CLARION, Pa. --- Golden Eagles head football coach Raymond Monica celebrated National Signing Day by announcing the addition of 37 student-athletes – eight mid-year transfers and 29 incoming freshmen – to the Clarion football program.
 
"We're very excited to welcome these young men to our program and get them on the football field," Monica said. "We feel like we've been able to assemble a quality group of student-athletes that will represent our university well."
 
"Of course I have to thank the hard work of the entire coaching staff and our administration to help make this class possible, and I want to thank everyone on campus and in the community that made them feel at home here," Monica said.
 
This year's incoming class is heavy on in-state additions, with 32 of the 37 athletes hailing from the state of Pennsylvania. Three more come from northeast Ohio while two others come from the New York City area.
 
From a positional standpoint, the Golden Eagles added the beef – figuratively and literally – on the defensive line, with 10 incoming players on the front. Six defensive backs and five wide receivers come in, with those three positions making up 21 of the 37 players brought in.
 
Incoming Athletes (by position)
Defensive Line - 10
Defensive Backs – 6
Wide Receivers – 5
Tight Ends – 4
Quarterbacks – 3
Linebackers – 3
Offensive Line – 3
Running Backs – 2
Long Snapper – 1
 
Incoming Athletes (by state)
Pennsylvania – 32
Ohio – 3
New York – 2
 
Below are the newest members of the Golden Eagles football program:
 
Mid-Year Enrollees
 
David Adams-Prince 
Defensive Back 
5-10, 170 
Erie, Pa. / Cathedral Prep (Gannon) 
 
2024 (Gannon) 

• Did not see action 

 
High School 

• Played for head coach Mike Krahe at Cathedral Prep for four years  
• Also competed in indoor and outdoor track & field 
• Two-year letterwinner in both football and track & field 
• Prep finished at 7-4 in 2023 winning the District 10 championship, advancing to the PIAA Class 5A quarterfinals  
• Finished with 28 tackles, 22 solo, with an interception and a TFL 
• Ramblers were 8-3 in 2023,  winning the District 10 title 
• Advanced to the PIAA Class 5A quarterfinals before losing to eventual state champion Pine-Richland 21-14  
• Had 18 tackles, 10 solo, with an interception and three passes broken up 
• Earned Cathedral Prep Tri-Athlete Award in 2022-23 and 2023-24 along with the 2024 Guth Memorial Award and 2024 Indoor Track Award. 

Personal 

• Full name is David Jamal Adams-Prince 
• Business major 
• Son of Natasha Prince 
• Has four brothers: Marques, Darryl, Serena and Jawan 
• Has two sisters, Ava and Bonnie 

 
 
Jason Campbell  
Wide Receiver  
6-0, 200 
Mount Vernon N.Y. / Hackley School (University of Miami / Lenoir-Rhyne) 
 
2022 (Miami) 

• Did not see any action, served as a member of the practice squad  

2021 (Lenoir-Rhyne) 

• Did not see action 

High School 

• Earned Offensive MVP for his conference  
• Personal 
• Son of Tina and Melvin Campbell.  
• Has two sisters, Nina and Maya  
• Computer Science major 

 
Craig Clarke 
Defensive Line 
6-4, 260 
Brooklyn, N.Y. / Abraham Lincoln (Hudson Valley C.C.) 
 
2023 (Hudson Valley C.C.) 

• Appeared in seven total games 
• Had three tackles and a sack against East Coast Prep (9/23) 

 
2022 (Hudson Valley C.C.) 

• Appeared in nine games, making 10 total tackles 
• Made his debut against Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology (8/27) 
• Had four tackles against Erie C.C. (9/17) 

 
High School 

• Two-sport athlete that lettered in baseball and football 

 
Personal 

• Exercise Science major 
• Son of Dazlyn Pinnock Clarke and Craig Clarke Sr. 
• Born in Jamaica, moved to New York City in the seventh grade and did not start playing football until his senior year of high school 

 
William Hynes 
Defensive Line 
6-3, 260 
McKeesport, Pa. / South Allegheny (Walsh) 
 
2024 (Walsh) 

• Appeared in four games 
• Recorded two tackles against Lake Erie (10/5) 

 
2023 (Walsh) 

