 2022 … Carries a 3.51 GPA in the classroom … Expected to major in Business.
  
LORENZO DIGGS, DE – 6-3, 230 / Weiss High School (Hometown: Pflugerville, Texas)
Earned First-Team All-District honors in football for two years … Recorded 66 tackles, 30 tackles for loss, 10 quarterback sacks and one pass break-ups for Weiss … Helped lead the Wolves to a Texas State Playoff appearance … Also lettered in basketball … Carries a 3.2 GPA in the classroom … Expected to major in Health Science and wants to become a doctor.
 
BRAYDEN DOWNEN, QB – 6-2, 205 / Lakewood High School (Hometown: Long Beach, Calif.)
Lettered as a quarterback for Coach Justin Utupo at Lakewood High School … Was a First-Team All-Moore League selection … Threw for over 5,000 total yards and had 43 total touchdowns in high school career … As a senior in 2022, he threw for 1,942 yards with 16 touchdowns in 14 games and as a junior in 2021, he threw for over 2,000 yards and had 13 touchdowns and averaged 15.6 yards per completion … Led the Moore League in total yards as a senior … Helped lead the Lancers to a CIF Finals runner-up finish … Carries a 3.70 GPA in the classroom … Expected to major in Business Management.
 
LAYTON DUNCAN, WR – 6-1, 175 / Brophy College Prep (Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz.) Duncan is rated as a 3-Star recruit by Rivals 247 Sports and is rated as the No. 31 receiver in the state of Arizona … Was a three-year letterman in football for Coach Jason Jewell at Brophy College Prep … Served as a team captain for the Broncos as a senior in 2022 … In his three seasons, he caught 40 passes for 391 yards and had five touchdown receptions … Also lettered for two years in track and field … His father, Rod, played college football at the University of Kansas and was a member of Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College's 1983 NJCAA National Championship team … Carries a 3.0 GPA in the classroom … Expected to major in Sports Medicine and Business.
 
BRIAN DYKSTRA, DB – 5-11, 165 / Northglenn High School (Hometown: Northglenn, Colo.)
Played both offense and defense for Coach Mathew Dean at Northglenn High School … Scored 48 career touchdowns and averaged 205 yards per game … Recorded 57 tackles and had nine interceptions at defensive back as a senior in 2022 … Was a three-time All-North Metro Conference selection at wide receiver and a two-time First-Team All-North Metro Conference selection at defensive back … Named an All-State selection at receiver … Earned 9 News Colorado Player of the Week honors and was the Camp MVP at Kansas State University … Helped the Norsemen win the I-25 Bowl against Thornton three times … Also lettered in basketball and track … Has played four years of varsity basketball and has been named the Team MVP and Second-Team All-Conference selection … Qualified for the Colorado State Track Meet in the long jump … Played 7-on-7 with the Colorado Wild that was coached by Corey Askins … Helped the team win tournaments in Atlanta, Arizona and Houston … Carries a 3.4 GPA in the classroom … Expected to major in Business and wants to become a pilot.
 
DONOVAN ENGLISH, DB – 6-0, 170 / Colony High School (Hometown: Pomona, Calif.)
Played both receiver and defensive back for Coach Brian Zavala at Colony High School … Earned First-Team All-League honors … Amassed over 2,000 yards receiving and had 23 touchdown receptions for the Titans … Also collected two interceptions … Was also named a Scholar-Athlete honoree … Lettered in basketball at Colony High School … Carries a 3.60 GPA in the classroom … Expected to major in Business and wants to own his own business some day and also get into real estate.
 
TYLER ETHRIDGE, OL – 6-5, 283 / Midlothian High School (Hometown: Desoto, Texas)
Etheridge is ranked as one of the Top 10 offensive tackles in state of Texas in 2023 … He played offensive tackle for Doug Wendel at Midlothian High School … Has a 78-inch wingspan … Helped lead Midlothian to two Area Championships … Was a two-time member of the All-Academic Team … Also was a powerlifter at Midlothian … In the classroom, he carries a 3.5 GPA and is expected to major in Cybersecurity/Data Analyst at CSU Pueblo.
 
