2018 RECRUITING CLASS ULM FOOTBALL

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown (High School/Previous School) Jahquan Bloomfield WR 6-2 180 Katy, (Seven Lakes HS) John Bolding OL 6-4 300 Oak Grove, La. (Oak Grove) Zach Breaux OL 6-4 325 Harvey, La. (Brother Martin) Myles Cole DE 6-6 235 Shreveport, La. (Evangel Christian Academy) Floyd Connell CB 6-1 170 Copperas Cove, Texas (Copperas Cove) Mark Deaves P 6-4 210 Girraween, Australia (Mercy College) Tyler Glass S 6-2 200 Greenwood, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC) Barry Howard DE 6-2 230 Hollandale, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC) Malik Jackson WR 5-9 170 Lufkin, Texas (Lufkin) Jabari Johnson S 6-0 180 Monroe, La. (Ouachita Parish HS) Keyshawn Johnson LB 6-1 214 Duncanville, Texas () Kevin Jones S 6-3 185 Tallulah, La. (Madison HS) Cal Kee III S 6-0 205 Hampton, Va. (East Central CC) Blake Lodes OL 6-7 317 Mansfield, Texas (Lake Ridge) Bacari Middleton S 6-0 190 Grand Prairie, Texas (Grand Prairie HS) Brandon Nettles DE 6-3 230 Arlington, Texas (Lake Ridge HS) Josh Newton WR 6-0 180 Monroe, La. (Ouachita Parish HS) Jordan Oliver CB 5-11 170 Richmond, Texas (Kempner) Conner Parsons OL 6-4 295 Mansfield, Texas (Mansfield HS) Isaiah Phillips RB 5-8 185 Lufkin, Texas (Lufkin) Dayonte Roberts DT 6-2 280 Cabot, Ark. (Cabot HS) Larance Shaw DT 6-0 270 Fort Worth, Texas (Cisco College) Colby Suits QB 6-3 220 Forney, Texas (North Forney HS) Brennen Wooten QB 6-2 195 San Angelo, Texas (Tyler JC)

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 JAHQUAN BLOOMFIELD WR | 6-2 | 180 | Katy, Texas | Coach Lydell Wilson

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year starter for Coach Lydell Wilson at Seven Lakes High School in Katy, Texas . . . earned second-team all-district honors as a senior . . . had 22 receptions for 406 yards (18.5 avg.) and four touchdowns . . . had three catches for a career-high 124 yards and two scores vs. Mayde Creek . . . had 19 catches for 481 yards (25.3 avg.) and five TDs as a junior . . . posted two 100- yard receiving games in 2016 . . . caught two passes for 117 yards vs. Morton Ranch, including a 62-yard TD grab . . . had three receptions for 90 yards and a score vs. Strake Jesuit . . . had three catches for 110 yards vs. Obra D. Tompkins, including a 91-yard TD reception . . . also lettered in track and field for the Spartans . . . 2017 district (22.11) and area (22.46) champion in 200 meters.

VIATOR ON BLOOMFIELD: “Jahquan Bloomfield really impressed us with his ability to take the top off the defense. He was the district champion in the 200 meters last year, so he’ll give us an all-around threat at the wide receiver position.”

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 JOHN BOLDING OL | 6-4 | 300 | Oak Grove, La. Oak Grove High School | Coach Ryan Gregory

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Participated in Jan. 22, 2018, Blue-Grey All-American Bowl (East roster) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas . . . played in Dec. 16 Louisi- ana High School Coaches Association’s East-West All-Star Game (I-20 Bowl) in Ruston . . . two-year starter for Coach Ryan Gregory at Oak Grove (La.) High School . . . consensus first-team all-state selection as a senior . . . selected Class 1A Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2017 . . . also named to the All-Northeast Louisiana (Small School) Team as a senior . . . anchored an offensive line that helped Oak Grove’s Pow- er-I rushing attack amass more than 4,500 yards in 2017 as the Tigers made their third-straight appearance in the Class 1A state semifinals (12-2 overall) . . . earned all-state hon- orable mention as a junior in 2016 . . . sports a perfect 4.0 grade-point average.

VIATOR ON BOLDING: “John Bolding brings a physical presence to our offensive line. He displayed the ability to dominate his one-on-one match-ups all last season and showed the ability to move people off the line of scrimmage.”