• Appeared in six games for the Cavaliers, making his collegiate debut against West Liberty (8/31) 
• Recorded two tackles against Tiffin (10/28) 

 
High School 

• First Team All-Conference selection 
• Played both offensive and defensive lines for the Gladiators 

 
Personal 

• Son of Bill and Bridget Hynes  
• Brother Dillion Hynes is a member of the Golden Eagles football team 
• Finance Major 
• Accounting Minor 

 
 
Ethan Levy 
Tight End 
6-6, 250 
Pittsburgh, Pa. / Pittsburgh Central Catholic (Saint Francis) 
 
2024 (Saint Francis) 

• Redshirted his freshman season 

High School 

• Helped the Vikings to a WPIAL 6A Championship in 2021  

Personal 

• Son of Jessica and Larry 
• Has two brothers, Ryan and Roman  
• Management major with a minor in Supply Chain Management 

 
Evan McCracken 
Running Back 
5-9, 190 
Johnstown, Pa. / Richland (Army) 
 
High School 

• Helped Richland to back-to-back district championships in 2020-21, and a conference championship in 2022 
• Two-sport athlete that earned letters in football and track & field (sprints) 
• Earned all-state honors in back-to-back years (2023-24) 
• Three-time all-conference selection in football 
• Voted the LHAC Offensive MVP in 2023 
• All-state selection in indoor track & field in 2023 
• Holds the school's single-season touchdown record with 32 touchdowns 
• School's all-time leader in touchdowns (69) and points scored (389) 

 
Personal 

• Full name is Evan Lawrence McCracken 
• Biology major 
• Son of Larry and Lisa McCracken 
• Completed his basic training and attended the United States Military Academy Preparatory School 

Manny Miller 
Defensive Line 
6-2, 235 
Altoona, Pa. / Altoona (Saint Francis) 
 
2023 (Saint Francis) 

• Appeared in all 10 games during his freshman season. 
• Had 11 total tackles (three solo) with 0.5 sacks and three pass breakups. 
• Recorded his first half-sack and two pass breakups at CCSU (11/18). 
• Had three assisted tackles and one pass breakup at Delaware (9/16). 
• Produced a season-high four total tackles (three solo) in his collegiate debut at Western Michigan (8/31). 

 
High School 

• Was a two-year captain at Altoona High School. 
• Recorded 146 solo tackles, 32 tackles for loss, 20 sacks and 41 quarterback hurries in his career. 
• Was a two-time All-State 6A, three-time All-Conference and three-time All-County selection. 
• Finished with the second-most sacks in a single-season for the Mountain Lions, with 15 sacks, and set the single-game sacks record. 
• Altoona was a District 6 Champion during his junior season. 

 
Personal 

• Son of Jessica Miller. 
• Major in Business Administration. 
• Has a brother Branden Thompkins, and a sister Tiara Miller. 

 
 
Jerome Williams II 
Defensive Line  
6-1, 256 
Strongsville, Ohio / Strongsville (Allegheny College) 
 
2024 (Allegheny) 

• Recorded 35 tackles, 6.5 TFL and 1.5 sacks in nine games as a freshman 
• Made her collegiate debut against St. Vincent with six tackles, 3.5 TFL and 1.5 sacks (9/14) 
• Recorded a season-high eight tackles against Thiel (10/12) 
• High School 
• Earned First Team All-Conference, 2nd Team All-Region, 3rd Team All-Ohio Honors 
• Earned GCC Defensive Lineman of the Year Honors  
• 63 tackles, 30 TFLS, 11 sacks, 1 TD 

Personal 

• Son of Jerome and Tiana Williams 
• Has one brother names Josiah and a sister names Jariah 
• Majoring in Applied Computing 

 
Incoming Freshmen
 
Evan Archer 
Defensive Line 
6-2, 230 
North Huntingdon, Pa. / Norwin 
 
High School 

• Two-sport athlete that lettered in football and lacrosse 
• All-Conference selection 

 
Personal 

• Exercise Science major 
• Son of Andrew and Jessica Archer 
• Has a sister Camrynn 

Elijah Bailey  
Linebacker
6-2, 190  
Shippensburg, Pa. / Shippensburg 
 
High School 

• Earned First Team All-Conference Honors  
• Midd-Penn Honorable Mention  
• Also a member of the baseball team, playing catcher 

