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Wayne State University Athletics

National Signing Day 2024

Football Jeff Weiss, Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Media Relations

Football Announces Class Of 2024

DETROIT -- The Wayne State University football program, under the direction of second-year head coach Tyrone Wheatley, has signed 29 student-athletes to a National Letter of Intent.  Additional signees and mid-year transfers will be added to the list in the upcoming days.

The offensive recruiting class consists of one quarterback (Jaeden Meeks), one running back (Damien Brockington), three wide receivers (Donovan Isaac, Kristian Kilpatrick and Raymond Payne), and four offensive linemen (T'yon Atkins, Karl Brooks, Mikey O'Brien and Richardo Wourman), plus athlete M'Khi Guy.

The 19 defensive players signed include 10 defensive backs (Amarion Brownlee, Phil Cato, Kam Coleman, Amauri Haller, Amire Harris, Kaleb Jefferson, Jasir Rahaman, Joseph Stephens, Da'Carion Taylor and DeCarlos White), seven defensive linemen (Hussein Albarkat, Jad Bazzi, Elijah Carter, Aydin Johnson, Roshaun McGee, Jordan Stefanides and Raevon Strong), and two linebackers (Jawaun Harmon and Gavin Troy).

 
2024 Wayne State University Football Signing Class
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown / High School
Hussein Albarkat DE 6-5 225 Dearborn, Mich. / Fordson H.S.
T'yon Atkins OT 6-3 290 Detroit, Mich. / Harper Woods H.S.
Jad Bazzi DE 6-6 230 Dearborn Heights, Mich. / Dearborn Fordson H.S.
Damien Brockington RB 5-10 170 Tiffin, Ohio / Columbian H.S.
Karl Brooks OL 6-3 315 Muskegon, Mich. / Muskegon H.S.
Amarion Brownlee S 6-1 175 Clinton Township, Mich. / L'Anse Creuse H.S.
Elijah Carter DE 6-2 215 Youngstown, Ohio / Chaney H.S.
Phil Cato CB 5-10 170 Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. / U. of Detroit Jesuit H.S.
Kam Coleman CB 6-2 170 Muskegon, Mich. / Reeths-Puffer H.S.
M'Khi Guy ATH 5-9 165 Muskegon, Mich. / Muskegon H.S.
Amauri Haller CB 510 170 Port Huron, Mich. / Port Huron H.S.
Jawaun Harmon LB 6-2 220 Youngstown, Ohio / Chaney
Amire Harris CB 6-2 185 Detroit, Mich. / Denby H.S.
Donovan Isaac WR 6-1 175 West Bloomfield, Mich. / Waterford Mott H.S.
Kaleb Jefferson S 5-11 175 Detroit, Mich. / Harper Woods H.S.
Aydin Johnson DT 6-4 260 Parchment, Mich. / Parchment H.S.
Kristian Kilpatrick WR 5-11 155 Fenton, Mich. / Fenton H.S.
Roshaun McGee DT 6-1 265 Merrillville, Ind. / Merrillville H.S.
Jaeden Meeks QB 6-3 185 Benton Harbor, Mich. / Benton Harbor H.S.
Mikey O'Brien OL 6-5 275 Toledo, Ohio / Whitmer H.S.
Raymond Payne WR 6-0 180 Pontiac, Mich. / Lake Orion H.S.
Jasir Rahaman CB 6-0 170 Detroit, Mich. / U. of Detroit Jesuit H.S.
Jordan Stefanides DT 6-6 290 Roseville, Mich. / University Liggett H.S.
Joseph Stephens CB 5-11 160 Inkster, Mich. / Belleville H.S.
Raevon Strong DE 6-3 215 Detroit, Mich. / Denby H.S.
Da'Carion Taylor S 5-11 160 Muskegon, Mich. / Muskegon H.S.
Gavin Troy LB 5-11 195 Port Huron, Mich. / Port Huron H.S.
DeCarlos White CB 5-11 170 Detroit, Mich. / Central H.S.
Richardo Wourman OL 6-3 275 Livonia, Mich. / Livonia Stevenson H.S.


