BOISE – Breezy Dubar promised Boise State fans last week they had nothing to worry about and he’d be signing with the Broncos on Dec. 21.
That day has come, and the four-star running back held true to his word.
Dubar, a 6-foot, 190-pound running back from Anna (Texas) High School outside of Dallas officially signed with the Broncos and joined their 2023 recruiting class early Wednesday morning.
After receiving a late offer from Colorado Dubar had some fans worried when he tweeted that Signing Day wasn’t for two months and made it seem like he wouldn’t signing with the Broncos during the early period.
But when Bronco Nation News caught up with Dubar ahead of the Frisco Bowl last week, he said he was just having some fun on social media and would be signing with the Broncos.
“Just to put some fear in the heart,” he said with a laugh about the tweet.
As for the Colorado offer and other interest, Dubar told BNN “I’m 100 percent locked in (with Boise State). I’m locked in all the way.”
He followed through with those words Wednesday and was the third signee announced by Boise State. His signing became official at 6:04 a.m. MT.
Dubar said last week one of the biggest reasons he signed with the Broncos was his relationship with running backs coach Keith Bhonapha.
“Me and coach Bhonapha, we’ve been talking for a long time – it’s been like a year,” Dubar told BNN. “Our relationship has built (stronger) each and every day. Me and coach Avalos, we have a great relationship. On my first visit when I went there I just fell in love with the community, the environment and all the players up there are all pretty cool guys. I just fell in love with everything up there.”
Dubar rushed for 1,619 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior this past fall for Anna High School. With George Holani expected to depart for the NFL, Dubar could be in line for immediate playing time in 2023 behind Ashton Jeanty.
Boise State has been announcing signings all morning. Here’s a look at who has signed, with bios provided by Boise State.
Players announced by Boise State as official members of the 2023 recruiting class (with bios provided by Boise State):
Jambres Dubar – 6-foot, 190-pound four-star running back from Anna High School (TX)
Four-star prospect per 247Sports…three-star recruit per ESPN and Rivals…rated No. 19 nationally at his position per 247Sports, No. 21 per Rivals, and No. 51 per ESPN…rated as the No. 55 recruit in the state of Texas per 247Sports, and No. 68 per Rivals…in 13 games his senior season, Dubar recorded 1,619 yards rushing on 198 carries (8.2 yards/carry), and 346 yards receiving on 38 receptions…scored 23 touchdowns (19 rushing, four receiving)…carried the ball 169 times for 1,193 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns as a junior…added 236 yards and three touchdowns on 29 receptions…surpassed the 100-yard rushing threshold in eight games as a junior and another eight as a senior…two-sport student-athlete, competing in football and track.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ #BlueBlood23
→ @BreezyDubar #BleedBlue | https://t.co/ejppsF0Jyy pic.twitter.com/tQhHJy6Gro— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 21, 2022
Cayden Dawson – 6-foot-4, 230-pound three-star tight end from University City High School (CA)
Three-star prospect per 247Sports and ESPN…rated No. 31 nationally at his position per ESPN, and No. 41 per 247Sports…rated as one of the top-100 recruits in California per 247Sports (No. 84)…had 13 receptions for 309 yards and four touchdowns receiving during his junior year…as a senior, recorded 227 yards and three touchdowns on 19 receptions…helped University City to its first football title in school history, capturing the 2022 San Diego Section Division III Championship.…four-sport student-athlete, competing in football and basketball, lacrosse and track.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ #BlueBlood23
→ @Cayden_J_Dawson #BleedBlue | https://t.co/LRT030UgvW pic.twitter.com/5GKyS3nhTP— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 21, 2022
Khai Taylor – 6-foot-1, 165-pound three-star ATH from Pittsburg High School (CA)
Three-star recruit per 247Sports and ESPN…played on both sides of the ball as a prep as a CB/WR combo…in 15 games as a senior, tallied 32 tackles (29 solo), including three for-loss, three pass breakups and forced a fumble…on the offensive side of the ball, made 42 catches for 704 yards receiving and nine touchdowns…also had four pass breakups and intercepted three passes as a junior…two-sport student-athlete, competing in football and basketball.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ #BlueBlood23
