CARROLLTON, Ga. - The next class of future Wolves is set to put pen to paper on Wednesday, December 4, on Signing Day. Head coach Joel Taylor and his staff have worked tirelessly this fall to put together another solid class as the University of West Georgia prepares for its second season of Division I football in 2025.
This story will be updated throughout the day Wednesday as updates become available. Prospective student-athletes cannot sign their official paperwork until 7:00 a.m.
LAST UPDATED: Thursday, Dec. 5 at 9:22 a.m.
UWG Football Class of 2025 Signees
Kaden Hanson
TE | 6-3 | 240
Sharpsburg, GA
Trinity Christian
An All-Region tight end out of Trinity Christian where he played under head coach Kenny Dallas ... selected First Team All-Region 2-AAA as a senior ... will early enroll at UWG in January 2025
Jake Atha
OL | 6-3 | 270
Bogart, GA
Prince Avenue Christian
Prepped at Prince Avenue Christian for head coach Greg Vandagriff ... was a three-time All-Region selection and has been selected to the All-State team as a sophomore and a junior ... won State Championships at PACS as a sophomore and a junior and has reached the semifinals with PACS as a senior
Tomas Hernandez
OL | 6-3 | 290
Sugar Hill, GA
Lanier HS
In-state offensive lineman from Lanier High School where he played under head coach Tyler Maloof ... anchored an O-line that helped pave the way for LHS to rush for over 2,500 yards on the ground with 32 total rushing TDs ... was an All-Region selection as a junior in 2023
Brandon Gunn
SAF | 5-11 | 175
Decatur, GA
Southwest Dekalb HS
Prepped under head coach Marion Bell at Southwest Dekalb ... early enrollee who will begin classes at UWG in January 2025 ... had six interceptions in his senior season, helping the team go 7-4 with a 6-2 region record ... Selected to the All-Region 6-AAAA Team as a junior for the Panthers
Shawn Cummings
CB | 6-1 | 160
Hochston, GA
Mill Creek HS
Made 35 tackles and broke up seven passes as a senior for Mill Creek ... prepped under UWG alum Josh Lovelady at MCHS ... also played offense, catching 26 passes for 449 yards and three TDs as a senior ... also ran track at Mill Creek
Isaac Nyenabo
SAF | 6-0 | 190
Lawrenceville, GA
Mountain View HS
Prepped at Mountain View High School under head coach John Poitevint ... racked up 57 tackles in nine games as a senior ... tallied seven tackles for loss in his senior season
Brady Hughes
QB | 6-1 | 200
Memphis, TN
Memphis University School
Signal caller from Memphis University School in Memphis, Tennessee ... ranked number three QB in the state by Prep Redzone ... passed for nearly 3,000 yards in his prep career, including 1,459 as a senior on 119 completions in 252 attempts ... passed for eight TDs ... added 280 yards on the ground as a senior, scoring four times
Jyarius Carter
LB | 6-1 | 220
Douglas, GA
Coffee County HS
Linebacker out of South Georgia and Coffee County High School where he played under head coach Mike Coe ... made 84 tackles as a senior with 10.0 tackles for loss and a sack ... picked off two passes and recovered two fumbles ... led team to an 11-2 record as a senior ... won a State Title as a junior, making 75 tackles on a team that went 15-0 ... named a GACA All-State selection as a junior ... was a First team All-Region 1-AAAAA selection as a junior
Aalim Brown
RB | 6-0 | 170
Valdosta, GA
Lowndes HS
Played for head coach Adam Carter at GHSA power Lowndes High School in Valdosta ... rushed 94 times for 810 yards and eight TDs as a senior ... Selected to the All-Region team as a junior and senior ... led team to a 10-2 record as a senior ... two-star running back according to Rivals.com
Zion Brown
DL | 6-5 | 255
Jonesboro, GA
Mundy's Mill HS
