2019 UNC PEMBROKE FOOTBALL SIGNING CLASS

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown High School Dante Bowlding DB 5-11 177 Fayetteville, N.C. Terry Sanford HS Hunter Braswell K 5-8 162 Thomasville, N.C. High Point Christian Academy Sean Brown WR 6-3 178 Waxhaw, N.C. Marvin Ridge HS Tavion Copeland DT 6-0 271 Norfolk, Va. Lake Taylor HS Caleb Fonvielle OL 6-3 294 Tabor City, N.C. South Columbus HS Jordan Gladney WR 5-10 154 Spring Lake, N.C. Pine Forest HS Cameron Goins DB 6-1 173 Pittsboro, N.C. Northwood HS Sean Hill DB 6-2 187 Mooresville, N.C. Mooresville HS Matthew Jamison DB 5-9 153 Columbia, S.C. A.C. Flora HS Jaylyn Locklear RB 5-6 142 Fayetteville, N.C. E.E. Smith HS Lance Mclean LB 6-1 213 Lillington, N.C. Western Harnett HS Leonard Mosley Jr. RB 5-8 166 Fayetteville, N.C. Terry Sanford HS Bo Osborne DE 6-5 234 Kernersville, N.C. East Forsyth HS Jai'Veon Smalls WR 5-10 169 Richmond, Va. Highland Springs HS Tyshuon Thomas DB 5-9 162 Fayetteville, N.C. Scotland HS Evan VanMeter Nickel 6-0 186 Lexington, N.C. North Davidson HS Collin Williams Nickel 5-11 185 Blythewood, S.C. Blythewood HS Joshua Williams OL 6-6 286 Lumberton, N.C. Purnell Swett HS Benjamin Willis OL 6-3 244 Fayetteville, N.C. Seventy-First HS

Dante Bowlding 5-11, 177, Fayetteville, N.C. (Terry Sanford HS)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Terry Sanford High School for coach Bruce McClelland … Earned all-conference and defensive player of the year laurels as a senior after registering 172 tackles (80 solo), including one tackle for loss … Also turned in five interceptions, two pass break-ups, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble … Returned 16 kickoffs for 356 yards (22.3 yards/return) and 10 punts for 139 yards (13.9 yards/return) … Scored one touchdown on a punt return against Overhills High School … Totaled 138 tackles (73 solo) as a junior, including six tackles for loss … Also tallied three interceptions, four pass break-ups and one forced fumble … Is also a two-time all-conference performer in basketball for the Bulldogs.

PERSONAL: The son of Venus and Ray Bowlding … Has two brothers, Dimitri and Raynard … Maintains a 3.7 cumulative grade point average at Terry Sanford High School … Hobbies include working out and hanging out with friends … Favorite movie is the Hateful Eight … Favorite sports team is the Boston Celtics … Favorite food is salmon with brown sugar … Plans on majoring in exercise & sports science at UNCP.

Hunter Braswell 5-8, 162, Kicker Thomasville, N.C. (High Point Christian Academy)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at High Point Christian Academy for coach Scott Bell … Earned all-conference nod as both a sophomore and senior, while also picking up all-county recognition as a junior … Named to all-state team as a senior as well … Was 9-of-14 on field goal attempts as a senior, including a school record 48- yard field goal against Rabun Gap-Nacoochee High School … Also converted on 34 of his 40 point-after attempts … Averaged 59.1 yards on 54 kickoffs, including 37 that resulted in a touchback … Averaged 35.8 yards on 26 punts, including a season-long 54-yarder against Cannon High School … Four of his punts were downed inside the 20-yard line … Went 10-of-14 on field goal attempts as a junior at Ledford High School, including a season-long 45-yard field goal … Converted on 33 of his 35 point-after attempts … Averaged 55.9 yards on 59 kickoffs, including 42 that resulted in touchbacks … Averaged 38.2 yards on 51 punts as well, including a season-long 43-yard boot … Also lettered in track & field as a junior and senior.

