UCO Bronchos Add 23 On National Signing Day

Central Oklahoma concentrated on defense Wednesday on the first day high school players could sign a national letter-of-intent.

The Bronchos added 23 prep standouts, with 13 of those defenders. UCO inked 18 Oklahoma schoolboy stars along with four from Texas and one from Arkansas in addition to releasing the names of four mid-semester transfers who all play defense.

"We're excited about the student-athletes that we were able to add to the Broncho family today and those we added at the break," third-year head coach Nick Bobeck said. "The group as a whole is very deep and we were able to meet all of our needs with some wiggle room for a couple late signees.

"The overall goal in recruiting is to better your team or organization by adding individuals that fit both schematically and socially. We have an outstanding group of young football players already on campus that will become even stronger with the addition of these student-athletes.

"With every recruiting class we want to get bigger, more physical and more athletic," Bobeck continued. "I have no doubt that we were able to do that today and can't wait to get them all on campus."

The class of 23 high school signees was highlighted by five Oklahoma Coaches Association All-Staters – running back Lawrence Evitt of Wagoner, linebacker Johnny Jones of Douglass, quarterback Colton Lindsey of Christian Heritage Academy, offensive lineman David Seagle of Cascia Hall and defensive lineman Skyler Wood of Nowata.

High School Signings

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School

Samuel Bond Ath 6-5 210 Madill/Madill

Trevor Blassingame DL 6-2 280 Guthrie/Guthrie

Tristan Butcher LB 6-2 235 Coweta/Coweta

Adim Chukwurah DB 6-0 178 Norman/North

Lawrence Evitt RB 5-7 170 Wagoner/Wagoner

Hadyn Ford WR 6-3 180 Wagoner/Wagoner

Isaiah Freeman DE 6-3 215 Houston, TX/North Shore

Noah Hammons OL 6-2 285 Moore/Westmoore

Colton Hinnrichs LB 6-3 205 Argyle, TX/Argyle

Eli Hooks DE 6-2 215 Edmond/Deer Creek

Anthony Jammer DB 6-1 165 Houston, TX/North Shore

Johnny Jones LB 6-2 205 Oklahoma City/Douglass

Blake Kalman OL 6-5 293 Oklahoma City/Bethany

Colton Lindsey QB 6-3 190 Del City/Christian Heritage Academy

Caleb Moss TE 6-3 200 Rowlett, TX/Heath

David Seagle OL 6-5 300 Tulsa/Cascia Hall

Tyler Sipe WR 6-3 205 Norman/North

Jordan Stafford DL 6-5 215 Hugo/Hugo

Myles Tease DB 5-10 173 Tulsa/Washington

Jaelon Walker RB 5-10 190 Moore/Southmoore

Josh Williams DB 6-2 173 North Little Rock, AR/North Little Rock

Skyler Wood DL 6-3 270 Nowata/Nowata

Trey Wormington DE 6-6 210 Norman/North

Mid-Semester Transfers

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Hometown/Previous School

Cody Jones DB 5-11 185 Jr. Bakersfield, CA/Bakersfield CC

Nick Koenig DE 6-3 235 Jr. Rapid City, S.D./Grossmont CC

Logan Orso DB 6-1 205 Jr. Citronelle, Ala./Dodge City CC

Tanner Rice DE 6-1 225 Jr. Coppell, TX/SMU

High School Signings

Samuel Band • 6-5 • 210 • Athlete • Madill

All-District selection at quarterback as a senior for Madill High School . . . Versatile athlete who also starred in baseball, basketball and track for the Wildcats . . . Father (Stewart) played at Southeastern Oklahoma . . . Has two older brothers playing college football -- Spencer (East Central) and Paten (Southeastern).

Coach Bobeck Says: "A big athletic kid that played almost every position on his high school team. He might have sold popcorn at halftime. Sam is a big kid that can really run. He will play WR for us and will be a matchup nightmare with his combination of size and speed."

