The William Jewell football program added 30 new members to its ranks for the 2019 season during National Signing Day on Wednesday, February 6.
Along with the 30 commitments on Wednesday are the additions of five transfers who have already joined the Cardinals for the spring semester to bring the total to 35. Jewell brings in players from nine different states including Missouri (20), Kansas (4), California (2), Florida (2), Colorado (2), Illinois (1), Ohio (1), Alabama (1) and Texas (2).
Carson Anderson
Outside Linebacker
5'11 • 185
Camarillo, CA | Adolfo Camarillo HS
Parents: Steve & Natalie Anderson
Major: Physical Therapy
Played under Jack Willard at Adolfo Camarillo High School...Twice named first team All-Conference...Served as a team captain...Voted the Defensive Most Valuable Player as a senior and Most Improved as a junior...Also named second team All-County in 2018...Two-time Academic All-County...Recipient of the Scorpion Award...Three-time Scholar Athlete
"Carson's presence as one of our incoming outside linebackers adds additional strength, speed, and aggressiveness to this position group." - Chuck Lliteras, Defensive Coordinator
Reece Bader
Defensive Line / Long Snapper
6'2 • 220
Weston, MO | Weston HS
Parents: William & Pamela Bader
Major: Business Administration
Four-year starter under coach Paul Thomas at West Platte High School...Led the Blue Jays to a 2015 district championship...Totaled 35 tackles, including 10 for loss, three sacks, and one pass deflection as a senior
"Reece is a very physical athlete who uses his length and speed to be a force on the edge at defensive end. Reece is also a long snapper who was almost perfect with his snaps in HS. We are very impressed with his ability to be a dynamic defensive end and how composed he is when under presser snapping the football." - Corey Sudhoff, Defensive Line Coach
Thomas Beshears
Linebacker
6'0 • 180
Gladstone, MO | Oak Park HS
Parents: Cody & Vaneissa Beshears
Major: Nursing
Earned four varsity letters playing under former William Jewell All-American Ken Clemens at Oak Park High School...Earned All-Conference honors...Served as a team captain...Received the Northmen Black Shirt Award...Ranks in the top 25 percent of his senior class...Member of the Honor Roll
"Thomas' motor and ability to change direction set him apart in high school. His athleticism and love for the game will help boost our linebacker core for years to come." - Connor Benado, Linebackers Coach
Bryce Bertram
Wide Receiver
6'0 • 175
Platte City, MO | Platte County
Parents: Wayne Bertram & Jamie Armendariz
Major: Undecided
Played four years at nearby Platte City High School...Earned two varsity letters and led the Pirates to a district runner-up finish as a senior...Totaled 70 catches for 990 yards and 14 touchdowns...Was named first team All-Conference and All-District...Received the Platte County Work Ethic Award
"We are excited for Brice and what he'll bring to the field. His potential is endless and is just starting to show. We cant wait to get him in red!" - Taylor Gallagher, Offensive Coordinator
Mac Bowers
Linebacker
6'0 • 220
Richmond, MO | Richmond HS
Parents: Rob & Kerra Bowers
Major: Business Administration
Played four years under his father Rob at Richmond High School...Was a three time first team All-Conference and All-District selection...As a senior earn first team All-State and second team All-Metro honors...Named a Bobby Bell Award finalist...810 Radio Small School Linebacker of the Year...Ronald Warren Missouri Most Outstanding Linebacker Award recipient...Also named first team All-Conference on offense in 2017...Team captain...Selected to participate in the Greater Kansas City Football Coaches Association Missouri-Kansas All-Star game...Broke school records for tackles in a career with 403...Also plays basketball for the Spartans
"Mac will be a great addition to our linebacker core. He is fast, physical and has great game sense." - Chuck Lliteras, Defensive Coordinator
Andrew Boyer
Offensive Line
6'3 • 270
Eureka, MO | Eureka HS
Parents: Robert & Kathy
Major: Political Science
Suited up for the Wildcats of Eureka High School under coach Jacob Sumner...Was named All-Conference and served as a team captain...Four-year member of the Honor Roll...Academic All-State selection
"Andrew has the length and athletic ability to be a great offensive lineman in the GLVC. I love the way he finishes blocks and can't wait to get him on campus!" - Quinn Brown, Offensive Line Coach
Darren Brown
Defensive Tackle
5'11 • 311
Akron, OH | Livingston College
Parents: Anthony & Shelvia Brown
Major: Political Science
Played one season under coach Darrell Williams...Appeared in seven games in 2018...Totaled 19 tackles, including 4.5 for loss...Also posted 1.5 sacks for nine yards...Member of the Dean's List…Suited up for North High School under coach Mike Lacktash...Named the Vikings' Most Valuable Player as a senior...Was a two-time All-City selection and two-time Player of the Week...Posted three touchdowns in a 20-12 victory over East High School to end a 25-game losing streak
"Darren has good feet and has tremendous quickness off the football. His first step is one of the best I have seen. His strength and power will allow him to be a force in the middle of our defense." - Corey Sudhoff, Defensive Line Coach
Dustin Burch, Jr.
