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The Boise State football team has announced the additions of 22 signees in the 2022 recruiting class.
The list includes players from 10 different states and two countries. It also includes three four-star prospects in running back Ashton Jeanty, linebacker Dishawn Misa and edge rusher Jayden Virgin.
Going into the day the Broncos had a top-50 class nationally, according to 247Sports. It’s shaping up to be one of the best signing classes in Boise State history.
“We’re excited to celebrate the young men we have joining our program,” coach Andy Avalos said. “There was a huge emphasis in this class on rebuilding depth in our fronts and gaining depth we feel like we can develop. We’re excited about what we were able to accomplish there.”
Avalos noted the Broncos only offered 73 players in this class and that they expect to hit on about a 30 percent success rate.
“Really proud of our staff, our recruiting staff and our coaching staff,” Avalos said.
Boise State’s core GPA of the 22 signees is 3.20, which Avalos noted was just as important as the on-field skills.
“It’s not just about competing on the field,” Avalos said. “It’s being elite in the classroom.”
The Broncos will have an eye-popping 10 midyear enrollees arrive in January. That list includes Jeanty, James Ferguson, Cade Beresford, Deven Wright, George Tarlas, Kage Casey, Braxton Fely, Cortez Hogans, JJ Talo and Austin Terry.
“We’re very excited to get these guys here in January,” Avalos said. “This is a huge part of how we will develop and be able to train and move forward when we start preparing for next season. We’re looking forward to seeing these young men on campus real soon.”
Boise State signed 18 high school players, an FBS transfer, an FCS transfer and two JUCO transfers.
Check out bios, interviews, highlights and more on the 22 newest members of the Boise State football team below:
It’s a great day to be a Bronco!
Welcome to the family, #BL22DBLUE 🔒Make your commitment to see the Broncos in action next fall ➡️ https://t.co/AblUiOex5M pic.twitter.com/hgH3RKyS3G
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 16, 2021
Here’s the full list of Boise State signees to this point. Bios are courtesy of Boise State:
2022 BOISE STATE FOOTBALL SIGNEES
James Ferguson-Reynolds // P // 6-1 // 175 // Geelong, Australia
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Played Australian Rules Football…competed at the junior level with Bannockburn and Bell Park…turned his attention to U.S. football in late 2020…transitioned to the U.S. game through Prokick Australia.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ @JamesFergusonR#BL22DBLUE | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/sp2jiDrlyb
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 14, 2021
Prince Strachan // WR // 6-5 // 181 // Freeport, Grand Bahama (John Carroll HS, Fla.)
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Grew up in The Bahamas…did not start playing football until 2019, upon his arrival to the United States…as a junior, garnered a team-leading 33 receptions for 633 yards…averaged 18.6 yards per catch…senior year hauled in 34 catches for 773 yards and nine touchdowns…averaged 22.7 yards per reception…named All-Treasure Lakes Conference Offensive Player of the Year and first-team all-league in his final prep campaign…brother Michael was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft…member of the track and field team.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ @Princestrachan1#BL22DBLUE | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/qYNjoW9srj
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 15, 2021
Ashton Jeanty // RB // 5-8 // 193 // Jacksonville, Fla. (Lone Star HS, Texas)
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Four-star recruit per 247Sports…three-star recruit per ESPN…rated No. 27 at his position nationally per 247Sports, and No. 90 per ESPN…rated as the No. 42 prospect in Texas per 247Sports…played on both sides of the ball in high school as a RB, WR, DE, OLB and S…in 12 games his senior season, Jeanty recorded 1,843 yards on 229 carries (8.0 yards/carry), and 810 yards on 41 receptions…scored 41 touchdowns (31 rushing, 10 receiving), averaging 20.5 points per game…named to the 2020 Texas District 5-5A D-I First Team as a wide receiver…named 2019 Texas District 5-5A D-I Defensive Newcomer of the Year…three-sport student-athlete, competing in football, basketball and track and field.\
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ @AshtonJeanty2#BL22DBLUE | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/OlfyhAgwnZ
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 15, 2021
Deven Wright // DL // 6-5 // 225 // Tutwiler, Miss. (Desoto Central HS/Mississippi Gulf Coast CC)
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST CC CAREER
SOPHOMORE (2021): Three-star recruit per 247Sports…registered 34 tackles (28 solo) in nine games…included were 10 for-loss and 7.5 sacks…also forced a fumble and broke up a pass. FRESHMAN (2020): Played in each of the team’s six games, recording 10 tackles and a sack.
