KENNESAW, Ga. - Kennesaw State head football coach
Brian Bohannon and his staff welcome another signing day class as future Owls put pen to paper and make it official by signing a national letter of intent.
"I am excited to see a great class come to fruition and have a quality group of young men join our program on National Signing Day," said Bohannon. "Our staff has worked extremely hard to find student-athletes that will bring effort, attitude and toughness to our program."
In just four years, Kennesaw State football has turned into a national powerhouse, earning the No. 4 overall seed in the 2018 FCS Playoffs. The Owls have won back-to-back Big South Conference championships and made consecutive quarterfinal appearances in the FCS Playoffs.
With an overall record of 37-12, Bohannon guided KSU to the second-most wins by a Division I start-up program since 2008, sitting only behind Old Dominion's 38 victories in its first four seasons. The Owls are the only start-up team in their first four years to put together two separate 10-game winning streaks.
KSU has been unstoppable at home and had the third-longest home winning streak at 15 games entering the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs. The Owls are 22-4 all-time at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in four seasons of competition.
National Signing Day Tracker ⬇️⬇️
Antwann Fann // OL // 6-3 // 320 // Perry, Ga. // Perry HS
High School: A three-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals.com and scout.com … prepped at Perry High School in Perry, Ga. Under head coach Kevin Smith … competed in football and track and field … garnered first team all-region honors and was a two-time region Player of the Week.
Personal: Son of Shontorria and Antwann Fann … has a sister named Jalyn … plans to major in physical education.
Marquez Baxter // DL // 6-3 // 190 // Macon, Ga. // Southwest Macon HS
High School: Played at Southwest Macon High School under head coach Joe Dupree … racked 260 career tackles and added 7.0 sacks, 26 tackles for loss and four interceptions … named the Macon Touchdown Club Player of the Week after totaling 15 tackles, two tackles for loss, 33 interception return yards and a 70-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown against East Lauren high School … named AJC All-Region as a linebacker.
Personal: Son of Dedria Baxter (Mother) and Regina Baker (Grandmother) … has four sisters … plans to major in civil engineering or business management.
Iaan Cousin // RB // 6-0 // 165 // Mt. Zion, Ga. // Mount Zion HS
High School: Played at Mount Zion High School under head coach Kevin Jones … helped lead team to the quarterfinals of the 2018 GHSA Class A Public State Championship and a 10-2 overall record … Named the 2018 Region 6A-A Player of the Year in the state of Georgia … earned All-Region and All-Area honors … had 552 rushing yards on 52 carries and added 492 passing yards and 21 total touchdowns …
Personal: Son of Cassandra Chism and Garrick Cousin … has three siblings, Ravin Chism, Ambriana Chism and Jessica Chism … had a top five ACT score at Mount Zion High School … plans to major in sports medicine.
Preston Daniels // RB // 5-11 // 225 // Sandersville, Ga. // Washington County HS
High School: Played at Washington County High School under head coach Joel Ingram … was a four-year starter and led the Golden Hawks to a 10-3 record as a senior and into the quarterfinals of the GHSA Class AA State Championship … recorded 34 tackles for loss and one interception during his senior campaign … is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year and earned All-State honors three times …
Personal: Son of April Carswell and Willie Daniels, Jr. … has one brother, Willie Daniels III, and one sister, De'nisha … plans to major in sports medicine.
Jeremy Dees // DL // 6-1 // 255 // Evergreen, Ala. // Hillcrest HS
High School: Played at Hillcrest High School in Evergreen, Alabama, under head coach Clinton Smith … led the Jaguars to the quarterfinals of the 2018 Alabama High School 4A State Championship and an 8-5 overall record … registered 106 total tackles as a senior, including 93 solo … averaged 9.6 tackles per game, registered 8.0 sacks and caused three fumbles … earned All-State honors and recorded 300 career tackles, 30 tackles for loss and 18.0 sacks.
Personal: Son of Carolyn and John Dees, Sr. … has one brother, John Dees, Jr.
Jack Chavis // OL // 6-2 // 290 // New Hebron, Miss. // Prentiss Christian HS // Holmes CC
Holmes CC: Played two seasons at Holmes Community College under head coach Jeff Koonz … earned All-Region XXIII honors and All-State honorable mention after helping lead the Bulldogs to 11 wins during the last two seasons … paved the way on the offensive line as Holmes CC rushed for 261.1 yards per game … recipient of the Ras Branch Award, given to the student-athlete that excels on the field, in the classroom and in the community.
High School: Played at Prentiss Christian High School in Prentiss, Mississippi, under header coach Randy Holloway … led the Saint to a 10-2 record during his senior season and into the quarterfinals of the 2016 MAIS A-AA Football Championships.
Personal: Son of Ronnie and Donna Chavis … has two siblings, Jamie Holland and Tyler Chavis … plans to major in history.