PERSONAL: The son of Kimberly and Danny Braswell … Hobbies including fishing … Lists Dan Bailey as his idol … Favorite movie is Stepbrothers and favorite sports team is the Carolina Panthers … Favorite band is The Beatles and his favorite song is Hey Jude … Lists sushi as his favorite food … Plans on majoring in athletic training at UNCP.

Sean Brown 6-3, 178, Wide Receiver Waxhaw, N.C. (Marvin Ridge HS)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Marvin Ridge High School for coach Aubrey Carter … Hauled in 54 catches for 794 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior … Tallied four 100-yard receiving games, including a 6-catch, 214-yard performance (2 touchdowns) against Ardrey Kell High School … Tacked up a season-best four touchdown receptions against Parkland High School, and finished the game with 9 receptions for 108 yards … Also scored a trio of receiving touchdowns in the season opener with South Mecklenburg High School … Accounted for 536 receiving yards (42 receptions) and eight touchdowns as a junior … Also lettered in lacrosse for the Mavericks.

PERSONAL: The son of Stephanie and Shannon Brown … Has a brother, Sawyer, and one sister, Sarah … Maintains a 3.2 cumulative grade point average at Marvin Ridge High School … Favorite movie is Spiderman and his favorite sports team is the Carolina Panthers … Favorite food is chicken wings … Plans on majoring in sports medicine at UNCP.

Tavion Copeland 6-0, 271, Defensive Tackle Norfolk, Va. (Lake Taylor HS)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Lake Taylor High School for coach Hank Sawyer … Earned second consecutive all-state nod as a senior, while also bringing home all- region, all-district and all-area honors as well … Also an all-district performer on the offensive line … Helped lead an offense that rolled up more than 5,000 yards, including 3,500 on the ground … Ranked third on Lake Taylor in tackles.

PERSONAL: The son of Shantae Copeland and Vincent Wright Sr. … Has a younger brother, Vincent Jr., and a sister, Zocanye … Hobbies include listening to music … Names his mother as his hero … Favorite movie is Friday … Favorite sports teams are the Chicago Bears, the Boston Red Sox and the Boston Celtics … Favorite food is baked lasagna with lots of cheese … Plans on majoring in communications at UNCP.

Caleb Fonvielle 6-3, 294, Offensive Line Tabor City, N.C. (South Columbus HS)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at South Columbus High School for coach Russell Dove … Helped pave the way for an offense that averaged 374.0 yards per game on the ground and nearly 30 points per game … Stallions compiled a 24-3 record and a won a pair of conference titles over last two prep seasons … South Columbus also produced a trio of individual 1,000-yard rushing seasons over last two years as well … Paved the way for an offense that averaged more than 352 yards on the ground as a junior … Also lettered in track & field at South Columbus … Named Best In Field as a junior.

PERSONAL: The son of Monica and Hunter Fonvielle … Has an older sister, Gracelyn, and a younger brother, Zach … Maintains a 3.9 cumulative grade point average at South Columbus High School … Hobbies include hunting and fishing … Names his father as his hero … Favorite movie is The Blind Side and his favorite sports team is the Chicago Bears … Favorite musical artist is Hank Williams Jr. … Plans on majoring in criminal justice at UNCP. Jordan Gladney 5-10, 154, Wide Receiver Spring Lake, N.C. (Pine Forest HS)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Pine Forest High School for coach William Sochovka … Earned all-conference and all-region laurels as a senior … Accounted for 693 all- purpose yards, including 221 on the ground (19 carries) … Returned eight kickoffs for 183 yards (22.9 yards/return) and 12 punts for 110 yards (9.2/return) … Caught 11 passes for 171 yards … Totaled 81 tackles (57 solo), including five tackles for loss … Also turned in one sack, five interceptions, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery … Accounted for six total touchdowns (three rushing, one receiving, one interception return, one punt return) … Tallied 375 all-purpose yards as a junior, including 195 receiving yards (17 catches) … Also ran for 91 yards (13 carries) … Accounted for three touchdowns (two receiving, one rushing) … Also turned in six tackles and a pair of pass break-ups.