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
As a senior, recorded 51 tackles (34 solo), including 11 sacks…also recorded two pass breakups and a forced fumble.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ @DevenWright6#BL22DBLUE | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/ZcM07hBmfY
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 15, 2021
Roger Carreon // OL // 6-4 // 300 // Jal, N.M. (Jal High School)
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER: Three-star recruit per 247Sports and ESPN…top 100 recruit (No. 97) at offensive tackle by ESPN…played along the defensive line as well…made 24 tackles-for-loss, including seven sacks, as a sophomore…Football Friday Night 2-A Player of the Year as a senior…Jal finished state runner-up in 2021…threw shot put on the track & field team.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ @Roger_52_#BL22DBLUE | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/lue1akh17C
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 15, 2021
Maddux Madsen // QB // 5-10 // 191 // American Fork, Utah (American Fork High School)
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER; Three-star recruit per 247Sports and ESPN…rated the No. 21 recruit in Utah per ESPN and No. 38 in the state per 247Sports…rated one of the top 100 pocket passers nationally (No. 51) per ESPN…as a junior, threw for 4,044 yards and 48 touchdowns…threw for more than 3,000 yards passing and 38 touchdowns his senior season…added 336 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ @MadduxMadsen#BL22DBLUE | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/bTVjulMe8T
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 15, 2021
George Tarlas // EDGE // 6-4 // 260 // Chalkida, Greece (Borah High School, Idaho/Weber State)
WEBER STATE CAREER RS SENIOR (2021): Played in each of the Wildcats’ 11 games…finished second on the team with 55 tackles (36 solo), including eight for-loss and five sacks…also forced four fumbles and broke up two passes. RS JUNIOR (SPRING 2021): Played in all six games during the spring season, helping Weber State to a fourth-straight Big Sky Championship…earned All-Big Sky honors for the second-straight season, after being named to the second team…finished seventh in the Big Sky in sacks (2.5) and was 11th in tackles-for-loss (4.5)…registered 24 tackles (14 solo) on the year…finished the season with three quarterback hurries and one pass breakup. RS SOPHOMORE (2019): Played in each of the team’s 15 games, helping WSU win a third-straight Big Sky title and advance to the FCS Semifinals…named third-team All-Big Sky Conference…finished second on the team and fourth in the Big Sky with nine sacks…had a season-high six tackles with two sacks and two forced fumbles in a win at Idaho and was named the Big Sky Player of the Week…finished eighth in the conference in forced fumbles with three…had two interceptions in Weber State’s FCS Playoff win over Montana…also had three pass breakups on the year and totaled 31 tackles (26 solo)…earned Big Sky Academic All-Conference honors. RS FRESHMAN (2018): Appeared in each of the Wildcats’ 13 games, helping to lead Weber State to a second-straight Big Sky title and the FCS Semifinals…registered 11 tackles (four solo) on the season. FRESHMAN (2017): Redshirt season. Recorded 117 tackles, including 20 for-loss, 17 sacks, seven forced fumbles and two interceptions during his time as a Wildcat…two-time All-Big Sky Second Team honoree…member of three Big Sky championship teams. HIGH SCHOOL CAREER Grew up in Greece…only played two seasons of high school football…recorded 54 tackles, including four for-loss, five sacks, four quarterback hurries, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery his senior season…earned second-team 5A All-Idaho honors…two-sport student-athlete, competing in football and basketball.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ @george_tarlas#BL22DBLUE | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/w7XXBMXRMj
