Football 2/3/2021 3:00:00 PM Chris Brannick

Central Inks 34 On National Signing Day

Bronchos Bringing Nearly Three Dozen Oklahomans To Central

EDMOND – The University of Central Oklahoma football team announced Wednesday that 34 high school football players signed national letters of intent to play for the Bronchos next fall.

"National signing day is exciting because it breathes new life and excitement about the future," UCO head football coach Nick Bobeck said. "The recruiting process is difficult for all parties involved. It is tough on the student athletes and families as well as our coaches and their families. Building relationships takes a great deal of team work and effort by everybody involved. We are appreciative of trust earned from our signees, their families and coaches."

Bobeck signed 34 future Bronchos, a high for the ninth-year head coach. All 34 are also all from the state of Oklahoma.

"This high school signing class is one of the largest classes we've signed in my time at UCO," Bobeck said. "We felt the high school class in the state of Oklahoma was strong and we were able to add talented individuals to each position group. Recruiting is about creating competition within the program. We believe that we were able to do that at every position. All 34 signees are from Oklahoma high school football programs."

Bobeck praised his coaching staff for the groundwork done in the state of Oklahoma.

"Our staff has done a great job of building relationships with the outstanding high school coaches in the state of Oklahoma," Bobeck said. "Their character evaluations and projections are vital in finding student athletes that fit our program. This #CHOSen21 class is dynamic. Their on-field work is noteworthy but the work they have done in the classroom is outstanding. They will do a great job representing the University of Central Oklahoma on and off the field.

"I am very proud of our coaching staff for the work they have invested into the future of the UCO football program," Bobeck added. "They have worked tirelessly to build meaningful relationships with these young men and their families that will continue when they step on campus.

"We have had a great deal of help throughout this process from several offices on campus. The experience prospective student-athletes have on our campus is very important and it could not be done without a great team effort coordinated by Crystal Bailey (Director of Football Operations/Recruiting) and Jesse Ornelas (Recruiting Coordinator)."

Bobeck also thanked the following individuals for assisting in signing this class:
Jeremy Rogers – Director of Athletic Compliance
Sheridan Leake – Athletic Compliance Coordinator
Reggie Jordan – Director of Athletic Academic Support Services
Laura Donner – Assistant Registrar – Athletics Academic Eligibility
Samm Chavez – Manager of Athletic Aid & Student Success
Grant Spencer – Student Assistant – Video

Here is the complete UCO 2021 Class
Caleb Allen, QB (6'4" 190)
Stillwater, Okla. (Stillwater)
Evaluation: Strong armed athlete that throws a natural deep ball. Will really develop with reps and maturity. Caleb has a very high ceiling.

Logan Smith, RB (5'11" 205)
Sulphur, Okla. (Sulphur)
Evaluation: Physical built kid that can really run with natural movement skills in space. Plays the game with and edge that will translate well to the college game.

Dominique Dunn, HB (6'3" 215)
Mustang, Okla. (Mustang)
Evaluation: Versatile athlete with the ability to play multiple positions either offensive or defensive. His natural feel on the offensive side of the ball will serve him well in our scheme.

Sherrod Davis, WR (6'2" 205)
Del City, Okla. (Del City)
Evaluation: Big bodied pass catcher that can play multiple receiver spots. His strength and athleticism will create matchup problems as he develops.

Jalen Teague, WR (6'3" 200)
Tulsa, Okla. (Booker T. Washington)
Evaluation: Athletic big man who has a high ceiling. He has outstanding body control and can separate. He has a noticeable physical presence on the field.

Terrill Davis, WR (5'11" 180)
Choctaw, Okla. (Choctaw)
Evaluation: Raw prospect that has rare athleticism. Terrill can really elevate and is a strong kid that attacks the football.

Garret Humann, OL (6'5" 295)
Oklahoma City, Okla. (Westmoore)
Evaluation: Big thick built kid that will provide position versatility along the offensive line. He's athletic enough to play tackle but could bounce down and be physical enough to play on the interior.

Lyndon Evans, OL (6'2" 275)
Newcastle, Okla. (Newcastle)
Evaluation: Athletic interior lineman who played defensive line and some tight end in high school. Will add versatility to the interior of the offensive line.

Montriel Lee, OL (6'2" 300)
Del City, Okla. (Del City)
Evaluation: Another athletic interior lineman who shows nice physicality. Montriel is a smart player could play any of the 3 interior positions.

Cooper Wieden, OL (6'7" 340)
Waukomis, Okla. (Waukomis)
Evaluation: Massive small school athlete that played all over the field for his high school team. Cooper is a natural athlete who will transition well to the college game.

Robert Givens, OL (6'2" 300)
Anadarko, Okla. (Anadarko)
Evaluation: Athletic kid who could play either side of the ball. Plays with natural strength and leverage on the interior of the line.

Noah Dobson, OL (6'3" 330)
Oklahoma City, Okla. (Carl Albert)
Evaluation: Huge body mover that shows flashes of surprising athleticism. He is strong at the point of attack and recreates the line of scrimmage.

