Football Welcomes 27-Member Class on National Signing Day

DURHAM, N.C. – Duke head football coach Manny Diaz announced Wednesday that 27 student-athletes have signed financial aid agreements and will join the Blue Devil gridiron program.

The class includes seven offensive linemen, four linebackers, four wide receivers, three defensive ends, three safeties, two cornerbacks, two defensive tackles, one quarterback and one running back.

A total of nine states are represented in the group with five from Georgia, four from North Carolina, three from Pennsylvania, two from Connecticut, two from New Jersey and one each from Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nevada, Tennessee and Texas. In addition, this year's class is represented internationally by London, England.

The Signing Class of 2024 consists of: Cole Allen (OL | Jackson, Miss.), Daniel Boyd (OL | Las Vegas, Nev.), Jamin Brown (OL | Gadsden, Ala.), Julius Columbus (DT | Gainesville, Ga.), Bryce Davis (DE | Greensboro, N.C.), Will Felder Jr. (LB | Willingboro, N.J.), Roman Fina (OL | Tucson, Ariz.), Bradley Gompers (LB | Pittsburgh, Pa.), Kolbe Harmon (CB | Brentwood, Tenn.), Kai Jacobowitz (OL | Carlsbad, Calif.), Qeanu Johnson (WR | Hamden, Conn.), Ma'khi Jones (S | Newark, N.J.), Bariate Kara (DT | Loganville, Ga.), Nathan Kutufaris (OL | Springfield, Pa.), Kaleb Lanier (CB | Decatur, Ga.), Jamien Little (WR | Hickory, N.C.), Dan Mahan (QB | Burlington, N.C.), Sampson Onuoha (DE | London, England), Andrew Pellicciotta (S | Malvern, Pa.), Tommy Rupley (DE | Acton, Mass.), Elliott Schaper (LB | Austin, Texas), Evan Scott (OL | Augusta, Ga.), Nate Sheppard (RB | Mandeville, La.), Kavon Simmons (WR | Wake Forest, N.C.), Jaivon Solomon (WR | Gray, Ga.), Asher Wasserman (LB | Camden, Conn.) and Maliki Wright (S | Orlando, Fla.).

Brown, Columbus, Davis, Harmon, Jones, Kara, Lanier, Little, Mahan, Schaper, Scott, Sheppard and Wright are expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2025.

SIGNING CLASS

NAME	POS.	HT.	WT.	HOMETOWN	HIGH SCHOOL
Cole Allen	OL	6-5	250	Jackson, Miss.	Jackson Prep
Daniel Boyd	OL	6-2	290	Las Vegas, Nev.	Arbor View
Jamin Brown	OL	6-3	285	Gadsden, Ala.	Southside
Julius Columbus	DT	6-1	290	Gainesville, Ga.	Gainesville
Bryce Davis	DE	6-3	245	Greensboro, N.C.	Grimsley
Will Felder Jr.	LB	6-0	195	Willingboro, N.J.	Roman Catholic (Pa.)
Roman Fina	OL	6-4	250	Tucson, Ariz.	Salpointe Catholic
Bradley Gompers	LB	6-5	210	Pittsburgh, Pa.	Central Catholic
Kolbe Harmon	CB	5-10	180	Brentwood, Tenn.	Brentwood Academy
Kai Jacobowitz	OL	6-7	325	Carlsbad, Calif.	Carlsbad
Qeanu Johnson	WR	5-11	200	Hamden, Conn.	Hamden Hall Country Day
Ma'khi Jones	S	5-10	190	Newark, N.J.	Milton (Ga.)
Bariate Kara	DT	6-5	260	Loganville, Ga.	Loganville Christian Academy
Nathan Kutufaris	OL	6-5	270	Springfield, Pa.	Cardinal O'Hara
Kaleb Lanier	CB	6-0	175	Decatur, Ga.	Decatur
Jamien Little	WR	6-0	170	Hickory, N.C.	Hickory
Dan Mahan	QB	6-2	180	Burlington, N.C.	Walter Williams
Sampson Onuoha	DE	6-3	230	London, England	Belmont Hill
Andrew Pellicciotta	S	5-11	190	Malvern, Pa.	Malvern Prep
Tommy Rupley	DE	6-4	240	Acton, Mass.	Belmont Hill
Elliott Schaper	LB	6-3	210	Austin, Texas	Westlake
Evan Scott	OL	6-4	300	Augusta, Ga.	Lakeside
Nate Sheppard	RB	5-10	190	Mandeville, La.	Mandeville
Kavon Simmons	WR	6-1	170	Wake Forest, N.C.	Wake Forest
Jaivon Solomon	WR	6-1	170	Gray, Ga.	Jones County
Asher Wasserman	LB	6-2	220	Hamden, Conn.	Hamden Hall Country Day
Maliki Wright	S	5-11	185	Orlando, Fla.	Dr. Phillips

