Eastern Michigan Athletics
EMU Football Adds 12 Student-Athletes to 2018 Class
2/7/2018 12:00:00 PM | Football
Combined with early signees, EMU has added 29 players for the upcoming season
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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — Eastern Michigan University Head Football Coach Chris Creighton continued to add to his roster for the upcoming 2018 campaign, as the Eagles welcomed 12 student-athletes to the football program Wednesday, Feb. 7, on National Signing Day. In total, EMU has added 29 fresh faces to the roster for the upcoming season after 17 players committed during the Early Signing Period in December.
The newest additions include six offensive, four defensive, and two special teams players representing four different states. EMU added three wide receivers, three offensive linemen, two defensive linemen, a linebacker, a defensive back, a kicker, and a punter.
"December 20th was a great day for Eastern Michigan football as was January 9th when nine new players started the second semester on campus," said Creighton. "We had a clear direction in January with our remaining roster spots and we couldn't be more excited about the group that signed today."
Overall, the highly anticipated class features a total of 22 different players ranked by the national recruiting services, including nine rated as three-star prospects. Furthermore, 11 of the additions hail from inside the State of Michigan and 13 come from within a 60 mile radius of Ypsilanti.
Eastern Michigan returns to the gray turf for its first spring practice Monday, March 5. The session kicks off a string of 15 practice dates during a four-week period that culminates with the program's annual spring football game Saturday, April 7, inside "The Factory" at Rynearson Stadium.
The following is a roster and biographical sketches for each of EMU's newest additions...
Name Pos Ht Wt Class Hometown-High School-Previous School
Matthew Buschman LB 6-2 215 Fr.-Fr. Brighton, Mich.-Brighton
EMU: 2018: Joins the EMU program as a walk-on...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Brighton High School and played under Head Coach Brian Lemons as a Bulldog...Earned All-KLAA Black Division honors as a senior...In 2017, totaled 50 tackles (37 solo, 13 assist) 12 tackles-for-loss, five sacks, and a fumble recovery for TD...Also posted four catches for 108 yards and two scores...Grabbed a pair of touchdowns passes (27 and 50 yards) to go along with a pair of sacks (14 and 11 yards) in Brighton's 49-21 victory over Hartland...Returned a fumble for a touchdown in the team's 30-10 victory over Livonia Stevenson...Also plays basketball, averaging 7.5 points per game as a senior...PERSONAL: Full Name: Matthew Joseph Buschman...Son of William and Nancy Buschman...Has a brother, Daniel, and sister, Jessica...Brother, Daniel, was a Academic All-MAC selection at tight end for the EMU football team from 2013-17... Finance major.
Ty Eddington DL 6-3 340 Jr.-Jr. Bakersfield, Calif.-East-Bakersfield College
EMU: 2018: Joins EMU as a transfer from Bakersfield College...BAKERSFIELD: Player for Head Coach Jeff Chudy as a Renegade...Selected a defensive captain and awarded the Most Inspirational Player honor...As a sophomore, played in eight games posting 29 tackles (18 solo, 11 assisted)...Finished with five sacks for a total of 28 yards...Best game came against Riverside, posting six stops, including a pair of sacks for a loss of 13 yards...Earned All-National Northern Conference honors in 2016...Racked up 34 tackles (21 solo, 12 assist) as a freshman, including five TFLs...Had five games with four tackles...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended East Bakersfield High School and played under Head Coach Dave Thorp as a Blade...As a senior, recorded 53 tackles, 10 sacks, five forced fumbles, three recovered fumbles, and two pass deflections...Collected first team all-league honors on three different occasions...Was attracting attention from Division I schools but midway through his senior year in 2014, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee...Also a member of the track team as an all-league thrower...PERSONAL: Full Name: Tyrrel Marcus Daneil Eddington...Son of Frank and Elise Gonzales...Has a six brothers, Tyus, Terrance, James, Leonard, Josh, and Nick, to go along with four sisters, Tatti, Tiara, Tyshay, and Dee...Education major.
Logan Giordano WR 5-11 170 Fr.-Fr. Davie, Fla.-Chaminade-Madonna Prep
EMU: 2018: Joins the EMU program...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School and played under Head Coach Dameon Jones as a Lion...Had 16 catches for 200 yards in seven games his senior year...Helped lead his team to the 2017 3A State Championship as well as a Gold Coast Conference title...Selected first team all-county his junior year...PERSONAL: Full Name: Logan Giordano...Son of Jeffrey and Michelle Giordano...Has a sister, Willow...Undecided major.
