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2023 FCS Recruits - Early Signing Day

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2023 NDSU Football Early Signing Class
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown High School
Josiah Azure Football 6-1 227 Fr. Green Bay, Wis. Bay Port HS
CharMar Brown RB 5-11 206 Fr. Omaha, Neb. Creighton Prep HS
Jaylin Crumby DB 5-11 186 Fr. Tampa, Fla. Armwood HS
Trey Drake QB 6-3 206 Fr. Jamestown, N.Y. Jamestown HS
Jailen Duffie DB 5-11 165 Fr. Vernon Hills, Ill. Warren Township HS
Josh Hendricks LB 6-1 204 Fr. Grimes, Iowa Dallas Center-Grimes HS
Victor Isele DE 6-2 221 Fr. Grand Island, Neb. Northwest HS
Beau Johnson OL 6-5 241 Fr. Spring Lake Park, Minn. Spring Lake Park HS
Collin Knorr TE/LB 6-4 210 Fr. Coleharbor, N.D. South Prairie HS
Jack Liwienski OL 6-3 290 Fr. Chanhassen, Minn. Minnetonka HS
Oliver Lucht LB 6-1 208 Fr. Fargo, N.D. Fargo Davies HS
Abraham Myers DE 6-2 222 Fr. Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington HS
Najee Nelson DB 5-11 176 Fr. Lakeville, Minn. Lakeville North HS
Brennan Palmer DE 6-4 237 Fr. Fargo, N.D. Fargo Davies HS
Jaiden Pickett LB 6-1 192 Fr. Milwaukee, Wis. Riverside University HS
Nate Schneckloth OL 6-5 264 Fr. Eldridge, Iowa North Scott HS
Austin Schultz OL 6-3 284 Fr. Moorhead, Minn. Moorhead HS
Reese Sheldon DB 6-1 186 Fr. Cloquet, Minn. Cloquet HS
Noah Taylor DB 6-0 198 Fr. Lemont, Ill. Lemont Township HS
Keenan Wilson DT 6-1 284 Fr. Eagan, Minn. Eagan HS

Josiah (Jojo) Azure, Football, 6-1, 227, Fr., Green Bay, Wis. (Bay Port HS)
HIGH SCHOOL: 2023 graduate of Bay Port High School...Two-year starter and three-year letterwinner for coach Gary Westerman...Played linebacker, fullback, kicker and punter...Two-time first team all-state...Two-time conference defensive player of the year...Wisconsin's Defensive Player of the Year in 2022...Had 106 tackles, 24 tackles for loss and eight sacks in a 10-game senior season...Finished his prep career with 203 tackles, 44 TFLs and 13 sacks...State runner-up in the discus throw...PERSONAL: Undecided on a college major...Son of Caleb and Christina...Has a sister, Samantha, and two brothers, Micah and Issac.

CharMar Brown, RB, 5-11, 206, Fr., Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep HS)
HIGH SCHOOL: 2023 graduate of Creighton Prep High School...Two-year starter and three-year letterwinner for coach Tim Johnk...Team captain his senior year...Rushed for 1,408 yards and 17 touchdowns his senior year...Also made three receptions for 55 yards and one score...Finished his prep career with 2,610 rushing yards and 38 TDs...Also competed in wrestling and track...PERSONAL: Plans to major in business...Son of CharMar and Latasha...Has a sister, Kennedy, and a brother, Ahmar.

Jaylin Crumby, DB, 5-11, 186, Fr., Tampa, Fla. (Armwood HS)
HIGH SCHOOL: 2023 graduate of Armwood High School...Three-year starter for coach Evan Davis...Team captain his senior year...Played defensive back for the Hawks...Also competed in the long jump and triple jump for the track and field team...PERSONAL: Plans to major in business or engineering...Son of Teco and Kim Crumby...Has two brothers, Tyrone and Nolan.

Trey Drake, QB, 6-3, 206, Fr., Jamestown, N.Y. (Jamestown HS)
HIGH SCHOOL: 2023 graduate of Jamestown High School...Four-year starter under coach Tom Langworthy...Two-time team captain...Led his team to a 34-7 record, four league titles, two section titles and one regional championship...Passed for 6,158 yards and 72 touchdowns in his career while completing 59 percent of his passes...Set school records for passing yards and TDs...Had 24 touchdowns with only four interceptions his senior year...League player of the year...Academic all-state first team...National Honor Society...All-state basketball player...PERSONAL: Plans to major in sport management...Son of Ben and Karen Drake...Parents both played college basketball at SUNY Brockport...Has three sisters and two brothers.

Jailen Duffie, DB, 5-11, 165, Fr., Vernon Hills, Ill. (Warren Township HS)
HIGH SCHOOL: 2023 graduate of Warren Township High School...Three-year starter...Played cornerback and wide receiver for coach Bryan McNulty...First team all-state as a junior and senior...Had four interceptions and three pass breakups his senior year...All-state performer in the 4x100-meter relay...PERSONAL: Undecided on a college major...Son of Rahquan Duffie and Robin Leafblad...Family includes five brothers and six sisters.

Josh Hendricks, LB, 6-1, 204, Fr., Grimes, Iowa (Dallas Center-Grimes HS)
HIGH SCHOOL: 2023 graduate of Dallas Center-Grimes High School...Three-year starter for coach Scott Heitland...Team captain his senior year...First team all-conference and second team all-state his junior year...Had 71 tackles last season including 53 solo stops and 6.5 tackles for loss...Ran on the state champion 4x100-meter relay and placed third in the distance medley relay as a sophomore...National Honor Society...Academic all-district...PERSONAL: Plans to major in business...Son of Jeffery and Elizabeth...Father was a quarterback at Simpson College...Has three sisters, Maria, Alyssa and Sydnee...Alyssa played college soccer at the University of Richmond...Sydnee ran cross country and track at Clarke University.

Victor Isele, DE, 6-2, 221, Fr., Grand Island, Neb. (Northwest HS)
HIGH SCHOOL: 2023 graduate of Northwest High School...Played defensive end, tight end and tackle for coach Kevin Stein...Earned all-district and all-state honors...Had 70 total tackles including six sacks his senior year...Also blocked two punts...Finished his career with 212 tackles, 40 tackles for loss and four forced fumbles...State placewinner in wrestling and track...PERSONAL: Plans to major in business or marketing...Son of Lucky and Katina...Has a brother, Micheal, and sister, Victoria.

Beau Johnson, OL, 6-5, 241, Fr., Spring Lake Park, Minn. (Spring Lake Park HS)
HIGH SCHOOL: 2023 graduate of Spring Lake Park High School...Two-year starter and three-year letterwinner for coach John Stewart...Played offensive tackle and defensive tackle...All-Metro honoree...Part of two conference championship teams...Also competes in basketball and track and field...PERSONAL: Plans to major in agriculture...Son of Bruce and Kimberley Johnson...Has two sisters, Dana and Olivia.