Personal 

• Son of Bryan Bailey and Lindsey Houtz 
• Has two sisters, Kelsey Bailey and Lilly Houtz  
• Sports Administration major with a minor in Marketing 

 
Lenard Brown 
Defensive Line 
6-2, 225 
Reading, Pa. / Reading 
 
High School 

• Earned All-Lancaster Lebanon League honors at defensive end 

 
Personal 

• Full name is Lenard Jay Brown 
• Electrical Engineering major 
• Son of Shelly Fleming 
• Has a brother Rajeih, and a sister Crystal 

 
Lenair Butler 
Defensive Line 
6-4, 225 
Pittsburgh, Pa. / Woodland Hills 
 
High School 

• Two-sport athlete that lettered in football and track & field 
• Two-time First Team All-Conference selection 
• Member of the honor roll 

 
Personal 

• Full name is Lenair Leonard Lamar Butler 
• Business Marketing major 
• Son of Leonard Butler and Nicole McCarrell 
• Has three brothers: Josiah McCarrell, Ilon Butler and Leonard Butler 
• Has two sisters, Ashanti and Sierra Johnson 

 
Giovanni Crosby 
Defensive Back 
5-10, 180 
Erie, Pa. / Erie 
 
High School 

• Played wide receiver, safety and star for the Royal Knights 
• Earned All-Region and All-District honors 
• Recipient of the team's Best WR Award, All-Purpose Yards award and All-In Award 

 
Personal 

• Full name is Giovanni Nascere Crosby 
• Son of Damakia Roberts 
• Has two brothers, Jovan Crosby and Dallas Roberts 
• Has three sisters: Daraja, Dream and Dequaysia Roberts 

 
Tsirell Curry 
Wide Receiver 
6-4, 185 
Pottsville, Pa. / Pottsville 
 
High School 

• Two-sport athlete that lettered in football and basketball 
• Helped the Riptide to a 2022 Eastern Conference championship 
• Earned all-county honors and wide receiver and safety 
• All-Eastern Pennsylvania pick at receiver 
• Earned the Semper Fidelis Distinguished Athlete award 
• Voted the Clash of 61 MVP 
• Schuylkill League All-Star 
• Recorded 62 receptions for 1,078 yards, an average of 17.4 yards per reception, and 1,506 all-purpose yards 
• On defense, finished with 119 tackles, seven tackles for loss, four interceptions and two pick-sixes 

 
Personal 

• Full name is Tsirell Tymiere Curry 
• Business major that also intends to study Chemistry 
• Son of Carissa and Tyshawn Curry 
• Has three sisters: Daisia, Takiera and Tsamariana 

 
Jase Ferguson 
Quarterback 
6-0, 190 
Summerville, Pa. / Clarion-Limestone 
 
High School 

• Three-sport athlete that lettered in football, basketball and baseball 
• Led the Lions to three straight District 9 Region 1 championships (2022-24) 
• Helped Central Clarion to a PIAA AA Western Final championship in 2024 
• PIAA 2A State Player of the Year 
• Two-time All-State selection at quarterback, and a one-year pick at safetly 
• Three-time District Offensive MVP, two-time District Defensive MVP 
• Three-year team captain 
• Threw for 10,527 yards and 148 touchdowns in high school, while also rushing for 2,901 yards and 46 touchdowns 
• Also recorded 21 interceptions and three defensive touchdowns 
• District 9 all-time leader in passing touchdowns and total touchdowns, and second in D9 in all-time passing yardage 
• Ranks second all-time in Pennsylvania state history in total touchdowns 
• Three-time First Team All-Conference selection in basketball with more than 1,000 career points and 500 career rebounds 
• Member of the Principal's List and the Honor Roll 

 
Personal 

• Secondary Education-Social Studies major 
• Son of Mike and Wendy Ferguson 
• Has two brothers, Kaden and Thomas, and two sisters, Zoey and Kalyssa 

 
Zayaan Ferron 
Defensive Back 
5-7, 145 
New Kensington, Pa. / Valley 
 
High School 

• Played both wide receiver and defensive back for Valley 
• Two-sport athlete that also lettered in basketball 
• Member of the 7-of-7 championship PA Elite Team 
• Voted Offensive Player of the Year at Valley 
• Second Team All-Conference selection at defensive back 

