Lumberjacks Add 19 to their FCS #6 Ranked 2022 Signing Class
12/21/2022 3:47:00 PM | Football
NACOGDOCHES, Texas- The Stephen F. Austin football program announced the signing of 19 recruits, Wednesday afternoon. This most recent class is now ranked #6 among FCS schools as per On3 Sport's most recent poll. This list will be updated as new players are added to the 2022 Lumberjacks Signing Class.
Tim Muhammad: 6'5, 230 DE
Tim is a defensive end from Garland, Texas and currently attends Garland High School. Tim was named to the First Team All-District last season.
Coach Carthel: "Great raw young talent who just recently turned 17. Has all the tools to be really special and can also play Beethoven on the Piano by memory."
Tyler Hutcherson: 5'8, 160 CB
Tyler currently attends Eisenhower High School and plays as a corner back.
Coach Carthel: "Tyler was one of the most versatile players in camp this past summer. Can play either side of the ball at a high level."
Kolt De La Torre: 6'2, 310 OL
Kolt is from Denton, Texas and attends Denton Ryan High School where he plays as an offensive lineman. He was named to the All-American Second Team last season and an unanimous first-team all-district selection as a sophomore.
Coach Carthel: "Kolt is a lumberjack legacy kid that we are fired up to have join our program."
Jaymon Lamb: 6'4, 250 T/C
Jaymon attends Rowlett High School where he plays as a tackle and a center. In his junior year, he was named to the Second Team All-District, and in his senior year he was named to First Team All-District.
Coach Carthel: "Jaymon is a really athletic OT with good size. He played against some high level competition and dominated his opponents."
Elias DeJean: 6'2, 190 OWR
Elias is a wide receiver at C.E. King High School from Houston, Texas. In the 22-23 year, he recorded 655 yards, 26.2 yards per catch, and 72.8 yards per game.
Coach Carthel: "Really productive receiver out of C.E. King HS. We were impressed with his Ball Skills and athleticism at our camps this summer."
Kaiden Turner: 6'2, 250 DT
Kaiden is from Waco, Texas where he plays defensive tackle for Connally High School. During his time, Kaiden was awarded to the 1st Team Defense.
Coach Carthel: "Defensive tackles are always hard to find, but we believe we found a hidden gem in central Texas. Kaiden had a very productive career at Waco Connally and we expect much of the same at SFA."
Jonah Roberson: 5'10, 160 WR
Jonah plays as a wide receiver at Royse City High School. During the 2021-2022 year, Jonah was awarded 1stTeam All District WR and SportsDay HS Offensive Player of the Week. During the 2022-2023 year, he earned 2nd Team All District WR
Coach Carthel: "Jonah is the fastest player we have recruited in our time here at SFA. Very explosive Wide Receiver, who had several FBS suitors throughout the recruiting process."
Jaylen Jenkins: 5'9, 185 RB
Jaylen is a running back for Cedar Hill High School from Dallas, Texas. In 2021, Jaylen earned First Team All District RB.
Coach Carthel: "Jaylen is a highly productive RB who a great career at Cedar Hill High School. Elusive and fast RB with great vision."
Gavin Rutherford: 6'2, 200 QB
Gavin plays quarterback for Cinco Ranch High School out of Katy, Texas. Gavin won District 19-6A MVP, was awarded Second year 1st team All-district QB, and was a Houston Touchdown Club Finalist. In 2022, he broke the school record of: completions, attempts, passing yards, and touchdown passes. Gavin is also the Katy ISD career record holder for: completions, attempts, passing yards, touchdown passes, game passing completions, game passing yards, game touchdown passes, and passing yards in the regular season.
Coach Carthel: "Gavin was a Houston TD Club finalist and rightfully so, as he led the great Houston area in several categories this past fall. Has every quality you look for in a Quarterback."
Jason Hampton: 6'0, 170 CB
Jason is a cornerback out of South Houston High School.
Coach Carthel: "Really athletic DB that can play multiple positions in our secondary. Jumped on our radar at camp this summer then backed it up with stellar play with his performance this season."
Gerald Lacy Jr.: 5'11, 185 S
Gerald attends Lancaster High School where he plays as safety. Gerald was awarded 1st Team All-State his junior year and 1st Team All-District his junior and senior year. In 2021, Gerald recorded 91 tackles, four tackles for loss, one forced fumble, and five interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown. He won 2020-2021 Rising State Award and First-team all state.
Coach Carthel: "Hard hitting, physical safety out of Lancaster High School that can really run. His grandad is a master on the Bar-B-Q pit so that's a plus as well!"
Jason Crowder: 6'3, 290 OL
Jason is from Argyle, Texas and attends Argyle High School where he plays as an offensive lineman. Jason was unanimously awarded 1st Team All-District.