Collin Knorr, TE/LB, 6-4, 210, Fr., Coleharbor, N.D. (South Prairie HS)
HIGH SCHOOL: 2023 graduate of South Prairie High School...Four-year starter and two-time captain...Played tight end, fullback, running back, receiver, linebacker and defensive end for coach Justin Weiseler...Three-time all-conference first team...Second team all-state in 2022...Led his team in several statistics including sacks, forced fumbles, rushing yards and receiving yards...Caught 13 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns...Carried 70 times for 400 yards and four TDs...State qualifier in the 110-meter hurdles...PERSONAL: Plans to major in crop and weed science...Son of Steve and Margo Knorr...Father played football for NDSU...Mother competed in track and field...Has two sisters, Katelynn and Camrynn.

Jack Liwienski, OL, 6-3, 290, Fr., Chanhassen, Minn. (Minnetonka HS)
HIGH SCHOOL: 2023 graduate of Minnetonka High School...Three-year starter for coach Mark Esch...Team captain his senior year...Three-time all-conference...Two-time all-metro and all-state...Selected to the Minnesota all-star game...Helped the Skippers to a 15-11 varsity record in his career...Also competed in the shot put and discus...PERSONAL: Plans to major in business...Son of Chris and Nicole Liwienski...Father was an offensive lineman for Indiana before a 10-year NFL career with the Vikings (1998-2005), Cardinals (2006) and Dolphins (2007)...Has one sister, Piper.

Oliver Lucht, LB, 6-1, 208, Fr., Fargo, N.D. (Fargo Davies HS)
HIGH SCHOOL: 2023 graduate of Fargo Davies High School...Three-year starter for coach Wayne Werremeyer...Played running back and linebacker...Rushed for 488 yards and nine touchdowns with 24 receptions for 420 yards and six TDs his senior year...Made 60 total tackles with nine tackles for loss...Accounted for nearly 1,500 yards with 22 touchdowns, 115 tackles and 14 TFLs in his career...Set school records for single-game tackles (15), longest receiving touchdown (96) and single-game rushing TDs (4)...First team all-conference and all-state as a junior and senior...Helped his team to an 18-9 record with one state semifinal appearance...Also played baseball...PERSONAL: Plans to major in business...Son of Jonathan and Kami...Has a sister, Lauren, and brother, Sam.

Abraham Myers, DE, 6-2, 222, Fr., Sioux Falls, S.D. (Washington HS)
HIGH SCHOOL: 2023 graduate of Sioux Falls Washington High School...Two-year starter and three-year letterwinner...Team captain his senior year...Played for coach Ryan Evans...First team all-conference as a junior and senior...Two-time all-state honoree...Career totals include 105 tackles, 24.5 tackles for loss, 18 sacks, two forced fumbles and a blocked punt...Had 15.5 TFLs and 11.5 sacks his senior year...Placed fifth at the state wrestling tournament in the 220-pound weight class...Also competes in track and powerlifting...PERSONAL: Plans to major in engineering...Son of Gibson and Felecia...Family includes two sisters and three brothers.

Najee Nelson, DB, 5-11, 176, Fr., Lakeville, Minn. (Lakeville North HS)
HIGH SCHOOL: 2023 graduate of Lakeville North High School...Three-year starter for coach Brian Vossen...Team captain his senior year...Played cornerback, running back and wide receiver...Set a school record for interceptions...Picked off seven passes in his career and made 70 tackles with three tackles for loss and three forced fumbles...Accounted for almost 900 all-purpose yards as a rusher, receiver and returner...All-conference and all-district honoree...Also participated in basketball and track...PERSONAL: Plans to major in business...Son of Gino and Stacey...Younger brother of NDSU wide receiver RaJa Nelson...Also has a sister, Kai.

Brennan Palmer, DE, 6-4, 237, Fr., Fargo, N.D. (Fargo Davies HS)
HIGH SCHOOL: 2023 graduate of Fargo Davies High School...Two-year starter for coach Wayne Werremeyer...Two-time team captain...First team all-conference and all-state his senior year...Had 40 tackles and eight sacks with two pass breakups while helping his team to a 7-3 record and conference championship in 2022...State qualifier in the shot put and javelin throw...National Honor Society...PERSONAL: Plans to major in computer science...Son of Brad and Pam Palmer...Has a sister, Kyra, and an older brother, Joren, who plays football at Southwest Minnesota State.

Jaiden Pickett, LB, 6-1, 192, Fr., Milwaukee, Wis. (Riverside University HS)
HIGH SCHOOL: 2023 graduate of Riverside University High School...Two-year starter and two-time team captain under coach Patrick Wagner...Played defensive end, linebacker, defensive back, running back, wide receiver and long snapper...All-state first team defensive back as a senior...Conference defensive lineman of the year as a junior...Also competes in wrestling...PERSONAL: Enrolling at NDSU in January 2023...Undecided on a college major...Mother's name is Ellie.

Nate Schneckloth, OL, 6-5, 264, Fr., Eldridge, Iowa (North Scott HS)
HIGH SCHOOL: 2023 graduate of North Scott High School...Two-year starter...Team captain his senior year...Played left tackle and nose guard for coach Kevin Tippit...First team all-district and all-state his senior year...Part of a state championship in 2020 and helped the Lancers to nine-win seasons in 2021 and 2022...Also participated in wrestling and baseball...PERSONAL: Plans to major in construction management...Son of TJ and Ann Schneckloth...Father played college football for Northwest Missouri State and arena football for the Quad City Steamwheelers...Has a sister, Rhyan, and two brothers, Adam and Will.

Austin Schultz, OL, 6-3, 284, Fr., Moorhead, Minn. (Moorhead HS)
HIGH SCHOOL: 2023 graduate of Moorhead High School...Two-year starter and three-year letterwinner for coach Kevin Feeney...Team captain his senior year...All-state honoree as a senior...Credited for more than 80 pancake blocks with zero sacks allowed...Selected to the 2022 Minnesota Vikings All-Star Game and Blue-Grey All-American Bowl...Two-time all-district...Named district offensive lineman of the year in 2022...Helped the Spuds to a 17-11 record as a starter including a section championship in 2022...Also competed in basketball and track and field...PERSONAL: Plans to major in business...Son of Corey Skeldum and Ashley Schultz...Has a sister, Harper Skeldum, and brother, Cameron Skeldum.

Reese Sheldon, DB, 6-1, 186, Fr., Cloquet, Minn. (Cloquet HS)
HIGH SCHOOL: 2023 graduate of Cloquet High School...Three-year starter for coach Jeff Ojenen...First team all-conference as a junior and senior...All-section first team his senior year...Selected to the Minnesota all-star game...Played quarterback, wide receiver, running back, safety and linebacker...Passed for 981 yards and 10 touchdowns in his career while rushing for 1,716 yards and 20 TDs...Also had 606 receiving yards and six TDs...Totaled 72.5 tackles and three interceptions...Part of the school record-setting 4x100-meter relay team...Also competed in basketball...PERSONAL: Undecided on a college major...Son of Darren and Becky...Has a sister, Katrina, and brother, JoeRon ("joren").

