BISMARCK, ND – On the first day of the 2020 national signing period, University of Mary head coach
Craig Bagnell announced the commitment of 46 student-athletes who will continue their education at UMary and compete on the gridiron for the Marauders.
"We are excited to announce the addition of a tremendous group of student-athletes to our football program," said UMary head coach
Craig Bagnell. "The 2020 Marauders Football Class is extremely talented, is filled with great individuals and has a very bright future with our program.
"Our staff has spent countless hours evaluating this group and did a tremendous job finding the right people to help our football program take a step in the right direction."
Out of the 45 commitments, six are midyear transfers from 4-year and junior colleges who are already attending UMary. Thirty-seven commitments are high school student-athletes and two are junior college transfers who will join the Marauders this summer.
BREAKDOWN BY STATE
The Marauders have gained commitments from student-athletes from North Dakota (9), Alaska (1), Arizona (10), California (8), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Hawaii (1), Idaho (1), Illinois (1), Iowa (1), Minnesota (4), Montana (3), Nevada (3) and Utah (1).
BREAKDOWN BY POSITION
QB 1 | RB 2 | WR 8 | TE 1 | OL 7 | DL 6 | LB 11 | DB 8 | K 1
Today is the first day student-athletes could sign an NCAA Division II National Letter of Intent for football for 2020.
The Marauders open the 2020 season Labor Day weekend at Wayne State College.
2020 University of Mary Marauders football commitments
NORTH DAKOTA
AJ Anderson (Long Snapper, 5-11, 200, West Fargo, N.D. / South High School)
Team captain at Fargo South High School… Winner of the Bruin Pride Award… Also lettered in track & field… Involved in band, choir, jazz band, student council, FCA, Bruin Ambassadors, NDAHS, Cass County Youth Commission… Son of Jim and Jodie Anderson… Plans to major in music education at the University of Mary.
Rhett Clements (QB, 6-3, 185, Fr., Bismarck, N.D. / Legacy High School)
All-state selection as a senior at Legacy High School at QB in 2019… all-conference as a QB and DB as a senior… all-conference QB as a junior… All-conference and all-state tournament team in basketball as a junior in 2019… also competes in track & field as a jumper… his father was also his high school football coach… Son of Chris and Jamelle Clements… both parents were student-athletes at UMary… dad was team captain on Marauders 1996 Hall of Fame team and a coach on the 1999 Hall of Fame team… mom played basketball for UMary… will major in engineering at the University of Mary.
Austin Frey (WR, 5-9, 160, Fr., Mandan, N.D. / Mandan High School)
Earned first team all-state honors as a senior at Mandan High School… ran for over 1,000 yards and led Braves to AAA semifinals… team captain… two-time first team all-state and three-time all-conference choice… also competes in track… Member of the National Honor Society… Son of Shannon and John Frey… will major in education at the University of Mary.
Jaime Froysland (OL, 6-5, 295, Soph., Fargo, N.D. / South High School / St. Cloud State University)
Transfer from St. Cloud State University… Played at SCSU for two years… lettered in 2019… redshirted as a freshman in 2018 with the Huskies… All-State player and team captain at Fargo South as a senior in 2017… all-conference offensive and defensive lineman as a senior, honorable mention all-conference as a junior… also lettered in track & field for the Bruins… volunteered with Special Olympics… Son of Frank and Linda Froysland… will major in exercise science at the University of Mary.
Cooper Glenn (LB, 6-2, 190, Bismarck, N.D. / Legacy High School)
Team captain for Legacy High School… lettered in football basketball and track & field… Special Olympics volunteer… Son of Todd and Tina Glenn… father played football at UMary… Majoring in Exercise Science at the University of Mary.
Josh Haag (DL, 6-3, 245, Fr., Bismarck, N.D. / Legacy High School)
All-state selection as a senior at Legacy High School… also earned all-conference honors and is nominated to play in the MonDak Bowl and Shrine Game… finished senior season with 8 sacks, 14.5 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception and 1 reception… team captain… also lettered in wrestling and track & field… soup kitchen volunteer… Son of Ann and Don Haag… undecided on a major at the University of Mary.