Alex Howie OL 6-4 315 Fr.-Fr. Canton, Mich.-Salem
EMU: 2018: Joins the EMU program...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Salem High School and played under Head Coach Kurt Britnell as a Rock...Ranked as a three-star prospect by 247Sports and Rivals...Was a three-year starter for Salem, helping the Rocks earn their first state playoff appearance in 26 years...Did not allow a sack during his senior season and was the anchor on a line that helped the team average more than 200 rushing yards a game...Became just the seventh player in school history to earn First Team All-State honors from the MHSFCA...Named to the Detroit News All-West Football Team and the Detroit Free Press All-West squad in 2017...Played on both sides of the ball for Salem and also played multiple positions on the line including center...In 2017, had 60 pancakes, 45 tackles, three sacks, two pass breakups and a forced fumble...Also a member of the track team as a shot putter...Was the KLAA throwing champion and has twice qualified for the state championships...PERSONAL: Full Name: Alexander Dennis Howie...Son of Dennis and Cynthia Howie...Has two brothers, Ben and Nick...Supply Chain Management major.
Arthur Jackson III WR 6-0 185 Jr.-Jr. Oakland, Calif.-Wood-American River College
EMU: 2018: Joins EMU as a transfer from American River College...AMERICAN RIVER: Played in 21 games for the Beavers, totaling 54 catches or 872 yards and 16 scores...As a sophomore, grabbed 45 balls for 686 yards and 13 touchdowns...Averaged 57.2 yards per game...Posted 171 yards receiving and three scores in a 55-49 victory at Modesto...Grabbed six balls for 101 yards and all three TDs in a 21-10 win at San Mateo...Had nine receptions for 186 yards his freshman season...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Will C. Wood High School and played under Head Coach Carlos Meraz as a Wildcat...Scored 21 touchdowns as a wide receiver his senior year with 66 catches for 1,159 yards...Notched four touchdowns in a single game...Was named offensive player of the game three times in 2013...Selected to the all-region team...Helped lead his team to a 10-2 record his senior year...PERSONAL: Full Name: Arthur Jewel Jackson III...Son of Arthur Jewel Jackson Jr. and Teri Lynn Jackson...Has two brothers, Jai'don and Chauncey, and five sisters, Jazmin, Jewel, Trina, Jai'tonia, and Tasha...Social sciences major.
Vinnie Patteri P 6-0 180 Fr.-Fr. Saline, Mich.-Saline
EMU: 2018: Joins the EMU program as a walk-on...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Saline High School and played under Head Coach Joe Palka as a Hornet...As a senior, earned Detroit News All-State for Division 1-2 honors...Rated as a 3.5 star recruit by Kohl's Professional Camps...In 2017, averaged 42.5 yards per punt to go along with 23 touchbacks...Also, emerged as a starting receiver during his senior season, catching eight passes for 108 yards and a touchdown...Delivered the game-winning 22-yard kick against rival Temperance Bedford... Attended the 2016 Midwest Spring Showcase Camp...Won a state championship as a member of the baseball team...PERSONAL: Full Name: Vincent Edward Patteri...Son of Kevin and Christie Patteri...Has a brother, Nick...Aviation Flight Tech major.
Rafe Reyes DL 6-2 275 Fr.-Fr. Chelsea, Mich.-Chelsea
EMU: 2018: Joins the EMU program as a walk-on...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Chelsea High School and played under Head Coach Brad Bush as a Bulldog...Collected all-conference honors in 2017 while grabbing Honorable Mention Ann Arbor Offensive Dream Team accolades from MLive...As a junior, grabbed Honorable Mention All-SEC White honors as the team won the district championship...Also a member of the wrestling, lacrosse, and track teams...PERSONAL: Full Name: Rafael Julian Reyes...Son of Rafael and Angelica Reyes...Has a brother, Maxwell, and sister, Ava...Exercise science major.
Josh Ries OL 6-6 265 Fr.-Fr. Leslie, Mich.-Leslie
EMU: 2018: Joins the EMU program as a walk-on...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Leslie High School and played under Head Coach Tom Johns as a Blackhawk...As a senior, led the team in pancake blocks and knockdowns...Earned Most Improved Player honors along with collecting all-conference honors...Also a three year letterwinner on the wrestling team...PERSONAL: Full Name: Joshua Landon Ries...Son of Brad and Tricia Ries...Has two sister, Kelsey and Raelynn...Business management major.