CHANCE FULLER, QB – 6-2, 195 / Fort Hays State University (Hometown: Arlington, Texas)
Played the past five seasons, including starting two of those seasons at quarterback, at Fort Hays State (Kan.) University … Was a two-time Second-Team All-MIAA at quarterback as a sophomore in 2019 and as a junior in 2021 … Earned Don Hansen Football Gazette Third-Team All-Super 3 honors at quarterback in 2019 … Holds the school's single season record for touchdown passes with 35 in 2019 … Completed his FHSU career as the school's all-time leader in passing yards (8,095) and passing touchdowns (67) and is second in school history in passing attempts (1,021), pass completions (637) and total offense (8,008 yards) … Also holds FHSU single game marks for passing yards (474 at Missouri Wester in 2021) and passing completions (40 at Missouri Western in 2021) … Threw for over 300 or more yards in a game 11 times, including two games of 400 or more passing yards … Was a member of back-to-back MIAA Championship teams with the Tigers in 2017 and 2018 … Named a First-Team All-District selection at quarterback as a senior at Lamar High School in 2016 … Was also the Team MVP as a senior … Threw for over 2,000 yards and had 26 total touchdowns his senior year … Received Academic All-District and All-State honors … Also lettered in baseball with the Vikings … Expected to major in Criminology.
 
JOSEPH GARNETT, LB – 6-0, 225 / Vista Ridge High School (Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colo.)
Garnett lettered at linebacker for Coach Mike Vrana at Vista Ridge High School … Recorded 110 total tackles, 25 tackles for a loss, five quarterback sacks and three interceptions in his time at Vista Ridge … Earned All-Conference honors for the Wolves … Was also named a KOAA 5 News Athlete of the Week … Expected to major in Criminal Justice and wants to become a police officer.
 
JaHAZNIAH GRIFFIN, DT – 6-2, 285 / St. Michaels Catholic Academy (Hometown: Austin, Texas)
Was a standout defensive lineman for three seasons for Coach Derwin Scales at St. Michaels Catholic Academy … Ranked as the No. 14 Texas Private School overall prospect in the Texas Private School Football Class of 2023 and is the No. 2 ranked Defensive Lineman in the Texas Private School Football Class of 2023 … 2021 Texas Private School Podcast TAPPS D2 Finalist for Defensive Lineman of the Year … Also was the 2021 Texas Private School Podcast TAPPS Division II Semifinalist for Defensive Player of the Year … Two-time Padilla Poll Coaches Private School All-Team selection … Earned TAPPS First-Team All-State honors at defensive line in 2021 and was an Honorable Mention TAPPS All-State selection at offensive line … Named Second-Team, TAPPS All-State at defensive line in 2020 … Selected as the 2022 Texas Football Showcase Overall Lineman MVP and as the 2021 Texas Private School Podcast All-Private School Defense honoree … Also was a two-time First-Team All-District selection at defensive line and earned First-Team All-District honors at offensive line in 2021 … Selected as the Defensive Camp MVP for DL at the Pro Stars NFL Camp … Helped lead the Crusaders to a District title in football … Also lettered in track & field at St. Michaels Catholic Academy … Earned Junior Olympian honors competing for the Austin Striders Track Club … Expected to major in Mechanical Engineering.
 
RYAN HALEY, OL – 6-6, 252 / Capital Christian High School (Hometown: Sacramento, Calif.)
Was a four-year varsity starter at left tackle for Coach Saul Patu at Capital Christian High School … Earned All-Capital Athletic League honors two times … Helped lead the Cougars to a Sectional Runner-up finish … Selected to play in this year's Optimist Game … Also lettered in basketball at Capital Christian … Expected to major in Nursing and wants to be a travel nurse.
 
DARERIAL HIGGINS, DT – 6-3, 250 / Denton Ryan High School (Hometown: Denton, Texas)
Lettered at both defensive end and defensive tackle for Coach Dave Henigan at Denton Ryan High School … Was a member of Denton Ryan 2021 Texas State High School Football Championship Team … Expected to major in Technical Engineering.
 
DRE JACKSON, DB – 5-9, 173 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College (Hometown: Denver, Colo.)
Lettered at defensive back for Coach Tony Lindsey with the Panthers … Was a two-time First-Team All-League selection as a junior in 2021 and a senior in 2022 … Earned Second-Team All-State honors as a senior in 2022 … Named an Honorable Mention All-State selection as a sophomore in 2020 and a junior in 2021 … Recorded 3,878 all-purpose yards and scored 26 touchdowns … On defense, totaled 173 tackles, one sack, four interceptions and 13 pass break-ups … Also lettered in track and field with the Panthers … Carries a 3.5 GPA in the classroom … Expected to major in Accounting.
 