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 ZACH BREAUX OL | 6-4 | 325 | Harvey, La. Brother Martin High School | Coach Mark Bonis

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year starter for Coach Mark Bonis at Brother Martin High School in New Orleans, La. . . . helped the Crusades to a combined record of 16- 10, including a trip to the 2016 Class 5A state semifinals (9-5 overall) . . . named to Louisiana Sportsline Class 5A All- State Team as a senior . . . helped anchor an offensive line that paved the way for 2016 all-state running back Bruce Jordan-Swilling (Georgia Tech), who rushed for 1,716 yards and 28 touchdowns.

VIATOR ON BREAUX: “Zach Breaux is guy who showed improvement from year to year. Zach will add athleticism and size to our offensive line.”

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 MYLES COLE DE | 6-6 | 235 | Shreveport, La. Evangel Christian Academy | Coach Byron Dawson

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year starter for Coach Byron Dawson at Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport, La. . . . two-time first-team all-district selection . . . recorded 48 tackles as a senior, with 12 resulting in losses including five sacks.

VIATOR ON COLE: “You can’t stretch someone and make him that long. Myl- es Cole has tremendous wing span and length. He has the ability to affect the quarterback in the pocket as well as the speed to run him down outside the pocket.”

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 FLOYD CONNELL CB | 6-1 | 170 | Copperas Cove, Texas Copperas Cove High School | Coach Jack Welch

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year starter for Coach Jack Welch at Copperas Cove (Texas) High School . . . hon- orable mention all-state selection as a senior . . . named Dis- trict 8-6A Offensive Player of the Year in 2017 . . . selected second-team All-District 8-6A as a cornerback . . . account- ed for 1,274 all-purpose yards (115.8 ypg.) as a senior . . . had 75 receptions for 972 yards (13.0 avg.) and nine touch- downs in 2017 . . . posted four 100-yard receiving games as a senior: vs. Tigres (147), vs. Waco Midway (132), Harker Heights (career-best 156) and Killeen (135) . . . returned 13 kickoffs for 263 yards (20.2 avg.) in 2017 . . . recorded 36 tackles (29 solos, 7 assists), including four for losses, as a senior . . . produced 795 all-purpose yards (79.5 ypg.) in 2016 . . . caught 24 passes for 325 yards (13.5 avg.) and three TDs as a junior . . . returned 12 kickoffs for 274 yards (22.8 avg.) in 2016 . . . credited with 12 tackles (11 solos, 1 assist), including one for a loss, as a junior.

VIATOR ON CONNELL: “Floyd Connell has great length and ball skills for a corner. He really showcased his ball skills as a receiver in high school.”

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 MARK DEAVES P | 6-4 | 210 | Girraween, Australia Mercy College

WEST AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL (RUGBY) LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS: Played forward for the Narrogin Hawks in the West Australian Football League . . . kicked 35 goals in nine matches in 2016 . . . named West Coast Poly Player of the Year in 2015 after kicking 144 goals in 18 matches (av- eraged 8.0 goals per game) . . . accounted for 13, 20 and 14 goals during a three-week span in 2015 . . . selected for the WACFL state team that played South Australia in July 2017 (kicked 3 goals) . . . also represented Upper Great Southern in the Landmark Carnival . . . ranked as the third-highest goal-kicker across all competitions in Australia in 2015 . . . made his WAFL debut in 2010 for East Perth.

VIATOR ON DEAVES: “Mark Deaves is a big punter with long levers and a huge leg. Mark can directionally punt, and he’s exceptional at pooch punts as well. He will be a huge weapon for our spe- cial teams unit over the next four years.”

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 TYLER GLASS S | 6-2 | 200 | Greenwood, Miss. Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Coach Glenn Davis

JUNIOR COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Started nine games as a sophomore for Coach Glenn Davis at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Wesson, Miss. . . . recorded 29 tackles (17 solos, 12 assists), a team-leading three interceptions (119 return yards) and two pass break- ups in 2017 . . . intercepted a pass in each of the Wolves’ first three games . . . had five stops and an interception (returned 62 yards) vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast . . . produced a sea- son-high eight tackles, an interception and pass break-up at Coahoma . . . credited with three solo stops and an intercep- tion (returned 41 yards) at Mississippi Delta . . . started 10 games as a freshman at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston, Miss. . . . posted 46 tackles (36 solos, 10 assists) and one interception . . . made 12 stops at Jones County . . . registered a career-best 13 tackles, including one for loss, at East Central . . . tallied seven tackles in the 2016 season opener vs. Itawamba . . . played for Coach Clinton Gatewood at Greenwood (Miss.) High School . . . recorded 39 tackles, two interceptions and four passes defended as a senior in 2015 . . . also credited with one forced fumble and one fumble recovery . . . caught 24 passes for 328 yards (13.7 avg.) and eight touchdowns as a senior . . . his career defensive totals include 60 tackles and three interceptions . . . had 62 career receptions for 914 yards (14.7 avg.) and 16 TDs.