Hussein Albarkat, DE, 6-5, 225, Dearborn, Mich. / Fordson
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Dearborn Fordson High School ... was a three-year letterwinner for the Tractors ... helped coach Fouad Zaban's squad to a 5-2 record in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) as a senior ... totaled 55 tackles in 2023, including 26 for loss (21 sacks) ... posted at least two sacks in every game as a senior after the season opener ... notched three sacks in a game four times ... recorded a season-best nine tackles in the playoff loss to Southfield A&T ... returned a fumble for a touchdown vs. Livonia Franklin ... selected to the Dearborn Press and Guide and the KLAA Honorable Mention teams as a senior ... served as a football team captain as a senior ...  also competed in basketball and track ... received Academic recognition.

Personal:  Full name -- Hussein K. Albarkat ... born on November 8, 2006, in Dearborn, Mich. ... son of Khalid and Tagreed Albarkat ... has two brothers, Ali and Abbas, and two older sisters, Alaa and Rawa ... plans to major in Cyber Security.

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T'yon Atkins, OL, 6-3, 290, Detroit, Mich. / Harper Woods
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Harper Woods High School ... earned three varsity letters for the Pioneers as the starting left tackle ... helped coach Rod Oden's squad to an 11-3 mark in 2023 and an MHSAA Division 4 state title with a 33-27 victory over Grand Rapids South Christian, in which HWHS racked up 497 yards of total offense (287 rushing and 210 passing) ... named the captain of the Detroit Free Press Division 4 All-State squad ... earned First Team All-State honors from the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association ... selected to the 2023 Detroit News All-State First Team after garnering All-East First Team accolades ... served as a football team captain.

Personal:  Full name -- T'yon F. Atkins ... born on September 7, 2006, in Dearborn, Mich. ... son of John Atkins and Tarea Hamilton ... has a brother, Taren ... plans to major in Business Marketing. 

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Jad Bazzi, DE 6-6, 230, Dearborn Heights, Mich. / Dearborn Fordson
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Dearborn Fordson High School ... was a two-year varsity letterwinner for coach Fouad Zaban ... helped the Tractors to a 5-2 record in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) as a senior along with a playoff game ... earned All-KLAA recognition ... totaled three receptions for a season-high 77 yards vs. Southfield A&T ... also caught three passes against Belleville ... had a touchdown reception vs. Livonia Churchill ... served as a football team captain ... spent first three semesters at Dearborn Heights Crestwood earning one letter.

Personal:  Full name -- Jad K. Bazzi ... born on October 3, 2006, in Dearborn ... son of Kassem Bazzi and Amal Fawaz ... has two brothers, Ali and Issa, and an older sister, Aya ... first name is pronounced J-add ... plans to major in Pre-Med.

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Damien Brockington, RB, 5-10, 170, Tiffin, Ohio / Columbian
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School ... was a three-year letterwinner for the Tornadoes ... rushed for 2,190 yards on 226 carries with a school-record 36 touchdowns in 2023 ... also caught 31 passes for 418 yards and three scores ... selected to the Division 3 All-Ohio First Team as a senior ... voted co-Offensive Player of the Year for the Northwest District in 2023, after also receiving the honor in 2022 ... was a unanimous All-Sandusky Bay Conference selection at running back in both 2022 and 2023 ... rushed for 1,742 yards and 28 touchdowns as a junior to earn First Team All-State recognition ... served as a football team captain as a senior ... also competed in track as a junior.

Personal:  Full name -- Damien T. Brockington ... born on November 25, 2005, in Tiffin, Ohio ... son of Devon Brockington and Destiny Keckler ... has two brothers, Donnell and Davaunte, and two sisters, Deanna and Ari ... plans to major in Sports Medicine.