Traveon Latimore // WR // 6-1 // 200 // Colbert, Ga. // Madison County HS
High School: Played at Madison County High School for head coach Chris Smith … caught 62 passes for 1,026 yards and 13 touchdowns … ran the ball 115 times for 640 yards and 13 touchdowns in three seasons … named to the 2018 GHSA 8-4A All Region Team … voted the Athens Banner-Herald Player of the Week after collecting four catches for 104 yards … had a career-best 31 catches for 604 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior … rushed for a career-high 339 yards on 65 carries with seven touchdowns as a senior.
Personal: Son of Nyndaly and Tracie Latimore … has one sibling, Trynton … plans to major in sport management.
Camari Louis // DB // 5-10 // 180 // Moultrie, Ga. // Colquitt County HS
High School : Played at Colquitt County for head coach Rush Propst … Led team to a 14-1 record and a appearance in the Class 7A state championship game … team was 33-10 in his three years … finished career with 208 tackles, 125 solo tackles, five interceptions and two sacks … as a senior, registered 80 tackles (36 solo) and four interceptions … collected 5.5 tackles in the 2018 Class 7A state championship game … blocked a game-tying extra point attempt against Archer in overtime in the Class 7A semifinal to win the game ... named to the 2018 GHSA 1-7A All Region Football Team … recorded 92 tackles (58 solo) as a junior.
Personal: Son of Patrice Walker and Nelson Louis … has two siblings, Samari and Niya … plans to major in business management or sport management.
Joel Parker // DL // 6-2 // 240 // Birmingham, Ala. // Pinson Valley High School
High School: A two-time state champion at Pinson Valley High School … named Trussville Tribune First-Team Defense in 2018 … led the state of Alabama in sacks in 2017 … a two-star recruit by 24/7 sports … Played for Patrick Nix … recorded 6.5 tackles against Oxford on Sept. 21, 2018.
Personal: A resident of Birmingham, Ala. … son of Lawrence and Pepper Parker… has one sister, Nola … born April 17, 2001 … major is undecided
Alexzander Feliz // OL // 6-1 // 290 // Broward County, Fla. // Chaminade-Madonna HS // ASA College
ASA College: A junior college transfer from ASA College in Hialeah, Fla. … played two seasons for the Silver Storm under head coach Chris Boden, helping the team to an 8-8 overall record.
High School: Prepped at Chaminade-Madonna High School in Hollywood, Fla. … tabbed first team All-Broward County by the
Miami Herald.
Personal: Son of Brenda Buvet … has a brother named Christopher … Plans to major in construction management.
Marreo Thomas // OL // 6-0 // 280 // Anniston, Ala. // Saks HS
High School: Played on both the offensive and defensive line for Saks High School under head coach Jonathan Miller … helped the Wildcats reach a quarterfinal berth in the 2018 Alabama Class 3A State Tournament, finishing the season with a 10-2 overall record … earned all-state and all-county accolades his junior and senior seasons.
Personal: Son of Kristy and Marreo Thomas … has five sisters and one brother … plans on majoring in nursing at KSU.
Nykeem Farrow // RB // 5-9 // 165 // Bleckley, Ga. // Bleckley County HS
High School: A three-sport (basketball, football, track and field) athlete at Beckley County High School in Cochran, Ga. … a two-time all-region selection under head coach Von Lassiter … had a pair of 1,000-yard rushing campaigns and two seasons with at least 20 touchdowns … averaged 22.3 points a game as a member of the Royals' basketball team … advanced to the Georgia state track championships four times, competing in the 100 and 200 meter sprints.
Personal: Son of Brandy and Willie Farrow, Jr. … has a sister, Nakira, and brother, Nykez … Cousin Derek Farrow played for the Owls (2015-16) … plans to major in business.
Devin Floyd // OL // 6-1 // 270 Rome, Ga. // Rome HS
High School: Prepped at Rome High School under head coach John Reid … was an anchor on Wolves' team that posted a four-year record of 50-7 and captured back-to-back Georgia Class 5A state championships in 2016 and 2017 … 38-0 victory over Warner Robins in 2017 state title game capped a 15-0 season … helped Rome to the 2018 state semifinals where the Wolves fell 45-28 to Warner Robins, ending a 40-game winning streak that dated back to September 9, 2016 … did not allow a sack during senior season … garnered second team all-region honors … also played basketball for two seasons.
Personal: Son of Michelle Pembleton and Denier Floyd … has two brothers, J'Kwon Floyd and DeMarion Floyd … plans to major in sports broadcasting.
Cade Radam // 6-0 // 205 // Canton, Ga. // Creekview HS
High School: A four-year letterwinner for Creekview high school under head coach Adam Carter … totaled 4,968 career rushing yards on 867 carries … scored 44 times on the ground in high school and accounted for 50 total touchdowns … averaged 112.9 yards per contest and 5.7 yards per rush … averaged 7.3 yards per rush in 2018 and scored 24 rushing touchdowns as a senior … had four receiving touchdowns in 2018 … tabbed All-County, All-Region and All-State in 2018 … named the 2018 Regional Offensive Player of the Year … academic letterman through high school … caption of the Creekview football team.