VIATOR ON GLASS: “Tyler Glass has good size and movement. Tyler likes to mix it up in the run game and is athletic enough to cover re- ceivers in the pass game. He always ends up around the ball. Tyler is a good center fielder, who has the range to play numbers to numbers. He also does a good job of taking the proper angle of pursuit.”

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 BARRY HOWARD DE | 6-2 | 230 | Hollandale, Miss. Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Coach Glenn Davis

JUNIOR COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Earned MACJC first-team all-state as a sophomore for Coach Glenn Davis at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Wesson, Miss. . . . ranked second in the MACJC and 16th nationally in sacks with 9.5 for 50 yards in 2017 . . . pro- duced 24 tackles (18 solos, 6 assists), including 12 for losses (80 yards), and forced two fumbles . . . led the Wolves in tackles for loss and sacks . . . recorded multiple tackles for loss in four games and multiple sacks in three games . . . matched his career-high with three tackles for loss (11 yards) vs. Holmes, including 2.5 sacks (4 yards) . . . made three stops vs. Hinds, with two resulting in losses (12 yards) including a 9-yard sack . . . posted four tackles, including two sacks for 19 yards, and forced a fumble vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast . . . registered a career-best five tackles at Coa- homa . . . produced a career-high three tackles for loss (24 yards) at Mississippi Delta, including two sacks for 21 yards . . . credited with 10 tackles as a freshman in 2016, including four sacks (15 yards), a forced fumble and two fumble recov- eries . . . totaled stops each in back-to-back games at Hinds and at Holmes . . . three-year starter at Hollandale Simmons High School . . . posted 50 tackles as a junior . . . made 37 stops as a sophomore, with five resulting in losses including two sacks.

VIATOR ON HOWARD: “Barry Howard is a relentless pass rusher. He has the ability to bend and lean, which is what makes him so effective. Barry sheds blocks well and can get after the quarterback from any position on the defensive line.”

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 MALIK JACKSON WR | 5-9 | 170 | Lufkin, Texas | Coach Todd Quick

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Three-year starter for Coach Todd Quick at Lufkin (Texas) High School . . . selected District 12-6A Return Specialist of the Year in 2017 . . . accounted for 606 combined kick return yards as a senior . . . returned 13 kickoffs for 504 yards (38.8 avg.) . . . returned 13 punts for 102 yards (7.8 avg.) . . . led the Panthers (11-3) in receptions with 65 for 839 yards (12.9 avg.) and eight touchdowns in 2017 . . . had eight catches for 177 yards vs. Oak Ridge, including a 35-yard TD grab on a fourth-down play . . . re- turned the opening kickoff 65 yards to set up a TD in the dis- trict opener at College Park . . . accounted for three TDs vs. John Tyler: scored on TD receptions of 28 and 18 yards along with a 60-yard TD run . . . caught eight passes for 71 yards and scored on a 33-yard TD run vs. Nacogdoches . . . earned first-team All-District 12-6A honors as a junior . . . had 52 catches for 1,030 yards (19.8 avg.) and 10 TDs in 2016 . . . scored on a 100-yard kickoff return in the first-round of the 2016 playoffs . . . hauled in 39 passes for 463 yards (11.9 avg.) and two scores as a sophomore . . . also participated in track and field . . . finished fourth in the 100 meters (per- sonal-best 11.36) at the 2017 District 12-6A Championships.

VIATOR ON JACKSON: “Malik Jackson is the prototype for an inside or slot receiv- er. Malik has great ball skills to go along with breakaway speed. He’s fearless when running routes over the mid- dle, and he’s displayed the knack for picking up additional yards after the catch. Malik comes from a similar offensive scheme, so he might be a nice fit behind Marcus Green.”

