2019 Pitt State Football Recruiting Class
Jack Barkley, 6-1, 225, LB, Tulsa, Okla./Bishop Kelley H.S.
Honors/Stats: The Oklahoma Class 5A District Four Defensive Player of the Year as a senior at Bishop Kelley High School as a senior in 2018… made 260 career tackles for the Comets with 22.0 career quarterback sacks, two interceptions and two blocked kicks… also compiled 1,261 career passing yards, 1,663 yards of total offense and accounted for 17 touchdowns… helped Bishop Kelley to district titles in 2016 and 2018… H.S. Coach: J.J. Tappana… Personal: Born May 24, 2000… son of Phil and Donna Barkley… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
Jake Burke, 6-2, 200, S, Anthony, Kan./Chaparral H.S.
Honors/Stats: A first-team Kansas Class 2A All-State selection as a senior at Chaparral High School… tabbed the Class 2A Defensive Player of the Year by Sports in Kansas & the Class 2A Player of the Year by Vype… made 102 tackles (63 solo), one interception, 12 pass break-ups and four forced fumbles for the Roadrunners… also passed for 1,474 yards and 23 touchdowns and rushed for 1,077 yards and 17 scores… a two-time All-State honoree… three-time first-team All-Central Plains League defensive selection… the CPL Offensive Player of the Year as a senior in 2018… a 2019 Kansas Shrine Bowl selection… H.S. Coach: Justin Burke… Personal: Born February 20, 2001… son of Justin and Sara Burke… Anticipated PSU major: construction engineering technology.
Micah Button, 5-8, 175, S, Springdale, Ark./Shiloh Christian School
Honors/Stats: An Arkansas Class 4A All-State selection as a senior at Shiloh Christian School in 2018… made 97 tackles with 19.5 tackles-for-loss, 5.0 quarterback sacks, six interceptions, six pass break-ups, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries for the Saints… also scored five touchdowns on kick returns… helped Shiloh Christian to a 12-2 record… a three-year starter for the Saints… H.S. Coach: Jeff Conaway… Personal: Born February 7, 2001… son of Elena Button… Anticipated PSU major: management/marketing.
Christian Carter, 6-0, 170, QB, Kansas City, Mo./Lee’s Summit North H.S.
Honors/Stats: A two-time Suburban Gold All-Conference selection at Lee’s Summit North High School (2017- 18)… compiled 1,856 yards of total offense and 30 touchdowns as a senior for the Broncos… accounted for 1,607 yards of total offense and 22 touchdowns during his junior season… helped North to a 9-3 record and a conference title his senior season… H.S. Coach: Jamar Mozee… Personal: Born August 11, 2000… son of J.C. and Deitri Ellis… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
Gentry Cole, 5-9, 170, PK, Goddard, Kan./Goddard H.S.
Honors/Stats: A first-team Kansas Class 4A All-State selection as a place kicker as a senior at Goddard High School in 2018… a two-time All-State honoree (2017-18) and three-time All-League performer (2016-18)… scored 197 career points, converting 134 PATs and 21 field goals… helped the Lions to three straight league titles (2016-18) and state runner-up finishes in 2016 and 2018… H.S. Coach: Tommy Beason… Personal: Born February 23, 2001… son of Bart and Bobbi Cole… Anticipated PSU major: engineering technology.
Corbin Collins, 6-2, 275, OL, Siloam Springs, Ark. Siloam Springs H.S.
Honors/Stats: An Arkansas Class 6A All-State selection as a senior at Siloam Springs High School in 2018… a three-time All-Conference performer for the Panthers (2016-18)… H.S. Coach: Brandon Craig… Personal: Born November 24, 2000… son of John and Carrie Collins… Anticipated PSU major: construction management.
Ty Dixon, 6-1, 185, S, Talala, Okla./Oologah-Talala H.S.
Honors/Stats: An Oklahoma Class 4A All-District selection as a senior at Oologah-Talala High School in 2018… made 49 tackles and three forced fumbles for the Mustangs… also carried the ball 162 times for 1,191 yards on offense… helped Oologah to a pair of Class 4A state runner-up finishes in 2015 and 2016… H.S. Coach: Chad Weeks… Personal: Born July 14, 2000… son of Dru and Kelli Dixon… Anticipated PSU major: biology.