→ @KhaiTaylor7 #BleedBlue | https://t.co/LRT030UgvW pic.twitter.com/3FwTRdU4cI— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 21, 2022
Kyle Cox – 6-foot-6, 270-pound three-star offensive lineman from Eatonville High School (WA)
Three-star recruit per 247Sports….rated as the No. 23 recruit in the state of Washington per 247Sports…helped Eatonville to a 13-1 record and appearance in the state title game in 2021…three-time TNT All-Area First-Team honoree…two-time Evergreen 1A First-Team Offensive Lineman…three-sport student-athlete, competing in football and basketball and track.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ #BlueBlood23
→ @coxkyle77 #BleedBlue | https://t.co/LRT030CF7m pic.twitter.com/YmkTznCa2J— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 21, 2022
Gabe Tahir – 6-foot-1, 175-pound corner from Kamiakin High School (Kennewick, WA)
Three-star prospect per 247Sports…rated as the No. 21 recruit in the state of Washington per 247Sports…played on both sides of the ball in high school as a CB/WR combo…two-time first-team all-conference selection during his prep career.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ #BlueBlood23
→ @GabeTahir #BleedBlue | https://t.co/LRT030UgvW pic.twitter.com/4gIXvBNE0a— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 21, 2022
Ty Benefield – 6-foot-2, 185-pound three-star ATH from Crean Lutheran High School (CA)
Three-star recruit per 247Sports…played on both sides of the ball in high school as a DB/WR combo…in 12 games his senior season, Benefield registered 91 tackles (52 solo), seven pass breakups and four interceptions…on the offensive side, hauled in 90 receptions for 1,404 yards and 20 touchdowns (averaging 117 yards/game)…added 136 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries…utilized on special teams, returning 12 punts and nine kickoffs…father Daved played 13 seasons in the CFL for five teams, plus 15 games for the San Francisco 49ers in 1996.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ #BlueBlood23
→ @BenefieldTy #BleedBlue | https://t.co/LRT030CF7m pic.twitter.com/D0FAtf2l5W— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 21, 2022
A’marion McCoy – 6-foot-1, 170-pound corner from Laney College (Menlo-Atherton High School in Atherton, CA)
Spent two seasons as a member of the Laney College football team…helped the Eagles to an 8-3 record overall and a spot in the American River College-NorCal Semifinals in 2022…in nine games as a sophomore, registered 35 tackles, four interceptions, four pass breakups, forced two fumbles and recovered one…had 27 tackles, five pass breakups and two interceptions, including a pick-six, as a freshman…six cousins play collegiate or professional football, including Jordan Mims (Fresno State) and Nahshon Wight (Dallas Cowboys).
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ #BlueBlood23
→ @poohdolla1 #BleedBlue | https://t.co/LRT030CF7m pic.twitter.com/Crz4cFKrgq— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 21, 2022
Chase Martin – 6-foot-1, 210-pound three-star LB from Thousand Oaks High School (CA)
Martin was a star on both sides of the ball at Thousand Oaks high school and chose Boise State over offers from Baylor, Fresno State and Washington State just to name a few. According to MaxPreps, Martin registered 131 total tackles for the Lancers this season with 8.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. On the other side of the ball Martin rushed for 1,019 yards and 22 total touchdowns in the 2022 season. After all, with Scott Matlock not expected to return this season Andy Avalos may need a new body in the Clydesdale package.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ #BlueBlood23
→ @chasemartin_12#BleedBlue | https://t.co/ejppsF0Jyy… pic.twitter.com/ewmK6FCfB3— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 21, 2022
Oliver Fisher – 6-foot-5, 225-pound three-star tight end from Sherwood High School (OR)
Three-star recruit per 247Sports…rated as the No. 3 prospect in Oregon per 247Sports…rated No. 56 nationally at his position per 247Sports…played on both sides of the ball in high school as a TE/DL combo…a 2021 All-Pacific Conference First-Team selection on the defensive line…2021 second-team all-conference pick at tight end…helped lead Sherwood to a conference title and trip to the quarterfinal round of the Class 6A State Playoffs in 2021.…two-sport student-athlete, competing in football and basketball.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ #BlueBlood23
