Utah State Aggies National Signing Day Commitments
Feb 6, 2019, 12:11 PM | Updated: 3:25 pm
(Photo by Getty Images)
(Photo by Getty Images)
LOGAN, Utah – Utah State University announced their signing class on National Letter of Intent Day.
Head coach Gary Andersen has reloaded at many positions on signing day. His staff brought in a lot of talent across the board and a lot of recruits from the state of Utah.
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Ajani Carter, Wide Receiver
Carter is a three-star prospect from North Shore High School in Houston, Texas. He had 33 receptions for 495 yards and 7 touchdowns during his high school career. Carter received offers from Southern Miss, UTEP, Indiana, Louisiana-Monroe and Prairie View A&M.
Playmaker out of H-Town!
Welcome to the family @AjaniCarter3! #USUNSD19#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/FPsKBamhjR
— USU Football (@USUFootball) February 6, 2019
It’s Official✍🏾 #AggiesAllTheWay #AggieUp #AGTG pic.twitter.com/l7Mu8A2HXJ
— Carter#4 (@AjaniCarter3) January 31, 2019
Jack Drews, Tight End/Linebacker
Drews played tight end and linebacker at Ramona High School in California. He was named Defensive Player of the year twice during in junior and senior seasons. As a linebacker, Drews collected 88 tackles, including 15 tackles for loss and 2 fumble recoveries.
CA ✈️ UT!
Welcome to the family @JackDrews44.#USUNSD19#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/cCNA0XrsRJ
— USU Football (@USUFootball) February 6, 2019
Feels good to be an Aggie officially! Excited to get to work! #AggiesAllTheWay https://t.co/iS7PTP5PAU
— Jack Drews (@JackDrews44) February 6, 2019
Kanen Eaton, Wide Receiver
Eaton is a three-star prospect from Columbia River High School in Vancouver, Washington. He was ranked the 47th best wide receiver in the state of Washington. Eaton missed four games during his senior season due to injury but managed to rack up 372 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns. He had offers from Simon Fraser and Western Oregon.
A TALL receiver out of the Evergreen State!
Welcome to the family @Kaneneaton. #USUNSD19#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/RTFE3hu9JI
— USU Football (@USUFootball) February 6, 2019
After careful consideration and talking with my family… I would like to announce my commitment to Utah State University! Thank you to the coaches for giving me this opportunity to continue my football career. Excited to see where this road takes me!!! #AggieUp #AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/z4FxyHzE5r
— Kanen (@Kaneneaton) February 1, 2019
Cash Gilliam, Defensive Back
Gilliam is a junior college transfer from Arizona Western and was a three-star JUCO recruit. He is originally from Dayton, Ohio. At Arizona Western, Gilliam earned all-Western State Football League second team honors as a safety. He recorded 46 tackles, a team-best 7 pass breakups and 2 interceptions. He had offers from Akron, Eastern Illinois, Lamar and UTEP.
Cash Money time!
Welcome to the family @Cash_the1.#USUNSD19#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/aswYyS3d4S
— USU Football (@USUFootball) February 6, 2019
H o m e 🌹 pic.twitter.com/AU9OPsGvmY
— Cash Gilliam (@Cash_the1) January 12, 2019
Hunter Hill, Offensive Lineman
Hill joins Utah State from Orem High School, where he protected Aggies signee Cooper Legas. He is a three-star recruit that is 6-6, 275 lbs. Hill received offers from USC, Washington State, Dixie State, Idaho, San Jose State, Vanderbilt and Virginia.
HUGE pick up out of Orem!!
Welcome to the family @Hunter7251.#USUNSD19 #AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/4zEXIsN1vN
— USU Football (@USUFootball) February 6, 2019
Thanks to everyone that believed in me. Let’s get to work Aggie Nation. #AggieUp pic.twitter.com/FBpu5UsiEh
— Hunter Hill (@Hunter7251) February 6, 2019
Oakley Hussey, Athlete
Hussey earned first team all-state honors at running back from Hillcrest High School in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He also earned the 4A High Country Offensive Player of the Year and All-Area Player of the Year.
Talk about an offensive weapon!
Welcome to the family @oph_xii12.#USUNSD19 #AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/iWUXwIkSS4
— USU Football (@USUFootball) February 6, 2019
Garrett Larson, Quarterback
Larson joins the Aggies as a preferred walk-on from Davis High School. He earned 6A all-are and all-region honors after throwing for 1,877 yards and 15 touchdowns during his senior season.
Kaysville ➡️ Logan
Welcome to the family @g_larson14!#USUNSD19#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/HpmvQelMyj
— USU Football (@USUFootball) February 6, 2019
Go Aggies! #AggieUp 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/66QRwZYRtV
— Garrett Larson (@g_larson14) January 30, 2019
Troy Lefeged Jr., Defensive Back
Lefeged is a two-star JUCO product from Fullerton junior college. He was named first team all-conference as a safety. He received offers from Old Dominion, Akron, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Buffalo, Eastern New Mexico, Lamar, UMass, New Mexico and UTEP.
East Side ✈️ BEST Side
Welcome to the family @3_needit!#USUNSD19#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/VOYEBDYAkV
— USU Football (@USUFootball) February 6, 2019
Cooper Legas, Quarterback
Legas is a three-star prospect from Orem High School. He was rated the 39th best dual-threat quarterback in the country and the 11th best recruit from the state of Utah. He played 43 games during his high school career and threw 9,770 yards and ran for 2,770 yards on the ground. He led Orem to back-to-back state championships. The Deseret News named him the MVP of the 4A classification. Legas received offers from BYU, Navy, Army, Air Force and UCLA.