Jaeger Lundeen (DB, 6-1, 165, Minot, ND / Bishop Ryan High School)
All-Region performer as a senior… led Bishop Ryan to runner-up finish at 2019 state Class A football championships… posted 68 tackles (22 solo), 3 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions… for career had 99 tackles (33 solo), 6 TFL and 4 interceptions… Also lettered in wresting and track… Student Body President… National Honor Society member, honor student… Eucharistic Minister… helps with children's liturgy program… volunteers with dreamcatchers baseball games… Son of Lynn and Jarid Lundeen… Biomedical major at the University of Mary.
Connor Murphy (DL, 6-5, 205, Fr., Williston, N.D. / Williston High School)
Earned all-conference honors as both an offensive and defensive lineman… also lettered in wrestling, track and robotics… All-state academic honors… Son of Michael Murphy… majoring in engineering at the University of Mary.
Adam Richter (K, 6-2, 165, Fr., Bismarck, N.D. / St. Mary's Central High School)
Played kicker and tight end for St. Mary's Central High School… made three field goals and converted 25 of 28 PAT attempts… played on the Saints 2017 state championship team and on the 2018 state runners-up squad… Also lettered in wrestling and golf… National Honor Society member… member of the Assistant Chaplains, Knights of Virtue and Catholic Athletes for Christ… Son of Jerome and Sara Richter… majoring in construction management at the University of Mary.
ALASKA
Dylan Yarger (LB, 6-1, 185, Fr., Anchorage, Alaska / South Anchorage High School)
Team captain for the 2019 4A State champion South Anchorage High School…. Made 61 tackles, forced four fumbles and broke up 11 passes as a senior… National Merit semifinalist… Son of Denim and Tawnya Yarger… majoring in mechanical engineering at the University of Mary.
ARIZONA
Jace Accurso (LB, 5-11, 230, Peoria, Ariz. / Liberty High School)
Earned 6A All-State 2nd team honors while leading Liberty High School to 6A state championship in 2019… Desert Valley Region Player of the Year as a senior… team captain and MVP… had 75 tackles, 550 yards rushing, 222 yards receiving, 13 TDs, and a 34.3 punting average in senior season… finished career with 335 tackles, 2 interceptions, 47 TDs, 2,024 yards rushing, 222 yards receiving… 2-time team MVP… led team to regional championship as sophomore in 2017… 4th all-time in scoring… earned a letter in basketball… Honor roll student… Son of John and Neysa Accurso… will major in sports management at the University of Mary.
Liam Bannon (OL, 6-1, 290, Glendale, Ariz. / Apollo High School)
Two-time second team all-region offensive lineman at Apollo High School… Son of Angela and Garrett Bannon… will major in accounting at the University of Mary.
Grant Collins (DL, 5-11, 260, Peoria, Ariz. / Liberty High School)
Earned first team all-region and all-conference honors while leading Liberty High School to the 2019 6A state championship… 2018 and 2019 Liberty HS defensive lineman of the year… Son of Jeannie and Randy Collins… will major in education at the University of Mary.
Andres Finlayson (LB, 6-0, 213, Fr., Gilbert, Ariz. / Williams Field High School)
Helped Williams Field High School win the 5A state championship as a senior in 2019… Son of Michelle Finlayson and Nate Connely… majoring in Business at the University of Mary.
Collin Gapen (WR, 6-1, 175, Fr., Gilbert, Ariz. / Casteel High School)
2nd team all-region at Casteel High School… team captain… 35 catches for 554 yards and 8 touchdowns, 517 return yards, 1,114 all-purpose yards… for his career, scored 29 TDs, caught 97 passes and had 2,429 all-purpose yards… helped Casteel to an undefeated championship season as a sophomore in 2017… works with special needs students at local school… Son of Kent and Andrea Gapen… father a track & field all-PAC-10 performer at Arizona State University… will major in mechanical engineering at the University of Mary.
Jacob Gettings (LB, 5-11, 185, Fr., Yuma, Ariz. / Cibola High Schools)
First team all-region selection as a senior… led Cibola High School to a 6A Southern Conference championship… had 50 tackles (15 solo) with 3.5 sacks, 3 QB hurries and 2 passes defended as a senior… career totals of 154 tackles (42 solo) with 6 sacks and 2 forced fumbles… Coaches youth league basketball… helped with vacation bible school… Son of Rebecca and Kevin Gettings… father played basketball at UMary… will major in Wildlife and Fisheries at the University of Mary.