Personal 

• Sport Management major 
• Son of Drew and Shakira Shields 
• Has a brother, Amari Shields, and two sisters: Amore Shields and Dekirah Hamilton 

 
Kaevon Gardner 
Running Back 
New Castle, Pa. / New Castle 
 
High School 

• Played both running back and cornerback for New Castle 
• Two-sport athlete that also lettered in track & field 
• First Team All-Conference selection at running back 
• Second Team All-conference selection at cornerback 
• Set school records in the 100m Dash and the 60m Dash 
• Earned academic honors 

Personal 

• Criminal Justice major 
• Son of Tiffany Altmen and Kevin Gardner 
• Has two brothers, Hristo and Kevin Gardner 
• Has two sisters, Kaaliyah Gardner and Dezeria Foster

 
Jack Gautsch 
Defensive Back 
5-10, 185 
East Berlin, Pa. / Bermudian Springs 
 
High School 

• Helped the Eagles to back-to-back League Championships (2023-24) and a 2024 district championship 
• As a senior in 2024, earned First Team All-Conference honors at wide receiver and free safety, second team honors at kicker and honorable mention honors at punter 
• 2024 Second Team All-State selection at safety 
• 2024 District 3 Defensive Player of the Year 
• 2023 First Team All-Conference receiver, Second Team safety and honorable mention punter 
• 2022 Second Team All-Conference selection at receiver and safety 
• Member of the Distinguished Honor Roll 
• Earned Eagle Scout Award 
• Placed 5th in Voice of Democracy Speech at VFW Post 8896 
• Earned Patriotic Citizen and Outstanding Citizen awards from the VFW 

 
Personal 

• Business major 
• Son of Stacy and Michael Gautsch 
• Has a brother Steven

 
Tristan Hackinson  
Defensive Back  
5-11, 160 
Ellsworth, Pa. / Bentworth 
 
High School 

• Played primarily at safety for the Bearcats 

 
Personal 

• Son of Kristen and John Hackinson 
• Has four brothers: Tyler, Jay, Caden, and Anthony  
• Has two sisters, Morgan and Megan.  
• Sport Management major 

 
Will Hulea  
Safety  
5-10, 185  
Havertown, Pa. / Haverford  
 
High School 

• Earned All-League, All-Main Line, and All-Delco Honors  
• Helped the Fords to a Central League Championship win  
• Finished career with 110 tackles and nine touchdowns 

Personal 

• Son of Brian and Erin Hulea 
• Has three sisters: Abby Katelyn, and Audrey  
• Secondary Education major 

 
Demaj Jalloh 
Quarterback 
6-0, 180 
Harrisburg, Pa. / Central Dauphin East  
 
High School 

• Owns school records for career passing yards, most passing yards in a season and most passing yards in a game 
• Ranks second all-time in Panthers history in touchdown passes 
• First quarterback in school history to start career 7-0 

 
Personal 

• Full name is Demaj Abdulai Jalloh 
• Business major that also intends to study Criminal Justice 
• Son of Christina Albright and Chernor Jalloh 
• Has six brothers: Shakur, Darrius, Ishaun, Cajai, Kevin and Chernor 
• Has one sister, Myliya 

 
Garrett Jasper 
Defensive Line 
6-0, 250 
Hastings, Pa. / Cambria Heights 
 
High School 

• Three-sport athlete that lettered in football, basketball and baseball 
• Helped the Highlanders to two Heritage Championships and two District 6 championships 
• Two-time all-state selection on the defensive line 
• Johnstown Tribune-Democrat Defensive Player of the Year 
• Two-time All-Democrat First team 
• Two-time All-Altoona Mirror First Team 
• Two-time All-Renda First Team 
• All-Indiana Gazette First Team 
• Finished career with 321 tackles, 81 TFL, 13.5 sacks 
• Set a school record with a 77-yard punt 
• Member of the National Honor Society and on the High Honor Roll 

 
Personal 

• Full name is Garrett Daniel Jasper 
• Exercise Science major 
• Son of Dan and Danita Jasper 
• Has two sisters, Grace and Ari 