Trevor Blassingame • 6-2 • 280 • Defensive Line • Guthrie

First-team Big-All City pick and second-team All-State selection by the Oklahoman as a senior at Guthrie High School after racking up 125 tackles with a Class 5A-best 15 sacks . . . Helped lead the Bluejays to back-to-back state championships . . . Finished with 362 tackles and 29 sacks for his career.

Coach Bobeck Says: "Trevor is a big rugged kid that can really set a point on the line of scrimmage. He comes from a hugely successful program and knows what it takes to be successful."

Tristan Butcher • 6-2 • 235 • Linebacker • Coweta

Received All-District recognition as a senior at Coweta High School.

Coach Bobeck Says: "Tristan is a big physical kid who can really run. He exhibits exceptional instincts and tackles very well. He will add nice size and athleticism to our linebacker unit."

Adim Chukwurah • 6-0 • 178 • Defensive Back • Norman (North)

Three-year starter at Norman North High School . . . Collected 127 tackles with four interceptions as a senior for the Timberwolves . . . Helped lead team to Class 6A state runner-up finish as a junior . . . Also a track standout, finishing as a regional finalist in the high jump.

Coach Bobeck Says: "He is a long kid with ball skills that excels in coverage. Adim adds size to our defensive backfield that is greatly needed."

Lawrence Evitt • 5-7 • 170 • Running Back • Wagoner

Averaged an amazing 11.1 yards a carry as a senior at Wagoner High School, rolling up a Class 4A-best 2,641 yards and 31 touchdowns on 238 attempts . . . Helped lead the Bulldogs to the to the Class 4A state championship as a sophomore and to the state semifinals last fall . . . Two-time Tulsa World All-State selection and Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State in 2013 . . . District 4A-3, Verdigris Valley Conference and Muskogee Phoenix Player of the Year selection . . . Rushed for 6,652 yards and 78 TDs during career . . . Also a state runner-up in the 400-meter relay.

Coach Bobeck Says: "Lawrence is as explosive as they come with the ball in his hands. He is one of the fastest kids in the state combined with a low center of gravity that allows him to easily change directions."

Hadyn Ford • 6-3 • 180 • Wide Receiver • Wagoner

Received All-District 4A-3 and Verdigris Valley All-Conference honors at Wagoner High School . . . Helped lead the Bulldogs to the to the Class 4A state championship as a sophomore and to the state semifinals last fall.

Coach Bobeck Says: "A versatile athlete that can really stretch the field. Hadyn fits our scheme very well with his size and ability to attack the football down the field."

Isaiah Freeman • 6-3 • 215 • Defensive End • Houston, Texas (North Shore)

First-team All-District and honorable mention All-Stater last fall at North Shore High School in Houston.

Coach Bobeck Says: "Isaiah comes from one of the best programs in the state of Texas. His flexibility and burst to the ball set him apart as a pass rusher but is physical enough to play against the run."

Noah Hammons • 6-2 • 285 • Offensive Line • Moore (Westmoore)

Two-time Moore Daily All-City honoree at Westmoore High School . . . Earned All-District accolades as a senior for the Jaguars . . . Helped lead Westmoore to the Class 6A state semifinals last fall.

Coach Bobeck Says: "Noah is a big strong kid with the ability to play with leverage and create movement on the line of scrimmage. He is a smart football player as well that can make all the calls on the offensive line."

Colton Hinnrichs • 6-3 • 205 • Linebacker • Argyle, Texas

Led Argyle High School to a perfect 16-0 record and the Class 3A Division II state championship last fall, earning defensive MVP honors in title game with a 16-tackle performance . . . All-District, All-Area and All-State selection after finishing with 147 tackles, including 14 for loss . . . Also had two interceptions and four fumble recoveries . . . Soccer, baseball letterman.

Coach Bobeck Says: "Colton was the Defensive MVP of the 3A state championship in Texas so he can perform in pressure situations. He is a sure tackler and adds great length and physicality to our linebacker unit."