Noah Taylor, DB, 6-0, 198, Fr., Lemont, Ill. (Lemont Township HS)
HIGH SCHOOL: 2023 graduate of Lemont High School...Three-year starter for coach Bret Kooi...Two-time team captain...Played strong safety, outside linebacker and running back...Two-time all-conference first team...Conference defensive player of the year as a senior...Helped his team to a 12-1 record and Class 6A state semifinal appearance with 112 total tackles, 16 tackles for loss, eight sacks, one interception and six pass breakups...Team went 35-4 with back-to-back undefeated regular seasons...Two-time academic all-state...National Honor Society...Also participated in baseball and track...PERSONAL: Plans to major in marketing...Son of Chad and Donna Taylor...Has a sister, Avaree.

Keenan Wilson, DT, 6-1, 284, Fr., Eagan, Minn. (Eagan HS)
HIGH SCHOOL: 2023 graduate of Eagan High School...Two-year starter and four-year letterwinner for coach Nick Johnson...Team captain his senior year...All-state honoree...Two-time all-district first team...Conference defensive lineman of the year as a senior...Had 32 tackles, nine tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and three recoveries...Helped his team to its first winning record in more than a decade and a No. 10 state ranking...Finished his varsity career with 78 tackles, 21 TFLs and seven sacks...Also participated in lacrosse...PERSONAL: Planning to major in business...Son of Eric and Erin Wilson...Has a sister, Kai, and a brother, Kameron.
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Re: 2023 FCS Recruits - Early Signing Day

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BOZEMAN, Montana - Versatility.
That is the attribute most commonly assigned by Montana State head coach Brent Vigen to the December signees in the Bobcats' 2022-23 recruiting class. "We really like this group looking at its versatility," he said. "We were able to hit on all the position groups and add a lot of athleticism, a lot of guys who played multiple sports, a lot of guys who played multiple positions in high school, a lot of guys who were the best players on their team."
Vigen indicated that incoming transfers Ty McCullouch, a receiver, and defensive back Blake Stilwell have the opportunity to compete for playing time immediately, with incoming prep athletes coming in to compete but ultimately given time to develop. "With where our program is right now a lot of these guys have the opportunity to come in and develop, and that's exciting. We look for this group to make an impact that will be long-lasting here at Montana State."
The Bobcats added 25 players, including transfers Ty McCullouch and Blake Stillwell and prep player Chance Wilson who arrive in January.

January 2023 Incoming High School
Chance Wilson, QB 6-3 185 Fr Owasso, OK Rejoice Christian

January 2023 Incoming Transfers
Ty McCullouch, WR 6-1 180 Jr Moreno Valley, CA CSU/Rancho Verde
Blake Stillwell, DB 6-1 190 So Winter Garden, FL NM Military Institute

Fall 2023 Bobcat High School Additions - December
Name, Pos. Ht Wt Cl Hometown School
Everett Carr, OL (6-4/271/Fr/Bozeman, MT)
Tom Carter, WR (6-0/180/Fr/Helena, MT)
Mikey D'Amato, DB (5-11/205/Fr/Dove Canyon, CA)
JJ Dolan, DB (6-0/175/Fr/Missoula, MT)
Patrick Duchien, QB (6-2/205/Fr/Florence, MT)
Bryce Grebe, LB (6-0/192/Fr/Melstone, MT)
Scottre Humphrey, RB (5-11/210/Fr/Seattle, WA)
Cedric Jefferson, OL (6-4/265/Fr/Temecula, CA)
Adam Jones, RB (6-1/185/Fr/Missoula, MT)
Javonte King, WR (6-4/200/Fr/Blackfoot, ID)
Jonathan Luhmann, OL (6-3/275/Fr/Lolo, MT)
Talon Marsh, DL (6-1/241/Fr/Helena, MT)
Zac Nyland, OL (6-4/300/Fr/Meridian, ID)
Colter Petre, DB (6-1/168/Fr/Helena, MT)
Andrew Powdrell, DB (5-10/164/Fr/The Woodlands, TX)
Hunter Provience, TE (6-5/230/Fr/El Cajon, CA)
Dominic Solano, DE (6-4/275/Fr/Glendale, AZ)
Hunter Sharbono, DT (6-2/235/Fr/Fairview, MT)
Luke Smith, TE (6-5/215/Fr/Bozeman, MT)
Cole Taylor, ATH (6-3/205/Fr/Great Falls, MT)
Jacob Trimble, WR (6-0/185/Fr/North Richland Hills, TX)
Taki Uluilakepa, DB (6-0/170/Fr/Provo, UT)

JANUARY TRANSFERS
Ty McCullouch, WR
6-1, 180, Jr, Moreno Valley, CA (CSU/Rancho Verde)
Player Notes: Transfers from Colorado State, where he caught 13 passes for 119 yards in 2022... tied for sixth on the team in catches and yards last fall in spite of playing only four games... played in 12 games in 2021 as a sophomore, catching 24 passes for 415 yards, both third on the team, with one touchdown... carried three times for 14 yards that season... caught one pass for eight yards in 2020... played in seven games as a freshman in 2019, with three catches for 54 yards... caught 64 passes for 1,235 yards with 21 touchdowns as a senior, helping lead Rancho Verde to the CIF Southern Section D2 Playoffs... caught 12 passes for 105 yards and one touchdown as a junior at King High School in Riverside, California in 2017. From MSU Receivers Coach Justin Udy: "We felt a strong connection to Ty right away. His older brother Andre played for Coach Armstrong at Rocky Mountain College and had a very successful career. Ty was familiar with the program and has a level of appreciation for the support that we get here at Montana State. He is exactly what we need when it comes to a guy who can stretch the field vertically. He has the ability to get over the top of the defense and plays a physical brand of football on the perimeter. When you talk to Ty you can get a sense for how competitive he is and his hunger for wanting to win. I believe he will add a level of leadership to our room and I'm excited to see his explosiveness on display in Bobcat Stadium next fall."

Blake Stillwell, DB
6-1, 190, So, Winter Garden, FL (New Mexico Military Institute/Navarro JC/West Orange HS)
Player Notes: Redshirted at New Mexico Military Institute in 2022... logged 30 tackles with 12 pass breakups and an interception at two-year Southern University-Shreveport in 2021... primarily a basketball player during his high school years From MSU Defensive Backs Coach Willie Mack Garza: "Blake and I have history from a prior school. He redshirted at New Mexico Military Institute last year, but he is from a 6A high schools in Florida and is a multi-purpose, dual-sport athlete. He's an elite basketball player, and has only played football for a couple of years so his growth potential and ceiling are tremendous. When you look at his high school and JUCO years he has unbelievable cornerback skills and athleticism, but he'll be physical and hit you. His work ethic is tremendous and we look forward to having him here."

JANUARY HIGH SCHOOL
Chance Wilson, QB
6-1, 180, Fr, (Rejoice Christian)
Player Notes: Threw for 2,050 yards with 22 touchdowns, and rushed for 683 yards with 13 touchdowns as a senior... compiled 10,254 yards of total offense with 139 total touchdowns at Rejoice Christian... earned Tulsa World 2021-22 All-World Male Athlete of the Year honors... a seven-time track and field champion in high school, with school records in 200 (21.79) and 400 (48.68) meters and three relays. From MSU Quarterbacks Coach Taylor Housewright: "Chance is a tremendous athlete and leader. He nad his family have been Bobcats from day one. Chance is highly motivated and cares about one thing and one thing only - winning."