SIGNING CLASS BIOS

Cole Allen
OL | 6-5 | 250 | Jackson, Miss. (Jackson Prep)

Lettered three seasons at Jackson Prep under head coach Doug Goodwin
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
Charted as the No. 21 prospect in the state of Mississippi by 247Sports.com and the No. 24 prospect by ESPN.com
Two-time all-state and all-conference honoree
Earned additional letters at Jackson Prep as a member of the basketball (three) and track and field (three) programs
Won state championships at Jackson Prep with basketball (one) and football (two) teams as well as a state discus title
Member of the Student Council, French Honors Society, National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta, an international mathematics honor society
Son of Jennifer and Joey Allen
Cousin, Kent Hull, played 10 seasons for the Buffalo Bills (1986-96) earned two first team all-pro nods (1990-91), two second team all-pro selections (1988-89) and a trio of Pro Bowl trips (1988-89-90) while starting 169 games at center en route to Bills' Wall of Fame and 50th Anniversary Team honors

Daniel Boyd
OL | 6-2 | 290 | Las Vegas, Nev. (Arbor View)

Lettered three seasons at Arbor View under head coach Marlon Barnett
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
Charted as the No. 16 prospect in the state of Nevada by ESPN.com and the No. 21 prospect by 247Sports.com
Two-time all-league honoree
Helped Arbor View to four playoff trips, including the school's first state championship game appearance as a senior
Earned additional varsity letters as a member of the basketball team (one) and wrestling program (one)
Son of Michelle and Derrick Boyd

Jamin Brown
OL | 6-3 | 285 | Gadsden, Ala. (Southside)

Pronounced: JAY-min
Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2025
Lettered, and started, four seasons at Southside under head coach Ben Stewart
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
Charted as the No. 33 prospect in the state of Alabama by 247Sports.com and the No. 39 prospect by ESPN.com
Selected to the 2024 Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Game
Two-time all-state honoree
Three-time all-county and all-region selection
During senior year, graded out at 97 percent and registered 102 pancake blocks
As a junior, graded out at 94 percent while recording 99 pancake blocks
During sophomore year, credited with 34 pancake blocks
Member of the National Honor Society
Son of Amber and Wes Brown
Great-great-uncle, Wayne Stevens, earned one letter in football at Alabama (1966), with the Crimson Tide finishing 11-0 as SEC co-champions and Sugar Bowl champions and earning a final ranking of No. 3 in the Associated Press poll

Julius Columbus
DT | 6-1 | 290 | Gainesville, Ga. (Gainesville)

Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2025
Lettered four years at Gainesville under head coach Josh Nibblet
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
Booked 43 tackles, 5.0 sacks and nine quarterback pressures during senior campaign
As a junior, carded 55 tackles, 21.0 sacks and eight quarterback pressures in helping Gainesville to the state semifinals
During sophomore year, recorded 26 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks as Gainesville finished second in the state playoffs
Two-time team's most improved player awardee
Son of Meoshea Columbus

Bryce Davis
DE | 6-3 | 245 | Greensboro, N.C. (Grimsley)

Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2025
Lettered four seasons at Grimsley under head coach Darryl Brown
Rated a four-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
Listed as the No. 63 prospect on the Rivals250 and the No. 82 prospect on the ESPN300
Charted as the No. 2 prospect in the state of North Carolina by Rivals.com and the No. 3 prospect by ESPN.comand 247Sports.com
The No. 6 strongside edge nationally according to Rivals.com and the No. 12 defensive end according to ESPN.com
Two-time all-area selection
Guided Grimsley to the No. 1 seed in the state playoffs with a 13-0 record and a trip to Friday's North Carolina High School Athletic Association 4A fourth round
So far as a senior, has booked 60 tackles, 24,0 tackles for loss, 21.0 sacks, four caused fumbles and eight pass breakups
Helped the Whirlies to the Metro 4A conference championship as a senior, when he was named the league's defensive most valuable defensive player
Appeared in just two games as a junior in 2023 due to injury
As a sophomore, carded 85 tackles, 24.0 tackles for a loss, 12.0 sacks, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries en route to all-conference accolades
Earned three additional letters as a member of the basketball program, helping Grimsley to the conference championship the last two seasons
Son of Crissie and Darrin Davis

Will Felder Jr.
LB | 6-0 | 195 | Willingboro, N.J. (Roman Catholic [Pa.])

Lettered four seasons at Roman Catholic under head coach Rick Prete
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
Charted as the No. 24 prospect in the state of Pennsylvania by 247Sports.com and the No. 28 prospect by ESPN.com
As a senior, carded 55 tackles and two interceptions
Booked 52 tackles as a junior
Earned four additional letters with the basketball program, helping Roman Catholic capture the 2022 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association 6A state championship and 2024 Philadelphia Catholic League title
Member of the Black Student Union and Student Council
Son of Arlene and William Felder Sr.
Father played basketball at Kean University (1996-97)
Brother, Omar Rogers, is a two-year letterman (2023-24) as a defensive back at East Carolina after lettering three years (2020-21-22) at Elon and receiving 2022 Second Team All-Coastal Athletic Association honors
Cousin, Eric Rogers, is a two-year letterman (2023-24) as a defensive back at Rutgers after lettering two years (2021-22) at Northern Illinois

Roman Fina
OL | 6-4 | 250 | Tucson, Ariz. (Salpointe Catholic)

Lettered two years at Salpointe Catholic under head coach Patrick Ryden
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
Charted as the No. 7 prospect in the state of Arizona by 247Sports.com and the No. 20 prospect by ESPN.com
Starting right tackle as a junior, earning all-region honors and helping Salpointe Catholic to the state semifinals
As a senior, shifted to left tackle and guided team to the state quarterfinals
Earned an additional varsity letter as a pitcher for the baseball program
Member of Assistance League of Tucson's Assisteens program
Son of Melissa and John Fina
Father lettered three seasons in football at the University of Arizona (1989-90-91), playing on both sides of the ball, earning Second Team All-Pac-10 honors and team captain recognition in 1991 while being tabbed a three-time Pac-10 All-Academic Team honoree (1989-90-91); was a first round draft choice of the Buffalo Bills (27th pick overall) in the 1992 NFL Draft and spent 11 seasons in the NFL with the Bills (1992-2001) and Arizona Cardinals (2002) as an offensive lineman, starting 131 of 155 games played and participating in two Super Bowls (Super Bowl XXVII [27] and Super Bowl XXVIII [28]); earned induction into the University of Arizona Sports Hall of Fame in 2002
Brother, Bruno, is an offensive lineman on the Duke football team

Bradley Gompers
LB | 6-5 | 210 | Pittsburgh, Pa. (Central Catholic)