PERSONAL: The son of Matombia Eaglin … Has two brothers, Justin and Jaylin … Maintains a 3.2 cumulative grade point average at Pine Forest High School … Hobbies include video games … Lists Jesus Christ as his hero … Favorite movie is Friday and the Philadelphia Eagles are his favorite sports team … Favorite food is pizza … Plans on majoring in business administration at UNCP.

Cameron Goins 6-1, 173, Defensive Back Pittsboro, N.C. (Northwood HS)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Northwood High School for coach Brian Harrington … Earned all-conference honor following both junior and senior campaigns … Also earned Golden Helmet award as a senior, and Charger Way award as a junior … Totaled 62 tackles (30 solo) as a junior, while also turning in 11 pass break-ups, three interceptions and a pair of fumble recoveries … Rushed for 104 yards and one touchdown on 21 carries … Also returned a fumble for a touchdown … Is also an all-conference performer in basketball for the Chargers.

PERSONAL: The son of Tameka Johnson and Chad Goins … Has a younger sister, Kelis … Maintains a 3.37 cumulative grade point average at Northwood High School … Hobbies include basketball and reading … Names his mother as his hero … Favorite movie is Set It Off and favorite sports team is the Seattle Seahawks … Lists shrimp as his favorite food … Plans on majoring in exercise & sports science at UNCP.

Sean Hill 6-2, 187, Defensive Back Mooresville, N.C. (Mooresville HS)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Mooresville High School for coach Thad Wells … Captained the Blue Devils as a senior … Registered a trio of interceptions as a senior, as well as 94 interception return yards … Threw for 191 yards and two touchdowns on 13-of-24 passing … Also rushed for 172 yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries … Caught four passes for 42 yards and one additional score … Ran for 103 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries against McDowell High School … Totaled 81 tackles (27 solo) as a junior, while also tallying a pair of pass break-ups … Also lettered in track & field at Mooresville.

PERSONAL: Maintains a 3.6 cumulative grade point average at Mooresville High School … Hobbies include video games and hanging out with friends … Names his grandpa as his hero … Favorite movie is The Lion King and his favorite sports team is the Minnesota Vikings … Favorite food is macaroni & cheese … Plans on majoring in pre-med at UNCP.

Matthew Jamison 5-9, 153, Defensive Back Columbia, S.C. (A.C. Flora HS)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at A.C. Flora High School for coach Collin Drafts … Earned second-straight all-region nod as a senior, while also picking up A.C. Flora’s offensive player of the year recognition … Threw and ran for more than 1,000 yards for the Falcons … Is also an all-region performer in basketball at A.C. Flora.

PERSONAL: The son of Lakind Rosebough and Matthew Jamison … Has five brothers – Cory, Cam, Quincy, Carson, Makale and Maren – and five sisters – Tyneqa, Tynesha, Maddie, Myasia and Mahogany … Hobbies include video games … Favorite sports teams are the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Lakers … Favorite food is chicken … Undecided on a major at UNCP.

Jaylyn Locklear 5-6, 142, Fayetteville, N.C. (E.E. Smith HS)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at E.E. Smith High School for coach Deron Donald … Ran for 629 yards and eight touchdowns on 113 carries … Also caught two passes for 22 yards, and returned five kickoffs for 46 yards (9.2 yards/return) … Returned two punts for 50 yards (25.0/return) … Turned in a pair of 100-yard rushing games, including a 137-yard, 2-touchdown performance against Jordan High School … Registered 557 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 71 carries as a junior … Also logged a 70-yard kickoff return against West Carteret High School … Named team most valuable player as a member of both the track & field and wrestling teams at E.E. Smith as well.

