Tiffin University had a banner recruiting season, as the football program announced a record 51 signings on 2020 National Signing Day.
Head Coach Cris Reisert and the TU football program will welcome the new players, who bring a wealth of talent to the team. Last season the Dragons won the GMAC Championship with a 7-0 conference record (9-2 overall) and made their first NCAA Championships appearance in program history. The team also posted back-to-back nine-win seasons for just the second time in program history (2006, 07). These additions look to continue the strong success both on and off the field. Below are details of the 2020 signing class.
Antonio Williams (VIDEO)
St. John's Jesuit HS
Toledo, Ohio
6-2, 270
Offensive Line
Honors: All-TRAC
Other sports: Track and Field
Why TU? Great football program and felt like a place I could call home for 4-5 years.
Parents: Bernard and Michelle
Siblings: Torin and Taden
Major: Business Administration
Reisert's Notebook: "Antonio comes from a great HS program in Toledo. He's a physical road grader."
Shane Bumgardner (VIDEO)
West Jefferson HS
West Jefferson, Ohio
6-3, 290
Offensive Line
Honors: 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-League, 1st Team Central District, 1st Team All-Metro
Why TU? Felt like home
Parents: John and Dee Bumgardner
Siblings: Travis, Maggie
Major: Education
Reisert's Notebook: "Shane is a physical, tough interior OL. He will help solidify our OL now and in the future."
Jaden Hall (VIDEO)
Shawnee HS
Springfield, Ohio
6-0, 210
Running back
Honors: 1st Team All Conference, 2nd Team All Southwest District, Blue-Grey All-American
Other sports: Track, Powerlifting
Why TU? It was the best fit for me and provides the best education for the major that I'm going into along with the great athletics and campus.
Parents: Mark and Marcie Hall
Siblings: NaCole, MarKae', and Kamryn
Major: Criminal Justice
Reisert's Notebook: "Jaden is a big, physical RB that will add a downhill element to our RB room."
Brady Young (VIDEO)
Perrysburg HS
Perrysburg, Ohio
6-4, 195
Punter
Honors: First team All League, academic 2019
Other sports: Baseball
Why TU? I really liked the facilities, coaches, and campus. I felt like a perfect fit into the program.
Parents: Joe and Rachelle Young
Siblings: Addison and Peyten Young
Major: Business
Reisert's Notebook: "Brady is a great directional punter with a powerful leg that can flip the field."
Keishawn Flowers (VIDEO)
St.Francis De Sales HS
Toledo Ohio
6-3, 320
Guard
Honors: 1st team All TRAC, 2nd team All District, Courageous student award, 2nd team All TRAC
Other sports: Track and field
Why TU? Because of the love behind the coaches and program. And I just feel like Tiffin is the best place for me to get to where I need to go
Parents: Susan Flowers, Keith Cardell
Siblings: Aaron wells Jr, Alisha Flowers and Damien Flowers
Major: Marketing
Reisert's Notebook: "Keishawn brings experience at the collegiate level that will help solidfy our interior OL. He has high level potential to help us continue our dominant rushing attack."
Will Thomas IV (VIDEO)
Gahanna Lincoln HS
Gahanna, Ohio
6-2, 210
Quarterback
Honors: First team All-OCC, All District Honorable Mention, All-Metro team, passed for 17 TD and 1,700+yds.
Other sports: Baseball
Why TU? Best academic programs to get me to the next level and as well as athletically giving me a great opportunity.
Parents: Will Thomas III, Gail Young
Siblings: Amariah Thomas
Major: Business management and marketing
Reisert's Notebook: "Will has a big arm and potential to be lethal in the run game. His best football is ahead of him and he has the potential to be a big time QB."
Andrew Warncke (VIDEO)
Napoleon HS
Napoleon, Ohio
6-1, 190
Quarterback
Honors: All League Selection
Other sports: Basketball
Why TU? The coaching staff is outstanding.
Parents: Alyssa Borton, Barry Warncke, Chad Borton, Charice Warncke
Siblings: Camdyn and Taylor Borton
Major: Exercise Science
Reisert's Notebook: "Andrew is a good athlete at the QB position. He'll bring a competitive edge to our QB room."