Chad Ryland K 6-0 180 Fr.-Fr. Lebanon, Pa.-Cedar Crest
EMU: 2018: Joins the EMU program as a walk-on...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Cedar Crest High School and played under Head Coach Rob Wildasin as a Falcon...Ranked as a five-star kicker and 24th in the nation for the class of 2018 by Kohl's Kicking...Was a two-time all-county and all-league kicker...Averaged 61.9 yards per kickoff and went 4-for-7 on field goals tries as a senior...Was a four-year varsity starter in soccer, voted a captain during junior and senior seasons...Twice selected all-league and all-county for soccer...Was a three-year varsity starter in baseball...PERSONAL: Full Name: Chad Michael Ryland...Son of Todd and Debra Ryland...Supply Chain Management major.
Lucas Tesznar OL 6-5 295 Fr.-Fr. Ottawa Lake, Mich.-Whiteford
EMU: 2018: Joins the EMU program as a walk-on...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Whiteford High School and played under Head Coach Jason Mensing as a Bobcat...Part of a team that went 37-4 in his final three seasons...In his senior year, helped his team to win the state championship with a 14-0 season...Was a two-time all-state, All-TCC, and all-region player as a lineman...Picked up 2017 Detroit Free Press All-State honors in Division 8...One of the team captains his senior year...Part of a team that advanced to the MHSAA Division 8 state championship game in 2016, finishing 13-1...Also participated in track and field and basketball...PERSONAL: Full name: Richard Lucas Tesznar...Son of Richard and Lisa Tesznar...Has two brothers, Austin Cairl and Brodi Tesznar...Undecided major.
Michael Thompson WR 6-4 189 Jr.-Jr. Stockton, Calif.-Stagg-Modesto College
EMU: 2018: Joins EMU as a transfer from Modesto College...MODESTO: Played in 20 career games, posting 79 receptions for 1,631 yards and 17 scores...Averaged 20.6 yards per catch...In 2017, hauled in 47 balls for 877 yards and 11 touchdowns...Had nine catches for 146 yards and two scores versus American River...As a freshman, caught 32 passes for 754 yards and six touchdowns for the 2016 Valley Conference champion Pirates...His 83.8 yards per game average was 13th in the state...Was crowned the state champion with a 15.30 in the triple jump (50-2) at the 2017 State Community College Track and Field Championships...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Stagg High School...Had a career-high four touchdown receptions and batted down the potentially game-winning touchdown lob in a 56-50 win over McNair...PERSONAL: Full Name: Michael Thompson.
Jerodd Vines DB 6-0 175 Fr.-Fr. Detroit, Mich.-Central
EMU: 2018: Joins the EMU program...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Detroit Central High School and played for Head Coach Lynn Sanders as a Trailblazer...Listed No. 38 on The Detroit News Blue Chip list, while coming in No. 44 on MLive's Top-50 recruit rankings...Earned First Team All-Detroit honors in 2017 from the Detroit Free Press...Collected all-state honors from the Associated Press...Had 55 receptions for 943 yards and 14 TDs his senior year, while forcing 15 fumbles, intercepting 10 passes, and scoring seven defensive TDs...Played basketball and ran track...PERSONAL: Full Name: Jerodd La'Montae Vines...Son of William Vines and Chandra Goley...Has eight brothers, Jaiden, Jaleel, Jamauri, Jai'Heim, Jerimyah, Jalen, William, and Lavante, and two sisters, I'luvv and Jasmine...Business Management major.
Interview with Coach Creighton.
Photo Gallery.
Early Signing Day Release.
Social Accounts to Follow
@EMUAthletics (Twitter)
@EMUFB (Twitter)
Snapchat
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — Eastern Michigan University Head Football Coach Chris Creighton continued to add to his roster for the upcoming 2018 campaign, as the Eagles welcomed 12 student-athletes to the football program Wednesday, Feb. 7, on National Signing Day. In total, EMU has added 29 fresh faces to the roster for the upcoming season after 17 players committed during the Early Signing Period in December.
The newest additions include six offensive, four defensive, and two special teams players representing four different states. EMU added three wide receivers, three offensive linemen, two defensive linemen, a linebacker, a defensive back, a kicker, and a punter.
"December 20th was a great day for Eastern Michigan football as was January 9th when nine new players started the second semester on campus," said Creighton. "We had a clear direction in January with our remaining roster spots and we couldn't be more excited about the group that signed today."
