Carthel Completes 2020 NSD Class
2/5/2020 7:26:00 AM | Football
Follow along live as head coach Colby Carthel completes the 2020 'Jacks National Signing Day Class.
Tanner Hooker | CB | 6-1 | 185 lbs | Shreveport, La. | Calvary Baptist Academy
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Jalon Hunter | CB | 6-0 | 175 lbs | Arlington, Texas | Juan Seguin HS
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Ty Love | WR | 6-2 | 190 lbs | Yoakum, Texas | Yoakum HS
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Jeremiah Walker | CB | 6-1 | 195 lbs | Sugarland, Texas | Dulles HS
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Ka'Maury Thompson | S | 6-0 | 205 lbs | Mesquite, Texas | North Mesquite HS
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Waydale Jones | WR | 6-4 | 205 lbs | Beeville, Texas | AC Jones HS
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Oluaka Ibekwe | LB | 6-0 | 210 lbs | Richmond, Texas | Fort Bend Bush HS
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Quinton Owens | DE | 6-3 | 225 lbs | Carthage, Texas | Carthage HS
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Branard Wright | DT | 6-3 | 315 lbs | Dallas, Texas | David W. Carter HS
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Frank Thompson | OL | 6-4 | 295 lbs | Peoria, Arizona | Liberty HS
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Korbyn White | RB | 5-10 | 185 lbs | Texarkana, Texas | Liberty-Eylau HS
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Caleb Fox | DT | 6-3 | 305 lbs | The Woodlands, Texas | The Woodlands HS
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Jaden Holmes | OL | 6-5 | 295 lbs | Perry, Ga. | Perry HS/Highland CC
Prior to SFA
The first axe of the day has been raised!
— Lumberjack Football (@SFA_Football) February 5, 2020
Welcome to Nac corner Tanner Hooker!#RaiseTheAxe2020#AxeEm pic.twitter.com/g3W3mL6NtD
Tanner Hooker | CB | 6-1 | 185 lbs | Shreveport, La. | Calvary Baptist Academy
Recruiting Information
- 36th ranked prospect in Louisiana
- Three-star cornerback, according to 247sports
- Received offers from Kansas, Arkansas State, Colorado, Kansas State and Louisiana
- 77th ranked cornerback nationally
- Four year letterwinner in football as a defensive back
- Also lettered in basketball and track and field
- Accrued career totals of 93 tackles, 10 interceptions, 11 passes defensed
- Had two interceptions against Mansfield
- Son of Ranell and Tangelia Herbert
- Two-time First Team All-District
- A member of the National Honor Society
The axe has been raised!
— Lumberjack Football (@SFA_Football) February 5, 2020
Welcome to Nac corner Jalon Hunter!#RaiseTheAxe2020#AxeEm pic.twitter.com/ObtmMXZFN0
Jalon Hunter | CB | 6-0 | 175 lbs | Arlington, Texas | Juan Seguin HS
Recruiting Information
- Received offer from Air Force as well as SFA
- 668th ranked prospect in Texas, according to MaxPreps
- Lettered for three seasons at Juan Seguin HS under coaches Carlos Lynn/Joe Gordon
- Three-time team captain
- Second Team All-District as a senior
- Named team MVP as a senior
- Played as both cornerback and runningback
- Son of Dwight and Dana Hunter
- Member of the National Honor Society
- 4.0 GPA student
- Father, Dwight, played at North Texas for three years, while cousin Alonzo Moore played at Nebraska and currently plays for the XFL's Tampa Vipers
The axe has been raised!
— Lumberjack Football (@SFA_Football) February 5, 2020
Welcome to Nac wide receiver Ty Love!#RaiseTheAxe2020#AxeEm pic.twitter.com/6XRPkeo2CH
Ty Love | WR | 6-2 | 190 lbs | Yoakum, Texas | Yoakum HS
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- Received interest from Arkansas, TCU, and Texas
- Three year letterwinner in football as a wide receiver
- Four year letterwinner in track as a sprinter and jumper
- Three year letterwinner in basketball as a center
- State champion in the triple jump
- Two-time state track champion with the track and field team
- Had a career best game with 4 catches, 2 touchdowns, and 135 yards against Industrial High School.
- State semi-finalist in football in 2018
- Son of Glenn Love and Demetria Dilworth
- A part of the National Honor Society
The axe has been raised!