Alex Gaskill, 6-3, 205, LB, Webb City, Mo./Webb City H.S.
Honors/Stats: The Missouri Class 4A Defensive Player of the Year as a senior at Webb City High School in 2018… made 110 tackles and five interceptions his senior season… a two-time All-State performer (2017- 18)… helped the Cardinals to a 13-1 record and a berth in the Class 4A semifinals in 2018… helped WCHS to an unblemished 15-0 record and the Class 4A state championship as a junior in 2017… H.S. Coach: John Roderique… Personal: Born March 2, 2001… son of Jason and Debbie Gaskill… Anticipated PSU major: biology (pre-physical therapy).
Matt Georgie, 6-0, 210, LB, Lawrence, Kan./Free State H.S.
Honors/Stats: An All-Sunflower League selection as a senior at Free State High School in 2018… made 76 tackles, 3.0 quarterback sacks, two forced fumbles and one blocked kick as a senior for the Firebirds… helped Free State to a 21-2 combined record his final two seasons (2017-18)… H.S. Coach: Bob Lisher… Personal: Born May 30, 2001… son of Shawn and Jennifer Georgie… Anticipated PSU major: marketing.
Landon Hardman, 6-0, 170, WR, Lamar, Mo./Lamar H.S.
Honors/Stats: A two-time unanimous Missouri Class 2A All-State selection at defensive back at Lamar High School (2017-18)… compiled 31 tackles (21 solo), seven interceptions and four pass break-ups his senior season… also scored six touchdowns as a kick returner (three KR, three PR)… helped the Tigers to three consecutive Class 2A state championships (2015-17)… H.S. Coach: Scott Bailey… Personal: Born August 5, 2000… son of Lance and Michelle Hardman… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
Ke’Juan Hay, 6-1, 225, LB, Tulsa, Okla./Owasso H.S.
Honors/Stats: An Oklahoma Class 6A All-State selection at linebacker as a senior at Owasso High School as a senior in 2018… helped the Rams to the Class 6A state championship and a 12-1 record as a junior in 2017… H.S. Coach: Bill Blankenship… Personal: Born November 25, 2000… son of Keenan Hay and Chequita Drew… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
Noah Hernandez, 5-10, 195, RB, Tulsa, Okla./Jenks H.S.
Honors/Stats: An Oklahoma Class 6A All-State selection as a senior at Tulsa’s Jenks High School as a senior in 2018… selected the 6A District I linebacker of the year, posting 91 tackles, 2.0 quarterback sacks, seven pass break-ups and three fumble recoveries… rushed the ball 127 times for 947 yards and 22 touchdowns… compiled more than 250 career tackles… his 44 career touchdowns rank sixth in Jenks history… H.S. Coach: Keith Riggs… Personal: Born September 18, 2000… son of Brian Hernandez and Karen Hernandez… Anticipated PSU major: biology (pre-physical therapy).
Luke Jennings, 6-4, 215, LB, Gardner, Kan./Gardner-Edgerton H.S.
Honors/Stats: A Kansas Class 6A All-State selection as a senior at Gardner-Edgerton High School in 2018… also a first-team All-Sunflower League selection for the Blazers, helping the squad to a 10-1 record his senior season… rushed for 1,477 yards and 15 touchdowns… a three-year starter… a 2019 Kansas Shrine Bowl selection… H.S. Coach: Ryan Cornelson… Personal: Born June 14, 2000… son of Chad Jennings and Kristen Gore… Anticipated PSU major: construction management.
Mahcel Johnson, 6-3, 195, DE, Tulsa, Okla./Booker T. Washington H.S.
Honors/Stats: A stand-out prep performer at Tulsa’s Booker T. Washington High School… made 67 tackles (55 solo) with 30 tackles-for-loss and 15 quarterback sacks as a senior for the Hornets… helped Booker T. to a 12-1 record as a junior in 2017… a three-year starter for the Hornets… H.S. Coach: Brad Calip… Personal: Born April 9, 2001… son of Mahcoe Johnson and Natasha Phillips… Anticipated PSU major: management.
Matt Kaiser, 6-3, 195, WR, Broken Arrow, Okla./Broken Arrow H.S.
