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Morgan State Signs 56 During National Signing Day

BALTIMORE, Md. (February 5, 2026) -- Morgan State head football coach Damon Wilson has officially announced the program's 2026 recruiting class, welcoming 56 new student-athletes as the Bears continue to build depth and talent across the roster.

The class features 32 offensive additions, 23 defensive newcomers, and one specialist, reflecting a balanced approach as Morgan State strengthens key position groups on both sides of the ball.

"I believe the staff did an outstanding job ensuring we addressed our needs," said Wilson. "It was a concentrated effort to balance our recruiting with a mix of transfer portal and high school student-athletes."

"We also emphasized keeping some of our local talent home," Wilson added. "We have a lot of new student-athletes in the program, and now it's time to work and build a bond."

On the offensive side of the ball, Morgan addressed multiple position groups, signing 10 offensive linemen, eight wide receivers, seven running backs, four quarterbacks, and three tight ends. The class strengthens both the skill positions and the line, adding competition and versatility for the seasons ahead.

Defensively, the Bears inked 23 newcomers, including 10 defensive backs, eight defensive linemen, and five linebackers. Morgan State also signed a punter. This group adds size, speed, and athleticism at all three levels of the defense as the Bears look to bolster their presence on that side of the ball.

The 2026 class has a strong regional foundation with a broad national reach. 31 of the newcomers hail from Maryland, while five signees come from Virginia and three from Washington, D.C. In total, Morgan State's newest Bears represent 12 different states, highlighting the program's expanding recruiting footprint across the country.

With the class now officially in the fold, Morgan State turns its focus toward offseason development and preparation for the upcoming season.
 