DECEMBER HIGH SCHOOL
Everett Carr, OL
6-4, 271, Fr, Bozeman, MT (Bozeman)
Player Notes: First Team All-State and All-Conference offensive tackle for Bozeman High's state runner-up squad in 2022... Second Team All-State as a junior. From MSU Offensive Line Coach Brian Armstrong: "I really like Everett's length and athletic abiity. We had him at multiple camps this summer and he really improved during that time. He is a multi-sport guy that will have position versatility, and had a very good senior season."

Tom Carter, WR
6-0, 180, Fr, Helena, MT (Capital)
Player Notes: Class AA Offensive MVP, First Team All-State and First Team All-Conference running back in 2022... 2,092 all-purpose yards and Class AA leading 1,262 rushing yards for Helena Capital, with 23 total touchdowns... also logged 54 tackles and three interceptios for the state champion Bruins... sprinter for the school's track squad, he is the reigning 200 m state champion.. his father Lee played football for the Cats, and sisters Elena and Leigha compete in track at MSU. From MSU Receivers Coach Justin Udy: "Tom bleeds blue and gold. He has grown up cheering for the Bobcats and adds elite speed and quickness to our room. He was a versatile player at Capital and was instrumental in helping them win a state championship. I was impressed with Tom this past summer at camp, he showed a level of toughness that we want to have here in our receiver room at Montana State. I can't wait to work with Tom when he gets here."

Mikey D'Amato, DB
5-11, 205, Fr, Dove Canyon, CA (Mission Viejo)
Player Notes: A three-time All-South Coast League selection... earned team defensive player of the year honors in 2022... logged 102 tackles, 16 for a loss, with four sacks and two interceptions as a senior. From MSU Defensive Backs Coach Willie Mack Garza: "Mikey D'Amato is a very good football player from one of the bigger, most competitive leagues in southern California. He came to our camp and did an unbelievable job in coverage and understanding the techniques we were asking of him in a short period of time. He's tough as nails, he's highly intelligent, has a very good football IQ, and is a playmaker who can play multiple positions. We need guys who are mentally and physically tough, and Mikey is that."

JJ Dolan, DB
6-0 175 Fr, Missoula, MT (Sentinel)
Player Notes: Earned First Team All-State and All-Conference honors as a nickel back at Sentinel... played on a pair of state title teams... 53 tackles, 10 for a loss with two sacks as a senior... also caught 13 passes for 160 yards... four touchdowns on the ground... his father Nate Dolan played football at UM as did his grandfather Pat Dolan, a renowned Montana prep football coach, and great grandfather John Dolan... his aunt Heather (Dolan) Bergeson starred in volleyball at Montana State. From MSU Defensive Backs Coach Willie Mack Garza: "JJ Dolan plays aggressive and plays fast, and he fits the mold of Bobcat Built. He's a tough kid, fundamentally sound, and is an excellent playmaker. We're always looking for playmakers."

Patrick Duchien, QB
6-2, 205, Fr, Florence, MT (Florence-Carlton)
Player Notes: Led Florence-Carlton to two straight Class B State Championships... MaxPreps named him Montana's Player of the Year in 2022... First Team All-Class B selection in 2022... threw for 2,803 yards and 31 touchdowns (five interceptions) in 2022, 2,612 yards with 35 touchdowns (six interceptions) in 2021... he rushed for 1,124 yards as a senior, 596 as a junior. From MSU Quarterbacks Coach Taylor Housewright: "When you look at the quarterback position you start with three traits: toughness, intelligence, and winner. Patrick is all of these and then some. He will come in here and make this quarterback room and this team better from the first day he is on campus."

Bryce Grebe, LB
6-0, 192, Fr, Melstone, MT (Custer-Hysham-Melstone)
Player Notes: Earned 6- Man East All-State and All-Conference honors in 2022.. also starred in basketball and track. From MSU Linebackers Coach Bobby Daly: "Bryce is very different from his brother (Brody) in a lot of ways, but very similar as far as athletic ability. What we love about Bryce is not only what he does on the football field but he's a three-sport athlete. He's excellent in basketball, he's excellent in track, and that's what caught our eye as a junior, not only his ability on the football field but his ability to move on the basketball court and how fast he is as a track athlete. Coming from six man football he's just scratching the surface as far as what he needs to know as far as 11 man football goes, but without a doubt he has the athletic ability to be a very good football player for us."

Scottre Humphrey, RB
5-11, 210, Fr, Seattle, WA (Rainier Beach)
Player Notes: Metro League Co-Offensive Player of the Year in 2022... First Team All-Metro at running back and defensive end as a sophomore, junior and senior... gained 1,900 yards on the ground as a senior, with 450 receiving yards and 26 total touchdowns... rushed for over 1,800 yards combined as a sophomore and junior, with 25 total touchdowns. From MSU Running Backs Coach Jimmy Beal: "Scottre is a powerful, dynamic runner. His ability to break tackles is so impressive. His senior year he would break three or four tackles and finish long runs, so he's going to be a dynamic runner and tackle-breaker who can also catch out of the backfield."

Cedric Jefferson, OL
6-4, 265, Fr, Temecula, CA (Chaparral)
Player Notes: Earned Second Team All-Big West Upper Division honors as a senior... two Chaparral players rushed for at least 1,000 yards... played two years of high school football. From MSU Offensive Line Coach Brian Armstrong: "Cedric is a guy that really improved between his junior and senior seasons. He hasn't played a lot of football, and he has tremendous upside. He has a great frame and athletic abiltiy, and is a very young senior. I am very excited about his potential."

Adam Jones, RB
6-1, 185, Fr, Missoula, MT (Sentinel)
Player Notes: Earned First Team All-State honors and All-Conference honors in 2022 on both offense and defense as an all-purpose player... carried 153 times for 1,029 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior... played on two Sentinel state championship teams. From MSU Running Backs Coach Jimmy Beal: "Adam Jones is a pure athlete with the ability to do multiple things for our offense. offensive versatility in high school was significant and he brings a skill set that we desire at running back. He's a true runner, and I'm excited about his ability to develop as a running back."

Javonte King, WR
6-4, 200, Fr, Blackfoot, ID (Blackfoot)
Player Notes: First Team All-State Class 4A choice in 2022... caught 71 passes for 1,168 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior. From MSU Receivers Coach Justin Udy: "Javonte has great size and length. His ability to go up and attack the ball in the air is what separates him from other guys we recruited. He shows the ability to have great body control when he plays and knows how to put the ball in the endzone. He had a very successful career and is a well rounded athlete at Blackfoot High School. We are excited to get him up to Bozeman and have him join our Bobcat family."

Jonathan Luhmann, OL
6-3, 275, Fr, Florence, MT (Florence-Carlton)
Player Notes: Helped lead Florence-Carlton to back-to-back Class B State Championships in his two seasons of high school football. From MSU Offensive Line Coach Brian Armstrong: "Jonathan has a really good frame and growth potential. He can bend and has good athletic ability. He's a two-time state champion at Florence-Carlton and we had him at (MSU summer football) camp. He is raw, but really improved at camp and throughout his senior year. He's a very young senior."

