2018 National Signing Day AJ Hardin | DB | 6’3 | 185| St. Louis, MO/SLUH Coach Bass Quote: “AJ is a great athlete who could almost play anywhere for us. He is going to be a great safety for us and who knows he could end up catching some TD's for us as well. He is a special player” Anderson Eke | LB | 6’1 | 195 | St. Petersburg, FL/ St. Petersburg Catholic Coach Bass Quote: “Anderson is a great football player who is going to bring a lot of quickness and tenacity to our linebacking core” Anthony Riley | RB | 6’0 | 219 | Springfield, MO/ Evangel University Coach Bass Quote: “Anthony is a powerful running back and his running style is going to fit perfectly in our offense. We are excited to have him back in the Brown and Gold.” Braden Lowery | WR | 6’1 | 175 | East Peoria, IL/ East Peoria High School Coach Bass Quote: “Braden is going to be a great receiver for us his ball skills and speed are going to make him a very special addition to our offense” Cameron Legree | QB | 6’1 | 180 | Winter Park, FL/ Winter Park HS Coach Bass Quote: “Cameron is a great dual threat QB who plays fast and makes great plays with the ball in his hands. He really opens up the playbook.” Cody Guthrie | RB | 5’9 | 175 | Pittsfield, IL/ Pittsfield HS Coach Bass Quote: “Cody showed a lot of versatility in his senior year at Pittsfield which is what really excited our offensive staff. I am excited to see what he does as a running back for us.”
Cory Rice | DE | 6’1 | 230 | St. Louis, MO/ Parkway Central HS Coach Bass Quote: “Cory has a great burst and phenomenal motor which makes him a ball hawking playmaker. I am interested to see who is going to be able to run away from him.” Craig Travis III | LB | 6’0 | 223 | Kansas City, MO/ North Kansas City HS Coach Bass Quote: “Craig showed great versatility playing both Center and Middle Linebacker for North Kansas City. His experience at Offensive line is really going to help him become a monster in the middle.” Da’Vontae Hawkins | LB | 5’9 | 190 | Rockford, IL/ Guilford HS Coach Bass Quote: “Da'Vontae is a very technically sound linebacker who really explodes into tackles; I think he will be an excellent addition to our defense” Dakota Ehrhardt | DL | 6’1 | 202 | Mendon, IL/ Unity Coach Bass Quote: “Our staff identified Dakota very early in the process while he was at some camps. We are very excited about adding him to our family.” Darries Rainey Jr. | RB | 5’7 | 190 | St. Louis, MO/ Trinity Catholic HS Coach Bass Quote: “Our offensive staff has been very high on Darries for a long time now; it is great to add him to the family. Good luck tackling him even in a phone booth.” David Tabakovic | FB | 6’0 | 250 | Valrico, FL/ Durant HS Coach Bass Quote: “David is going to be a nightmare for defenses with his versatility. He is a hardnosed joker who will knock your head off.” Deontae Graham | OL | 6’5 | 303 | Florissant, MO/ Cardinal Ritter College Prep Coach Bass Quote: “Deontae is a great athlete who does a great job at the point of attack and plays with a chip on his shoulder which will make him feel right at home in the offensive line room. He has incredible potential.” Devin Rice | LB | 6’1 | 220 | St. Louis, MO/ Parkway Central HS Coach Bass Quote: “Devin is an explosive hitter that unloads his hips into those poor souls carrying the football. He should be an eraser in the box for us.
Dominic Monti | FB | 5’10 | Arnold, MO/ Fox HS Coach Bass Quote: “Monti is a great looking kid who played both running back and linebacker for Fox. His hard-running style and aggressive play at linebacker will make him a big-time fullback for us.” Donnell Sharp | LB | 6’2 | 210 | St. Louis, MO/ Cardinal Ritter College Prep Coach Bass Quote: “Our defensive staff targeted Donnell very early in the process as a player who would fit every characteristic of our defense. Donnell is a hardhitting linebacker who will be a nightmare for offenses in the GLVC.” Dugan Kelly | OL | 6’4 | 310 | West Plains, MO/ West Plains HS Coach Bass Quote: “I had the pleasure to coach Dugan at an Offensive line camp and I immediately knew he would fit perfectly in our offense. He plays with a nasty demeanor and is very technically sound.” Gabe Goodwin | TE | 6’3 | 195 | Palmyra, MO/ Palmyra HS Coach Bass Quote: “I got the opportunity to watch Gabe play multiple times in person, and I can say very easily each time I left more and more impressed. He is going to do a great job at tight end for us” Gabriel Bryant | WR | 6’3 | 175 | Tampa, FL/ Thomas Jefferson HS Coach Bass Quote: “Gabe is a phenomenal athlete who plays the position very well. His ability to go up and get the ball is going to be unmatched.” Imori Heard | OT | 6’3 | 230 | Chicago, IL/ Phillips Academy HS Coach Bass Quote: “Imori is the type of offensive linemen you get really excited about what he can do and what his potential is going to be.” Jackson Connell | LB | 6’0 | 200 | Quincy, IL/ Quincy Notre Dame HS Coach Bass Quote: “Jackson is going to be a great linebacker for us, we have been able to keep a very good eye on him and have seen everything he can do, and we are confident he is going to be a big part of why our defense is successful.” Jacques Jean-Baptiste | DL | 6’0 | 275 | Tampa, FL/ Thomas Jefferson HS Coach Bass Quote: “Jaque is an incredibly explosive young man who gets off the ball and uses his hands incredibly well. He will cause a lot of chaos on the interior of our defensive line.”