— Lumberjack Football (@SFA_Football) February 5, 2020
Welcome to Nac corner back Jeremiah Walker!#RaiseTheAxe2020#AxeEm pic.twitter.com/GTs6aILttx
Jeremiah Walker | CB | 6-1 | 195 lbs | Sugarland, Texas | Dulles HS
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- Wide receiver/cornerback in high school
- Played under Coach Geist at Dulles High School
- Two-year letterwinner in football as a cornerback/wideout and in track as a sprinter
- 6A All-District First Team in 2019 and Second Team All-District in 2018
- Academic All-District in 2018 and 2019
- Two-time team MVP
- Team captain in 2019
- Leadership Council Team in 2018-19
- Had a career-high four solo tackles, three pass breakups and one interception
- Son of Jermaine Walker Sr. and Kimberly Lynette Gannen
- Brother Jermain Walker Jr. played for Northwestern State
- Cousin Kevin Mack played for Oregon from 2003-05
The axe has been raised!
— Lumberjack Football (@SFA_Football) February 5, 2020
Welcome to Nac safety KaMaury Thompson!#RaiseTheAxe2020#AxeEm pic.twitter.com/b3Vzmukaje
Ka'Maury Thompson | S | 6-0 | 205 lbs | Mesquite, Texas | North Mesquite HS
Recruiting Information
- Two-star recruit out of high school by 247sports
- Ranked as the 110th best player in the state of Texas coming out of high school by 247 sports
- Lettered in football at North Mesquite High School under coach Tim Seder
- Four-year letterwinner in football as an athlete
- Voted Team MVP
- First-Team 6A All-District WR, Third-Team All-District Safety
- Posted a single game-high of 374 total yards and five TD's (2 rushing, 3 passing) as a senior
- Accrued 1400 passing yards, 1300 rushing yards, 673 receiving yards and 26 TD's in high school career.
- Also lettered in track as a sprinter.
- Son of Chaun and Camira Thompson
- Father played for Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans.
- Cousin KD Cannon played football for Baylor University.
The axe has been raised!
— Lumberjack Football (@SFA_Football) February 5, 2020
Welcome to Nac wide receiver Waydale Jones!#RaiseTheAxe2020#AxeEm pic.twitter.com/NlFVpqT8i4
Waydale Jones | WR | 6-4 | 205 lbs | Beeville, Texas | AC Jones HS
Recruiting Information
- Three-star recruit out of high school in 2017, according to 247sports
- Committed to Wake Forest after receiving interest from San Diego State, Vanderbilt and Boise State
- Played in seven games for the Demon Deacons
- Was considered the No.28 WR in Texas and top-150 WR in the nation by Scout and 247sports.com
- Lettered for three seasons at AC Jones HS under coach Jerry Bomar
- First Team All-State Class 4A by AP
- Unanimous MVP of District 15-4A
- Named mySouTex.com Offensive MVP as a senior
- Broke every receiving record at his high school in 2016
- Was ranked top five nationally with 120 receptions, 1979 yards and 30 TD's
- Had a career-best 11 receptions for 278 yards and three touchdowns in single game over Ingleside
- Accrued 300 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 20 QB hurries and six sacks in his HS career
- Son of Skip and Debra Jones
- Two-year member of the National Honor Society
- Academic All-State Selection
The axe has been raised!
— Lumberjack Football (@SFA_Football) February 5, 2020
Welcome to Nac linebacker Oluaka Ibekwe!#RaiseTheAxe2020#AxeEm pic.twitter.com/f2UtP878QP
Oluaka Ibekwe | LB | 6-0 | 210 lbs | Richmond, Texas | Fort Bend Bush HS
Recruiting Information
- 129th ranked inside linebacker in Texas, according to 247
- Received offers from Air Force and Lamar, in addition to SFA
- Two star recruit, according to Rivals.com
- Three year letterwinner in football and track and field, two-year letterwinner in basketball
- Accrued 58 tackles and four sacks across sophomore and junior seasons
- Son of Faith and Donatus Ibekwe
The axe has been raised!
— Lumberjack Football (@SFA_Football) February 5, 2020
Welcome to Nac defensive lineman Quinton Owens!#RaiseTheAxe2020#AxeEm pic.twitter.com/nfUCLy784X
Quinton Owens | DE | 6-3 | 225 lbs | Carthage, Texas | Carthage HS
Recruiting Information
- Three-star recruit out of Carthage HS, according to 247sports
- Received offers from SMU, North Texas, Tulsa, Sam Houston State, Abilene Christian, Lamar, Houston Baptist and Missouri
- Ranked the 244th best prospect in Texas by 247sports.com
- Lettered for three seasons at Carthage HS under coach Scott Surratt
- Recorded 77 tackles, seven tackles for loss, three sacks and 12 hurries as a junior
- Lettered in basketball as well at Carthage, ranking 167th in Texas
- Helped lead Carthage to the 4A state championship in 2019
The axe has been raised!
