Eastern Michigan Athletics
EMU Football Adds 37 In Early Signing Period
12/3/2025 1:00:00 PM | Football
Eastern set to add players from 15 states and Canada in 2026
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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University football program officially welcomed 37 student-athletes to the football program Wednesday, Dec. 3, during the Early Signing Period. All have committed to join the Eagles for the 2026 campaign.
The class includes a mix of 19 defensive, 17 offensive, and one special team players hailing from 15 different states across the United States as well as Canada. Offensively, EMU added six wide receivers, four offensive linemen, four tight ends, two running backs, and a quarterback. On the defensive side of the ball, the Eagles welcome seven defensive linemen, seven defensive backs, and five linebackers.
"This truly is a huge day for Eastern Michigan Football and all the young men and their families who are joining us today," said Head Coach Chris Creighton. "I do want to remind Eagle Nation that today is the day that Elijah Berman would have signed his papers. We remember him and will forever consider him part of our Eastern Michigan Football family. This class is special. It is our largest class, and it is uber talented with guys who have great character. Three state championships have already been won this year, with a good chance of more to come this month. Well over half the class will start with us this January."
The highly anticipated class features 28 student-athletes who will be "true" freshmen next season. A total of 28 signees earned a three-star ranking from one of the national recruiting services. The class also features the signing of 27 student-athletes (18 high school, 9 JUCO) who are enrolled in classes for the upcoming winter semester.
In its ninth year, the Early Signing Period was approved by the NCAA in May 2017. The early signing period allows high school seniors a 72-hour window in December to sign with the school of their choice. It comes about two months before National Signing Day, which is Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.
The following is a roster and biographical sketches for each of EMU's newest additions.
Samuel Adjin OL 6-3 285 Fr. La Pocatière, Quebec/Campus-Notre-Dame-de-Foy
EMU: Pronounced: ad-gin...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Campus-Notre-Dame-de-Foy and played under Head Coach Marc-André Dion as an offensive lineman...Helped lead the program to an RSEQ Championship...Four-year football athlete in Quebec's top prep system...PERSONAL: Full name: Samuel Adjin...Son of Mino Adjin and Rose Agouze...Has one sister, Laetitia...Business marketing major.
Rayquan Adkins DB 5-11 180 Jr. Miami, Fla./Northwestern/Cincinnati/Iowa Western
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...IOWA WESTERN: Recorded 14 tackles and 0.5 TFLs for the Reivers...CINCINNATI: 2023: Appeared in nine games and earned one start at cornerback during the season...Made his collegiate debut against Pittsburgh...Recorded his first career start against Houston...Saw action on special teams and ended the year with one tackle...Second "true" freshman to ever start at cornerback after Sauce Gardner...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Northwestern High School...Consensus three-star recruit and one of the Top 100 cornerback recruits in the nation according to 247Sports...Tallied 26 tackles and an eye-popping nine interceptions to go along with 18 pass breakups in nine games for Miami Dade Christian in 2021...PERSONAL: Full name: Rayquan Emmanuel Adkins...Son of Jennifer Love...Has two brothers, Ryan and Rayshon, and four sisters, Rayn, Rayven, Raymaya, and Alitra...Sports management major.
RJ Alphonse DL 6-3 240 Fr. Lake Worth, Fla./Chaminade-Madonna
EMU: Pronounced: AL-fuhnts...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Chaminade-Madonna College Prep and played under Head Coach Dameon Jones as an edge rusher and linebacker...Earned three varsity letters and served as a captain for one season...Helped guide the Lions to a 10-2 record as a senior...Recorded 12 sacks, 45 tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, and 25 quarterback hurries in his final season...Named Broward Second Team and earned the Scholar Athlete Award...Competed in track as well...Played in Florida's FHSAA Class 1A, one of the state's top divisions...PERSONAL: Full name: Rousselet Alphonse Jr....Son of Rousselet Alphonse, Gams and Miya Bourjolly...Has one brother, Gams Bourjolly Jr., and four sisters, Glory, Brianna, Celeste Bourjolly, and Ashlynn Alphonse...Criminal law or epidemiology major.
Colby Archie DL 6-2 225 Jr. Jackson, Miss./Jackson Academy/Dodge City C.C.
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...DODGE CITY C.C.: Considered a three-star prospect by247Sports and ESPN...Played in 18 career games for the Conquistadors, recording 41 tackles, 9.0 TFLs, and 7.0 sacks...In 2025, had 20 stops to go along with 3.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks...Notched a pair of sacks at Independence Community College to go along with a personal-best four tackles versus Highland and Ellsworth...In 2024, had 21 tackles with 5.5 TFLs and 4.5 sacks...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Jackson Academy and played under Head Coach Aubrey Blackwell as a Raider...Earned 13 varsity letters across multiple sports...Served as a captain for one season...Posted 95 tackles, 11 sacks, and 18 tackles for loss as a senior...Set the MAIS single-season sacks record...Named All-MAIS and First Team All-Conference...Team finished 7-3...Also competed in MMA, boxing, and karate, earning three medals in tournament competition...PERSONAL: Full name: Colby Hayden Archie...Son of Joanna Archie...Picked EMU over Western Michigan, Ball State, Kennesaw State, New Mexico, Old Dominion, and South Alabama...Criminal justice major.
JT Beasley WR 6-3 205 Jr. Saltillo, Miss./Saltillo/Northeast Mississippi C.C.
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI: Considered a two-star prospect by 247Sports...Played in 16 games over two seasons with 41 catches for 737 yards and six touchdowns...2025: Caught 26 passes for 437 yards and three scores...Had three or more catches in all but one game...Finished with 107 yards receiving against Copiah-Lincoln Community College after notching 123 yards in three grabs against East Mississippi Community College...2024: Had 15 catches for 300 yards and a trio of TDs...Grabbed four balls for 120 yards against Itawamba Community College while adding 95 yards and a score versus Southwest Mississippi Community College...Caught two TDs against Northwest Mississippi Community College...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Saltillo High School and played under Head Coach Ryan Finch as a Tiger...As a senior, had 38 catches for 509 yards and three touchdowns...Selected first-team all-division in each of his four seasons…Also participated in baseball, basketball, and track...PERSONAL: Full name: Johnathan Tate Beasley...Son of Richard Beasley and Detra Gaston...Has one brother, CJ, and one sister, Keyasa...Is a New Year's Day baby with a Jan. 1 birthday...Undecided major.
Elijah Berman DL 6-3 300 Fr. Dayton, Ohio/Chaminade Julienne
EMU: 2026: Committed to EMU on June 16, 2025, but passed away after a motorcycle crash on June 24, 2025 in Franklin, Ohio, at just 17 years old...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Chaminade Julienne High School and played for Head Coach Marcus Colvin as a Eagle...Was part of the school's Little Sibs program, where he mentored elementary school children from local Catholic schools...Worked with young student-athletes on the football field...PERSONAL: Full name: Elijah Dae Berman...Son of Heather Berman and La'Maine Simmon...Wanted to study business and become a real estate agent.
Kijon Braxton LB 6-2 215 Fr. Fairburn, Ga./Langston Hughes
EMU: Pronounced: kee-jon...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Langston Hughes High School and played under Coaches Andrico Hines and Daniel Boone as a Panther...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...Served as a four-year captain...Helped lead the Panthers to a 12-0 record as a senior...Recorded 10 sacks and 60 tackles in his final season...Won a state championship as a freshman...Two-time second-team all-region selection...Also competed in basketball...PERSONAL: Full name: Kijon Quentin Christian Brown-Braxton...Son of Jonathan Jamison and Kimberly McLean...Has one brother, Jonathan Jamison Jr...Picked EMU over FIU, Georgia State, FIU, East Tennessee State, and Gardner-Webb...Paralegal major.
Zach Brown LB 6-2 205 Fr. Steelton, Pa./Bishop McDevitt
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Bishop McDevitt High School and played under Head Coach Jeff Weachter as a Crusader...Considered a three-star prospect...Part of a team that went 14-2 during his senior season...Tallied 30 TFLs and five sacks en route to earning first team all-conference honors...Earned an invite to the Big 33 Football Classic, an all-star American football game between top high school players from Pennsylvania and Maryland...Also participated in track and wrestling...Started high school at Central Dauphin East...Earned All-EPA 6A honors in 2024...PERSONAL: Full name: Zach Sinclair Brown...Son of Tim and S. Brown...Has one brother, Zion and one sister, Zoey...Picked EMU over Boston College, Indiana, Liberty, UMass, Nebrasaka, and Pittsburgh...Wants to be a chef...Favorite dish to whip up is salmon, often served with rice and a side of greens – green beans, asparagus or broccoli...Graphic design major.
Cayden Burger WR 6-1 190 Jr. Petal, Miss./Petal/Holmes C.C.
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HOLMES C.C: Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN...Caught 13 passes for 161 yards and two touchdowns...Averaged 12.4 yards per catch in 2025...Also ran the ball 11 times for 58 yards...As a freshman, caught 37 passes for 318 yards and three scores...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Petal High School and played under Head Coach Marcus Boyles as a Panther...Had 1,265 all-purpose yards as a senior...Named the MVP in North vs. South All-Star Game and then got picked to play in Mississippi vs. Alabama...Also played baseball...PERSONAL: Full name: Cayden Marshall Burger...Son of Eddy and Lisa Burger...Has one brother, Eddie, and two sisters, Kayla and Shelby...Picked EMU over Coastal Carolina, South Alabama, and Western Kentucky...General studies major.