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Karl Brooks, OL, 6-3, 315, Muskegon, Mich. / Muskegon
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Muskegon High School ... was a three-year starter on the offensive line for the Big Reds (22 starts at right guard, four at left tackle, and two at right tackle) ... helped coach Shane Fairfield's squad to a 12-2 record in 2023 and a 33-21 Division 2 state title game victory over Warren De La Salle ... earned First Team All-OK Conference accolades each of his last two seasons, and was Honorable Mention All-Area as a junior ... aided in MHS rushing for 4,600 yards in 2023, with more than 5,400 yards of total offense.

Personal:  Full name -- Karl L. Brooks ... born on June 24, 2005, in Ionia, Mich. ... son of Nikkita Vannortwick and Karl Brooks ... has two younger brothers, Mari and Easton, and a younger sister, Teonna ... plans to major Sport Management or Business.

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Amarion Brownlee, S, 6-1, 175, Clinton Township, Mich. / L'Anse Creuse
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of L'Anse Creuse High School ... was a two-year starter for the Lancers ... helped LACHS to back-to-back state playoff appearances in 2022 and 2023, including a 7-5 mark in 2022 ... selected to the All-Macomb County First Team as a senior for coach Vincent Phillips ... totaled 46 tackles (29 solo, 17 assisted), including two for loss, along with 10 pass break-ups and one interception in 2023 ... served as a football team captain as a senior ... also competed in basketball and track ... attended South Lake High School for two years.

Personal:  Full name -- Amarion Brownlee ... born on November 16, 2006, in Mount Clemens, Mich. ... son of Kurt and Teresa Wilson ... has three brothers, DJ, Kurt and Alijah, and three sisters, Natasha, Ashia and Alexis ... is undecided on academic major.

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Elijah Carter, DE, 6-2, 215, Youngstown, Ohio / Chaney
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Youngstown Chaney High School ... was a two-year starter and three-year letterwinner for coach Seth Antram ... earned All-League honors each of his final two seasons for the Cowboys ... helped YCHS to a 10-2 record as a junior by making 36 tackles, including 10 for loss (nine sacks) plus an interception ... set the school record with 19 sacks as a senior among his 38 tackles ... was a finalist for the WKBN 5 Blocks of Granite as the top lineman in the area ... selected to the 2022 All-Mahoning County Team Big Schools, before receiving Honorable Mention All-State Division 3 honors ... named to the 2023 Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association Division 3 Second Team All-State ... served as a team captain as a senior.

Personal:  Full name -- Elijah M. Carter ... born on October 30, 2005, in Youngstown, Ohio ... son of Anthony Carter and Marlo Humphrey ... has two older brothers, AJ and Malcolm, and two older sisters, Bri and Alyssa ... plans to major in Business. 

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Phil Cato, CB, 5-10, 170, Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. / University of Detroit Jesuit
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of University of Detroit Jesuit High School ... was a three-year varsity letterwinner for the Cubs ... helped coach Matthew Lewis' squad to a 7-3 mark as a senior and the second round of the state playoffs ... totaled 47 tackles in 2023, along with six pass break-ups and two interceptions ... selected as the team's Skill Position Player of the Year ... named to the All-Catholic League Team as well as All-Region and All-State by the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association ... earned All-Detroit Team recognition from both the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News ... also played running back for UDJHS ... lettered in track and field as a junior ... ran the leadoff leg in the 4x100m relay at the 2023 MHSAA Division 1 regional track meet.

Personal:  Full name -- Phillip K. Cato ... born on January 17, 2006, in Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich. ... son of Jason and Dianna Cato ... has a younger brother, Jason ... plans to major in Sports Marketing.