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 JABARI JOHNSON S | 6-0 | 180 | Monroe, La. Ouachita Parish High School | Coach Jeff Fitzgerald

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Played in Dec. 16 Louisi- ana High School Coaches Association’s East-West All-Star Game (I-20 Bowl) in Ruston . . . three-year starter as a defen- sive back for Coach Jeff Fitzgerald at Quachita Parish High School in Monroe, La. . . . named first-team all-district as a quarterback in 2017 . . . accounted for 2,390 yards total offense (1,545 passing and 845 rushing yards) and 32 total touchdowns as a senior . . . completed 15-of-25 throws for 256 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions vs. Cov- ington in the second round of the 2017 playoffs . . . recorded 44 tackles and two interceptions as a junior . . . saw limited action at quarterback in 2016 and produced 331 yards total offense and four TDs.

VIATOR ON JABARI JOHNSON: “Jabari Johnson is extremely athletic and talented. Jabari has great ball skills, tremendous burst and acceleration, as well as the ability to change directions. He also played quar- terback in high school, so he has a great understanding of the game.”

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 KEYSHAWN JOHNSON LB | 6-1 | 214 | Duncanville, Texas Duncanville High School | Coach Reginald Samples

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Three-year starter for Coach Reginald Samples at Duncanville (Texas) High School . . . helped the Panthers post back-to-back 11-win seasons in 2016 (11-3) and 2017 (11-1) . . . earned Class 6A all-state honorable mention from the Texas Associated Press Sports Editors in 2017 . . . named second-team all-area as a senior . . . two-time first-team All-District 7-6A selection (2016-17) . . . anchored a Panther defensive unit that allowed 9.4 points per game while en route to the 2017 District 7-6A Champi- onship . . . recorded 88 tackles as a senior, with 15 resulting in losses including five sacks, and caused three fumbles . . . forced a fumble and returned it 17 yards for a touchdown vs. Cedar Hill . . . produced 11 tackles vs. Harker Heights in 2016 as the Panthers advanced to the regional playoffs for the first time since 2010 . . . second-team All-District 8-6A selection as a sophomore.

VIATOR ON JOHNSON: “Keyshawn Johnson anchored one of the best defenses in the state of Texas last season. He’s a high-motor guy, who plays from sideline to sideline. We’re excited to add him to our linebacker corps.”

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 KEVIN JONES S | 6-3 | 185 | Tallulah, La. Madison High School | Coach Levi Washington

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Played in Dec. 16 Louisi- ana High School Coaches Association’s East-West All-Star Game (I-20 Bowl) in Ruston . . . selected first-team all-dis- trict as an athlete for the last three years (2015-17) . . . three-year starter at quarterback for Coach Levi Washington at Madison High School in Tallulah, La. . . . accounted for 2,715 yards total offense and 32 touchdowns as a senior . . . rushed for 1,865 yards and 23 TDs and threw for 850 yards and nine scores in 2017 . . . also recorded 75 tackles and seven interceptions as a senior . . . his career totals includ- ing 6,104 yards total offense and 80 TDs . . . ran for 4,132 career yards and 57 scores . . . passed for 1,972 career yards and 23 TDs . . . his career defensive totals include 200 tack- les and 13 interceptions . . . two-year starter in basketball (sophomore and junior seasons) . . . also lettered in track and field, competing in all the relays.

VIATOR ON KEVIN JONES: “Kevin Jones is a long and rangy athlete, who can do many things. Kevin played both sides of the ball and never came off the field. We feel his length and athleticism will help him develop into a great defensive back.”

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 CAL KEE III S | 6-0 | 205 | Hampton, Va. East Central Community College | Coach Ken Karcher

JUNIOR COLLEGE, COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Started eight games as a sophomore for Coach Ken Karcher at East Central Community College in Decatur, Miss. . . . recorded 23 tackles (15 solos, 8 assists), including three for losses, in 2017 . . . made two tackles and recovered a fumble vs. Southwest Mississippi . . . posted four tackles, including one for a loss of 2 yards, vs. North- west Mississippi . . . credited with four solo stops vs. Pearl River . . . registered a season-high six tackles at Northeast Mississippi . . . transferred to Maryland for the 2016 season but did not see game action as a red-shirt freshman . . . orig- inally signed with Nevada and redshirted in 2015 . . . earned first-team all-conference honors as a senior after posting 37 solo tackles and five interceptions at Hampton (Va.) High School . . . two-way player also had 15 receptions for 255 yards (17.0 avg.) in 2014 . . . produced 13 tackles, including three for losses, in a senior all-star game.