Honors/Stats: An honorable mention Oklahoma Class 6A All-State performer as a senior at Broken Arrow High School in 2018… a three-time All-Conference selection for the Tigers (2016-18)… caught 98 career passes for 1,820 yards and 16 touchdowns… helped Broken Arrow to a 13-0 record and the Class 6A state title in 2018… H.S. Coach: David Alexander… Personal: Born December 5, 2000… son of Chris and Betsy Kaiser… Anticipated PSU major: biology.
Dalton Kellum, 5-11, 170, RB, Lecompton, Kan./Perry-Lecompton H.S.
Honors/Stats: A two-time Kansas Class 3A All-State performer at Perry-Lecompton High School (2017-18)… compiled 3,021 career rushing yards and 1,877 career passing yards… also a three-year state medalist in track & field for the Kaws… H.S. Coach: Mike Paramore… Personal: Born July 28, 2000… son of Kenny and Helena Kellum… Anticipated PSU major: engineering technology.
Tanner Loggains, 6-3, 190, S, Akins, Okla./Central H.S.
Honors/Stats: An Oklahoma Class 1A All-State performe at wide receiver as a senior at Central High Schol in 2018… the two-time District Defensive Player of the Year (2017-18)… caught 37 passes for 902 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior in 2018… also made 92 tackles and 12 interceptions for the Tigers… a 2019 Kansas Shrine Bowl selection… H.S. Coach: Jeremy Thompson… Personal: Born September 5, 2000… son of Travis and Rhonda Loggains… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
Kaizer Newell, 6-2, 245, TE, Broken Arrow, Okla./Broken Arrow H.S.
Honors/Stats: A stand-out prep performer at Broken Arrow High School… made 67 tackles (29 solo) with 3.0 quarterback sacks as a senior for the Tigers… also scored six offensive touchdowns as a fullback/tight end… helped the Tigers to a 13-0 record and the Class 6A state championship in 2018… H.S. Coach: David Alexander… Personal: Born December 10, 2000… son of Lantz and Tammy Newell… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
Antoine Nunn, Jr., 5-9, 165, CB, Belton, Mo./Belton H.S.
Honors/Stats: A two-time Missouri Class 5A All-State performer at Belton High School (2017-18)… also a two-time All-Conference and two-time All-District selection… made 49 tackles and 13 pass break-ups as a senior in 2018 for the Pirates… registered 32 tackles and a school record 10 interceptions as a junior in 2017… H.S. Coach: Todd Vaughn… Personal: Born January 26, 2001… son of Antoine Nunn, Sr., and Morgan Johnson… Anticipated PSU major: management.
Brendan Ohlmeier, 5-10, 175, LS, Paola, Kan./Paola H.S.
Honors/Stats: A Kansas Class 4A All-State performer at Paola High School as a senior in 2018… a two-time first-team All-League selection (2017-18)… posted 210 career tackles for the Panthers… a 2019 Kansas Shrine Bowl selection… H.S. Coach: Mike Dumpert… Personal: Born October 4, 2000… son of Corey and Michelle Ohlmeier… Anticipated PSU major: engineering technology.
Dubem Okonkwo, 6-0, 215, LB, Kansas City, Mo./Lee’s Summit North H.S.
Honors/Stats: A second-team Missouri Class 6A All-State selection as a senior at Lee’s Summit North High School in 2018… made 77 tackles (60 solo) with 27 tackles-for-loss and 14 quarterback sacks as a senior for the Broncos… H.S. Coach: Jamar Mozee… Personal: Born May 21, 2001… son of Gilbert and Onyinye Okonkwo… Anticipated PSU major: nursing.
Dakota Pullum, 6-1, 185, QB, Winona, Texas/Winona H.S.
Honors/Stats: A Texas Class 3A All-State performer as a wide receiver as a junior at Winona High School in 2017… a three-time All-District selection… compiled 1,556 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns in 2017 for the Wildcats… completed 92 of 182 passes for 1,408 yards and 16 TDs as a senior in 2018… also carried the ball 109 times for 779 yards and 11 scores… H.S. Coach: Keylon Kincade, Sr. … Personal: Born July 31, 2000… son of Gloria Steed… Anticipated PSU major: exercise science.
Josh Rentie, 6-4, 310, DL, Hartshorne, Okla./Hartshorne H.S.