Eli Hooks • 6-2 • 215 • Defensive End • Edmond (Deer Creek)

Had 14 sacks as a senior at Deer Creek High School in Edmond to earn Oklahoman first-team All-Big City honors . . . Also an All-District, Edmond Sun All-City and Class 5A All-Star selection . . . Compiled 236 tackles with 53 tackles for loss and 26 sacks his final two seasons with the Antlers . . . Four-year wrestling standout and a baseball letterman.

Coach Bobeck Says: "A play hard guy who knows how to use his hands and get to the quarterback. Eli has a knack for making big plays in the backfield. He has been extremely productive throughout his high school career.

Anthony Jammer • 6-1 • 165 • Defensive Back • Houston, Texas (North Shore)

All-District pick as a senior at North Shore High School in Houston, finishing with three interceptions . . . Brother (Devante Davis) plays at UNLV.

Coach Bobeck Says: "A long corner that played against great competition. Anthony is a very confident kid with special tools for a kid his size. He will bring added size to our defensive backfield."

Johnny Jones • 6-2 • 205 • Linebacker • Oklahoma City (Douglass)

All-District and Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State selection last fall after helping lead Douglass High School to the Class 4A semifinals . . . Had six sacks and five interceptions as a senior for the Trojans . . . Finished with 250 career tackles . . . Also a baseball letterman.

Coach Bobeck Says: "Johnny is a young man with a special feel for the game and space awareness. He will fit nicely at either weakside or strongside linebacker."

Blake Kalman • 6-5 • 293 • Offensive Line • Bethany

Four-year letterman and two-year two-way starter for Bethany High School . . . Earned Class 3A All-Star and District 3A-2 Offensive Lineman of the Year honors as a senior last fall . . . Made 82 career tackles . . . Also a track standout for the Bronchos.

Coach Bobeck Says: "Blake is a big, raw kid with uncommon flexibility that allows him to maintain blocks both on the line of scrimmage and the second level."

Colton Lindsey • 6-3 • 190 • Quarterback • Del City (Christian Heritage)

Oklahoma Coaches Association All-Stater as a senior at Christian Heritage Academy . . . Also earned district Offensive Player of the Year accolades after completing 144-of-212 passes for 1,748 yards and 18 touchdowns while also rushing for 716 yards and eight TDs in just eight games . . . Basketball letterman.

Coach Bobeck Says: "Colton is a big athletic kid that played both sides of the football for Christian Heritage Academy. He is a kid that brings versatility and strong leadership skills to the quarterback position."

Caleb Moss • 6-3 • 200 • Tight End/H-back • Rowlett, Texas (Heath)

All-District and All-Region performer at Heath High School . . . Also lettered in baseball, basketball and track.

Coach Bobeck Says: "Caleb is the son of a coach that understands how to play the game. He is athletic enough to be effective in the passing game and plays with physicality in the run game. His versatility allows him to split out, play attached or align in the backfield."

David Seagle • 6-5 • 300 • Offensive Line • Tulsa (Cascia Hall)

Picked up Oklahoma Coaches Association and Oklahoman All-State recognition last fall at Cascia Hall High School . . . District 4A-3 Offensive Lineman of the Year and Tulsa World All-Metro selection as well . . . Two-way starter on the line, picking up 35 tackles and two sacks on defense . . . Also a basketball and track letterman.

Coach Bobeck Says: "Another offensive line prospect with a huge upside. He is a long flexible kid that will bring athleticism to a very talented offensive line unit."

Tyler Sipe • 6-3 • 205 • Wide Receiver • Norman (North)

Norman North High School Defensive Player of the Year last fall and an All-District pick . . . Helped lead the Timberwolves to the Class 6A state finals as a junior . . . Also a state qualifier in track.

Coach Bobeck Says: "Tyler is another long athletic kid who could play several positions as he did in high school. He will play inside receiver at UCO where he will add great size and athleticism."

Jordan Stafford • 6-5 • 215 • Defensive Line • Hugo

Garnered All-District recognition as a senior at Hugo High School after collecting 70 tackles with 10 sacks and six broken up passes . . . Also a four-year basketball letterman.

Coach Bobeck Says: "Jordan is a raw athlete who played one year of high school football. He has uncommon length and a huge upside. His athleticism will allow him to create pressure on the quarterback."

