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WVSU Football adds size, key skill position players with 2020 recruiting class
WVSU Football adds size, key skill position players with 2020 recruiting class
INSTITUTE, W.Va. - The West Virginia State University football team added 31 players to its roster on National Signing Day. Head Coach John Pennington is optimistic about the 2020 recruiting class which brings size to every position as well as talent to key skill positions in his spread offense scheme.

"Our coaching staff has done a great job bringing in an elite recruiting class," said Pennington. "Of the 31 signees, almost 60 percent have a 3.0 or better and many of them will be awarded the Black and Gold academic scholarship. We addressed some immediate needs and added some size to our offensive and defensive lines. But what makes this class elite is the way they fit into our football family. All of our signees wanted to be Yellow Jackets and had a relentless mindset. That's why we're looking forward to seeing these guys compete."

The following is a complete list of the players that signed with West Virginia State University: 
 
Last First High School / Previous School Hometown State Position Height Weight Accolades Highlights
Howard Frank Meadowbrook / Lynchburg Sports Academy Richmond VA DE 6'5 260 https://www.hudl.com/profile/5360711/Frank-Howard-II
Pitman Zion Potomac MD DL 6'2 280 https://www.hudl.com/profile/8445182/Zion-Pitman
Sagastume Andres Chantilly Chantilly VA OC 6'1 260 2x All-Conference, 2x All-Region, HM All-State https://www.hudl.com/video/3/9679130/5dd718fee985900e3cbf9746
Cromity Deounta Wallace-Rose Hill / Palmetto Prep Teachey NC OG 6'1 295 2x 1st Team All Area and 2x 1st Team All-Conference https://www.hudl.com/video/3/6377166/5c128254d224e00cf49e2e5f
Alchahal Yousef Dublin Scioto Columbus OH OT 6'4 280 HM All-State https://www.hudl.com/video/3/7634221/5dac07284bb2bc0e38408707
Hill Barry Varina Richmond VA WR 5'10 170 2nd Team All-Metro, 3rd Team All-Region https://www.hudl.com/video/3/9794471/5d8f9d02ab92e60db87235fc
Williams Jordan Stafford Stafford VA WR 6'3 180 1st Team All-District, 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-Area https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11103447/5d7110f0bee1900d5c940ca0
Kennebrew Ezekiel Fairdale Louisville KY DE 6'3 200
McKenzie Jestdon High Land Springs Richmond VA DT 6'1 280 https://www.hudl.com/video/3/7657447/5df19c143452a90fb4c2fc8b
Bunch Juwan Wakefield Wakefield NC WR 5'8 160 All Conference, All Area, Team MVP, Team Captain https://www.hudl.com/video/3/7817117/5ddbf16864deeb17c872061a
Hicks Delmus Life Christian Richmond VA DB https://www.hudl.com/video/3/6265533/5dcc0b533deb370f3c63f2c6
Mannon Gage Pulaski Co Dublin VA LB 6'0 190 2x Player of the year, 2x 1st team All Region and All District Offense & Defense. VHSL All star. Blue and Grey All American https://a.hudl.com/video/3/5504529/5de2ca8e23528e0b701b83fb
Moss Cam Lord Botetourt Roanoke VA LB 6'3 200 All District, All Region, FBU All Camp Team, FBU Top Gun Athlete https://www.hudl.com/video/3/7814924/5d8a1ddbc1243109706565a0
Muncy Jacob Point Pleasant Point Pleasant WV OG 6'2 290 HM All-State https://www.hudl.com/profile/6409119/Jacob-Muncy
Chuska Dekker King George King George VA OT 6'4 280 HM All-Region https://www.hudl.com/video/3/5065439/5dcb5acbe985850d4482b058
Dunlevy Alex Wheeling Park Wheeling WV QB 6'0 180 https://www.hudl.com/video/3/8270055/5dd41c1632dc0d0d64c1673d
McAdoo Tavis Eastern Randolph Stanley NC RB 5'9 180 https://www.hudl.com/video/3/10309400/5d80d3c86e81590f58498ebc
Anthony Emmanuel Groveport Madison Columbus OH RB 5'10 205 https://www.hudl.com/video/3/8153023/5bd5197ce97b990bf0498ddd