Running Back
5'9 • 185
St. Louis, MO | St. Pius X
Parents: Dustin Burch, Sr. & Katherine Gibson
Major: Undecided
Played four years for the Lancers under coach Jerry Woods at St. Pius X in St. Louis...Earned five all-Conference selections, three at linebacker and two at running back...Was also twice an All-District selection...Also participated in baseball, earning All-Conference and All-District honors as a junior...Is a five-time member of the Honor Roll
"Dustin is a great young player who can do a lot of things. He's very physical and can line up and excel at several positions." - Taylor Gallagher, Offensive Coordinator
Ricky Childers
Offensive Line
6'1 • 275
Longmont, CO | Skyline HS
Major: Business Administration
"Ricky comes to us from an elite program in Skyline High School in Colorado. I love his great punch and how he runs his feet through contact. He has a great understanding of the game and will create competition at both center and guard." - Quinn Brown, Offensive Line Coach
Luke Comparato
Defensive Line
6'1 • 270
Imperial, MO | St. Pius X HS
Major: Undecided
"Luke has brute strength and uses great pad level which allows him to be dynamic at the nose position. He is a big body that will add great depth to our defensive line." - Corey Sudhoff, Defensive Line Coach
Klinger De Almeida
Linebacker
5'10 • 190
Fort Myers, FL | South Fort Myers HS
Parents: Ronaldo Moura & Christiane Felix
Wife: Ashlyn
Major: Education
Played strong safety for the Wolfpack at South Fort Myers High School…Recently completed active military service
"Coming to us from the Marine Corp Klinger's maturity, self discipline, mental toughness and physical toughness are great attributes for a Cardinal outside linebacker". - Chuck Lliteras, Defensive Coordinator
Gianni D'arienzo
Defensive Back
6'0 • 185
Reseda, CA | Moorpark College
Parents: Santo D'arienzo& Maria D'arienzo
Major: Business Administration
Played for the Moorpark College Raiders under coach Mike Stuart
"Gianni is an explosive student athlete from Moorpark Community College in California. He is a gifted athlete who we are excited about his versatalityto play multiple positions in the backfield." - Jeremy Clark, Defensive Backs Coach
Bradley Dee
Running Back
5'11 • 220
Champaign, IL | Hutchinson CC
Parents: Leroy Dee & Sheri Lee
Major: Business Administration
Played two seasons at Hutchinson Community College under coach Rion Rhoades...Helped the Blue Dragons to a national ranking of No. 8 in the final 2018 polls…Earned six varsity letters in three sports at Champaign Central High School...Played under coach Tim Turner...Helped the Bears to a fourth place finish in Class 5A in 2015...Totaled 1,114 yards and 12 touchdowns on 101 carries as a senior...Finished tenth all-time in career rushing...Qualified for the state track meet in 2015 in the 4x100 relay...Three-time Big 12 Scholar-Athlete
"We are really excited to have Brad. He's a big strong kid that has some experience and he'll give us a different look in the backfield." - Taylor Gallagher, Offensive Coordinator
Max DeMint
Offensive Line
6'0 • 250
Lee' Summit, MO | Lee's Summit North HS
Parents: Gregory & Nicole DeMint
Major: Accounting
Earned two varsity letters at Lee's Summit North High School under coach Jamar Mozee...Led the Broncos to 2018 city and conference championships and a runner-up district finish...Also participates in track and field, winning the junior varsity conference championship in shot put in in 2018...Earned an academic letter and was inducted into National Honor Society as a junior
"Max comes to us from Lee Summit North and will be a third generation Cardinal. His toughness and great work ethic will allow him to be successful. I can't wait to get to work with him!" - Quinn Brown, Offensive Line Coach
Tanner Drain
Offensive Line
6'2 • 285
Frisco, TX | Rick Reedy HS
Major: Business Administration
"Tanner is a very tough and physical offensive lineman. I love the way he plays the game with a chip on his shoulder. His physicality and versatility will add depth to the offensive line." – Quinn Brown, Offensive Line
Zach Dube
Quarterback
6'0 • 175
Thornton, CO | Cornerstone Christian Academy
Parents: Bruce & Gloria Dube
Major: Political Science
Has earned 10 varsity letters, including four in football...Named All-Conference three time as a quarterback...Also earned All-State honors as a senior...Broke school records in season and career passing yards, touchdowns, and completion percentage...Is also a four-time All-Conference shortstop on the baseball field for the Bulldogs...Three-time Academic All-State and four-time High Honor Roll member...Also a member of National Society of Scholars...Attended Stanford University's Intensive Law and Trial Program
"Zach is a very mobile quarterback from Cornerstone Christian in Colorado. He throws extremely well on the move and we are excited to have him." - Sam Brown, Quarterbacks Coach