Personal: A resident of Canton, Ga. … son of Jason and Amy Radam … has three brothers, Jake, Luke and Austin Patchainan … sported a 3.7 GPA in high school … plans on majoring physical education.
Kadarius Satterwhite // DB // 5-11 // 195 // Newnan, Ga. // Newnan HS // Dodge City CC
Dodge City Community College: Played in all 11 games for the Conquistadors under head coach Gary Thomas … recorded 43 total tackles, 4.5 for a loss, two pass breakups and a forced fumble.
High School: Played both ways as a quarterback and defensive back for the Cougars … logged nearly 500 yards through the air and 725 rushing yards his senior season … defensively, he racked up 75 tackles, eight interceptions and six pass breakups during his high school career … a three-star recruit according to 247Sports … earned first-team all-region accolades twice while garnering first-team all-metro and first-team all-Coweta honors.
Personal: Son of Toni Hudson and Larry Satterwhite … has two sisters and one brother, Kiara, Alicia and Larry … plans on majoring in business communications and marketing.
Xavier Shepherd // QB // 6-0 // 190 // Nashville, Tenn. // Pearl-Cohn HS
High School: Was a three-year starter for head coach Tony Brunetti at Pearl-Cohn High School … accumulated 5,485 passing yards and 52 touchdowns during his high school career … on the ground, he has accounted for 1,778 career rushing yards for 25 touchdowns, averaging 157.9 total yards per game … helped lead the Firebirds to back-to-back state semifinal appearances in 2016 and 2017 … a three-star rated recruit according to 247Sports … named to the all-metro and all-region teams three years running in addition to being named the region's offensive and overall MVP.
Personal: The son of Sheila and Karl Shepherd … plans on majoring in biology.
Darius Miller // DB // 5-10 // 190 // Cohutta, Ga. // Coahulla Creek HS // Dodge City CC
Dodge City CC: Transfer from Dodge City Community College where he played under head coach Gary Thomas … played for the Conqs in 2018… totaled 12 total tackles … had eight solo stops … averaged four tackles per contest.
High School: Was a two-sport athlete at Coahulla Creek High School … played football and basketball.
Personal: A resident of Cohutta, Ga. … son of Reda Miller… born on April 27, 1996… plans on majoring in criminal justice.
Jeremiah Paulo // 6-1 // 290 // Bellflower, Calif. // Lakewood HS // Long Beach CC
Long Beach CC: Transfer from Long Beach City College where he was named First Team All-Conference and earned Offensive MVP honors … was a two-year starter for head coach Brett Peabody.
High School: A four-year letterwinner for Lakewood high school … named Offensive and Defensive Player of the year at Lakewood High School … tabbed Athlete of the Season along with Performer of the Year in 2015 … inducted into the Lakewood Hall of Fame … voted First Team Offense and First Team Defense in 2015 in the Moore League … sported a 3.0 GPA at Lakewood.
Personal: Son of Segia and Valeli Paulo … has five siblings, Lanu, Asolupe, Austin, David and Kevin … plans on majoring in social science.
Jonathan Murphy // QB // 6-0 // 190 // Los Angeles, Calif. // Westchester HS // Long Beach CC
Long Beach CC: Transfer from Long Beach City College where he played for head coach Brett Peabody … started the second half of the season and completed 62 attempts for 694 yards in 2018 … threw for a touchdown against Ventura on Nov. 10, 2018.
High School: Played for Westchester High School in Los Angeles, Calif. … in 2017 he threw for 1,388 yards and 13 touchdown s… averaged 138.8 yards per game… completed 120-199 attempts … totaled 6,000 passing yards and 52 in his career at Westchester … named Western League Offensive Player of the Year … tabbed D2 First-Team quarterback and Daily Breeze Boys Athlete of the Week.
Personal: Played a year at Long Beach City College with teammate Jeremiah Paulo … son of Diedre and Jon Murphy … has two brothers, Patrick and Malon … plans on majoring in Kinesiology.
Jake Lassiter // OL // 6-1 // 240 // Coral Springs, Fla. // Coral Springs HS // Coffeyville CC
Coffeyville CC: Attended FAU out of high school before transferring to Coffeyville Community College and playing under head coach Aaron Flores … played in seven games and caught three passes at Coffeyville … helped lead team to a 5-6 record …
High School: Played prep career at Coral Springs high School under head coach Vicent Ziccardi … participated in the Broward County Athletic Association All-Star Game as a senior … named to the All-Academic team by the Broward County Athletic Association.
Personal: Son of Rick and Michelle Lassiter … has three siblings, Evan, Megan and Riley … plans on majoring in sports management.
