NSD 26: Georgia Southern Football Signing Class Takes Shape
2/4/2026 12:01:00 AM | Football
Follow along as the class is built
Total Spring Semester Additions: 35
Offense: 16 (12 transfer; 4 HS)
Defense: 17 (10 transfer; 7 HS)
Special Teams: 2 (2 transfer)
Offense
QB: 2 (1 transfer; 1 HS)
RB: 1 (1 transfer from JUCO)
TE: 1 (1 HS)
WR: 7 (7 transfer)
OL: 5 (3 transfer; 2 HS)
Defense
DL: 1 (1 transfer)
OLB: 3 (2 transfer; 1 HS)
ILB: 3 (2 transfer; 1 HS)
DB: 10 (5 transfer; 5 HS)
Special Teams
K: 1 (1 transfer)
LS: 1 (1 transfer from JUCO)
The Breakdown
• 17 played HS football in GA.
• 25 of the 35 played HS football in Georgia or one of the surrounding states. 71.4%.
Still to Enroll
• Nine HS signees who will join us in the summer, including TE Jack Berquist of Ponte Vedra, Florida, who signed with Georgia Southern this morning.
• As of today, GS will have 44 newcomers on the roster next year.
• Twenty-two of those 44 played high school football in Georgia.
• Thirty-four of the 44 played high school football in Georgia or one of the surrounding states. Thats 80%.
THE ENTIRE CLASS
FEBRUARY SIGNEE
| Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Home State | High School/Last |
| Jack Berquist | TE | 6-3 | 215 | Florida | Ponte Vedra HS |
TRANSFERS
| Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Home State | Last School |
| Diego Aviles | ILB | 6-3 | 230 | Virginia | Wingate |
| O'Marion Brown | DL | 6-3 | 305 | Georgia | Wofford |
| Anthony Bynum | OLB | 6-3 | 260 | Georgia | Middle Tennessee |
| Mo Clipper Jr. | OL | 6-5 | 315 | Georgia | Charlotte |
| Festus Davies | OLB | 6-3 | 230 | Georgia | West Georgia |
| Greg Delaine | DB | 6-0 | 180 | Florida | Syracuse |
| Blake Ford | K | 6-1 | 225 | Texas | North Texas |
| Chason Glenn | LS | 6-2 | 240 | Georgia | Georgia Military |
| Andre Greene Jr. | WR | 6-2 | 200 | Virginia | Virginia |
| Ashton Hollins | WR | 6-5 | 190 | Alabama | Illinois |
| Max Johnson | QB | 6-5 | 225 | Georgia | North Carolina |
| Noble Johnson | WR | 6-3 | 210 | Texas | Arizona State |
| Jakyri Jones | DB | 5-10 | 190 | Georgia | Southeastern Louisiana |
| Cam King | WR | 6-1 | 195 | Florida | Auburn |
| Noah Mangham | DB | 5-11 | 190 | Texas | Abilene Christian |
| Aidan McCowan | DB | 6-0 | 175 | Texas | Nicholls |
| Kam Mikell | WR | 6-2 | 195 | Georgia | Colorado |
| Rashon Myles Jr. | ILB | 6-1 | 220 | Indiana | Abilene Christian |
| Cole Norred | OL | 6-3 | 280 | Georgia | East Tennessee State |
| King Phillips | WR | 6-3 | 185 | New York | Texas A&M Kingsville |
| Josh Raymond | OL | 6-4 | 300 | Florida | Florida State |
| Aaron Sears | DB | 5-10 | 180 | Texas | Stephen F. Austin |
| Alex Taylor | WR | 6-2 | 195 | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Tyrese Woodgett | RB | 5-10 | 190 | Georgia | Georgia Military |
DECEMBER HIGH SCHOOL SIGNEES (in order of signing)
| Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Home State | High School/Last |
| Harrison Faulkner Jr. * | QB | 6-0 | 190 | Georgia | North Oconee HS |
| Grady Howell * | OL | 6-5 | 290 | Georgia | West Laurens HS |
| JQ Crosby * | TE | 6-3 | 220 | South Carolina | Stratford HS |
| Max Haertel * | DB | 6-0 | 200 | Georgia | Forsyth Central HS |
| Kru Casey | LB | 6-1 | 225 | Florida | Nease HS |
| Dariyon Gordon * | DB | 6-1 | 170 | Florida | Ocoee HS |
| Tylin Drakeford * | DB | 5-10 | 180 | South Carolina | Camden HS |
| Jayvon Perry | OL | 6-4 | 270 | Florida | Mainland HS |
| Ty Cummings | RB | 5-8 | 180 | Georgia | West Laurens HS |
| Jaden Johnson * | OL | 6-5 | 290 | Georgia | Lovejoy HS |
| Stephone Ross | DL | 6-4 | 270 | Georgia | Mainland HS |
| Liam Thompson | OL | 6-5 | 280 | Georgia | Harlem HS |
| Alec Upshaw | DL | 6-3 | 230 | Georgia | Calhoun HS |
| Zay Hilliard | WR | 6-3 | 205 | Florida | University Christian School |
| Jayden Jackson * | DB | 6-0 | 170 | Florida | Fort White HS |
| DA Logan * | DL | 6-3 | 240 | Georgia | Carrollton HS |
| RJ Isaac * | DB | 5-10 | 175 | Georgia | Grayson HS |
| Jarvis Mathurin | WR | 5-7 | 160 | Georgia | Hebron Christian School |
| Xavier Brown * | LB | 6-1 | 220 | Georgia | Camden County HS |
* - January enrollees
The February Class
Jack Berquist
TE • 6-3 • 215
Ponte Vedra HS • Florida