Lettered three seasons at Central Catholic under head coach Ryan Lehmeier
Rated a four-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
Listed as the No. 277 prospect on the ESPN300
Charted as the No. 3 prospect in the state of Pennsylvania by 247Sports.com and the No. 8 prospect by ESPN.com and Rivals.com
The No. 25 outside linebacker nationally according to Rivals.com and No. 27 by ESPN.com
Two-time all-conference honoree
As a senior, helping Central Catholic to Saturday's Pennsylvania Interscholastic
Athletic Association (PIAA) Class 6A state championship game
2024 6A Player of the Year and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fabulous 22 selection
So far this season, has contributed 102 tackles, 17.0 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, one interception, two forced fumbles and two blocked kicks; offensively, owns 34 receptions for 795 yards and 12 touchdowns
Guided Central Catholic to the 2024 Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) championship, its first since 2020
Missed the majority of the 2023 season due to a broken collarbone, returning for the final regular season game and two playoff contests
During sophomore year, booked 83 tackles and one interception while catching 31 passes for 322 yards and two touchdowns
Earned three additional varsity letters as a member of the basketball program, averaging 12.4 points per game as a forward and earning first team all-6A accolades
Son of Kimberly and Eric Gompers
Father played baseball at Wake Forest, lettering in 1994
Uncle, Jim Gompers, played football at West Virginia in 1977
Uncle, Tim Gompers, was a three-year football letterman at VMI (1974-75-77)
Great-uncle, Bill Gompers, was a three-year letterman (1945-46-47) at Notre Dame, winning consecutive national championships in 1946 and 1947 before playing professionally for the Buffalo Bills in 1948

Kolbe Harmon
CB | 5-10 | 180 | Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood Academy)

Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2025
Lettered two seasons at Brentwood Academy under head coach Paul Wade
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
Charted as the No. 20 prospect in the state of Tennessee by ESPN.com, the No. 22 prospect by Rivals.com and the No. 30 prospect by 247Sports.com
Two-time all-region honoree
As a junior, totaled 42 tackles, seven pass breakups, 1.0 sack and one interception while accumulating 700 yards receiving and nine touchdowns offensively
During sophomore season, booked 72 tackles, 17 pass breakups and a forced fumble as Brentwood Academy advanced to the state semifinals
Earned four additional letters as a member of the track and field program
Claimed the 2023 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Division II-AA state track title in the 100 meters with a time of 10.67 seconds. Also placed fourth in the 200 meters (22.20 seconds) at the TSSAA state meet and anchored the Eagles' second-place finish in the 4x100-meter relay
Son of Katy and Damien Harmon
Father lettered three years as a running back at Augustana University (1997-98-99), leading the Vikings in rushing yards in 1997 and 1999, before playing professionally with the European Football League's Aschaffenburg Stallions (2000-01) and the Arena Football League's Sioux Falls Storm (2001-02)

Kai Jacobowitz
OL | 6-7 | 325 | Carlsbad, Calif. (Carlsbad)

Pronounced: juh-KO-buh-witz
Lettered three years at Carlsbad under head coach Thaddeus MacNeal
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
Team captain as a senior
During final campaign, did not surrender a sack in the regular season
First team all-league honoree as a junior
An AP Scholar who was also tabbed the Carlsbad Homecoming King
Son of Katie and Evan Jacobowitz
Grandfather, Sylvester Sviokla, lettered two years in football at Harvard (1965-66) and earned Honorable Mention All-Ivy League honors at tackle in 1966

Qeanu Johnson
WR | 5-11 | 200 | Hamden, Conn. (Hamden Hall Country Day)

Pronounced: key-ON-ew
Lettered three seasons at Hamden Hall under head coach Joe Linta
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
Charted as the No. 8 prospect in the state of Connecticut by Rivals.com, the No. 9 prospect by ESPN.com and the No. 12 prospect by 247Sports.com
Three-time all-league selection
2023 Hamden Hall Most Valuable Player
Finished senior campaign with 49 receptions for 719 yards and six touchdowns
Caught 33 passes for a team-high 584 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior, when he totaled 1,395 all-purpose yards and added three rushing TDs, one punt return for a score, one kickoff return for a touchdown and one interception return for a touchdown
During junior season, led Hamden Hall to a 9-1 overall record and a New England Preparatory School Athletic Council championship
As a sophomore, caught 12 passes for 359 yards, booked 21 total tackles and returned eight kickoffs for 262 yards while totaling five touchdowns
Member of the Black Student Union
Son of Quenette and Donovan Johnson
Brother, Qayvier, is a member of the Northwestern football program

Ma'khi Jones
S | 5-10 | 190 | Newark, N.J. (Milton [Ga.])