VIATOR ON KEE: “Cal Kee III is big and very physical. He really enjoys mixing it up inside the box as well. Cal does a good job of running the alley and running through the ball carrier. We expect him to make an immediate impact on several of our special teams units as well. His motor never stops.”

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 BLAKE LODES OL | 6-7 | 317 | Mansfield, Texas Lake Ridge High School | Coach Kirk Thor

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Participated in Jan. 22, 2018, Blue-Grey All-American Bowl (West roster) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas . . . two-year starter for Coach Kirk Thor at Lake Ridge Highs School in Mansfield, Texas . . . helped the Eagles to a combined record of 20-7 (.741), including the District 10-5A District Championship (7-0) and a trip to the state quarterfinals in 2017 (12-2 overall record) . . . named second-team all-district as a senior after helping Lake Ridge rush for 3,020 yards in 2017 . . . paved the way for an Eagle ground game that rolled up 404 yards, including 250 yards and four touchdowns from senior Cartraven Walk- er, in a 38-28 victory over Prosper in an area playoff game . . . selected as a finalist for the 2017 National Football Foun- dation Scholar-Athlete of the Year . . . selected second-team Academic All-State as a senior by the Texas High School Coaches Association . . . two-time Academic All-District se- lection (2016-17) . . . presented 2017 Eagle Heart Award . . . member of the Mansfield Independent School District Ath- letic Director Student Leadership Council . . . served on Lake Ridge Football Player Leadership Council . . . also earned letters in powerlifting and track and field.

VIATOR ON LODES: “Everything is bigger in Texas and Blake Lodes is no ex- ception. Blake was a guy that we identified early in the re- cruiting process, but he really caught our attention after a tremendous senior year. We feel that Blake’s best football is in front of him, and we can’t wait to get him on campus.”

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 BACARI MIDDLETON S | 6-0 | 190 | Grand Prairie, Texas Grand Prairie High School | Coach Gary Bartel

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year starter for Coach Gary Bartel at Grand Prairie (Texas) High School . . . earned first-team all-district honors after recording 81 tackles (48 solos, 33 assists), one interception and seven pass break- ups as a senior . . . credited with three forced fumbles in 2017 . . . registered a season-high 13 tackles (7 solos, 6 assists) and a pass break-up vs. South Grand Prairie . . . also saw action at quarterback . . . rushed 19 times for 67 yards (3.5 avg.) and three touchdowns as a senior . . . completed 4-of-7 passes for 111 yards and two scores . . . also lettered in basketball and track and field.

VIATOR ON MIDDLETON: “Bacari Middleton is a field general. He has great instincts and it shows with his play-making ability. On film, Bacari has shown the ability to cover the slot receiver, tight ends, along with running backs. He has displayed good balls as the deep-middle player as well. His vision and reactive quickness allow him to play all three safety spots.”

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 BRANDON NETTLES DE | 6-3 | 230 | Arlington, Texas Lake Ridge High School | Coach Kirk Thor

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Rated among the Top 100 Dallas-Fort Worth senior prospects by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram (No. 89) . . . two-year starter for Coach Kirk Thor at Lake Ridge High School in Arlington, Texas . . . two- time second-team all-district selection . . . recorded 39 tack- les (18 solos, 21 assists) in 2017, with five resulting in losses including two sacks . . . also credited with six quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles and one pass break-up . . . post- ed a season-high 10 tackles, including one for loss, forced a fumble and blocked a field goal in the first round of the playoffs vs. Burleson Centennial . . . registered two tackles for loss and four QB hurries vs. Mansfield Legacy . . . made seven stops, including one for loss, vs. Red Oak . . . selected Lake Ridge Defensive Line MVP as a junior . . . produced 43 tackles (28 solos, 15 assists) in 2016, including a team-best 17 tackles for loss . . . finished with three sacks (15 yards), 12 QB hurries, two forced fumbles and two pass break-ups . . . lettered in baseball as a catcher and designated hitter in 2016.

VIATOR ON NETTLES: “Brandon Nettles is a high-motor guy, who had a heck of a senior year. His family is from New Orleans, and we’re excit- ed he’s coming back to Louisiana to continue his education and playing career.”