— Lumberjack Football (@SFA_Football) February 5, 2020
Welcome to Nac defensive lineman Branard Wright!#RaiseTheAxe2020#AxeEm pic.twitter.com/0LiVHOgTTO
Branard Wright | DT | 6-3 | 315 lbs | Dallas, Texas | David W. Carter HS
Recruiting Information
- Three-star recruit out of Dallas Carter HS, according to 247sports
- Received offers from more than 40 schools, including Clemson, Alabama, Georgia, Auburn and LSU
- Ranked the 23rd best prospect in Texas by 247sports.com
- Lettered for three seasons at Dallas Carter under Coach Pat Williams
- Unanimous All-District selection as a sophomore
- Lettered in track and field and baseball as well
- Member of Texasfootball.com Super Team
- Son of Bobby Simmons and Bridget Wright
- Nicknamed "Bam"
The axe has been raised!
— Lumberjack Football (@SFA_Football) February 5, 2020
Welcome to Nac offensive lineman Frank Thompson!#RaiseTheAxe2020#AxeEm pic.twitter.com/ALOT3p7Ila
Frank Thompson | OL | 6-4 | 295 lbs | Peoria, Arizona | Liberty HS
Recruiting Information
- Three-star offensive guard according to 247 sports
- Received offers from Arizona State and Northern Arizona in addition to SFA
- 50thranked player coming out of Arizona
- Three-year letterwinner in football as an offensive lineman and a two-year letterwinner in wresting
- Played for Coach Mark Smith at Liberty High School
- Guided his team to win the 6A state championship
- Helped his team rush for 3,384 yards during the 2019 season
- First Team All-Region
- Second Team All-Conference
- Second Team All-State
- Son of Eric and Robin Thompson
- Won Division 1 state championship in wrestling
The axe has been raised!
— Lumberjack Football (@SFA_Football) February 5, 2020
Welcome to Nac running back Korbyn White!#RaiseTheAxe2020#AxeEm pic.twitter.com/55dqFrYvYi
Korbyn White | RB | 5-10 | 185 lbs | Texarkana, Texas | Liberty-Eylau HS
Recruiting Information
- Three-star recruit out of high school by 247sports
- Ranked as the 167th best player in the state of Texas coming out of high school by 247 sports
- Prepped at Liberty-Eylau under coaches Steve Wells/Klint King
- Four-year letterwinner in football as a running back
- 4A All-District Team
- Team captain of his football team
- Three-time state qualifier in track and school record holder in 100m dash
- Member of National Honor Society and All-Academic honor roll
- Accrued 2500 all-purpose yards and 20 TD's during his prep career.
- Son of Staci and Deshun White
The axe has been raised!
— Lumberjack Football (@SFA_Football) February 5, 2020
Welcome to Nac defensive lineman Caleb Fox!#RaiseTheAxe2020#AxeEm pic.twitter.com/9lEo424EjM
Caleb Fox | DT | 6-3 | 305 lbs | The Woodlands, Texas | The Woodlands HS
Recruiting Information
- 79th ranked prospect in Texas, according to Maxpreps
- Received offers from Abilene Christian, Houston Baptist and Lamar
- Three year letterwinner in football as a defensive tackle and track and field as a thrower
- Had 14 tackles and five sacks in his senior season in the second round of the playoffs.
- Second Team All-District
- Two-Time First Team All-District
- District 15-6A Defensive MVP
- Montgomery County Defensive MVP
- All-Greater Houston Area First Team Defense
- Tallied 163 tackles ad 13 sacks in his prep career, including setting a school record with five in one game
- Son of Kourtney Fox
The axe has been raised!
— Lumberjack Football (@SFA_Football) February 5, 2020
Welcome to Nac offensive lineman Jaden Holmes!#RaiseTheAxe2020#AxeEm pic.twitter.com/lmgciw3fil
Jaden Holmes | OL | 6-5 | 295 lbs | Perry, Ga. | Perry HS/Highland CC
Prior to SFA
- Played one season at Highland Community College
- Named to the all-conference team
- Three-year letter winner at Perry High School
- Also lettered in basketball
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