Talon Marsh, DL
6-1, 241, Fr, Helena, MT (Capital)
Player Notes: Led Helena Capital to 2022 Class AA State Championship, logging 85 tackles, 25 for a loss, with 23 sacks... Class AA Defensive MVP and Western AA MVP... First Team All-State and All-Conference choice... won state heavyweight wrestling title as a junior. From MSU Defensive Line Coach Shawn Howe: "Talon Marsh is one of these guys who you label as a flat out good football player. I love his explosiveness and his ability to make plays. He's just a legitimately good football player."

Zac Nyland, OL
6-4, 300, Fr, Meridian, ID (Owyhee)
Player Notes: First Team All-State choice at Owyhee High in 2022. From MSU Offensive Line Coach Brian Arstrong: "Zac has a good frame and size. He can really bend, and loves to play football. I think he can play all three interior spots, and I'm excited to get him here and work with him."

Colter Petre, DB
6-1, 168, Fr, Helena, MT (Helena)
Player Notes: First Team All-State in 2022 and Second Team All-State in 2021, earning First Team All-Conference honors as a junior and senior. From MSU Defensive Backs Coach Willie Mack Garza: "Colter is a great playmaker. He led the state in interceptions (in 2021), and had a boatload of interceptions this year. He's been a two-way player, playing defensive back and wide receiver, and we're always looking for dual purpose type athletes that play defense and offense, and he's one of the top players in the state. He defines what we're looking for."

Andrew Powdrell, DB
5-10, 164, Fr, The Woodlands, TX (College Park)
Player Notes: Recorded 63 tackles as a senior in 2022, including five for a loss... intercepted one pass and broke up six others... recovered two fumbles... blocked two field goals and returned a kickoff for a touchdown. From MSU Defensive Backs Coach Willie Mack Garza: "He's a great player out of Texas, a nickel back, extremely fast, a track guy, 10.6 or 10.7 in the 100 meters. He's played multiple positions in high school, some cornerback when they needed him to guard the opponent's best wide receiver, they played him at safety when they needed him in the box, or they played him at linebacker. He's just a really good athlete with a high football IQ. He's a playmaker."

Hunter Provience, TE
6-5, 230, Fr, El Cajon, CA (Christian)
Player Notes: Earned league player of the year honors at Christian High School in 2022... caught 44 passes for 664 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior, while logging 27 tackles, three for a loss, as a defensive end... 31 catches in 2021, for 481 yards and two touchdowns, adding 26 tackles, 3.0 for a loss... named to the Prep Pigskin Report's 2022 All-51 Team as a tight end. From MSU Tight Ends Coach Tyler Walker: "Hunter is long and athletic, he moves well. He's an elite athlete for his length. He can stretch the field and go get the ball, but he's also a willing blocker attached to the line or on the edge. Hunter brings athleticism and competition to our offense."

Hunter Sharbono, DT
6-2, 235, Fr, Fairview, MT (Fairview)
Player Notes: A four-time 8-Man All-State selection who also plays basketball and competes in track... played on Fairview's state title team as a freshman in 2019, helping the Warriors advance to the semifinals this fall as a senior. From MSU Defensive Line Coach Shawn Howe: "Hunter played a lot of different spots, but is a really good football player. He is very explosive and has great playmaking ability. It will be nice to see him do just one thing. He's done so much for his high school team, and when we he's able to focus on one thing he could just explode."

Luke Smith, TE
6-5, 215, Fr, Bozeman, MT (Bozeman)
Player Notes: First Team All-State Class AA in 2022... Second Team and All-State and All-Eastern AA H Back in 2021. From MSU Tight Ends Coach Tyler Walker: "Luke is more in the category of (current tight end Derryk) Snell. He's a little slimmer and definitely has that athleticism. He catches the ball, runs well, has that stop-and-start and change of direction, but he can also put his hand on the ground and block in-line or on the perimeter. He's a good get for us, and he'll improve our tight ends room."

Dominic Solano, DE
6-4, 225, Fr, Glendale, AZ (Cactus)
Player Notes: Finished his senior season with 27.5 sacks to raise his career total to 34... he amassed 103 total tackles, 48 for a loss, helping Cactus High advance to the Class 5A championship game... logged four sacks in the title game... earned Phoenix area Defensive Lineman of the Year honors from BJ Media. From MSU Defensive Line Coach Shawn Howe: "Dom is a guy coming off of 27-and-a-half sacks this year. He is extremely explosive, extremely hard working, and is an electric pass rusher."

Cole Taylor, ATH
6-3, 205, Fr, Great Falls, MT (CM Russell)
Player Notes: Second Team All-State and First Team All-Eastern AA quarterback... broke CMR's single-game passing yards record by throwing for 401 in a game at Kalispell Glacier. From MSU Linebackers Coach Bobby Daly: "Cole Taylor was a high school quarterback who really caught our eye at camp when we had the ability to watch him move around. He's very long and runs extremely well. He hasn't played linebacker but we've had very good luck (with players from) this state in particular with taking great high school athletes and turning them into linebackers. There's a long list, most recently Callahan O'Reilly and Troy Andersen, and he fits that mold as far as length and athleticism, now we just need to get him up to speed in Xs and Os and what's expected from him as a linebacker."

Jacob Trimble, WR
6-0, 185, Fr, North Richland Hills, TX (Christian)
Player Notes: Earned First Team All-State and All-District honors... caught 73 passes for 1,178 yards and 20 touchdowns... also punted... Academic All-State as a senior, as well. From MSU Receivers Coach Justin Udy: "We are really excited to have Jacob joining us from the great state of Texas. He had a very successful high school career where he was able to showcase a number of skill sets. His short area quickness and ability to make people miss in space stood out right away. His precise route running and ball skill make him valuable in an offense where we ask guys to line up all over the field. He brings big play capability to our room and I am excited to get him on campus."