PERSONAL: The son of Nicole Wright and Richard Vanderhorst … Has an older sister, Briyannah … Maintains a 3.14 cumulative grade point average at E.E. Smith High School … Hobbies include video games and riding motorcycles … Names his mother as his idol … Favorite foods are crab legs and shrimp … Plans on majoring in mass communications or exercise & sports science at UNCP.

Lance Mclean 6-1, 213, Linebacker Lillington, N.C. (Western Harnett HS)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Western Harnett High School for coach Blake Culbertson … Earned all-conference honors following each of his last two prep seasons … Also named 3A Defensive Player of the Year as a senior … Logged 235 tackles over his prep career, including 39 tackles for loss (five sacks) … Totaled a school- record 146 tackles (59 solo) as a senior, including 22 tackles for loss … Also tallied a pair of forced fumbles … Named team most valuable player and defensive most valuable player … Registered 89 tackles (40 solo), including 12 tackles for loss … Also recorded a forced fumble … Also lettered in track & field for the Eagles.

PERSONAL: The son of Elaine and Larry Melton … Has three sisters – Tierra, Jayla and Myia … Maintains a 3.4 cumulative grade point at Western Harnett High School … Hobbies include video games, dirt bikes and car audio … Names his father as his hero … Favorite movie is Scarface and his favorite sports team is the Carolina Panthers … Favorite food is homemade macaroni & cheese … Plans on majoring in applied physics at UNCP.

Leonard Mosley, Jr. 5-8, 166, Running Back Fayetteville, N.C. (Terry Sanford HS)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Terry Sanford High School for coach Bruce McClelland … Ran for 1,423 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior on 121 carries … Also caught 58 passes for 822 yards and three additional scores … Registered six 100-yard rushing games, including a 304-yard (14 carries) showing against E.E. Smith High School … Recorded a pair of 100-yard receiving games, including a 106-yard (6 catches) performance against Westover High School … Ran for 347 yards and three touchdowns as a junior on 48 carries … Also caught 32 passes for 532 yards and seven additional scores.

PERSONAL: The son of Latasha Ray and Leonard Mosley … Has three brothers – Jovon, Matt and Brandon – and two sisters, Shevun and Dushuna … Hobbies include working out … Lists the Pittsburgh Steelers as his favorite sports team and ribs as his favorite food … Plans on majoring in physical therapy at UNCP.

Bo Osborne 6-5, 234, Kernersville, N.C. (East Forsyth HS)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at East Forsyth High School for coach Todd Willert … Captained the Eagles to a state championship as a senior … Logged 44 tackles (17 solo) as a senior, including five tackles for loss … Also turned in one sack, two pass break-ups and a pair of fumble recoveries … Totaled eight tackles (4 solo) as a junior, including a pair of tackles for loss … Also recorded one sack and a forced fumble.

PERSONAL: The son of Tozi and Timothy Osborne … Has a younger sister, Catie … Maintains a 3.3 cumulative grade point average at East Forsyth High School … Hobbies include lifting weights … Lists Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt as his idol … Favorite movie is Men In Black and his favorite sports team is the Houston Texans … Arroz con Pollo is his favorite food … Plans on majoring in sports management or marketing at UNCP.

Jai’Veon Smalls 5-10, 169, Wide Receiver Richmond, Va. (Highland Springs HS)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Highland Springs High School for coach Loren Johnson … Helped lead Springers to a combined 43-2 record and three state championships over his prep career.

PERSONAL: The son of Tarrin Richardson and James Smalls … Has a younger brother, Antoine … Maintains a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at Highland Springs High School … Hobbies include working out … Names Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks as his idol … Favorite sports team is the Carolina Panthers … Alfredo is his favorite food … Plans on majoring in criminal justice at UNCP.

Tyshuon Thomas 5-9, 162, Defensive Back Fayetteville, N.C. (Scotland HS)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Scotland High School for coach Richard Bailey … Earned second-straight all-conference laurel as a senior, while also picking up first team all-region recognition … Logged 31 tackles (27 solo) as a senior, while also registering 26 pass break-ups, four interceptions, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery … Tallied 16 solo tackles as a junior, as well as four pass break-ups, two interceptions and a sack … Also lettered in track & field for the Fighting Scots.