Fa'Rel Carter DB 5-11 175 Fr. Indianapolis, Ind./Decatur Central
EMU: Pronounced: fa-REL...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Decatur Central High School and played under Head Coach Kyle Enright as a Hawk...As a senior, had 780 all-purpose yards, 14 touchdowns, two interceptions, and 17 tackles...Earned all-state and all-county accolades...Part of one state championship and three conference title-winning teams...Named to the IndyStar Super Team...In 2024, had 170 yards rushing and three touchdowns – including a jaw-dropping 74-yard scamper with 3:33 left – to clinch a 38-24 triumph over Warsaw to claim the school's first state title...Finished the season on a nine-game winning streak...PERSONAL: Full name: Fa'Rel Lee Carter...Son of Faren Carter and Ashley Dodd...Has three brothers, Faren, Fenyx, and Terry, and a sister, Aunna...Picked EMU over Dartmouth, Eastern Kentucky, Harvard, and Kent State...Business major.
Marty Collins DB 5-11 195 Fr. Millville, N.J./Millville
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Millville Senior High School and played under Head Coach Humberto Ayala as a Pilot...Considered a three-star prospect by Rivals...As a strong safety, collected first team all-conference and first-team All-South Jersey...Part of the 100 Tackle Club...Helped the team to three sectional championships and a state title...PERSONAL: Full name: Shermar Adris Anthony Collins Jr....Son of Shermar Collins Sr. and Janita Hutchinson...Has three brothers, Shermar Collins III, Nasir Evans, and Desmond Martinez, and two sisters, Shanyia Collins and Aaliyah Collins...Picked EMU over Kent State, Monmouth, Villanova, Rhode Island, Elon, and LIU...Nursing major.
Mark Debiak DL 6-3 269 So. Kansas City, Kan./Gardner Edgerton/Butler C.C.
EMU: Pronounced: de-BE-ak...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...BUTLER C.C.: Appeared in 19 career games with 69 tackles, 12.5 TFLs, and 9.0 sacks, where he played under Head Coach Kyle Woodall...2025: Racked up 42 tackles, 5.5 tackles-for-loss, and 5.0 sacks...Added a forced fumble and a fumble recovery...2024: Notched 27 stops and 10 games...Added 7.0 TFLs and 4.0 sacks...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Gardner Edgerton High School in Gardner, Kan., where he played defensive end for Head Coach Jesse Owen...Three-year letterwinner and two-time team captain...Helped lead the Trailblazers to a 12-1 record and a state title as a senior...Recorded 13 sacks during his final season...Set program records for single-game, single-season, and career sacks...Also lettered twice in lacrosse...PERSONAL: Full name: Mark Christopher Debiak...Son of Jeff Debiak and Lizabeth Meinhardt...Has three brothers, Jack, Wade, and Luke, and one sister, Jojo...Business major.
Shawn Fishwick WR 6-2 188 Fr. Cedarville, Ohio/Xenia
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Xenia High School and played under Head Coach Maurice Harden as a Buccaneer...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...Had 532 yards and four touchdown receptions...Finished with the school record for the most receiving yards in a playoff game (207)...Hauled in 10 passes for 112 yards and a touchdown as the Buccaneers marched to a 42-21 win over Piqua...Earned first-team all-league, first-team All-Southwest Ohio, and first-team all-state...Part of a 2022 league title-winning team...Caught 21 passes for 241 yards and a touchdown despite his sophomore season being cut short by an injury...Also ran track...PERSONAL: Full name: Shawn Christopher Michael Fishwick...Son of Michael and Kimberly Fishwick...Has three brothers, Trevyn, Philip, and Michael, and five sisters, Serenity, Michaelay, Alexis, Taauna, and Ajiah...Picked EMU over Akron, Bowling Green, Cornell, Dartmouth, Miami, and Toledo...Undecided major.
Jonah Flowers LB 5-11 215 Jr. Surprise, Ariz./Valley Vista/Butte
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...BUTTE: Played in 20 games over two seasons with 103 tackles, 12.0 TFLs, and 1.5 sacks...Considered a two-star prospect by 247Sports...Finished 2025 with 83 tackles, 10 tackles for a loss, four pass breakups, 1.5 sacks, and an interception for the Roadrunners...Had four games with 10 or more stops, including a a season-best 14 at Sierra...Had 10 tackles and 3.0 TFLs versus Redwoods...In 2024, had 20 tackles and two TFLs...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Valley Vista High School and played under Head Coach Manny James as a Monsoon...Holds the school's all-time tackle record...As a senior, had 151 tackles, 10 TFLs, three sacks, two forced fumbles, and three touchdowns...Collected first-team all-state honors...Was the 6A West Valley Region Player of the Year as well as the district Player of the Year...Selected the team's Defensive MVP...Led the squad to a West Valley Region 6A Conference championship...PERSONAL: Full name: Jonah Flowers...Son of Joe and Misha Flowers...Has four brothers, Isaiah, Noah, Jeremiah, and Micah...Picked EMU over Southern Utah, Nevada, Northern Arizona, Sacramento State, Prairie View A&M, East Texas A&M, Liberty, Tennessee-Martin, and Central Michigan...Communication major.
Jahbarri Frost DL 6-2 265 Fr. Louisville, Ky./Trinity
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Trinity High School and played under Head Coach Jay Cobbas as a Shamrock...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...Part of back-to-back state championship winning teams in 2023 and 2024...Selected to the Louisville Courier Journal's preseason All-Metro football team on defense...Named KHSAA first team Academic All State as well as KHSAA honorable mention academic All State...Selected to play in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Dec. 8, 2025...As junior, posted 32 tackles (12 solo), 7.5 tackles for loss, and four sacks...PERSONAL: Full name: Jahbarri Frost...Son of Johnny and Shelisa Frost...Has one brother, Jahshua...Dad played at college for the University of Louisville and had a short NFL career with the New York Jets and coached college football for FAU...Picked EMU over Iowa State, Louisville, Murray State, Ball State, Cincinnati, Princeton, and Dartmouth...Undecided major.
Horace Glenn III DB 6-0 176 Fr. Boynton Beach, Fla./Atlantic
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Atlantic High School and played under Head Coach Jamelle Murray as an Eagle...Considered a three-star prospect by Rivals...Named one of the Sun Sentinel's Top 50 players in Palm Beach County...PERSONAL: Full name: Horace Horatio Glenn III...Son of Horace Glenn, Jr. and Khonda Jackson...Has one sister, Syncere...Picked EMU over Western Michigan, Western Kentucky, FAU, Navy, Ohio, and Rhode Island...Sport management major.
Carl Jean-Bart WR 6-0 180 Fr. Lake Alfred, Fla./Evans
EMU: Pronounced: John-Bart...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, attended Evans High School and played under Head Coach Karlos Odum as a Trojan...Played his freshman through junior years at Davenport High School under Head Coach Jeff George as a Bronco...Considered a three-star prospect by Rivals...Named one of the Orlando Sentinel's Central Florida Super60 players...Had 690 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior...As a junior, tallied 68 catches for 1,379 yards and nine touchdowns...In 2023, put together 30 receptions for 424 yards and seven touchdowns...After playing football in pads from the age of five in Savannah, Ga., he moved to Florida, where he continued playing youth football...Played 7-on-7 ball under former Pitt quarterback Rod Rutherford, who also serves as his trainer...PERSONAL: Full name: Carl Hasan Immanuel Jean-Bart...Son of Carl and Chyroena Jean-Bart...Has one brother, Zechariah, and three sisters, Zorayda, Zinnia, and Caliana...Choose EMU over offers from Pitt, Wake Forest, Arkansas State, Bowling Green, FIU, and FAU...Sport management major.
Decorie Johnson RB 6-2 205 Fr. Orlando, Fla./Winter Park
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Winter Park High School and played under Head Coach Tim Shifflet as a Wildcat...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN...Transferred into Winter Park for senior season...In his final year, notched 1,028 all-purpose yards and 12 touchdowns...In 2024, he was a star player for Lake Howell...Carried the ball 96 times for 751 yards (7.8 YPC) and nine TDs, while also catching the ball 30 times for 409 yards (13.6 YPC) and five TDs...Added a kick return for a touchdown...Multi-sport athlete that also ran track...PERSONAL: Full name: Decorie Nathaniel Johnson...Son of Delaney Johnson and Jamie Broomfield...Has one brother, Nyzais, and one sister, Aleyah...Picked EMU over Pittsburgh, Syracuse, UAB, Appalachian State, Arkansas State, FAU...Business major.