EVIN JAMES, OL – 6-5, 265 / Sierra Canyon High School (Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.)
Two-year letterman on the offensive line at Sierra Canyon High School for Coach Jhon Elinghouse … Named the team's Most Improved Player … Had one touchdown reception for 28 yards … Also lettered in both basketball and track and field with the Trailblazers … Posted a 3.2 GPA in the classroom … Expected to major in Biology/Public Health and wants to become a pediatrician.
 
MALIEK JAMISON, DB – 5-11, 153 / Cherokee Trail High School (Hometown: Aurora, Colo.)
Lettered as a defensive back for Coach Justin Jajczyk at Cherokee Trail High School … Recorded 84 tackles, including 33 solo stops … Averaged 9.3 tackles per game … Had eight pass break-ups and one interception … Earned All-Centennial League honors … Was a three-time Academic All-State selection … Also lettered in track and field with the Cougars … Carries a 3.66 GPA in the classroom … Expected to major in Business.
 
DELANO JEFFERSON, DT – 6-2, 255 / Grandview High School (Hometown: Centennial, Colo.)
Lettered for three seasons at defensive end for Coach Tom Doherty at Grandview High School … As a senior in 2022, he recorded 43 total tackles, averaged 4.3 tackles per game, posted 5.0 tackles for loss and had two sacks … Recorded 86 tackles, four quarterback sacks and averaged 4.3 tackles per game in his high school career … Was a part of a Grandview team that advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2022 CHSAA 5A State Football Playoffs … Also lettered in basketball, volleyball and track and field with the Wolves … Is undecided on a major.
 
AUSTIN JORDAN, DE – 6-5, 220 / Vista Ride High School (Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colo.)
Earned All-Conference, All-Area, and All-State honors at defensive end playing for Coach Mike Verana … Recorded 19 tackles for a loss, 9.5 quarterback sacks and 27 quarterback hurries for the Wolves … His dad, Charles Fulcher, played football at Mary Hardin Baylor … Expected to major in Exercise Science.    
 
EVAN LYONS, K – 6-1, 180 / Monarch High School (Hometown: Superior, Colo.)
Was a three-year lettermen in football at Monarch High School for Coach Aaron Paddock … Was 19-for-20 on point-after attempts and 88 percent of his kickoffs were touchbacks … Recorded one successful onside kick … Owns the school record with a 54-yard field goal … Named the Conference Special Teams Player of the Year and earned Honorable Mention Class 4A All-State honors … Helped lead Monarch to its first Class 4A State Playoff appearance since 2017 … Also earned First-Team All-Academic accolades … Carries a 3.71 GPA in the classroom … Expected to major in Business Marketing.   
                                                                                                                    
JAYLON MOORE, DB – 6-1, 160 / Cherokee Trail High School (Hometown: Aurora, Colo.)
As a senior in 2022, recorded 62 tackles, picked off two passes and had four pass break-up for the Cougars … Played for Coach Justin Jajczyk at Cherokee Trail … Also lettered in track and field … Earned Honorable Mention All-Conference honors in both track and field and football … Expected to major in Sports Science.
 
SHALLUM PETER, LB – 6-2, 200 / Lake Highlands High School (Hometown: Dallas, Texas)
Played both linebacker and kicker for Coach Lonnie Jordan at Lake Highlands High School … As a linebacker, recorded 60 solo tackles, five quarterback sacks and 11 quarterback pressures … Earned All-District honors at both kicker and linebacker in his first season playing football in 2022 … Prior to playing football as a senior, Peter played soccer for the Wildcats … His brother, Darlington, played college football at East Central (Okla.) University … Posted a 3.47 GPA in the classroom … Expected to major in Sports Marketing.
 
IAN ORTIZ, DL – 6-3, 242 / Deming High School (Hometown: Deming, N.M.)
Lettered for three seasons as a defensive lineman in football for Coach Greg Simmons … Was a three-time First-Team All-State Defensive End and a two-time First-Team All-State selection on the offensive line … Named the 2022 New Mexico Preps Defensive End of the Year … Named the 5A Football District 3 MVP as a senior in 2022 … Was a part of three District 3 Championship teams with the Wildcats … Also lettered for four years in track and field at Deming … In track and field, he finished sixth at the New Mexico State Track Meet in the shot put … Qualifier for the State Wrestling Tournament as a freshman … Carries a 3.3 GPA in the classroom … Expected to double major in Exercise Science and Business … Wants to become an owner of his own gym or become a college strength and conditioning coach.
 