 
Braxton Jelley 
Offensive Line 
6-4, 255 
Armagh, Pa. / United 
 
High School 

• Three-sport athlete that lettered in football, basketball and track & field 
• Helped the Lions to back-to-back Heritage Conference championships in 2023-24 
• Two-time All-Indiana Gazette Football Team selection (2023-24) 
• Two-time All-Renda Media Football Team selection (2023-24) 
• Two-time Renda Media All-Star (2023-24) 
• Multiple time selection as Indiana Gazette Athlete of the Week 
• Part of the Pennsylvania 2024 All-Academic Gold Team 
• Johnstown Tribune-Democrat Second Team Defensive Lineman in 2024 
• Tribune-Democrat All-Area Honorable Mention on the defensive line 
• Credited with 14 pancake blocks on the offensive line in 2024 
• Defensively, credited with 58 total tackles and 7.5 sacks as a senior in 2024, and 49 tackles as a junior in 2023 
• PA All-Academics and High Honor Roll in 2023 
• Also part of Heritage Conference basketball champions in 2022-23, a year in which United won the District 6 2A championship 
• Helped the track & field team to back-to-back Heritage Conference and District 6 2A championships in 2023-24 

 
Personal 

• Son of Bill Jones and Lindsay Jelley 
• Has a sister Baylee 

Marc Jones  
Linebacker  
6-1, 185  
Pittsburgh, Pa. / Westinghouse 
 
High School 

• Helped the Bulldogs win the City League Championship in 2023 and 2024  
• Part of the winning District 8 Championship team and State Runner-up team in 2023  
• Named First Team All-Conference Linebacker  
• 82 Tackles, 11 QB Pressures, 10 TFLs, two sacks, and one forced fumble 
• Led the City League in Tackles  

 
Personal 

• Son of Marc Jones Sr. and Keiona Collington 
• Applied Computing major 

 
Kooper Kamberis  
Tight End  
6-4, 220 
Pleasant Hills, Pa. / Thomas Jefferson  
 
High School 

• Helped to Jaguars win the WPIAL Championship in 2024  
• Earned First Team All-Conference honors 
• Three-sport athlete that lettered in football, basketball and track & field 
• As a member of the track & field team, took second place in the 110-meter hurdles at sections 

Personal 

• Son of Nick and Megan Kamberis 
• Has one brother Deacon, and two sisters Neka and Noel.  
• Secondary Education major 

 
Roman Kane 
Offensive Line 
6-2, 285 
Pittsburgh, Pa. / Pittsburgh Central Catholic 
 
High School 

• Helped the Vikings to a 6A WPIAL championship 
• Earned back-to-back all-conference honors (2023-24) 
• Earned High Honors or Honors  

 
Personal 

• Full name is Roman Marasco Kane 
• Business major 
• Son of Jennifer Marasco 
• Has a sister Savannah Kane 

 
Daniel Ketron 
Defensive Line 
6-3, 270 
Shippensburg, Pa. / Shippensburg 
 
High School 

• Played four different positions for the Greyhounds, seeing time at defensive tackle, defensive end, tight end and long snapper 
• All-Conference Honorable Mention 

 
Personal 

• Full name is Daniel Robert Ketron 
• Criminology major 
• Son of Mark and Erin Ketron 
• Has a sister Lauren 

 
Gabriel Laws 
Linebacker 
6-0, 210 
Reading, Pa. / Reading 
 
High School 

• Two-time Second Team All-State selection as a defensive athlete 
• Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 1 Linebacker of the Year 

 
Personal 

• Business major 
• Son of Daniel and Adrianne Laws 
• Has a sister Sophia 

 
Michael Panighetti 
Offensive Line 
6-0, 295 
Erie, Pa. / McDowell 
 
High School 

• Played on both the offensive and defensive lines 
• Helped the Trojans to three 6A District 10 championships 
• AP Scholar with Honor Award 

 
Personal 

• Full name is Michael James Panighetti 
• Son of Mike and Amanda Panighetti 
• Has two brothers, Lucas and Grand, and a sister Elli 

 
Blake Pisarcik 
Wide Receiver 
6-0, 180 
Brockway, Pa. / DuBois Central Catholic 
 
High School 

• Helped the Cardinals to a district championship in 2024 
• Three-time all-conference selection 
• Two-time all-state selection 
• Member of the A Honor Roll 