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 15, 2021
JJ Talo // DL // 6-2 // 270 // Kearns, Utah (Kearns High School)
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit per 247Sports and ESPN…top 100 recruit (No. 93) at defensive end by ESPN…two-way lineman at Kearns…named 6A all-state by the Deseret News as a junior.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ @jj_talo#BL22DBLUE | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/0q3WpjZhIz
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 15, 2021
Braxton Fely // DL // 6-2 // 270 // Orem, Utah (Timpview High School)
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit per 247Sports and ESPN…top 100 recruit (No. 86) by ESPN at defensive tackle…recorded 20-career sacks, including 13.5 as a senior…made 155 solo stops and recorded 48 tackles-for-loss in his career…all-region and 5A all-state first team as a junior.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ @Braxton_Fely#BL22DBLUE | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/YSq83AlZzW
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 15, 2021
Cortez Hogans // DL // 6-3 // 269 // Palatine, Ill. (Palatine High School/Northern Illinois/Snow College)
SNOW COLLEGE CAREER
RS JUNIOR (2021): Three-star recruit per 247Sports and Rivals…registered 26 tackles (18 solo) in eight games…included were eight for-loss and three sacks…also forced a fumble and broke up two passes.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS CAREER
RS SOPHOMORE (2020): Made one appearance on the season.
SOPHOMORE (2019): Played in two games on the season after making the switch to defensive end during the spring.
FRESHMAN (2018): Played in each of the Huskies’ 14 games, including the MAC Championship victory over Buffalo…primarily saw action on special teams, but also as a middle linebacker.
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Named honorable mention Northwest All-Area by the Daily Herald… recorded 129 career tackles as a prep…junior season, high school was a Class 8A semifinalist.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ @CortezHogans#BL22DBLUE | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/dwgfdIIq3f
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 15, 2021
Kage Casey // OL // 6-5 // 281 // Happy Valley, Ore. (Clackamas High School)
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit per 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals…offensive tackle and defensive end at Clackamas…helped the Cavaliers to a 10-2 overall mark and appearance in the second round of Oregon 6A state playoffs.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ @KageCasey22#BL22DBLUE | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/2Fq38i3SfM
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 15, 2021
Austin Terry // TE // 6-3 // 231 // Tumwater, Wash. (Tumwater HS)
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit per 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals…rated as the No. 8 prospect in Washington per Rivals, No. 14 per 247Sports, and No. 20 per ESPN…rated No. 30 at his position nationally per 247Sports, No. 32 per ESPN, and No. 36 per Rivals…played on both sides of the ball in high school as a TE/DL combo…helped Tumwater reach the WIAA 2A State title game his senior season…named Evergreen 2A Conference co-MVP.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ @AustinTerry_12#BL22DBLUE | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/vFnYNqIzix
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 15, 2021
Cade Beresford // OL // 6-7 // 300 // Woodinville, Wash. (Woodinville High School/Washington State)
WASHINGTON STATE CAREER
RS JUNIOR (2021): Started eight of the Cougars’ first nine games at right guard. RS SOPHOMORE (2020): Made one appearance on the season, seeing special teams action against Utah. RS FRESHMAN (2019): Appeared in four games, seeing action at left tackle against New Mexico State, Northern Colorado, Colorado and Stanford. FRESHMAN (2018): Redshirt season.
