Southern Utah Thunderbirds National Signing Day Commitments
Feb 6, 2019, 9:26 AM | Updated: 4:46 pm
Southern Utah head coach Demario Warren (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images)
(Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images)
CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University announced their signing class on National Letter of Intent Day.
Thunderbirds head coach Demario Warren and his staff have put a focus on the offensive side of the football with most of the recruits on offense. They have focused even more on play makers with most of the signing class consisting of wide receivers.
John Mitchell, Wide Receiver
Mitchell is a wide receiver from Corner Canyon High School. He joins the Thunderbirds after racking up 1,250 yards on 53 catches and 13 touchdowns during his senior season, winning a state championship.
FIRST ONE DOWN! ⚡️
Help us welcome @JohnyMitchell_ to #TBirdNation!! pic.twitter.com/tF30nGjOFt
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
🔴100% committed!!!!🔴 #TBirdNation pic.twitter.com/9eiXSAAypR
— John Mitchell (@JohnyMitchell_) February 5, 2019
Zach Nelson, Wide Receiver
The three-star prospect joins Southern Utah from Casteel High School in Queen Creek, Arizona. He is 6-1, 190 lbs. and is the No. 54 prospect in the state of Arizona.
Bringing ANOTHER WR to #TBirdNation! Help us welcome @zachnelson_ to Cedar City! 👐 pic.twitter.com/Uja9c1HpaF
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
Excited to announce that I have committed to play division 1 football at Southern Utah University!! pic.twitter.com/MKLsAUBx5e
— Zach (@zachnelson_) January 29, 2019
Brock McChesney, Defensive Back
McChesney is a defensive back from Lone Peak High School. He is the younger brother of BYU safety Austin McChesney. Brock helped Lone Peak win a state championship in 2018. Demario Warren posted on Twitter that McChesney will serve an LDS mission before joining the Thunderbirds.
Lone Peak ➡️ Cedar City! Say hello to @BMacCheese #TBirdNation! pic.twitter.com/dhf4BqceO0
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
#TBirdNation Welcome Brock McChesney to the family! He comes from a great football family and will be an exciting DB for us after his mission! #TBirdNation #11United pic.twitter.com/1XNRkTLZQz
— Demario Warren (@DemarioWarren) February 6, 2019
Kohner Cullimore, Linebacker
The Highland High School product joins Southern Utah from Gilbert, Arizona.
They keep rolling in! ⚡️ Out of Gilbert, Arizona help us welcome @Kohner_Culli1 to #TBirdNation! pic.twitter.com/f2FbkxPKx7
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
I am proud to announce that I will be continuing my athletic and academic career at Southern Utah University after my 2 year mission for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints!! I will be signing on Feb 6th in the Highland High School gym #11UNITED 👐🏼👐🏼👐🏼 pic.twitter.com/axcJoHxDqz
— Kohner Cullimore (@Kohner_Culli1) February 5, 2019
Brandon Schenks, Wide Receiver
Another wide receiver joins the Thunderbirds. Schenks is from Hamilton High School in Chandler, Arizona. He originally committed verbally to Air Force before going to Cedar City.
Another AZ Product heading to #TBirdNation! Help us welcome @brandonschenks to the T-Bird Family! pic.twitter.com/XoEvMtsMgh
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
Jet Richins, Linebacker
The Stansbury High School product is a 6-1, 185 lbs. linebacker. He committed to Southern Utah back on January 23.
Help us welcome Stansbury Park product @jetters10 to #TBirdNation! ✈️ pic.twitter.com/3unHsdUBFv
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
I’m committed to SUU!! I am so thankful for everybody that has helped me get to this point from all of my coaches to my family! I want to thank my Heavenly Father because I know none of this is possible without him! And thank my dad for going through it all with me! Go T-BIRDS! pic.twitter.com/OaBrvwP7tg
— jetters (@jetters10) January 24, 2019
Dayne Christiansen, Running Back
Another local product is going to Cedar City, Christiansen is from Pleasant Grove High School. He earned first team All-State and Academic All-State. Christiansen will join Southern Utah after serving an LDS mission.
