SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The Slippery Rock University football program announced one of the largest recruiting classes in program history with 49 new additions Wednesday on National Signing Day.
 
The Rock welcomed 10 mid-year transfer students in January that are already on campus and will participate in spring practices. SRU also announced the signings of 39 incoming high school students Wednesday on the annual National Signing Day.
 
"We're really excited about this class both in the size and the quality of the class," said head coach Shawn Lutz. "In the crazy transfer portal era, it feels like high school players are being left out by a lot of programs. We know how important it is to develop talent in our program and we think signing 39 high school guys shows that. We also know we have to balance that with some portal guys and we are really happy with the mid-year guys we added. We picked up a lot of experienced guys, especially from the Division III level, that are really good players, good students and really wanted to be here and be part of this program."
 
The Rock's 10 mid-year players include multiple standouts from Division III programs, including an all-conference offensive lineman, running back and wide receiver.
 
The high school class includes eight players that either won a state title or played on a team that was a state runner-up.
 
"We love getting guys from winning programs because they want to keep winning," said Lutz. "We got guys in the class that won or played for state titles in multiple states."
 
The high school class is headlined by a three-star athlete in two-time Big 22 Player of the Year Juelz Johnson from state runner-up Farrell. The class also includes numerous players that were all-state honorees and more than 30 players that were at least all-conference honorees at their high school.
 
The total class, including the 10 transfers, includes players from six different states with athletes coming from Pennsylvania (36), Ohio (8), New York (2), Michigan (1), Maryland (1) and Virginia (1).  
 
The class also includes players at every position on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball and a transfer kicker.
 
The full breakdown of the 2026 signing class can be found below, along with brief snapshot bios of each signee.
 
Slippery Rock will open spring practices in March before hosting the annual Green vs. White Spring Game Friday evening, Apri 24. The 2026 season will officially begin with a "Week Zero" home game Thursday night, Aug. 27 against nationally ranked Minnesota Duluth.
 
2026 SIGNING DAY POSITION BREAKDOWN
WR: 11
DB: 10
DL: 9
OL: 6
RB: 4
TE: 3
LB: 3
QB: 2
PK: 1
 
SPRING TRANSFERS


Dominic Berarducci
• Height: 5-9
• Weight: 190
• Position: RB
• Hometown: Erie, Pa.
• High School: McDowell
• Previous College: Allegheny
 
Quick Bio
• Junior transfer from Allegheny
• Honorable mention All-PAC honors in 2025
• Averaged 85.7 yards per game and scored eight rushing TD in 2025
• Caught 20 passes for 181 yards and one TD in 2025
• 1,150 career rushing yards in 18 games at Allegheny
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Was the leading rusher at Allegheny last year. Will add valuable depth at the RB position behind JayJay Jordan and will compete on special teams right away."


George Bousum
• Height: 6-3
• Weight: 235
• Position: TE
• Hometown: Downingtown, Pa.
• High School: Downingtown East
• Previous College: Holy Cross
 
Quick Bio
• Sophomore transfer from Holy Cross
• Played two seasons at FCS Holy Cross
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Played at a good high school out in Downingtown. Big bodied guy that is very athletic. Also played basketball."


Ryan Carey
• Height: 6-4
• Weight: 215
• Position: DL
• Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
• High School: North Hills
• Previous College: Robert Morris
 
Quick Bio
• Redshirt freshman transfer from Robert Morris
• All-Conference tight end and defensive end in high school at North Hills
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Ryan was the top defensive end on our board last year coming out of high school and is coming to us now from Robert Morris. He will have the chance to add great depth on the defensive line."

 
Michael Cornick III
• Height: 6-0
• Weight: 180
• Position: DB
• Hometown: West Philadelphia, Pa.
• High School: William Penn
• Previous College: Wilkes
 
Quick Bio
• Senior transfer from Wilkes
• Former teammate of SRU running back JayJay Jordan
• Appeared in 33 career games at Wilkes
• 97 tackles, three INT, 11 PBU
• Career-highs in 2025 of 45 tackles, five passes defended
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Veteran player. Started three years at Wilkes. Friends with JayJay Jordan. Will compete right away for a spot on the field at the corner position."