Taki Uluilakepa, DB
6-0, 170, Fr, Provo, UT (Timpview)
Player Notes: Logged 30 tackles as a senior at Timpview High in Provo, Utah, in 2022... broke up 10 passes and intercepted one... the brother of Bobcat linebacker Danny Uluilakepa. From MSU Defensive Backs Coach Willie Mack Garza: "Taki is a very good athlete. We had him in camp this summer when he primareily played cornerback and he locked down some of the best wide receivers that we had. He's long and rangy. It speaks volumes that he's a very good basketball player, and he has a very high ceiling for growth since he's only played football for a short time. He has very good ball skills and is tough like his brother Danny."
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Gil Dobie wrote: Wed Dec 21, 2022 6:42 pm Good job getting Montana kids.
Always interesting to see how the MT kids develop. Some say we don't have that many in Montana that are talented enough to play at the FCS level from year to year. I tend to think there are a lot of kids in this state who can, they just need time to develop. Both state schools are littered with kids who were walk-ons who became stars.
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canyoncat wrote: Thu Dec 22, 2022 9:43 am
Gil Dobie wrote: Wed Dec 21, 2022 6:42 pm Good job getting Montana kids.
Always interesting to see how the MT kids develop. Some say we don't have that many in Montana that are talented enough to play at the FCS level from year to year. I tend to think there are a lot of kids in this state who can, they just need time to develop. Both state schools are littered with kids who were walk-ons who became stars.
I think Vigen will be a coach that is great a developing players. Similar to NDSU, develope the high school recruits and bring in a few from the portal when and if needed.
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Gil Dobie wrote: Wed Dec 21, 2022 6:42 pm Good job getting Montana kids.
Montana is slipping
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canyoncat wrote: Wed Dec 21, 2022 3:36 pm BOZEMAN, Montana - Versatility.
That is the attribute most commonly assigned by Montana State head coach Brent Vigen to the December signees in the Bobcats' 2022-23 recruiting class. "We really like this group looking at its versatility," he said. "We were able to hit on all the position groups and add a lot of athleticism, a lot of guys who played multiple sports, a lot of guys who played multiple positions in high school, a lot of guys who were the best players on their team."
Vigen indicated that incoming transfers Ty McCullouch, a receiver, and defensive back Blake Stilwell have the opportunity to compete for playing time immediately, with incoming prep athletes coming in to compete but ultimately given time to develop. "With where our program is right now a lot of these guys have the opportunity to come in and develop, and that's exciting. We look for this group to make an impact that will be long-lasting here at Montana State."
The Bobcats added 25 players, including transfers Ty McCullouch and Blake Stillwell and prep player Chance Wilson who arrive in January.

January 2023 Incoming High School
Chance Wilson, QB 6-3 185 Fr Owasso, OK Rejoice Christian

January 2023 Incoming Transfers
Ty McCullouch, WR 6-1 180 Jr Moreno Valley, CA CSU/Rancho Verde
Blake Stillwell, DB 6-1 190 So Winter Garden, FL NM Military Institute

Fall 2023 Bobcat High School Additions - December
Name, Pos. Ht Wt Cl Hometown School
Everett Carr, OL (6-4/271/Fr/Bozeman, MT)
Tom Carter, WR (6-0/180/Fr/Helena, MT)
Mikey D'Amato, DB (5-11/205/Fr/Dove Canyon, CA)
JJ Dolan, DB (6-0/175/Fr/Missoula, MT)
Patrick Duchien, QB (6-2/205/Fr/Florence, MT)
Bryce Grebe, LB (6-0/192/Fr/Melstone, MT)
Scottre Humphrey, RB (5-11/210/Fr/Seattle, WA)
Cedric Jefferson, OL (6-4/265/Fr/Temecula, CA)
Adam Jones, RB (6-1/185/Fr/Missoula, MT)
Javonte King, WR (6-4/200/Fr/Blackfoot, ID)
Jonathan Luhmann, OL (6-3/275/Fr/Lolo, MT)
Talon Marsh, DL (6-1/241/Fr/Helena, MT)
Zac Nyland, OL (6-4/300/Fr/Meridian, ID)
Colter Petre, DB (6-1/168/Fr/Helena, MT)
Andrew Powdrell, DB (5-10/164/Fr/The Woodlands, TX)
Hunter Provience, TE (6-5/230/Fr/El Cajon, CA)
Dominic Solano, DE (6-4/275/Fr/Glendale, AZ)
Hunter Sharbono, DT (6-2/235/Fr/Fairview, MT)
Luke Smith, TE (6-5/215/Fr/Bozeman, MT)
Cole Taylor, ATH (6-3/205/Fr/Great Falls, MT)
Jacob Trimble, WR (6-0/185/Fr/North Richland Hills, TX)
Taki Uluilakepa, DB (6-0/170/Fr/Provo, UT)

JANUARY TRANSFERS
Ty McCullouch, WR
6-1, 180, Jr, Moreno Valley, CA (CSU/Rancho Verde)
Player Notes: Transfers from Colorado State, where he caught 13 passes for 119 yards in 2022... tied for sixth on the team in catches and yards last fall in spite of playing only four games... played in 12 games in 2021 as a sophomore, catching 24 passes for 415 yards, both third on the team, with one touchdown... carried three times for 14 yards that season... caught one pass for eight yards in 2020... played in seven games as a freshman in 2019, with three catches for 54 yards... caught 64 passes for 1,235 yards with 21 touchdowns as a senior, helping lead Rancho Verde to the CIF Southern Section D2 Playoffs... caught 12 passes for 105 yards and one touchdown as a junior at King High School in Riverside, California in 2017. From MSU Receivers Coach Justin Udy: "We felt a strong connection to Ty right away. His older brother Andre played for Coach Armstrong at Rocky Mountain College and had a very successful career. Ty was familiar with the program and has a level of appreciation for the support that we get here at Montana State. He is exactly what we need when it comes to a guy who can stretch the field vertically. He has the ability to get over the top of the defense and plays a physical brand of football on the perimeter. When you talk to Ty you can get a sense for how competitive he is and his hunger for wanting to win. I believe he will add a level of leadership to our room and I'm excited to see his explosiveness on display in Bobcat Stadium next fall."

Blake Stillwell, DB
6-1, 190, So, Winter Garden, FL (New Mexico Military Institute/Navarro JC/West Orange HS)
Player Notes: Redshirted at New Mexico Military Institute in 2022... logged 30 tackles with 12 pass breakups and an interception at two-year Southern University-Shreveport in 2021... primarily a basketball player during his high school years From MSU Defensive Backs Coach Willie Mack Garza: "Blake and I have history from a prior school. He redshirted at New Mexico Military Institute last year, but he is from a 6A high schools in Florida and is a multi-purpose, dual-sport athlete. He's an elite basketball player, and has only played football for a couple of years so his growth potential and ceiling are tremendous. When you look at his high school and JUCO years he has unbelievable cornerback skills and athleticism, but he'll be physical and hit you. His work ethic is tremendous and we look forward to having him here."

JANUARY HIGH SCHOOL
Chance Wilson, QB
6-1, 180, Fr, (Rejoice Christian)
Player Notes: Threw for 2,050 yards with 22 touchdowns, and rushed for 683 yards with 13 touchdowns as a senior... compiled 10,254 yards of total offense with 139 total touchdowns at Rejoice Christian... earned Tulsa World 2021-22 All-World Male Athlete of the Year honors... a seven-time track and field champion in high school, with school records in 200 (21.79) and 400 (48.68) meters and three relays. From MSU Quarterbacks Coach Taylor Housewright: "Chance is a tremendous athlete and leader. He nad his family have been Bobcats from day one. Chance is highly motivated and cares about one thing and one thing only - winning."

DECEMBER HIGH SCHOOL
Everett Carr, OL
6-4, 271, Fr, Bozeman, MT (Bozeman)
Player Notes: First Team All-State and All-Conference offensive tackle for Bozeman High's state runner-up squad in 2022... Second Team All-State as a junior. From MSU Offensive Line Coach Brian Armstrong: "I really like Everett's length and athletic abiity. We had him at multiple camps this summer and he really improved during that time. He is a multi-sport guy that will have position versatility, and had a very good senior season."