Overall, the highly anticipated class features a total of 22 different players ranked by the national recruiting services, including nine rated as three-star prospects. Furthermore, 11 of the additions hail from inside the State of Michigan and 13 come from within a 60 mile radius of Ypsilanti.
Eastern Michigan returns to the gray turf for its first spring practice Monday, March 5. The session kicks off a string of 15 practice dates during a four-week period that culminates with the program's annual spring football game Saturday, April 7, inside "The Factory" at Rynearson Stadium.
The following is a roster and biographical sketches for each of EMU's newest additions...
Name Pos Ht Wt Class Hometown-High School-Previous School
Matthew Buschman LB 6-2 215 Fr.-Fr. Brighton, Mich.-Brighton
EMU: 2018: Joins the EMU program as a walk-on...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Brighton High School and played under Head Coach Brian Lemons as a Bulldog...Earned All-KLAA Black Division honors as a senior...In 2017, totaled 50 tackles (37 solo, 13 assist) 12 tackles-for-loss, five sacks, and a fumble recovery for TD...Also posted four catches for 108 yards and two scores...Grabbed a pair of touchdowns passes (27 and 50 yards) to go along with a pair of sacks (14 and 11 yards) in Brighton's 49-21 victory over Hartland...Returned a fumble for a touchdown in the team's 30-10 victory over Livonia Stevenson...Also plays basketball, averaging 7.5 points per game as a senior...PERSONAL: Full Name: Matthew Joseph Buschman...Son of William and Nancy Buschman...Has a brother, Daniel, and sister, Jessica...Brother, Daniel, was a Academic All-MAC selection at tight end for the EMU football team from 2013-17... Finance major.
Welcome to the EMU family, Matt Buschman!#TheRealest18 #NSD18 #EMUEagles
— Eastern Michigan Football (@EMUFB) February 7, 2018
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Ty Eddington DL 6-3 340 Jr.-Jr. Bakersfield, Calif.-East-Bakersfield College
EMU: 2018: Joins EMU as a transfer from Bakersfield College...BAKERSFIELD: Player for Head Coach Jeff Chudy as a Renegade...Selected a defensive captain and awarded the Most Inspirational Player honor...As a sophomore, played in eight games posting 29 tackles (18 solo, 11 assisted)...Finished with five sacks for a total of 28 yards...Best game came against Riverside, posting six stops, including a pair of sacks for a loss of 13 yards...Earned All-National Northern Conference honors in 2016...Racked up 34 tackles (21 solo, 12 assist) as a freshman, including five TFLs...Had five games with four tackles...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended East Bakersfield High School and played under Head Coach Dave Thorp as a Blade...As a senior, recorded 53 tackles, 10 sacks, five forced fumbles, three recovered fumbles, and two pass deflections...Collected first team all-league honors on three different occasions...Was attracting attention from Division I schools but midway through his senior year in 2014, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee...Also a member of the track team as an all-league thrower...PERSONAL: Full Name: Tyrrel Marcus Daneil Eddington...Son of Frank and Elise Gonzales...Has a six brothers, Tyus, Terrance, James, Leonard, Josh, and Nick, to go along with four sisters, Tatti, Tiara, Tyshay, and Dee...Education major.
Welcome to the EMU family, Ty Eddington!#TheRealest18 #NSD18 #EMUEagles
— Eastern Michigan Football (@EMUFB) February 7, 2018
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Logan Giordano WR 5-11 170 Fr.-Fr. Davie, Fla.-Chaminade-Madonna Prep
EMU: 2018: Joins the EMU program...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School and played under Head Coach Dameon Jones as a Lion...Had 16 catches for 200 yards in seven games his senior year...Helped lead his team to the 2017 3A State Championship as well as a Gold Coast Conference title...Selected first team all-county his junior year...PERSONAL: Full Name: Logan Giordano...Son of Jeffrey and Michelle Giordano...Has a sister, Willow...Undecided major.
Welcome to the EMU family, Logan Giordano!#TheRealest18 #NSD18 #EMUEagles
— Eastern Michigan Football (@EMUFB) February 7, 2018
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Alex Howie OL 6-4 315 Fr.-Fr. Canton, Mich.-Salem
EMU: 2018: Joins the EMU program...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Salem High School and played under Head Coach Kurt Britnell as a Rock...Ranked as a three-star prospect by 247Sports and Rivals...Was a three-year starter for Salem, helping the Rocks earn their first state playoff appearance in 26 years...Did not allow a sack during his senior season and was the anchor on a line that helped the team average more than 200 rushing yards a game...Became just the seventh player in school history to earn First Team All-State honors from the MHSFCA...Named to the Detroit News All-West Football Team and the Detroit Free Press All-West squad in 2017...Played on both sides of the ball for Salem and also played multiple positions on the line including center...In 2017, had 60 pancakes, 45 tackles, three sacks, two pass breakups and a forced fumble...Also a member of the track team as a shot putter...Was the KLAA throwing champion and has twice qualified for the state championships...PERSONAL: Full Name: Alexander Dennis Howie...Son of Dennis and Cynthia Howie...Has two brothers, Ben and Nick...Supply Chain Management major.