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 JOSH NEWTON WR | 6-0 | 180 | Monroe, La. Ouachita Parish High School | Coach Jeff Fitzgerald

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Played in Dec. 16 Louisi- ana High School Coaches Association’s East-West All-Star Game (I-20 Bowl) in Ruston . . . two-year starter at wide receiver for Coach Jeff Fitzgerald at Ouachita Parish High School . . . earned first-team all-district honors as a senior . . . had 35 receptions for 733 yards (20.9 avg.) and 11 touch- downs in 2017 . . . recorded five-straight 100-yard receiving games . . . caught six passes for 112 yards and a score vs. Covington in the second round of the playoffs . . . had six catches for a career-high 138 yards and three TDs (38, 61 and 17 yards) vs. Ruston.

VIATOR ON NEWTON: “We’re really excited to add another local guy to our ros- ter, in Josh Newton. We’ve spent a lot of time with Josh at camps last summer and he attended multiple practices. He’s a guy that really came on his senior year at Quachita Parish, and we feel his best football is still in front of him. His size and speed will make him a big-time addition to the wide receiver corps.”

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 JORDAN OLIVER CB | 5-11 | 170 | Richmond, Texas | Coach Darrin Andrus

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Three-year starter at corner- back for Coach Darrin Andrus at Kempner High School in Sugar Land, Texas . . . two-time first-team All-District 20-6A selection (2016-17) . . . also earned Academic All-District honors in 2017 . . . selected team MVP as a senior after recording 50 tackles (40 solos, 10 assists), including two for losses, 10 pass break-ups and two interceptions . . . also credited with three forced fumbles and two fumble recov- eries in 2017 . . . named Player of the Week vs. Dulles and Hastings in 2017 . . . his six interceptions led the district as a junior . . . had a career-high three interceptions vs. Dulles in 2017 . . . his interception in overtime iced the Cougars’ 50-44 overtime win over Hightower in Week 8 . . . won two letters in basketball and three more in track and field.

VIATOR ON OLIVER: “Jordan Oliver is a great athlete and a physical player. Jor- dan’s ability to play man to man and be an effective tackler make him a great addition to our secondary.“

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 CONNER PARSONS OL | 6-4 | 295 | Mansfield, Texas Mansfield High School | Coach James Maberry

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Three-year starter at Man- sfield (Texas) High School, who helped the Tigers to a com- bined record of 33-8 . . . helped anchor an offensive line that paved the way for the Tigers to average 356.4 total yards, including 234.1 rushing yards, and 33.9 points per game in 2017 . . . recorded 14 pancake blocks as a senior while Man- sfield rushed for 3,043 yards and 42 touchdowns . . . credited with four pancake blocks each vs. Paschal, Arlington and Martin . . . earned second-team all-district honors as a junior in 2016.

VIATOR ON PARSONS: “We’re excited about Conner (or Connor) Parsons and the depth he’ll add to our offensive line. He comes from a run-oriented offense, and his physicality and toughness jump off the film. He’s is a great fit for us.”

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 ISAIAH PHILLIPS RB | 5-8 | 185 | Lufkin, Texas Lufkin High School | Coach Todd Quick

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Three-year starter for Coach Todd Quick at Lufkin (Texas) High School . . . named first- team All-District 12-6A as a senior after rushing for 1,943 yards and 26 touchdowns on 288 carries . . . helped lead the Panthers to an 11-3 record in 2017 while advancing to the state quarterfinals . . . rushed for 597 yards (199.0 ypg.) and eight TDs in three playoff games . . . set career highs for carries (37), rushing yards (245) and rushing TDs (3) vs. Longview in the state quarterfinals . . . posted six-straight 100-yard rushing games during one late-season stretch . . . ran for 192 yards and three scores vs. Richardson Pearce . . . gained 160 yards on 27 carries and scored two rushing TDs vs. Rockwall-Heath in the opening round of the playoffs . . . carried 14 times for 110 yards and a TD in the regular-sea- son finale vs. Montgomery . . . picked up 150 rushing yards at Conroe . . . rushed 22 times for 177 yards and two TDs vs. Oak Ridge . . . had 13 rushing attempts for 136 yards at West Brook, including TD runs of 35 and 45 yards . . . opened the 2017 season with three consecutive 100-yard rushing games . . . ran 22 times for 123 yards vs. John Tyler, includ- ing a 57-yard TD romp in the fourth quarter . . . produced 149 yards and three TDs on 20 carries in the home opener vs. Nacogdoches . . . racked up 165 yards and two scores on 26 rushes in the 2017 season opener at Longview . . . was a two-year starter at linebacker (2015-16) before becoming the featured back as a senior . . . registered 78 tackles as a junior . . . saw only limited action at running back in 2016 and contributed 83 rushing yards.