Nazir Jones-Davis RB 6-0 210 Fr. Philadelphia, Pa./Bishop McDevitt
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Bishop McDevitt High School and played under Head Coach Jeff Weachter as a Crusader...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, and Rivals...Rushed for 3,798 career yards and 45 touchdowns, while grabbing 16 passes for 201 yards…Had 16 100+ yards games with an average of 7.3 yards per carry...As a senior, carried the ball for 1,163 yards and 17 touchdowns…Averaged 96.9 yards per contest...Notched 117 rushing yards in a playoff victory over Solanco...Averaged 8.1 yards per carry in a 36-20 win over State College…As a junior, turned in 1,657 yards and 18 TDs...Averaged 110.5 yards per game...Also had 94 tackles, three forced fumbles, and one interception...Earned 5A All-State first team honors at running back as well as All Mid-Penn - Commonwealth...During his sophomore year, ran for 978 yards and 10 touchdowns...Averaged 81.5 yards a game...Also ran track and qualified for the AAU Junior Olympic Games...PERSONAL: Full name: Nazir Jamil Jones-Davis...Son of Dominique Hopkins and Jamilla Jones...Has one brother, Bashir...Picked EMU over Sacramento State, Stony Brook, and Youngstown State...Business major.
Aaron Kearse LB 6-0 205 Fr. Americus, Ga./Sumter County
EMU: Pronounced: KEER-sea...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Sumter County High School and played under Head Coach William Rogers as a Panther...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...As a senior, ran for 656 yards on 93 carries with 15 touchdowns, while adding five catches for 51 yards and one score...On defense, totaled 40 tackles, 11.0 TFLs, three fumble recoveries, 2.0 sacks, and two interceptions...As an eighth-grader at Sumter County Middle School, he was named the ITG Next 2021-22 Georgia Male Youth Athlete of the Year...Earned first-team all-state honors on both offense and defense...PERSONAL: Full name: Aaron Jordan Fitzgerald Kearse...Son of Vincent and Lakeish Kearse...Has four brothers, Vincent, Jr., Stephen, Deangelo, and Kabren, and three sisters, Qua, Denishia, and Breyanna...Sports Management major.
Nick Kinsey QB 6-3 205 Fr. Akron, Ohio/Archbishop Hoban
EMU: Pronounced: KIN-see...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Archbishop Hoban High School and played under Head Coach Tim Tyrell as a Knight...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN...After two years as the starting quarterback at Stillwater, transferred to Archbishop Hoban High School in Akron, Ohio...Threw for 2,268 yards and 24 scores as a sophomore at Stillwater...In 2024, he threw for 1,412 yards and 10 scores as Stillwater — which featured an inexperienced varsity receiving core...Arrived in Stillwater, Minn. in 2023 after transferring in from Benilde-St. Margaret's in Minneapolis, Minn....Also participated in baseball and basketball...PERSONAL: Full name: Nicholas Matthew Derus Kinsey...Son of John Kinsey and Barb Anderson...Has one brother, Jack, and one sister, Emily...Chose EMU over Georgia Tech, Miami, Ole Miss, Southern Miss, UConn, and UNLV...Criminology/Business major.
Van Krisiloff P/K 6-0 175 Fr. Indianapolis, Ind./Cathedral
EMU: Pronounced: chris-OH-loff...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Cathedral High School and played under Head Coach Bill Peebles as a Fighting Irish...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...Listed as the top-ranked kicker in the state of Indiana and the No. 13 kicker in the nation...Holds the program record for career field goals made (33), career points (210), field goal percentage in a season (80%), net punt average in a season (43 yards), and the highest PAT percentage (100%)...Named a Kohl's Kicking All-American as well as a two-time honorable mention All-American Punter...As a junior, was named 6A all-state and a two-time all-city kicker...Selected to the 2025 IndyStar Super Team...As a senior, connected on 13 field goals, 15-of-15 extra points, 22 touchbacks, and averaged 40 yards per punt...Nailed a 46-yard field goal with 12 seconds left to seal a 23-20 win over Bishop Chatard...During his junior season, he averaged 42.2 yards per punt and had 25 touchbacks on 53 kickoffs...Also participated in basketball, tennis, ski, golf, track, hockey, and soccer...As a freshman, was the city champion in the 800m, 4x400m, and the 4x800m...PERSONAL: Full name: Van Michael George Krisiloff...Son of Jarrod and Megan Krisiloff...Has one brother, Dax...Finance major.
Alijah Lacey DL 6-4 230 Jr. Savannah, Ga./New Hampstead/GA Southern/Georgia Military
EMU: 2026: Joins the program after previous stops at Georgia Southern and Georgia Military College...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...GEORGIA MILITARY: Played the 2025 season as a defensive end...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...Appeared in nine games...Recorded 22 total tackles with 16 solo stops and six assisted tackles...Added two sacks for 15 yards and three tackles for loss for 16 yards...Forced one fumble...Finished with 2.4 tackles per game...GEORGIA SOUTHERN: 2024: Did not see any game action...Suffered a shoulder injury that required surgery and caused him to miss the season...2023: Played in two games...Was on the field for two total snaps (one defense, one special teams)...Was redshirted...Made his collegiate debut late at App State, playing on defense for one snap...Saw action on a kickoff coverage against Ohio in the Myrtle Beach Bowl...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Savannah High School and New Hampstead High School...Played under Head Coach Kyle Hockman...Served as a two-year captain...Recorded 37 total tackles, seven sacks, two defensive touchdowns, and one offensive touchdown as a senior...Qualified for track sectionals...Participated in track, basketball, and band...Selected for the Georgia Coastal Carolina Game...Competed in GHSA play...PERSONAL: Full name: Alijah Kani Lacey...Son of Kindle Kyle and Racheal Lacey...Has four siblings, Angel, Aiden, Alex, and Alexsis...Psychology major.
CJ McCoy DL 6-2 286 Fr. Mascotte, Fla./The First Academy
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended First Academy High School and played under Head Coach Jeff Conaway as a Royal...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...Named to the Orlando Sentinel Super 60, ranked 35th...PERSONAL: Full name: Cashman Ashton McCoy, Jr....Son of Cashman and Joy McCoy...Has two sisters, Krista and Karissa...Picked EMU over Marshall and Southern Miss...General Business major.
Elgin McDuffey LB 6-1 235 Jr. Jackson, Miss./Callaway/East Central C.C.
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as a junior after two seasons at East Central C.C....Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...EAST CENTRAL C.C.: Played in 20 career games, recording 86 tackles, 5.0 TFLs, five PBUs, and three interceptions...Played linebacker under Head Coach Jonathan Webster and earned honorable mention recognition...Helped East Central win the South State championship in 2025...As a sophomore, tallied 59 stops, 5.0 TFLs, five pass breakups, two interceptions, once forced fumble, and 0.5 sacks for a loss of six yards...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Callaway High School in Jackson, Miss., and played linebacker for Head Coach Damon Brown...Finished his senior year with 32 tackles and 12 tackles for loss in four games...Named 6A Second Team All-State and All-Metro First Team...PERSONAL: Full name: Elgin Dannel McDuffey...Prefers to go by Duffey...Son of Cheryl and Doug McDuffey...Has two brothers, CJ and Cortex, and one sister, E'najasa...Picked EMU over Georgia Sate and Sam Houston...Business finance major.
Carter Miculka OL 6-6 265 Fr. Corunna, Mich./Owosso
EMU: Pronounced: MIH-kul-uh...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Owosso High School and played under Head Coach Ron Tyner as a Trojan...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports and the No. 43 player in the 2026 class in Michigan...Is the highest-ranked prospect from Owosso since Brad Van Pelt, who went on to star at Michigan State and in the NFL...Played multiple positions as an offensive lineman, a defensive lineman, and a linebacker...Selected all-conference four times (first team, twice second team, and honorable mention)...Was a Michigan Sports Writers Division 3-4 second team all-state selection in 2024, as well as collecting Detroit Free Press All-State accolades...Helped lead the Trojans to their best season since 2012...Also participated in basketball, earning second team all-conference honors...PERSONAL: Full name: Carter Richard Miculka...Son of Jason and Carrie Miculka...Has one sister, Carrie...Environmental Engineering major.
CJ Miller WR 6-0 175 Fr. Miami, Fla./Palmetto
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Miami Palmetto High School and played under Head Coach Mike Manasco as a Panther...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN...At the mid-point of his senior campaign, had 25 receptions for 405 yards and five touchdowns...Transferred into Miami Palmetto for senior season after attending Westminster Christian...As a junior in 2024, recorded 56 catches for over 1,000 yards and eight touchdowns while logging two interceptions, returning one for a touchdown...Multi-sport athlete that also plays basketball and runs track...Clocked a 4.44 in the 40-yard dash and a 4.39 shuttle at an Under Armour Camp... Selected to the Rising Stars All-South Florida Sophomore Team...PERSONAL: Full name: Conneilus Terrale Miller, Jr....Son of Conneilus and Isaura Miller...Has one sister, Tatiana...Picked EMU over Boston College, Liberty, Pittsburgh, and Wofford...Criminal Justice major.
Bacori Minner WR 6-3 175 Fr. St. Louis, Ga./Meadowcreek
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Meadowcreek High School and played under Head Coach Johnny Burdette...Earned two varsity letters...Served as a four-year captain...Set the school record for most receiving yards as an underclassman...Senior season limited due to injury...Competed in basketball and track as well...Played in Georgia's Class 6A division...PERSONAL: Full name: Bacori Ta'von Minner...Son of Latanyia Minner...Has one brother, Malik Carter, and one sister, Imani Dixon...Sport management major.