Marshawn Mankins (VIDEO)
The Charles School/Walnut Ridge
Columbus, Ohio
6-2, 200
Linebacker
Honors: First All District, First team All Metro, First team All State, First team All City, and Division 2 Defensive player of the year
Other sports: Baseball and Basketball
Why TU? Because I felt like it will be my second family and my second home.
Parents: Michelle Battle
Siblings: Mariante Mankins and Amayiah Mankins
Major: Business
Reisert's Notebook: "Marshawn brings length and explosion to our defense. He plays with recklessness and is all over the field."
Braeden Spatar (VIDEO)
Logan HS
Logan, Ohio
5-10, 190
Running back/Wide receiver
Honors: Most single season and career rushing yards by a QB, 2nd all time career completion rating, 3rd all time season completion rating, 4th all time single game completion rating
Other sports: Baseball
Why TU? Nice school academically and athletically, I loved the family feel and I want to be a part of something great.
Parents: Sean and Courtney Spatar
Major: Criminal Justice
Reisert's Notebook: "Braeden brings depth and toughness to our RB room. We are excited he's a Dragon."
Zachary Scheffler (VIDEO)
Dixon HS
Dixon, Ill.
6-1, 245
Long snapper
Other sports: Track
Why TU? Great football program. Looks like it has a great Academic program too.
Parents: Matthew and Christine Scheffler
Siblings: Zeb Scheffler
Major: Kinesiology
Reisert's Notebook: "Zach will compete immediately for our Long Snapping position. He will improve that position on his arrival on campus."
Zack Williamson (VIDEO)
Hamilton HS
Hamilton, Ohio
5-10, 200
Long Snapper
Other sports: Baseball
Why TU? It felt like home. I knew it was where I needed to be.
Parents: Dan and Jeannie Williamson
Siblings: Olivia Williamson, Kayla Keck, Ryan Williamson, Josh Williamson, Kevin Williamson
Major: Undecided.
Reisert's Notebook: "Zack brings high level long snapping ability to TU. He'll compete immediately to be our primary long snapper this season."
James Dean (VIDEO)
Reynoldsburg HS (Encore academy)
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
5-10, 180
Wide receiver/punt returner
Honors: 50 rec., 693 yrds, 960 All Purpose yrds, Captain, 1st Team All OCC, 2nd Team All District, Special Mention All Metro
Other sports: Basketball and Baseball
Why TU? Felt like home away from home
Parents: James L. Dean, Juanita M. Dean
Siblings: Jasmarie C. Dean
Major: Sports Medicine/ PA
Reisert's Notebook: "James' production at Reynoldsburg against high level competition makes him a guy we look forward to seeing compete in our offense."
Cortez Huckleby (VIDEO)
Mount Healthy HS
Cincinnati, Ohio
6-2, 285
Offensive Lineman
Honors: 2X 1st Team All City, 3rd Team All Ohio
Other sports: Track & Field, Wrestling
Why TU? I find this college the most accepting and comfortable. The class sizes are not huge, so I am able to be engaged. I like the environment, a lot of people from outside the city go there.
Parents: Charles and Robin Huckleby
Siblings: Chanel Huckleby & Quan Lewis
Major: Sports Management
Reisert's Notebook: "Cortez is a road grading OL that brings an aggressive mindset to our OL room with his wrestling background."
Tyler Householder (VIDEO)
Berne Union HS
Sugar Grove, Ohio
6-4, 250
Defensive End
Honors: 3rd Team -All State as a Junior, 1st Team-All MSL /1st Team-All District as a Senior.
Other sports: Track
Why TU? TU provides a stable academic program with small classes. The football program is phenomenal and gives me the opportunity to pursue my dream. The location also is beneficial being only 2 hours away from my home town.
Parents: Janice Duane, Russ Duane (Step Father)
Siblings: Tawni Householder, Tim Contizano, Tommy Duane, Jaydon Duane.
Major: Exercise Science
Reisert's Notebook: "Tyler is a tough, physical player that brings an edge to our defensive front."