Hutcherson Jalil Beddingfield Wilson NC RB/ATH 5'10 170 Eastern Plains Offensive Player of the Year https://www.hudl.com/video/3/8172200/5e17f5425ca98c0f28abdad8
Gadson Luke Don Bosco Ramsey NJ STG 6'1 208 https://www.hudl.com/video/3/8465129/5d8a20364deb5305a01dedee
Haynes Jeff Eastside Covington GA WR 5'9 160 All-Region Two Way Player Iron Man of the Year, HM All-State, County Athlete of the Year https://www.hudl.com/video/3/8447691/5dd3f7220dca9901ec8975e4
Johnson Skyelar Woodford County Versailles KY WR 6'3 180 2x All District, 2x All region, Team Offensive MVP (2019), All district Academic Team, All Region Academic Team. https://www.hudl.com/video/3/7840144/5dcad8a8bd746e0c74bf9609
Sanchez-Baccus A'che Gahanna Lincoln Columbus OH DL 6'4 290 https://www.hudl.com/video/3/9584870/5dc4210906616e0cd08501b0
Vansickle Dustin Wheeling Park Wheeling WV DL 6'4 255 https://www.hudl.com/profile/8301835/Dustin-Vansickle
Joyce AJ Groveport Madison Columbus OH LB 5'10 200 https://www.hudl.com/video/3/7884265/5ddc7a65bd6abc15cc1ceada
Hager Xavius EC Glass Lynchburg VA LB 5'11 200 All Region, All Conference, HM all state https://www.hudl.com/video/3/7998913/5de67704386e580fa0f6391f
Thomas Jeremie Woodland Hills Pittsburgh PA OL 6'2 290 2nd Team All Conference https://www.hudl.com/video/3/6544564/5db7955dc11a580ca840b3af
Fitzpatrick John Presbeyterian College Gaffney SC OL 6'1 280 1st Team All-Region, 2nd Team All-Area, 3rd Team All-State, Region High School Heisman winner https://www.hudl.com/video/3/7494538/5bebbc6f5797600c588db5b9
Strange TJ Liberty Christian Academy Lynchburg VA DB 5'11 186 1st and 2nd team all district, 2nd team all area, honorable mention all region https://www.hudl.com/video/3/6630614/5def20bb478cd90dbc5ea4ab
Moody Quentin Man Man WV STG 6'2 197 Captain Jr and Sr year https://www.hudl.com/video/3/8300049/5dcb08549676d40d98d7133f
McKinney Ian Shady Spring Beckley WV OL 6'3 315 All-Coalfield Conference , Blue-Grey All-American https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12819851/5dae50ba8cd3d717304926bf

Coach Pennington made these remarks on every single one of the 31 new recruits:
  • OL Deounta Cromity-"Deounta was a mid-year transfer and is from Teachey, NC. One of the fastest OL I've ever seen, Deounta will fit perfectly into our zone scheme! He has been on fire to start the semester and will be competing for a starting Guard spot."
  • DL Dustin Vansickle-"We are thrilled to bring Dustin into our football family! He is a large DL that has plenty of room to grow and crazy potential. Dustin will compete for playing time on the DL."
  • WR Jordan Williams-"Big-time WR commit from Stafford VA! Jordan is a tall outside receiver that has the speed and ball skills to be a special player here."
  • OL John Fitzpatrick-"John arrived this semester as a transfer from Presbyterian College. John has looked great this semester and is hard worker! He will compete for a starting position at Guard this spring."
  • OL Andres Sagastume-"Big-time Center commit from northern VA! Andres is an athletic center and also one of the best wrestlers in VA. He will be competing for the starting Center spot right away."
  • WR Skyelar Johnson-"We are thrilled to bring Skyelar into our football family! He is an outstanding WR that is just scratching the surface of his potential. Can't wait to watch this young man compete!"
  • DB TJ Strange-"Excited to bring TJ into our football family! He is a versatile safety that can play multiple positions and is a great open-field tackler. TJ will add depth to the safety positions."
  • RB Emmanuel Anthony-"Excited to bring Emmanuel into our football family! He is a big back out of Columbus that has great balance and runs behind his pads. Emmanuel will add immediate competition and depth at RB."