Out of Pleasant Grove, help us welcome @dayneC31 to #TBirdNation at running back! ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/0sOxtA3dzi
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
After some thought and prayer I have decided to commit to play football and further my education at Southern Utah University! Super excited and grateful to the coaches at SUU for this opportunity! pic.twitter.com/ZFod2Ju8Nr
— Dayne Christiansen (@DayneC31) January 23, 2019
Dallin Brown, Wide Receiver
Another wide receiver from the state of Utah as Brown goes north from St. George to Cedar City. He is a 6-0, 190 lbs. wide out from Pine View High School.
St. George ➡️ Cedar City 😎 Help us welcome @dallinbrown14 to #TBirdNation! pic.twitter.com/YoQptl4ADq
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
Lyle Santos, Offensive Lineman
Santos is a 6-3, 235 lbs. lineman from Arbor View High School in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Help us welcome @lylesantos702 to our O-Line Family! The Las Vegas ➡️ Cedar City Pipeline runs strong! 💪 pic.twitter.com/zb5LPE5JFV
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
150% committed to SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY!! pic.twitter.com/jbLhDeJBVv
— Lyle Santos (@lylesantos702) January 31, 2019
Billy Davis, Linebacker
Teammates with Santos at Arbor View High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. Davis is a 6-0, 220 lbs. linebacker that committed on December 8.
#TBirdNation Welcome Billy Davis to the T-Bird Family! First commit of the group, and set the tone for this great 2019 Class! #11UNITED pic.twitter.com/CV37Ybm7AS
— Demario Warren (@DemarioWarren) February 6, 2019
115% COMMITTED. 👐 pic.twitter.com/hrGoymGBIK
— Billy Davis (@billy_davis15) December 9, 2018
Clayton Johnson, Tight End
Johnson heads to Cedar City after a successful career at Springville High School.
Heading to #TBirdNation from Springville, help us welcome @clayqb3 to Cedar City! pic.twitter.com/tz0vAlKsU6
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
Khalid Taylor, Defensive Back
Taylor joins the Thunderbirds from Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California.
Out of Sherman Oaks, California, help us welcome @YungJaali to the Thunderbird Family! ☀️ pic.twitter.com/lzNYd3V4Mt
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
COMMITTED 🦅 PRAISE GOD!!@SUUtbirds pic.twitter.com/Ja5nHbOFPQ
— Khalid Ja’ali Taylor (@YungJaali) February 5, 2019
Mason Creager, Defensive Lineman
Ceager will have a short drive on the highway when he attends Southern Utah. The Desert Hills High School product is 6-3, 225 lbs.
Another St. George native heading up North to Cedar City! 🏔 Help us welcome @masonceager to #TBirdNation! pic.twitter.com/HOltncmhmD
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
#TBirdNation Welcome Mason Creager to the T-Bird Family! Hard working young man right in the backyard, excited to get him back after his mission! #11UNITED pic.twitter.com/4NrUWztr4Q
— Demario Warren (@DemarioWarren) February 6, 2019
I’m grateful and excited to announce I’ll be continuing my football and academic career at Southern Utah University 🔴⚡️🦅 pic.twitter.com/xrjbHtqNbZ
— Mason Creager (@masonceager) February 5, 2019
Kingsley Holliday, Offensive Lineman
Holliday helped Corner Canyon reach the state championship game on the offensive line. He is 6-2, 285 lbs.