Antwaine Gunter (VIDEO)
Chippewa Valley HS
Clinton Township, Mich.
5-10, 175
Defensive back/Running back
Honors: 2018 D1 State Champion, 2019 Team Most Improved Player
Other sports: Track/Field
Why TU? I feel Tiffin is a true family environment where I can find a lot of success both athletically and academically over the next 4 years.
Parents: Michelle Haver, Antwaine Gunter
Major: Psychology
Reisert's Notebook: "Antwaine will add depth in the secondary and brings experience at multiple positions and a willingness to tackle."
Tim Jayes (VIDEO)
South Central HS
Greenwich, Ohio
5-10, 175
Wide receiver
Honors: 1st Team All District receiver, 2nd team All Conference receiver
Other sports: Baseball and basketball
Why TU? Great team feel, and they treated me right.
Parents: Timothy Jayes Sr., Angela Jayes
Siblings: Sam Jayes, Veronica Jayes, and Elliott Jayes
Major: Business Management
Reisert's Notebook: "Timothy brings a make-you-miss mentality and sure hands to our WR room."
Isaac Lee (VIDEO)
West Liberty Salem HS
West Liberty, Ohio
6-1, 265
Defensive tackle
Honors: Career Totals - 98 total tackles, 16 Sacks, 20 Tackles for loss, 4 Forced fumbles, 1st team All Conference, 2x First Team All Area, 1st team All Region. State special mention
Other sports: Wrestling
Why TU? I loved the coaches intensity and the atmosphere.
Parents: Andy lee (father), Lissa lee (mother)
Siblings: Lexy (14), Gauge (10), Isaiah (8), Zari (6)
Major: Criminal Justice
Reisert's Notebook: "Isaac is a passionate young man on and off the field. His motor is can't miss."
Robert Holtz (VIDEO)
Springfield HS
Springfield, Ohio
6-3, 265
Defensive line
Honors: 4.5 sacks, 58 senior season varsity award
Why TU? Liked the campus players and coaches
Parents: Sharra Williams, Robert Holtz Sr
Siblings: Juel Rogers, Heaven Holtz
Major: Finance
Reisert's Notebook: "Robert is a smart, long defensive lineman that has high level potential."
Brandon Kelley (VIDEO)
John Hay HS
Cleveland, Ohio
5-10, 170
Cornerback
Honors: 4x All Conference
Other sports: Track and wrestling
Why TU? The school best fit me and helped me the most financially
Parents: Yolanda Kelley, Richard Kelley, Katrina Kelley
Siblings: Katrina and Robert
Major: Undecided
Reisert's Notebook: "Brandon is a fierce competitor that plays with a chip on his shoulder."
James Raber (VIDEO)
Waynedale HS
Kidron, Ohio
6-4, 324
RT/DT
Honors: 2x All-League, 2x All-Area
Other sports: Baseball, Archery
Why TU? Incredible facilities, winning culture, tight knit family atmosphere
Parents: Marvin and Ada Raber
Siblings: Dorcas, Deborah, Josiah, Matthias, Micah
Major: Business Administration
Reisert's Notebook: "James is a big asset to our OL class. He brings positional versatility and willingness to improve to our OL room."
Brandon Williams (VIDEO)
Princeton HS
Cincinnati, Ohio
6-4, 270
Offensive Line
Honors: Most improved player 2019-2020 season
Why TU? Feels like home, Great academics
Parents: Trisha Williams, Marshall Williams
Siblings: Taelor Williams, Nicole Williams
Major: Criminal Justice
Reisert's Notebook: "Brandon is a great jumbo athlete and has developed rapidly throughout his HS career at Princeton. We're excited to see that growth continue at TU."
Thomas Stiltner (VIDEO)
Bishop Ready HS
Columbus, Ohio
6-1, 247
Defensive End
Honors: 2x 2nd Team All-CCL, First Team All-CCL
Other sports: Basketball
Why TU? For the people to develop me as a student and an athlete.
Parents: Christina Stiltner
Siblings: Sister- Camryn Stiltner
Major: Undecided
Reisert's Notebook: "Thomas is a big, tough young man. He'll bring immediate competitive fire to our DL."