Pronounced: muh-kye
Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2025
Lettered four seasons between St. Joseph's Regional [N.J.] and Milton [Ga.]
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
All-region honoree
As a junior, helped the Eagles win a Georgia AAAAAAA title while carding 73 tackles, five pass breakups and one interception
As a sophomore at St. Joseph Regional, totaled 70 tackles, four pass breakups, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries
Son of Gintel Jones and Lamont Purnell
Cousin of 10-year NFL veteran Tahir Whitehead, who totaled 685 tackles and six interceptions while playing for the Detroit Lions, Oakland Raiders, Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals
Cousin of Dariq Whitehead, who was a member of the Duke men's basketball team in 2022-23 and was selected 22nd overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2023 NBA Draft

Bariate Kara
DT | 6-5 | 260 | Loganville, Ga. (Loganville Christian Academy)

Pronounced: BARE-ee-ah-tay CAR-uh
Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2025
Lettered two seasons at Loganville Christian Academy under head coach Nathan Murphy
Rated a four-star prospect by 247Sports.com
Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com and Rivals.com
Charted as the No. 45 prospect in the state of Georgia by 247Sports.com
The No. 26 strongside edge prospect by Rivals.com
Earned all-state honors as a senior
Two-time all-region and all-county selection
During senior year, carded 56 tackles, 3.0 sacks and three forced fumbles
As a junior, booked 55 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, two caused fumbles and two fumble recoveries
Earned three additional varsity letters as a member of the basketball program
Member of the Beta Club and Mu Alpha Theta, an international mathematics honor society
Son of Leton Kara

Nathan Kutufaris
OL | 6-5 | 270 | Springfield, Pa. (Cardinal O'Hara)

Pronounced: COOT-uh-fair-is
Lettered three seasons at Cardinal O'Hara under head coach Mike Ewing
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
A three-time all-league honoree who did not allow a sack as a sophomore or junior
First team all-county pick as a junior
Team captain as a senior
Earned three additional letters as a member of the Cardinal O'Hara bowling squad, two as a defender with the lacrosse program and one with the swim team
Founder and captain of the bowling team and was a district qualifier in swimming
Member of the National Honor Society and the Student Body President
Son of Bernadette and Andrew Kutufaris
Brother, Ben, is a member of the University of Alabama swim team
Uncle, Paul Kutufaris, lettered three years (1989-90-91) in lacrosse at Penn State

Kaleb Lanier
CB | 6-0 | 175 | Decatur, Ga. (Decatur)

Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2025
Lettered four years at Decatur under head coach William Felton
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
Three-time all-region honoree
Carded 36 tackles, five interceptions and 11 pass breakups as a senior while adding 11 catches as a wide receiver for 210 yards and a trio of touchdowns
As a junior, totaled 23 tackles, three interceptions and 10 pass breakups to go along with 18 receptions for 300 yards and a touchdown
During sophomore year, booked 28 tackles, two interceptions and eight pass breakups
Helped Decatur capture back-to-back regional basketball titles as a sophomore and junior
Regional track qualifier in the 400-meter dash and long jump as a sophomore
Member of the Decatur Student-Athlete Leadership team
Son of Tykitcha and Kenric Lanier
Older brother, Kenric Lanier II, is a redshirt freshman wide receiver for the University of Minnesota football team
Father played football at Jackson State (1996-99)
Uncle, Anthony Dale, played football at Jackson State (1990-93)
Cousin, Maurice Dunlap, played basketball at Mississippi State (2014-15), Jones County (2015-17) and Jacksonville State (2017-19)
Cousin, Jonas James III, played basketball at Jackson State (2019-22) and was named a team captain as a senior

Jamien Little
WR | 6-2 | 175 | Hickory, N.C. (Hickory)

Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2025
Lettered three seasons at Hickory under head coach Joe Glass
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
Charted as the No. 12 prospect in the state of North Carolina by 247Sports.com and the No. 15 prospect by ESPN.com
Has led Hickory to the No. 3 seed and the fourth round of the 2024 North Carolina 3A playoffs
An all-state honoree as a junior
As a junior, set single-season Hickory records with 73 receptions, 1,473 yards and 20 touchdowns
Also played defense and carded 23 tackles and three interceptions
Helped Hickory to an undefeated season and North Carolina 3A title as a junior
During sophomore year, caught 17 passes for 263 yards and three scores
Earned three additional letters as a member of the basketball team, earning all-conference accolades as a junior
Member of the Beta Club
Son of Alicia Abernathy and Bryan Shuford
Mother was a four-year letterwinner (2000-01-02-03) for the basketball program at Charlotte, earning third team All-Conference USA honors at the end of the 2001-02 and 2002-03 campaigns, and played professionally in Luxembourg

Dan Mahan
QB | 6-2 | 180 | Burlington, N.C. (Walter M. Williams)

Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2025
Lettered four seasons at Walter M. Williams under head coach Patrick Stokes
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
Listed as the No. 9 dual threat quarterback nationally by Rivals.com
Charted as the No. 9 prospect in the state of North Carolina by Rivals.com and the No. 24 prospect by 247Sports.com
Following senior season, selected to represent North Carolina in the 2024 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas
Three-time all-conference honoree; 2023 conference player of the year
Capped career throwing for 2,528 yards and 33 touchdowns to go along with 988 rushing yards and nine ground TDs
As a junior, his first full season as a quarterback, threw for 1,776 yards and 18 touchdowns while rushing for 323 yards and seven scores
During sophomore year, primarily played wide receiver and caught 35 passes for 440 yards and five touchdowns. Gained an additional 213 yards rushing and scored four touchdowns. Threw for 342 yards
Earned three additional varsity letters as a member of the baseball team, receiving all-conference accolades all three years
Son of Dana and Tony Mahan
Grandfather, Dan Kelley, was a football letterman at Elon and led the team in receiving yards in 1963

Sampson Onuoha
DE | 6-3 | 230 | London, England (Belmont Hill [Mass.])

Pronounced: oh-NO-ha
Lettered three years at Belmont Hill under head coach Anthony Fucillo
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
Charted as the No. 2 prospect in the state of Massachusetts by 247Sports.com, the No. 3 prospect according to Rivals.com and ESPN.com's No. 4 prospect
Grew up in Great Britain before moving to the United States
Primarily played basketball until moving to the United States. Started playing football as a sophomore at Belmont Hill
Became a two-time All-Independent School League (ISL) selection in football
In senior campaign, booked 37 tackles with 10.0 tackles for loss and 6.0 sacks
As a junior, collected 45 tackles, including 14.0 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks
Helped Belmont Hill to bowl games as a junior and senior, with team defeating Worcester Academy to cap senior year
During sophomore year, carded 20 tackles with 3.0 sacks
Played for Great Britain in the 16-and-under European basketball championships
Earned an additional six varsity letters at Belmont Hill, three as a forward on the basketball team and three with the track and field program
As a thrower, finished as the runner-up in discus and third in shot put during the 2024 New England Championship.
Claimed the ISL shot put championship and was the discus runner-up in 2023
Competed in the 2024 Nike Outdoor Nationals men's emerging meet and placed eighth in the shot put and 12th in the discus
Son of Sarah and Osita Onuoha

Andrew Pellicciotta
S | 5-11 | 190 | Malvern, Pa. (Malvern Prep)

