LUMBERJACK FOOTBALL 2017 STEPHEN F. AUSTIN. Director of Media Relations (Football Contact): Rand Champion

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1 2017 STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACK FOOTBALL Director of Media Relations (Football Contact): Rand Champion (936) For Immediate Release February 1, 2017 STEPHEN F. AUSTIN ANNOUNCES 29 ADDITIONS ON NATIONAL SIGNING DAY 19 high school signees and 10 transfers highlight 2017 Lumberjack class NACOGDOCHES, Texas Stephen F. Austin head football coach Clint Conque announced the addition of 29 players to the 2017 Lumberjack football roster on National Signing Day. 19 of those additions were high school seniors, signing their National Letters of Intent to further their educational careers at SFA beginning this summer, with 10 transfer players rounding out the 2017 class. I really like our process regarding this class, said coach Conque. We didn t deviate from the benchmarks that we established. This was the first class that we could really address immediate needs across the board while also bringing in quality young men to add to the depth of the program. Character, athletic ability and academics were all major parts of the benchmarks that we were looking for. I really feel like we ve addressed the areas we needed to address. This is a very talented group. Needs were met across the board for the Lumberjacks, especially areas hit hard by both injury and graduation in The largest emphasis was placed on the safety position, bringing in seven new additions, while adding five each to both the wide receiver and offensive line groups. The full breakdown of 2017 additions by position is as follows: Quarterbacks (2): Foster Sawyer (TCU), Zach Smith (Pearland Dawson) Running Back (1): Dominic Williams (Round Rock Stony Point) Wide Receivers (5): Romello Bentley (Sierra College), Terian Goree (North Texas), Frank Iheanacho (Texas A&M), Dylan Parker (Elysian Fields), Josh Thompson (Garland) Tight End (1): Allen Arclies (Abbeville, La.) Offensive Linemen (5): Marcos Herrera (Magnolia), Josiah Hunter (Chaffey College), Jimmy Price (Houston Stratford), Hayden Young (Spring Klein Oak), William Youngberg (Glendale C.C.) Defensive Line (1): Holland Malone (Spring Klein Oak) Linebackers (4): Bert Morris (Amarillo Tascosa), Terrance Potts (Trinity Valley C.C.), Desmond Robinson (Atlanta), Sloan Rodberg (Wills Point) Cornerbacks (3): Davelle Fox (Southwestern College), Eli Jones (Duncanville), Caleb Lawton (Cedar Hill) Safeties (7): Bryce Gemmel (Independence C.C.), Nathan Giles (Royse City), Trenton Gordon (Rowlett), Michael McCain (Silsbee), Javon McInnis (Irving), Gavin Roland (Clear Springs), Andre Wiley (Naval Prep) In addition, this class represents a tremendous effort by the SFA coaching staff not just in the state of Texas, but nationwide as well. The class comprises seven states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana and Texas. Of the 23 Texas additions, seven are from the East Texas corridor with an additioanl seven each from both the Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth areas and one each from both Central Texas and the western portion of the Lone Star state. Conque credits the incredible variety of the class to a concentrated effort from his staff. I thought our coaching staff did a tremendous job throughout this process, Conque said. They were tireless in their hours of evaluation and recruitment of these young men. A lot of miles, a lot of hours away from home, but they were very consistent and did an incredible job to help us bring in our largest class to date during my time at SFA. You can see from the class the reach the Lumberjack program is beginning to have, which is a credit to our players and coaches for representing this program at the highest level. With the 2017 recruiting process now in the books, Conque and his staff will set their sights on beginning preparations for the 2017 fall season. Returning players are already involved in off season conditioning workouts, leading up to the start of the 2017 spring season on March 24th. The remaining players will join the team this summer as the Lumberjacks inch closer to the start of the 2017 season, beginning with a trip to Dallas to take on SMU on Saturday, September 2nd. -SFA-

2 DAVELLE FOX Chicago, Ill. (Richards/Southwestern College) Prior to SFA: Spent one season at Southwestern College in Chula Vista, California Played in all 11 games as a freshman for the Jaguars, finishing with 33 tackles (21 solo) with an interception and five pass breakups First team all-conference selection Helped lead Southwestern to a 9-2 record and an appearance in the American Division Championship Bowl Registered a career-high nine tackles in his collegiate debut in a win over Palomar Two year letterwinner at Richards High School in Oak Lawn, Illinois Helped guide the Bulldogs to a 9-2 record as a senior, including a 6-0 conference championship. BRYCE GEMMEL Newnan, Ga. (East Coweta/Independence C.C.) Prior to SFA: Spent two seasons at Independence College in Independence, Kansas Made the switch to safety as a sophomore for the Pirates, earning honorable mention all-conference honors with 88 tackles, two interceptions, three