Played both sides of the ball for head coach Eric Robinson at Mundy's Mill ... made 15 tackles in five games on the defensive line ... was an All-Region selection at OL as a junior
Hezekiah Strickland
LB | 6-2 | 190
Atlanta, GA
Westlake HS
Prepped at Westlake High School for head coach Morris Mitchell ... Honorable Mention All-Region Selection as a senior ... made 35 tackles in nine games for the Lions ... will enroll at UWG in January 2025
Jacob Joseph
OLB | 6-3 | 215
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Western High School
Outside Linebacker from Western High School, playing for head coach Adam Ratkevich ... led WHS to the FHSAA Football state championship ... had 50 tackles, 11 for a loss and five sacks as a senior ... had 178 tackles in his career with 55 career TFL and 21 career sacks ... ranked as the 15th best player in Broward County by Mecca Sports
Dylan Gill
LB | 6-2 | 215
Homestead, FL
Columbus HS
Four-star linebacker according to Rivals.com ... played his senior season at Columbus High School in Miami ... has led team to a 9-3 record thus far as a senior ... racked up 59 tackles in nine games as a senior, posting 10.0 TFL and 3.0 sacks ... has one interception and two forced fumbles this season ... showed versatility, playing both LB positions and some defensive end for Columbus HS
Aidan Sefa
TE | 6-4 | 195
Valdosta, GA
Lowndes HS
Tall, long tight end from GHSA power Lowndes High School where he prepped under head coach Adam Carter ... will early enroll at UWG in January of 2025 ... led team to a 10-2 record as a senior ... caught 17 passes for 256 yards and four TDs in his senior season ... had nearly 500 yards for his career and six receiving touchdowns ... was a First Team All-Region 1-AAAAAA selection as a senior for the Vikings ... was a Second Team All-Region 1-AAAAAAA selection as a junior
Marquis Williams
OLB | 6-3 | 235
Quitman, GA
Brooks County HS
Edge rusher from Brooks County High School, playing for head coach Josh McFather ... led BCHS into the Class A Div. II State Semi this week ... made 78 tackles on the year with 38 TFL and 18 sacks ... has forced five fumbles and recovered six this season ... was a First Team All-State selection as a junior by Recruit Georgia ... led team to a Region Title as a junior and a GHSA Class AA State Semifinal berth as a junior
TJ Lester
RB | 5-10 | 190
Milton, GA
Milton HS
Speedy back from nationally-ranked Milton High School, playing under head coach Ben Reaves Jr. ... rushed for 1,037 yards on 148 carries with 16 touchdowns in the regular season ... rushed for over 2,000 yards in his high school career ... was a Second Team All-Region 6-AAAAAAA selection as a junior in 2023 ... his late father, Tim, was an eight-year NFL veteran, playing for the Rams, Steelers, and Cowboys
Jabari Staples
WR | 6-0 | 186
Pinson, AL
Clay-Chalkville HS
Prepped at Clay-Chalkville High for head coach Stuart Floyd ... had 24 receptions for 558 yards and eight TDs as a senior, helping his team to a 9-3 record ... was an HSFA Academic All-American as a junior ... part of a CCHS team that won a State Title in 2023
McKaden Smith
SAF | 5-11 | 165
Ellenwood, GA
Cedar Grove HS
Played his senior season at Cedar Grove High School for head coach Roderick Moore ... selected First Team All-Region 5-AAA as a senior at CGHS ... also played at Arabia Mountain during his prep career ... early enrollee who will begin classes at UWG in January 2025 ... was an All-Region selection for Arabia Mountain in 2022 and 2023 ... named AJC All-Metro in 2023 ... also played WR and ran track
Kaseam Liferidge
DL | 6-5 | 245
St. Stephens, SC
Timberland High School
Defensive Lineman from Timberland High School, playing for head coach Gregory Wright... led THS into SCHSL Playoffs... Selected to the Touchstone Energy Bowl (North/South All-Star Game)