Pronounced: pell-uh-CHOT-uh
Lettered four seasons at Malvern Prep under head coach Dave Gueriera
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com and ESPN.com
Charted as the No. 21 prospect in the state of Pennsylvania by ESPN.com and the No. 22 prospect by 247Sports.com
Helped Malvern Prep to consecutive Inter-Academic Athletic League (Inter-Ac) championships in 2023 and 2024
Inter-Ac MVP as a junior
Two-time first team all-league honoree
All-area selection as a junior
During senior season, booked 40 tackles, two interceptions and one fumble recovery. Offensively, finished with 618 rushing yards, 298 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. Added 227 punt return yards
Led Malvern in rushing yards (656), receiving yards (261) and overall touchdowns (9) as a junior while carding 70 tackles, two forced fumbles and one interception
As a sophomore, booked 55 tackles and one interception
Earned an additional two letters as a member of the baseball program, helping the Friars to a Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association state championship as a sophomore and junior
Son of Jessica and Marc Pellicciotta
Mother lettered four years (1994-95-96-97) in field hockey at Ohio State, earning All-Big Ten and all-region honors in 1997
Father played baseball at Rollins College and one year professionally for the Houston Astros' organization

Tommy Rupley
DE | 6-4 | 240 | Acton, Mass. (Belmont Hill)

Lettered four seasons at Belmont Hill under head coach Anthony Fucillo
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
Charted as the No. 2 prospect in the state of Massachusetts by Rivals.com, the No. 3 prospect by 247Sports.com and the No. 7 prospect by ESPN.com
Two-time all-state pick and four-time all-league selection
Voted team's most valuable player as a senior and earned all-New England honors
Following junior campaign, named to the Massachusetts Super 25 Team and the Boston Herald All-Scholastic squad
Helped Belmont Hill to a seven-game winning streak and an Independent School League-7 title as a junior
Earned four additional letters as a member of the track and field program, throwing the discus and shot put and receiving all-league and all-New England honors
Member of the honor roll who also helped with the community's Special Olympics flag football program
Son of Hope and Matt Rupley
Mother played tennis at Boston College (1993-97)
Father played baseball at Rollins College (1994-98)

Elliott Schaper
LB | 6-3 | 210 | Austin, Texas (Westlake)

Pronounced: shopper
Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2025
Lettered four seasons at Westlake under head coach Tony Salazar
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
Part of one state championship squad (2021) and two semifinal teams (2022 and 2023)
Served as team captain as a senior
After junior season, received Austin American-Statesman Central Texas Defensive Player of the Year honors and Texas District 26-6A Defensive MVP accolades by a vote of the league's coaches
During final campaign, totaled 86 tackles, 19.0 tackles for loss, 9.0 sacks and nine quarterback pressures
Carded 108 tackles, including 13.0 tackles for loss and 9.0 sacks, two interceptions and two forced fumbles as a junior
During sophomore campaign, booked 49 tackles
Son of Julie and Clay Schaper

Evan Scott
OL | 6-4 | 300 | Augusta, Ga. (Lakeside)

Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2025
Lettered senior year at Lakeside under head coach Steve Hibbitts after earning three letters at Augusta Christian under head coach Mark Ethridge
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
Two-time all-region honoree who was part of four playoff teams
Dream 16 and Elite 11 selection
Helped Lakeside set the school record for most consecutive wins as the team went 10-2 and made an appearance in the second round of the playoffs
Before arriving at Lakeside, helped Augusta Christian win the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) basketball championship as a sophomore
Received the President's Award, Chick-fil-A Leadership Award, College Board African American Award and AU African American Scholar Award and was a SCISA Scholar Athlete
Member of the Beta Club and Chess Club
Son of Shondra and Glennard Scott

Nate Sheppard
RB | 5-10 | 190 | Mandeville, La. (Mandeville)

Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2025
Lettered four seasons at Mandeville under head coach Craig Jones
Rated as a four-star prospect by Rivals.com
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com and ESPN.com
Charted as the No. 14 prospect in the state of Louisiana by Rivals.com, the No. 19 prospect by 247Sports.comand the No. 28 prospect by ESPN.com
The No. 24 running back prospect according to Rivals.com
2023 all-state honoree; two time all-district and all-parish selection
During junior season, totaled 1,816 rushing yards and 32 ground touchdowns while adding 316 receiving yards and four scores. Accumulated 2,132 yards from scrimmage and averaged a TD every eight touches
Helped the Skippers win five of their final six games and advance to the 2023 Division I Non-Select state semifinals as a No. 21 seed. During the playoff run, totaled 801 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns to earn Allstate Sugar Bowl Amateur Athlete of the Month for November, 2023
As a sophomore, accumulated 1,685 offensive yards with 1,139 rushing and 546 receiving and 25 total touchdowns in 10 games
Earned five additional varsity letters as a member of the basketball team (two) and track and field program (three)
Three-time regional qualifier in the 110-meter hurdles. Also advanced to the regional event in the long jump (junior) and 300-meter hurdles (freshman)
Son of Rebekah Boyd and Willie Sheppard
Mother played volleyball at Louisiana Tech
Father lettered four years (1999-2000-01-02) as a defensive back at Louisiana Tech and earned second team All-Western Athletic Conference accolades in 2002
Brother, Will, is a wide receiver for the Colorado program after lettering four years at Vanderbilt (2020-21-22-23), earning second team All-SEC honors in 2022 and finishing career tied for third in school history with 21 touchdown receptions as well as becoming the eighth receiver in Vanderbilt history to eclipse 2,000 career receiving yards

Kavon Simmons
WR | 6-1 | 170 | Wake Forest, N.C. (Wake Forest)

Lettered three seasons at Wake Forest under head coach Reggie Lucas
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
Charted as the No. 26 prospect in the state of North Carolina by ESPN.com, the No. 29 prospect by Rivals.com and the No. 37 prospect by 247Sports.com
Two-time all-conference honoree
Started at quarterback as a junior and surpassed the 2,000-yard passing mark and added 688 rushing yards to total 34 offensive touchdowns
During sophomore season, played primarily quarterback and passed for 1,487 yards with 14 TDs while helping Wake Forest to the third round of the state playoffs
Earned three additional letters as a member of the basketball program, receiving all-conference honors
Son of Natasha and Ken Simmons

Jaivon Solomon
WR | 6-1 | 170 | Gray, Ga. (Jones County)

Pronounced: JAY-vin
Lettered three years at Jones County under head coach Mike Chastain
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
Two-time all-region selection
Region's player of the year as a senior
Helped Jones County secure a playoff trip every season
Recorded 88 receptions for 1,560 yards and 17 touchdowns during senior campaign
As a junior, finished with 42 receptions for 692 yards and six touchdowns
Son of Kristen Pettus and Rufus Solomon

Asher Wasserman
LB | 6-2 | 220 | Hamden, Conn. (Hamden Hall Country Day)

Lettered four years at Hamden Hall under head coach Joe Linta
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
Charted as the No. 7 prospect in the state of Connecticut by Rivals.com, the No. 8 prospect by ESPN.com and the No. 14 prospect by 247Sports.com
All-New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) selection and Evergreen League Defensive Player of the Year
Helped Hamden Hall claim the 2023 NEPSAC New England championship with a tackle on a two-point conversion as time expired to preserve a 35-34 victory
During senior season, carded 72 tackles, 10.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks and added 543 rushing yards, 178 receiving yards and nine total touchdowns
As a junior, totaled 96 tackles, 26.0 tackles for loss and 10.0 sacks
A first team all-league pick as a sophomore, when he booked 77 tackles, 21.0 tackles for loss, 8.0 sacks and a fumble returned for a touchdown
Received the Team Player Award as a freshman after booking 33 tackles and 180 passing yards
Earned four additional varsity letters as an outfielder with the baseball program, which he helped to three consecutive NEPSAC Tournament titles
The Hamden Hall Country Day Robert Fitzgerald Memorial Award recipient
Son of Darby and David Wasserman

Maliki Wright
S | 5-11 | 185 | Orlando, Fla. (Dr. Phillips)

Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2025
Lettered four years at Dr. Phillips under head coach Rodney Wells
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
As a senior, registered seven interceptions and was named the team's defensive most valuable player
During junior season, carded 74 tackles, including 4.0 for a loss, five forced fumbles, four interceptions and one fumble recovery
As a sophomore, booked 40 tackles and two interceptions
Son of Danic Jackson and Christian Wright