Jabari Monds DB 5-8 157 Fr. Fort Pierce, Fla./Fort Pierce Westwood
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming freshman...Enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Fort Pierce Westwood in Fort Pierce, Fla., where he played for Head Coach Ladarius Vann...Four-year letterwinner and two-year captain...Helped the Panthers to a 7-4 senior season...Produced 12 touchdowns, two interceptions, 800 receiving yards, and 50 tackles...Set the school record for all-time receiving yards in a single game...Earned All-Area First Team and First Team All-District honors...Won a regional state championship...Multi-sport athlete who also competed in baseball and track, earning MVP and Silver Slugger awards...Played center field and ran the 100m and 200m...Competed for three years with Thunder Baseball, winning a championship...PERSONAL: Full name: Jabari Monds...Goes by Bari...Son of James and Erica...Has two brothers, James and Jaylyn, and one sister, Justice...Comes from a very athletic family that includes six members who have played collegiately...Grandfather James Monds Sr. played for Tennessee-Martin; father James Monds Jr. played football at Toledo; uncle Mario played at Cincinnati before being drafted into the NFL (2001, Washington); uncle Todd played baseball for the Atlanta Braves; uncle Wonderful Monds was an All-American at Nebraska before playing in the NFL...Becomes the third brother currently on the EMU football team...Picked EMU over Bowling Green, Lehigh, Rhode Island, and Bethune-Cookman...Chemistry major.
Davontey Oliver DB 6-1 170 Fr. Boynton Beach, Fla./Somerset Academy Canyons
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Somerset Canyons Academy and played under Head Coach Alexander Gonzalez as a Cougar...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...Three-year captain...Also competed in track...Played 7-on-7 for Palm Beach Elite under Coach Roch...As a senior, appeared in nine games and totaled 36 tackles, including 25 solo and 11 assisted stops…Added 3.0 tackles for loss...Posted three interceptions, seven pass breakups, and one forced fumble...Rushed 58 times for 501 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 8.6 yards per carry...Caught three passes for 59 yards and one touchdown...Returned four kickoffs for 101 yards, averaging 25.3 yards per return...Added three punt returns for 90 yards, averaging 30.0 yards per return...Finished the season with 751 all-purpose yards, including 191 combined return yards...Also totaled 560 offensive yards on the year...PERSONAL: Full name: Davontey Oliver...Son of Daniel Donalds and Marion Lewis...Has two brothers, Kevontey and Keontey Fowler, and three sisters, Dumyia Parson, Rotayza Nero, and Jontiara Washington...Business management major.
Nathan Piggott TE 6-5 225 Fr. Troy, Mich./Athens
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Troy Athens High School and played under Head Coach Thomas Cook as a Red Hawk…Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...As a senior, caught 27 catches for 500 yards and five touchdowns...Averaged 18.5 yards per catch...Earned all-conference honors...Had 132 yards receiving and a score against Oxford...Also, played basketball...Ranks seventh all-time in school history in rebounds...PERSONAL: Full name: Nathan Michael Piggott...Son of Michael and Sonia Piggott...Has one sister, Kaitlyn...Chose EMU over offers from Marshall, Louisville, Kent State, and Central Michigan...Business major.
Armaad Sharp TE 6-2 224 Fr. East St. Louis, Ill./East St. Louis
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended East St. Louis Senior High and played under Head Coach Darren Sunkett as a Flyer...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...Served as a captain for one season...Recorded 21 receptions for 443 yards, averaging 21.1 yards per catch, and scored three touchdowns as a senior...Helped the Flyers win three state titles...Also spent time playing baseball...PERSONAL: Full name: Armaad Sharp...Son of Christopher Sharp and Ashley Dickerson...Has six brothers, Erico Tankins, Camren Sharp, Caden Sharp, Corion Sharp, and Christopher Sharp Jr., and two sisters, Amarri Waston and Amirri Dickerson...Sports management major.
Brady Shelton TE 6-5 230 Fr. Brighton, Mich./Brighton
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Brighton High School and played under Head Coach Brian Lemons as a Bulldog...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...Earned 2025 All-KLAA honors..Ended the regular season with 22 catches for 145 yards...As a junior, caught 12 passes for 84 yards...PERSONAL: Full name: Brady Niles Shelton...Son of Nick and Christy Shelton...Has one brother, DJ, and one sister, Riley...Construction Management major.
Brandon Simmons Jr. DL 6-0 270 Fr. Pitman, N.J./Glassboro
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Glassboro High School and played under Head Coach Timothy Breaker as a Bulldog...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN...Over four years, 364 tackles and 70 career sacks...Part of a team that went 14-0 as a senior...In 2025, had 110 tackles, 41 TFLs, 30 sacks, two defensive touchdowns, and a pick-6...On a star-studded Glassboro defense that allowed just 77 points all year, set a school record with 20 sacks, while also leading the team in tackles (122) and tackles for loss (34)... Nine of those sacks came in the state tournament as Glassboro steamrolled its opposition by an average of 42.8 points per game en route to a Group 1 state title...As a sophomore, earned All-State, Third Team Defense honors after recording 91 tackles, 31 for loss, and 13 sacks to help lead Glassboro to the Group 1 title game...Set the state of New Jersey sack record...Part of the first New Jersey team to go 27-0 over two seasons and the first team to win state championship in program history, Selected first-team all-state and was the New Jersey Defensive Player of the Year...Also part of the basketball team...PERSONAL: Full name: Brandon Cavon Simmons Jr...Son of Brandon Simmons Sr. and Danielle Fowler...Has one brother, Brehon, and one sister, Brooklyn...Hobbies include reptile care, fishing, and crabbing...Picked EMU over West Virginia, Pittsburgh, Miami, Syracuse, Akron, Temple, UConn ...Biology major.
Antonio Solares-Vitti DB 6-4 190 Fr. Dearborn, Mich./Divine Child
EMU: Pronounced: so-LAR-es VEE-tee...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Divine Child High School and played under Head Coach Christopher Laney as a Falcon...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN...Helped his team win the 2025 Division 4 state championship, the program's first since 1985…Had seven catches for 88 yards and two touchdowns in the finals...Earned all league honors two times…Competed in football, soccer, and basketball during his high school years...PERSONAL: Full name: Antonio Solares Vitti…Son of Luis Fernando Solares and Natasha Vitti...Has two brothers, Gianluca and Fernando, and two sisters, Eva and Fernanda...Pre-med major.
Nily Taylor OL 6-5 290 Fr. Columbus, Ohio/ Westerville North
EMU: Pronounced: duh-NIL-yee-on..2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Westerville North High School and played under Head Coach Stanley Jackson as a Warrior..Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...Did not allow a sack as a senior...Earned the All-N Award as well as being all-conference honorable mention, the Comeback Warrior Award, and a scholar-athlete...Also took part in wrestling and track & field...PERSONAL: Full name: D'Nilyeon Xavier Taylor...Son of Derrick Taylor and Kennitra Rice...Picked EMU over South Florida, Buffalo, West Virginia, Akron, and Bowling Green...Architectural Engineering major.
Andrew Trahin OL 6-5 290 Fr. Fort Wayne, Ind./Bishop Dwenger
EMU: Pronounced: TRAY-hin...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Bishop Dwenger High School and played under Head Coach Jason Garrett as a Saint...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...Considered the top lineman in the Fort Wayne area...As a senior, helped his team to a 13-2 record…Had 27 tackles and 2.5 sacks on defense...Collected first-team all-conference honors…Part of a conference, sectional, region, state semifinal, and state championship winning team...As a junior, was diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia, or SVT, a condition that causes rapid and irregular heartbeat along with palpitations, dizziness, and chest pain…Had corrective surgery that kept him out for six games…Named to the IFCA's 4A Junior All-State team in 2024…Won a sectional title in the shotput...PERSONAL: Full name: Andrew James Trahin...Son of Greg and Melissa Trahin ...Has two brothers, Jackson and William, and a sister, Sydnee...Picked EMU over Bowling Green, Kent State, Toledo, and Western Michigan...Exercise science major.
Adon Turner TE 6-3 240 Jr. Chico, Calif./Chico/Quincy/Butte
EMU: Pronounced: UH-don...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...BUTTE: Played in 19 career games with 51 catches for 612 yards and eight touchdowns...Averaged 32.2 yards per contest...2025: Played in nine games with 20 receptions for 200 yards and one score...Had two catches for 22 yards and a TD at Modesto in a 42-29 victory...2024: Selected a JUCO All-American as the team finished 10-1...Set the school's single-season receiving yards and touchdown receptions record for a tight end...Played in 10 contests with 31 catches for 412 yards and seven TDs...Finished with 110 yards and two touchdowns on five catches against Shasta...Caught two TDs against Feather River, while adding four grabs for 60 yards at Reedley...QUINCY: Was with the team during the 2023 season...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Chico High School and played under Head Coach Jason Alvister as a Panther...As a senior, had 30 receptions for 385 yards and three TDs...Was a two-time all-conference selection as well as earning offensive MVP and all-star accolades...PERSONAL: Full name: Adon Sterling Turner...Son of Nick and Rachel Turner...Has three sisters, Hannah, Sarah, and Jainah...Communication major.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University football program officially welcomed 37 student-athletes to the football program Wednesday, Dec. 3, during the Early Signing Period. All have committed to join the Eagles for the 2026 campaign.