forced fumbles and six pass breakups Played quarterback his first year at Independence, throwing for 1,301 yards and 11 touchdowns Spent one year at Garden City College, utilizing his redshirt season Three year letterwinner at East Coweta High School in Newnan, Georgia, filling the quarterback position Threw for over 4,100 yards with 31 touchdowns while rushing for 1,200 yards and 20 touchdowns in his prep career Also played the nickel back position, earning all-district honors Also lettered four times in baseball, earning all-state and all-district honors. TERIAN GOREE Carthage, Texas (Carthage/North Texas) Prior to SFA: Spent three seasons at North Texas, redshirting in 2014 Played in 21 games with 18 starts for the Mean Green, catching 51 passes for 446 yards and three touchdowns Two year letterwinner at Carthage High School, helping lead the Bulldogs to the state championship in 2013 First team all-state selection with 89 catches for 1,744 yards and 28 touchdowns during his senior season Holds every program receiving record and ranks fifth in state history for single season touchdown catches Finished with 160 catches for 3,078 yards and 44 touchdowns during his high school career Three star recruit by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports. JOSIAH HUNTER Fontana, Calif. (Alta Loma/Chaffey College) Prior to SFA: Spent two seasons at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga, California Starter at right tackle for the Panthers in 2016, earning honorable mention all-conference honors Three year letterwinner at Alta Loma High School in Rancho Cucamonga, California, playing on both the offensive and defensive lines Earned honorable mention all-district honors Named the district s Most Improved Player entering his senior season. FRANK IHEANACHO Houston, Texas (Westside/Texas A&M) Prior to SFA: Spent three seasons at Texas A&M, playing in both 2014 and 2016 while redshirting in 2015 Played in 18 games for the Aggies, catching eight passes for 71 yards Played in six games as a true freshman in 2014, including a 13-yard reception against West Virginia in A&M s Liberty Bowl victory Two year starter at Westside High School U.S. Army All-American First team all-district honors as a senior, catching 44 passes for 652 yards and 16 touchdowns High school teammate of SFA running back Loren Easly Four star recruit and #13 wide receiver prospect in the nation by 247 Sports Son of Sam and Christy Iheanacho. THOMAS NOLLEY Fort Worth, Texas (South Hills) Prior to SFA: Two year letterwinner at South Hills High School First team all-district selection in 2015 Second team all-district honors as a junior Registered 40 catches for nearly 800 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior Helped lead the Scorpions to back-to-back playoff appearances, including a 9-2 record in 2014 Coached by Jerry Watson Two star recruit by Rivals and 247 Sports Also lettered twice in both basketball and track and field Helped lead the South Hills track team to the district championship and was an area finalist Son of Thomas Nolley and Wanda Brooks Collegiate major is undecided.

3 FOSTER SAWYER QUARTERBACK Fort Worth, Texas (All Saints Episcopal/TCU) Prior to SFA: Spent three seasons at TCU, playing in 12 games with two starts for the Horned Frogs Completed 37-of-82 passes for 433 yards and three touchdowns during his time at TCU Redshirted in 2014 Two-year starter at All Saints Episcopal School in Fort Worth Helped lead the Saints to back-to-back TAPPS small school state championships in 2012 and 2013 Threw for 2,867 yards and 48 touchdowns as a senior, being named Star Telegram Player of the Year for the DFW Super Team Threw for 2,725 yards and 31 touchdowns his junior season Passed for 454 yards and six touchdowns in the state title game Four-star recruit by Scout.com, ranked as the No. 2 quarterback prospect and 13th nationally. ANDRE WILEY Texarkana, Texas (Liberty-Eylau/Naval Prep) Prior to SFA: Spent one season at the Naval Preparatory Academy, helping guide the team to a 5-3 record Two year letterwinner at Liberty-Eylau High School, playing both linebacker and safety Helped lead the Leopards to an undefeated district title in 2015 and a 12-2 overall record, advancing to the state quarterfinals Posted 60 tackles with 26 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles as a senior First team all-district selection and honorable mention all-state performer Also played a key role in guiding the Leopards to a state quarterfinal appearance in 2014 Two-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and Scout. ALLEN ARCLIES TIGHT END Abbeville, La. (Abbeville) Prior to SFA: Four year letterwinner at Abbeville High School Two-time all-district selection, earning first team honors as a junior Two-time first team all-parish selection Registered 75 catches for over 1,200 yards and 12 touchdowns in his prep career Helped lead the Wildcats to a playoff appearance in 2015 Coached by Gary Adkins and Kevin Kern Also lettered four times in basketball Son of Allen and Carla Arclies Interested in pursuing a major in kinesiology. ROMELLO BENTLEY Jacksonville, Fla. (Bartram Trail/Sierra C.C.) Prior to SFA: Spent two seasons at Sierra Community College in