Jakhari Johnson | FB | 5’11 | 200 | Chicago, IL/ Back of the Yards College Prep Coach Bass Quote: “Jakhari is a physical fullback who runs very well and has shown he has all of the qualities that we look for in that position.” Jalen Rece Griffin | RB | 6’2 | 210 | Rockford, IL/ Rockford East HS Coach Bass Quote: “Big, physical, downhill back who is going to fit in perfectly for our offense. Jalen is going to be a special back for us!” Jamaun Booker | RB | 6’0 | 186 | Raytown, MO/Raytown South HS Coach Bass Quote: “Jamaun has excellent balance and vision which makes him incredibly dangerous whenever he touches the ball.” James Felix | WR | 5’10 | 185 | Orlando, FL/ Jones HS Coach Bass Quote: “James is a player we are very intrigued by he has great YAC and shows great ball skills, he is going to be a great offensive weapon.” James Gwartney | WR | 6’0 | 160 | Pittsfield, IL/ Pittsfield HS Coach Bass Quote: “James is a great local product who will be a great addition to our receiving corps.” James Perryman | DL | 6’1 | 240 | Sylmar, CA/ Moorpark CC Coach Bass Quote: “James is going to be a force coming off the edge. He plays with physicality and a nastiness that our defense looks for.” Jaren Arnold | OL | 6’4 | St. Charles, MO/ Francis Howell North HS Coach Bass Quote: “Jaren is a big joker who is very versatile and plays with a mean streak, he should be a great addition to our offensive line.” Jeffery Smoot | DT | 6’1 | 260 | Macon, MO/ Macon R-1 Coach Bass Quote: “Jeffery is a guy our defensive staff recognized early in the process, mainly for his great get off and explosiveness.” Jonathan Watkins | OL | 6’0 | 270 | Florissant, MO/ Hazelwood West HS Coach Bass Quote: “We are excited about the athletic ability that Jonathan shows on the interior of the offensive line, it is going to allow him to do a lot of different things for us on offense.”
Jordan Wiggins | DE | 6’5 | 220 | Plant City, FL/ Plant City HS Coach Bass Quote: “Jordan is going to be a terror coming off the edge, he is a converted wide out who uses his athletic ability to toy with opposing tackles.” Josh Porter | WR | 6’3 | 200 | Sacramento, CA/ Sierra CC Coach Bass Quote: “Josh is a big target who has great hands and can take it the distance. The combination of length and speed that he has is special.” Justice Ferrier | QB | 6’0 | 180 | Williamsville, IL/ Williamsville HS Coach Bass Quote: “Justice is a straight running competitor; he just finds ways to make plays. Whenever he has the ball in his hand you know he is trying to make something happen.” Justus Garner | WR | 5’10 | 175 | Chicago, IL/ De La Salle Institute Coach Bass Quote: “Justus is everything you want in a Quincy commit, he had a great journey to get here and we are very excited about what he is going to bring to our offense with his speed and wiggle.” Justus Spillner | QB | 6’5 | 225 | Grass Valley, CA/ Sierra CC Coach Bass Quote: “Justus is a playmaker who has great leadership skills and possesses a lot of the tools that we look for at the quarterback position.” Kenneth Epperson | TE | 6’5 | 220 | Polar Grove, IL/ Belvidere North HS Coach Bass Quote: “Kenny is going to be a great receiving threat for us at the Tight End position; he shows great ball skills and has a nose for the end zone. He will fit right in!” Kim Mitchell III | DB | 6’3 | 200 | Tampa, FL/ Thomas Jefferson HS Coach Bass Quote: “Kim is a big physical corner who is incredibly talented and will bring speed and physicality to our defensive backfield.” Kim Mitchell IV | DB | 6’3 | 200 | Tampa, FL/ Thomas Jefferson HS Coach Bass Quote: “Kim plays with great aggression and can cover a lot of ground. I am excited to see what he can do for our defensive backfield.”