The class includes a mix of 19 defensive, 17 offensive, and one special team players hailing from 15 different states across the United States as well as Canada. Offensively, EMU added six wide receivers, four offensive linemen, four tight ends, two running backs, and a quarterback. On the defensive side of the ball, the Eagles welcome seven defensive linemen, seven defensive backs, and five linebackers.
"This truly is a huge day for Eastern Michigan Football and all the young men and their families who are joining us today," said Head Coach Chris Creighton. "I do want to remind Eagle Nation that today is the day that Elijah Berman would have signed his papers. We remember him and will forever consider him part of our Eastern Michigan Football family. This class is special. It is our largest class, and it is uber talented with guys who have great character. Three state championships have already been won this year, with a good chance of more to come this month. Well over half the class will start with us this January."
The highly anticipated class features 28 student-athletes who will be "true" freshmen next season. A total of 28 signees earned a three-star ranking from one of the national recruiting services. The class also features the signing of 27 student-athletes (18 high school, 9 JUCO) who are enrolled in classes for the upcoming winter semester.
In its ninth year, the Early Signing Period was approved by the NCAA in May 2017. The early signing period allows high school seniors a 72-hour window in December to sign with the school of their choice. It comes about two months before National Signing Day, which is Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.
The following is a roster and biographical sketches for each of EMU's newest additions.
Samuel Adjin OL 6-3 285 Fr. La Pocatière, Quebec/Campus-Notre-Dame-de-Foy
EMU: Pronounced: ad-gin...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Campus-Notre-Dame-de-Foy and played under Head Coach Marc-André Dion as an offensive lineman...Helped lead the program to an RSEQ Championship...Four-year football athlete in Quebec's top prep system...PERSONAL: Full name: Samuel Adjin...Son of Mino Adjin and Rose Agouze...Has one sister, Laetitia...Business marketing major.
Rayquan Adkins DB 5-11 180 Jr. Miami, Fla./Northwestern/Cincinnati/Iowa Western
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...IOWA WESTERN: Recorded 14 tackles and 0.5 TFLs for the Reivers...CINCINNATI: 2023: Appeared in nine games and earned one start at cornerback during the season...Made his collegiate debut against Pittsburgh...Recorded his first career start against Houston...Saw action on special teams and ended the year with one tackle...Second "true" freshman to ever start at cornerback after Sauce Gardner...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Northwestern High School...Consensus three-star recruit and one of the Top 100 cornerback recruits in the nation according to 247Sports...Tallied 26 tackles and an eye-popping nine interceptions to go along with 18 pass breakups in nine games for Miami Dade Christian in 2021...PERSONAL: Full name: Rayquan Emmanuel Adkins...Son of Jennifer Love...Has two brothers, Ryan and Rayshon, and four sisters, Rayn, Rayven, Raymaya, and Alitra...Sports management major.
RJ Alphonse DL 6-3 240 Fr. Lake Worth, Fla./Chaminade-Madonna
EMU: Pronounced: AL-fuhnts...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Chaminade-Madonna College Prep and played under Head Coach Dameon Jones as an edge rusher and linebacker...Earned three varsity letters and served as a captain for one season...Helped guide the Lions to a 10-2 record as a senior...Recorded 12 sacks, 45 tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, and 25 quarterback hurries in his final season...Named Broward Second Team and earned the Scholar Athlete Award...Competed in track as well...Played in Florida's FHSAA Class 1A, one of the state's top divisions...PERSONAL: Full name: Rousselet Alphonse Jr....Son of Rousselet Alphonse, Gams and Miya Bourjolly...Has one brother, Gams Bourjolly Jr., and four sisters, Glory, Brianna, Celeste Bourjolly, and Ashlynn Alphonse...Criminal law or epidemiology major.
Colby Archie DL 6-2 225 Jr. Jackson, Miss./Jackson Academy/Dodge City C.C.
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...DODGE CITY C.C.: Considered a three-star prospect by247Sports and ESPN...Played in 18 career games for the Conquistadors, recording 41 tackles, 9.0 TFLs, and 7.0 sacks...In 2025, had 20 stops to go along with 3.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks...Notched a pair of sacks at Independence Community College to go along with a personal-best four tackles versus Highland and Ellsworth...In 2024, had 21 tackles with 5.5 TFLs and 4.5 sacks...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Jackson Academy and played under Head Coach Aubrey Blackwell as a Raider...Earned 13 varsity letters across multiple sports...Served as a captain for one season...Posted 95 tackles, 11 sacks, and 18 tackles for loss as a senior...Set the MAIS single-season sacks record...Named All-MAIS and First Team All-Conference...Team finished 7-3...Also competed in MMA, boxing, and karate, earning three medals in tournament competition...PERSONAL: Full name: Colby Hayden Archie...Son of Joanna Archie...Picked EMU over Western Michigan, Ball State, Kennesaw State, New Mexico, Old Dominion, and South Alabama...Criminal justice major.
JT Beasley WR 6-3 205 Jr. Saltillo, Miss./Saltillo/Northeast Mississippi C.C.
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI: Considered a two-star prospect by 247Sports...Played in 16 games over two seasons with 41 catches for 737 yards and six touchdowns...2025: Caught 26 passes for 437 yards and three scores...Had three or more catches in all but one game...Finished with 107 yards receiving against Copiah-Lincoln Community College after notching 123 yards in three grabs against East Mississippi Community College...2024: Had 15 catches for 300 yards and a trio of TDs...Grabbed four balls for 120 yards against Itawamba Community College while adding 95 yards and a score versus Southwest Mississippi Community College...Caught two TDs against Northwest Mississippi Community College...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Saltillo High School and played under Head Coach Ryan Finch as a Tiger...As a senior, had 38 catches for 509 yards and three touchdowns...Selected first-team all-division in each of his four seasons…Also participated in baseball, basketball, and track...PERSONAL: Full name: Johnathan Tate Beasley...Son of Richard Beasley and Detra Gaston...Has one brother, CJ, and one sister, Keyasa...Is a New Year's Day baby with a Jan. 1 birthday...Undecided major.
Elijah Berman DL 6-3 300 Fr. Dayton, Ohio/Chaminade Julienne
EMU: 2026: Committed to EMU on June 16, 2025, but passed away after a motorcycle crash on June 24, 2025 in Franklin, Ohio, at just 17 years old...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Chaminade Julienne High School and played for Head Coach Marcus Colvin as a Eagle...Was part of the school's Little Sibs program, where he mentored elementary school children from local Catholic schools...Worked with young student-athletes on the football field...PERSONAL: Full name: Elijah Dae Berman...Son of Heather Berman and La'Maine Simmon...Wanted to study business and become a real estate agent.
Kijon Braxton LB 6-2 215 Fr. Fairburn, Ga./Langston Hughes
EMU: Pronounced: kee-jon...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Langston Hughes High School and played under Coaches Andrico Hines and Daniel Boone as a Panther...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...Served as a four-year captain...Helped lead the Panthers to a 12-0 record as a senior...Recorded 10 sacks and 60 tackles in his final season...Won a state championship as a freshman...Two-time second-team all-region selection...Also competed in basketball...PERSONAL: Full name: Kijon Quentin Christian Brown-Braxton...Son of Jonathan Jamison and Kimberly McLean...Has one brother, Jonathan Jamison Jr...Picked EMU over FIU, Georgia State, FIU, East Tennessee State, and Gardner-Webb...Paralegal major.
Zach Brown LB 6-2 205 Fr. Steelton, Pa./Bishop McDevitt
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Bishop McDevitt High School and played under Head Coach Jeff Weachter as a Crusader...Considered a three-star prospect...Part of a team that went 14-2 during his senior season...Tallied 30 TFLs and five sacks en route to earning first team all-conference honors...Earned an invite to the Big 33 Football Classic, an all-star American football game between top high school players from Pennsylvania and Maryland...Also participated in track and wrestling...Started high school at Central Dauphin East...Earned All-EPA 6A honors in 2024...PERSONAL: Full name: Zach Sinclair Brown...Son of Tim and S. Brown...Has one brother, Zion and one sister, Zoey...Picked EMU over Boston College, Indiana, Liberty, UMass, Nebrasaka, and Pittsburgh...Wants to be a chef...Favorite dish to whip up is salmon, often served with rice and a side of greens – green beans, asparagus or broccoli...Graphic design major.
Cayden Burger WR 6-1 190 Jr. Petal, Miss./Petal/Holmes C.C.
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HOLMES C.C: Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN...Caught 13 passes for 161 yards and two touchdowns...Averaged 12.4 yards per catch in 2025...Also ran the ball 11 times for 58 yards...As a freshman, caught 37 passes for 318 yards and three scores...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Petal High School and played under Head Coach Marcus Boyles as a Panther...Had 1,265 all-purpose yards as a senior...Named the MVP in North vs. South All-Star Game and then got picked to play in Mississippi vs. Alabama...Also played baseball...PERSONAL: Full name: Cayden Marshall Burger...Son of Eddy and Lisa Burger...Has one brother, Eddie, and two sisters, Kayla and Shelby...Picked EMU over Coastal Carolina, South Alabama, and Western Kentucky...General studies major.