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Kam Coleman, CB, 6-2, 170, Muskegon, Mich. / Reeths-Puffer
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Muskegon Reeths-Puffer High School ... was a two-year varsity letterwinner for the Rockets ... helped coach Cody Kater's squad qualify for the playoffs in both 2022 and 2023 ... recorded 12 pass break-ups and two interceptions as a senior ... had a 66-yard touchdown reception in 2023 vs. Grand Haven ... rushed for 114 yards and a touchdown on just eight carries vs. Holland as a senior ... ran leadoff on the 4x100m relay at the 2023 MHSAA Division 1 state track meet. 

Personal:  Full name -- Kameron L. Coleman ... born in Muskegon, Mich. ... son of Andre Coleman and Venita Melton ... has a brother, Kendall, and three older sisters, Kayla, Kyra, and Kylea ... is undecided on academic major.

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M'Khi Guy, Ath, 5-9, 165, Muskegon, Mich. / Muskegon
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Muskegon High School ... accounted for 2,635 yards (1,946 rushing and 689 passing) and 35 touchdowns (25 rushing and 10 passing) as a senior helping the Big Reds to the MHSAA Division 2 state title ... selected to the 2023 Associated Press Division 1-2 All-State First Team ... named captain of the Detroit Free Press 2023 Division 2 All-State First Team ... had a 75-yard touchdown run in the playoffs against Saginaw Heritage ... rushed for 215 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries in the state championship game win over Warren De La Salle for coach Shane Fairfield ... also completed four passes for 159 yards and two scores ... gained 341 yards on 29 carries as a junior in a playoff win vs. Greenville ... served as a team captain in football as a senior ... also plays basketball for MHS. 

Personal:  Full name -- M'Khi D. Guy ... born on February 7, 2006, in Muskegon Heights, Mich. ... son of Khi and LaKera Guy ... has an older brother, Willie, and an older sister, Khiauna ... Willie currently plays indoor football for the West Michigan Ironmen ... plans to major in Pre-Law ... first name is pronounced Mah-Khi.

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Amauri Haller, CB, 5-10, 170, Port Huron, Mich. / Port Huron
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Port Huron High School ... voted MVP of the Macomb Area Conference (MAC) Blue Division as well as Team MVP ... served as a team captain as a senior ... rushed for 1,059 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2023 ... passed for 828 yards and 13 touchdowns while completing 61-of-108 as a senior ... named to the MAC All-Academic Team ... served as a team captain ... also competed in track for two years (2021 and 2023). 

Personal:  Full name -- Amauri Haller.

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Amire Harris, CB, 6-2, 185, Detroit, Mich. / Denby
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Detroit Denby High School ... was a three-year letterwinner for the Tars ... saw action at defensive back, wide receiver, kick returner and punt returner ... helped coach Zachery Carr's squad to an 8-2 record as a senior and a berth in the state playoffs ... DDHS went 5-0 in the Detroit Public School League Gold Division in 2023 ... selected to the 2023 Michigan Associated Press Division 5-6 All-State First Team as a wide receiver after receiving First Team All-Detroit honors from the Detroit News ... totaled 52 receptions for 1,023 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Personal:  Full name -- Amire Harris.

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Donovan Isaac, WR, 6-1, 175, West Bloomfield, Mich. / Waterford Mott
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Waterford Mott High School ... was a three-year letterwinner for the Corsairs ... caught 55 passes as a senior for 1,255 yards and 10 touchdowns ... helped WMHS to a 10-3 record and its first regional championship for coach Chris Fahr ... made 52 tackles on defense, including three for loss ... also contributed two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, an interception and 11 pass break-ups ... had six games with at least 110 yards receiving in 2023 ... hauled in six passes in a game three times (vs. Walled Lake Central, South, and Walled Lake Western) ... caught a season-best two touchdown passes against Walled Lake Central ... notched an interception against Waterford Kettering, along with four receptions for 110 yards ... earned All-Lakes Valley Conference honors and Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Division 2 All-Region recognition as a wide receiver ... named to the Detroit News All-State Second Team, after garnering Detroit News First Team All-North recognition ... received Detroit Free Press All-North Team honors ... selected to the 2024 Blue-Grey All-American Bowl as a defensive back ... competed in track as a junior (100m and 200m dash, and long jump). 