Jack Herndon (VIDEO)
De La Salle Collegiate HS
Saint Clair Shores, Mich.
5-11, 180
WR/KR/PR/ATH
Honors: Back to Back State Champs
Other sports: Lacrosse
Why TU? Felt like home
Parents: Jill and John
Siblings: Ali and Cole
Major: Criminology
Reisert's Notebook: "Jack is a competitive WR from a great HS program in Michigan. He brings a winning attitude to the Dragons."
Jeffery Talbert (VIDEO)
Alliance HS
Canton, Ohio
6-0, 195
Outside linebacker
Honors: First team All League, 2nd team All District
Other sports: Track, basketball
Why TU? The culture of the football is exactly what I'm looking for and the feeling of the campus just felt like a really good fit for me
Parents: Jeffery Talbert, Cynthia Talbert, Kelly Talbert
Siblings: Nick Oldfield
Major: Sport management
Reisert's Notebook: "Jeff brings speed and burst to our LB room. He'll compete at a multitude of positions for us."
Nick Oldfield (VIDEO)
Alliance HS
Alliance, Ohio
6-3, 250
Defensive line
Honors: 4 year letter, 2X First Team All Conference, 2X All District, All Ohio senior year, WHBC team mvp
Other sports: Basketball and track
Why TU? Love the culture and coaching staff. It felt like I fit right when i walked on campus.
Parents: Kelly Talbert, Jeff Talbert
Siblings: Jeff Talbert, Shela Talbert, Natasha Pugh
Major: Business
Reisert's Notebook: "Nick brings pass rush ability to our defensive line. His heavy hands and motor will add to our defense."
Keegan Varney (VIDEO)
Buckeye HS
Litchfield, Ohio
6-2, 285
Guard
Honors: Offensive Player of the Year, 1st team All GLC
Other sports: Track and field
Why TU? The atmosphere of the campus
Parents: Cleatus and Cheryl
Siblings: Josh
Major: Exercise Science
Reisert's Notebook: "Keegan brings toughness and work ethic to the OL group. He is a Dragon through and through."
Alassane Diallo (VIDEO)
Mount Healthy HS
Mount Healthy, Ohio
6-1, 178
Cornerback
Honors: Runner of the year for track, 2x Defensive skill of the year, 2x First Team All City, 2x First Team All SWOC, Second Team All District
Other sports: Track, football
Why TU? It was my best decision and it feels like home away from home. Also feel like I can make a big impact and I felt like Tiffin can set me up for my future.
Parents: Khadiata dia
Major: Undecided
Reisert's Notebook: "Alassane has lock down corner potential due to his size and athleticism. His best football is ahead of him for the Dragons."
Christian Armstrong (VIDEO)
Austintown Fitch HS
Youngstown, Ohio
6-2, 275
Defensive line
Honors: First Team All Conference AAC defense, Honorable Mention All Northeast Ohio
Other sports: Track
Why TU? Because I want to be a part of something great
Parents: Nate and Marie Armstrong
Siblings: Nate Armstrong
Major: Criminal justice
Reisert's Notebook: "Christian is a big, physical interior defensive tackle. His size and strength will be an immediate asset for our defense"
Nathan Pratt (VIDEO)
Hamilton HS
Hamilton, Ohio
6-3, 247
Defensive tackle
Honors: 2nd team All GMC
Other sports: Wrestling and track
Why TU? The feel of campus, the Staff, and the facility is not too far from home.
Parents: Mark and Gina Pratt
Siblings: Mark Pratt Jr and Courtney
Major: Digital media/ design
Reisert's Notebook: "Nathan brings a junk yard dog mentality to our defensive line. Paired with his production, he will make us better."
Conner Muldowney (VIDEO)
Southeast HS
Diamond, Ohio
6-4, 220
Tight end
Honors: Second Team All District, Second Team All County
Other sports: Basketball, Baseball, Track
Why TU? Connection with coaches
Parents: Shawn and Devonne Muldowney
Siblings: Shawn Muldowney II, Jack Muldowney, Becca Muldowney
Major: Business
Reisert's Notebook: "Conner brings size, athleticism and length to our recruiting class. He can be a match-up nightmare for opposing defenses with his skillset."