Coach Carthel: "Jason was a dominant Offensive lineman for the state Semi-Finalist for Argyle High School. Loved his athleticism in camp and his physciality on film this fall."
Elijah Fields: 6'0 270 DT
Elijah plays defensive tackle for North Shore out of Houston, Texas. Elijah has been awarded 2022 Defensive Player of the Year, Adidas All-American, and 1st Team All-District.
Coach Carthel: "Elijah was the Houston TD Club's Defensive player of the year this fall as he dominated the competition for the State Finalist, North Shore High School. He is an athletic Defensive Tackle who can run like a Linebacker.
Broderick Johnson: 6'3, 230 DE
Broderick is a 1st Team All-District defensive end for Katy High School and won a state championship during his tenure.
Coach Carthel: "Really talented Defensive End from state Semi-Finalist Katy High School. He dominated at camps this summer and that success continued throughout his Senior Season.
Chimdia Nwaiwu: 6'5, 270 OL
Chimdia attends Coppell High School where he plays as an offensive lineman. Chimdia was unanimously awarded First Team All District.
Coach Carthel: "Very athletic offensive tackle prospect. High Academic kid from Coppell High School and we are fired up for him to be a lumberjack."
TRANSFERS
Trey Edwards III: 6'0, 170 CB
Trey is a cornerback from Los Angeles, California and is transferring to SFA from Long Beach City College. Trey is a two-time Junior College All Conference DB. This past year he recorded 22 tackles, one interception, and one forced fumble in six games.
Coach Carthel: "Trey posses great length and elite coverage skills. We believe he can be a day 1 impact player for the Lumberjacks."
Dylan Tooker: 5'10, 195 S
Dylan is a safety from his hometown college, Bakersfield College. Dylan is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year in high school and two-time 1st Team All Conference.
Coach Carthel: "Dylan Tooker may be the most Dynamic player in this class. He dominated the competition in the Southern California Junior College Leagues and has a chance to do the same for us."
Nate Frankfather: 6'2, 205 LB
Nate makes the move to SFA from Palomar Community College. The linebacker is from Canyon Lake, California. This past year, Nate recorded 31 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 6.5 tackles for loss, one blocked kick, and one forced fumble.
Coach Carthel: "Really dynamic LB who can run and hit. He has 3 years left so has a chance for a long impactful career for the Lumberjacks."
Jack Bacon: 6'6, 280 OL
Jack is an offensive lineman from Santa Cruz, California. Jack has been awarded First-Team All Conference Left Tackle during his time at Cabrillo College.
Coach Carthel: "Jack possess tremendous size and athleticism for an Offensive Tackle. With three years of eligibility remaining, he'll have a chance to make a lasting impact upfront for the lumberjacks."
Tim Muhammad: 6'5, 230 DE
Tim is a defensive end from Garland, Texas and currently attends Garland High School. Tim was named to the First Team All-District last season.
Coach Carthel: "Great raw young talent who just recently turned 17. Has all the tools to be really special and can also play Beethoven on the Piano by memory."
Tyler Hutcherson: 5'8, 160 CB
Tyler currently attends Eisenhower High School and plays as a corner back.
Coach Carthel: "Tyler was one of the most versatile players in camp this past summer. Can play either side of the ball at a high level."
Kolt De La Torre: 6'2, 310 OL
Kolt is from Denton, Texas and attends Denton Ryan High School where he plays as an offensive lineman. He was named to the All-American Second Team last season and an unanimous first-team all-district selection as a sophomore.
Coach Carthel: "Kolt is a lumberjack legacy kid that we are fired up to have join our program."
Jaymon Lamb: 6'4, 250 T/C
Jaymon attends Rowlett High School where he plays as a tackle and a center. In his junior year, he was named to the Second Team All-District, and in his senior year he was named to First Team All-District.
Coach Carthel: "Jaymon is a really athletic OT with good size. He played against some high level competition and dominated his opponents."
Elias DeJean: 6'2, 190 OWR
Elias is a wide receiver at C.E. King High School from Houston, Texas. In the 22-23 year, he recorded 655 yards, 26.2 yards per catch, and 72.8 yards per game.
Coach Carthel: "Really productive receiver out of C.E. King HS. We were impressed with his Ball Skills and athleticism at our camps this summer."
Kaiden Turner: 6'2, 250 DT
Kaiden is from Waco, Texas where he plays defensive tackle for Connally High School. During his time, Kaiden was awarded to the 1st Team Defense.
Coach Carthel: "Defensive tackles are always hard to find, but we believe we found a hidden gem in central Texas. Kaiden had a very productive career at Waco Connally and we expect much of the same at SFA."
Jonah Roberson: 5'10, 160 WR
Jonah plays as a wide receiver at Royse City High School. During the 2021-2022 year, Jonah was awarded 1stTeam All District WR and SportsDay HS Offensive Player of the Week. During the 2022-2023 year, he earned 2nd Team All District WR
Coach Carthel: "Jonah is the fastest player we have recruited in our time here at SFA. Very explosive Wide Receiver, who had several FBS suitors throughout the recruiting process."
