Football signs 39 on National Signing Day

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SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University Athletics and head football coach Marty Fine are pleased to announce the signing of 39 players on National Signing Day. These young men will make up the Class of 2019 and will join the Bulldogs this fall.

The class includes an outstanding group of student athletes from 10 different states. There are two QBs, two, RBs, seven WRs, two tight ends, six offensive linemen, eight defensive linemen, seven linebackers and five defensive backs.

"We are really excited about the group of young men that will join our program this year," coach Fine said. "This year, our class includes 20 captains and 20 honors students, another testament to the type of program we have built. All of these players embody all of the characteristics that we believe in at our University and we can't wait for them to get on campus."

Tucker Beirne | QB | 6-2 | 225 | Coral Gables, Fla. | Christopher Columbus

CAPTAIN

Enjoyed a historic career, starting all four-years in high school … Spent his freshman season at Aspen High School in Colorado playing for head coach Mike Sirko … Spent his last three seasons at Christopher Columbus for head coach Chris Merritt, playing in Florida's 8A Division … Captained the Explorers as a junior and a senior … Became one of Christopher Columbus's greatest QBs, setting a school record with 7,957 career passing yards, more than NFL greats Don Shula and Bob Griese … First sophomore to start at QB on varsity in Christopher Columbus history … Helped the Explorers to a pair of regional championships and led them all the way to the state finals as a senior … Led the team to a school-record 14 wins, throwing for 2,357 yards and 28 touchdowns as a senior … Named All Miami-Dade, All-State Honorable Mention and earned an invitation to the North-South All-Star game … Earned Honorable Mention All-Miami-Dade as a sophomore and a junior … Took Explorers to the state semi-finals as a sophomore … First team All-League selection as a freshman at Aspen High after setting a school record with 2,013 passing yards and 22 touchdowns … First freshman to start at QB on varsity in Aspen school history … Member of the Principals List and Academic First Honors … High school teammates with fellow recruit Alejandro Levy.

Personal: The son of Terry and David Beirne, Tucker Beirne was born on Nov. 13, 1996 … Has two brothers, Matt and Tim … Father, David, is a Bryant University ('85) graduate.

Tommy Agne | OL | 6-7 | 300 | Lexington, Mass. | Lexington

CAPTAIN

A three-year varsity letterwinner for head coach George Peterson at Lexington … Helped the Minutemen to a 7-4 record as a senior … Captained team as a senior … Earned First Team All-Middlesex at offensive tackle.

Personal: The son of Jennifer Dugan Agne and Carl Agne, Thomas Agne was born on March 2, 1997 … Has one sister, Amy.

Raul Cardona | LB | 6-2 | 210 | Colonia, N.J. | Colonia

Two-year starter at linebacker for head coach Tom Roarty at Colonia … Helped Patriots to a school-record 11 wins, a division title and state runner-up finish as a senior … Named All-Division, All-Conference and All-Area as a senior … Earned All-Division, All-Conference and All-Area honors as a junior … Honor Roll student.

Personal: The son of Jasmine and Kendall King, Raul Cardona was born on March 31, 1997 … Has two brothers, Julian and Joshua, and two sisters, Gabriella and Kayla … Uncle, Richard Glover, played football at Nebraska from 1970-74.

Derek Child | DL | 6-3 | 235 | Needham, Mass. | Needham

CAPTAIN

A two-year starter for head coach Dave Duffy at Needham … Helped the Rockets to the Division 2 semi-finals each of the last two years … Captained the Rockets as a senior, leading them to a 8-3 record … Named First Team Bay State All-Star, ESPN Boston MIAA All-State, USA Today All-USA Massachusetts, Mass Preps Second Team Defense … Finished senior season with 51 tackles, eight tackles for a loss, four sacks, an interception, two breakups and two blocked punts … Attended Bryant Football Camp.

Personal: The son of Stacey and Skip Child, Derek Child was born on Feb. 13, 1997 … Has two brothers, Dylan and Jason.