Fa'Rel Carter DB 5-11 175 Fr. Indianapolis, Ind./Decatur Central
EMU: Pronounced: fa-REL...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Decatur Central High School and played under Head Coach Kyle Enright as a Hawk...As a senior, had 780 all-purpose yards, 14 touchdowns, two interceptions, and 17 tackles...Earned all-state and all-county accolades...Part of one state championship and three conference title-winning teams...Named to the IndyStar Super Team...In 2024, had 170 yards rushing and three touchdowns – including a jaw-dropping 74-yard scamper with 3:33 left – to clinch a 38-24 triumph over Warsaw to claim the school's first state title...Finished the season on a nine-game winning streak...PERSONAL: Full name: Fa'Rel Lee Carter...Son of Faren Carter and Ashley Dodd...Has three brothers, Faren, Fenyx, and Terry, and a sister, Aunna...Picked EMU over Dartmouth, Eastern Kentucky, Harvard, and Kent State...Business major.
Marty Collins DB 5-11 195 Fr. Millville, N.J./Millville
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Millville Senior High School and played under Head Coach Humberto Ayala as a Pilot...Considered a three-star prospect by Rivals...As a strong safety, collected first team all-conference and first-team All-South Jersey...Part of the 100 Tackle Club...Helped the team to three sectional championships and a state title...PERSONAL: Full name: Shermar Adris Anthony Collins Jr....Son of Shermar Collins Sr. and Janita Hutchinson...Has three brothers, Shermar Collins III, Nasir Evans, and Desmond Martinez, and two sisters, Shanyia Collins and Aaliyah Collins...Picked EMU over Kent State, Monmouth, Villanova, Rhode Island, Elon, and LIU...Nursing major.
Mark Debiak DL 6-3 269 So. Kansas City, Kan./Gardner Edgerton/Butler C.C.
EMU: Pronounced: de-BE-ak...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...BUTLER C.C.: Appeared in 19 career games with 69 tackles, 12.5 TFLs, and 9.0 sacks, where he played under Head Coach Kyle Woodall...2025: Racked up 42 tackles, 5.5 tackles-for-loss, and 5.0 sacks...Added a forced fumble and a fumble recovery...2024: Notched 27 stops and 10 games...Added 7.0 TFLs and 4.0 sacks...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Gardner Edgerton High School in Gardner, Kan., where he played defensive end for Head Coach Jesse Owen...Three-year letterwinner and two-time team captain...Helped lead the Trailblazers to a 12-1 record and a state title as a senior...Recorded 13 sacks during his final season...Set program records for single-game, single-season, and career sacks...Also lettered twice in lacrosse...PERSONAL: Full name: Mark Christopher Debiak...Son of Jeff Debiak and Lizabeth Meinhardt...Has three brothers, Jack, Wade, and Luke, and one sister, Jojo...Business major.
Shawn Fishwick WR 6-2 188 Fr. Cedarville, Ohio/Xenia
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Xenia High School and played under Head Coach Maurice Harden as a Buccaneer...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...Had 532 yards and four touchdown receptions...Finished with the school record for the most receiving yards in a playoff game (207)...Hauled in 10 passes for 112 yards and a touchdown as the Buccaneers marched to a 42-21 win over Piqua...Earned first-team all-league, first-team All-Southwest Ohio, and first-team all-state...Part of a 2022 league title-winning team...Caught 21 passes for 241 yards and a touchdown despite his sophomore season being cut short by an injury...Also ran track...PERSONAL: Full name: Shawn Christopher Michael Fishwick...Son of Michael and Kimberly Fishwick...Has three brothers, Trevyn, Philip, and Michael, and five sisters, Serenity, Michaelay, Alexis, Taauna, and Ajiah...Picked EMU over Akron, Bowling Green, Cornell, Dartmouth, Miami, and Toledo...Undecided major.
Jonah Flowers LB 5-11 215 Jr. Surprise, Ariz./Valley Vista/Butte
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...BUTTE: Played in 20 games over two seasons with 103 tackles, 12.0 TFLs, and 1.5 sacks...Considered a two-star prospect by 247Sports...Finished 2025 with 83 tackles, 10 tackles for a loss, four pass breakups, 1.5 sacks, and an interception for the Roadrunners...Had four games with 10 or more stops, including a a season-best 14 at Sierra...Had 10 tackles and 3.0 TFLs versus Redwoods...In 2024, had 20 tackles and two TFLs...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Valley Vista High School and played under Head Coach Manny James as a Monsoon...Holds the school's all-time tackle record...As a senior, had 151 tackles, 10 TFLs, three sacks, two forced fumbles, and three touchdowns...Collected first-team all-state honors...Was the 6A West Valley Region Player of the Year as well as the district Player of the Year...Selected the team's Defensive MVP...Led the squad to a West Valley Region 6A Conference championship...PERSONAL: Full name: Jonah Flowers...Son of Joe and Misha Flowers...Has four brothers, Isaiah, Noah, Jeremiah, and Micah...Picked EMU over Southern Utah, Nevada, Northern Arizona, Sacramento State, Prairie View A&M, East Texas A&M, Liberty, Tennessee-Martin, and Central Michigan...Communication major.
Jahbarri Frost DL 6-2 265 Fr. Louisville, Ky./Trinity
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Trinity High School and played under Head Coach Jay Cobbas as a Shamrock...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...Part of back-to-back state championship winning teams in 2023 and 2024...Selected to the Louisville Courier Journal's preseason All-Metro football team on defense...Named KHSAA first team Academic All State as well as KHSAA honorable mention academic All State...Selected to play in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Dec. 8, 2025...As junior, posted 32 tackles (12 solo), 7.5 tackles for loss, and four sacks...PERSONAL: Full name: Jahbarri Frost...Son of Johnny and Shelisa Frost...Has one brother, Jahshua...Dad played at college for the University of Louisville and had a short NFL career with the New York Jets and coached college football for FAU...Picked EMU over Iowa State, Louisville, Murray State, Ball State, Cincinnati, Princeton, and Dartmouth...Undecided major.
Horace Glenn III DB 6-0 176 Fr. Boynton Beach, Fla./Atlantic
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Atlantic High School and played under Head Coach Jamelle Murray as an Eagle...Considered a three-star prospect by Rivals...Named one of the Sun Sentinel's Top 50 players in Palm Beach County...PERSONAL: Full name: Horace Horatio Glenn III...Son of Horace Glenn, Jr. and Khonda Jackson...Has one sister, Syncere...Picked EMU over Western Michigan, Western Kentucky, FAU, Navy, Ohio, and Rhode Island...Sport management major.
Carl Jean-Bart WR 6-0 180 Fr. Lake Alfred, Fla./Evans
EMU: Pronounced: John-Bart...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, attended Evans High School and played under Head Coach Karlos Odum as a Trojan...Played his freshman through junior years at Davenport High School under Head Coach Jeff George as a Bronco...Considered a three-star prospect by Rivals...Named one of the Orlando Sentinel's Central Florida Super60 players...Had 690 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior...As a junior, tallied 68 catches for 1,379 yards and nine touchdowns...In 2023, put together 30 receptions for 424 yards and seven touchdowns...After playing football in pads from the age of five in Savannah, Ga., he moved to Florida, where he continued playing youth football...Played 7-on-7 ball under former Pitt quarterback Rod Rutherford, who also serves as his trainer...PERSONAL: Full name: Carl Hasan Immanuel Jean-Bart...Son of Carl and Chyroena Jean-Bart...Has one brother, Zechariah, and three sisters, Zorayda, Zinnia, and Caliana...Choose EMU over offers from Pitt, Wake Forest, Arkansas State, Bowling Green, FIU, and FAU...Sport management major.
Decorie Johnson RB 6-2 205 Fr. Orlando, Fla./Winter Park
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Winter Park High School and played under Head Coach Tim Shifflet as a Wildcat...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN...Transferred into Winter Park for senior season...In his final year, notched 1,028 all-purpose yards and 12 touchdowns...In 2024, he was a star player for Lake Howell...Carried the ball 96 times for 751 yards (7.8 YPC) and nine TDs, while also catching the ball 30 times for 409 yards (13.6 YPC) and five TDs...Added a kick return for a touchdown...Multi-sport athlete that also ran track...PERSONAL: Full name: Decorie Nathaniel Johnson...Son of Delaney Johnson and Jamie Broomfield...Has one brother, Nyzais, and one sister, Aleyah...Picked EMU over Pittsburgh, Syracuse, UAB, Appalachian State, Arkansas State, FAU...Business major.
Nazir Jones-Davis RB 6-0 210 Fr. Philadelphia, Pa./Bishop McDevitt
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Bishop McDevitt High School and played under Head Coach Jeff Weachter as a Crusader...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, and Rivals...Rushed for 3,798 career yards and 45 touchdowns, while grabbing 16 passes for 201 yards…Had 16 100+ yards games with an average of 7.3 yards per carry...As a senior, carried the ball for 1,163 yards and 17 touchdowns…Averaged 96.9 yards per contest...Notched 117 rushing yards in a playoff victory over Solanco...Averaged 8.1 yards per carry in a 36-20 win over State College…As a junior, turned in 1,657 yards and 18 TDs...Averaged 110.5 yards per game...Also had 94 tackles, three forced fumbles, and one interception...Earned 5A All-State first team honors at running back as well as All Mid-Penn - Commonwealth...During his sophomore year, ran for 978 yards and 10 touchdowns...Averaged 81.5 yards a game...Also ran track and qualified for the AAU Junior Olympic Games...PERSONAL: Full name: Nazir Jamil Jones-Davis...Son of Dominique Hopkins and Jamilla Jones...Has one brother, Bashir...Picked EMU over Sacramento State, Stony Brook, and Youngstown State...Business major.