Duncan Selph (VIDEO)
Worthington Kilbourne HS
Worthington, Ohio
6-5, 230
Tight end
Honors: 2 year varsity starter, 7 touchdowns Senior season
Other sports: Track
Why TU? I chose TU because it felt like home, all the players and coaches were great people and there is a winning culture that I look forward to being a part of for the next 4 years.
Parents: Janine and Theran
Siblings: Jake, Madsyn, Ashton, Bella
Major: Business or Psychology
Reisert's Notebook: "Duncan has big time potential as a TE. He's only played the position for a short amount of time so his growth will be rapid."
Jack Stultz (VIDEO)
Hilliard Darby HS
Hilliard, Ohio
6-5, 204
Wide receiver
Honors: All Conference, All District, Team offensive player of the year
Other sports: Baseball
Why TU? Great coaches and family-like environment
Parents: Jeff and Allyson Stultz
Siblings: Brice and Catey Stultz
Major: Graphic design
Reisert's Notebook: "Jack has been wildly productive as a QB at Hilliard Darby. He'll make the transition to WR, where we believe he has the skills to be an elite guy in our system."
John Butsch (VIDEO)
Greenville Senior HS
Greenville, Ohio
6-1, 185
Outside Linebacker
Honors: 2019 offense & defense MVP, 2017 Coaches Award, First Team All League, CMG All-Area team, Special Mention All-GWOC North
Other sports: Track & Field, Baseball
Why TU? Felt a great connection with the coaching staff.
Parents: John McRoberts
Siblings: Steven Butsch, James Butsch, Jacob Butsch, Savannah Butsch, Meredith Butsch, Mekedes Butsch
Major: Sports management
Reisert's Notebook: "John is a dynamic play maker on both sides of the ball. We see his athleticism and toughness making him a great LB for the Dragons."
Tyrese Banks-Dorn (VIDEO)
Walnut Hills HS
Cincinnati, Ohio
5-10, 190
Running Back
Honors: 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-City, Most Valuable Player, Cincinnati Public Schools Athlete of the Month, 2nd Team All-conference
Other sports: Track and Field
Why TU? Tiffin just felt like home the moment I arrived on campus. The Coaches are true & genuine and the students seem proud to be Dragons.
Parents: Tracey Dorn, Alfonso Banks
Major: Psychology
Reisert's Notebook: "Tyrese has been wildly productive at the RB position at Walnut Hills. His multi-faceted skill set makes him a weapon as a runner and catcher."
Anthony Lowe (VIDEO)
Central Crossing HS
Grove City, Ohio
5-11, 176
Slot Receiver
Honors: First Team All OCC, 7 interceptions in a single season
Other sports: Basketball and Track
Why TU? I want to be a part of a winning program
Parents: Anthony and Angelic Lowe
Siblings: Keason Lowe, Maurice Reed, Maurche Reed, Meechie Lowe
Major: Business/ Marketing
Reisert's Notebook: "Anthony Lowe has been productive on both sides of the ball. He makes plays from any position. We see him as a dynamic WR in our system."
Jesse Connell (VIDEO)
Amanda Clearcreek HS
Amanda Clearcreek, Ohio
6-4, 203
Linebacker
Honors: Senior year received 1st Team All-Ohio, Central District Defensive player of the year and 1st Team, 1st Team Mid-State League Buckeye Division; Junior year received 3rd Team All-Ohio, 1st Team defensive LB Central District, 1st team Mid-State League Buckeye Division
Other sports: Basketball
Why TU? I chose TU because I feel at home surrounded by a great community and program.
Parents: Mathew and Crystal Chambers
Siblings: Cole and Ethan, Courtney and Katelynn
Major: Homeland Security
Reisert's Notebook: "Jesse's length, experience and explosiveness make him an immediate impact guy at the middle of our defense."
Connor Bogdanski (VIDEO)
Saint Mary's Catholic Central HS
Temperance, Mich.