Harrison Eckert
• Height: 6-3
• Weight: 245
• Position: OL
• Hometown: Frewsburg, N.Y.
• High School: Frewsburg Central
• Previous College: Allegheny
 
Quick Bio
• Sophomore transfer from Allegheny
• Honorable mention All-PAC honors in 2025
• Started at right tackle for Allegheny in 2025
• CSC Academic All-District honoree
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Very athletic and aggressive offensive lineman. Started at the D3 level and can compete right away."
 

Connor Macek
• Height: 6-0
• Weight: 155
• Position: PK
• Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
• High School: Beavercreek
• Previous College: Wittenberg
 
Quick Bio
• Sophomore transfer from Wittenberg
• 1-for-1 on FG attempts last year (48-yarder)
• Also handled kickoffs at Wittenberg
• Also played soccer goalie in high school
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Kicker with college experience. More of a true placekicker. Big time leg. Will compete for our kicking job right away in the spring."
 

Jahmil Perryman
• Height: 5-9
• Weight: 162
• Position: WR
• Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
• High School: McKeesport
• Previous College: Saint Francis (Pa.)
 
Quick Bio
• Junior transfer from Saint Francis
• Played in 21 games at the FCS level
• 40 rushes for 235 yards and one TD at Saint Francis
• 33 catches for 255 yards and one TD at Saint Francis
• 616 kickoff return yards on 35 attempts at St. Francis (29.3 yards per return)
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Really excited about this pickup. Comes from McKeesport. Reminds me of a lot of our good slot guys of the past years. Very fast and elusive. Can also play in the return game."
 

Tanner Pfeuffer
• Height: 6-5
• Weight: 215
• Position: QB
• Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
• High School: Bethel Park
• Previous College: Frostburg State
 
Quick Bio
• Redshirt freshman transfer from Frostburg State
• Big 56 All-Conference player in high school
• WPIAL top 10 in passing yards
• Bethel Park school records for passing yards and passing touchdowns
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Transfer from Frostburg State. Tall QB that can really sling it. Has four years of eligibility left. Will compete for a spot on the depth chart right away."
 

Tyler Richmond
• Height: 6-1
• Weight: 200
• Position: WR
• Hometown: Carmichaels, Pa.
• High School: Carmichaels
• Previous College: Waynesburg
 
Quick Bio
• Junior transfer from Waynesburg
• Honorable mention All-PAC honors in 2024 and 2025
• 1,010 receiving yards and six TD grabs in 20 games over last two years
• Two-time all-conference receiver and defensive back in high school
• Set Carmichaels record for receiving TD in a single-season (15)
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Division III kid from Waynesburg that started the last two years. A guy that can go up and get the ball. Good ball skills. Will play the outside position for us and add depth immediately behind John Sabo and Reggie Fleurima."
 

Owen Suah
• Height: 5-9
• Weight: 175
• Position: DB
• Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa.
• High School: West Catholic Prep
• Previous College: Delaware Valley
 
Quick Bio
• Junior transfer from Delaware Valley
• 38 tackles, four INT and five PBU in 2025
• Helped Delaware Valley to 8-3 record and a D3 bowl game win
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Corner from Delaware Valley. One of our highest need positions. Will compete right away for our starting corner spot."
 

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HIGH SCHOOL SIGNING CLASS


DeLathian Boanes
• Height: 6-2
• Weight: 235
• Position: DL
• Hometown: Grove City, Pa.
• High School: Grove City
 
Quick Bio
• Two-sport standout in football and track (throws)
• Grove City Athlete of the Year
• 3x All-District 10 in football
• 4x All-Region in football
• 4-year starter, 2-year captain in football
• 2x All-State in track & field
• 2x All-American track & field
• 4x All-District 10 in track & field
• 4x All-Region in track & field
• 5x District 10 champion in track & field
• Region Athlete of the Year in track & field
• Grove City record holder in shot put
 
Coach Lutz Says: "He will be a dual athlete here that will also throw the shot put for the track & field team. Very athletic. Needs to grow into his frame a little but could be a very good player for us. Explosive first step."
 

Jonah Brown
• Height: 6-0
• Weight: 165
• Position: DB
• Hometown: Annapolis, Md.
• High School: Broadneck
 
Quick Bio
• 2x all-county
• 2x All-Capital Gazette
• Honorable mention All-Metro (Washington Post)
• Team captain
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Really excited about Jonah. He is a long, athletic lock down cover guy that could have a chance to compete for a starting spot right away as a true freshman."
 