Nolan Ewing
Defensive Back
5'11 • 155
Spring Hill, KS | Spring Hill HS
Parents: Keith & AndieEwing
Major: Communication
Played four seasons under coach Jason Feeback at Spring Hill High School...Posted more than 200 tackles in his final two seasons combined...Two-time All-Conference...Earned All-Tri-County and honorable mention All-State as a senior...Was ranked in the top 25 in the state in total tackles...Voted team Most Valuable Player...Team Captain...Also participated in wrestling, track and baseball...Three-year letter winner on the mat and named Most Improved
"Nolan's experience of playing multiple position will help round out our defense with his intangibles. We can't wait to get him here on campus." - Jeremy Clark, Defensive Backs Coach
Bryce Grier
Wide Receiver
5'9 • 175
Whitewright, TX | Tom Bean HS
Parents: Ross & Susan Grier
Major: Business Administration
Suited up for Tom Bean High School under coach Zach Wood...Earned six first team All-District honors, three each at wide receiver and defensive back...Selected All-Texomaland three times...Also plays basketball for the Tomcats, earning All-Texomalandand All-Region selections...Four-time Academic All-District...Recipient of the Honor and Integrity Award
"Bryce is a talented young receiver we are excited to get on the field. His experience at multiple offensive positions and as a returner make him a well rounded and explosive player." - Taylor Gallagher, Offensive Coordinator
Kirby Grigsby
Running Back
6'0 • 195
Kansas City, MO | Garden City CC
Parents: David & Kyra Brown
Major: Undecided
Played for the Broncbusters at Garden City Community College under coach Jeffrey Sims…Suited up under coach Tim Callaghan at Shawnee Mission West...Was a three-time All-Sunflower League selection
"Kirby is a dynamic back that has some good size and lots of potential. We're excited to see what he can do for us in the next few years." - Coach Taylor Gallagher, Offensive Coordinator
Treylan Gross
Running Back
6'0 • 200
Kensington, KS | PhillipsburgHS
Parents: Jason & Tiffini Gross
Major: Business Administration
Won two state championships at Phillipsburg High School under coach J.B. Covington...Was twice named All-State honorable mention...Also selected a Blue-Grey All-American...A three-sport standout he also led the Panthers to a second place finish in the state baseball tournament...Finished eight in the 4x400 relay in track and field
"Treylan is a very dynamic player. He's extremely physical and, shows really great vision and we can't wait to get him here." - Taylor Gallagher, Offensive Coordinator
Jake Hedrick
Inside Linebacker
5'10 • 210
Columbia, MO | Battle HS
Major: Undecided
"Jake has great awareness and nose for the football. His physicality and run stopping ability will give us great depth at inside linebacker." - Connor Benado, Linebackers Coach
Brandon Homan
Offensive Line
6'2 • 250
Liberty, MO | Liberty North HS
Major: Undecided
"We are very excited to be keeping Brandon in Liberty. He is a tough kid that has great athleticism for an offensive lineman. He will be a great addition to our offensive line." – Quinn Brown, Offensive Line Coach
Cole Hon
Offensive Line
6'3 • 280
Kansas City, MO | Oak Park HS
Parents: Randy & Vicky Hon
Major: Business Administration
Played under former William Jewell All-American Ken Clemens at Oak Park High School...Earned two All-Conference honors on the offensive line...Named Co-Most Valuable Player as a senior...Served as a team captain
"Cole is a great addition to our offensive line here at Jewell. He has the size and athletic ability that we look for in offensive linemen. We are excited about his potential and look for him to contribute early." - Quinn Brown, Offensive Line Coach
Jairon Jasper
Athlete
5'11 • 164
Marshall, MO | Marshall HS
Parents: Kristina Marquess
Major: Accounting
Earned three varsity letters at Marshall High School under coach Adam Huse...Served as a team captain...Was named All-District as a senior...Also earned Special Teams and Defensive Back of the Year honors...Set the school record for longest punt at 63 yards...Recipient of the Academic Excellence and Above and Beyond Awards...Member of the Honor Roll
"Jairon is a dynamic student athlete who started on both sides of the ball in high school. We are excited that he brings knowledge of playing receiver to the defensive back group." - Jeremy Clark, Defensive Backs Coach
Noah Johnson
Linebacker
6'1 • 195
Weston, MO | West Platte HS
Parents: Aaron & Renee Johnson
Major: Undecided
Played under coach Paul Thomas at West Platte High School...Totaled 258 tackles combined over his junior and senior seasons...Two-time first team All-District and All-Conference selection...Led the Blue jays to a district championship in 2015...Also plays baseball, leading his team to a district title as a freshman and has earned first team All-District honors
