MONTICELLO — University of Arkansas at Monticello football Head Coach Gary Goff announced the addition of 51 Boll Weevils during National Signing Day on Wednesday.
“I am very excited for this signing class and believe they will form the foundation of our program for years to come,” said Goff, hired in December.
“I am proud of our staff for putting together a class with some very talented student athletes in just a short period of time. This class is only possible due to the support and vision of our administration on campus, and for that, I want to extend a special thanks to Dr. Doss and Coach Jackson.”
With a brand new slogan of #weDAT (Discipline, Attitude, and Tough), this year’s National Signing Day consists of 51 signees, including 40 high school seniors and 11 mid-year transfers. Among these athletes are 25 defensive players, 23 offensive players and three special teams players.
The newest members of the Boll Weevil football team come from across the United States, with 18 from Arkansas, 16 from Texas, nine from Louisiana, three from Florida, two from both Georgia and Mississippi and one from West Virginia.
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The offensive signing class includes seven wide receivers, four offensive linemen, four tight ends, four running backs, three quarterbacks and one athlete.
“Excited where we are at right now. We’ve got a long way to go and a lot of work ahead of us, but that’s okay,” Goff said. “That’s why we are here. Again, very honored and thankful to be here with my staff. We only have success if we all have it together, and I believe that. So again, very appreciative, kudos to my staff and the great work they have done. Really appreciate the administration and all the support and resources they have been giving us. Other than that, we will see you soon on the field. Eat ’em up.”
UAM’s defense welcomes six defensive linemen, six cornerbacks, six linebackers, four defensive tackles and three defensive backs.
“I’m extremely excited about this year’s signing class,” said new defensive coordinator William Henry. “We are going to be able to have a lot of depth to the current roster. And we think we have done a great job of getting people in every position defensively. We are just excited to get these guys in the program and in the building and see what we can do with them.”
Here is the list of signees for UAM’s 2026 recruiting class, with position and last school attended:
Arkansas high school signees: Alberto Aguilar, K, Hamburg; Aiden Allen, OL, Bryant; Colt Barrett, QB, Poyen; Keon Chafin Jr., LB, Dumas; Karson Collatt, WR, Benton; Cannen Crooks, OL, Lake Hamilton; Hudson Davenport, WR, Lake Hamilton; Rhett Flowers, Fr., Hamburg; Asarias Gonzalez, DT, Gosnell; Ryan Horn, DL, Bryant; Cannon Jacobs, WR, El Dorado; Carson Jackson, WR, Lake Hamilton; Kamryn Johnson, CB, Sylvan Hills; Damon Salley, DB, Joe T. Robinson; Antonio Shelton II, LB, Benton; Mack Slaughter, LB, Hoxie; Kash Span, CB, Osceola.
Out-of-state high school signees: J’Vien Adams, RB, Iowa, La.; Aviyon Addison, CB, Brunswick, Ga.; DeMorey Beasley, DT, North Crowley, Texas; Dorian Bennet, TE, Cypress Creek, Texas; Nate Broussard, DL, Jennings, La.; Will Cockerill, LS, Ryan (Denton, Texas); Julian Coleman Jr., DT, Terrebonne, La.; Jaden Dillion, OL, Archbishop Rummel (Metairie, La.); Casen Fitts, TE, Krum, Texas; E.J. Hanney, RB, Sam Houston (Moss Bluff, La.); Chris Harris, DL, Steele (Cibolo, Texas); Myles Jones, CB, Kell (Marietta, Ga.); Davonte Johnson, DB, West Mesquite, Texas; Javion Johnson, QB, Lufkin, Texas; Tarell Johnson, CB, North Crowley, Texas; Adrian Lacy, DB, Rowlett, Texas; Branden Malveaux, LB, Lake Charles (La.) Prep; Andreas Meier, OL, Magnolia (Texas) West; Amaj Mitchell, LB, North Crowley, Texas; Lance Resch, K, Nederland, Texas; Brody Soileau, DL, South Beauregard (Longville, La.); Jayden Walton, CB, Legacy (Tyler, Texas); Jayden White, WR, Northwood (Shreveport).
Mid-year signees: DaVion Alston, RB, Delta State Univ. (Miss.); Drew Forkner, QB, Saint Anselm College (N.H.); R.J. Hairston, TE, Bluefield (W. Va.) State Univ.; Braylon Henry, RB, Hardin-Simmons Univ. (Texas); Jake Jones, TE, Univ. of Central Arkansas; Braylon Montero, DL, Destrahan (La.) HS; D.T. McCoy, ATH, Midwestern State Univ. (Texas); Shawn Pickering, DT, Copiah-Lincoln CC (Miss.); Johnny Richardson III, LB, Southeastern Univ. (Fla.); Isaiah Roberts, WR, Jones College (Miss.); Aiden Whitmore, WR, North Crowley (Texas) HS.