Wesley Brunken
• Height: 6-1
• Weight: 290
• Position: OL
• Hometown: Lititz, Pa.
• High School: Warwick
 
Quick Bio
• All-conference OT
• 3x letterwinner
• 2x team captain
• Distinguished Honor Roll
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Rugged and tough offensive lineman. Strong. Classic interior offensive lineman that we can see playing the guard or center spot."


Ethan Campoli
• Height: 6-1
• Weight: 180
• Position: WR
• Hometown: Canonsburg, Pa.
• High School: Canon-McMillan 
 
Quick Bio
• 2x all-conference WR
• 2x team offensive MVP
• Team captain
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Another player that came to our camps. Tall receiver that can go up and get the ball. Adds depth at the outside receiver spot."
 

Carter Clee
• Height: 6-0
• Weight: 200
• Position: RB
• Hometown: Feasterville, Pa.
• High School: Neshaminy
 
Quick Bio
• 3-year varsity starter
• 1st team all-league RB
• 3-year letterwinner
• Team captain
• PA wrestling regional qualifier
• National Honor Society
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Physical, tough, hard-nose guy. We are really excited about him. Also a wrestler. The kind of guy that will play any position just to get on the field."


Za'Kem Clinton
• Height: 6-1
• Weight: 225
• Position: DL
• Hometown: Shamokin, Pa.
• High School: Shamokin
 
Quick Bio
• 1st team all-state RB
• 2nd team all-state LB
• 3-year varsity starter
• All-conference RB and LB
• 11th in the state for shot put
• 1st in the district for shot put
• School record in shot put
• Honor Roll
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Tons of potential. Played running back and linebacker in high school. We really think he can develop and become a great defensive end. Also a good thrower in high school."
 

Qualin Davis
• Height: 6-5
• Weight: 220
• Position: DL
• Hometown: New Castle, Pa.
• High School: New Castle
 
Quick Bio
• 2-year varsity starter
• 2x all-conference DE
• 1x all-conference TE
• Team captain
• 3-year letterwinner
• Honor Roll
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Plays on a highly ranked high school hoops team as well. Athletic and tall guy. When he grows into his frame, he is going to be a problem here because of his size and athleticism."
 

David Dennison
• Height: 6-2
• Weight: 200
• Position: RB
• Hometown: Bethel Park, Pa.
• High School: Bethel Park
 
Quick Bio
• 1st team all-conference RB
• Team captain
• 3x letterwinner
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Big running back with a frame like we haven't had in a while. Had a lot of yards in high school. Bruiser. The kind of running back that can run people over."


Logan Ellison
• Height: 6-0
• Weight: 200
• Position: TE
• Hometown: Highland, N.Y.
• High School: Highland
 
Quick Bio
• 2x all-section
• 4x all-league
• 3-year captain
• 4-year varsity starter
• 4-year New York State Scholar-Athlete award
• Led team in tackles four years straight
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Workman type guy. Good leader. Can play in a few different spots but we will start him out at the tight end spot."
 

Ellery Geho
• Height: 6-3
• Weight: 285
• Position: OL
• Hometown: Twinsburg, Ohio
• High School: Twinsburg
 
Quick Bio
• 3-year varsity starter
• Lineman of the Year in his league
• all-conference
• all-district
• 2x team captain
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Offensive tackle. Great size. Excited about his athleticism. Has great feet."
 

Lukas Gerovac
• Height: 6-3
• Weight: 230
• Position: DL
• Hometown: Aliquippa, Pa.
• High School: Central Valley
 
Quick Bio
• First team all-conference TE
• 2x First team all-conference DE 2x
• Team defensive lineman of the year
• Team captain
• National honor society
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Central Valley kid. One of our top-rated defensive ends on our board. Great pass rusher with really good size and athleticism. Can get to the QB."
 

Gavin Gindlesperger
• Height: 6-1
• Weight: 225
• Position: DL
• Hometown: New Franklin, Ohio
• High School: Manchester
 
Quick Bio
• 2x all-state
• 2x all-conference and all-district
• 4-year letter winner
•  Team captain
• National Honor Society
• Honor Roll
• Academic All-State
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Loves the game of football. Strong. Has a chance to really develop in our weight room. Good technique and a great pass rusher."
 