Of Note: Had 937 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior … Tallied 1,500 all-purpose yards … Averaged 15.7 yards per reception … Named FACA First-Team All-District and second-team all-county as a senior … Was No. 6 in receiving yards in the state for the 5A level.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) February 4, 2026
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @JackBerquist14!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/ZXa1ZXgKt1
The December Class
Harrison Faulkner Jr.
QB • 6-0 • 190
North Oconee HS • Georgia
Of Note: A first-team all-state selection as a junior … The 4A Offensive Player of the Year as a junior … Ranked the No. 73 pocket-passing quarterback in the country by ESPN Recruiting.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @harrisonfaulk!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/sj2iG1YBPy
Grady Howell
OL • 6-5 • 290
West Laurens HS • Georgia
Of Note: Ranked the No. 150 offensive tackle in the country by Rivals … Named first-team all-region for Region 4-3A as a junior.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @Gradywhowell!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/hpp1PNl8qz
JQ Crosby
TE • 6-3 • 220
Stratford HS • South Carolina
Of Note: Ranked the No. 42 tight end in the country and the No. 13 player in the state of South Carolina by Rivals … An honorable mention selection to the WCSC All-Friday Night Lights Team as a junior.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @_JQCrosby!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/q8Gdg4Gi0R
Max Haertel
DB • 6-0 • 200
Forsyth Central HS • Georgia
Of Note: Finished his career with 23 total touchdowns … Had eight career interceptions, five of which he returned for touchdowns … A two-time all-region cornerback selection for Region 6-6A.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @Max_Haertel!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/eOB8aYl9QG
Kru Casey
LB • 6-1 • 225
Nease HS • Florida
Of Note: Was 18th nationally, fifth in the state of Florida and led the 6A level in sacks … As a senior, had 108 tackles, including 33 for loss and 21 sacks, in 12 games … Also had two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and an interception … Ranked the No. 233 linebacker nationally by Rivals Industry Ranking.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @KruCasey1!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/pNiiD7wuU0
Dariyon Gordon
DB • 6-1 • 170
Ocoee HS • Florida
Of Note: Rated the No. 113 cornerback in the country by 247Sports … Had 28 tackles, two interceptions and a fumble recovery as a senior … Had 10 pass breakups and two interceptions as a junior.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @dariyon_gordon #HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/fSKi29zj2R
Tylin Drakeford
DB • 5-10 • 180
Camden HS • South Carolina
Of Note: Ranked the No. 32 player in the state of South Carolina by Rivals … Selected for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas … Named to the South Carolina Football Coaches Association AAAA all-state team as a junior as a wide receiver.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @DrakefordTylin3!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/6daFkGL9yW
Jayvon Perry
OL • 6-4 • 280
Creekside HS • Georgia
Of Note: Named first-team all-region for Region 4-4A as a junior … Ranked the No. 139 interior offensive lineman by 247Sports.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @JPerry3370!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/OVfDRxQaFx
Ty Cummings
RB • 5-8 • 180
West Laurens HS • Georgia
Of Note: Broke the state's single-game rushing record by rushing for 615 yards on just 19 carries and scoring eight touchdowns … Ranked the No. 51 running back in the country by 247Sports … The Region 4-3A Athlete of the Year as a junior.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @9Ty_Cummings!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/5otveteK2g
Jaden Johnson
OL • 6-5 • 290
Lovejoy HS • Georgia
Of Note: Named one of the top defensive tackles in the state of Georgia, as well as one of the top 10 offensive line candidates for P4 schools, by GA Prep Varsity … Ranked as the No. 187 offensive tackle in the country by Rivals Industry Ranking … Named first-team all-region for Region 3-5A as a junior.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @Jaden__D1! #HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/l7elJsVdiu