Personal 

• Sport Management major 
• Son of Stephanie Pisarcik 
• Has a brother, Madox Myers, and two sisters, Emilee Brown and Elysabeth Myers 

 
Alex Schultheis 
Tight End 
6-5, 225 
Verona, Pa. / Riverview 
 
High School 

• Three-sport athlete that lettered in basketball, track & field and football 
• Played at tight end, defensive end and punter 

 
Personal 

• Criminal Justice major 
• Son of Cassie and Butch Schultheis 
• Has a sister Alivia 

 
Brock Stickley  
Long Snapper  
5-10, 205 
Clinton, Pa. / West Allegheny  
 
High School 

• Helped the Indians to a section championship  
• Two-time all-conference center 
• Also earned all-conference honors at long snapper 
• Member of the Honor Roll  

Personal 

• Son of Jarrod and Kelly Stickley 
• Has one brother, Brody  
• Business management major 

 
Austin VanHuss 
Wide Receiver  
6-2, 185  
Mentor, Ohio / Mentor  
 
High School 

• Helped the Cardinals to win the GCC Championship in 2024  
• Was a part of the Regional Runner up team in 2022 and 2024  
• 2024 Wide Receiver of the Year for Mentor 
• First team All-District and 3rd Team All-Ohio in 2024  
• 2nd Team All-District and All-Ohio honorable mention in 2023 
• Named First Team All-Conference and First Team All-County twice  
• Named 2nd Team All-News Herald twice  
• 2nd team All-Plain Dealer 
• 2023 Mentor Football William Stidger Memorial Award Winner  
• Finished career with 90 Receptions, 1580 yards and 17 TDs 

Personal 

• Son of Shawn and Jennifer VanHuss 
• Has one brother, Johnny and one sister, Audrianna. 
• Sport Management major 

 
 
Austin Wade  
Tight End  
6-4, 225 
Louisville, Ohio / Louisville  
 
High School 

• Two-sport athlete at Louisville that lettered in football and basketball 

Personal 

• Son of Connie and Ryan Wade, and stepmother Marea Wade.  
• Has one brother, Hollis 
• Finance major pursuing a minor in business 

 
Eli Zasadni, Jr. 
Defensive Line 
6-4, 225 
Johnstown, Pa. / Bishop McCort 
 
High School 

• Three-sport athlete that lettered in football, baseball and basketball 
• Played along the defensive line, as well as at offensive tackle and at tight end 
• First Team All-Conference selection at defensive end 
• First Team All-Area defensive end 
• Earned Bishop McCort's Gene Shultz award 
• Member of the All-Academic team and the High Honor Roll 
• Helped the baseball team to District 6 championships in 2022 and 2024 

 
Personal 

• Full name is Eli Jason Zasadni 
• Exercise Science major 
• Son of Cara and Eli Zasadni 
• Has two sisters, Alaina and Zaondra 

 
Isaac Zietz 
Quarterback 
6-0, 180 
Edinboro, Pa. / General McLane 
 
High School 

• Three-sport athlete that lettered in football, basketball and track & field 
• Helped the football team to a 2024 District 10 championship 
• Earned all-conference, all-district, all-region and all-state honors 
• Hold's the school's passing record 
• Part of the 2022 basketball District 10 championship team 

 
Personal 

• Full name is Isaac Joseph Zietz 
• Exercise Science / Nutrition & Fitness major 
• Son of Lee and Jason Zietz 
• Has a brother, Isaac, and three sisters: Maiden, Savanna and Sydney 
• Mother Lee played volleyball at Kent State and Gannon

 
Jacob Zietz 
Wide Receiver 
6-1, 165 
Edinboro, Pa. / General McLane 
 
High School 

• Helped the Lancers to a pair of District 10 championships 
• Three-sport athlete that lettered in football, basketball and track & field 
• First Team All-State Wide Receiver 
• First Team All-District and All-Region at wide receiver and defensive back 
• Finished with 64 catches for 1,193 yards and 16 touchdowns 
• Holds school record for most receiving yards in a game 
• Member of the Honor Roll and the Principal's Honor Roll with a 3.8 GPA 

Personal 

• Special Education major 
• Son of Lee and Jason Zietz 
• Has a brother, Isaac, and three sisters: Maiden, Savanna and Sydney 
• Mother Lee played volleyball at Kent State and Gannon