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit coming out of high school by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals…top 100 recruit (No. 60 at offensive tackle) by 247Sports…rated the seventh-best prospect in Washington by ESPN…as a senior at Woodinville in 2017, named all-state by the Seattle Times and Tacoma News Tribune…was also 4A All-KingCo First Team…led Woodinville to the 4A state title game…played basketball in high school.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ @CadeBeresford#BL22DBLUE | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/DVk9Zt0vAa
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 15, 2021
Zamondre Merriweather // WR // 6-2 // 193 // Valencia, Calif. (Valencia High School)
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit per 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals…rated No. 66 nationally at his position (athlete) per 247Sports…rated as one of the top 100 recruits in California per 247Sports (No. 78), ESPN (No. 81) and Rivals (No. 85)…helped Valencia reach back-to-back Foothill League title games.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ @zamondrem1#BL22DBLUE | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/XvNfZyGNJo
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 15, 2021
Dishawn Misa // ILB // 6-3 // 227 // Tacoma, Wash. (Eastside Catholic High School)
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Four-star recruit per 247Sports and ESPN…three-star recruit per Rivals…rated No. 5 at his position nationally per ESPN…rated as the No. 3 prospect in the state of Washington per ESPN, and No. 5 per 247Sports…during his freshman campaign, recorded 39 tackles, including three for-loss and a blocked punt…added 54 tackles, 1.0 TFL and forced a fumble as a sophomore…earned Sophomore All-America honors from MaxPreps…selected to play in the 2022 Polynesian Bowl.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ @DishawnMisa#BL22DBLUE | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/5DlLR8bwLL
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 15, 2021
Dionte Thornton // CB // 6-2 // 193 // Carson, Calif. (Lawndale High School)
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit per 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals…played safety at Lawndale…made 32 tackles as a senior and recorded six pass breakups…also played wide receiver as a prep.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ @DionteThornton#BL22DBLUE | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/dZciQc654l
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 15, 2021
Gavin Hambrick // ILB // 6-1 // 213 // Apple Valley, Calif. (Apple Valley High School)
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit by 247Sports and ESPN…top 100 recruit (No. 53) at inside linebacker by ESPN…made 32 tackles, including six for loss in a five-game junior season shortened due to COVID-19…recorded 97 tackles as a senior.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ @GavinHambrick#BL22DBLUE | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/D4bWVNQCvq
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 15, 2021
Jake Ripp // ILB // 6-2 // 208 // Los Gatos, Calif. (Los Gatos High School)
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star prospect per 247Sports and ESPN…played on both sides of the ball in high school as a LB and TE combo…recorded 103 tackles, including six for-loss, a forced fumble, fumble recovery and an interception his senior season…on the offensive side, registered 227 yards and six touchdowns on 16 receptions…as a junior, he led the CIF Central Coast Section with 69 tackles, including seven for-loss.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ @JakeRipp#BL22DBLUE | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/A7xByUf6fN
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 15, 2021
Hall Schmidt // OL // 6-6 // 280 // Gig Harbor, Wash. (Peninsula High School)
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit per 247Sports and ESPN…rated as the No. 25 prospect in the state of Washington per ESPN, and No. 26 per 247Sports…played at both guard and tackle as a prep…named 2021 3A South Sound Conference Lineman of the Year.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ @schmidt_hall#BL22DBLUE | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/C0DBB5xRhe
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 15, 2021
Jayden Virgin // EDGE // 6-3 // 232 // San Diego, Calif. (Mt. Carmel High School)
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Four-star recruit per 247Sports…three stars from ESPN…made 144 tackles in three seasons at Mt. Carmel…notched 20 sacks, including 16 as a senior…as a tight end, recorded 73 receptions for 1,273 yards and 15 touchdowns.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ @jayden_virgin#BL22DBLUE | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/bHrI1I0tiU
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 15, 2021
Tyson Molio’o // OL // 6-2 // 292 // Harbor City, Calif. (St. John Bosco High School)
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit per 247Sports…rated No. 56 at his position nationally per 247Sports…helped St. John Bosco reach the CIF Southern Section semifinals this season…current Broncos George Holani (RS-SO, RB) and Andrew Simpson (FR, WLB) also attended St. John Bosco.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ @tysonmolioo_#BL22DBLUE | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/Liwk0AdCZz
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 15, 2021
Keenan McCaddy // S // 6-3 // 175 // Honolulu, Hawaii (Moanalua High School)
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Three-star recruit per 247Sports and ESPN…rated the No. 4 recruit in Hawaii per 247Sports and No. 5 in the state per ESPN…helped Moanalua reach the OIA Division I title game…selected to play in the 2022 Polynesian Bowl.
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ @keenanmccaddy#BL22DBLUE | #WhatsNext pic.twitter.com/BVnTSMHf9i
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) December 15, 2021