Another guy out of Corner Canyon! Help us welcome @kingsleyholll to Cedar City!! #TBirdNation pic.twitter.com/V4J9gQ11Fg
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
#TBirdNation Welcome Kingsley Holliday to the T-Bird Family! Going to be a great addition to our OL Family! #11UNITED pic.twitter.com/B6BJl57fWM
— Demario Warren (@DemarioWarren) February 6, 2019
Rylen Su’a-Filo, Defensive Lineman
Su’a-Filo is a 6-2, 260 lbs. defensive lineman from Orem High School, where he won back-to-back state titles. He will join the Thunderbirds in two years after he serves an LDS mission.
From Orem ➡️ Cedar City, help us welcome @rylensuafilo45 to our Defensive Line! #TBirdNation pic.twitter.com/XBjwxgPJsY
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
#TBirdNation Welcome Rylen Su’a-Filo to the T-Bird Family! Going to be a force on our D-Line after his mission! #11UNITED pic.twitter.com/DOyTkohKQ6
— Demario Warren (@DemarioWarren) February 6, 2019
Nothing left to say ‼️ #TigerGang #AG2G pic.twitter.com/9prmPZJVUI
— Rylen Su’a-Filo🇦🇸 (@rylensuafilo45) January 20, 2019
Derek Reese, Tight End
Reese is 6-4, 220 lbs. from Moapa Valley High School in Logandale, Nevada.
Help us welcome @derekreese16 to #TBirdNation! He’ll be lining up at Tight End when he puts pads on for us! pic.twitter.com/wl5bvcDWPf
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
#TBirdNation Welcome Derek Reese to the T-Bird Family! Going to big a huge target after his mission! Excited about your future! #11UNITED pic.twitter.com/MMPe0qnXKZ
— Demario Warren (@DemarioWarren) February 6, 2019
— derek reese (@derekreese16) December 10, 2018
Riley Morris, Linebacker
Morris hopes to make an impact at the linebacker position at Southern Utah. He is a 6-0, 185 lbs. backer from Thatcher High School in Arizona.
Another AZ ➡️ UT transition! Say hello to @Riley___Morris! #TBirdNation pic.twitter.com/GBJ1HShpct
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
#TBirdNation Welcome Riley Morris to the T-Bird Family! Just watch the first clip, he is going to fun to watch after his mission! #11UNITED pic.twitter.com/FVWJI5hba1
— Demario Warren (@DemarioWarren) February 6, 2019
After an amazing official visit, I’m very excited to have received an offer from Southern Utah University!! #TBirds @SUUFB @thatcher_sports @radioguyaz99 pic.twitter.com/zUKPfBWN6m
— Riley Morris (@Riley___Morris) February 3, 2019
Isaiah Williams, Wide Receiver
Williams is from Olympian High School in Chula Vista, California.
San Diego Mesa ➡️ Southern Utah! #TBirdNation, may we introduce you to @isaiah4williams! pic.twitter.com/A5TDM4GKX7
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
#TbirdNation Welcome Isaiah Williams to the T-Bird Family! Play maker that has played all over the field! He’s going to bring versatility to our offense! #11UNITED pic.twitter.com/YN5dwejxDU
— Demario Warren (@DemarioWarren) February 6, 2019
Congratulations to @Isaiah4Williams We are expecting you to share the, “Olympian Way” with your new receivers group @SUUFB #ReppintheM #Gettinplayersout @sdmesaathletics @scfafootball @JUCOFFrenzy @JuCoFootballACE @jucomadefb pic.twitter.com/xmM7ZVjMJ1
— OLYMPIANS (@SDmesafootball) February 6, 2019
Canaan Yarro, Offensive Lineman
Yarro is an in-state product from Timpview High School in Provo, Utah.
#TBirdNation Welcome Canaan Yarro to the T-Bird Family! Strong minded young man that stuck with us! Proud of you! Can’t wait to get you down here! #11UNITED pic.twitter.com/iwGoDbavRp
— Demario Warren (@DemarioWarren) February 6, 2019
Another new member of the O-Block! Help us welcome @canaanyarro to #TBirdNation! pic.twitter.com/YdfNprAias
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
Dream come true. Officially a SUU T-bird #11UNITED 🦅⚡️👐🏻 https://t.co/IAQMcQlIxF pic.twitter.com/xit8RCrAzX
— Canaan Yarro (@CanaanYarro) February 6, 2019
Drew Carter, Athlete
Carter is a two-star athlete from Camarillo, California.
