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SIGNING CLASS OF 2021
NAME POS. HT. WT. HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Cameron Bergeron DB 6-0 185 Albany, Ga. Westover
Trent Broadnax ATH 6-1 190 Savannah, Ga. Benedictine Military School
Trey Brown III DL 6-3 210 Phoenix, Ariz.      Arcadia
Trent Davis RB 5-10 170     Attalla, Ala.      Etowah
Placide Djungu-Sungu DB 6-1 170 Arlington, Texas James Martin
Tré Freeman LB 6-1     230 Durham, N.C.          Northern
Sahmir Hagans WR 5-10 190 Philadelphia, Pa. Saint Joseph's Prep
Aaron Hall DL 6-4 240 Durham, N.C.   Southern School of Energy & Sustainability
Brandon Johnson DB 5-11 180 Newton, N.C. Newton-Conover
Andrew Jones OL 6-4     260 Pfafftown, N.C.      Ronald W. Reagan
Riley Leonard QB 6-4     205 Fairhope, Ala. Fairhope
Dylan Merrell DB 6-1 175 Alpharetta, Ga. Alpharetta
Jaquez Moore RB 5-11 195 Live Oak, Fla. Suwannee
Jordan Moore QB 6-2     180 Sykesville, Md.      Loyola Blakefield
Nick Morris Jr. LB 6-3     225 Austin, Texas Westlake
Joshua Pickett ATH 6-1 180 Demorest, Ga. Habersham Central
Justin Pickett OL 6-7 315    Carmel, Ind. Carmel
Madela Tobin    DL 6-4 270 San Diego, Calif. Westview

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Cameron Bergeron            DB | 6-0 | 185 | Albany, Ga. (Westover)               Highlights | Twitter | Instagram

Lettered three seasons at Westover under coach Olten Downs
Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
Listed as the No. 55 cornerback in the country by ESPN.com
Totaled 47 tackles while helping Westover to the state playoffs as a senior
Finished prep career with two INTs, returning one for a TD
Also a three-year letterwinner in track
Born October 11, 2002
Son of Troy Bergeron and Sharee Downs

Lettered three seasons at Benedictine Military School under coach Denny Britt
Labeled a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
Led Benedictine to a 26-8 record and three state playoff berths
Recorded 908 all-purpose yards as a senior, including 754 receiving yards with 11 TDs
Totaled 1,975 receiving yards on 134 receptions (14.74) and 22 TDs in prep career
Three-time Greater Savannah all-region wide receiver
Defensively, posted 63 tackles, three forced fumbles and three INTs
Also lettered in basketball, baseball and track
On the hardwood, totaled over 1,200 points and was a three-time Greater Savannah all-region first team selection
Born May 9, 2002
Son of Horace and Tammy Broadnax

Lettered one season (2017) at Charlotte Catholic in Charlotte, N.C., and three seasons (2018-19-20) at Arcadia in Phoenix, Ariz.
Tabbed a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com
Totaled 60 tackles including 13.0 TFL, 5.0 sacks and three forced fumbles as a senior
Recorded 69 tackles, 19.0 TFL, 13.0 sacks and three forced fumbles in junior season
Named first team all-region and all-state as a defensive end during junior and senior years
Also earned first team all-state honors as a tight end as a junior
Posted 191 tackles, 40.0 TFL, 23.0 sacks and six forced fumbles in three seasons at Arcadia
Helped Charlotte Catholic to a 16-0 record and the 3A North Carolina State Championship as a freshman
Also played basketball at Arcadia
Born October 24, 2002
Son of Ray and Ashley Brown

Lettered four seasons at Etowah
Tabbed a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
Charted as the No. 47 running back in the nation by ESPN.com
As a junior, rushed 98 times for 1,400 yards and 14 TDs while catching 21 passes for 412 yards and five TDs
Named the Etowah County Offensive Player of the Year as a junior
Amassed 1,200 yards and 10 TDs on 118 carries as a sophomore
Two-time all-area and all-region honoree
Named team MVP after both sophomore and junior seasons
Invited to play in the North/South All-Star Game by the Alabama High School Athletic Association
Led Etowah to a 33-7 record over last three seasons
Also a four-year letterwinner in basketball, earning Etowah County Player of the Year honors in 2019-20
Born July 29, 2002
Son of Thomas and April Davis

Lettered three years at James Martin under coach Bob Wager
Tabbed a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
Ranked as the No. 65 safety in the nation by ESPN.com
Totaled 83 tackles, two INTs and six PBUs as a junior
Named first team all-district after helping James Martin to an 11-2 record and state playoff berth
Recorded 31 total tackles and nine PBUs as a sophomore
Also lettered four years in track, competing at the regional level each season
Born December 18, 2002
Son of Dorothy Kabole Nishmba

Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2021
Lettered four seasons at Northern under head coach John Hammett
Labeled a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
Helped Northern to a 28-8 record and three state playoff berths
Three-time all-conference selection
Also lettered in basketball and track
Born November 1, 2002
Son of Anthony and Tomika Freeman

Lettered four seasons under coach Tim Roken at Saint Joseph’s Prep
Tabbed a three-star prospect by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com
Caught 27 passes for 383 yards and seven TDs as a senior
Had 49 receptions for 486 yards and eight TDs during junior season
Added two punt returns for TDs and two kickoff return scores as a junior
Earned all-state recognition following junior campaign
Two-time all-league honoree
Finished career with 94 catches for 1,092 yards with 150 points scored
Helped team to 31-2 record and three 6A PIAA state championships
Also a three-year letterwinner in track, competing in the 100-, 200- and 4x200-meter events
Born December 16, 2002
Son of Allan and Miesha Hagans

Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2021
Lettered three seasons at Southern School of Energy & Sustainability under head coach Darius Robinson
Three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
Senior season canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Recorded 12.0 sacks as a sophomore before totaling 32.0 sacks as a junior
Two-time all-conference selection
Helped Southern win the conference championship with a 10-2 record as a junior
Also a member of the Southern basketball team.
Born April 18, 2003
Son of Anthony and Tishna Hall

Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2021
Lettered three seasons for head coach Steven Pack at Newton-Conover
Tabbed a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com
Amassed 44 total tackles in 13 games with three INTs and a caused fumble during senior season while helping Newton-Conover reach the state playoffs with an 8-5 record
Named all-conference and all-state
Also lettered three years in track and was the regional 100-meter dash champion
Born March 25, 2003
Son of Wayne and Alanda Johnson

Lettered three years at Ronald W. Reagan under coach Josh McGee
Three-star prospect by Rivals.com and 247Sports.com
Charted as the No. 39 offensive tackle in the nation by 247Sports.com
Also listed as the No. 24 overall prospect in the state of North Carolina by 247Sports.com
Helped team to 15 wins over sophomore and junior seasons
Senior season was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Born April 1, 2003
Son of Robyn Jones

Lettered four years at Fairhope under coach Tim Carter
Three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com
Charted as the No. 14 and No. 20 dual threat quarterback in the nation by Rivals.com and 247Sports.com, respectively
Also rated as the No. 18 and No. 27 overall prospect in the state of Alabama by those organizations
As a senior, threw for 1,900 yards and 25 TDs while rushing for an additional 500 yards
Garnered all-state honors following final season
Helped Fairhope to an overall record of 31-12
Also lettered in basketball
Born September 13, 2002
Son of Chad and Heather Leonard

Dylan Merrell DB | 6-1 | 175 | Alpharetta, Ga. (Alpharetta) Highlights | Twitter

Lettered three years at Alpharetta under coach Jason Kervin
Three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com
Charted as the No. 58 safety in the nation and the No. 69 best overall prospect in Georgia by Rivals.com
As a senior, recorded 37 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one INT and 11 PBUs
Rushed for 1,036 yards in prep career
Garnered both team offensive and defensive MVP honors his junior and senior seasons, respectively
Also lettered in track
Born November 19, 2003
Son of Marc Harris and Carla Merrell

Jaquez Moore RB | 5-11 | 195 | Live Oak, Fla. (Suwannee) Highlights

Lettered four years at Suwannee under coach Kyler Hall
Three-star prospect by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com
Charted as the No. 80 athlete in the nation by 247Sports.com
Rushed 351 times for 2,591 yards and 49 TDs in prep career
Added 38 receptions for 611 yards with eight TDs
During senior season, accumulated 1,269 passing yards with 16 TDs
Also competed in weight lifting, was a state qualifier in the 183 weight class, and helped the team to back-to-back district and regional titles
Born July 19, 2003
Son of Anthony Lee and Janet Moore

Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2021
Lettered four years at Loyola Blakefield under coach Anthony Zehyoue
Three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com
Charted as the No. 26 and No. 27 dual threat quarterback in the nation by ESPN.com and Rivals.com, respectively
Listed as the No. 24, No. 26, and No. 27 best prospect in the state of Maryland by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com, and Rivals.com, respectively
In three-plus seasons (senior year cut short due to COVID-19 pandemic), recorded 3,410 passing yards and 36 passing TDs while rushing for 1,120 yards and 11 scores
Two-time all-metro team selection
Also lettered in basketball and track & field
Born April 18, 2002
Son of Percy and Janice Moore

Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2021
Lettered two seasons (2018-19) at Fairfield College Prep in Connecticut and one season (2020) at Westlake under coach Todd Dodge
Three-star prospect by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com
Charted as the No. 37 inside linebacker in the nation by ESPN.com
Compiled 220 tackles in prep career, including 23.0 sacks, three INTs, and four fumble recoveries
Named all-state and all-conference following junior season
Also lettered in baseball
Born December 21, 2002
Son of Nick and Katherine Morris

Joshua Pickett ATH | 6-1 | 180 | Demorest, Ga. (Habersham Central) Highlights | Twitter

Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2021
Lettered four years at Habersham Central under coach Benji Harrison
Three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com
Charted as the No. 85 overall prospect in Georgia by ESPN.com
Named the Region 8-AAAAAA Two-Way Player of the Year
Also lettered in basketball and track
Born October 3, 2002
Son of Harold and Angelia Pickett

Lettered three years at Carmel under coach John Hebert
Three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com
Helped Carmel compile a 39-14 overall record including a state title during junior season
Named team captain as a senior and garnered first team All-Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference honors
Also was tabbed to the Indianapolis Star Super Team
Earned Indiana Football Coaches Association Junior All-State honors as a junior
Also lettered in basketball
Born December 20, 2002

Mandela Tobin DL | 6-4 | 270 | San Diego, Calif. (Westview) Highlights | Twitter

Lettered three years at Westview under coach Jason French
Three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com
Listed as the No. 96 defensive tackle in the country by ESPN.com
Charted as the No. 80 prospect in California by Rivals.com
Compiled 93 tackles, 21.0 TFL, and 13.0 sacks during sophomore and junior seasons
Garnered all-conference accolades in 2019
Also competed in track & field, throwing the shot put and discus
Born October 5, 2002
Son of Asamawari and Nene Tobin

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