Kris Sutton | DL | 6’1 | 230 | Antelope, CA/ Sierra CC Coach Bass Quote: “Kris is going to be a great addition for us on the defensive line, his speed and power will make him a big-time player for us.” Logan Ross | DB | 6’2 | 205 | Quincy, IL/ Quincy HS Coach Bass Quote: “It has been great to watch Logan play at QHS, I really noticed him his junior year as he was playing safety, he is a great football player and I whole heartedly think he is going to be a great player for our defense.” Luis Ramirez | WR | 6’2| 170| Ruskin, FL/ Lennard HS Coach Bass Quote: “Luis is a dynamic receiver that shows great speed and route running ability. We will be able to use him in a number of ways.” Marlin Washington | WR | 6’1 | 175 | Orlando, FL/ Olympia HS Coach Bass Quote: “Marlin is going to be a big-time receiver for us, he lines up a lot of different places and shows some big-time playmaking ability.” Martiece O’Neal | WR | 5’7 | 140 | Decatur, IL/ McCarthur HS Coach Bass Quote: “Martiece can flat out fly he is not only going to be a dangerous receiver for us but he is going to be a big part of our special teams. Marvion Harris | LB | 6’0 | 215 | Riverview, FL/Spoto HS Coach Bass Quote: “Marvion is an exceptional athlete playing wide receiver, safety and linebacker at a high level, he has everything we are looking for to be a great linebacker in our defense.” Mason Latimer | DL | 6’3 | 220 | Alton, MO | Fox HS Coach Bass Quote: “Mason showed a lot of versatility playing both sides of the football, but his quick movements and ability to shoot gaps is what made us excited about him on the defensive side of the ball.” Melvin Brock | WR | 5’10 | 176 | Belleville, IL/ Althoff Catholic HS Coach Bass Quote: “Melvin can flat out fly and is going to be a big-time playmaker for us at wide receiver. It's obvious when talking to him that he has a very high football IQ.”
Narquavious Fort | DL | 5’9 | 220 | Rockford, IL/ Guilford HS Coach Bass Quote: “Narquavious has tremendous quick twitch and plays with great passion at the defensive line position.” Noah Mencer | K/P | 6’0 | 185 | Palmyra, MO/ Palmyra HS Coach Bass Quote: “Noah has a great leg and did a great job for Palmyra. After watching him kick and getting to know him and his family it was obvious to make him a part of our program.” Oscee Calhoun | RB | 5’10 | 215 | Clearwater, FL/ Feather River CC Coach Bass Quote: “Oscee is a great power back who has great vision and balance and has that ability to make you miss in the open field.” Presnard Dorlus | DL | 5’11 | 265 | St. Louis MO/ Christian Brothers College HS Coach Bass Quote: “Presnard is going to be a terror on the interior of the defensive line his quickness and strength are some of his best assets.” Sam Jehle | FB | 6’0 | 230 | Wentzville, MO/ Timberland HS Coach Bass Quote: “Multiple coaches saw Sam on the camp circuit this summer and each one of them came back talking about how impressed they were of his work ethic and football IQ. He is going to be a bruiser for us at fullback.” Seth White | OL | 6’2 | 270 | Springfield, MO/ Parkview HS Coach Bass Quote: “Seth is going to do a great job for us at Center he does a really good job at the point of attack and has good feet. His initial step as snapping is the best I have seen in a very long time.” Sherond Boyd | RB | 5’10 | 175 | Belleville, IL/ Belleville West Coach Bass Quote: “Sherond is a tough running back who fought through some tough injuries his senior year. We are really looking forward to having him tote the rock.” Tanner Schiller | OL | 5’11 | 245 | Florissant, MO/ Hazelwood Central HS Coach Bass Quote: “Tanner is going to be a great addition to our offensive line. Tanner has very good technique and is a very sound player; he will give us a lot of support at center.”
Taylor Klusmeyer | QB | 6’0 | Mendon, IL/ Unity HS Coach Bass Quote: “Taylor is a great local product at QB who is going to bring some great elements of his game to our football team.” Tionne Harris | QB | 5’10 | 185 | St. Louis, MO/ St. John Vianney HS Coach Bass Quote: “Tionne is one of the most explosive players we have seen come out of the St. Louis area, his dual threat ability and leadership will help him guide our offense.” Todd Kelly | WR | 5’7 | 160 | Mendon, IL/ Unity Coach Bass Quote: “Todd is another great local product for us, his quickness and ability to make you miss is something special.” Trevon Rhodes | DB | 5’8 | 186 | Kansas City, MO/ North Kansas City HS Coach Bass Quote: “Trevon is going to bring some pop to our defensive backfield. He is a great roll down safety and finds a way to make plays!” Tynan Mitchell | LB | 5’10 | 170 | Macon, MO/ Macon R-1 Coach Bass Quote: “Tynan was a two way star at Macon and his athletic ability is going to be a big time factor for him at linebacker. He can bring the wood!” Tywan Hollis | DB | 6’0 | 180 | Kankakee IL/ Bishop McNamara HS Coach Bass Quote: “Our defensive staff is really excited about the possibilities that Tywan brings. He will excel at corner while also give us the opportunity to use him in the nickel position.” Wendel Burnes | DB | 5’10 | 175 | Springfield, IL/ Springfield HS Coach Bass Quote: “Wendel is one of those corners that will come up and knock your head off; he is an exciting player to watch.” William Wells | OL | 6’4 | 285 | Park Forrest, IL/ Rich East HS Coach Bass Quote: “William is a giant who has great feet and moves extremely well for his size, he will fit right in with our offensive line.” Zamani Walter | DL | 5’11 | 210 | Decatur, IL/ McCarthur HS Coach Bass Quote: “Zamani shows great quickness and a nose for the ball. I really look forward to seeing how he gets after the QB on Saturdays.”