Honors/Stats: A two-time first-team All-District performer at Hartshorne High School (2017-18)… the two- time District Offensive Lineman of the Year (2017-18)… a four-year starter for the Miners… H.S. Coach: Jeff Beare… Personal: Born August 18, 2000… son of Kevin Rentie and Elvalynn Cole… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
Jack Roberts, 6-3, 185, QB, Overland Park, Kan./Shawnee Mission South H.S.
Honors/Stats: A first-team All-Sunflower League performer as a senior at Shawnee Mission South High School in 2018… rushed for 1,321 yards, passes for 1,126 yards and accounted for 26 total touchdowns for the Raiders his senior season… a three-year starter… a 2019 Kansas Shrine Bowl selection… H.S. Coach: Brett Oberzan… Personal: Born May 27, 2001… son of Pat and Stacy Roberts… Anticipated PSU major: management.
Christian Roth, 5-11, 230, DE, Shawnee, Kan./Mill Valley H.S.
Honors/Stats: A first-team Kansas Class 5A All-State performer as a senior at Mill Valley High School in 2018… made 61 tackles (29 solo) with 18.0 tackles-for-loss and 7.5 quarterback sacks as a senior for the Jaguars… posted 78 tackles (43 solo) with 13.5 tackles-for-loss and 6.5 quarterback sacks in 2017… helped the Jaguars to the Class 5A state championship as a sophomore in 2016… H.S. Coach: Joel Applebee… Personal: Born January 21, 2001… son of Linda Roth… Anticipated PSU major: plastics engineering technology.
Garrett Schick, 6-0, 190, S, Pleasant Hill, Mo./Pleasant Hill H.S.
Honors/Stats: A two-time Missouri Class 3A All-State performer at Pleasant Hill High School (2017-18)… a three-time All-Conference selection for the Roosters (2016-18)… made 131 tackles, five pass break-ups and four forced fumbles as a senior in 2018… also rushed for 950 yards and 12 touchdowns… posted 111 tackles, three pass break-ups and four forced fumbles during his junior season… H.S. Coach: Greg Smith… Personal: Born July 24, 2000… son of Darrin Schick and Jill Bruno… Anticipated PSU major: management.
Dominique Shelmon, 6-0, 185, CB, Dallas, Texas/Skyline H.S.
Honors/Stats: A first-team All-District performer as a defensive back as a senior at Dallas’ Skyline High School in 2018… also a second-team All-District selection at wide receiver… a three-year starter for the Raiders… H.S. Coach: Herman Johnson… Personal: Born January 19, 2001… son of Fredrick Burnett and Shawna Helton… Anticipated PSU major: exercise science.
Aaron Stokes, 5-8, 170, CB, Tulsa, Okla./Broken Arrow H.S.
Honors/Stats: A first-team Oklahoma Class 6A All-State performer as a senior at Broken Arrow High School in 2018… made 54 tackles, seven interceptions and 11 pass break-ups for the Tigers… helped Broken Arrow to a 13-0 record and the Class 6A state championship in 2018… a three-year starter… H.S. Coach: David Alexander… Personal: Born August 10, 2001… son of Mikal Solomon and Shemia Sisco… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
James Taylor, Jr., 6-0, 330, OL, Houston, Texas/North Shore H.S.
Honors/Stats: A first-team All-District selection as a senior at Houston’s North Shore High School in 2018… a two-time All-District performer, earning second-team honors as a junior in 2017… helped the Mustangs to an unblemished 16-0 record, the Texas Class 6A-Division I state championship and a final No. 1 ranking nationally from MaxPreps… H.S. Coach: Jon Kay… Personal: Born November 18, 2000… son of Christie Trishell… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
Riley Teutsch, 6-5, 300, OL, Catoosa, Okla./Catoosa H.S.
Honors/Stats: An Oklahoma Class 4A All-State performer as a senior at Catoosa High School in 2018… the Class 4A-District 3 Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2018… a three-year starter for the Indians… H.S. Coach: Aaron Meier… Personal: Born February 26, 2001… son of Brian and Sheri Teutsch… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
Kewone Thomas, 6-0, 185, QB, Lufkin, Texas/Lufkin H.S.
Honors/Stats: A two-time Texas Class 5A All-District performer at Lufkin High School (2017-18)… a two- year starter for the Panthers… compiled 3,434 career passing yards with 37 touchdowns and 1,091 career rushing yards with 18 scores… H.S. Coach: Todd Quick… Personal: Born November 30, 2000… son of Carnelius Thomas and Lakita Johnson… Anticipated PSU major: exercise science.