Qa'lil Goode
• Height: 6-0
• Weight: 150
• Position: WR
• Hometown: Aliquippa, Pa.
• High School: Aliquippa
 
Quick Bio
• 2x all-state
• 4x all-conference
• 3x WPIAL champ
• 1x PA state champion
• 3-year starter
• 2x WPIAL basketball champion
• 1x PA state basketball champion
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Had a lot of offers from good programs. A really good basketball player at Aliquippa as well. His length and ability to go get the ball is special. Makes people miss. Really excited about him."
 

Caden Halajcio
• Height: 5-11
• Weight: 180
• Position: RB
• Hometown: McKees Rocks, Pa.
• High School: Montour
 
Quick Bio
• 4-year starter
• High Honor Roll 4
• 3x all-conference (1st team RB)
• Team captain
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Came to our camp and really stood out. One of our top-rated running backs on the board. Very quick and elusive and can make people miss."
 

Jaxson Hanzely
• Height: 6-1
• Weight: 185
• Position: DB
• Hometown: Dubois, Pa.
• High School: DuBois
 
Quick Bio
• 1st team all-state WR
• Tri-County Player of the Year
• Led the state in receiving yards
• District 9 single-season receiving record (1,786 yards)
• DuBois single-season receiving TD record (22)
• 3x all-conference
• Team captain
• 4x starter
• 7x district medalist in track & field
• 2x state qualifier in track & field
• 2x District Champion
• National Honor Society
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Dad played football here from on some of our best teams. Led PA in receiving yards last year and played both sides of the ball. We see him similar to a guy like Michael Henwood in that free safety role."
 

Hayden Hindman
• Height: 6-1
• Weight: 260
• Position: DL
• Hometown: Clarion, Pa.
• High School: Clarion
 
Quick Bio
• 3x all-conference DT
• 2x all-conference OL
• 1x all-conference TE
• 3x DL of the Year
• All-State
• State runner up
• 2x team captain
• Clarion school records for sacks and TFL
• National Honor Society
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Came to our camp. Throwback guy that loves the weight room. Strong and rugged. Will play defensive tackle here. We have really interested in him for years."
 

Jordin Johnson
• Height: 5-7
• Weight: 160
• Position: DB
• Hometown: Euclid, Ohio
• High School: Glenville
 
Quick Bio
• 3x football state champion
• Also a track state champion
• 2x team captain
• 3x letterwinner
• Honor Roll
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Plays way bigger than his size. Has great ball skills and is physical. Will play the safety position here."
 

Juelz Johnson
• Height: 6-0
• Weight: 180
• Position: ATH
• Hometown: Farrell, Pa.
• High School: Farrell
 
Quick Bio
• 2x Big 22 Player of the Year
• 2A Player of the Year
• District 10 Player of the Year
• 2x all-state
• 3x varsity starter
• 3x all-district
• 3x all-region
• Most TD in Farrell history (85)
• 2nd all-time in rushing at Farrell
• Honor Roll
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Big get for us and we expect him to play right away. Three-star guy out of a state runner-up program. Scored 85 touchdowns in high school. Two-time Big 22 Player of the Year. He could play both sides of the ball but we expect to see him right away at the slot position and as a return man."
 

Jamauri Jones
• Height: 5-9
• Weight: 160
• Position: WR
• Hometown: Farrell, Pa.
• High School: Farrell
 
Quick Bio
• 4x District 10 champion
• 2x all-region
• 3-year starter
• 4-year letterman
• Top eight for receiving yards in school history
• Honor Roll
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Athletic guy from a state runner-up program. Good leadership skills. Will play the slot position here."
 

Austin Knox
• Height: 6-3
• Weight: 270
• Position: OL
• Hometown: Coraopolis, Pa.
• High School: Moon
 
Quick Bio
• 2-year varsity starter
• 1st team all-conference OL
• 2nd team all-conference DE
• Team captain
• 3-year letterwinner
 
Coach Lutz Says: "One of the top prospects on the interior of the offensive line. Good size. Physical guy. Needs to add some weight but has a chance to develop."
 