6-4, 285
Offensive Line
Honors: Division 6 State Champions, Two time District 7 Champions, All-Region Special Mention, Second Team All Huron League, Honorable Mention Huron League
Other sports: Track and Field, Wrestling
Why TU? I Chose Tiffin because they offered the best academic success for me to continue my education along with allowing me to continue my athletics.
Parents: Kelly Bogdanski, Christopher Bogdanski, Nancy Glynn
Siblings: Murphy Bogdanski
Major: Government and National Security
Reisert's Notebook: "Connor has long been an OL we've been recruiting. We're excited to add his skill set to our OL room."
Justin Golson (VIDEO)
Northmont HS
Clayton, Ohio
5-11, 183
Wide receiver
Honors: First Team All GWOC
Other sports: basketball
Why TU? It felt like home to me
Parents: Sharri Golson
Siblings: Jordan Golson
Major: Undecided
Reisert's Notebook: "Justin possesses great ball skills and burst. He will be a very good 1 on 1 WR in our system."
Jordan Speller (VIDEO)
Elida HS
Elida, Ohio
6-5, 300
Offensive Line
Honors: 2nd team All WBL, 2nd team Northwest District, Art Schreiber Offensive Lineman of the year award, 3 year starter, 47 pancake blocks, 0 sacks allowed
Other sports: Track and Basketball
Why TU? The community and the coaches
Parents: Bill and Diana Speller
Siblings: AJ Speller
Major: Sports Management
Reisert's Notebook: "Jordan was the 1st commit in the 2020 class. He comes from a football family and will be a teriffic addition to our OL room."
Robert Medalion (VIDEO)
Robert A. Taft IT HS
Cincinnati, Ohio
6-5, 290
Offensive line
Honors: First Team All CMAC, All State Special Mention, Offensive lineman of the year, Rivals Gatorade MVP
Other sports: Basketball and track and field
Why TU? Tiffin has everything I am looking for in a university
Parents: Demika Medalion
Siblings: Pierce Burt, Nya Medalion, Jazmyne Medalion, Camile Clay
Major: Sports management
Reisert's Notebook: "Robert has high end potential in our program. His length, love of football and maturity make him a guy that can be an elite player."
Devon Boykin (VIDEO)
West Clermont HS
Cincinnati, Ohio
6-0, 172
Cornerback
Honors: 3 year varsity starter, 1st Team All Conference
Other sports: Track
Why TU? Love the coaches, great atmosphere
Parents: Tracy Boykin (Argo)
Siblings: Chase Creech, Jereme Dearing, Blake Boykin
Major: Business and management
Reisert's Notebook: "Devon is a dynamic two-way player that will provide speed and playmaking ability to our secondary."
Caymien Durr (VIDEO)
Lima Senior HS
Lima, Ohio
6-3, 225
Defensive end/Linebacker
Honors: ALL-TRAC Academics all 4 years, Honorable Mention All-TRAC, 2nd Team All-TRAC, National Honors Society, Honors every quarter/year, Broke the school record in Sacks.
Other sports: Basketball
Why TU? It felt like home to me.
Parents: Courtney Owens, John Baker
Siblings: Lazaria, Kenyon, Ajohn, Quayla, Kel, Ashia
Major: Excercise Science
Reisert's Notebook: "Caymien brings energy, toughness and twitch to our DL. He can be a big-time pass rusher for the Dragons."
Justin Wilcox (VIDEO)
Findlay HS
Findlay, Ohio
5-9, 150
Kicker
Honors: Findlay High School Academic Award, Findlay High School Scholar Athlete Award, Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) Scholar Athlete Award, Academic All-Ohio 2019, USMC Semper-Fidelis All-American Program finalist (2018-19)
Other sports: Soccer
Why TU? I like coach Reisert's mantra of Faith, Family, Future, Football. I feel at home at Tiffin University. I love the campus, the people I've met, and the culture at Tiffin University.
Parents: Doug and Cathy Wilcox
Siblings: Chase Wilcox
Major: Business
Reisert's Notebook: "Justin is a dangerously accurate field goal kicker. He'll compete immediately for our Kicking job."