  • DL Frank Howard II-"Frank was a mid-year transfer and is from Richmond, VA. He has been killing it this semester and adds some size and explosiveness to our defensive line. Look for Frank to make some plays for the Yellow Jackets this fall!"
  • RB Jalil Hutcherson-"Excited to bring Jalil into our football family! He is a home run hitter with great instincts on the football field. Look for Jalil to compete at RB in 2020!"
  • OL Jeremie Thomas-"Big-time OL commit out of Pittsburgh, PA! Jeremie is an athletic guard that has the size to move people in the trenches. He will add depth to our interior OL."
  • ATH Quentin Moody-"We are thrilled to bring Quentin into our football family! Quentin fits perfectly into our STINGER position with his versatility as a WR, TE, and FB. Excited to watch this young man compete!"
  • OL Dekker Chuska-"We are thrilled to bring Dekker Chuska into our football family! Dekker plays until the echo of the whistle and has the Smasher mindset we look for up front. He will add immediate depth to our tackle position."
  • LB Gage Mannon-"We are thrilled to bring Gage into our football family! Gage is an outstanding LB that has the mental toughness that we look for in all of our players. He will compete for playing time right away!"
  • WR Barry Hill-"Excited to bring Barry Hill into our football family! Barry is a versatile WR that has the ability to take one the distance on any play. Look for Barry to contribute immediately."
  • OL Jacob Muncy-"Big-time OL commit out of West "By God" Virginia! Jacob is one of the best interior lineman we've seen in the state for a while. Look for Jacob to compete for a spot at guard this fall."
  • QB Alex Dunlevy-"Excited to bring Alex into our football family! Alex is a tough, blue-collar football player who happens to be the best QB in the state. Alex will add immediate depth to the QB room!"
  • OL Ian McKinney-"Excited to bring Ian into our football family! Ian is a competitor who will add some size and strength up front. Can't wait to work with Ian this fall!"
  • WR Jeff Haynes-"Excited to bring Jeff into our football family! This speedster has the ability to go deep on anyone and will compete for a spot at WR from day one."
  • LB Xavius Hager-"Loved recruiting this young man! Xavius is an extremely hard worker and has the perfect mindset to fit in our program. He will add depth to the LB position!"
  • DL A'Che Baccus-"Big-time DL commit out of Columbus, OH! A'che is a massive DL that is athletic enough to play multiple positions. Excited to watch this young man compete!"
  • DL Jestdon McKenzie-"We are thrilled to bring Jestdon into our football family! He is a force and will compete for the starting NG position. Jestdon is an incredible student! He completed enough college credits while in high school to receive his associates degree."
  • LB AJ Joyce-"Excited to bring AJ into our football family! He is a tough, hard-nosed LB that is also a wrestler. AJ will add depth to our MLB position."
  • OL Yousef Alchahal-"We are thrilled to bring in Yousef to our football family! He is an athletic tackle from Columbus that will be in the mix immediately."
  • DB Delmus Hicks-"Excited to bring Delmus into our football family! Delmus can play all 3 safety positions and has a knack for playing the football. Can't wait to watch him next year!"
  • LB Cam Moss-"Excited to bring Cam into our football family! Cam has great instincts in the box and has size and speed to have an immediate impact."
  • WR Juwan Bunch-"Big-time WR commit out of Raleigh, NC! Juwan produced back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons as a WR and SLOT. Look for Juwan to compete immediately in SLOT and return a few kicks!"
  • RB Tavis McAdoo-"We are thrilled to bring Tavis into our football family! Tavis has the ability to go the distance and fits perfectly into our zone scheme. He will compete immediately at RB!"
  • ATH Luke Gadson-"Big-time H-BACK pickup out of New Jersey! Luke has the skill set to play WR, TE, and FB. He will add depth to our STINGER position and look for him to play early."
  • WR Bronson Skeens-"Big-time pickup in from the Kanawha Valley! Bronson has the size and athleticism to be an elite player in our conference. He has looked great this semester and will compete for playing time at WR."
  • DL Zion Pitman-"Big-time DL commit out of Maryland! Zion is big enough to play interior DL, but athletic enough to play DE. Look for Zion to make some big plays in 2020!"
Position Breakdown
QB-1
RB-3
WR-6
TE-0
OL-8
ATH-2
Offense-20
DL-5
LB-4
DB-2
Defense-11
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