Donzell Howard (DL, 5-11, 245, Fr., Florence, Ariz. / Casteel High School)
2nd team all-region selection… made 40 tackles (18 solo)… helped Casteel High School to state, metro and region championship in 2017 as team finished 14-0… twice earned all-academic team honorable mention honors… Son of Tange and Florence Howard… will major in Business at the University of Mary.
Major Kelley (LB, 6-2, 190, Fr., Mesa, Ariz. / Red Mountain High School)
1st team all-region linebacker at Red Mountain High School… two-time team captain… twice named defensive player of the week… recorded 89 tackles, including two for loss with one forced fumble… led team to East Valley Region championship and a 6A state runner-up finish in 2019… Also lettered in basketball… Son of Matt and Melanie Kelly… Plans to major in Business Administration at the University of Mary.
Phoenix Payton (WR/KR, 6-1, 190, Fr., Phoenix, Ariz. / Sandra Day O'Connor High School)
Team captain for Sandra Day O'Conner High School… had 18 catches for 548 yards and 8 TDs with a long of 83 yards… returned 17 kicks for 492 yards and 2 TDs, averaging 28.9 yards/return with a long of 100 yards… Also lettered in track & field… Named a Student of the Month… Son of Terrance and Stephanie Payton… Will major in computer science at the University of Mary.
Isaiah Pittman (DB, 5-9, 173, Fr., Peoria, Ariz. / Liberty High School)
1st team Desert Valley All-Region… led Liberty High School to 2019 6A State Championship… team captain and defensive player of the year… had 97 tackles, 6.0 sacks, 4 pass breakups, blocked two field goals and made 21 tackles for loss… Also lettered in track & field… Earned high school's academic excellence award… Son of Khambrel Pittman and Yolanda Green… Majoring in accounting at the University of Mary.
CALIFORNIA
Nate Eschleman (OLB, 6-0, 200, Jr., Placerville, Calif. / Union Mine HS / Butte College)
Played two seasons at Butte College… made 43 tackles as a sophomore in 2019, including 28 solo stops and five tackles for loss, and made two interceptions… Registered 17 tackles for Butte as a freshman in 2018… Caught 79 passes for 1,300 yards as a senior at Union Mine HS in 2017 to earn team MVP honors… Son of Brian Eschleman… will major in Kinesiology at the University of Mary.
Darius Gibson (LB, 6-2, 185, Adelanto, Calif. / Adelanto High School)
Defensive Player of the Year in the DSL Conference as a senior in 2019… Team defensive MVP as a senior at Adelanto HS… finished second on team in tackles with 95 and intercepted two passes… won conference championship as a junior in 2018… also lettered in wrestling… Son of Nona Belvins… will major in Business at the University of Mary.
Kevin Hoskins (OL, 6-4, 270, Fr., Victorville, Calif. / Adelanto High School)
1st team All-League and 1st team All-Conference CIF at Adelanto High School as a senior… offensive line and team captain… led Adelanto to 2019 league championship and 2018 Division 13 team championship… also competes in track & field… Honor roll student… Son of Tara Hamilton… Business Management major at the University of Mary.
Mykael Loera Prado (RB, 5-8, 170, Fr., Rosemead, Calif. / Lower Brule (SD) High School)
Earned 2nd team All-CIF honors … 2nd team all-Whittier Dailey News… 1st team Almont League… League MVP of All-Nations League… 1st team Offense All-Nations… 1st team all-conference, Midco Player of the Week… team captain… team MVP… state runner-up… scoring record of 8 TDs in single game… Single season TD record of 43…led Lower Brule to state runner-up finish, best season in school history… ran for 2,221 yards on 118 carries and 32 TDs… averaged 18.8 yards/carry… scored 43 total TDs… averaged 246.8 yards rushing/game… totaled 3,187 rushing yards in career, running for 44 TDs and scoring 58 TDs total… placed 8th in state track 7 field meet… also lettered in track… volunteers with young student-athletes in his community… Son of Tracey Prado… majoring in kinesiology and exercise science at the University of Mary.
