
Photo by: Sammi Gutknecht, Davidson Athletic Communications
Wildcats Add to 2024 Incoming Class; Ink Eight During February Signing Period
2/9/2024 9:50:00 AM | Football
DAVIDSON, N.C. – Along with signing 14 during the early December period, Davidson head coach Scott Abell and his staff announced Friday morning the addition of eight more talented and accomplished signees to the 2024 incoming class.
"We are excited to welcome eight more Wildcats to our Davidson football family," Abell said. "I would like to thank our staff for working so hard to bring such quality people, students and athletes to our program. What a great day in Cat Country!"
The Wildcats will kick-off the spring with their first practice Tuesday, March 19. Practices will be held Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays for five consecutive weeks before concluding with the Spring Game on Field 76 April 20 at 4:30 p.m.
Davidson, which ended the 2023 season 7-4, finished with the nation's top-rushing attack for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, the 'Cats also led all of FCS in scoring offense (40.0), while ranking among national leaders in total offense (463.2 ypg / 5th), passing efficiency (158.37 / 8th), 3rd down conversion defense (13th), red zone offense (7th) and time of possession (33:25 / 4th).
Since 2018, Davidson is 41-23 overall, 31-14 in PFL play, won a pair of Conference Championships and has advanced to the NCAA FCS Playoffs three of the last four years.
"We are excited to welcome eight more Wildcats to our Davidson football family," Abell said. "I would like to thank our staff for working so hard to bring such quality people, students and athletes to our program. What a great day in Cat Country!"
The Wildcats will kick-off the spring with their first practice Tuesday, March 19. Practices will be held Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays for five consecutive weeks before concluding with the Spring Game on Field 76 April 20 at 4:30 p.m.
Davidson, which ended the 2023 season 7-4, finished with the nation's top-rushing attack for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, the 'Cats also led all of FCS in scoring offense (40.0), while ranking among national leaders in total offense (463.2 ypg / 5th), passing efficiency (158.37 / 8th), 3rd down conversion defense (13th), red zone offense (7th) and time of possession (33:25 / 4th).
Since 2018, Davidson is 41-23 overall, 31-14 in PFL play, won a pair of Conference Championships and has advanced to the NCAA FCS Playoffs three of the last four years.
2024 DAVIDSON COLLEGE FOOTBALL SIGNEES RED - Denotes signed during February Signing Period |
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Name | Ht. | Wt. | Position | Hometown | High School | Highlight Reel | X Handle |
AJ Adams | 5-9 | 165 | SLOT | Shelby, N.C | Crest High School | @AmariAdams15 | |
Brodey Berg | 6-0 | 200 | Off. Athlete | Cincinnati, Ohio | Anderson High School | @brodey_berg | |
Lamar Bolden, Jr. | 5-9 | 185 | Defensive Back | Gonzales, La. | East Ascension High School | @Lamarr1_ | |
Casey Bullock | 6-1 | 200 | Quarterback | Medina, Ohio | St. Edward High School | @27Cbullock | |
Carson Coffman | 6-3 | 270 | Offensive Line | Signal Mountain, Tenn. | McCallie High School | @Carson_Coffman8 | |
Teghan Cole | 5-11 | 170 | Defensive Back | Anderson, S.C. | T.L. Hanna High School | @TegCole11 | |
Julian Farrish | 6-2 | 225 | Defensive Line | Roxboro, N.C. | Person High School | @Farrish_Julian | |
Jack Fennell | 5-10 | 185 | SLOT | Butler, Pa. | North Catholic High School | @JackFennell19 | |
Jayden Ferguson | 6-0 | 205 | Linebacker | Raleigh, N.C. | Millbrook High School | @Ferg32J | |
Cameron Jackson | 6-1 | 255 | Defensive Line | Cincinnati, Ohio | Winton Woods High School | @CamJackson95 | |
Tre Johnson | 5-11 | 205 | Linebacker | Murfreesboro, Tenn. | Oakland High School | @Tre_Johnson8 | |
Alex Jones | 6-3 | 245 | Defensive Line | Greensboro, N.C. | Paige High School | @alexjones385 | |
Robert Jones | 6-2 | 235 | Defensive Line | Houston, Texas | Lamar High School | @JiggyJones_6 | |
Will Jones | 5-11 | 200 | Running Back | Davidson, N.C. | Hough High School | @Jones_Will11 | |
Will McCurdy | 5-10 | 165 | Off. Athlete | Park City, Utah | Park City High School | @WWheels26 | |
Parker Nichols | 6-3 | 270 | Offensive Line | Troy, Ohio | Troy High School | @_parkernichols | |
Jack Perozek | 6-3 | 220 | Tight End | Toledo, Ohio | Ottawa Hills High School | @jack_perozek | |
Shay Ragland | 5-10 | 170 | Defensive Back | High Point, N.C. | Ledford Senior High School | @RaglandShay | |
Nicholas Rinaldi | 6-2 | 290 | Offensive Line | Mineola, N.Y. | Chaminade High School | @NicholasRinal14 | |
Nakoma Scott | 6-4 | 225 | Defensive End | Lumberton, N.C. | Lumberton High School | @Nakomascott06 | |
Drew Taylor | 6-2 | 220 | Defensive End | Fairfax, Va. | Fairfax High School | @Drew_Taylor9 | |
Rodney Unnasch | 6-3 | 180 | Linebacker | Kings Mountain, N.C. | Kings Mountain High School | @RodneyUnnasch40 |
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