Aaron Kearse LB 6-0 205 Fr. Americus, Ga./Sumter County
EMU: Pronounced: KEER-sea...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Sumter County High School and played under Head Coach William Rogers as a Panther...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...As a senior, ran for 656 yards on 93 carries with 15 touchdowns, while adding five catches for 51 yards and one score...On defense, totaled 40 tackles, 11.0 TFLs, three fumble recoveries, 2.0 sacks, and two interceptions...As an eighth-grader at Sumter County Middle School, he was named the ITG Next 2021-22 Georgia Male Youth Athlete of the Year...Earned first-team all-state honors on both offense and defense...PERSONAL: Full name: Aaron Jordan Fitzgerald Kearse...Son of Vincent and Lakeish Kearse...Has four brothers, Vincent, Jr., Stephen, Deangelo, and Kabren, and three sisters, Qua, Denishia, and Breyanna...Sports Management major.
Nick Kinsey QB 6-3 205 Fr. Akron, Ohio/Archbishop Hoban
EMU: Pronounced: KIN-see...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Archbishop Hoban High School and played under Head Coach Tim Tyrell as a Knight...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN...After two years as the starting quarterback at Stillwater, transferred to Archbishop Hoban High School in Akron, Ohio...Threw for 2,268 yards and 24 scores as a sophomore at Stillwater...In 2024, he threw for 1,412 yards and 10 scores as Stillwater — which featured an inexperienced varsity receiving core...Arrived in Stillwater, Minn. in 2023 after transferring in from Benilde-St. Margaret's in Minneapolis, Minn....Also participated in baseball and basketball...PERSONAL: Full name: Nicholas Matthew Derus Kinsey...Son of John Kinsey and Barb Anderson...Has one brother, Jack, and one sister, Emily...Chose EMU over Georgia Tech, Miami, Ole Miss, Southern Miss, UConn, and UNLV...Criminology/Business major.
Van Krisiloff P/K 6-0 175 Fr. Indianapolis, Ind./Cathedral
EMU: Pronounced: chris-OH-loff...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Cathedral High School and played under Head Coach Bill Peebles as a Fighting Irish...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...Listed as the top-ranked kicker in the state of Indiana and the No. 13 kicker in the nation...Holds the program record for career field goals made (33), career points (210), field goal percentage in a season (80%), net punt average in a season (43 yards), and the highest PAT percentage (100%)...Named a Kohl's Kicking All-American as well as a two-time honorable mention All-American Punter...As a junior, was named 6A all-state and a two-time all-city kicker...Selected to the 2025 IndyStar Super Team...As a senior, connected on 13 field goals, 15-of-15 extra points, 22 touchbacks, and averaged 40 yards per punt...Nailed a 46-yard field goal with 12 seconds left to seal a 23-20 win over Bishop Chatard...During his junior season, he averaged 42.2 yards per punt and had 25 touchbacks on 53 kickoffs...Also participated in basketball, tennis, ski, golf, track, hockey, and soccer...As a freshman, was the city champion in the 800m, 4x400m, and the 4x800m...PERSONAL: Full name: Van Michael George Krisiloff...Son of Jarrod and Megan Krisiloff...Has one brother, Dax...Finance major.
Alijah Lacey DL 6-4 230 Jr. Savannah, Ga./New Hampstead/GA Southern/Georgia Military
EMU: 2026: Joins the program after previous stops at Georgia Southern and Georgia Military College...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...GEORGIA MILITARY: Played the 2025 season as a defensive end...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...Appeared in nine games...Recorded 22 total tackles with 16 solo stops and six assisted tackles...Added two sacks for 15 yards and three tackles for loss for 16 yards...Forced one fumble...Finished with 2.4 tackles per game...GEORGIA SOUTHERN: 2024: Did not see any game action...Suffered a shoulder injury that required surgery and caused him to miss the season...2023: Played in two games...Was on the field for two total snaps (one defense, one special teams)...Was redshirted...Made his collegiate debut late at App State, playing on defense for one snap...Saw action on a kickoff coverage against Ohio in the Myrtle Beach Bowl...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Savannah High School and New Hampstead High School...Played under Head Coach Kyle Hockman...Served as a two-year captain...Recorded 37 total tackles, seven sacks, two defensive touchdowns, and one offensive touchdown as a senior...Qualified for track sectionals...Participated in track, basketball, and band...Selected for the Georgia Coastal Carolina Game...Competed in GHSA play...PERSONAL: Full name: Alijah Kani Lacey...Son of Kindle Kyle and Racheal Lacey...Has four siblings, Angel, Aiden, Alex, and Alexsis...Psychology major.
CJ McCoy DL 6-2 286 Fr. Mascotte, Fla./The First Academy
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended First Academy High School and played under Head Coach Jeff Conaway as a Royal...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...Named to the Orlando Sentinel Super 60, ranked 35th...PERSONAL: Full name: Cashman Ashton McCoy, Jr....Son of Cashman and Joy McCoy...Has two sisters, Krista and Karissa...Picked EMU over Marshall and Southern Miss...General Business major.
Elgin McDuffey LB 6-1 235 Jr. Jackson, Miss./Callaway/East Central C.C.
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as a junior after two seasons at East Central C.C....Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...EAST CENTRAL C.C.: Played in 20 career games, recording 86 tackles, 5.0 TFLs, five PBUs, and three interceptions...Played linebacker under Head Coach Jonathan Webster and earned honorable mention recognition...Helped East Central win the South State championship in 2025...As a sophomore, tallied 59 stops, 5.0 TFLs, five pass breakups, two interceptions, once forced fumble, and 0.5 sacks for a loss of six yards...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Callaway High School in Jackson, Miss., and played linebacker for Head Coach Damon Brown...Finished his senior year with 32 tackles and 12 tackles for loss in four games...Named 6A Second Team All-State and All-Metro First Team...PERSONAL: Full name: Elgin Dannel McDuffey...Prefers to go by Duffey...Son of Cheryl and Doug McDuffey...Has two brothers, CJ and Cortex, and one sister, E'najasa...Picked EMU over Georgia Sate and Sam Houston...Business finance major.
Carter Miculka OL 6-6 265 Fr. Corunna, Mich./Owosso
EMU: Pronounced: MIH-kul-uh...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Owosso High School and played under Head Coach Ron Tyner as a Trojan...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports and the No. 43 player in the 2026 class in Michigan...Is the highest-ranked prospect from Owosso since Brad Van Pelt, who went on to star at Michigan State and in the NFL...Played multiple positions as an offensive lineman, a defensive lineman, and a linebacker...Selected all-conference four times (first team, twice second team, and honorable mention)...Was a Michigan Sports Writers Division 3-4 second team all-state selection in 2024, as well as collecting Detroit Free Press All-State accolades...Helped lead the Trojans to their best season since 2012...Also participated in basketball, earning second team all-conference honors...PERSONAL: Full name: Carter Richard Miculka...Son of Jason and Carrie Miculka...Has one sister, Carrie...Environmental Engineering major.
CJ Miller WR 6-0 175 Fr. Miami, Fla./Palmetto
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Miami Palmetto High School and played under Head Coach Mike Manasco as a Panther...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN...At the mid-point of his senior campaign, had 25 receptions for 405 yards and five touchdowns...Transferred into Miami Palmetto for senior season after attending Westminster Christian...As a junior in 2024, recorded 56 catches for over 1,000 yards and eight touchdowns while logging two interceptions, returning one for a touchdown...Multi-sport athlete that also plays basketball and runs track...Clocked a 4.44 in the 40-yard dash and a 4.39 shuttle at an Under Armour Camp... Selected to the Rising Stars All-South Florida Sophomore Team...PERSONAL: Full name: Conneilus Terrale Miller, Jr....Son of Conneilus and Isaura Miller...Has one sister, Tatiana...Picked EMU over Boston College, Liberty, Pittsburgh, and Wofford...Criminal Justice major.
Bacori Minner WR 6-3 175 Fr. St. Louis, Ga./Meadowcreek
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Meadowcreek High School and played under Head Coach Johnny Burdette...Earned two varsity letters...Served as a four-year captain...Set the school record for most receiving yards as an underclassman...Senior season limited due to injury...Competed in basketball and track as well...Played in Georgia's Class 6A division...PERSONAL: Full name: Bacori Ta'von Minner...Son of Latanyia Minner...Has one brother, Malik Carter, and one sister, Imani Dixon...Sport management major.