Jaylen Jenkins: 5'9, 185 RB
Jaylen is a running back for Cedar Hill High School from Dallas, Texas. In 2021, Jaylen earned First Team All District RB.
Coach Carthel: "Jaylen is a highly productive RB who a great career at Cedar Hill High School. Elusive and fast RB with great vision."
Gavin Rutherford: 6'2, 200 QB
Gavin plays quarterback for Cinco Ranch High School out of Katy, Texas. Gavin won District 19-6A MVP, was awarded Second year 1st team All-district QB, and was a Houston Touchdown Club Finalist. In 2022, he broke the school record of: completions, attempts, passing yards, and touchdown passes. Gavin is also the Katy ISD career record holder for: completions, attempts, passing yards, touchdown passes, game passing completions, game passing yards, game touchdown passes, and passing yards in the regular season.
Coach Carthel: "Gavin was a Houston TD Club finalist and rightfully so, as he led the great Houston area in several categories this past fall. Has every quality you look for in a Quarterback."
Jason Hampton: 6'0, 170 CB
Jason is a cornerback out of South Houston High School.
Coach Carthel: "Really athletic DB that can play multiple positions in our secondary. Jumped on our radar at camp this summer then backed it up with stellar play with his performance this season."
Gerald Lacy Jr.: 5'11, 185 S
Gerald attends Lancaster High School where he plays as safety. Gerald was awarded 1st Team All-State his junior year and 1st Team All-District his junior and senior year. In 2021, Gerald recorded 91 tackles, four tackles for loss, one forced fumble, and five interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown. He won 2020-2021 Rising State Award and First-team all state.
Coach Carthel: "Hard hitting, physical safety out of Lancaster High School that can really run. His grandad is a master on the Bar-B-Q pit so that's a plus as well!"
Jason Crowder: 6'3, 290 OL
Jason is from Argyle, Texas and attends Argyle High School where he plays as an offensive lineman. Jason was unanimously awarded 1st Team All-District.
Coach Carthel: "Jason was a dominant Offensive lineman for the state Semi-Finalist for Argyle High School. Loved his athleticism in camp and his physciality on film this fall."
Elijah Fields: 6'0 270 DT
Elijah plays defensive tackle for North Shore out of Houston, Texas. Elijah has been awarded 2022 Defensive Player of the Year, Adidas All-American, and 1st Team All-District.
Coach Carthel: "Elijah was the Houston TD Club's Defensive player of the year this fall as he dominated the competition for the State Finalist, North Shore High School. He is an athletic Defensive Tackle who can run like a Linebacker.
Broderick Johnson: 6'3, 230 DE
Broderick is a 1st Team All-District defensive end for Katy High School and won a state championship during his tenure.
Coach Carthel: "Really talented Defensive End from state Semi-Finalist Katy High School. He dominated at camps this summer and that success continued throughout his Senior Season.
Chimdia Nwaiwu: 6'5, 270 OL
Chimdia attends Coppell High School where he plays as an offensive lineman. Chimdia was unanimously awarded First Team All District.
Coach Carthel: "Very athletic offensive tackle prospect. High Academic kid from Coppell High School and we are fired up for him to be a lumberjack."
TRANSFERS
Trey Edwards III: 6'0, 170 CB
Trey is a cornerback from Los Angeles, California and is transferring to SFA from Long Beach City College. Trey is a two-time Junior College All Conference DB. This past year he recorded 22 tackles, one interception, and one forced fumble in six games.
Coach Carthel: "Trey posses great length and elite coverage skills. We believe he can be a day 1 impact player for the Lumberjacks."
Dylan Tooker: 5'10, 195 S
Dylan is a safety from his hometown college, Bakersfield College. Dylan is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year in high school and two-time 1st Team All Conference.
Coach Carthel: "Dylan Tooker may be the most Dynamic player in this class. He dominated the competition in the Southern California Junior College Leagues and has a chance to do the same for us."
Nate Frankfather: 6'2, 205 LB
Nate makes the move to SFA from Palomar Community College. The linebacker is from Canyon Lake, California. This past year, Nate recorded 31 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 6.5 tackles for loss, one blocked kick, and one forced fumble.
Coach Carthel: "Really dynamic LB who can run and hit. He has 3 years left so has a chance for a long impactful career for the Lumberjacks."
Jack Bacon: 6'6, 280 OL
Jack is an offensive lineman from Santa Cruz, California. Jack has been awarded First-Team All Conference Left Tackle during his time at Cabrillo College.
Coach Carthel: "Jack possess tremendous size and athleticism for an Offensive Tackle. With three years of eligibility remaining, he'll have a chance to make a lasting impact upfront for the lumberjacks."
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