Football athletes sign with college programs during 2023 National Signing Period

(WTXL) — The first day of the 2023 National Signing Period for prospective high school and junior college football players is Wednesday.

Aspiring soccer players can sign national letters of intent with the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and Division II programs starting Wednesday.

Athletes competing in other sports are expected to sign.

The regular football signing period for Division I is Saturday, April 1, 2023, while Division II is Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

Alison, athletic director of WTXL ABC 27 Posey and Sports reporter Kyle Logan will cover Florida’s Big Bend and South Georgia.

The following signings are expected:

BACHWOOD

Tyler Cleveland – University of the Cumberlands, Destin Moore – Virginia Military Institute, Ava Cauley – (Target Shooting) Auburn

THOMAS COUNTY HEADQUARTERS

Quincy Clark, TJ Sanders – University of Pikeville, Dezmond Jones – Clark Atlanta, Javion Revels – Valdosta State, Riley Frasu – Valdosta State (walking preferred), Tyler Floyd – Peru State College

THOMASVILLE

Evan Wynn – Clark Atlanta, Monleth Perkins – Greensboro College, DJ Thurman – Gordon State

NORTH FLORIDA CHRISTIAN

Traylon Ray—West Virginia

LOWNDES

Ronnie Davis – Thomas University, Elijah Colvin – Valdosta State, Andru Ray – Reinhardt, Drew Marshall – Lane College

RICKARDS

Rico Watkins – East Carolina, Arnnell Person – Miles College, Daviyon Thomas – Ottawa University, Rashard Mack – Wilmington College, Kelvontae Gilley, David Laws – North Carolina Wesleyan, Jakari Winters – Central Georgia Technical College

MACLAY

Michael Grant – State of Florida (preferred walk-on)

WAKULLA

Todd Williams – University of Delaware, Andrew Huntsberger – Waynesburg University, DeAndre Strong – St Thomas University

ST. JOHN PAUL II

Avery Howard – North Alabama, Markel James – Middle Tennessee, Rickey Ransom – Valdosta State, Patti Patterson (Golf) – Murray State

GADSDEN COUNTY

Cedric Boyd – Florida A&M, Tay’Marius Clemons – Highland Community College, Saivion Kenon – Coffeyville Community College

FLORIDA HIGH

Donovan Barnes – West Florida, Chris Cotton – North Alabama, Eli Williams – Clark Atlanta, Rhyder Poppell – Citadel, Tay Young – Warner, Vigus “DJ” Broxton – St. Thomas University

CHILES

Trent Lovett – Coffeyville Community College, Tre Jones – Coffeyville Community College, Rayqwon Smith – Tennessee State University, Matthew McQueen – West Florida, Bryce Jevyak (baseball) – West Alabama, Taylor Bell (golf) – Florida A&M

LANIER COUNTY

Jamir Glenn – Point University, Daniel Cruz – Arkansas Baptist

BROOKS COUNTY

Kamari Blankumsee, Jamal Sanders – Fort Valley State University, Savion Cason, Jeremiah Henderson, Jaden Corena – Thomas University

JEFFERSON COUNTY

Juvon Pettway-Clark Atlanta

WALDOSTA

Jalen Whitehead – Clark Atlanta, Jarius Curry – Berry College, De’Andre Boykinds – Fort Valley State, Nehemiah Dennis – Thomas University, Grayson Leavy – Valdosta State, Ahmad Denson – Coffeyville Community College, TJ Morrison – Reinhardt University

MUNROE
DJ Johnson-Duquesne

CLINCH COUNTY

Danny Fountain – University of Peru, Levi Reliford – Thomas University

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

Dylan Brown-Turner; Linebacker, South Oak Cliff High School; Dallas, Texas

STATE UNIVERSITY OF VALDOSTA

Jonah Allen; Placekicker and Punter, Pierce County High School; Blackshear, Georgia.

Josiah Anderson; Linebacker, Tattnall County High School’ Glennville, Georgia

Ameir Bellamy; Offensive Lineman, Central High School; Phoenix City, Alabama

Elijah Colvin; Linebacker, Lowndes High School; Valdosta, Georgia

Antonio Culbreth; Dougherty County High School Defense Attorney; Albany, Georgia
Jacob Dorn; Defense Attorney, Saginaw Valley State on St. Johns High School; St. Johns, Michigan

BrandonGolden; Offensive Lineman, Georgia Military College via Central High School; Phoenix City, Alabama

Harrison Hansley; Tight End, Independence Community College via Valwood High School; Valdosta, Georgia

Jamari Haynes; wide receiver, Plantation High School; Sunrise, Florida

Kamari Hollis; Defense Attorney, Pelham High School; Elena, Alabama

Isaiah Huff; offensive lineman, Eustis High School; Leesburg, Fla

De’Avion Hughes; Defense Attorney, Lakeland Christian High School; Mulberry, Florida

Grayson Leavey; Placekicker/Punter and Tight End, Valdosta High School; Valdosta Georgia

Count Kyle; tight end, Kennesaw Mountain High School; Kennesaw, Georgia

Solomon Leslie; Running Back, Loganville High School; Loganville, Georgia

Jalen McKay; Defense Attorney, Eustis High School; Tavares, Fla

Ty Merkle; Defense Attorney, Durant High School; Valrico, Florida

Nikitas Ots; offensive lineman, William R. Boone High School; Kissimmee, Florida

Julius Pascal; defender, dr. Krop High School; Miami, Fla

Devin Pain; Defense Attorney, St. Thomas Aquinas High School; Fort Lauderdale, Fla
Rickey’s ransom; Defense Attorney, Saint John Paul II Catholic High School, Midway, Florida

Mason Roberts; offensive lineman, Coffee High School; Douglas, Georgia

Bryant Siravo; wide receiver, New Smyrna Beach High School; New Smyrna Beach, Fla

Camron Smith; Running Back, Baker County High School; Macclenny, Fla

Tavales Thomas; Defense Attorney, Ed White High School; Jacksonville, Fla

Jye Thompson; tight end, Yulee High School; Jules, Florida

Chris Turner; Quarterback, Yulee High School, Yulee, Fla

Information courtesy of Valdosta State University Athletics