Jean Constant | WR | 5-9 | 165 | Delray Beach, Fla. | Village Academy

A three-year varsity letterwinner for head coach Donald Hanna at Village Academy … First Team All-Area Small Schools as a senior … Team MVP and Wide Receiver MVP as a senior … Recorded 14 total touchdowns, 837 receiving yards and two special teams touchdowns … Earned First Team All-Area Small Schools as a junior … Scored nine total touchdowns, recorded 643 receiving yards and scored two special teams touchdowns … Collected three interceptions, three forced fumbles and 69 tackles as a junior … Two-time Village Academy Offensive Player of the Year … Also competed in track … Ran the 100m, 200m and 400m … Finished second in the district meet in the 400m ... Advanced to the regional finals in the 400m … Member of the A&B Honor Roll.

Personal: The son of Jean Constant, Jean Constant was born on Sept. 22, 1995 … Has two brothers, Richard and Olvel, and two sisters, Ismamaze and Niola.

Kyle Cook | LB | 5-11 | 215 | Middletown, N.J. | Bergen Catholic

A three-year varsity letterwinner for head coach Nunzio Campanile at Bergen Catholic … Helped the Crusaders to a league championship and a berth in the state semi-finals as a senior … Team went 8-3 … Earned All-League, All-County, All-State and All-Metro honors.

Personal: The son of Denise and Brian Cook, Kyle Cook was born on Oct. 9, 1996 … Has two sisters, Mackenzie and Gabrielle.

Peter Corbett | DE/FB | 6-0 | 240 | Wantagh, N.Y. | Saint Anthony's

CAPTAIN

A two-year starter for head coach Rich Reichert at St. Anthony's … Joins teammate Josh Lewis to become the sixth and seventh players – Patrick Basil, Danny Basil, Eric Pedroli, Jack Vivonetto, Ryan Shortell – in the last five years to play football at Bryant … Captained his team to a 9-4 record as a senior … Helped team to a Catholic League title as a junior … Named All-CHSFL, team MVP, First Team All-Long Island, Second Team All-Metro as a senior … Broke the Saint Anthony's all-time sack record with 22.5 … A four-year member of the varsity wrestling team … Captained team as a senior … Two-time Catholic State Champion and 285lb Catholic State Champion … National Honor Society and Honor Roll student.

Personal: The son of Christine and James Corbett, Peter Corbett was born on June 7, 1997 … Has one brother James, and one sister, Claudia … Brother, James, is a member of the wrestling team at Brown.

Thomas Costigan | LB | 6-3 | 216 | Stamford, Conn. | Trinity Catholic

A three-year starter at linebacker for head coach Don Panapada at Trinity Catholic … Helped the Crusaders to 15 wins over his three years … Earned All-FCIAC, MSG Varsity All-Connecticut, MSG Varsity All-Metro, CHSCA All-State and Hearst CT Media Super 33 All-Star as a senior … Also earned All-FCIAC honors as a junior … Played three years of varsity baseball, one year of varsity hockey and one year of varsity basketball … Earned All-FCIAC honors in baseball as a junior.

Personal: The son of Patricia Brennan and Thomas Costigan, Thomas Costigan was born on Aug. 26, 1997.

Cole Cronin | TE | 6-6 | 265 | Wrightstown, N.J. | Notre Dame

CAPTAIN

A three-year starter for head coach Chappy Moore at Notre Dame … Helped the Irish to a pair of state playoff appearances in his three seasons … Captained team as a senior … Selected to Sunshine Classic Game as a senior.

Personal: The son of Janette and Sean Cronin, Cole Cronin was born on Feb. 4, 1997 … Has one brother, Garrett … Uncle, Rob McMullen played football at Delaware from 1986-90 … Cousin, Matt McMullen, was a member of the basketball team at Colgate from 2011-15.

DJ Davis | DB | 6-0 | 175 | Virginia Beach, Va. | Salem

CAPTAIN

A three-year varsity letterwinner for head coach Robert Jackson at Salem High School … Captained Sun Devils to an 11-3 record, division championship and a state runner-up finish as a senior … Earned All-State honors in each of his final three seasons … Selected to play in Adidas Bowl following his senior season ... First Team All-Conference 9 ... All-Tidewater and First Team All-Region ... Salem Senior Award.

Personal: The son of Lisa and David Davis, David Davis was born on March 20, 1997 … Has one sister, Shaquoia … Cousin, La Tony Davis, has also signed with the Bulldogs.

La Tony Davis | DB | 5-9 | 160 | Virginia Beach, Va. | Salem

Three-year starter for head coach Robert Jackson at Salem High School … Helped Sun Devils to an 11-3 record, division championship and a state runner-up finish as a senior … Named Salem Defensive MVP … Earned First Team Atlantic Conference, All-Region and All-State honors as a senior … Selected to the Adidas 757 All-Star Bowl game as a senior … Earned Second Team All-Beach honors as a junior … Honor Roll student … Earned Virginia High School League Academic Excellence Award as a senior.