Aaron Lawson
• Height: 5-9
• Weight: 175
• Position: DB
• Hometown: Monaca, Pa.
• High School: Central Valley
 
Quick Bio
• 1st team all-conference DB and WR
• High Honor Roll
• 4x letterman
• Team captain
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Central Valley kid. Plays both sides of the ball really well but our plan is to play him on defense at the safety position. Also played WR in high school."
 

Chase Lemmon
• Height: 5-9
• Weight: 160
• Position: WR
• Hometown: New Castle, Pa.
• High School: New Castle
 
Quick Bio
• All-conference WR and DB
• 4-year letterwinner
• 4-year varsity starter
• 2x team captain
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Relentless gritty guy. Really tough. Can see him playing special teams right away. Fast and shifty player."
 

Lester Longmire
• Height: 6-0
• Weight: 210
• Position: LB
• Hometown: Aliquippa, Pa.
• High School: Aliquippa
 
Quick Bio
• PA state champion
• 3x WPIAL champion
• all-conference LB
• National Honor Society
• Distinguished Honor Roll
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Aliquippa player from a great program. Also on the basketball team. Downhill player that loves contact. Very physical."
 

Joseph Lutz
• Height: 6-1
• Weight: 210
• Position: TE
• Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa. 
• High School: North Hills
 
Quick Bio
• 1st team all-conference TE (2025)
• 2x 2nd team all-conference LB (2024, 2023)
• Team captain
• High Honor Roll
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Not related to me, haha. Was also a really good linebacker in high school. Very physical and tough and actually has really good ball skills for the position."


Dylan Maddox
• Height: 6-2
• Weight: 180
• Position: WR
• Hometown: Berea, Ohio
• High School: Berea-Midpark
 
Quick Bio
• 1st team all-conference
• 2nd team all-district
• Honorable mention all-state
• Team captain
• 3-year letterwinner
• National Honor Society
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Long and athletic guy that also plays basketball. Quick and can really go get the ball. Can hit the home run shot."
 

Cal Maloney
• Height: 6-3
• Weight: 250
• Position: OL
• Hometown: Middleburg Heights, Ohio
• High School: Berea-Midpark
 
Quick Bio
• 3x all-conference
• 2nd team all-district
• Honorable mention all-state
• 3x starter
• Team captain
• National Honor Society
 
Coach Lutz Says: "One of our top-rated OL coming out of high school. Hard to find guys with that size that are athletic and move the way he does. When he grows into his frame we think he has a bright future at the tackle spot."
 

Cayden Parker
• Height: 6-3
• Weight: 220
• Position: DL
• Hometown: Cranberry Township, Pa.
• High School: Seneca Valley
 
Quick Bio
• 3x all-conference
• WPIAL Top 22
• Team captain
• 4x letterwinner
• Honor Roll
 
Coach Lutz Says: "One of our highest recruited guys. Had some Division I offers and chances to walk on at the power four level. Very put together. Strong and physical. Very athletic. Excited for what he brings to the table."
 

Michael Ruffin
• Height: 5-8
• Weight: 165
• Position: WR
• Hometown: Clairton, Pa.
• High School: Clairton
 
Quick Bio
• 4x first team all-conference offense and defense
• State champion
• WPIAL champion
• 2-year team captain
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Shifty slot receiver that also plays basketball. Can make people miss in space. Might also be a return guy here."


Ricardo Ruffin
• Height: 6-0
• Weight: 175
• Position: WR
• Hometown: Twinsburg, Ohio
• High School: Twinsburg
 
Quick Bio
• 1st team all-conference WR and CB
• 2nd team all-district
• 3-year letterwinner
• Team captain
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Very athletic. Big time playmaker. Also a basketball player. Can do a lot of different things. Very athletic and smooth."
 

Aaron Scales
• Height: 5-7
• Weight: 170
• Position: DB
• Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
• High School: Glenville
 
Quick Bio
• 2x first team All-Ohio
• 3x 1st team all-district
• 3x state champion
• 3-year varsity starter
 
Coach Lutz Says: "State championship player at Glenville High School. Very athletic. Plays very well in space. Very physical especially for his size. Has a chance to play immediately."
 