Rocklin, Calif. Finished with 86 receptions for 988 yards and eight touchdowns 2016 Preseason JUCO Gridiron All-American Helped lead the Wolverines to a State Center Bowl victory in 2015 Two-time team captain Three year letterwinner at Bartram Trail High School in Jacksonville, Fla. Finished prep career with 71 catches for 908 yards and 12 touchdowns Posted over 1,400 all-purpose yards for the Bears All-First Coast WR selection Honorable mention all-state selection Helped lead Bartram Trail to back-to-back playoff appearances Two star recruit by Scout Coached by Darrell Sutherland Son of Carious and Rosanna Bentley Plans to major in business. NATHAN GILES Royse City, Texas (Royse City) Prior to SFA: Three year starter on defense at Royse City High School Two-time all-district selection at cornerback Finished his career with 96 tackles, 24 pass breakups, four interceptions and three blocked field goals Two star recruit by 247 Sports Ranked #35 among Top 50 safeties by Lone Star Prospects Team captain as a senior, being named team s MVP Coached by David Petroff Also ran track for three seasons, competing in multiple events District champion in the high and triple jumps Three-time regional qualifier in both the triple jump and as a member of the 4x400 meter relay team Son of Eric and Crystal Giles Plans to major in kinesiology. TRENTON GORDON Rowlett, Texas (Rowlett) Prior to SFA: Three year letterwinner at Rowlett High School, playing both cornerback and safety Two-time all-district selection Named district s Defensive Newcomer of the Year in 2014 Closed out his career with 197 total tackles, including 13 pass breakups, six interceptions and three sacks Six career interceptions ties program record Helped lead the Eagles to three-straight playoff appearances, advancing to the regional semifinals in 2015 Two star recruit by Scout Coached by Dough Stephens Also lettered three times in track and field, competing in the 400 meter dash and the 4x400 meter relay Son of Robert and Carla Gordon Collegiate major is undecided.

4 MARCOS HERRERA Magnolia, Texas (Magnolia) Prior to SFA: Three year starter at both center and tackle and Magnolia High School Three-time all-district selection Two-time all-county selection Helped lead the Bulldogs to an undefeated conference championship in 2016 and back-to-back 10-2 records in both 2015 and 2016 Coached by Sterling Doty Also lettered three times in track and field, competing in the shot put Honor roll student Son of Dante Herrera and Mercedes Sevilla Born in Mendoza, Argentina Plans to major in kinesiology. ELI JONES Duncanville, Texas (Duncanville) Prior to SFA: Two year letterwinner at Duncanville High School First team all-district selection at cornerback in 2016 Finished his career with 210 total tackles, nine interceptions and six pass breakups Helped lead the Panthers to an 11-3 record in 2016, advancing to the regional championship Coached by Reginald Samples Also lettered three times in track and field, competing in both the 100 meter dash and the 4x100 meter relay Holds a personal-best of 10.6 in the 100 meters Son of Bruce Jones and Panessa Mitchell Plans to major in business. CALEB LAWTON Cedar Hill, Texas (Cedar Hill) Prior to SFA: Three year letterwinner at Cedar Hill High School All-district selection in 2016 Finished his prep career with 40 tackles, 14 pass breakups and a pair of interceptions Helped lead the Longhorns to an 11-3 record in 2016, advancing to the 6A regional finals, falling to eventual state champion DeSoto Coached by Joey McGuire Also lettered in track and field, capturing the 2016 district 100 meter championship with a time of 10.8 Academic all-district honoree Son of Tracy and Donna Lawton Plans to major in engineering. HOLLAND MALONE DEFENSIVE LINE Spring, Texas (Klein Oak) Prior to SFA: Two year starter at Klein Oak High School All-district selection at defensive end in 2016 Tabbed team s defensive MVP Registered nine sacks during his prep career Helped lead the Panthers to back-to-back playoff appearances Coached by David Smith Also lettered once in track and field, competing in the high jump and placing third in district Academic all-district selection National Honor Society member Son of Tyronne and Frederica Malone Collegiate major is undecided. MICHAEL McCAIN Silsbee, Texas (Silsbee) Prior to SFA: Two year starter at linebacker for Silsbee High School Two-time first team all-district selection All-state selection in 2015 Two-time All-Southeast Texas Finished his prep career with 169 total tackles, including 146 career solo stops, with five sacks and 20 tackles for loss Registered a career-best 16 tackles in one game as a senior Helped lead the Tigers to back-to-back playoff appearances, including an 11-3 record and an appearance in the regional finals in 2015 Two star recruit by Scout Coached by Bobby Mc- Gallion and Randy Smith Also lettered four times in basketball at Silsbee All-state selection in 2015 and three-time first team all-district honoree, helping lead the Tigers to the state quarterfinals in 2015 Named to UIL all-tournament first team Son of Michael McCain Sr. and Janice Jones Plans to major in business. JAVON McINNIS Irving, Texas (Ranchview) Prior to SFA: Three year starter at Ranchview High School, playing safety, quarterback and running back 2016 District MVP at utility position First team all-district in 2016 Passed for 1,537 yards and 15 touchdowns while rushing for 949 yards and 12 touchdowns during his prep career Helped lead the Wolves to a pair of playoff appearances, including a 9-3 record and an area appearance in 2014 Named team MVP in 2016 Two star recruit by 247 Sports Ranked #29 among Top 50 safeties by Lone Star Prospects Coached by Terry Smith Honor roll student Son of Jeffrey McInnis and Devonda Jeffrey Interested in pursuing a degree in business.