Tom Carter, WR
6-0, 180, Fr, Helena, MT (Capital)
Player Notes: Class AA Offensive MVP, First Team All-State and First Team All-Conference running back in 2022... 2,092 all-purpose yards and Class AA leading 1,262 rushing yards for Helena Capital, with 23 total touchdowns... also logged 54 tackles and three interceptios for the state champion Bruins... sprinter for the school's track squad, he is the reigning 200 m state champion.. his father Lee played football for the Cats, and sisters Elena and Leigha compete in track at MSU. From MSU Receivers Coach Justin Udy: "Tom bleeds blue and gold. He has grown up cheering for the Bobcats and adds elite speed and quickness to our room. He was a versatile player at Capital and was instrumental in helping them win a state championship. I was impressed with Tom this past summer at camp, he showed a level of toughness that we want to have here in our receiver room at Montana State. I can't wait to work with Tom when he gets here."

Mikey D'Amato, DB
5-11, 205, Fr, Dove Canyon, CA (Mission Viejo)
Player Notes: A three-time All-South Coast League selection... earned team defensive player of the year honors in 2022... logged 102 tackles, 16 for a loss, with four sacks and two interceptions as a senior. From MSU Defensive Backs Coach Willie Mack Garza: "Mikey D'Amato is a very good football player from one of the bigger, most competitive leagues in southern California. He came to our camp and did an unbelievable job in coverage and understanding the techniques we were asking of him in a short period of time. He's tough as nails, he's highly intelligent, has a very good football IQ, and is a playmaker who can play multiple positions. We need guys who are mentally and physically tough, and Mikey is that."

JJ Dolan, DB
6-0 175 Fr, Missoula, MT (Sentinel)
Player Notes: Earned First Team All-State and All-Conference honors as a nickel back at Sentinel... played on a pair of state title teams... 53 tackles, 10 for a loss with two sacks as a senior... also caught 13 passes for 160 yards... four touchdowns on the ground... his father Nate Dolan played football at UM as did his grandfather Pat Dolan, a renowned Montana prep football coach, and great grandfather John Dolan... his aunt Heather (Dolan) Bergeson starred in volleyball at Montana State. From MSU Defensive Backs Coach Willie Mack Garza: "JJ Dolan plays aggressive and plays fast, and he fits the mold of Bobcat Built. He's a tough kid, fundamentally sound, and is an excellent playmaker. We're always looking for playmakers."

Patrick Duchien, QB
6-2, 205, Fr, Florence, MT (Florence-Carlton)
Player Notes: Led Florence-Carlton to two straight Class B State Championships... MaxPreps named him Montana's Player of the Year in 2022... First Team All-Class B selection in 2022... threw for 2,803 yards and 31 touchdowns (five interceptions) in 2022, 2,612 yards with 35 touchdowns (six interceptions) in 2021... he rushed for 1,124 yards as a senior, 596 as a junior. From MSU Quarterbacks Coach Taylor Housewright: "When you look at the quarterback position you start with three traits: toughness, intelligence, and winner. Patrick is all of these and then some. He will come in here and make this quarterback room and this team better from the first day he is on campus."

Bryce Grebe, LB
6-0, 192, Fr, Melstone, MT (Custer-Hysham-Melstone)
Player Notes: Earned 6- Man East All-State and All-Conference honors in 2022.. also starred in basketball and track. From MSU Linebackers Coach Bobby Daly: "Bryce is very different from his brother (Brody) in a lot of ways, but very similar as far as athletic ability. What we love about Bryce is not only what he does on the football field but he's a three-sport athlete. He's excellent in basketball, he's excellent in track, and that's what caught our eye as a junior, not only his ability on the football field but his ability to move on the basketball court and how fast he is as a track athlete. Coming from six man football he's just scratching the surface as far as what he needs to know as far as 11 man football goes, but without a doubt he has the athletic ability to be a very good football player for us."

Scottre Humphrey, RB
5-11, 210, Fr, Seattle, WA (Rainier Beach)
Player Notes: Metro League Co-Offensive Player of the Year in 2022... First Team All-Metro at running back and defensive end as a sophomore, junior and senior... gained 1,900 yards on the ground as a senior, with 450 receiving yards and 26 total touchdowns... rushed for over 1,800 yards combined as a sophomore and junior, with 25 total touchdowns. From MSU Running Backs Coach Jimmy Beal: "Scottre is a powerful, dynamic runner. His ability to break tackles is so impressive. His senior year he would break three or four tackles and finish long runs, so he's going to be a dynamic runner and tackle-breaker who can also catch out of the backfield."

Cedric Jefferson, OL
6-4, 265, Fr, Temecula, CA (Chaparral)
Player Notes: Earned Second Team All-Big West Upper Division honors as a senior... two Chaparral players rushed for at least 1,000 yards... played two years of high school football. From MSU Offensive Line Coach Brian Armstrong: "Cedric is a guy that really improved between his junior and senior seasons. He hasn't played a lot of football, and he has tremendous upside. He has a great frame and athletic abiltiy, and is a very young senior. I am very excited about his potential."

Adam Jones, RB
6-1, 185, Fr, Missoula, MT (Sentinel)
Player Notes: Earned First Team All-State honors and All-Conference honors in 2022 on both offense and defense as an all-purpose player... carried 153 times for 1,029 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior... played on two Sentinel state championship teams. From MSU Running Backs Coach Jimmy Beal: "Adam Jones is a pure athlete with the ability to do multiple things for our offense. offensive versatility in high school was significant and he brings a skill set that we desire at running back. He's a true runner, and I'm excited about his ability to develop as a running back."

Javonte King, WR
6-4, 200, Fr, Blackfoot, ID (Blackfoot)
Player Notes: First Team All-State Class 4A choice in 2022... caught 71 passes for 1,168 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior. From MSU Receivers Coach Justin Udy: "Javonte has great size and length. His ability to go up and attack the ball in the air is what separates him from other guys we recruited. He shows the ability to have great body control when he plays and knows how to put the ball in the endzone. He had a very successful career and is a well rounded athlete at Blackfoot High School. We are excited to get him up to Bozeman and have him join our Bobcat family."

Jonathan Luhmann, OL
6-3, 275, Fr, Florence, MT (Florence-Carlton)
Player Notes: Helped lead Florence-Carlton to back-to-back Class B State Championships in his two seasons of high school football. From MSU Offensive Line Coach Brian Armstrong: "Jonathan has a really good frame and growth potential. He can bend and has good athletic ability. He's a two-time state champion at Florence-Carlton and we had him at (MSU summer football) camp. He is raw, but really improved at camp and throughout his senior year. He's a very young senior."

Talon Marsh, DL
6-1, 241, Fr, Helena, MT (Capital)
Player Notes: Led Helena Capital to 2022 Class AA State Championship, logging 85 tackles, 25 for a loss, with 23 sacks... Class AA Defensive MVP and Western AA MVP... First Team All-State and All-Conference choice... won state heavyweight wrestling title as a junior. From MSU Defensive Line Coach Shawn Howe: "Talon Marsh is one of these guys who you label as a flat out good football player. I love his explosiveness and his ability to make plays. He's just a legitimately good football player."