AIDAN PHILLIPS, DB – 5-9, 180 / Douglas County High School (Hometown: Castle Rock, Colo.)
Lettered for three years as a defensive back at Douglas County High School for Coach Eric Rice … Recorded 119 total tackles, including 71 solo stops and had 1.5 quarterback sacks, three interceptions and one fumble recovery … Averaged 5.2 tackles per game for the Huskies … Helped lead DCHS to a Colorado 5A State Playoff berth in 2021 … Also lettered in track and field at Douglas County … Carries a 3.1 GPA in the classroom … Expected to major in Exercise Science and wants to become a Physical Therapist.
 
MAXWELL RODRIGUEZ, TE – 6-2, 210 / Cherry Creek High School (Hometown: Greenwood Village, Colo.)
Played tight end for Coach Dave Logan at Cherry Creek High School … Was a part of four straight Colorado 5A State Championship teams at Cherry Creek … Played in 22 games and caught 22 passes for 306 yards and had three touchdown receptions … Scored on a 21-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter of the 2021 title game against Valor Christian … Earned Second-Team All-Centennial League honors … Expected to major in Business Management and Accounting.
 
JUSIAH SAMPLETON, DT – 6-0, 295 / Giddings High School (Hometown: Giddings, Texas)
Named 3-time All-Conference selection in football playing defensive tackle for Coach Michael Adams … Over the final two seasons at Giddings, he recorded 176 solo tackles, 96 assisted tackles, forced 80 fumbles, had 12 quarterback sacks, recovered 14.5 fumbles and four tackles for a loss … Helped lead the Buffaloes to three Texas 4A State Football Playoffs in four seasons and was a part of two 4A D2 District 13 Championships … Also lettered in track and field and powerlifting at Giddings … Was a 4-time Powerlifting State qualifier … Carries a 3.7 GPA in the classroom … Expected to major in Education and wants to be a head football coach someday.
 
GARY SEIDENBERGER, LB – 6-1, 220 / Fredericksburg High School (Hometown: Frederickburg, Texas)
Was a three-year starter at linebacker for Coach Bill Wilder at Fredericksburg High School … Recorded 384 tackles and had six sacks in his three seasons at linebacker … Earned First-Team All-State honors as a senior in 2022 … Was also a three-time First-Team All-District selection and was named the Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore in 2020 … Selected for the 2022 San Antonio All-Star Game … Helped lead the Battlin' Billies to a fourth round appearance (State quarterfinals) in the Texas State Football playoffs in 2021 … Also lettered for four years in track and field … In track and field, he was a two-time State finalist in the 110-hurdles … Carries a 4.0 GPA in the classroom … Expected to major in Construction Management.  
 
CHRISTOPHER SODERLUND, OL – 6-2, 295 / American River College (Hometown: Wheatland, Calif.)
Played the last two seasons as an offensive lineman at NJCAA American River College and Coach Jon Osterhout … Earned Honorable Mention Nor Cal All-Conference honors … Was a member of the Beavers' back-to-back Nor Cal Conference Championship teams and also a member of the 2023 Nor Cal Regional Championship Team … American River lost in this year's Northern California Championship game … Prior to playing at American River College, Soderlund lettered in football, basketball and track and field at Wheatland Union High School for his dad, Jason Soderlund … Earned All-League, All-Section, All-Nor Cal and All-State honors playing for the Pirates … Carried a 3.30 GPA in the classroom at Wheatland Union … Expected to major in Social Studies/Education.
 
ADRIAN SOTO, RB – 6-0, 200 / Fort Hays State University (Hometown: Pueblo, Colo.)
Soto played for three seasons as a running back at Fort Hays State (Kan.) University … In his three years at FHSU, he amassed 1,613 rushing yards and scored 14 touchdowns … Additionally, he caught 67 passes for 712 yards and had four touchdown receptions … As a sophomore in 2021, he carried the ball 123 times for 814 yards and scored eight times … He averaged 6.6 yards per carry and 74.0 yards per game and also caught 28 passes for 485 yards and three touchdowns … Named to the All-MIAA First-Team as an all-purpose back in 2021 after leading the MIAA in all-purpose yards per game at 157.1, which ranked eighth-best in NCAA Division II … His 6.6 yards per carry that same season was second best in a season at Fort Hays State and ranked 10th in NCAA Division II … Recorded three games of rushing for 100 or more yards, including gaining 198 yards rushing in 2021 at Missouri Southern … Was a member of FHSU's MIAA Conference Championship teams in both 2018 and 2019 … Also was a member of the track and field team as a freshman in 2018 … Prepped at Pueblo County High School and averaged over 100 rushing yards per game as a senior in 2017 … He also scored 13 touchdowns that same season … Named an All-Conference selection and was named the Outstanding Athlete of the Year in 2017-18 … Helped lead the school to an SCL Football Championship in 2016 … Also lettered in basketball, baseball and track at Pueblo County … In track, was a two-time State qualifier … Ran club track for Mercury Track and Field and was a regional and national qualifier in the triple jump … His mother, LaRita, played softball at CSU Pueblo.
 
