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By Bennett Conlin
Has anybody else seen a collection of “JMU on supply!” tweets in your social media timeline this week? In case you’re like us, you are having bother conserving monitor of the numerous switch gamers who’ve been provided a spot on the 2024 JMU soccer roster by Bob Chesney and firm.
We’re making this web page in hopes of higher remembering all of the targets of JMU’s switch portal. It is in all probability going to be a little bit of a large number, however hopefully it is also a enjoyable useful resource for dietitian recruiting. Transfers who’ve dedicated to JMU can be tracked on our switch monitoring portal as a substitute of this web page.
Quarterback
The Dukes landed Dylan Morris from Washington.
To run again
JMU added a pair of RBs, most notably North Texas’ Ayo Adeyi.
Broadband receiver
Isaiah Alston, Military – Military does not run the ball a lot, however Alston has confirmed to be one of many program’s most dynamic receivers. He has 49 profession receptions for 1,031 yards and 6 touchdowns. He’s averaging 21 yards per catch over his profession. Alston has two years of eligibility.
Leland Smith, Fullerton Faculty – JUCO vast receiver caught 26 passes for 655 yards and 9 touchdowns in 9 video games in 2023. Was provided by quite a few Group of 5 packages.
Tight ends
A number of of the JMUs provided tight ends dedicated elsewhere.
Offensive line
Mike Barr, Lafayette – Barr was a First Group All-Patriot League participant in 2023 and his workforce gained the convention with Holy Cross. Performed a number of spots on the offensive line and began 25 profession video games. He has one 12 months of eligibility left.
Line of defense
Kendy Charles, Freedom – A defensive sort out, Charles (6′ and 280 lbs) is an affect participant. He posted 15 tackles for loss and 9 sacks for the Flames in 25 video games through the 2021-23 seasons. He handled accidents in 2023, however was a drive when wholesome. He additionally acquired curiosity from Northwestern, amongst others.
Linebackers
Keep tuned for updates.
Defensive backs
Jordyn Morgan, UNLV – Morgan, who began his profession at Iowa State, was a standout for the Rebels in 2022 however performed only one recreation in 2023. He has two years of eligibility remaining.
Thomas Anderson, UNLV – A former JUCO participant, Anderson recorded 20 tackles and one interception in a single season with UNLV. He has two years of eligibility left.
Jevon McIver Jr, Austin Peay – McIver started his profession at Lenoir-Rhyne earlier than transferring to Austin Peay for the 2023 season. Completed the 12 months with 61 tackles, 12 go breakups and an interception. He attracted gives from a number of G5 packages.
Chris Shearin, UConn – Shearin began his profession at Missouri earlier than two strong seasons with the Huskies. He recorded 82 tackles, 13 go breakups and 4 interceptions in two years with UConn. He has two years of eligibility left.
specialist
JMU added Logan Ketcham, a JUCO lengthy snapper. The Dukes may very well be searching for a kicker.
Gamers who’ve dedicated to JMU have provided
Lloyd Summerall III (USF, DE), George Pettaway (UNC, RB), Ayo Adeyi (North Texas, RB), Nakai Poole (Mississippi State, WR), Hunter McClain (Virginia Tech, OL) Dylan Morris (Washington, QB), Eric O’Neill (LIU, DE), Logan Ketcham (JUCO, LS) Terry Lockett (Syracuse, DL), Tyler Purdy (Holy Cross, RB), Patrick McMurtrie (Holy Cross, OL), Jesse Ramil (St. Francis, OL) and Jacob Dobbs (Holy Cross, LB).
Learn extra about JMU’s switch portal additions on our switch portal monitoring web page.
Gamers who’ve dedicated elsewhere have been provided
Jayden Brown, RB – A Garnder-Webb switch, which Brown dedicated to UConn.
Terry Jones, ODU – A security for the Monarchs, Jones made 107 tackles in 2023 and earned Solar Belt honorable point out. He dedicated to Indiana.
Tyler Foster, Ohio – Foster, who had 33 catches for 396 yards and 4 touchdowns over the previous two seasons for one of many MAC’s prime packages, has dedicated to Oklahoma State.
Marquise Robinson, South Alabama – The standout nook is on his method to Arkansas.
Cole Rusk, Murray State – A stud tight finish for Racers employed in Illinois.
Reginald Harden Jr, Benedict Faculty – The tall, athletic vast receiver dedicated to Arkansas State.
Of Morris, Kennesaw State – Among the finest DBs within the FCS, Morris is headed to Georgia Southern.
Kanious Vaughn, UTEP – Vaughn started his profession within the JUCO ranks and carried out properly for UTEP in 2023. He’s headed to Utah to play for a strong Energy 5 program.
Mateen Ibirogba, Georgetown – In two seasons with Georgetown, Ibirogba recorded 48 tackles and 9.5 tackles for loss. He’ll Wake Forest.
Fred Farrier, UAB – The vast receiver visited JMU and thought of the Dukes a prime possibility, however dedicated to Kentucky.
Tavion Woodard, Ball State – Woodard, a gifted defensive finish dedicated to Boise State.
Jamoi Mayes, Chattanooga – Mayes caught 62 passes for 1,037 yards and 4 touchdowns in 2023. Dedicated to UAB.
Jaylen Varner, Emporia State – Division II prospect caught 90 passes for 1,008 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2023. The vast receiver has dedicated to Minnesota.
Rico Walker, Maryland – A former four-star prospect, Walker caught 4 passes for 27 yards in a single season with the Terps. The tight finish was dedicated to Auburn.
Kempton Shine, Jap Michigan – Shine visited JMU in early January and I spoke with him about his go to. Regardless of having fun with his time in Harrisonburg, Shine will spend 2024 with UVA.
Elijah Hills, Albany – Defensive lineman (6’2″ and 280 lbs) has 59 tackles, together with 16.5 tackles for loss over the previous two seasons. Dedicated to Wisconsin.
Terez Traynor, Idaho – Traynor started his profession at Western Kentucky and was productive for Idaho in 2023, catching 24 passes for 370 yards and two touchdowns. He dedicated to Tulane.