Bo Phelps, P (5'11" 180)
Piedmont, Okla. (Piedmont)
Evaluation: Bo is an athletic kid with a high ceiling. He is flexible and hits a consistent ball. He is young and will get even better with additional weight and strength.

Jamar Goff, N (6'4" 300)
Pawhuska, Okla. (Pawhuska)
Evaluation: Extremely athletic big man with a ton of potential. Jamar is athletic enough to rush the passer from the interior and shows physicality to play in the run game.

Jaden Brown, N (6'0" 290)
Owassso, Okla. (Booker T. Washington)
Evaluation: Twitchy defender who does a great job of recreating the line of scrimmage. Jaden made a ton of plays in the backfield this year.

Evan Raines, DL (6'3" 260)
Claremore, Okla. (Verdigris)
Evaluation: Big time effort guy who plays with strength and leverage. Has good length to escape blockers and the athleticism to finish tackles.

Nick Hughes, DL (6'1" 235)
Vian, Okla. (Vian)
Evaluation: Physical kid that plays with good leverage. Played multiple positions along the front and makes plays behind the line of scrimmage.

Caden Wolford, LB (6'2" 215)
Meeker, Okla. (Meeker)
Evaluation: Athletic defender who played all over the field at Meeker. Has natural pass rush ability and the ability to drop in coverage.

Darian Davis, LB (6'1" 205)
Muskogee, Okla. (Muskogee)
Evaluation: Raw athlete who missed most of his senior season. Shows natural pop on video and has the length to disengage from defenders.

Caleb Webb, OLB (5'11" 200)
Muskogee, Okla. (Muskogee)
Evaluation: Athletic defender who has played in the secondary and in the box. His ability to play in space fits well within our scheme.

La'Marreon Clayton, OLB (5'11" 205)
Wagoner, Okla. (Wagoner)
Evaluation: Physical kid who plays with violence on both sides of the ball. Nunu has natural snap out of his hips and shows the ability to finish on contact.

Gage Laney, S (5'11" 175)
Owasso, Okla. (Owasso)
Evaluation: Gage is a ball magnet at the safety position. He has great ball skills and is willing to be physical in the run game. We love his competitiveness.

Qua'shon Leathers, S (5'10" 175)
Hulbert, Okla. (Tahlequah)
Evaluation: Qua'shon has a unique feel for space in the alley. He understands leverage and plays fast.

Kishaun Denton, CB (5'10" 180)
Oklahoma City, Okla. (Putnam City North)
Evaluation: Thick built defensive back that is twitchy and shows nice balls skills. He is one of the best return men in the state as well.

Marc Gouldsby, CB (5'11" 175)
Tulsa, Okla. (Holland Hall)
Evaluation: All around athlete who makes plays on both sides of the ball. Marc is patient at the line of scrimmage and has great ball skills.

Kobey Stephens, CB (6'0" 175)
Wewoka, Okla. (Wewoka)
Evaluation: A big talent from a small town. Kobey is an explosive athlete and shows outstanding change of direction and ball skills.

Braden Drake, ATH (5'9" 175)
Wagoner, Okla. (Wagoner)
Evaluation: Tough competitor who shows outstanding contact balance. Braden could play on either side of the ball but will start out on offense.

Stephon Tolon, ATH (6'1" 185)
Bristow, Okla. (Bristow)
Evaluation: Stephon is really good with the ball in his hands and shows great range in the middle of the field. He tracks the ball really well and has nice ball skills.

Kris Akins, ATH (6'3" 215)
Hugo, Okla. (Hugo)
Evaluation: Big athlete that played all over the field for Hugo. Kris can really run for a big man and has natural hands. He will bring position versatility on the offensive side of the ball.

Javyn Wright, ATH (5'11" 165)
Vian, Okla. (Vian)
Evaluation: Javyn is lightning in a bottle. He has uncommon ability to stop and start. His skill set fits well on either side of the ball. He will have opportunities in the return game as well.

Tatton Anderson, ATH (5'10" 180)
Alex, Okla. (Alex)
Evaluation: One of the most productive kids in the state. He fits well on offense or defense. Tatton is a compact athlete that demonstrates good playmaking ability.

Chase Nanni, ATH (6'3" 195)
Wagoner, Okla. (Wagoner)
Evaluation: Chase is a unique athlete in that he will long snap and play receiver. He is a big kid that can really run which will serve our coverage units well.

Kaleb Cunningham, ATH (6'4" 210)
Collinsville, Okla. (Collinsville)
Evaluation: Long athlete with good speed. He will continue to grow into his frame and could grow into an H-Back or Defensive End. Kaleb is an outstanding athlete with a great frame.

Joe Maytubby, ATH (6'4" 220)
Shawnee, Okla. (Shawnee)
Evaluation: Joe is a natural athlete. He will start on the defensive side of the ball where his flexibility will allow him to pressure the QB.

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