→ @oliverfisher_11 #BleedBlue | https://t.co/ejppsF0Jyy… pic.twitter.com/c4zJId26GL— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 21, 2022
Michael Madrie – 6-foot-4, 255-pound three-star defensive lineman from Argyle High School (TX)
Three-star prospect per 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals…rated No. 62 at his position nationally per ESPN…in 14 games as a senior, registered 78 tackles (45 solo), including 14.0 for-loss, and seven sacks…as a junior, made 50 tackles, including six for-loss, three sacks and forced two fumbles…named Texas District 7-4A Defensive Player of the Year…posted 54 tackles, including six for-loss, three forced fumbles and blocked a field goal as a sophomore…helped Argyle to a state championship in 2020.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ #BlueBlood23
→ @MichaelMadrie1 #BleedBlue | https://t.co/ejppsEJGwy… pic.twitter.com/noWvprkj4Q— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 21, 2022
Jason Steele – 6-foot-4, 270-pound three-star offensive lineman from Murietta Valley High School (CA)
Three-star prospect per 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals…rated as the No. 18 center nationally per ESPN…played at both center and tackle as a prep…named first-team all league as both a junior and senior…two-sport student-athlete, competing in both football and track and field.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ #BlueBlood23
→ @jvsonsteele #BleedBlue | https://t.co/ejppsF0Jyy… pic.twitter.com/xVeSkkq0D4— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 21, 2022
Carson Rasmussen – 6-foot-5, 296-pound three-star offensive lineman from Owyhee High School (ID)
Three-start recruit per 247Sports…rated as the No. 3 prospect in the state of Idaho per 247Sports…rated as one of the top-100 prospects at his position nationally per 247Sports (No. 79)…as a junior in 2021, started every game at tackle for Owyhee in the program’s first season…four-time first-team all-conference honoree…first-team all-state recognition as a senior…three-sport student-athlete, competing in football, basketball and wrestling.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ #BlueBlood23
→ @carsonrass #BleedBlue | https://t.co/LRT030UOlu pic.twitter.com/lOn8zRcoPC— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 21, 2022
Wyatt Milkovic – 6-foot-2, 225-pound three-star linebacker from Basha High School (Chandler, AZ)
Three-star prospect per 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals…rated as the No. 12 recruit in Arizona per ESPN, and No. 17 per 247Sports and Rivals…rated No. 20 at his position nationally per ESPN…in 11 games as a senior, amassed 144 tackles, tied for the seventh-most in the state, including 20 for-loss, and four sacks (averaging 13.1 tackles/game)…recorded 13 quarterback hurries and three pass breakups…played in 11 games during his junior year, making 132 tackles, including 11 for-loss, and 4.5 sacks…added 17 quarterback hurries, broke up six passes, forced two fumbles and recovered one.…two-time team captain as both a junior and senior…named all-state first-team linebacker in 2022.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ #BlueBlood23
→ @wyattmilkovic #BleedBlue | https://t.co/ejppsF0Jyy… pic.twitter.com/miW2uA4Ji6— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 21, 2022
CJ Tiller – 6-foot-2, 190-pound three-star quarterback from Rancho Cucamonga High School (CA)
Three-star prospect per 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals…rated No. 20 at his position nationally per Rivals, No. 38 per 247Sports, and No. 42 per ESPN…rated as the No. 41 recruit in the state of California per Rivals, and No. 77 per 247Sports…in 11 games as a senior, Tiller completed 144 passes for 2,154 yards and 14 touchdowns…added 131 yards and two touchdowns on the ground…threw for 2,458 yards and 27 touchdowns, completing 68% of his passes in 12 games as a junior.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ #BlueBlood23
→ @cj_tiller #BleedBlue | https://t.co/LRT030CF7m pic.twitter.com/ECgIGW0Xid— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 21, 2022
Chase Penry – 6-foot-1, 190-pound wide receiver transfer from Colorado (Cherry Creek High School, CO)
Penry was rated three-stars out of high school and spent two seasons playing for Colorado. Between the 2021-22 seasons Penry hauled in 10 receptions totaling 111 yards for the Buffaloes. In high school was a three-star recruit per 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals…rated a top-20 prospect in the state of Colorado per Rivals (No. 7), 247Sports (No. 9) and ESPN (No. 14)…captured back-to-back Colorado State Championships as a junior and senior…in his prep career, hauled in 159 receptions for 2,081 yards and 26 touchdowns…his 159 receptions ranked 10th in Colorado high school history… named a Sports Illustrated Preseason All-American prior to his senior year…two-sport student-athlete, competing in football and basketball.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ #BlueBlood23