Trenton Smithson
• Height: 5-10
• Weight: 195
• Position: LB
• Hometown: Temperance, Mich.
• High School: Bedford
 
Quick Bio
• 2-year varsity starter
• MHSFCA All-Region
• 2x first team all-conference
• 2x Bedford Defensive Player of the Year
• Team captain
• 3-year letterwinner in track & field
• Honor Roll
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Michigan kid. Really high academic student coming for our engineering program. Smart and instinctive player with good size."
 

Jaylen Stanford
• Height: 6-0
• Weight: 185
• Position: WR
• Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
• High School: Westinghouse
 
Quick Bio
• 2x all-city WR
• 2x all-conference WR
• State runner-up
• 3-year starter
• National Honor Society
• High Honor Roll
 
Coach Lutz Says: "High points the ball very well. Good size and ability to go up and attack the ball."
 

Ben Stricklin
• Height: 6-3
• Weight: 250
• Position: DL
• Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
• High School: Plum
 
Quick Bio
• 1st team all-conference DE and OT
• 1st team All-Valley DE
• 2x team captain
• 4x letterwinner
• Honor Roll
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Came to our camps and really wanted to be part of our program. Will start out as an interior defensive tackle. Loves to play the game."


Nathan Szydlik 
• Height: 6-2
• Weight: 210
• Position: LB
• Hometown: Richboro, Pa.
• High School: Council Rock
 
Quick Bio
• 3-year varsity starter
• 2x all-state LB
• 3x first team all-league LB
• 2x first team all-area LB
• 2-year team captain
• 2x team MVP
• Also a first team all-league WR
• Honor Roll
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Had a lot of offers from good programs. Really excited to get him. Athletic and physical guy that can really run. One of the top linebacker recruits we have gotten in a long time."
 

Jeff Thompson III
• Height: 6-1
• Weight: 175
• Position: QB
• Hometown: Clairton, Pa.
• High School: Clairton
 
Quick Bio
• 1st team all-state QB
• PA Football Coaches 1st team all-state QB
• Conference Offensive Player of the Year
• 1A passing leader in PA as a senior
• PA state champion
• WPIAL champion and title game MVP
• 2-year starter
• Team captain
• 4-year starter on baseball team
• 2-year starter on basketball team
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Legacy guy whose dad played here. Very athletic. Tons of leadership skills. Raw and unlimited player. Has a chance to be a really good dual threat QB."
 

Taris Wooding
• Height: 5-11
• Weight: 165
• Position: DB
• Hometown: Clairton, Pa.
• High School: Clairton
 
Quick Bio
• State and WPIAL champion
• 1st team All-State DB
• 3x first team all-conference DB and WR
• 2x team captain
• High Honor Roll student
• National Honor Society
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Won a state title at Clairton. Was originally committed to Akron. Tall and lean. Will provide immediate depth at the corner position. Has a chance to play right away. Good basketball player as well."
 

Donte Wright
• Height: 5-9
• Weight: 170
• Position: DB
• Hometown: Clairton, Pa.
• High School: Clairton
 
Quick Bio
• State and WPIAL champion
• 4-year varsity starter both sides of the ball
• 3x first team all-conference DB and RB
• 2x team captain
• High honor roll student
• National honor society
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Clairton kid that won a state title. Athletic. Could play in a couple different spots on the field but we plan to start him out at safety here. Big-time athlete."
 

Jaiden Young
• Height: 5-11
• Weight: 170
• Position: DB
• Hometown: Spotsylvania, Va.
• High School: Spotsylvania
 
Quick Bio
• 3-year varsity starter
• Team captain
• 3x Virginia Class 4 playoff appearances
• Honor Roll
• National Athlete Honor Society
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Plays the corner position. Good ball skills and can cover people. Also played receiver. Will line up at corner here. Happy to get a guy from Virginia. Has a nose for the ball. Flies around sideline to sideline."
 

Gunnar Zaledonis
• Height: 6-1
• Weight: 275
• Position: OL
• Hometown: Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
• High School: Pittston Area
 
Quick Bio
• 2025 WVC D1 Lineman of the Year
• All-Eastern PA OL
• 3x all-conference
• All-district
• 2x team captain
• 4 year letterwinner
 
Coach Lutz Says: "Physical player that was lineman of the year in his conference. Really wanted to be here and we love to see a guy that wants to be part of our program."
 

 


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