Welcome to the EMU family, Alex Howie!#TheRealest18 #NSD18 #EMUEagles
— Eastern Michigan Football (@EMUFB) February 7, 2018
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Arthur Jackson III WR 6-0 185 Jr.-Jr. Oakland, Calif.-Wood-American River College
EMU: 2018: Joins EMU as a transfer from American River College...AMERICAN RIVER: Played in 21 games for the Beavers, totaling 54 catches or 872 yards and 16 scores...As a sophomore, grabbed 45 balls for 686 yards and 13 touchdowns...Averaged 57.2 yards per game...Posted 171 yards receiving and three scores in a 55-49 victory at Modesto...Grabbed six balls for 101 yards and all three TDs in a 21-10 win at San Mateo...Had nine receptions for 186 yards his freshman season...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Will C. Wood High School and played under Head Coach Carlos Meraz as a Wildcat...Scored 21 touchdowns as a wide receiver his senior year with 66 catches for 1,159 yards...Notched four touchdowns in a single game...Was named offensive player of the game three times in 2013...Selected to the all-region team...Helped lead his team to a 10-2 record his senior year...PERSONAL: Full Name: Arthur Jewel Jackson III...Son of Arthur Jewel Jackson Jr. and Teri Lynn Jackson...Has two brothers, Jai'don and Chauncey, and five sisters, Jazmin, Jewel, Trina, Jai'tonia, and Tasha...Social sciences major.
Welcome to the EMU family, Arthur Jackson III!#TheRealest18 #NSD18 #EMUEagles
— Eastern Michigan Football (@EMUFB) February 7, 2018
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Vinnie Patteri P 6-0 180 Fr.-Fr. Saline, Mich.-Saline
EMU: 2018: Joins the EMU program as a walk-on...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Saline High School and played under Head Coach Joe Palka as a Hornet...As a senior, earned Detroit News All-State for Division 1-2 honors...Rated as a 3.5 star recruit by Kohl's Professional Camps...In 2017, averaged 42.5 yards per punt to go along with 23 touchbacks...Also, emerged as a starting receiver during his senior season, catching eight passes for 108 yards and a touchdown...Delivered the game-winning 22-yard kick against rival Temperance Bedford... Attended the 2016 Midwest Spring Showcase Camp...Won a state championship as a member of the baseball team...PERSONAL: Full Name: Vincent Edward Patteri...Son of Kevin and Christie Patteri...Has a brother, Nick...Aviation Flight Tech major.
Welcome to the EMU family, Vinnie Patteri!#TheRealest18 #NSD18 #EMUEagles
— Eastern Michigan Football (@EMUFB) February 7, 2018
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Rafe Reyes DL 6-2 275 Fr.-Fr. Chelsea, Mich.-Chelsea
EMU: 2018: Joins the EMU program as a walk-on...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Chelsea High School and played under Head Coach Brad Bush as a Bulldog...Collected all-conference honors in 2017 while grabbing Honorable Mention Ann Arbor Offensive Dream Team accolades from MLive...As a junior, grabbed Honorable Mention All-SEC White honors as the team won the district championship...Also a member of the wrestling, lacrosse, and track teams...PERSONAL: Full Name: Rafael Julian Reyes...Son of Rafael and Angelica Reyes...Has a brother, Maxwell, and sister, Ava...Exercise science major.
Welcome to the EMU family, Rafe Reyes!#TheRealest18 #NSD18 #EMUEagles
— Eastern Michigan Football (@EMUFB) February 7, 2018
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Josh Ries OL 6-6 265 Fr.-Fr. Leslie, Mich.-Leslie
EMU: 2018: Joins the EMU program as a walk-on...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Leslie High School and played under Head Coach Tom Johns as a Blackhawk...As a senior, led the team in pancake blocks and knockdowns...Earned Most Improved Player honors along with collecting all-conference honors...Also a three year letterwinner on the wrestling team...PERSONAL: Full Name: Joshua Landon Ries...Son of Brad and Tricia Ries...Has two sister, Kelsey and Raelynn...Business management major.
