WR DONOVAN HAMILTON, HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN
PREP
• Three-star recruit, No. 15 in Indiana per 247Sports
• Awarded Indiana Mr. Wide Receiver as well as conference player of the year in his senior season
• Named first team all-conference in his final two seasons
• Tallied 50 receptions for a total of 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior
• Also a first team all-conference player in basketball
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Donovan James Hamilton
• Birthdate: July 23, 2005
• Parents: Christine and Brian Hamilton
• Siblings: Amaya and Mari
• Intended Major: Undecided
• Father Brian played football at Notre Dame
WR SHAMAR RIGBY, ST. PETERSBURG, FLA
PREP
• Consensus three-star recruit, No. 73 in Florida per On3
• Named all-state honorable mention in his junior season
• Helped lead his team to the state championship two consecutive years
• Totaled 39 receptions for 657 yards as a senior
• Caught 42 passes for 632 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior
• Also plays basketball, averaging 13.3 points and 4.8 rebounds per game in his junior year
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Shamar Alexander Rigby
• Birthdate: Nov. 21, 2005
• Parents: Michelle Billue and William Rigby
• Siblings: Xavier, Eli, Zoey, Dlo, Bari, Renee and CJ
• Intended Major: Undecided
DB HUDAURI HINES, FRANKLIN CENTRAL
PREP
• Consensus three-star recruit, No. 9 player in Indiana per On3
• Tabbed as the No. 58 CB in the class by On3
• Named first team all-conference and all-county in 2022
• Earned a spot on the 2023 IFCA Top 50 All-State team
• Made 37 tackles and eight pass breakups in his senior season
• Also runs track at Franklin, has clocked an 11.15 100-meter dash
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Hudauri Rashaad Hines
• Birthdate: Aug. 30, 2006
• Parents: Megan Hines
• Siblings: Emauri, Rhyana, Satori, Alise, Aaliyaha and Sevynn
• Intended Major: Undecided
OL JORDAN KING, FW NORTH
PREP
• Consensus three-star recruit, No. 9 in Indiana per Rivals
• Ranked as the No. 93 OT in the class by ESPN
• Earned all-state nods in both his junior and senior seasons
• Named first team all-conference in 2022 and 2023 as well as second team all-conference in his sophomore season
• Shot put sectional champion for three consecutive years (2021, 2022, 2023)
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Jordan De’Andre King
• Birthdate: November 21, 2005
• Parents: Thea Surles and Andre King
• Siblings: Donald, Tyrell and Paige
• Intended Major: Kinesiology
ATH KOY BEASLEY, CINCINNATI
PREP
• Consensus four-star recruit, No. 5 prospect from Ohio per On3
• Purdue’s highest ranked recruit since David Bell and George Karlaftis in 2019 according to 247Sports
• Ranked as the No. 102 overall recruit in the class by On3
• A Top-10 prospect at the position according to 247Sports
• Ran a 4.41-second 40-yard dash at the 2023 Ohio UA Camp while recording a top speed of 21.7 mph
• First Team All-GCL as a junior, making the second team as a sophomore
• Awarded first team all-district and second team all-state in his junior season
• Also holds the school record in the 100 meter, 4×100 and 4×200, earning two 4×100 state titles
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Koy Christian Beasley
• Birthdate: May 28, 2006
• Parents: Natrasha and Micahel Beasley
• Intended Major: Mechanical Engineering
DEMECO KENNEDY, LEXINGTON, KY.
PREP
• Consensus three-star recruit, No. 5 player in the state of Kentucky per On3
• Helped guide the Broncos to the 2022 Kentucky Class 5A State Championship
• Team captain in two straight years for Frederick Douglas High School
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Demeco Assante Cruz Kennedy
• Birthdate: July 20, 2006
• Parents: Ronayle and Cameron Kennedy
• Siblings: Cameron, Zateece, Japhia, Tia and Kaja
• Intended Major: Sports Marketing
• Brother, Japhia Kennedy, plays football for Thomas Moore University
OL JADEN BALL, CARROLL, OHIO
PREP
• Three-star prospect, No. 21 ranked recruit in the state of Ohio per On3
• Team captain
• 2022 D3 State Runner-Up
• Two-time First Team All-Ohio
• Two-time league lineman of the year
• Two-time first team all-district
• Two-time first team all-league
• Two-time first team all-metro
• Tallied 325 pancake blocks throughout his high school career
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Jaden Mikael Ball
• Birthdate: June 15, 2006
• Parents: Megan Ball
• Siblings: Christian and Lynnleigh
• Intended Major: Undecided
RB JAHEIM MERRIWEATHER, JACKSON, TENN.