VIATOR ON PHILLIPS: “Isaiah Phillips is a decisive, one-cut back. He puts his foot in the ground and accelerates through the hole. Isaiah is a solid all-around back, who has shown the ability to catch the ball coming out of the backfield.”

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 DAYONTE ROBERTS DT | 6-2 | 280 | Cabot, Ark. Cabot High School | Coach Michael Malham

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Rated among the top state’s top seniors by ArkansasNextLevel.com (No. 11) and 247Sports.com (No. 13) . . .

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Registered 37 tackles, with eight resulting in losses includ- ing six sacks, and forced a fumble in five games as a sopho- more in 2015 before being sidelined with a shoulder injury . . . also competed in track and field in the shot put.

VIATOR ON ROBERTS: “Dayonte Roberts is a tremendous athlete for a man his size. At 6-2, 280 pounds, he has impressive first-step quickness and runs extremely well in pursuit. Dayonte adds a big, strong, physical presence at the defensive tackle position. He has the ability to stuff the run with power and strength, plus the athleticism to be a force in pass-rush situations.”

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 LARANCE SHAW VIATOR ON SHAW: DT | 6-0 | 270 | Fort Worth, Texas “Larance Shaw is very powerful, and it shows in the way Cisco College | Coach Russell Thompson he plays. He’s an explosive player, who isn’t afraid to de- liver a blow. Larance uses his hands well to strike offen- JUNIOR COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: sive linemen and get off blocks.” Started nine games as a sophomore for Coach Russell Thompson at Cisco (Texas) College . . . led the Wranglers in tackles (79: 56 solos, 23 assists) and tackles for loss (39 for 143 yards) in 2017 . . . his tackles for loss ranked first in NCAA Region XIV . . . finished second on the team and third in NJCAA Region XIV in sacks, with 11 for 72 yards . . . reached double-figures in tackles in each of his last four games: 10 vs. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (4 TFL for 26 yards including a 10-yard sack), 11 vs. Arkansas Baptist Col- lege (2 TFL for 11 yards including a 6-yard sack), career-high 18 vs. Navarro College (8 TFL for 23 yards including 3 sacks for 16 yards) and 17 vs. Trinity Valley (5 TFL for 10 yards) . . . produced 5.5 tackles for loss each vs. Rezolution Prep Acad- emy (22 yards including 2.5 sacks for 13 yards) and at New Mexico Military Institute (35 yards including a career-best 3.5 sacks for 27 yards) . . . started 10 games as a freshman at Tyler Junior College in 2015 . . . recorded 31 tackles (22 solos, 9 assists) as a freshman, with 10.5 resulting in loss- es (40 yards) including three sacks for 21 yards . . . posted five stops each vs. Trinity Valley, Texas A&T and Kilgore . . . tallied a season-high six tackles at Cisco College, includ- ing two sacks for 21 yards . . . credited with six tackles for loss (6 yards) vs. Blinn College . . . three-year letterman and two-year starter for Coach Chris James at Crowley (Texas) High School . . . earned second-team all-district honors as a senior after leading the Eagles in tackles (68), tackles for loss (11) and sacks (3 for 11 yards) in 2014 . . . produced dou- ble-figure tackles in back-to-back games vs. Everman (12; 1 TFL) and Burleson (11; 2 sacks) . . . registered three tackles for loss vs. Cleburne . . . selected first-team all-district as a junior . . . finished third on the team in tackles with 88 (63 solos, 25 assists), including two sacks (6 yards) in 2013 . . . recorded double-digit tackles in four games as a junior: 10 vs. Kennedale, 11 vs. North Crowley, 15 vs. Burleson and 11 vs. Cleburne . . . his prep career totals included 168 tackles (129 solos, 39 assists) and six sacks.