Personal: The son of Tamiya Davis, La Tony Davis was born on Dec. 13, 1996 … Cousin, DJ Davis, is also a member of this recruiting class.

Anthony DiMatteo | DE | 6-2 | 235 | Holbrook, N.Y. | Sachem North

CAPTAIN

A four-year varsity starter for head coach Dave Falco at Sachem North … Helped team to a pair of Big 4 championships and a Long Island championship in his four years … Four-time Academic All-Division honoree … Three-time All-Division honoree … Led team to 10 wins and a LI championship as a junior … Earned Outstanding Defensive Lineman, All-Division, All-County, All-State and All-Metro honors … Garnered All-Division, All-County and All-Long Island honors as a senior … Also participated in three years of varsity wrestling and two years of varsity track … Captained wrestling team as a senior … Earned Scholar Athlete Award in wrestling three times and in track twice … Named All-County in wrestling as a junior … AP Scholar, National Honor Society, NHRP Scholar and Board of Ed Recognition … Attended Bryant University Football Camp.

Personal: The son of Cathy and Vincent DiMatteo, Anthony DiMatteo was born on July 13, 1997 … Has one brother, Dominic … Cousin, Justin Bentivegna, played lacrosse at Hartford.

Thomas Durkin | OL | 6-2 | 275 | Madison, Conn. | Daniel Hand

CAPTAIN

A two-year starter for head coach Steve Filippone at Daniel Hand … Captained team as a senior … Member of 13-0 state championship team as a sophomore … Helped team to 13 wins over his final two seasons.

Personal: The son of Kathleen and John Durkin, Thomas Durkin was born on April 2, 1997 … Has one brother, Johnny, and two sisters, Meaghan and Jennifer.

Nicolaas Esposito | LB | 6-4 | 195 | Westport, Conn. | Staples

A two-year starter for head coach Marce Petroccio at Staples High School … Started at both linebacker, wide receiver and tight end … Helped the Wreckers to a 15-7 record over his two seasons … Named First Team All-FCIAC defense and first team All-State defense as a senior … Recorded 118 tackles, 76 solo tackles, five sacks and five fumble recoveries … Two-year starter in basketball as well.

Personal: The son of Evelyn Couzijn and Lorenzo Esposito, Nicolaas Esposito was born on May 23, 1996 … Has three brothers, Christophe, Stefan and Lorenz … Brother, Lorenz, played soccer at UConn and College of Charleston.

Drew Estes | LB | 6-2 | 222 | West Harrison, N.Y. | Harrison

CAPTAIN

A two-year starter for head coach Art Troilo and Dom Zanot at Harrison … Helped the Huskies win nine games over his final two seasons … Captained the Huskies as a senior … Earned Defensive MVP, first team All-League and Coach's Award as a senior … Named the Defensive MVP, second team All-League and averaged 9.3 tackles per game as a junior … Played one year of varsity baseball … High Honor Roll student … Scholar Athlete … Attended Bryant Football Camp.

Personal: The son of Kate Seim and Jason Estes, Drew Estes was born on May 5, 1996 … Has one brother, Josh Seim and four sisters, Jordan Seim, Brooke Seim, Ava and Sophia.

Brenden Femiano | RB | 6-0 | 215 | Northport, N.Y. | Poly Prep Country Day

A two-year starter at Saint Anthony's before playing his final two seasons for head coach Dino Mangiero at Poly Prep … Helped Blue Devils to an 8-1 record and a No. 10 ranking in the tri-state … Earned MSG Varsity First Team All-City and was named the team's best offensive player as a senior … Collected 1,346 yards and 13 touchdowns … Team's best offensive player as a junior as well … Rushed for 1,840 yards and 21 touchdowns … Ranked as the No. 1 kick returner in New York City and No. 2 in the Tri-State as a sophomore at Saint Anthony's … Rushed for over 250 yards and scored five touchdowns to break a freshman rushing record against Chaminade.

Personal: The son of Genevieve and Kenneth Femiano, Brenden Femiano was born on May 9, 1997 … Has two brothers, Justin and Marc … Brother, Justin, played football at Kean University … Brother, Marc, plays club soccer at High Point University.