Personal:  Full name -- Donovan Isaac ... born on May 13, 2006, in Southfield, Mich. ... son of JeDarius and Kelly Isaac ... father played quarterback at Jacksonville State in 1995 and 1996 ... saw action in all 11 games for JSU in 1995 and led the team with 723 yards of total offense (rushed for 327 yards and two touchdowns, while passing for 396 yards and three scores) ... has an older brother, Devon ... is undecided on academic major.

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Kaleb Jefferson, S, 5-11, 175, Detroit, Mich. / Harper Woods
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Harper Woods High School ... helped coach Rod Oden's squad to an 11-3 mark in 2023 and an MHSAA Division 4 state title with a 33-27 victory over Grand Rapids South Christian, in which Jefferson totaled five tackles (2-3) ... made 45 tackles as a senior, including 10 for loss (three sacks), along with five forced fumbles and eight pass break-ups ... competed at the 2023 MHSAA Division 1 outdoor state regional track meet in the 200m dash (running a personal-best 24.94), 4x200m and 4x400m relays.

Personal:  Full name -- Kaleb Jefferson.

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Aydin Johnson, DE, 6-4, 260, Parchment, Mich. / Parchment
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Parchment High School ... was a three-year varsity letterwinner for the Panthers ... collected 53 tackles as a senior, including 12 for loss (three sacks), along with two pass break-ups and one forced fumble in just six games ... selected to the MLive Kalamazoo All-Area Second Team as a defensive lineman ... named to the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Division 6 All-Region team as a linebacker ... twice voted to the All-Southwestern Athletic Conference First Team (once as a linebacker and once on the defensive line) ... notched at least 10 tackles in a game three times ... was a two-year football team captain ... earned two letters in basketball and also served as a team captain as a senior.

Personal:  Full name -- Aydin M-A Johnson ... born on March 9, 2006, in Kalamazoo, Mich. ... son of Marques and Kendra Johnson ... has a younger brother, Elijah ... plans to major in Sport Management. 

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Kristian Kilpatrick, WR, 5-11, 155, Fenton, Mich. / Fenton
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Fenton High School ... earned three varsity letters for the Tigers ... received First Team All-Flint Metro League Stripes Division honors after catching 37 passes for 876 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior ... helped lead coach Jeff Setzke's squad to a 6-4 record and the first round of the MHSAA Playoffs ... had five receptions for 173 yards and three scores in the playoff game vs. DeWitt, including a 95-yard touchdown reception ... caught six passes in the 2023 regular-season finale vs. Mason for 202 yards and two touchdowns ... selected to the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Division 3 All-Region team ... finished senior campaign with over 1,280 all-purpose yards ... had both a rushing touchdown in 2023 as well as a kickoff return for a score ... also competed in track for FHS and served as a track team captain ... competed in both the 4x100m and 4x200m relays at the MHSAA Division 1 regional track meet as a sophomore ... advanced to the state finals as a junior in the long jump after placing second in the regional meet with a personal-best mark of 21-0.75 ... ran the anchor leg on the 4x200m relay at the 2003 state finals.

Personal:  Full name -- Kristian G. Kilpatrick ... born on July 4, 2006, in Grand Blanc, Mich. ... son of Kristian and Nicole Kilpatrick ... both parents played sports at Saginaw Valley - dad (soccer) and mom (softball) ... has a younger brother, Graham, and two younger sisters, Morgan and Genevieve ... plans to major in Business.