ROBBIE STEBBING, DB – 5-10, 170 / Chaparral High School (Hometown: Temecula, Calif.)
Played as a defensive back and an athlete for Coach Andrew Ramer at Chaparral High School … Recorded 40 solo tackles, 50 total tackles, picked off two passes and had 19 pass break-ups … On offense, he collected 24 receptions for 250 yards and scored three receiving touchdowns … Earned All-District and All-Big West Upper League honors … Helped lead Chaparral to a CIF State Semifinals and a District Championship … Carries a 3.1 GPA in the classroom … Expected to major in Business and Marketing.
 
CLINT THOMAS, WR – 6-2, 170 / Chiefland High School (Hometown: Chiefland, Fla.)
Played receiver and was a utility player on defense for Coach James Corbin at Chiefland High School … Recorded 2,462 all-purpose yards and scored 25 touchdowns … Earned First-Team All-State honors on defense and was a Second-Team All-State selection as an athlete … Named the Team MVP as a junior in 2021 and won the team's Best Offensive Back Award as a junior … Took home the team's Best Wide Receiver Award as a senior in 2022 … Also lettered in track and field for the Indians … Carries a 3.04 GPA in the classroom … Expected to major in Business.

JESSE VORARATH, OL – 6-7, 280 / Salina South High School (Hometown: Salina, Kan.)
Lettered for Coach Sam Sellers as an offensive lineman at Salina South High School … Earned Honorable Mention AVCTL All-League honors as a senior in 2022 … Expected to major in Exercise Science.
 
OLIVER WELCH, DB – 6-2, 175 / Venice High School (Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.)
Lettered and played defensive back for Coach Angelo Gasca at Venice High School … As a senior in 2023, recorded 34 total tackles, four interceptions for 132 yards, four pass break-ups, one punt block, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery … Scored two defensive touchdowns … Earned First-Team All-Western League honors and was a First-Team CIF All-City in his first year of playing football … Helped lead the Gondoliers to a second-place finish in the CIF LA City Section … Also lettered in basketball and track & field at Venice … Was a starter on the school's 2021-22 team that advanced to the CIF Division III State Finals … In track, he was the Western League champion in the 4-x-100 relay … Expected to major in Business.
 
BRANDON WEATHERFORD, OL – 6-2, 272 / Aurora Central High School (Hometown: Aurora, Colo.)
Was a four-year varsity lettermen for Coach Chris Kelly at Aurora Central High School … Recorded 33 pancake blocks for the Trojans … Earned First-Team All-Rocky Mountain Conference honors as a senior in 2022 and was a CHSAA/Max Preps Honorable Mention All-State selection … Named both a First-Team All-Conference and Rocky Mountain Conference Lineman of the Year as a junior in 2021 … Carries a 3.2 GPA in the classroom and is expected to major in Athletic Training.
 
TITUS WHITE, WR – 6-3, 200 / Pueblo West High School (Hometown: Pueblo, Colo.)
Played receiver for Coach Clint Buderus at Pueblo West High School … As a senior in 2023, he caught 27 passes for 410 yards and had five touchdown receptions … Earned Second-Team All-Conference honors in football … Also lettered in track and field with the Cyclones … Carries a 3.1 GPA in the classroom … Expected to major in Business.
 
SHANE YOUNG, WR – 6-0, 170 / Oak Hills High School (Hometown: Victorville, Calif.)
Was a three-year letterman as a receiver for Coach Robert Metzger at Oak Hills High School … Recorded 1,655 receiving yards and 2,482 all-purpose yards … Scored 28 touchdowns and caught 67 passes … Was a two-time First-Team Mojave River All-League selection and was a First-Team All-Area honoree … Helped lead the Bulldogs to back-to-back Mojave River League Championships … Expected to major in Business.