Matt Forst | DL | 6-3 | 275 | Manasquan, N.J. | Chesire Academy (Manasquan)

A four-year varsity letterwinner at Manasquan High before spending a post graduate year at Chesire Academy under head coach Dave Dykeman … Helped the Fighting Cats to an 8-1 record … Earned All-Division honors as a junior … Named All-Conference and All-Division as a senior … Competed in a year of varsity wrestling and varsity basketball.

Personal: The son of Bob and Lisa Forst, Matthew Forst was born on July 7, 1995 … Has two brothers, Art and Rob, and one sister, Alexandra.

Danny Hughes | DB | 6-5 | 210 | Shoreham, N.Y. | Shoreham-Wading River

CAPTAIN

A three-year starter at quarterback and strong safety for head coach Matt Millheiser at Shoreham-Wading River … Helped the Wildcats to a 26-3 record over his three seasons and a Suffolk County and Long Island championship is senior season … Team also claimed the Rutgers Trophy … Captained the Wildcats as a senior … Named Suffolk County championship game MVP, Suffolk County Tony Cachia Division IV MVP and a finalist for the Hanson Award (County Most Outstanding Player) and the Rob Burnett Defensive Player of the Year (County Most Outstanding Defensive Player) … Earned Third Team All-New York State honors, All-Long Island First Team, All-Suffolk County and All-Division … Recorded six interceptions, threw for 1,050 yards and 13 touchdowns and rushed for 1,313 yards and 22 scores … All-County, All-Division and SWR's Tony Cachia Award recipient as a junior … All-Division as a sophomore … Also a three-year varsity letterwinner in basketball and a four-year letterwinner in lacrosse … Captain of basketball team and the Suffolk County Co-Rookie of the Year as a sophomore … Helped Wildcats to New York State title as a freshman and to the NYS Final Four as a sophomore … Honor Roll student.

Personal: The son of Jennifer and Robert Hughes, Daniel Hughes was born on March 8, 1997 … Has one brother, Connor, and one sister, Kelsey … Great Uncle, Dennis Ryan, played football at Duke in 1970.

Josh Jefferson | LB | 6-2 | 220 | Lindenhurst, N.Y. | Saint Anthony's

A two-year starter at linebacker for head coach Rich Reichert at Saint Anthony's … Joins teammate Peter Corbett to become the sixth and seventh players – Patrick Basil, Danny Basil, Eric Pedroli, Jack Vivonetto, Ryan Shortell – in the last five years to play football at Bryant … Helped the Friars post 18 wins over the past two seasons, including a Catholic League title as a junior … Participated in the O-D All-American game in each of his four seasons … Led team in tackles and interceptions as a senior … Named All-CHSFL and played in the CHSFL All-Star game ... National Honor Society and Duns Scotus member.

Personal: The son of LaTonya Jefferson, Josh Jefferson was born on Oct. 14, 1997.

Brent Johnson | DL | 6-4 | 273 | Shrewsbury, Mass. | Shrewsbury

CAPTAIN

Earned four varsity letters for Terry Walles and John Aloisi at Shrewsbury … Helped the Colonials win 27 games over his four seasons … Captained team as a senior … Named a Mid-Wach A All-Star, Massachusetts Division 2 All-Star and was named to the Worcester Telegram & Gazette Super Team as a senior.

Personal: The son of Janet and David Johnson, Brent Johnson was born on Feb. 28, 1997 … Has one sister, Julia.

Andrew Jones | C | 6-0 | 280 | Kennett Square, Pa. | Unionville

CAPTAIN

A four-year starter for head coach Pat Clark at Unionville High … Helped Indians to a 31-12 record over his four years … Helped Indians to the District I playoffs in each of his first three seasons and to a Ches-Mont league title as a sophomore … Captain and a two-way starter as a junior and a senior … First Team All-Ches-Mont, Most Valuable Offensive Lineman (Ches-Mont), First Team Daily Local News All-Area and Second Team All-SE Pennsylvania (Philadelphia Inquirer) as a junior and a senior … First Team All-Ches-Mont, most valuable offensive lineman (Ches-Mont) and First Team Daily Local News All-Area as a sophomore … Also a three-year varsity letterwinner in baseball and played varsity basketball for one season.