Zac Nyland, OL
6-4, 300, Fr, Meridian, ID (Owyhee)
Player Notes: First Team All-State choice at Owyhee High in 2022. From MSU Offensive Line Coach Brian Arstrong: "Zac has a good frame and size. He can really bend, and loves to play football. I think he can play all three interior spots, and I'm excited to get him here and work with him."

Colter Petre, DB
6-1, 168, Fr, Helena, MT (Helena)
Player Notes: First Team All-State in 2022 and Second Team All-State in 2021, earning First Team All-Conference honors as a junior and senior. From MSU Defensive Backs Coach Willie Mack Garza: "Colter is a great playmaker. He led the state in interceptions (in 2021), and had a boatload of interceptions this year. He's been a two-way player, playing defensive back and wide receiver, and we're always looking for dual purpose type athletes that play defense and offense, and he's one of the top players in the state. He defines what we're looking for."

Andrew Powdrell, DB
5-10, 164, Fr, The Woodlands, TX (College Park)
Player Notes: Recorded 63 tackles as a senior in 2022, including five for a loss... intercepted one pass and broke up six others... recovered two fumbles... blocked two field goals and returned a kickoff for a touchdown. From MSU Defensive Backs Coach Willie Mack Garza: "He's a great player out of Texas, a nickel back, extremely fast, a track guy, 10.6 or 10.7 in the 100 meters. He's played multiple positions in high school, some cornerback when they needed him to guard the opponent's best wide receiver, they played him at safety when they needed him in the box, or they played him at linebacker. He's just a really good athlete with a high football IQ. He's a playmaker."

Hunter Provience, TE
6-5, 230, Fr, El Cajon, CA (Christian)
Player Notes: Earned league player of the year honors at Christian High School in 2022... caught 44 passes for 664 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior, while logging 27 tackles, three for a loss, as a defensive end... 31 catches in 2021, for 481 yards and two touchdowns, adding 26 tackles, 3.0 for a loss... named to the Prep Pigskin Report's 2022 All-51 Team as a tight end. From MSU Tight Ends Coach Tyler Walker: "Hunter is long and athletic, he moves well. He's an elite athlete for his length. He can stretch the field and go get the ball, but he's also a willing blocker attached to the line or on the edge. Hunter brings athleticism and competition to our offense."

Hunter Sharbono, DT
6-2, 235, Fr, Fairview, MT (Fairview)
Player Notes: A four-time 8-Man All-State selection who also plays basketball and competes in track... played on Fairview's state title team as a freshman in 2019, helping the Warriors advance to the semifinals this fall as a senior. From MSU Defensive Line Coach Shawn Howe: "Hunter played a lot of different spots, but is a really good football player. He is very explosive and has great playmaking ability. It will be nice to see him do just one thing. He's done so much for his high school team, and when we he's able to focus on one thing he could just explode."

Luke Smith, TE
6-5, 215, Fr, Bozeman, MT (Bozeman)
Player Notes: First Team All-State Class AA in 2022... Second Team and All-State and All-Eastern AA H Back in 2021. From MSU Tight Ends Coach Tyler Walker: "Luke is more in the category of (current tight end Derryk) Snell. He's a little slimmer and definitely has that athleticism. He catches the ball, runs well, has that stop-and-start and change of direction, but he can also put his hand on the ground and block in-line or on the perimeter. He's a good get for us, and he'll improve our tight ends room."

Dominic Solano, DE
6-4, 225, Fr, Glendale, AZ (Cactus)
Player Notes: Finished his senior season with 27.5 sacks to raise his career total to 34... he amassed 103 total tackles, 48 for a loss, helping Cactus High advance to the Class 5A championship game... logged four sacks in the title game... earned Phoenix area Defensive Lineman of the Year honors from BJ Media. From MSU Defensive Line Coach Shawn Howe: "Dom is a guy coming off of 27-and-a-half sacks this year. He is extremely explosive, extremely hard working, and is an electric pass rusher."

Cole Taylor, ATH
6-3, 205, Fr, Great Falls, MT (CM Russell)
Player Notes: Second Team All-State and First Team All-Eastern AA quarterback... broke CMR's single-game passing yards record by throwing for 401 in a game at Kalispell Glacier. From MSU Linebackers Coach Bobby Daly: "Cole Taylor was a high school quarterback who really caught our eye at camp when we had the ability to watch him move around. He's very long and runs extremely well. He hasn't played linebacker but we've had very good luck (with players from) this state in particular with taking great high school athletes and turning them into linebackers. There's a long list, most recently Callahan O'Reilly and Troy Andersen, and he fits that mold as far as length and athleticism, now we just need to get him up to speed in Xs and Os and what's expected from him as a linebacker."

Jacob Trimble, WR
6-0, 185, Fr, North Richland Hills, TX (Christian)
Player Notes: Earned First Team All-State and All-District honors... caught 73 passes for 1,178 yards and 20 touchdowns... also punted... Academic All-State as a senior, as well. From MSU Receivers Coach Justin Udy: "We are really excited to have Jacob joining us from the great state of Texas. He had a very successful high school career where he was able to showcase a number of skill sets. His short area quickness and ability to make people miss in space stood out right away. His precise route running and ball skill make him valuable in an offense where we ask guys to line up all over the field. He brings big play capability to our room and I am excited to get him on campus."

Taki Uluilakepa, DB
6-0, 170, Fr, Provo, UT (Timpview)
Player Notes: Logged 30 tackles as a senior at Timpview High in Provo, Utah, in 2022... broke up 10 passes and intercepted one... the brother of Bobcat linebacker Danny Uluilakepa. From MSU Defensive Backs Coach Willie Mack Garza: "Taki is a very good athlete. We had him in camp this summer when he primareily played cornerback and he locked down some of the best wide receivers that we had. He's long and rangy. It speaks volumes that he's a very good basketball player, and he has a very high ceiling for growth since he's only played football for a short time. He has very good ball skills and is tough like his brother Danny."
Cole Taylor has WR written all over him
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Gil Dobie wrote: Fri Dec 23, 2022 6:39 am
canyoncat wrote: Thu Dec 22, 2022 9:43 am

Always interesting to see how the MT kids develop. Some say we don't have that many in Montana that are talented enough to play at the FCS level from year to year. I tend to think there are a lot of kids in this state who can, they just need time to develop. Both state schools are littered with kids who were walk-ons who became stars.
I think Vigen will be a coach that is great a developing players. Similar to NDSU, develope the high school recruits and bring in a few from the portal when and if needed.
Sadly Gil, those days might be numbered by the portal and NiL $’s. And without having to sit out a year when transferring up a division, FCS becomes a farm system.
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Cole Taylor has WR written all over him
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I believe he will be developed into a linebacker when all is said and done.
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canyoncat wrote: Tue Dec 27, 2022 10:20 am Cole Taylor has WR written all over him
I believe he will be developed into a linebacker when all is said and done.
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We will see
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