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Roshaun McGee, DT, 6-1, 265, Merrillville, Ind. / Merrillville
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Merrillville High School ... was at hree-year letterwinner for coach Brad Seiss ... selected to the 2023 Northwest Indiana All-Defense Second Team as well as the RRSN (Regional Radio Sports Network) Honorable Mention team ... received Post-Tribune All-Area First Team accolades as a senior ... was a two-year (2022 and 2023) All-Duneland Athletic Conference (DAC) all-league performer ... concluded prep career with 137 tackles, including 16 for loss (seven sacks) and three fumble recoveries ... served as a team captain as a senior for the Pirates ... competed on the track and field team for two years (2022 and 2023) ... advanced to the regionals in discus after placing fourth at sectionals ... had season-best throws of 150-11 in the discus and 43-3 in the shot put in 2023.

Personal:  Full name -- Roshaun S. McGee ... born on September 13, 2005, in Merrillville, Ind. ... son of Sherwin Kendall and Christine McWilliams ... plans to major in Mechanical Engineering.

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Jaeden Meeks, QB, 6-3, 185, Benton Harbor, Mich. / Benton Harbor
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Benton Harbor High School ... was a two-year starter for the Tigers and coach Sheldon Nelson ... passed for 3,651 yards in prep career, while rushing for another 1,097 yards ... earned First Team All-Lakeland Conference honors as a senior after garnering Honorable Mention accolades in 2022 ... passed for 1,951 yards in 2023 ... completed 20-of-33 passes for 290 yards and four touchdowns vs. Dowagiac as a senior ... accounted for five touchdown (three passing and two rushing) in 2023 vs. Buchanan.

Personal:  Full name -- Jaeden Meeks.

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Mikey O'Brien, OL, 6-5, 275, Toledo, Ohio / Whitmer
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Toledo Whitmer High School ... selected as an Unsung Hero by the National Football Foundation Toledo/Wistert chapter in October of 2023 ... voted to the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association 2023 All-Northwest Ohio Division I All-District First Team ... served as a team captain as a senior ... also competes in track for the Panthers ... set a personal-best in the shot put of 42-03, and discus of 125-10.

Personal:  Full name -- Michael O'Brien.

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Raymond Payne, WR, 6-0, 180, Pontiac, Mich. / Lake Orion
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Lake Orion High School ... was a three-year letterwinner for the Dragons ... helped coach Christopher Bell's squad to a 10-1 mark and the second round of the MHSAA playoffs in 2023 ... caught 11 passes for 208 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for 321 yards and six scores on 52 carries ... also competed in track ... served as a team captain in track and field ... participated in the 100m dash, 4x100m and 4x200m relays as a freshman at the MHSAA regional track meet ... ran on two runner-up relays at the 2023 regional meet at Milford (team advanced to the state finals) in the 4x100m and 4x200m relays ... finished fourth as a junior at the regional meet in the 100m dash (11.32) ... was a member of the LOHS Academic Honor Roll.

Personal:  Full name -- Raymond J. Payne ... born on December 22, 2005, in Pontiac, Mich. ... son of Will and Clarissa Payne ... has a sister, Queara ... plans to major in Engineering or Business.

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Jasir Rahaman, CB, 6-0, 170, Detroit, Mich. / University of Detroit Jesuit
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of the University of Detroit Jesuit High School ... was a three-year letterwinner for the Cubs ... helped coach Matt Lewis' squad to a 7-3 mark and the second round of the MHSAA playoffs in 2023 ... finished senior season with 35 tackles, four pass break-ups, two interceptions and a forced fumble ... competed in track as a junior in both the 100m dash (11.71) and 200m dash (24.72) as well as the long jump (17-03).

Personal:  Full name -- Jasir S. Rahaman ... born on June 14, 2006, in Detroit ... son of Jose and Deadra Rahaman ... has an older sister, Ajeya ... plans to major in Business with a minor in Computer Science ... first name is pronounced JUH-seer. 