Stephone Ross
DL • 6-4 • 270
Mainland HS • Florida
Of Note: Ranked the No. 174 defensive lineman in the country by 247Sports … Ranked as the No. 236 defensive lineman in the country by Rivals Industry Ranking … Had two TFL and a sack as a senior.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @stephone_ross! #HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/XiD6ueOXKz
Liam Thompson
OL • 6-5 • 280
Harlem HS • Georgia
Of Note: Ranked the No. 193 interior offensive lineman in the country by 247Sports … Named first-team all-region for Region 4-3A as a junior.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @liam_thompson13!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/rbgvThIz9p
Alec Upshaw
DL • 6-3 • 230
Calhoun HS • Georgia
Of Note: The Region 7-3A Co-Defensive Player of the Year as a senior after registering 53 tackles, including five TFLs and four sacks … Named first-team all-region for Region 7-3A as a junior after posting 88 tackles, five sacks and three forced fumbles.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @a_upshaw12!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/VMH9vb5dzf
Zay Hilliard
WR • 6-3 • 205
University Christian School • Florida
Of Note: Ranked the No. 370 wide receiver in the country by 247Sports … Had 24 catches for 353 yards and two scores as a senior.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @zayway2026!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/VyNNEcskD5
Jayden Jackson
DB • 6-0 • 170
Fort White HS • Florida
Of Note: Ranked the No. 89 athlete in the country and the No. 117 player in the state of Florida by 247Sports … As a junior, was a two-way player at Fort White, starting at quarterback and defensive back … Passed for 891 yards and six touchdowns while carrying the ball 114 times for 619 yards and nine scores on offense … Totaled 27 tackles, seven pass breakups and three interceptions on defense … Surpassed 1,000 career points in basketball midway through his junior season … District qualifier in the 100-meter dash, long jump and triple jump as a sophomore.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @jaydenjackson_8! #HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/aXkxOoi5sD
DA Logan
DL • 6-3 • 240
Carrollton HS • Georgia
Of Note: Named second-team all-region for Region 2-6A as a junior … Had 11 tackles for loss and four sacks as a sophomore.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, DA Logan! #HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/6p3hVBNcED
RJ Isaac
DB • 5-10 • 175
Grayson HS • Georgia
Of Note: Ranked the No. 136 cornerback in the country and the No. 113 player in the state of Georgia by Rivals … Named honorable mention all-region for Region 4-6A as a junior.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @rahsaan_isaac26!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/6EXMIn4HKy
Jarvis Mathurin
WR • 5-7 • 160
Hebron Christian School • Georgia
Of Note: Ranked the No. 293 wide receiver in the country by Rivals … Named first-team all-region for Region 8-2A as a junior.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @jarvis_mathurin! #HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/iIHWt4z09d
Tyrese Woodgett
RB • 5-10 • 190
Coffee HS (Georgia Military College) • Georgia
Of Note: Rushed for 1,079 yards, had 290 receiving yards and scored 14 touchdowns in his season at GMC … Named an Athlete of the Year for Region 2-5A as a senior at Coffee High … Ran for 3,158 yards and 37 touchdowns in his career at CHS … Set a then-GHSA single-game rushing record with 605 yards on 19 attempts with seven touchdowns in a 2024 playoff game.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @WoodgettTyrese! #HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/ixVQokAuWu
Xavier Brown
LB • 6-1 • 220
Camden County HS • Georgia
Of Note: First-team Region 1-6A selection at linebacker as a senior … Ranked the No. 211 linebacker in the country by On3 … Named first-team all-region for Region 1-6A as a junior.
Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 3, 2025
Welcome #2THE6ORO, @XaeBro1!#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/XaNu0TCZKt