5 BERT MORRIS Amarillo, Texas (Tascosa) Prior to SFA: Three year letterwinner at Tascosa High School, playing both defensive back and wide receiver Two-time first team all-district selection at wide receiver Honorable mention all-district as a safety in 2016 Posted 95 tackles with three interceptions in high school Registered 29 catches for 630 yards and 10 touchdowns during his prep career while registering 45 tackles (41 solo) and a pair of interceptions as a senior Helped lead the Rebels to three-straight playoff appearances, including a 10-3 overall record and a regional semifinal appearance in 2015 Coached by Ken Plunk Also lettered twice in basketball at Tascosa Honor roll student Son of Bertrand and Tanisha Morris Plans to major in business. DYLAN PARKER Elysian Fields, Texas (Elysian Fields) Prior to SFA: Four year letterwinner at Elysian Fields High School Played wide receiver, defensive back and kick returner Earned six all-district honors, including first team honors at wide receiver in 2013, 2015 and 2016 District Utility MVP in All-East Texas first team... Finished his career with 3,794 receiving yards and 65 total touchdowns, all program records Also holds program record for career receptions (186), season receiving yards (1,512), season receiving touchdowns (22) and career touchdown receptions (55) Helped lead the Yellowjackets to an undefeated district title and a 12-1 record in 2016, advancing to the 3A regional semifinals Coached by Scott Ford Also lettered three times each in both basketball and track and field and twice in baseball, earning 12 prep letters Qualified for state in the high jump in 2014 and was a regional qualifier in 2013 and 2015 Son of Scottie and Sherry Parker Plans to major in nursing. TERRANCE POTTS Trinity, Texas (Trinity/Trinity Valley C.C.) Prior to SFA: Spent two seasons as a starter at Trinity Valley Community College Two-time All- SWJCFC selection at linebacker Finished with 205 career tackles with 22 tackles for loss and an interception Helped lead the Cardinals to an 11-1 record in 2016, including the SWJCFC championship over Kilgore College and a Heart of Texas Bowl victory over Northwest Mississippi Community College Three year letterwinner at Trinity High School First team all-district selection as a senior Second team all-district as a junior Finished his prep career with 253 tackles and 30 tackles for loss Helped lead the Tigers to back-to-back playoff appearances Coached by Jarrod Smith. JIMMY PRICE Houston, Texas (Stratford) Prior to SFA: Three year letterwinner on the offensive line at Stratford High School All-district selection in 2016 Helped lead the Spartans to back-to-back undefeated district championships in 2014 and 2015 Helped guide Stratford to threestraight playoff appearances, finishing 10-2 in 2015 Two-star recruit by 247 Sports Ranked as a top 50 offensive tackle prospect (24th in Texas) by Lone Star Prospects Coached by Eliot Allen Also lettered twice in basketball, playing center Honor roll student Son of Leonard and Lauren Price Plans to pursue a degree in business with a minor in kinesiology. DESMOND ROBINSON Atlanta, Texas (Atlanta) Prior to SFA: Three year letterwinner at Atlanta High School Two-time first team all-district selection Posted 189 career tackles with 14 sacks, 38 quarterback hurries, eight forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries Helped lead the Rabbits to back-to-back playoff appearances in 2014 and 2015, advancing to the regional finals both seasons Notched a district runner-up showing in 2014, finishing the year with a 12-2 overall mark Coached by Matt McClure Also lettered four times in basketball and twice in track Second team all-district selection in basketball at forward... Collegiate major is undecided. SLOAN RODBERG Wills Point, Texas (Wills Point) Prior to SFA: Four year letterwinner at Wills Point High School District s defensive MVP in 2016 and first team selection Second team selection in 2015 All-state selection at both tight end and linebacker in 2016 Finished his career with 425 tackles, 35 sacks, 21 forced fumbles and five interceptions Led the district in tackles in2016 with 216, ranking fifth in the state of Texas across all classifications... Holds program record for tackles in a season (220) Helped lead the Tigers to an undefeated district championship and a playoff appearance in 2016 Coached by Greg Cranfill Also spent two seasons at Dallas Christian, earning two all-district and an all-state honor in 2014 Also lettered three times each in both track and powerlifting Son of Adam Rodberg and Mandy and Taelor Brewer Plans to major in business.