 NAME  POS  HT  WT  HOMETOWN  HIGH SCHOOL/PREVIOUS SCHOOL
 Jordan Barnett  RB  5-11   220   Fredericksburg, Va.  Colonial Forge HS / Shepherd University
 Michael Dahn  CB  5-8  170  Waldorf, Md.  North Point HS / Slippery Rock University
 Adeoye Olanegan  QB  6-1  200  Washington, D.C.  Paul Public Charter International / Wheeling University
 Cameron Ross  OL  6-0  290  Waldorf, Md.  North Point HS / Bowie State University
 Marquez Spells  RB  5-10  170  Summerville, S.C.  Summerville HS / Newberry College
 Joseph Towler  WR     5-11  180  Washington, D.C.  Dr. Henry A. Wise HS / Bowie State University
 Cameron Edge  QB  6-1  220  Clayton, Del.  Smyrna HS / Eastern Michigan University
 Michael Hastie  LB  6-3  225  Douglasville, Ga.  Douglas County HS / West Virginia University
 Darius Jones  LB  6-0  225  Baltimore, Md.  St. Frances Academy / Wake Forest University
 Christian Ose-Afiana  DE  6-1  250  Lanham, Md.  USMA Prep / University of Auburn
 Zayveon Prince  WR  5-10  190  Seat Pleasant, Md.  St. Frances Academy / Old Dominion University
 Collin Reynolds  RB  5-11  204  Bethesda, Md.  Georgetown Prep / University of Maryland
 Anthony Chuman  DL  6-0  315  Laurel, Md.  DeMatha HS / Saint Francis University
 Tyler Habersham Agbemenu  OL  6-4  370  Newfield, N.J.  Delsea HS / University of New Hampshire
 Adrian Littleton  DL  6-1  280  District Heights, Md.  St. Johns College HS / Saint Francis University
 Peyton Nelson  WR  5-10  175  District Heights, Md.  Dr. Henry Wise HS / Saint Francis University
 Seth Parker  RB  5-9  185  Powder Springs, Ga.  McEachern HS / Stevenson University
 Casey Shea  WR  6-1  190  Ellicott City, Md.  Marriotts Ridge HS / Monmouth University
 Kelton Sparks  OT  6-4  300  Virginia Beach, Va.  DeMatha HS / Morehead State University
 Kevin Towns  OL  6-4  305  Warminster, Pa.  St. Joseph's Prep School / Towson University
 Chase Belin  RB  5-10  200  Townsend, Del.  Odessa HS / Fork Union Military
 Jaylen Burke  RB  5-9  185  Baltimore, Md.  St. Frances Academy
 Elijah Stevenson  TE  6-4  210  Durham, N.C.  Hillside HS / Fork Union Military
 Tavorian Copeland  LB  6-3  215  Appomattox, Va.  Appomattox County HS / Monroe C.C.
 Christopher Gill  CB  5-10  185  Bowie, Md.  Bowie, Md. / Lackawanna C.C.
 Blake Hiligh  CB  6-0  180  Alexandria, Va.  St. Stephen's HS / Mt. San Antonio College
 Luke Hill  CB  5-10  180  Temple Hills, Md.  City College of San Francisco
 Howard "Tre" Kennedy   QB  6-1  204  Washington, D.C.  Friendship Collegiate Academy (DC)
 Kerrick Jackson  OL  6-5  320  Jacksonville, Fla.  Mandarin HS
 Tony Kennedy Jr.  RB  5-11  200  Jacksonville, Fla.  Parker HS
 James Davis III  TE  6-1  205  Jacksonville, Fla.  Bishop Kenny HS
 Kayson Simmons  LB  6-3  220  Canton, Ga.  Cherokee HS
 Kaosisochukwu Ukiwe  DE  6-2  240  Pomfret, Md.  McDonough HS
 Kemari Collinson  DE  6-3  220  Annapolis, Md.  Broadneck HS
 Khaleel Gbey  DL  6-2  290  Forestville, Md.  Bishop McNamara HS
 Falou Gueye  OL  6-3  290  Hyattsville, Md.  DeMatha HS
 Christopher Moore  OL  6-7  280  Germantown, Md.  Northwest HS
 Gavin Fetty  P   6-1  175  Severna Park, Md.  Severna Park HS
 Tyler Hopp  S  6-1  185  Baltimore, Md.  Concordia Preparatory School
 Donte Whitaker  S  6-2  170  Greenbelt, Md.  Eleanor Roosevelt HS
 Thomas Berry  S  5-11  182  Hyattsville, Md.  DeMatha HS
 James Gamble V  S  6-1  175  Baltimore, Md.  Milford Mill Academy HS
 Destin Mitchell  TE  6-3  240  Baltimore, Md.  St. Frances Academy
 Alexander Springs  WR  6-0  175  Forestville, Md.  Bishop McNamara HS
 Makel Wilder  WR  6-0  185  Millersville, Md.  Old Mill HS
 Zorian Gray-West  WR  6-6  195  Upper Marlboro, Md.  Wise HS
 Kameron Parker  WR  5-8  160  Upper Marlboro, Md.  Wise HS
 Braylon Alvis  LB  6-1  225  Houston, Texas  Eisenhower HS
 Sean Hargan  OL  6-3  300  Richmond, Va.  Trinity Episcopal School
 Xavier Patterson  DL  6-2  280  Nitro, W.V.  Nitro HS
 Deshaun Floyd  OL  6-4  315  Fairmount, W.V.  Fairmount Senior HS
 Timothy Cole  QB  5-10  175  Jacksonville, Fla.  William M. Raines HS
 Jalen Riley  S  6-0  180  Capitol Heights, Md.  C.H. Flowers HS / Ellsworth C.C.
 Jermanie Dale  OL  6-6  315  Springdale Gardens, N.Y.  Bayside HS / Monroe C.C,.
 Zayden Flemmins  DL  5-11  300  Forestville, Md.  Theodore Roosevelt HS / Robert Morris University
 Raquane Matthews  S  5-10  186  Lanham, Md.  Eleanor Roosevelt / East Strousburg University

Morgan State will open the 2026 season on the road in consecutive weekends, beginning with a CAA matchup at North Carolina A&T on Aug. 29, followed by an FBS showdown against Arizona State in Tempe, Ariz., on Sept. 5.

The Bears will host Virginia University of Lynchburg in their home opener on Sept. 12 before welcoming Robert Morris for Homecoming on Oct. 10. Morgan State will then open Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) play at home against longtime rival Howard. | 2026 Morgan State Football Schedule


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Morgan State University, founded in 1867, is a Carnegie-classified high research (R2) institution offering nearly 140 academic programs leading to degrees from the baccalaureate to the doctorate. As Maryland's Preeminent Public Urban Research University, and the only university to have its entire campus designated as a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Morgan serves a multiethnic and multiracial student body and seeks to ensure that the doors of higher education are opened as wide as possible to as many as possible. For more information about Morgan State University, visit www.morgan.edu.
 
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