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SIGNING CLASS OF 2021
NAME POS. HT. WT. HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Cade Anders          TE      6-3     235     Hahira, Ga. Tift County/Army Prep (USMAPS)
Vincent Anthony Jr. DE   6-6 235 Durham, N.C. Jordan
Travis Bates      RB      5-11 195 Tampa, Fla. Berkeley Prep
Henry Belin IV      QB      6-3 210     New York, N.Y. Cardinal Hayes
Matt Craycraft      OL      6-4 275 Dallas, Texas Jesuit
Jeremiah Hasley      LB      6-3     220     Gibsonia, Pa. Pine-Richland
Terry Moore          ATH     6-1    185 Washington, N.C. Washington
Steven Nahmias      OL      6-3 285 Dunwoody, Ga. Marist School
Brian Parker      OL      6-5 285 Cincinnati,Ohio St. Xavier
Kenzy Paul          DB      6-1     190 La Prairie, Canada McCallie (Tenn.)
Chandler Rivers      DB 5-10 175 Beaumont, Texas Beaumont United
Jake Taylor          TE      6-5     220 Apex, N.C. Cardinal Gibbons
Nathan Vail           DB      6-2 185 Kennesaw, Ga. Harrison
Mehki Wall          WR      5-10 165 Greensboro, N.C. Dudley
Jaden Watkins      WR      6-3 185 Asheville, N.C. Asheville School
Eric Weatherly      RB      5-8     175     St. John's, Fla. Bartram Trail
Wesley Williams DE      6-5 245 Gainesville, Va. Battlefield
Carter Wyatt      LB      6-2     220     Shallotte, N.C. West Brunswick

Player Bios
Cade Anders TE | 6-3 | 235 | Hahira, Ga. (Tift County/Army Prep [USMAPS])              Twitter | Instagram

Spent the 2021 season at the United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS)
Started all nine games, leading USMAPS to its first undefeated season
Lettered three years at Tift County under head coach Ashley Anders
Tabbed a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com
Started in 33 consecutive games to close career
Recorded four receptions for 55 yards and 11 tackles with two sacks during shorted senior year due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Two-time all-state and three-time all-region honoree
Named to the Blue-Gray All-American bowl as a senior
Selected the region 1-7A utility player of the year as a junior
Born January 21, 2003
Son of Ashley and Sheri Anders

Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2022
Lettered three years at Jordan under coaches Anthony Barbour and Justin Allred
Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
Listed as the No. 74 defensive end in the country by ESPN.com
Ranked as the No. 24 and No. 26 prospect from the state of North Carolina according to ESPN.com and 247Sports.com, respectively
Compiled 127 tackles, 39 tackles for loss, 19 sacks, 54 quarterback pressures, four forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries during final two seasons and added seven blocked field goals
Two-time team captain and all-conference selection, as well as defensive player of the year recipient
Born April 26, 2004
Son of Vincent and Bonnye Anthony

Travis Bates RB | 5-11 | 195 | Tampa, Fla. (Berkeley Prep) Twitter | Instagram

Lettered four years at Berkeley Prep under head coach Dominic Ciao
Tabbed as a three-star recruit by 247sports.com and Rivals.com
Listed as the No. 36 running back in the country by Rivals.com
Amassed 3,845 rushing yards in 44 career games
Rushed for 2,045 yards as a senior, the second-most rushing yards in school history
Led Berkeley Prep to a 35-9 record, including a 12-1 mark as a senior
Helped the Buccaneers to an appearance in the 2021 Florida state championship game
All-conference selection and offensive player of the year as a senior
Two-time all-country honoree
Born September 15, 2003
Son of Travis and Lashawn Bates

Lettered three seasons at Cardinal Hayes under coach C.J. O’Neil
Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
Listed as the No. 32 pocket passer in the country by ESPN.com
Ranked as the No. 3 and No. 4 prospect from the state of New York by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com, respectively
Finished 382-of-627 passing for 6,000 yards and 55 touchdowns and added 90 rushes for 593 yards and 13 scores
Helped Cardinal Hayes to a 17-11 record, including two state playoff appearances
Named
two-time first team all-state and all-city, while being selected the NYCHSFL AAA Championship Game MVP as a sophomore
During senior season tabbed the N.Y. Jets Gatorade Player of the Week and earned the Monsignor Peters’ Golden Eleven Award
Born May 14, 2004
Son of Henry and Rita Belin III