6 GAVIN ROLAND League City, Texas (Clear Springs) Prior to SFA: Three year letterwinner at Clear Springs High School Two time academic allstate selection Two-time all-district selection Finished his career with 194 tackles, nine pass breakups and an interception Helped lead the Chargers to an undefeated district championship in 2016, finishing 9-2 overall Advanced to the playoff all three varsity seasons Coached by Craig Dailey and Francisco Maldonado Also lettered three times in basketball National Honor Society member Served as class president in each of the past three years Son of Robert Roland and Rochelle Frazier Plans to major in biology. ZACH SMITH QUARTERBACK Pearland, Texas (Dawson) Prior to SFA: Three year letterwinner at Pearland Dawson High School Two-time first team all-district selection at quarterback Threw for over 4,400 yards with 55 touchdowns while rushing for 935 yards and 17 touchdowns Holds Dawson program record for touchdowns in a game, season and career Helped lead the Eagles to a co-district title in 2016 and playoff appearances in 2015 and 2016 All-greater Houston Top-100 commit, ranking #58 Two-time team MVP Two star recruit by Rivals Coached by Eric Wells Also lettered three times in baseball, earning three-straight all-district honors at shortstop Son of Michael and Lesli Smith Plans to major in business. JOSH THOMPSON Garland, Texas (Garland) Prior to SFA: Three year letterwinner at Garland High School Two-time all-district selection 2015 all-state selection Registered 56 career catches for 1,050 yards and 17 touchdowns Caught 26 passes for 439 yards with eight touchdowns as a senior Helped lead the Owls to back-to-back playoff appearances in 2014 and 2015 Registered a personal-best against Mesquite, catching nine passes for 183 yards and three touchdowns Three star recruit by 247 Sports Coached by Jeff Jordan Also lettered three times in basketball Holds the second fastest 40- yard dash time in program history (4.38) Son of Diana Trambly Born in Tampa, Fla. Wants to pursue a degree in medicine. DOMINIC WILLIAMS RUNNING BACK Round Rock, Texas (Stony Brook) Prior to SFA: Three year letterwinner at Stony Point High School All-district selection in 2016 Accumulated 963 yards of total offense during his senior season with 10 touchdowns Helped lead the Tigers to back-to-back 6-4 seasons Coached by Craig Chessher Also lettered four times in track and field, competing in the 200 meters, sprint medley and long jump Regional qualifier in the sprint relay in 2015 Honor roll student Son of Jimmie and Tracie Anderson Plans to major in kinesiology. HAYDEN YOUNG Spring, Texas (Klein Oak) Prior to SFA: Three year letterwinner at Klein Oak High School First team all-district selection in 2016 Named co-offensive MVP Helped lead the Panthers to back-to-back playoff appearances Coached by David Smith Also lettered twice in wrestling, earning all-district and all-region honors Academic all-district honoree National Honor Society member Son of Craig and Jennifer Young Collegiate major is undecided. WILLIAM YOUNGBERG Payson, Ariz. (Payson/Glendale C.C.) Prior to SFA: Spent two seasons at Glendale Community College in Glendale, Calif.... Started six games in 2016 for the Gauchos Utilized his redshirt season in 2015 Four year letterwinner at Payson High School in Payson, Ariz Played linebacker, tight end and defensive line during high school career Helped guide the Longhorns to back-to-back playoff appearances Two star recruit by Scout... Coached by Jake Swartwood Also lettered twice in track and field and once in basketball Son of Roger and Elizabeth Youngberg Plans to major in history.