→ @chase_penry #BleedBlue | https://t.co/ejppsF0Jyy… pic.twitter.com/UnCtD6lLtO— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 21, 2022
Titus Toler (S) – 5-foot-11 transfer from Wisconsin (St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, CA)
Toler appeared in five games during the 2022 season for the Badgers, tallying seven total tackles and a pass deflection. The former St. John Bosco Brave also caught an interception for Wisconsin during the 2020 season. In 2018 Toler received offers from many power five schools including UCLA, Washington and Oregon State before settling on Wisconsin.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ #BlueBlood23
→ @TitusToler562 #BleedBlue | https://t.co/ejppsF0Jyy… pic.twitter.com/JkLvAYmSKX— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 21, 2022
Demanuel Brown – 6-foot-3, 230-pound three-star EDGE rusher from Dekaney High School (TX)
Three-star prospect per 247Sports…during 13 games his senior season, tallied 60 tackles, including 19 for-loss, 12 sacks and five quarterback hurries…posted 46 tackles, including 9.5 for-loss and 3.5 sacks as a junior in 11 games…also notched 15 quarterback hurries and forced five fumbles…three-sport student-athlete, competing in football, basketball and track.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ #BlueBlood23
→ @Demanuelbrown1 #BleedBlue | https://t.co/ejppsF0Jyy… pic.twitter.com/DRfwGGJfiO— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 21, 2022
Franklyn Johnson – 6-foot, 175-pound three-star ATH from Little Elm High School (TX)
Three-star recruit per 247Sports and ESPN…rated one of the top-100 prospects at his position (ATH) nationally per ESPN (No. 69) and 247Sports (No. 95)…spent time at CB, QB, S and WR during his prep career.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ #BlueBlood23
→ @Franklyn_J25 #BleedBlue | https://t.co/ejppsF0Jyy pic.twitter.com/7YOig5tGYT— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 21, 2022
Nick Hawthorne – 6-foot-2, 175-pound three-star cornerback from Boswell High School (TX)
Three-star prospect per 247Sports…played on both sides of the ball in high school as a CB/WR combo…in 11 games his senior season, accumulated 44 tackles (24 solos), including two for-loss, 10 pass breakups and four interceptions…registered 31 tackles, 18 pass breakups, two interceptions and a fumble recovery as a junior.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ #BlueBlood23
→ @NickHawthorne18 #BleedBlue | https://t.co/ejppsF0Jyy pic.twitter.com/d0wNa8FZCz— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 21, 2022
Matt Wagner – 6-foot-4, 225 pound tight end from Rock Hill High School (TX)
According to 247 Sports Wagner is rated as a three-star tight end. The Rock Hill High School product originally committed to North Texas before flipping his commitment and announcing his verbal commitment to Boise State. Wagner had 47 receptions compiling 592 yards and five touchdowns in his senior season.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ #BlueBlood23
→ @Matt_Wagner08 #BleedBlue | https://t.co/ejppsF0Jyy pic.twitter.com/YiAVKj56W3— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 21, 2022
Jackson Grier – 5-foot-11, 175-pound three-star wide receiver from St. Thomas Aquinas High School (FL)
Grier has a large background of football, given that his father Chris is the Miami Dolphins general manager and his brother Landon plays at South Carolina. Grier led his high school St. Thomas Aquinas to a 7A state title in Florida this season.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ #BlueBlood23
→ @Jackson_Grier #BleedBlue | https://t.co/LRT030CF7m pic.twitter.com/rHX3LDAzvm— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 21, 2022
Max Stege – 6-foot-5, 250-pound three-star defensive lineman from Cologne, Germany
Stege is the No. 1 prospect in Germany per 247Sports and is listed as a three-star recruit. The former captain of Germany’s U19 National Team also had offers from Eastern Michigan, Liberty and Houston.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ #BlueBlood23
→ @stege_max #BleedBlue pic.twitter.com/BrPYTxXRQu— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 21, 2022
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Good job Collin!