Myles Tease • 5-10 • 173 • Defensive Back • Tulsa (Washington)

All-District performer as a senior at Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa . . . Ran on state championship 800-meter relay team in track and also a basketball letterman . . . Mother (Paula) played basketball at Northeastern State.

Coach Bobeck Says: "Myles is an exceptional athlete that played all over the field for Tulsa Booker T. Washington. He exhibits great hip flexibility which allows him to easily transition from a back pedal to sprint."

Jaelon Walker • 5-10 • 190 • Running Back • Moore (Moore)

Saw action at running back and wide receiver during career at Southmoore High School, finishing with 2,441 rushing/receiving yards for his career . . . Had 153 carries for 1,151 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior, averaging 7.5 yards a carry.

Coach Bobeck Says: "Another running back who will fit seamlessly into our offensive scheme. Jaelon is an exceptional one cut back with the speed to score from anywhere on the field."

Josh Williams • 6-2 • 173 • Defensive Back • North Little Rock, Ark.

Two-time All-Conference pick at North Little Rock High School . . . Also a track letterman . . . Helped lead the Wildcats to conference championship.

Coach Bobeck Says: "A long, rangy safety with the ability to play corner. Josh is a very natural athlete that is not afraid of contact and exhibits great skill when the ball is in the air."

Skyler Wood • 6-2 • 270 • Defensive Line • Nowata

Oklahoma Coaches Association All-Stater as a senior at Nowata High School . . . Two-time district Defensive Player of the Year pick . . . Racked up 228 tackles with 91 for loss, including 33 sacks, as a junior and senior . . . Also lettered in track.

Coach Bobeck Says: "Explosive kid who can really recreate the line of scrimmage. His ball get off and hand placement allow him to separate from blocks and make plays in the backfield.

Trey Wormington • 6-6 • 210 • Defensive End • Norman (North)

Earned All-District honors at Norman North High School . . . Helped lead the Timberwolves to Class 6A state runner-up finish as a junior.

Coach Bobeck Says: "Trey is another long rangy defensive end. He plays with uncommon flexibility for a kid as tall as he is and will continue to gain weight."

Mid-semester Transfers

Cody Jones • 5-11 • 185 • Defensive Back • Junior • Bakersfield, Calif.

Transfer from Bakersfield (Calif.) Community College . . . Earned first-team All-Conference honors with the Renegades last fall.

Coach Bobeck Says: "Cody is a big physical corner that can really run. He played for one of the best junior colleges in California and is accustomed to playing in big games."

Nick Koenig • 6-3 • 235 • Defensive End • Junior • Rapid City, S.D. (Stevens)

Transfer from Grossmont (Calif.) Community College . . . Racked up 52 tackles with 11 sacks and two interceptions as a sophomore last fall . . . All-Conference as a senior at Stevens High School.

Coach Bobeck Says: "Nick is a long athletic defensive end that plays with great energy. His athleticism allows him to create pressure and even drop into coverage."

Logan Orso • 6-1 • 205 • Defensive Back • Junior • Citronelle, Ala.

Played at two different junior colleges, spending freshman year at College of DuPage (Ill.) and last season at Dodge City (Kan.) Community College . . . Second-team All-Conference at DuPage after collecting 100 tackles with five sacks and three interceptions . . . Made 84 tackles with eight sacks and four interceptions in earning honorable mention All-Conference honors at Dodge City . . . All-District pick as a senior at Citronelle (Ala.) High School.

Coach Bobeck Says: "Logan is a physical kid that is accustomed to playing around the line of scrimmage. He adds a dimension of toughness to our back end."

Tanner Rice • 6-1 • 225 • Defensive End • Junior • Coppell, Texas

Transfer from Southern Methodist who didn't play last year . . . All-State as a senior at Coppell (Texas) High School while earning All-District and All-Area honors twice . . . Also a two-time All-Region wrestler.

Coach Bobeck Says: "Physical defensive end who creates issues with his relentless effort. He will add a hard edge to our defensive football team."