Jabari Monds DB 5-8 157 Fr. Fort Pierce, Fla./Fort Pierce Westwood
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming freshman...Enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Fort Pierce Westwood in Fort Pierce, Fla., where he played for Head Coach Ladarius Vann...Four-year letterwinner and two-year captain...Helped the Panthers to a 7-4 senior season...Produced 12 touchdowns, two interceptions, 800 receiving yards, and 50 tackles...Set the school record for all-time receiving yards in a single game...Earned All-Area First Team and First Team All-District honors...Won a regional state championship...Multi-sport athlete who also competed in baseball and track, earning MVP and Silver Slugger awards...Played center field and ran the 100m and 200m...Competed for three years with Thunder Baseball, winning a championship...PERSONAL: Full name: Jabari Monds...Goes by Bari...Son of James and Erica...Has two brothers, James and Jaylyn, and one sister, Justice...Comes from a very athletic family that includes six members who have played collegiately...Grandfather James Monds Sr. played for Tennessee-Martin; father James Monds Jr. played football at Toledo; uncle Mario played at Cincinnati before being drafted into the NFL (2001, Washington); uncle Todd played baseball for the Atlanta Braves; uncle Wonderful Monds was an All-American at Nebraska before playing in the NFL...Becomes the third brother currently on the EMU football team...Picked EMU over Bowling Green, Lehigh, Rhode Island, and Bethune-Cookman...Chemistry major.
Davontey Oliver DB 6-1 170 Fr. Boynton Beach, Fla./Somerset Academy Canyons
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Somerset Canyons Academy and played under Head Coach Alexander Gonzalez as a Cougar...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...Three-year captain...Also competed in track...Played 7-on-7 for Palm Beach Elite under Coach Roch...As a senior, appeared in nine games and totaled 36 tackles, including 25 solo and 11 assisted stops…Added 3.0 tackles for loss...Posted three interceptions, seven pass breakups, and one forced fumble...Rushed 58 times for 501 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 8.6 yards per carry...Caught three passes for 59 yards and one touchdown...Returned four kickoffs for 101 yards, averaging 25.3 yards per return...Added three punt returns for 90 yards, averaging 30.0 yards per return...Finished the season with 751 all-purpose yards, including 191 combined return yards...Also totaled 560 offensive yards on the year...PERSONAL: Full name: Davontey Oliver...Son of Daniel Donalds and Marion Lewis...Has two brothers, Kevontey and Keontey Fowler, and three sisters, Dumyia Parson, Rotayza Nero, and Jontiara Washington...Business management major.
Nathan Piggott TE 6-5 225 Fr. Troy, Mich./Athens
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Troy Athens High School and played under Head Coach Thomas Cook as a Red Hawk…Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...As a senior, caught 27 catches for 500 yards and five touchdowns...Averaged 18.5 yards per catch...Earned all-conference honors...Had 132 yards receiving and a score against Oxford...Also, played basketball...Ranks seventh all-time in school history in rebounds...PERSONAL: Full name: Nathan Michael Piggott...Son of Michael and Sonia Piggott...Has one sister, Kaitlyn...Chose EMU over offers from Marshall, Louisville, Kent State, and Central Michigan...Business major.
Armaad Sharp TE 6-2 224 Fr. East St. Louis, Ill./East St. Louis
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended East St. Louis Senior High and played under Head Coach Darren Sunkett as a Flyer...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...Served as a captain for one season...Recorded 21 receptions for 443 yards, averaging 21.1 yards per catch, and scored three touchdowns as a senior...Helped the Flyers win three state titles...Also spent time playing baseball...PERSONAL: Full name: Armaad Sharp...Son of Christopher Sharp and Ashley Dickerson...Has six brothers, Erico Tankins, Camren Sharp, Caden Sharp, Corion Sharp, and Christopher Sharp Jr., and two sisters, Amarri Waston and Amirri Dickerson...Sports management major.
Brady Shelton TE 6-5 230 Fr. Brighton, Mich./Brighton
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Brighton High School and played under Head Coach Brian Lemons as a Bulldog...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...Earned 2025 All-KLAA honors..Ended the regular season with 22 catches for 145 yards...As a junior, caught 12 passes for 84 yards...PERSONAL: Full name: Brady Niles Shelton...Son of Nick and Christy Shelton...Has one brother, DJ, and one sister, Riley...Construction Management major.
Brandon Simmons Jr. DL 6-0 270 Fr. Pitman, N.J./Glassboro
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Glassboro High School and played under Head Coach Timothy Breaker as a Bulldog...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN...Over four years, 364 tackles and 70 career sacks...Part of a team that went 14-0 as a senior...In 2025, had 110 tackles, 41 TFLs, 30 sacks, two defensive touchdowns, and a pick-6...On a star-studded Glassboro defense that allowed just 77 points all year, set a school record with 20 sacks, while also leading the team in tackles (122) and tackles for loss (34)... Nine of those sacks came in the state tournament as Glassboro steamrolled its opposition by an average of 42.8 points per game en route to a Group 1 state title...As a sophomore, earned All-State, Third Team Defense honors after recording 91 tackles, 31 for loss, and 13 sacks to help lead Glassboro to the Group 1 title game...Set the state of New Jersey sack record...Part of the first New Jersey team to go 27-0 over two seasons and the first team to win state championship in program history, Selected first-team all-state and was the New Jersey Defensive Player of the Year...Also part of the basketball team...PERSONAL: Full name: Brandon Cavon Simmons Jr...Son of Brandon Simmons Sr. and Danielle Fowler...Has one brother, Brehon, and one sister, Brooklyn...Hobbies include reptile care, fishing, and crabbing...Picked EMU over West Virginia, Pittsburgh, Miami, Syracuse, Akron, Temple, UConn ...Biology major.
Antonio Solares-Vitti DB 6-4 190 Fr. Dearborn, Mich./Divine Child
EMU: Pronounced: so-LAR-es VEE-tee...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Divine Child High School and played under Head Coach Christopher Laney as a Falcon...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN...Helped his team win the 2025 Division 4 state championship, the program's first since 1985…Had seven catches for 88 yards and two touchdowns in the finals...Earned all league honors two times…Competed in football, soccer, and basketball during his high school years...PERSONAL: Full name: Antonio Solares Vitti…Son of Luis Fernando Solares and Natasha Vitti...Has two brothers, Gianluca and Fernando, and two sisters, Eva and Fernanda...Pre-med major.
Nily Taylor OL 6-5 290 Fr. Columbus, Ohio/ Westerville North
EMU: Pronounced: duh-NIL-yee-on..2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Westerville North High School and played under Head Coach Stanley Jackson as a Warrior..Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...Did not allow a sack as a senior...Earned the All-N Award as well as being all-conference honorable mention, the Comeback Warrior Award, and a scholar-athlete...Also took part in wrestling and track & field...PERSONAL: Full name: D'Nilyeon Xavier Taylor...Son of Derrick Taylor and Kennitra Rice...Picked EMU over South Florida, Buffalo, West Virginia, Akron, and Bowling Green...Architectural Engineering major.
Andrew Trahin OL 6-5 290 Fr. Fort Wayne, Ind./Bishop Dwenger
EMU: Pronounced: TRAY-hin...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Bishop Dwenger High School and played under Head Coach Jason Garrett as a Saint...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...Considered the top lineman in the Fort Wayne area...As a senior, helped his team to a 13-2 record…Had 27 tackles and 2.5 sacks on defense...Collected first-team all-conference honors…Part of a conference, sectional, region, state semifinal, and state championship winning team...As a junior, was diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia, or SVT, a condition that causes rapid and irregular heartbeat along with palpitations, dizziness, and chest pain…Had corrective surgery that kept him out for six games…Named to the IFCA's 4A Junior All-State team in 2024…Won a sectional title in the shotput...PERSONAL: Full name: Andrew James Trahin...Son of Greg and Melissa Trahin ...Has two brothers, Jackson and William, and a sister, Sydnee...Picked EMU over Bowling Green, Kent State, Toledo, and Western Michigan...Exercise science major.
Adon Turner TE 6-3 240 Jr. Chico, Calif./Chico/Quincy/Butte
EMU: Pronounced: UH-don...2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...BUTTE: Played in 19 career games with 51 catches for 612 yards and eight touchdowns...Averaged 32.2 yards per contest...2025: Played in nine games with 20 receptions for 200 yards and one score...Had two catches for 22 yards and a TD at Modesto in a 42-29 victory...2024: Selected a JUCO All-American as the team finished 10-1...Set the school's single-season receiving yards and touchdown receptions record for a tight end...Played in 10 contests with 31 catches for 412 yards and seven TDs...Finished with 110 yards and two touchdowns on five catches against Shasta...Caught two TDs against Feather River, while adding four grabs for 60 yards at Reedley...QUINCY: Was with the team during the 2023 season...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Chico High School and played under Head Coach Jason Alvister as a Panther...As a senior, had 30 receptions for 385 yards and three TDs...Was a two-time all-conference selection as well as earning offensive MVP and all-star accolades...PERSONAL: Full name: Adon Sterling Turner...Son of Nick and Rachel Turner...Has three sisters, Hannah, Sarah, and Jainah...Communication major.
Motor City MACtion: Eastern Michigan-Central Michigan Football to Play at Ford Field
Wednesday, January 21
He's Back! Kim Granted Extra Year of Eligibility, Set to Return for 2026 Season
Wednesday, January 07
National Signing Day - Behind the Scenes
Wednesday, December 03
2026 EMU Football Early Signing Day Show
Wednesday, December 03