Devin Nelson (VIDEO)
Wayne HS
Huber Heights, Ohio
6-0, 190
Running Back
Honors: 1st All-GWOC, 2nd Team All-Southwest District, Varsity captain, 2 year varsity starter, 1200+ yard junior season
Why TU? I chose Tiffin because I believed it would give me the best opportunity to get a great education and play top notch football
Parents: Kyong Nelson, David Nelson
Siblings: Jalen, Savannah, Samyrah, Xander
Major: Business administration/Nursing
Reisert's Notebook: "Devin brings an ability to run and catch and high level production at an elite HS program in Wayne."
Jazz Keys (VIDEO)
Northmont HS
Englewood, Ohio
5-11, 165
Wide receiver
Other sports: Track
Why TU? Great Coaches, Great Team, Great community
Parents: Jaciya
Siblings: Santana Jada
Major: Sports management
Reisert's Notebook: "Jazz is fast. He brings dynamic speed and home run ability to our offense."
Andre Bethea (VIDEO)
Bedford HS
Bedford, Ohio
5-9, 163
Defensive back
Honors: LEL 1st Team
Other sports: Track and basketball
Why TU? I want to be great academically and athletically and Tiffin gave me the opportunity to do so
Parents: Andre Bethea, Monika Bethea
Siblings: Jalen
Major: Business
Reisert's Notebook: "Andre is a skilled athlete that can compete on either side of the ball."
Jordan Rucker (VIDEO)
Bishop Fenwick HS
Cincinnati, Ohio
5-9, 185
Wide receiver
Honors: 1st Team All-League, 2nd Team All-District, All State Honorable Mention
Other sports: Basketball
Parents: Keith and Cathy Rucker
Siblings: Breanna, Keith Jr, Wil, Adam
Major: Business Admin.
Reisert's Notebook: "Jordan is a highly productive multi-sport athlete who can play on either side of the ball."
Tony White III
Lakota West HS / Hocking College
Cincinnati, Ohio
6-2, 215
Quarterback
Reisert's Notebook: "Tony is a big, physical QB with a wealth of collegiate experience. He has already brought a competitive mindset since his arrival this Spring."
Kale Steneman (VIDEO)
Archbishop Alter HS
Kettering, Ohio
6-3, 215
Quarterback
Other sports: Lacrosse and track
Why TU? Love the culture and atmosphere
Parents: Kimberly Steneman, Derek Steneman
Siblings: McKenna Steneman
Major: Business
Reisert's Notebook: "Kale has athleticism and pure throwing ability to be a big time QB in our system."
Trey Harrell
Metaire Park Country Day HS/Kent State transfer
Metaire, La.
5-11, 182
Wide receiver
Honors:
2018 Junior Season
• Played in 11 games, making seven starts
• Named to Academic All-District Team
• Caught 23 passes for 217 yards
• Named to Phil Steele's Preseason All-MAC Fourth Team
2017 Sophomore Season
• Named to Academic All-MAC Team
• Led team with 337 receiving yards on 18 catches with one touchdown
• Played in all 12 games and made five starts
• Had first 100 yard receiving game of career with 122 yards on six receptions against Buffalo (9/30)
• Led the team in receiving against Marshall (9/16), Buffalo (9/30) and Northern Illinois (10/7)
Prior to Kent State
• Earned all-state honorable mention
• Helped Metaire Park Country Day to playoff appearance
• Made 51 receptions for 965 yards and 12 touchdowns
Other sports: basketball, track and field
Parents: Welcy and Natasha Harrell
Siblings: has five siblings
Major: Business
Reisert's Notebook: "Trey brings D1 collegiate experience from his time at Kent State. He'll continue his production for TU this fall. He's already made an impact in our WR room upon his arrival."
Jordan McConnell (VIDEO)
Sycamore HS
Cincinnati, Ohio
5-10, 170
Wide receiver
Honors: Holds high school receiving records
Other sports: Track
Why TU? Felt like home
Parents: Tameya McConnell
Major: Psychology
Reisert's Notebook: "Jordan has produced in a big way for a high level program in Sycamore. He brings a winning attitude and elite quickness in the open field."