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Jordan Stefanides, DT, 6-6, 290, Roseville, Mich. / University Liggett
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of University Liggett High School ... was a three-year letterwinner for the Knights ... helped coach Kevin Glenn's squad to a 7-3 record as a senior and the first round of the state playoffs ... named to the Detroit News All-East Honorable Mention team in 2023 ... totaled 31 tackles (12-19) as a senior, including a pair of sacks ... also saw playing time on the offensive line ... served as a football team captain as a senior ... competed in track and field (shot put and discus) as a junior ... advanced to the 2023 MHSAA Division 3 state finals in the shot put, where he produced a season-best throw of 40-0.25 ... notched a personal-best mark in the discus of 120-5 during the regional meet at Clawson ... earned academic accolades.

Personal:  Full name -- Jordan O. Stefanides-Cartagena ... born on July 30, 2006, in Detroit ... son of Omar Cartagena and Misty Stefanides ... is undecided on academic major ... last name is pronounced ste-fah-ni-dis.

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Joseph Stephens, CB, 5-11, 160, Inkster, Mich. / Belleville
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Belleville High School ... helped the Tigers to a 13-1 record as a senior and a berth in the MHSAA Division 1 state title game ... had a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the second round win over Saline ... hauled in a 41-yard touchdown pass vs. Northville ... had an interception against River Rouge as a senior.

Personal:  Full name -- Joseph Stephens. 

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Raevon Strong, DE, 6-3, 215, Detroit, Mich. / Denby
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Detroit Denby High School ... was a two-year letterwinner for coach Zachery Carr ... helped the Tars to an 8-2 record as a senior, including a 5-0 mark in the Public School League Gold Division ... recorded two sacks, six quarterback hurries, two pass break-ups and a fumble recovery ... selected to the Division 5 All-Region Team on the defensive line ... also played offensive tackle ... DDHS out-scored its opponents 358-152 in 2023 ... served as a football team captain as a senior ... also competed in track and field.

Personal:  Full name -- Raevon T. N. Strong ... born on November 28, 2005, in Detroit ... son of Latonya Strong ... has an older brother, Trayshawn, and two older sisters, Tiara and Venus ... plans to major in Sport Management.

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Da'Carion Taylor, S, 5-11, 160, Muskegon, Mich. / Muskegon
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Muskegon High School ... helped the Big Reds to the 2023 Division 2 state title ... lone reception in the state title game was a 23-yard touchdown catch from future Warrior M'Khi Guy ... contributed six tackles (5-1) and a pass break-up in the win over Warren De La Salle ... caught 13 passes as a senior for 175 yards and four touchdowns ... was credited with 65 tackles, including four sacks ... named to the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Division 2 All-Region team as a defensive back ... selected to the MLive Muskegon Area Defensive Dream Team ... had a 66-yard pick six in the playoffs against East Lansing ... was a three-year member of the MHS track team ... competed at the 2023 MHSAA Regional meet in both the 110m and 300m hurdles as a junior, after participating in both hurdle events plus the 4x200m relay as a sophomore. 

Personal:  Full name -- Da'Carion K. Taylor ... born on September 17, 2005, in Indianapolis, Ind. ... son of Davveon Taylor and Lakesha Taylor ... has a younger brother, Davveon, and a younger sister, Davvea ... plans to major in Criminal Justice.

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Gavin Troy, LB, 5-11, 195, Port Huron, Mich. / Port Huron
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Port Huron High School ... was a three-year letterwinner for the Red Hawks ... totaled 89 tackles (50 solo, 39 assisted) as a senior, including 19 for loss (two sacks) to earn Michigan High School Football Coaches Association First Team Division 3 All-State accolades ... recorded two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and two pass break-ups ... rushed for 1,163 yards and 14 touchdowns on 108 carries as a senior ... also caught 12 passes for 255 yards and three scores ... selected to the 2023 Macomb Area Conference (MAC) All-Academic Team ... served as a football team captain ... also played baseball setting the PHHS record for home runs.