PREP
• Three-star recruit, ranked as the No. 10 prospect in the state by ESPN
• Ranked as the No. 19 ATH in the nation by On3
• Helped the Bulldogs to the state quarterfinals as a senior, battling back from an ankle injury in time for the playoff push
• Rushed for 11 touchdowns and over 900 yards on offense while picking off a pair of passes on defense, and returned a kickoff for a touchdown as a junior at Gallatin
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Jaheim Cantrell Merriweather
• Birthdate: Dec. 31, 2005
• Parents: Shereka James
• Siblings: Jasmine, Carlyia, Armani, Michael and Ry’leigh
• Intended Major: Undecided
DB D’MON MARABLE, KNOXVILLE, TENN.
PREP
• Three-star recruit, No. 11 in the state per 247Sports
• Ranked as the No. 49 safety in the class by On3
• Helped the Dragons advance to the third round of the Tennessee state playoffs
• Led the state in tackles as a senior with 174 according to MaxPreps
• Finished his senior year with 174 total tackles (82 solo), 4.5 sacks, 13.5 tackles-for-loss and a pick six
• Totalled 87 tackles, 15.5 TFLs, four sacks, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in his junior season
• Earned Tennessee Region 3-5A Co-Defender of the Year honors in 2022
• Broke the Clinton single game and season record for tackles
• Also ran track and posted an 11.66 100-meter dash as a junior
PERSONAL
• Full Name: D’mon Rashaad Marable
• Birthdate: June 29, 2006
• Parents: Monique Rogers
• Intended Major: Architecture
TE TAYVION GALLOWAY, CHILLICOTHE, OHIO
PREP
• Four-star recruit, No. 9 in the state per ESPN
• Tabbed as the No. 4 TE in the class by ESPN
• Listed as one of the five best prospects in the class of 2024 from Ohio by MaxPreps
• Helped guide the Tigers to the 2023 OCC Buckeye title
• Recorded 700 yards, eight touchdowns on 36 receptions as a junior
• Earned third team all-state honors in his junior season
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Tayvion Demonte Galloway
• Birthdate: Aug. 21, 2005
• Parents: Belinda Lett and Luke Brown
• Siblings: Luke, Charles, Tyquan, Keion, Deontae and Kiara
• Intended Major: Business
DB EARL KULP, FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.
PREP
• Three-star recruit, No. 55 for his position per On3
• Ranked as the No. 67 prospect from Florida by On3
• Made 36 tackles (23 solo) along with six passes defended and a TFL
• Tallied two fumble recoveries, one blocked punt and a pair of interceptions throughout his high school career
• Four-time state champion, earning three with St. Thomas Aquinas and one with Miami Central
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Earl Angello Kulp
• Birthdate: August 12, 2005
• Parents: Shatona Wise and Earl Kulp
• Siblings: Destiny, Jevon, Diandra, Braylon, Arley, and Grey
• Intended Major: Business
• Hobby: Loves art. “Drawing and painting help me put my mind at ease.”
OL ROD GREEN, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO
RANKS
• Three-star prospect
• No. 2 junior college interior lineman and No. 42 overall according to 247Sports
2023 | AS A REDSHIRT-SOPHOMORE (AT COFFEYVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
• Appeared in all 12 games for the Red Ravens
• Named to the KJCCC All-Conference Second Team
2022 | AS A REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN (AT TENNESSEE STATE)
• Played in four games for the Tigers, helping the team to a 3-1 record in those contests
• Helped his team to 445 rushing and 819 passing yards in his appearances
2021 | AS A FRESHMAN (AT GRAMBLING)
• Did not see the field in his redshirt season
PREP
• Helped his team to a 9-2 record in his senior season
• Saw the Wildcats advance to the state semifinals
• A 2020 Second Team All-Southwest District selection
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Roderick Brandon Green
• Birthdate: November 27, 2002
• Intended Major: Exercise Science
QB MARCOS DAVILA, MIDLAND, TEXAS
PREP
• Four-star recruit according to 247Sports and Rivals
• No. 15 ranked QB in the country by 247Sports
• No. 41 recruit in the state per On3
• Ended his career with 93 touchdown passes and 9,101 career passing yards, both school records, serving as the starter in his final three seasons
• Tossed 30 touchdowns for 3,303 yards on 219-of-339 passing in his senior season, averaging 254.1 yards per game and 16.8 yards per completion
• Won the Texas District 2-6A title all three years as a starter
• Picked as the District 2-6A Offensive MVP in his final two seasons
• Threw for 3,051 yards, 36 TDs as a junior in 2022
• Named Texas District 2-6A Offensive Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore in 2021
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Marcos Adan Davila
• Birthdate: March 18, 2005
• Parents: Michelle and Caesar Davila
• Siblings: Aaron and Lexi
• Intended Major: Selling and Sales Management
K SPENCER PORATH, BROWNSBURG, IND.