PERSONAL: The son of Taborah and Wendell Thomas, Jr. … Has two older brothers - Tyree and Tyus - and one younger brother, Tyrell … Maintains a 3.4 cumulative grade point average at Scotland High School … Hobbies including listening to music and playing video games … Named Jalen Ramsey as his idol … Lists Bad Boys 2 as his favorite movie and the L.A. Lakers as his favorite sports team … Favorite food is fried chicken … Plans on majoring in accounting at UNCP.

Evan VanMeter 6-0, 186, Nickel Back Lexington, N.C. (North Davidson HS)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at North Davidson High School for coach Brian Flynn … Earned second-straight all-conference and all-county honors as a senior … Amassed 137 tackles (78 solo) as a senior, including 23 tackles for loss (2 sacks) … Also turned in two interceptions, 14 pass break-ups and one blocked punt … Finished prep career with school record 403 tackles … Earned sportsmanship award in state championship game … Also earned an invite to Tiki Bowl … Logged 104 tackles (38 solo) as a junior, including 14 tackles for loss … Also tallied three sacks and a fumble recovery … Also lettered in track & field for the Black Knights.

PERSONAL: The son of Debbie Davis and Van VanMeter … Has two brothers – Erik and Chelton – and one sister, Brianna … Maintains a 3.7 cumulative grade point average at North Davidson High School … Hobbies include outer space … Names former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis as his idol … Favorite movie is Creed 2 … Favorite sports team is the … Favorite food is fruit … Plans on majoring in physical therapy at UNCP.

Collin Williams 5-11, 185, Nickel Back Blythewood, S.C. (Blythewood HS)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Blythewood High School for coach Jason Seidel … Captained the Bengals as a senior … Totaled 66 tackles as a senior, while also turning in eight tackles for loss, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

PERSONAL: The son of Jenne and Greg Williams … has two brothers – Raheen and Caymen – and two sisters, Asia and Arienna … Hobbies include fishing, hunting and trucks (Chevy only) … Names his father as his hero … Favorite movie is 2 Fast, 2 Furious, and his favorite sports team is the Pittsburgh Steelers … Favorite food is grilled shrimp … Plans on majoring in exercise & sports science at UNCP.

Joshua Williams 6-6, 286, Offensive Line Lumberton, N.C. (Purnell Swett HS)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Purnell Swett High School for coach Jon Sherman … Anchored an offense that averaged nearly 300 yards per game as a senior … Also lettered in track & field and for the Rams.

PERSONAL: The son of Christopher Williams … Has an older brother, Christopher … Maintains a 3.7 cumulative grade point average at Purnell Swett High School … Hobbies include video games and building things … Names his father as his hero … Favorite song is Dirt Road Anthem … Favorite sports team is UNC Pembroke … Enjoys all kinds of different foods … Undecided on a major at UNCP.

Benjamin Willis 6-3, 244, Offensive Line Fayetteville, N.C. (Seventy-First HS)

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Seventy-First High School for coach Duran McLaurin … Earned all-conference and all-region laurels as a senior, while also taking home Seventy-First’s best offensive lineman award … Anchored an offense that averaged more than 350 yards per game, including 224 on the ground … Paved the way for a 1,000-yard rusher as well … Played a key role as a junior on an offensive line that helped the Falcons put up nearly 430 yards per game.

PERSONAL: The son of Kelley and James Willis … Has two brothers, Reuben and Gabriel … Reuben joined the Braves as an offensive lineman in 2018 … Maintains a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at Seventy-First High School … Hobbies include video games … Names his mother as his hero … Favorite movie is V For Vendetta … Lists the Pittsburgh Steelers as his favorite sports team … Alfredo is his favorite food … Plans on majoring in computer science at UNCP.