Evan Troike, 5-11, 160, WR, Girard, Kan./Girard H.S.
Honors/Stats: An honorable mention Kansas Class 3A All-State performer at Girard High School as a senior in 2018… also a first-team All-League selection… caught 31 passes for 554 yards and five touchdowns… also made 56 tackles and three interceptions on defense for the Trojans… H.S. Coach: Neal Philpot… Personal: Born May 10, 2001… son of Jim and Alicia Troike… Anticipated PSU major: biology.
Ian Watts, 6-2, 185, S, Oviedo, Fla./Hagerty H.S.
Honors/Stats: A first-team All-District performer at Hagerty High School as a senior in 2018… also a first- team All-Conference performer… made 75 tackles, three interceptions and four pass break-ups for the Huskies… a three-year starter… H.S. Coach: Phil Ziglar… Personal: Born October 16, 2000… son of Allen and Stephanie Watts… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
Tyler Wayland, 6-0, 160, WR, Bristow, Okla./Bristow H.S.
Honors/Stats: An Oklahoma Class 4A All-Star selection as a senior at Bristow High School in 2018… the Class 4A-District 3 Quarterback of the Year… passed for 736 yards and eight touchdowns and rushed for 734 yards and 15 scores… rushed for 1,236 yards and 18 TDs and passed for 634 yards and eight TDs as a junior for the Pirates… H.S. Coach: Brett Jones… Personal: Born March 6, 2000… son of Mike and Cindy Wayland… Anticipated PSU major: construction management.
Dylan White, 6-1, 180, WR, Pittsburg, Kan./Pittsburg H.S.
Honors/Stats: The Kansas Class 4A Offensive Player of the Year as a senior at Pittsburg High School in 2018… an All-State, All-Class selection by the Topeka Capital-Journal… also named a second-team All-Kansas wide receiver by USA Today… compiled 1,532 all-purpose yards, made 40 receptions and scored 18 touchdowns… caught 33 passes for 690 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior in 2017 for the Purple Dragons… H.S. Coach: Tom Nickelson… Personal: Born December 28, 2000… son of Rich White and Deonna Hunt… Anticipated PSU major: undecided.
Malik Wooley, 6-4, 270, DL, Grand Prairie, Texas/Nolan Catholic H.S.
Honors/Stats: An All-Area and All-District selection as a senior at Nolan Catholic High School in 2018… a three-year starter for the Vikings… helped Nolan Catholic to a 9-2 record his senior season… H.S. Coach: David Beaudin… Personal: Born October 25, 2000… son of Arthur Wooley and Sondra Taylor… Anticipated PSU major: exercise science.
Additionally, the following transfer players have joined the Pitt State football team at the semester or will join the team in August.
Wilbur Cooper, Jr., 5-10, 220, JR, RB, Inwood, Fla./Eastern Arizona C.C.
Honors/Stats: Signed with Pitt State from Eastern Arizona Community College and will join the Gorillas in August… earned All-Conference and All-Region honors as a sophomore in 2018, rushing 146 times for 890 yards… helped the Gila Monsters to a 9-3 record and a conference title… also a second-team All-Conference pick in 2017, rushing 122 times for 744 yards… named Offensive MVP of the Salt City Bowl in 2017… In High School: An All-Conference performer at Auburndale High School… eclipsed 900 rushing yards as a sophomore and again during his senior campaign… a two-time Florida Class 6A state champion in the 200 meters in track & field… Personal: Born July 13, 1995… son of Wilbur, Sr., and Pamela Cooper… a biology (pre-physical therapy) major.
Chase Johnston, 6-3, 235, SR, LB, Carl Junction, Mo./Kansas State Univ.
Honors/Stats: Transferred in January from Kansas State University… lettered and played in all 13 games in each of the past three seasons (2016-18) for the Wildcats…recorded two quarterback sacks as a junior in 2018… In High School: A first-team Missouri Class 4A All-State selection as a senior at Carl Junction High School in 2014… made 100 tackles with 18 tackles-for-loss and 7.0 quarterback sacks for the Bulldogs… named the Conference Defensive Player of the Year his senior season… Personal: Born September 30, 1996… son of Vince and Leigh Johnston… a history/government major.