PREP
• Three-star recruit, No. 8 kicker in the class according to On3
• 2023 U.S. Army Bowl All-American
• Earned a spot on the 2023 IFCA Top 50 All-State team
• Indiana Mr. Football 2023 position award winner
• Made all seven of his field goal attempts in his senior season with his longest attempt being 48 yards
• Scored 44 extra points in 2023 and earned a punting average of 40 yards
• Served as team captain and named special teams player of the year
• Also a two-year starter for the basketball and soccer teams
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Spencer Alex Porath
• Birthdate: Aug. 25, 2005
• Parents: Jenifer and Kevin Porath
• Siblings: Ryan, Colin and Grant
• Intended Major: Business Analytics and Information Management
WR TRA’MAR HARRIS, CINCINNATI, OHIO
PREP
• Consensus three-star prospect, No. 17 in the state of Ohio per On3
• Ranked as No. 58 wide receiver in the country by ESPN
• Named OPSWA Div. II All-State and All-Southwest First Team in 2023
• Holds single season records for yards, receptions and touchdowns
• Totaled 58 receptions for 780 yards and six scores his senior season
• Tallied 56 receptions for 806 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior
• Had a receiving touchdown in eight consecutive games in his junior year
• Won an Ohio Division II state title in 2021
• Invited to the Under Armour Next Football Camp Series
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Tra’Mar Keshawn Harris
• Birthdate: May 14, 2006
• Parents: Trina Scott-Harris and Markus Harris
• Siblings: Deasia, Chuck and Jayden
• Intended Major: Sports Psychology
DL JAMARI PAYNE, AUBURN, ALA.
PREP
• Consensus three-star recruit, No. 23 recruit from Alabama per On3
• Ranked as the No. 44 defensive lineman in the class by On3
• Ended his senior season with 76 tackles, including 12 sacks, and two interceptions
• Tallied a pick-six in a Loachapoka win over LaFayette
• Named the preseason Super 8 Senior honoree by the Opelika-Auburn News
• Recorded 109 tackles, 27.5 for a loss, with 6.5 sacks as a junior
• Helped Loachapoka to its first playoff win in nine years in his junior season
• Also played basketball, averaging 9.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game as a junior
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Jamari Tyriek Payne
• Birthdate: Sep. 13, 2005
• Parents: Whitney Torbert and Cameron Payne
• Siblings: Kamryn and Miyasia
• Intended Major: Undecided
OL JOHN RANDLE JR., HORN LAKE, MISS.
PREP
• Consensus three-star recruit, No. 33 in the state by ESPN
• Started on the varsity football team freshman through senior year
• Named to the North Team for the 75th-annual Bernard Blackwell All-Star Football Classic
• Earned first team all-region honors for both football and basketball
• Started for a Horn Lake basketball squad that went 30-2 and made the Mississippi 6A Final Four as a junior
• Also played baseball and ran track
• Member of Horn Lake’s National Honor Society chapter
PERSONAL
• Full Name: John B Randle Jr.
• Birthdate: July 1, 2006
• Parents: Catina and Eddie Williams
• Intended Major: Mechanical Engineering
WR JESSE WATSON, ST. LOUIS, MO.
PREP
• Consensus three-star recruit, No. 25 in the state per ESPN
• Reached three Illinois Class 6A State Finals, winning the championship in 2022
• Named IHSFCA Honorable Mention All-State as a senior
• Recorded 865 all-purpose yards for seven touchdowns in his final season
• Totaled eight touchdowns on 29 receptions for 430 yards his junior year
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Jesse James Watson
• Birthdate: May 4, 2006
• Parents: Leslie and Jesse Watson
• Siblings: Kiera and Carlos
• Intended Major: Business Management
DB LUKE WILLIAMS, NAPERVILLE, ILL.
PREP
• Three-star recruit, No. 6 player in the state per On3
• Named No. 17 in his position according to On3
• Tallied 62 tackles, seven INTs and six PBUs in his senior season
• Helped the team in all phases of the game. He played wide receiver on the offensive side, making 50 catches for 565 yards and five touchdowns. Also served as the team’s punter, averaging 30.7 yards on 39 kicks.
• Named to the 2023 IHSFCA All-State team
• Awarded Defensive Player of the Year in the DuPage Conference
• Four-time all-conference honoree
• Also played basketball and ran track. Averaged 21 points and 4.2 rebounds per game in his junior season. Was an All-State honorable mention.