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 COLBY SUITS VIATOR ON SUITS: QB | 6-3 | 220 | Forney, Texas “Colby Suits is coming off one of the most productive sea- North | Coach Randy Jackson sons in history of Texas high school football. He put up video game numbers and took North Forney deep into the HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year starter for Coach playoffs. Colby is a winner in everything that he does.” Randy Jackson at North Forney (Texas) High School . . . ac- counted for 4,298 yards total offense and 61 touchdowns as a senior while leading the Falcons to a 10-3 record in 2017 . . . completed 176-of-298 throws (.591) for 3,442 yards, 43 TDs and seven interceptions as a senior . . . recorded 11 200-yard passing games, including three 300-yard games . . . threw at least one TD pass in each of the 13 games . . . carried 170 times for 856 yards (5.0 avg.) and 18 rushing TDs in 2017 . . . posted three 100-yard rushing games . . . rushed 30 times for 109 yards and a score vs. Mansfield Legacy . . . hit 19-of-28 passes for 354 yards and a career-best six TDs vs. Lake Dallas . . . ran 14 times for 97 yards and three scores vs. Pine Tree . . . connected on 12-of-18 throws for 314 yards and four TDs vs. Forney . . . accounted for six to- tal TDs vs. Forney, adding one rushing TD and a 14-yard TD reception . . . gained a career-high 126 yards on 25 carries (1 TD) vs. Lovejoy . . . scored three rushing TDs vs. Poteet . . . selected Dallas Morning News Offensive Player of the Week after accounting for a career-best 600 yards total of- fense and 10 total TDs in 1 70-65 win over Wylie East . . . completed 17-of-28 passes for 407 yards and four scores; carried 18 times for a career-high 193 yards and five rush- ing TDs and scored on a 16-yard reception vs. Wylie East . . . earned second-team all-district honors as a junior after accounting for 2,238 yards total offense and 27 TDs . . . hit 150-of-303 passes for 2,180 yards, 22 TDs and 11 intercep- tions in 2016 . . . posted eight 200-yard passing games . . . added 58 rushing yards and five TDs as a junior . . . went 14-of-22 passing for 235 yards and five TDs vs. Spruce . . . produced a season-high 346 total yards and five total TDs vs. Creekview . . . completed 16-of-32 throws for 296 yards, four TDs and two interceptions and ran twice for 50 yards and a score vs. Creekview . . . his career passing totals (23 games): 326-of-601 (.542) for 5,622 yards, 65 TDs and 18 INTs . . . completed one TD pass in each of his last 17 starts . . . his career rushing totals: 245 carries for 914 yards (3.7 avg.) and 23 TDs.

WARHAWK FOOTBALL NSD18 2018 RECRUITING CLASS #ULTIMATE18 BRENNEN WOOTEN QB | 6-2 | 195| San Angelo, Texas Tyler Junior College | Coach Danny Palmer

JUNIOR COLLEGE, COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Played in seven games as a red-shirt fresh- man at Tyler (Texas) Junior College and led the Apaches to five-straight wins to open the season . . . completed 89-of- 159 passes (.541) for 1,003 yards, 12 touchdowns and four interceptions in 2017 . . . ranked third in NJCAA Region XIV in passing efficiency with a 127.0 rating . . . recorded two 200-yard passing games . . . connected on 26-of-51 throws for 233 yards, two TDs and two INTs vs. Navarro College . . . went 15-of-25 passing for 237 yards, two TDs and an INT at Blinn College . . . hit 17-of-27 passes for 183 yards, three TDs and an INT vs. Cisco College . . . originally signed a Nation- al Letter of Intent with TCU and enrolled in January 2016; redshirted during the 2016 season . . . ranked among the nation’s top quarterbacks by ESPN.com (No. 18 dual-threat) and 247Sports.com (No. 26 pro-style) . . . also rated among the state’s top pro-style QBs (No. 4) . . . listed among the Top 100 seniors in Texas by ESPN.com (No. 74) and 247Sports. com (No. 98) . . . selected All-West Texas Super Team MVP . . . completed nearly 65 percent (292-of-451) of his passes for 3,588 yards and 35 TDs as a senior at Central High School in San Angelo, Texas . . . also scored nine rushing TDs for the Bobcats . . . threw for 3,128 yards and 24 scores as a junior at Marble Falls (Texas) High School.

VIATOR ON WOOTEN: “We were immediately impressed by Brennen Wooten’s work ethic, attention to detail and competitiveness. He’s a true student of the game and will be a great addition to our quarterback meeting room.”

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