Welcome to the EMU family, Josh Ries!#TheRealest18 #NSD18 #EMUEagles
— Eastern Michigan Football (@EMUFB) February 7, 2018
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Chad Ryland K 6-0 180 Fr.-Fr. Lebanon, Pa.-Cedar Crest
EMU: 2018: Joins the EMU program as a walk-on...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Cedar Crest High School and played under Head Coach Rob Wildasin as a Falcon...Ranked as a five-star kicker and 24th in the nation for the class of 2018 by Kohl's Kicking...Was a two-time all-county and all-league kicker...Averaged 61.9 yards per kickoff and went 4-for-7 on field goals tries as a senior...Was a four-year varsity starter in soccer, voted a captain during junior and senior seasons...Twice selected all-league and all-county for soccer...Was a three-year varsity starter in baseball...PERSONAL: Full Name: Chad Michael Ryland...Son of Todd and Debra Ryland...Supply Chain Management major.
Welcome to the EMU family, Chad Ryland!#TheRealest18 #NSD18 #EMUEagles
— Eastern Michigan Football (@EMUFB) February 7, 2018
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Lucas Tesznar OL 6-5 295 Fr.-Fr. Ottawa Lake, Mich.-Whiteford
EMU: 2018: Joins the EMU program as a walk-on...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Whiteford High School and played under Head Coach Jason Mensing as a Bobcat...Part of a team that went 37-4 in his final three seasons...In his senior year, helped his team to win the state championship with a 14-0 season...Was a two-time all-state, All-TCC, and all-region player as a lineman...Picked up 2017 Detroit Free Press All-State honors in Division 8...One of the team captains his senior year...Part of a team that advanced to the MHSAA Division 8 state championship game in 2016, finishing 13-1...Also participated in track and field and basketball...PERSONAL: Full name: Richard Lucas Tesznar...Son of Richard and Lisa Tesznar...Has two brothers, Austin Cairl and Brodi Tesznar...Undecided major.
Welcome to the EMU family, Lucas Tesznar!#TheRealest18 #NSD18 #EMUEagles
— Eastern Michigan Football (@EMUFB) February 7, 2018
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Michael Thompson WR 6-4 189 Jr.-Jr. Stockton, Calif.-Stagg-Modesto College
EMU: 2018: Joins EMU as a transfer from Modesto College...MODESTO: Played in 20 career games, posting 79 receptions for 1,631 yards and 17 scores...Averaged 20.6 yards per catch...In 2017, hauled in 47 balls for 877 yards and 11 touchdowns...Had nine catches for 146 yards and two scores versus American River...As a freshman, caught 32 passes for 754 yards and six touchdowns for the 2016 Valley Conference champion Pirates...His 83.8 yards per game average was 13th in the state...Was crowned the state champion with a 15.30 in the triple jump (50-2) at the 2017 State Community College Track and Field Championships...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Stagg High School...Had a career-high four touchdown receptions and batted down the potentially game-winning touchdown lob in a 56-50 win over McNair...PERSONAL: Full Name: Michael Thompson.
Welcome to the EMU family, Michael Thompson!#TheRealest18 #NSD18 #EMUEagles
— Eastern Michigan Football (@EMUFB) February 7, 2018
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Jerodd Vines DB 6-0 175 Fr.-Fr. Detroit, Mich.-Central
EMU: 2018: Joins the EMU program...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Detroit Central High School and played for Head Coach Lynn Sanders as a Trailblazer...Listed No. 38 on The Detroit News Blue Chip list, while coming in No. 44 on MLive's Top-50 recruit rankings...Earned First Team All-Detroit honors in 2017 from the Detroit Free Press...Collected all-state honors from the Associated Press...Had 55 receptions for 943 yards and 14 TDs his senior year, while forcing 15 fumbles, intercepting 10 passes, and scoring seven defensive TDs...Played basketball and ran track...PERSONAL: Full Name: Jerodd La'Montae Vines...Son of William Vines and Chandra Goley...Has eight brothers, Jaiden, Jaleel, Jamauri, Jai'Heim, Jerimyah, Jalen, William, and Lavante, and two sisters, I'luvv and Jasmine...Business Management major.
Welcome to the EMU family, Jerodd Vines!#TheRealest18 #NSD18 #EMUEagles
— Eastern Michigan Football (@EMUFB) February 7, 2018
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