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Luke Austin Williams
• Birthdate: Jan. 17, 2006
• Parents: Rhonda and Cedric Williams
• Siblings: Zeke Williams (also on the team)
• Intended Major: Animal Science
OL MAX PARROTT, CENTENNIAL, COLO.
PREP
• Consensus three-star recruit, No. 7 in the state of Colorado per 247Sports
• Helped his team advance to four consecutive Colorado State Championships, winning three in a row
• Selected for the 2023 All-Centennial League First Team
• Named all-conference in his junior season
• Earned a spot on the Colorado Academic All-State team in 2022
• Chosen as a team captain for his senior year
• Also competed in track and field for Cherry Creek, running the 100-meter dash and throwing shot put
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Maxwell Thomas Larney Parrott
• Birthdate: Dec. 19, 2005
• Parents: Linda and Thomas Parrott
• Siblings: Jaden Parrott
• Intended Major: Kinesiology
DL CALEB IRVING, GLENN HEIGHTS, TEXAS
PREP
• Three-star recruit, ranked at No. 51 at his position by Rivals
• Tabbed as the No. 120 prospect from Texas by the On3 Industry Ranking
• Ranked as the No. 51 Dallas-area recruit according to SportsDay, the only player on his team to be ranked inside the Top 100
• Helped Parish Episcopal to its fourth consecutive TAPPS Division I state title in 2022
• First team all-district and all-state in 2022
• Totaled 96 tackles, including five sacks and 15 tackles-for-loss, in his junior season
• Chosen as a team captain in 2023
• Also throws shot put and discus for Parish Episcopal
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Caleb Mitchell, William-Joseph, Irving
• Birthdate: Oct. 3, 2005
• Parents: Eboni Mitchell and Derrick Irving
• Siblings: Dwight and Bryson
• Intended Major: Kinesiology
• Hobbies: Avid chess player and is currently teaching himself how to play keyboard
DB SMILEY BRADFORD, ST. LOUIS, MO.
PREP
• Three-star recruit, No. 15 in the state per Rivals
• Tabbed as the No. 42 safety in the class by Rivals
• Reached three Illinois Class 6A State Finals, winning the a championship in 2022
• Recorded 93 tackles (66 solo) as a senior in 2023 to earn first team all-state honors
• Made 110 tackles with a trio of sacks, two fumble recoveries and one interception as a junior in 2022
• Recorded 110 tackles, one sack, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries as a sophomore in 2021
• No. 6 on the 2023 Post-Dispatch Super 30 list
• Team captain
PERSONAL
• Full Name: LeonTre Edward Bradford
• Birthdate: Dec. 11, 2005
• Parents: Trina Steeples and Leland Bradford
• Siblings: Destiny, Diearra, Leland, Landon and Laila
• Intended Major: Computer Science or Business
LB DJ ALLEN, MEMPHIS, TENN.
PREP
• Consensus three-star recruit, No. 30 in the state of Tennessee per 247Sports
• Ranked as the No. 67 edge rusher in the class by 247Sports
• Tallied 75 tackles in his senior season, including 17 tackles-for-loss, 15 sacks and three forced fumbles
• Awarded Region 8-6A Defensive Player of the Year
• Helped guide his team to a perfect regular season in 2023, going 12-0
PERSONAL
• Full Name: DJ Dewane Allen
• Birthdate: November 24, 2005
• Parents: Bianka Clark
• Siblings: Brittany, Lil D, Jaylen, Tierra, Chiya, Tray, Mello and Bleu
• Intended Major: Journalism and Communications
OL JAEKWON BOULDIN, CANTON, MISS.
2022 & 2023 | AT MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST
• Helped block on the offensive line for his team that averaged 235.6 rushing yards per game and 210.2 passing yards per game
• Played in 13 games, helping the team win 12 times
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Jaekwon Omari Bouldin
• Birthdate: March 12, 2004
• Parents: Natanya Bouldin
• Siblings: Jakayla and Jataylor
• Intended Major: Physical Therapy
DB TY HUDKINS, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.
PREP
• Three-star recruit, No. 18 player from Michigan according to ESPN
• Ranked as the No. 91 safety in the class by ESPN
• Named the Michigan Player of the Year for divisions three and four by the AP
• Helped his team to a state title as a senior after finishing as the runner-up in his junior campaign. Had an INT and three tackles on defense with six catches for 115 yards and a touchdown on offense.
• Totaled 98 tackles along with eight pass breakups and five interceptions as a senior
• Tallied 10 pass breakups, 85 tackles and two interceptions in his junior season
• Awarded first team all-state honors in both of his final two seasons
PERSONAL
• Full Name: Tyler David Hudkins
• Birthdate: March 10, 2005
• Parents: Stacie and Greg Hudkins
• Siblings: Kate and Grace
• Intended Major: Business