Brandon Morris (WR, 6-2, 200, Jr., Redlands, Calif. / Redlands High School / Shasta College)
Caught 19 passes for 264 yards and three touchdowns for the nationally-ranked Shasta College Knights in 2019… Son of Brandie Peterson… will major in social work at the University of Mary.
Riley Potthast (WR, 6-2, 195, Soph., Paradise, Calif. / Paradise High School / Butte College)
Helped Butte College to an 8-3 record and a bowl game win… caught two passes for 34 yards in 2019… Competed in football, basketball and track at Paradise High School… Son of Christine and Chris Potthast… Business Administration major at the University of Mary.
Luke Tuala (OL, 6-4, 260, Fr., Adelanto, Calif. / Adelanto High School)
2nd team all-league performer as a senior in 2019… 2018 CIF champions and placed second at state… 2019 all-league champion… also lettered in track & field… volunteers as camera man for Church services on weekends… Son of Jack and Leone Tuala… relative Toa Luu'ga played football for the Marauders… majoring in music at the University of Mary.
Cam Woods (TE, 6-3, 225, Fr., Bellflower, Calif. / Shadow Ridge (Las Vegas, Nev.) High School)
First team all-conference tight end as a senior at Shadow Ridge High School… team defensive MVP… posted 82 yards of offense, 58 tackles, 4 interceptions for 72 yards, 1 fumble recovery, 16 punts for 554 yards, scored six points… Also lettered in basketball and track… Son of Lamaur and Crystal Woods… undecided on a major at the University of Mary.
FLORIDA
Tylen Small (DB, 6-1, 195, Jr., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / Plantation High School / South Dakota State University)
Played three seasons at nationally-ranked NCAA FCS South Dakota State University… played in one game in each of 2018 and 2019… Redshirted at SDSU as freshman in 2017… Tallied 35 tackles and one interception during his senior season at Plantation High School in 2016... honor roll student and recipient of a Broward County Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Award… Son of Brenda Morrison and Toney Small… majoring in mechanical engineering at the University of Mary.
GEORGIA
D'Angelo Johnson (DB, 5-10, 190, Augusta, Ga. / Glenn Hills High School / Reedley College)
Helped Reedley College win the 2018 and 2019 Golden Coach Conference championships… 2019 NCGC America Division Bowl championships…. Made 16 tackles as a sophomore in 2019, including 2.0 for loss… had 11 tackles and an interception as a freshman in 2018… All-conference honorable mention selection… Majoring in Business Administration at the University of Mary.
HAWAII
Mason Buttel (OL, 6-4, 290, Hauula, Hawaii / Green Valley High School (Henderson, Nev.))
First team all-conference offensive lineman at Green Valley High School in Henderson, Nev… posted 21 pancakes last season… Son of Ruth Ann and Frank Buttel… majoring in Criminal Justice at the University of Mary.hqa
IDAHO
Hayden Picard (DB, 5-10, 170, Fr., Boise, Idaho / Capital High School)
Honorable mention all-conference defensive back as a junior at Capital High School in 2018… Also lettered in track… Son of Drew and Bridget Picard… Majoring in Business at the University of Mary.
ILLINOIS
Sam Suggs (LB, 6-1, 235, Jr., Sugar Grove, Ill. / Kaneland High School / Mt. San Jacinto College)
Played two seasons at Mt. San Jacinto… Posted 23 tackles (15 solo) with 1.5 sacks and 3.0 tackles for loss in 2019 while helping Eagles to a record of 8-3… had 15 tackles (seven solo) as a freshman in 2018 as Eagles went 7-3… Team captain and most improved player award winner at Kaneland HS… also ran track in high school… Son of Kathie and Sammy Suggs… majoring in biomechanics at the University of Mary.
IOWA
Estevan Quintana (DB, 5-11, 185, Fr., Sioux City, Iowa / West High School)
Team captain for West High School as a senior in 2019… posted 64 tackles, forced three fumbles and scored a defensive touchdown as a senior… had 46 tackles and an interception as a junior… made 15 tackles as a sophomore… Also lettered in track… National Honor Society member… mentor for violence prevention… Son of Rick and Lupe Quintana… Plans to major in Biology at the University of Mary.