"Noah has been a phenomenal athlete for West Platte. His athleticism will be a strong attribute as he becomes an outside linebacker for us." - Chuck Lliteras, Defensive Coordinator
Grant Latina
Wide Receiver
5'10 • 150
O'Fallon, MO | Fort Zumwalt North HS
Major: Mathematics
"Grant is an explosive player who has the ability to make plays in many different ways. His speed will help us in the years to come!" - Taylor Gallagher, Offensive Coordinator
Jackson Newman
Quarterback
6'1 • 220
Gulf Shores, AL | Gulf Shores HS
Major: Undecided
"Jackson is a transfer quarterback who brings experience and a great work ethic to our quarterback position." - Sam Brown, Quarterbacks Coach
Winston Quinn
Wide Receiver
6'4 • 170
Springfield, MO | Glendale HS
Parents: Karl & Lynda Quinn
Major: Undecided
Played four seasons under coach Mike Maukat Glendale High School...Earned two All-Conference second team honors...Named All-Region in 2017 and All-District in 2018...Also plays basketball for the Falcons and is an Academic All-Conference selection...Member of National Honor Society…Younger brother of Jewell volleyball sophomore Elizabeth Quinn
"Winston is a long receiver that will bring us a dynamic outside that we haven't had for some time. We can't wait to get him in here working with our guys and making plays!" - Taylor Gallagher, Offensive Coordinator
Caden Ritter
Defensive End
6'5 • 225
St. Louis, MO | Lutheran South HS
Major: Business Administration
"Caden's 6'5 frame and 84-inch wingspan will give him a major height/length advantage at the defensive end position for us. He is very quick off the football, has great hands, and plays extremely physical." - Corey Sudhoff, Defensive Line Coach
Tayte Sanders
Linebacker
5'9 • 209
O'Fallon, MO | Liberty HS
Parents: Stephanie Sanders
Major: Business Administration
Played four seasons at Liberty High School under coach Ryan McMillen...Earned second team All-Conference honors...Served on the LHS Leadership Council...Member of the Honor Roll and Academic All-Conference team
"Tayte is a versatile athlete, having played tight end, defensive end, outside and inside linebacker in high school. He is the most dynamic at inside linebacker. His power and ability to finish tackles should translate well on the collegiate level. Tayte is a great addition to our defense." - Connor Benado, Linebackers Coach
Tim Schoepflin
Defensive Back
5'7 • 145
Lawrence, KS | Free State HS
Parents: Steve & Megan Schoepflin
Major: History
Comes to Jewell from Free State High School...Played under coach Bob Lisher...Led the Fire Birds to three Sunflower League championships...Two-time state semifinalists and two quarterfinal appearances in the Kansas state tournament
"Tim is an extremely hard worker which will make him extremely successful here at William Jewell!" - Jeremy Clark, Defensive Backs Coach
Hunter Thomas
Quarterback
6'2 • 210
Olathe, KS | Olathe East HS
Parents: Mark & Debbie Thomas
Major: Data Science
Earned four varsity letters under coach Jesse Owen at Olathe East High School...Was twice named All-Conference and All-State...Earned Offensive Most Valuable Player honors as a senior...Recipient of the Blue Collar Award in 2016...Graduates ranked second in career passing yards
"Hunter is an outstanding student athlete from Olathe East. As the quarterback of his team he is a strong leader and will be able to be a dual threat quarterback." - Sam Brown, Quarterbacks Coach
Tyler Trosper
Defensive Line
5'11 • 260
Hamilton, MO | Penney HS
Parents: Travis & Tina Trosper
Major: Business Administration
Played under coach Caleb Orbert at Penney High School...Was a three-time All-State selection, twice on the offensive line and once on the defense...Earned six All-Conference honors, including four on the defensive line...Also a four-time All-District honoree
"Tyler plays reckless at the nose position, using his strength and speed to be bruiser in the middle of the line. He has good technique, understands defensive line play, and is explosive with his punch. He is a tough kid who will bring a special type of grit to our defensive line." - Corey Sudhoff, Defensive Line Coach
Tyler Welch
Defensive Line
6'1 • 265
Springfield, MO | Springfield Catholic HS
Parents: Ross & Susan Grier
Major: Business Administration
"Tyler is very powerful and has great quickness for his siz. He was well coached in high school and does things on the field we sometimes don't see from athletes his age. - Corey Sudhoff, Defensive Line Coach
Sheldon Whigham, Jr.
Defensive Back
5'9 • 175
Fort Lauderdale, FL | Feather River CC
Parents: Sheldon Whigham, Sr. and Nicole Mckinnon
Major: Business Administration
Totaled 27 tackles, seven pass breakups, and two forced fumbles for the Golden Eagles at Feather River College