Personal: The son of Deb and Rob Jones, Andrew Jones was born on Sept. 20, 1996 … Has two sisters, Caitlin and Rachel.

Jordan Laube | LS | 6-2 | 200 | Westhampton Beach, N.Y. | Westhampton Beach

CAPTAIN

A two-year starter for head coach Bill Parry at Westhampton Beach … Helped the Hurricanes to a winning record in all three seasons on varsity … Named Suffolk County Second Team All-Division and the offseason player of the year as a junior … Earned Suffolk County First Team All-Division as a senior … Attended Bryant Football Camp.

Personal: The son of Kym and Kerry Laube, Jordan Laube was born on July 31, 1997 … Has two brothers, Zachary and Michael.

Quinton Law | DB | 6-1 | 195 | Moorestown, N.J. | Moorestown

CAPTAIN

A three-year starter for head coach Beau Sherry at Moorestown … Helped Quakers to a league title as a sophomore and captained team as a senior … Played wide receiver and corner … Selected to the NUC Five Star Challenge as a senior … Set school record for longest interception return for a touchdown as a junior … Honor Roll student … Scholar Athlete in 2013 and 2014.

Personal: The son of Heather Laisi and Kevin Law, Quinton Law was born on Feb. 26, 1997 … Has one brother, Elijah, and one sister, Alexis.

Alejandro Levy | DL | 6-1 | 240 | Miami, Fla. | Christopher Columbus

A two-year starter for head coach Chris Merritt at Christopher Columbus … Captained team as a senior … Helped Explorers to a 14-2 record and a state runner-up finish … Earned Third Team 8A All-State … First Team All-Dade County … Invited to TOC North vs. South All-Star Game … Also competed in two years of track and field … National Honors Society member … High school teammates with fellow recruit Tucker Beirne.

Personal: The son of Sandra and Martin Levy, Alejandro Levy was born on May 15, 1997 … Has two brothers, Martin and Andres, and one sister, Camila.

Damion Martin-Bostick | WR | 5-6 | 130 | Sylmar, Calif. | Village Christian

A two-year varsity starter at Village Christian for Jay Schroeder and Mark Bates … Earned First Team All-Olympic League as a senior … 41 catches for 720 yards, 135 rushing yards, 287 return yards and nine touchdowns over his junior and senior seasons … Honor Roll student.

Personal: The son of Shurie Bostick, Damion Martin-Bostick was born on Nov. 15, 1996 … Has one brother, Demitris Holliday-Bostick … Grandfather, Rodney V. DeLeaver Sr., played football and basketball at Holy Cross from 1972-1974.

Christian Martey | RB | 6-1 | 220 | Centreville, Va. | Flint Hill School

A two-year starter at running back for head coach Tom Verbanic at the Flint Hill School … Helped lead the Huskies to the MAC championships as a junior … Offensive team captain as a senior … Rushed for over 1,500 yards in just two seasons … Recorded highest bench press max in school history at 375 lbs.

Personal: The son of Hannah Martey, Christian Martey was born on July 24, 1996 … Has two older sisters, Shirley and Dorothy.

Joe Mendez | LB | 6-2 | 215 | Manalapan, N.J. | Manalapan

A three-year starter for head coach Ed Gurrieri at Manalapan High … Helped the Braves to an 11-1 record and their fifth-straight A-North championship … Also led Braves to Central Jersey Group 5 championship … Collected 83 tackles, five sacks, an interception, 14 QB hurries and two forced fumbles during his senior season … Named Impact Player of the Year, Third Team All-Shore and First Team A-North as a junior.

Personal: The son of Kelly and Miguel Mendez, Joe Mendez was born on March 31, 1997 … Has three brothers, Mike, Anthony, Nick.

Vincent Nisivoccia | WR | 5-9 | 175 | Nutley, N.J. | Seton Hall Prep

CAPTAIN

A three-year varsity letterwinner for head coach John Finnegan at Seton Hall Prep … Captained team as a senior … Named First Team All-County, All-Non Public Team, Honorable Mention All-State, All-Metro team … Earned New Jersey Minnie Maxwell Award … Nominated for Star-Ledger Best WR in New Jersey … Selected for New Jersey North vs. South All-Star game … Honor Roll student.

Personal: The son of Valerie and Michael Nisivoccia, Vincent Nisivoccia was born on Aug. 19, 1997 … Has three brothers, Michael Jr., Joe and Anthony … Cousin, Lauren Nisivoccia, played softball at Robert Morris from 2006-09.