A 2x State Champion Gunslinger!
Welcome to the family @cooperlegas.#USUNSD19#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/kytSbYkbHr
— USU Football (@USUFootball) February 6, 2019
In my humble opinion, the best PLAYMAKER in Utah just joined the @USUFootball QB Family! TOUGH and TALENTED with CHAMPIONSHIP BLOOD. Let’s get to work @cooperlegas!!
Congrats @OremTigerFball @Adam_Legas @jdhill72 pic.twitter.com/j0seVOWG2r
— Coach Mike Sanford (@MikeSanfordUSU) February 6, 2019
Sonny Makasini Jr., Offensive Lineman
Makansini is a three-star offensive lineman from Timpview High School. He will serve a two-year LDS mission before enrolling with Utah State. Makasini was ranked the 33rd best recruit out of the state of Utah. He received an offer from BYU.
A BIG man out of Provo!
Welcome to the family @sonmakjr!#USUNSD19#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/VbcuZSDoLt
— USU Football (@USUFootball) February 6, 2019
Couldn’t have done it without the people in my life. I am officially committed to Utah State University
Can’t wait to be an Aggie pic.twitter.com/pN3OEz52cB— Sonny Makasini Jr (@sonmakjr) January 29, 2019
Mosese Manu, Tight End
A junior college transfer that is returning to the state of Utah. The Bountiful, Utah native spent two seasons at Mt. San Antonio junior college and is a two-star JUCO recruit.
Wanna talk about a BIG tight end?
Welcome to the family @Tongan_Manu35!#USUNSD19#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/azbuS1vqe3
— USU Football (@USUFootball) February 6, 2019
Kaleo Neves, Linebacker
Another Timpview High School recruit heading to Logan. Neves was ranked the 33rd best recruit from the state of Utah as a three-star prospect. He had 28 tackles, and 11 and a half sacks in just 8 games for Timpview in 2018.
Provo ➡️ Logan … Always a good move.
Welcome to the family @KaleoNeves!#USUNSD19#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/ThA2xMMxu2
— USU Football (@USUFootball) February 6, 2019
Blessed💙 #aggieup @Justin__Ena @CoachBojay @CoachKAndersen pic.twitter.com/Rs3s4pqVJa
— Kaleo Neves (@KaleoNeves) February 6, 2019
Bronson Olevao, Defensive Back
The Highland High School product was named 5A second-team all-state by the Deseret News. Olevao ran for 702 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns. He also played defensive back in high school. He also received an offer from Weber State.
Another BIG DB out of Salt Lake!
Welcome to the family @BronsonOlevao.#USUNSD19#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/tdBFWSLJju
— USU Football (@USUFootball) February 6, 2019
Welcome to the family @BronsonOlevao !!
Great In-State addition to Aggie Nation! #PolyPipeline #AggiesAllTheWay #GoAggies pic.twitter.com/6boDbPMJR9— Mike Caputo (@MikeCaputo_7) February 6, 2019
Dominic Tatum, Defensive Back
Tatum was rated the 117th best athlete in the country and 140th best overall prospect from the state of California. The Culver City High School product is a three-star recruit had 94 tackles, including 10 tackles for loss, 7 pass breakups, 2 interceptions and 2 fumble recoveries. Tatum received offers from Colorado State, Nevada, Texas Tech, Bowling Green, BYU, Fresno State, Hawaii, Montana State, New Mexico, San Jose State, UNLV and Wyoming.
Coming straight outta Cali!
Welcome to the family @officialnick6.#USUNSD19#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/b2eLZq9icN
— USU Football (@USUFootball) February 6, 2019
First I would like to Thank God 🙏🏽 with him anything is possible I would also like to thank my Support system for being there since day 1 with that being said I will be taking my talents to Utah State University #AggiesAllTheWay @GregBiggins @USUFootball @CulverCityFB pic.twitter.com/kqk5kLuTpU
— Dom (@officialnick6) January 22, 2019
A.J. Vongphachanh, Defensive Lineman
Vongphachanh is a three-star recruit that is rated the 122nd best linebacker in the country. He racked up 113 tackles and 8 sacks while returning an interception for a touchdown. He had offers from Air Force, Colorado State, Eastern Washington, Georgetown, Kansas, Army and Portland State.
Another BIG man out of the PNW!
Welcome to the family @aj_v25.#USUNSD19#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/InD52hJdFc
— USU Football (@USUFootball) February 6, 2019
— AJ Vongphachanh (@aj_v25) February 4, 2019
Jaylen Warren, Running Back
Warren spent the 2018 season with Snow College, where he was rated the fourth best junior college running back in the nation. He is a three-star JUCO prospect that was named the 2018 NJCAA National Offensive Player of the Year. He recorded 1,435 rushing yards and led the nation with a 159.4 rushing yards per game average. Hawaii was the only other school to offer Warren a scholarship.
Thunder and lighting when this kid hits the field 🦁!
Welcome to the family @NunLess2.#USUNSD19#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/sfWC9QLiYV
— USU Football (@USUFootball) February 6, 2019