Personal:  Full name -- Gavin M. Troy ... born on September 8, 2005, in Port Huron, Mich. ... son of Tom and Ranay Troy ... has a younger brother, Gibson, and an older sister, Sophie ... plans to major in either Kinesiology or Biology.

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DeCarlos White, CB, 5-11, 170, Detroit, Mich. / Central
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Detroit Central High School ... was a four-year starter for the Trailblazers ... helped DCHS head coach Jimmie Macon's squad reach the city championship game all four years ... selected to both the Detroit News and Detroit Free Press All-Detroit First Team ... rushed for 1,384 yards (on 120 carries) and 10 touchdowns, while catching 47 passes for 899 yards and seven touchdowns ... returned five punts and kickoffs for touchdowns. ... totaled 73 tackles from his secondary position and broke up 18 passes ... named to the 2023 Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Division 7 All-State First Team as a return specialist ... earned three letters in track (2021-22-23) for DCHS ... competed at the MHSAA Division 3 regional track meet in the 100m dash, 200m dash, 4x100m relay and 4x200m relay as a freshman and both relays as a sophomore ... advanced to the state finals in the 4x200m relay in 2023 after a runner-up finish at the regional meet.

Personal:  Full name -- DeCarlos M. White ... born on October 3, 2005, in Detroit ... son of Peter White and Glory Barclay ... has one brother and five sisters ... plans to major in Business.

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Richardo Wourman, OL, 6-3, 275, Livonia, Mich. / Livonia Stevenson
High School:  Will be a 2024 graduate of Livonia Stevenson High School ... was a two-year football letterwinner for the Spartans ... received Honorable Mention All-Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) accolades as a senior for coach Randy Micallef ... named to the Hometown Life All-Area Second Team in 2023 as an offensive lineman ... finished third at the 2024 MHSAA state wrestling championships in the heavyweight division ... competed in the both shot put and discus each of his first three years of high school ... participated in the MHSAA Division 1 regional track meet in both events in 2022 and 2023 ... has a personal-best of 112-06.50 in the discus and 38-10.5 in the shot put ... served as a team captain in both football and wrestling.

Personal:  Full name -- Richardo Wourman ... born on September 6, 2005, in Ann Arbor ... son of Kayshia Wourman ... has an older brother, Erick ... plans to major in Broadcast Journalism.

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Players Mentioned

Hussein Albarkat

#46 Hussein Albarkat

DE
6' 4"
Freshman
Jad Bazzi

#47 Jad Bazzi

TE
6' 7"
Freshman
Damien Brockington

#RS Damien Brockington

RB
5' 10"
Freshman
Karl Brooks

#66 Karl Brooks

OL
6' 3"
Freshman
Amarion Brownlee

#26 Amarion Brownlee

S
6' 1"
Freshman
Phil Cato

#41 Phil Cato

CB
5' 9"
Freshman
M

#23 M'Khi Guy

SL
5' 8"
Freshman
Amauri Haller

#15 Amauri Haller

CB
5' 8"
Freshman
Amire Harris

#27 Amire Harris

CB
6' 3"
Freshman
Donovan Isaac

#14 Donovan Isaac

WR
6' 0"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Hussein Albarkat

#46 Hussein Albarkat

6' 4"
Freshman
DE
Jad Bazzi

#47 Jad Bazzi

6' 7"
Freshman
TE
Damien Brockington

#RS Damien Brockington

5' 10"
Freshman
RB
Karl Brooks

#66 Karl Brooks

6' 3"
Freshman
OL
Amarion Brownlee

#26 Amarion Brownlee

6' 1"
Freshman
S
Phil Cato

#41 Phil Cato

5' 9"
Freshman
CB
M

#23 M'Khi Guy

5' 8"
Freshman
SL
Amauri Haller

#15 Amauri Haller

5' 8"
Freshman
CB
Amire Harris

#27 Amire Harris

6' 3"
Freshman
CB
Donovan Isaac

#14 Donovan Isaac

6' 0"
Freshman
WR