Chris Noonan | DL | 6-3 | 240 | Pound Ridge, N.Y. | John Jay

CAPTAIN

A two-year starter for head coach Jimmy Clark at John Jay … Helped the Indians to back-to-back bowl championships … Team posted 12 wins over his final two seasons … Named All-League and a Section I All-Star as a senior … Attended Bryant Football Camp.

Personal: The son of Pam Rubin, Christopher Noonan was born on April 11, 1997.

Kodi Ojukwu | DE | 6-2 | 225 | Dix Hills, N.Y. | Half Hollows Hills East

A two-year starter on varsity at Half Hollows Hills East … Earned All-Division and All-County honors as a senior … Earned Half Hollows Hills East Outstanding Lineman of the Year Award … Scholar-athlete and All-Division honors as a junior … Also competed in track and field … Broke the school record in the shot put … Honor Roll student.

Personal: The son of Njide and Chuma Ojukwu, Kodinakachukwu Ojukwu was born on Dec. 16, 1997 … Has two sisters, Chizara and Cassie.

Alex Plotkin | OL/DL | 5-11 | 255 | Columbia, Md. | Archbishop Spalding

CAPTAIN

A four-year letterwinner for head coach Kyle Schmitt at Archbishop Spalding … Helped Cavaliers to a pair of regional runner-up finishes … Captained team as a senior … Member of Baltimore Touchdown Club Super 22 team … First Team All-MIAA, First Team All-Anne Arundel County, Honorable Mention All-State … Archbishop Spalding Lineman of the Year … The Greater Baltimore Chapter National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete Award … Selected to play in the Maryland Crab Bowl … Member of the National Honor Society … Honor Roll student.

Personal: The son of Lisa and Jeffrey Plotkin, Alexander Plotkin was born on Feb. 16, 1997 … Has one brother, Zachary, and one sister, Lindsay.

Kyle Presti | QB | 6-0 | 175 | Kinnelon, N.J. | Kinnelon

A three-year varsity letterwinner for head coach Kevin White at Kinnelon … Enjoyed a record-breaking season as a senior … Set a New Jersey state record with nine touchdown passes in a single game … Led the state of New Jersey with 3,221 passing yards … Completed 161-of-259 passes for 38 touchdowns and just seven interceptions … Morris County Football Coaches Association Offensive Player of the Year, Suburban Trends Player of the Year, The Record Quarterback of the Year, Kinnelon High School Football Scholar Athlete … First team All-Conference, first team All-League, Homecoming Player of the Game, All-Unruly Team … Graduates as Kinnelon's all-time record holder for passing yards in a game, touchdown passes in a game and season, and most points scored in a game … Helped Kinnelon to a North 1 Group 2 state title as a sophomore … Also earned three letters in baseball … Hit .547 as a sophomore, setting Kinnelon single-season hits record with 41 … First team All-Conference, First Team Suburban Trends All-Area, Second Team All-Group 2 and Second Team All-Morris County … National Honors Society member … Spanish National Honors Society … Ronald Regan Leadership Award.

Personal: The son of Catherine and Joseph Presti, Kyle Presti was born on Nov. 22, 1996 … Has one brother, Joseph, who is a sophomore at the United States Military Academy.

Grant Rataski | DB | 5-11 | 190 | Rumson, N.J. | Rumson Fair Haven Regional

A two-year starter for head coach Bryan Batchler at Rumson Fair Haven Regional … Led team to back-to-back state titles … Honor Roll student.

Personal: The son of Hope and Kurt Rataski, Grant Rataski was born on Dec. 6, 1996 … Has one brother, Zachary … Uncle, Jeff Rataski, played football at Wagner.

Alec Ruden | WR | 6-0 | 180 | Arnold, Md. | Broadneck Senior High

CAPTAIN

A two-year starter at wide receiver for head coach Rob Harris at Broadneck Senior High … Helped the Bruins to a 18-4 record over his two seasons … Captained team to a county title as a senior … Team was ranked in the top 4 in the country … Caught 37 passes for 694 yards and 12 touchdowns … Named to the Baltimore Touchdown Club Super 22 … Named first team All-State, first team All-County and to the Baltimore Sun All-Metro First Team … Selected to play in the Baltimore Touchdown Club All-Star Game and the Maryland Crab Bowl … Honor Roll student … Attended Bryant Football Camp.