Lettered three years at Jesuit Dallas under coach Brandon Hickman
Three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com
Charted as the No. 39 offensive guard in the nation by ESPN.com
Helped Jesuit Dallas compile a 26-11 overall record, including three state playoff appearances
Named a two-time first team all-district recipient
Also lettered one season in hockey, helping the team to a 2019-20 state championship
Born October 28, 2003
Son of Bob and Christy Craycraft

Lettered three years at Pine-Richland under coaches Eric Kasperowicz and Steve Campos
Three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com
Charted as the No. 36 inside linebacker in the nation and the No. 24 prospect from the state of Pennsylvania by ESPN.com
Compiled 254 tackles, 30.5 tackles for loss, four sacks and two interceptions
Also accumulated 969 receiving yards with six touchdowns
Led Pine-Richland to a 28-7 overall record, including a state title during junior season where the Rams went a perfect 11-0
Named two-time first team all-conference recipient and was tabbed to the 2021 Post-Gazette Fabulous 22 all-star team
Born July 4, 2003
Son of Daryl and Kristin Hasley

Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2022
Lettered two seasons at Washington under coach Perry Owens
Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
Ranked as the No. 26 prospect from the state of North Carolina according to Rivals.com
Rushed for 4,935 yards and helped Washington to a 26-9 mark, including three state playoff appearances
Named back-to-back offensive player of the year
Born January 22, 2004
Son of Terry and Latisha Moore

Lettered four years at Marist School under coach Alan Chadwick
Three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com
Charted as the No. 21 offensive lineman in the nation and the No. 65 prospect in the state of Georgia by 247Sports.com
Helped Marist School compile a 45-7 overall record, including a state title during junior season
Named first team all-region, all-county, and all-state and second team all-state all-classes as a junior
Scored a touchdown on a fumble recovery in a win that helped secure Coach Chadwick’s 400th win at Marist
Born October 4, 2003
Son of David Nahmias and the late Catherine O’Neil

Lettered three years at St. Xavier under coach Steve Specht
Three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com
Charted as the No. 5 offensive center in the nation and the No. 26 prospect in the state of Ohio by Rivals.com
Helped St. Xavier compile a 29-8 overall record, including a state title during junior season
Named team captain as a senior and garnered back-to-back Greater Catholic League Offensive Lineman of the Year accolades
Tabbed a two-time first team GCL and all-district recipient, while earning first team all-state nods as a junior
Also lettered two seasons in lacrosse, helping the team to a 2021 regional championship
Born January 6, 2004
Son of Brian and Elizabeth Parker

Lettered three seasons at McCallie in Chattanooga, Tenn., under head coach Ralph Potter
Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
Charted as the No. 47 athlete in the nation and the No. 17 prospect from the state of Tennessee according to ESPN.com
Recorded 51 tackles, six interceptions, two sacks, one forced fumble, and 12 passes defended
Added 1,587 receiving yards with 30 touchdowns
Helped McCallie to a 29-6 record, including back-to-back state championships during junior and senior year
Also lettered in basketball and track & field
Born September 16, 2003
Son of Paul Mackenzi and Iser Ne

Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2022 .
Lettered four years at Beaumont United under coach Marcus Graham
Tabbed a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
Ranked as the No. 51 cornerback in the nation and the No. 78 prospect from the state of Texas according to ESPN.com
Totaled 307-plus tackles, 25 interceptions, 40 pass breakups, two sacks, six forced fumbles and 11 fumbles recoveries
Recorded 85 receptions for 1,715-plus yards, 20 rushes for 600-plus yards and added 31 total touchdowns during career
Helped lead Beaumont United to three state playoff appearances
Named two-time first team all-district as a defensive back, first team Super Gold as a defensive back and second team Super Gold as a wide receiver
Selected the 9-5A district unanimous multi-purpose player of the year during junior season
Born October 17, 2003
Son of Derrick and Cheryl Rivers

Lettered three seasons at Cardinal Gibbons under head coach Steven Wright
Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
Listed as the No. 30 tight end in the country by ESPN.com
Ranked as the No. 31 and No. 34 prospect from the state of North Carolina by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com
Recorded 35 receptions for 577 yards with eight touchdowns in 22 games
Helped Cardinal Gibbons to a 35-6 record, including the 2021 4A state championship
Named a Cap 6 all-conference team selection and an honorary captain
Also letter in basketball and track & field
Born August 29, 2003
Son of Jeff and Stacie Taylor

Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2022
Lettered three seasons at Harrison under coaches Matt Dickman and Josh Cassidy
Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
Charted as the No. 59 safety in the nation by ESPN.com
Registered over 180 tackles and recorded two touchdowns off of a fumble recovery (56 yards) and an interception (79 yards)
Added 10 kickoffs for 181 yards (18.1 avg.) and 23 carries for 128 yards during senior season
Helped lead Harrison to a 23-14 mark, including a 6A state championship as a sophomore
Tabbed a 2021 7A all-region honoree as a defensive back, while also garnering Marietta Daily Journal Dynamite Dozen nods
Also lettered in track & field
Born January 29, 2004
Son of Eddie and Adrienna Vail

Mehki Wall WR | 5-10 | 165 | Greensboro, N.C. (Dudley) Twitter | Highlights

Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2022
Lettered four seasons at Dudley under coach Steven Davis Sr.
Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
Listed as the No. 75 wide receiver in the country by 247Sports.com
Ranked as the No. 13 and No. 16 prospect from the state of North Carolina by 247Sports.com and ESPN.com, respectively
Led Dudley to a 43-10 record and four consecutive state playoff appearances, including the NCHSAA 3A state championship as a senior
Recorded 6,939 career all-purpose yards, including 2,589 receiving yards, and 47 career touchdowns
Added 3,552 return yards and 12 touchdowns
Invited to the 2021 N.C. Shrine Bowl and Carolina Bowl
Ranked among the top in NCHSAA history in numerous special teams categories: first in single-season punt return average (33.2), tied for first in career punt returns for touchdowns (nine) and second in career total returns for touchdowns (12)
Three-time all-conference and all-area special teams player of the year and two-time all-state selection
Born August 24, 2004
Son of Michael and Velvet Wall

Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2022
Lettered four seasons under coach Shawn Bryson at Asheville School
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
Ranked as the No. 18 prospect from the state of North Carolina by Rivals.com
Had 88 receptions in final two years and finished with 2,739 all-purpose yards and 26 touchdowns
Compiled 1,309 receiving yards during senior season
Four-time all-conference and two-time all-state selection
Invited to play in the Carolina Bowl
Helped team to 24-10 record and two appearances in the state playoffs
Also competed in basketball and track & field, earning all-state honors in both
Born November 24, 2002
Son of Mike Watkins and Janna Jones

Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2022
Lettered four seasons at Bartram Trail under coach Chad Parker
Tabbed a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
Charted as the No. 54 running back in the nation and the No. 99 prospect in the state of Florida by ESPN.com
In first three seasons, accumulated 4,437 all-purpose yards with 38 touchdowns, and helped Bartram Trail to an overall record of 38-9, including three state regional appearances
Named first team all-state as a junior and honorable mention all-state as a sophomore
Also a three-year letterwinner in track & field for the 100 meters
Born July 18, 2003
Son of Eric and Jasmine Weatherly

Lettered four seasons at Battlefield
Three-star prospect by 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
Charted as the No. 16 prospect from the state of Virginia according to Rivals.com
Recorded 105 tackles, 32 tackles for loss, 13.5 sacks, one interception, three forced fumbles and two touchdowns during senior season
Helped Battlefield to a 27-13 overall record, including a state semifinal appearance as a senior
Two-time first team all-district as a defensive end
Also lettered two seasons in basketball, earning honorable mention honors
Born September 22, 2004
Son of Orson and Paula Williams

Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2022
Lettered four years at West Brunswick under coach Brett Hickman
Three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com
Charted as the No. 29 inside linebacker in the nation and the No. 27 overall prospect in the state of North Carolina by ESPN.com
Compiled 400 tackles, 40 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, seven forced fumbles, two interceptions and five pass breakups during career
Named three-time first team all-MEC recipient, a two-time first team all-area honoree and the 2021 MEC Defensive Player of the Year
Invited to play in the Carolina Bowl and the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas
Helped West Brunswick to a 24-17 overall record including three consecutive appearances in the state playoffs
Also lettered in baseball and basketball
Born October 10, 2003
Son of Kevin Wyatt and Jesse and April Visconti

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