NEWS
Abell and Football Staff Announce Football 2027 Early Signing Class
Coach Abell’s post-game talk at the FCS game vs. Richmond.
DAVIDSON, N.C. – Coming off their third consecutive FCS Playoff appearance, Davidson Football head coach Scott Abell and his staff have once again put together an accomplished recruiting class. The 2027 early signing class, which features 19 scholar-athletes, was announced by Abell on Wednesday.
“It’s always exciting to welcome new scholar-athletes into our Davidson football family,” said Abell.
“Having 19 early commits is a sign of how our program has grown and changed. I am proud of our staff and their tireless effort to bring the very best scholar-athletes from across the country here to Davidson. We look forward to welcoming the remainder of the class in early February. Today is a great day in Cat Country!”
The list below includes the scholar-athletes from the early decision Class of 2027. Abell and the football program look forward to announcing the full Class of 2027 early next year.
ATHLETE
Hayden Bender | 6-0 | Kingwood High School | Texas | Hudl
DEFENSIVE BACK
Myles Brophy | 6-0 | Cedar Ridge High School | Texas | Hudl
Quinton Cancel | 5-11 | Christ School | North Carolina | Hudl
Justin Caudle | 5-9 | Sparkman High School | Alabama | Hudl
Jamal Chandler-Fuller | 5-10 | The Heritage School | Georgia | Hudl
Kristian Ozane | 6-0 | Westlake High School | Louisiana | Hudl
DEFENSIVE LINE
Christian Hayes | 5-11 | Quince Orchard High School | Maryland | Hudl
Dixon Hudson | 6-3 | Reedy High School | Texas | Hudl
LINEBACKER
Shawn Braxton | 5-11 | Trinity Christian School | Georgia | Hudl
Hunter Brooks | 6-0 | Trinity Episcopal High School | Virginia | Hudl
OFFENSIVE LINE
Jack Berlin | 6-1 | Hough High School | North Carolina | Hudl
Romeo Norris | 6-4 | St. Mary’s Ryken High School | Maryland | Hudl
QUARTERBACK
Andrew Frazier | 6-0 | Havelock High School | North Carolina | Hudl
RUNNING BACK
Aaron Carey | 6-0 | Hickory Ridge High School | North Carolina | Hudl
Trey Thompson | 5-11 | Watauga High School | North Carolina | Hudl
SLOT
Cayson Elledge | 5-10 | Laurens District High School | South Carolina | Hudl
Tahir Henry | 5-10 | Hillside High School | North Carolina | Hudl
TIGHT END
Michael Leonard | 6-3 | Bishop Kenny High School | Florida | Hudl
PUNTER
Chance Benoist | 5-11 | Cambridge Christian High School | Florida | Hudl