Personal: The son of Brenda and Eric Ruden, Alec Ruden was born on Jan. 7, 1997 … Has two sisters, Taylor and Paige.

Patrick Scanlon | WR | 6-4 | 185 | Amesbury, Mass. | Amesbury

CAPTAIN

A three-year varsity letterwinner at Amesbury High ... Helped Indians to a league championship and a semi-final appearance in the Division 3 playoffs as a sophomore ... Served as a team captain each of his final two years ... Started on offense, defense and special teams as a senior ... Caught 21 passes for 275 yards and four touchdowns as a senior ... Rushed for 71 yards ... Named team MVP ... Boston Globe Division 4 Player to Look Out For, All-Cape Ann League, Newburyport News All-Star team ... 16 catches for 257 yards and two touchdowns as a junior ... Team Most Versatile Player ... Newburyport News All-Star team ... All-Cape Ann League selection ... Nine catches for 153 yards and three touchdowns as a sophomore ... All-Cape Ann League selection ... Also a three-year varsity letterwinner in basketball and baseball ... National Honor Society member ... High honors student.

Personal: The son of Joyce Welsh and Richard Scanlon, Patrick Scanlon was born on March 7, 1997 ... Has two brothers, Timothy Scanlon and Edward Welsh, and one sister, Elizabeth Welsh.

Matt Steeves | OL | 6-4 | 310 | Southington, Conn. | Southington

A two-year varsity letterwinner for head coach Mike Drury at Southington High School … Helped the Blue Knights to back-to-back Class LL state titles and a combined 24-1 record over his last two seasons … Earned Southington Scholar Athlete Award and the John Davis Hustle Award as a senior … Also named All-Central Connecticut Conference, All-State, First Team All-Hartford Courant and Second Team All-New Haven Register … Allowed just a half sack and recorded 28 knockdown blocks as a senior … National Honor Society Member … Four-year High Honors student.

Personal: The son of Pamela and Michael Steeves, Matt Steeves was born on Aug. 17, 1997 … Has one sister, Samantha.

Malik Streater | WR | 5-10 | 160 | Greensboro, N.C. | High Point Christian Academy

A three-year varsity letterwinner at High Point Christian Academy … Helped team to a 15-7 record over his final two seasons … All-NCISAA selection as a junior and a senior … Named All-State at wide receiver as a senior … Led team to first round of the playoffs as a senior … Also lettered in wrestling and track … Named 2013-14 Track & Field Conference Runner of the Year.

Personal: The son of Sophia and Herb Streater, Malik Streater was born on Oct. 1, 1996 … Has one brother, Gregory.

Richard Ukelegharanya | WR | 6-3 | 200 | East Longmeadow, Mass. | East Longmeadow

A three-year starter for head coach Scott Raymond at East Longmeadow … Helped team to a 9-2 record, a co-league title and a division runner-up finish … Led the team in sacks and was the top receiver … Averaged 24.6 yards per catch on his way to All-League honors … Also played basketball and track … Captained basketball and track teams as a senior … Honor Roll student … Attended Bryant Football Camp.

Personal: The son of Onaiwu Akenzua-Chukwumah and Kim Obed Ukelegharanya, Richard Ukelegharanya was born on Sept. 8, 1997 … Has two brothers, Kennedy and Edward.

Nolan Wilson | TE | 6-5 | 250 | Wenham, Mass. | Hamilton-Wenham Regional

CAPTAIN

A four-year varsity letterwinner for head coach Andrew Morency at Hamilton-Wenham … Captained the Generals and saw time at tight end, left tackle, defensive end and punter … MVP Runner-Up in the Cape Ann League … Cape Ann League All-Star as a junior and a senior … Salem News Football All-Star … Two-time Hamilton-Wenham Most Valuable Lineman … Earned Best Tight End at 2014 National Underclassmen Combine and Showcase … MVP of John Pappas' Big Man Camp … Also a three-year varsity letterwinner in basketball at the Landmark School and is currently in his senior season at HW … Two-time team MVP, two-time Eastern Independent League All-Star at Landmark.

Personal: The son of Sophie and Scot Wilson, Nolan Wilson was born on March 9, 1997 … Has two sisters, Kristen and Maya … Grandfather, Stuart, played football at Syracuse (1939-40).