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Cedar City, UtahWelcome @Drewarter_36 to #TBirdNation! pic.twitter.com/1ecnjP81Kz
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
So thankful to announce that I will be continuing my football career at Southern Utah University🔴⚪️ #TbirdNation pic.twitter.com/HYshoIWD69
— Drew Carter (@drewarter_36) February 6, 2019
Zach Molina, Wide Receiver
Molina is from Red Mountain High School in Mesa High School.
The Journey begins 💪🏻 #TBirdNation https://t.co/WXujZiDGpo
— zach molina (@zachmolina5) February 6, 2019
Thomas Duckett, Running Back
Duckett is from Pacifica High School in Oxnard, California.
Adding another Running Back to the arsenal! Welcome @Tduck02 to Cedar City! #TBirdNation pic.twitter.com/rn7DV96zij
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
#TBirdNation Welcome Thomas Duckett to the T-Bird Family! One of the best backs in SoCal. So excited to add you to the family! pic.twitter.com/DhmfXptItY
— Demario Warren (@DemarioWarren) February 6, 2019
Kani Taufa, Linebacker
Taufa joins the Thunderbirds from Timpview High School.
From Timpview High School to Southern Utah, help us welcome @kanitaufa33 to Cedar City! #TBirdNation pic.twitter.com/iqeV6rVFdk
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
Cervontes White, Defensive Back
White heads to Cedar City from Las Vegas, Nevada.
Adding a DB out of Las Vegas, help us welcome @CervontesW_ to Cedar City! #TBirdNation pic.twitter.com/kGTWDKzrur
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
Noah Smith, Running Back
Smith moves east one state from Lincoln County High School in Nevada.
Another weapon at Running Back! Welcome @Noasmith_ from Lincoln County High School! #TBirdNation pic.twitter.com/R02uDvJVo5
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
Zack Shepherd, Quarterback
Shepherd will join the Thunderbirds after he serves a two-year LDS mission in Italy. He is from Gilbert, Arizona.
Welcome a QB from Arizona, our guy @zshep12! Can’t wait to 👀 you in #TBirdNation! pic.twitter.com/6eTJXaPFSd
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
Remedy Akoteu, Defensive Lineman
He is a 6-3, 200 lbs. defensive lineman from Alta High School.
Alta High School ➡️ Southern Utah! We’ve been waiting all morning to tell y’all about this one!! Glad to have you @remedaayy!! #TBirdNation pic.twitter.com/Ce4BJqjq1w
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
Aiden Gordon, Offensive Lineman
Another addition to the O-Line Family!! Help us welcome @aidengordon5 to Cedar City!! #TBirdNation pic.twitter.com/Pzor7l7607
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
Drake Fakahua, Running Back
Fakahua will stay in the same city where he went to high school. He is from Cedar High School.
Hometown Hero 🏔⚡️ Help us welcome Cedar High School product @DFakahua to the Thunderbird Family! #TBirdNation pic.twitter.com/5vRqtYonl7
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
Briasen Harward, Athlete
Harward heads south to play college football at Southern Utah from Bingham High School.
Joining #TBirdNation from Bingham HS, help us welcome @briasen_harward to the Thunderbird Family! pic.twitter.com/77j1OCyrnr
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
Charles Johnson, Defensive Back
Johnson will join Southern Utah from San Diego High School. He committed during the early signing period in December.
We announced him during the Early Signing Period, but we’re still super stoked to have @cjjohnson002 joining us here in #TBirdNation! pic.twitter.com/TeDvCkGvbO
— SUU Football 🏈 (@SUUFB) February 6, 2019