MINNESOTA
Sean Davies (LB, 6-2, 200, Fr., Minneapolis, Minn. / Maranatha Christian Academy)
Three-time player of the week… posted most sacks in the section… Helped Maranatha Christian Academy reach section finals in Minnesota… Member of Spanish Honor Society and Recycling Club… Son of Janet Davies… will major in Business Administration at the University of Mary.
Jamire Jackson (LB, 6-1, 235, Jr., Minneapolis, Minn. / Minneapolis North HS / NDSCS)
1st team All-Minnesota College Athletic Conference team in 2019 for the nationally-ranked North Dakota State College of Science Wildcats… finished his sophomore season with 62 tackles (33 solo), 1.0 sacks and 1.5 tackles for loss… had 47 tackles (34 solo) as a sophomore in 2018 with 2.0 sacks. 4.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 pass breakups… won state high school title as a senior in 2017… Son of Montia Jackson… will major in sports medicine at the University of Mary.
Brock Johnson (WR, 5-10, 165, Fr., Champlin, Minn. / Champlin Park High School)
All-conference performer… led Champlin to 2nd place finish at state… offensive MVP… caught 43 passes for 781 yards and 9 TDs… for career had 93 receptions for 1,433 yards and 12 TDs… A honor roll student… Son of Gary and Lori Johnson… will major in Business at the University of Mary.
Paul Meyer (WR, 6-5, 195, Fr., St. Augusta, Minn. / Annandale High School)
Two-time all-district player at Annandale High School… All-district most valuable wide receiver… team captain… caught 38 passes for 886 yards and 9 TDs as a senior… averages over 20 yards per catch for his varsity career… Annandale won two straight section and district titles and had a 21-4 record the last two seasons… Also won letters in baseball and basketball… Honor roll member… The son of Donald and Shawn Meyer… plans to major in exercise science at the University of Mary.
MONTANA
Dylan Elletson (OL, 6-2, 265, Fr., Fairview, Mont. / Fairview High School)
Led Fairview to state title in 2019… first team all-conference selection as a senior… second team all-conference choice as a junior… helped Fairview to division titles as a junior and a senior… Honor roll student… Son of Jason and Melissa Elletson… will major in physical therapy at the University of Mary.
Morgan Harmon (RB/TE, 6-3, 210, Fr., Lavina, Mont. / Billings Senior High School)
All-State H-Back at Billings Senior High School… also earned all-conference honors… selected to play in the Montana East vs. West Shrine Game… also competes in basketball and track… played for former UMary football player Chris Murdock… Son of Houston and Amy Harmon… undecided on a major at the University of Mary.
Cayman Lee (DL, 6-3, 215, Fr., Libby, Mont. / Libby High School)
Second team all-conference as a junior and senior… team captain… 74 tackles and 7.0 sacks as a senior… had 133 tackles and 23 sacks in career at Libby HS… also lettered in tennis… 4-year honor roll student and earned academic all-state honors… Son of Sandra and Troy Douthit… will major in biomechanics at the University of Mary.
NEVADA
Ethan Carson (DL, 6-2, 260, Fr., Reno, Nev. / Bishop Manogue High School)
Two-time first team all-conference selection at Bishop Manogue… led Miners to a regional championship in 2019 as team captain his senior year… posted 50 tackles with 9.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, and 2 tackles for loss… Miners were the 2018 state championship runners-up… finished career with 131 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 8 sacks and 6 forced fumbles… Son of Kimberly and Terry Carson… will major in Business at the University of Mary.
Jakob Petry (WR, 6-0, 160, Henderson, Nev. / Foothill High School)
Helped Foothill High School to a record of 7-5… advanced to the NIAA 4A Desert semifinals after winning in the quarterfinals… Son of Jenelle Simpson… will major in exercise science at the University of Mary.
Ankendell Wilson (DB, 5-9 160, Fr., Las Vegas, Nev. / Legacy High School)
Earned first team all-conference honors at outside linebacker as a junior and was a second team selection as a senior at Legacy High School… Son of Maria and Charles Wilson... majoring in Business Management at the University of Mary.
UTAH
Traeson Martindale (DB, 5-8, 180, Fr., Smithfield, Utah / Sky View High School)
All-State performer… led Sky View to state title… team captain… two-time all-region performer… Also lettered in track… Honor roll student… Son of Nancy and Victor Bingham… will major in nursing at the University of Mary.
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